FSR RN-8200 User Manual

RN-8200

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EFERENCE

MANUAL

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FSR, Inc.

244 Bergen Blvd

West Paterson, NJ 07424

[phone]

www.fsrinc.com

FOCUS+FOCUS

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/ TV

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43991 LIT1101 D15

Document Control

Release No. Date Revision Description

Rev. D13 9/5/05 Update to incorporate CU changes
Rev. D14 9/27/05 Mechanical correction on p. 2-11 for 2.5.3 graphic and general formatting corrections
Rev. D15 01/29/06 Update to incorporate CU changes

Copyright

©2005, FSR, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Warra nty Policy

This product is warranted against failures due to defective parts or faulty workmanship for a period of three years
after delivery to the original owner. During this period, FSR will make any necessary repairs or replace the unit
without charge for parts or labor. Shipping charges to the factory or repair station must be prepaid by the owner,
return-shipping charges, via UPS / FedEx ground, will be paid by FSR.

This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. In addition, it does not apply to repairs done
by other than the FSR factory or Authorized Repair Stations.

This warranty shall be cancelable by FSR at its sole discretion if the unit has been subjected to physical abuse or has
been modified in any way without written authorization from FSR. FSR’s liability under this warranty is limited to
repair or replacement of the defective unit.

FSR will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or misuse of its products.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.

Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice showing the purchase date (if a
Warranty Registration Card was mailed in at the time of purchase, this is not necessary). Before returning any
equipment for repair, please read the important information on service below.

Service

Before returning any equipment for repair, please be sure that it is adequately packed and cushioned against damage
in shipment, and that it is insured. We suggest that you save the original packaging and use it to ship the product for
servicing. Also, please enclose a note giving your name, address, phone number and a description of the problem.

NOTE: All equipment being returned for repair must have a Return authorization (RMA) Number. To get a RMA

Number, please call the FSR Service Department (973-785-4347). Please display your RMA Number
prominently on the front of all packages.

CONTACT
INFORMATION:

RN-8200 Reference Manual Page ii

244 Bergen Blvd. West Paterson, NJ 07424
Phone: [phone]
*Order Desk Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.fsrinc.com
TECH SUPPORT: [e-mail]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page #

COPYRIGHT..............................................................................................................................................................II

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................................................................................................II

SERVICE...................................................................................................................................................................II

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Room Navigator ................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.2 Feature Summary............................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.3 Preliminary Specifications................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.2 TYPICAL APPLICATION............................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.3 BLOCK DIAGRAMS.................................................................................................................................. 1-4

1.3.1 Video and Audio Switching ..............................................................................................................1-4

1.4 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................... 1-4

2.0 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OVERVIEW........................................................................... 2-1

2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 Panel Descriptions............................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1.1 Front Panels...............................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1.1.2 Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................2-3

2.2 CABLING CONSIDERATIONS.................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 RS-485 Remote Control Panel Port (WallPlate Interface) ................................................................2-3

2.2.1.1 RS-485 Bus Termination – ARP and BRP Panels .....................................................................................2-4

2.2.1.2 Panel Addressing .......................................................................................................................................2-4

2.2.2 RS-232 Remote Host Port Cabling (DB9.......................................................................................... 2-5

2.2.3 RS-232 Control Port Cabling (3 wire interface)................................................................................ 2-5

2.2.4 RJ-45 LAN Interface Cabling............................................................................................................ 2-6

2.2.5 Relay Control Ports............................................................................................................................ 2-6

2.2.6 IR Control Ports................................................................................................................................. 2-7

2.2.6.1 IR Power Adjustment.................................................................................................................................2-7

2.2.7 S-Video Input Connector Cabling..................................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.8 Composite Video Inputs and Outputs Connector Cabling................................................................. 2-7

2.2.9 Audio Inputs Connector Cabling....................................................................................................... 2-8

2.2.10 Audio Outputs Connector Cabling................................................................................................ 2-9

2.3 WALLPLATE SETUP............................................................................................................................... 2-10

2.4 RACK UNIT FRONT PANEL SETUP ......................................................................................................... 2-11

2.5 GETTING STARTED – QUICK START...................................................................................................... 2-12

2.5.1 Connect Your Room Navigator to Your PC .................................................................................... 2-12

2.5.2 Apply Power to Your Room Navigator........................................................................................... 2-12

2.5.3 Install the CU Software ...................................................................................................................2-12

2.5.4 Start the CU Software and Connect to Your Room Navigator........................................................ 2-12

2.5.5 Create and Save Your Configuration............................................................................................... 2-13

3.0 CONFIGURATION UTILITY (CU) SOFTWARE.............................................................................. 3-1

3.1 CONNECTING THE HARDWARE................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.2 USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY..................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2.1 Connecting the CU to the Room Navigator....................................................................................... 3-1

3.2.2 CU Main Screen Layout and Features............................................................................................... 3-1

3.2.3 Menu Items........................................................................................................................................ 3-2

3.2.3.1 “File” I/O...................................................................................................................................................3-2

3.2.3.2 “Device” Functions....................................................................................................................................3-3

3.2.3.3 “Options” Settings .....................................................................................................................................3-4

3.2.3.4 “Help”........................................................................................................................................................3-4

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FW Update Tab .................................................................................................................................3-4

3.2.4

3.2.4.1 Obtaining the Room Navigator Current Version Data...............................................................................3-4

3.2.4.2 Performing a FW Update...........................................................................................................................3-5

3.2.5 Notes Tab........................................................................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.6 Serial Ports Tab .................................................................................................................................3-6

3.2.6.1 Device Addresses.......................................................................................................................................3-7

3.2.6.2 Serial Ports.................................................................................................................................................3-7

3.2.6.3 Serial Port Echo Modes .............................................................................................................................3-8

3.2.7 IR Setup Tab...................................................................................................................................... 3-9

3.2.7.1 Learning IR Commands.............................................................................................................................3-9

3.2.7.2 Immediate Playback of IR Commands.....................................................................................................3-10

3.2.7.3 IR Learning Help and Tips.......................................................................................................................3-10

3.2.7.4 IR Data Analysis......................................................................................................................................3-11

3.2.8 Button Cmd Setup Tab .................................................................................................................... 3-11

3.2.8.1 Panel “Overlay”.......................................................................................................................................3-12

3.2.8.2 Panel Buttons and Virtual Buttons...........................................................................................................3-12

3.2.8.3 Configuring a Button with Commands ....................................................................................................3-14

3.2.8.4 Configuring a Serial Command ...............................................................................................................3-18

3.2.8.5 Configuring an IR Playback Command...................................................................................................3-20

3.2.8.6 Configuring a Relay Command ...............................................................................................................3-21

3.2.8.7 Configuring a Wait Command.................................................................................................................3-21

3.2.8.8 Configuring a Button Press Command.....................................................................................................3-21

3.2.8.9 Configuring a Lamp State Command.......................................................................................................3-22

3.2.8.10 Configuring an Audio Output Adjust Command.....................................................................................3-22

3.2.8.11 Configuring an Audio Input Trim Adjust Command...............................................................................3-22

3.2.8.12 Set Operational Mode Command.............................................................................................................3-23

3.2.8.13 Set Idle Mode Command.........................................................................................................................3-23

3.2.8.14 Configuring an A/V Switch Command....................................................................................................3-23

3.2.8.15 Configuring a Remap Mode Command...................................................................................................3-23

3.2.9 Test Tab........................................................................................................................................... 3-24

4.0 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS....................................................................................................... 4-1

5.0 ASCII CODE TABLE.............................................................................................................................. 5-1

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1.0 General Information

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Room Navigator

The Room Navigator (RN) is a multi video format A/V switcher and control system integrated into a single unit.
The RN’s A/V switching capability consists of 4 co-ex isting switches; a composite, an S-Video, an RGB, and an
audio switch. The RN’s configurable room/device controller provides five (5) RS-232 Serial, a 10/100 LAN, and an
RS-485 remote control interfaces. The RN is capable of directly controlling multiple RS-232, IR and Contact
Closure controlled devices such as A/V switchers, projectors, VCR/DVD players, document cameras, etc. This
controller may be used for direct control of 4 IR devices (using single head emitters), 4 relay controlled devices, and
4 RS-232 devices. The RN includes both RS232 Host and a 10/100 LAN Host interface for remote control and
embedded web server capability. The embedded web server provides a built-in virtual control panel interface
allowing the unit to completely control the user’s application without an additional physical interface. The RN is
supported with an optional Advanced or Basic Remote Panel that connects via the dedicated Remote Panel RS-485
interface. The RN comes in a standard 19-inch rack mount chassis and comes configured with or without a front
panel controls. Typical applications include classrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and board rooms.

