Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
PL-50
Power Controller - Monitor
Contents
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Introduction
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Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned
and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus
function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PL-50 Power Controller Monitor.
The PL-50 is ideal for power monitoring and security systems.
The package includes the following items:
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PL-50 Power Controller Monitor
A power cord and an infrared remote control transmitter (including the
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This user manual2
P3K Wizard Software
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Getting Started
We recommend that you:
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
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Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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Overview
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Overview
The PL-50 Power Controller Monitor can control up to five power channels at
a total load of 10A. The PL-50, by measuring and then monitoring the
standby and active modes of the connected units, can detect whether a unit is
in the standby mode, the active mode or is disconnected.
Two versions of the PL-50 are available, a European version and a version for
the USA.
The PL-50 features include:
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PRESET LEVEL buttons, for measuring the STANDBY mode and the
ACTIVE mode for reference
A green ACTIVE LED and an orange STANDBY LED per channel,
indicating the status of the outlet
The ability to detect a change in the state of any of the channels and then
trigger an alarm via the RELAY and Digital control terminal blocks that
can be connected to an alarm or any other room activity
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Control via embedded Web pages, letting you schedule the activity of the
outlet, set a response in case of an event, set the status of each channel
separately, set the power ON/OFF order and delay, and so on
An Ethernet port and a USB port for unit configuration and control
Control the PL-50 using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:
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USB, RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen
system, PC, or other serial controller
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ETHERNET
The Kramer Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
To achieve the best performance:
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Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
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Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your PL-50 away from
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
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3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual
Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual:
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual
Term
Definition
802.3
The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Dynamic Host Configuration Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and
Protocol (DHCP)
automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different
network location.
Gateway
A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or
stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.
A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a
particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets
across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP
address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.
IP Address
Local Area Network (LAN)
Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a
server within a defined geographic area.
Media Access Control
(MAC) Address
Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an
Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.
The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message into
appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications protocol
in an intranet or an extranet.
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Table 2: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor Features
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Feature
Function
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IR Receiver Window
The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Kramer
Infrared remote control transmitter
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3
POWER LED
The red LED lights when the main power is ON
OUT Channel
STANDBY LED The orange LED lights when the channel outlet is in the
(from 1 to 5)
standby mode, and blinks when reading the standby level
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5
ACTIVE LED
The green LED lights when an outlet is connected to that
power channel and active, and blinks when reading the preset
active level
OUT Button
Press one or more buttons to select the power channel for
calibrating
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7
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PRESET LEVEL
Buttons
STANDBY
ACTIVE
Press to read the standby mode
Press to read the active mode
PROGRAM USB connector
For configuring and programming the unit
ETHERNET Connector
Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer
networking
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RESET
Press to reset the standby and active values for all the
channels, as well as the security passwords
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RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port
Connect to the PC or other Serial Controller
DIP-switches
Program, for technical use only
RS-485 TERM, for RS-485 termination
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RS-485 Terminal Block Connector
RELAY terminal block connector
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to the PC or other Serial Controller
Connect to an alarm or other item
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Power Outlets (from 1 to 5)
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POWER IN Connector with FUSE
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit
POWER Switch
1 OC means Open Collector
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Installing in a Rack
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Installing in a Rack
This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack
mount.
Before Installing in a Rack
How to Rack Mount
To rack-mount a machine:
1. Attach both ear brackets to the
machine. To do so, remove the
screws from each side of the
machine (3 on each side), and
replace those screws through the
ear brackets.
Before installing in a rack, be sure that the
environment is within the recommended range:
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
HUMIDITY:
0º to +55ºC (32º to 131ºF)
-45º to +72ºC (-49º to 162ºF)
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
CAUTION!
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When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by
taking care that:
1. It is located within the recommended
environmental conditions, as the operating
ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit
rack assembly may exceed the room ambient
temperature.
2. Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow
around the machine.
3. The machine is placed straight in the correct
horizontal position.
2. Place the ears of the machine
against the rack rails, and insert the
proper screws (not provided)
through each of the four holes in
the rack ears.
4. You do not overload the circuit(s). When
connecting the machine to the supply circuit,
overloading the circuits might have a detrimental
effect on overcurrent protection and supply
wiring. Refer to the appropriate nameplate
ratings for information. For example, for fuse
replacement, see the value printed on the
product label.
