Kramer VS-44FO User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-44FO

4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic

Matrix Switcher

P/N: 2900-300320 Rev 1

VS-44FO – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Defining the SFP 5

3.2 Defining the VS-44FO 4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher 5

4Installing in a Rack 8

5Connecting the VS-44FO 9

5.1 Installing the SFP Modules 11

5.2 Connecting the RS-232 Port 12

5.3 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 14

5.4 Switching Genlocked Video Signals 15

5.5 Connecting the Ethernet Port 16

5.6 Configuring the Ethernet Port Initially 18

5.7 Controlling Using the Ethernet Port 20

5.8 Using the Ethernet Reset Button 20

6Operating the VS-44FO 21

6.1 Operating the VS-44FO from the Front Panel 21

6.2 Using Serial Commands 24

6.3 Using the Infrared Remote Controller 24

6.4 Upgrading the Firmware 25

6.5 Changing the Device Parameters 25

7Technical Specifications 26

8Default Communication Parameters 27

9Kramer Protocol 3000 28

9.1 Switching Protocols 28

9.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 29

9.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 32

10 Hex Table (Protocol 2000) 35

11 Kramer Protocol 2000 36

Figures

Figure 1: VS-44FO 4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6

Figure 2: VS-44FO 4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 7

Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44FO 11

Figure 4: Installing the SFP Modules 12

Figure 5: DIP-Switch Settings 14

Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 17

Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 17

Figure 8: K-UPLOAD Main Screen 18

Figure 9: Connect Screen 19

Figure 10: Device Properties Screen 19

VS-44FO - Introduction

1 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 different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined

by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;

GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:

Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:

Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:

Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-44FO 4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic

Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Professional broadcasting and production studios

Presentation applications

VS-44FO – Getting Started

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

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp

to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check

if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration

in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality cables)

Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

Position your Kramer VS-44FO away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit

Warning:

Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause

electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

VS-44FO - Getting Started

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country

go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VS-44FO – Overview

3 Overview

The VS-44FO is a high-performance matrix switcher for fiber optic signals. It can

switch any or all inputs to any or all outputs simultaneously.

In particular, the VS-44FO features:

A maximum data rate of up to 3Gbps, enabling it to be used for standard

definition, high-definition and the new 3G high definition serial digital video

signals (3G HD-SDI)

A range of up to 40km (depending on the SFP module used)

HDTV compatibility

A single mode SFP (small form-factor pluggable) SDI fiber optic connector

for the input and the output

A looping analog sync for genlock –bi-level and tri-level sync compatible

Selectable sync signal termination

Automatic reclocking and equalization

Active input reporting where each input LED on the front panel automatically

lights when the unit detects a video signal on that input

Multiple memory locations that store multiple switches as presets (salvos) to

be recalled and executed when needed

A Take button that executes multiple switches all at once

Vertical interval switching that synchronizes either to an external reference

or to the incoming video in compliance with SMPTE RP-168

Flexible control options including front panel, RS-232 (K-router™

Windows®-based software is included), RS-485, Ethernet and IR

Laser Class I acc. 21 CFR 1040 and Class 1 per IEC 60825-1 compliance

The VS-44FO is housed in a 19" 1U rack-mountable enclosure, and is fed from a

100-240V AC universal switching power supply.

VS-44FO - Overview

The unit can be controlled using the front panel buttons or:

Using an RC-IR3 infrared remote control transmitter (included)

Remotely, by RS-232 or RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a PC,

touch screen system, or other serial controller

Via the Ethernet

By default, the VS-44FO is controlled using the Kramer 3000 protocol (see Section

6.1.9 for details of how to switch to Protocol 2000 and Section 9for the relevant

protocol commands).

3.1 Defining the SFP

An SFP is a small form-factor pluggable transceiver that is a compact, hot-

swappable, input/output transceiver used in data communication and

telecommunications networks. The SFP interfaces between communication

devices like switches, routers and fiber optic cables, and performs conversions

between optical and electrical signals.

The SFP transceiver is specified by the SFP Transceiver Multisource Agreement

(MSA), which was developed and is followed by different transceiver

manufacturers. SFP transceivers have a wide range of detachable interfaces to

multimode/single-mode fiber optics that allows users to select the appropriate

transceiver according to the required optical range for the network. The VS-44FO

supports use of non-MSA (SFP Transceiver Multisource Agreement) video

modules and MSA communication modules.

The optical transceiver modules are engineered for exceptional performance in the

presence of SDI pathological patterns. The transceivers feature best-in-class

optical receiver sensitivity for SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M, SMPTE 292M and

SMPTE 424M serial rates, to provide superior optical link budget and robustness.

3.2 Defining the VS-44FO 4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix

Switcher

This section defines the VS-44FO.

VS-44FO –Overview

Figure 1: VS-44FO 4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Feature

Function

IR Receiver

The yellow LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter

POWER LED

Illuminates when the unit is ON

ALL Button

Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs

OFF Button

Pressing OFF+OUT disconnects that output from the inputs;

pressing OFF+ALL disconnects all the outputs

IN SELECT Buttons

Select the input to switch to the output;

long presses on buttons IN 1 to IN 4 change the genlock timing (see Section 5.4)

Pressing IN 1 + IN 2 together gives NTSC timing

OUT SELECT Buttons

Select the output to which the input is switched; pressing OUT 1+OUT 2 selects Protocol 2000; pressing

OUT 1+OUT 3 selects Protocol 3000

STO (STORE) Button

Pressing STO followed by an IN/OUT button stores the current setting

RCL (RECALL) Button

Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding IN/OUT key under the selected button recalls a setup

from the non-volatile memory

LOCK Button

A long press toggles activation/inactivation of the front panel buttons

TAKE Button

Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode (user

confirmation per action is unnecessary)

INPUT STATUS LEDs

Illuminate green when an active input is detected

7-segment Display

Displays the selected input switched to the output (marked above each input)

Figure 2: VS-44FO 4x4 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

Feature

Function

GENLOCK BNC Connector

Connects to the genlock source

TERM HI-Z/75Ω Pushbutton

Press to terminate the genlock source (75Ω) or release for looping

LOOP BNC Connector

Connects to a display or the next chained Genlock connector

SFP/SFP+ Out/In Receptacles

Holds an SFP module in each OUT/IN receptacle (1 –4). Each SFP connects a double

fiber cable to an input and output

PROG/UPDATE USB connector

Connects to a computer to upgrade machine firmware

RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) Port

Connects to the PC or the remote controller

MACH # and PROG/RS-485 TERM

DIP-switches

MACH # DIP-switches 1-4 set the Machine Number of the unit,

PROG DIP-switch enables a microcontroller firmware upgrade,

RS-485 TERM DIP-switch terminates the RS-485 line with a 120Ω load

RS-485 Terminal Block Port

Pins B(-) and A(+) are for RS-485;

Pin Gmay be connected to the shield (if required)

Ethernet RJ-45 Connector

Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer networking LAN

SFP SELECT Button

Press for non-MSA (SFP Transceiver Multisource Agreement) video module; release for

MSA communication module

FACTORY RESET Button

Press to reset to factory default definitions:

IP number 192.168.1.39, Mask –255.255.0.0, Gateway –0.0.0.0

First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the Factory Reset

button. The unit powers up and loads its memory with the factory default definitions and erases

all stored preset

Power Connector, Power Switch and

Fuse

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit; switch that turns the power to the unit

ON (1) and OFF (0)

VS-44FO –Overview

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