1) Analog Opereations :-

a) Analog 2’s offset converter

The image you've uploaded shows the Analog 2's Offset Converter symbol in
Crestron SIMPL Windows. This symbol is used to convert a 2's complement
signed analog value to a standard unsigned analog value, or vice versa. It is
particularly useful when interfacing with devices or protocols that use signed analog
values.

🔧 Symbol Purpose

 Converts between signed 2's complement analog values (like -32768 to

+32767) and unsigned analog values (0 to 65535).
 Often needed when dealing with:
o Third-party device integrations (e.g., HVAC, sensors, external
controllers)
o Systems that use signed values but your logic expects only positive
values.

⚙️How It Works

Input (ainX) Output (aoutX)

Signed analog input Offset to 0–65535 range for standard use
E.g., -32768 → 0 0 → 32768
E.g., 0 → 32768 +32767 → 65535

This is essential for normalizing analog values for use with sliders, meters, volume
bars, etc.

✅ Applications

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 1. Sensor Data Normalization

Many sensors (like temperature or pressure sensors) output signed values:

 -50°C to +50°C mapped as -32768 to +32767

 Use this converter to display it properly on a UI slider or graph.

2. Interfacing with Modbus or BACnet Devices

These systems often send analog values in 2's complement. To show or process
them in SIMPL logic (which often uses unsigned analog), conversion is required.

3. Audio Signal Processing

For DSP modules that represent decibel levels (e.g., -60 dB to 0 dB) in signed
format, this converter can help map the signal to a UI-friendly analog range.

4. Feedback Normalization

For signed analog feedback values from mixers, PTZ cameras, environmental
devices, etc., to make them usable on touch panels or within SIMPL logic.

b) Analog Buffer :- In Crestron systems, analog buffer symbols

in SIMPL Windows are primarily used to manage the flow of
analog signals within an AV setup, especially in scenarios
involving video switching and distribution.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

 Controlling Signal Flow:

Analog buffers essentially allow you to control the flow of analog signals. This is
useful for a variety of applications, especially in larger AV distribution systems.
 Video Switching:
In systems with multiple projectors or displays, analog buffers can be used to
select which input signals are routed to which outputs. For example, you might
have one buffer for synchronized content (sending the same signal to multiple
outputs) and another for unsynchronized content (sending different signals to
different outputs).

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 Synchronization:
Buffers are used to manage the synchronization of video signals, ensuring that
content is displayed correctly on multiple screens simultaneously or at different
times.
 Analog vs. Digital:
While digital systems have their place, analog buffers can offer a simpler way to
manage signal flow in certain scenarios, especially when dealing with video
signals.
 Serial to Analog Conversion:
In addition to controlling analog signals, buffers can be used in conjunction with
serial-to-analog conversions. This can be helpful when extracting specific data from
serial strings and converting it to a format usable by other parts of the system.
 Example:
Imagine a system with two projectors. You could use two analog buffers to control
which content is displayed on each projector. One buffer could send the same
video signal to both, while the other could send different signals to each, allowing
for independent control.
 Logic and Control:
The enable line on the buffer symbol determines when the signal passes
through. Only signals sent after the enable line goes high will be transmitted.

🔧 Function Recap (with AV Context)

Port Type AV Role

Incoming analog signal (e.g., volume level, lighting level, fader
ain1 Analog
position)
enable Digital Control signal (e.g., user interaction, mute status, source active)
aout1 Analog Output analog value (only updates when enable is high)

When enable = 1, aout1 = ain1

When enable = 0, aout1 holds the last value.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Volume Control During Mute

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  Problem: You don’t want volume level to jump when a user adjusts it while
the system is muted.
 Solution: Use Analog Buffer so volume is only updated when mute = OFF
(enable = 1).

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enable = NOT MUTE
ain1 = slider level from touch panel
aout1 = volume to DSP

2. Feedback Update Only While Panel Pressed

 Use when slider/knob sends live analog value, but you only want to send it
while the user is actively adjusting.
 Reduces DSP or endpoint command overload.

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enable = join_press (digital signal when user presses slider)
ain1 = slider level
aout1 = scaled or direct volume

3. Lighting Scene Preview

 User can preview dimmer level changes, but actual output only updates when
they confirm.
 enable = Apply Scene digital signal.

4. Locking Input During System State

 When switching sources, you might want to pause audio level commands to
avoid conflicts.
 Set enable = Source Ready to allow level adjustment only after source switch
completes.

c) Analog DivMod :-

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The image you've provided is of the Analog DivMod symbol in Crestron SIMPL
Windows, which is used to perform analog division and provides both the
quotient and the remainder of the operation. This symbol is useful when both parts
of a division are needed.

🔧 Symbol Ports Breakdown

Port Name Direction Description

ain Input The analog input value to divide (numerator)
divisor Input The analog divisor (denominator)
quotient Output The result of integer division (ain ÷ divisor)
remainder Output The leftover value after division

Example: If ain = 650 and divisor = 100, then:

 quotient = 6
 remainder = 50

✅ Applications in Real Projects

1. Time Conversion (Seconds to Minutes and Seconds)

Split a total time in seconds into minutes and remaining seconds.

 ain = total_seconds
 divisor = 60
 quotient = minutes
 remainder = seconds

2. Page Navigation in Touch Panels

When dividing total items (like sources or presets) across pages:

 ain = selected item index

 divisor = items per page

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  quotient = current page
 remainder = position within page

d) Analog Equate :- The Analog Equate symbol in Crestron SIMPL (as shown in your image)
is a simple but powerful logic block used to force an analog value to a specific level whenever
the symbol is enabled.

Port Type Purpose

This is the output (no
Top bar Analog separate label; the box itself is
the output)
When high (1), the equated
[enable] Digital
value is sent to the output
Defined inside the symbol during
Internally set
programming (e.g., 100, 32768,
constant
65535, etc.)

🔧 Function Overview

📌 The analog output is only active while enabled. When enable = 0, the output stops
driving the value.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Setting Default or Preset Levels

 Load a preset volume, brightness, or temperature level when a room is turned

on.
 Example: Send 32768 (50%) to a DSP volume input when the room powers
on.

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enable = ROOM ON
value = 32768 (set inside the symbol)

2. Mute or Reset to Zero

 When muting, force an analog channel (like audio level or LED intensity) to 0.
 Useful with digital mute buttons.

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enable = MUTE
value = 0

3. Source-Based Level Switching

 Set different analog levels (like brightness or contrast) depending on selected

source.
 Example: Projector brightness = 65535 for PC, 45000 for TV.

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enable = SOURCE_PC
value = 65535

4. Initialization at Startup

 Use Analog Equate symbols triggered by PROGRAM READY to initialize

levels for:
o DSP gains
o DM matrix default outputs
o Light scenes
o Fan speeds

5. Volume “Snap Back”

 If a user presses a reset button or “normal” mode, snap volume back to

predefined level using Analog Equate.

e) Analog Flip :- The Analog Flip symbol in Crestron SIMPL Windows (shown in
your image) is used to invert an analog value, effectively flipping it across the
midpoint of the analog range.

🔧 How Analog Flip Works

Port Type Function

ain1 Analog Input analog value (0 to 65535)
aout1 Analog Output = 65535 - ain1

It performs a mathematical inversion over the 16-bit analog range (0–65535).

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💡 For example:

Input (ain1) Output (aout1)

0 65535
10000 55535
32767 32768
65535 0

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Inverted Slider Control

 When one room's volume increases while another should decrease:

o Room A's slider feeds directly to its volume.
o Use Analog Flip to feed Room B’s volume inversely.

2. Motorized Shades or Lifts

 Some devices interpret 0 as fully closed and 65535 as fully open, others
vice versa.
o Use Analog Flip to match control behavior without changing device
logic.

3. Ambient Light Compensation

 If a light sensor gives brighter readings when light is lower (or vice versa),
you can flip the signal for logic that increases brightness as light decreases.

4. Display Brightness Inversion

 Flip panel brightness levels at night to reduce glare.

o E.g., as the panel tries to brighten, Analog Flip reduces brightness
instead.

5. Touch Panel Fader Inversion

 Flip analog fader control for backward or reversed physical controls (e.g.,
ceiling-mounted sliders with mirrored orientation).

f) Analog Increment :- The Analog Increment symbol in Crestron SIMPL (as

shown in your image) is used for adjusting an analog value incrementally—
commonly in AV systems for controlling levels like volume, brightness, or
temperature.

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🔧 Symbol Function Overview

Port Type Description

When pulsed or held, increases analog output (aout) by the
up Digital
increment value.
When pulsed or held, decreases analog output by the increment
down Digital
value.
[mute] Digital Sets output to MuteLevel when active.
Value added/subtracted on each step (e.g., 1000 = ~1.5% of full
Increment Analog
scale).
HoldTime Analog Time (ms) after button press before repeat starts.
Time between each repeated increment/decrement while button
RepeatTime Analog
is held.
LowerLimit Analog Minimum allowed value (e.g., 0).
UpperLimit Analog Maximum allowed value (e.g., 65535).
MuteLevel Analog Value sent to aout when mute is active.
aout Analog The resulting level based on user input.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Volume Control via Up/Down Buttons

 Common use case: DSP or amplifier volume control.

 User presses volume up/down, level increases or decreases by a fixed step.

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Increment = 1000
LowerLimit =0
UpperLimit = 65535
MuteLevel =0

 up = volume up button
 down = volume down button
 mute = mute button → instantly sets aout to 0

2. Lighting Level Control

 Dimmers controlled via raise/lower buttons.

 Allow smooth increase/decrease with press-and-hold support using
RepeatTime.

3. Projector Lens Zoom/Focus

 Control fine tuning of analog values sent to lenses (0–65535 range).

 Increment = small value (e.g., 100)

4. Temperature Set Point Adjust

 For HVAC or thermostats, allows user to adjust temperature setpoint with

limits.
 Example: LowerLimit = 16000 (16°C), UpperLimit = 30000 (30°C)

5. Touch Panel Jog Wheel or Encoder

 Each rotation pulse mapped to up or down to adjust a level gradually.

g) Analog Increment with Optional Feedback :- The symbol in your image is

Analog Increment with Optional Feedback — a more advanced version of
Analog Increment in Crestron SIMPL. It provides the same incremental analog
control (for things like volume or brightness), but with an added feedback input
(FbckSignal) to sync with external system states (like a DSP or lighting
controller).

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🔧 Port Overview

Port Type Description

up Digital Increments the output by Increment value
down Digital Decrements the output by Increment value
mute Digital Forces aout to MuteLevel when active
External feedback input (e.g., from DSP) — syncs the output
FbckSignal Analog
(aout) when not using increment buttons
Increment Analog Step amount to add/subtract (e.g., 1000 = ~1.5%)
HoldTime Analog Time in ms before repeat starts on button hold
RepeatTime Analog Interval between repeats while holding
LowerLimit Analog Minimum allowed output value
UpperLimit Analog Maximum allowed output value
MuteLevel Analog Value used when mute is active
aout Analog Output value sent to the controlled system

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. DSP Volume Control with Real-Time Feedback

 External DSP sends back volume level on change (via FbckSignal)

 This symbol lets the panel reflect those changes even when not initiated from
the panel.
 Keeps UI and DSP always in sync.

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2. Touch Panel Volume Buttons

 Press and hold up/down buttons to change volume.

 If user uses another control system (like external app), the updated volume
level from DSP updates the output via FbckSignal.

3. Muting Logic

 Press mute → aout becomes MuteLevel (usually 0).

 When mute is released, manual control can resume.

4. Source-Linked Initial Volume

 When a source is selected, DSP returns current gain.

 FbckSignal ensures that panel slider/level bar matches.

h) Analog Initialize :- The symbol in your image is Analog Initialize — a very

useful Crestron SIMPL symbol designed to set an initial analog value at system
startup or in response to a trigger.

🔧 Port Overview

Port Type Description

Triggers the analog output with a predefined
Left port (digital input) Digital
constant value
Main field (analog output
Analog Outputs a constant value when triggered
box)

 The output analog value is defined during SIMPL programming (e.g., 32768 or
10000).
 It only fires when the digital input is pulsed.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Set Default Volume on System Power-On

 Ensure that volume starts at a safe or comfortable level every time the system
boots.

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Trigger = Program Ready or Room ON
Output = Default volume level (e.g., 30000)

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2. Reset to Default Brightness

 In lighting control, reinitialize the dimmer to a predefined brightness when a

scene is activated.

3. DSP Default Gain

 When selecting an audio source, set input/output gains to predefined levels

using Analog Initialize + Serial Send logic to DSP.

4. Restore Value After Mute

 Use Analog Initialize to restore a previous analog value after unmuting (when
combined with Analog RAM logic).

5. Default Camera Position or Focus Level

 Set lens zoom or focus to a known value on power-up or preset recall.

i) Analog Integral:- The symbol shown in your image is Analog Integral from
Crestron SIMPL. It is used to smoothly ramp an analog output (aout) to match
an input value (ain) over time—great for transitions, animations, or gradual
level changes in AV systems.

🔧 Port Overview

Port Type Description

ain Analog Target value to ramp toward
Time in milliseconds to complete the ramp (from current output to
ramp_time Analog
new input)
aout Analog The smoothed output value

✅ AV Programming Applications

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1. Smooth Volume Ramp

When you want a smooth fade-in/fade-out effect (e.g., on room ON or mute release),
this block prevents sudden jumps:

 ain = user-selected or preset volume (e.g., 30000)

 ramp_time = 1000 (1 second fade)

🟢 Example:

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Trigger: Room ON → ain = 30000, ramp_time = 1000
aout connects to: DSP volume control

2. Dimmer or Light Transition

Instead of snapping light levels:

 Connect ain to target brightness level

 Set ramp_time to 500–2000ms for elegant transitions

🟢 Example:

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Scene Recall: Evening Scene → ain = 40000, ramp_time = 1500
aout connects to: Lighting output level

3. Projector Lens Zoom or Focus Adjustment

Avoid jerky movements when changing lens parameters by smoothing transitions.

4. Visual UI Feedback

If your panel has sliders or bar graphs that should transition smoothly (e.g., after
feedback updates), use Analog Integral between feedback and display level.

j) Analog Min/Max Clamp:- The Analog Min/Max Clamp symbol in Crestron

SIMPL is used to limit (clamp) an analog signal within a defined minimum and
maximum range. This ensures that the analog output never exceeds or drops
below specified thresholds.

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🔧 Port Structure

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input analog value to be clamped
min Analog Minimum limit value
max Analog Maximum limit value
aout Analog Output value, clamped between min and max

🧠 If:

 ain < min → aout = min

 ain > max → aout = max
 else → aout = ain

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Volume Control Protection

Prevent sending out-of-range volume values to a DSP or amplifier that only accepts,
say, 0–50000 range.

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ain = user or logic volume level (e.g., from slider)
min =0
max = 50000
aout = volume to DSP

✅ Benefit: Avoids distortion or unresponsive volume commands.

2. Lighting Control Bounds

Clamp dimming levels between a practical working range (e.g., 10000 to 60000) to
avoid:

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  flickering at low levels
 burning out bulbs at very high power

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ain = panel dimmer slider or preset scene level
min = 10000
max = 60000
aout = level sent to dimmer relay or lighting system

3. Camera Positioning or Motor Limits

Some AV cameras or lifts support a specific analog range. Clamp the position
command to ensure the motor doesn’t exceed safe travel.

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ain = analog joystick or preset
min = 10000 (safe lower limit)
max = 55000 (safe upper limit)
aout = sent to motor controller

4. UI Feedback Normalization

Sometimes external feedback may momentarily send invalid values (e.g., noisy DSP
feedback or invalid lighting levels).
Clamp before passing to UI or logic blocks like Analog Ramp.

k) Analog Min/Max Scaler:- The Analog Min/Max Scaler symbol in Crestron

SIMPL is used to scale an analog input (ain) from one range to another. It
maps a value from an input range (defined by input_min and input_max) to an
output range (defined by output_min and output_max).

🔧 Symbol Port Overview

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input analog value to be scaled
input_min Analog Minimum of the input range

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 Port Type Description
input_max Analog Maximum of the input range
output_min Analog Minimum of the desired output range
output_max Analog Maximum of the desired output range
aout Analog Scaled output

📐 Formula Used:

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aout = output_min + ((ain - input_min) * (output_max - output_min)) / (input_max -
input_min)

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Touch Panel Slider to DSP Volume Scaling

 Touch panel sends 0–65535, but DSP expects 0–100 (or 0–50, or even 0–
32768).

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ain = slider analog join (0–65535)
input_min = 0
input_max = 65535
output_min = 0
output_max = 100
aout = volume value to DSP

✅ Result: Full slider range maps perfectly to DSP volume scale.

2. Sensor Calibration / Normalization

 For sensors with known raw analog range (e.g., 10000–40000 lux), convert to
usable 0–100% for UI or control logic.

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ain = light sensor reading (10000–40000)
input_min = 10000
input_max = 40000
output_min = 0
output_max = 100
aout = brightness percentage

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3. Cross-device Compatibility

 You receive feedback in one range but must send a command in another.

Example: Display brightness input is 0–100, but your projector expects 0–65535.

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ain = UI brightness slider (0–100)
input_min = 0
input_max = 100
output_min = 0
output_max = 65535
aout = projector brightness

4. Fader or Effect Level Mapping

 A UI fader controls audio effects with different control resolution.

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ain = panel fader (0–65535)
input_min = 0
input_max = 65535
output_min = 2000
output_max = 18000
aout = reverb depth or cutoff frequency

Analog Non-Volatile Ramp:- The Analog Non-Volatile Ramp symbol in

Crestron SIMPL is a powerful tool for managing analog values that need to persist
across reboots or power cycles, while also smoothly ramping to changes over
time.

🔧 Port Overview

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 Port Type Description
ain Analog Target analog value to reach
ramp_time Analog Time in milliseconds to ramp from current to new value
aout Analog Ramped output value
(Internal The symbol stores the last value persistently (non-volatile
—
Memory) memory)

📌 The key feature is non-volatile storage:

 When the program restarts, the last aout is restored and ramps to the new
ain if it changed.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Volume Control That Remembers State

 When a room turns off, and later turns on, the volume resumes from last
known state (instead of a fixed default).
 Smooth transition avoids loud surprises.

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ain = new target volume
ramp_time = 1000 (1 second)
aout = output to DSP volume control

🎯 If power is lost, when the system restarts:

 aout resumes from last known value

 ramps to new value if ain has changed

2. Lighting Level Recall with Smooth Fade

 Dimmer levels persist even across restarts or reboots.

 Smooth fade prevents sudden jumps in brightness.

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ain = new scene brightness
ramp_time = 1500 (1.5 seconds)
aout = lighting control analog line

3. Environmental Control – Thermostat Setpoint

 Keeps last temperature setting even if controller is restarted.

 Ramp prevents sudden changes in HVAC commands.

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4. Camera Preset Position or Motor Position

 Useful in PTZ or lift systems where last analog position must be remembered
after power loss.

i) Analog Preset:- The Analog Preset symbol in Crestron SIMPL is used to

store and recall predefined analog values—very useful in AV control for setting
exact values like volume levels, lighting scenes, and more.

🔧 Port Overview

Port Type Description

When pulsed, sets the aout to the preset analog value
preset Digital
defined in the symbol
aout Analog Output analog value (equals the preset when triggered)
Preset Set in A constant analog value defined during programming (e.g.,
Value symbol 30000)

🧠 Think of it like a "set this value when I press the button" logic.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Volume Presets

 Set predefined volume levels like:

o "Conference Mode" = 35000
o "Presentation Mode" = 25000
o "Background Music" = 15000

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Button press → triggers preset → aout = 25000
aout connects to → DSP or amplifier volume control

2. Lighting Scene Presets

 Call specific brightness levels via digital buttons:

o "Scene 1" = 45000

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 o "Scene 2" = 20000

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Touch panel button → preset signal → sets aout
aout connects to → lighting control analog input

3. Projector Lens Position Presets

 Store zoom/focus positions as analog values.

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preset = "Wide Zoom" → aout = 10000
preset = "Full Zoom" → aout = 50000

4. HVAC Preset Temperature

 Recall exact setpoints for thermostat:

o "Cool Mode" = 22000 (22°C)
o "Eco Mode" = 26000 (26°C)

5. Touch Panel Feedback Simulation

 When working with mock-up panels or offline testing, use Analog Preset to
simulate device responses.

j) Analog Ramp :- The Analog Ramp symbol in Crestron SIMPL is used to

smoothly transition (ramp) an analog output from its current value to a target
value at a specified rate. It is often used in AV programming for gradual changes
like volume fades, lighting dimming, and camera control.

🔧 Symbol Overview

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 Port Type Description

ain Analog Target value to reach

ramp_rate Analog Rate of change (units per second)

aout Analog Output analog value that ramps toward ain

📐 The output (aout) continuously ramps toward the target (ain) based on the rate you
define.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Smooth Volume Fades

When changing volume, instead of jumping instantly, ramp up/down to the new value
at a fixed speed.

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ain = target volume (e.g., 35000)
ramp_rate = 10000 (will take ~3.5s from 0 to 35000)
aout = volume control line to DSP or amp

Use cases:

 Room On: fade in audio

 Room Off: fade out audio
 Scene change: gently adjust sound levels

2. Lighting Dimming Transitions

Create a more comfortable experience by slowly increasing/decreasing light

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ain = target dimming level (e.g., 40000)

ramp_rate = 20000 (fades in 2 seconds)
aout = lighting system input

Helpful for:

 Scene changes
 Occupancy-based lighting adjustments

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3. PTZ Camera Zoom or Focus

Use ramping for fine control over motorized lenses to avoid jerky movement.

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ain = focus value (e.g., 50000)
ramp_rate = 15000
aout = sent to camera controller

4. LED or Environmental Transitions

Useful for:

 LED color mixing levels (RGB analog values)

 Fan speed control
 Temperature setpoint adjustments.

l) Analog Ramp (Bounds Limited):- The Analog Ramp (Bounds Limited)

symbol in Crestron SIMPL is an enhanced version of Analog Ramp that adds
automatic minimum and maximum boundaries. It ensures the ramped value
stays within a defined range, regardless of the target.

🔧 Port Overview

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 Port Type Description

ain Analog Target analog value to ramp toward

ramp_rate Analog Rate at which to change (units per second)

min Analog Minimum limit (lower bound) for the output

max Analog Maximum limit (upper bound) for the output

aout Analog Resulting ramped value, clamped between min and max

📌 The output ramps smoothly from current value to the target ain, but never goes
below min or above max.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Volume Ramp with Safety Limits

Prevent users from setting volume too low or too high while allowing smooth
adjustment.

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ain = desired volume (e.g., from touch panel)
ramp_rate = 10000 (smooth 1–3 sec change)
min = 10000 (avoid silence)
max = 50000 (avoid distortion)
aout = volume control to DSP

2. Light Fading with Controlled Range

Maintain brightness within optimal levels to protect bulbs or meet ambient light
requirements.

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ain = target light level (e.g., from scene recall)
ramp_rate = 20000
min = 8000
max = 60000
aout = analog output to dimmer or relay

3. PTZ Camera Preset Zoom Control

Let user or automation ramp to a zoom value within motor-safe limits.

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ain = target zoom/focus position
ramp_rate = 15000
min = 5000
max = 55000
aout = value to camera controller

4. Temperature or Fan Speed Transitions

For HVAC applications:

 Prevent setting temperature too cold/hot

 Ramp fan speed within acceptable operation range

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ain = new setpoint
min = 18000 (18°C)
max = 28000 (28°C)
ramp_rate = 5000

m) Analog Rate Limiter :- The Analog Rate Limiter symbol in Crestron

SIMPL is used to control how quickly an analog signal is allowed to change
—by setting a maximum rate of change per second. It’s perfect when you want to
allow analog values to update, but not too quickly, preventing sudden jumps or
spikes.

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🔧 Port Overview

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input value (target value from panel, device, or logic)

rate Analog Maximum rate of change (in units per second)

Smoothed output value that gradually reaches ain without exceeding

aout Analog
rate

📐 What It Does

The Rate Limiter ensures that if the ain suddenly jumps from a small value to a large
value, the aout only increases at the allowed rate. It’s like a speed limit for analog
transitions.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Prevent Volume Jumps

When users drag a volume slider quickly or DSP feedback is noisy, the analog rate
limiter ensures the volume changes smoothly and safely.

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ain = volume slider (0–65535)
rate = 10000 // limits change to 10,000 units/sec
aout = volume sent to DSP

✅ Prevents sudden audio spikes that could damage speakers or discomfort users.

2. Smooth Light Level Changes from External Input

If external sensors (occupancy, brightness) are setting light levels, use a rate limiter
to avoid flickering or harsh transitions.

ain = lighting level from sensor logic

rate = 15000
aout = lighting analog output

✅ Ensures lights adjust gradually even if the sensor reacts instantly.

3. PTZ Camera Position Control

When preset is recalled or joystick moved fast, clamp the position change rate so the
motor moves at a safe speed.

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ain = joystick value or preset zoom
rate = 20000
aout = control value to camera

✅ Avoids jerky camera motion.

4. HVAC Setpoint Ramping

For comfort and equipment protection, limit how quickly temperature setpoints are
updated.

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ain = user set temperature
rate = 5000
aout = analog sent to thermostat

✅ Avoids triggering unnecessary heating/cooling cycles.

🛠️Best Practices

 Choose rate based on how fast the device can or should respond:
o Volume: 5k–20k
o Lighting: 10k–30k
o Zoom/focus: 2k–15k
 Combine with Analog Clamp if input may go out of acceptable range.

Symbol Purpose

Feed
target
Analog Preset
values to
limiter

Gate
updates
Analog Feedback Gate until
conditions
met

Store and
recall
Analog RAM
smoothed
values

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n) Analog Scaler:- The Analog Scaler symbol is used to multiply

an analog value by a scaling factor, optionally divide it, and
optionally offset it. It’s commonly used in AV programming to convert
a value from one scale to another, especially when the ranges don’t
align perfectly.

🔍 Port Overview

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input analog value (raw signal)

scale Analog Multiplier (scaling factor)

divisor Analog Optional divisor (acts like dividing the result after scaling)

offset Analog Value to add after scaling (optional)

aout Analog Output result: scaled and offset analog

📐 Formula

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aout = ((ain × scale) / divisor) + offset

This gives you precise control over the transformation of an analog

signal.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Touch Panel Slider to DSP Volume Range

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Let’s say the touch panel slider outputs 0–65535, but your DSP only
accepts 0–100 as volume.

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ain = touch panel slider
scale = 100
divisor = 65535
offset = 0
aout = volume to DSP

✅ Result: Full slider range scales linearly to 0–100.

2. Re-mapping Sensor Data

If a sensor gives raw data in 0–1023 range (like some light or

temperature sensors), but your display or logic expects 0–65535:

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ain = sensor output (0–1023)
scale = 65535
divisor = 1023
offset = 0

✅ Result: Output becomes normalized to full 16-bit analog range.

3. Adjusting Brightness or Light Scene Levels

Preset brightness scene values can be easily scaled up or down globally

using one scaler:

 Make all values 75% of original by:

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scale = 75
divisor = 100

✅ Useful for applying global dimming adjustment without changing each

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4. Normalize Feedback for Display

When receiving feedback from a device in arbitrary units (e.g., 0–32768),

scale it for user display as percentage:

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ain = feedback from device
scale = 100
divisor = 32768

✅ Great for:

 Level meters
 Signal strength bars
 Position indicators

5. Camera Pan/Tilt Conversion

Some joystick controllers provide analog input in 0–65535, but your

camera expects pan values from 10000–50000.
You can use:

 Scale to set proportion

 Offset to shift the baseline

o) Analog Scaler w/o zero pass:- The Analog Scaler Without

Zero Pass is a variant of the regular Analog Scaler in Crestron
SIMPL. It performs the same scaling math but intentionally blocks
zero input from resulting in zero output. This is useful in AV systems
where a value of 0 is not allowed, invalid, or may cause errors in

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devices.

⚙️Port Overview

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input analog signal
scale Analog Scaling multiplier
divisor Analog Divides the scaled result
offset Analog Offset added after scaling
aout Analog Scaled and offset output, excluding 0 if present

📐 Formula:

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If ain ≠ 0:
aout = ((ain × scale) / divisor) + offset
If ain = 0:
aout = offset (or predefined fallback)

This avoids sending aout = 0, which can be dangerous or invalid in some

AV systems.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. DSP Volume Level - Avoiding Mute Zero

Many DSPs treat 0 as a mute or error state. You might want the lowest
possible volume to still be audible (e.g., 1000 instead of 0).

