PVS 204SA • Serial Communication
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Serial Communication
PRELIMINARY
The PVS 204SA switcher can be remotely set up and controlled via a host
computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel
RS-232/MLC/IR port. Alternatively, the switcher can be controlled by an optional
MediaLink Controller (MLC) (connected to the same port) or by an RS-232 device
acting through the MLC. The control device (host) can use either Extron’s Simple
Instruction Set (SIS
™
) commands or the Global Congurator
(GC2) program for Windows. For details on use and setup
of a system that includes a MediaLink Controller, refer
to the MediaLink Controller user’s manual.
Switcher protocol:
• 9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity • no ow control
RS-232/MLC/IR connector pin assignments:
N
Configuration can also be completed by
connecting a 2.5 mm stereo mini cable
(part # 70-335-01) to the 2.5 mm jack (port)
on the front panel. This port has the same
protocol as the RS-232 connector on the rear panel.
6 feet
5
1
9
6
Sleeve (Gnd)
Ring
Tip
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip
Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring
Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve
Figure 4-1 — Pin out diagram for 2.5 mm mini cable TRS plug when
connecting to the front panel Config port
N
Firmware updates can be made only via the front panel Config port.
RS-232 Programmer’s Guide
Host-to-PVS communications
SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are
required to begin or end a command sequence. When the PVS switcher determines
that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host
device. All responses from the switcher to the host end 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.
PVS-initiated messages
When a local event such as a front panel selection or adjustment takes place, the
PVS responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the
host. The PVS-initiated messages are listed here (underlined).
© Copyright 2006, Extron Electronics, PVS 204SA, V1.xx Chn x
The PVS sends the copyright messages when it rst powers on. V1.xx is the
firmware version number.
Chn X! ] (where X! is the input number)
The PVS sends this response when an input is switched.
RS-232/MLC/IR
Tx
Rx IR
+12V
A
B
CED
(A) Tr ansmit (Tx)
(B) Receive (Rx)
(C) IR in
(E) +12 VDC out
(D) Ground ( )
