Rs-232 serial communication configuration – Gefen CAT-5 4000 User Manual

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RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION CONFIGURATION

RS-232 Serial Control

The RS-232 transmission from the CAT54000 receiver units must be confi gured
for use on either channel 1 or on channels 2 and 3. By default, the CAT54000 units
are confi gured to work on channels 2 and 3. To enable the RS-232 transmission for
channel 1, a DIP (Dual In-line Package) switch must be enabled. This DIP switch is
located on the underside of the CAT54000 receiver unit beneath a piece of metallic
colored tape.

When using the CAT54000 receiver unit for the dual outputs on channel 1, please
use the instructions below to enable the proper RS-232 transmission between the
sender and receiver units.

1.

Locate the DIP switches on the underside of the CAT54000 sender unit. The
DIP switches will be covered by a small piece of metallic tape.

2.

Using a small pointed tool, such as a pin, fl ip the switch to the desired position.

Enable RS-232,
DDC and HPD for
channels 2 and 3:
Default

1 2

Enable RS-232
for both ports on
channel 1:

1 2

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