smarttech.com/kb/171555 94
Appendix C Managing SMARTBoard
MX (V3, V2, and V2-C) series displays
using RS-232
For SMARTBoard MX (V3), MX (V3) Pro, MX (V2-C), MX (V2-C) Pro, MX (V2), MX (V2) Pro, and
MX Pro series displays.
Configuring the serial interface settings 95
Commands and responses 97
Power state commands 99
Input commands 101
Brightness commands 101
Freeze commands 101
Screen shade commands 102
Volume commands 102
Mute commands 102
Firmware version commands 102
Model number commands 103
Serial number commands 103
Part number commands 103
Asynchronous messages 103
Resolving issues with managing the display using RS-232 105
You can connect an RS-232 cable from a computer or a control system’s serial output to the display’s
RS-232in connector to remotely select video inputs, turn the display on or off, and get information about
the display’s current settings, such as volume and power state.