Setup guide

The Machine Control Cable
Workstation Setup Guide • 49
The Machine Control Cable
The machine control cable included with Avid|DS consists of the DataMate
DM 7015 or Rosetta Stone adapter, a 3-foot RS-232 cable, and a 10-foot RS-
422 cable. The adapters perform an RS-232 to RS-422 signal conversion that
lets you control a VTR from your Avid|DS workstation. The two cables are
both standard 9-pin male-to-male data cables.
The adapters includes two diagnostic LEDs (power and data). The power LED
shows a steady light when the adapter is receiving adequate power through the
serial port. The data LED flashes whenever data is being transmitted or
received. This helps you confirm that the serial port is active.
To assemble the machine control cable
1. Attach the RS-232 cable to the RS-232 from PC end of the adapter.
2. Attach the RS-422 cable to the RS-422 to VTR end of the adapter.
RS-232 cable
to workstation
RS-422 cable
to VTR
Datamate
adapter
The adapter label shows the correct orientation.