
Connecting the VP-4x8 4x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-4x8
4x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
To connect a PC to the
VP-4x8
unit, using the null-modem adapter
provided
with
the machine (recommended):
Connect the null-modem adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port
on the rear panel of the Master
VP-4x8
.
Connect the null-modem
adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC with a 9-wire
flat cable
To connect a PC to the
VP-4x8
unit,
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 Master
VP-4x8
unit, as
Figure
4
illustrates (depending on whether the PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin
connector)