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2. Hardware Orientation

Video Processors

10)Ethernet Port

One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications. For multiple connections, use an Ethernet switch on an isolated network.

11) M/E 1 Connectors

12) M/E 2 Connectors

13) M/E 3 Connectors

Six analog and digital connectors are provided for each M/E. Please note:

~All M/E boards are identical on a VPx. See the “M/E Connectors (VPx)” section on page 52 for details.

~Refer to the “A Word About M/E Connector Priority” section on page 50 for information on M/E connector priority.

14)Unit ID Selector

One 16-position selector (with physical digits 0 - 15) is provided for setting an unique ID on a VPx The selector enables you to assign logical IDs 1 to 16.

Note

Physical digit 0 equates to logical ID 16.

By default, a VPx is configured as an DHCP Client, and it automatically obtains an IP address when it sees a DHCP Server. Controller Models SC and LC are configured (by default) as DHCP Servers.

Note

15) Serial Port

Always ensure that each VPx has a unique ID. During setup, the ID is used during various configuration procedures.

Using the Miscellaneous Menu, you can re-define IDs using numbers 17 - 32. In Chapter 5, refer to the “Miscellaneous Menu” section on page 196 for details.

One 9-pin D connector is provided for RS-232 serial communications with the VPx. In Appendix A, see the “Serial Connector” section on page 373 for pinouts.

16)AC Connector

One AC Connector is provided to connect the VPx to your AC source.

See the “Program Output Notes” section on page 57 for more information on VPx outputs.