RS-232 Serial Communication Settings
The RS-232 serial port (color-coded blue) provides a means of controlling the camera from a third-party
device. Be sure the camera is set to the same baud rate as the external control device.
Specification
Value
Communication Speed
9600 or 38400 baud, selectable
Number of start bits
1
Number of stop bits
1
Number of data bits
8
Parity
None
Flow control
None
The camera's default baud rate is 9600. The 38400 baud setting is optional if the connected device
supports it.
RS-232 Connector Pin-Out
n
Pin 1: Not used
n
Pin 2: Not used
n
Pin 3: Not used
n
Pin 4: Not used
n
Pin 5: Not used
n
Pin 6: GND (GND of IR Short Range - Pin 3)
n
Pin 7: RXD (from TXD of control source)
n
Pin 8: TXD (to RXD of control source)
Caution
Check your cables. Connecting a cable to the wrong port or using the wrong pin-out can result in equipment
damage and will void the warranty.
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