VS-8FDxl - Video switch Kramer - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	8x1 DVI Video Switcher with Audio
Brand	Kramer
Model	VS-8FDxl
Number of Inputs	8 (DVI-D, stereo audio)
Number of Outputs	1 (DVI-D, stereo audio)
Max Resolution	1920x1200 @ 60 Hz (WUXGA)
Audio Support	Analog stereo audio (unbalanced) on terminal block
Control Interfaces	Front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, Ethernet (optional)
Switching Type	Auto (manual) input selection
Input Connectors	8 x DVI-I (female), 8 x 3.5mm mini jack (audio)
Output Connectors	1 x DVI-I (female), 1 x 3.5mm mini jack (audio)
Rackmount	19" (1U) with included brackets
Dimensions (W x D x H)	43.6 x 18.0 x 4.4 cm (17.2 x 7.1 x 1.7 in)
Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) approx.
Power Supply	100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 12V DC adapter included
Power Consumption	10W max
Operating Temperature	0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Supported Video Formats	DVI single link, VGA via adapter, HDMI (with cable adapter)
Included Accessories	Power adapter, IR remote, rackmount ears, rubber feet
Cleaning	Use a soft dry cloth; do not use liquid cleaners
Safety	Disconnect power before cleaning; keep away from moisture
Repairability	Contact Kramer support for service; no user-serviceable parts inside
Warranty	7 years (by Kramer)

Frequently Asked Questions - VS-8FDxl Kramer

How do I switch between inputs on the VS-8FDxl?

You can switch inputs using the front panel INPUT SELECT buttons (1-8), the included IR remote, or via RS-232 commands. The switcher also supports automatic switching when a new source is detected.

What video resolutions does the VS-8FDxl support?

It supports standard DVI single-link resolutions up to 1920x1200 at 60 Hz, including 1080p, 720p, and VGA resolutions. For resolutions above this, a different model may be required.

Can I use HDMI sources with the VS-8FDxl?

Yes, you can use an HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter to connect HDMI sources. Note that audio from HDMI will not be passed through unless the source also outputs analog audio separately.

How do I control the switcher via RS-232?

Connect a standard RS-232 cable (null modem) to the 9-pin D-sub port on the rear. Default settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Commands are listed in the full manual.

Does the VS-8FDxl support audio embedding?

No, this switcher uses independent analog audio inputs and outputs. The audio is switched together with the video but not embedded into the DVI signal.

What is the maximum cable length for DVI inputs?

For DVI single-link at 1920x1200, recommended cable length is up to 5 meters (16 ft). For longer runs, use a DVI equalizer or fiber optic extender.

How do I reset the switcher to factory defaults?

Press and hold the front panel button #1 while powering on the unit. Hold until all LEDs blink, then release. This resets all settings to factory defaults.

Can I rack-mount the VS-8FDxl?

Yes, the unit comes with rack-mount ears for installation in a standard 19-inch rack. It occupies 1U of rack space.

What does the 'FD' in VS-8FDxl stand for?

'FD' stands for Fast Delay, indicating that the switcher has a very low switching delay, suitable for live presentations where minimal disruption is needed.

The output shows 'No Signal' - what should I check?

Ensure the selected input has an active source. Check that all DVI cables are fully seated. Try switching to another input. If the issue persists, reset the unit or contact Kramer support.

USER MANUAL VS-8FDxl Kramer

Typical Applications 3

Controlling your VS-8FDxl 3

Defining the VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router 4

Installing in a Rack 6

Connecting the VS-8FDxl 7

Connecting to VS-8FDxl via RS-232 8

Connecting VS-8FDxl via the ETHERNET Port 8

Operating VS-8FDxl via Front Panel Buttons 11

Routing the Signals 11

Saving and Loading a Setup 12

Firmware Upgrade 14

Using the Embedded Web Pages 15

Switching and Setting the Ports 17

Setting the Genlock 20

Changing Device Settings and Saving/Loading Presets 21

Activating Security 23

Performing Firmware Upgrade 26

Locking the Front Panel Buttons 26

Viewing the About Page 27

Technical Specifications 28

Default Communication Parameters 29

Protocol 3000 30

Understanding Protocol 3000 31

Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 32

Extended Protocol 3000 33

Other Rules 35

Protocol 3000 Commands 36

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 14 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration.

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.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-8FDxl to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving the Best Performance

• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance, high-resolution 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 neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality.
• Position your Kramer VS-8FDxl 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.

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.

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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-8FDxl.

VS-8FDxl is a high-quality 8-port matrix switcher for SDI signals for up to 3G HD-SDI. Each SDI port can be defined as either an input or an output.

The VS-8FDxl provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible control.

Exceptional Quality

• Max. Data Rate – 3Gbps.
• HDTV Compatibility.
• Multi–Standard Operation – SDI (SMPTE 259M/344M), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), 3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M).
• Selectable Single (for routing a signal of up to 1080p) or Dual mode (for routing a signal of up to 4K30).
• Kramer Equalization & re-Klocking™ Technology – Rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances.
• Cable Equalization – Up to 350m for SD signals, 140m for 1.5GHz HD signals and 120m for 3GHz 3G signals.
• Clean Switching – When the sources are genlocked to the selected genlock input with a difference of no more than two lines of video.

Advanced and User-friendly Operation

- Supports ANC Data – Embedded audio, teletext, time code, etc.

• Memory Locations – Stores 8 multiple switches as presets to be recalled and executed when needed.
• Versatile Genlocking – Using an analog signal.
  • Resolution information buttons
• Easy front-panel operation and routing.
• User friendly embedded web pages
• Lock button to prevent tampering.
• Kramer protocol 3000 support.
• Firmware upgrade via Ethernet or the RS-232 port.
• Control Options – RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller, Ethernet port via LAN.
• LCD 16x2 display, indicating the switching status and other functions.
• Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last settings, after switching the power off and then on again.

Flexible Connectivity

• Interchangeable input to output switching – from 1:7 distribution amplifier (DA) to 7x1 switcher in the 1080p mode and 1:3 (DA) to 3x1 switcher in the 4K/30 mode.
• Housed in a 19" 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack ears included, and fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

Typical Applications

The VS-8FDxl is ideal for the following typical applications:

- Rental and staging.

Controlling your VS-8FDxl

Control your VS-8FDxl directly via the front panel push buttons, or:

• By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.
• Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.

Defining the VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router

This section defines the VS-8FDxl.

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["POWER"]
    B --> C["PORTS"]
    C --> D["Time"]
    D --> E["108p"]
    E --> F["4K/3D"]
    F --> G["LOAD"]
    G --> H["SAVE"]
    H --> I["INFO"]
    I --> J["Control Panel"]
    J --> K["10"]
    K --> L["LOCK"]
    L --> M["11"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#f9f,stroke:#333

Figure 1: VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router Front Panel

#	Feature	Function
1	POWER LED	Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF.
2	PORT Buttons	Press an output port (lights green) and then an input port (lights blue) to route an input to an output.
3	CLEAR Button	Press to clear a selection.
4	TAKE Button	Press to enter TAKE mode.In Take mode, press several sets of output-input ports and then press TAKE to activate all the selected routings at the same time. (When TAKE mode is OFF, the output-input pair is switched immediately).
5	1080p Button	Press to light the front-panel PORT button LEDs that are set to Single mode (1080p) and view them on the LCD display panel.
6	4K/30 Button	Press to light the front-panel PORT button LEDs that are set to Dual mode (4K@30) and view them on the LCD display panel.
7	LOAD Button	To load a preset configuration:Press LOAD, press the appropriate PORT preset button to select a preset configuration, and then press TAKE to load that preset.
8	SAVE Button	To save the current port configuration to a PORT preset button:Press STORE, press the port button to which you want to save the configuration, and then press TAKE to save the setup to that port.
9	INFO Button	Press to display the firmware version and IP address.Press INFO and then a specific PORT button to display the information of that selected port.
10	LCD Display Panel	Displays the current routing status, device information and so on.
11	LOCK Button	Press for about 3 seconds to lock the front panel. When locked (button is lit), press again for about 3 seconds to release the front panel lock.

