Kramer Electronics VS-3232Vxl - Manual (Page 25)

Connecting the Video Matrix Switcher
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6.4.1.1 Connecting a PC to a VS-3232Vxl Unit via RS-232
To connect a PC to a VS-3232Vxl unit, using the Null-modem adapter
provided with the machine (the default):
1. Connect the RS-232 IN DB9F rear panel port on the Master VS-3232Vxl unit
to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable 1 to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC.
2. Set DIP 7 OFF 2 (enabling Null-modem adapter use) on the VS-3232Vxl unit.
To connect a PC to the VS-3232Vxl unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:
1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 IN DB9F rear panel
port on the Master VS-3232Vxl with a 9-wire flat cable 1 to the RS-232 DB9
port on your PC.
2. Set DIP 7 ON 2 (disabling Null-modem adapter use) on the VS-3232Vxl
unit.
6.4.1.2 Connecting two VS-3232Vxl Units via RS-232
To connect two VS-3232Vxl units, using a Null-modem adapter provided
with the machine (the default):
1. Connect a flat cable between the RS-232 OUT DB9M port on the first
VS-3232Vxl unit and the Null-modem adapter that attaches to the RS-232 IN
DB9F port on the second VS-3232Vxl unit.
2. On the second VS-3232Vxl unit, set DIP 7 OFF 2 (enabling Null-modem
adapter use).
To connect two VS-3232Vxl units, without using a Null-modem adapter:
1. Connect a flat cable between the RS-232 OUT DB9M port on the first
VS-3232Vxl unit and the RS-232 IN DB9F port on the second VS-3232Vxl
unit.
2. On the second VS-3232Vxl unit, set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem
adapter use).
1 The flat cable should consist of at least three straight-through wires for PINs 2, 3 and 5
2 See section 6.2.3