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8. API control command
The MTRIX can also be controlled by RS-232. Connect a PC by using a
serial cable and open any of a Serial Command tool on the PC such as
Comm Operator,Docklight
or
hercules,
etc to send command for controlling
the Switcher. Please see the following connection diagram.
Important:
1. All messages sent to the Matrix must be terminated with an exclamation mark (!). Any
carriage return that is present after the end of the command will be ignored.
2. All spaces shown in the commands are required.
3. All response messages are terminated by a CR/LF sequence.
4. When all four inputs are requested by the same command, the response
will report each input on a separate line.
5. When four outputs are requested by the same command, the response
will report each output on a separate line.