12 13 14 QENLOCK — Loop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PORTS RS-232 ETHERNET 0 Bits RESET RESET 15 16 17 18 19

Figure 2: VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router Rear Panel

#	Feature	Function
12	GENLOCK BNC Connector	Connect to the GENLOCK source.
13	LOOP BNC Connector	Connect to the GENLOCK connector of the next unit in the daisy chain.
14	PORTS BNC Connectors	Connect to sources and acceptors (8 in total, or 4 in total for dual mode).
15	RS-232 (G,Rx,Tx) Terminal Block Connector	Connect to a PC or remote controller.
16	ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector	Connect to a PC via LAN and also use for firmware upgrade.
17	RESET Button	Press briefly to restart the system.Press for 10 seconds to reset IP settings to factory default values.The device powers up and loads the factory default values:IP address: 192.168.1.39; Mask: 255.255.255.0; Gateway 192.168.1.1.
18	Power Socket	AC connector enabling power supply to the VS-8FDxl.
19	Power Switch	Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF.

Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the VS-8FDxl. Before installing in a rack, verify that the environment is within the recommended range:

• Operation temperature – 0° to 40°C (32 to 104°F).
• Storage temperature – -40° to +70°C (-40 to +158°F).
• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.

When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking care that:

• It is located within recommended environmental conditions. Operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi-unit rack assembly may exceed ambient room temperature.
• Once rack mounted, there is enough air still flow around the VS-8FDxl.
• The VS-8FDxl is placed upright in the correct horizontal position.
• You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting the VS-8FDxl to the supply circuit, overloading the circuits may 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.
• The VS-8FDxl is earthed (grounded) and connected only to an electricity socket with grounding. Pay particular attention when electricity is supplied indirectly (for example, when the power cord is not plugged directly into the wall socket but to an extension cable or power strip). Use only the supplied power cord.

To rack-mount the VS-8FDxl:

1. Attach both ear brackets to the VS-8FDxl: Remove the screws from each side of the VS-8FDxl (3 on each side), and replace them through the ear brackets.

2. Place the ears of the VS-8FDxl against the rack rails and insert the appropriate screws (not provided) through each of the four holes in the rack ears.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical bracket assembly with bolts and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Some models, may feature built-in rack ears:

• Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use.
  • Always mount the VS-8FDxl in the rack before connecting any cables or 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 our Web site www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-8FDxl.

Connecting the VS-8FDxl

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-8FDxl. After connecting your VS-8FDxl, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Although this connecting example shows only several inputs and outputs that are connected, you can connect all the inputs and outputs simultaneously.

To connect the VS-8FDxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

This connection example describes the VS-8FDxl default setup: a 4x4 switcher in the 1080p mode. Other setups can include a range of 7:1 to 1x7 switching setups and in the 4K/30 mode, a range of 3:1 to 1x3 switching setups.

1. Connect up to four SDI video sources to the PORT BNC connectors (1 to 4) ①For example, connect:

• An SDI camera to PORT 1.
• A Kramer FC-113 HDMI to SD/HD-SDI Converter to PORT 4.

1. Connect up to four SDI video PORT BNC connectors (5 to 8) to up to four acceptors. For example, connect:

2. PORT 5 to an SDI display.

3. PORT 8 to an SDI display.

4. Connect the power cord ^18 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine.

5. If required, connect:

• The ETHERNET port ⑯
- The RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector ⑩ a control device.

graph LR
    A["GENLOCK — Loop"] --> B["SDI Camera"]
    A --> C["SDI"]
    A --> D["FC-113 HDMI-SDI Converter"]
    A --> E["SDI Display"]
    A --> F["SDI Display"]
    A --> G["Control Device"]
    A --> H["LAN"]
    B --> I["SDI"]
    C --> J["SDI"]
    D --> K["SDI"]
    E --> L["SDI"]
    F --> M["SDI"]
    G --> N["RS-232 G Rx Tx"]
    H --> O["Eth"]
    I --> P["PORTS"]
    J --> Q["PORTS"]
    K --> R["PORTS"]
    L --> S["PORTS"]
    M --> T["RT-SR232"]
    N --> U["RT-SR232"]
    O --> V["RT-SR232"]
    P --> W["ETHERNET RESET"]
    Q --> X["ETHERNET RESET"]
    R --> Y["ETHERNET RESET"]
    S --> Z["ETHERNET RESET"]
    T --> AA["ETHERNET RESET"]
    U --> AB["ETHERNET RESET"]
    V --> AC["ETHERNET RESET"]
    W --> AD["ETHERNET RESET"]
    X --> AE["ETHERNET RESET"]
    Y --> AF["ETHERNET RESET"]
    Z --> AG["ETHERNET RESET"]

Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-8FDxl Rear Panel

Connecting to VS-8FDxl via RS-232

You can connect to the VS-8FDxl via an RS-232 connection ⑮ using, for example, a PC.

To connect to the VS-8FDxl via RS-232:

- Connect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VS-8FDxl unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

Connecting VS-8FDxl via the ETHERNET Port

You can connect to the VS-8FDxl via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC on page 8).
• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 10).

If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-8FDxl directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-8FDxl with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VS-8FDxl to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection.
   The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure 4.

Local Area Connection Properties Networking Sharing Connect using: Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection Configure... This connection uses the following items: Client for Microsoft Networks Microsoft Network Monitor 3 Driver QoS Packet Scheduler File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder Install... Uninstall Properties Description TCP/IP version 6. The latest version of the internet protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks. OK Cancel

Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window

1. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.
2. Click Properties.

The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 5 or Figure 6.

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings. ● Obtain an IP address automatically ● Use the following IP address: IP address: . Subset mask: . Default gateway: . ● Obtain DNS server address automatically ● Use the following DNS server addresses: Preferred DNS server: . Alternate DNS server: . □ Validate settings upon exit Advanced... OK Cancel

Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) Properties General You can get IPv6 settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IPv6 settings. Obtain an IPv6 address automatically Use the following IPv6 address: IPv6 address: Submit prefix length: Default gateway: Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses: Preferred DNS server: Alternate DNS server: Validate settings upon exit Advanced... OK Cancel

Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

1. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7.

For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings. Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address: IP address: 192 . 168 . 1 . 2 Subnet mask: 255 . 255 . 255 . 0 Default gateway: | Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses: Preferred DNS server: . Alternate DNS server: . Validate settings upon exit Advanced... OK Cancel

Figure 7: Internet Protocol Properties Window

1. Click OK.
2. Click Close.

Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-8FDxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port

To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Device 1) via the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC. Use your PC provide initial configuration of the settings (see Connecting VS-8FDxl via the ETHERNET Port on page 8).

