User`s manual
VersaTools
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MTP 15HD RS Series • Installation
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MTP 15HD RS Series • Introduction
High resolution video is sent to the MTP transmitter on a 15-pin
HD connector. The transmitter passes RS-232 serial data or
control signals on a 3.5 mm 3-pin captive screw connector. The
transmitter converts the video and RS-232 signals to proprietary
signals and outputs them to the compatible MTP receiver on
an RJ-45 connector. The transmitter also makes the input video
available for local use on a 15-pin HD connector.
The transmitted proprietary signal is sent to the receiver on an
RJ-45 connector and converts the signal back into its high
resolution video and serial data components. The receiver
outputs the video on a 15-pin HD connector. The serial
communications are passed on a 3.5 mm 3-pin captive screw
connector.
The RS-232 portion of the TP link:
• Can be bidirectional in a one-receiver system; that is, the
receiver can receive commands from the transmitter and
pass RS-232 responses to the transmitter.
By default, the RS-232 portion of the TP link is
unidirectional only from the transmitter to the receiver.
If there is only one receiver in the system, you can shift a
jumper in that receiver (see “Receiver Jumpering”
on page 6) to allow bidirectional RS-232
communications and change a DIP switch setting
(see “End Unit switch” on page 18 to properly terminate
the signal).
• Supports software ow control (XON, XOFF).
Hardware flow control is not supported.
• Supports full duplex and half duplex operation.
• Supports any baud rate (up to 38,400), data bits, parity, stop
bits, and data format without conguration.
Higher rates are possible, but performance will vary as a
function of baud rate and TP cable length.
The receiver also buffers the proprietary input signal and sends
it to another compatible MTP receiver or to a daisy chain of
receivers.
The transmitter provides pre-peaking, which boosts the
signal before it is transmitted. The receiver’s buffered
output does not provide any pre-peaking control. The
total recommended distance (page 5) for an entire daisy
chain is the same as for a single transmitter and receiver.
The transmitter’s Pre-Peak switch has the same effect on
the recommended transmission distance for a daisy chain
as for a single transmitter and receiver.