I have an Ikegami IK8046 camera switcher that I am controlling with a Nevo Q50/nevoconnect via Rs232.  I have no trouble sending basic commands, but there are a few functions that require me to send two commands at the same time in order to work.

this is part of the manual:

Quad Screen display:     E
CH 1:                           A
CH 2:                           B
CH 3:                           C
CH 4:                           D
VCR/LIVE:                    G
KEY LOCK*2:                H
SETUP MENU*3*            GH

*2  Computer has to send out command code "H" continuously for 2 seconds to switch the device between security lock ON and OFF mode.  If any alarm is activated under security lock ON mode, the device has to send out command code "H" continuously for 4 seconds to clear alarm.

*3  Setup menu is switched ON by sending VCR/DVR and Lock button codes together.


So my question is, how do I make *2 and *3 happen?


if it matters:  1200 baud rate, 8 data bit, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity

I went to the website and downloaded the manual and dont even see a RS-232 port on this device.
[Link: ikegami.com]

Is that it?

Personally, I would avoid shortcutting these commands anyway. How often do you need to get into the setup menu? Use the factory remote or front panel to do that. and if the alarm is triggered, the last thing I would want is an easy way to disable the alert.
Sending 2 command simultaneusly via RS-232 doesn't make sense. Repeating a command for a timed period isnt real hard to do in AMX world, but in Nevo, I'm not sure if its possible or not.

I'm not sure why the online manual doesnt show the RS232.  but the manual on my desk has it listed towards the back. 

You are right, I don't really need to give the customer control over the switcher's setup menu, this was more of a "how is that done?"  kinda question.

Thanks