5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a
reliable way and is connected only to an
electricity socket with grounding. Pay particular
attention to situations where electricity is
supplied indirectly (when the power cord is not
plugged directly into the socket in the wall), for
example, when using an extension cable or a
power strip, and that you use only the power
cord that is supplied with the machine.
Note:
In some models, the front panel
may feature built-in rack ears
Detachable rack ears can be
removed for desktop use
Always mount the machine in the
rack before you attach any cables
or connect the machine to the
power
If you are using a Kramer rack
adapter kit (for a machine that is
not 19"), see the Rack Adapters
user manual for installation
instructions available from:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com)
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OUT 1 to a DVD player
OUT 2 to an LCD display
OUT 4 to a power amplifier with speakers
OUT 5 to a lighting system
3. Connect an item (for example, an alarm) via the RELAY and/or DIGITAL
4. As an option you can connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port,
Figure 4: Connecting the PL-50
1 Be sure that the power is switched OFF on each device before connecting it to your PL-50. After connecting all the devices
to your PL-50, switch on the power of the PL-50, and then switch on the power of each device
2 You do not have to connect all the outlets. In this example OUT 3 is not connected
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
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6.1 Connecting the Relays
Figure 5 shows how to connect the relay.
To Alarm
Figure 5: Relay Wiring
On each 3-pole terminal block connector, connect either: C to NC, or C to
Table 3: Relay PINOUT
RELAY PINOUT
C
Common
NO
NC
Normally Open (relay is open by default and closes for activation)
Normally Closed (relay is closed by default and opens for activation)
6.2 Controlling the PL-50 via the Ethernet Port
You can connect the PL-50 via the ETHERNET in the following ways:
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For connection via a network hub or network router, use a
6.2.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the PL-50 to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the PL-50
with the factory configured default IP address
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
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5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button (see
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in
7. Click OK.
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
6.2.2
Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable
You can connect the ETHERNET of the PL-50 to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45
connectors.
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6.2.3
Configuring the Ethernet Port Initially
To initially configure the Ethernet port, download the K-UPLOAD Ethernet
your desktop to the file.
Follow these steps to configure the port:
1. Double click the desktop icon
the K-UPLOAD screen appears:
Figure 8: K-UPLOAD Main Screen
2. Click the Connect button.
The Connect screen appears as follows:
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Figure 9: Connect Screen
3. Connect a USB cable from a USB port on the PC to the USB port on the
PL-50 (you can also connect to the PC via the Ethernet or a serial connector).
4. Check USB as the connection method and select the com port from the USB
drop down list.
5. Click Connect.
The K-UPLOAD screen appears.
Figure 10: Device Properties Screen
6. If required, make changes and click Save. If not, click Exit.
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6.3 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages
The embedded Web page can be used to remotely operate the PL-50 via the
6.3.1
Setting the Embedded Web Page
Before you use the embedded Web pages to control the PL-50 via the
Ethernet, check that the Java™ software is installed on your computer. If not,
A description of each Web page appears if you hover with your mouse over the
question mark that appears on the left side of the screen.
To control the PL-50 via the embedded Web page, make sure that it is
connected to the Ethernet port of your computer and do the following:
1. Open your Internet browser.
using DHCP):
Figure 11: Typing the IP Number
The following window appears:
Figure 12: Loading the Embedded Web Pages
1 The default IP number is 192.168.1.39, and may be changed by the system integrator
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Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser. The following
window appears:
Figure 13: Running the Application
3. Click Run.
The Web embedded screens let you control the PL-50 via the Ethernet. The
menu appears on the left side of the screen.
the security system is disabled (for example, when you use the embedded Web
pages for the first time), the embedded Web pages can be accessed, and the
parameters changed by anyone.
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The Panel Screen
6.3.2
The Panel screen lets you select one or more channels in order to read the
Standby or Active values and turn the power outlet ON/OFF:
Figure 14: HOME Embedded Web Page
The connection icon on the top right screen indicates whether the machine is
connected to your PC
or not
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Click the on-screen channel buttons:
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2
3
4
5
Figure 15: Selecting a Channel
Each channel button includes red and green indicators. If the indicators appear
bright, the Standby or Active values are measured (channel 3 in the example in
The Help Box
This is the main panel window. In this window you can control the channels.
