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DemoPad centro 8 Operational And Programming Manual

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  • Page 3 The processor will initially boot up using DHCP to obtain its IP address. You will need to change this to a static IP address, enter the IP address you would like the unit to have in the top menu. Also, if you wish to make use of the processor's internal memory for system variables, tick the box 'Store Checked Variables Centrally'.
  • Page 4 Ensure the 'Set IP Address' / subnet mask / gateway information is correct, and enter the Centro's current IP address (displayed on the HDMI display screen) in the top right of the window. Now click 'Initialize / Update Centro'. The software will now attempt to connect to the Centro's current IP address, set the password (if a new unit) and alter the network settings from DHCP to the static settings you have entered.
  • Page 5 'Upload'. If you are not using the built in Web Server for the user interface, you can disable this. 'Enable Logging' should only be selected if you are asked to do so by a DemoPad support team member.
  • Page 6 Basic Operations: Using the Relay Outputs When the processor is added to the system, several commands and command folders are automatically added to the unit (see below). Relay commands are automatically added, and you can insert these commands onto your GUI buttons in the normal way, and upload to test. Sending IR Commands –...
  • Page 7 equipment manual for details. Sending Data out of the COM Ports To send specific commands out of a particular COM port, simply add the command in the pre- defined commands module to the appropriate COM port folder. Be sure to include any command suffix characters that may be required, eg \x0D\x0A.
  • Page 8 MACROS / TIMERS The CENTRO is capable of executing sets of commands (macros) at certain times, either automatically, or in response to requests from iOS/Android devices. To create a new macro, select the Macros/Timers option and give the macro a name. Macros can be activated (use the drop down list to select): Manually For example when a button is pressed on an iOS/Android device)
  • Page 9 This is a delayed manual macro activation – for example a button might be pressed on an iOS/Android device, then 30 minutes later the macro will be executed. This allows a greater time delay than inidividual actions provide in the action editor. When an input activates / deactivates The CENTRO unit has 8 voltage free digital inputs –...