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ain = touch panel slider (0–65535)
scale = 100
divisor = 65535
offset = 1000 (minimum non-zero volume)

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✅ Ensures that even if the user drags the slider to 0, the DSP gets a safe
minimum level, not true zero.

2. Motorized Camera or Lift Position

Some motor controllers interpret 0 as "go to limit" or "reset". You can

prevent sending 0 by using this scaler.

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ain = joystick or preset
offset = 5000 (safe base position)

✅ Protects hardware from mechanical extremes.

3. Light Level Floor Protection

If the lighting control system doesn't accept a true 0 level (or treats it as
OFF), this scaler can maintain a soft glow instead of blackout.

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offset = 2000 (5–10% brightness)

✅ Keeps space slightly illuminated even when slider is at 0.

4. Prevent Faults in Serial/Analog Protocols

Some AV devices (via serial/IP) return faults or ignore commands with 0

values. Using a non-zero offset protects against this:

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ain = dynamic input
offset = 100 (safe signal floor)

✅ Avoids communication issues with strict devices.

p) Analog Scaler w/Overflow Handling:- The Analog Scaler

with Overflow Handling is a protective version of the Analog Scaler
symbol in SIMPL. It performs standard analog scaling but includes

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built-in safeguards against numeric overflow, which can occur

when analog math exceeds the 16-bit maximum (65,535) or goes
below 0.

📐 Port Overview

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input analog value

scale Analog Multiplier

divisor Analog Divides the result after scaling

offset Analog Value added after scaling

Output value: Scaled, offset, and clamped within bounds

aout Analog
(0–65535)

⚠️What Makes This Special?

It prevents mathematical overflow or underflow:

 If the result < 0 → aout = 0

 If the result > 65535 → aout = 65535

✅ Safe to use when the input values or scale math could create
unpredictable or extreme results.

✅ AV Programming Applications

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 Symbol Purpose

1. Slider Input to DSP Volume Scaling

A panel slider sends 0–65535, but your DSP accepts a custom range
(e.g., 0–100 or 0–32768). You want to make sure the math doesn’t
overshoot and send garbage to the DSP.

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ain = slider value
scale = 100
divisor = 65535
offset = 0
aout = DSP volume (clamped 0–100)

✅ Prevents DSP from receiving out-of-range values (which may mute,

distort, or reject commands).

2. Feedback Scaling with Protection

You’re receiving fast analog feedback (e.g., from a sensor or lighting

system) that you’re scaling up for display—but you want to ensure a
clean UI and no overflow.

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ain = external feedback (e.g., light level)
scale = 1000
divisor = 1
offset = 0

✅ UI shows a safe maximum (65535) even if math overflows. No

wraparound to 0 or negative values.

3. Complex Calculations with User-Controlled Math

Let’s say you're allowing a technician to set scale, divisor, and offset via
a panel. If someone enters:

 scale = 65535
 divisor = 1
 ain = 65535

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Then:

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Result = (65535 × 65535) / 1 = 4,294,836,225 → overflow

✅ With Overflow Handling, the result is clamped to 65535 — no system

crash or corrupted command.

4. Safe Offset Logic in Camera Control

When calculating pan/tilt based on math (slider + offset), overflow logic

ensures you stay within motor-safe boundaries.

q) Analog Scaler w/Overflow Handling w/o Zero Pass:-

This is a hybrid analog symbol that combines the behavior of:

 ✅ Analog Scaler
 ✅ Overflow protection
 ✅ Zero input suppression (Zero Pass Blocked)

📘 What It Does

This symbol:

1. Scales an input analog value by a scale and divisor

2. Adds an optional offset
3. Prevents output overflow (> 65535) or underflow (< 0)
4. Suppresses zero input from producing zero output

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→ When ain = 0, output is not 0 (minimum value applied instead)

⚙️Port Structure

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input analog value to be scaled

scale Analog Multiplier

divisor Analog Divisor (optional)

offset Analog Value to add after scaling

aout Analog Output: scaled, offset, clamped, and zero-protected

🧮 Formula Logic

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If ain = 0:
aout = offset (or predefined fallback > 0)
Else:
aout = ClampToRange( ((ain × scale) / divisor) + offset, 0, 65535 )

ClampToRange ensures output stays within 0–65535.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. DSP Volume Scaling (Zero Avoidance + Overflow Protected)

 Users shouldn't send 0 (mute) to the DSP unless explicitly

requested.
 Also protect from overflow when slider scaled badly.

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ain = slider value (0–65535)
scale = 100
divisor = 65535
offset = 1000 → keeps output minimum at 1000 (safe min volume)

✅ Avoids sending 0 (mute) even when user drags volume to 0

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 Symbol Purpose

✅ Output stays within 1000–65535

2. Lighting System Input (Avoid Total Darkness + Safe Ranges)

 Some lighting drivers treat 0 as "turn off", but want a soft minimum
instead.

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ain = scene or sensor input
offset = 2000

✅ Guarantees lights never turn completely off unless explicitly instructed

✅ Prevents bright flashes if scaled value exceeds 65535

3. Camera Preset Values

 Avoid setting pan/tilt to 0, which may reset device or hit

mechanical stops.

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offset = 5000 → minimum motor-safe value

✅ Protects camera hardware from extreme values

✅ Useful when mapping presets or joystick input

4. Environmental Controls – Temperature Setpoints

 HVAC systems may fault if sent 0°C or extremely high numbers.

This symbol helps you enforce those limits.

e) r)Analog Scaler with I/O limits :- The Analog Scaler with I/O Limits is a
powerful symbol in Crestron SIMPL that:

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 1. Scales an analog input from one range to another,
2. Includes clamping (limiting) on both the input and output sides,
3. Prevents unexpected or invalid values by enforcing safe limits.

⚙️Port Structure

Port Type Description

ain Analog Incoming analog value

input_min Analog Lowest allowed input

input_max Analog Highest allowed input

output_min Analog Minimum allowed output

output_max Analog Maximum allowed output

aout Analog Result: Scaled + clamped output

🧮 Functionality

1. First, the input (ain) is clamped between input_min and input_max.

2. Then, it's linearly scaled from the input range → output range.
3. Finally, the result is clamped between output_min and output_max.

This ensures both the source and destination values stay in valid ranges, which
is critical in AV systems.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Touch Panel to DSP Volume Control (with safe limits)

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You want to:

 Accept slider input in 0–65535

 Clamp input below 2000 (to avoid mute)
 Clamp output to 0–32768 (DSP max level)

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ain = panel slider value
input_min = 2000
input_max = 65535
output_min = 0
output_max = 32768
aout = sent to DSP

✅ Prevents unsafe low input

✅ Avoids sending maxed-out volume to DSP

2. Lighting Scene Scaling (with UI protection)

Scene values come from logic or sensor and may go too high. You:

 Allow input between 5000–60000

 Scale to 10–90% brightness range (6553–58981)
 Protect UI/relays from out-of-range levels

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input_min = 5000
input_max = 60000
output_min = 6553 // 10%
output_max = 58981 // 90%

✅ Ideal for precise dimming control

3. Feedback Normalization for UI Displays

You receive analog feedback from an external system (e.g., 10000–40000), but want
to show it on a UI bar scaled to 0–100%.

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ain = analog feedback
input_min = 10000
input_max = 40000
output_min = 0
output_max = 100

✅ Makes third-party analog values usable on Crestron UI

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Joystick may overshoot limits. This scaler ensures:

 Input commands are bounded

 Output moves camera only within safe zones

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input_min = 0
input_max = 65535
output_min = 10000
output_max = 50000

✅ Protects motors from hitting stops

r) Analog Scaling Buffer :- The Analog Scaling Buffer is a specialized

SIMPL symbol used to temporarily hold and scale an analog value, often
under control of a digital enable signal. It acts like a gated analog
passthrough with optional scaling—letting values through only when needed,
and applying gain or reduction.

⚙️Port Overview

Port Type Description

ain Analog Input analog value

scale Analog Scaling multiplier

divisor Analog Value to divide the scaled result

When HIGH, the symbol allows input to pass; when LOW, it holds
enable Digital
previous output

aout Analog Output = scaled input (when enabled), or held value

📐 Formula (When Enabled)

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aout = (ain × scale) / divisor

When enable = 0, aout freezes at its last output.

✅ AV Programming Applications

1. Volume Control Freeze During Mute

To prevent sudden volume jumps when muting/unmuting a DSP:

 Freeze analog volume line during mute

 Resume when unmuted

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ain = user volume slider
scale = 1
divisor = 1
enable = NOT(mute_state)
aout = volume to DSP

✅ Protects against jarring level changes when mute toggled

2. Hold Lighting Scene During Transitions

Allow light level analog changes only during fade-in/out windows, otherwise keep
constant.

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enable = transition_timer_active

✅ Locks light level until allowed to change — prevents flicker or flicks

3. Camera Position Hold

When recalling camera presets, you might want to buffer position analogs:

 Disable buffer while camera moves

 Lock analog after preset completes
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enable = camera_ready

✅ Ensures camera isn't re-commanded while in motion

4. Protecting Sensor Noise from Updating Outputs

If an input analog (like ambient light or temperature) is noisy or unstable:

 Use buffer to pause the updates when sensor is unreliable

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enable = sensor_valid_signal

✅ Keeps output steady even if sensor glitches briefly

🛠️Best Practices

 Default scale = 1, divisor = 1 if no math needed

 Combine with timers, feedback flags, mute states for smart control
 Use comments in SIMPL to describe logic clearly (e.g., “Buffer volume when
muted”)

🔄 Related Symbols

Symbol Role

Analog Feedback Gate Pass analog only when enabled

Analog Clamp Bound output within a range

Analog Ramp Smoothly transition values

Analog RAM Store analog values across reboots

s) Analog Scaling Buffer about 50% :- This is a specific use-case of the

Analog Scaling Buffer where the input value is scaled down by approximately
50% before being passed to the output. It's most commonly used to reduce
analog control levels (volume, brightness, etc.) temporarily—while still allowing
smooth control through an enable signal.

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⚙️Typical Configuration for 50% Scaling

Port Value Explanation

ain Varies Input analog value (e.g., 0–65535)

scale 1 Numerator of scaling factor

divisor 2 Denominator of scaling factor

enable Digital signal Controls when output updates

aout (ain × 1) / 2 Output = 50% of input when enabled

📐 So the formula becomes:

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aout = ain × 0.5

When enable = 1, output follows input scaled to 50%.

When enable = 0, output holds the last value.

✅ AV Programming Applications (50% Scaling Use Cases)

1. Temporary Volume Reduction ("Soft Mute")

Reduce audio output to half during paging, announcements, or conversations,

without fully muting.

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ain = user volume level (0–65535)
scale = 1
divisor = 2
enable = digital signal (e.g., "soft mute mode")
aout = volume sent to DSP

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✅ Application: Smooth transition to 50% volume when paging or announcement
occurs
✅ Cleaner than hard mute → no abrupt silence

2. Light Level Cutback Mode (Eco Mode)

Automatically reduce lighting level by 50% in energy-saving mode or when battery

backup is active.

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enable = digital signal (eco_mode_active)

✅ Maintains minimum comfort lighting while reducing energy load

3. Room Combine Control: Half Power Mode

In divisible rooms, when only one side is active, cut volume or brightness to 50% so
the system behaves consistently without full reset.

✅ Smooth environmental transitions without disabling control logic

4. Safety Mode in Motorized Systems

Scale analog speed (fan, motor, curtain) to 50% during maintenance or safe
operation mode.

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ain = speed control input
scale = 1
divisor = 2

✅ Safer movement while preserving analog control resolution

🛠️Best Practices

 Use scale = 1, divisor = 2 for true 50%

 Tie enable to a clean digital logic signal (not toggling quickly)
 Combine with Analog Ramp if you want smooth transition to the 50% output
 Consider adding Analog Clamp downstream if device has strict range limits

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🔄 Related Use

Use Case Enable = 1 Output =

Paging active TRUE 50% of volume

Touch panel locked FALSE Holds last value

Power saver active TRUE 50% brightness

Camera slow mode TRUE 50% pan speed

t) Analog Step:- Analog Step Logic is used in SIMPL Windows to incrementally

increase or decrease an analog value (like volume, brightness, or motor position)
in defined steps. This is common in AV systems where analog controls like
sliders, rotary encoders, or press-and-hold buttons are used to adjust values over
time.

🔧 Where It's Used in AV Programming:

 Volume Control (Step up/down using buttons)

 Lighting Dimming (Gradual increase/decrease in brightness)
 Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom (Smooth analog transitions)
 Motorized Screen or Lift (Smooth up/down or in/out movement)

⚙️SIMPL Implementation Components

Here's a breakdown of what you need in SIMPL Windows to build analog step logic:

1. STEP Component

 Block: STEP
 Function: Adds or subtracts a fixed step value from a current analog value
whenever triggered.

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Inputs:

 ANALOG INPUT: The current analog value (e.g., current volume)

 STEP SIZE: The amount to change per step (e.g., 5)
 UP TRIG / DOWN TRIG: Digital triggers to go up or down

Output:

 ANALOG OUTPUT: Updated stepped value

2. LATCH or DELAYED TRIGGER

To allow continuous stepping when a button is held down, you can use:

 PULSE GENERATOR
 SINGLE SHOT
 SERIAL STEPPER
 DELAY or WAIT

🎛 AV Programming Example: Volume Step Logic

🧩 SIMPL Windows Blocks:

Block Description

STEP Core logic to increase/decrease volume

PULSE Generates pulses on button hold

JOIN TO For input button press (TP/Keypad)

ANALOG INIT Sets initial volume value

SEND LEVEL Sends final level to audio device (via DSP or Processor)

📝 Application Flow (Volume Control):

1. Initial Setup:
o ANALOG INIT: Sets starting volume (e.g., 50)
2. User Presses Button on Touchpanel:
o VOL UP → Triggers UP TRIG
o VOL DOWN → Triggers DOWN TRIG
3. STEP Block:
o Current volume = 50
o Step = 5

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 Press VOL UP → Output becomes 55
o
Press VOL DOWN → Output becomes 45
o
4. SEND LEVEL:
o Sends 55 (new volume level) to the device

u) Analog Sum:- In SIMPL Windows, the Analog Sum block is used to add
multiple analog values together. It outputs the result of the addition. It’s like a calculator
that continuously adds its inputs and updates the result every time an input changes.

⚙️SIMPL Block: ANALOG SUM

Inputs Function

ANALOG IN 1 First value

ANALOG IN 2 Second value

(More inputs can be added as needed)

Output Function

ANALOG OUT The sum of all the inputs

🎛 Where It’s Used in AV Applications

✅ Common Use Cases:

AV Task Description

Combined Volume Logic Mix manual volume level and auto-gain compensation

Lighting Scene Blending Add base brightness + user adjustment

Camera PTZ Movement Combine joystick control + preset offset

Environmental Monitoring Total temperature = Room + Equipment heat

📘 AV Programming Example: Lighting Scene + User Dimmer

Scenario:

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You have a preset lighting scene (e.g., 60%) and want to allow a user to adjust
brightness (+ or – using a slider). Final brightness should be a sum of both.

🧩 SIMPL Logic Components:

Block Description

ANALOG SUM Adds preset brightness and user adjustment

SEND LEVEL Sends final level to lighting controller

ANALOG INIT Initializes preset brightness

TOUCHPANEL LEVEL Captures user slider value

🔧 SIMPL Logic Flow:

1. Preset Value = 60 (via ANALOG INIT)

2. User Adjusts Dimmer on touchpanel (range -10 to +10)
3. ANALOG SUM adds:

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Final Brightness = Preset (60) + User Adj (+5) = 65

4. Result is sent to light system via SEND_LEVEL

🖥 SIMPL Block Diagram (text-based):

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[Preset Brightness] ---> (ANALOG IN 1)
[User Slider Adj] ---> (ANALOG IN 2)
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[ANALOG SUM]
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[ANALOG OUT]
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[SEND_LEVEL to lighting]

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Analog to Digital :- In SIMPL Windows, an Analog to Digital (A→D) logic
converts a changing analog value (0–65535) into a digital signal (ON/OFF) based on a
threshold. It's like saying: “If the analog value is greater than (or less than) a certain number,
turn something ON (1), else turn it OFF (0).”

⚙️SIMPL Block Used: ANALOG > DIGITAL

Inputs Function

ANALOG The input analog value to monitor

COMPARE VALUE The threshold value to trigger the digital output

Outputs Function

OUTPUT Goes high (1) when condition is true

NOT OUTPUT Opposite of output (optional)

🎛 Where It’s Used in AV Applications

AV Task Description

Volume Mute Trigger Mute audio when volume goes below 5%

Room Occupancy Trigger cooling when temperature exceeds 28°C

Auto turn ON lights when brightness drops below a

Light ON/OFF Control
threshold

Signal Presence
Consider a signal "active" if level > 5000
Detection

📘 AV Programming Example: Auto Mute When Volume Is Zero

Scenario:

You want your DSP or amplifier to automatically mute when the volume level is
zero, and unmute when the level rises above zero.

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🧩 SIMPL Logic Blocks:

Block Description

ANALOG > DIGITAL Compares current volume with threshold

DIGITAL OUTPUT Triggers mute/unmute logic

ANALOG INPUT Receives volume feedback

🔧 Logic Flow:

1. Volume feedback (e.g., 0–100) comes into analog line.

2. ANALOG > DIGITAL compares it with 0:
o If volume > 0 → Output = 1 (UNMUTE)
o If volume = 0 → Output = 0 (MUTE)
3. Output goes to MUTE ENABLE or relay toggle.

🖥 Text-Based SIMPL Block Sketch:

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[Volume Feedback (analog)] ---> [ANALOG > DIGITAL]
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Threshold = 0
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Output ---> [Mute Disable (UNMUTE)]
NOT Output ---> [Mute Enable]

🛠 Other AV Examples:

1. Ambient Light Sensor Control

o If ambient light < 200 → Turn ON projector screen lights.
2. Temperature-Based Fan Control
o If room temp > 30°C → Turn ON fan (digital output).
3. Zoom Camera Auto Preset
o If analog joystick value > 5000 → Call digital preset trigger.

W) Analog to floating Point:- In SIMPL Windows, an Analog to Floating

Point conversion takes an integer analog value (0–65535) and converts it to a
decimal (floating point) format, typically for more precise calculations, integrations
with DSPs, or math operations like scaling, division, or sensor processing.

 Analog values in SIMPL are 16-bit integers.

 Floating point values allow decimal places (e.g., 23.7, 0.02, 99.99).

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⚙️SIMPL Block: ANALOG → FLOAT

Input Description

ANALOG INPUT Integer analog (0–65535)

Output Description

FLOAT OUTPUT Resulting float value

Optional: A scaling or dividing factor is often applied afterward to convert the float
into engineering units (e.g., volts, degrees, %).

🎛 Where It’s Used in AV Applications

AV Application Purpose

Sensor Data Convert analog sensor values to temperature, humidity,

Processing light levels, etc.

Precision Volume or Convert analog fader to dB gain (e.g., 0–100 → -60.0 to 0.0
Gain dB)

Show floating-point values (e.g., 25.3°C) on touchpanel or

Feedback Display
GUI

Required for Biamp, QSC, or other DSPs that operate on

Complex DSP Math
float

📘 AV Example: Convert Analog Temp Sensor to Celsius

Scenario:

You have a temperature sensor giving analog output (0–4095), where 0 = 0°C and
4095 = 50°C. You want to show the actual Celsius temperature (like 25.3°C) on the
touchpanel.

🧩 Required SIMPL Logic Blocks:

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 Block Description

ANALOG → FLOAT Converts 0–4095 analog to float

FLOAT SCALER (optional) Scales float to engineering unit

FLOAT → STRING To display on touchpanel

SEND_STRING Sends the result to touchpanel join

🔧 Logic Flow:

1. Analog sensor value: 2048

2. ANALOG → FLOAT converts it to 2048.0
3. FLOAT SCALER: (2048 / 4095) * 50 = 25.0
4. FLOAT → STRING: Format to "25.0°C"
5. SEND_STRING → Displays on UI

🖥 Text-Based SIMPL Sketch:

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[Temp Analog Sensor (0–4095)] ---> [ANALOG → FLOAT]
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[FLOAT SCALER (x 50/4095)]
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[FLOAT → STRING ("%.1f°C")]
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[SEND_STRING to Touchpanel]

🧠 Additional Use Cases:

Use Case Input Converted Output

Battery Voltage Monitoring 0–32767 → 0.0–12.6V

dB Display for Audio DSP 0–100 → -60.0 dB to 0.0 dB

Percent Value Display 0–65535 → 0.00% to 100.00%

x) Analog Value Sample:- In SIMPL Windows, "Analog Value Sample" refers to

capturing or storing the current value of an analog signal at a specific moment, usually
in response to a digital trigger (button press, event, or condition).

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🧰 Key Block Used: SAMPLE

Port Type Role

ANALOG IN Analog value to be sampled

TRIGGER Digital signal to sample value

ANALOG OUT Holds the sampled analog value

Think of it like a "snapshot" of a live signal when a button is pressed.

🛠 Where It's Used in AV Applications:

Application Purpose

Store Current Volume Capture volume level when user presses "Save Preset"

Camera Position Recall Sample PTZ values for creating presets

Lighting Scene Setup Sample current brightness for scene memory

Metering/Logging Store level reading when event occurs (e.g., noise spike)

🎛 AV Programming Example: Save Volume Preset on Button Press

Scenario:

You want to allow users to save the current volume level by pressing a "Save
Preset" button. This value will be stored and can later be recalled using a separate
button.

🧩 SIMPL Logic Components:

Block Description

SAMPLE Captures current analog volume

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 Block Description

DIGITAL INPUT Button trigger from touchpanel

ANALOG HOLD Stores sampled value

SEND LEVEL Sends stored level to device on recall

🔧 Logic Flow:

1. Volume is changing constantly based on user interaction.

2. When the "Save Preset" button is pressed, a digital pulse triggers the
SAMPLE block.
3. The SAMPLE block captures the current volume analog value.
4. That value is stored in a holding register or sent elsewhere for recall.

🖥 SIMPL Block Layout (Text-Based):

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[Volume Feedback (analog)] ---> [SAMPLE]
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Trigger: [Save Preset Button]
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[ANALOG OUTPUT]
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--> Store in variable or preset logic

📘 Additional AV Use Cases:

Use Case Trigger Sampled Analog

Lighting scene recording "Save Scene" button Brightness level

Environmental logging Room occupancy detected Temperature/CO₂ level

PTZ camera preset "Store Position" Pan, Tilt, Zoom analogs

Audio metering Mic overdrive event Gain value at that moment

y) Analog Variable Preset :- In SIMPL Windows, an Analog Variable Preset

refers to the logic that allows you to store the current analog value (e.g., volume,
brightness, motor position) and later recall it when a user presses a preset button.

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Think of it like “bookmarking” an analog state, then jumping back to it later.

✅ AV Application Examples:

AV Task Description

Volume Presets Save and recall user-defined volume levels

Camera Presets Store Pan, Tilt, Zoom positions for recall

Lighting Scenes Save dimmer levels as presets

Motorized Lift Positions Recall screen/projector lift height

🔧 How It Works in SIMPL:

You use SAMPLE, HOLD, and ROUTING logic to capture analog values when the
user presses a "Save" button, and output them again when a "Recall" button is
pressed.

🧩 SIMPL Block Setup for a Single Analog Preset

Block Purpose

SAMPLE Captures current analog value

DIGITAL INPUT "Save Preset" button

HOLD Stores sampled analog value

SEND LEVEL Outputs stored preset when recalled

📘 AV Programming Example: Volume Preset Logic

Scenario:

You want to allow users to:

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  Press a "Save Volume" button to capture the current volume
 Press a "Recall Volume" button to apply the saved volume level

🖥 Logic Flow (Text Representation)

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[Volume Feedback] ----> [SAMPLE]
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Trigger: [Save Preset Button]
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[HOLD] (stores value)
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Trigger: [Recall Preset Button]
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[SEND_LEVEL to device]

✅ Detailed Logic Breakdown:

1. Sampling

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SAMPLE
Inputs:
- Analog Input: Volume level from device
- Digital Trigger: "Save Volume" button
Output:
- Analog Output: Captured value

2. Hold Value

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HOLD
Inputs:
- Analog Input: Output from SAMPLE
- Digital Trigger: "Save Volume" button
Output:
- Stored Volume Level

3. Recall Preset

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SEND_LEVEL
Input:

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 - Analog: From HOLD
- Trigger: "Recall Volume" button

🎛 Extend to Multiple Presets (e.g., Preset 1, 2, 3)

You can replicate the same logic for multiple presets:

 Use separate SAMPLE + HOLD blocks for each preset

 Use unique "Save" and "Recall" triggers (digital joins)

🧠 Tips for Robust Preset Logic:

 Add feedback display (show stored value on TP)

 Use ANALOG COMPARE to confirm current vs preset
 Store presets in non-volatile memory using NVRAM if needed
 For multiple analogs (like PTZ): use arrays or multiple instances.

z) AniLog With Limits :- In SIMPL Windows, "Analog with limits" means

restricting an analog signal so that it never goes below or above a defined minimum
and maximum value — even if the source tries to push it outside that range.

This is useful when controlling devices that expect input in a specific range (like 0–
100 for volume, or 0–255 for lighting).

⚙️Key SIMPL Block: LIMIT

Input Description

ANALOG IN Raw analog value (from touchpanel, logic, etc.)

MIN LIMIT Lower bound

MAX LIMIT Upper bound

Output Description

ANALOG OUT The limited (clamped) analog value

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🎛 Where It’s Used in AV Applications
Use Case Purpose

Volume Control Prevent volume from going below 20 or above 80

Lighting Clamp brightness between 10% and 90%

PTZ Camera Limit zoom between defined min and max

Motorized Lifts Prevent lift from over-extending or collapsing too far

📘 AV Programming Example: Volume Limit Between 20 and 80

Scenario:

You want the volume slider on the touchpanel to control values between 20 (min)
and 80 (max) — not full range (0–100).

🧩 SIMPL Logic Blocks:

Block Purpose

LIMIT Constrains analog range

ANALOG IN Raw volume input (e.g., from a touchpanel)

SEND_LEVEL Sends limited volume to amplifier/DSP

🖥 Logic Flow (Text Representation)

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[Touchpanel Volume Slider] ---> [LIMIT]
(Range: 0–100) (Min: 20, Max: 80)
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[Limited Volume Out]
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[SEND_LEVEL to DSP]

🔧 Sample SIMPL Configuration for LIMIT Block

Setting Value

ANALOG IN From slider or volume control logic

MIN 20

MAX 80

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 Setting Value

OUTPUT Send to amplifier or DSP analog input

🧠 Benefits in AV Systems

 Protect equipment (e.g., don’t allow user to mute a mic entirely)

 Maintain user experience (prevent extreme brightness/volume)
 Create preset zones (like safe operating limits for lifts or blinds)
 Compensate for device-specific requirements (some DSPs work from 10–
90 range)

Decade :- In SIMPL Windows, the DECADE block is used to extract the

individual digits (thousands, hundreds, tens, and units) of an analog number (0–
65535). This is useful when you want to display each digit separately on a user
interface like a touchpanel, LED display, or numeric indicator.

In other words: It breaks down a number like 1234 into 1 (thousands), 2

(hundreds), 3 (tens), 4 (units).

📦 DECADE Block Outputs

Output Pin Represents

DIGIT 1 Units (1s) place

DIGIT 2 Tens (10s) place

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Output Pin Represents

DIGIT 3 Hundreds (100s) place

DIGIT 4 Thousands (1000s) place

Input: One analog signal (0–9999 recommended for 4-digit displays)

🎛 AV Programming Applications
AV Use Case Description

Show volume as "0 8 5" (085) on 7-segment or

Volume Display
touchpanel

Timer/Clock Output Display 12:34 as separate digits

Numeric Password UI Show digits separately as user enters a value

Temperature/Level
Break down values like “278” for display
Readout

📘 Example: Display Volume = 85 on Touchpanel Digit by Digit

Goal:

User changes volume using a slider. You want to show that value as "0 8 5" using
three numeric fields.

