Kramer Electronics VP-1608 user manual Connecting via an RS-485 Controller

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Figure 8: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485

6.2Connecting via an RS-485 Controller

To connect up to seven single VP-1608units via an RS-485 controller, for example, a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface), do the following:

i	Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
i	VP-1608. After connecting your VP-1608, connect its power and then
	switch on the power to each device.

1.Connect the video sources and acceptors, the appropriate audio sources and acceptors, and the power cord to each VP-1608unit.

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Contents VP-1608 Page Contents Figures Introduction Achieving the Best Performance Getting StartedDefining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix OverviewVP 1608 Overview Feature Function Overview Flash Program Switch Installing in a Rack Connecting a Single VP-1608 Connecting the VP-1608 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port Connecting to the VP-1608 via RS-232Setting the Machine # DIP-Switches Setting the Delay DIP-Switches Connecting via a PC or Serial Controller Connecting Multiple VP-1608 UnitsControl Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 Connecting via an RS-485 ControllerVP-1608 Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units Operating Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Using the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway OptionTo set the breakaway option Switching OUT-IN CombinationsToggling between the AT Once and Confirm Modes Confirming SettingsTo store the current status in memory, do the following Storing/Recalling Input/Output ConfigurationsTo delete an input/output configuration, do the following To recall an input/output configuration, do the followingTo lock the VP-1608 Adjusting the Audio Gain ControlResetting the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Locking and Unlocking the Front PanelResetting to the Current Status Displaying Unit CharacteristicsTo download the up-to-date file from the Internet Flash Memory UpgradeConnecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Downloading from the InternetUpgrading the Firmware To upgrade the firmware, follow these stepsAT89C51RD2 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu RS-232 Window If an error message Not Finished shows, click Run again Inputs Technical SpecificationsTable of Hex Codes for Serial Communication VP-1608 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Hex Tables for Audio Input Gain Control Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain ControlInputs Hex Tables for Audio Output Gain Control VP-1608 Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Machine Number Kramer ProtocolVP-1608 Kramer Protocol Load Video Data VP-1608 Kramer Protocol Page 2900