Use 90° C copper wire only! TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview ........................... 2 Vision.net System Overview..................... 2 Vision.net RS232 Serial Interface Port Overview ............2 Installation ..........................3 Installation Steps ....................... 3 Operation ........................... 4 Communication Modes ..................... 4 ASCII Codes For Vision.net Show Control Protocol ............
Touch Screens, the system provides remote access to scenes, Master Raise/Lower control, Multi-room partition control, or Master Station Lockout. Vision.net Stations are compatible with Philips Strand Lighting A21, R21, C21 and EC21 Dimming Cabinets. Vision.net products are controlled by the Vision.net System protocol. All Vision.net control devices must be connected to the Vision.net system and given a unique ID (or address) in...
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RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL Unit now has a Fixed ID Set by VN Designer 4.5 (previous units would use random unused IDs) Sets ID by pressing and holding unit’s programming button when VN Designer is pinging sys- tem (same as keypads) Makes station ID unique When set up as an ASCII interface, VN command now uses Fixed ID to better identify where command originated...
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RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL System Updates can be Disabled or Enabled by VN Designer When VN Designer sends a Disable Update command to the unit, the unit will first clear its tracking database and then restart is tracking of Room status (but will not process any System Updates commands over the VN/485 Network) Unit can also clear database through RS232/USB ASCII commands Can respond to requests for System Updates over RS232/USB ports using ASCII commands...
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RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL - Orange>Red>Orange>Red>Off - Unit is in Shade Control / ASCII mode - Orange>Green>Orange>Green>Off - Unit is in Shade Control / VN mode - Tap Unit's button will flash its current mode Set Mode at Unit - Press and Hold unit's Button for 3 seconds until Beep - Tap 1 time - sets Normal ASCII mode - Tap 2 times - sets Normal VN mode...
RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL INSTALLATION The Vision.net Network consists of a single CAT5e cable connecting all modules in a daisy chain manner. All units connect to the network using a 9-pin plug-in connector (included). Installation Steps Step 1. Unpack unit and inspect for any signs of shipping damage. Ensure that two mounting screws are included.
RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL OPERATION Communication Modes The Vision.net USB/RS232 Serial Interface Port operates in one of two modes: Vision.net (binary) or Show Control (ASCII). Vision.net Mode Show Control Mode 8 Bit 8 Bit 1 Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit 19200 Baud 9600 Baud Protocol: Binary...
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RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL where: Room (1 - 255) qqq Coded Channel Preset (1 - 32) [0 = off] (0: Reserved Rate Index 1 - 127: Channels 1 to 127 Channel ( 1-127) 128: All Channels in room Level (0 - 255) 129 - 255: Channel in Preset: 1 - 126 Submaster Index (1 - 16)
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RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL - if both rrr’s are entered, the status of a range of rooms will be returned - if v=1 is entered the response will be Verbose • All rooms (active and inactive, plus Sweep and Combined will be included) - if v=0 is entered (or not entered at all) only active Rooms and Presets will be included in the response...
RS232 SERIAL PORT INTERFACE USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical: • Input Power: +18-26 VDC (powered from Vision.net network) • Current: 20mA • Temperature - Storage: -25° to 85° C - Operating: 0° to 40° C - Relative Humidity: 30-90% (non-condensing) Communications: •...
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