Rail Network Video Recorder User Manual
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6.1 Serial Port
Purpose:
Two types of serial ports are provided: RS-232 and RS-485.
Step:
Enter the Serial Port Settings interface to configure the parameters.
Main Menu > Basic Settings > Serial Port
6.1.1 RS-232
Steps:
1. Select Serial Port Type as RS-232.
2. Select Parity.
3. Select Used As as Parameters Configuration or Transparent Channel.
Parameters Configuration: Connect a PC to the DVR through the PC serial port. DVR parameters can
be configured by using software such as HyperTerminal. The serial port parameters must be the same
as of the device when connecting with the PC serial port.
Transparent Channel: Connect a serial device directly to the device. The serial device will be
controlled remotely by the PC through the network and the protocol of the serial device.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
Figure 6. 2 RS-232
6.1.2 RS-485
Steps:
1. Select Serial Port Type as RS-485.
2. Configure Baudrate and Parity.
The RS-485 port can be used for transparent channel only.
3. Click OK to save the settings and exit.