Contents
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Contents
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Introduction
1
2
Getting Started
1
3
Overview
1
3.1
Understanding FireWire
2
3.2
FireWire Compliance
2
3.3
Your VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher
3
3.3.1
Achieving the Best Performance
3
3.3.2
Signal Terminology
3
3.3.3
Configuring as a FireWire Hub
4
4
Defining the VS-66FW 6 Port FireWire Switcher
5
5
Connecting the VS-66FW
8
5.1
Connecting the VS-66FW Rear Panel
8
5.2
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
9
5.3
Controlling via RS-485
10
5.4
Setting the Dipswitches
10
5.4.1
Setting the MACHINE #
11
5.5
Connecting the REMOTE Connector
11
6
Operating the VS-66FW
12
6.1
Displaying Unit Characteristics
12
6.2
Switching LEAF- BRANCH Combinations
13
6.3
Confirming Settings
13
6.3.1
Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes
14
6.3.2
Confirming a Switching Action
14
6.4
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
14
6.4.1
Storing an Input/Output Configuration
15
6.4.2
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration
15
6.5
Locking the Front Panel
15
7
Flash Memory Upgrade
16
7.1
Downloading from the Internet
16
7.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
16
7.3
Upgrading Firmware
16
8
Technical Specifications
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9
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication
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10
Kramer Protocol 2000
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