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Kramer Electronics VS-88HCB User Manual

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Connecting the VS-88HCB

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6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)

To connect a PC to the

VS-88HCB unit

1

, using the Null-modem adapter

provided with the machine (recommended):

Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the

VS-88HCB unit to

the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a

9-wire flat cable

2

to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC

To connect a PC to the

VS-88HCB unit

1

, without using a Null-modem adapter:

Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC to the RS-232 9-pin

D-sub rear panel port on the

VS-88HCB unit, as Figure 7 illustrates

2

9-pin D-sub

(From PC)

9-pin D-sub

(Male)

If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5

PIN 4 is connected to PIN 6

PINs 8, 7, 1 are connected together

PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)

PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2

PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3

Figure 7: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter

1 When connecting a single VS-88HCB unit via RS-232, set the SELF ADDRESS # dipswitches to SELF ADDRESS # 1,
according to Table 4
2 Up to 50 feet of cabling may be used for the RS-232 connection