3.2.1 Pin assignment for Digital Output Circuit ....21 3.2.2 Connection diagram with relays mounted ....28 4 USB – driver installation ............ 29 5 Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX ....33 5.1 ProCommander Series ............. 34 5.2 Menu – LEVEL 1 ..............35 5.2.1 MainSetup –...
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!v: Variable events .............. 75 11 Playlist functions ............. 79 12 Folder structure of the Flash Card ........81 13 Programming the ProCommander LX ......83 14 Network connection between ProCommander LX and Pro I/O ..................85 15 Interface protocols............89...
Important Information and Safety Tips 1 Important Information and Safety Tips The ProCommander LX is an electronic device that can fail, in part or in full despite careful testing. Therefore, it must not be used in applications where personal safety could be at risk due to the malfunction of the device.
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In addition, correct polarity must be utilized to avoid damage to the ProCommander LX. Failure to do so will void the warranty and Weigl Works, LLC or Weigl will not be liable for any resulting damages.
The ProCommander LX is low voltage DC devices and therefore, neither UL nor CE require safety testing. For fireproofing or additional radio frequency interference shielding, the ProCommander LX can be rack mounted in a 19“ rack space with optional hardware. 1.2 FCC Instruction to User...
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Important Information and Safety Tips Increase the separation between the equipment and reconnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...
Important Information and Safety Tips 1.3 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class B. Application of Council Directives: EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Weigl – Elektronik & Mediaprojekte Manufacturer’s Address: Limberg 4201 Gramastetten, Austria US Importer’s Name:...
Important Information and Safety Tips 1.4 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Weigl ProCommander’s 2 have been tested to comply with CE requirements. Model: Weigl ProCommander LX This product herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EG.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class B. I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above directive(s) and standard(s). Place: Gramastetten, Date: December 12 , 2012 Full Name: Manfred Weigl...
The customer will pay all shipping costs to and from Weigl Works, LLC or Weigl should parts be repaired or replaced in the ProCommander LX. The transport of the ProCommander is at the risk of the customer.
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Warranty Damage caused by tampering with the device by persons not expressly authorized by Weigl Works, LLC or Weigl to do so By not following the instructions (i.e. connection to the wrong voltage or incorrect input or output circuit) Damage caused by negligent handling, misuse, or improper ...
ProCommander LX pin assignments 3 ProCommander LX PIN ASSIGNMENTS 3.1 ProCommander LX FRONT 3.1.1 Pin Assignments FRONT ETHERNET, RS232-1/NET-IN and RS232-2/NET-OUT INTERFACE The network port can be used for programming and configuration. SD-CARD Slot for the SD-Card. Before plug in or removing a SD card,...
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When the card is valid „Card Connected“ will be shown in the display. Through the USB port you can configure or update the ProCommander LX. Please make sure that you have installed applicable driver. download them from http://www.weigl-em.at/en/download.
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ProCommander LX pin assignments automatically exited, when the joystick is not moved for a period of 20 seconds. Modification in the menu can only be made if no show is running! A running show can be stopped by extended pressing the joystick (more than 3 seconds).
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SHOW-LED illuminates, when a show is played from the card. CONNECT-LED CONNECT-LED illuminates, when files are transferred from the computer to the ProCommander LX. EXECUTE-LED EXECUTE-LED illuminates, when a command is executed. DMX-LED DMX-LED illuminates, when a DMX-command is executed.
3.2.1 Pin assignment for Digital Output Circuit POWER The ProCommander LX can be operated with voltages from 12V to 24V. The 24V may not be exceeded in any case. Thus, if the power supply has a ripple in the voltage, the peak voltage must not exceed 24V.
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REMOTE 1-8 / 9-16 The ProCommander LX has 16 remote inputs for connecting external dry contacts. Inputs 9-16 are analogue inputs, which can evaluate voltages from 0-10V with a 10-bit resolution. The query of the inputs is via the „GET“...
