Setting RS-232 Port Function
Use the RS-232 page to define the function of the RS-232 CONTROL port
on the VP-
551X rear panel.
To set the RS-232 port function:
1. In the Navigation pane, click RS-232. The RS-232 page appears.
Figure 28: RS-232 Page – Control the Device Setting
2. In the Use RS-232 Control Port for drop down list, select one of the port options:
▪ Control of VP-551X – connect a system controller to the RS-232 port to control VP-
551X.
▪ Control of EXTERNAL DEVICE – see Controlling an External Device on page 38.
▪ RS-232 tunneling via Ethernet – see Tunneling via Ethernet on page 40.