CTL208CM Control Panel Module • Introduction
CTL208CM Control Panel Module • Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
IntroductionAbout the CTL208CM
The Extron CTL208CM is a programmable 8-button control
panel module that can be connected to any serial-controlled
device (figure 1-1). Each button can store one or two command
strings that are programmed with either ASCII or hex
characters. When you push the button, the control panel
module issues the programmed ASCII or hex string to the
connected device.
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CTL208CM
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Figure 1-1 — Typical CTL208CM application
The control panel module is incorporated into a four space mini-
AAP enclosure that can be mounted into a variety of Extron
mini-AAP architectural options, including wall plates (such as
the CPM101), table-mounted connector bays (such as the
CPM208), or an interface or other device that has its own mini-
AAP mounting bays (such as the CIA111).
The control panel module requires 9VDC to 13VDC and ships
with an external 12VDC power supply.
Features
Eight buttons with indicator LEDs — Each button can be
programmed with one or two (primary and secondary)
ASCII or hex strings.
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Four operating modes per button — Each button can be set to
one of four operating modes: single (default), toggle,
press/release, or continuous
•Single mode — The control panel module sends the
primary ASCII or hex string programmed to a button
when you press that button.
•Toggle mode — The control panel module sends the
primary ASCII or hex string programmed to a button
when you press that button. The module sends the
secondary string when you press the button a second
time.
Button grouping — Buttons that are in toggle mode
can also be assigned to a group. When one button is
selected, the control panel module deselects all other
buttons in the group.
Button timeout — Buttons that are in toggle mode
can be further set to automatically toggle off after a
user-defined period of time, up to 255 minutes.
•Press/release mode — The control panel module sends
the primary ASCII or hex string programmed to a button
when you press that button and the secondary string
when you release the button.
•Continuous mode — The control panel module
repeatedly sends the primary ASCII or hex string
programmed to a button for as long as you press and
hold that button.
Serial programming — The buttons are programmable, under
RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial control, using either the
included Extron ICS100 control software or the Extron
ASCII character command set.
Serial outputs — The control panel module outputs the ASCII
or hexadecimal strings to the connected device using
either RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial protocol.
Four space mini-AAP enclosure — The CTL208 can be mounted
into a variety of Extron mini-AAP architectural options,
such as wall plates, table-mounted connector bays, or
interfaces with their own mini-AAP mounting bays.
2 colors — Available in either a black or white finish.
Custom engraved front panels — Extron can create custom
front panels, in either the black or the white finish, to
neatly and professionally label each button. Contact the
Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline to order the
panels.