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Remote
Communication and
Control
This section discusses SIS programming and control of the MPS 601 including:
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Connection Options
The MPS 601 can be remotely connected to a host computer or other device (such as a
control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 port or the front panel USB Config port.
The switcher can be set up and controlled using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands.
SIS commands are executed using the Extron DataViewer program, found at
www.extron.com.
Remote Control Port (RS-232)
The RS-232 port connector (see figure 2,
controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper
command codes and recognize switcher responses.
The RS-232 connector on the PC is a female 9-pin D with the following pin designations:
The protocol for the serial port is: 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow
control. Commands and responses for programming the MPS 601 from a host system
connected to the RS -232 and USB port are listed in the
starting on page 40.
Connection Options
Host-to-MPS Communications
Command and Response Table
Pin
RS-232 Function
Description
1
-
No connection
2
Tx
Transmit data
3
Rx
Receive data
4
-
No connection
5
Gnd
Signal ground
6,7
-
No connection
8,9
-
No connection
, on page 4) connects to a host or external
H
5
9
Female
Command and Response Table
MPS 601 • Remote Communication and Control
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1
5
6
9
6
Male
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