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Switching to output is done automatically by the ProCommander LX, as soon as the channel is controlled by the control software with an analogue- or an ASCII-command. The resolution is 10-bit. If inductive loads (relays, solenoids, etc.) are connected, it is essential to ensure that a free-wheeling diode is mounted parallel to the load in the reverse direction (see diagram).
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ProCommander LX pin assignments RS232-3 The serial interface RS232-3 of ProCommander LX is assigned that a null-modem cable can be used for connection to a computer. AUDIO-OUT CHANNEL 1-8 (Left / Right) The 6,3 mm jack socket delivers a symmetric audio signal.
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ProCommander LX pin assignments On pin 9 of the 10-pin connector blocks the internal voltage of the power supply is brought out. Pin 9 of the top row is permanently connected. Pin 9 of the bottom row is connected to the common cathode of the output driver. Pin 9 must be...
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ProCommander LX pin assignments Jumper open Jumper closed...
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ProCommander LX pin assignments The maximum total current depends on the used power supply, but must not exceed 500mA. Pin 10 of the four 10-pin connectors is connected to the internal device ground.
3.2.2 Connection diagram with relays mounted Relay-Outputs 1-8 If the ProCommander LX is hard-faced with relays the first eight Inputs and the first 8 digital outputs are not available. Each of the relay contacts is attached with the first block of the two 10-pin connectors.
USB – driver installation 4 USB – driver installation As soon as the ProCommander LX is connected to your computer, Windows automatically search for the appropriate driver software. When you see this dialog box, select „Browse my computer for driver software“.
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USB – driver installation If you receive the following security warning, confirm with „Install this driver software anyway“.
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USB – driver installation Then the driver software is installed. If the driver software has been installed successfully, the following dialog box will appear:...
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USB – driver installation If you later want to elicit the COM-port, you will find this under „Control Panel“ → „Device Manager“ → „Ports (COM&LPT)“.
ProCommander LX The functions of the menu are displayed on the display of the ProCommander LX. This is directly controlled using the SETUP – joystick on the front panel. Therefore, the functions are divided into different LEVEL. As you venture deeper into the menu structure, the higher the number of the respective LEVELS.
Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX 5.1 ProCommander Series LEVEL 1 is active as soon as „ProCom-LX“ is displayed. If you move the SETUP – joystick once down, the next function is displayed, in this case Start Show?. Pressing it again 5.2 Menu –...
Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX within 2 seconds. If no confirmation is received while the volume is set, the next time the previously stored value is used again. 5.2 Menu – LEVEL 1 Within the function „Menu“ you can select between the menu items 5.2.1 MainSetup –...
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Set IP-Adrs – LEVEL 3 With the function „Set IP-Adrs“ you can change the IP address of the ProCommander LX. You have to activate „Set IP- Adrs“ by pressing Enter. In the first line of the display „IP-Adrs:“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan.
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Set Factory – LEVEL 3 With the function „Set Factory“ you can restore to factory settings of the ProCommander LX. Therefore you have to activate „Set Factory“ by pressing Enter. You will be automatically be forwarded to LEVEL 4 of the menu plan.
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX By moving the joystick to the left, you can return to a parent LEVEL.
Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX 5.2.2 Configure – LEVEL 2...
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX Based on LEVEL 2 you will be forwarded on LEVEL 3 by confirmation with Enter. LEVEL 3 locate under 5.2.2 Configure – LEVEL 2 following functions: LTC-TimeOut – LEVEL 3, EaseIn Time – LEVEL 3, Start Playlist –...
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX EaseIn Time – LEVEL 3 With the function „EaseIn Time“ you can define the timespan which is used, to fade from the current analogue output value to the new value. The activation of the Ease-In function takes place by an abrupt jump within the show, as well as a change from one show to another.
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX the folder PLAYL000. Press Enter to activate the menu item „Start Playlist“. In the first line of the display „Set Start PlayL:“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan. The second line of the display shows the current value and corresponds to LEVEL 5 of the menu plan.
