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Meridian G-68 Using RS-232
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| Topic: | Meridian G-68 Using RS-232 This thread has 11 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Sunday April 8, 2007 at 22:35 |
joeh71 Long Time Member |
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Hooked up my G-68 RS-232 today to the 9600 base using a female to female null cable. Linked my buttons to my 232 code page the light on the 9600 flashes on port one indicating communication. I have checked and re-checked the 232 string: Using 2 character ASCII format followed by carriage return, (CD = CD Input), 9600 Baud Rate. Everything looks as it should as far as I can tell, However; The Meridain does not respond. Am I missing something very simple here??? Or have I got my bases covered.
Best Regards, Joe.
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| Post 2 made on Sunday April 8, 2007 at 22:58 |
remotecollector Long Time Member |
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A few questions-do you have any other RS232 on the RFX9600 already working? If not, have you updated the firmware in the RFX9600? Are you sure that it (the meridian) needs a null cable? The Lutron processors do not, Netsreams does, so that is always a possibility.
Not familiar with meridian protocol so i cannot help yoou there but it sounds like either a command string problem, firmware (which does affect 232), or cable pin error could all be possible causes.
Hope you find out what it is.
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| OP | Post 3 made on Sunday April 8, 2007 at 23:11 |
joeh71 Long Time Member |
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1) No.
2) I am using the lates software version 1.0.33.
3) The Meridian does use a null cable.
Thanks, Joe.
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| Post 4 made on Monday April 9, 2007 at 00:12 |
remotecollector Long Time Member |
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So you have verified the pronto extender pin out vs. the meridian TX/rcv config? If so, and the port info etc is correct in the .xcf, it sure sounds like a control string issue. Otherwise, I am not sure where this could be going wrong. Other than typos in strings, pin error, and non-updated firmware in the extender, I have not encountered any RS232 issues in my system, with my dealers, or in the field so far. Wish I could help. Philips has a new call center in the US for Pronto, 1-800-233-8413 (Option 1) or sent via email to prontosupport@philips.com, you might also give them a try. Keep us posted. Jim
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| Post 5 made on Monday April 9, 2007 at 11:56 |
jetblast Founding Member |
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I control my Meridian G68 and 598 through serial control and the pronto 9600........Had a few slight teething problems to start with, but it is rock solid now. Updating firmware solved problem with volume control. Added some delay as some controls were repeating with just a single button press.
could send you a copy of my config file if you wish......it may just highlight any possible errors you have in yours.
Roy
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| OP | Post 6 made on Monday April 9, 2007 at 14:16 |
joeh71 Long Time Member |
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That would be great... I was about to start trying different carraige returns: \n \xod\xoa It sounds like you didn't need to do that??? I look forward to seeing your file. Thank you very much... joeh71@comcast.net Best Regards, Joe.
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| OP | Post 7 made on Tuesday April 10, 2007 at 15:29 |
joeh71 Long Time Member |
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After checking every possible problem it turns out "Radio Shack" sold me a straight through cable instead of a null cable that I specificly asked for #!*!!#*!!...... I didn't even think to check the box for a "null" description. SHAME ON ME... I will let you know how I fair when I get somewhere and pick up the right cable. I am confident it will work fine with the "RIGHT" cable....
Best Regards, Joe.
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| Post 8 made on Tuesday April 10, 2007 at 16:19 |
ddarche Mr. RemoteQuest |
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I have been trying to get a firm confirmation on this as well. What is the RFX9600 serial cable spec? Straight-thru or Null (crossover?)
Dave
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| Post 9 made on Tuesday April 10, 2007 at 23:13 |
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Dave,
This depends on the configuration of the device being controlled. As stated above, Lutron is a straight cable, Netstreams is a null. Differs based on manufacturer pin config for TX/RCV/GND
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| OP | Post 10 made on Thursday April 12, 2007 at 18:26 |
joeh71 Long Time Member |
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As expected now that I have the "right" cable "null" RS-232 works great.
Thanks To All, Joe.
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| Post 11 made on Friday April 13, 2007 at 15:25 |
jetblast Founding Member |
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Sorry Joe........Have been away for a few days and didn't get around to sending my config file....but I see that all is sorted.
I have sent it anyway......may just save you alot of typing
Roy
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| OP | Post 12 made on Friday April 13, 2007 at 18:37 |
joeh71 Long Time Member |
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Hey Roy,
No worries... Thanks for the reply. Yes, The 232 is rock solid, Very happy...
Best Regards, Joe.
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