VANCO VPW-280755 - Manual (Page 9)

Should local control of the Matrix via the front panel IR sensor be an issue, for example if the sensor is
obstructed or the unit is installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR RX Receiver included with
VPW-280755 can be inserted into the IR EXT port at the rear to extend the IR sensor range and enable local
control of the matrix.
ADVANCED OPERATION
Typically, unless alternative methods of controlling the matrix are chosen or problems with device
communication through the matrix encountered, basic operation is all that is required to operate your VPW-
280755. However, the following information on advanced
operation will detail how the matrix system can be configured for advanced control and settings altered or
data manually input should such problems arise, as well as configuring the system for third party control.
IR Call Back and Third Party Control systems
ATTENTION Due to the differing method of control based on
location, if you are using a third party control system, learning
the control from the IR is NOT recommended as control will be
limited to scrolling up/down between inputs. For discrete source
selection you will need to import discrete hex codes for control
systems. These can be obtained through the Wyrestorm website,
by contacting our
technical support or you can input them manually.
REFERENCE The IR is NEC and possesses a carrier wave of
38KHz with a system code of 0x00
RS232 Control
Control of the matrix is possible through RS232 using third party control systems or the dedicated COM CTL
software included with your purchase (also downloadable from http://www.vanco1.com/).
Should third party control be required, please see below for control system configuration and hex code input.
The RS232 connection on the matrix is female QB9.
Users can use a USB to RS232 cable or a direct male to female serial cable.
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