1.1.2 Feature Summary

 MS Windows®-based utility for easy setup
 Embedded Web Server with pre-configured

Virtual Control Panel for easy LAN-based remote
control (SL model Only)

 User configurable email alerts (future capability,

SL model only)

 RS232 (both models) and TCP/IP host control

(SL model Only)

 Built-In IR Learner with 61 Internal Command

Storage Locations

– Learns both normal and toggling IR Commands

 Internal storage for Application Specific

Information

– 60 IR Command Labels (7 bytes per)
– 15 Device Labels (16 bytes per)
– 1 location for General User Notes (248 bytes)

 Non-Volatile Internal Storage for all settings and

stored commands

– 182 X 128 byte Configurable Button Commands

 SW assignable Unit Addresses for Expansion
 Front Panel Operational Status Lights

 Robust Configurable Functionality

– Multiple, Mixed Command Sequences
– Programmable Delays
– Toggling Command Functions
– Time Elapsed Auto-Execute Commands

(i.e., auto-shutdown)

– Configurable Auto Power-Up Commands

 (4) Bidirectional, Configurable Serial Control Ports

– Bauds 1200 to 57600 bps
– 7 or 8 data bits, selectable parity

 (4) Relay Control Ports (Normally Open Standard)

Front Panel Relay State Status Lights

– Robust Relay Control

(Set/Reset, Toggle, Timed Pulse and combos)

– Contact Rating = 200V, 0.5A, 10W

 (4) Power Adjustable IR Control Ports
 (1) RS485 Remote Control Interface
 Audio/Video Switching Functions:

– 8x1 Composite Video *
– 8x1 S-Video *
– 4x1 configurable RGB w/ sync, or Composite/S-Video
– 8x1 Stereo Audio w/ volume control

* reduces input capacity to minimum of 4x1 if using configurable RGB
(HD15) inputs with RGB sources

RN-8200 Reference Manual Page 1-1

1.1.3 Preliminary Specifications

Power
Temperature / Humidity
Enclosure Type
Enclosure Dimensions
Product Weight
Shipping Weight
DIM Weight
Approval Listings
MTBF
Warranty

Audio

Video
Inputs

Audio
Outputs

Serial Control

LAN Interface

Relay Control

Remote Panel
Control I/F

IR Remote
Control

Program
Control

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 KHz
Gain: .+6dB
THD + Noise: .<0.15%
Crosstalk: .>90dB
Stereo Channel Separation: > 100dB @ 1KHz
PSRR: 90dB

Number of Inputs / type:
Connectors: Pluggable screw terminals

Impedance: 10 KOhms, unbalanced
Nominal Level: 0.775 V
Maximum Level: .5.0V
Input Gain adjustment: .-45 dB to +5 dB
Input Trim adjustment: .-5 to +15 dB

Number/ signal type:
Connectors: Pluggable screw terminal

Impedance: 50 Ohms designed to drive
Nominal level: +6 dBu

Maximum level: +22 dBu

 8 stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced

 1 Stereo or mono, balanced or unbalanced

Serial Control Ports: 6 total

1 RJ-45 female Ethernet control port

Ethernet Data Rate: 10/100 BaseT
Protocols: TCP/IP, SMTP, ARP, DHCP, HTTP,

Number/Type: (4), 1 Amp Form A
Connectors: Pluggable, captive screw connectors
Connector rating: 200V, 0.5A, 10W

5-Pole captive screw connector supporting a

Front panel IR learner: 40KHz center freq
(4) IR output ports

Window’s® based Configuration Utility
Web Browser for control via embedded web server

General

100 – 240 VAC, 43-65 Hz, 25 Watts

Metal

UL
30,000 hours

Audio

600-Ohm load

Control

 (4) RS-232 ports w/ 3 pole captive screw

connectors:

– Pin 1 = Tx,
– Pin 2 = Rx,
– Pin 3 = Gnd

 (1) RS232 serial port, w/ 9-pin Sub D female

connector

– Supports remote control from PC (or

similar), configuration from PC

– Can be used a fifth device control port

 (1) RS-485 serial port for remote wall panel

control

ICMP, Telnet

dedicated RS485 serial connection

 2 pole pluggable captive screw connectors

Virtual Control Panel

Video

Sync

Video
Outputs

Video
Inputs

1.0 General Information

Video

Bandwidth: 275 MHz (+/- 3dB), fully loaded
Gain: Unity
Flatness:

 RGB +/- 0.5dB to 182MHz

Crosstalk:

 RGB: -45dB @ 5MHz
 S-video and Composite video:

–52 dB @ 10 MHz
Differential Phase Error: < 0.1°
Differential Gain Error: < 0.1%

Input Type: RGBHV
Output Type: RGBHV
Standards:

 TTL (RGB),
 NTSC3.58,
 NTSC 4.43,
 PAL,
 SECAM

Input level: 2.0 V TO 5.0V p-p
Output level: 5.0V p-p, un-terminated
Input impedance: 511 Ohms
Output impedance: 75 Ohms
Max. Input voltage: 5.0V p-p
Max. Propagation delay: 48ns
Max. Rise/fall time: 6ns
Polarity: positive or negative depending on input

Type 1: RGBHV
Type 2: Composite Video
Type 3: S-Video

Impedance: 75 Ohms
Nominal Level:

 RGB: 0.7V p-p
 Y of S-Video and Composite Video: 1 V p-p
 C of S-Video: 0.3Vp-p

Connectors:

 RGBHV: (1) 15 pin sub_D
 Composite Video: (1) Female BNC
 S-Video: (2) Female BNC

Return loss:

 RGB < -45dB@5MHz
 Composite and S-video: < -25dB 0 to 10 MHz

DC offset: +/- 30 mV with input at 0 V offset
Inputs 1 – 4, Signal Type:

 RGBHV, S-Video, or Composite Video

Inputs 4 – 8, Signal Type:

 S-Video, Composite Video only

Nominal signal Levels:

 RGBHV: 0.7V p-p
 Y of S-Video and Composite Video: 1V p-p
 C of S-Video: 0.3V p-p

Maximum levels:

 RGB Analog: +/-1.3V p-p with no offset
 S-video, composite video Analog:

+/-2.2 V p-p with no offset
Input Connectors:

 1 – 4, RGBHV: Four, 15 Pin Female sub-D
 4 – 8, has both:

– S-Video: Four, 4 pin DIN, and
– Composite: Four, BNC Female

RGBHV Pin-Out:

 RGBHV: Pin 1: R, Pin 2: G, Pin 3: B
 S-Video: Luma (Y) Pin 2, Chroma (C) Pin3
 Composite, CV Pin 1

Return Loss:

 RGB: < -43dB@5MHz
 S-Video: < -30dB 0 to 10 MHz
 Composite video: < -30dB 0 to 10 MHz

DC offset (max allowable): +/- 1.5V
Input Impedance: 75 Ohms for all input types

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1.0 General Information

1.2 Typical Application

The Room Navigator is a complete control solution contained in a single, 1U, rack mountable unit that can be
supported with a software-based control interface (optional) or with one or more physical button panels (optional).
The Room Navigator control interfaces can be directly connected to the equipment to be controlled. Configuration
is completely supported by the easy-to-use CU. Using the built-in IR learner and the IR remote controls for your
equipment you can add an IR command library. The internal command storage is allocated to “buttons” (and button
combinations) to allow configuration for serial, contact closure, and/or IR command playback to control your
equipment. These “buttons” can be triggered using an external control application, or using one or more FSR Basic
Remote Panel (BRP) and/or Advanced Remote Panels (ARP).

Toggling command features, auto-repeating commands, and auto-executing commands are just a few of the many
features that enable the Room Navigator to support most medium and many large applications. Typical applications
include classrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and board rooms. A typical application diagram is shown
below.

RN-ARP WALLPLATE

ROOM CONTROL

SYSTEM

SCRN

SCRN

ON/OFF

DOWN

UP

LIGHTS

LIGHTS

LIGHTS

LOW

MED

HI

AUDIO

VOLUMEMUTE

PROJ

RN-ARP WALLPLATE

ROOM CONTROL

SYSTEM

SCRN

SCRN

ON/OFF

DOWN

UP

LIGHTS

LIGHTS

LIGHTS

LOW

MED

HI

AUDIO

VOLUMEMUTE

PROJ

RN-ARP WALLPLATE

ROOM CONTROL

SYSTEM

SCRN

SCRN

ON/OFF

DOWN

UP

LIGHTS

LIGHTS

LIGHTS

LOW

MED

HI

AUDIO

VOLUMEMUTE

PROJ

Tx Rx G Tx Rx G

Tx Rx G TxRx G

12 34

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Sh

Sh

-+-R-

+

+-+

L

L

R

Sh

-+-R-

+

L

DISPLAY DEVICE

SOUND SYSTEM

Sh

+-+

L

R

Sh

-+-R-

+

L

+-+

L

SCREEN CONTROL

LIGHTING CONTROL

OUTPUT

-

+-+

L

Sh

CC12 34 G 32G G4G1

R

Sh

Sh

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-+-R-

+

+-+

L

L

R

R

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 RGB OUTPUT INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 INPUT 8

OBSERVATION

CAMERA

PC

NOTEBOOK NOTEBOOK NOTEBOOK

IR EMITTER

VCR DECK

DVD DECK

IR EMITTER

SOURCE SELECT

VCR DVD

2

1

DOC

CAM 1

CAM

34

LAP

PC 1

TOP

56

FLOOR

FLOOR

BOX R

BOX L

8

7

SOURCE SELECT

VCR DVD

2

1

DOC

CAM 1

CAM

4

3

LAP

PC 1

TOP

56

FLOOR

FLOOR

BOX R

BOX L

78

SOURCE SELECT

VCR DVD

2

1

DOC

CAM 1

CAM

4

3

LAP

PC 1

TOP

56

FLOOR

FLOOR

BOX R

BOX L

8

7

SOURCE CONTROL

FOCUS+FOCUS

-

VCR
/ TV

MENU

ENTER

SOURCE CONTROL

FOCUS+FOCUS

-

VCR
/ TV

MENU

ENTER

SOURCE CONTROL

FOCUS+FOCUS

-

VCR
/ TV

MENU

ENTER

REMOTE PANELSERIAL OUTPUTRELAY OUTPUT I R OUTPUT

R
J
4
5

SH+V GN HI LO

DOCUMENT CAMERA

INTERNET
CONTROL

SD

PROLIANT

8000

ESC

NETWORK
CONTROL

SD

DLT

R
E
M
O
T
E

V

O

–

C

T

P

U

U

RS-232 REMOTE

-

V

Y

–

(

S

S

T

O

I

D

E

RS-232
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
SYSTEMS

C

)