Operating VS-8FDxl via Front Panel Buttons

Press the power switch to power the device. During the initialization process, the LCD display briefly displays the current version and IP address (accessed also by pressing INFO during normal operation), and then the PORT buttons illuminate (green for outputs and blue for inputs).

Following initialization, the front panel buttons and display enter normal operation and the display shows the video IN-OUT status:

IN	1	4	5
OUT	7	28	36

Figure 8: LCD Display – Normal Operation

In this example, ports 1, 4 and 5 are configured as inputs (port buttons illuminated blue) and ports 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 are configured as outputs (port buttons illuminated green). Port 1 is routed to port 7, port 4 is routed to ports 2 and 8, and port 5 is routed to ports 3 and 6.

You can configure ports to be set as inputs or outputs only via the embedded web pages, see Setting Port Configuration on page 17.

The VS-8FDxl front panel buttons enable performing the following functions:

• Routing the Signals on page 11.
  • Saving and Loading a Setup on page 12.

Routing the Signals

• Viewing the Operation Mode on page 11.
- Routing a Signal on page 12.

Viewing the Operation Mode

The operation mode can be set only via the web pages, see Setting Port Configuration on page 17. The 1080p ⑤ and 4K/30 ⑥ buttons enable you to view the operation mode for each port.

To view ports in Single operation mode:

- Press 1080P: The 1080P button illuminates. The LCD display shows the current switching status of the Single mode ports. The Single mode port buttons illuminate green (for outputs) and blue (for inputs) for a few seconds.

To view ports in Dual operation mode:

- Press 4K/30:

The 4K/30 button illuminates.

The LCD display shows the current switching status of the Dual mode ports.

The Dual mode port buttons illuminate green (for outputs) and blue (for inputs) for a few seconds.

Routing a Signal

The input/output port configuration is identified by the color of the PORT ② buttons (blue for input and green for output).

To route a signal:

1. Press an output PORT button (green). The selected button flashes.

2. Press an input PORT button (blue). The selected input is routed to the selected output which no longer flashes, and the current status can be viewed on the display.

To route several signals together:

1. Press TAKE ④ The TAKE button flashes.

2. Press several output-input PORT buttons. All the selected buttons flash.

3. Press TAKE to carry out the routing operation. The selected inputs are routed to the selected outputs which no longer flash, and the current status can be viewed on the display.

All operations should be carried out within 10 seconds.

Press CLEAR 3 to cancel the operation.

Saving and Loading a Setup

VS-8FDxl can store up to 8 setups. Each setup includes the port direction settings, the operation mode (1080p or 4K/30), the genlock mode and the timing settings.

To save the current setup:

1. Press SAVE ⑧ The SAVE button flashes and the PORT buttons are dimmed.

2. Press a PORT button (from 1 to 8). The selected PORT button flashes red.

3. Press TAKE ④ The current preset is saved and the buttons no longer flash.

To load a setup:

1. Press LOAD ⑦ The LOAD button flashes and the PORT buttons are dimmed.
2. Press the desired PORT button (from 1 to 8). A preview of the preset configuration is displayed on the LCD. Press any number of presets (by pressing a port button) to preview their configuration before pressing TAKE to load the desired configuration.
3. Press TAKE to load the desired configuration. The selected preset is loaded and the buttons no longer flash.

Pressing CLEAR ③ or LOAD/SAVE before pressing TAKE cancels the load/save process.

You need to press TAKE within 10 seconds, to apply settings.

Firmware Upgrade

You can upgrade the VS-8FDxl via:

• Web pages.
• By RS-232/TCP/UDP using Kramer K-UPLOAD tool.

The latest firmware version and the latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-8FDxl.

Using the Embedded Web Pages

The Web pages let you control the VS-8FDxl via the Ethernet. The web pages include all the OSD items and more, and are accessed using a web browser and an Ethernet connection.

Before attempting to connect:

• Perform the procedures described in Connecting VS-8FDxl via the ETHERNET Port on page 8.
• Ensure that your browser is supported.

The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported:

OS	Version	Browser	Version
Windows	7	IE	11
			9
			10
		Firefox	48.0.2
			45.0.1
			54
		Chrome	31.0.1650.59
			31.0.1650.60
			59.0.3071.109
		Safari	5.1.7(7534.57.2)
	8	IE	11
		Firefox	47.0.1
		Chrome	51.0.2704.106
Mac	10.11	Safari	9.0(11601.1.56)
iOS	10.3.2	Safari	N/A
Android	N/A	N/A	N/A

The VS-8FDxl web pages enable performing the following:

• Switching and Setting the Ports on page 17.
• Setting the Genlock on page 20.
- Changing Device Settings and Saving/Loading Presets on page 21.
• Activating Security on page 23.
• Performing Firmware Upgrade on page 26.
- Locking the Front Panel Buttons on page 26.
• Viewing the About Page on page 27.

To browse the VS-8FDxl Web pages:

1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your browser. For example, the default IP address:

The Authentication window appears (if set, security is enabled):

Authentication Required http://192.168.1.39 requires a username and password. Your connection to this site is not private. User Name: Password: Log In Cancel

Figure 9: Using the Embedded Web Pages – the Authentication Window

1. Enter the User Name and Password and click OK (Admin and Admin by default). The Video Switching page appears:

Kramer VS-BFDXL SDI Router Video Switching Genlock Device Settings Authentication Firmware Upgrade Front Panel Lock About Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Figure 10: Video Switching Page with Navigation List on Left

1. Click the desired Web page or click the arrow to hide the navigation list.

Switching and Setting the Ports

The Video Switching Web page enables performing the following functions:

• Setting Port Configuration on page 17.
• Switching an Input to an Output on page 19.

Setting Port Configuration

Port configuration includes:

• Setting a port as an input or output on page 17.
• Setting ports to Single or Dual Operation Mode on page 17.
  • Other Port Settings on page 18.

Setting a port as an input or output

Each SDI port can be set to function as an input or an output.

To set the port as an input or output:

• In the Output row, click a button (from 1 to 8).
  For example, select button 4 to be an output:
  Button 4 changes color from white to green on the Output row and changes from blue to white on the Input column.
• In the Input column, click a button (from 1 to 8).
  For example, select button 2 to be an input:
  Button 2 changes color from white to blue on the Input column and changes from green to white on the Output row.

Setting ports to Single or Dual Operation Mode

The Single mode uses one SDI port to route an HDMI signal up to 1080p.

The Dual mode uses two SDI ports to route an HDMI signal up to 4K30. Each SDI-port pair transmits one signal as if it were a single port.

The Dual (4K30) mode uses the following SDI pairs to route the signal (input or output): ports 1 and 2, ports 3 and 4, ports 5 and 6, and ports 7 and 8. All the port actions (for example, routing or muting affect the pair simultaneously).

To route signals in the Dual mode, you need at least one SDI pair on the input and one SDI pair on the output that are configured to the Dual mode. For example, if ports 1 and 2 are set as a dual input and ports 5 and 6 are set as dual outputs, when routing 1 to 5, VS-8FDxl also routes 2 to 6 as part of the dual pair. When muting output 5, output 6 will be automatically muted too.

