Extron electronic 68-388-01 manual Remote Control Port RS-232, Host-to-System 5cr Instructions

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RS-232 Programming • Appendix A

Remote Control Port (RS-232)

Figure A-1 shows the RS-232 port connector. This is used to connect to a host, or external controlling device, such as a computer or control panel that can generate the proper command codes and recognize the System 5 responses.

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Figure A-1. The Serial Port Connector is wired for RS-232

Female

Connector

9

5

 

6

1

5

9

Male

1 6 Connector

The RS-232 connector is a 9-pin D female with the following pin designations:

Pin

RS-232

Usage

 

1

n/u

 

 

2

Tx

RS-232

Transmit Data

3

Rx

RS-232

Receive Data

4

n/u

 

 

5

Gnd

Signal Ground (both)

6n/u

7n/u

8n/u

9n/u

Commands and responses for programming the System 5 Switcher from a Host system connected to the RS-232 port are listed on the next page.

The RS-232 protocol is 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit with no parity and no flow control.

Figure A-2. Example of a touch panel connected to the RS-232 port.

Host-to-System 5cr Instructions

The System 5 will recognize certain ASCII characters as instructions. It then responds to those characters with appropriate information. Unrecognizable codes will get an error code as the response.

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Contents System 5cr Precautions Setup Mode procedures ConnectionsChapter One Introduction to System 5cr Introduction to System 5cr What is a System 5cr Switcher? Controlling the SystemInputs Standard FeaturesInfrared Learning for System Control OutputsOptions and Accessories System 5 with accessories and optionsSpecifications Video inputControl projector Rear Panel Connections Installation in a Rack, on a Wall or Under a Table Panel ConnectionsVideo Input Connections Audio Input Connections Video Output Connections12VDC, 500mA output is provided on the Comm. IR Emitter port Connecting Accessories Audio Preamp Out ConnectionComm Connector and Infrared Emitter Room/Relay ConnectorUsing the System 5cr Using the System 5cr Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsPower and Room PC Input Selection Buttons and Indicators 1b. Front panel controls and indicatorsClear Configurations Configuration Setup from the Front PanelEnter Setup Config Mode Preset Audio Input Attenuation LevelsLearn Infrared Signals from other devices’ remote controls Select format for VID1 and/or VID2See inset top, right To install batteries Remote Operation4Chapter Four Windows Control Software Installing Windows Control Software Program HelpProgram Operation Example of two Help screens for the SystemPower Up/Down Delay times Room Relay Mode Latched/MomentaryAuto Set Attenuators set all audio input to the same level Downloading from Extron’s IR Projector Library RGB Delay TimesSaving a Configuration to a File Miscellaneous OptionsLoading Projector Drivers Programming the System 5cr Remote Control Port RS-232 Host-to-System 5cr InstructionsDefinitions and Abbreviations AsciiAdvanced Instructions Reserved for Windows program BInstalling System 5cr Options System 5cr Options To IR Broadcaster To projector remote jack Glossary of terms Following is a list of terms taken from Extron’s GlossaryLCD Index FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron ELECTRONICS, Asia

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