Kramer Electronics VP-14x1 user manual Connecting the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender

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Connecting the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender

5 Connecting the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender

To connect your VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender, as the example in Figure 2 illustrates1:

1.Connect up to three computer sources to the input connectors (for example, 2 PCs and a laptop).

2.Connect up to three units to be controlled to the output connectors (for example, Kramer switches).

3.If you are using the RS-485 input, set the RS-485 termination (see Section 6.1).

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-14xl. After powering up your VP-14xl, switch on the power to each device

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Contents Model Tables ContentsGetting Started IntroductionQuick Start Getting Started Overview Defining the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender Feature FunctionConnecting the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender Connecting the VP-14xl RS-232 Port ExtenderSetting the RS-485 Bus Termination Setting the DIP-switches on the VP-14xlVP-14xl DIP-switch Functions Setting the Baud DIP-switches Setting the Addr DIP-switchesSelecting Hardware/Software Mode Hardware Mode Technical SpecificationsSoftware Mode Pin D-sub Serial Port Pinouts Protocol Command DefinitionSerial Port Pinouts Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication ProtocolCommand Description Reply Sample VP-14xl Control CommandsInstruction Codes for the VP-14xl Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback