Vaddio Canon VC-C50i Programmers - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Getting Started
This manual describes commands which control communication camera VC-C50i through
RS-232C interface from host computer.
Before reading this manual, it is recommended to read operation manual of VC-C50i.
CAUTION:
VC-C50i/VC-C50iR Pan/Tilt operational durability is guaranteed for 100K cycles.
In case of the continuous operation by the program such as Auto Pan Tilt system, & etc.,
it is important not to overdrive the said value (100K).
2. Connection with your Computer
2.1 Connection
1st Unit 2nd Unit 3rd Unit
Use the supplied connector to connect the COM port on the host computer with the RS-232C
terminal on the VC-C50i host side using a RS-232C dedicated cable.
For operation of multiple connected VC-C50i units, connect a RS-232C dedicated cable to the
OUT side (next camera side) of the first VC-C50i unit's RS-232C terminal and to the IN side
(host side) of the second VC-C50i unit's RS-232C terminal. Three or more units are connected in
the same way, and up to nine VC-C50i units can be connected.
If a Cascade ON command is issued when multiple VC-C50i units are connected, the device
numbers of the connected VC-C50i units are set as 1, 2, 3, and so on, starting from the host
computer side.
If the VC-C50i is used as a single unit, there is no need for connections of a second or more units.
Host Computer VC-C50i
RS-232C cable (dedicated)
HOST PC
COM Port
RS-232C cable (dedicated) RS-232C cable (dedicated)
VC-C50i VC-C50i