User Guide User guide
Extron USB Device
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 on the included DVD or at www.extron.com. Download the
installation file and load the program on the PC connected to the MPS601.
Starting the DataViewer program
1. To run the DataViewer Control Program, click
the desktop icon.
2. The Communications Setup dialog box opens.
a. Select the RS-232 tab (shown with the
correct protocol settings at right) if using the
rear panel RS-232 port, or
b. Select the USB tab if using the front panel
config port.
3. Select the startup options:
a. For RS-232, configure the protocol settings,
then click OK to always use this port and
settings when starting the DataViewer
program.
b. For USB, choose Extron USB Device from
the drop-down list.
To automatically connect to the MPS601,
select Auto-connect on startup .
4. Click OK to start using the program.
You are now ready to configure DataViewer or begin
entering commands.
Use the DataViewer help file formore information on
the program.
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