
Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VS-34FD
– Connecting VS-34FD
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Connecting to VS-34FD via RS-232
You can connect to the
VS-34FD
via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note
that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the
VS-34FD
via RS-232
:
•
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port
on the
VS-34FD
unit via a 9-wire straight cable
(only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the
RS-s232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.
Connecting to VS-34FD via USB (VCOM)
The device’s SERVICE Mini USB Connector
can work as a virtual COM (VCOM) port.
Verify that the USB port on the PC that connects to
VS-34FD
is configured as a VCOM port.
You may need to install a driver to do this. You can use a tool such as Hercules or K-Config to
use Protocol 3000 commands over USB (see
). You can also use
K-Upload to upgrade firmware over USB (see
Connecting to VS-34FD via Ethernet
You can connect to
VS-34FD
via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a
•
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch
If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT
department for specific installation instructions.
Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of
VS-34FD
directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
VS-34FD
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting
VS-34FD
to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Sharing Center
.
2. Click
Change Adapter Settings
.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click
Change
settings of this connection
.
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