Universal Remote Control MSC-400 Programming Manual page 37

Program Menu Step #4 - Serial Template Database
Programming RS232 Devices
RS232 Command strings can be used to control Connected Devices from a MSC-400. Unlike IR commands,
where the remotes can output both IR and RF to control local devices directly, the RS232 commands must be
programmed into the MSC-400 and triggered with RF Triggers or Sensed Triggers.
RS232 Commands are stored in a Serial Database and created as Connected Devices in a similar fashion to IR
Devices. RS232 Commands can be added to the Database as long as the specific command strings and set-
tings are known. To add RS232 Commands to the Serial Database it will be necessary to acquire the RS232
Protocol for a given device from the manufacturer. This information can sometimes be found in product docu-
mentation, the manufacturer's web site, or sometimes a call to the manufacturer's Tech Support Department
may be necessary.
NOTE - RS232 Commands can be used as single commands for device function control and can be included
in Smart Macros for System and Device setup.
Saving RS232 Commands to Devices
1 In the CCP MSC Program Menu, click on Serial
Template Database.
2 The Serial Database Window opens.
3 Select your base station from the
Target model field.
4 Click on the Device drop down to
select your device.
5 Click on the IR Data from drop
down to select the type of device.
6 Select the manufacturer of the
product from the Brand field.
7 Select the model number of the item
from the Model field.
8 Click Save All to save all IR
commands to the specified device.
9 Click Next to save Serial RS232 codes to your devices or click on the X to close the window.
Manually Coding RS232 Commands
Commands for RS232 controlled devices not found in the Preprogrammed Serial Database can be added to
CCP MSC Editor. In order to add the commands, it is necessary to have the RS232 Protocol and command
data for entry into the database. RS232 protocol and commands can typically be found in product manuals,
on the manufacturer's website or in some cases it may be necessary to contact the manufacturer's Tech Support
Department.
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