RS-232 Port Programming
Overview
This section contains information on how to setup the Chronos
other systems. The RadioRA
regarding the RS-232 command set and how to interface the Chronos System Bridge with equipment external to
the RadioRA System. The Chronos System Bridge RS-232 port allows an external device to control RadioRA
lighting loads and provides an external device with feedback of RadioRA activity.
Zone Numbers must be assigned to have an external device:
• Individually control a zone.
• React when a zone is changed locally.
Master Control Numbers must be assigned to have an external device:
• React when a Master Control button is pressed.
• Control the LED of a Master Control button which has no RadioRA loads assigned to it.
• React when a Raise/Lower button is pressed on a Master Control.
• React when a Cordless Master Control wakes up or goes to sleep.
Phantom Buttons must be assigned to have an external device:
• Activate Phantom Buttons 1-15, ALL ON (Phantom Button 16), or ALL OFF (Phantom Button 17).
• Monitor the status of Phantom LEDs 1-15.
For details on the commands required to perform the above functions, refer to the RadioRA RS-232 Protocol
and Programming Guide (P/N 044-038).
Depending on the application, Zone Numbers, Master Control Numbers, or Phantom Buttons may not have to be
assigned.
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Setup Guide for the RadioRA Chronos System Bridge
RS-232 Protocol and Programming Guide (P/N 044-038) contains information
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