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The Scheduler Screen
6.3.3
The Scheduler screen lets you schedule the operation of the outlets on a
Figure 16: The Scheduler Screen
Table 4: The Scheduler Screen Features
Feature
DATE/TIME SETTINGS
Function
Set the current date and time
Click Read to read the machine settings
Click Submit to accept the date and time settings
Click From PC to acquire the date and time from your PC (and
then press submit to accept settings)
SCHEDULER PROGRAMMING
Select a channel for scheduling1
Select the day or days of the week for scheduling
Select the time schedule for the selected channel(s): the Time ON
and the Time OFF
You can select more than one active period per channel, per day
Click Add to add the schedule for the selected channel(s)
Click Submit to save the current scheduling table to the machine
1 Or several channels, or all the channels
2 The schedule stored in the machine overwrites the data displayed on the scheduler
3 This clears the schedule on the screen only, not in the machine
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After scheduling the outlets, the Scheduler screen appears as follows:
Figure 17: Scheduling the Outlets
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On Monday, Channel 2 will be ON from 12:00 to 13:00 and Channel 5
will be ON from 12:00 to 14:00
On Tuesday, Channel 2 will be ON from 08:00 to 09:31, from 12:00 to
14:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
On Tuesday all the channels are scheduled to be ON from 08:00 to 09:31
and on Thursday Channels 1, 4 and 5 are scheduled to be ON from 15:00
You can clear a checkbox next to a time period setup in the scheduler table to
delete a scheduled time period. Click Submit to save the schedule to the PL-50.
HELP BOX
This page lets you view and set the ON/OFF scheduling of the channel. Note,
that the device will store the new scheduling only after you click "Submit".
You can also view and set the current time.
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The Channel Settings Screen
6.3.4
Figure 18: The Channel Settings Screen
Table 5: The Channel Settings Screen Features
Feature
Function
Power Control: Set, for each channel whether it will be controlled manually (by the Panel screen
or the front panel buttons) or by the scheduler
In this example, channels 1, 2 and 5 are manually controlled, while channels 3
and 4 are controlled by the scheduler
Groups:
will operate concurrently in the manual setting
In this example, channels 1 and 2 are assigned to group 1, so pressing one of
them will also activate the other
HELP BOX
In this page you can view and set the channels Power Control (Manual or
Schedule) you can also view and set Groups of channels to act together.
1 A channel that is scheduled overrides the group manual setting
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The Alerts Screen
6.3.5
Figure 19: The Alerts Screen
Table 6: The Alerts Screen Features
Feature
Alert Triggers:
Function
Select the event that will trigger an alarm:
Check the Enable box to enable the event and action taken or clear to disable
The events:
TO OFF – the outlet turns OFF (the channel button is off)
TO ON – the outlet turns ON (the channel button is on)
TO ACTIVE – the green LED is ON
TO STANDBY – the orange LED is ON
TO NONE – the outlet is disconnected
ANY CHANGE – any change in the current status
Read: click to read the data stored in the machine
Submit: click to submit changes
Alarm
configuration:
Relay Starts As: set the relay status to closed or open according to the relay
installation. For example, if the alarm is installed so that in the closed state the
alarm is off set it to Closed
Duration: set the duration of the alarm in seconds
Test Alarm: click this button to test the alarm, click again to silence it
An alarm icon appears on the top right side of the screen. Stop the alarm by
Read: click to read the data stored in the machine
Submit: click to submit changes
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After setting the alarms, the Alerts screen appears as follows:
Figure 20: Setting the Alarms
In this example, Channel 2 and Channel 3 are enabled, and the events (TO
ACTIVE and TO ON, respectively) trigger the ALARM
The duration of the alarm is 60 seconds and it will activate both the relay
alarm and the digital control alarm. Click Test Alarm to test the alarm.
HELP BOX
This page lets you view and set all the Alerts the device will trigger. You can
also view and set the alarm configuration.
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The Power Measurement Screen
6.3.6
Figure 21: The Power Measurement Screen
Table 7: The Power Measurement Screen Features
Feature
Function
Power Status
Status indicator per channel:
Measured – if the standby and active values are available (Channel 4 in this
example)
Not Measured – if one or both of the values were not measured (for
example, Channel 1)
Power Measurement Click Standby or active to measure the standby and/or Active values for an
outlet connected to a channel (once measured, the status changes from
“Not Measured” to “Measured”)
Click clear to clear the Standby and Active data for that channel1
HELP BOX
This page lets you start the "Standby" and "Active" mode measurement
process. You can also clear the current "Standby" and "Active" thresholds.
