VM5404HA / VM5808HA User Manual
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Connecting to the Matrix Switch via RS-232
You can control and operate the VM5404HA / VM5808HA using a high-end
controller or PC. To connect to the VM5404HA / VM5808HA via RS-232, do
the following:
1. Connect the RS-232 serial port on the VM5404HA / VM5808HA to the
RS-232 serial port on your computer using a 9-wire straight cable, with
only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 connected.
2. The controller’s serial port should be configured as follows:
3. When a session is established with the VM5404HA / VM5808HA, you
can control and configure the VM5404HA / VM5808HA via RS-232
commands. For more information on commands, see
Pin
Description
1
Not connected
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
Not connected
5
GND
6
Not connected
7
Not connected
8
Not connected
9
Not connected
RS-232 Protocol
Baud Rate
19200
Data Bits
8
Parity
None
Stop Bits
1
Flow Control
None