I just bought an LED display, facing the dense interfaces, are you a little confused? Especially the mysterious serial port, the wrong position can be inserted at the least, the black screen strikes, and the worst is to burn out the control card - this is not to scare you! Today, we will use human language to disassemble this problem that makes newbies trouble, and teach you how to find the right interface location. By the way, many people have been searching for "How to quickly get started with LED display wiring for beginners". After reading this article, you can become an old driver!

​​Let's understand what the serial port is for first​​
The full name of the serial port is the serial communication interface, which is equivalent to the "remote control receiver" of the display screen. It is specifically responsible for receiving commands sent by the controller, such as adjusting brightness and switching screens. Unlike HDMI and network ports that transmit images, the serial port is a "little butler" who specializes in miscellaneous work.

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​​Find your serial port in three steps​​

1. ​​Power off! Power off! Power off! ​ ​ Say important things three times, live operation may cause the control card to die on the spot"
2. ​​Look at the product manual diagram​​ The serial port of the outdoor advertising large screen is usually on the side of the control box, marked with "RS232" or "COM with a blue label."
3. ​​Physical characteristics of touch equipment​​ Find a trapezoidal interface with 9 metal pins and fixing screws next to it. The serial port of the transparent LED video wall may be hidden under the waterproof cover on the top.

Here is a real case: Last year, a guy inserted the network cable into the serial port, and the display screen flashed wildly. Later, the technical guy taught him how to see the color of the interface - the silver metal head is the serial port and the black plastic head is the net port, which prevents the motherboard from burning.

​​Wiring practical pit avoidance guide​​
Take the common 9-pin serial port as an example:
① Align the direction of the interface notch (there is a small triangle mark)
② Tighten the fixing screws by hand first and then turn on the power (don't use pliers! Easy to slip)
③ Tap the connector with a screwdriver during testing. If the screen suddenly becomes normal, it means that the contact is poor.

You may ask: What happens if you insert it incorrectly? Let’s put it this way, it’s like plugging the phone charger in the backwards – it can’t be plugged in at all! The current interfaces have anti-dust designs unless you use brute force to confront them. But don’t panic if you really plug it in the wrong way, you can rescue it immediately after power off.

​​Three questions about the soul of the serial port​​
Q: Why didn’t it respond when it was inserted?
A: Eighty times the driver is not installed! Go to the official website to download the corresponding model of the controller driver. Remember to check "Serial Port Communication Protocol" when installing it."

Q: Can multiple serial ports be inserted at the same time?
To be honest, it depends on whether your control card is supported. Generally, a single cassette with 2 serial ports is considered top-end, so if you want more, you need to add a repeater

Q: How far can the wire be pulled from the longest?
15 meters is a safe distance, and if you have to add a signal amplifier if you have longer. There is a trick: lower the brightness of the display to below 4000cd/m², and the anti-interference ability will be much stronger.

Finally, I would like to say a long story: When you encounter a situation where you refuse to recognize the serial port, first check the baud rate settings in the control software. Equipment of different brands may use different parameters such as 4800, 9600, and 115200, just like a code, if the number does not match, you will ignore you.

Editor's opinion: In fact, many new displays now support wireless control, but at critical moments, the physical serial port is the most reliable. Next time you encounter debugging problems, remember this formula - "Find the mark when the power is off, rotate the needle lightly, and match the parameters." Really can't handle it? If you buy goods from a serious manufacturer, just call their 24-hour technical hotline!

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