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4.
Edit the RS232 functions if necessary.
Testing RS232 Functions
As a confidence check when editing or adding, a function can be tested by directly connecting the PC to the Device
RS232 port or by testing directly through a panel port.
1.
Select the PC serial port or panel port you are using from the Connect To Device drop-down menu.
2.
Click the Test button.
3.
The Device should then respond to the command sent.
Creating a Test Serial Cable
To connect to a Device to the PC a test cable can be made as follows:
PC Serial Port (female D9 connector) Pin 3 to Device (RX) / Pin 5 to Device (Gnd)
For testing through panel ports connect the Serial Programming Cable to the PC and to the panel’s Program Port.
Verifying RS232 Commands
To check a command from a Panel Port use the Verify RS232 Commands dialog (FIG. 65).
1.
In the AMX RS232 Library dialog’s menu bar, select Verify Command, to invoke the Verify RS232 Commands
dialog.
A cable will be required to connect the Panel port to the PC serial port. Connections are as follows:
Port TX to female D9 Pin 2
Port Gnd D9 Pin 5
2.
From the PC Serial Port drop-down menu, select the PC serial port that the cable is connected to (Comm 1 - Comm
8).
3.
In the Set Command Protocol window, set the Baud rate, Data Bits and Stop bits to match the command Protocol.
4.
Click Capture Command.
5.
Press the Panel button to transmit the command.
The captured string will appear in the Byte boxes. This should match the string in the Library.
FIG. 64
AMX RS232 Library dialog - Add New Device window
For easy finding of RS232 Functions it is recommended that groups of RS232
Libraries are made containing common Devices.
New RS232 Libraries can be created by clicking on New from the File Menu.
Save the Library using a relevant name, such as the equipment Brand name or
Projector etc. Devices and Functions can be added to the Library as above.
FIG. 65
Verify RS232 Commands dialog
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