need help re: time code RS232 v. RS422 device

[Paul Groot]

Hi Rebecca,

I'm not very familiar with the specific device you mention, but in general
RS232 is no problem for EPrime.
>From a programmers point of view, both RS-protocols are identical. It's the
hardware that is slightly different. (I think RS422 is the
'industrial' sibling of RS232.)

Implementing the communication protocol using inline (EBasic) script could
be a challenge if you don't have any programming experience.
However, when communication only consists of sending simple characters
strings from the PC to device, programming is rather straightforward.

Paul




On 2 December 2013 23:46, Rebecca Lundwall <rebecca.lundwall at gmail.com>wrote:

> I have been struggling with this for over a month and could really use
> some help in order to purchase some equipment and begin running an
> experiment in January.
>
> I am looking at purchasing an RS232 time-code device and a camcorder and
> need to know a little more about the signals used. I have computer /
> video support (at the University and from a vendor), but they want me to
> get answers to a few questions before we try a mock up and then purchase
> the equipment.
>
> 1. Is RS232 still the way to go with E-Prime? (I see no mention of RS422
> but one video equipment expert is telling me this is more common).
>
> 2. Horita (one brand of time stamp device) uses Sony prototype and the
> vendor tells me that most time stamp devices will use this. He wants me to
> verify that E-Prime can accept Sony prototypes. Does anyone know or know
> how I can find out? E-Prime tech support told me they are swamped right now
> (when I asked about another issue) and this may also be an issue outside
> what they normally offer support for. (I'm also a little confused as to why
> he thinks E-Prime needs to accept the Sony prototype, so maybe someone can
> explain that to me, too??)
>
> I realize I'm a newbie here, but any help would be very much appreciated.
>
> Please excuse the possible cross-post at pstnet.com/forum
>
> Thank you.
>
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