Controlling the VP-436
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7.3 Connecting a PC
You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the
VP-436
via the RS-232 port.
To connect using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine
(recommended method):
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the
VP-436
to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
To connect without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC to the RS-232 9-pin
D-sub rear panel port on the
VP-436
, as Figure 3 illustrates
9-pin D-sub
(From PC)
9-pin D-sub
(Male)
If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5
PIN 4 is connected to PIN 6
PINs 8, 7, 1 are connected together
PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)
PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2
PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3
Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
