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Making Remaining Connections

RS-232 Over LAN Port

If you want the VN-Matrix units to pass serial data or control signals, such as for serial

control of a projector, connect RS-232 devices to RS-232 Over LAN port on all codecs that

are hosting controlled or controlling devices. Figure 11 shows how to connect a host device

to the pass-through device to the RS-232 Over LAN port (b on figure 2).

NOTE: The RS-232 Over LAN port also connects relay contacts that turn on when a

critical alarm occurs. See “Filter settings panel“ to define a critical alarm.

RS-232 FunctionPin

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

DCD

RX

TX

—

Gnd

DSR

RTS

—

—

Data carrier detect

Receive data

Transmit data

Common

Signal ground

Data set ready

Request to send

Normally closed

Normally open

51

96

RS-232

Alarm

Relay

—

—

—

COM

Gnd

—

—

NC

NO

OVER LAN

Figure 11. Pin Assignment for the RS-232 Over LAN Port

NOTES: • The VNC 325 uses 9-pin D male connectors. You may need an adapter.

• The default RS-232 protocol for the RS-232 Over LAN ports are as follows:

Baud rate: 115200 Data bits: 8 Parity: None

Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None

These parameters are configurable to agree with device to be controller (see

“Configuring a Serial Pass-through Group“ in the “Operation” section).

LAN Ports

NOTES: • The number of units that can be connected to the network, while still

providing optimal performance, varies depending on the data transport

method used. See “Data Transport Methods” on page 7 for details.

• Do NOT connect VN-Matrix units to an existing network until each is correctly

configured. Incorrect configuration may cause disruption to other network

users. See “Configuring Network Settings” to configure the units.

• Items d and e, below, are identified in figure 2 on page 6.

d LAN 1 port — If desired, connect a CAT 6 cable between this port and the

1

network.

NOTE: The factory default IP address for this port is 192.168.0.1.

Link (left) LED indicator — Indicates that the codec is properly connected

to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily.

Act (right) LED indicator — Indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45

connector. This LED should flicker as the codec communicates.

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Contents

Main Caution Warning Attention Avertissement Safety Instructions English Consignes de Scurit Franais Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Achtung Vorsicht FCC Class A Notice Conventions Used in this Guide Copyright Trademarks Contents Introduction ............................................1 Installation and Setup ............................ 5 Operation ...............................................31 Alarms and SNMP ..................................59 Page Introduction Page Features Page Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Overview Rear Panel Features a b c d e f g h Network Netw Page Page Example 1: Switched and isolated network configuration Page Example 2: Switched and isolated network configuration Page Example 3: Routed Network Configuration Configuring Network Settings Serial Port Wiring Low-level Network Configuration Page Configuration Selections Making Remaining Connections RS-232 Over LAN Port LAN Ports d e RJ-45 port wiring Video Input, Output, and Loop Connections Encoder configuration a b c Network Decoder configuration a b Configure Encoders and Decoders Startup and Login Page Configure the Units as Encoders or Decoders Page Page Enable multicast streaming Operation Indications and Controls a b c Network Interface Device List Page Device Field Device Mode Removing a device from the network Page Device summary panel Licensed features panel Device setup panel Configuration panel Configuration Page Video Encoder Streams panel Configuration Page Audio Encoder Name panel ANC (Audio) panel Forward error correction (FEC) panel Streams panel Configuration Page Colfec and Rowfec Encoders Bandwidth Management Page and Typical Bit Rates a b Bandwidth management standard controls panel Advanced Controls panel Typical bit rates Decoder Display and Configuration Page a b Decoder Video Configuration Panel Decoder Streams Configuration Panel Decoder Bit Rate and Stream Page a b c d e Dropped packets row Displays the number of data packets dropped during the G Page Configuring a Serial Pass-through Group Firmware Upgrade Page Uploading the upgrade to the controller codec Installing the firmware (prepare, activate, and commit stages) License Page Accounts Page (Passwords and Clock Management) Passwords Panel Clock Management Panel Controller Licensing Panel Alarms and SNMP Alarms Alarms Page Filter settings panel a b c d e Alarm list panel Alarm types and descriptions Page Alarm Logs page Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Password Value Page Reference Information Specifications Video Video input and loop through encoder Video processing codec Sync genlock decoder Audio input and output NOTE: Audio processing Control host ports codecs, decoders Network transport General Specifications are subject to change without notice. Part Numbers and Accessories Codec Part Number and Included Parts Mounting and Power Options Optional SFP Module Cables Mounting the Codec Tabletop Use Mounting kits UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines Test Pattern Extron Warranty