Sis Configuration And Control; Host And Scaler Communication; Scaler-Initiated Messages; Copyright Information - Extron electronics IN1606 User Manual

SIS Configuration
and Control
The scaler can be configured and controlled with Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
commands when connected to a host computer or other device (such as a control system).
Attach the host device to the rear panel RS-232 connector, the LAN port, or the front
panel USB port. Commands can be entered using a Telnet application such as the Extron
DataViewer, available at
This section describes SIS communication and control. Topics in this section include:
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The scaler uses a protocol of 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control (see
RS-232 Connector

Host and Scaler Communication

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are
required to begin or end a command sequence. When the scaler determines that a
command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All
responses from the scaler to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed
(CR/LF =

Scaler-Initiated Messages

When a local event such as a front panel selection or adjustment takes place, the scaler
responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host.
Example scaler-initiated messages are listed here.
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Copyright Information

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The copyright message is displayed upon connecting to a scaler via TCP/IP or Telnet or
after a power cycle via RS-232 and depends on the scaler model.
version number. The current date and time are displayed.
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Communication and Control
www.extron.com
Host and Scaler Communication
SIS Overview
Command and Response Tables
on page 11).
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), indicating the end of the response character string (one or more characters).
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(where is the input number during an input switch).
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The scaler sends this response when an input is switched or when a new
Reconfig
signal is detected.
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The scaler sends this response when a Hot Plug event on output
HplgO
detected.
© Copyright 2013, Extron Electronics, IN1606, Vx.xx, 60-1081-01
© Copyright 2013, Extron Electronics, IN1608, Vx.xx, 60-1238-01
© Copyright 2013, Extron Electronics, IN1608 SA, Vx.xx, 60-1238-02
© Copyright 2013, Extron Electronics, IN1608 MA, Vx.xx, 60-1238-03
(see the DataViewer Help file for more details).
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