RS232 Communication
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RS232 Communication
RS232 control is not necessary for operation, but is a convenient way to control the
Planar Remote Power Supply and Planar Video Controller from a control system at a
distance. Plus, you can send inquiries to the system and find out the current settings
and values. RS232 connections are made with standard straight-through cables.
Note: Serial communication can occur over RS232, USB-B or LAN. See the sections "Sending
Serial Commands via USB" on page 37 and "Sending Serial Commands Via TCP or UDP" on
page 46 for details on those physical connections.
Applicable Models
This RS-232 user manual applies to all Planar RPS and Video Controller models. RS232
user manuals for other products can be found at www.planar.com/support/.
RS232 Setup
The RS232 connection must use the following settings:
• 19200 baud rate
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity bit
• No HW (RTS/CTS) or SW (XON/XOFF) flow control