Beijer Electronics RBC EN - Manual (Page 16)

Operation
3.2 SCOM Protocol
The implemented SCOM Protocol is designed for remote controlling of different
devices over different kinds of interfaces. It is based on, and compatible with,
the “SCOM Protocol” (Originally developed by Hatteland). Besides the
standard command set, the implemented SCOM Protocol includes a rich set
of special purpose commands for extended remote controlling options. The
manual MAEN993 shows all SCOM commands supported by the RBC series.
The SCOM Protocol is extended with these special features, without affecting
compatibility with other SCOM devices. Some of the major extensions are:
• USB support
• Special purpose command set available with the new SCOM command
“LAU”.
• Extended address field functionality, which enables device grouping, allowing
a total count of 240 devices in a network (15 groups, 16 devices in each
group).
Many examples in different programming languages are available on the
MTe/EPC C2D Nautic Driver and Documentation CD, showing how to
implement SCOM commands in customer programs. The RBC Samples are also
available in the Monitor Control Center after installation.
3.3 Dimming
The monitor can be dimmed in different ways. The typical way is to use the
dimmer buttons on the front of the monitor.
Button Instruction Description
Press - (brightness down) on the
dimmer button (single step or
automatic repeating after one second) Makes the display darker
Press + (brightness up) on the dimmer
button (single step or automatic
repeating after one second) Makes the display brighter
Press + and - simultaneously for more
than one second Turns on full brightness
quickly (default - this may
be configured)
The dimmer buttons can be disabled and enabled by a SCOM compatible RBC
software command (POT). All supported SCOM compatible commands are
described in the SCOM Protocol on RBC manual.
The RBC module offers the remote dimming as well, using the serial port, a USB
port or Ethernet.
Related information
Firmware Configuration
SCOM Protocol on RBC Manual MAEN993x
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