Connecting a VP-1201 12x1 XGA Switcher / Scanner
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5.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
To connect a PC to the
VP-1201
unit
1
, using the Null-modem adapter
provided with the machine (recommended):
Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the
VP-1201
unit to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable
2
to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect a PC to the
VP-1201
unit
1
, 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
VP-1201
unit, as Figure 4 illustrates
2
(depending on whether
the PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin connector)
Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
1 When connecting a single VP-1201 unit via RS-232, set the MACH. # dipswitches to MACHINE # 1, according to Table 10
2 Up to 50 feet of cabling may be used for the RS-232 connection
