Kramer Electronics VS-1616SDI user manual An RS-485 Control Interface Setup

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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher

To the PC via a Kramer Tools VP-43xlInterface Converter (connect the PC’s DB 9 COM port to the “RS-232 in” DB9F port on the VP-43xl. Next, connect the RS-485 port on the VP-43xlto the RS-485 ports on the switchers by connecting the “A” terminal of the VP-43xlto the “+” terminals of the switchers, and “B” to “- ” terminals)

Figure 10: An RS-485 Control Interface Setup

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Contents Model Contents Upgrading Flash Memory Figures TablesOverview IntroductionGetting Started Overview Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Operating a Single MachineVS-1616SDI 16x16 SDI Video Matrix Switcher Feature Function Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher Configuring a Standalone SDI Video Matrix SwitcherAssembling a System of Interconnected Switchers Setting the Dipswitches Assembling a System of Interconnected SwitchersSetting the Machine # Understanding the System Mode Connecting a Control Interface Keyboard LockedConnecting a PC to Four Switchers Connecting with a Null-modem Adapter Null-modem adapter Illustrates the RS-485 line that connects An RS-485 Control Interface Setup Configuring the Sync Connecting the Keyboard ExtensionOperating Your SDI Video Matrix Switcher Using the Startup DisplayUsing the Front Panel Buttons Default Startup Status Display SequenceOut # Where x is the output number Out # From in # yAll OUTs Out # Reset Clearing Several Outputs Reset ALL connections Reset ALL ? Press Take to executeUse two digit # # xy Enter Setup numberStore this Setup ? Using the Menu Command Sequence Setup # xy Load ?Sequence of Menu Commands Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Choosing the System Modes Follow the System Yes TAKE, next MenuChoosing the Switching Method Setting Understanding the Switching Method Settings Switching Method setting Yes TAKE, next Menu NoVIS 2 EXT 3 INT#1 4MTX ExternalChoosing the Extended Keyboard Setting Setting the STORE/RECALL Keyboard Mode STORE/RECALL setting Yes TAKE, next MenuSTO/RCL mode Changed At onceChoosing the Communication Setting Setting the IR Remote Control Choosing the Auto Store Current Setup Identifying the MachineChoosing the Initial Reset Initial Reset Yes TAKE, next MenuOutkey 1 Current status Factory default Reset to factory default Press Take to executeConnecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Upgrading Flash MemoryUpgrading the Firmware 16608D Ready for receiving Start transmission from PCProgram replaced Technical Specifications Hex CodesHex Table for the VS-1616SDI Video Matrix Switcher Ascii Protocol General Ascii Protocol Description#, i# ExampleOK!! or Error Page 2900-002063 REV