GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

CommuniquePro2
Note: You can test the GO KEY OUTPUT by connecting a DESIGNERS Handheld unit to the
specified Aux Port.
ASCII Remote Control Input
The ASCII Remote Control facility allows most facilities of the console to be remotely
controlled using a serial, RS232 or RS485, communications protocol. The controlling
equipment could be any computer (PC or Mac) or a dedicated show controller. You must
program the controlling equipment to only send messages to the console that it can
understand.
Setting up for ASCII Remote Control
To configure, go to the Communications window in the Console Setup screen. At the ASCII
Remote Input Port field select the Port. Make sure that the ports setting (baud rate, start, stop
bits) match the sending equipment.
Connect the controlling equipment to the selected port at the back of your console using a
serial cable.
Refer to Console Connectors for details of the port pinouts. Make sure you understand the
wiring of your cable, to avoid damage to your console or other equipment. Program your
controlling equipment to generate the following codes:
Normal Macro Dec Hex ASCII
CUT 13 0D (CR)
GO 32 20 (Space)
RECNOSUBS 49 31 1
RECORD UNDOREC 50 32 2
RECTIME UNDORECTIME 51 33 3
STOP_BACK 52 34 4
DISPLAY 54 36 6
F1 55 37 7
F2 56 38 8
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