RS-232 CONTROL

AUDIO
VIDEO

IR OUTPUT CONTROL

RELAY OUTPUTS
TCP-IP CONTROL

WALLPLATES

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1.3 Block Diagrams

1.3.1 Video and Audio Switching

RGBHV, COMPOSITE, and S-VIDEO SWITCHING

RGB1

5

1.0 General Information

BALANCED STEREO CHANNEL SWITCHING

RGB IN

C-V

INPUTS

5 THRU 8

S-V

INPUTS

5 THRU 8

RGB2

RGB3

RGB4

DRIVER

DRIVER

LEFT +

LEFT -

RIGHT +
RIGHT -

BALANCED

OUTPUT

5

RGB OUT

COMPOSITE

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

C1
C2
C3
C4

COMPOSITE

4x1

RGBHV

VIDEO

SWITCH

8x1

VIDEO

SWITCH

8x1
S-VIDEO
SWITCH

5

5

1

1

1

1

S-V1

2

S-V2

2

2

2

S-V3
S-V4

BALANCED

INPUT 1

BALANCED

INPUTS

2 THRU 8

LEFT

RIGHT

8x1

STEREO

AUDIO

SWITCH

VCA

VCA

BALANCED

BALANCED

1.4 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Item Meaning Definition

RN Room Navigator
ARP Advanced Remote Panel Wallplate Physical control panel that can be used directly via connection to the Room

CU Configuration Utility PC-based software application to configure the Room Navigator
BRP Basic Remote Panel Wallplate Physical control panel that can be used directly via connection to the Room

CIO Control I/O Board An internal component of the Room Navigator
AVS Audio / Video Switch Board An internal component of the Room Navigator
FW Firmware Operating code that runs on several internal components of the Room

RN-8200 Reference Manual Page 1-4

Navigator’s RS-485 remote control interface.

Navigator’s RS-485 remote control interface.

Navigator.

2.0 Installation and Operation Overview

2.0 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OVERVIEW

2.1 Product Overview

Before beginning, unpack and inspect your product to make sure you have everything and that all items are free
from defects. The included items are as follows:

 Qty (1) RN-8200 Rack Unit (with or without Front Panel Controls)
 (1) Host RS-232 Serial Interface Cable
 Captive Screw Connectors for all interfaces
 (1) AC Power Cord
 (4) IR emitter cables (Single head)
 Software CD (contains Configuration Utility)

If ordered, your RN will also include the following op tional item(s):

 One or more ARP and/or BRP Wallplates
 Control Cables

The figures below provide a visual overview of the RN-8200 Base Unit Panels.

Blank Front-Panel Option

Standard Front-Panel

Rear Panel

2.1.1 Panel Descriptions

2.1.1.1 Front Panels

The front panel variants are shown below. Features of these panels are as follows:

1) IR Learning Receiver Window

2) Status Lamp (Red)

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2.0 Installation and Operation Overview

3) Audio Input Trim Up/Down Buttons

4) Power On Indicator (Blank Front-Panel Only)

5) Room Control Buttons (Standard Front-Panel Only)

6) Source Select Buttons (Standard Front-Panel Only)

7) Audio Control and Projector Mute Buttons/Indicators (Standard Front-Panel Only)

Indicator Label Color Purpose and Operation

Power On LED POWER Green On steady whenever power is applied

Status LED IR Red This indicator LED serves as a communication status and normal processing status

indicator. It comes on at times to indicate operations are occurring. Specific
indications provided by this indicator are as follows:

 Each time an incoming data byte is received from Serial Port 1, the light comes

on momentarily as the byte is moved into the incoming data buffer. This flash
is usually not noticeable because it happens so fast.

 Comes on whenever one or more commands are processed; the commands

could be a result of button presses, or from data coming in via serial port 1.

 Comes on during IR Learn command to tell the user the learner is ready and

waiting for the IR signal.

 Flashes at power-up to indicate the current Port 1 baud rate setting:

1 = 1200 2 = 2400 3 = 4800 4 = 9600
5 = 19200 6 = 28800 7 = 38400 8 = 57600

Note: If upon power-up, the Status LED is on steady, it means the RN was left in FW Update Mode. This is an
unusual condition but can occur if a FW update was interrupted by a power outage or other unexpected condition.
If this occurs, the CU will recognize this condition and allow you to either return to normal mode or execute a
complete FW update before returning to normal mode.

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2.1.1.2 Rear Panel

The rear panel is shown below. Features of this panel are as follows:

1) Audio Inputs (1 through 8)

2) Audio Output

3) Video Inputs (1 through 4)

4) Video Inputs (5 through 8)

5) RGB Video Output

6) Composite Video Output

8) Relay Control Ports (1 through 4)

9) IR Control Ports (1 through 4)

10) Serial (RS-232) Control Ports (1 through 4)

11) Remote Panel Interface (RS-485)

12) LAN Interface (RJ45)

13) RS-232 Remote Control Interface

7) S-Video Output

14) AC Power Input

2.0 Installation and Operation Overview

(or serial control port 0)

2.2 Cabling Considerations

2.2.1 RS-485 Remote Control Panel Port (WallPlate Interface)

Pinout

 Recommended Cable Type: Two twisted pair with an overall shield or CAT5 per table below

# Wallplates Wire Gauge Max Cable Length

1 22 * 450 ft
1 18 1200 ft
2 22 * 350 ft
2 18 900 ft

The RN-8200 has a five pin pluggable screw connectors for wiring the Remote Panel(s)
to the Rack Unit. The cable types and limitations are detailed in the chart below.

The RN Rack unit can support up to 8 Remote Panel’s daisy-chained on its remote panel
interface. The Rack Unit’s internal power supply can directly support three control panels.
Additional Remote Panels require a separate power supply. The front panel on the rack
unit counts as one panel and has the reserved address of “0”. Each remote panel has a
dipswitch for setting its unique ID (0 through 7).

Note: If more than 2 wallplates are required for an installation, an additional external

power supply is required to supply current to the wallplates. The last Remote
Panel in the chain should have Dipswitch 1 placed in the up position. A “daisy
chained wiring configuration is preferred over a “star” for Remote Panel wiring
(see section 2.2.1.1 below).

* CAT5 cable (24ga., 4 pair) may be used:

 one pair for “V+”,
 one pair for ground return,
 one pair for data and one pair for shield.

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2.2.1.1 RS-485 Bus Termination – ARP and BRP Panels

When more than one ARP and/or BRP are used in a daisy-chain connected to a single RN, only the last
ARP or BRP in the chain should terminate the RS-485 bus. Use the DIP switch position 1 to disconnect
the “middle” wallplates bus termination as shown below. The BRP is terminated the same way as the
ARP, which is shown.

2.2.1.2 Panel Addressing

The RN support up to 8 remote control panels connected simultaneously in daisy-chain configuration on the RS-485
bus. To accommodate this, each panel must be set with a different address. The FSR ARP/BRP provides a DIP
switch to set the panel address as shown below.

Note: If more than 2 wallplates are required for an installation, an additional external power supply is required to

supply current to the wallplates.

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2.2.2 RS-232 Remote Host Port Cabling (DB9

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PC

(typical)

The RN-8200 Rack Unit has a standard RS-232
(DB9F) communication port that connects the host PC
to the RN-8200 Rack Unit allowing the CU software
control and configuration.

TX
GND

DB9M
(DTE)

2RX
3
5

Cable Type (supplied): Straight through DB-9 Male
(To mate with Female on RN-8200 Base) to DB-9
Male (to mate with DB-9 Male on typical PC COMM
port).

Recommended Maximum Length: 50 ft

CTS
RTS
DSR
CD
DTR

8
7
6
2
4

2.2.3 RS-232 Control Port Cabling (3 wire interface)

2
3
5

CABLE

Tx
Rx

G

ControlMate

Port

1, 2, 3, or 4

RX

GND

PC or

A/V

DEVICE

DB9M
(DTE)

TX
GND

DB9F

2RX
3
5

Serial Control Port for Control of DTE Devices

Opti onal Fl ow Control Connections

8

CTS
RTS
DSR
CD
DTR

8

7

7

6

6

2

2

4

4

If t he dev ice requires

handshake, implement

loop-back handshake at

the device end of t he

cable as shown.

A/V

DEVICE

DB9F

(DCE)

TX

RX
GND

2TX
3
5

Serial Control Port for Control of DCE Devices

CABLE

DB9F

2
3
5

Opti ona l Flow Control Connec t ions

8
7
6
2
4

If t he de vic e requi res DS R, CD, or DTR,

DB9M

2
3
5

8

implem ent loop -back handshake at the

device end of t he c abl e as shown .

CABLE

ControlMate

DB9M

2
3
5

Rx

Tx
G

RN Rem ote

RS-232

Host Po r t

2
3

GND

5

RTS

8

CTS7

7

Port

1, 2, 3, or 4

GND

TX

RX

RX

TX

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2.2.4 RJ-45 LAN Interface Cabling

This port is used to access the RN-8200 Embedded Web Server via TCP-IP
from a host computer or network.

Cable type:

 RJ-45 Crossover for direct computer to RN-8200 control
 RJ-45 Straight through for Network to RN-8200 control

Recommended Maximum Length: 329 feet

Crossover Cable

2.2.5 Relay Control Ports

The RN relay ports shown above, consist of 4,
single-pole, normally open relays grouped as 2
sets with each set sharing a common leg. The
internal relay configuration is shown below and a
typical application is shown to the right.

C12C34

Internal Configuration

Standard Patch Cable

RELAY OUTPUT

CC12 34

RED
WHT
BLK

RED
WHT

BLK

Sample Application: Da-Lite Screen Control

 Setting Relay 1 momentarily drives both screens up
 Setting Relay 2 momentarily drives both screens down
 Wire colors are per screen control interface

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2.2.6 IR Control Ports

G

The RN has 4 IR control ports and comes with 2 IR
emitters. Each emitter has two wires. The white stripe is
the positive lead and it goes on the right when looking into
the wire end of the connector. At the IR port, the white
stripe connects to the pin labeled 1, 2, 3, or 4, depending
on the port you wish to use. When you connect the
emitter to the equipment, be sure to center it over the IR
receiver as closely as possible. If you are having trouble
locating the IR receiver, try using a small flashlight to
illuminate the inside of the equipment panel as this can
sometimes allow you to see the receiver location clearly.