🧩 SIMPL Logic Flow

1. Analog Input: Slider sends value = 85

2. DECADE splits:
o DIGIT 1 = 5 (units)
o DIGIT 2 = 8 (tens)
o DIGIT 3 = 0 (hundreds)
3. Send each digit to a separate numeric field on the touchpanel

🖥 SIMPL Block Diagram (Text Style):

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[Slider Volume] ---> [DECADE]
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 DIGIT 1 ---> a201 (TP Units)
DIGIT 2 ---> a202 (TP Tens)
DIGIT 3 ---> a203 (TP Hundreds)

b) Digital Sum :- In SIMPL Windows, Digital Sum refers to adding multiple

digital inputs together to get an analog count — i.e., how many of the digital
signals are ON (HIGH) at a given moment.

Think of it like:
“How many checkboxes are selected?”
“How many mics are active?”
“How many rooms are occupied?”

⚙️SIMPL Block Used: DIGITAL SUM

Input Description

DIGITAL IN 1–32 Multiple digital signals (buttons, statuses, triggers)

Output Description

Outputs the total number of HIGH (1)

ANALOG OUT
inputs

🎛 Where It's Used in AV Applications

AV Scenario Digital Inputs Analog Output Used For

Mic Activity Monitor Mic 1–8 ON states Show total active mics

Room Occupancy Sensors in zones Trigger if more than 2 zones are active

Lighting Status Count Room lights ON Show how many zones are lit

Voting System Voting pad buttons Show total "YES" votes

📘 AV Programming Example: Count Active Mics (Out of 4)

Scenario:

You have 4 mics (Mic 1–Mic 4). Each has a digital ON signal. You want to:

 Display the total number of active mics on the touchpanel

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  Mute audio if more than 3 are active (optional)

🧩 SIMPL Logic Setup

Block Purpose

DIGITAL SUM Counts how many mic ON signals are active

ANALOG > DIGITAL Compare if count > 3

SEND_LEVEL Show number on UI

MUTE CONTROL Trigger mute if limit exceeded

🖥 Block Diagram (Text Representation):

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[Mic1 ON] ------\
[Mic2 ON] -------\
[Mic3 ON] --------> [DIGITAL SUM] ---> [Analog Join: a101] --> Display on TP
[Mic4 ON] -------/

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[ANALOG > DIGITAL]
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If > 3 ---> [Trigger Mute DSP]

📟 Touchpanel Output:

You can use the ANALOG JOIN (e.g., a101) from the DIGITAL SUM block to show:

"Active Microphones: 2"

🧠 Bonus Use Cases

1. Lighting Zone Count

o Turn on emergency lighting if more than 2 rooms are ON at night.
2. Occupancy Detection
o Show number of occupied rooms in a dashboard.
3. Fault Monitoring
o Count number of device failure alerts.

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c) Digital to Analog :- In SIMPL Windows, Digital to Analog (D → A) logic is
used to convert digital pulses or states into analog values, usually by:

 Incrementing or decrementing an analog value with each button press

 Setting a specific analog value when a digital signal is triggered
 Converting a binary pattern (bits) into a number

It helps bridge digital controls (buttons, toggles) to analog systems (volume,

brightness, motor position, etc.).

✅ 1. STEP / COUNTER Method (Increment/Decrement)

Use when you want to:

 Raise/lower volume with buttons

 Scroll brightness up/down
 Step through preset levels

Blocks Used:

 STEP
 LIMIT (optional to cap range)
 SEND_LEVEL

Example:

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[Vol Up Button] ---> (PULSE) ---> [UP TRIG of STEP]
[Vol Down Button] ---> (PULSE) ---> [DOWN TRIG of STEP]

Initial Volume: 50
Step Size: 5
Limits: 0–100

✅ 2. DIGITAL SELECT → VALUE (Preset-based Output)

Use when you want a button to send a fixed analog value, e.g.:

 Scene 1 button = 30% brightness

 Scene 2 button = 70% brightness

Blocks Used:

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  DIGITAL SELECT
 ANALOG ROUTE or SELECT
 SEND_LEVEL

Example:

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[Scene 1 Button] ---> Route value 3000
[Scene 2 Button] ---> Route value 7000

✅ 3. BIT ARRAY to VALUE (Binary Control → Number)

Use when you want to create analog values using digital binary inputs
Example:

 DIP switch or touchpanel toggle bits

 Binary 1010 = Decimal 10

Blocks Used:

 BIT TO ANALOG (a.k.a. BITS TO INTEGER)

 Used to control presets, logic branches, or value selectors

🎛 AV Applications of Digital → Analog Logic

Application Description

Volume Control Buttons Press buttons to increase/decrease volume in steps

Lighting Scenes Button triggers specific brightness levels

Motor Lift Positioning Scene buttons send analog values for height

PTZ Camera Presets Call a specific analog zoom value

Mode Selection Binary inputs set audio modes or equalizer levels

📘 Example: Volume Up/Down via Buttons

Block Role

STEP Increases/decreases analog value

LIMIT Ensures volume stays in 0–100 range

SEND_LEVEL Sends new volume to device

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[Vol Up Btn] --> [PULSE] --> [UP TRIG of STEP]
[Vol Down Btn] --> [PULSE] --> [DOWN TRIG of STEP]
[STEP OUT] --> [LIMIT] --> [SEND_LEVEL a101]

📘 Example: Scene Buttons Set Brightness

Scene Digital Analog Output

Scene 1 d1 3000

Scene 2 d2 7000

c) Digital to Scaled Analog :- In SIMPL Windows, Digital to Scaled Analog

refers to logic where digital triggers (like button presses) produce predefined
analog values that are scaled to suit the device being controlled — such as:

 0–100 for volume

 0–255 for lighting
 0–4095 for control voltage
 or even dB gain values like -60.0 to 0.0

This is different from just setting a fixed analog value — you map digital logic to
appropriately scaled analog output.

✅ AV Use Cases

Application Description

Lighting Scene Scene buttons scale to dimming range (e.g., 30%, 70%,

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 Application Description

Buttons 100%)

Buttons switch to analog levels like “Soft (20), Normal (50),

Volume Mode Control
Loud (90)”

PTZ buttons apply specific zoom levels (scaled to 0–65535

Zoom Presets
range)

Environmental
Fan Speed: Low, Med, High → 10, 50, 100 analog
Control

⚙️SIMPL Block Structure for Digital → Scaled Analog

You will use:

Block Purpose

DIGITAL SELECT Selects the active preset/button

ANALOG SELECT or ROUTER Routes the matching analog value

SEND_LEVEL Sends analog value to device

LIMIT (optional) To ensure values stay within bounds

📘 AV Example: Lighting Scene Selection (3 Levels)

Scene Buttons:

 Scene 1 (30% brightness = 19660)

 Scene 2 (70% brightness = 45875)
 Scene 3 (100% brightness = 65535)

🖥 SIMPL Logic Flow:

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[Scene 1 Btn] --\
[Scene 2 Btn] --- > [DIGITAL SELECT] ---> [ANALOG ROUTER]
[Scene 3 Btn] --/ (Preset levels)
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[SEND_LEVEL to lighting]

🔢 Scaling Note:
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For lighting that works on a 0–255 range, you can scale:

 30% → 255 * 0.3 ≈ 77

 70% → 255 * 0.7 ≈ 178
 100% → 255

🎚 Bonus Example: Fan Speed Control via Buttons

Digital Input Label Analog Output (0–100)

d1 Low 20

d2 Medium 50

d3 High 100

Blocks:

 DIGITAL SELECT → ANALOG SELECT → SEND_LEVEL

d) Double-Precious Analog Initialize :- In SIMPL Windows, Double-

Precision Analog Initialize refers to initializing a floating-point (decimal) analog
value with high precision — often used when working with:

 DSPs (like Biamp, QSC)

 Sensor integrations (temperature, voltage)
 Scaled engineering values (e.g., -60.0 dB to 0.0 dB gain)
 Systems where analog math needs decimal accuracy

Standard analog signals in SIMPL are 16-bit integers (0–65535).

But many systems (DSPs, meters, sensors) expect floating-point values.

⚙️Key SIMPL Logic Blocks

Block Purpose

Initializes a double-precision float value (e.g., -

FLOAT INIT
23.75)

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 Block Purpose

FLOAT ROUTER or FLOAT

Selects one of several float values
SELECT

FLOAT → ANALOG (optional) Converts float back to analog if needed

FLOAT SEND (in DSP modules) Sends float directly to DSP parameter

🧩 Where It's Used in AV Applications

Application Float Value Purpose

Audio DSP Gain -60.0 to 0.0 dB Precise volume initialization

Temperature Settings 21.5°C Accurate environmental control

Camera Zoom 1.00x to 30.00x Accurate zoom presets

Voltage/Current Control 0.01–5.00 V Lab or industrial AV integration

📘 AV Example: Set Initial DSP Gain to -18.0 dB

Scenario:

You want your DSP to power on with -18.0 dB gain on input channel 1.

🔧 SIMPL Logic Setup

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[FLOAT INIT] --> Value: -18.0
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(TRIGGER: system boot or config loaded)
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[FLOAT SEND] --> To BIAMP or QSC gain control module

🖥 SIMPL Block Flow:

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[System Ready Pulse] ---> [TRIGGER]
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[FLOAT INIT] (e.g., -18.0 dB)
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[FLOAT SEND] to DSP Gain

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You can repeat this with different values for other channels or use a FLOAT
ROUTER to switch between presets.

🔄 Optional: Convert to Analog (if needed)

If a downstream system only takes analog (16-bit integer) values, use:

 FLOAT → ANALOG
 Apply SCALER logic to fit it into a 0–65535 range

e) Double-Precious Analog Variable Preset :- In SIMPL Windows, a

Double-Precision Analog Variable Preset refers to logic that allows you to:

 Store a floating-point value (e.g., -23.5, 22.75, 0.00) at runtime,

 And recall it later using digital triggers like “Recall Preset 1”

This is essential when working with devices that use floating-point (double-
precision) control, like:

 DSPs (Biamp, QSC, BSS)

 Environmental controllers
 Precision motor/servo controls
 Temperature or voltage control logic

⚙️Why “Double-Precision”?

Unlike normal 16-bit analog (0–65535), double-precision floating point:

 Allows decimals (e.g., -23.75 dB)

 Offers high accuracy
 Matches DSP/Scientific interfaces that require float input/output

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🛠 Where It's Used in AV Applications
Application Use Case

Audio DSP Store & recall precise gain values (e.g., -12.25 dB)

Room Climate Settings Save user-defined setpoint temperatures

Camera Zoom/Focus Store precise float positions

Motor Control Recall preset heights/angles in engineering units

🔧 SIMPL Logic Block Setup for Double-Precision Preset

Block Purpose

FLOAT SAMPLE Captures the current float value

FLOAT HOLD Stores the sampled float value

FLOAT SEND Sends stored value to a DSP or device

FLOAT INIT (optional) Initializes a default value at system start

📘 AV Programming Example: DSP Gain Preset Recall System (Float Values)

🎯 Goal:

User presses:

 Save Preset 1 → store current gain (e.g., -18.25 dB)

 Recall Preset 1 → send that gain back to DSP

🖥 Logic Flow:

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[Current Gain Feedback (FLOAT)] --> [FLOAT SAMPLE]
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Trigger: [Save Preset 1]
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--> [FLOAT HOLD]
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Trigger: [Recall Preset 1]
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--> [FLOAT SEND to DSP Gain]

✅ Optional: Touchpanel Display

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[FLOAT HOLD] --> [FLOAT → STRING ("%.2f dB")] --> [SEND_STRING to TP]

Example output: "Preset 1: -18.25 dB"

🔁 Multiple Presets Logic

To handle 3–5 presets:

 Use 3× FLOAT SAMPLE + FLOAT HOLD + FLOAT SEND blocks

 Or use FLOAT ROUTER to manage the outputs and triggers

Preset Save Button Recall Button Stored Value

1 d1 d2 -18.25 dB

2 d3 d4 -12.00 dB

3 d5 d6 -6.50 dB

🧠 Tips

 Use FLOAT INIT to define startup values

 Use FLOAT COMPARE to check if current = preset
 Always show float values to user using FLOAT → STRING
 If needed for analog devices, use FLOAT → ANALOG after recall

✅ Summary
Feature Purpose

FLOAT
Captures the current float value (e.g., gain)
SAMPLE

FLOAT
Stores value for preset recall
HOLD

FLOAT
Sends recalled value to DSP or device
SEND

Used In DSP gain, temperature, zoom, voltage, servo positions

e) Floating Point to Analog :-

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 Feature Purpose

In SIMPL Windows, Floating Point to Analog refers to the conversion of

a double-precision floating-point value (e.g., -12.75, 22.50) into a 16-bit
analog value (range: 0–65535).

This conversion is needed when:

 You receive float values from a DSP (e.g., Biamp/QSC) or sensors

 And you want to use/display/control them in analog-compatible
systems (e.g., sliders, touchpanels, analog logic blocks)

⚙️SIMPL Block Used: FLOAT → ANALOG

Input Description

FLOAT INPUT Double-precision float

Output Description

ANALOG OUTPUT Integer (0–65535) equivalent

🎛 Where It's Used in AV Applications

Application Example Float Converted Analog Use

DSP Gain Display -18.50 dB Analog bar graph on TP

Temperature Reading 23.75°C Analog value for display range

Zoom Level 12.0x Analog for slider or logic

Motor Position 1.75m Analog to show relative position

📘 AV Programming Example: Show Biamp Gain Value on Touchpanel

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 Feature Purpose

Goal:

Biamp DSP outputs gain in float, you want to display it as a level bar or
analog number on TP.

🧩 Logic Flow:

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[BIAMP FLOAT GAIN] ---> [FLOAT → ANALOG]
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[SEND_LEVEL to TP analog join]

🖥 SIMPL Layout (Text Format):

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Float Gain Value (-60.0 to 0.0)
↓
[FLOAT → ANALOG]
↓
a101 → [TP Analog Meter or % Bar]

Note: You can also convert and scale it if your TP expects a specific range
(e.g., 0–100 or 0–255).

🔧 Optional: Use FLOAT SCALER First

If your float range is small (e.g., -60.0 to 0.0), convert it to 0–65535 range:

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[FLOAT INPUT] --> [FLOAT SCALER (e.g., -60 to 0 → 0 to 65535)]
↓
[FLOAT → ANALOG] → TP / device

🧠 Tips

 Use FLOAT → STRING in parallel if you also want to display the

exact decimal on the touchpanel
 Pair with FLOAT COMPARE or ANALOG COMPARE for feedback

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 Feature Purpose

logic
 Add LIMIT block after conversion if required to cap values

✅ Summary

Feature Purpose

Converts decimal float into standard analog (0–

FLOAT → ANALOG
65535)

Use Cases Touchpanel meters, analog ramps, logic thresholds

AV Devices Biamp, QSC, lighting/temperature, motors

f) Log With Limits :- In SIMPL Windows, "Log with Limits" refers to applying a
logarithmic function to an analog value — within a specific range (min/max
limits). This is often used to match the nonlinear response of human perception or
AV equipment, especially in:

 Audio gain (dB)

 Volume control (perceived loudness)
 Light dimming (eye response to brightness)
 Signal strength meters (like RF dB scale)

⚙️SIMPL Equivalent Logic Blocks

SIMPL itself doesn’t have a native LOG function block. However, log-scaling
behavior is implemented using a combination of blocks or inside custom DSP
modules.

You typically do:

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 Block Function

ANALOG SCALER First, limit the input range

CUSTOM LOG CURVE (or in DSP module) Apply log behavior internally

LIMIT Enforce output bounds after conversion

SEND_LEVEL Send result to device or UI

Some third-party modules (e.g., Biamp/QSC) may accept dB values, which

require you to scale analog values into a logarithmic range manually or through
DSP-native controls.

🎛 AV Application Examples
Application Input Range Log Output (dB or %) Notes

Volume Slider 0–100 (linear) -60 to 0 dB (log) Simulates real loudness

Lighting Dimmer 0–100% Logarithmic brightness Matches eye response

Signal Meter 0–65535 dB scale for RF/Audio Useful for metering bars

📘 Example: Touchpanel Volume Slider to dB Gain (with Limits)

🎯 Goal:

 Slider sends values 0–100

 You want to convert it to logarithmic gain from -60.0 dB to 0.0 dB
 Use limits to cap the gain range

🧩 Logic Flow

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[Touchpanel Analog Volume Slider] → [ANALOG SCALER (0–100 to 0.0–1.0)]
↓
[LOGARITHMIC MATH (custom logic)]
↓
[FLOAT LIMIT (-60.0 to 0.0)]
↓
[FLOAT → DSP GAIN CONTROL]

🔢 Approximate Formula (Log Conversion):

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If you have scripting or custom module support (e.g., in a DSP or SIMPL+), use:

dB=20∗log10(scaledvalue)dB = 20 * log10(scaled_value) dB=20∗log10(scaledv

alue)

For example:

 Slider = 50% → Scaled = 0.5

 dB = 20 × log10(0.5) = -6.02 dB

But in SIMPL, you'd use ANALOG SCALER and custom conversion blocks to
simulate this.

✅ With Limits

After converting to dB (log), apply a FLOAT LIMIT block to restrict gain:

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Min: -60.0 dB
Max: 0.0 dB

So no slider can push the gain beyond acceptable range.

🧠 AV Tips

 Many DSPs handle log scaling internally (e.g., Biamp blocks use float in dB)
 Use FLOAT INIT or FLOAT ROUTER for preset gains (e.g., -18.0 dB)
 FLOAT TO STRING helps display the dB gain on TP with correct precision

✅ Summary

Term Description

Logarithmic Scale Mimics natural hearing/light perception

Used For Volume, lighting, signal meters

Key Blocks ANALOG SCALER, FLOAT LIMIT, custom log math

Output Typically in dB or %

Limits Prevents overload or under-control

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g) Multiple Analog Preset :- In SIMPL Windows, a Multiple Analog Preset
system allows you to:

 Save and recall several sets of analog values

 Use for volume, lighting, camera positions, or DSP settings
 Each preset stores multiple analog values at once — for example, a PTZ
camera preset storing Pan, Tilt, and Zoom.

🎯 Common AV Applications

Use Case Analog Values Stored

PTZ Camera Presets Pan, Tilt, Zoom

Audio DSP Scenes Input gain, EQ levels, delay time

Lighting Scenes Dimmer level per room/zone

Room State Presets Mic volume, projector lift, light level, AC temp

🔩 Logic Structure for Multiple Analog Presets

To manage multiple analog values per preset, you'll use:

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 Block Role

SAMPLE Capture current analog value

HOLD Store the value (until overwritten)

SEND_LEVEL Output the stored value

DIGITAL INPUT "Save" or "Recall" button trigger

(Repeat for each analog parameter)

📘 AV Example: PTZ Camera Preset (3 values × 3 presets)

You want to:

 Save and recall Pan, Tilt, and Zoom for each of 3 presets
 Use buttons to trigger save/recall

🔧 Logic Layout for Preset 1

Pan Value

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[Current Pan Value] --> [SAMPLE_Pan1] --> [HOLD_Pan1] --> [SEND_LEVEL →
Camera Pan]

Triggers:

 Save Preset 1 → samples and stores current Pan

 Recall Preset 1 → sends stored Pan to camera

Tilt Value

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[Current Tilt Value] --> [SAMPLE_Tilt1] --> [HOLD_Tilt1] --> [SEND_LEVEL →
Camera Tilt]

Zoom Value

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[Current Zoom Value] --> [SAMPLE_Zoom1] --> [HOLD_Zoom1] --> [SEND_LEVEL
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🧠 Summary Table for 3 Presets

Preset Pan Blocks Tilt Blocks Zoom Blocks

Preset 1 SAMPLE_Pan1, HOLD_Pan1, SEND_LEVEL ... ...

Preset 2 SAMPLE_Pan2, HOLD_Pan2, SEND_LEVEL ... ...

Preset 3 SAMPLE_Pan3, HOLD_Pan3, SEND_LEVEL ... ...

You replicate the logic per preset and analog value.

💡 Optional Enhancements

 Add FEEDBACK to show current preset

 Use NVRAM or PERSISTENT if values should survive power-off
 Add COMPARE blocks to detect if current = preset
 Use FLOAT HOLD if you're storing float values (like dB)

🧠 Touchpanel UI Ideas

 Button per preset: Save 1, Recall 1, etc.

 Display stored values using SEND_STRING or analog meters
 Label which preset is currently active

✅ Summary

Description

Save and recall multiple analog values

Multiple Analog Preset
per scene

Best For PTZ, DSP, lighting, motorized devices

SAMPLE, HOLD, SEND_LEVEL,

Key Blocks
DIGITAL INPUT

Just add more sets for more presets

Scalable
or variables

g) Numeric Keypad:- In SIMPL Windows, a

numeric keypad is a collection of digital button inputs
(0–9, Clear, Enter) that allow a user to enter a number

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sequence —

which is then used for:

Purpose Example

PIN entry Room access or unlock control

Channel selection Enter channel 101

Direct volume
Enter "75" to set volume
entry

Dialing a number In a video conferencing system

Input switching Enter "1" for HDMI 1, "2" for HDMI 2,

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etc.

🎛 AV Devices That Use Keypad Input

 Touchpanels (Crestron, AMX, Extron)

 Video conference codecs (Cisco, Polycom)
 Matrix switchers
 Security panels
 Booking or scheduler systems

⚙️SIMPL Logic Blocks Required

Block Purpose

SERIAL FROM KEYPAD or Collects digit presses into a

custom logic numeric value

INTEGER TO STRING or Converts entered number to

ANALOG → STRING display

Sends entered number to

SEND_STRING
touchpanel or device

EQUAL, RANGE, or Compares entered value to

COMPARE PIN or threshold

CLEAR, ENTER inputs Special function buttons

HOLD, QUEUE, SAMPLE Optional for buffering entry

🖥 AV Example: 4-Digit PIN Entry to Unlock Room

Control

🎯 Goal:

User enters a 4-digit PIN on touchpanel. If correct,

unlock the system.

🔢 Keypad Join Map:

Button Digital Join

0–9 d1–d10

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Button Digital Join

Clear d11

Enter d12

🧩 SIMPL Logic Flow:

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[Digit Buttons] ---> [KEYPAD INPUT BUFFER]
|
[INTEGER OUTPUT]
|
[EQUAL with 1234]
|
If TRUE → [UNLOCK Logic]

 Use SHIFT register or keypad buffer logic to

collect multiple digits
 Once user hits ENTER, compare entered
number to the preset PIN
 Use CLEAR to reset the buffer

🧰 Custom SIMPL Keypad Buffer Logic

(Example):

Block Function

QUEUE or INT
Store each digit
variables

SHIFT logic Move digits left and append new

Trigger value collection on

SAMPLE
ENTER

CLEAR Resets all stored values to 0

📘 AV Example: Enter Volume Directly Using

Keypad

1. User presses 7, 5, then Enter

2. Volume is set to 75

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Logic:

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[Digits] ---> [Numeric Buffer] ---> [SEND_LEVEL to DSP or
Amp]

 You can use LIMIT block to prevent entry over

100
 Display "Volume Set to 75%" using
SEND_STRING

🧠 Display Feedback on Touchpanel

Use:

 INTEGER → STRING or ANALOG → STRING

 Then send to touchpanel field with
SEND_STRING dvTP,1,"PIN: ****"

Also add:

 Timerto auto-clear after 10 seconds

 Feedback for "Access Granted" or "Invalid
PIN"

✅ Summary

Feature Description

Numeric Keypad Collects number input via buttons

PIN entry, channel select, dialing, direct

Common Uses
volume

Key SIMPL QUEUE, HOLD, SAMPLE, EQUAL,

Blocks SEND_STRING

Optional Display, timeout, error handling,

Features masking input

h) Ramp in Progress:- In SIMPL Windows, Ramp In Progress is a digital

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feedback signal that tells you whether a ramp operation is currently active — i.e.,
an analog value is increasing or decreasing over time instead of jumping
immediately.

This is most commonly used in audio, lighting, or motor control scenarios where
smooth transitions are preferred over abrupt changes.

🔄 Related SIMPL Block: ANALOG RAMP

Output Pin Meaning

Ramp In Progress (Digital HIGH (1) when ramp is ongoing, LOW (0) when
Output) complete

🎛 AV Use Case Examples

Application Ramp Usage Ramp In Progress Use

Audio DSP Volume Smooth fade from 0 to - Disable volume buttons until
Ramp 10 dB ramp ends

Prevent double commands during

Lighting Control Gradual dimming to 50%
ramp

Projector Lift Control Smooth motor movement Indicate "Moving" on touchpanel

Show animation until movement

Camera Movement Pan from Preset A to B
stops

📘 AV Example: Volume Fade-in on Room Power-Up

Goal:

 Ramp volume from 0 to 60 over 5 seconds

 During the ramp, show "Ramping…" on touchpanel
 Disable manual control during this time

🧩 Logic Flow

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[Room ON] → Trigger → [ANALOG RAMP Block]
Start: 0
End: 60
Time: 5 sec
↓
[SEND_LEVEL to DSP]

[Ramp In Progress] —→ Display "Ramping..." on TP

—→ Disable [Vol Up/Down Buttons]

🖥 SIMPL Blocks Used

Block Purpose

ANALOG RAMP Performs smooth analog transition

SEND_LEVEL Sends ramped value to volume or brightness

Ramp In Progress (from Analog Ramp) Connects to logic and UI

AND, INVERT Control button logic during ramp

🧠 Why It's Important

 Prevents user input conflicts during sensitive transitions

 Improves user experience with smoother visual/audible results
 Allows UI to give real-time progress feedback
 Useful for debounce logic (no input accepted until ramp ends)

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Ramp In Progress Digital signal that is HIGH when analog ramp is ongoing

Block Part of ANALOG RAMP block

Use Cases Volume, lighting, motors, presets

Benefits Smooth transitions + better UI control + input lockout

2) Conditional :-

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Analog Compare:- In SIMPL Windows, an Analog Compare block is used
to compare two analog values, and output a digital result (HIGH or LOW) based
on the relationship.

It answers questions like:

“Is Volume > 75%?”
“Is Temperature within safe range?”
“Has Zoom reached its limit?”

🔧 Key Analog Compare Blocks

Block Name Function

= ANALOG Is A equal to B?

≠ ANALOG Is A not equal to B?

< ANALOG Is A less than B?

> ANALOG Is A greater than B?

RANGE Is A between min and max? (inclusive)

🎛 AV Programming Applications
Application Comparison Use

Volume Alert Volume > 85 Show "Too Loud" warning

Temperature Guard Temp < 18 Trigger heater

Zoom Control Zoom = 100 Disable further zoom-in

Motor Position Position in 4000–5000 Enable "Deploy Complete"

Brightness Monitor Light level ≠ 100% Show “Manual Override”

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📘 Example: Disable Volume Up if Volume ≥ 100

🎯 Goal:

 Volume should not exceed 100

 When it reaches 100, disable the "Volume Up" button

🧩 Logic Flow

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[Volume Analog Level] ---> [> ANALOG Compare with 99]
↓
Output = HIGH when volume > 99
↓
[INVERT] —→ Disable Volume Up Button

 You can use the compare output to block or allow user input
 Combine with a TOGGLE, AND, or DEBOUNCE logic block

📘 Example: Trigger Cooling if Temp > 30°C

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[Sensor Analog Temp] ---> [> ANALOG (compare with 30)]
↓
Output = HIGH when overheat detected
↓
[Trigger FAN RELAY or AC ON]

🛡 Range Example: Safe Zone = 40–60

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[Sensor Level] ---> [RANGE BLOCK]
Min: 40
Max: 60
↓
Output = HIGH when inside range (40–60)

Use it to:

 Activate green "Safe" indicator

 Lock UI when signal is unstable

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🧠 Best Practices

 Add LIMIT blocks to clip extreme values before compare

 Use DELAY or HOLD to avoid bouncing logic
 Combine with ANALOG SAMPLE or HOLD if the comparison is triggered
conditionally
 Use compare outputs to:
o Enable/Disable buttons
o Drive feedback LEDs
o Trigger relays or DSP parameters

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Analog Compare Evaluates analog value conditions

Output Digital (HIGH/LOW) result

Use Cases Volume limits, safety thresholds, preset zones

Key Blocks >, <, =, ≠, RANGE

b) Analog Comparison (full set):- Analog comparison in SIMPL

Windows involves evaluating one analog value against another or a constant and
returning a digital result (HIGH/LOW).

