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Installing the SDI Video Matrix Switcher
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You can connect any of the following:
A VS-1616SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of
the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, using a Null-modem adapter
(see section 6.4.1.1) or without using a Null-modem adapter (see
section 6.4.1.2)
The PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit with a Null-
modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.3) or without a Null-modem
adapter (see section 6.4.1.4)
The PC’s DB25 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit without a Null-
modem adapter (see section 6.4.1.5)
6.4.1.1 Connecting with a Null-modem Adapter
To connect a VS-1616SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of
the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, using a Null-modem adapter
provided with the machine (default):
1. Connect a flat cable
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between the RS-232 OUT DB9 port on the
VS-1616SDI unit and the Null-modem adapter that attaches to the RS-232
IN DB9 port on the other 16x16 matrix switcher.
2. On the other 16x16 matrix switcher, set DIP 7 OFF (enabling Null-modem
adapter use).
6.4.1.2 Connecting without a Null-modem Adapter
To connect a VS-1616SDI unit with any matrix switcher that forms part of
the series of 16x16 matrix switchers, without using a Null-modem
adapter:
1. Connect a flat cable
1
between the RS-232 OUT DB9 port on the
VS-1616SDI unit and the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the other 16x16 matrix
switcher.
2. On the other 16x16 matrix switcher, set DIP 7 ON (disabling Null-modem
adapter use
2
).
6.4.1.3 Connecting to a DB9 COM Port with a Null-modem Adapter
To connect the PC’s DB9 COM port to a VS-1616SDI unit, using a Null-
modem adapter:
1. Connect a flat cable
1
between the PC’s DB9 COM port and the Null-
modem adapter that attaches to the RS-232 IN DB9 port on the
VS-1616SDI unit.
1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections with at least the 3 wires pins # 2, # 3 and # 5
2 See section 6.3