1 setting the machine id dipswitches, 2 controlling via rs232 (for example, using a pc), Setting the machine id dipswitches – Kramer Electronics VS-41HD User Manual
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6.1.1
Setting the Machine ID Dipswitches
The Machine ID determines the position of a VS-41HD unit, specifying which
VS-41HD unit is being controlled when several VS-41HD units connect to a
PC or serial controller. Set the Machine number on a VS-41HD unit via
MACH. ID DIPS 1, 2, 3 and 4, according to
When using a standalone VS-41HD unit, set the Machine ID to 1. When
connecting more than one VS-41HD unit, set the first machine (the Master)
that is closest to the PC, as Machine ID 1 (dipswitches are set to OFF).
Table 3: Machine # DIP-switch Settings
Mach. #
DIP 1
DIP 2
DIP 3
DIP 4
1
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
2
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
4
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
5
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
6
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
7
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
8
ON
ON
ON
OFF
6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
To connect a PC to the VS-41HD unit, using the Null-modem adapter
provided with the machine (recommended):
• Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-41HD unit to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-
wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect a PC to the VS-41HD unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:
• Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear
panel port on the VS-41HD unit, as
Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter