Hall Research VSA-31-IP - Manual (Page 5)

Model VSA-31-IP
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1. Introduction
1.1 General
The model VSA-31-IP is a member of Hall Research powerful RS232 product line. The
unit allows the user a flexible interface to perform the following functions:
• Monitor the RS232 communication between 2 serial devices from a remote
LAN connection
• Independently send and receive RS232 signals to separate serial devices from
a remote LAN connection at any speed
• Timeout feature - Default back to a standard communication path after 3
minutes to ensure that the 2 serial devices are always connected
• Detect connection to RS232-A port from a remote LAN connection without
disturbing the communication between RS232-A and RS232-B
When the VSA-31-IP is used to add IP capability to a classroom equipped with Hall
Research Switch-Cat® system, it is inserted in the RS-232 path between the VSA-31
Receiver and the Projector. It draws power from the VSA-31 Receiver and includes the
cable for connection to the VSA-31 Receiver.
Figure 1 – Typical Setup