Outputs; Qr Codes; Media Run From The Icompel Disk - Black Box iCOMPEL 2U Series User Manual

iCOMPEL Digital Signage User Guide (V9.2.3)
Override with text of maximum length – The ad hoc user can only enter text up to the number of characters you
specify.
Override value with text matching – The ad hoc user can only enter text that matches the regular expression you
specify. In the Feedback Message field, enter the message you want the iCOMPEL to display to the ad hoc user if what
they enter does not match the regular expression. Information about using regular expressions is readily available (for
example, at http://www.regular-expressions.info/).
3.1.5 RS-232 Outputs
You can add an RS-232 output item to a playlist. When the item is reached in a playlist, the iCOMPEL sends a character
string to an external device through its RS-232 port (for example, to switch on a light at the start of the day). See

Outputs

for how to set up RS-232 items on the iCOMPEL.
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To add an RS-232 output item to a playlist, follow these steps:
1. On the menu bar, click Playlists and select the layout and zone where you want to add the RS-232 item.
2. Click the Specials tab.
3. Check the Send RS-232 Item.
4. Click the button.
5. In the playlist, drag the
6. If required, click the

3.1.6 QR Codes

You can create and display QR Codes using the iCOMPEL.
QR Codes (Quick Response Codes) are two-dimensional barcodes carrying content that can be read by a suitable device.
For example, a QR Code can contain a web site URL or an email address: a user scans the QR Code with a smartphone to
open that web site or to compose an email to that address.
Zone player type to enable: Image.
Playlist tab containing the item: Special.
Additional notes:
Supported Format Notes
QR Code The iCOMPEL creates QR Codes with Level H error correction (30%) and
uses byte encoding.

3.2 Media Run from the iCOMPEL Disk

Use the Media > Files & Folders option to manage media content files on the iCOMPEL disk.
Note: You cannot create or edit files on the iCOMPEL. Create or edit files elsewhere and upload the result to the
iCOMPEL.
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icon to adjust the position of the RS-232 item in the playlist, as necessary.
button to adjust the interaction properties.
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