FAQ: KMU-100 and RMC-185

We were presented with some great KMU-100 questions from our customers, so we thought we should share this technical information. Here are a few FAQ's for the KMU-100 and the RMC-185 controller:

Q: We plan to put the KMU-100 in a studio rack. How loud is it?
A: At boot up about 60 db, but once the temperature level is detected the fans will cycle down to about 56db. (Less than a conversation in a quiet restaurant)

Q: What is the AC current draw of the unit? Specs give 12v/5a but I know this is not what the wall wart will present to the AC line. I need this for rack current calculations.
A: Standby mode 005 watts, when fully booted it is drawing on average 158 watts or 1.3 amps AC.

Q: Our input SRC will be a Panasonic AW-UE70KPJ. @2160P. The manual tends to indicate the GL (gen-lock) input sets the output rate which will be 1080i. Do I need TLS (Tri Level Sync or will BBRST (analogue black burst) work for reference?
A: Black Burst and Tri Level Sync is not required, but you do have the option to lock to a separate reference with either format.

Q: How is the KMU-100 connected to the RMC-185 controller? Is the RMC-185 required or is this done via LAN connectivity?
A: A 5 foot RJ-45 to RS-422 cable is provided with every RMC-185 controller to attach to the KMU-100 for control. If you need to extend the standard cable then you can add a null modem cable to the serial connector. The KMU-100 can be controlled without the RMC-185 via LAN connectivity via our PC application.

Q: What is the RS-422 Pinout?
A:
1 GND
2 TX-
3 RX+
4 GND
5 GND
6 GND
7 TX+
8 RX-
9 GND

Q: Regarding outputs, does the HDMI follow the SDI or is it separate? Can it output HD rather than 3G?
A: HDMI output is only for multi-view and will support the following formats 1080p50/59.94/60

Q: What HDMI version are the input and output ports?
A: HDMI 2.0