1 You can also reset the data for all the channels by pressing the reset button located on the rear panel of the machine (see
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The Power ON/OFF Order Screen
6.3.7
The Power ON/OFF Order screen lets you determine the power ON and OFF
order for channels that are scheduled to switch ON/OFF simultaneously. This
is very convenient for systems that require a specific power up or shut down
Figure 22: The Power ON/OFF Order Screen
Table 8: The Power ON/OFF Order Screen Features
Feature
Function
Power ON /OFF Order By default, the channels are set to switch ON/OFF in sequence (from 1 to 5).
Use the up and down arrows to set to the desired order
ON/OFF Delay
Set the switching ON/OFF delay time for each channel in the switching
sequence
Read
Click to read the switching order stored in the machine
Submit
Click to submit changes
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5 to 1 with a 10 second delay time before each channel in the sequence is
switched OFF:
Figure 23: Power ON Order Example
The system switches ON according to the Power ON Order, with a 1 second
delay before powering ON each channel:
1sec
1sec
1sec
1sec
Delay
Delay
Delay
Delay
Power ON
Channel 5
Power ON
Channel 3
Power ON
Channel 1
Power ON
Channel 2
Power ON
Channel 4
Figure 24: Switching ON Sequence Example
If an outlet is not connected, the sequence skips over that channel (and its
switching delay time as well) and continues to the next channel in the
sequence.
HELP BOX
This page lets you set the power ON and OFF order and delay.
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The Configurations Screen
6.3.8
The Configurations page lets you view and change some Ethernet settings1
To change Configuration definitions:
1. Click Configurations. The Configurations Web page appears.
2. Change the definitions as required.
are sure you want to change the network settings.
4. Click Yes.
A window appears announcing that the configuration has been successfully
changed.
5. Click OK
6. If the IP number had been changed, close the browser and reload the Web
page.
Figure 25: Configurations Embedded Web Page
HELP BOX
This page lets you view and set the device configuration.
1 The model name, serial number, firmware version and MAC address
2 Or Cancel to cancel changes
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If the security system is disabled, the embedded Web pages can be accessed,
and the parameters changed by anyone.
Check the Security box to enable the security system. The following window
appears:
Figure 26: Enable Security System
Click OK to enable the security system:
Figure 27: Security System Enabled
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6.3.8.1 The Security System
both User and Admin are empty fields).
The security system includes three levels of security:
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Pre-authorized mode (the security box is checked) – the Web pages are
disabled and you have to enter either the User or Admin password to
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User mode – monitor the system and switch outlets ON or OFF
Admin mode – control the system and change any of the parameters
Figure 28: User Login
At any time you can log out by clicking the Log Out button on the top right
HELP BOX
Please log in as USER or ADMIN.
1 Both the Admin and the User passwords are reset to their default values when pressing the reset button located on the rear
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6.4 DIP-switch Settings
Table 9: DIP-switch Definitions
DIP
Function:
1
2
PROGRAM, for factory use only
ON for RS-485 Line Termination with 120Ω;
OFF for no RS-485 Line Termination
1 2
Figure 29: SETUP DIP-switches
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You can operate your PL-50 via:
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The front panel buttons
Remotely, by USB, RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a
touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller
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The Ethernet
Remotely, from the Kramer Infrared Remote Control Transmitter or the
infrared remote extension cable transmitter
Powering up PL-50 unit, recalls the previous settings (that is, the state of the unit
when it was powered down) from the non-volatile memory.
7.1 Calibrating via the Front Panel Buttons
Prior to monitoring the PL-50 outlets, each outlet needs to be measured for its
standby and Active modes.
To set the Active mode, do the following:
1. Press one or more OUT buttons to select the channels for which you want to
measure the standby or active modes.
The selected buttons illuminate.
2. Set the connected units to the Active mode.
3. Press the PRESET LEVEL ACTIVE button.
The selected orange OUT buttons, and their related ACTIVE green LEDs
blink.
4. Press each of the selected orange blinking buttons to initialize the
measurement.
The ACTIVE green LED blinks until measurement is complete.
