Appendix C: Programming - Elan V8 Installation Manual

V8
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Appendix C: Programming

Use the ELAN configuration software to assign commands to ELAN Wireless Touchpanels, ELAN Touch Panels,
and Olé Touch Pads. When programming ELAN user interfaces, the software will automatically configure the video
switching commands. Please consult the configuration software and the Help file for specific programming steps
and full IR, VIANET, and RS-232 code sets.
Control Methods
There are three methods of controlling the V8:
• IR
• VIANET
• RS-232
Overall system configuration and design goals will determine which programming method should be used.
IR
Use IR commands when controlling the V8 with ELAN keypads or hand-held remote controls.
VIANET
Use VIANET commands when controlling the V8 with ELAN Touch Panels and VIANET devices like the SC1 and SS1
System Station.
RS-232
Use RS-232 commands when controlling the V from third-party RS-232
controllers or when using a computer to test/verify RS-232 functionality.
V8 RS-232 Protocol
The V8 uses the following communications settings:
• Baud-9.6k or 19.2k (Default)
• 8 Data Bits
• 1 Stop Bit
• No Parity
• Flow Control-None
Command Structure
• Prefix:
Must be present for every command string (Required)
• Command:
• Parameter:
&V8, cmd, par <cr>
• &V8,KEY,xxx<CR> where xxx represents the decimal value of the IR command. See the following table for xxx
values 000-292.
• Unit responds with acknowledgement &V8,ACK,xxx<CR>
• Unit will ignore all characters preceding the '&'. It will process and ACK the
command as soon as the carriage return has been received.
Example 1: &V8,KEY,001,<CR>
Sets V8 Unit 1 to Output 1, Input 2
Example 2: &V8,KEY,191,<CR>
Sets V8 Unit 3 to Output 24, Input 8
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See list below for all commands (Required)
Decimal value of zone/source command
• Carriage Return:
0x0d or Decimal 13 (Required)
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