To set a port to Single or dual operation mode:

- Click D next to an input or an output button to enter the dual mode.

The adjacent port is also set to dual mode.

For example clicking D on Input 1 immediately turns Input 2 to Dual mode, see Figure 13.

Input 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 M 5 M 6 M 7 M 8 M D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 D 7 D 8 D

Figure 11: Video Switching Page – The Switching Matrix

Switching configurations can be set with a click of a button. For example, ports 1 to 7 are set as inputs and port 8 is set as an output:

Output 1 M 2 A 3 C D 4 G 5 H G P 7 I B M Input 1 D B unit 2 D B unit 3 D B unit 4 D B unit 5 D B unit 6 D B unit 7 D B unit 8 D B unit

Figure 12: Video Switching Page - 7x1 Switcher Configuration Example

Other Port Settings

To mute an output:

• Click M next to an output button to mute the output. M turns green.
• Click ext next to an input button to extend the input reach. ext turns green

Switching an Input to an Output

To switch an input to an output click a white button in the switching matrix.

Input Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 D 7 D 8 D

Figure 13: Video Switching Page – Switching Matrix Example

The switching matrix includes the following buttons (as illustrated in Figure 13):

The input is switched to the output.

For example input port 3 is switched to output port 7.

The input is currently not switched to an output/s but switching is possible.

For example, input port 3 is currently not switched to output port 8.

This switching option is not possible.

For example, input port 3 cannot be switched to output port 5 since Output 5 is set to the Dual mode (output ports 5 and 6).

Setting the Genlock

Use the Genlock web page to activate and configure the genlock port.

To set the genlock:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Genlock. The Genlock page appears.

Genlock Activate: Enabled Disabled Resolution: 1080I/@60Hz/720P@50Hz Delay in micro seconds: 116 Set

Figure 14: Genlock Page

1. Set the desired genlock resolution. The delay time appears.

You can also set the delay time manually to a specific delay time that does not appear on the list. In this case the Resolution box displays Customized.

1. Click Set.

2. Enable or disable the genlock port settings.

Changing Device Settings and Saving/Loading Presets

The Device Settings Web page shows the device details, such as the unit name (changeable), model name, firmware version, serial number, MAC address and TCP port number (changeable), and also enables performing the following functions:

• Changing the Ethernet Settings on page 21.
- Loading and Saving a Preset on page 22.
• Performing Firmware Upgrade on page 26.

Changing the Ethernet Settings

To change the Ethernet settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears:

Device Settings Unit name VS-8FDXL-0 Set Model VS-8FDXL Firmware version 01.01.0024 Serial number 1 Ethernet Settings DHCP ON OFF IP address 192 . 168 . 1 . 39 Mask address 255 . 255 . 0 . 0 Gateway address 192 . 168 . 0 . 1 Set Mac address a0-f6-fd-48-75-58 TCP port 5000 Set Preset 1 Load Save Locked Factory reset

Figure 15: Device Settings Page

1. Set DHCP ON or OFF.
2. If DHCP is OFF, change any of the parameters (IP Address, Netmask and/or Gateway).
3. Click Set.

Note that:

• After changing the IP number, reload the web page with the new IP address.
- If DHCP is ON, reload the web page with the new IP address.

Loading and Saving a Preset

You can save up to 8 presets and load them onto the VS-8FDxl, see Saving and Loading a Setup on page 12.

To save the current switching configuration to a preset:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears (Figure 15).
2. Click the Preset drop-down box and select a Preset number (Preset 1 to Preset 8).
3. Click Save.
   The current configuration is stored in the selected preset.

To load the current switching configuration to the device:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears (Figure 15).
2. Click the Preset drop-down box and select the Preset number (Preset 1 to Preset 8) with the desired configuration.
3. Click Load.
   The current configuration is uploaded to VS-8FDxl.
4. If desired, check Locked to lock the preset.
   The preset is locked and cannot be changed with a different configuration via the SAVE front panel button. When trying to save a different configuration to the locked preset, the following message appears on the display:
   "Failed saving read-only preset".

You can only save a new configuration to this preset by unlocking the configuration via the web pages.

Performing a Factory Reset

To reset the device to its factory default values:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears (Figure 15).
2. Click Factory Reset. The following window appears:

Communication warning All the settings will be restored to defaults. After this action, current WEB session may be disconnected. In order to proceed Click OK to reload the web with the default URL. Do you want to continue? OK Cancel

Figure 16: Device Settings Page – Factory Reset

1. Click OK to start factory reset and follow the instructions on-screen.

Activating Security

Use the Authentication page to set Web access permission.

Setting Web Page Access Permission

To define access to the web pages, in the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears displaying the current status (Security Enabled or disabled).

Authentication Activate Security Enabled Disabled Change Password: Current New Retype New Change

Figure 17: Authentication Page

To access Web pages without using the password:

1. Check the current security settings.

2. Set Activate Security to Disabled.

The following message appears:

Confirm Type the password to disable the authentication OK

Figure 18: Authentication Page – Deactivating the Security

1. Type the current password (by-default, Admin).
2. Click OK.

Authentication is disabled.

Authentication Activate Security Enabled Disabled

Figure 19: Authentication Page – Authentication Disabled

The page reloads and the top right side of the web page displays the security icon:

Figure 20: Security Page – Unlocked Icon

To access web pages using the password:

1. Check the current security status.
2. Set Activate Security to Enabled for web page password protection. The following message appears:

Warning This action will activate the security on the web session. Do you want to continue? OK Cancel

Figure 21: Authentication Page – Activating the Security

1. Select Authentication from the Navigation pane and type in the new password.

Authentication Activate Security Enabled Disabled Change Password: Current ...... New ...... Retype New ...... Change

Figure 22: Security Page – Setting the Admin Password

1. Click Change. The following message appears:

Warning This action will change the password and the page will be reloaded. Do you want to continue? OK Cancel

Figure 23: Security Page – Password Warning

1. Click OK.

Message The password was changed successfully Press OK to reload the page. OK

Figure 24: Authentication Page – Activating the Security

The page reloads and can be accessed by entering the password. The top right side of the web page displays the security icon:

Figure 25: Security Page – Locked Icon

Performing Firmware Upgrade

To perform firmware upgrade:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade page appears.

Firmware Upgrade Firmware version 01.01.0024 Select file Click to select file Update Firmware Upload

Figure 26: Firmware Upgrade Page

1. Click Click to select file and select the new firmware file.
2. Click Open.

The new firmware file is selected.

1. Click Upload and follow the instructions on-screen.

Locking the Front Panel Buttons

The Front Panel Lock page lets you lock the front panel buttons.

When set to ON, LOCK ⑩ on the front panel illuminates and the buttons are locked. Unlock the buttons either by setting Status to OFF or by pressing LOCK for 5 seconds once again.

Front Panel Lock Status ON OFF

Figure 27: Front Panel Lock Page

Viewing the About Page

The VS-8FDxl About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details.

WEB VERSION 3.0.8 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3 Am VeOlamo St. Jerusalem, Israel, 9546303 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Web: http://www.kramerelectronics.com © 2017 - Kramer Electronics Ltd. all rights reserved.

