Installation & Operation Guide
Vision.net RS232 Interface Port
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OVERVIEW
Vision.net System Overview
The Vision.net System is designed to control architectural lighting by distributing both power
and intelligence. The system provides processing power and control at each respective Push
button, Fader or Touch Screen Station, eliminating the need for a central processor. Fader Sta-
tions provide individual control for up to 15 channels, 8 scenes plus "Off," all with adjustable
fade times. By combining Vision.net Fader Stations, Vision.net Preset Stations and Vision.net
Touch Screens, the system provides remote access to scenes, Master Raise/Lower control,
Multi-room partition control, or Master Station Lockout.
Vision.net Stations are compatible with Strand Lighting A21, R21, C21 and EC21
Dimming Cabinets.
Vision.net products are controlled by the Vision.net System protocol. All Vision.net control
devices must be connected to the Vision.net system and given a unique ID (or address) in
order to interact properly. The ID identifies the device on the network and allows the device to
avoid network collisions when transmitting data.
Vision.net RS232 Serial Interface Port Overview
The Vision.net RS232 Serial Interface Port (Strand Part No: 63035) allows integration with the
Vision.net Network using standard RS232 communication. The RS232 Interface has the abil-
ity to receive and transmit data in two modes: Vision.net Protocol (binary) and Show Control
Protocol (standard ASCII). The unit will sense the incoming protocol and automatically
switch to the proper mode.
The RS232 Interface Port
accepts standard 9-pin
RS232 serial cable connec-
tions of up to 25 feet.
Note
:
When sending/receiving
Vision.net commands, the
PC requires the use of
Vision.net Desktop soft-
ware. The Vision.net Desk-
top software (67518) is sold
separately and is available
through your authorized
dealer.
Receive Indicator
- Green
LED indicates valid data
received when lit.
Transmit Indicator
- Red
LED indicates valid data
transmit activity when lit.
RS232 Connector
-
Standard RS232 serial
port connector for
input of ASCII or
Vision.net protocol.
