Protocols; Creating A Serial Protocol - AMX endeleo UDM 1604 User Manual

Section 4
Protocols and IR Learning
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Protocols

Protocols for serial and infrared devices used in the system can be
created from the Protocols option. These protocols will allow the UDM
Hub to control serial and infrared devices connected via the Hub.
For serial devices the following information is key to the successful
function of the serial device;
For IR devices the device's Infrared controls (remote control key
presses) will have to be learned by the UDM Hub.
4.1

Creating a Serial Protocol

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Figure 4-2: Creating a serial command for the action
• Serial cable and pinouts;
• Serial settings for correct communication with
the device and
• Manufacturer's command strings equivalent to
the command to be executed from the UDM
Hub.
Click on the Protocols option.
If a serial protocol is required click on the downward
arrow beside the Serial Protocol field. Click on New.
Name the serial protocol appropriately and assign the
protocol a setting (baud rate, parity etc).
Figure 4-1: Creating a new serial protocol
Note;
When configuring the serial settings OP means Odd,
Parity and EP means Even, Parity.
Once the protocol has been named and a setting (baud
rate, Parity) configured, click on Initialise – this will
clear the RX of any preloaded serial commands.
Select an Action to be performed from the Action drop
down menu e.g. Power off or Power on.
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