This logic is widely used in AV control systems to monitor values like:

 Volume levels
 Temperature
 Sensor readings
 Motor positions
 Brightness levels

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🧰 SIMPL Analog Comparison Blocks – Full Set
Condition
Block Output AV Example
Checked

= ANALOG A == B HIGH if equal Volume preset matched

Volume changed from

≠ ANALOG A≠B HIGH if not equal
preset

< ANALOG A<B HIGH if A is lower Volume below threshold

> ANALOG A>B HIGH if A is higher Zoom above safe level

HIGH if A is less or
≤ ANALOG A≤B Temp not overheating
equal

HIGH if A is more or
≥ ANALOG A≥B Volume at max
equal

A within Min &

IN RANGE HIGH if inside range Room temp safe
Max

OUT OF A < Min or A >

HIGH if outside Sensor out of spec
RANGE Max

📘 AV Application Examples by Block

1️⃣ = ANALOG → Match a Preset

Use Case:
Recall preset volume = 50 → Show confirmation when current volume matches.

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[Current Volume] —> [= ANALOG] ←— [50]
↓
Output HIGH → Display "Preset Active"

2️⃣ ≠ ANALOG → Detect Manual Change

Use Case:
Alert user if volume was adjusted away from preset.

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[Volume Level] ≠ [Preset Value] → Show “Manual Mode Active”

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3️⃣ < ANALOG / > ANALOG → Threshold Check

Use Case:
Trigger fan if room temp > 30°C.

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[Sensor Temp] —> [> ANALOG] ←— [30]
↓
HIGH → Turn on cooling

4️⃣ ≤ ANALOG / ≥ ANALOG → Limit Enforcement

Use Case:
Disable volume up button if volume is at or above 100%.

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[Volume] ≥ [100] → Disable “Vol Up” button

5️⃣ IN RANGE → Safe Zone Check

Use Case:
Display green status if audio level is between 3000–5000.

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[Audio Signal] —> [RANGE: 3000–5000]
↓
HIGH → Show “Signal OK”

6️⃣ OUT OF RANGE → Error or Alert Condition

Use Case:
Trigger warning if sensor reads outside expected range.

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[Sensor Value] —> [OUT OF RANGE: 100–900]
↓
HIGH → Flash "Error"

🎛 Real-World AV Scenarios
Scenario Compare Type Block

Volume reached 100% ≥ ≥ ANALOG

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 Scenario Compare Type Block

Zoom is less than 10x < < ANALOG

Brightness in safe range (20%–80%) Range IN RANGE

EQ setting changed ≠ ≠ ANALOG

HVAC temp under 18°C ≤ ≤ ANALOG

Sensor fails (value > max) > > ANALOG

🧠 Best Practices

 Use LIMIT before comparing to clip unwanted values

 Combine with DELAY or HOLD to avoid bouncing logic
 Use digital output to:
o Trigger alerts
o Lock/unlock buttons
o Control feedback displays

✅ Summary Table
Block Meaning AV Example

= ANALOG Equal to Match preset volume

≠ ANALOG Not equal to Detect override

< ANALOG Less than Fan off below 28°C

> ANALOG Greater than Trigger if brightness too high

≤ ANALOG Less or equal OK if under temp

≥ ANALOG Greater or equal Mute at 100% vol

IN RANGE Between min–max Safe operating window

OUT OF RANGE Outside min–max Show fault condition

c) AND :- The AND block in SIMPL Windows is a digital logic block that outputs
HIGH (1) only if all inputs are HIGH (1).

It's like saying:

"Only do this if condition A AND condition B are true."

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🔧 Block Behavior
Input A Input B Output

0 0 0

0 1 0

1 0 0

1 1 1✅

🎛 Common AV Applications of AND

AV Use Case Condition A Condition B Result

Unmute Mic Room is ON Mic button pressed Allow unmute

Start Video Call Network OK Codec Ready Enable call

Turn on Projector Power Schedule Active Presence Detected Trigger ON

Send Preset Volume User presses "Apply" Valid input entered Send value

Unlock Controls PIN correct Admin mode ON Unlock UI

📘 AV Example 1: Disable Volume Button Unless System is ON

🎯 Goal:

Only allow volume change if system power is ON AND user presses button.

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[System Power ON] --->
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[AND] ---> Volume Control Trigger
/
[Vol Up Button] -------

 If either input is LOW, volume logic doesn't execute.

 Helps prevent user from adjusting volume while the system is off.

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📘 AV Example 2: Send Preset Only When Confirmed

🎯 Goal:

Only send preset value if:

 User selects a preset AND

 Presses “Confirm” button

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[Preset Selected] + [Confirm Button] —> [AND]
↓
[SEND_LEVEL to DSP]

📘 AV Example 3: Trigger Welcome Scene Only if Presence + Time Match

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[Presence Sensor] —>
\
[AND] —→ Trigger Welcome Lighting Scene
/
[Time is between 8AM–6PM] —>

Use this to save energy — trigger scenes only during business hours.

🧠 Advanced Use Cases

Scenario Description

Security Unlock AND(PIN correct, RFID present)

Motor Start AND(Position = Ready, Temp = Safe)

Input Routing AND(Source selected, Display ready)

Touchpanel Feedback AND(Value reached, Confirm pressed)

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block Name AND

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Inputs Two or more digital signals

Output HIGH only when all inputs are HIGH

AV Uses Safety, conditional triggers, multi-step confirmations

d) Binary Decoder :- In SIMPL Windows, a Binary Decoder converts a group

of digital inputs (representing a binary number) into a single analog output.

Think of it as turning binary switches (bits) into a number.

Example:
If bits are 1 0 1 0 → the output = 10 (decimal)

🔧 SIMPL Block: BINARY TO ANALOG

Inputs Description

d1, d2, d3, d4 Binary bits (Least to Most significant)

Output Analog value (0–15 for 4 bits)

🎛 AV Use Cases of Binary Decoder

Application What It Does

Input Source Selection 3 bits → select 1 of 8 sources

Camera Preset Recall Binary input → preset number

Zone Selection Bits select zone 1–16

Mode Settings Represent different states using binary

DIP Switch Emulation Hardware-style config selection via bits

📘 Example: 3-Bit Binary Input to Select AV Source

🎯 Goal:

Use 3 digital signals to select between 8 HDMI inputs.

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Binary Decimal HDMI Source

000 0 HDMI 1

001 1 HDMI 2

010 2 HDMI 3

... ... ...

111 7 HDMI 8

🔧 SIMPL Block Setup

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[d1] = LSB
[d2] = Middle bit
[d3] = MSB
→ into → [BINARY TO ANALOG] → Output: a1 (0–7)
→ [ROUTER] or [SWITCH] → Route input or trigger preset

Example use:

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a1 = 5 → Trigger HDMI Input 6
📘 Example 2: Recall Camera Presets with DIP-Style Panel
DIP Switches (Digital) Binary Preset #

OFF OFF ON 001 1

ON ON OFF 110 6

Use:

 BINARY TO ANALOG → output analog to preset selector

 Use SWITCH, ROUTER, or CASE to trigger the matching preset

🧠 AV Programming Tips

 Can combine with ROUTER, SWITCH, or LOOKUP tables

 Invert input bits if DIP switches are active-low
 For 2-bit input: Range is 0–3
 For 4-bit input: Range is 0–15
 You can combine with ANALOG COMPARE to trigger exact logic after
decoding

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Feature Description

Block BINARY TO ANALOG

Input Digital bits (2–4)

Output Analog value (0–15, etc.)

Used In Source selection, presets, zone control, DIP emulation

Benefits Compact logic for multiple input scenarios

e) Buffer :- In SIMPL Windows, a buffer refers to a temporary storage block

that holds a value or signal until it's either:

 Replaced by a new value

 Sent out based on a trigger
 Reset/cleared

It's like a holding tank: you "load" something in, and "use" it later.

🔧 Types of Buffers in SIMPL

Buffer Type SIMPL Block What it Holds

Analog Buffer ANALOG HOLD, SAMPLE, QUEUE 16-bit analog values

Digital Buffer LATCH, TOGGLE, S-R Flip-Flop ON/OFF states

Serial Buffer SERIAL HOLD, BUFFER (in SIMPL+) Strings or characters

🎛 AV Applications of Buffers
Application What It Buffers Purpose

Volume Presets Analog values Store volume levels for recall

PIN Entry Serial/digit sequence Collect digits until Enter pressed

Lighting Scene Save Analog dimmer levels Save current state for scene

PTZ Camera Position Pan/Tilt/Zoom Store position before recall

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Input Delays Digital triggers Debounce noisy inputs

📘 Example 1: Store Current Volume for Recall Later

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[Current Volume] → [SAMPLE]
↓ (Triggered by "Save")
→ [HOLD] → (Stored volume)
↓
(Triggered by "Recall") → [SEND_LEVEL → DSP]

SIMPL Blocks:

 SAMPLE – captures current analog value

 HOLD – stores it until next update
 SEND_LEVEL – sends it out when needed

📘 Example 2: Buffering a PIN Code Entry

Action Logic

User enters digits Each digit → QUEUE or SERIAL BUFFER

Press Enter Value is sent or validated

Press Clear Clears the buffer

Used for:

 Security panel
 Login screens
 Admin settings access

📘 Example 3: Audio DSP Scene Save & Recall

| Save Scene | Sample current DSP values into buffer |

| Recall Scene | Send buffered values to DSP |

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🧠 Buffer Behaviors
Block Behavior

HOLD Retains last value until updated

SAMPLE Captures value only when triggered

QUEUE Stores a sequence (used with keypad/digits)

TOGGLE Remembers state change (digital only)

LATCH Holds HIGH until reset

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Purpose Temporarily store data (analog, digital, or serial)

Common Blocks HOLD, SAMPLE, QUEUE, TOGGLE

AV Uses Volume presets, camera positions, keypad input, scene memory

Triggered By User actions or logic (Save/Recall/Reset)

f) Exclusive NOR:- In digital logic, XNOR (Exclusive NOR) is a gate that

outputs HIGH (1) when both inputs are the same — either both ON (1) or both
OFF (0).

Think of it as a logic that says:

“Give me TRUE if both inputs match.”

🧩 XNOR Truth Table

Input A Input B Output (A XNOR B)

0 0 1✅

0 1 0❌

1 0 0❌

1 1 1✅

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⚙️SIMPL Implementation of XNOR

SIMPL does not have a direct XNOR block, but you can build one using other logic
blocks:

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[NOT (A XOR B)] → This equals A XNOR B

You can create this with:

 EXCLUSIVE OR (XOR) block

 INVERT block on the XOR output

🎛 AV Programming Applications of XNOR

Application Inputs Why Use XNOR

Feedback Match Command sent vs. actual Light only green if command
Detection device state = response

Manual vs Auto State Manual button vs. auto

Alert if values differ
Match trigger

Ensure match or show

Synchronized Devices Mute state of mic A = mic B
warning

Keypad input vs. stored Used in bit-by-bit PIN

Secure Access Logic
code bit matching

📘 Example: Detect if Feedback = Command

Goal: Turn on "Match" indicator if command state equals feedback state.

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[Command State] ----\
[XNOR] → Output = "States Match" (Digital Join)
[Feedback State] ----/

Use XOR + INVERT to build this.

 If command and feedback are both ON → Output is ON

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  If command is ON and feedback is OFF → Output is OFF (mismatch)

🧠 Logic to Create XNOR in SIMPL

1. Use EXCLUSIVE OR block:

o Inputs: A and B
o Output is HIGH when different
2. Add INVERT block after XOR:
o Output is HIGH when inputs match

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[A] ----\
[XOR] ----> [INVERT] ----> XNOR Output
[B] ----/

🔐 AV Security Use Case: Bit-by-Bit Key Check

Imagine a 4-bit code entered on a keypad. You want to verify:

 Bit 1 entered = Bit 1 stored

 Bit 2 entered = Bit 2 stored
 ...
 All must match

Use 4 XNOR blocks:

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[Key_Bit1] XNOR [Stored_Bit1] → Match1
[Key_Bit2] XNOR [Stored_Bit2] → Match2
[Key_Bit3] XNOR [Stored_Bit3] → Match3
[Key_Bit4] XNOR [Stored_Bit4] → Match4

All Matches → AND → Access Granted

✅ Summary
Feature Description

XNOR Logic HIGH when both inputs are the same (0/0 or 1/1)

SIMPL Setup XOR + INVERT

Use Cases Match detection, feedback verification, PIN logic

Output Digital (HIGH = match, LOW = mismatch)

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g) Exclusive OR:- In digital logic, XOR outputs HIGH (1) when only one of its
two inputs is HIGH — not both.

Think of it like this:

“TRUE when A or B is TRUE, but not both.”

🧩 XOR Truth Table

Input A Input B Output (A XOR B)

0 0 0❌

0 1 1✅

1 0 1✅

1 1 0❌

⚙️SIMPL Block: EXCLUSIVE OR

 Takes two digital inputs

 Outputs HIGH (1) only when the inputs differ

🎛 AV Programming Applications of XOR

Application Inputs Why Use XOR

Mic Toggle from Two Panel A and B have "Mute"

Only trigger if one is pressed
Panels buttons

Trigger alert when states

Mismatch Detector Command vs. Feedback
don't match

Dual Control Conflicts Wall button vs. Touchpanel Indicate conflict

System says ON, but

Feedback Error Check Detect status mismatch
projector is OFF

Step before XNOR for

Simple PIN validation Bitwise difference check
security logic

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📘 Example 1: Detect Mismatch Between Command and Feedback

🎯 Goal:

Light an error LED if projector command ≠ projector feedback.

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[Command ON] ---\
[XOR] → Output to "Mismatch LED"
[Feedback ON] --/

 If both are the same (ON/ON or OFF/OFF) → Output = LOW (no error)
 If different → Output = HIGH (error)

📘 Example 2: Toggle Mute from Two Buttons (One at a Time)

🎯 Goal:

Two users can toggle a microphone, but pressing both cancels the action.

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[Panel A Mute Btn] ---\
[XOR] → Trigger Mute
[Panel B Mute Btn] ---/

 Only one user should press at a time

 If both press, action is blocked (output = LOW)

📘 Example 3: Detect Dual Control Conflict

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[Wall Switch] XOR [Touchpanel Control] → "Conflict" Indicator

 If only one is active → system works normally

 If both are active → output is LOW = no action (or trigger a conflict warning)

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block Name EXCLUSIVE OR (XOR)

Inputs Two digital

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Output HIGH if inputs are different, LOW if same

AV Use Cases Mismatch detection, toggle control, error states, conflict checks

Bonus Use Combine with INVERT to make XNOR

h) Multiple NOT:- In digital logic, a NOT block (also called an Inverter) takes
one digital input and reverses it:

Input Output

0 1✅

1 0❌

🔄 What is Multiple NOT?

“Multiple NOT” simply means using several NOT gates across multiple signals at
once.

You can:

 Invert many independent digital signals

 Use them in parallel control logic
 Structure logic to handle active-low buttons, inverted feedback, or
complementary control

🔧 SIMPL Implementation

SIMPL has a simple INVERT block:

 Input: 1 digital
 Output: Inverted digital

To handle multiple NOTs, just duplicate the INVERT block for each signal.

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🎛 AV Applications of Multiple NOT Gates
Scenario Signal Inversion Purpose

Active-Low Button Invert to use as

Touchpanel "Pressed" = LOW
Handling HIGH

Invert to show
Feedback Flipping Device sends 1 when OFF
"Power ON"

Complementary Relays One relay ON, other OFF Invert one signal

Use NOT for

Dual Display Modes Display 1 active = Display 2 inactive
inverse logic

Door closed = 0 → Invert to make

Security Systems
logic high for "Locked"

📘 Example 1: Invert 4 Feedback Lines for a Device

Device sends:

 0 = ON
 1 = OFF

You want to show "Power ON" as HIGH.

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[Device Power Feedback 1] → [INVERT] → Show ON
[Device Power Feedback 2] → [INVERT] → Show ON
[Device Fan Status] → [INVERT] → Show Running
[Device Error Bit] → [INVERT] → Show OK

Each feedback gets its own INVERT block.

📘 Example 2: Invert 3 Button Inputs for Active-Low Touchpanel

Buttons:

 Active when LOW (0)

 Need to be HIGH (1) to trigger logic

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[TP Button 1] → [INVERT] → Trigger Source Select
[TP Button 2] → [INVERT] → Trigger Volume Preset
[TP Button 3] → [INVERT] → Trigger Room ON

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[Room ON Trigger] → Relay 1
[Room ON Trigger] → [INVERT] → Relay 2

 Relay 1 turns ON when room powers ON

 Relay 2 turns OFF (and vice versa)

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block INVERT (NOT logic)

Use Flip digital signal (0 ↔ 1)

Multiple NOT Use many INVERT blocks independently

AV Use Cases Invert buttons, feedbacks, relays, logic states

Best For Active-low buttons, complementary outputs, feedback correction

NAND :- NAND (Not AND) is a digital logic gate that gives a LOW (0) output only
when all inputs are HIGH (1).
In every other case, it outputs HIGH (1).

Think of it as:
“TRUE unless all inputs are TRUE.”

🧩 NAND Truth Table

Input A Input B Output (A NAND B)

0 0 1✅

0 1 1✅

1 0 1✅

1 1 0❌

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SIMPL does not have a native NAND block, but you can create it easily using:

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[AND] → [INVERT] = NAND

🎛 AV Programming Applications of NAND

Use Case Logic Reason

Safety Only disable device when all safety

NAND = safe default
Interlock inputs are triggered

Override Prevent action unless all override flags

NAND allows normal flow
Control are off

Display Auto- Keep display ON unless both idle & no NAND gives high unless
Off signal both are true

Block reset unless ALL required NAND avoids accidental

Prevent Reset
conditions are met reset

📘 AV Example 1: Auto-Off Condition Only When Idle + No Source

🎯 Goal:

Turn off the display only when:

 User is idle
 No HDMI signal detected

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[Idle Timer Expired] --->
\
[AND] —→ [INVERT] —→ Display OFF Trigger
/
[No Signal Detected] --->

Explanation:

 AND detects both OFF conditions

 INVERT flips result
 Output = HIGH if any one condition is still OK
 Display stays ON until both conditions are met

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📘 AV Example 2: Prevent Room Reset if Anything Is Active

Conditions:

 Room Reset allowed only if:

o Projector is OFF
o Audio is MUTED
o No Source Playing

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[Proj OFF] + [Audio Muted] + [No Source] → [AND]
↓
[INVERT] → Disable Reset Button = LOW

 If any system is still ON → Reset button stays ENABLED

 If everything is OFF, the INVERT makes output LOW → disable Reset

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block Not available directly in SIMPL

Logic AND → INVERT = NAND

Output LOW only if all inputs are HIGH

AV Uses Power interlocks, display idle logic, input protection, safety overrides

Negative Transition Gate:- A Negative Transition Gate in SIMPL Windows is

a digital logic block that detects when a signal goes from HIGH (1) to LOW (0) —
also known as a falling edge trigger.

It answers:
“Did the signal just turn OFF?”

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🔄 Behavior of Negative Transition

Previous State Current State Output

1 0 Pulses HIGH (1) for 1 logic frame

0 0 0

1 1 0

0 1 0

⚙️SIMPL Block: NEGATIVE TRANSITION

 Input: 1 digital signal

 Output: 1 digital pulse (1 frame) on falling edge

🎛 AV Applications of Negative Transition Gate

Application Triggered When Result

Room power goes from ON →

Room OFF Sequence Trigger shutdown logic
OFF

Stop Recording “Recording” signal goes LOW Stop camera/encoder

Relay OFF Trigger Relay deactivates Send a release pulse

Volume Button Release User stops pressing “Hold Volume” Stop ramping audio

Power Failure Detection Power OK signal drops Trigger UPS or alert

📘 Example 1: Detect When Room Turns OFF

Goal: Trigger shutdown script when Room ON goes from 1 → 0

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[Room ON] → [NEGATIVE TRANSITION] → "Shutdown" sequence trigger

 When Room ON drops (e.g., user powers off room) → Output goes HIGH for
1 frame
 Use this to:
o Lower projector lift
o Mute audio
o Switch matrix to idle source

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📘 Example 2: Stop Volume Ramp When Button Released

Goal: Ramp volume up while button is held → stop when released

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[Vol Up Btn] → [RAMP UP]
↓
[NEGATIVE TRANSITION] → [STOP RAMP]

 Press = Hold and ramp volume

 Release = Falling edge triggers ramp stop

📘 Example 3: Relay Release Trigger

Goal: Trigger a delayed logic only when a relay turns OFF

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[Relay Output] → [NEGATIVE TRANSITION] → Delay block → Cleanup logic

Use this when relay ON/OFF events require separate actions.

🧠 Pro Tips

 Pairs well with:

o POSITIVE TRANSITION for ON detection
o PULSE EXTEND to stretch output signal
o DELAY or SERIAL SEND to react on falling edge
 Used in reset logic, falling edge debouncing, and state tracking

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block NEGATIVE TRANSITION

Input Digital signal

Output 1-frame HIGH pulse when signal goes from 1 → 0

AV Use Cases Room OFF triggers, release detection, relay logic, fault detection

Benefits Enables event-based logic without polling

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K) NOR :- A NOR (Not OR) gate is a digital logic block that outputs HIGH (1) only
when all inputs are LOW (0).
In every other case, it outputs LOW (0).

Think of it as:
“Give me TRUE only if nothing is TRUE.”

🧩 NOR Gate Truth Table

Input A Input B Output (A NOR B)

0 0 1✅

0 1 0❌

1 0 0❌

1 1 0❌

🔧 SIMPL Implementation of NOR

SIMPL does not have a direct NOR block, but you can easily build one using:

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[OR] → [INVERT] = NOR

🎛 AV Programming Applications of NOR Logic

Application Logic Purpose

Idle Condition Show “Idle” or trigger

None of the sources active
Detection screensaver

Disable System Start All safety checks failed Block startup

Only trigger when no input is

Low-Priority Trigger Prevent conflict
active

All sensors OFF → turn display

Display Auto-Off Energy saving
off

No signal present = trigger

Relay Reset Fault handling
power cycle

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📘 Example 1: Auto-Off If No Source Selected

Goal: Turn off display only if no inputs are active

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[HDMI1 Active] ─┐
[HDMI2 Active] ─┼→ [OR] → [INVERT] → [Display OFF Trigger]
[HDMI3 Active] ─┘

 If none of the HDMI inputs are active → OR = 0

 INVERT → Output = 1 → triggers display off

📘 Example 2: Room Startup Blocked If Any Alert is Present

Goal: Prevent room from starting if:

 Overheat alarm is ON
 Network down
 Safety contact open

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[Overheat] ─┐
[Net Fail] ─┼→ [OR] → [INVERT] → [Room Start Enable]
[Contact Open] ─┘

 If any fault is active → Output = 0

 Room start is blocked
 If none are active → Output = 1 → Room allowed to power ON

📘 Example 3: "Idle" Mode Indicator

Goal: Show “System Idle” light when nothing is playing

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[Audio Active] ─┐
[Video Active] ─┼→ [OR] → [INVERT] → [Idle LED ON]
[Mic Active] ───┘

🧠 Pro Tips

 Use DELAY after NOR output if you want a timeout-based action

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  Combine with POSITIVE TRANSITION to detect “now truly idle” moment
 Add HOLD to freeze output if needed during certain logic loops

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Logic Type NOR = NOT (A OR B)

Output HIGH only when all inputs are LOW

SIMPL Setup Use OR → then INVERT

Use Cases Detect inactivity, prevent startup, trigger reset, indicate idle state

Key Benefit Triggers action only in complete absence of active signals

l) NOT:- A NOT gate, also called an inverter, is a digital logic block that reverses
the input:

Input Output

0 1✅

1 0❌

In AV logic:
“When something is OFF, pretend it’s ON — and vice versa.”

🔧 SIMPL Block: INVERT

In SIMPL Windows, the INVERT block is the direct implementation of a NOT gate:

 Takes 1 digital input

 Outputs the opposite logic state

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🎛 AV Programming Applications of NOT Gate
Application What It Inverts Purpose

Active-Low Button Button press = 0 Flip to HIGH to trigger event

Feedback Correction Device sends 1 when OFF Invert for ON status

Relay A is ON → Relay B =
Relay Pair Logic Use NOT for B
OFF

Sensor OFF Invert to trigger “no motion”

Sensor inactive = 0
Detection logic

Reverse Logic If condition active, block another

Use NOT in AND logic
Lockout input

📘 Example 1: Invert an Active-Low Button

🎯 Goal:

Touchpanel button sends LOW (0) when pressed, but logic needs HIGH (1)

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[TP_Button_Pressed (0)] → [INVERT] → Trigger Volume Mute

Now:

 Button press (0) becomes 1 → Event is triggered properly

📘 Example 2: Correct Feedback from Relay

🎯 Goal:

Relay returns 1 = OFF, 0 = ON

We want to light an LED only when the relay is ON

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[Relay Status] → [INVERT] → LED ON

 Relay sends 0 → Inverted to 1 → LED lights

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📘 Example 3: Relay Logic – One ON, One OFF
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[Main Relay ON] → Relay A
↓
[INVERT] → Relay B (opposite of A)

 Relay A turns ON → Relay B turns OFF

Used in:

 Projector lifts
 Motor direction controls
 Dual path AV switching

📘 Example 4: Block Room ON Button If Error Detected

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[Overheat Warning] → [INVERT]
↓
[Room ON Button] → [AND] —→ Allow Power ON

 If Overheat = 1 → Invert = 0 → Room ON logic blocked

 If Overheat = 0 → Invert = 1 → Room ON allowed when button is pressed

🧠 Pro Tips

 Use INVERT when working with:

o Active-low devices
o Feedbacks that are opposite
o Complementary relay outputs
 Combine with AND, XOR, TRANSITION, etc. for advanced logic

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block INVERT

Input Digital signal

Output Opposite state (0 ↔ 1)

Use Cases Active-low correction, reverse logic, feedback correction

AV Benefits Ensures accurate logic flow and clean triggering across systems

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OR:- An OR gate is a digital logic block that outputs HIGH (1) if any one or more of
its inputs are HIGH.

In simple terms:
“If this OR that is true, then do something.”

🧩 OR Gate Truth Table (2 Inputs)

Input A Input B Output (A OR B)

0 0 0❌

0 1 1✅

1 0 1✅

1 1 1✅

✅ = Triggered
❌ = No output

🔧 SIMPL Block: OR

In SIMPL Windows, the OR block:

 Takes 2 or more digital inputs

 Outputs HIGH if at least one input is HIGH

🎛 AV Programming Applications of OR Gate

Application Inputs Why Use OR

Room ON from Multiple Start room from either

Touchpanel OR Keypad
Panels source

Source 1 active OR Source 2

Trigger Source Preview Show preview window
active

Force Mute Manual mute OR auto mute Mute in either case

Shutdown Timer Reset Movement detected OR key Keep display ON

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 Application Inputs Why Use OR

pressed

Any zone alarm → global One input triggers all

Multiple Fire Alarms
alert safety actions

📘 Example 1: Room ON from Either Control Panel

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[TP Room ON Button] ─┐
[Wall Panel ON Btn] ─┤
↓
[OR] → Start AV system

 User can press either button to turn on the room

 OR logic triggers power-on sequence

📘 Example 2: Keep Display ON if Motion OR Touch Detected

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[Motion Sensor Active] ─┐
[Touchpanel Active] ────┤
↓
[OR] → Reset Display Timeout

 If user moves OR touches panel → reset display timer

 Prevents premature shutdown

📘 Example 3: Auto-Mute Mic If Manual OR Auto Mode Is Active

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[Manual Mute Pressed] ─┐
[Auto Mute Triggered] ─┤
↓
[OR] → Send Mute Command

📘 Example 4: Fire Alarm Trigger from Any Zone

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[Zone 1 Alarm] ─┐

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[Zone 2 Alarm] ─┤
[Zone 3 Alarm] ─┤
↓
[OR] → Trigger Evacuation Scene

 Ensures safety logic activates if any zone detects an emergency

🧠 Pro Tips

 Use with AND, INVERT, TOGGLE, LATCH for multi-condition logic

 Combine with PULSE EXTEND if you need longer trigger time
 Can be extended to more than 2 inputs in SIMPL

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block OR

Inputs 2 or more digital

Output HIGH when any input is HIGH

Redundant triggers, safety logic, multi-panel access, auto/manual

Use Cases
controls

AV Benefit Increases flexibility — one action, multiple triggers

m) Transition Gate:- In SIMPL Windows, a Transition Gate is a logic block

that detects changes in a digital signal — either:

 Positive Transition (Rising Edge): when a signal goes from 0 → 1

 Negative Transition (Falling Edge): when a signal goes from 1 → 0

Each transition gate pulses HIGH for 1 logic frame only at the moment of the
change.

