Kramer Electronics VP-8x8TP - Manual (Page 16)

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting and Configuring the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher
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6.2.1 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination
Set the RS-485 TERM DIP-switch (see Figure 4 ) ON (for RS-485 Line
Termination with 120
Ω) if there is only one VP-8x8TP on the RS-485 bus. If there
are multiple VP-8x8TP units on the RS-485 bus, only the first and last units on the
RS-485 bus termination should be set to ON.
Figure 4: The RS-485 TERM Dipswitch
6.2.2 Setting the RS-485 Bus Machine Number
The Machine number determines the position of a VP-8x8TP on the RS-485 bus
when connecting multiple units. Each VP-8x8TP must be set to a unique number.
To set the Machine number:
1. Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously.
The 7-segment display shows the current machine number.
2. Use the + and – buttons to set the Machine number as required.
3. Press the TAKE button to exit the Machine number mode.
6.3 Connecting to VP-8x8TP via the RS-232 Port
You can connect to the VP-8x8TP via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a
PC.
To connect to the VP-8x8TP via RS-232:
• Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC to the 3-pin terminal block on
the VP-8x8TP (pin 2 to TX, pin 3 to RX, pin 5 to GND)
6.4 Configuring the Ethernet Port
To configure the Ethernet port, connect your PC to the VP-8x8TP via either the
Ethernet port (see
Section 6.4.1 ) or via a serial port. Once the machine is connected
via either of these methods, you can configure the Ethernet port.
6.4.1 Connecting via the Ethernet Port
You can connect to the VP-8x8TP via the Ethernet port in either of the following
ways:
• Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Section 6.4.1.1 )
• Connection via a network hub, switch, or router using a straight-through cable
(see Section 6.4.1.2 )