Kramer-electronics RB-6 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

KRAMER E LECT RONI C S L TD. USER MANUAL MODEL: RB-6 6 Channel Power Controller P/N: 2900-300024 Rev 1

Figure 2 defines the RB-6 (US) 6 Channel Power Controller. Figure 2: RB-6 (US) 6 Channel Power Controller Front and Rear Panels RB-6 – Defining t

RB-6 - Defining the RB-6 6 Channel Power Controller 7 7 The following table refers to both Figure 1 and Figure 2. # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver

8 RB-6 - Installing in a Rack 5 Installing in a Rack

RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 9 9 6 Connecting the RB-6 Always switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your RB-6. After connect

10 RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 3. Optional—connect a PC via Ethernet over a LAN to the RB-6 for remote control. 6.2 Connecting to the RB-6 via Et

RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 11 11 Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address and enter the details as

12 RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 6.2.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the RB-6 via a ne

RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 13 13 2. Click the Connect button. The Connect screen appears as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: Connect Screen 3. Connec

14 RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 Figure 8: Device Properties Screen 7. Change the parameters as required. 8. To save the changes, click Save. To e

RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 15 15 Figure 9: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case wh

16 RB-6 - Connecting the RB-6 To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the RB-6:  For the first and last device on the RS-485 bus, set the RS-4

RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Locally 17 17 7 Operating the RB-6 Locally It is good working practice to turn off unused outputs. 7.1 Operating the RB-

18 RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Locally To reset the lower and upper ranges for outputs 5 and 6 to the default values of 0% and 100%:  Press and ho

RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Remotely Using the Web Pages 19 19 8 Operating the RB-6 Remotely Using the Web Pages 8.1 Accessing the RB-6 Embedded Web

20 RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Remotely Using the Web Pages Figure 12: Loading the Embedded Web Pages Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in

RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Remotely Using the Web Pages 21 21 8.2 The Panel Page Using the Panel page (Figure 14), you can turn on and off Outputs 1

22 RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Remotely Using the Web Pages 8.3 The Scheduler Page Using the Scheduler page (Figure 15), you can schedule operation

RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Remotely Using the Web Pages 23 23 2. Under Scheduler Programming,  Select channels 1 and 2 by clicking on their respec

24 RB-6 - Operating the RB-6 Remotely Using the Web Pages 4. Click OK. 5. If the IP address was changed, communication with the device is lost.

RB-6 - Firmware Update 25 25 9 Firmware Update For instructions on updating the firmware of the RB-6, refer to the K-Upload Software Guide (availab

RB-6 – Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 2 2.3 Recyclin

26 RB-6 - Technical Specifications 10 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 1 x Power input OUTPUTS: 6 x Controllable power outputs CONTROL: Front pan

RB-6 - Default Communication Parameters 27 27 11 Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Baud Rate: 115000 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None

28 RB-6 - RB-6 Communication Protocol 12 RB-6 Communication Protocol The RB-6 supports Kramer Protocol 3000. Go to our Web site at http://www.kr

RB-6 - RB-6 Communication Protocol 29 29 12.1.2.1 Device Long Response Echoing command: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter ~ Sender_id@ Comma

30 RB-6 - RB-6 Communication Protocol All outputs sign '*' defines all outputs. Message closing character CR – For host messages; carria

RB-6 - RB-6 Communication Protocol 31 31 12.1.7 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by

32 RB-6 - RB-6 Communication Protocol Command Description Permission NET-DHCP? Get DHCP mode End User NET-GATE Set Gateway Administrator NET-GA

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ii RB-6 - Introduction Figure 14: Panel Page 21 Figure 15: The Scheduler Page 22 Figure 16: The Configurations Page 23

RB-6 – Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative

2 RB-6 - Getting Started 2 Getting Started We recommend that you:  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materia

RB-6 – Getting Started 3 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce t

4 RB-6 - Overview 3 Overview The Kramer RB-6 is a high-performance, high-voltage power supply that supplies power to up to six external units. The

4 Defining the RB-6 6 Channel Power Controller Figure 1 defines the RB-6 6 Channel Power Controller. Figure 1: RB-6 6 Channel Power Controller Fro