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Roomie Serial Cable
Roomie Serial Cable
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
This document describes the Roomie Serial Cable, which provides serial (RS-232) connectivity to one device. The Roomie Serial Cable is purchased separately from the Roomie Remote Store.
This document describes the Roomie Serial Cable, which provides serial (RS-232) connectivity to one device. The Roomie Serial Cable is purchased separately from the Roomie Remote Store.
HARDWARE SETUP
HARDWARE SETUP
The Roomie Serial Cable has a 3.5mm connector on one end that must attach directly to a Roomie Blaster adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet versions). The Roomie Serial Cable cannot be used with the Roomie Triport Cable.
The Roomie Serial Cable has a 3.5mm connector on one end that must attach directly to a Roomie Blaster adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet versions). The Roomie Serial Cable cannot be used with the Roomie Triport Cable.
The other end of the Roomie Serial Cable is a 9-pin, male, RS-232 connector that attaches to a female RS-232 connector on the target serial device. Included with the Roomie Serial Cable is a gender changer that allows it to connect to a male RS-232 connector.
The other end of the Roomie Serial Cable is a 9-pin, male, RS-232 connector that attaches to a female RS-232 connector on the target serial device. Included with the Roomie Serial Cable is a gender changer that allows it to connect to a male RS-232 connector.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
To configure a Roomie Serial Cable: 1. Open the Roomie Remote app, edit a room, and tap Add Device.
To configure a Roomie Serial Cable: 1. Open the Roomie Remote app, edit a room, and tap Add Device.
2. On the Choose Controller screen, tap Roomie Blaster WiFi or Roomie Blaster Ethernet, as appropriate.
2. On the Choose Controller screen, tap Roomie Blaster WiFi or Roomie Blaster Ethernet, as appropriate.
3. On the Choose Port screen, tap Serial 1.
3. On the Choose Port screen, tap Serial 1.
4. Finish configuring the device (the type, brand, and model).
4. Finish configuring the device (the type, brand, and model).
5. On the Edit Device screen, tap Roomie Blaster Settings.
5. On the Edit Device screen, tap Roomie Blaster Settings.
If Roomie Blaster Settings does not appear on the Edit Device screen, find the IP address of the Roomie Blaster adapter you selected in Step 2, then enter this IP address into the address bar of a web browser on a device on the same Wi-Fi network as the Roomie Blaster adapter.
If Roomie Blaster Settings does not appear on the Edit Device screen, find the IP address of the Roomie Blaster adapter you selected in Step 2, then enter this IP address into the address bar of a web browser on a device on the same Wi-Fi network as the Roomie Blaster adapter.
6. On the page that loads, tap Flex Link Port Configuration.
6. On the iTach Flex IP screen, tap Flex Link Port Configuration.
7. Tap Flex Link Serial Cable.
7. Tap Flex Link Serial Cable.
8. Verify that the settings are appropriate for the serial device.
8. Verify that the settings are appropriate for the serial device. Use the Crossover field to set the Roomie Serial Cable to Standard (straight through, the default) or Crossover (null modem). Tap True for Crossover, False for Standard.
Use the Crossover field to set the Roomie Serial Cable to Standard (straight through, the default) or Crossover (null modem). Tap True for Crossover, False for Standard. 9. Tap Save Changes.
9. If you make any changes, tap Save Changes.
10. Return to the Edit Device screen and tap Save.
10. Return to the Edit Device screen and tap Save.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Make sure the Roomie Serial Cable is correctly connected to the target device.
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Make sure the Roomie Serial Cable is correctly connected to the target device.
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Make sure the settings on the Flex Link Serial Cable screen are appropriate for the target serial device; consult the serial device’s documentation for more information.
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Make sure the settings on the Flex Link Serial Cable screen are appropriate for the target serial device; consult the serial device’s documentation for more information.
If you are experiencing other issues controlling a serial device, refer to the serial device section of the Roomie Remote FAQ.
If you are experiencing other issues controlling a serial device, refer to the serial device section of the Roomie Remote FAQ.
Copyright © 2014 Roomie Remote, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright © 2014 Roomie Remote, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
11/14/2014
11/14/2014
