Contemporary Research IP-232 User Manual

Product Manual

IP-232

Ethernet to RS-232 Interface
Ver. 1.0 September 08, 2008

Table of Contents

Overview............................................................................................................................... ..............3

Specifications......................................................................................................................................4

Installation ............................................................................................................................... ..........5

DIP Switch Settings................................................................................................................................5

Default RS-232, IP and Telnet Settings.....................................................................................................5

Set Attributes via RS-232 Commands.......................................................................................................6

Set RS-232 Attributes via Web Page.........................................................................................................6

Set Up IP-232 RS-232 via Control System .......................................................................................6

RS-232/IP Control Protocol................................................................................................................7

RS-232 Commands .............................................................................................................................8

Ethernet................................................................................................................................................8

RS-232..................................................................................................................................................8

Terminal Communication Commands .......................................................................................................8

Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................................9

Limited Warranty and Disclaimer.......................................................................................................9

Overview

The IP-232 extends Ethernet control to CR’s 232-series TV tuners, video projectors, displays, and other RS­232 controlled equipment. The IP-232 is PoE compliant, accepting power through the LAN in either A or B
modes. The unit is fully programmable, and includes switch settings to aid in installation.

A single IP-232 can control up to nine tuners over Ethernet, with a full 2-way data connection to custom
control systems or PC software. CR’s Tuner Helper 3, a free Windows application, can connect to the IP-232
for point-and-click Ethernet tuner control and setup.

• Extends RS-232 control over Ethernet

• Controls up to nine CR 232-series tuners (up to 9 can be daisy-chained from RS-232 port)

• Powers from Ethernet (PoE) in A and B modes

• Integrates any RS-232 controlled device, including video projectors, displays,

• Works with CR’s free Tuner Helper 3 software for graphic Ethernet tuner control for CR tuners

• Operates with Telnet commands from AMX, Crestron, Simtrol, other control systems, and PC

software

• Sets up from IP, RS-232 port, and onboard DIP switches

• Mounts in RK3 AV System Tool Rackmount or alongside AV tuner in RK-1 or RK-HD1 rack mounts.

• Includes power supply

• Meets RoHS safety and California energy standards

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Operates from Crestron (24 VDC) and AMX (12 VDC) DC power supplies