2.2.6.1 IR Power Adjustment

The IR power output can be adjusted using trim pots located inside the unit. This adju stment capability is provided
accommodate the occasional piece of equipment that may require a higher power IR signal (or lower power). For
most equipment, the power can be left centered (factory default position). The four adjustment pots are located
inside the rear panel approximately behind the IR output ports. Trim pot 1 is for IR port 1 and so on. To increase
the power, you decrease the output resistance by turning the adjustment counter-clockwise. To decrease the power,
turn the adjustment clockwise.

Ports 1 and 4 shown wired.

1

IR Emitter

G

4

IR

Port 1

IR

Port 4

2.2.7 S-Video Input Connector Cabling

Cable Type: Standard 4 pin S-Video to
two BNC male cable.

Maximum Recommended Length: 35 ft

Pinout

2.2.8 Composite Video Inputs and Outputs Connector Cabling

Use standard 75 ohm BNC cable for all composite video inputs and outputs.

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2.2.9 Audio Inputs Connector Cabling

There is one stereo audio input for each of the 8 sources. The audio inputs are
paired as 2-inputs per 10-pin pluggable screw connector. The possible audio
wiring alternatives are shown in the diagrams below.

Cable Type: Varies with application

Pinout

RN-8200 AUDIO INPUT

CONNECTOR WIRING

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2.2.10 Audio Outputs Connector Cabling

There is one stereo audio output. The physical connection is a 5-pin pluggable
screw connector. The possible audio output wiring alternatives are shown in the
diagrams below.

Cable Type: Varies with application

Pinout

RN-8200 AUDIO OUTPUT

CONNECTOR WIRING

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TO A STEREO UNBALANCED
PREAMP INPUT

TO A STEREO BALANCED PREAMP
INPUT

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INSTALL JUMPER

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2.3 Wallplate Setup

Installing the Legend Inserts (button labels)

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RN-8200 Reference Manual Page 2-10

2.4 Rack Unit Front Panel Setup

Installing the Legend Inserts (button labels)

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2.5 Getting Started – Quick Start

2.5.1 Connect Your Room Navigator to Your PC

Using the serial cable provided, connect the Room Navigator RS-232 Host Port to your PC serial port.

2.5.2 Apply Power to Your Room Navigator

Connect the AC power cord to the Room Navigator. Watch the front panel of the Room Navigator and plug the
cord into facility AC power. Normal Room Navigator power-up will consist of the red status lamp flashing 4 times
to indicate normal start and factory baud rate setting on RS-232 Host Port of 9600 bps. The RS-232 Host Port is
used to communicate with your PC running the Configuration Utility.

2.5.3 Install the CU Software

Install the Room Navigator Configuration
Utility onto your computer from the product
CD.

Your

Computer

Product

CD

2.5.4 Start the CU Software and Connect to Your Room Navigator

At the end of the install, the install wizard will ask if
you want to launch the application. If you checked the
“Launch Application” box, you will see the “Device
Identification" screen shown below. If you didn’t
already launch the application, use the shortcut or the
start menu to find the “Room Navigator CU” and start
the application.

Select “Detect RS-232 Connected Devices”, leave the
default comm settings and click the “Ok” button. The
CU will establish communication with the connected
Room Navigator and the main application will start.

Note: The CU has a capability to detect old FW versions and provide notification that you require a FW Update.

If your CU displays a message indicating you do not have the most current FW version, follow the
instructions in the message and update you FW version.

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2.5.5 Create and Save Your Configuration

The CU should now be open with the
first tab, “FW Update”, showing (see
image below). Note the status in the
lower left corner shows you connected
and operating in normal mode.

You are ready to configure the Room
Navigator.

Refer to Section 3 for complete details
about the CU and Room Navigator
features and capabilities. Before
starting your real configuration, it is
recommended you gain familiarity with
the CU and Room Navigator features
by trying things. Try anything you
want, you can’t hurt it.

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3.0 Configuration Utility Software

3.0 CONFIGURATION UTILITY (CU) SOFTWARE

The CU, as the name implies, is used to configure the Room Navigator. The CU provides an easy to use graphical
interface for the user while eliminating the need for the user to worry about the low-level command formatting.

Note: The appearance of the CU screens is dependent on your window’s display settings and therefore you CU

may look different than the examples shown but he content will be the same.

3.1 Connecting the Hardware

If you haven’t already done so, do the following:

1) Using the serial cable provided with the Room Navigator, connect Room Navigator RS-232 Host Port to
the PC serial port.

2) Apply power to Room Navigator using the AC power cord provided with the unit.

3) If not already done, install the CU software on your PC

4) Start the CU application and refer the next section to configure the Room Navigator

3.2 Using the Configuration Utility

3.2.1 Connecting the CU to the Room Navigator

When you start the CU application, the “Device
Identification” screen will appear as shown to the right.
You can choose to “Work Offline” or connect to the
Room Navigator using the “Detect RS-232 Connected
Devices”. The RS-232 settings shown are for the PC
serial port and settings shown match the Room
Navigator factory default for Port 1. You may need to
change the PC port if the port being used is not
“COM1” but the other settings should not be changed
unless you know that the Room Navigator Port 1
settings have been changed. To start using the CU,
make your selection and click the “Ok” button.

3.2.2 CU Main Screen Layout and Features

The CU Main Screen has the following features
and layout:

1) Menu Items across the top

2) Tabs for configuring function groupings

3) Group boxes for like functions within a tab

4) Control Buttons for specific functions

5) Graphical input or output area

6) Current connection status information

7) Comm Activity Light provides an indication
of when the CU is busy communicating
with the Room Navigator

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3

4

5

6

2

7

3.2.3 Menu Items

3.2.3.1 “File” I/O

The CU provides the ability to save and load
configuration files. The Room Navigator uses the
“.mcf” format for configuration files it creates, saves
and subsequently loads. To start a new configuration,
save a configuration and/or subsequently load a
configuration, use the “File” menu options. The CU File
menu options are shown in the figure on the right.

 If you have questions about your configuration file or would

help understanding its contents contact FSR Tech support
at [e-mail]
questions

The title bar at the top of the application window always
shows the current configuration file being used. At
astartup, the word “Untitled” is shown because no
configuration file has been loaded and the current
workgin file has not been named and saved.

. Send your file along with your

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3.2.3.1.1 Configuration Files

The CU provides the capability to save and lo ad conf iguratio n files. The CU uses “. mcf” format for files it creates,
saves and subsequently loads using the “File” menu options of the CU. The CU files contain the entire configuration
of the RN as configured in the CU (i.e., for your application). These files provide a convenient way to configure
duplicate systems as often as needed or modify one configuration as a starting point for the next.

A default configuration file, “RN8200_Default_xxxxxx.mcf”, is provided with the RN on the CD that contains the
CU. The default template configures the RN panels to perform fixed functions such as controlling the remote panel
return to Operational Mode, audio volume up and down, and audio mute. You should always load the defaults file
and start with this file to create your config uration so that yo u will have the d efault function s in your co nfiguratio n.
If for some reason you do not wish to use the defaults, then you don’t need to load this file as your starting template.
Be sure to save the modified file under a new name.

Note: It is highly recommended you start with the default template and build you application configuration on top

of the default functionality. Changing or no t using the defaults may result in unexpected or missing
behavior. Consult your RN technical representative if you are unsure. If you choose not to use the default
template, you must as a minimum configure a System On/Off button to execute a Set Operational Mode
Command or the RN will not respond to remote panel button presses.

3.2.3.1.2 Default Configuration File

The RN8200 is shipped with a default configuration file, “RN8200_Default_xxxxxx.mcf”. This file will provide a
minimum of functionality that will enable the user to con trol the audio level adjust and mute functions and select
from eight video and audio sources.

With this default configuration file, the system is configur ed as follows:

Video

Source

Video Format

1 RGB
2 RGB
3 RGB
4 RGB
5 Composite
6 Composite

 Pressing the audio mute button will toggle the audio state between mute/un-mute.
 Pressing the Volume up button will increase the audio sound level.
 Pressing the Volume down button will decrease the audio sound level.
 The upper leftmost Room Control button is designated the System Operational / Idle

Mode toggle button. At power-up, the lamp above this button will be illuminated “red” as
an indication of the system being in Idle Mode. In Idle Mode, the system will not respond
to any button presses except pressing this button to place the system into Operational
Mode. As part of the command sequence for entering Operational Mode, the source 1 is
also activated. Pressing the button a second time will place the system back into Idle

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3.0 Configuration Utility Software

7 S-Video
8 S-Video

Mode.

Note: It is recommended that you use the CU and examine how these buttons

are configured

The Figure below shows the commands configured in the Default file for the “System Operational / Idle” Toggle
Button (the upper leftmost Room Control Button):

This command is the “Set Oper at ional” Command which
sets the internal state t o operat ional and activates the
system to r espond t o button presses from connected panels .

This command is a
“Butt on Pr ess ” Comm and
that is essentially the
same as pressing the
Source Select 1 button.
It is used to establish
source 1 as active when
the system starts . Note
also that this command
will re s u lt in executing
any commands
configured into the
Source Select 1 button.

3.2.3.2 “Device” Functions

The “Device” functions are actions that either “Get”
data from, or “Send” data to, the connected Room
Navigator device. All of these “Device” actions can
also be executed using buttons that appear on the
various tabs in the CU and this menu item is just
repeat of all the data interchange actions with the
device in one place.

