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Programmer's Guide
Programmer's Guide, cont'd
The switcher's rear panel RS-232 connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the
serial port output of a host device such as a computer or control system. This
connection makes software control of the switcher possible. Remote
communications with the CrossPoint 42 are via Extron's Simple Instruction Set
(SIS) or using Extron's Windows-based control program.
Figure 4-1 — RS-232 connector pin arrangement
The RS-232 connector on the CrossPoint 42 is a 9-pin D female connector with the
following pin assignments.
The protocol is 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
The switcher accepts SIS commands through the RS-232 port. SIS commands
consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any
special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each switcher
response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF =
), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more
characters.
Switcher-Initiated Messages
When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the switcher responds
by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below
(underlined).
(C) Copyright 2002, Extron Electronics "CrossPoint 42 HVA", Vx.xx
The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on.
Vx.xx is the firmware version number.
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