Polycom realpresence group series Reference Guide

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Using the API
The API is for advanced users who want to automate a Polycom RealPresence Group Series system. To
access the API, you can connect a control system or computer to the RS-232 serial port on your
RealPresence Group Series system. You can also connect using telnet or SSH over the LAN.
Using the API with an RS-232 Interface
If you use an RS-232 interface to send API commands, you must connect and configure the control system
or computer and the RealPresence Group Series system for serial communication.
Configuring the RS-232 Interface
If you use the API with a serial connection, make sure that the RS-232 interfaces of the RealPresence
Group Series system and your computer are configured appropriately.
To configure the RS-232 settings on your system:
1 Go to the web interface and select Admin Settings > General Settings > Serial Port.
2 Configure the Baud Rate and RS-232 Mode options as follows:
The RS-232 port on the RealPresence Group Series system supports the following modes:
●OffDisables the serial port.
Note: The API is available in English only.
Option
Configure this way on your
computer
Configure this way on the
RealPresence Group Series
system
Baud Rate Must be the same rate for both devices. Available rates are:
• 9600
• 19200
• 38400
• 57600
• 115200
RS-232 Mode — Control

Polycom realpresence group series Specifications

General

Video Standards	H.264, H.263, H.264 High Profile
Audio Standards	G.711, G.728
Content Sharing	People+Content
Network	H.323, SIP
Security	AES encryption
Video Input	HDMI
Video Output	HDMI
Audio Input	HDMI
Audio Output	HDMI
Audio Features	Noise Reduction, Automatic Gain Control
Connectivity	Ethernet
Ports	Ethernet, HDMI
Compatibility	Microsoft Lync / Skype for Business, BlueJeans, Zoom