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2 connecting to the vs-8x8 via rs-232, Connecting to the vs-8x8 via rs-232, Figure 4 – Kramer Electronics VP-8x8 User Manual

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VP-8x8 - Connecting the VP-8x8 8x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher

Figure 4: Connecting the VP-8x8 8x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher

5.2

Connecting to the VS-8x8 via RS-232

You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example,

a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B

respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.

Method A (

Figure 5

)

—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a

crossed cable (only pin

2

to pin

3

, pin

3

to pin

2

, and pin

5

to pin

5

need be

connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC.

Note: There is no need to connect any other pins.