🔧 SIMPL Blocks
Block Name Detects Transition Output Pulse

POSITIVE TRANSITION 0 → 1 1 logic frame

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 Block Name Detects Transition Output Pulse

NEGATIVE TRANSITION 1 → 0 1 logic frame

📘 Key Behavior
Signal Change Positive Transition Negative Transition

0→1 ✅ Pulses HIGH ❌

1→0 ❌ ✅ Pulses HIGH

No Change ❌ ❌

🎛 AV Programming Applications of Transition Gates

Gate
Application Signal Change Result
Used

Trigger volume ramp on

LOW → HIGH Positive Start ramp
button press

Stop ramp on button release HIGH → LOW Negative Stop ramp

Activate scene recall Single press Positive Trigger preset

Trigger
Power OFF sequence Power feedback drops Negative
shutdown

Each press (regardless of Pulse to

Toggle relay Positive
level) TOGGLE

📘 Example 1: Volume Button Press & Release Control

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[Vol Up Button] → [POSITIVE TRANSITION] → Start Ramp
→ [NEGATIVE TRANSITION] → Stop Ramp

 Press button (0→1): starts ramp

 Release button (1→0): stops ramp

📘 Example 2: Trigger AV Scene on Button Press

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[Scene 1 Button] → [POSITIVE TRANSITION] → Recall Scene 1

 Ensures logic triggers once per press, even if button is held

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📘 Example 3: Shut Down Room When Power Drops
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[Room Power Feedback] → [NEGATIVE TRANSITION] → Shutdown Sequence

 As soon as power turns OFF, negative edge triggers full shutdown

📘 Example 4: Toggle Relay with Every Press

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[Wall Button] → [POSITIVE TRANSITION] → TOGGLE → [Relay]

 Press = 0→1 transition → Toggle relay state

 Works well with latch/flip-flop logic

🧠 Pro Tips

 Use with LATCH, TOGGLE, SEND_COMMAND, or SEND_LEVEL

 Combine with PULSE EXTEND if you want a longer action window
 Often used to avoid re-triggering on sustained inputs

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block POSITIVE TRANSITION, NEGATIVE TRANSITION

Input Digital signal

Output 1-frame pulse when transition occurs

Use Cases Volume control, relay toggle, button debounce, shutdown triggers

AV Benefit Enables edge-triggered logic for clean, accurate control

n) Truth Table:- Speed Key Names: table, tt

Signals/Parameters (conditions and states)

 Up to 16 digital inputs: <test_condition1> through <test_condition16>

 Up to 16 digital outputs: <output_state1> through <output_state16>

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  For each input, any combination of conditions: L (low), H (high) or X (don't care)

 For each test condition, any combination of resulting states: L (low), H (high), X
(don't change) or C (complement)

Press Alt+Plus to expand the columns of conditions and states.

Description

The Truth Table symbol generates outputs that respond to various combinations of input
states. It compares the current states of its inputs to those given in each column of test
conditions. The outputs are driven to specified values if the current input states match any of
the columns of test conditions. If no match is found, the outputs remain unchanged.

Sample Application

Consider a teleconferencing setup of three microphones (<mic1> through <mic3>), each with
a corresponding video camera (<cam1> through <cam3>). A fourth video camera with a
wide-angle lens (<wide_cam>) covers all three microphones.

The Truth Table symbol will activate a camera whenever its corresponding microphone is
used. If more than one microphone is spoken into at once, then the Truth Table symbol will
activate the wide-angle camera. As shown below, the microphone signals are inputs to the
Truth Table symbol, while the outputs drive the video cameras.

The first column of squares (marked by the red number 1) will contain the first set of test
conditions and resulting output states. The square next to each input is for the test condition:
L for "low", H for "high", or X for "don't care". In the example shown below, the Truth Table
would test whether all the inputs were currently high.

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The squares that line up horizontally with the outputs specify the resulting output states,
should the current input states match the test conditions. The output states are L for "low", H
for "high", X for "remain unchanged", or C for complement (toggle). In the example below,
the <wide_cam> output would be activated if all the inputs were high.

To add columns, select column 1 and press Alt+Plus. Note that the Truth Table symbol will
evaluate each column in order, starting with column 1.

The example below shows 6 columns of conditions and states.

 Column 2 activates camera 1 if <mic1> is high and the other inputs are low.

 Column 3 activates camera 2 if <mic2> is high and the other inputs are low.

 Column 4 activates camera 3 if <mic3> is high and the other inputs are low.

 Column 5 activates the wide-angle camera if <mic1> and <mic2> are high.

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  Column 6 represents a "default" setting that activates the wide-angle camera
regardless of the current input states. Since the other columns would be evaluated
first, column six would only be activated if no other match is found.

For a given set of input signals, if the states of those inputs match multiple columns in the
table, it stops evaluation at the first one.

For example, given the following Truth Table:

in1 H H L
in2 H H L
in3 L X H
H L H out1
H L L out2

Assuming that in1=H, in2=H and in3=L, the symbol matches against the first 2 columns.
However, the table stops processing after it matches the first time, so for HHL input, the
output would be out1=H, out2=H.

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3) Counters:-

Binary Counter:- This logic block counts in binary format every time a
clock pulse is received. It can count up or down, and can also be reset.

🧠 Inputs & Outputs (from the image)

Signal
Type Description
Name

clock Digital Triggers count up/down by 1 on each pulse

[reset] Digital Resets the counter to zero (active HIGH)

[reverse] Digital If HIGH, the counter counts down instead of up

Digital Represents a binary bit of the current count (e.g., Bit 1 of

bit1
Output count value)

⚙️How It Works

 Every time the clock input goes HIGH → the counter:

o Increments by 1 (if reverse is LOW)
o Decrements by 1 (if reverse is HIGH)
 If reset goes HIGH → counter resets to 0
 bit1 represents the second-least significant bit of the current binary count

🎛 AV Programming Applications
Application Description

Count touch panel button presses to flip pages

Page Flip Logic
(forward/backward)

Source Selector Count through input sources (HDMI1, HDMI2...)

Lighting Scenes Step through preset scenes (Scene 1 → 2 → 3...)

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 Application Description

Relay Cycling Trigger sequential relay outputs (for step lighting, fans, etc.)

Debug/Test
Binary pattern testing on outputs or indicators
Routines

📘 Example 1: Page Control on Touchpanel

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[Page Next Btn] → Clock
[Page Prev Btn] → Reverse
[Home Btn] → Reset

Use output bits to:

 Set visible pages on the panel based on counter value

 Show feedback based on the active page

📘 Example 2: Cycle Through Inputs

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[Source Cycle Btn] → Clock
[Reset] → Reset

Every press:

 Cycles through HDMI1 → HDMI2 → HDMI3

 Output bits map to a source select logic

🧠 Bit Outputs (Example for 4-bit Counter)

Count Bit3 Bit2 Bit1 Bit0

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 1

2 0 0 1 0

3 0 0 1 1

... ... ... ... ...

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✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block Binary Counter

Inputs clock, [reset], [reverse]

Output Binary bits (e.g., bit1, bit2, etc.)

Use Cases Page flipping, scene stepping, source cycling

AV Benefit Enables sequential control without complex logic

B] Ring Counter:- A Ring Counter in SIMPL Windows is a sequential

digital logic block that cycles through a fixed set of outputs — one output HIGH at
a time, moving to the next one on each clock pulse.

Think of it as a “rotating 1” that shifts from one output to the next in a loop.

🔧 Inputs & Outputs (from the image)

Signal Type Description

clock Digital Advances the active output on each rising edge

[reset] Digital Resets the counter to the first output (o1 HIGH)

[reverse] Digital Reverses the counting direction

o1 Digital Output One of the active outputs (part of a series like o1, o2, o3...)

Note: Though the image shows only o1, the block has multiple outputs: o1, o2, o3,
etc. — only one of them is HIGH at a time.

🔄 How It Works

 On each clock pulse, the HIGH output moves to the next one in the ring.
 If reverse is HIGH, it moves in reverse order.

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  If reset is triggered, it jumps back to output o1.

🎛 AV Programming Applications
Application Description

Step through sources: HDMI1 → HDMI2 → HDMI3 →

Source Switching
back to HDMI1

Scene Stepping Rotate through lighting/audio scenes in order

Sequential Relay
Activate relay 1, then 2, then 3 (e.g., curtains, fans)
Activation

Camera Preset Cycle Cycle camera presets (1 → 2 → 3 → ...) with one button

Round Robin Mic

Pass control among multiple microphones
Selection

📘 Example 1: Cycle Through HDMI Sources

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[Next Source Btn] → Clock
[Reset Btn] → Reset

 o1, o2, o3 connected to source selection logic

 Each press advances the active input source
 Only one source is active at a time — clean switching

📘 Example 2: Sequential Lighting Scene Trigger

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[Scene Advance Btn] → Clock
[Scene Reset Btn] → Reset

 o1 = Scene 1, o2 = Scene 2, etc.

 Each press advances to the next lighting scene
 Great for staged environments (e.g., conference rooms)

📘 Example 3: Relay Step Control

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[Step Button] → Clock

 o1 → Relay 1 ON

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  o2 → Relay 2 ON
 o3 → Relay 3 ON
 Previous relay turns OFF automatically → prevents overlap

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block Ring Counter

Input clock, [reset], [reverse]

Output Only one HIGH (o1, o2, ...) at a time

Use Cases Source selection, relay cycling, scene control

AV Benefit Creates clean sequential control with minimal logic

C} Ring Counter With Seed :- The Ring Counter with Seed is an

enhanced version of the standard Ring Counter. It allows you to not only cycle
through outputs on each clock pulse but also jump directly to a predefined
starting point using the [seed] input.

Think of it like a “ring switcher” that lets you:

 Step forward/backward through options

 Instantly set the ring to a specific position

🔧 Inputs & Output (from the image)

Input Type Description

clock Digital Advances the ring to the next output

[reset] Digital Resets to the first output (usually o1)

[reverse] Digital Reverses direction of the counter

[seed] Digital Activates a preset state/output immediately

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 Input Type Description

o1 Digital Output One of the multiple outputs (o1, o2, o3...)

🔄 Only one output is HIGH at a time.

🧩 What is “Seed”?

 The [seed] input activates a specific initial output regardless of the current
state.
 The Seed Value (set during SIMPL programming) defines which output
goes HIGH when seed is triggered.
 Used to “force” the counter to a known position — like setting a default
source or scene.

🎛 AV Programming Applications
Application Use Case Why Use Seed

Scene Recall with Jump to Scene 3

Recall Scene 3, then allow stepping
Step Option directly

Seed to HDMI2
Source Select & Cycle Start at HDMI2, then cycle
output

Force to a known
Device Control Reset Set a default relay/output state
"safe" position

Load specific room mode

Room Preset Load Seed that output
(Meeting/Presentation)

Seed to Home on
Camera Preset Return Jump to "Home" preset, then cycle
reset

📘 Example 1: Audio Scene Control with Default Scene

Scenario:
User wants audio to always start at Scene 2 on room ON, but be able to cycle
scenes later.

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[Room ON] → [Seed Input] → Jump to Scene 2 (o2 HIGH)
[Scene Cycle Btn] → Clock

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Benefit: Ensures consistent starting scene, avoids unwanted defaults.

📘 Example 2: Source Selection with Default HDMI2

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[Power ON] → Seed to `o2` (HDMI2)
[Next Source] → Clock

 Power ON → Automatically selects HDMI2

 User can still cycle to HDMI3, HDMI1, etc.

📘 Example 3: Relay Startup Default

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[System Boot Complete] → [Seed] → Set Relay 3 ON

 Makes sure system always starts with Relay 3 (fan or default lighting)
 Then allows control to cycle

✅ Summary
Feature Description

Block Ring Counter with Seed

Inputs clock, [reset], [reverse], [seed]

Outputs One of many (o1, o2, etc.) – only one HIGH at a time

Seed Use Force the counter to a specific output

AV Benefit Combines manual cycling with predefined starting logic

4) Memory:-

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 a) Analog RAM :- 🔧 Analog RAM Block: Ports Explanation
Port Direction Description

store Input Triggers the module to store the value from ain1 into memory.

Triggers the module to recall a previously stored value and send it

recall Input
to aout1.

ain1 Input The analog input value to be stored or manipulated.

Specifies the memory slot (index) where the value is stored or

select1 Input
recalled from (multi-slot RAM).

aout1 Output The output where the recalled analog value appears.

🎯 Application in AV Programming (Practical Use)

Use Case: Room Preset Recall System

Suppose you're programming a conference room where the lighting, volume, and
screen position can be stored as presets.

 Each preset (like "Meeting", "Presentation", "Video Call") has unique analog
values:
o Lighting Level
o Audio Volume
o Screen Position

✅ Implementation:

1. Storing Preset Values:

o User adjusts volume and lighting manually.
o Pressing the “Store Preset” button triggers the store signal.
o The current analog values from sliders are sent to ain1.
o The select1 value (e.g., 1 = "Meeting", 2 = "Presentation") determines
where the value is stored.
2. Recalling Preset Values:
o User presses “Recall Preset”.
o The recall input is triggered.
o The corresponding slot (select1) is read.
o The previously stored analog value is sent to aout1.
o That value is sent to devices (e.g., volume to DSP, lighting to dimmer).

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 🧠 Example Signal Flow

User Action store recall ain1 (Vol: 60%) select1 (Preset Slot) aout1

Store Preset 1 High Low 60% 1 -

Recall Preset 1 Low High - 1 60%

✅ Summary

 The Analog RAM block is ideal for saving and recalling analog states.
 It's frequently used in AV systems to implement preset management
(volume, lighting, temperature, etc.).
 select1 allows you to manage multiple presets in a compact, scalable way.

Let me know if you'd like a real SIMPL logic example with symbols and wiring for
better clarity.

b) Analog RAM from Database:- In Crestron SIMPL Windows, the

"Analog RAM from Database" module is a variation of the standard Analog RAM
block — but it is designed to be preconfigured with named storage (database-
like behavior).

Unlike the regular Analog RAM, this version:

 Is created from the SIMPL+ or user database.

 Often has multiple named entries instead of using numerical slot selection
(select1).
 May represent logical presets with specific analog values mapped to
meaningful names or indices.

🔧 Ports Overview (Typical)

Port Direction Description

store Input Stores the ain value in the selected database slot.
recall Input Recalls value from the selected slot and sends it to aout.
ain Input Analog value to store.

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 Port Direction Description
aout Output Output of recalled analog value.
select Input Selects which "database" slot to use (e.g., preset index).

The difference is the backing structure — it's often tied to an internal logic or
configuration defined in SIMPL+ or database tables.

🎯 Application in AV Programming

🔧 Use Case: DSP Volume Presets per Room Configuration

In a multi-use AV room, the audio volume and microphone levels differ for
configurations like:

 Small Meeting
 Town Hall
 Remote Call

Each has its own analog preset values. Using Analog RAM from Database, you
store values in a structured, reusable format.

✅ How It Works in a Project

✅ 1. At Commissioning Time:

 AV technician sets the desired volume (analog level).

 Selects the preset (e.g., 1 = Small Meeting, 2 = Town Hall).
 Presses "Store" — analog value is saved in the database slot.

✅ 2. During Normal Use:

 End user selects room config (via touchpanel dropdown).

 The system:
o Sets select input to chosen config.
o Pulses recall.
o Analog value is recalled to aout and sent to DSP, volume control, or
lighting dimmer.

🧠 Real-world Example:

Preset Name Select Index Stored Analog (Volume %)

Small Meeting 1 50
Town Hall 2 75

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 Preset Name Select Index Stored Analog (Volume %)
Remote Call 3 65

🎛️AV Devices That Use This Logic:

 DSPs (Biamp, QSC, BSS) – recalling input/output gain levels.

 DMPS or AV Switchers – controlling master volume/output.
 Lighting Controllers – setting scene brightness levels.
 Touch Panels – storing user-level preferences.

🔄 Advantages of Using Database Version

 More organized than raw Analog RAM with select1.

 Easier to maintain, map, or link with UI logic.
 Can be extended with SIMPL+ for dynamic logic (e.g., load/save to NVRAM).

🧰 Tip for AV Engineers:

You can combine this block with:

 Analog Join for touchpanel sliders,

 Preset Manager logic for UI buttons,
 Persistent RAM logic to retain values across reboots.

c) D Flip Flop:- This block in the image is a D Flip Flop (from Crestron SIMPL
Windows), a fundamental digital logic element. It's used to store and control
binary states based on clocked data input, making it useful in timing-sensitive
AV control logic.

🔧 D Flip Flop: Ports Explanation

Port Direction Description

[set] Input Forces the output (out) to 1 (high), regardless of clock/data.
[reset] Input Forces the output (out) to 0 (low), regardless of clock/data.

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 Port Direction Description
clock Input Trigger pin — on rising edge, the value on data is latched to output.
data Input The binary value (0 or 1) to be latched into output.
out Output The current stored state (1 or 0).
The inverted state of out (useful when logic needs opposite
[out*] Output
behavior).

🎯 AV Programming Application

✅ Use Case 1: Toggling Projector Power State

Imagine you have a projector with two control methods:

 Manual ON/OFF buttons (touchpanel or physical)

 Auto ON when signal is present

You want to store the current power state and change it only when clocked, not
constantly.

How to use D Flip Flop:

 data: Connect to the desired state (e.g., 1 = ON, 0 = OFF).

 clock: Connect to a trigger (e.g., button press, signal detect).
 out: Connect to the projector power control logic.
 [reset]: Used to force projector OFF on room shutdown.

✅ Use Case 2: Debouncing a Push Button Input

In AV systems, button presses may be noisy or bounce. You can use this block to:

 Only change state on the rising edge of a reliable clock signal.

 Hold state until the next event.

🧠 Example Logic Flow:

Event clock data out

Initial State — — 0
User presses ON Button ↑ 1 1
User presses OFF Button ↑ 0 0
Reset from Shutdown Logic — — 0

🧰 Other AV Examples

Application Data Input Clock Trigger Source

Lighting Scene Recall Scene Enable (1/0) Touchpanel button
Audio Mute Control Mute ON/OFF Microphone detect logic

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 Application Data Input Clock Trigger Source
Relay Latch for Device Power Relay state (1 = ON) Timer expire or sensor
Source Switching Toggle Input Selection logic Source present trigger

d) Digital RAM:- The image shows a Digital RAM module in Crestron SIMPL
Windows, which is used to store and recall digital (boolean) states — ideal for
applications like saving preset logic or toggling configurations in AV systems.

🔧 Digital RAM: Ports Explanation

Port Direction Function

Triggers the module to store the current value of i1 into the
store Input
memory slot specified by select1.
Recalls the stored value from the slot specified by select1 and
recall Input
outputs it to o1.
i1 Input The digital value (0 or 1) to be stored.
Specifies the memory slot index (e.g., preset number) to store or
select1 Input
recall.
o1 Output The recalled digital output.

🎯 Application in AV Programming

✅ Use Case: Room Mode Presets (On/Off State)

You have multiple room modes like:

 Presentation Mode
 Video Conference Mode
 Town Hall Mode

Each mode enables/disables certain devices like:

 Projector (ON/OFF)
 Microphones (Muted/Unmuted)
 Lights (Dimmed/Fully On)

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You can use Digital RAM to save and recall these boolean states.

🧠 How It Works in Practice

Storing State:

 i1 gets a value (e.g., 1 for projector ON).

 select1 is set to a preset index (e.g., 2 = "VC Mode").
 Pulse store to save the value to that slot.

Recalling State:

 Set select1 to the desired mode.

 Pulse recall.
 Stored digital value is output on o1.

✅ Real AV Control Examples

Application i1 Represents Used To Control

Turn projector ON/OFF per
Projector State Memory 1 = ON, 0 = OFF
mode
Microphone Enable Status 1 = Unmute, 0 = Mute Recall mic configuration
Lighting Preset Active 1 = Scene Active, 0 = Not Recall if a scene should
Flag Active activate
Room Combine Divider 1 = Divider Open, 0 =
Auto control panel visibility
Status Closed

💡 Design Tip

You can pair Digital RAM with:

 Analog RAM: Store both ON/OFF logic and analog values.

 Preset buttons on touchpanels: Recall complete configuration.
 Persistent storage: Combine with Non-Volatile logic for saving after reboot.

e) FIFO Queue:- A FIFO (First-In, First-Out) Queue is a memory structure or

logic block that stores data in the order it was received and retrieves it in that
same order — just like a real queue or line.

 The first item stored is the first to be retrieved.

 Items are pushed in (enqueued) and popped out (dequeued) in sequence.

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⚙️Typical FIFO Block Ports (SIMPL-style)

Port Type Description

push Digital In Adds new data (event/value) into the queue.
pop Digital In Removes the front (oldest) entry and outputs it.
data_in Input The value (digital/analog/string) to be pushed.
data_out Output The value currently at the front of the queue.
count Output Number of items currently in the queue.
clear Input Empties the queue.

🎯 Applications in AV Programming

✅ 1. Command Buffering for Slow Devices

Some AV devices (like displays or matrix switchers) cannot handle rapid

command bursts. A FIFO queue can:

 Buffer multiple requests (e.g., input switches).

 Execute them one-by-one with delay logic.

🔧 Example:

 A user taps 3 source change buttons quickly.

 FIFO queues those input change commands.
 Logic pops and sends 1 command every 2 seconds.

✅ 2. IR Command Sequencing

Used in sending infrared macros to TVs/DVDs/etc:

 You enqueue a series of IR codes (Power, Input, Menu).

 The system sends them sequentially with timing gaps.

✅ 3. Mic Speaking Order in Conference Rooms

If multiple users press a mic "Request to Speak" button:

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  Each request is queued.
 The chairman system pops the next speaker when one finishes.

✅ 4. Event Logging / Last Actions History

Used for tracking:

 Last 5 user actions.

 Most recent 10 input changes.
 Showing in a scrolling history panel on a touchpanel.

✅ 5. Room Combine Scenarios

 When multiple room combine requests come in, use FIFO to handle one at a
time in proper sequence — ensuring clean reconfiguration logic.

🧠 Real-World Example: Display Command Queue

Time User Action FIFO Queue Data Sent Out

T1 Source 1 Pressed [1] Source 1
T2 Source 2 Pressed [1, 2] Source 1 (sending)
T3 Source 3 Pressed [1, 2, 3] Source 1 (sending)
T4 Timer 2 sec [2, 3] Source 2
T6 Timer 2 sec [3] Source 3

f) Interlock :- In AV programming, an Interlock is a mutual exclusion

logic structure that ensures only one output (or signal path) is active at a
time — even if multiple inputs are triggered.

Think of it like a group of radio buttons — pressing one button turns off the others.

🔧 Typical Interlock Behavior in SIMPL:

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Input (i1, i2, i3, ...) Output (o1, o2, o3, ...)
When i1 is pressed o1 goes high, others go low
When i2 is pressed o2 goes high, others go low
When i3 is pressed o3 goes high, others go low

Only one output stays ON at any given time.

🎯 AV Programming Applications of Interlock

✅ 1. Source Selection for Displays or Matrix Switchers

Use Case:

 You have a touchpanel with buttons for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, AirMedia, and Blu-
ray.
 When one source is selected, the others must deselect.

🔧 Interlock Use:

 Connect source select buttons to an Interlock block.

 Outputs go to switcher control or display input select logic.
 Ensures only one source is active and shown at a time.

✅ 2. Mic Mute Group Control

Use Case:

 You want to allow only one microphone to be unmuted in a panel

discussion (chairperson control).

🔧 Interlock Use:

 Each mic request button is an input to the Interlock.

 Only one mic’s mute control output goes high.
 Others auto-mute — avoids crosstalk.

✅ 3. Lighting Scene Control

Use Case:

 A room has lighting scenes: "Presentation", "Discussion", "All Off".

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🔧 Interlock Use:

 Buttons trigger Interlock inputs.

 Outputs activate lighting presets.
 Only one scene can be active at a time.

✅ 4. Room Combine/Divide Modes

Use Case:

 A divisible room has 3 modes: Combined, Left Only, Right Only.

🔧 Interlock Use:

 Each mode select button links to Interlock inputs.

 Output triggers room configuration logic — ensures exclusive mode.

🧠 Example: Touchpanel Source Select

Button Pressed Interlock Input Active Output

HDMI 1 i1 o1 (HDMI 1)
AirMedia i3 o3 (AirMedia)
Blu-ray i4 o4 (Blu-ray)

All others go LOW.

💡 Tips for AV Engineers:

 Interlock with Feedback: Combine with Digital Join for highlighting active
button on touchpanel.
 Latch Options: Use Digital Latches or Flip Flops with Interlock for toggle
behavior.
 Expandability: Easily scalable — add more inputs/outputs as needed.

✅ Summary

Feature Benefit
One-hot output Prevents conflicting commands
Clean UX Simplifies control logic
Essential for Source select, scene control, mic lockout

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 g) Interlock Toggle:- An Interlock Toggle is a specialized logic where:
 Only one output is active at a time (like standard Interlock).
 Pressing the same button again toggles it OFF, leaving no output active.

🔄 It combines mutual exclusivity (like an interlock) with toggle behavior (like a

latching button).

⚙️Behavior Summary:

Action Output State

Press Button 1 o1 = 1, others = 0
Press Button 2 o2 = 1, o1 = 0, etc.
Press Button 2 again All outputs = 0 (toggle off)
Press Button 3 o3 = 1, others = 0

🧰 Application in AV Programming

✅ 1. Source Selection with Deselect Option

Use Case:
User selects HDMI 1, then wants to deselect it (e.g., no input routed).

🔧 With Interlock Toggle:

 Press HDMI 1 → output 1 ON

 Press HDMI 1 again → all outputs OFF (no source routed)
 Press HDMI 2 → output 2 ON

This gives users manual control to turn OFF selection, which is not possible with
basic Interlock.

✅ 2. Lighting Scene Control with OFF Option

Use Case:
You have:

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  Scene A
 Scene B
 Scene C

Touching the same scene again should turn all lights off.

🔧 Interlock Toggle Logic:

 Scene A ON → Lights to Scene A

 Tap Scene A again → All lights OFF

✅ 3. Microphone Selection with Cancel Option

Use Case:
User presses mic button to unmute a mic, and then wants to mute it back by
pressing the same button.

🔧 Interlock Toggle:

 Mic 1 ON (o1 = 1)
 Press Mic 1 again → o1 = 0 (muted)
 Press Mic 2 → o2 = 1, o1 = 0

🔧 Logic Behind Interlock Toggle (SIMPL Style)

To build it in SIMPL:

1. Digital Interlock Block – Ensures only one output is ON at a time.

2. Digital Latch/Flip-Flop Per Input – Tracks toggle state.
3. Compare Input to Output – If same input pressed again, clear all.
4. OR + AND Gates – Handle conditional toggling logic.

✅ Or use SIMPL+ to create a clean interlock toggle function for N inputs.

🧠 Example: Touchpanel with 3 Source Buttons

Action o1 o2 o3
Press HDMI 1 1 0 0
Press HDMI 2 0 1 0
Press HDMI 2 0 0 0
Press HDMI 3 0 0 1

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✅ Summary

Feature Benefit
One-hot control Prevents multiple active states
Toggleable outputs More flexible than static interlocks
Ideal for Source select, mic control, scene toggle

h) JK Filp Flop:- A JK Flip-Flop is a type of bistable multivibrator used in

digital logic to store one bit of data with more flexible control than a basic D or
T flip-flop.

It has two inputs:

 J (Set input)
 K (Reset input)

And one clock input to trigger the action.