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1. Press one or more OUT buttons to select the channels for which you want to
measure the standby or active modes.
The selected buttons illuminate.
2. Set the connected units to the Standby mode
3. Press the PRESET LEVEL STANDBY button.
The selected orange OUT buttons, and their related STANDBY orange LEDs
blink.
4. Press each of the selected orange blinking buttons to initialize the
measurement.
The STANDBY orange LED blinks until measurement is complete.
To reset the active and standby values on all channels, press the RESET
button on the rear panel while turning the power ON.
You can measure the Active and Standby values as well as reset individual
1 The unit should be powered up and running under typical conditions when the measurements are made
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Flash Memory Upgrade
The PL-50 uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH
memory. The latest version of firmware can be downloaded from the Kramer
K-UPLOAD and the following procedures.
Before firmware upgrade:
Close the embedded Web pages
Do not press the front panel buttons
8.1 Upgrading the Firmware
To upgrade the PL-50 firmware:
8.1.1 Download the Firmware
2. Navigate to SUPPORT / Software Firmware Updates.
3. Click on the link of the firmware that applies to your product. Download it
and save it to disk.
4. Extract the file to a folder (for example, C:\Program Files\Kramer Flash).
8.1.2 Connect a PC to the PL-50
To connect a PC to the PL-50, make any one of the following connections:
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Connect a serial cable from an RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the
PC to the PL-50.
Connect a USB cable from a USB port on the PC to the USB port on the
PL-50
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PC to the
1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time
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8.1.3 Update the Firmware
To update the firmware, perform the following steps:
Figure 30: K-UPLOAD Screen
2. Click the Connect button.
Figure 31: Connect Ethernet by IP Number
1 You can download and install the latest version of K-UPLOAD from http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
2 The screens appearing in this manual are examples of the process. The actual screens may differ in their content.
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3. If you are upgrading using an Ethernet connection, check Ethernet.
To reset the device address to the factory default address, click Default and the
address 192.168.1.39 appears.
If you are upgrading using:
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RS-232 check Serial, and select the COM port to connect
USB, check USB and select the USB device to connect
4. Click Connect.
connection is good, the switch on the device is set to “Program”, and that you
are trying to connect by the correct method and then click Connect again.
Figure 32: Connection Time Out Message
The machine is now connected:
1 Other Error messages may appear, such as “No USB devices were found” or “This driver is not a valid driver for this unit”
and so on
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Figure 33: K-UPLOAD Connected
Note: In the Device Properties section, you can update any of the active fields
that have a white background. After making any changes, click Save.
5. Click the Browse button, select the file from the Open window and then click
Open.
Figure 34: Open the Firmware File
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6. Click the UPLOAD button to begin the file transfer.
The Warning window appears:
Figure 35: Warning Window
7. Click OK to continue.
The upload progress appears in the Progress box:
Figure 36: Upload Progress
After loading the firmware file, wait for completion of the firmware upgrade:
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8.2 Changing the Device Parameters
To change the device parameters do the following:
4. Choose the appropriate type of connection: Ethernet, Serial or USB, and click
Connect.
The Connect window disappears and the Device Properties become visible.
5. Change the parameters as required and then click Save.
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Table 10 includes the technical specifications:
INPUT POWER SOURCE: For Europe: 230V AC, 50/60Hz, 10VA, internal
For the USA 130V AC, 130V AC, 50/60Hz, 10VA, internal
OUTPUTS:
For Europe: 5 x 220-240V AC outputs, total load of 10A Max.
For the USA: 5 x 100-120V AC outputs, total load of 10A Max.
DIMENSIONS:
WEIGHT:
19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H) rack-mountable
2.7kg (6lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:
Power cord, Windows®-based Kramer control software,
Infrared remote control transmitter
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
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10 Kramer Protocol 3000
the machine from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows®
HyperTerminal Application).
10.1
Protocol 3000 Syntax
Host message format:
Start
#
Address (optional)
Body
message
Delimiter
Destination_id@
CR
Simple command (commands string with only one command without
addressing):
start
body
delimiter
CR
#
Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…
Commands string (formal syntax with commands concatenation and
addressing):
Start
Address
Body
Delimiter
#
Destination_id@
Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…|
Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…|
Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…
CR
Device message format:
Start
Address (optional)
Sender_id@
Body
Delimiter
CR LF
~
message
Device long response (Echoing command):
Start
Address (optional)
Body
command SP [param1 ,param2 …] result
Delimiter
CR LF
~
Sender_id@
CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)
LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)
SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)
1 RS-232/RS-485 use a data rate of 115200 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit
2 Not available at the time of printing. Refer to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com for details
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10.2
Command Terms
Command:
Sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z' and '-').
