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4.21 Switching channels by sending RS232 data

You can switch the SmartView XPro remotely by sending RS232 data to the serial communications port (located on the rear panel adjacent to the power connectors). All data should be sent using the following RS232 protocol.

Baud: 19200, bits: 8, stopbits: 1, parity:none

No handshaking is implemented but valid command characters will be echoed back to the sender.

The top nibble (4 bits) of the command byte defines the user port that is to be switched (1=port 1, 2=port 2, 3=port 3 and 4=port 4). The bottom nibble defines the computer port that the user port is to be switched to (e.g. 0=port 1, 1=port 2, E=port 15, F=port 16).

For example:

Hexadecimal code 14 switches user port 1 to computer port 5 Hexadecimal code 38 switches user port 3 to computer port 9 Hexadecimal code 4D switches user port 4 to computer port 14

Special codes are:

Hexadecimal code 71 switches user port 1 to computer port 0 (off) Hexadecimal code 72 switches user port 2 to computer port 0 (off) Hexadecimal code 73 switches user port 3 to computer port 0 (off) Hexadecimal code 74 switches user port 4 to computer port 0 (off)

The 9-pin female RS232 connector at the rear of the SmartView has the following pinout:

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Contents SMARTView Xpro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Safety informationWarranty About this manualRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the SmartView XPro AppendicesWhat does KVM stand for? IntroductionAdder explains Key features and benefits SmartView XPro Installation and Use AdderLink Gold XR receiver package contents part code Algrx SmartView XPro package contentsAdderLink XR receiver package contents part code Alrx Product information Page Page Page What you will need InstallationFlexible configuration For the computer connections you will needFor the local user port connections you will need For the integrated AdderLink extender ports you will needImportant Warning Connecting your devicesMounting the SmartView SmartView XPro Installation and Use Configuring your PCs Structuring your SmartView XPro installationSmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseSmartView XPro Installation and Use AdderLink requirements Connecting the AdderLink ExtenderConnecting an external AdderLink extender Decide if you are going to use password security Configuring the SmartView XProConfiguration summary Create an Admin administration account passwordCreate user accounts Enabling password securitySet the required Setup Options and Global Preferences Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password To create user accounts Creating and editing user accountsCreating and editing computer names Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesSmartView XPro Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesHotkeys SecurityLanguage Keypad Controls Exclusive USEScreen Saver Mouse SwitchingAutomatic Logout Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listOSD Dwell Time User TimeoutAutoscan Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypePower supply connections and indicators Using the SmartView XProRear panel special function switches User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the SmartView XPro Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaSmartView XPro Installation and Use Je or jf SmartView XPro Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerReminder Banner Setting the User PreferencesOSD Colour Restore Intellimouse Using the Functions menuRestore Standard Mouse Reminder ColourUsing the dual access ports 1 Querying the routing statusCascading SmartViews Resetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the AdderLink extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneSpecial features of the SmartView XPro SmartView XPro Installation and Use Logging access activity requires firmware v1.12 or above More information Xplog datalog.txtXplog Print Upgrading the SmartViews firmware Prepare your computers Connect your computer to the SmartView XProRun the upgrade program Power off the SmartView XProPower on the SmartView with the Upgrade switch on SVXPRO.EXESvxpro 4X16V129.DAT Important Note 4X16V129.DATSvxpro Datfilename.DAT SmartView XPro Installation and Use A1. Keyboard, monitor and mouse to SmartView XPro Appendix A. Cable and connector specificationsCable specification A2. AdderLink to SmartView XProCable specifications A3. SmartView XPro to PCs 1 toRecommended cables Part Code DescriptionAction Appendix B. Problem SolvingProblem SmartView XPro Installation and Use SmartView XPro Installation and Use S TA L L AT I O N & U S E