⚙️JK Flip-Flop Truth Table

J K Clock ↑ (Rising Edge) Output (Q)

0 0 No change Q stays the same
0 1 Reset Q=0
1 0 Set Q=1
1 1 Toggle Q = NOT Q (flip)

🔧 Typical Ports in SIMPL

Port Direction Description

J Input Set input
K Input Reset input
Clock Input Triggers logic on rising edge
Q / out Output Current state
Q̅ / out* Output Inverted output

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🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Toggle Control Logic (1 Button, 2 States)

Use Case: A user presses a single "Mute" button — first press mutes mic, second
press unmutes.

🔧 JK Flip-Flop Use:

 J = 1, K = 1 → always toggle on every clock pulse.

 Clock = button press
 Output Q controls mute relay or audio DSP logic.

This replaces the need for separate latch and toggle logic.

✅ 2. Manual Override vs Auto Control Logic

Use Case:

 You want to allow manual ON/OFF of a device (e.g., projector), but also allow
an automatic system to take over when needed.

🔧 Logic:

 J = manual ON trigger
 K = auto OFF trigger
 Clocked when either signal is activated
 Output controls power relay

This gives flexible override logic with priority control.

✅ 3. Sequenced Control Steps

Use Case: A touchpanel has a single "Mode" button. Each press moves to the next
mode:

1. Lighting ON
2. Projector ON
3. Audio ON
4. All OFF

🔧 JK flip-flops can be chained with counters or state toggles to step through modes
on each press — where each output conditionally sets or resets depending on J/K
states.

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✅ 4. Mic Request Queue with Toggle Logic

Use Case: Each delegate mic press toggles a request flag.

 Toggle ON → add to queue

 Toggle OFF → remove from queue

JK flip-flops are ideal because of their toggle functionality (J=1, K=1), synchronized
to the mic button press (clock).

🧠 Example Logic:

Event J K Clock ↑ Q (Output)

First Button Press 1 1 Yes 1 (ON)
Second Press 1 1 Yes 0 (OFF)
Hold or No Clock x x No No change

✅ Summary

Feature Benefit
J/K Inputs More flexible than D Flip-Flop
Clock-triggered Stable and event-driven control
Toggle Behavior Ideal for push-button toggles
AV Use Cases Mute toggle, manual override, logic gating, mode cycling

i) Memory Interlock:- A Memory Interlock is an enhanced version of a

basic digital interlock. It allows:

 Only one output to be active at a time (like an interlock),

 But each output remembers its state (latched) until another is activated,
 And optionally includes a reset (clear) input to turn off all outputs.

🧠 Think of it as a combination of:

 Mutual exclusivity (interlock) +

 State memory (flip-flops)

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⚙️Typical Memory Interlock Logic (SIMPL)

Input (i1, i2, ...) Output (o1, o2, ...)

Press i1 o1 = 1, others = 0
Press i2 o2 = 1, others = 0
Press i1 again o1 = 1, stays ON
Press reset All outputs = 0

So unlike regular Interlock (which may rely on momentary presses), Memory

Interlock outputs stay high until another input changes them.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Source Selection with Persistent Feedback

Use Case: A user selects HDMI 1 on the touchpanel and expects the button to stay
highlighted until they choose another source.

🔧 Memory Interlock Use:

 i1, i2, i3 = touchpanel button presses

 o1, o2, o3 = source selection commands (with feedback)
 Output remains ON even after button release
 Enables consistent UI feedback and correct AV routing

✅ 2. Lighting Scene Control with Memory

Use Case: A room has 3 lighting scenes — "Presentation", "Meeting", "Off". Only
one should be active at a time, and pressing it again shouldn’t reset it.

🔧 Memory Interlock Use:

 i1, i2, i3 = lighting scene selection

 Outputs hold the state and deactivate others
 Compatible with relay or dimmer controls

✅ 3. Microphone Activation Control

Use Case: A room has multiple mics, but only one can be unmuted at a time (e.g.,
chairman mic logic).

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🔧 Memory Interlock Use:

 Mic 1 button = i1
 Mic 2 button = i2
 Mic 3 button = i3
 Output of selected mic is unmuted, others are muted
 Memory logic prevents glitches or overlap

✅ 4. Room Combine Configuration

Use Case: A divisible room has 3 mode buttons: Combined, Left Only, Right Only.

🔧 Memory Interlock Use:

 Each mode press sets the room config logic

 The selected config output stays ON
 All others are OFF
 Reset clears the configuration

🧠 Logic Summary

Pressed Input Outputs

i1 o1 = 1
i2 o2 = 1, others = 0
reset All outputs = 0

💡 AV Engineer Tips

Scenario Memory Interlock Benefit

Touchpanel source selection Persistent button feedback
Matrix switch control Only one route active at a time
Mute/unmute group logic Only one mic or speaker unmuted
Room mode preset State recall with exclusivity

You can combine Memory Interlock with:

 Digital joins for UI highlighting

 Timers for auto-reset
 Serial/analog commands triggered from active output

✅ Summary

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 Feature Function
One-hot output Only one output active at a time
Memory-based Output stays ON until changed or reset
Manual or automated use Works with buttons or logic signals
AV Applications Source selection, mic control, presets

j) Serial Memory Search:- In Crestron AV programming

(SIMPL/SIMPL+), Serial Memory Search refers to the process of:

 Searching through a list of stored serial strings (e.g., device names,

commands, labels),
 To find a match or identify a position/index based on an input string.

It allows your AV control system to:

 Match user-entered text (e.g., from a touchpanel),

 Or identify serial feedback (e.g., source name from matrix switcher),
 Against a pre-defined serial memory table.

🔧 What Does Serial Memory Search Block Do?

Port/Signal Type Description

search_string Input Serial string to search for
memory_array[] Internal List of stored strings (like a preset database)
trigger Digital In Initiates the search
found_index Output Position in memory where match was found
found Digital Out Pulses high if match is found
not_found Digital Out Pulses high if no match found

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Touchpanel Source Selection by Name

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Use Case:
The user selects a source name like "Blu-ray" or "HDMI 3" from a dropdown or types
it into a virtual keyboard.

🔧 Serial Memory Search Use:

 Search "Blu-ray" against a memory list:

o ["HDMI 1", "HDMI 2", "Blu-ray", "PC"]
 Get the index 3
 Route input 3 on a matrix switcher

✔ Allows for name-based control instead of hardcoded numbers.

✅ 2. Serial Feedback Matching

Use Case:
A matrix switcher sends serial feedback like "OUT3=INPUT2". You want to:

 Identify "INPUT2" and map it to a stored list

 Trigger related control logic (e.g., volume presets or button highlighting)

🔧 Serial Memory Search Use:

 Extract "INPUT2" from the feedback string

 Search memory array ["INPUT1", "INPUT2", "INPUT3"]
 Found index = 2 → run logic for source 2

✅ 3. Dynamic UI Label Highlighting

Use Case:
Your touchpanel UI has a dynamic list of inputs or rooms (with names loaded at
runtime). You want to highlight the current one based on serial data.

🔧 Use Serial Memory Search to:

 Match the incoming room name

 Get its index
 Set the corresponding digital join high for highlighting

✅ 4. Preset Recall by Name

Use Case:
User types "Meeting" on the touchpanel and expects the system to recall the
"Meeting" preset.

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🔧 Serial Memory Search:

 Search "Meeting" in preset list ["Presentation", "Meeting", "Video Call"]

 Found index = 2 → Recall analog/digital RAM from slot 2

🧠 Example Logic

Memory List Search Input Found Index Match?

["HDMI 1", "Blu-ray", "PC"] "Blu-ray" 2 ✅
["Scene A", "Scene B"] "Scene C" - ❌

k) Serial Queue:- A Serial Queue in AV programming (especially in

Crestron SIMPL/SIMPL+) is a logic structure used to:

 Queue up serial strings (text commands),

 And send them one at a time to a device,
 Ensuring proper timing and order.

💡 It's like a command buffer:

The first command in is the first one sent out — very similar to a FIFO queue, but
specifically for serial data.

⚙️Typical Serial Queue Behavior

Signal Type Description

enqueue Digital In Pushes a new serial string into the queue.
serial_in Serial In The command to be queued.
send Digital In Triggers the sending of the next command.
serial_out Serial Out Sends the first command in the queue to a device.
queue_count Analog Out Shows how many commands are waiting.
clear Digital In Clears the entire queue.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

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✅ 1. Prevent Overloading Serial-Controlled Devices

Use Case:
When controlling displays, matrix switchers, or relay interfaces over serial (RS-232),
sending commands too quickly can cause them to miss or crash.

🔧 Serial Queue Use:

 Store each command (e.g., "POWER ON", "INPUT HDMI", "VOLUME 20")
into the queue.
 Send them one at a time using a timer (every 500 ms) or feedback trigger.
 Ensures safe, sequential transmission.

✅ 2. Queued Display Control Across Multiple Devices

Use Case:
You need to turn ON 10 projectors, each controlled by RS-232.

🔧 Serial Queue Use:

 Push all ON commands into the queue.

 Send them out one-by-one with 1-second delay.
 Avoids command collision and power inrush.

✅ 3. Feedback-Driven Device Configuration

Use Case:
After powering on a device, you must send:

1. A login command
2. A mode-setting command
3. A routing command

🔧 Serial Queue Use:

 Enqueue all three strings.

 Trigger send on each ACK or READY feedback.
 System waits for feedback before sending next.

✅ 4. Touchpanel Macro Execution

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Use Case:
User presses "Start Meeting" button, which sends a series of serial strings:

 Lower projector screen

 Power on projector
 Set input to HDMI
 Mute mics
 Turn on lighting preset

🔧 Serial Queue Use:

 Enqueue these strings in macro order.

 Auto-send in sequence.
 Makes macro reliable and device-safe.

🧠 Example Flow

Event Queue (After Enqueue) Sent Command (per step)

Press "Blu-ray" "POWER ON", "SET INPUT 3" (none yet)
Timer 0.5s fires "SET INPUT 3" "POWER ON"
Timer 0.5s fires again (empty) "SET INPUT 3"

I) Serial RAM:- This module allows storing and recalling serial strings
(text commands) into/from specific memory locations (RAM slots).

🧠 Understanding the Ports

Port
Type Description
Name
in$/out$ Serial I/O Input string to store / output string when recalled
store Digital In Triggers storage of current in$ string into memory
recall Digital In Triggers retrieval of string from memory to out$

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 Port
Type Description
Name
select1 Analog In Memory slot selector (e.g., preset index)
Analog
#chars Number of characters in recalled string (optional feedback)
Out
Output string after recall (can connect to serial join, device, or
dial Serial Out
processor)

🔧 How It Works

 You provide a serial string on in$ and pulse store to save it to the memory
location specified by select1.
 Later, you pulse recall (with the same select1) to get the string back out on
out$ and dial.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Dialing or IR Code Macros from Touchpanel

Use Case: A user selects a preset from a dropdown, like "Dial Room 1" or "IR
Command - Play".

🔧 Serial RAM Use:

 Store commands like ATDT123456789, \xA5\x00\x01 into different slots.

 When user selects a preset, select1 is updated and recall is pulsed.
 Output string is sent via dial to modem, IR port, or device.

✅ 2. Preset-Based Device Control Strings

Use Case: You have an audio DSP or matrix switcher controlled over serial, with
command strings like:

 "INPUT1->OUTPUT1"
 "SET VOLUME +5"
 "MUTE ON"

🔧 Store these commands in RAM slots.

 On preset button press, set select1 to the preset index and pulse recall.
 Output string is sent to the device.

✔ Useful for non-programmers to update or manage presets via VT Pro e UI.

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✅ 3. User Input or Number Pad Entry for Dialing/Commands

Use Case: User enters a phone number or room code via number pad, then presses
"Save Preset".

🔧 Steps:

1. Combine input digits into a string.

2. Set select1 to slot (e.g., memory location 3).
3. Pulse store to save it.
4. Later, pulse recall to re-send the stored number via dial.

✅ 4. Dynamic Routing via Serial Labels

Use Case: Instead of hardcoding input numbers, you store source names like "Blu-
ray", "AirMedia", "PC" in memory.

🔧 When feedback like "Current Input: PC" is received:

 Match it against serial RAM values.

 Identify the slot and send routing commands accordingly.

🧰 Example Workflow

User Action in$/out$ select1 Action Output (dial)

Save number ATDT9876543210 1 store (none yet)
Recall number (ignored) 1 recall ATDT9876543210
Recall preset IR \xA5\x01\x0F 2 recall IR burst sent out

✅ Summary

Feature Benefit
Serial string memory Store/send IR codes, dial strings, commands
Selectable slots Preset-based recall system
AV Use Cases Dialing, IR macros, DSP control, text labels
RAM + Recall Logic Supports dynamic and programmable control

J) Serial RAM from Database:- In AV programming (especially

Crestron SIMPL/SIMPL+), "Serial RAM from Database" refers to:

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Populating or referencing Serial RAM entries dynamically from a predefined
database of serial strings — such as stored IR codes, dial numbers, input labels,
or command macros.

🧠 Where the “Database” Comes From

This database can be:

 📝 A predefined list in SIMPL+ arrays or Serial RAM block

 💽 Uploaded from VT Pro-e touchpanel input
 💻 Read from a configuration file or device table
 📡 Pulled from feedback strings (like matrix source names)

🧰 Serial RAM from Database – Common AV Applications

✅ 1. Touchpanel Dialing Directory

Use Case:
User selects names like "Conference Room 1", "Vendor", or "CEO" from a directory
UI.

🔧 Programming Flow:

 Store each phone number string (e.g., "ATDT1234567890") in Serial RAM.

 Map UI selection (e.g., index 1, 2, 3) to select1.
 When user presses "Dial", system:
o Reads from Serial RAM using recall
o Outputs to modem/VoIP via dial

🗂️The stored numbers = your database.

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✅ 2. IR Command Lookup from Table

Use Case:
Remote control for Blu-ray, TV, or AV receiver.

🔧 Use Serial RAM from database:

 Each memory slot holds one hex IR code (e.g., \xA0\x10\x2F)

 A table maps:
o "Power" → slot 1
o "Play" → slot 2
o "Pause" → slot 3
 When a button is pressed, correct slot is selected and command sent.

✅ 3. Input/Output Labeling and Routing

Use Case:
Display or matrix switcher shows labels like "HDMI 1", "Laptop", "AirMedia".

🔧 Serial RAM stores labels or routing commands:

 ["IN1->OUT1", "IN2->OUT1", "AirMedia->OUT1"]

 UI selects label index (select1)
 Serial RAM recalls the corresponding routing string

✔ Great for dynamic source routing based on label.

✅ 4. Audio DSP Preset Names from Database

Use Case:
Touchpanel shows EQ Presets: "Music", "Speech", "Theater".

🔧 Serial RAM contains command strings for DSP:

 "Preset1", "Preset2", etc.

 User picks a preset → index selected → command recalled → sent to DSP.

🔄 Storing the Database into Serial RAM

Method How it's Done

Manual via SIMPL+ sPreset[1] = "Blu-ray ON"

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 Method How it's Done
From Touchpanel User types a value → stored via store
From Config File SIMPL+ reads file line-by-line into RAM
From Device Feedback Store dynamically received data

🧠 Example Logic Flow:

User Selection select1 Serial RAM (Slot) Output (dial)

"Laptop" 2 "Route IN2 to OUT1" Sent to switcher
"Blu-ray" 3 "Route IN3 to OUT1" Sent to switcher

✅ Summary

Feature Purpose
Serial RAM from database Store and recall multiple serial commands
AV use cases IR macros, dialing, source routing, DSP presets
Enables dynamic control UI selection → command mapping via database
Source of database SIMPL+, touchpanel, config file, device feedback

K) Set/Reset Latch:- A Set/Reset (SR) Latch is a basic memory logic

element that holds a digital state (ON/OFF) until explicitly changed. It works like
a digital flip switch:

 Set turns the output ON (1).

 Reset turns the output OFF (0).
 It remembers its state even after the input signals are released.

🧠 Think of it as a binary memory — holding ON or OFF until told otherwise.

🧩 Block Diagram Ports

Port Type Function

set Digital In Latches the output HIGH (1)
reset Digital In Latches the output LOW (0)
out Digital Out Current state (1 or 0)
[out*] Digital Out Inverted output (0 or 1)

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🧰 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Toggle Logic for Touchpanel Buttons

Use Case:
User presses a "Mute Mic" button on a touchpanel. You want the system to stay
muted until a separate "Unmute" button is pressed.

🔧 SR Latch Use:

 Button 1 (Mute) → connected to set

 Button 2 (Unmute) → connected to reset
 out → drives mute logic in DSP

🎯 Mimics how physical switches work – remembers the last command.

✅ 2. Projector ON/OFF State Memory

Use Case:
A control processor sends power commands to a projector but needs to track
whether it's ON or OFF.

🔧 SR Latch Use:

 “Power ON” → set

 “Power OFF” → reset
 out → represents current projector power state
 Used for logic gating, button feedback, or status indicators

✅ 3. Room Occupancy Control

Use Case:
Motion sensor triggers room ON; timeout or manual press turns it OFF.

🔧 Logic:

 Sensor trigger or "Room ON" button → set

 Timer expiry or "Room OFF" button → reset
 out → enables room systems (lighting, AV, air)

✅ 4. Automation State Controller

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Use Case:
"Start Meeting" button enables several systems (lighting, projector, audio). You want
to maintain that state until "End Meeting" is pressed.

🔧 SR Latch Use:

 “Start Meeting” = set

 “End Meeting” = reset
 out = active control logic enable

Works great for macro control with persistent logic.

🧠 Truth Table

Set Reset Output (out)

1 0 1 (Set)
0 1 0 (Reset)
0 0 No change
1 1 Invalid (depends on design, often resets)

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Stores binary state Holds ON/OFF until changed
Simple logic 2 inputs, 2 outputs (normal and inverted)
AV Uses Mute state, power memory, automation, toggle logic
Advantages Clean, efficient state control

L) Toggle:- A Toggle is a digital logic function that switches the output state
every time it receives a trigger (usually a pulse):

 ON → OFF
 OFF → ON
 ON → OFF → ON → ...

🧠 Think of it like a light switch — each press flips the state.

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🧩 Typical Toggle Block Behavior in SIMPL

Input Signal Output (out)

Pulse 1 ON (1)
Pulse 2 OFF (0)
Pulse 3 ON (1)
... Alternates

No need for separate ON and OFF buttons — just one input to flip the output.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Touchpanel Button to Mute/Unmute

Use Case:
User presses a single "Mic" button. It toggles:

 First press: Mute mic (ON)

 Second press: Unmute mic (OFF)

🔧 Toggle Logic Use:

 Connect button press signal to toggle input

 out drives mute control in audio DSP
 Can also drive feedback join to light up the button

✅ 2. Toggle Projector Power

Use Case:
Touchpanel has one "Power" button for projector.

🔧 Toggle logic:

 Button press toggles output

 1 → Send “Power ON” command
 0 → Send “Power OFF” command

Simplifies UI — one button controls both ON and OFF states.

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✅ 3. Lighting ON/OFF with Single Button

Use Case:
Room lighting is controlled by a single button — press once to turn ON, again to turn
OFF.

🔧 Toggle block:

 Button press → Toggle → Output controls relay or dimmer command

 Feedback updates button highlight (ON/OFF)

✅ 4. Mode Switching (2 Modes)

Use Case:
Switch between “Presentation” and “Discussion” mode in a classroom.

🔧 Toggle Use:

 Press once → mode A logic enabled

 Press again → mode B logic enabled

Perfect when you don’t need more than 2 states.

🧠 Additional Notes:

 Toggle blocks can be built using:

o Set/Reset Latch + NOT
o D Flip-Flop with data tied high
 Often combined with timers, feedback, or logic gates for reliability.

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Flip-flop output Alternates state with each trigger
AV use cases Mute/unmute, power toggle, lighting
Touchpanel Ideal for buttons needing ON/OFF action
Simple logic Single input control, no memory required

5) Sequencing Operations:-

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 a) Button Presser:- In Crestron SIMPL programming, a Button
Presser is a utility logic block used to:

Generate a quick, momentary digital pulse (ON-OFF) on the output when

triggered.

This mimics the press and release of a button — like tapping a key briefly,
regardless of how long the input stays high.

🧩 Block Ports Explanation

Port Name Type Function

trig Digital In Trigger input (rising edge triggers the action)
o1 Digital Out Momentary output pulse (goes high briefly, then low)

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Triggering a Toggle Join on Touchpanel

Use Case:
You want to simulate a quick touchpanel button press using logic — for example, to
virtually toggle mic mute, or send a command to an IR device.

🔧 How it works:

 Logic sends a pulse to trig

 Button Presser gives a quick ON-OFF pulse on o1
 That pulse drives a toggle logic or IR driver input

📝 Avoids sending a “held” state, which might cause devices to ignore the command.

✅ 2. Automated Button Simulation

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Use Case:
A system event (like a timer, motion detector, or macro) needs to simulate a
touchpanel button press (for UI feedback, toggling input, etc.).

🔧 Button Presser:

 Input: automation logic triggers trig

 Output: mimics a quick button press to downstream logic (relay, toggle, etc.)

✅ 3. Matrix Switcher Control

Use Case:
You want to simulate pressing a matrix route button like "Input 1 → Output 2".

🔧 Logic:

 Trigger = preset/macro/dynamic logic

 Button Presser ensures only one clean pulse goes to the switch command

✔ Ensures reliable switching without duplicates or held signals.

✅ 4. Feedback Reset / Soft Reset

Use Case:
A signal remains high too long (stuck), and you want to force a quick OFF and ON to
reset feedback or re-sync control.

🔧 Button Presser:

 Trigger it to generate a short OFF/ON pulse

 Reset status, resync logic, or simulate user re-pressing a button

🔄 Example Behavior:

trig Signal Output o1

↑ Rising edge High for a moment, then Low
Held HIGH No repeated output
Next rising High pulse again

✅ Summary

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 Feature Description
Pulse generator Simulates a short, clean button press
Stateless logic Ignores how long trig is held
AV Applications Touchpanel simulation, relays, IR, toggles
Helpful for Macros, auto-controls, matrix logic

b) Stepper:- A Stepper in AV programming (especially in Crestron SIMPL) is a

logic block that:

Increments or decrements a numerical value (step index) with each input trigger
and outputs the current step.

It works like a counter with optional limits and reset, often used to cycle through
presets, modes, or options.

🧩 Typical Stepper Ports

Port Type Function

step+ Digital In Increments the current step
step- Digital In Decrements the current step
reset Digital In Resets the stepper to its starting value
min Analog In Minimum step value
max Analog In Maximum step value
out Analog Out Current step value

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Source Selection Stepper on Touchpanel

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Use Case:
User presses “Next Source” or “Previous Source” to scroll through inputs like HDMI 1
→ HDMI 2 → Blu-ray → AirMedia.

🔧 Stepper Logic:

 step+ = “Next” button

 step- = “Previous” button
 out = current source index
 Connect to Serial/Analog RAM to recall preset routing for selected source

🧠 Useful when UI doesn't display all source buttons at once.

✅ 2. Lighting Scene Scrolling

Use Case:
User wants to scroll through lighting presets — “Off”, “Meeting”, “Presentation”,
“Video”.

🔧 Stepper Logic:

 min = 1, max = 4
 Each press steps up/down through scenes
 out value selects appropriate scene command

✔ Smooth cycling without requiring many buttons.

✅ 3. Volume Level Presets

Use Case:
A user taps “Volume Step Up” to move through predefined levels (20%, 40%, 60%,
etc.).

🔧 Stepper:

 step+ increases level step-by-step

 Value drives an analog signal to DSP/Amplifier

✅ 4. Mode Selector for Automation

Use Case:
Cycle through system modes like:

 Mode 1 = Local Presentation

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  Mode 2 = VC Call
 Mode 3 = Webinar

🔧 Stepper Logic:

 step+ cycles modes

 out connects to conditional logic to enable correct devices/routes
 Optional reset when the system powers down

🔄 Example Behavior:

Action Output Value

Press step+ 1→2→3
Press step- 3→2→1
Press reset back to 1

If max is reached, you can:

 Wrap to min (if cyclic logic is added)

 Hold at max (default)

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Step counting Increments/decrements a value with each press
AV Use Cases Source cycling, lighting modes, presets, routing
Control-friendly Works well with Up/Down buttons on touchpanels
Enhances UX Makes UI cleaner and reduces button clutter

c) Stepper with Progress & Reset:- The Stepper with Progress & Reset
is a SIMPL logic module used to:

Generate timed sequences, step-by-step, with built-in progress tracking and

optional reset.

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It’s ideal for automation processes in AV systems where you need:

 Step delays
 Progress visualization (e.g., progress bar)
 Timed control logic (e.g., powering on multiple devices with spacing)

🧩 Block Port Explanation

Port Name Type Description

trig Digital In Starts the stepper sequence
[reset] Digital In Resets stepper to idle (stops execution)
delay1 Analog In Delay time between steps (in ms or ticks)
len1 Analog In Total number of steps to execute
busy Digital Out HIGH while stepping is in progress
bar Analog Out Progress value (often 0–65535 scale)
TotalTime-HiWord Analog Out High word of total run time
TotalTime-LoWord Analog Out Low word of total run time

🔧 How It Works

 On receiving a pulse at trig:

o It begins counting steps up to len1, with delay between each step =
delay1.
o busy = HIGH while active.
o bar outputs progress as a scaled analog value.
o After all steps complete, busy = LOW.
 If reset is triggered mid-sequence:
o Sequence stops immediately.
o Progress resets.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

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✅ 1. Sequential Power-Up of AV Devices

Use Case:
When turning on multiple projectors or video walls, powering them all at once could
overload circuits.

🔧 Stepper Use:

 len1 = Number of devices (e.g., 4)

 delay1 = 1000 ms (1 sec between devices)
 Trigger once → devices power up 1-by-1
 bar drives visual progress bar on touchpanel

✅ 2. Progress Bar for Macros or Automation

Use Case:
You want to show progress on a touchpanel during a “Start Meeting” or “Shutdown”
macro.

🔧 Stepper Use:

 Trigger macro start → run stepper

 bar feeds touchpanel slider or bargraph
 busy indicates "Automation Running"

Makes the system feel responsive and user-friendly.

✅ 3. Lighting Scenes with Delayed Steps

Use Case:
Stepwise lighting transition — e.g., gradually increase lighting in 5 steps.

🔧 Logic:

 Set len1 = 5, delay1 = 500 ms

 Each step increases brightness via analog ramp or preset recall
 busy could block other controls during transition

✅ 4. Cool-down Timers for Devices

Use Case:
After turning OFF a projector, you want a progress bar showing 60 seconds of
cooling time.

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🔧 Setup:

 len1 = 60, delay1 = 1000 ms

 Trigger when power-off command is sent
 Display bar on touchpanel
 Use busy to disable new power-on until complete

🧠 Example Timing:

Inputs Value
delay1 1000 ms
len1 10 steps
Total time 10 sec

Progress will update once per second over 10 seconds.

🧮 Notes on TotalTime-HiWord / LoWord:

 These two outputs represent the full execution time in a 32-bit format.
 Useful for logging or reporting how long a macro or process took.

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Step-based logic Timed, incremental control of systems
Progress tracking Use bar output to show step progress
Reset capability Allows cancellation or early stop
AV Use Cases Power sequencing, automation, visual feedback, timed scenes

5) Serial:-

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 a) Analog to Serial:- The Analog to Serial logic block in Crestron SIMPL:

Converts an analog value (usually a number like volume level or preset index) into a
serial string output.

This allows sending dynamic commands to serial-controlled AV devices (e.g.,

DSPs, switchers, displays) where the command must include a number or variable.

🧩 Typical Block Ports

Port Name Type Description

ain Analog In The numeric value to convert
out$ Serial Out The resulting string, e.g., "VOL=50"

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Volume Control via Serial Command

Use Case:
A DSP or amplifier accepts volume commands like VOL=XX via serial (e.g.,
"VOL=45").

🔧 Logic:

 Use a slider or volume up/down to set analog level (ain)

 Analog to Serial formats it as "VOL=45" and sends via serial port
 Command automatically updates as the value changes

✅ 2. Input Routing with Dynamic Numbers

Use Case:
A video switcher uses commands like "SWITCH 1 2" (Input 1 → Output 2).