Command will separate from parameters with at least single space.
Parameters:
Sequence of Alfa-Numeric ASCII chars ('0'-'9','A'-'Z','a'-'z' and some special characters for specific commands), parameters
are separated by commas.
Message string:
Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing
character.
Note: A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe ( '|' ) character.
Message starting char:
'#' for host command/query.
'~' for machine response.
Device address (Optional when directly connected to the device)
K-NET Device ID or MACHINE NUMBER followed by '@'
(ex. #02@ CRLF )
Query sign
'?' follows some commands to define a query request.
All outputs sign
'*' defines all outputs.
Message closing character
CR – For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13)
CRLF – For machine messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10)
Commands chain separator char:
When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command.
Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored.
Entering Commands:
You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal,
Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial, Ethernet, or USB port on the Kramer device. To enter CR , press the Enter
key.
( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).
For commands sent from some non-Kramer controllers like Crestron, some characters require special coding (such as, /X##).
Refer to the controller manual.
Command forms:
Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing, response is always in long syntax.
Command chaining:
Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character ( '|' ). When chaining
commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once, at the beginning of the
string and at the end.
Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered.
A separate response is sent for every command in the chain.
maximum string length:
64 characters.
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Common Commands
10.3
#
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Protocol handshaking
Common-mandatory
End User
Usage:
Syntax
#CR
Response
~OKCRLF
BUILD-DATE?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Read device build date
Common-mandatory
End User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
MODEL?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Read device model
Common-mandatory
End User
Usage:
Syntax
MODEL?
Response
MODEL MACHINE_MODEL
PROT-VER?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Read device protocol version
Common-mandatory
End User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
RESET
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Reset device
Common-mandatory
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
RESET
Response
RESET OK
SN?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Read device serial number
Common-mandatory
End User
Usage:
Syntax
SN?
Response
SN SERIAL_NUMBER
VERSION?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Read device firmware version
Common-mandatory
End User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
VERSION?
VERSION MAJOR .MINOR .BUILD .REVISION
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FACTORY
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Reset to factory default config
Common
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NAME
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set machine (DNS) name
Common
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NAME MACHINE_NAME
NAME MACHINE_NAME RESULT
NAME?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
End User
Get machine (DNS) name
Common
Usage:
Syntax
NAME?
Response
NAME MACHINE_NAME
*Note: The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific
machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on).
MACHINE_NAME = Up to 14 alphameric chars.
* Machine factory name = Model name + last 4 digits from serial number.
NAME-RST
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Reset machine name to
factory default (DNS)
Common
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NAME-RST
NAME-RST MACHINE_FACTORY_NAME RESULT
TIME
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set device time and date
Common
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
TIME DATE_TIME
TIME DATE_TIME RESULT
Note: Time setting commands require administrator authorization.
TIME?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Get device time and date
Common
End User
Usage:
Syntax
TIME?
Response
TIME? DATE_TIME
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UPGRADE
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Execute firmware upgrade
Common
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
UPGRADE
UPGRADE OK
Firmware usually uploads to a device via a command like LDFW. The device may need to be reset to complete
the process.
10.4
Result and Error Codes
Syntax
Command ran successfully, no error.
Protocol Errors:
COMMAND PARAMETERS OK
Syntax error
ERR001
ERR002
ERR003
Command not available for this device
Parameter is out of range
Unauthorized access (command run without the matching login). ERR004
10.5
Security Commands
LOGIN
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Login
Security
No Security
Usage:
Syntax
Response
LOGIN ID , PASS
ID = User/Admin
LOGIN ID , PASS RESULT
PASS = 0-15 length ASCII characters without #, ~, @, ?
LOGIN?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query Login
Security
No Security
Usage:
Syntax
LOGIN?
