Connecting the Switcher
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6.1 Connecting a PC
You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the
OMX-SW6x1B
via the
RS-232 port.
To connect using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine
(recommended method):
Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the
OMX-SW6x1B
to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel
port on the
OMX-SW6x1B
, as Figure 2 illustrates
Female DB9 (From PC)
PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6
PINS 8, 7, 1 Connected together
If a Shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5
PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)
PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2
PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3
Male DB9
Figure 2: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
