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The other pins are not used. If controlling Choreo from a computer via RS232, a
null modem serial cable is needed, with Pins 2 and 3 reversed at one end.
Connection speed and attributes are: 9600 baud, no parity, 8-Bit, 1 stop bit, no
flow control (9600, N, 8, 1)
All commands, including item names in the command string, are case sensitive. A
carriage return <CR> must be sent to execute the command. When you establish
a connection, you can type "help" and the full list of commands in the
API will be
echoed to your terminal for convenience.
Telnet Connectivity
Select functions of Choreo can be triggered remotely using Telnet over an
Ethernet connection, using the command set detailed below. The computer and
Choreo must have an IP address on the same subnet. If an Ethernet switch with a
DHCP server is used to connect the PC and Choreo, ensure the Choreo is
configured under the
Setup | Network to use Automatic. Otherwise, a static IP and
subnet scheme is recommended.
Open a Telnet connection from the computer to the Choreo's IP address on port
11123. For example, if Choreo's IP address is 192.168.1.116, the following would
be sent from the computer’s command window:
telnet 192.168.1.116 11123
The use of a Telnet program with scripting capabilities is strongly
recommended. All commands, including item names included in the command