Extron electronics SW HD 4K PLUS Series - Remote Configuration and Control; Using SIS Commands

SW HD 4K PLUS Series • Remote Configuration and Control 18
Remote
Configuration and
Control
This section describes remote operation of the SW HD 4K PLUS switchers. Topics include:
• Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands
• Using the Command and Response Table
• Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
• Downloading the SW HD 4K PLUS Firmware
• Accessing the Product Configuration Software
Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands
The SW HD 4K PLUS can be remotely set up and controlled via Extron SIS commands that
are issued from a host computer or other device, such as a control system. SIS commands
can be issued via RS-232 from the computer serial port to the switcher rear panel Remote
port (see Wiring for RS‑232 Control on page9), USB from a computer USB port to the
switcher front panel Config port, or Telnet (IP) from a computer Ethernet port to the switcher
rear panel LAN port.
Host-to-switcher Communications
SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are
required to begin or end a command sequence. You can enter these commands from
your computer using a communication software program such as Extron DataViewer or
HyperTerminal. When the switcher determines that a command is valid, it executes the
command and sends a response to the host device.
Responses from the SW HD 4K PLUS to the host computer end with a carriage return and
a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is
one or more characters.
Switcher-initiated Messages
When a local event such as a front panel selection or change in signal status takes place,
the switcher responds by sending a message to the host, indicating what change has
occurred. No response is required from the host.
The switcher sends the following message when it is first powered on:
(C) Copyright 20nn, Extron Electronics, SW HD 4K PLUS, Vn.nn, 60-160n-01
20nn is the year in which the copyright for the firmware was registered, Vn.nn is the
firmware version number, and 60-160n-01 is the switcher part number.
NOTE: This message is displayed at power-up only with an RS-232 or USB connection.