Response
LOGIN ID
LOGOUT
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Logout
Security
No Security
Usage:
Syntax
LOGOUT
Response
LOGOUT RESULT
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PASS
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set password
Security
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
PASS ID , PASS
PASS ID , PASS RESULT
PASS?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Administrator
Query password
Security
Usage:
Syntax
Response
PASS? ID
PASS ID , PASS RESULT
SECUR
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Administrator
Start/Stop Security
Security
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SECUR ON/OFF
SECUR ON/OFF RESULT
ON/OFF = 0 or OFF, 1 or ON
SECUR?
Cmd Short
Description
Query Start/Stop Security
Command Type
Permission
No Security
Security
Usage:
Syntax
SECUR?
Response
SECUR ON/OFF
10.6
Network Setting Commands
These commands are used by network devices running Protocol 3000.
ETH-PORT
Cmd Short
ETHP
Description
Command Type
Permission
Change protocol Ethernet port
Ethernet
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,PORT RESULT
ETH-PORT?
Cmd Short
ETHP?
Description
Get protocol Ethernet port
Command Type
Permission
Ethernet
End User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ETH-PORT? PROTOCOL
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT
PROTOCOL = TCP/UDP (transport layer protocol)
PORT = Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands
1-65535 = User defined port
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NET-DHCP
Cmd Short
NTDH
Description
Set DHCP mode
Command Type
Permission
Ethernet
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT
DHCP_MODE =
‘0’ – Don't use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command).
‘1’ – Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use IP as above.
NET-DHCP?
Cmd Short
NTDH?
Description
Command Type
Permission
Get DHCP mode
Ethernet
End User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-DHCP?
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE
NET-GATE
Cmd Short
NTGT
Description
Command Type
Permission
Administrator
Set Gateway
Ethernet
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT
GATEWAY ADDRESS = gateway IP address
(ex: 192.168.001.001)
NET-GATE?
Cmd Short
NTGT?
Description
Command Type
Permission
Get Gateway
Ethernet
End User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-GATE?
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS
NET-IP
Cmd Short
NTIP
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set IP address
Ethernet
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS, (ex: 192.168.001.001)
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT
NET-IP?
Cmd Short
NTIP?
Description
Command Type
Permission
End User
Get IP address
Ethernet
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-IP?
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS
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NET-MAC?
Cmd Short
NTMC?
Description
Command Type
Permission
Read MAC address
Ethernet
End User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-MAC?
NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS
NET-MASK
Cmd Short
NTMSK
Description
Command Type
Permission
Administrator
Set subnet mask
Ethernet
Usage:
Syntax
Response
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK
Ex: 255.255.000.000
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT
NET-MASK?
Cmd Short
NTMSK?
Usage:
Description
Get subnet mask
Command Type
Permission
Ethernet
End User
Syntax
Response
NET-MASK?
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK
10.7
Instruction Codes
ALARM
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Device notification
PL-50
No security
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM 1/0
1/0= On OR Off
ALARM-DURATION
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set alarm duration
PL-50
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM-DURATION SECONDS
ALARM-DURATION SECONDS RESULT
SECONDS = 0–255
ALARM-DURATION?
Cmd Short
Description
Query alarm duration
Command Type
Permission
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM-DURATION?
ALARM-DURATION SECONDS
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ALARM-OFF
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set alarm OFF
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM-OFF
ALARM-OFF RESULT
ALARM-ON
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set alarm ON
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM-ON
ALARM-ON RESULT
ALARM-ON?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query alarm status
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM-ON?
ALARM-ON 1/0
1/0= On OR Off
ALARM-START-AS
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set alarm Relay mode start
PL-50
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM-START-AS 1/0
ALARM-START-AS 1/0 RESULT
1/0= Open/Close
ALARM-START-AS?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query alarm Relay mode start.
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALARM-START-AS?
