Software Configuration and Control

The MGP 464 can be configured and controlled by software via the following interfaces:

•RS-232 or RS-422 (Simple Instruction Set [SIS™] commands or Windows®- based control software)

•LAN (Web pages, SIS commands, or Windows-based control software)

This chapter discusses the use of the SIS commands and how to access the Windows-based control software. For instructions on using the Windows-based control software, refer to the software's Help program. See chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control," for information on using the Web pages.

Setting Up Serial Communication

The MGP 464 has two serial communication ports: the RS-232/422 port, accessed via a 9-pin female D-sub connector on the rear panel, and the Config port, a 2.5 mm TRS connector on the front panel. These ports are used to connect to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize the processor’s responses.

Connector pin assignments

5 1

The 9-pin RS-232/422 connector on the rear panel (see the

illustration at right) has the following pin assignments:

9 6

PRELIMINARY

Pin	RS-232 function	Description
1	–	No connection
2	Tx	Transmit data
3	Rx	Receive data
4	–	No connection
5	Gnd	Signal ground
6	–	No connection
7	–	No connection
8	–	No connection
9	–	No connection

Pin	RS-422 function	Description
1	–	No connection
2	Tx-	Transmit ground
3	Rx-	Receive ground
4	–	No connection
5	Gnd	Signal ground
6	–	No connection
7	Rx+	Receive data
8	Tx+	Transmit data
9	–	No connection

The 2.5 mm TRS RS-232 connector on the front panel may be connected to a computer via the optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01). The pin assignments are shown below.

1 6

5 9

6 feet

(1.8 m)

Part #70-335-01

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

9-pin D	Connection	TRS Plug

Pin 2	Computer's RX line	Tip
Pin 3	Computer's TX line	Ring
Pin 5	Computer's signal ground	Sleeve

Front panel RS-232 configuration port pin assignments

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MGP 464, MGP 464 DI specifications

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Extron electronic MGP 464 DI Software Configuration and Control, Setting Up Serial Communication

Models: MGP 464 MGP 464 DI