Since these functions require a connected device,
when you are working offline, this menu item is
deactivated. Each action in the sub-menu selections
identifies the specific type of data involved (IR,
Notes, or Button Data) or all of the data.

This command is the “Set
Idle” Command which
sets the internal state t o
idle and stops the system
from r esponding to butt on
presses from connect ed
panels.

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3.2.3.3 “Options” Settings

On the menu bar the “Options” item provides
automatic features for the CU that can be turned
On/Off depending on your personal preferences.
The options are turned on by selecting the
corresponding check box. The options are primarily
to turn on automatic interaction with the connected
Room Navigator as items are configured in the CU.
All the options can be executed manually using
command in the “Device” pull down menu and/or
using buttons on the various CU tabs. The options
are provided as a means to reduce user actions
required to configure the Room Navigator and
should be taken advantage of once the user becomes
more familiar with how the CU and Room
Navigator interact.

A brief description of each option item is provided below:

OPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

Automatically Execute “Get All Data”
Upon Connection to the Room Navigator

Automatically Clear Room Navigator
Button Cmds when CU Button Cmds are
Cleared

Automatically Clear Room Navigator
Notes when CU Notes are Cleared

Automatically Send Button Data to Room
Navigator when CU Button Data
Changes:

Automatically Clear Room Navigator IR
Data when CU IR Data is Cleared

Generate SendAllScript.txt when “Send
All Data” is Executed

Automatically executes the Device>Get All Data function to extract the current
configuration from the connected Room Navigator

Automatically clears both the corresponding configuration data in the CU’s buffer
and in the connected Room Navigator whenever a “Clear” button is pressed on any
of the function tabs of the CU.

This option makes the clear buttons on the Notes Tab clear both the data in the CU’s
buffer and the data in the connected Room Navigator

This option applies to working on the Button Cmd Setup Tab and it automatically
configures the connected Room Navigator as Button Commands are setup as
opposed to asking the user each time

This option makes the clear buttons on the IR Setup Tab clear both the data in the
CU’s buffer and the data in the connected Room Navigator.

This generates a text file in the application directory whenever a “Send All Data”
from the Device Menu is Executed. The script is useful to see the ASCII commands
used to configure the Room Navigator

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3.2.3.4 “Help”

The help menu item bring up the version identification information for the CU. For help using the CU, use this
manual.

3.2.4 FW Update Tab

3.2.4.1 Obtaining the Room Navigator Current Version Data

In the upper portion of the FW Update Tab is the “Device Information group box and within it is a “Get Version
Data” button. Clicking this button will update the text boxes to the right of the button with the FW and HW version
from the connected Room Navigator. The figure below shows a closer look at the Device Information group box
after the Get Version Data button was clicked.

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3.2.4.2 Performing a FW Update

In the center portion of the FW Update Tab is the “Firmware Update” group box. This area contains the controls
used to perform a FW update for the Room Navigator. The FW Update process is implemented using a common
interface and process for all FSR products that support FW update.

Important Note

Save your configuration before implementing a FW update and then after the update is complete,
load and send the configuration back to the Room Navigator.

To execute a FW update, do the following (assumes you are already connected to the Room Navigator):

1) On the “FW Update” Tab, click the “Load Update File” button and find and load the file to be used for the
FW update. FW Update files, when available, can be found on the FSR Product Support Website (URL
provided below).

FSR Product Support Website URL: www.fsrinc.com
The file extension for a firmware update file is ".mex" which indicates the file is a Modified Encrypted heX

file. The filename will identify the product type and the version. A progress bar will indicate the status of the
load and once the file is loaded and prepared for the update, you’ll see the filename in the box beside the "Load
Update File" button along with the “Update Data Ready” status message as shown below:

2) Click the “Send Update to Device” button to execute the upgrade. The front panel status lamps will
illuminate briefly and then begin flashing. You will see the progress bar begin to show th e progress. The
update process executes a “dry-run” first to ensure the integrity of the data being used for the update. Once
the dry run phase is completed and the data is verified as complete and accurate, the actual update will
begin. The progress bar will indicate “performing Update”, the fro nt panel status lamp will flash until the
update is completed.

3) W hen the update completes, the Room Navigator will return to normal mode and you will see the front
panel status lamp do its normal startup where it flashes to indicate the current baud rate setting. The CU
will display a message telling you the update was successfully completed and indicate the new FW version.
The Room Navigator is now ready for use running the new FW version.

You can now use all features of the Room Navigator and CU.

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3.2.5 Notes Tab

The Notes Tab provides a means for the user to enter and store in the Room Navigator nonvolatile memory, device
labels and general application notes. The Notes Tab, has three (3) functions, Clear, Get, and Send, that are either
globally applicable using the top row of buttons, applicable to only Device labels using the buttons inside the
corresponding group box, or applicable to only the Notes using the buttons inside the Notes group box.

These butt ons ar e out s ide Device Labels
and Notes group boxes and therefore
apply to both t he device labels and notes.

Device Labels group box
These butt ons ar e inside the Device

Labels group boxes and therefore apply
only to t he Device Labels.

Notes group box
These butt ons ar e inside the Not es gr oup

boxes and therefore apply only to the

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Device Labels

Notes

 These labels will be referenced when you Learn IR commands so that each learned command can be

associated with its device. Therefore, for convenience, list your IR devices first.

 Total of 15 user label slots numbered 01 through 15 with each having a text entry box
 Each label can be up to 16 characters in length
 Can be used to store any information desired such as project name, date of install, who configured the

system, key customer POC, etc.

 One notes location with up to 248 characters in length using any character except the closing square

bracket = “]”

Notes.

3.2.6 Serial Ports Tab

The Serial Ports Tab provides the interface to configure the communications protocol settings for the Room
Navigator serial ports. The major function groups are shown in the figure below.

Multi- pur p ose Por t 1,

• CU Int e rfac e

• Remote Control

• Device Co n trol

Assigns unique
ID to the RN Unit

Each port has the standard serial port communications protocol parameters of Bits Per Second (or baud rate), Data
Bits, Parity and Parity. Flow Control is available on Port 1. Since the Room Navigator Port 1 also serves as the
interface port for the CU, the PC Port used by the CU will share the Room Navigator Port 1 settings and there is

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Device
control
Ports 1 - 4

3.0 Configuration Utility Software

also a “PC Port” drop-down item to allow selection or change of the PC COM port being used. The remaining
parameters are described in the table below.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Echo Mode

Transfer Delay

Address Setting

This item designates a destination port to which all incoming data will be echoed meaning it will be transmitted
out that port. When Echo Mode is off, the incoming data is not echoed to another port.

 Example 1: If Port 1 Echo Mode is set to “Port 2”, all data received on Port 1 will be echoed to Port 2

meaning it will be transmitted out Port 2.

 Example 2: If Port 2 Echo Mode is set to “Port 1”, then all incoming data on Port 2 will be echoed to Port

1. Echoing port 2, 3, or 4 to Port 1 allows you to direct device responses to commands back to a
controlling host connected to Port 1.

The Transfer Delay is provided as a means to interact with some old equipment that cannot process standard
RS-232 data streams without providing the delay between bytes. These old systems are not common and
unless you know you need the delay, this value should always be 00 to ensure best performance.

Allows you to assign a unique Device ID to the Room Navigator. This can be useful when multiple Room
Navigator units are daisy-chained together. The Device ID can be used in any command to specifically target
one or more, but not all, Room Navigator devices in the chain.

3.2.6.1 Device Addresses

The RN is addressable so that it may be daisy-chained with other FSR control devices. The device comes from the
factory with the default address of “00”. Valid addresses are 00-99. Device addresses are an optional element of
each command sent to the device or to a chain of devices. When no device address is used, the command is a “wild
card” and all connected devices will accept and execute the command.

When only one device is connected, no device addressing is necessary and all commands can be sent as wild card
commands. When more than one device will be connected, it is recommended that the devices are programmed one
at a time and addresses are assigned starting at “01”. Up to 100 devices may be daisy-chained using addressing
“00” through “99”.

3.2.6.2 Serial Ports

The RN has 5 RS-232 serial ports; 1 is for remote control and uses a DB9F interface and the other 4 are for device
control and they use a 3-wire Phoenix-Style connector interface. During operation, all 5 RS-232 ports can be
separately used to control devices in that serial control strings can be designated to be transmitted out to these ports
when buttons are pressed or via remote commands received from the Remote RS-232 port.

The remote RS-232 port is also designated as the programming port and only this port can be used to configure
(using the CU). This port can also be used to remotely control the RN from a remote control host device or a PC
running a control application. Unlike the 4 serial device control ports, all data received on the remote RS-232 port
is processed by the RN and any data sequences that match the valid co mma nds of the RN command set will be
processed accordingly. Therefore, always use the remote RS-232 port as the connection to a remote controlling
device. A remote controlling device is considered any device intended to send commands to the RN or intended to
send commands through the RN to a device that may connected to one of the other serial ports.

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3.2.6.1.1 Serial Port Communication Data Formats

The RN supports several common data formats for the number of data bits and parity. One Start bit and one Stop
bit are always used. The supported data formats combined with selectable baud rate and flow control make the RN
capable of supporting the vast majority of devices that may be encountered. The BAUD SET command is used to
configure the serial ports to the desired format including the desired baud rate and flow control. The table below
identifies the communication format options available

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Format
8N1 1 8 None 1 Factory Default
8E1 1 8 Even 1
8O1 1 8 Odd 1
8M1 1 8 Mark 1 Parity bit always “1”
8S1 1 8 Space 1 Parity bit always “0”
7N1 NOT USABLE 7 Data bits only valid with a parity bit
7E1 1 7 Even 1
7O1 1 7 Odd 1
7M1 1 7 Mark 1 Parity bit always “1”
7S1 1 7 Space 1 Parity bit always “0”

Start
Bits

Data
Bits

Parity Stop

Bits

Comments

3.2.6.1.2 Serial Port Communication Flow Control

The serial control ports use the most common and easiest interface of only 3 wires (RX, TX and GND). The remote
RS-232 host port use a DB9 interface and supports user selectable hardware flow control (RTS, CTS). The table
below provides a summary of the Remote RS-232 DB9 connector interface on the Room Navigator.

