Allied Vision GigE Camera RS-232 Port Application Note

This application note explains how to use the RS-232 port on Allied Vision GigE cameras for serial communication, including wiring diagrams, terminal setup…


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Brand
Allied Vision
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
297 KB
Published
05 November, 2026
Updated
05 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
1B6D9A2E7AB6ABD7D25B7F8E5BCD0673

About this manual

This document provides instructions for using the RS-232 port on Allied Vision GigE cameras to send and receive serial commands. It details the physical connection requirements, including specific wiring configurations for different camera models like Manta, Prosilica GB, and Prosilica GT series, connecting the Hirose connector to a 9-pin DSUB connector.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Requirements
  • Hirose to DSUB Wiring
  • Terminal Setup
  • SampleViewer Test
  • Siotest Example Code
  • Camera Register Map
  • SerialTxBuffer
  • SerialRxBuffer

Specifications

Baud Rate (Manta and GT)115200
Baud Rate (Default)9600
Data Bits8
Stop Bits1
ParityNone
Flow ControlNone

Frequently asked questions

What are the default terminal settings for Allied Vision GigE cameras?

The default settings are Baud Rate 9600, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity, and No Flow Control.

Which camera models use a baud rate of 115200?

The Manta and GT series models use a baud rate of 115200.

How do I verify RS-232 communication using SampleViewer?

Open SampleViewer, click the 'IIOI' icon, set parameters to match terminal settings, click 'Connect', and type text to verify transmission.

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