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CHAPTER 5: RS-232 CONTROL
The splitter and compatible receivers feature RS-232 ports to transmit RS-232 signals from computer to control far-end third-party
devices by using 3-pin to DB9 cable and a RS-232 control software, such as CommWatch. Compatible receivers must be able to
communicate at 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud.
5.1 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.
BASIC SETTINGS
First, connect all input devices and output devices needed, then connect it with a computer that has RS-232 control software
installed.
Double-click the software icon to run this software. Here take the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is shown next.
FIGURE 5-1. COMMWATCH.EXE ICON
The interface of the control software is shown next: 9600 baud rate, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits
FIGURE 5-2. CONTROL INTERFACE
