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VIEW Pro RS-232 Control

The VIEW Pro has two DB9 Serial ports available on both Encoder and Decoder. The function 
and operation of the ports is defined in a .lua file used as a driver and implemented through 
StreamNet Dealer Setup. These ports communicate RS-232 commands and can be used in the 
following scenarios:
1.  Input and/or Output Control.
2.  Source Control.
3.  Display Control
The VIEW Pro .lua files are stored in the ClearOne StreamNet Dealer Setup directory :
(C:\Program Files (x86)\ClearOne\StreamNet Application Suite\viewPro\drivers). 
If both Serial ports are to be used, then the Serial Comm Port number will need to be specified in 
each .lua File with a “1” or a “2” (port = “comm://default;baud=9600;bits=8;parity=0;stop=1”).

LUA FILE DRIVER TEMPLATES

Driver templates created from .lua files allow the installer to create drivers that can send RS-232 
commands to a source.  These commands are one-way only.  They are NOT capable of receiving 
messages from the source.  This is the same level of control as using IR, but with a RS-232 
connection.  One-way driver templates are configured by modifying a supplied .lua file.  These 
instructions will guide you through this process and assume you are a trained StreamNet Installer 
and have a working knowledge of Windows.
What you need:

• 

E120

• 

D110, D210

• 

DB9 Serial cable

• 

RS-232 controlled source

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DB9 Gender-bender (depends on source)

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Null Modem Cable or Adapter (depends on source) 

PREPARING THE NEW ONE-WAY RS-232 DRIVER FILE 

Driver templates can be found in <StreamNet Application Suite>\ViewPro>\Drivers.  You will 
need to copy and rename the appropriate driver template into <StreamNet Application Suite>\
ViewPro>\Drivers.  If the Drivers folder does not already exist go ahead and create the folder and 
copy the .lua file into it.  Then rename the file.  This will allow you to select the driver in Dealer Setup 
and leave you a backup copy of the original template.

Summary of Contents for VIEW Pro D110

Page 1: ...VIEW Pro D110 Digital AV Decoder Installation and Users Manual...

Page 2: ...he Web www clearone com VIEW Pro D110 Installation Manual ClearOne Document DOC 0146 001 October 2014 Rev 1 0 2014 ClearOne All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced in any form o...

Page 3: ...COM 3 19VDC Input 3 INSTALLATION 4 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4 Dimensions Excluding Connectors 4 MOUNTING THE D110 4 THE D110 IN A NETWORK 6 CONNECTING THE D110 6 SOFTWARE SETUP OF THE D110 7 LUA FILE...

Page 4: ...PREPARING THE ENCODER DECODER 17 MODIFYING THE ONE WAY DRIVER FILE 18 VIEW PRO AND VIEW LEGACY INTEROPERABILITY 23 CONTROL SHARING 23 AUDIO STREAMING INTEROPERABILITY 23 IR LEARNING AND CONTROL 24 FI...

Page 5: ...Internet Protocol Compressed Audio Video decoder The D110 connects to a TCP IP network using a gigabit Ethernet connection Used in connection with the E120 the D110 decoder is designed to be installed...

Page 6: ...t General Purpose Inputs Digital 0 5V Phoenix type 3x General Purpose Output Contact Closure Output Latching Relays Phoenix type 2x RS 232 DB 9 connector 3x USB connectors one USB connector on front p...

Page 7: ...k pass through IR Out This jack allows connection of an optional infrared transmitter The infrared transmitter can send IR remote control signals RS 232 COM These jacks allow the D110 to control other...

Page 8: ...lable with longer ears fitting a standard rack The rack mount ears can be reversed so the VIEW Pro unit can be mounted either face forward or connections forward Surface Mounting Rack Mounting Surface...

Page 9: ...Wall screws not included Two sections or more kits may be combined to make a longer raceway Join them using the included spring pins The metal cover may be cut to size as needed There may some situat...

Page 10: ...Ethernet connection The D110 Decoders as counterparts are installed at the locations of the target video displays They operate together the Encoder providing the IP data for the Decoders to deliver to...

