RS-232
The RS-232 interface is capable of running up to 115,200 bps and has a default rate of 9,600 bps, eight data
bits, no parity, one stop bit (8-N-1). The pinout of the connection and the recommended straight-through
cabling to a control system is shown in the following figure.
Pinout Connection and Control System Recommended Cabling
Pin 5
Pin 1
Pin 9
Pin 6
The settings of the RS-232 port may be changed with the ser_baud and ser_flow settings as follows:
set ser_baud 1 38400
sets the RS-232 baud rate to 38400 bps. See Appendix A for additional information concerning the RS-232
commands.
The RS-232 port may be used for control sessions or for configuration with SoundStructure Studio.
Configuring And Accessing The Logs
The SoundStructure device logs include the following information and may be retrieved from the device
using SoundStructure Studio.
1 API commands
2 API command responses
3 Error messages
Polycom, Inc.
SoundStructure
Pin
Signal
1
--
2
TX
3
RX
4
--
5
Ground
6
--
7
CTS
8
RTS
9
--
Straight-through cable
Control System
Pin
Signal
1
--
2
RX
3
TX
4
--
5
Ground
6
--
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
--
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