Serial Communication | Extron electronic MLC 52 instruction

Serial Communication	46
Configuration Ports	46
Using the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration
Program	46
Installing the Software from the DVD	47
Downloading and Installing the Software
from the Website	48
Starting the Configuration Program	49
Loading Extron Drivers	51
Using SIS Commands	57
Host-to-Controller Communications	57
Using the Command and Response Table	57
Symbol Definitions	58
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands	59
Reference Information	60
Part Numbers and Accessories	60
Included Parts	60
Optional Accessories	61
Recommended Cables	61
Mounting an Electrical Box	62
Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC (US
Models)	63
MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout
Template for the One-gang Decora
Mud Ring	64
MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout
Template for the Two-gang Decora
Mud Ring	65
MLC 52 IR and MLC 52 RS Cutout
Template for Mounting Directly to a Wall
or Furniture	66
MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Cutout
Template for Mounting Directly to a Wall
or Furniture	67

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Extron electronic MLC 52 manual Serial Communication, Reference Information

Contents

MLC 52 Series Safety Instructions Safety Instructions English Chinese Simplified（简体中文） FCC Class a Notice Trademarks Conventions Used in this Guide Specifications AvailabilitySoftware Commands Notifications Contents Serial Communication Reference Information About the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers IntroductionAbout this Guide Models Standard Features European modelsMK models Options and Accessories MLC 52 Configuration Software Application Diagrams Device DriversSystem Requirements MLC 52 RS VC Installation Configuration Rear Panel and Cable ConnectionsMLC MLC 52 RS MK VC MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Rear Views MLC 52 RS EU and MLC 52 RS EU VC Rear Views Installation Steps Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only Replacing Button Labels Screws to Remove from the MLC Faceplate Removing and Replacing a Button Label Wiring the Control Connector Wiring for RS-232 Control RS Models Only Wiring for IR Control Wiring an IRL Wiring an IRL Configuring the MLC 52 Using IR Wiring the Power ConnectorConfiguring Using IR Data Transfer IR Beaming Data Transfer Order in which the Buttons Blink during Data Transfer Percent Complete MLC 52 Models MLC 52 VC Models Buttons Lit Configuring Using IR Learning Activation of LEDs During Button Configuration Removing IR Commands from a Button Setting Up Button Macros Using IR Setting Up an MLC 52 VC Model with an Extron Amplifier Wiring the VC Port Requirements for the MLC 52 VC Extron MPA Configuring the MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Vol Buttons Mounting the MLCPreparing the Site Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box Mounting the MLC to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting the MLC 52 to an Electrical Box Mounting the MLC to a Wall or Furniture Mounting an MLC 52 to a Decora Mounting Bracket Operation Front Panel FeaturesSwitch modes Buttons on the Front Panel Front Panel Components MLC 52 IR and RS MLC 52 IR VC and RS VC MLC 52 RS Mkmlc 52 RS MK VC Mm TRS Cable for the Configuration Port Selecting Inputs Input Selection Buttons on the MLC 52 Front Panel Resetting Locking the Front Panel Executive Mode Application 1 Using Multiple Sources with an MLC Special Applications Examples of Projector Remote Control Types a and B Programming Buttons for an IR Controlled System Projector remote control type a application Standard MLC 52 models with a type a remote control Projector remote control type B application MLC 52 VC models with a type a remote control Standard MLC 52 with a type B remote control Turn Power OFF? Yes Press Again No Please Wait Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type a Programming video inputs projector remote control type a Projector Remote Type a Using the PC button RGB Using the Video button S-video or composite video Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type B Programming video inputs projector remote control type B Projector Remote Type B Using the PC button RGB Configuration Ports Using the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration ProgramSerial Communication Installing the Software from the DVD Extron Software DVD Screen Downloading and Installing the Software from the Website Control Software Button on Download Center Screen Starting the Configuration Program Select a Comm Port Tab MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program Window Loading Extron Drivers Loading the serial RS-232 drivers Downloading IR drivers from the DVD Selecting the MLC 52/DVCM 50 IR Driver Package IR Device Drivers Package List To download a single driver Saving a Single Driver to the Computer Downloading drivers from the website Device Drivers Screen Entering MLC 62 Driver Search Criteria Error Responses Using SIS CommandsUsing the Command and Response Table Host-to-Controller Communications Symbol Definitions Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Reference Information Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded Parts Replacement Part Number Included Parts Optional Accessories Recommended Cables Mounting an Electrical Box Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC US Models Attaching an Electrical Box to a Wall Stud MLC MLC 52 VC Surface CUT-OUT Area For Furniture Mount 50 8.90 cm 40 cm Extron Warranty