MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control
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Updating Firmware
If the need arises, you can replace the MLC firmware without opening the unit or changing
firmware chips. See the
section starting on page 152, for instructions
on how to update the MLC firmware.
NOTE:
Save the existing GC configuration project before replacing the firmware.
Advanced Serial Port Control: Direct Port Access (Ports 2001 Through 2003)
Direct port access allows a direct, one-to-one connection to any one of the MLC serial ports
using a TCP/IP connection. When a TCP session is initiated to a serial port, all data sent
and received passes directly to and from that port without any processing. Set serial port
parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits) within the MLC prior to using direct access.
NOTE:
The reserved TCP port numbers (2001-2003) are assigned by default as follows:
•
2001 = front panel Config port
•
2002 = Display RS-232/IR (projector) port
•
2003 = MLS (auxiliary switcher) port
(see page 90) to assign a different port number to
any of these serial ports, if needed.
To initiate direct port access using Extron DataViewer software:
1.
Connect the MLC to a network.
2.
If necessary, use GC (see the help file for details) or
set port parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits) for the desired serial port on the MLC.
3.
Launch the DataViewer program.
4.
Click
File
>
Connect
to open the
Communication Setup
dialog box.
5.
Click the
TCP/IP
tab.
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