Extron electronic GSS 100 manual Programming Guide

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Programming

Guide

This section describes Simple Instruction Set operation of the GSS 100.

The rear panel RS-232 connector (see figure 16) can be connected to the serial port of a host device, such as a computer or control system. Communications with the GSS are via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS).

		Pin RS-232 Function
RS-232		1	—	Not used
RS-232		2	Tx	Transmit data
5	1	2	Tx	Transmit data
5	1	3	Rx	Receive data
		3	Rx	Receive data
		4	—	Not used
9	6	5	Gnd	Signal ground
9	6	6	—	Not used
		7	—	Not used
		8	—	Not used
		9	—	Not used

Figure 16. Remote Connector Pinout

The baud rate for the rear panel RS-232 port can be set to a variety of different rates. The default protocol for the port is as follows:

zz 9600 baud	z	no parity
zz 8-bit, 1 stop bit	z	no flow control

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Contents GSS Safety Instructions English Copyright X! *X1&* X2* X2#* X2! CE Contents GSS 100 Graphic Still Store Contents About the GSS 100 Graphic Still Store About this GuideApproximate Image Space for BMP Files FeaturesRear Panel Connections Mounting the GSSEthernet connection Power ConnectionSignal Connections Remote ConnectionsSerial connection RJ-45 connector wiringReset Button Operation Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsFront Panel Operations Power-on IndicationsMuting the Video Output Selecting an Image to DisplayMenu System Overview Switch Effect menuDuration submenu Output Configuration menuEffect submenu Sync polarity submenu Resolution submenuRGB Delay submenu Sync format submenuPass-Thru submenu Slide Show menuAdvanced menu Auto Switch and slide show submenuBaud Rate submenu Internal Temperature displayName display MAC Address displayFront Panel Absolute Reset Front Panel Security Lockout Executive ModeProgramming Guide Simple Instruction Set Control SymbolsImage selection Power-upSwitch effect GSS-initiated Unsolicited MessagesFront panel locks Output configurationAuto-switch and slide show control Host-to-GSS InstructionsUsing the Command and Response Tables Error ResponsesTimeout Command Ascii Command Response Additional description Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsOutput rate Command/Response Table for SIS CommandsEvent script control File management X4 = Device name Symbol definitionsIP and port setup commands Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS CommandsHtml Control IPL File Manager Configuring the GSS using the ARP command Configuring the HardwarePC Configuration GSS ConfigurationGSS Response to Ping Request Configuring the GSS using a direct PC connection Opening the Embedded Web Pages Enter Network PasswordSystem Status Status TabUnit Name field Configuration TabSystem Settings IP Settings fieldsSubnet Mask field Dhcp radio buttonsIP Address field Gateway IP Address fieldDate/Time Settings Fields Date/Time Settings fieldsVideo Settings Video SettingsPasswords PasswordsEmail Alerts Firmware UpgradeClick the Firmware Upgrade link see figure File Management File Management TabControl Control TabImages Tab Image SettingsSelecting a stored image Uploading adding an imageDeleting a stored image Uploading Image Files Installing the IPL File Manager and Uploading ImagesInstalling the IPL File Manager Select Startup Mode Window Special Characters Video output SpecificationsVideo input Memory and image storage SyncFile loading times General Control/remote video processorCables Crimp tools and assorted connectorsPart Numbers Mounting OptionsRack Mounting Tabletop PlacementMounting the Unit Through-furniture mounting Furniture MountingUnder-Furniture Mounting Extron Warranty

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