Figure 28: About Page

Technical Specifications

Ports	8 3G HD-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI video, 75Ω	On BNC connectors (by default, 1 to 4 are set as inputs and 5 to 8 are set as outputs)
	1 Genlock composite video input with loop	On BNC connectors
	1 RS-232	On a 3-pin terminal block for device control
	1 Ethernet	On an RJ-45 female connector for device control
Video	Max. Resolution	1080p@60Hz@24bppFor coupled signals: 4K@30
	Max Data Rate	3Gbps
	Reach	Up to 350m for SD signalsUp to 140m for 1.5GHz HD signalsUp to 120m for 3GHz HD signals3G input reach can be extended by 10 meters in Extended mode
	SMPTE Standards	3G HD-SDI: SMPTE 424MHD-SDI: SMPTE 292MSDI: SMPTE 259M/344M
Control	Front Panel	Front panel buttons
		LCD display
		Power LED
	Other	RS-232, Ethernet (including embedded web pages)
Power	Consumption	28VA
	Source	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
	Coupling	AC
Environmental Conditions	Operating Temperature	0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
	Storage Temperature	-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
	Humidity	10% to 90%, RH non-condensing
General	Net Dimensions (W, D, H)	19", 7", 1U, rack mountable
	Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)	55cm x 27.6 cm x 10.7cm(21.65" x 10.87" x 4.21")
	Net Weight	1.7kg (3.75lbs) approx.
	Shipping Weight	2.7kg (6.0lbs) approx.
Accessories	Included	Rack ears, power cord
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

Default Communication Parameters

RS-232

Protocol 3000
Baud Rate:	115,200	Stop Bits:	1
Data Bits:	8	Parity:	None
Command format example (define port 6 as an output port):		#PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN~01@PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN

TCP/IP Parameters

IP Address:	192.168.1.39	UDP Port #:	50000
Subnet mask:	255.255.255.000	Maximum UDP Connections:	20
Default gateway:	192.168.1.1	Maximum TCP Connections:	Unlimited
TCP Port #:	5000

Full Factory Reset

Web Page:	Device Settings Web page.
Protocol 3000:	Use “Factory” command: #FACTORY
Rear panel RESET button:	Press RESET for 10 seconds while the machine is on. The device automatically resets and powers up again, loading factory default values.

Protocol 3000

The VS-8FDxl Programmable 8 Port SDI Router can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command framing varies according to how you interface with the

VS-8FDxl.

Generally, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal to HDMI out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1, 1, 2), is entered as follows:

• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:

Hercules SETUP utility by HW-group.com UDP Setup Serial | TCP Client | TCP Server | UDP | Test Mode | About | Received/Sent data #ROUTE 1,1,1-01#ROUTE 1,1 -01#ROUTE 1,1,2 -01#VMUTE 1,0 -01#VMUTE 1,0 -01#VMUTE 1,0 -01#ROUTE 1,1,2 Modem line: CD FI CSR CTS DTR RTS Send #ROUTE 1.1.2:CR> HEX Send HEX Send HU group wu.HW-group.com Hercules SETUP utility Version: 3.1.2

The framing of the command varies according to the terminal communication software.

• K-Touch Builder (Kramer software):

• K-Config (Kramer configuration software):

Command Syntax Display Command as Hex Decimal ASCII "#ROUTE 1,1,2".0x0D Set Clear

All the examples provided in this section are based on using the K-Config software.

You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the VS-8FDxl. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require special coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to your controller's documentation.

For more information about Protocol 3000 commands, see:

• Understanding Protocol 3000 on page 31
• Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax on page 32
• Protocol 3000 Commands on page 36

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 commands are structured according to the following:

• Command – A sequence of ASCII letters (A-Z, a-z and -). A command and its parameters must be separated by at least one space.
• Parameters – A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters (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.

A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe (1) character.

- Message starting character:

• – For host command/query

• \~ – For device response

- Device address – K-NET Device ID followed by @ (optional, K-NET only)

- Query sign – ? follows some commands to define a query request

- Message closing character:

• CR – Carriage return for host messages (ASCII 13)
• CR LF – Carriage return for device messages (ASCII 13) and line-feed (ASCII 10)

- Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (1). When chaining commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character only at the beginning and end of the string.

Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain.

Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:

• CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)
  • F= Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)
• P = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)

Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster typing. The response is always in long syntax.

The Protocol 3000 syntax is in the following format:

- Host Message Format:

Start	Address (optional)	Body	Delimiter
#	Device_id@	Message	CR

- Simple Command – Command string with only one command without addressing:

Start	Body	Delimiter
#	Command SPParameter_1,Parameter_2,...	CR

- Command String – Formal syntax with command concatenation and addressing:

Start	Address	Body	Delimiter
#	Device_id@	Command_1Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,...|Command_2Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,...|Command_3Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,...|...	CR

• Device Message Format:

Start	Address (optional)	Body	Delimiter
~	Device_id@	Message	CR LF

- Device Long Response – Echoing command:

Start	Address (optional)	Body	Delimiter
~	Device_id@	Command SP [Param1,Param2 ...] result	CR LF

Extended Protocol 3000

In addition to the standard Protocol 3000 syntax, newer Kramer products use extended syntax to improve user experience and provide easier deployment and configuration.

For products with many ports and of different types, the extended syntax describes commands and their parameters in a more intuitive, user-friendly format.

To identify devices supporting extended commands, use the #HELP command to list all supported commands. Commands that begin with the prefix 'X-' use extended Protocol 3000 syntax. Extended commands use Port ID (see Port ID Format on page 33) and Signal ID (see Signal ID Format on page 34) instead of the old port naming parameters.

Port ID Format

The port ID is composed of three fields separated by a dot ‘.’

(..), where:

• – specifies the direction of the port (see Direction Types on page 33).
• – identifies the port type (see Port Types on page 34).
• – is a port index that always matches the port number printed on the front or rear panel of the product.

Examples:

IN.SDI.1 (refers to SDI input port 1)

OUT.HDMI.4 (refers to HDMI output port 4)

BOTH.RS232.2 (refers to bidirectional RS-232 port 2)

Direction Types

The string representation is not case sensitive.

String	Meaning
IN	Input port
OUT	Output port
BOTH	Bi-directional port where the direction has no meaning

Port Types

The string representation is not case sensitive.

String	Meaning
HDMI	HDMI port
HDBT	HDBaseT port
SDI	Any serial digital SDI port
ANALOG_AUDIO	Any balanced or unbalanced audio ports
AMPLIFIED_AUDIO	Any analog outputs defined as amplified audio
MIC	Any microphone port including a balanced audio input port divided into left/right
RS232	Local control port used for data control
IR	Local IR input
USB_A	Local USB port of type-A (client)
USB_B	Local USB port of type-B (host)

Signal ID Format

The signal ID is composed of three fields separated by a dot ‘.’

(..), where:

• – Indicates the port ID, as described in Port ID Format on page 33.
• – Indicates the type of signal, as described in Extended Signal Types on page 34.
• – Indicates a specific channel number when there are multiple channels of the same type

Signal ID: ..

also means: <..>..

Examples:

IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1 (refers to video channel 1 of HDMI input port 1)

OUT.HDBT.1.AUDIO.1 (refers to audio channel 1 of HDBaseT output port 1)

Extended Signal Types

The string representation is non-case sensitive.