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX You can choose between the drivers „IAI“, „Dynamixel“, „NanotcSCI47“ and „None“. You must move the joystick either up or down. If the desired driver appears on the display confirm the value by pressing Enter. Once the value is saved, an * asterisk will be displayed.
Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX 5.2.3 Audio – LEVEL 2 Based on LEVEL 2 you will be forwarded on LEVEL 3 by confirmation with Enter. LEVEL 3 locate under 5.2.3 Audio – LEVEL 2 following functions: Volume – LEVEL 3, Bass – LEVEL 3, Treble – LEVEL 3 and Amplifier Gain –...
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX For example, if you want to change the value of the 5 channel, you have to move the joystick up until "Set Volume Ch:5" appears at the display at the LEVEL 4. Now the 5...
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX By moving the joystick to the left, you can return to a parent LEVEL. Bass – LEVEL 3 With the function „Bass“ you can change the bass intensity of the left and right channel. For this purpose you have to activate „Bass“...
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX Treble – LEVEL 3 With the function „Treble“ you can change the treble intensity of the left and right channel. For this purpose you have to activate „Treble“ with Enter. In the first line of the display „Set Treble Ch:1-8“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan.
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX In the first line of the display „Set Gain“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan. The second line of the display shows the current value and corresponds to LEVEL 5 of the menu plan.
Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX 5.2.4 RealTimeClk – LEVEL 2 Based on LEVEL 2 you will be forwarded on LEVEL 3 by confirmation with Enter. LEVEL 3 locate under 5.2.4 RealTimeClk – LEVEL 2 following functions: Hour – LEVEL 3, Minute – LEVEL 3, Day-Of-Week –...
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Hour – LEVEL 3 With the function „Hour“ you can define the hour of the intern real time clock of the ProCommander LX. You have to activate „Hour“ by pressing Enter. In the first line of the display „Set Hour“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan.
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Minute – LEVEL 3 With the function „Minute“ you can define the minute of the intern real time clock of the ProCommander LX. You have to activate „Minute“ by pressing Enter. In the first line of the display „Set Minute“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan.
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Day – LEVEL 3 With the function „Day“ you can define the day of the intern real time clock of the ProCommander LX. You have to activate „Day“ by pressing Enter. In the first line of the display „Set Day“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan.
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Month – LEVEL 3 With the function „Month“ you can define the month of the intern real time clock of the ProCommander LX. You have to activate „Month“ by pressing Enter. In the first line of the display „Set Month“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan.
Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX In the first line of the display „Set Year“ appears, this corresponds to the LEVEL 4 of the menu plan. The second line of the display shows the current value and corresponds to LEVEL 5 of the menu plan.
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX Based on LEVEL 2 you will be forwarded on LEVEL 3 by confirmation with Enter. LEVEL 3 locate under 5.2.5 Info – LEVEL 2 following functions: Firmware Ver. – LEVEL 3, SerialNumber – LEVEL 3, MAC-Address –...
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Modification of the menu of ProCommander LX...
ProCommander LX configuration 6 ProCommander LX configuration Additionally to the settings of the menu you can program the ProCommander LX via ASCII commands. This is very useful, if you want to change settings via network, USB or commands from a SD card while operating.
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ProCommander LX configuration with your computer. You can download the configurator from the Weigl-EM website. You do not have to install the program. Copy the file from the zip-archive into a new folder and start WemcConfig.exe with double-click. After starting this window appears: Press the button „Scan for Devices“...
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ProCommander LX configuration By clicking on the listed device, the current settings will be listed in the „Console“-part. Now you can change the address, port and the subnet mask and save it on the device. With the button „Save Permanently“ the new parameter are stored...
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10.0.0.101, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. To connect your computer with the ProCommander LX you have to change the network settings. For this purpose you open the network properties through the control panel. Chose the internet protocol version 4 and press the button...
