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HR-4P
Programmable Controller
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698
Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com
UMA1164 Rev. NC

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  • Page 1 HR-4P Programmable Controller UMA1164 Rev. NC CUSTOMER Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 SUPPORT Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 INFORMATION Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com...
  • Page 3 Programmable Serial Controller TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research and the Hall Research logo ( ) are trademarks of Hall Research. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Model HR-4P Contents 1. Introduction ............3 1.1 General....................3 1.2 Features ....................3 1.3 Block Diagram ..................4 2. Package Contents ..........4 3. Getting Started ..........5 3.1 GUI Installation Overview ..............6 3.2 Installation Prerequisites..............6 3.3 Software GUI Installation ..............6 3.4 Using the Software ................7 3.5 Button Selection...................7...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    HR-4P and modified as needed or copied into other HR-4P units. The HR-4P has the ability to store up to 10 different command strings and can learn up to 32 different IR remote control codes for later playback.

  • Page 6: Block Diagram

    NOTE • The user needs to supply the appropriate RS232 cable (normally NULL MODEM) to connect the HR-4P to a PC in order to program the HR-4P. • The user needs to supply the appropriate RS232 cable (could be straight or NULL MODEM) to connect the HR-4P to the Serial Device it will be controlling.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Test the programmed units to ensure functionality before the final installation. Select the desired interface for each of the I/O lines that will be used to control the HR-4P unit. These are set on the I/O Tab of the GUI and then uploaded into the HR-4P unit.

  • Page 8: Gui Installation Overview

    • The typical user should be able accept all the default settings. Once the HR-4P Programmer Software installation has completed, a desktop icon will appear as well as on the start menu under: Start->Programs->Hall Research->HR-4P Programmer...

  • Page 9: Using The Software

    Double click the desktop icon or its program menu selection and the main screen will be displayed as shown below in Figure 4. Note: Certain items are disabled if the GUI is NOT in communication with the HR-4P unit. Figure 4 – Main Screen 3.5 Button Selection...
  • Page 10 Download Single button to the right of the configuration text box as shown. Note Downloading or uploading user configuration strings is ONLY allowed when the HR-4P unit is in the program mode (The power led is blinking).
  • Page 11 Upload Single button to the right of the configuration text box as shown. 3.10 Main Screen Tabs • The HR-4P Programmer consists of four different pages in a tabular format. Each Tab has a specific function suited to a particular task. Configuration •...
  • Page 12 Model HR-4P Figure 6 – Configuration Tab 3.11 Serial Commands • A serial command can send data to any standard serial device with selectable baud rate and parity. When sending serial commands, you can also specify a delay between characters to meet varying requirements.
  • Page 13 Programmable Serial Controller 3.12 IR Codes • IR code’s can be part of the configuration string. Supported IR formats are available for sending known IR Addresses and Commands. Ensure that the IR Protocol, Address and Commands have been tested to ensure proper response from the controlled devices.
  • Page 14 Model HR-4P 3.13 Time Delay • Time delay’s can be added to configuration strings as needed. Delay’s can from milliseconds to 255 minutes. Multiple delays can be entered if longer times are required. Each of the minutes, seconds and milliseconds fields is limited to 0 to 255.
  • Page 15 CTS Input only. • The HR-4P unit can be assigned a unique address value from 01 to 99. This is used as part of the “Long Command Format” mode when serially communicating with the unit. Only the HR-4P unit with that unique address will respond to RS232 commands.
  • Page 16 Figure 13 – I/O Control 3.17 IR • The IR tab is used to configure the IR capabilities of the HR-4P unit. A compatible IR Detector and Emitter are required to fully utilize the IR features. • When the IR is configured as an Input, the HR-4P unit can learn any supported IR codes from the user’s remote control.
  • Page 17 The Communications tab page can be used to select a COM port of your PC to talk to the HR-4P unit. Once, the preferred COM port is selected, pressing the Connect button either in this tab page or on the left of the Main screen to make a serial connection.

  • Page 18: Tools

    3.21 Tools The Tools menu consists of the following menu items as shown in Figure 18. Note that certain items are disabled (grayed out) if the GUI is NOT in communication with the HR-4P unit. • Reset Unit – Reset your HR-4P unit after a new I/O configuration or IR configuration.
  • Page 19 Programmable Serial Controller 3.23 RS232 Command Summary The HR-4P uses a simple command protocol that can be used by other software in order to control and/or configure the unit. • The unit uses a baud rate of 19200, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit and No Parity for all...

  • Page 20: Final Installation

    Reserved – Active only in PROGRAM MODE Factory use Only 4. Final Installation 4.1 Connections • Connect the following items to the programmed HR-4P unit: • External wiring to Terminal Board • RS232 cable to serial device to be controlled •...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    RUN position. If you are having trouble configuring or communicating with the HR-4P unit, check: UNIT SEEMS DEAD Check that the unit is powered with the supplied With SWITCH in RUN Position the LED power supply and operating normally.

  • Page 22: Contacting Hall Research

    Model HR-4P 5.1 Contacting Hall Research If you determine that your HR-4P is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit. Contact the Hall Research Technical Support department at 714-641-6607. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description.
  • Page 24 © Copyright 2010. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved. CUSTOMER Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 SUPPORT Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 INFORMATION Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com...

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