RS232 Communication
RS232 Communication
RS232 control is not necessary for operation, but is a convenient way to control displays from a computer at a distance. If your installation will not use RS232 control, you can skip this section. Most things you can do with the remote, you can do with RS232 commands. Plus, you can send inquiries to the displays and find out the current settings and values. RS232 connections are made with standard straight- through cables.
Connecting the RS232 Cable
The RS232 cable will connect to a PC or control system, depending on your setup.
Setting Up Multiple Inputs Using RS232 Commands
You can also set up multiple inputs using RS232 commands. As is typical with using RS232 commands, you can pull up a basic program such as Tera Term to send commands. Below is a short example.
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