Sis Configuration And Control; Serial Ports - Extron electronics DXP DVI Pro User Manual

SIS Configuration
and Control
This section describes the serial and Ethernet connections through which the Extron Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands can be issued, and lists the commands that are available for
controlling and configuring the DXP switchers. Topics include:
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Serial Ports

The DXP switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and
can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates (see
RS-422 Port Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)
from the front panel).
The DXP has two connectors that can be used for serial control. Both ports enable use of
SIS commands and the control software. The default protocol for these ports is:
9600 baud
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Serial Ports
Ethernet Port
Host to Switcher Instructions
Switcher-initiated Messages
Switcher Error Responses
Using the Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands
Symbol Definitions for DXP SIS Commands
Command and Response Table for DXP SIS Commands
Symbol Definitions for IP-specific Commands
Command and Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands
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8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.
Rear Panel RS-232/RS-422 Port: The rear panel 9-pin D female connector labeled
Remote RS232/RS422 can be connected to the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port of a host
device such as a computer running the Extron DataViewer or the HyperTerminal utility,
an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system.
For the pin assignments for this port, see
page 10.
Front Panel RS-232 Port: The front panel TRS connector labeled Config can be
connected to a host device for RS-232 control only.
The optional 2.5 mm cable (Extron part number 70-335-01) can be used to connect the
DXP to the host. For connection information for this cable, see
(front panel) on page 11.
DXP DVI Pro and DXP HDMI Series • SIS Configuration and Control
Selecting the RS-232/
on page 44 to configure this port
Remote RS232/RS422 port (rear panel)
RS-232 Config port
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