Copyright Media Technologies 1999 - 2008
Page 10 of 19
6
PROGRAMMING THE PROCESSOR
The processor is configured using RS-232 commands, typically from a PC or any other RS-232
control device or software.
The default RS-232 settings are as follows and for simplicity can not be changed (contact us if you
want a special configuration).
Baud Rate
: 19200
Bits per Character
: 8
Parity
: None
Stop Bits
: 1
For advanced users who want to control the processor at the hardware level, a complex RS-232
command protocol is implemented, details of which can be found via the HELP menu.
Effects Scripts
The control software enables you to create processor command scripts using a built-in text editor or
your own text editor. These scripts are run using graphics “Buttons” you create or you can use
examples provided on the CD.
Run the software.
Click BUTTONS.
Click PROJECT.
Browse for the file “WALL.EFX” in the directory EXAMPLES/General_Examples.
A screen of example “buttons” will appear.
Click RUN and click any button to see the effects on your video wall.
Click EDIT the click the button to edit the script using the built-in text editor.
You can also edit the scripts using your own text editor as long as the files are saved as pure text
and not formatted.
Creating New Effects Scripts
The easiest way to create new effect scripts is to use the built-in text editor to cut and paste script
text fragments from the examples located in EXAMPLES/General_Examples.
We suggest you give your new script files DOS friendly names (8 name, 3 extension, upper case)
because if you download your sequences to the processor, the processor Flash filing system will
truncate the file names to DOS format which could be confusing.
Test your new scripts by running the button you assigned. When you are happy the script does what
you want, you can download it to the processor by clicking “Install” then your new button.
Downloading your scripts to the processor is only needed if you want to remove the PC and
have the processor run the script on power-up, or if you want to change your video wall
configuration ‘on the fly’ using single character RS232 commands.
