FSR RN-8200 - Manual (Page 5)

1.0 General Information
RN-8200 Reference Manual Page 1-1
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Room Navigator
The Room Navigator (RN) is a multi video format A/V switcher and control system integrated into a single unit.
The RN’s A/V switching capability consists of 4 co-existing switches; a composite, an S-Video, an RGB, and an
audio switch. The RN’s configurable room/device controller provides five (5) RS-232 Serial, a 10/100 LAN, and an
RS-485 remote control interfaces. The RN is capable of directly controlling multiple RS-232, IR and Contact
Closure controlled devices such as A/V switchers, projectors, VCR/DVD players, document cameras, etc. This
controller may be used for direct control of 4 IR devices (using single head emitters), 4 relay controlled devices, and
4 RS-232 devices. The RN includes both RS232 Host and a 10/100 LAN Host interface for remote control and
embedded web server capability. The embedded web server provides a built-in virtual control panel interface
allowing the unit to completely control the user’s application without an additional physical interface. The RN is
supported with an optional Advanced or Basic Remote Panel that connects via the dedicated Remote Panel RS-485
interface. The RN comes in a standard 19-inch rack mount chassis and comes configured with or without a front
panel controls. Typical applications include classrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and board rooms.
1.1.2 Feature Summary
MS Windows®-based utility for easy setup
Embedded Web Server with pre-configured
Virtual Control Panel for easy LAN-based remote
control (SL model Only)
User configurable email alerts (future capability,
SL model only)
RS232 (both models) and TCP/IP host control
(SL model Only)
Built-In IR Learner with 61 Internal Command
Storage Locations
– Learns both normal and toggling IR Commands
Internal storage for Application Specific
Information
– 60 IR Command Labels (7 bytes per)
– 15 Device Labels (16 bytes per)
– 1 location for General User Notes (248 bytes)
Non-Volatile Internal Storage for all settings and
stored commands
– 182 X 128 byte Configurable Button Commands
SW assignable Unit Addresses for Expansion
Front Panel Operational Status Lights
Robust Configurable Functionality
– Multiple, Mixed Command Sequences
– Programmable Delays
– Toggling Command Functions
– Time Elapsed Auto-Execute Commands
(i.e., auto-shutdown)
– Configurable Auto Power-Up Commands
(4) Bidirectional, Configurable Serial Control Ports
– Bauds 1200 to 57600 bps
– 7 or 8 data bits, selectable parity
(4) Relay Control Ports
(Normally Open Standard)
Front Panel Relay State Status Lights
– Robust Relay Control
(Set/Reset, Toggle, Timed Pulse and combos)
– Contact Rating = 200V, 0.5A, 10W
(4) Power Adjustable IR Control Ports
(1) RS485 Remote Control Interface
Audio/Video Switching Functions:
– 8x1 Composite Video *
– 8x1 S-Video *
– 4x1 configurable RGB w/ sync, or Composite/S-Video
– 8x1 Stereo Audio w/ volume control
* reduces input capacity to minimum of 4x1 if using configurable RGB
(HD15) inputs with RGB sources