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Connections
The REN (Remote Enable) signal is asserted only by the System Controller. Its
assertion does not place devices into remote control mode; REN only enables a
device to go into remote mode when addressed to listen. When in remote
mode, a device should ignore its local front panel controls.
The SRQ (Service Request) line is like an interrupt: it may be asserted by any
device to request the Controller to take some action. The Controller must
determine which device is asserting SRQ by conducting a serial poll. The
requesting device releases SRQ when it is polled.
3.6 USB Port
Connecting the matrix to a PC’s USB port should result in a “Found New
Hardware” event. Follow the instructions until prompted for the new hardware
device’s driver, which may be located on the CD shipped with the matrix.
After installation, the matrix’s USB port will appear as a virtual serial port.
Communicate to this port as you would on any RS 232 serial port. The baud
rate is 9600 b/s. See sections 3.3 and 7 for more details.