Sanyo VZU-485/232C Instruction Manual

RS232C (RF4QR/NA GB Operation Board)
Fri. Sept., 06/2002

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VZU-485/232C

RS-485/232C Interface Board English

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Tarjeta de interfaz RS-485/232C Español

Scheda di interfaccia RS-485/232C Italiano

RS232C (RF4QR/NA GB Operation Board)
Fri. Sept., 06/2002

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

a qualified service person and should conform to
all local codes.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

œ Make sure to also read carefully the instruction

manual for the VCR.

œ The contents of this manual may be modified without

prior notice or obligation.

œ Please note that we disclaim any liability for

damages that may have been caused by the use of
this product.

œ Do not use the VCR if smoke or a strange odor

comes from the unit, or if it seems not to function
correctly. Unplug the power cord immediately, then
consult a factory-authorized service center.

œ This manual shows all the commands for Sanyo time

lapse VCRs and real time VCRs equipped with an
RS-232C (or RS-485) connector.

The commands apply to the functions available on
each particular VCR. Therefore, if a function is not
available on your VCR the corresponding command
does not apply to your VCR.

Also, there may be some functions available on your
VCR that cannot be controlled by the command
indicated in this manual. For detailed information,
please read the VCR instruction manual.

Keep this manual handy for later reference.

œ If using the RS-485 interface to operate the VCR, it

is recommended that you use a SANYO brand
system controller.

œ If using the RS-232C interface to operate the VCR

using a computer, separate software is required.
(This software is not sold by SANYO.)

For customers in Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

This installation should be made by

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

INSTALLATION OF THE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTERFACE (RS-232C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTERFACE (RS-485) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SETTING FOR RS-485 or RS-232C USE . . . . . . . 5

COMMANDS (RS-232C/RS-485) . . . . . . . . . . . 6

COMMANDS (RS-232C only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

COMMANDS (RS-485 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

COMMANDS TABLE (RS-232C/RS-485) . . . . . . 15

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : VZU-485/232C
Trade Name : SANYO
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street,

Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No. : [phone]
œ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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RS232C (RF4QR/NA GB Operation Board)
Fri. Sept., 06/2002

INSTALLATION OF THE BOARD

ACCESSORIES

Optional board

3

Remove the screws (2 to 4) holding the cover.
(Different models have different numbers of screws.
The figure below shows screw positions for a model
with four screws.)

Ground clip

ScrewFixer

Preparation

Attach the fixer to the option board.

Installation

Remove the four screws at the side that are

1

securing the cabinet.

Insert the connector and install the option board.

4

œ Fix the option board to the rear terminal panel.

(Use the screws removed in 3. Be careful not to
mistake the types of screws.)

5 Install the ground clip removed in 2 and the

accessory ground clip. (Use the screw removed in
2 and the accessory screw.)

Remove the screw holding the ground clip.

2

Fix the harness with lugs.

6

Install the cabinet using the screws that were

7

removed in 1.

2

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RS232C (RF4QR/NA GB Operation Board)
Fri. Sept., 06/2002

INTERFACE (RS-232C)

Pin locations

1 2 3 45

7 8

96

Pin

number

The signal transmission is compatible with RS-232C
specifications.

Signal Operation Signal direction

1 —— —

2RXD

3 TXD Send data VCR → Computer

4 —— —

5GND

6 —— —

7RTS

8 —— —

9 —— —

Receive

data

Signal

ground

Request

to send

VCR ← Computer

—

VCR → Computer

Data format

Mode Asynchronous
Character length 8 Bits
Data transmission speed 2400, 4800, 9600 or

19200 bps
Parity check None
Stop bit 1 bit

The data transmission speed can only be set.
To set the data transmission speed, refer to “SETTING

FOR RS-485 or RS-232C USE” on page 5.

Communication protocol

The communication is based on 1 byte units. After the
computer has transmitted 1 byte, it will wait for an
answer from the VCR then send the following byte of
data.

The VCR answer can be 1 byte or more, for example,
the counter position consists of 6 bytes.

Connection

Connect a 9-pin D-SUB cable (sold separately) from
the RS-232C connector on the rear panel to the
computer serial connector.

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RS232C (RF4QR/NA GB Operation Board)
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INTERFACE (RS-485)

Pin locations

1 6

NOTE:

Do not connect to phone line.

Pin number

Connector A

signal

Connector B

1 Not used Not used

2 Not used Not used

3AB

4BA

5 Not used Not used

6 Not used Not used

A: Non-inverting driver output/receiver input
B: Inverting driver output/receiver input

Transmission line: 2 conductors

Transmission system: Half duplex

Data format

signal

Transmission protocol

A proprietary protocol (SSP: Security Serial Protocol) is
used. Operates using a Sanyo brand system controller.

Connection

This VCR can use the straight type or crossed type
connecting cable.

If using a straight type cable, connect it from the “A” to
the “A” or from the “B” to the “B” RS-485 connector.

If using a crossed type cable, connect it from the “A” to
the “B” or from the “B” to the “A” RS-485 connector.

Type of cable

Straight type:

Crossed type:

1
2
3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6

Not used

Not used

Not used
Not used

Not used
Not used

Not used

Not used

1
2
3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6

Mode Asynchronous
Character length 8 bit
Data transmission speed 2400, 4800, 9600 or

19200 bps
Parity bit None
Start bit 1 bit
Stop bit 1 bit

To set the data transmission speed, VCR address and

TERMINATE

switch, refer to “SETTING FOR RS-485

or RS-232C USE” on page 5.

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