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SERIAL PROTOCOL
NOTE: CTRL and GIG-E ports are only available on select DSMC2 expanders. For more information, go to “Input/
Output Connectors” on page 167.
The camera can communicate to external devices via the CTRL and the GIG-E connectors (camera-to-camera
communication is possible only via GIG-E).
Select one of the following protocols from the Serial Protocol drop-down menu:
 None (Default)
 Element Technica
 3ality SPC 7XXX
 REDLINK Command Protocol
ETHERNET
NOTE: The GIG-E port is only available on the DSMC2 REDVOLT Expander and DSMC2 Jetpack-SDI Expander.
For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 167.
Use the settings on the Ethernet tab to configure the GIG-E port. Each camera or device requires a unique IP
address. For camera-to-camera communication via Ethernet, both cameras need to be in the same sub-net
(have the same netmask address) and have the same gateway address.
 Enable DHCP: Enables DHCP. If a DHCP-server is available in the communications network, the camera
obtains an IP address, netmask address, and gateway address automatically from the DHCP server. You
cannot manually enter anything in the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway fields when this check box is
selected.
 Enable Camera to Camera: A change to settings on this camera is sent to other cameras via the network as
a SET command (as UDP packets). The SET command then sets the property on other cameras. If this
camera receives a SET command, the camera does not send the command to other cameras/devices.
 Enable External Control: This camera can be controlled via TCP/IP from an external device.
WIFI
The camera offers a WiFi connection that provides communication support for third-party applications. The
camera uses the REDLINK
®
Command Protocol (RCP) to communicate information between the camera and an
application. As with all wireless devices, the communication range may be affected by the environment and any
radio frequency (RF) interference that may be present. The WiFi frequency is 2.4 GHz.
There are two (2) ways to connect the camera to a device:
 Ad-Hoc mode: The camera and your device connect to each other.
 Infrastructure mode: The camera and your device both connect to an access point, and communicate
through that wireless network.
NOTE: To connect the camera to an app, the app must have been programmed using the REDLINK SDK, which
is available through the REDLINK Development Kit.
NOTE: The WiFi antenna is integrated into the fan grill (top side of camera). For optimal WiFi performance, do
not obstruct the antenna with any accessory, mounting plate, or mounting rail.