Elan HC12 User Manual

ELAN HC6/HC12 INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Chapter 3: HC6/HC12 Connections
Connections to the HC6 and HC12 will vary depending on the scope of the installation and
the other devices being integrated. The connections include: RS-232, RS-485, VIANet,
Relay, Sense Input, IR Output, External IR Input, Audio Outputs, Component Video Inputs
and Outputs, Ethernet, USB and IR Link connections.
Connections using Precision Panels are covered in Chapter 5: Precision
Panels.
RS-232 Connections
These connections are used to integrate with RS-232 controlled devices to provide control
and feedback and to allow RS-232 commands to trigger Event Maps. Use of RJ45 to DB9
adapters is generally required for connections to RS-232 controlled devices.
As shown in Figure 3-1, the HC6 has six RS-232 ports and the HC12 has twelve RS-232
ports. Ports 1 and 2 have full hand-shaking capabilities and ports 3 and up have partial
hand-shaking.
Figure 3-1: RS-232 Connections

Elan HC12 Specifications

General

Brand	Elan
Model	HC12
Category	Controller
Language	English