Configuration Using Dataviewer - Extron electronics IPL T S Series User Manual

Configuration using DataViewer

DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis
of RS-232 and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows
users to send commands to a device and view the device's responses in ASCII or
hexadecimal format. Command and response logs can be saved in text or HTML
format.
The data display can be configured in several ways for improved analysis of
data communication. Text colors and fonts are user-definable making it easy
to differentiate between commands and responses. Four different screen view
options are available for viewing commands and responses in the most effective
configurations and formats.
With the DataViewer Control Toolbar and Shift Toolbar, you can customize up to 20
shortcut keys. Shortcut keys can be used to automate repetitive communications
tasks. DataViewer is ideal for troubleshooting device protocols and determining
device timing.
DataViewer is available free from www.extron.com.
To download DataViewer:
1. Open an Internet browser and advance to www.extron.com.
2. Click the Download tab.
3. Click the Control Software icon.
4. Scroll to the description of DataViewer.
5. Click the Download link in the far right column.
6. Complete the Personal Information form.
7. Click the Download DVSW1x2x0x4.exe button.
8. Follow the remaining system prompts.
Figure 3-18 — DataViewer main window
To run DataViewer.
1. Double-click the DataViewer icon that was placed on
the PC desktop during the download procedure.
The Communications Setup dialog box opens.
2. Click the TCP/IP tab.
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