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Controlling the VP-23RC
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8.1.1 Connecting an RS-232 port to a PC
You can connect a PC to the VP-23RC via an RS-232 port, as defined in Table 7:
Table 7: Connecting an RS-232 Port to a PC
RS-232 Rear Panel Port Location For…
Port 1 in the CONTROLLER area
Media/Room Controller firmware upgrade (see section 10.2)
RS-232 port in the SWITCHER
CONTROL area
Presentation Switcher firmware upgrade (see section 10.1)
Controlling the VP-23RC via a PC (see section 8)
Controlling other Kramer machines that are connected to
the VP-23RC via RS-485 (see section 8.2)
To connect a PC using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine
(recommended method):
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port
1
on the VP-23RC to the
Null-modem adapter
2
via a 9-wire flat cable and connect the Null-modem
adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
To connect without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC to the RS-232 9-pin
D-sub rear panel port on the VP-23RC, as Figure 11 illustrates
Female DB9 (From PC)
PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6
PINS 8, 7, 1 Connected together
If a Shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5
PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)
PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2
PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3
Male DB9
Figure 11: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
1 Select the RS-232 port according to your needs, as defined in Table 7
2 For the male RS-232 port (port 2 in the CONTROLLER area), use a male-to-female adapter