Connect via Serial Port

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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 Function	RS-485 Function
1	TXD-	TXD+
2	TXD+	TXD-
3	GND	RXD+
4	RXD-	-
5	RXD+	-

Verify Available Interfaces

The MiniJoy has the following physical interfaces:

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