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NOTE:
It is recommended to write down the ASCII command string and a brief description of its
corresponding MACRO function. Each ASCII String will need to be entered into the controlling PC device as
it appears opposite the COMMAND Number. (i.e. to trigger ‘Command 000’ you will need to issue
!000MC+
as the ASCII command string from the controlling PC). Use TABLE 2 in Appendix A to record the
descriptions of these commands.
T
ESTING
C
OMMANDS IN THE
RS2322 I
NPUT
T
RANSLATOR
Commands placed under ASCII Commands in the RS232 Input Translator window may be tested prior to
downloading to the SPLCD Controller. To test commands, the Dragon PC must be connected to the front panel
COM PORT or USB Port and emitters must be connected to the IR Bus of the SPLCD Display.
1. Select the ASCII Command String with the IR codes placed under it to test. (i.e. Command MC000+).
The command should now be hi-lighted.
2. Select the TEST button located in the middle of the Macro Command List window. Commands listed
under the Macro Command List for that selected ASCII Command should now be executed in order of
appearance out of the IR BUS output on the back of the SPLCD.
Note:
RS232 commands may also be placed under the RS232 trigger macro to go back to the issuing RS232
device. For testing RS232 commands placed under this macro, the device needs to be connected to the DB9
serial output of the RS422232 converter as shown in
Figure 10
.
Note:
Be sure the SPLCD is configured to
Process RS232 Input
commands. This setting can be found in the
RS232 Settings window under the OPTIONS TAB.
SENSE TRIGGER MACRO’s
The STATUS line located on the rear of the SPLCD (
Figure 3-19c
) may also be utilized to trigger a Macro (IR
and/or RS232). Two macro’s can be triggered when the incoming STATUS voltage is either High (5-30vDC) or
Low (0vDC). This is very useful for numerous applications such as a Doorbell trigger circuit to MUTE a
particular zone or to set a preferred lighting scene when a component is turned on or turn off all lights and A/V
equipment when an alarm system is activated.
PROGRAMMING OF SENSE INPUT
1. Select the SENSE tab in the SPLCD’s Systems window.
2. Select the Trigger Macro ON button in the Sense Setup window. The button should be outlined in blue.
3. Select the appropriate IR or RS232 command(s) to be associated with a
Positive
sense input (applied
voltage = 5 to 30VDC).
4. Select the Trigger Macro OFF button in the Sense Setup window. The OFF button should be outlined in
blue.
5. Select the appropriate IR or RS232 command(s) to be associated with the
absence
of a Sense Input
(i.e. 0VDC applied to the STATUS line).
INTELLIGENT POWER MANAGEMENT
The STATUS input can also be used for sensing the Power State of an external device or rack of equipment
and preventing unwanted Power Commands from being issued when not desired. If the device has a Status
Output (or a switched AC outlet with a DC Power Supply), whenever the device(s) are OFF (STATUS Line =
0VDC), a pre-programmed POWER ON Macro can be initiated when a Source GTL is pressed.
This feature will allow for a system Power Macro to be initiated whenever a Source GTL is pressed if the
STATUS line is low (STATUS = 0V). Whenever the STATUS Line is HIGH (STATUS = 5 to 30VDC), the macro
will not be played.
To Program Intelligent Power Management:
1. Select the Intelligent Power Management under the SENSE Tab in Dragon Drop-IR (SPLCD) software.
