Kramer Electronics VS-1616SDI Ascii Protocol General, Ascii Protocol Description, #, i#, Example

ASCII Protocol: General

12ASCII Protocol: General

The ASCII protocol has three basic commands: Y for connect, T for recall, P for store.

Before using the ASCII protocol, you need to select it from the machine’ s front panel:

1.Press the MENU button until you get to “ set communication protocol” .

2.Choose the ASCII protocol.

This is saved in the non-volatile memory, so the machine remains in ASCII even after turning OFF and ON.

3.To check that the protocol has been selected, and to confirm that the communication is OK, send the string **!! to the VS-1616SDI.

It should reply by sending the string OK!!

13ASCII Protocol: Description

The three basic commands are Y, T, and P.

“Y” command: MAKE A CROSSPOINT CONNECTION.

Format:

** Y o#, i# !!

where i# is the input number, and o# is the output number.

Note: The string does not need a space (spaces are used here just to add clarity to the explanation).

Example:

**Y3,4!! connects input 4 to output 3. **Y9,6!! connects input 6 to output 9.

**Y2,17,Y43,12,Y7,6!! connects input 17 to output 2, input 12 to output 43, and input 6 to output 7.

The buffer allows up to 63 characters. Thus, a single string can include about 10 cross-point connections.

Also:

**Y0,5!! connects input 5 to all outputs. **Y3,0!! disconnects output 3.

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