VP-440X Control of a Device via RS-232
To set up VP-440X to control an external device via RS-232:
1. Connect the CONTROL RS-232 port on the VP-440X to the RS-232 port of an external
device (for example, a display connected to HDMI OUT).
2. Click RS-232 on the Navigation List. The RS-232 page appears.
3. Set “Use RS-232 Port for control of” drop-down box to External Control.
Figure 27: RS-232 Page – Controlling an External Device
4. Set RS-232 Configuration parameters to enable communication with the display
connected to the acceptor:
5. Configure the external device commands as follows:
▪ Enter a device command (for example, turn POWER OFF).
▪ Enter the command description (for example, Turn Display Off).
▪ Select a trigger from the drop-down box to carry out the command (5V On, 5V Off,
Sync/Clock, No Sync/No Clock).
▪ Enter a delay time, if required.
▪ Check Hex for command Hex format, if required.