Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN user manual Command Terms

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13.1.3Command Terms

Command

A sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z' and '-').

Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space.

Parameters

A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters ('0'-'9','A'-'Z','a'-'z' and some special characters for specific commands). Parameters are separated by commas.

Message string

Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character.

Note: A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe ( '' ) character.

Message starting character '#' – For host command/query '~' – For device response

Device address (Optional, for K-NET) K-NET Device ID followed by '@'

Query sign

'?' follows some commands to define a query request.

Message closing character

CR – For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13)

CRLF – For device messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10)

Command chain separator character

When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '' ) character separates each command.

Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored.

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Contents VP-81SIDN Page Figures Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring Introduction Getting Started Safety InstructionsAchieving the Best Performance Recycling Kramer Products Overview Using Twisted Pair cables About the Power Connect FeatureUsing the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher Feature FunctionDefines the rear panel of the VP-81SIDN Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step- In Switcher Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In SwitcherPage Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor Terminal Description NumberRemote Input Selection Switch Wiring To connect to the VP-81SIDN via RS-232 Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-81SIDNTo connect up to four VP-81SIDN devices Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC Local Area Connection Properties Window Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch Control Configuration via the Ethernet PortSelecting an Input Operating the VP-81SIDN LocallyTo select an input Setting the Audio Output Volume Muting the Input when using Step-In CommandersResetting all Input Priorities to the Default Selecting an OutputTo lock and unlock the front panel buttons Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel ButtonsMuting and unmuting the Audio To mute and unmute the audio outputReading the Current RS-485 Device Number Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDNSetting the RS-485 Device Number To read the current RS-485 machine numberSetting the RS-485 Bus Termination Resetting to the Factory Default SettingsUpgrading the Firmware Operating the VP-81SIDN Using the Controller Software Operating the VP-81SIDN RemotelyFollowing table describes the main window features Output Volume Slider Feature DescriptionStep-In Software Menu Bar Authorized UsersMenu Bar Sub Menu Description Options Connecting to the Device Logging in as AdminTo log in as admin Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an outputSwitching and Selecting an Input when using the VP-81SIDN Input SelectionMuting the Audio Output Changing the Output VolumeTo change the output volume To mute the audio outputChanging the Input and Output Button Icons and Labels Changing the Priority of an InputTo change an input/output button icon and label Resetting the Device Updating the FirmwareSetting Multiple Cascaded Devices Setting the IP Network ParametersTo set the number of devices VP-81SIDN Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely Wire Color Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 ConnectorsDo not use a crossed TP cable with this product Technical Specifications InputsRS-232 Default Communication ParametersEthernet Host Message Format ProtocolKramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Device Message FormatCommand Terms Command Forms Kramer Protocol 3000 CommandsEntering Commands Chaining CommandsLdfw Page Safety Warning