With the button „FW Update Network“ you can record the ProCommander LX with the latest operating software. Connect the ProCommander LX to the network interface of the computer. Start the configurator and search with the button „Scan for Devices“ for the connected ProCommander LX and...
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ProCommander LX configuration In the following dialog you chose the new „ProLX_Vxxx.hex“ file. The data „Vxxx“ corresponds to the latest version of the ProLX.hex-file. This will be transferred to the ProCommander Attention: During this process do not close the configurator...
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ProCommander LX configuration Meanwhile you can see on the display of the ProCommander "P's", which are running from the left to the right. As soon as the update was successful, "ProCom" appears on the display. And the dialog "Firmware update complete!" will...
DMX-univers can be merged into the internal generated DMX-signal. Furthermore, the integrated map function can be used to control the internal periphery of the ProCommander LX via the external DMX-signal. So, all of the analogue-, servo-, the 8 PWM-, and the 16 digital output channels can be assigned to the external DMX-signal.
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DMX-Read in Both values will be compared and the highest value will be transferred into the output-signal. Merge Change: The value which had been changed as latest will be taken. Merge Add: Both values will be added and the sum will be transferred into the output-signal.
0V. The eventually adjusted minimum value will be set at the output immediately after the booting of the ProCommander LX. This takes a few milliseconds. !san…# is the command for the minimum level. The resolution of values is in 0.01%-steps from 0 to 10000.
Variable 9 Variable With variables decisions can be made, conditional show starts or counter can be realized. Variables can be manipulated inside a show or through external events. Possible actions are setting a value of a variable or executing mathematical operations like add, subtract, multiply or divide.
Control.ini 10 Control.ini The Control.ini file is a new and easy way to assign different input events to any of the available ASCII-commands without any special show programming. It is even possible to assign an input event to several successive commands. An input event may be a change of the remote inputs, a time event or a variable change.
Control.ini 10.1 Structure of the Control.ini file It must always start with the definition of the input event: !i: Event related to the remote inputs 1-16 Example: !i1c# → if input 1 is activated (c=close). !i1o# → if input 1 is deactivated (o=open). !i1t# →...
Control.ini & means „modulo“ which means, that any time the value is reached the command is executed. &05:00 means, that all 5 minutes the downstream command will be executed. c is the signal for external clock. So if an external clock is connected, the specified value is compared to this clock.
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Control.ini Example: !rc(w=1;d=1;o=1;y=12;h=8;m=10;s=4):!…..# w = weekday (value range: 1-7; Monday = 1, Sunday = 7). d = day (value range: 1-31). o = month (value range: 1-12). y = year (value range: 12-11; corresponds 2012 to 2111). h = hour (value range: 0-23). m = minute (value range: 0-59).
Control.ini !rc(s&10):!….# → all 10 seconds the downstream command will be executed. !rc(w>2;w<7;h=8):!…# → from Tuesday till Saturday the downstream command will be executed precisely at 8 am. !rc(m&15):!..# → at every quarter (0, 15, 30, 45) the downstream command will be executed. A real-time command will be executed, as soon as all conditions within the round bracket are true.
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Control.ini Example: !ess1001# → the open collector outputs 1 and 4 will be set (see ASCII-protocol). With the combination of the input event, it looks like this: !i1c!ess1001# You can assign several commands to an input event. In this case, attach the additional commands. The total number of characters of a command line must not exceed 150 characters.
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Control.ini !i5o!cfm32<5# !tm01:20!rsn:\SHOW\001_SHOW.WM1# !t&05:00!rsn:2# !tc08:00!rsn:\SHOW\003_SHOW.WM1# line: if input 1 is closed, the open collector outputs 1 and 4 will be activated and additionally the channel 10 will be set to 255. line: send „Hello World“ at RS232-3, when input 2 is activated.
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Control.ini line: Every 5 minutes the show 2 (002xxxxx.WM1) begins. line: At 8 o’clock (based on external clock) the show 003_SHOW.WM1 begins. For the various commands and features, please download the ASCII protocol from the Website.
