Altinex MT104-100/103 Installing Your MT104-100, Operation, RS-232 Control, 1 RS-232 Interface

MULTI-TASKER™

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Step 1. Slide the MT104-100/103into an available slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT104-100/103card fits into place. Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the MT104-100/103card.

Step 2. The LED on the card panel will turn red indicating that the card is in full operation. An LED that is blinking red indicates that the card is experiencing a problem. If the LED is blinking, see Troubleshooting Guide in section 8. On the MT104-100, a green LED indicates that a signal is present.

Step 3. Connect a coaxial cable from the video source to the input connector of the MT104-100/103. Connect the output connectors of the MT104-100/103to the display devices through a coaxial cable.

Step 4. Starting from the left, identify the slot number where the MT104-100/103card is plugged into the Enclosure and note that it is for RS-232 control.

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7.1 RS-232 CONTROL

When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the MT104-100/103has many advanced remote control capabilities, which are accessible through standard RS-232 communication. The actual controlling can be accomplished through a computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS-232 commands.

7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE

The RS-232 commands, for the MT104-100/103, are in a simple ASCII character format.

1.Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the command.

2.Use uppercase letters for all commands.

After processing a command, an OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the end of a command string.

Commands ending in "S" will be saved into memory. Commands not ending in "S" will still be executed but will not be restored when the system is reset or powered OFF then ON.

7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS

Each command consists of three parts: Function, Card ID, and Unit ID.

[ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ]

Example: [VERC3U2]

VER	= Function
C3	= Card ID or Group ID
U2	= Unit ID

For Function, see a detailed explanation under each command description.

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