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Device Configuration Software
43 Novara 3000 Series ControlPads Instruction Manual
The following table lists the RS232 options:
Perform these steps to an RS232 event to a script:
1.
In the AMX DCS window, click RS232 . The RS232 options appear (FIG. 55).
2.
Click Select Device to open the DCS Device Library dialog (FIG. 56).
3.
Select the manufacturer of the device you want to program from the Make options menu.
4.
Select the type of device from the Type options menu.
FIG. 55 RS232 options
RS232 Options
Device Model Enables you to select the device connected to the RS232 port on the ControlPad. If no devices are
available from the drop-down menu, click
Select Device to select and load a device. If no devices
are available, click Device Library to add a device. See the Device Library Manager section on
page 54 for more information.
Function Enables you to select a function for the device to perform. Functions include options such as audio
or video mute, power on/off, input switching, and volume control. You can program functions using
the Device Library Manager. See the
Device Library Manager section on page 54 for more
information.
Action Enables you to select the number of times you want the function to execute. You can choose from
Send String Once, Send String No., and Send Continuously.
Port Enables you to select the port on the ControlPad you want to use to execute the function. The
number of ports available varies depending on the type of ControlPad you are using.
No. of Transmission
Strings Use the slider arrows to indicate the number of times you want a function to transmit. You can also
enter a number in the space provided. You can set any amount between 2 and 50. This option is
only available if you select Send String No. from the Action menu.
Delay Time between
Strings Use the slider arrows to indicate how often you want the function to repeat. You can also enter a
number in the space provided. You can set any amount of time between 10 and 2500 milliseconds.
This option is only available if you select Send String No. from the Action menu.
Device Library Click to access the Device Library Manager. See the Device Library Manager section on page 54
for more information.
Select Device Click to open the DCS Device Library window. Using this window, you can select an RS232 device
to program.
FIG. 56 DCS Device Library dialog