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EDID101H • Reference Information 18
DataViewer
DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232,
USB, and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows users to send
commands to a device and view the responses in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Command
and response logs can be saved in text or HTML format.
DataViewer is available at www.extron.com. Enter DataViewer in the search engine to
locate the program.
Download the installation file and load the program on the PC connected to the EDID101H.
NOTES:
• Only the USB tab is available for the EDID101H.
• If an Extron USB device has never been connected to the host computer, after
installing DataViewer, you must then install and activate the USB driver (see
Connecting to the USB Port on page16).
To run DataViewer:
1. Click the DataViewer desktop icon.
2. The Communications Setup dialog opens.
Select the USB tab.
3. From the Port Configuration drop-down list
select Extron USB Device.
4. Select the startup options.
To automatically connect to the EDID101H, click
Auto-connect on startup.
5. Click OK to start using the program.
You are now ready to configure DataViewer or to
begin entering commands.
Use the DataViewer help file formore information on
the program.
Extron USB Device