Page 11: ...Saving the project Sending the configuration files to the server These steps involved in these processes are detailed in the DigiLinX Dealer Setup manual available for viewing or download at www Clea...

Page 12: ...llowing screen examples Adding an D110 to a Project 1 Enter the following information Device Name Edit to name the D110 Device Model Number Select the D110 Device 2 Enter the following information GPI...

Page 13: ...on is currently running on the D110 Device Name Descriptive name assigned to the device when creating the project Serial Number Displays the D110 serial number Device Comments Indicate where the devic...

Page 14: ...a DHCP Server Network Subnet Mask Allows setting the subnet for the decoder Gateway IP Allows setting a specific gateway node to serve as an access point to another network TTL Time To Live This sets...

Page 15: ...RS 232 commands instead of IR For more information regarding creating an using template files see the VIEW Pro RS 232 Control section later in this document Audio Devices Check the decoder outputs pro...

Page 16: ...Support 800 283 5936 Display Controls Tab This screen allows you to enter a label which will appear in the GUI and associate it with a macro Building macros is discussed in Chapter 11 of the Dealer S...

Page 17: ...gure how the VIEW Pro responds when it receives a source or macro IR command By default it is configured to allow IR pass through the network to the currently selected source Network IR must be disabl...

Page 18: ...SIGNMENTS In the GPIO Tab you can select previously created Macros from the drop down list for both or one Input states High Open and Low Closed these Macros are triggered based on the configured stat...

Page 19: ...an send RS 232 commands to a source These commands are one way only They are NOT capable of receiving messages from the source This is the same level of control as using IR but with a RS 232 connectio...

Page 20: ...file for a DVD you would Locate the Driver Template directory i e C Program Files x86 ClearOne StreamNet Application Suite viewPro drivers Copy the DVDTEMPLATE LUA file into the Drivers folder that y...

Page 21: ...e the Encoder Decoder device Add the Encoder Decoder as you normally would Do NOT choose a source type that is tied to a specific manufacturer or product model If you are in doubt choose the source ty...

Page 22: ...ured to use your one way Driver file So far all you have applied is a renamed file Now you need to modify the driver file to support your source MODIFYING THE ONE WAY DRIVER FILE To modify a Driver Te...

Page 23: ...ese settings will include Baud rate Data Bit Stop Bit and Parity Once you find them you will need to verify that these commands match those used in the driver file To do this open the file in your tex...

Page 24: ...Command table in the driver file Do a text search for local CmdTable Verify that the baud bits parity and stop values in the driver file match the settings listed in the RS 232 Protocol Most devices u...

Page 25: ...quotation marks For example To enter the RS 232 command for TUNE UP Locate the TUNE UP command line TUNE UP Add the appropriate RS 232 command for the source to do a TUNE UP between the quotes TUNE UP...

Page 26: ...hould begin looking like this Once you have completed your changes save the file From Dealer Setup send the configuration to your Encoder Decoder The StreamNet GUI will now send the RS 232 command to...

Page 27: ...us in detail The VIEW Virtual Matrix software VVM is a program interface that can be run on a PC or laptop running Microsoft Windows 7 Unlike the room centric based StreamNet virtual control software...

Page 28: ...he IR control device The VIEW Pro IR tools and IR learning are used in the same manner as the VIEW Legacy products Refer to Chapter 7 for the IR Tools section first section 7 2 explains IR Learning in...

Page 29: ...aceway Optional Cable Raceway Kit 12 inch for Wall Mount Kit for VIEW Pro Decoder D110 1X Extrusion Cable Raceway Cover 12 inch 2X Bracket Cable Raceway Wall mount Clip 2X Cable Tie 4 inch 2X Spring P...

Page 30: ...htning transients To reduce the risk of this equipment becoming damaged it is suggested that the cus tomer consider installing a surge arrestor Any modifications to the device without express authoriz...

Page 31: ...Return Material Authorization RMA number Contact ClearOne Tech nical Support before returning your product Make sure you return all the items and packing materi als that originally shipped with your...

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