Modular Matrix Switcher
Comm-tec Srl
30
www.comm-tec.it
6. RS232 Control
6.1. RS232 Communication Port
Except the front control panel and IR remote control, the matrix can be controlled by far-
end control system via the RS-232 communication port.
This RS-232 communication port is a female 9- D connector. The definition of its pin layout
is shown in the table below.
No.
Pin
Function
1
N/u
Unused
2
Tx
Transmit
3
Rx
Receive
4
N/u
Unused
5
Gnd
Ground
6
N/u
Unused
7
N/u
Unused
8
N/u
Unused
9
N/u
Unused
6.2. RS232 Control Software
When the matrix connects to the RS232 port of a computer with control software, users
can control it by that computer. To control the switcher, users need to use RS232 control
software.
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Installation:
Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the
Transmitter.
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Uninstallation:
Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
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Basic Setting
Connect the matrix to all input devices and output devices needed, then connect it to a PC
which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-click the software icon to run this
software. Please refer the software
CommWatch.exe
as example. The icon is shown as
below:
