
Installing the Encoder
Connecting the Encoder to the Network and a Computer
Makito X User’s Guide, v2.0, Issue 01
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Figure 2-3
Serial Management Adapter
CAUTION
Take care not to plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet switch (especially a
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch) directly into the COM1 serial port as it may damage the
encoder.
Related Topics:
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For details on the connectors, see
“System Interfaces (Rear Panel)”
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To set the terminal parameters to interface with the serial COM1 port, see the following
section,
“Serial Interface Setup (Makito X SDI only)”
Serial Interface Setup (Makito X SDI only)
The serial interface is available on the Makito X SDI Dual-Channel (# S/B-292E-HDSDI2)
or Single-Channel (#S/B-292E-HDSDI1).
Prior to logging in to the Makito X for the first time, you may wish to change the unit’s
default network settings to match the network in which it will be used. You can do so by
connecting directly to the Makito X’s serial COM1 port from your computer using
HyperTerminal (or other serial communication application).
Or you can (optionally) configure your system to capture CoT or KLV metadata from the
serial port interface. Note that metadata capture is an optional feature and must be installed
at the factory.
To get started, you must set the terminal parameters to communicate with the Makito X.
TIP
The Makito X also supports bi-directional serial pass-through (RS-232/RS-422) for
controlling serially attached devices such as PTZ controlled cameras. Passthrough
settings are managed from the CLI. For more information, see
plug into
computer