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