Gefen EXT-DVI-16416 manual RS-232 Serial Control Interface, How do I use these features?

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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE

What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port?

The GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control features are:

Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the IR remote control.

Managing the EDID bank and EDID that is loaded into the LOCAL EDID.

Upload new EDID’s to the EDID bank or directly to the LOCAL EDID location.

Manage IP settings.

How do I use these features?

These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups. However, these features can be tested and used by using any Windows PC with a terminal program.

What pins are used for communication with the GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix?

Only pins 2 (Receive), 3 (Transmit), and 5 (Ground) are used for communication. A null-modem adapter should not be used with this product.

5 4 3 2 1

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 8 7 6

6 7 8 9

Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232 Settings

Bits per second

19200

Data bits

8

Parity

 

 

 

None

Stop bits

1

Flow Control

 

 

 

None

14

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Contents Page Technical Support Asking for AssistanceTechnical Support Hours Write ToContents Gefen IntroductionGefen 16x16 DVI Matrix How It WorksOperation Notes Package Includes FeaturesPanel Layout Main LCD Display Panel DescriptionsHow to Operate the 16x16 DVI Matrix Connecting and Operating the 16X16 DVI MatrixHow to Connect the 16x16 DVI Matrix Main Display Front Panel DisplayRouting Routing Sources to Displays RMT-16416IR Remote DescriptionRMT-16416IR Empty Battery Slot IR Code Dip Switches RMT-16416IR Remote InstallationHow to Resolve IR Code Conflicts RMT-16416IR Remote ConfigurationExiting Standby Mode Standby Mode FeatureInvoking Standby Mode EDID. What is it and what is it used for? Edid Management FeatureRS-232 Serial Control Interface How do I use these features?RS-232 Features RS-232 Serial Control CommandsCommand Description CommandParameters Param1 Input Param1F command returns the state of pin 14 of the DVI inputs #EDIDDSTOLO 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 not permitted #EDIDDSTOLO Function#EDIDDSTOLO param1 param2 param3...param9 #EDIDBATOLO Function #EDIDDSTOBA Function#EDIDDETOLO param1 param2 param3...param9 #EDIDDETOLO Function#LOEDIDTOLO Function #LOEDIDTOLO param1 param2 param3#PRBAEDID Function #PRDSEDID Function#PRLOEDID Function #LOCKEDID param1 #PREDIDST Function#LOCKEDID Function #SIPADD param1 param2 param3 param4 #SIPADD Function#SNETMASK param1 param2 param3 param4 #SNETMASK Function#SGATEWAY Function #SGATEWAY param1 param2 param3 param4#RSTIP Function #SPORT param1#PRWEBADD Function #RMTIRADD param1 #FADEFAULT Function#RMTIRADD Function #ACTIVEBOLO Function #MASKOUT Function#MASKOUT param1 param2 #LOCKPOWER param1 #LOCKPOWER Function#STBYMODE Function #STBYMODE param1Main IP Control MainManage Edid IP Control Manage EdidSET Input to Default Edid Copy Edid Masking IP Control MaskingIP Configuration IP Control IP ConfigurationPower Management IP Control BACKUP/RESTORE & Power ManagementSwitching Switching and Masking without the Web InterfaceIP Control Management Without the WEB Interface Single OutputHttp//192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=0&i=0 Switching TableHttp//192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=a&i=2 Http//192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=s&o=0&o=1&o=2&o=3&i=0Masking Table MaskingHttp//192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=m&o5=0&oA=1&o3=1&oF=0 Masking CommandHttp//192.168.0.70/cgibin.shtml?a=m&o0=1 ========================================================= Firmware Update16x16 Waiting for the file to be sent ... press ‘a’ to abortSystem Failure Fan FailurePower Failure Critical Malfunctions Temperature FailureSpecifications Product Registration WarrantyLicensing