Appendix B: Programming; Via!Tools Or Elantools Downloading To S128P; S128P Ir Codes - Elan S128P Installation Manual

S128P
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Appendix B: Programming

Downloading VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS Programs to the S128P.
Once you have completed programming, it will be necessary to download the VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS client file
to the S128P. For downloading, the 9-pin serial cable that is included with your VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS package
should be connected between the computer's serial port and the ELAN RS-232 Serial Port IN on the S128P.
Computer
SERIAL
PORT
Note: If your computer has a USB port, but not a serial port, a USB-to-
Serial Port adaptor, or a serial I/O PC card will be required for
programming the S128P.
IR Commands
The following list contains the IR commands for the S128P. These commands are included in the IR Library of
VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS. Please refer to VIA!TOOLS or ELANTOOLS Help for specific information about these
There are three types of commands:
• System Commands
• Video Commands
• External IR Commands
System Commands
SYS OFF
• Turns all 8 zones off.
• If multiple chassis are used ENSURE the expansion cable is connected and send this command to the first
chassis.
ZONE OFF
• Turns a single zone off.
ZONE ON
• Turns a single zone on.
• Turns the zone on to the last selected source.
ZONE TOG
• Toggles a zone from off to on to off.
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S128P Download Connections
D-Sub 9
Serial Cable
Figure 4-1: S128P Download Connections
E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S
S128P
ELAN RS-232
SERIAL PORT
IN
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