DiscoBoxer
Active Member
I have limited experience with RS-232 control.
I am looking to control ten Kramer VP-443 video switcher/scalers. Want to make it stupid simple and use three mechanical buttons to change the switchers between the 3 potential inputs fed into all ten Kramers.
My plan is to use a Global Cache GC-100-12 to connect mechanical buttons to the three relay contactors. Then output from the Global cache via RS-232 to all the Kramer switchers for simultaneous switching. I cannot find a RS-232 hub/switch/distributor to take the 1 output of the GC and broadcast to 10 inputs of the switchers. Know of any?
If my understanding is correct, I only need to send data to switchers but not receive. What would happen if I convert serial to RJ-45 and use a standard data hub?
Assistance would be appreciated.
I am looking to control ten Kramer VP-443 video switcher/scalers. Want to make it stupid simple and use three mechanical buttons to change the switchers between the 3 potential inputs fed into all ten Kramers.
My plan is to use a Global Cache GC-100-12 to connect mechanical buttons to the three relay contactors. Then output from the Global cache via RS-232 to all the Kramer switchers for simultaneous switching. I cannot find a RS-232 hub/switch/distributor to take the 1 output of the GC and broadcast to 10 inputs of the switchers. Know of any?
If my understanding is correct, I only need to send data to switchers but not receive. What would happen if I convert serial to RJ-45 and use a standard data hub?
Assistance would be appreciated.