Equipment

Type

DCE

RTS = INPUT
CTS = OUTPUT

The RN uses a common form of hardware handshaking supported by most RS232 interfaces where each end has a
handshake output signal and the receiver brings its handshaking output signal high when it’s ready to receive data.
The transmitter must monitor this signal and ensure it is high before each transmission. For example, when using
hardware handshaking, a computer, being a DTE device, uses RTS to indicate when it is ready to receive data.
Similarly, the computer monitors the CTS from the RN to know when the RN is ready to receive data. When
connected to a computer, and using hardware handshaking, the RN uses the computer’s RTS signal so that it knows
when the computer is ready for data. Similarly, the RN uses its CTS signal to tell the computer when it is ready for
data.

3.2.6.3 Serial Port Echo Modes

Echo Mode is a parameter associated with each serial port and it provides a means to relay information from the
host port to a device or monitor serial feedback from devices. For example, a PC-based host application may want
to get bulb usage from a projector and in order to do so; it must be able to pass data from the serial control port back
to the host connected to the host port. Therefore a serial control command to the appropriate serial control port with
Echo Mode turned ON for that control port, will achieve this “echoing” of the feedback to the host. For all 4 serial
control ports, the echo modes are either On or Off.

DB9

Connector

Female CTS

(8)

Pin Assignments

RTS

(7)

TD
(2)

RD

(3)

GND

(5)

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The remote RS-232 host port Echo Mode is a designation of the control port to which incoming data will be echoed
and can be set to OFF, 1, 2, 3, or 4. For example, if host port echo mode is set to “1”, in addition to every byte being
processed internally by the RN, every byte received is also echoed to serial control port 1. In effect this creates a
pass-through. This concept for the serial control ports allows multiple boxes to be daisy-chained so that you can
control them all. Echo Mode is a bidirectional capability. For the 4 serial control ports, you can turn on either
direction independently.

For example, to pass data to/from a device from a PC-based host application, you would turn on echo mode for the
serial port connected to the device and set the host serial port echo mode for the port connected to the device.

3.2.7 IR Setup Tab

The IR Setup Tab provides controls for setting up the IR command library that will be learned and stored in the
Room Navigator. This IR command library will be accessed for playback by button commands for IR control of
applicable equipment in your specific application. On this tab, individual or global changes can be made to the 61
IR command storage locations available within the Room Navigator. The IR Setup Tab is shown below.

Global actions work
on the entire I R
Command Library

Individual actions
work on the one
highlighted IR
Library location

The IR Library window
shows the location #,
the associated device,
and the command
name

The IR Setup Tab shows the current IR command library in the center window with each location identifying the
location number, the associated device, and the specific IR command name. The device and command name are
assigned by the user as part of the IR learn process.

3.2.7.1 Learning IR Commands

To learn an IR command, click on an IR

1)

location in the library window as the
storage destination and click on the [Learn]
button. The “Learn IR Command” panel
will open as shown below. Select the
“Device” associated with the command you
will be learning form the corresponding
pull-down selection box. Type in the name
of the command to be learned. i.e., Play,
FFWD, etc. in the “Name of Operation”
window.

These buttons execute
the learn for either a
single-f unct ion or toggle
function IR command

Identifies t he
location and its
current stat us

User selects t he
Device and enters a
Command Name

Help provide IR Learning
technique and tips

This button updat es t he
library with the new data
and/or learned co m m and

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Click on the “Learn” button. The front panel S1 (green)

2)

LED will illuminate indicating the Room Navigator is
ready and waiting to learn the command. The hour-glass
icon will begin a timeout animation while the Room
Navigator waits for the IR signal. Point the hand-held
remote at the IR Learn window and press and hold the IR
remote button for the command to be learned. The S1
(green) LED will go off and the S2 (red) LED will flash
three times indicating the learn operation is complete.

The CU will change its status to “Processing” while the

3)

Room Navigator processes the IR signal. The CU then
retrieves the IR command and changes the status to
Learned as show in the figure to the right. Click the “Ok”
button to end the IR learn process for this location.

All IR commands to be used in your application should be
learned and stored in this same manner. The resultant IR
command library is then available for playback as part of
the configuration of the button functions that will be done
using the “Button Cmd Setup” Tab.

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3.2.7.2 Immediate Playback of IR Commands

If the Room Navigator has an IR emitter connected to one of the Room Navigator IR ports and to a device, you can
use the IR Setup Tab to playback any IR command in the library as a test. The figure below shows the IR Setup Tab
and the elements associated with immediate playback of learned IR commands.

The “Playback” button
executes the playback of
the highlighted command

This box identifies the
output port selection for
the playback

This bo x ide n tifies t h e
number of time to repeat

“View Raw” Button
provides a quick look at the
highlighted IR command

the playback

3.2.7.3 IR Learning Help and Tips

On the Learn IR Command Panel, there is a Help button that accesses IR Learning Help Information. This
information contains tips for the best learning technique and other information about learned IR codes. Before
learning IR codes, it is recommended that you read this help information. A short excerpt from the help information
is shown below.

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3.2.7.4 IR Data Analysis

The “View Raw” button, shown above in Figure 3.2.6.2-1, provides the capability to view the raw IR data as stored
in the Room Navigator. This information can be useful in analyzing IR codes. This raw data is also stored in saved
configuration files. If you need help analyzing your IR codes contact FSR Tech support at [e-mail]
Send your file along with your questions. An example of the format for a good IR code as displayed when the
“View Raw” button is pressed is shown below.

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3.2.8 Button Cmd Setup Tab

This tab is where commands or command sequences (or scripts) can be associated with buttons on the FSR
Advanced Remote Panel. The graphical interface and the command scripting for configuring the button functions
combine to provide a flexible and comprehensive ability to con figure the system.

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Global actions work on the
entire IR Command Library

Clicking any button on t he panel
opens the Button Cmd Configurat ion
screen to allow entry of com m ands
to associate with the button

Configurable buttons include
functions: Auto-Executing, Auto
Power- Up and Virt ual But tons

Individual actions work on one
button location, when clicked,
cursor changes to allow selection
of the but t on f or t he act ion

3.2.8.1 Panel “Overlay”

The “Overlay” function of the CU is currently not
implemented. This feature is reserved to support entry
of a meaningful overlay text that will automatically
populate the corresponding locations in the virtual
control panel accessible via the embedded web server.

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3.2.8.2 Panel Buttons and Virtual Buttons

The Button Cmd Setup interface shows 2 types of buttons
that can be configured with commands: panel buttons and
virtual buttons.

 Panel Buttons are buttons that represent an actual

button on the front panel of the Room Navigator. The
command(s) associated with these buttons will be
triggered by pressing the corresponding button on the

Panel
Buttons

Room Navigator front panel.

 Virtual Buttons do not have a physical button that can

trigger their command(s) execution (at least not
directly). These button command(s) are triggered by

Virtual
Buttons

automatic events or by using a command to tell them
to execute (see Button Press Command).

3.2.8.2.1 Panel Buttons - Room Control, Source Select and Source Control

The Room Navigator panel buttons are designated as either Room Control, Source Select or Source Control as show
in the figure below.

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The designation of the button type is important to the overall operational concept for the Room Navigator.
The Room Control Buttons can be configured to provide one function where the function can be one command or a

sequence of commands. For example, the upper leftmost Room Control Button is typically used as the System
On/Off button where it is used to take the system from Idle Mode to Operational Mode and it can be configured to
contain a start-up command script that configures the system and the connected equipment to a known state to begin
normal use (i.e., power up to connected devices, set the starting active source, switch the A/V to a starting source,
set audio to starting state, etc.).

The function buttons can be thought of as different pages of functions where each page corresponds to a particular
source. The source select buttons, select which page of function buttons will be active. When a device is “active” as
indicted by an illuminated LED above the button, the corresponding page of function buttons is also active as
illustrated in the figure to the right. This concept allows the 17 source control functions for each of the 8 possible
sources.

There are 175 total programmable button locations for user commands consisting of the following:

 8 real + 1 virtual Device Select = 9
 8 Device Select x 17 functions each = 136
 1 virtual device x 17 functions = 17
 2 Auto Execute
 1 Auto Power-Up
 10 Room Control

3.2.8.2.2 Virtual Buttons - Auto-Execute

There are 2 “Auto-Execute” function
buttons, AE1 and AE2. These virtual
buttons can be configured with a
command or command sequence that will
automatically execute after a user
designated time period. The time period
can be set to reset anytime a button (any
button) is pressed on the panel. These
buttons are perfect for automatic
shutdown of equipment.

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When an Auto-Execute Button is selected to configure by clicking it on the panel graphic, the Button
Command Configuration Screen that opens will have an “Auto-Execute Timing” configuration group in the
lower left corner as shown below.

3.2.8.2.3 Virtual Buttons – Auto Power-Up

There is 1 “Auto Power-Up” function button. This virtual button can be configured
with a command or command sequence that will automatically execute whenever
power is applied to the Room Navigator as part of the start-up process. This feature
can be used to ensure your controlled equipment is at a known state when the system
is powered on.

3.2.8.2.4 Virtual Buttons – Virtual Bank

The “Virtual Bank” provides addition button command locations that can be called by
other buttons and it provides an additional 18 command storage locations. While
these virtual buttons have no front panel button to execute them directly, the Button
Press command can point to any button (real or virtual) and therefore, these virtual
button locations can serve as storage for extremely long command sequences.

