The ATEN IC485SI RS-232 to RS-485 Converterfrom ATEN IC485SI RS-232 to RS-485 Converteris designed to transfer data according to RTS signal control. It supports point-to-point and multipoint communication, and simplex/duplex connections. The converter is also switchable between full duplex and half duplex, and between DCE and DTE. The Interface Converter includes a power adapter.

Data transmission controlled by the RTS signal

DCE/DTE selectable

Point to point, multidrop, and simplex/duplex link selection

Supports a cable distance of up to 1200 m

Signal and power isolation

Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the proper signal receiver for this transmitter?

A: The Ocean Matrix 4K HDMI over HDBaseT 2.0 USB KVM Receiver with Two-Way IR, RS-232, CEC & PoC would be a good pick. See: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1585354-REG/ocean_matrix_omx_01hmbt0003_r_4k_hdmi_over_hdbaset.html

Q: 2. What is the response time when selecting another camera?

A: The BZBGEAR Universal Advanced PTZ IP/RS-232/422 Controller with Joystick (3rd Gen) would instantly allow you to control each camera connected to the controller. There is little to no delay.

Q: 3. Does this have to be used with a Marshal PTZ controller? Could I use this with the PTZOptics SuperJoy to control cameras?

A: This is a universal solution from Marshall. It works best with their controllers. However, It should also work with other controller brands.

Q: 4. Will this work on a PTZ Optics camera?

A: 100%. Y cable will work via 8-Pin RS-232

Q: 5. Will this work to connect the Marshall VS-PTC-200 to the Marshall CV-605 SDI via RS232?

A: The Marshall Electronics CV620-CABLE-06 RJ-45 to 8-Pin RS-232 & D-Sub 9 Connector Adapter Cable could be used with the Marshall Electronics VS-PTC-200 Compact PTZ Camera Controller along with an Ethernet cable to connect to the Marshall Electronics CV605 Compact 3G-SDI/IP PTZ Camera with 5x Optical Zoom.

Q: 6. I want to use this with a projector, will a glitch be seen on the screen as I switch between PowerPoint and a video on separate laptops?

A: Hi William. There will be a slight glitch when switching sources using this switcher, as it is not a seamless switcher. It does switch quickly, but it is not seamless. Thank you! - Ocean Matrix

Q: 7. Can i use this accesorie to connect a Marshall Electronics VS-PTC-200 to a switch and control 3 ptz ip cameras?

A: The Marshall Electronics CV620-CABLE-06 would not allow you to do this but if your camera models are compatible with this cable you could daisy chain from one camera to the other for control. Marshall Electronics CV620-CABLE-07 8-Pin RS-232 to RJ-45 Adapter Cable BH #MACV620CAB07 • MFR #CV620-CABLE-07 If your cameras are IP based we recommend IP controllers like the following. Marshall Electronics PTZ Camera IP/NDI Controller BH #MAVSPTC300

Q: 8. Can you supply this product in a 1 meter length. Is the part an equivalent to Startech ICUSB232DB25?

A: We just have this one which is about 2 meters in length: https://bhpho.to/2MZhQ6x

Q: 9. is the extender IP based? is it able to be fed through a switch in its own VLAN? or does it have to be a direct connection on both ends?

A: My assumption is that it would need to be a direct connection. I have not tried it on a vlan. Based on the information on their site, it would need to be directly connected, as it seems to encode the signal and send it over the copper to be decoded at the other end by the receiver.

Q: 10. What Marshall camera control application will use the USB port into which is plugged the Marshall Electronics USB to RS-485/RS-422 Converter? The Marshall camera control application seems to require a serial com port only.

A: It is Compatible with CV502, CV505, CV565, CV343, CV345, CV365, CV350, and CV225 cameras