Contents
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Contents
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Introduction
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Getting Started
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Overview
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Your VS-81ETH 8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher
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Connecting and Controlling the VS-81ETH
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5.1
Connecting the VS-81ETH Rear Panel
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5.1.1
Connecting the VS-81ETH as an 8x1 Switcher
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5.1.2
Connecting the VS-81ETH in the Reverse Direction
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5.1.3
Wiring the CAT5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
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5.2
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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5.3
Controlling via RS-485
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5.4
Setting the Dipswitches
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5.4.1
Setting the Machine # Dipswitches
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5.5
Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
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5.6
Setting the Ethernet Port and Utilities
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5.6.1
Connecting the VS-81ETH Ethernet Port
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5.6.2
Installing and Running the XPort Configuration Software
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5.6.3
Configuring the Ethernet Port
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5.6.4
Using the Web Manager Page
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5.6.5
Controlling a Machine using the Com Port Redirector
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5.6.6
Using the Com Port Redirector
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5.7
Connecting the REMOTE Connector
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5.8
Cascading Machines
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Operating the VS-81ETH
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6.1
Using the Front Panel Button
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6.2
Locking the Front Panel
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Technical Specifications
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Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication
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Kramer Protocol 2000
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Figures
Figure 1: VS-81ETH
8x1 Universal CAT 5 Switcher – Front and Rear View
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Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81ETH Universal CAT 5 Switcher
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Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81ETH in the Reverse Direction
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Figure 4: CAT5 PINOUT
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Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
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Figure 6: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000)
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Figure 7: VS-81ETH SETUP Dipswitches
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Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window
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