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CHAPTER 6: RS-232 CONTROL
The Matrix Switcher has one RS-232 port for serial port control. Connect the Matrix Switcher to the control device (e.g. a PC) with
RS-232 cable and set the correct parameters. The control device can control the Matrix Switcher via designed software.
6.1 RS-232 CONTROL SOFTWARE
Installation: Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the splitter.
Uninstallation: Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
6.2 BASIC SETTINGS
Connect the switcher to the necessary input devices and output devices. Then, connect it with a PC installed RS-232 control
software. Double-click the software icon to run this software.
Here we show an example using the software CommWatch.exe. The icon is shown next.
FIGURE 6-1. COMMWATCH ICON
The interface of the control software is shown next.
FIGURE 6-2. CONTROL INTERFACE
Set the parameters (baud rate = 9600, data bit = 8, stop bit = 1 and parity bit = none) correctly to ensure reliable RS-232 control.
