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Kramer FC-18 4K HDMI Controller
- Manufacturer: Kramer Electronics
- Model: FC-18
- Category: Pro AV
FC-18 is a display ON/OFF controller for 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR HDMI signals. It accepts and outputs an HDMI signal after reclocking and equalizing. On detection of the onset of an input signal FC-18 sends an ON command to the display or projector and on detection of the loss of the input signal FC-18 sends an OFF command. FC-18 can also be used to control a display device manually via front panel buttons, Ethernet or contact closure switches.
- Save on Power Costs — Shut down display devices automatically when not in use.
- Facilitate Meeting Setups — Just plug in the AV source and the display screen or projector automatically turn on. No more searching for the power button.
- High–Performance HDMI Acceptor — Supports 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR10, HDCP 2.2/1.4 signals at 18G (6G per channel) data rate, CEC (by–pass), Dolby Vision (by–pass) as specified in HDMI 2.0.
- Variety of Automatic Control Formats — Commands are sent to the display device via CEC, RS–232, or Ethernet.
- Variety of Manual Control Formats — Manually turn the display device ON and OFF via front panel button and RS–232/CEC commands, Ethernet, contact closure switches.
- Data Tunneling — Supports data tunneling between the RS–232 port and the Ethernet ports.
- HDCP Compliance — HDCP 1.4 and 2.2.
- Kramer Equalization & re–Klocking™ Technology — Rebuilds the digital signal integrity to travel longer distances.
- Selectable EDID Options — Default (internal), external (sink) or user–defined.
- Firmware Upgrading via USB port.
- Easy Installation — Compact DigiTOOLS® fan–less enclosure for surface mounting or side–by–side mounting of 3 units in a 1U rack space with the recommended rack adapter.
Specifications
| Ports - 1 Ethernet | On an RJ–45 connector |
|---|---|
| Ports - 1 RS-232 | On a 3–pin terminal block |
| Video - Max. Resolution | 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) |
| Video - Content Protection | HDCP 1.4 / 2.2 |
| User Interface - Control | Manual ON and OFF buttons |
| Power - Source | 5V DC |
| Environmental Conditions - Operating Temperature | 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) |
| Environmental Conditions - Storage Temperature | –40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F) |
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