Kramer Electronics VP-1608 user manual Setting the Machine # DIP-Switches

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To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-1608:

•Connect the A (+) pin on the RS-485 port of the PC to the A (+) pin on the RS-485 port on the rear panel of the VP-1608

•Connect the B (–) pin on the RS-485 port of the PC to the B (–) pin on the RS-485 port on the rear panel of the VP-1608

•Connect the G pin on the RS-485 port of the PC to the G pin on the RS-485 port on the rear panel of the VP-1608

5.4Setting the MACHINE # DIP-Switches

The MACHINE # determines the address of a VP-1608unit when several VP-1608units are controlled by a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VP-1608unit via DIPS 1, 2, and 3 (DIP 4 is for RS-485 termination), according to the following table:

MACHINE				DIPS
#		1		2		3
1 Master		OFF		OFF		OFF
2		OFF		OFF		ON
3		OFF		ON		OFF
4		OFF		ON		ON
5		ON		OFF		OFF
6		ON		OFF		ON
7		ON		ON		OFF
8		ON		ON		ON

When using a stand-alone VP-1608unit, set the MACHINE # to 1.

When connecting more than one VP-1608unit, set the first machine (the Master) connected via RS-232, as MACHINE # 1. The other VP-1608slave units (each set to a MACHINE # between 2 and 8) interconnect via their RS-485 ports to the RS-485 port on the Master.

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Contents VP-1608 Page Contents Figures Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best PerformanceOverview Defining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio MatrixVP 1608 Overview Feature Function Overview Flash Program Switch Installing in a Rack Connecting a Single VP-1608 Connecting the VP-1608 Connecting to the VP-1608 via RS-232 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 PortSetting the Machine # DIP-Switches Setting the Delay DIP-Switches Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units Connecting via a PC or Serial ControllerConnecting via an RS-485 Controller Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485VP-1608 Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units Using the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option Operating Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio MatrixSwitching OUT-IN Combinations To set the breakaway optionConfirming Settings Toggling between the AT Once and Confirm ModesStoring/Recalling Input/Output Configurations To store the current status in memory, do the followingTo recall an input/output configuration, do the following To delete an input/output configuration, do the followingAdjusting the Audio Gain Control Resetting the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio MatrixLocking and Unlocking the Front Panel To lock the VP-1608Displaying Unit Characteristics Resetting to the Current StatusFlash Memory Upgrade Connecting the PC to the RS-232 PortDownloading from the Internet To download the up-to-date file from the InternetTo upgrade the firmware, follow these steps Upgrading the FirmwareAT89C51RD2 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu RS-232 Window If an error message Not Finished shows, click Run again Technical Specifications InputsTable of Hex Codes for Serial Communication VP-1608 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Hex Tables for Audio Input Gain ControlInputs Hex Tables for Audio Output Gain Control VP-1608 Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Kramer Protocol Machine NumberVP-1608 Kramer Protocol Load Video Data VP-1608 Kramer Protocol Page 2900