Remote Communication and Control Using SIS Commands
The VNM EC 200 can be remotely connected via a host computer or other device (such
as a control system) to the front panel USB Config port. That allows the VNM EC 200 to
be reset and provides limited configuration using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands.
SIS commands are executed using the Extron DataViewer program, found on the Extron
Website at
USB port details:
The Extron USB driver must be installed before use.
Front Panel Configuration Port
The mini type B USB port is located on the front panel (see
page 7). It connects to a host computer for configuration using SIS commands with
DataViewer, available at
.
To connect the EC 200 to a host computer:
NOTE:
If an Extron USB device has never been connected to the host computer, prior to
connecting the EC 200 config (USB) port for the first time, you must install and activate
the USB driver. The simplest way to do this is to install Dataviewer (see
1.
After the USB driver is loaded, connect a USB A to mini B cable between the Config
port on the EC 200 front panel and a USB port of the PC.
2.
If this is the first time an Extron product is connected to the PC, the
Found
New
Hardware
Wizard
dialog opens. The first screen offers to connect to Windows
Update to search the Web for the appropriate driver. This is not necessary if the USB
driver is already on your PC (see the note above).
Found New Hardware Wizard
Welcome to the Found New
Hardware Wizard
Windows will search for current and updated software by
looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on
the Windows Update Web site [with your permission].
Read our privacy policy
Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for
software?
Yes, this time only
Yes, now and every time I connect a device
No, not this time
Click Next to continue
Next >
Cancel
2
2
1
1
Figure 185.
Found New Hardware Wizard
Select
No,
not
this
time
if the driver is already on the PC (see figure 185,
1
).
3.
Click
Next
(
2
).
The following dialog opens:
VNM EC 200 • Reference Information
226
Summary of Contents for VNM EC 200
Page 6: ......