The Draper Screen Serial Control Utility refers to the software tool and integration protocols provided by Draper, Inc. to configure, test, and manage motorized projection screens, shades, and projector lifts via serial communication (RS-232/RS-485) or IP networks. It is primarily utilized by AV integrators to connect motorized hardware to commercial automation controllers like Crestron, Control4, and AMX. Core Hardware Modules
The utility interfaces with Draper’s core low-voltage control hardware:
LVC-IV Module: The foundational Low-Voltage Control module that controls single 110V/220V motors. It includes two RJ25 ports specifically dedicated to RS-232/RS-485 serial communication.
LVC-IP Bridge: An add-on kit that handles IP-to-serial conversion. This allows the serial utility or network commands to manage serial hardware over a standard 10Base-T Ethernet network without a local PC.
MC1 & R2D7 Interfaces: Legacy and specialized serial controllers used to map two-way serial communication and convert DB9 PC signals into RJ11/RJ25 formats. Main Functions of the Utility
The software and its command protocols provide three primary features: Draper, Inc.
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