4. Device Concept
RAP-B511 series
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4.5.
Settings for Other Interfaces
4.5.1.
Serial Interface
Technical Background
Serial data communication can be established via the local RS-232 port (Phoenix connector). Three different RS-
232 modes can be set for the serial port: Disconnect, Control mode, or Command Injection; see the figure below.
Serial port diagram of RAP-B511
The following settings are defined:
1
The serial port is in
Disconnect mode.
2
The serial port is in
Control mode
.
3
The serial port is in
Command Injection
mode
.
INFO: All settings are available in the LDC software, see details in the
section.
Only one mode can be used at a time:
Disconnect
,
Control mode
, or
Command Injection
mode.
Disconnect Mode
This mode is for sending control commands to a third-party (or a Lightware) device from the RAP-B511.
ASCII characters and binary data in hexadecimal format can be used in this case.
Control Mode
The incoming data from the given port is processed and interpreted by the CPU. The mode allows to control
the device directly. LW2 or LW3 protocol commands are accepted – depending on the current port setting.
INFO: Serial message sending is available in control mode.
Command Injection Mode
In this mode, the device works as a TCP/IP <-> RS-232 bidirectional converter. The TCP/IP data is converted
to RS-232 data and vice versa. For this operation separated TCP/IP port number is defined (independent of
the basic ones which are used for device control over TCP/IP).
LAN
port
RS-232
local
CPU
Mode
switch
3
2
1
Local RS-232 /
TCP converter
Disconnect
Device control
4.5.2.
Ethernet Interface
The device can be controlled via Ethernet (standard RJ45 connector). This interface supports:
▪
Configure the device with Lightware Device Controller. For more information about the LDC, see
Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
▪
Control Lightware devices with LW2 and LW3 command protocols. See more details about the
Lightware protocols in
▪
Establish the connection to Lightware Device Updater v2 software and perform
▪
Create local network, passthrough the Ethernet data traffic.
About PoE
The Ethernet ports of the RAP-B511 are in accordance with IEEE 802.3af (PoE) standard. One Ethernet port
can receive and the other one can send power over the Ethernet line. For more information about the PoE
function, see
section.
INFO: PoE-compatible and not compatible devices can be connected simultaneously as the feature can
be set individually on each port.
Example
The Room Automation Panel sends PoE via Ethernet to the PoE-compatible display outside the meeting
room, which shows the availability of the room.
4.5.3.
USB Control Interface
The device can be controlled over front panel USB mini B-type connector. The interface can be used to
establish a connection to Lightware Device Controller. For more information about the LDC, see
Control - Lightware Device Controller
section.
This interface only supports LW3 protocol.
See more details about the Lightware protocols in
Establish the connection via USB to Lightware Device Updater v2 software and perform
PoE out
RAP-B511
ON
OFF
AUTO
Power in
Power outlet
Meeting room reservation display
RESERVED
