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Chapter 5:
Remote Control
Note:
This section applies to the ES-2200T and the ES-2200S
There are three possible methods of remote controlling the cards installed inside an ES-2200 (or multiple ES-2200
units). The first method is to use DPS developed computer software and to remote control the ES-2200 from a Personal
computer or an Amiga computer. The second is to use DPS's desktop remote control, the RC-2000. The third method
would require that the user develop custom remote software based on the protocol provided in Appendix B.
DPS Computer Software
Computer Software is included with every purchase of individual TBC, V-Scope, Switcher, and MicroSYNC cards.
This computer software is available in two versions, one for AMIGA computers and the other for IBM compatible PCs.
Traditionally this software is used to remotely control the TBC IV, TBC III, V-Scope, and MicroSYNC cards that are
installed inside an IBM PC or an AMIGA computer. This software can also be used to remote control the cards
installed inside the ES-2200. ES-2200 owners can obtain this software at no charge by contacting DPS.
The user must set the ES-2200 remote address to same address of the card installed in the UNIT 1 slot. If you wish to
control more than one ES-2200, then the cable that connects the computers serial port to the first ES-2200 must also
connect all other ES-2200s to the computer's transmit and ground lines. In other words, the computers transmit and
ground line must be daisy chained to all of the ES-2200s in a system. Figure 5-3 shows multiple ES-2200s connected
together. The use of flat ribbon cable and insulation displacement DB-9 connectors can facilitate a multi-unit
installation.
After installing the TBC IV, TBC III or MicroSYNC software in the computer, set the computer’s Baud rate to 9600
BPS. (In the case of a PC the remote software automatically configures the PC to 9600 Baud), then connect the
computer’s serial port to the ES-2200. The user must provide the connecting cable. The ES-2200 has a DB-9 female
connector that accepts RS-232 levels, which can be connected to the computer’s serial port directly. Figure 5-1 shows
the pin-out of the ES-2200 remote port. Before attempting to remote control the ES-2200, make sure that the front
panel of the ES-2200 has full control of the cards installed inside it. This will assure that the communication between
the ES-2200 and its resident cards is correct.
If you have only one ES-2200, then the factory preset is the correct address (DIP Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 UP on the
ES-2200T and 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 UP on the ES-2200S). If you have more than one ES-2200 to be remoted, always set the
address of the ES-2200 to the same address as the card in the UNIT 1 slot. Each card inside the ES-2200 must have a
unique address (except for V-Scope cards). It is important that every ES-2200 has the same address as the card installed
in its unit 1 position.
To Place the ES-2200 in remote mode, press and hold the REMOTE button down for one second. Both UNIT 1 and
UNIT 2 LEDs will light up. The ES-2200 is now ready to be remoted. Always remember to set the baud rate of the
computer, ES-2200, and the cards inside the ES-2200 to the same baud rate.
Run the software on the computer. The manuals provided with the cards will assist you in this. The DPS software
screen should appear on the computer screen (IBM or AMIGA). The software will now allow the user to send
commands to the cards that are installed inside the ES-2200. The ES-2200 will echo all of the received commands to
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