ALARM-START-AS 1/0
1/0= Open/Close
ALERT-REG
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Alert Registration
PL-50
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALERT-REG? CHNL
ALERT-REG? CHNL ,EVENT ,ACTION
CHNL = (1-5)
EVENT = (TO_OFF,TO_ON,TO_FULL,TO_STBY,TO_NONE,ANY_CHANGE)
ACTION = (NO_ALERT,ALARM, ALL_ALERTS)
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ALERT-REG?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query Alert Registration
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
ALERT-REG? CHNL
CHNL = (1-5)
ALERT-REG? CHNL ,EVENT ,ACTION
EVENT = (TO_OFF,TO_ON,TO_FULL,TO_STBY,TO_NONE,ANY_CHANGE)
ACTION = (NO_ALERT,ALARM, ALL_ALERTS)
MEASURE
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Device notification
PL-50
Usage:
Syntax
Response
MEASURE CHNL ,MES-MODE
Query the "full" and "standby" LED status. (device will report to all protocol ports on any change)
LVL = (0 = no LEDs, 1 = standby LED on, 2 = full LED on)
CHNL = (1-5)
MES-MODE= (0=MEASURE_START, 1 = MEASURE_DONE, 2 = MEASURE_TIMEOUT)
PWR-LVL?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query Power level
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
PWR-LVL?
PWR-LVL LVL
Query the "full" and "standby" LED status. (Device reports to all protocol ports on any change)
LVL = (0 = no LED, 1 = standby LED on, 2 = full LED on)
SCHED?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query saved scheduling
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SCHED? CHNL ,DAY
CHNL = (1-5)
SCHED? CHNL ,DAY ,SCHEDULINGS
DAY = (1-7) OR (SUN,MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI,SAT)
SCHEDULINGS = (start-end) example: 8:29-8:32
SWITCH
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Channel switch
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SWITCH CHNL ,STATUS
SWITCH CHNL ,STATUS RESULT
CHNL = (1-5)
STATUS = (0=OFF,1=ON,2=ON-SCHEDULER,3=OFF-SCHEDULER ,4=ACTIVE-MEASURE,5=STANDBY-
MEASURE)
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SWITCH?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query channel switch
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SWITCH? CHNL
CHNL = (1-5)
SWITCH? CHNL ,STATUS
STATUS = (0=OFF,1=ON,2=ON-SCHEDULER,3=OFF-SCHEDULER ,4=ACTIVE-MEASURE,5=STANDBY-
MEASURE)
SWITCH-ORDER
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Set the switch order
PL-50
Administrator
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SWITCH-ORDER ON/OFF, C, C, C, C, C
SWITCH-ORDER ON/OFF, C, C, C, C, C RESULT
CHNL = C = (1-5) ON/OFF = ON or OFF
SWITCH-ORDER?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query the switch order
PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SWITCH-ORDER ON/OFF, C, C, C, C, C
SWITCH-ORDER? ON/OFF
CHNL = C = (1-5) ON/OFF = ON or OFF
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Administrator
Set the switch order delay
PL-50
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY ON/OFF, 0-255 sec
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY ON/OFF, 0-255 sec RESULT
ON/OFF = ON or OFF
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY?
Cmd Short
Description
Command Type
Permission
Query the switch order delay PL-50
User
Usage:
Syntax
Response
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY ON/OFF, 0-255 sec
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY? ON/OFF
ON/OFF = ON or OFF
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED?
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by thewarranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn, reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
3. Damage, deterioration ormalfunctionresultingfrom:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning orotheractsofnature
ii) Product modification, orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct
iii) Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer
iv) Anyshipment oftheproduct(claims must bepresentedtothe carrier)
v) Removalorinstallationoftheproduct
vi) Anyothercause, whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct
WHAT WE WILLPAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR
Wewill pay laborand material expensesforcovered items.Wewill notpayforthefollowing:
1. Removal orinstallationscharges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility oftheKramerdealerfromwhomtheproduct was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OFDAMAGES
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not beliable for:
1. Damage to otherproperty caused by defects inthis product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss ofuseof theproduct, loss
oftime, commercialloss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations andexclusions maynot applytoyou.
Thiswarranty gives youspecificlegalrights, andyou may alsohaveotherrights, which varyfromplacetoplace.
NOTE:Allproducts returned to Kramerforservicemust havepriorapproval.Thismay be obtained fromyourdealer.
Thisequipment has been testedtodeterminecompliancewith therequirements of:
EN-50081:
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
genericemissionstandard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and lightindustry"
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.
Part 1: Residential, commercialand lightindustryenvironment".
FCC* Rules and Regulations:
EN-50082:
CFR-47:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
UsethesuppliedDCpowersupply to feed power to themachine.
Pleaseuserecommended interconnection cablestoconnect themachineto other components.
* FCCand CEapproved using STPcable(fortwisted pairproducts)
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distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com,
where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.
Caution
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