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Windows
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The included graphical control software for Windows offers
another way to control the interface via RS-232 in addition to
the Simple Instruction Set commands listed on page 3-4.
The control software is compatible with Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and later versions of Windows. Upgrades to the
program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site
(www.extron.com).
Installing the software
The control program is contained on the included disk. To
install the program, insert the disk into the computer's drive.
If the setup program does not start automatically, run Launch.
exe from the disk and follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
By default the installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron
Electronics folder, containing the RGB 580 Windows control
program. An icon may be placed on the Windows desktop.
Using the software
To run the control program, follow these steps:
1.
2.
-Based Program Control
Double-click on the RGB 302 + 304 Control Pgm icon in
the Extron Electronics group or folder. The Comm menu
appears on the screen.
Click on the comm port that is connected to the interface's
RS-232 port. The control software "looks for" the interface
at that port and reads its configuration.
The control program window (shown below) appears and
displays current settings.
RGB 580xi • Remote Control
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