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Transparent channel
Use the RS485 serial port to achieve transparent data transmission with the third-party device. Transparent
channel is mainly used to achieve transparent data transmission between two devices.
NOTE!
This function is not supported by some models. Please see the actual model for details.
Make sure that you have set Port Mode to Trans-Channel for your camera.
1. Click Setup > System > Ports & Devices, and then click the Serial Port tab.
2. Select Trans-Channel from the Port Mode drop-down list.
3. Select Enable for Trans-Channel.
4. Enter the destination IP address and port number (IP address and port number that the transparent
channel connects to).
5. Click Save.
OSD
To display information from the third-party device on the OSD, you need to select OSD as the port mode.
The camera receives information from the third-party device through the RS485 serial port, translates the
received information, and then displays it on the OSD.
NOTE!
To enable the camera to correctly translate information received from the third-party device, make sure
that the information sent by the third-party device through the serial port complies with the data format
specified by our company. For more details, contact your dealer.
1. Click Setup > System > Ports & Devices, and then click the Serial Port tab.