Altinex MT105-120/121 manual RS-232 Control, 1 RS-232 Interface, Description of Commands

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MULTI-TASKER™

INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™

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Step 1. Slide the MT105-120/121into an available slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT105-120/121card fits into place.

Step 2. Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by tightening the retainer screws located on

the top and bottom of the MT105-120/121.

Step 3. Connect a VGA cable from the video source to the input connector of the MT105-120/121.

Step 4. Connect the output connectors of the MT105-120/121to the display devices through a VGA cable.

Step 5. Starting from the left, identify the slot number where the MT105-120/121card is plugged into the Enclosure and note that it is for RS-232 control.

OPERATION

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7.1 RS-232 CONTROL

When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the MT105-120/121has 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 MT105-120/121, 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.

The Card ID is an assigned value. It is equal to the enclosure slot number in which the card is installed. The value can range from 1 to 4 up to 1 to 20 depending on the enclosure.

Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller. See the MT100-100 User’s Guide for details.

The Group ID is a number representing a group of cards defined with the [WR] command. When using the Group ID, all cards in the group will perform the given instruction.

Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded on software definitions or third party control systems.

The Unit ID has a value from 0 to 9. Unit ID 0 should be used for single unit operation. If the Unit ID is set to zero, each command may be used without Ui. Use the command [SETU0], as explained in the MT100-100 User’s Guide.

Example:

[VERC3]: For Unit ID Zero

[VERC3Ui]: For Unit ID other than Zero

[VERC3]: Equivalent to [VERC3U0]

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Contents MT105-120/121 Table of Contents Cleaning InstallationGeneral MT105-120/121About Your MULTI-TASKER Technical Specifications MT105-120 Front Panel Diagram 1 Typical Setup Diagram 2 MT105-120 Internal View Diagram 3 MT105-121 Internal View Description of Commands RS-232 Control1 RS-232 Interface VER CnS?CnUi STA +MA+ON SDLm=s SDLSigi SigoSingle Card Operation 10. onPath Operation Feedback OperationOFF Group OperationOFF1C6P OFF3C7P 14. …P Path 16. IOCLR Test MATmXnCiHelp 21. WRRMC RMG24. RD Clrg CLMG1=EMPTY Menu Mode Menu Command DefinitionsUsing Menu Mode 4 MT105-120/121 Menus Menu TypesReset Card to Factory Default Save this SETTING?Switch IN-OUT Enter a Number ESC GO Back KEY= SET Matrix ConfigSet Sync Delay for Output 1 to 2 seconds Menu Mode ExamplesConnect Input 2 to Output Turn OFF OutputLimited WARRANTY/RETURN Policy Card is not RecognizedNo Display