String	Meaning
VIDEO	Video signal of the port
AUDIO	Audio signal of the port
RS232	Data signal of the port (relevant for HDBT and RS-232 ports for example)
IR	IR signal of the port (relevant for HDBT and IR ports for example)
USB	USB signal of the port (relevant for HDBT and USB_A/B ports for example)

Examples

To understand the advantages of the extended Protocol 3000 syntax, compare the standard MUTE and VMUTE command syntax with the extended X-MUTE command syntax.

MUTE and VMUTE are dedicated commands to mute audio and video respectively. Both commands receive the index of the output to mute as a parameter. Two separate commands

are used to mute different signal types and neither command enable muting the inputs and not the outputs.

However, the X-MUTE command can mute audio and/or video on either inputs or outputs:

• Mute video on output 1: #X-MUTE OUT.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1
• Mute audio on output 1: #X-MUTE OUT.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1
• Mute video on input 1: #X-MUTE IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1
• Mute audio on input 1: #X-MUTE IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1

The name of the action remains the same and what it affects is passed in parameters.

In another example, the #ROUTE command is extended by the command #X-ROUTE:

• To route a video signal to HDBT output #4 from HDMI input #1:

X-ROUTE OUT.HDBT.4.VIDEO.1,IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1

\~01@X-ROUTE OUT.HDBT.4.VIDEO.1,IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1
• To route an audio signal to analog output #1 from the HDMI input #1:

X-ROUTE OUT.ANALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1

\~01@X-ROUTE OUT.ANALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1

Other Rules

In routing commands, first specify the target output(s), then the source input.

Example: #X-ROUTE OUT.ANALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1, IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1

Brackets [' and '] are reserved Protocol 3000 characters that define a list of parameters as in [a,b,c,d].

Example: to route video input 3 to outputs 1,4,6,7: ROUTE 1, [1,4,6,7], 3

Example illustrating brackets and commas:

SIGNALS-LIST?

\~01@SIGNALS-LIST

[IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.2.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.3.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.4.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.

5.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.6.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.7.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.8.VIDEO.1, OUT.SDI.1.VIDEO

.1, OUT.SDI.2.VIDEO.1, OUT.SDI.3.VIDEO.1, OUT.SDI.4.VIDEO.1, OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1, O

UT.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1]

Protocol 3000 Commands

This section includes the following commands:

• Common Commands on page 36
• System Commands on page 41
• Authentication Commands on page 45
• Video Commands on page 46
• Communication Commands on page 50

Common Commands

Command	Description
#	Protocol handshaking (system mandatory)
BUILD-DATE	Get device build date (system mandatory)
FACTORY	Reset to factory default configuration
HELP	Get command list (system mandatory)
MODEL?	Get device model (system mandatory)
PROT-VER?	Get device protocol version (system mandatory)
RESET	Reset device (system mandatory)
SN?	Get device serial number (system mandatory)
VERSION?	Read device firmware version
LOCK-FP	Lock/get front panel
NAME	Set/get machine (DNS) name
NAME-RST	Reset machine name to factory default (DNS)

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	#	End User	Public
Get:	-	-	-
Description		Syntax
Set:	Protocol handshaking	#CR
Get:	-	-
Response
~nn@SPOKCR LF
Notes
Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine numberStep-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device
K-Config Example
“#”, 0x0D

BUILD-DATE

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	BUILD-DATE?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get device build date	#BUILD-DATE?CR
Response
~nn@BUILD-DATESPdate$PtimeCR LF
Parameters
date - Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day time - Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds
K-Config Example
"#BUILD-DATE?", 0x0D

FACTORY

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	FACTORY	End User	Public
Get:	-	-	-
Description		Syntax
Set:	Reset device to factory default configuration	#FACTORYCR
Get:	-	-
Response
~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF
Notes
This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time.Your device may require powering off and powering on for the changes to take effect.
K-Config Example
“#FACTORY”, 0x0D

HELP

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	HELP	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get command list or help for specific command	#HELP CR
Response
Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands: CR LF command, SP command...CR LF
Parameters
COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command
Notes
To get help for a specific command use: HELP SP COMMAND_NAME CR LF
K-Config Example
“#HELP”, 0x0D

MODEL

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	MODEL?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get device model	#MODEL?CR
Response
~nn@MODELSPmodel_nameCR LF
Parameters
model_name - String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars
Notes
This command identifies equipment connected to Step-in master products and notifies of identity changes to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer REMOTE-INFO requests
K-Config Example
“#MODEL?", 0x0D

PROT-VER

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	PROT-VER?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get device protocol version	#PROT-VER?CR
Response
~nn@PROT-VERSP3000:versionCR LF
Parameters
version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit
K-Config Example
"#PROT-VER?", 0x0D

RESET

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	RESET	Administrator	Public
Get:	-	-	-
Description		Syntax
Set:	Reset device	#RESETCR
Get:	-	-
Response
~nn@RESET SPOKCR LF
Notes
To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port.
K-Config Example
"#RESET", 0x0D

SN?

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	SN?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get device serial number	#SN?CR
Response
~nn@SNSPserial_numberCR LF
Parameters
serial_number - 11 decimal digits, factory assigned
Notes
This device has a 14 digit serial number, only the last 11 digits are displayed
K-Config Example
“#SN?”, 0x0D

VERSION?

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	VERSION?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get firmware version number	#VERSION?CR
Response
~nn@VERSIONSPfirmware_versionCR LF
Parameters
firmware_version - XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version
K-Config Example
"#VERSION?", 0x0D

LOCK-FP

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	LOCK-FP	End User	Public
Get	LOCK-FP?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Lock front panel	#LOCK-FPSPlock_modeCR
Get:	Get front panel lock state	#LOCK-FP?
Response
~nn@LOCK-FPSPlock_mode$POKCR LF
Parameters
lock_mode - 0 (Off, unlock the front panel buttons), 1 (On, lock the front panel buttons)
K-Config Example
Unlock front panel:"#LOCK-FP 0", 0x0D

NAME

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	NAME	Administrator	Public
Get:	NAME?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set machine (DNS) name	#NAME SPmachine_nameCR
Get:	Get machine (DNS) name	#NAME ? CR
Response
Set: ~nn@NAME SPmachine_nameCR LF
Get: ~nn@NAME SPmachine_nameCR LF
Parameters
machine_name - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric characters (can include hyphens but not at the beginning or end)
Notes
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).
K-Config Example
Set the DNS name of the device to “room-442”:“#NAME room-442”, 0x0D

NAME-RST

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	NAME-RST	Administrator	Public
Get:	-	-	-
Description		Syntax
Set:	Reset machine (DNS) name to factory default	#NAME-RSTCR
Get:	-	-
Response
~nn@NAME-RSTSPOKCR LF
Notes
Factory default of machine (DNS) name is “KRAMER_” + 4 last digits of device serial number
K-Config Example
Reset the machine name (S/N last digits are 0102):“#NAME-RST KRAMER_0102”, 0x0D

System Commands

Command	Description
LOCK-FP	Lock front panel
LOG-TAIL?	Retrieve last lines from log file
PRST-LOCK	Set preset lock status
PRST-STO	Store current connections to preset
PRST-RCL	Recall saved preset list
PORT-DIRECTION	Set port direction
PORTS-LIST	Get all ports' ID list
SIGNALS-LIST	Get all signals' ID list

