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SIS Configuration
and Control
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Instruction Set (SIS) commands can be issued, and lists the commands that are available for
controlling and configuring the DXP switchers. Topics include:
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Serial Ports
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Ethernet Port
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Host to Switcher Instructions
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Switcher-initiated Messages
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Switcher Error Responses
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Using the Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands
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SIS Commands for DXP
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IP-specific SIS Commands
Serial Ports
The DXP switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol,
and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates (see “
Selecting the
RS-232/RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate (Rear Panel)
” on page 42 to configure this
port from the front panel).
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SIS commands and the control software. The default protocol for these ports is:
9600 baud
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8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.
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Rear Panel RS-232/RS-422 Port:
The rear panel 9-pin D female connector labeled
Remote RS232/RS422 can be connected to the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port of a host
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an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system.
For the pin assignments for this port, see “
Remote RS232/RS422 port (rear panel)
”
on page 10.
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Front Panel RS-232 Port:
The front panel TRS connector labeled Config can be
connected to a host device for RS-232 control only.
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the DXP to the host. For connection information for this cable, see “
RS-232 Config
port (front panel)
on page 10.
