Philips Dynalite DMNG232 Installation Manual
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Brand: Philips
Category: Gateway , Recording Equipment
Type: Installation manual for Philips Dynalite DMNG232
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features
important notes
plain english text interpreter
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1 x RS232 Port - Operation of the port is programmable
• 1 x RS485 DyNet Port - Available on a 5 way terminal strip
and a RJ12 socket
• Powerful Internal PLC - Custom scripts can be written to
provide process control based on conditional logic and
protocol translation between Dynalite’s DyNet and other
protocols
• Powered from the DyNet Network – No need for an
external power supply
• Pre Programmed “Plain English” Text Inte rpreter - The
factory default settings will allow control of a Dynalite system
via plain English text strings that can be sent by a terminal
program or AV controller.
• Simple Installation - Compact enclosure allows the device to
be conveniently placed near the device to be controlled. All
connections are accessible without disassembly
Read Instructions – We recommend that you read this
Instruction Manual prior to commencement of installation.
Special Programming – This device will only operate in basic
modes unless programmed via a computer. If programming is
required, contact your local agent for details. The factory default
settings will allow control of a Dynalite system via plain English
text strings. Consult the DNG232 Programming Manual for
information on custom programming for this device
Installation L
ocation – Install in a dry location, close to the
equipment to be interfaced with.
RS232 Cable Length - Should not exceed 15 meters for baud
rates up to 9600. Baud rates higher than 9600 may require
maximum RS232 cable lengths of less than 15 meters.
RS485 Data Cable – Use screened, stranded RS485 data cable
with three twisted pairs. Segregate from mains cables by 300mm
minimum. Connect devices in a ‘daisy chain’ . A data cable that is
connect
ed to an energised device is live. Do not cut or terminate
live data cables.
The factory settings will allow control of a Dynalite system via plain English text strings which can be easily sent from a terminal program.
To use the Microsoft terminal program, from the Start menu go to Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal, then
enter any name for the connection then select your PC’s COM port (usually COM1) at 9600 baud with no ow control.
Examples of plain English commands ( [enter] means the Enter key on the computer’s keyboard):
Desired Action
Type this string
Device will reply with this string
Selecting Preset 8 in Area 1 with a fade of 3 seconds
Preset 8 Area 1 Fade 3 [enter]
Preset 8 Area 1 Fade 3
Request the Current Preset for Area 1
RequestCurrentPreset Area 1 [enter]
Reply with Current Preset x Area 1 Join ffhex
Fade Channel 4 in Area 1 to a level of 70%
Channel 4 Area 1 Level 70 Fade 3 [enter]
Channel 4 Area 1 Level 70 Fade 3
Request the current level for Channel 1 Area 1 RequestChannelLevel 1 Area 1 [enter] Channel 1 Area 1 Level 70
Request a full list of commands available
help [enter]
Most commands have abbreviated versions, which are detailed in the help section. As well as using a Terminal program, commands may
be sent and received via automation software. To facilitate this the astrix character * may precede a command to flush the transmit buffer
of any information, eg.
* Channel 4 Area 1 Level 70 Fade 3 <CR>
Note the preceding * which will flush any existing information from the transmit buer,
see the “help” function for more details.
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DMNG232
RS 232 to DyNet S erial Port Interface
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