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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this document is to describe how the external control interface of the device works.
HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM INTEGRATION
The Model P200 is compatible with home automation systems via the RS232 and network connectors
on the rear socket panel. The P200’s IR and trigger connections can also be programmed for use in a
home automation system.
CONTROL VIA NETWORK
Open a TCP connection on port 84 and use the control protocol as described in this document. For
control from a PC, use Telnet, Putty, or similar programs to open the TCP connection.
If you do not know the IP address of the Model P200 on your local network, the Model P200 supports
Apple´s Bonjour Discovery service, which must be on the computer you want to set up the Model
P200 with. The software is built-in as part of the Apple OS X operating system. For Windows
operating systems, the software can be found at
http://www.apple.com/support/bonjour/
The control protocol is announced via bonjour as the service “_slactrl”.
Pressing the “OK” button on the remote and toggling through the “Info” of the unit will also display the
current IP address of the unit.
The P200 can also be controlled via the network by accessing
