Vaddio 998-1006-232 – DB-9M to RJ-45F RS-232 Control Adapter

Product Overview

The Vaddio Adaptor Control DB-9M to RJ-45F (998-1006-232) is a compact RS-232 serial control adapter that converts a standard DB-9 Male connector to an RJ-45 Female jack, enabling control systems and AV equipment with DB-9 serial outputs to connect directly to Vaddio cameras and interface devices that use an RJ-45 RS-232 control port. It eliminates the need for custom-pinned cables or field-wired adapters in commercial AV RS-232 control applications.

Product Description

The Vaddio 998-1006-232 adapts the DB-9 Male RS-232 serial output found on many control systems, PCs, and legacy AV equipment to the RJ-45 Female connector format used on Vaddio cameras and interface boxes for RS-232 camera control. In commercial AV installations, RS-232 serial control is a common protocol for camera PTZ control from third-party control systems such as Crestron, Extron, AMX, and Biamp — all of which may present a DB-9 serial port rather than an RJ-45 RS-232 port.

The adapter handles the physical connector conversion; the installer is responsible for verifying that the RS-232 pinout and baud rate configuration match the Vaddio camera's RS-232 control specification. The 998-1006-232 is a passive adapter with no active electronics, making it highly reliable and suitable for permanent installation in rack, wall-box, or above-ceiling cable management locations.

For AV integrators commissioning Vaddio camera control via third-party control systems, the 998-1006-232 is a low-cost solution that avoids the time and error risk of building custom-pinned DB-9-to-RJ-45 cables in the field. Stocking several of these adapters on the service vehicle is a practical measure for technicians who regularly commission or service Vaddio RS-232 camera control installations.

Key Features

• DB-9M to RJ-45F Conversion — Converts DB-9 Male RS-232 serial outputs to RJ-45 Female, enabling direct connection to Vaddio camera RS-232 control ports.
• RS-232 Serial Protocol — Supports RS-232 camera control from Crestron, Extron, AMX, Biamp, and other control systems with DB-9 serial outputs.
• Passive Design — No active electronics; fully passive adapter provides high reliability and indefinite service life in commercial AV installations.
• Eliminates Custom Cable Fabrication — Provides a factory-made, correctly pinned connector conversion without field-wiring a custom DB-9-to-RJ-45 adapter cable.
• Compact Form Factor — Small adapter plugs directly onto the DB-9 serial port and accepts a standard patch cable to the Vaddio RS-232 control port.

Technical Specifications