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Connect via Serial Port

This setup covers the physical wiring interfaces on the MiniJoy for power and serial camera control.

Power the Controller​

Power Setup

Use the included 12V DC adapter or power over Ethernet (PoE):

1.
DC Power Adapter
  1. Connect the adapter to the DC-12V power input.
  2. Toggle the Power Switch to turn the controller on.
2.
PoE Power Supply (802.3af)
  1. Connect the LAN port to a PoE-enabled switch using a CAT 5e or CAT6 cable.
  2. Toggle the Power Switch to turn the controller on.

Connect Control Wiring​

Use the RS-422/485 Phoenix connector for serial camera control.

Pin No.RS-422 FunctionRS-485 Function
1TXD-TXD+
2TXD+TXD-
3GNDRXD+
4RXD--
5RXD+-

Verify Available Interfaces​

The MiniJoy has the following physical interfaces:

PortDescription
RS-422/485Phoenix connector for serial camera control
LAN (RJ45)Network connection (supports up to 1000 IP cameras)
DC-12VPower input
Power SwitchPower on/off

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