User manual

VP-553 - Controlling the VP-553

You can connect to the VP-553 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.

Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.

To connect to the VP-553 via RS-232 Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel

port on the product unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3,

and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

6.4 Operating via Ethernet

You can connect to the VP-553 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

 Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.4.1)

 Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see

Section 6.4.2)

Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,

speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.

6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-553 directly to the Ethernet port on

your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VP-553

with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VP-553 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and

click Change settings of this connection.

The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network

adapter appears as shown in Figure 8.