RS-232, Connection, Command, Atlona.com

RS-232

RS-232 is connected through a 9-pin female D connector. The pins will have functions associated with them, some will be unassigned.

9 8 7 6

No.

The command codes are very sensitive, do not change capitalization, spacing, or lettering.


Command	Feedback	Description

PWON	PWON	Power on
PWOFF	PWOFF	Power off
PWSTA	PWx	Will display the power status of the matrix (ex. Power is on = PWON)
Version	(Firmware #)	Brings up the current firmware version
Lock	Lock	Locks the front panel of the matrix so no buttons are active
Unlock	Unlock	Unlocks the front panel of the matrix, enabling the buttons again
All#	x1AVx1,x2AVx2,...	Resets all inputs to corresponding outputs (in3 to out3)
x1$	x1$	Turns off output channel (to turn off output 3 = x3$)
x1AVx2	x1AVx2	Switch input to output (input 3 to output 2 = x3AVx2)
x1AVx2,x3,x4	x1AVx2,x3,x4	Switch input to multiple outputs (input 3 = x3AVx1,x2)
RS232zoneX[command]	RS232zoneX[command]	Send commands to devices connected to the receiver RS-232 ports.
		Commands are the same as the ones stated in this table.
		X = zone number
ex: RS232zone1[PWON]	ex: RS232zone1[PWON]	example: Turning the power on for the device connected in zone 1
Statusx1	x7AVx1	Shows what input is connected to selected output
Status	x1AVx1,x2AVx2,	Displays which inputs are currently connected to which outputs
	x3AVx4, ....
SaveY (ex. Save2)	SaveY (ex. Save2)	Saves settings for future use, preset options 0 to 4
RecallY (ex. Recall2)	RecallY (ex. Recall2)	Recalls saved settings for the number you selected
ClearY (ex. Clear2)	ClearY (ex. Clear2)	Erases the save for the number you selected
Mreset	Mreset	Sets matrix back to the default settings

Each command or feedback is terminated with a carriage return.

Note: If the command fails or is incorrect the feedback should be “Command FAILED”