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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-14xl
RS-232 Port Extender
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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Defining the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender 4
5 Connecting the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender 5
6 Setting the DIP-switches on the VP-14xl 6
6.1 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination 6
6.2 Setting the ADDR DIP-switches 7
6.3 Setting the BAUD DIP-switches 7
6.4 Selecting Hardware/Software Mode 7
6.5 Hardware Mode 8
6.6 Software Mode 8
7 Technical Specifications 8
8 Serial Port Pinouts 9
9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 9
Figures
Figure 1: VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender Front and Rear Panels 4
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-14xl
Figure 3: VP-14xl
RS-232 Port Extender 5
DIP-switches 6
Tables
Table 1: VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender Front and Rear Panel Features 4
Table 2: VP-14xl
Table 3: Hardware Mode Reply Source DIP-switch Setting 7
Table 4: Software Mode RS-485 Machine Number DIP-switch Setting 7
Table 5: Serial Port Baud Rate DIP-switch Setting 7
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender 8
Table 7: 9-Pin D-sub Serial Port Pinouts 9
Table 8: Protocol Command Definition 9
Table 9: Instruction Codes for the VP-14xl 10
Table 10: Sample VP-14xl
DIP-switch Functions 6
Control Commands 10
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Tools™ VP-14xl RS-232 Port
Extender. This product is ideal for:
• Converting USB and RS-485 interfaces to RS-232 interfaces
• Monitoring several RS-232 controlled machines via one PC port
• Inter-communication between several serially controlled machines
The package includes the following items:
• VP-14xl RS-232 Port Extender
• Mounting bracket
• Power adapter
• This user manual
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(5V DC output)
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 As an option, you can purchase the Kramer VA-100P-5 10 Port Universal 5-Volt Power Supply enabling you to supply power to up to
10 Kramer devices that require 5V DC
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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