LOCK-FP

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	LOCK-FP	End User	Set:
Get:	LOCK-FP?	End User	Get:
Description		Syntax
Set:	Lock the front panel	#LOCK-FPSPlock/UnlockCR
Get:	Get the front panel lock state	#LOCK-FP?CR
Response
~hn@LOCK-FPSPlock/UnlockCR LF
Parameters
Lock/Unlock-0 (unlock), 1 (lock)
K-Config Example
Lock the front panel:"#LOCK-FP, 1", 0x0D

LOG-TAIL

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	LOG-TAIL?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get the last “n” lines of message logs	#LOG-TAIL? §P line_num CR LF
Response
Get: ~nn@LOG-TAIL? CR LFLine content #1 CR LFLine content #2 CR LFetc...
Parameters
Line num - optional, 10 (default)
Notes
Used for advanced troubleshooting. Helps find error root causes and gets details not displayed in the error code number.
Example
#NAME %66yy~01@NAME %66yy ERR 003#LOG-TAIL? 12015-09-14 09:13:12:566 ERROR P3K_Common_CmdInvalid name character %(37) - only alphanumeric and hyphen are allowed

PRST-LOCK

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	PRST-LOCK	End User	Public
Get:	PRST-LOCK?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set a preset as read-only	#PRST-LOCK SP preset_Index,mode CR LF
Get:	Get the preset read-only status	#PRST-LOCK? SP preset_Index CR LF
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@PRST-LOCK SP preset_Index,mode CR LF
Parameters
preset_Index - 1 to 8 (preset number) mode - ON, OFF
Notes
Prevents users from overriding the preset by mistake
Examples
#PRST-LOCK? 1~01@PRST-LOCK 1,OFF#PRST-LOCK? 2~01@PRST-LOCK 2,OFF#PRST-LOCK 2,ON~01@PRST-LOCK 2,ON#PRST-LOCK? 2~01@PRST-LOCK 2,ON
K-Config Example
Set preset 1 as read only:“#PRST-LOCK 1,ON”,0x0D

PRST-STO

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	PRST-STO	End User	Public
Get	-	-	-
Description		Syntax
Set:	Store current connections,volumes and modes in preset	#PRST-STOSPpresetCR
Get:	-	-
Response
~nn@PRST-STOSPpresetCR LF
Parameters
preset - preset number: 1 (Port 1)... 8 (Port 8)
K-Config Example
Store preset 1:“#PRST-STO 1”,0x0D

PRST-RCL

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	PRST-RCL	End User	Public
Get	-	-	-
Description		Syntax
Set:	Recall saved preset list	#PRST-RCLSPpresetCR
Get:	-	-
Response
~nn@PRST-RCLSPpresetCR LF
Parameters
preset - preset number: 1 (Port 1)... 8 (Port 8)
K-Config Example
Recall preset 1:“#PRST-RCL 1”,0x0D

PORT-DIRECTION

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	PORT-DIRECTION	End User	Public
Get:	PORT-DIRECTION?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set port direction for video port	#PORT-DIRECTION SP port_index,direction CR LF
Get:	Get port direction for video port	#PORT-DIRECTION? SP port_index,direction CR LF
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@PORT-DIRECTION SP port_index,direction CR LF
Parameters
port_index - port number from the front panel (1-8)direction - IN (input), OUT (output)
Notes
This command defines the direction of a bidirectional port.Then routing is possible between them, use X-ROUTE as following:#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5,IN.SDI.1~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1
Example
Set:#PORT-DIRECTION 5,OUT ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 5,OUT#PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN
Get:#PORT-DIRECTION? 5 ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 5,OUT#PORT-DIRECTION? 1 ~01@PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN
K-Config Example
Set the direction of port 1 to IN:"#PORT-DIRECTION 1,IN",0x0D

PORTS-LIST

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	PORTS-LIST?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get the port list of this machine	#PORTS-LIST? CR LF
Response
~nn@PORTS-LIST SP [port_id,..,] CR LF
Parameters
port_id -<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>, see Port ID Format on page 33 for further information.
Notes
The response is returned in one line and terminated with CR LFThe response format lists port IDs separated by commas.
Examples
#PORTS-LIST?~01@PORTS-LIST[IN.SDI.1, IN.SDI.2, IN.SDI.3, IN.SDI.4, OUT.SDI.5, OUT.SDI.6, OUT.SDI.7, OUT.SDI.8]
K-Config Example
Get the ports list:"#PORTS-LIST?", 0x0D

SIGNALS-LIST

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	SIGNALS-LIST?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get signal ID list of this machine	#SIGNALS-LIST? CR LF
Response
~nn@SIGNALS-LISTSP [signal_id,..,] CR LF
Parameters
signal_id-<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>.<signal_type>.<index> for further information, see Signal ID Format on page 34)
Notes
The response is returned in one line and terminated with CR LFThe response format lists signal IDs separated by commas.
Examples
#SIGNALS-LIST?~01@SIGNALS-LIST[IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.2.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.4.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.8.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.1.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.2.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.4.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1]
K-Config Example
Get the signals list:"#SIGNALS-LIST?",0x0D

Authentication Commands

Command	Description
PASS	Set/get password for login level

PASS

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	PASS	Administrator	Public
Get:	PASS?	Administrator	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set password for login level	#PASS SPLogin_level,passwordCR
Get:	Get password for login level	#PASS? SPLogin_levelCR
Response
~nn@PASS$Plogin_level,passwordCR LF
Parameters
login_level – level of login to set: User, Adminpassword – password for the login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII chars.
Notes
The default password is an empty string
K-Config Example
Set the password for the Admin protocol permission level to 33333:“#PASS Admin,33333”,0x0D

Video Commands

Command	Description
GENLOCK-MODE	Set/get genlock mode
GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC	Set/get genlock timing
PORT-RES-TYPE	Set/get port signal resolution type
VMUTE	Set/get video on output status
X-long-reach	Set/get long-reach mode of a port
x-ROUTE	Route a port to other port

GENLOCK-MODE

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	GENLOCK-MODE	End User	Public
Get:	GENLOCK-MODE?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set genlock sync	#GENLOCK-MODE SPmode CR LF
Get:	Get genlock mode	#GENLOCK-MODE? CR LF
Response
Set / Get: ~hn@GENLOCK-MODE SPmode CR LF
Parameters
mode - ON, OFF (not case sensitive)
Notes
This command synchronizes the routing action with sync frames. Routing does not occur until a sync frame is detected and delay is defined in the GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC command. This mode affects the whole system and is not configurable per output/input.
Examples
#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC?~01@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 100#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 20~01@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 20#GENLOCK-MODE ON~01@GENLOCK-MODE ON#GENLOCK-MODE?~01@GENLOCK-MODE ON
K-Config Example
Set genlock mode to on:"#GENLOCK-MODE ON", 0x0D

GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC	End User	Public
Get:	#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set genlock delay in microseconds	#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSECSPvalueCR
Get:	Get genlock delay in microseconds	#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC?SPvalueCR
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSECSPvalueCR LF
Parameters
value - time in microseconds
Notes
Configures the maximum delay in microseconds between arrival of a picture frame and its routing is executed
Examples
#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC?~01@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 100#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 20~01@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 20
K-Config Example
Set genlock delay time to 25microsec:"#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 25",0x0D

