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Introduction
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1 Introduction
Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981, to the development and
manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment, makes the Kramer line
an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the
world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line,
making the best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio
electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available, and is a true
leader in terms of quality, workmanship, price/performance ratio and
innovation. In addition to the FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller, we also offer
excellent switchers and matrices, distribution amplifiers, presentation
processors, interfaces, remote controllers and computer-related products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS FC-1ETHN Ethernet
Controller, which is ideal for use with Ethernet / RS-232 interface and
Ethernet / RS-485 interface. The package includes the following items:
• FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller
• Power adapter (12V DC Input)
• Windows®-based control software, and Configuration Manager software
• Null-modem adapter
• This user manual
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and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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3 Overview
The high performance FC-1ETHN Ethernet Controller—an upgrade on the
FC-1ETH—is an easy-to-use, compact, bi-directional hardware and software
interface system for controlling most Kramer RS-232 and/or RS-485
controllable machines via Ethernet LAN, as well as via the Internet.
1 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
2 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)