🔧 Logic:
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  Two analog signals: Input = 1, Output = 2
 Use Analog to Serial to format: "SWITCH 1 2\r"
 Send result to the switcher's serial input

✔ Great when using dynamic user input or logic-driven routes.

✅ 3. Camera Preset Recall

Use Case:
PTZ camera recalls presets using a serial string like "CALLPRESET 3".

🔧 Logic:

 Analog value = preset number (from button or stepper)

 Output: "CALLPRESET 3\r"
 Sent to camera's serial port

✅ 4. Display Brightness or Contrast Control

Use Case:
Display requires serial command like "BRIGHT=75".

🔧 Use:

 Slider or touchpanel variable sets brightness analog level

 Analog to Serial formats and outputs the command dynamically
 No need for dozens of hard-coded preset strings

🧠 Example Formatting

Analog Value Output String (out$)

1 "VOL=1"
15 "VOL=15"
99 "VOL=99"

Advanced use cases may require:

 Prepending or appending extra characters ("=", "\r", etc.)

 Combining multiple analogs into one serial output (use SIMPL+ or String
Formatter)

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✅ Summary

Feature Description
Converts analog to text Turns numbers into usable command strings
AV Applications Volume control, routing, presets, brightness, DSP
Dynamic & flexible Avoids hardcoding; works with user inputs and logic

b) ASCII Keypad:- The ASCII Keypad logic module in Crestron SIMPL:

Converts individual digital key presses (like from a 0–9 keypad, *, #, A–F) into
ASCII characters in a serial string.

It builds a serial string based on the user’s input — just like typing on a keyboard
or dialing on a phone.

🧩 How It Works

 Each key (0–9, *, #, A–F) has a digital input.

 As you press keys, the block appends the corresponding ASCII characters
to form a string.
 Pressing the “Enter” input outputs the complete string.

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  Can also handle Clear, Backspace, and Limit inputs for text editing.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Dialing a Number on VoIP/Modem

Use Case:
User enters a number (e.g., 1800123456) on a touchpanel keypad to dial a call.

🔧 Logic:

 Connect each button to the corresponding input of the ASCII Keypad

 When the user hits "Dial" → send the full string (e.g., "ATDT1800123456\r") to
a modem or VoIP system

✅ 2. Password or Access Code Entry

Use Case:
Secure AV room requires a PIN code to start a session or unlock control.

🔧 Logic:

 User enters digits via touchpanel

 ASCII Keypad builds the string ("1234")
 On "Enter", logic checks the code against stored value
 If correct → unlocks projector, touchpanel, or control logic

✔ Often used with Serial Compare or String Matching blocks.

✅ 3. IP/Port Entry on Touchpanel

Use Case:
User needs to manually enter an IP address or port number (e.g., "192.168.1.10").

🔧 ASCII Keypad enables:

 Input of numbers + . and : characters

 Build string with validation
 Output sent to processor or device for connection

✅ 4. Serial Command Builder

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Use Case:
Advanced users want to enter direct serial commands via a terminal screen on a
touchpanel.

🔧 ASCII Keypad allows:

 Custom command building (e.g., "VOL=55\r")

 Touchpanel can simulate terminal environment
 Useful in diagnostic panels or admin modes

✅ 5. Label Editing or Text Input

Use Case:
User wants to rename a source from "Laptop" to "HDMI1".

🔧 Logic:

 ASCII Keypad receives keystrokes

 Final string replaces label via Serial RAM or display variable

Great for dynamic source naming or personalized UI.

🔄 Example Button Press Flow:

Button Pressed Internal Buffer (in$)

1 "1"
2 "12"
3 "123"
Enter Output = "123"

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Digital → Serial Converts keypresses into full ASCII strings
AV Use Cases Dialing, access codes, text input, command entry
Useful With Serial RAM, Modems, Feedback, Validation Logic
Touchpanel Friendly Makes touch-based data entry possible

c) ASCII Serial Decoder:- Decode or analyze serial input strings (ASCII

characters) and break them into usable parts — such as numeric values,
keywords, or individual characters — for logic decisions or display.

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It's used when a device sends back serial feedback, and your program needs to
understand and act on it.

🧩 Common Ports in ASCII Serial Decoder

Port Type Description

in$ Serial In Incoming serial string to decode
match$, prefix$, Parameters for matching
etc. patterns
result$ Serial Out Matched/parsed string segment
trigger / match Digital Out Indicates a match was found
Parsed numeric value from the
val Analog Out
string

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Decode Volume Feedback from DSP

Use Case:
A DSP sends: "VOL=45" over RS-232. You want to extract the number 45 and
update a volume slider.

🔧 ASCII Decoder Use:

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  in$ receives "VOL=45\r"
 You configure it to extract after "VOL="
 val outputs 45 as analog
 Drive feedback for touchpanel slider or logic comparison

✅ 2. Device Status Feedback Parsing

Use Case:
A display sends: "POWER=ON" or "POWER=OFF" over serial.

🔧 ASCII Decoder Use:

 in$ = incoming serial feedback

 Configure block to match string and trigger:
o If "POWER=ON" → trigger "ON" logic
o If "POWER=OFF" → trigger "OFF" logic
 Useful for keeping UI in sync with device state

✅ 3. Camera Position Feedback

Use Case:
PTZ camera reports: "POS:X=120,Y=045,Z=030".

🔧 ASCII Decoder Use:

 Use decoder or multiple decoders to extract:

o X = 120
o Y = 45
o Z = 30
 Send to touchpanel or track movement in logic

✅ 4. Dynamic Routing Feedback from Matrix Switcher

Use Case:
Switcher sends: "OUT1=IN3" meaning input 3 is routed to output 1.

🔧 Logic:

 ASCII Serial Decoder extracts:

o Output index = 1
o Input index = 3
 Update internal route table or highlight selected button on UI

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✅ 5. Sensor or Environmental Data Parsing

Use Case:
Temperature sensor sends: "TEMP=27.4".

🔧 Decoder extracts:

 Value = 27.4
 Output to:
o Analog bargraph on touchpanel
o Compare in logic for thresholds (e.g., AC control)

🧠 Example Input/Output Flow

Serial Input (in$) Decoder Setup Output

"VOL=65" Match "VOL=" Analog = 65
"POWER=OFF" Match "POWER=OFF" Digital trigger = ON
"SRC=HDMI2" Match "SRC=" Serial = "HDMI2"

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Parses serial feedback Converts ASCII device responses into logic signals
AV Use Cases Volume, power status, routing, sensors, camera
Output types Analog, serial, and digital based on matched data
Crucial for Two-way device integration

d) Convert to ASCII :- Convert numeric (analog) or digital data into its ASCII
character(s), to build serial strings for device communication.

It is often used in serial command generation, where you must embed numbers
(like volume levels, input numbers, etc.) into a string format before sending them to
external AV devices.

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🧩 How It Works

Input Description
ain (analog) Numeric value (e.g., 65) to convert into ASCII (e.g., "65")
out$ (serial) Output string containing ASCII representation

Optional settings may let you:

 Add leading zeros (003)

 Limit number of digits
 Add prefix/suffix strings

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Serial Volume Control for DSP/Amplifier

Use Case:
You want to send a command like "VOL=55\r" to a DSP using an analog slider on
the touchpanel.

🔧 Logic:

 Slider outputs analog volume (e.g., 55)

 Convert to ASCII block turns 55 → "55"
 Combine "VOL=" + "55" + "\r" into one serial string
 Send via RS-232 to DSP

✔ Useful for real-time volume control.

✅ 2. Matrix Switcher Control (Input/Output Routing)

Use Case:
Send a command like "ROUTE 1 3\r" meaning route Input 1 to Output 3.

🔧 Logic:

 Two analog signals: ain1 = 1, ain2 = 3

 Convert both to ASCII: "1" and "3"
 Build the command: "ROUTE " + "1" + " " + "3" + "\r"

Use this in any custom matrix, router, or DM switcher integration.

✅ 3. Serial Labeling or Dynamic Text Generation

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Use Case:
Display a changing label like "INPUT 2" based on analog state.

🔧 Logic:

 Analog input = 2
 Convert to ASCII = "2"
 Combine: "INPUT " + "2" = "INPUT 2" → sent to serial display or touchpanel
label

Great for showing current mode, source, or zone number.

✅ 4. Dialing with Keypad (ASCII Keypad Integration)

Use Case:
Build and send phone numbers or control codes dynamically.

🔧 Convert analog numbers into ASCII and append into command strings like:

 "ATDT1800123456\r" for modems or VoIP

🧠 Example: Input and Output

Analog Input (ain) ASCII Output (out$)

1 "1"
12 "12"
105 "105"

You can then append/prepend additional serial characters.

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Converts analog to text Turns numbers into strings for serial communication
AV Use Cases DSP commands, matrix routing, labels, device control
Works with Serial Join, Serial RAM, Concatenation Blocks

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e) Convert to UTF-16:- Convert a standard ASCII or serial string into UTF-16
encoding, which is commonly required for communication with Unicode-
capable AV devices, such as international display systems, media servers, or
some modern DSPs.

🧩 Block Ports & Parameters

Port / Field Type Description

in1 Serial Input ASCII or UTF-8 string input
out1 Serial Output Converted UTF-16 string
ConvertMethod Parameter Defines byte order (e.g., Standard Order = Big Endian)

🧩 Why UTF-16 in AV Programming?

UTF-16 allows representation of non-English characters or extended symbols

used by modern AV systems — for example:

 Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi characters

 Symbols and icons in touchpanel GUIs
 Unicode text used in some control systems or third-party APIs

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Sending Text to International Displays

Use Case:
You are controlling a display system or signage player that supports Unicode text
input, and it requires UTF-16 encoding.

🔧 Application:

 Input a standard serial string (e.g., "Welcome नमस्ते").

 Convert to UTF-16 using this block.
 Send via serial or IP to the device.

✔ Required for multilingual environments like airports, malls, or global offices.

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✅ 2. Communicating with Modern DSPs or Protocols

Use Case:
A modern DSP or codec (like QSC, Biamp Tesira, etc.) accepts UTF-16 strings in
its API commands (e.g., for source names or labels).

🔧 Application:

 Build command in ASCII: "SetLabel Input1: “Mic 1”"

 Use this block to convert to UTF-16 before sending

Ensures command format matches the device's expected encoding.

✅ 3. Serial Touchpanel or Device Interfaces

Use Case:
Some touchpanels (especially custom ones with Unicode support) expect UTF-16
encoded responses for showing dynamic content.

🔧 Convert:

 From controller: ASCII text → UTF-16

 Output → touchpanel or device's display buffer

✔ Ideal for displaying multilingual labels or names fetched from a database or UI

input.

✅ 4. Sending UTF-16 Over TCP/IP

Use Case:
You are integrating with network-based APIs that require UTF-16 payloads (e.g.,
certain web-based signage controllers).

🔧 Flow:

 Generate text string

 Convert to UTF-16
 Send via TCP client module (e.g., via IP control port)

🧠 Example

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Input (ASCII) Convert Method Output (UTF-16, hex)
"Mic 1" Standard Order 004D0069006300200031
"नमस्ते" Standard Order UTF-16 encoded form of the Devanagari letters

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Encoding Conversion Converts ASCII/serial to UTF-16
AV Use Cases Unicode devices, multilingual displays, IP device APIs
Touchpanel Integration Useful for internationalization in user interfaces
Byte Order Option Choose Standard (Big Endian) or Swap (Little Endian)

f) Duple Decoder:- Split or extract two different values (or data fields) from a
single serial input string, and output them as separate analog or serial
values.

It’s typically used when:

 A device sends two related values in one message (e.g.,

"TEMP=25,HUM=60")
 You want to extract each value independently for AV logic or UI display

🧩 Block Behavior

Input/Output Type Description

in$ Serial In The combined input string to decode
part1$ / val1 Serial / Analog Out First part extracted from the string
part2$ / val2 Serial / Analog Out Second part extracted from the string
trigger Digital Out Pulses HIGH when valid data is parsed

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Sensor Feedback (Temperature + Humidity)

Use Case:
A sensor sends: "T=24,H=55" over RS-232 or TCP.

🔧 Duple Decoder Use:

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  in$ receives full string
 Output 1: 24 → drives analog bar or room display
 Output 2: 55 → controls fan or HVAC logic

✔ Common in smart classrooms, server rooms, or meeting spaces.

✅ 2. Camera Position Feedback (Pan/Tilt)

Use Case:
A PTZ camera returns: "P=120,T=045" (Pan and Tilt positions)

🔧 Duple Decoder Use:

 val1 → Pan = 120

 val2 → Tilt = 45
 Use for visual tracking or touchpanel indicators

✅ 3. Audio Level + Mute Status from DSP

Use Case:
DSP sends "VOL=35,MUTE=0" (35 dB, not muted)

🔧 Duple Decoder:

 Extract volume to val1

 Extract mute status to val2 (can trigger mute indicator or logic)

✅ 4. Matrix Routing Feedback

Use Case:
Matrix switcher returns "OUT2=IN4" or "ROUTE 2 4"

🔧 Use:

 val1 = 2 (Output)
 val2 = 4 (Input)
 Update button highlights on touchpanel accordingly

✅ 5. Display State Feedback (Input + Power)

Use Case:
A display sends: "INPUT=HDMI1,POWER=ON"

🔧 Duple Decoder Use:

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  part1$ = "HDMI1"
 part2$ = "ON"
 Route this to conditional logic:
o "ON" → enable UI controls
o "HDMI1" → show correct source name

🧠 Example Input and Output

Serial Input (in$) val1 / part1$ val2 / part2$

"T=26,H=45" 26 45
"X=120,Y=090" 120 90
"INPUT=3,STATUS=1" 3 1

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Serial Parsing Splits 1 string into 2 usable values
Output Types Analog or serial based on setup
AV Use Cases Sensor data, DSP feedback, camera status, routing
Touchpanel Feedback Drives accurate visual indicators on UI

g) Make String Permanent:-

Store a serial string value (text) permanently, surviving system reboots or

resets — like saving settings in memory.

It ensures that user-defined or dynamically generated strings (e.g., names, IP

addresses, commands, etc.) are not lost when the processor restarts.

🧩 Block Ports Overview

Port Type Description

in$ Serial In The input string you want to make permanent
store Digital In Triggers saving of the current input

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 Port Type Description
recall Digital In Retrieves the last saved value
out$ Serial Out The stored (or recalled) string

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. User-Defined Names or Labels

Use Case:
Let users name sources (e.g., rename "HDMI1" to "Laptop").

🔧 Logic:

 Text field input is sent to in$

 When user presses "Save", trigger store
 On boot or "Recall", the label reappears
 out$ goes to a touchpanel serial join

✔ Keeps UI customizations persistent.

✅ 2. Save Serial Device Settings

Use Case:
Allow users to input and save a custom serial command for display control.

🔧 Use:

 Input via keypad or text field

 store it using this block
 Later, when "Send" is triggered, use out$ to send command to device

✔ Helps techs configure the system without needing a programmer.

✅ 3. Storing IP Address or URL

Use Case:
Let a user enter the IP address of a remote device (e.g., "192.168.1.50"), which
should be remembered.

🔧 Logic:

 On entry and "Save" press → store

 recall used on startup or reconnect
 Send to a TCP client module or display

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✔ Useful for remote control, web-based devices, or RTSP/HTTP connections.

✅ 4. Dynamic Configuration of Audio Routing Strings

Use Case:
You store a routing command like "SET OUT3=IN2" built from GUI buttons.

🔧 Use:

 Build the command → send to in$

 store it when confirmed
 Use recall to re-send at boot or on condition

✔ Works for complex DSP or matrix preset scenarios.

✅ 5. Permanent Message for Signage or Alerts

Use Case:
Store an alert message like "Meeting in progress" or "System Offline" that can be
recalled on demand.

🔧 Logic:

 Set message string

 Store it for later use
 Recall as needed (e.g., triggered by external input)

🧠 Example Flow

Action Result
User inputs "Welcome" via text entry
Presses “Save” → triggers store
System reboots
On boot, recall is triggered
out$ = "Welcome" (persistent)

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Stores serial string Retains value across system reboots
Used for Labels, settings, commands, IPs, messages
Works with Touchpanel inputs, ASCII Keypads, Serial RAM

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 Feature Description
AV Benefit Makes system more user-configurable & resilient

h) Make String Permanent v1 (CUZ 3.117 and below) :- Save a serial string
permanently in non-volatile memory, so the value persists across system
reboots or power cycles.

⚙️Block Port

Port Type Description

string-i1$ Serial In The string value to be stored permanently

🔔 There are no store or recall triggers in this version — it automatically stores

the incoming string permanently once written.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. User-Renamed Source Labels

Use Case:
A user renames "HDMI 1" to "Conference Laptop" from the touchpanel.

🔧 Application Flow:

 The new name is sent as serial input → string-i1$

 Stored permanently in the processor’s NVRAM
 On reboot or recompile, the label will remain "Conference Laptop"

✅ 2. Save a Dialed Number

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Use Case:
User dials a frequent contact (e.g., "1800123456") on a video conference system
and wants it saved.

🔧 Logic:

 Capture the number via ASCII Keypad

 On “Save Favorite” button press, route it to string-i1$
 String is saved permanently and reused later for auto-dial

✅ 3. Store Last Selected Input for Routing

Use Case:
Matrix switcher remembers the last input-output mapping:
e.g., "OUT2=IN4"

🔧 Logic:

 When routing occurs, build a string like "OUT2=IN4" and pass to string-i1$
 On reboot, the controller recalls this for default routing
 Can be parsed later using ASCII String Split or Decoder

✅ 4. Custom Welcome Message on Touchpanel

Use Case:
Admin types "Welcome to Boardroom B" on the panel.

🔧 Application:

 Send that string to string-i1$

 Store it permanently
 On boot, it appears automatically on screen using a serial join or RAM recall

🚦 Key Considerations

 This v1 version stores automatically on input (no store/recall triggers).

 Used only on older firmware (CUZ ≤ 3.117) — for newer systems, use the
updated Make String Permanent with trigger ports.
 Pair with:
o Touchpanel text input
o ASCII Keypad
o Serial RAM (for combining with more logic)

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✅ Summary

Feature Description
Legacy use For CUZ 3.117 or earlier Crestron firmware
Input Serial string directly stored to non-volatile memory
No triggers Automatically stored once received
Use Cases Label memory, command presets, saved messages

i) Mark As ASCII /UTF-16:- Tags a serial string with its encoding type
(ASCII or UTF-16) so the system can interpret it properly when routing
through memory, UI, or sending it to devices.

This block does not convert the string itself — instead, it tells the processor how to
treat or handle that string during processing or communication.

🧩 Why is it Important?

In AV systems, strings are used everywhere:

 Touchpanel labels
 Serial commands to external devices
 Feedback from DSPs or signage players

Some devices expect strings in ASCII, others in UTF-16 (for Unicode characters). If
the controller handles the string incorrectly, it can cause:

 Garbled output on screen

 Failed device communication
 Incorrect data parsing

⚙️Block Use Overview

Port Type Description

in$ Serial In Raw string (ASCII or UTF-16)
out$ Serial Out Tagged output string

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 Port Type Description
Parameter Select ASCII or UTF-16 mode

💡 The output string is identical in content, but tagged internally by the system with
its encoding type.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Dynamic Text for Touchpanels

Use Case:
You display user-entered text or device names on a touchpanel. Some names may
include non-English characters (e.g., "会议室" – “Conference Room” in Chinese).

🔧 Application:

 Feed user string → Mark As UTF-16

 Output → Serial join to touchpanel
 Ensures proper rendering of special characters

✅ 2. Sending to Devices Requiring UTF-16

Use Case:
A signage controller or media server accepts only UTF-16 strings.

🔧 Logic:

 Use Convert to UTF-16 to encode

 Then use Mark As UTF-16 before:
o Storing in Serial RAM
o Sending to device

✔ Ensures compatibility when writing to memory or transmitting over IP/serial

✅ 3. Memory Storage Consistency (RAM / Database)

Use Case:
You are storing strings in Serial RAM or a database module, and the processor
needs to know the encoding type.

🔧 Flow:

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  If string is originally UTF-16 (from conversion or input), mark it before storage
 On recall, the system interprets it correctly
 Prevents issues like broken characters or wrong output on reboot

✅ 4. Touchpanel Keyboard Input Handling

Use Case:
Touchpanel allows users to input text — the system doesn’t know if it's English
(ASCII) or Unicode (UTF-16).

🔧 Logic:

 Detect encoding type from touchpanel logic

 Use appropriate Mark As... block
 Store or route the string accordingly

✅ 5. Sending via TCP/IP or Serial Ports

Use Case:
You must send strings to third-party devices over IP or RS-232, and they specify the
encoding.

🔧 Before sending:

 Tag the string with correct type using this block

 Prevents mismatched characters and failed command parsing

🧠 ASCII vs. UTF-16 Quick Ref

Feature ASCII UTF-16

Language English, numbers, symbols All Unicode (multilingual support)
Byte Size 1 byte per character 2 bytes per character (or more for emojis)
Use Case DSPs, switchers, basic control Signage, international panels, Unicode UI

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Marks encoding Tags a serial string as ASCII or UTF-16
No data conversion Only adds metadata for handling interpretation
AV Use Cases Serial memory, touchpanel labels, Unicode devices, signage
Ensures compatibility Prevents garbled output, incorrect memory recall, errors

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 j) Multiple Discrete Serial Send:- Allows you to send multiple individual
serial strings, each triggered by a separate digital input, through a single
serial output port.

Instead of using multiple Serial Send blocks for different commands, this block
consolidates all of them efficiently.

🧩 Block Behavior Overview

Input Type Description

d1, d2, ... Digital In One digital signal for each command trigger
s1$, s2$, ... Serial In Command string to send when corresponding d goes HIGH
out$ Serial Out Combined output stream for all serial sends

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Source Routing Commands

Use Case:
Each button on a touchpanel triggers a different input to be routed.

🔧 Setup:

 d1 = HDMI 1 → s1$ = "ROUTE INPUT1\r"

 d2 = HDMI 2 → s2$ = "ROUTE INPUT2\r"
 Output → Sent to matrix switcher or DSP

✔ Neat way to route multiple input commands through one RS-232 port.

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✅ 2. Display Control with Different Modes

Use Case:
Send different control commands like ON, OFF, MUTE, AV MODE, etc.

🔧 Setup:

 d1 = Power ON → s1$ = "PWR ON\r"

 d2 = Power OFF → s2$ = "PWR OFF\r"
 d3 = MUTE ON → s3$ = "MUTE 1\r"

✔ Helps control multiple display states from one block.

✅ 3. Audio Preset Triggering (DSP)

Use Case:
Trigger various DSP presets like “Meeting Mode”, “Presentation Mode”, etc.

🔧 Setup:

 d1 = Meeting Mode → s1$ = "LOAD PRESET1\r"

 d2 = Presentation Mode → s2$ = "LOAD PRESET2\r"
 Output connects to DSP’s RS-232 or TCP/IP serial port

✅ 4. Touchpanel Page Navigation via Serial

Use Case:
Send serial commands to navigate a third-party device UI based on user button
presses.

🔧 Setup:

 d1 = Page 1 → s1$ = "GOTO_PAGE 1\r"

 d2 = Page 2 → s2$ = "GOTO_PAGE 2\r"

✔ Works with signage controllers or kiosks.

✅ 5. Camera Preset Recall via Serial

Use Case:
Each button recalls a different camera position (PTZ command).

🔧 Setup:

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  d1 = Preset 1 → s1$ = "CALL_PRESET 1\r"
 d2 = Preset 2 → s2$ = "CALL_PRESET 2\r"

✔ Clean implementation for conference room camera controls.

🧠 Why Use This Block?

Advantage Benefit
Consolidated Logic One block for many commands
Clean Output All strings routed to a single RS-232 or IP port
Touchpanel Friendly Button triggers directly connect to digital inputs
More Scalable Great for expanding systems without extra clutter

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Sends multiple strings Each digital input triggers a matching serial string
Common AV uses Displays, DSPs, routers, signage players, PTZ cameras
Optimized for UI Connects directly to touchpanel button logic
Output type Goes to RS-232, TCP/IP, IR modules, etc.

Multiple Serial Send:- Send a group of serial strings simultaneously (or

sequentially) when a single digital trigger goes HIGH.

This is useful when a single action (like pressing a button or starting a scene) must
result in multiple commands being sent to one or more devices.

🧩 Block Structure

Input / Output Type Description

trigger Digital In When HIGH, sends all configured serial strings
s1$, s2$, ... Serial In The serial strings to send
out$ Serial Out Combined output to be sent (serial port, IP, etc.)

🧠 How is it different from Multiple Discrete Serial Send?

Feature Multiple Serial Send Multiple Discrete Serial Send

Trigger Single digital line Each command has its own trigger
Behavior Sends all strings together Sends only the one string assigned

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 Feature Multiple Serial Send Multiple Discrete Serial Send
AV Use Case Scene or macro trigger Button-driven commands (1:1 mapping)

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Scene Setup for Conference Room

Use Case:
Pressing "Start Meeting" triggers several actions:

 Turn on projector
 Lower screen
 Power up AV switcher
 Route input

🔧 Logic:

 trigger from the “Start” button

 s1$ = "PROJECTOR ON\r"
 s2$ = "SCREEN DOWN\r"
 s3$ = "SWITCH INPUT 1\r"
 s4$ = "DISPLAY ON\r"
 All sent via out$ to their appropriate port/device

✅ 2. Power ON/OFF Multiple Devices

Use Case:
One button should power ON or OFF several AV devices at once.

🔧 Application:

 "PWR ON" to Display

 "AMP ON" to Amplifier
 "DSP UNMUTE" to Audio DSP
 All commands sent together via a single press

✅ 3. Unified Volume Reset

Use Case:
At the end of a session, reset multiple zones to a default volume.

🔧 Setup:

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  s1$ = "VOL ZONE1 40\r"
 s2$ = "VOL ZONE2 40\r"
 s3$ = "VOL ZONE3 40\r"

✔ Triggered by “Reset Volumes” button

✅ 4. Preset Load for Video Wall / Signage

Use Case:
“Display Preset 1” button sends:

 Content switch command

 Brightness setting
 Overlay info string

🔧 Logic:

 One trigger
 3–4 different serial strings → out$ → signage controller

✅ 5. Debug Mode Activation for Developer

Use Case:
Enable logs, unlock settings, and route to diagnostics all at once.

🔧 Use Multiple Serial Send:

 "ENABLE_LOGS\r"
 "UNLOCK CONFIG\r"
 "ROUTE DEBUG OUTPUT\r"

✔ All triggered from a hidden admin button

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Send multiple serial strings on a single trigger
Trigger Single digital input
AV Use Cases Scenes, macros, grouped device control
Ideal for Touchpanel buttons, startup sequences, shutdown routines
Output Goes to serial, IR, TCP/IP, or another output module

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 k) Send As RAW Data:- Allows you to send raw binary data (including non-
printable characters like 0x00, 0x1B, 0xFF, etc.) directly through a serial
output, bypassing normal string formatting.

This is especially important when:

 You need to communicate with binary protocol devices

 You must send exact byte sequences (not ASCII-encoded text)
 You are interfacing with hex-based commands or proprietary protocols

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🧩 Block Behavior

Port Type Description

in$ Serial In Input string interpreted literally as binary
trigger Digital In Fires the send action
out$ Serial Out Raw byte stream output to serial/TCP/IP device

🛑 Unlike normal serial send blocks, this does not interpret escape characters (like \
r, \n) or format the string — it sends it exactly as written in memory.

🧠 Why Use Raw Data in AV Programming?

In AV systems, you often interact with:

 Video switchers
 Media players
 Projectors
 Proprietary DSPs
 LED walls or lighting systems

Some of these expect exact binary control frames — not readable text.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Control a Projector Using Binary Protocol

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Use Case:
Some projectors require a hex string like 0xA9 0x17 0x01 0xAF to turn on.

🔧 Application:

 Use Make String or Buffer Builder to construct this

 Pass to Send as RAW Data
 Trigger with a button press or logic high
 Output goes to RS-232 or IP-connected port

✔ Ensures strict compliance with the device’s binary protocol.

✅ 2. Send a Frame to a LED Video Wall

Use Case:
A LED controller expects a binary frame like 0x55 0xAA 0x01 0x00 0xFF.

