Connecting to the Unit using a Remote Controller (Option) via RS-422

This topic describes how to connect a remote controller to the unit using the RS-422 connector. An RS-422 connection supports connections of up to 1.2 km (max).

You can also daisy-chain up to seven cameras using the VISCA OUT connector.

To configure the initial settings of the unit, a PC or tablet must be connected to the LAN connector.

Note

  • Perform the following procedure before connecting the power supply to the unit.
  1. Set SETUP switch 4 to the ON position on the connector block of the unit.

    VISCA communication is enabled.

    Illustration of setup switches

  2. Set the baud rate using SETUP switch 5 on the connector block of the unit to the same baud rate as the remote controller.
    Switch 5 setting Baud rate
    ON 38400 bps
    OFF 9600 bps
  3. Connect the VISCA IN connector of the unit to the VISCA connector of the remote controller using a commercially available network cable.

    The following shows an RM-IP500 connection example.

    Illustration of example connection

    A: Commercially available network cable

    Note

    • Use a straight cable for the network cable.
    • To connect a VISCA device that has its own connector using other than RM-IP500, create a connection cable by referring to the pin layout shown below.

    VISCA RS-422 pin layout (left: VISCA IN, right: VISCA OUT)

    Illustration of pin layout

    IN OUT
    Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
    1 TX− 1 RX−
    2 TX+ 2 RX+
    3 RX− 3 TX−
    4 GND 4 GND
    5 GND 5 GND
    6 RX+ 6 TX+
    7 N.C. 7 N.C.
    8 N.C. 8 N.C.

    Refer to the following when connecting multiple cameras in a daisy-chain.

    Illustration of example daisy-chain connection

    A: Commercially available network cable

  4. Turn the unit on.
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