Understanding Message Format - Christie Boxer 30 Technical Reference

2. To set the type of network, select DHCP or Static.
3. If you selected Static, manually enter the network information for the IP Address, Subnet,
and Gateway.
4. Select Apply and select Enter.
5. Select MENU > Communications > Network Settings.
6. Select Device name.
7. Use the up and down keys to enter the name of the projector.
8. Select Enter.

Understanding message format

Commands sent to and from Boxer 30 are formatted as simple text messages consisting of a three
letter command code, an optional four letter subcode, and optional data.
Source Format
From controller (Code Data)
(Code+Subcode
Data)
(Code ?)
(Code+Subcode ?)
From projector (Code Data)
(Code+Subcode
Data)
Generally, most commands include 0 or 1 data fields or parameters. Where applicable, a message may
expand to include additional parameters of related details.
The smallest step size for any parameter is always 1. For some controls (such as Size) the value
displayed on the screen has a decimal point (for example, 0.200 to 4.000). In this case, the values
used for the serial communications is an integer value (for example, 200 to 4000), not the decimal
value seen on the screen.
Available message types
Message type Description
Set A command to set a projector parameter at a specific level, such as changing the
brightness.
Request A request for information, such as what is the current brightness setting.
Reply Returns the data in response to a request or as confirmation of a command.
Boxer 30 Technical Reference–Serial API Commands
020-102096-08 Rev. 1 (08-2020)
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Function
SET (set power on)
SET (set input port configuration)
REQUEST (what is current power
state?)
REQUEST (what is current input port
configuration?)
REPLY (power state is 1 "On")
REPLY (input port configuration is 1
"One-Port")
Communicating with Boxer 30
Example
(PWR1) or (PWR 1)
(SIN+PORT 1)
(PWR?) or (PWR ?)
(SIN+PORT?)
(PWR!001 "On")
(SIN+PORT!001 "One-
Port")
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