Gefen EXT-HDMI-CAT5-844 user manual Hdmi Over CAT-5 Receiver RS-232 Serial Communications

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HDMI OVER CAT-5 RECEIVER RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

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

The HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver 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 RMT-4IR remote control.

Setting boost settings without the switching DIP switches.

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 by using any Windows PC with the Hyperterminal program.

What pins are used for communication with the HDMI Over CAT5 Receiver?

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

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 7 8 9

6 7 8 9

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

What are the communication port settings?

 

 

 

 

 

Bits per second

19200

Data bits

8

Parity

 

 

 

None

Stop bits

1

Flow Control

 

 

 

None

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