3.2.8.3 Configuring a Button with Commands

To configure a button, click the button on the panel graphic shown in the center of the Button Cmd Setup
Tab to open the Button Command Configuration Panel as shown below.

 Note: Source Select buttons will require 2 clicks if it is not the currently active device.

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Command Type List The Command Type List shows the types of commands that can be configured to control the

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Attributes

particular button being configured. The button being configured is highlighted in green. Note
that when a function button is being configured, there will be 2 buttons highlighted in green,
one to identify the “Device” (or source) and one to identify the “Function”. Several examples
of the button map are shown below.

equipment in the user’s application. These commands can be configured for a button in any
combination desired as single commands or in a sequence of commands. To configure any
given command type, you can use the mouse and “drag-and-drop” the command from the
list into the command script window (# 4), or you can highlight the command in the list and
click the “Insert Command” button located below the list. Each command type is described in
detail later in the subparagraphs that follow.

Special Button Attributes are as follows:
Toggle Check Boxes:

This feature allows configuration of a different command or command set to be configured
for execution on either Odd/Even button presses or when the button is pressed and
released. This feature is not applicable to virtual buttons.

Auto Repeat Check Box:

This feature allows configuration of auto-repeating commands that will repeat as long as the
button is pressed. When checked, the “Delay” will become active so that a delay between
repeats can be assigned if desired. The default delay between repeats is 0.00 seconds. This
feature is not applicable to virtual buttons.

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Command Scripting

4

Window

Translation The command translator provides a translation of any command highlighted in the scripting

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Command Script

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Editing Controls

Scripting Scratch

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Pad Controls

Clear All

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Commands Button
Command

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Configuration
Controls

This window shows the commands configured for the button. As each command is
configured, it gets added to this window. The commands shown in the window are formatted
as required by the Room Navigator. While it is not necessary, if you are interested in
becoming familiar with the Room Navigator command format, refer to the Room Navigator
Programmer’s Guide.

window. This is an aid in becoming familiar with the Room Navigator command format or
just a means to help you remember what a particular command is after you have added it to
the button.

These controls allow you to manipulate commands after they have been added to your
command script. To use these controls, highlight a command in the scripting window. You
can then Edit it or Delete it, or move it up or down in the script list.

The scratch pad provides a way to copy and paste commands. It can be used as a way to
avoid having to create new commands if they are merely minor changes to commands
already in your script. It can also be used to copy and paste commands between buttons.

Copy Button:
This copies the highlighted command from the scripting window into the scratch pad.

Cut Button:
This cuts the highlighted command from the scripting window into the scratch pad.

Scratch Pad Window:
This shows the commands currently available in the scratch pad.

Paste Button:
This pastes the highlighted command from the scratch pad to the scripting window.

Trash Button:
This deletes the highlighted command from the scratch pad.

This button deletes all commands from the scripting window (or clears the command script).

These controls decide if you want to save the configuration for the button or cancel it and do
something else.

3.2.8.3.1 Example 1: Configuring a Button with a Command – Audio Mute

To configure the Audio Mute function, click
on the Audio Mute button on the Button Cmd
Setup Tab to open the Button Command
Configuration panel. Note that the Audio
Mute button is green on the button map in the
upper left corner to indicate this is the button
we are currently configuring. Use the cursor
to “drag-and-drop” the “Audio Output Adj”
command from the Command Selection
Window into the Command Script Window.
This opens the Audio Output Command Entry
Panel so that you can specify exactly what
audio adjustment you want this button to
make when pressed. On this panel, simply
select the “Mute” radio button and click “Ok”
as shown to the right.

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The Audio Mute Toggle Command will now
appear in the command script window as
shown to the right.

To save this configured button, click “Ok”
again on the Button Command Configuration
panel. The CU will ask “Do you want to
program this button now?” Click Yes to
program the button or No to do it later. If you
click that button again, you’ll see that the
Button Command Configuration Panel opens
with the already configured command
showing in the Command Script Window.

Note: Once you become more familiar with

the CU, you may want to select the
automatic option for configuring the
RN as button configurations are
made in the CU. This automatic
option is accessed using the
“Options” item form the menu bar
and checking the corresponding box
as shown below.

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3.2.8.3.2 Example 2: Configuring a with an Even/Odd Toggle Command

Select another button from the Room Control Area of
the panel. Then check the box beside “Even/Odd
Toggle. The Command Scripting Window will split
into a top and bottom section. The top is now the
“Even” button-press command script and the bottom
is the “Odd”. This means whatever command or
command sequence you put in the top area, will
execute on even presses of the corresponding button.
Similarly, whatever you put in the bottom will
execute on odd button presses. The Press/Release
toggle works in a similar manner except the top area
represents the command(s) that will execute when
the button is pressed and the bottom area represents
the command(s) that execute when the button is
released. The figure to the right shows an example
of an Even/Odd configuration. For this example, on
Even presses, Relay 1 is toggled then the RN waits

0.5 seconds then toggles Relay 1 again. On Odd
presses, Relay 3 is toggled then the RN waits 2
seconds then toggles Relay 3 again.

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3.2.8.4 Configuring a Serial Command

The Serial Command allows the user to create commands that will control devices using the CM RS-232 Ports.
After selecting a Serial Command from the Command Type List in the Button Configuration screen, the Serial
Command Configuration Panel will open as shown below.

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Serial Port Selection This allows you to identify the control port where this serial data string will be sent when the

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Options

command is executed in operation.

These selections allow you to select the data format to enter raw data for the command
string. The data can be a mix of ASCII and Hex in any combination, entered in any order,
and switching back and forth as much as needed. All data entered is shown in the Serial
Data Window (item 4) in the order it was created. When one of these buttons is pressed, the
corresponding data entry panel opens (see below) to allow you to enter the data in the
format selected.

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Nested Command
Entry

In the event you are using a serial port to control another FSR control products and you want
to command that product to issue a serial, IR or Relay command, the nested Commands
makes this easy to do. When you select a nested command, a corresponding command
entry panel will open to allow easy setup of the nested command. The IR Playback and
Relay command entry panels are exactly the same as they are described in 3.2.8.5, and

3.2.8.6, respectively. The nested serial command entry panel is shown below. The CM CU
supports one level of nested serial commands and therefore the nested serial command
configuration panel is setup for data entry in ASCII and/or Hex as previously described. The
Nested Serial Command Configuration Panel is shown below.

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Window

This window shows the serial commands configured. As each portion of a serial command is
configured, it gets added to this window. The commands shown in the window are formatted
as required by the CM. While it is not necessary, if you are interested in becoming familiar
with the CM command format, refer to the CM Programmer’s Guide.

 Note: This element of the Serial Command works in same way as the corresponding

element on the overall Button Command Configuration panel.

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help you remember what a particular command is after you have added it to the button.

 Note: This element of the Serial Command works in same way as the corresponding

element on the overall Button Command Configuration panel.

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Script Editing
Controls

These controls allow you to manipulate commands after they have been added to your
command script. To use these controls, highlight a command in the scripting window. You
can then Edit it or Delete it, or move it up or down in the script list.

 Note: This element of the Serial Command works in same way as the corresponding

element on the overall Button Command Configuration panel.

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The scratch pad provides a way to copy and paste commands. It can be used as a way to
avoid having to create new commands if they are merely minor changes to commands
already in your script. It can also be used to copy and paste commands between buttons.

Copy Button:
This copies the highlighted command from the scripting window into the scratch pad.

Cut Button:
This cuts the highlighted command from the scripting window into the scratch pad.

Scratch Pad Window:
This shows the commands currently available in the scratch pad.

Paste Button:
This pastes the highlighted command from the scratch pad to the scripting window.

Trash Button:
This deletes the highlighted command from the scratch pad.

 Note: This element of the Serial Command works in same way as the corresponding

element on the overall Button Command Configuration panel.

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This button deletes all portions of the serial command from the scripting window (or clears
the command script).

 Note: This element of the Serial Command works in same way as the corresponding

element on the overall Button Command Configuration panel.

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These controls decide if you want to save the configuration for the button or cancel it and do
something else.

 Note: This element of the Serial Command works in same way as the corresponding

element on the overall Button Command Configuration panel.

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3.2.8.5 Configuring an IR Playback Command

The IR Playback Command allows the user to
create commands that will control IR connected
devices by playing back the learned IR
commands stored in the Room Navigator IR
command library. The IR Address Location is a
pull down for selection of one of the 61 possible
IR command locations. The IR Port identified
the IR output port to which the command will be
sent. The command can be repeated up to 99
times using the Repeat option at the bottom of
the entry panel. Once the IR Playback Command
is configured as needed, click the “Ok” button to
build the final formatted command in the main
Button Command Configuration panel. The IR
Playback Command Entry panel is shown to the
right.

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3.2.8.6 Configuring a Relay Command

The Relay Command allows the user to create commands
that will control devices using contact closure. The relay
command can toggle, set, reset, pulse set, or pulse reset any
of the relays (or all simultaneously). The specific relay
action is selected in the Relay Command Type area. The
individual or the All relays option is selected in the Relay
Port area. The Pulse Period becomes active and can be set
as desired when a pulse set or rest action is the relay
command type desired. Once the Relay Command is
configured as needed, click the “Ok” button to build the
final formatted command in the main Button Command
Configuration panel. The Relay Command Entry panel is
shown to the right.

3.2.8.7 Configuring a Wait Command

The Wait Command allows the user to create time delays
between various commands in a sequence. For example, it
may be necessary to wait some short time after a relay is
closed to be sure the action completed before taking the
next action. There are 2 types of Wait Command possible,
normal and Wait with Lockout. The normal wait can be
any duration between 0.01 seconds to 9.99 seconds in
increments of 0.01 second. The “Wait with Lockout”
changes the duration values from 1 second to 999 seconds.
The wait with lockout “locks-out” all button presses during
the wait period. An example of a Wait with lockout might
be to allow a time for a projector to warm-up before
accepting further control actions. Once the Wait Command
is configured as needed, click the “Ok” button to build the
final formatted command in the main Button Command
Configuration panel. The Wait Command Entry panel is
shown to the right.

