Hello,

I want to program a button via Pronto Script, so that when I push the button, Pronto TSU 9600 sends a command over TCP.

It has to open port on unit with IP address 192.168.5.95 on port 55957 and send
byte[] ondata = {0x02,0x08,0x07,0x01,0x01,0x00,0x01,0xFF,0x13};

And close the port.

Can anyone help me?

Played with it just today, like it says in the dev. guide:

var socket = new TCPSocket(false); //sync operation
socket.connect("192.168.5.95", 55957, 3000);
socket.write(your_string);
socket.read(nr_of_bytes, 3000);
socket.close();

This is the basic way.

Any particular reason the data is in an array? You must convert the array to a string.

You may want to go to www.the-gordons.net and click 'downloads'. There are some tutorial documents that Barry has put together that will help you better understand data communications on the Pronto.

Here's the link. In the left-hand frame, you want the Pronto Communications document. Ignore the fact that it states it is for serial communications.

[Link: the-gordons.net]

Looks like a usefull resource!

BluPhenix
Well, I have commands for this device only in array. Do you know how to change the array in string?

Lyndel McGee
Thank you for the link, the good idea is debugging panel, but I don't know how to enable variables, so that I can see the TCPIP traffic.

The part you should be interested in is String.fromCharCode() on pages 12 and 13 of the document you read plus the example that builds a string with checksum on the end. The checksum is not pertinent but the suggestion of using String.fromCharCode() is. In a looping fashion, it can be used to build a string.

var arr = [0x02,0x08,0x07,0x01,0x01,0x00,0x01,0xFF,0x13];
var stringToSend = '';
var i;
for (i = 0; i < arr.length; i++)
stringToSend += String.fromCharCode(arr[i]);

If you are going to be doing ProntoScript for a living, you owe it to yourself, if you are not familiar with Javascript to purchase the Flanagan book referenced in the Dev Guide as a resource and read chapters 1-10 as they are an excellent resource for things you will see. You might also want to work through the examples in the Dev Guide, become Level 1 Certified on Philips site such that you can download modules and examine the code inside to see how they work.

Here is an excellent Javascript reference.

[Link: w3schools.com]

Be aware that this does not include some of the latest Array functions that were introduced in Javascript 1.6 which the Pronto uses.

You can find more info on the Mozilla site as well:

[Link: developer.mozilla.org]

The forEach method for an array might pique your interest as well. Note that the mechanism of forEach is slower than the example I posted above.

[Link: developer.mozilla.org]

Ok,

I did my best, even thou my knowledge of Pronto script is on the beginners level.

I inserted u button with PS Action:

var arr = [0x02,0x08,0x07,0x01,0x01,0x00,0x01,0xFF,0x13];
var stringToSend = '';
var i;
for (i = 0; i < arr.length; i++)
stringToSend += String.fromCharCode(arr[i]);

var socket = new TCPSocket(false); //sync operation
socket.connect("192.168.5.95", 55957, 3000);
socket.write(stringToSend);
socket.read(100, 3000);
socket.close();

and get next error:
ProntoScript error: Socket error
Offending button script: (untaged)
Offending line #8: "socket.write(stringToSend);"

Again, please help

socket=new TCPSocket(false);
socket.onConnect=function(){
     socket.write("\x02\x08\x07\x01\x01\x00\x01\xFF\x13");
     socket.close();
};
socket.connect("192.168.5.95",55957,3000);

I'm trying to do the same (sending a simple string trough TCP/IP)

While using the code above I'm getting the following error :

"ProntoScript error: Failed to connect
Offending button script: Tag: 'TEST1'
Offending line #5: "socket.connect("192.168.1.197",10001,3000); "

What is the problem ?

Looks like 192.168.1.197 on port 10001 is not listening for socket connections. Are you sure that the pronto is on the same subnet?

What are you trying to connect to? What B00bie said is correct, it could mean that the device you want to connecto to is not listening on the port 10001 or that there is a general problem with the connectivity.

Try pinging (if you have the option) the TSU from the device you want the pronto to connect to, to ensure the two see each other on the network.

The Pronto,Computer and the Alarm system that I’m trying to connect to , is on the same network and the same subnet.

I can send TCP strings trough my PC (RS232-TCP software) to the same IP and Port and it's working ...

The error is showing on the ProntoScript Console .

The syntax is correct ?

Ofer try to use Synchronous connection first...
that worked for me with few devices

Try increasing the timeout.

The code is right and should work. To be completely sure what is happening with the connection yu should chack the lan traffic with wireshark or something similar.

Can you provide any more data.

Another thought, maybe the device is expecting a UDP connection on that port, you can try this as well. Or try looking with wireshark how the communication between the PC and device look like.

You'll probably will need to use a carriage return and/or line feed at the end once you've got it working.