Grass Valley K2 ASI Media Client - Manual (Page 52)

52 K2 ASI Media Client User Manual June 10, 2008
Chapter 6 Automation System
Connecting the Automation System
Record lists can be managed using an automation system. The automation system is
connected to the video server through RS 422 serial links. When the automation
system is connected to the video server, the serial port has to be configured on the
video server.
To open the connection with the automation system:
1. Select the Options | Serial port menu.
The Automation control settings dialog opens.
2. The drop-down list contains the list of all available serial ports. Select the serial
port to be used.
COM1 and COM2 are RS 232 ports. COM3, 4, 5 and 6 are RS 422 ports.
3. Enable the Used by automation system option.
The Settings and Advanced Settings areas are now available.
4. Define the parameters in the Settings area to configure the serial port.
5. Click OK when you are done with the settings.
A message is added to the Logs view when the serial port is correctly opened
(otherwise, an error message is added).
The word "used" is added at the end of the serial port name in the drop-down list of
serial ports.