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3.2.8.8 Configuring a Button Press Command

The Button Press Command allows the user to
execute a simulated button press in order to execute
the functions already programmed into any button
without having to repeat all the commands. To select
the button for the BP command, click the button on
the graphic. One very useful way to use this
command would be for executing very long command
scripts that will not fit into a single button location.
Some of the commands can be placed in the Source
Control function buttons of the “Virtual Bank” and
then these buttons can be “called” using the Button
Press Command. Once the Button Press Command is
configured as needed, click the “Ok” button to build
the final formatted command in the main Button
Command Configuration panel. The Button Press
Command Entry panel is shown to the right.

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3.2.8.9 Configuring a Lamp State Command

The Lamp State Change Command allows the user
to change the illumination state of any lamp on the
remote panel. For this command, the user clicks the
lamp until the desired state is reached (each “click”
cycles the state of the lamp). Once the Lamp State
Command is configured as needed, click the “Ok”
button to build the final formatted command in the
main Button Command Configuration panel. The
Lamp State Command Entry panel is shown to the
right.

3.2.8.10 Configuring an Audio Output Adjust Command

The Audio Output Adjust Command allows the user to
adjust the audio level of the audio output. For this
command, the user selects the adjustment type desired:
Increment, Decrement, Fixed Value or Mute Toggle. For
Fixed Value adjustment, the user also selects the specific
dB level using the pull-down (range from -45dB to +5dB
in 1 dB step sizes and Mute).

Once the Audio Output Adjust Command is configured as
needed, click the “Ok” button to build the final formatted
command in the main Button Command Configuration
panel. The Audio Output Adjust Command Entry panel is
shown to the right.

Note: Mute Toggle command toggles the current

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audio mute state so that if the audio is
currently muted, it will be un-muted and visa­versa. The Increment and Decrement
commands use a 1 dB step size.

3.2.8.11 Configuring an Audio Input Trim Adjust Command

The Audio Input Trim Adjust Command allows the user to
adjust the audio trim level of any one of the 8 audio inputs.
For this command, the user selects the adjustment type
desired: Increment, Decrement, or Fixed Value. For Fixed
Value adjustment, the user also selects the specific dB level
using the pull-down (range from -5dB to +15dB in 1dB step
sizes).

Once the Audio Input Trim Adjust Command is configured
as needed, click the “Ok” button to build the final formatted
command in the main Button Command Configuration
panel. The Audio Input Trim Adjust Command Entry panel
is shown to the right.

Note: The Increment and Decrement commands

use a 1 dB step size.

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3.2.8.12 Set Operational Mode Command

The Set Operational Mode is a fixed command with no options that need to be selected. This command should be
used per the RN8200_Default_xxxxxx.mcf as described in section 2.3.1 of this manual. Note that the Set
Operational Mode command only works in the System On/Off button. Note that this command can be sent to the
RN using the Remote RS-232 interface at any time to put the system into Operational Mode as might be desired
when the system is connected to a PC-based software control application.

3.2.8.13 Set Idle Mode Command

The Set Idle Mode is a fixed command with no options that need to be selected. This command can be used in any
button configuration but should always be the last command in the command sequence. Refer to section 2.3.1 of
this manual to see how this command is used in the RN8200_Default_xxxxxx.mcf.

3.2.8.14 Configuring an A/V Switch Command

The A/V Switch Change Command allows the user to
connect an audio or video input to the corresponding
output. This command uses the user’s A/V interface
configuration identified on the A/V Interfaces Tab to limit
the valid connections to those that are consistent with the
user’s A/V interface assignments. For this command, the
user selects the specific output that will be connected,
Composite, S-Video, RGB, or Audio. The user then selects
the specific source that will be connected to the selected
output. For each video output type, only those inputs
assigned to this video type will be made available in the
source selection drop-down based on the current A/V
Interface Tab configuration. Once the A/V Switch
Command is configured as needed, click the “Ok” button to
build the final formatted command in the main Button
Command Configuration panel. The A/V Switch Command
Entry panel is shown to the right.

3.2.8.15 Configuring a Remap Mode Command

Remap Mode is a mode where function button presses are
remapped to be associated with locations other than the
currently active bank. While origin ally intended to provide
access to the virtual bank locations using the standard
panel, any bank can be the target of remap mode. REMAP
Mode is activated by a Remap CMD using the Remap
Mode Command Entry Panel by selecting the Remap Mode
condition desired using the pull-down options. The Remap
Mode Command Entry panel is shown to the right.

In order to provide a visual indication that a remap
condition is in effect, the active device lamp will blink as
opposed to being on steady. Once REMAP MODE is
activated, it remains in effect until it is either deactivated
using a REMAP OFF CMD or by pressing any device
select button.

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3.0 Configuration Utility Software

3.2.9 Test Tab

The test tab provides a means to test button
functionality while the CU is connected to the
Room Navigator so that adjustments can be made
if necessary. Using the Test Tab, click on the
button as if using the actual Room Navigator
panel and you can observe the Room Navigator
execute the command(s) configured in the button.
The panel shown in the test tab will correspond to
the panel last show on the Button Cmd Setup tab
– this way you can test using the panel interface
you configured. This is essentially the same as
pressing the button on the Room Navigator panel.
One distinct advantage of the Test Tab over the
actual panel is that you can test all your virtual
button functions such as your Auto Power-Up
sequence without having to cycle power and/or
your Auto-Execute commands without having to
wait for the time period to expire. The test tab
with BMR and ARP are shown below.

The “Analyze Button” located in the lower left of the Test Tab is a troubleshooting aid. When clicked, this button
will change the cursor to a special action cursor that you can then use to click the button you wish to analyze. The
CU will extract the associated command(s) from both the CU buffer and the connected device and save it to a text
file with the extension “.mca” and tell you the filename and path to the output file.

An example analysis file is shown below. The format of the analysis file consists of 3 main sections: 1) the header
that identifies the file and the button being analyzed by its source and functions number, 2) the contents of the CU
buffer for this button, and 3) the contents of the connected CM. Note that this example shows that the CU buffer is
different from what is configured in the CM which means the button configuration was changed in the CU but never
programmed into the CM.

1
2

3

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4.0 Factory Default Settings

4.0 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS

All device settings are configurable using the CU. The factory default settings for the Room Navigator are as
follows:

 Serial Port 0: 9600 baud, 8-N-1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit), no flow control, Echo Mode OFF
 Serial Port 1: 9600 baud, 8-N-1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit), no flow control, Echo Mode OFF
 Serial Port 2: 9600 baud, 8-N-1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit), no flow control, Echo Mode OFF
 Serial Port 3: 9600 baud, 8-N-1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit), no flow control, Echo Mode OFF
 Serial Port 4: 9600 baud, 8-N-1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit), no flow control, Echo Mode OFF
 Auto-Execute 1: Timeout Period 255 units (1 unit = 128 seconds), Reset Mode = ON
 Auto-Execute 2: Timeout Period 255 units (1 unit = 128 seconds), Reset Mode = ON
 Start-up Active Device: 6
 XFER Delay (min): 0 ms

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5.0 ASCII Code Table

5.0 ASCII CODE TABLE

HEX DEC ASCII HEX DEC ASCII HEX DEC ASCII HEX DEC ASCII

00 0 NULL 20 32 (SP) 40 64 @ 60 96 `
01 1 SOH 21 33 ! 41 65 A 61 97 a
02 2 STX 22 34 " 42 66 B 62 98 b
03 3 ETX 23 35 # 43 67 C 63 99 c
04 4 EOT 24 36 $ 44 68 D 64 100 d
05 5 ENQ 25 37 % 45 69 E 65 101 e
06 6 ACK 26 38 & 46 70 F 66 102 f
07 7 BEL 27 39 ' 47 71 G 67 103 g
08 8 BS 28 40 ( 48 72 H 68 104 h
09 9 HT 29 41 ) 49 73 I 69 105 i
0A 10 LF 2A 42 * 4A 74 J 6A 106 j

0B 11 VT 2B 43 + 4B 75 K 6B 107 k
0C 12 FF 2C 44 , 4C 76 L 6C 108 l
0D 13 CR 2D 45 - 4D 77 M 6D 109 m
0E 14 SO 2E 46 . 4E 78 N 6E 110 n
0F 15 SI 2F 47 / 4F 79 O 6F 111 o
10 16 DLE 30 48 0 50 80 P 70 112 p
11 17 DC1 31 49 1 51 81 Q 71 113 q
12 18 DC2 32 50 2 52 82 R 72 114 r
13 19 DC3 33 51 3 53 83 S 73 115 s
14 20 DC4 34 52 4 54 84 T 74 116 t
15 21 NAK 35 53 5 55 85 U 75 117 u
16 22 SYN 36 54 6 56 86 V 76 118 v
17 23 ETB 37 55 7 57 87 W 77 119 w
18 24 CAN 38 56 8 58 88 X 78 120 x
19 25 EM 39 57 9 59 89 Y 79 121 y
1A 26 SUB 3A 58 : 5A 90 Z 7A 122 z
1B 27 ESC 3B 59 ; 5B 91 [ 7B 123 {
1C 28 FS 3C 60 < 5C 92 \ 7C 124 |
1D 29 GS 3D 61 = 5D 93 ] 7D 125 }
1E 30 RS 3E 62 > 5E 94 ^ 7E 126 ~
1F 31 US 3F 63 ? 5F 95 _ 7F 127 (sp)

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