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Automation Integration
Concert XR series
Simulating the RC-5 IR command via RS232
A key feature in the Concert XR series is the ability to simulate RC5 format
IR commands via serial commands. The IR simulation command will contain
7 bytes as there will be 2 <Data> bytes for the RC-5 command. The actual
command <CC> is 0x08 with the 2 <Data> bytes being the IR command values.
The 2 data bytes are the system code then the command code, both these
codes are in decimal format. Depending on your software or remote control
device, a conversion of these codes to the appropriate format may be needed.
Changes in state from different inputs
While the Concert XR series is controlled by a serial command, its state may be
changed by other inputs such as the front panel or through IR. Such changes
in state will yield a response with an answer code from the Concert XR series.
In order to determine the command code, you may use the response to
get the code for the desired function if you can’t find the listing for it in the
automation table.
Serial and IR Code Tables
Please head on over to our web site, www.audiocontrol.com, to get the serial/
IP protocol doc. You can find a complete listing of the automation protocol
– commands, cheats, rich detail that makes most eyes glaze over – at the
product pages. You can also find control modules/drivers/profiles on the
products pages as well. Alternatively, if you can’t sleep, and are unfamiliar with
hex, read the doc – it’ll put you right to sleep.
