ATEN AP206 Power Amplifier with DSP User Guide

Command Line Interface (CLI) Guide
AP206 / AP212
Power Amplifier with DSP

About this Guide

The AP206 / AP212 can be configured and controlled via RS-232 or Telnet commands when connected to a host computer or other device, such as a control system. This guide provides information on how to connect to the AP206 / AP212 via RS-232/Telnet and command syntax.
An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1, Remote Terminal Operations introduces you the prerequisite, how to start a Telnet session and how to establish HyperTerminal session to send RS-232 commands.
Chapter 1, CLI Commands provides the command syntax and the commands that controls the AP206 / AP212.
Note:

• Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected  devices.
• This product may be updated, with features and functions added, improved or removed since the release of this manual. For an up-to-date user manual,visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/

Conventions

  Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.

Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for  example), that comes next. For example, Start Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

Remote Terminal Operations

Overview
With AP206 / AP212 Power Amplifier with DSP you can log in remotely from a computer using RS-232 / Telnet interface that allows system control through a high-end controller or PC.
Setup
To use a text based terminal application such as Telnet to remotely control the AP206 / AP212, log in to the unit’s web console, go to the Setting screen > General tab > Web Settings, and check the checkbox of Enable Telnet Server.

Note: The above figure is for reference only. The actual settings screen on the web console might be slightly different.
Connecting to the AP206 / AP212 via Telnet
To establish a Telnet session with the AP206 / AP212, do the following:

1. Connect a host computer or control system to a shared network with the AP206 / AP212.
2. Open a command-line interpreter program from your computer.
3. In the command-line interpreter, type the AP206 / AP212’s IP address in the following way: telnet [IP address]
4. Press Enter. The login screen appears.
5. At the login prompt, type the login username (administrator or operator) and the password for the AP206 / AP212. Press Enter to submit.Note: The login username must be all lowercase.
6. When a session is established with the AP206 / AP212, you can control and configure the AP206 / AP212 via commands. For more information on commands, see:
   Command Syntax, page 5
   Command List, page 6
   Note: If a user logs in using a username that is already in session, the newest login takes effect and the previous session will be replaced.

Connecting to the AP206 / AP212 via RS-232

1. Connect a host computer or control system to the RS-232 Serial port on the AP206 / AP212 unit.
2. Download and install controller software that supports RS-232 serial control and the operation system of your controller PC.
3. Execute the software and configure the connection settings to the following:
   Baud rate: 19200
   Data bits: 8
   Stop bits: 1
   Parity: None
   Flow control: None
4. When a session is established with the AP206 / AP212, you can control and configure the AP206 / AP212 via RS-232 commands. For more information on commands, see:
   Command Syntax, page 5
   Command List, page 6
   Note: RS-232 doesn’t work when the unit is in standby mode.

CLI Commands

Overview
The AP206 / AP212 can be configured and controlled via RS-232 or Telnet commands when connected to a host computer or other device, such as a control system. This chapter provides information on command syntax and the commands that controls and configures the AP206 / AP212.
Command Syntax
The general form of a command is: command parameter<argument> {one|two|three}

If you have two or more parameters, the order of these parameters among themselves does not affect the result of the operation. For example, both of the following commands execute the same task: command name + parameter 1 + parameter 2 command name + parameter 2 + parameter 1
Command List
Use the following commands to control and configure the AP206 / AP212 via Telnet or RS-232. For details on establishing a Telnet or RS-232 session to the AP206 / AP212, see Connecting to the AP206 / AP212 via Telnet, page 20 and Connecting to the AP206 / AP212 via RS-232, page 21.
Channel Numbers
Use the table below to find out the argument value for each channel on the AP206 / AP212. For example, the <n> value for Speaker Out Channel A is o1, and the <n> value for Line Out Channel 2 is o4.

read
Function
To show the device information, network setting, and the system status.
Syntax read

Note: The above figure is for reference only. The actual command response might be slightly different.
reboot

Function
To switch the unit off and then start it again.
Syntax
reboot
standbyon

Function
To put the unit to standby mode which is a low-power state.
Syntax
standbyon
Note: RS-232 doesn’t work when the unit is in standby mode.
profile f[n] load

Function
To apply an existing preset.
The [n] value is the preset number which is identical to what the preset is configured on AP206 / AP212 web console. The available number range is from 1 to 20.

Syntax
profile f[n] load
Example
profile f2 load
volume

Function and Syntax

Parameters
o[n]:
Specifies a channel in one digit. See Channel Numbers, page 6 for details.
v[x]:
Specifies the volume in dBFS.

Note:

1.  The available range for Speaker Out Channel A and Channel B is from -50 to 12 dB and -90 dB.
2. The available range for Line Out Channel 1 and Channel 2 is from -80 to 6 dB and -90 dB.

step[s]:
Specifies how many steps to be increased or decreased in digits. One step means 0.5dB.
Example
volume o4 step-2

mute

  Functions and Syntax

Parameters
o[n]:
Specifies a channel in one digit. See Channel Numbers, page 6 for details.
On: Mute the specified channel.
Off: Unmute the specified channel.
Example
mute o2 on

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Documents / Resources

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References

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