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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
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1.7 Initial Planning
Carefully plan your RC system layout to ensure a smooth and easy configuration and installation
(refer to the separate user manuals
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• Defining your requirements
), by:
• Listing the peripheral devices and room items that will be included in the system
• Planning the location of each device
• Planning the function of each device
Make a detailed list of the functions and commands required of the system devices, for example:
Figure 1: Media Room Components List
Once this list is finalized and approved, you can proceed with the configuration and installation
process.
Note that you can create a configuration file for a certain control setup without connecting the
relevant Master or room controller to your PC
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1.8 Glossary
The glossary in Table 5 defines common terms used throughout this manual:
Table 5: Glossary
Action:
A command that performs an action (for example, Mute the sound on the power amplifier). Actions are
grouped into Action Types based on their function (for example, Button Light)
Action Types:
Select an Action Type from the list to display its available ports and commands (for example, selecting the
Relay command lists the ports and actions relevant for this action type)
Driver:
A user defined protocol that allows Kramer’s control products to communicate with a hardware peripheral,
for example, a projector
Monitor Event:
A special case of Trigger which contains a sequence of commands that only runs when a predetermined
port event occurs (for example, the projector Power On command initiates a series of actions contained in
the "Power" Monitor Event trigger)
Port Manager:
The Port Manager window lists the available ports, lets you write a description and assign a default driver
for each port, as well as determine which port will appear in the Web Access Main page
Trigger:
A sequence of commands (Action List) that can be run automatically, manually via the Web, or based on a
schedule (for example, Device Startup)
GPI/O General Purpose Input/Output is a port that can be configured by the K-Config software
1 Refer to the separate user manual(s) and guides, which you can download at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
2 “Dry Configuration”