Serial

Use Serial to configure the serial connection to the Extension Port.

The settings you can configure for the serial connection through the Extension Port include:

Items

 

Details

Protocol

 

Select the serial protocol

Baud Rate

 

Select the serial port baud rate

IP Address

 

Enter the IP address for the serial connection

Protocol

Use Protocol to select how the camera communicates through the serial connection.

The Protocol settings you can select include:

  • Network (PPP) - Supports RCP2 commands and full IP functionality over a point-to-point network connection (default).
  • Serial RCP2 - Supports exclusively RCP2 commands over a serial connection.

Most accessories are configured for Network protocol, you only need to use Serial RCP2 when it is required by a specific accessory connected to the Extension Port.

Baud Rate

The Baud rate controls how fast data is transmitted over the serial connection. The higher the speed, the more likely that errors can occur. The Baud rates you can choose include:

Baud Rates

9600

 

115200*

 

576000

 

1500000

19200

 

230400

 

921600

 

2000000

38400

 

460800

 

1000000

 

2500000

57600

 

500000

 

1152000

 

3000000

* Default

IP Address

Use the keypad to enter the internet provider's IP address.