RS-232 Serial Communication
The RS-232 serial port (color-coded blue) near the center of the camera's back panel provides another
means of controlling the camera.
Specification
Value
Communication Speed
9600 bps (default)
Number of start bits
1
Number of stop bits
1
Number of data bits
8
Parity
None
Flow control
None
Connector pin-out:
n
Pin 1: Not used
n
Pin 2: Not used
n
Pin 3: Not used
n
Pin 4: Not used
n
Pin 5: Not used
n
Pin 6: GND
n
Pin 7: RXD (from TXD of control source)
n
Pin 8: TXD (to RXD of control source)
Caution
Check Cat-5 cables for continuity before using them. Using the wrong pin-out may damage the camera
system and void the warranty.
The Vaddio RoboSHOT Control Protocol is similar to the Sony
®
VISCA command set in order to be
compatible with several popular control devices. Not all VISCA commands are supported and there are
Vaddio-specific commands in the following command and inquiry lists.
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