Playlist functions 11 Playlist functions Audio files for the ProCommander LX must be OGG Vorbis format. For converting audio formats to OGG Vorbis, seek appropriate software. Both ConductorPro VenueMagic software automatically generate OGG Vorbis files. The ProCommander LX can manage multiple playlists. The playlists are stored in the folder called PLAYLxxx.
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Playlist functions !pst/audio/Track001.ogg# is the command to play a single track from a particular folder. If a track is already playing, the volume fades out and the single selected track begins. After the end of the track the next track of the playlist begins. !psp# is the pause command.
Folder structure of the Flash Card 12 Folder structure of the Flash Card To begin shows, audio files, or respectively playlists, folder and file names have to follow a predefined order. Generally, only one subdirectory is supported. All shows must therefore be in the folder "SHOWS". The first three characters of the show name must have a number in the range of 001-999.
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PLAYLxxx, where xxx is a number between 000 and 999. The number 000 has a special function. This playlist is played automatically after powering on the ProCommander LX, if the menu function Start Playlist – LEVEL 3 is activated.
Programming the ProCommander LX 13 Programming the ProCommander LX Due to the open interface protocol, there are various software programs that support the ProCommander LX. Please refer to the manual of the respective software to learn how to program the ProCommander LX.
Network connection between ProCommander LX and Pro I/O 14 Network connection between ProCommander LX and Pro I/O The ProCommander LX commands an intern chart, which associate each Sub-Device-ID of a Pro I/O module with an address. By default for all modules broadcast addresses are adjusted,...
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Example: Sub-Device-ID address address 192.168.10.201# is chosen. The command reads as followed !swi192.168.10.201#. It assigns automatically IP addresses in ascending order for all 32 possible modules on the ProCommander LX. With the command !gpa# the intern chart can be called.
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Network connection between ProCommander LX and Pro I/O In this case the result looks like this: Now, all IP addresses of the Pro I/O modules have to be modified in accordance with the chart above. So, module with A1 on the display gets 192.168.10.201, with A2 on the display gets 192.168.10.202 etc.
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Network connection between ProCommander LX and Pro I/O Example: For the second ProCommander the first Pro I/O module will be assigned with the IP address 192.168.10.241 with the command !swi192.168.10.241#. With the command !gpa# the intern chart will be called, these looks like this:...
Interface protocols 15 Interface protocols The ProCommander LX can be controlled in a variety of ways. To allow a broad range of applications to control the ProCommander LX, an easy-to-understand and simple-to- handle ASCII-protocol has been introduced. In addition, there is an open HEX protocol designed for short commands.
Glossary 17 Glossary Sub-Device-ID Device address. Each device has its own device address it is required to issue commands, which are sent to a device to be correctly handled.
Index 18 Index Configuration ......58 Configuration via configurator....59 ACTIVE-LED ......22 Firmware update ....62 Amplifier Gain ..See Audio USB port configuration ..58 ANALOG 1-4 (0-10V Output) Configure .......... 25 EaseIn Time ...... 42 Analoogue MIN- and MAX- IgnoreStartClr ....
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Index SerialNumber ....57 Interface protocols ....91 IP-Address ....See Info EaseIn Time ..See Configure ETHERNET ......18 EXECUTE-LED ...... 21 Jumper Jumper closed ....28 Jumper open ....27 FCC and CE Compliance ..10 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....
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Index Menu ......... 36 ProCommander Series ..35 Modification of the menu of RealTimeClk ProCommander LX ..34 Day ........53 Month .... See RealTimeClk Day-Of-Week ....53 Hour ........51 Minute ....... 52 Month ........ 54 Year ........55 Network connection between Relais-Outputs 1-8 ....
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Index Volume ....See Audio Treble ....... See Audio Warranty ....... 16 USB ........19 USB – driver installation ..30 Year ....See RealTimeClk Variable ......... 70...