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Appendix E: DCP-XML Remote Control
Appendix E. DCP-XML Remote Control
DCP-XML permits remote control of ServSwitch 4site Flex by a computer or other devices using the RS-232 serial port of
ServSwitch 4site Flex. To connect to this port, use the “serial cable” (RJ-45-DB9 adapter + standard RJ45 CAT5 cable).
Device Control Protocol (DCP) is an XML-based protocol. Using DCP, you can query and change all important settings of the
ServSwitch 4site Flex.
For a general description of XML, go to at http://www.w3.org/XML
The XML scheme for DCP can be found on the enclosed CD, under the name “dcp.xsd.”
For a detailed description on how to use DCP-XML with ServSwitch 4site Flex, please see the “DCP-XML Manual” on CD supplied
with ServSwitch 4site Flex.
DCP modes
DCP has two modes of operation:
1. Control: This mode is intended for direct control of a ServSwitch 4site Flex, for example using a computer.
2. Synchronize: This mode is used to synchronize multiple linked devices. In Synchronize mode, ServSwitch 4site Flex sends all
settings changes as DCP messages so you can control a chain of linked ServSwitch 4site Flex synchronously.