Extron electronic MPS 601 manual Starting the DataViewer program

DataViewer

DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232, USB, and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows users to send commands to a device and view the responses in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Command and response logs can be saved in text or HTML format.

DataViewer is available on the included DVD or at www.extron.com. Download the installation file and load the program on the PC connected to the MPS 601.

Starting the DataViewer program

1.To run the DataViewer Control Program, click the desktop icon.

2.The Communications Setup dialog box opens.

a.Select the RS-232tab (shown with the correct protocol settings at right) if using the rear panel RS-232 port, or

b.Select the USB tab if using the front panel config port.

3.Select the startup options:

a.If RS-232 is selected, configure the protocol settings, then click OK to always use this port and settings when starting the DataViewer program.

b.If USB is selected, choose Extron USB Device in the drop-down window and click

OK.

To automatically connect to the MPS 601, select Auto-connect on startup .

4.Click OK to start using the program.

You are now ready to configure DataViewer or begin entering commands.

Use the DataViewer help file for more information on the program.

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