PORT-RES-TYPE

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	PORT-RES-TYPE	End User	Public
Get:	PORT-RES-TYPE?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set dual/single mode for video ports	#PORT-RES-TYPE SPport_index, res_type CR LF
Get:	Get port resolution type	#PORT-RES-TYPE? SPport_index, res_type CR LF
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@PORT-RES-TYPE SPport_index, mode CR LF
Parameters
port_index - 1 to 8 (input or output number)mode - single, dual
Notes
Dual mode routes both signals as a pair. Two responses are returned to the Get command.When muting or selecting extra-range mode, both inputs/output of the pair are affected.
Example
#PORT-RES-TYPE? 8~01@PORT-RES-TYPE 8, SINGLE#PORT-RES-TYPE 8, DUAL~01@PORT-RES-TYPE 8, DUAL~01@PORT-RES-TYPE 7, DUAL
K-Config Example
Set port 1 to the single mode:"#PORT-RES-TYPE 1, SINGLE", 0x0D

VMUTE

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	VMUTE	End User	Public
Get:	VMUTE?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set enable/disable video on output	#VMUTESPoutput_id,flagCR
Get:	Get video on output status	#VMUTE?SPoutput_id$P CR
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@VMUTESPoutput_id,flagCR LF
Parameters
output_id-1 (Port 1), 2 (Port 2), 3 (Port 3), 4 (Port 4), 5 (Port 5), 6 (Port 6), 7 (Port 7), 8 (Port 8) flag-0 (unmute), 1 (mute), 2 (blank video)
K-Config Example
Disable the video output on Port 2:“#VMUTE 2,0”,0x0D

X-LONG-REACH

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	X-LONG-REACH	End User	Public
Get:	X-LONG-REACH?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set extra range (long reach) mode for SDI ports	#X-LONG-REACH SP port_id, state CR LF
Get:	Get extra range (long reach) state configuration on any port	#X-LONG-REACH? SP port_id CR LF
Response
Get: ~nn@X-LONG-REACH SP port_id, state CR LF
Parameters
port_id-<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index> for further information see Port ID Format on page 33.state-OFF, ON (not case sensitive)
Notes
Some devices support extra range (long reach) mode, used in HDBT and SDI applications. Use the command #PORTS-LIST? to list all port IDs available in the system.
Example
#X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,OFF~01@X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,OFF#X-LONG-REACH? IN.SDI.1~01@X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,OFF
K-Config Example
Set port 1 (configured as input) long-reach mode to on:"#X-LONG-REACH IN.SDI.1,ON",0x0D

X-ROUTE

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	X-ROUTE	End User	Public
Get:	X-ROUTE?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Send routing command to matrix	#X-ROUTE SP OUT_signal_id, IN_signal_id CR LF
Get:	Get routing status	#X-ROUTE? SP OUT_signal_id CR LF
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@X-ROUTE SP OUT_signal_id, IN_signal_id CR LF
Parameters
OUT_signal_id - OUT.SDI.		VIDEO. for further information see see Signal ID Format on page 34).
IN_signal_id - IN.SDI.		VIDEO. for further information see see Signal ID Format on page 34).
Notes
It is recommended to use the command #SIGNALS-LIST? To get the list of all signal IDs available in the system and which can be used in this command.Video 1 is the default port in this command and is implied even if not written:#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5, IN.SDI.1 is interpreted as:#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1
Examples
#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1#X-ROUTE? OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1Reduced form :#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5, IN.SDI.1~01@X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1
K-Config Example
Route port 1 (input) to port 8 (output):“#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1”, 0x0D

Communication Commands

Command	Description
ETH-PORT	Set/get Ethernet port protocol
Net-CONFIG	Set/get the network config
NET-DHCP	Set/get DHCP mode
NET-GATE	Set/get gateway IP
NET-IP	Set/get IP address
NET-MAC	Get MAC address
NET-MASK	Set/get subnet mask

ETH-PORT

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	ETH-PORT	Administrator	Public
Get:	ETH-PORT?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set Ethernet port protocol	#ETH-PORTportType, ETHPortCR
Get:	Get Ethernet port protocol	#ETH-PORT?portTypeCR
Response
~hn@ETH-PORT$portType, ETHPortCR LF
Parameters
portType - 0 (TCP)=, 1 (UDP)ETHPort - 0-65534 (TCP / UDP port number)
Notes
If the port number you enter is already in use, an error is returnedThe port number must be within the following range: 2000-(2^16-1)
K-Config Example
Set the Ethernet port protocol for TCP to port 12457:“#ETH-PORT 0,12457”,0x0D

NET-CONFIG

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	NET-CONFIG	End User	Public
Get:	NET-CONFIG?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set a network configuration.	#NET-CONFIG SPid,ip,net_mask,gateway CR LF
Get:	Get a network configuration.	#NET-CONFIG? SPid CR LF
Response
Get: ~nn@NET-CONFIG SPid,ip,net_mask,gateway CR LF
Parameters
id - network IDip - network IPnet_mask - network maskgateway - network gateway
Example
# NET-CONFIG 1,192.168.113.10,255.255.0.0,192.168.0.1~01@ NET-CONFIG 1,192.168.113.10,255.255.0.0,192.168.0.1
K-Config Example
Set the network configuration:"#NET-CONFIG 1,192.168.113.10,255.255.0.0,192.168.0.1",0x0D

NET-DHCP

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	NET-DHCP	Administrator	Public
Get:	NET-DHCP?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set DHCP mode	#NET-DHCP SPmode CR
Get:	Get DHCP mode	#NET-DHCP? CR
Response
~nn@NET-DHCP SPmode CR LF
Parameters
mode - 0 (do not use DHCP. Use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command), 1 (try to use DHCP. If unavailable, use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command)
Notes
Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networksTo connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the NAME command. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if availableConsult your network administrator for correct settings
K-Config Example
Enable DHCP mode, if available:"#NET-DHCP 1", 0x0D

NET-GATE

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	NET-GATE	Administrator	Public
Get:	NET-GATE?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set gateway IP	#NET-GATESPIP_addressCR
Get:	Get gateway IP	#NET-GATE?CR
Response
~nn@NET-GATESPIP_addressCR LF
Parameters
ip_address – gateway IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Notes
A network gateway connects the device via another network, possibly over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. Consult your network administrator for correct settings.
K-Config Example
Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1:“#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001”,0x0D

NET-IP

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	NET-IP	Administrator	Public
Get:	NET-IP?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set IP address	#NET-IPPIP_addressCR
Get:	Get IP address	#NET-IP?CR
Response
~nn@NET-IPPIP_address$CR_LF
Parameters
ip_address - IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Notes
Consult your network administrator for correct settings
K-Config Example
Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39:"#NET-IP 192.168.001.039",0x0D

NET-MAC

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	-	-	-
Get:	NET-MAC?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	-	-
Get:	Get MAC address	#NET-MAC?CR
Response
~nn@NET-MACPmac_addressCR LF
Parameters
mac_address - unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where x is hex digit
K-Config Example
“#NET-MAC?”, 0x0D

NET-MASK

Functions		Permission	Transparency
Set:	NET-MASK	Administrator	Public
Get:	NET-MASK?	End User	Public
Description		Syntax
Set:	Set subnet mask	#NET-MASKPhet_maskCR
Get:	Get subnet mask	#NET-MASK?CR
Response
~nn@NET-MASKPhet_maskCR LF
Parameters
net_mask – format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Response Triggers
The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local networkConsult your network administrator for correct settings
K-Config Example
Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0:"#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000", 0x0D

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