Gefen EXT-DVI-16416 Switch User Manual


 
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RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE
What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port?
The GefenPRO 16x16 DVI Matrix can accept commands through the RS-232
serial communications port located on the rear panel. The current RS-232 control
features are:
Switching/routing of inputs to outputs without the IR remote control.
Managing the EDID bank and EDID that is loaded into the LOCAL EDID.
Upload new EDID’s to the EDID bank or directly to the LOCAL EDID
location.
Manage IP settings.
How do I use these features?
These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in
automated setups. However, these features can be tested and used by using any
Windows PC with a terminal program.
What pins are used for communication with the GefenPRO 16x16 DVI
Matrix?
Only pins 2 (Receive), 3 (Transmit), and 5 (Ground) are used for communication.
A null-modem adapter should not be used with this product.
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Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface
RS-232 Settings
Bits per second ............................................................................................ 19200
Data bits ............................................................................................................... 8
Parity ............................................................................................................. None
Stop bits ................................................................................................................1
Flow Control .................................................................................................. None