User guide

Digital Video Hardware User Guide
revision 38 — 115
Chapter 17: Ethernet Controller Connections
Digital video cameras can be connected to the LAN via a Lantronix IP to serial
converter module.
In normal circumstances, in order to control PTZ cameras, the camera has to be
connected to a matrix switcher which is hard wired to a computer running the
Communication Server. With the use of a Lantronix box connected to the matrix
switcher, PTZ cameras can be controlled via IP from any client workstation on
the network.
Note: The Lantronix settings (baud rate/parity/stop bits) must be configured to
match that of the matrix switcher to which it is connected.
Lantronix-Vicon Connections
The Lantronix Ethernet controller is connected with a cable to the RS-232 J6 port
of the Vicon V1422 CPU-Based Control and Switching System.
Use the following chart to connect the V1422 and the Lantronix box.
RS-232 J6 port
RS-232 Connections
RS-232 Signal Name V1422 J5 and J6
Pin Number
Pin Number for 9-Pin
Connector
Pin Number for 25-Pin
Connector
TxD 2 2 3
RxD 3 3 2
RTS 4 8 5
CTS 5 7 4
Ground 7 5 7