🔧 AV Logic:

 Build the raw data sequence

 Fire using Send as RAW Data to the device port
 Avoids corruption that may happen if sent as formatted string

✅ 3. Send ESC/P (Escape) Sequences to Printers

Use Case:
An AV system needs to send control codes like 0x1B 0x40 (ESC @) to reset a
connected receipt printer.

🔧 Setup:

 0x1B and 0x40 are non-printable

 Must be sent via RAW mode or the printer won't understand

✅ 4. Send UDP/TCP Commands to DSPs

Use Case:
You’re working with a DSP that uses a proprietary command set encoded in binary
(like BSS or Biamp Tesira).

🔧 Logic:

 Convert command to RAW bytes

 Send through a TCP client or COM port using Send as RAW Data

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  Keeps the packet structure untouched

✅ 5. Wake-on-LAN Magic Packet (Advanced Use)

Use Case:
Send a special magic packet (6 bytes of FF, followed by 16 repetitions of the MAC
address) to wake a network device.

🔧 You build this 102-byte structure and send it as raw through UDP/IP.

💡 Important Notes

Caution Area Detail

Not Human
You won't see these strings properly in debugger or logs
Readable
Escape characters (\r, \n) won’t behave as in normal serial
Avoid Format Errors
sends
Memory Safe Use Only send raw from well-constructed buffers or strings
Avoid using this for UI text — use UTF-16 or ASCII blocks
Touchpanel Limit
instead

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Sends literal data Raw byte-for-byte string with no formatting
Use case Binary protocols, hex commands, ESC sequences
Trigger Digital input triggers transmission
Works with RS-232, TCP/IP, UDP, IR ports
Caution Must be used carefully — no smart formatting applied

l) Serial Buffe:- Temporarily store serial data (ASCII or raw) received from a device
or module, allowing you to analyze, parse, or wait until full message is received
before processing.

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It’s a key tool when dealing with asynchronous serial communication, where data might
arrive in fragments or unpredictable sizes.

🧩 Key Functions

Port / Field Type Description

Incoming data stream from a device (RS-232,
serial-in$ Serial In
TCP/IP)
serial-
out$ Serial Out Current contents of the buffer (for inspection)
clear Digital In Clears the buffer contents
buffer
full Digital Out Pulses HIGH when buffer hits limit (optional)
Set max size or end-of-line
Parameters
character

🧠 Why Use a Serial Buffer in AV Programming?

Because many AV devices do not send all data in one chunk, or may use terminators (like \
r, \n, or >) to end a message. A serial buffer lets your system wait until the full response is
ready, then process it.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Receive Data from Display or Projector

Use Case:
Projector replies:

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PWR=ON\r

🔧 Without buffer:

 You might only receive P, then WR=ON on next frame → error

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🔧 With buffer:

 Wait until \r is received (set as end char)

 Then pass to parser or decoder

✔ Ensures complete and accurate device feedback.

✅ 2. DSP Feedback Collection (e.g., QSC, Biamp)

Use Case:
DSP replies with status:

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STATUS:OK;VOL=38\r

🔧 Serial Buffer Usage:

 Set buffer to capture until \r

 Then pass to ASCII Splitter or Duple Decoder block

✅ 3. Parsing JSON or XML from a Media Player or Signage

Use Case:
Media player sends:

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{ "status":"playing", "time":"00:23" }

🔧 Setup:

 Serial Buffer collects characters until } or \r\n

 Once full, trigger decoder or logic

✔ Useful when working with WebSocket-over-serial protocols or hybrid AV devices.

✅ 4. Barcode Scanner or RFID Reader

Use Case:
Serial barcode scanner sends variable-length strings ending with \n

🔧 Application:

 Buffer captures until \n

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  Send to processing logic to log, verify, or display

✅ 5. Touchpanel Debug Interface

Use Case:
You want to display all incoming serial data from a device for diagnostics.

🔧 Application:

 All device responses go into the Serial Buffer

 Display buffer output (serial-out$) to a touchpanel serial join

💡 Tips for Use

Tip Why It Matters

Set End Char Makes buffer trigger correctly (e.g., \r, \n, >)
Clear After Processing Avoids mixing old/new data
Use with ASCII Parser Ideal for interpreting structured messages
Monitor Size Protect against buffer overflow if needed

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Stores incoming data Until full message arrives
Useful for Unpredictable or terminated serial messages
AV Use Cases Projectors, DSPs, signage players, scanners
Enhances reliability Prevents misread or partial command processing

j) Serial Concatenation:- Joining (combining) two or more serial strings into

a single output string.

This is commonly used to dynamically build commands, assemble messages, or

format data for external devices.

🧩 SIMPL Blocks Used for Serial Concatenation

 Serial Join

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  Make String
 Buffer Builder
 Format
 Manual Concatenate String logic (in custom modules or logic)

🧠 Why Use Serial Concatenation in AV Programming?

Many devices expect commands or data in formats like:

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CMD + PARAMETER + TERMINATOR

For example: "VOL 30\r"

Rather than hardcoding every variation, you can dynamically build these using
concatenation.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Dynamic Volume Control Command

Use Case:
Send a volume level command like "VOL 45\r" to a DSP or amplifier.

🔧 Logic:

 "VOL " (fixed string)

 volume$ (ASCII string from level slider)
 "\r" (terminator)

📦 Use:

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Make String → "VOL %s\r"
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[volume$]

🟢 Output → "VOL 45\r" sent to the DSP

✅ 2. Custom Device Routing Command

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Use Case:
Matrix switcher expects:

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ROUTE OUTx INy\r

🔧 Build logic:

 "ROUTE " + "OUT2" + " " + "IN1" + "\r"

📦 Use Make String or Serial Join to assemble:

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Make String → "ROUTE %s %s\r"
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[OUT$] [IN$]

✔ Great for dynamic routing from touchpanel selection.

✅ 3. Camera Preset Recall Command

Use Case:
Send PTZ command: "CALL PRESET 5\r" when button 5 is pressed.

🔧 Logic:

 "CALL PRESET " + "5" + "\r"

📦 Use:

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Make String → "CALL PRESET %s\r"
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[preset_number$]

✅ 4. RS-232 Password Login Command

Use Case:
Login to device using username and password like:

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LOGIN admin pass123\r

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📦 Use:

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Make String → "LOGIN %s %s\r"
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[username$] [password$]

✔ Makes programming reusable and flexible for different credentials.

✅ 5. Formatted Time Stamp or Label for UI

Use Case:
Display "Room Temp: 26°C" on a touchpanel.

🔧 Logic:

 "Room Temp: " + "26" + "°C"

📦 Use Make String or Buffer Builder:

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Make String → "Room Temp: %s°C"
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[temperature$]

✔ Enhances the user interface with real-time, dynamic information.

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why?
Use Make String For readable formatting like “SET %s %s”
Use Buffer Builder For assembling raw or hex-style messages
Clear buffers when needed Avoid message overlap in dynamic systems
Use Send as RAW if binary If you're building binary frames, not plain text

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Joins strings together For command building or UI display
Common blocks Make String, Serial Join, Buffer Builder
Use Cases Volume control, routing, labels, login, serial commands
AV Benefit Makes systems more dynamic, flexible, and scalable

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k) Serial Demultiplexor :- Route a single incoming serial stream to one of
several outputs, based on a select input or control logic.

Think of it as a serial version of a traffic switch:

You receive one string, and based on logic (like a number or control bit), you decide
which output gets that data.

🧩 Block Function Overview

Port / Field Type Description

The input string (coming from a device or
serial-in$ Serial In
logic)
Chooses which output gets the string (e.g., 1–
select Integer
8)
serial-out[1]$ → serial- Serial The outputs; only one gets the input based on
out[N]$ Out select

🧠 Why Use Serial Demultiplexor in AV Programming?

It’s useful when multiple devices, zones, or modules need to receive serial data
one at a time, based on control logic.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Zone-Based Volume Control Routing

Use Case:
Send a common volume command to different zones (e.g., "VOL 30"), depending
on which room is selected.

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🔧 Logic:

 Touchpanel sets select = 1 for Room 1

 "VOL 30" goes to serial-out[1]$
 If select = 2, it goes to Room 2's port

✔ Prevents needing separate logic for each zone.

✅ 2. Multiple Camera Control Over Shared UI

Use Case:
A single joystick or control panel drives PTZ cameras — the operator selects the
camera first.

🔧 Application:

 PTZ command string is generated once

 Use select = 1 for Cam 1, select = 2 for Cam 2
 Serial string routed via Demux to correct camera port

✔ Saves coding multiple instances of the same logic.

✅ 3. Routing Serial Feedback to Touchpanels

Use Case:
A processor receives serial data and must send it to the right touchpanel based on
which user is active.

🔧 Logic:

 One serial-in$ from a device

 select identifies which panel is active
 Route output to serial-out[x]$ connected to appropriate touchpanel serial join

✔ Useful in multi-room or hotel-style AV systems.

✅ 4. Digital Signage Playlist Routing

Use Case:
A central content manager sends commands like "PLAY 5" to a selected signage
screen.

🔧 Logic:

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  Signage screen is selected by control logic (select = screen#)
 Command sent to correct signage controller over serial or IP

✅ 5. Device Testing Console (Engineering Use)

Use Case:
An engineer uses one terminal UI to test multiple AV devices. They select the target
device via a dropdown.

🔧 Application:

 Enter command once

 Use Serial Demultiplexor to route to selected device port

✔ Simplifies testing, reduces programming redundancy.

🔁 How It's Often Paired

With This Block For What Purpose

Serial Multiplexor Combine multiple outputs into one input (reverse of demux)
Serial Buffer Pre-filter or capture input before routing
Serial RAM Store per-device strings
Make String Build commands dynamically before routing

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Routes serial input To one of multiple outputs based on select
AV Uses Multi-zone control, camera switching, signage, UI feedback
Control Logic Integer select pin controls output destination
Benefit Cleaner programming, modular design, saves code repetition

l) Serial Demultiplexor (Special) :- Routes incoming serial data (rx$) to

one or more outputs (tx1$, tx2$, etc.) based on a custom header pattern or
string match list.

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Unlike a standard demultiplexor (which uses a simple numeric selector), this version
uses string-based filtering — typically for protocol parsing or smart routing of
commands/responses.

🧩 Ports & Fields Breakdown

Port / Field Type Description

rx$ Serial In Incoming serial string (e.g., from device or buffer)
tx1$, tx2$, Serial
Output(s) where the filtered string is routed
etc. Out
Text List of string headers or patterns used to identify routing logic
hdr/list
Field (e.g., "PWR=", "VOL=")

🔧 How It Works:

1. Receives serial data from a device or another block.

2. Matches the incoming string against defined headers in the hdr/list field.
3. Routes the matched message to the appropriate serial output.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Parsing Device Responses

Use Case: A projector responds with mixed messages:

 "PWR=ON\r"
 "VOL=30\r"
 "MUTE=OFF\r"

🔧 Configuration:

 Input rx$ from projector

 hdr/list = "PWR=","VOL=","MUTE="
 Output:
o "PWR=ON\r" → tx1$
o "VOL=30\r" → tx2$
o "MUTE=OFF\r" → tx3$

✔ This allows you to route each type of response to different logic handlers or UI
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✅ 2. Routing Commands to Logic Blocks

Use Case: You receive a long mixed feedback string from an audio DSP.

Example stream:

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GAIN=20\rLEVEL=-2dB\rMUTE=OFF\r

You can:

 Use Serial Buffer to extract each line

 Feed it into Serial Demultiplexor (Special)
 Route "GAIN=" to volume control logic
 Route "LEVEL=" to bargraph logic
 Route "MUTE=" to toggle display

✅ 3. Handling Serial Feedback from Combined Systems

Use Case:
One device gives multi-functional feedback:

 Display status
 Temperature alerts
 Lamp hours

🧠 Use the block to:

 Match header "TEMP=" → for thermal logic

 Match "STATUS=" → to show power state
 Match "LAMP=" → to display maintenance warning

✅ 4. User Input Parsing (e.g., from ASCII Keypad)

Use Case:
Touchpanel sends input like:

 "PIN=1234"
 "CMD=REBOOT"
 "VOL=55"

Using Serial Demultiplexor (Special), you:

 Match "PIN=" → go to security logic

 Match "CMD=" → trigger system command logic

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  Match "VOL=" → update volume level

💡 Tips for Using This Block in SIMPL

Tip Why It Matters

Match must be case-sensitive "PWR=" ≠ "pwr="
Use Serial Buffer before this Ensures full line is captured before routing
Set headers properly in list Use quotes and commas: "HDR1","HDR2","HDR3"
Use different outputs wisely Prevent command conflicts or feedback overlap

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Routes incoming serial strings to different outputs based on headers
Input Serial stream from device or buffer
Output Multiple routed serial streams (tx1$, tx2$, etc.)
Match Type Based on header strings (hdr/list)
Projector feedback, DSP feedback, signage control, keypad
AV Use Cases
commands
Advantage Clean separation of commands & flexible logic routing

l) Serial Gather :- Accumulates incoming serial characters until a specific

termination character (like \r, \n, or >) is detected. Then it outputs the
complete message as a single string.

It is essential for devices that send variable-length or line-based responses

over serial, especially when data arrives one character at a time.

🧩 Port Summary

Port / Field Type Description

serial-in$ Serial In Incoming character stream (one char at a time)
serial-out$ Serial Out Full line/message once terminator is received
terminator Parameter Defines when to "cut off" and output the message (e.g., \r or \

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Port / Field Type Description
n)
clear Digital In Clears the buffer manually (optional)

🧠 Why Use Serial Gather in AV Programming?

Because many AV devices (projectors, DSPs, signage players, etc.) send replies
like:

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PWR=ON\r
VOL=30\r
INPUT=HDMI1\r

And without a gather block, you would only receive one character at a time.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Projector Serial Feedback Handling

Use Case:
Projector sends data like:

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PWR=ON\r

🔧 SIMPL Logic:

 serial-in$: Feed from projector port

 terminator: Set to \r
 serial-out$: Goes to Serial Demultiplexor or a Decoder block

✔ Ensures complete message is captured before acting.

✅ 2. Barcode Scanner or RFID Reader

Use Case:
Scanner sends scanned code followed by newline (\n)

🔧 Setup:

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  Terminator: \n
 Output goes to buffer, then to access control logic or display on touchpanel

✔ Prevents partial reads of barcode data.

✅ 3. Feedback from DSP (e.g., Biamp or QSC)

Use Case:
Feedback such as:

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CH1GAIN=+3.0\r

🔧 With Serial Gather:

 Captures the whole line

 Routes it to volume/mute logic for parsing

✔ Guarantees accurate parsing of channel-based DSP data.

✅ 4. AV-over-IP Device API Feedback

Use Case:
API returns:

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{"status":"OK"}\n

🔧 Gather captures until newline → send JSON string to ASCII parser or logic.

✅ 5. Interactive Terminal for Diagnostics

Use Case:
A debug or admin console lets you see real-time device replies.

🔧 Use gather block to display full lines on a touchpanel serial join or diagnostic log.

💡 Best Practices

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 Tip Why It Matters
Always define terminator Avoids endless buffer waiting
Pair with Demux/Decoder For parsing and splitting based on header
Use clear to reset Useful if invalid data or device noise comes in
Use with buffer if multiline Combine with Serial Buffer for stream-based devices

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Collects characters into complete message lines
Input Serial stream (char-by-char)
Output Full message string upon terminator
Use Cases Device feedback, barcode/RFID, JSON replies
Common Pairing Serial Demux, ASCII Parsers, Buffers
AV Advantage Ensures reliable, clean message processing

k) Serial I/O :- A serial communication interface for sending and receiving

ASCII or raw data between the control processor and external devices like
displays, switchers, DSPs, video walls, signage players, etc.

💡 In SIMPL Logic, this is usually represented by:

 COM Port (RS-232/422/485)

 IP Client/Server modules (for TCP/UDP)
 Serial signal names ending in $ (e.g., serial-out$, serial-in$)

These strings are passed between:

 Buffers
 Logic parsers
 Formatters
 Storage modules

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📦 Components of a Serial I/O System

Element Description
serial-out$ String being sent to the device
serial-in$ String received from the device
COM Port Module RS-232 hardware or software port
TCP/IP Module For networked serial communication
Driver Module Handles protocol/format conversion

🧠 Why is Serial I/O Important in AV Programming?

Most professional AV devices don’t use HDMI-CEC or IR for deep control.

Instead, they use RS-232 or IP-based protocols, which are text-based or binary
serial strings.

Serial I/O gives you full control and feedback:

 Power On/Off
 Input switching
 Volume level
 Status and errors
 Custom device-specific commands

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Control a Display or Projector

Command: "PWR ON\r"

Reply: "PWR=ON\r"

Use:

 Send via serial-out$ to COM port

 Receive via serial-in$
 Process with Serial Gather → Serial Demux

✅ 2. DSP (QSC/Biamp) Level Control

Command: SET CH1GAIN +10\r

Feedback: CH1GAIN=+10\r

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  Serial I/O handles both:
o Sending formatted volume command
o Receiving and displaying gain feedback

✅ 3. AV Switcher or Matrix Router

Command: "SWITCH 2 4\r"

(Switch input 2 to output 4)

 Create UI buttons to generate this serial command

 Send via IP or RS-232 port
 Receive acknowledgments like "OK\r" via serial-in$

✅ 4. Touchpanel Message Handling

 A user sends a serial string to the processor

 Processor responds by sending a control command to a device
 Displays result back using serial-in$ from the device

✅ 5. Digital Signage or Media Player

Command: PLAY 1\r

Response: STATUS=PLAYING\r

 Use serial I/O to:

o Send playback commands
o Monitor playback status
o Parse and show current media or alert on errors

⚙️Commonly Used Blocks with Serial I/O

Block Name Purpose

Make String Build commands dynamically
Serial Gather Collect responses until terminator
Serial Demultiplexor Route response types
Serial Buffer Temporary storage
Send as RAW For binary data
ASCII Serial Decoder Interpret ASCII commands
Serial RAM Store command strings

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✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Exchange text/binary commands with AV devices
Transport COM ports (RS-232/485) or TCP/IP
Common Use Projectors, DSPs, matrix switchers, players
Involves serial-in$, serial-out$
Benefit High-level device control & feedback

K) Serial Memory Dialer :- Recall and send pre-stored serial strings (like
commands, messages, or macros) based on a numeric index input, similar to
dialing a phonebook entry.

Think of it as a serial version of a "preset recall":

You store multiple serial strings, then recall one by entering its index number.

🧩 Typical Block Ports & Configuration

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Port / Field Type Description
dial Digital / Analog Triggers the send of a stored serial
dial-index Integer The index (position) of the string to recall (1-based)
serial-out$ Serial Out Outputs the recalled serial string
List of stored strings like "PWR ON", "VOL 50", "HDMI
string-list Parameter
1"

🧠 Why Use Serial Memory Dialer in AV Programming?

 It lets you recall commands dynamically without writing repetitive logic.

 Saves programming time by pre-loading a bank of serial strings.
 Easy to link to touchpanel buttons, numeric entry pads, or logic counters.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Projector Command Presets

Use Case:
Store typical commands:

 Index 1: "PWR ON\r"

 Index 2: "PWR OFF\r"
 Index 3: "HDMI1\r"
 Index 4: "VGA1\r"

🔧 Touchpanel buttons or logic sets the dial-index and pulses dial.

📦 Output:

 "PWR ON\r" goes to projector’s RS-232 port

✔ Ideal for quick control or automation scenes.

✅ 2. Preset Routing for AV Matrix

Use Case:
You have a 4x4 video matrix. Instead of programming 16 individual switch
commands:

📋 Store strings like:

 "SWITCH 1 1\r"

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  "SWITCH 1 2\r"
 ...
 "SWITCH 4 4\r"

🔧 Based on selection, set index → dial triggers the correct command.

✅ 3. Audio DSP Recall Commands

Use Case:
Recall stored gain settings:

 "GAIN CH1 +6\r"

 "GAIN CH2 +3\r"

Or mute toggles:

 "MUTE CH1 ON\r"

 "MUTE CH1 OFF\r"

Using numeric toggles or scenes to index the dialer.

✅ 4. Hotel Room or Conference Presets

Use Case:
Preset room modes:

 "MODE=MEETING\r"
 "MODE=VIDEO\r"
 "MODE=AUDIOONLY\r"

User selects mode from a touchpanel dropdown, which maps to a dial index.

✅ 5. Emergency Alert or Safety Broadcast Control

Use Case:
Send specific serial commands to digital signage or audio systems:

 "ALERT FIRE\r"
 "ALERT EVAC\r"
 "ALERT TEST\r"

Emergency trigger sets index → dial pulses → message is sent.

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🔄 Optional Enhancements

Add-On Block Purpose

Analog RAM Store and recall indexes with persistence
Serial RAM Load serials dynamically from memory
Make String Add variable parts to recalled strings
Serial Join Combine recalled string with dynamic inputs

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Recall preloaded serial strings by index
Trigger Integer index + dial pulse
Output Serial string to COM port or IP device
AV Uses Presets for control, matrix routing, modes
Benefits Clean design, modular control, easier touchpanel mapping

l) Serial Memory Dialer :- This block stores multiple pre-defined serial

strings (e.g., "PWR ON", "VOL 40") and sends one out based on the number
you "dial" — just like calling a stored contact in a phone.

🎯 Real-World AV Programming Application

🖥️Use Case: Controlling a Projector from a Touchpanel

🧰 Setup in SIMPL Logic

🧱 1. Serial Memory Dialer Block Setup

Input Description

dial (digital) Trigger to send the selected command

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 Input Description

index (analog/integer) Number of the command you want to send

serial-out$ The actual serial command sent to the projector

string list Example: "PWR ON\r", "PWR OFF\r", "HDMI 1\r", "VGA 1\r"

📋 Stored Commands in Dialer:

Index Command

1 "PWR ON\r"

2 "PWR OFF\r"

3 "HDMI 1\r"

4 "VGA 1\r"

🎛️Touchpanel Buttons Configuration

Touchpanel Button Logic Signal (in SIMPL)

Power On Sets index = 1, pulse dial

Power Off Sets index = 2, pulse dial

HDMI Input Sets index = 3, pulse dial

VGA Input Sets index = 4, pulse dial

🔄 How the Logic Flows

1. User presses "Power On" on touchpanel.

2. SIMPL logic:
o Sets index = 1
o Pulses dial
3. Serial Memory Dialer outputs "PWR ON\r" through serial-out$.
4. This is sent to the projector's RS-232 port.
5. Projector turns on ✅

🖼️Diagram Overview

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[Tpanel Button: HDMI]
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[index = 3]
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[pulse dial]
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[Serial Memory Dialer]
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serial-out$ = "HDMI 1\r"
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[COM Port → Projector]

🧠 Advantages in AV Programming

Feature Benefit

Centralized command storage Easy to update serial commands in one place

Less logic duplication No need for multiple Make String blocks

Clean touchpanel integration Map buttons to indexes efficiently

Supports macros Add multi-device logic with ease

🧪 Other AV Use Cases

 Preset recalls for DSP (volume or EQ settings)

 Matrix switching commands ("SWITCH 1 2\r", "SWITCH 2 3\r")
 Serial control of signage players or lighting systems
 Conference room scene recalls

m) Serial Pacer :- Control the timing of serial data transmission — it spaces out
serial messages by introducing a delay (pacing) between each one.

This is crucial when you're sending multiple commands rapidly to devices that:

 Can't process data too fast

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  Require a pause between commands

🔧 Block Ports Overview

Port / Field Type Description

input$ Serial In The serial data to be paced (queued)
output$ Serial Out The serial data sent out one at a time
pace time (ms) Parameter Delay between each output (in milliseconds)
clear Digital In Clears the message queue immediately
busy Digital Out Indicates pacer is still sending

🧠 Why Use a Serial Pacer in AV Programming?

AV devices like projectors, switchers, DSPs, TVs, or signage players often can’t
accept back-to-back commands instantly. If they get overloaded:

 They might miss commands

 Get stuck
 Respond with errors

Serial Pacer prevents this by "dripping" out commands one at a time with a
delay.

🎯 AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Power-Up Sequence for Devices

Use Case:
You're powering on multiple devices:

 Projector
 DSP
 Video Switcher

You don’t want to send:

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"PWR ON\r"
"INPUT HDMI\r"
"VOL 50\r"

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immediately, because the projector might still be booting.

🔧 Use Serial Pacer with:

 pace time = 1000ms

 Feed each command into input$
 Output gets delayed by 1 second each

✔ Prevents command overload during warm-up.

✅ 2. Sending Multiple Routing Commands to Matrix Switcher

Use Case:
Switch input sources for multiple outputs:

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ROUTE 1 3\r
ROUTE 2 3\r
ROUTE 3 3\r

🔧 With Serial Pacer:

 Feed each routing command serially

 Set pace time = 500ms

✔ Ensures matrix has time to process each route command.

✅ 3. Volume Preset Broadcast to Multiple Zones

Use Case:
You’re sending a series of commands like:

 "Z1 VOL 30\r"

 "Z2 VOL 30\r"
 "Z3 VOL 30\r"

🔧 Send through Serial Pacer:

 Ensures DSP or amplifier processes each zone change smoothly

✅ 4. Updating Signage Content Over Serial/IP

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Use Case:
A player requires:

 "STOP\r"
 wait...
 "LOAD PLAYLIST 2\r"
 wait...
 "PLAY\r"

If you blast these out too quickly, it may ignore some.

✔ Serial Pacer keeps spacing right without manual delay logic.

⚙️Common Combinations with Serial Pacer

Paired Block Purpose

Make String To format commands before pacing
Serial RAM / Dialer To load multiple commands dynamically
Queue Manager For advanced sequencing
Feedback Flags Use busy to know when pacing is complete

🧠 Tips

Tip Why It Helps

Set pace based on device Some need 250ms, others 1000ms or more
Use clear if aborted Useful when changing mode or input suddenly
Monitor busy output For triggering next logic after pacing ends

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Controls serial timing Adds delay between multiple serial messages
Ideal for Projectors, DSPs, matrix switchers, signage
Prevents Command flooding, ignored commands
Customizable Set millisecond delay (e.g., 500ms, 1000ms)
SIMPL Block Type Serial logic utility

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 n) Serial Send :- In Crestron SIMPL, Serial Send refers to the action of
sending a serial string (ASCII or RAW data) from the control system to an
external AV device through a COM port, IP port, or IR/RS-232 port.

It’s one of the most fundamental actions in AV control systems, used for:

 Turning devices on/off

 Switching inputs
 Adjusting volume
 Sending any custom command

🧩 Basic Block Types Involved in Serial Sending

Block / Function Purpose

Make String Formats command with variables
Serial Memory Dialer Stores and recalls preset serial commands
Serial RAM Stores serial strings dynamically
Serial Pacer Adds delay between multiple commands
COM Port, IP Client Final output to external device

🔌 Output Target Examples

Target Device Typical Port

Projector COM Port (RS-232)
Video Switcher IP Client Port
DSP (Biamp, QSC) RS-232 or TCP
Lighting Controller Serial Join
Media Player IP or Serial

🎯 Real AV Programming Examples Using Serial Send

✅ 1. Turn On Projector

Serial Command: "PWR ON\r"

SIMPL Logic:

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  Touchpanel button triggers a PULSE
 Make String or Serial RAM outputs "PWR ON\r"
 Connected to a COM port's Tx$

🛠 Result:
Projector receives the string and turns ON.

✅ 2. Switch Input on Matrix Switcher

Serial Command Format: "ROUTE 2 4\r" (route input 2 to output 4)

SIMPL Logic:

 User selects Input 2 and Output 4 on a touchpanel

 Make String → "ROUTE %d %d\r" → uses analog values from panel
 Output goes to matrix COM/IP port

✔ Dynamic and scalable control

✅ 3. Send Volume Level to DSP

Serial Command: "VOL 35\r"

SIMPL Logic:

 Slider on touchpanel sends value 0–100

 Make String builds: "VOL %d\r"
 Sent directly via COM or IP port

📡 DSP receives and sets volume.

✅ 4. Send Custom Command via Serial RAM

Use Case:
Admin enters command from terminal/touchpanel input field.

 User types "STATUS\r" on the panel

 That string is stored in Serial RAM
 Output is triggered via a Pulse
 Goes to target device via serial-out$

🧠 Good for maintenance & debugging

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✅ 5. Broadcasting Signage Control Commands

Command Queue:

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STOP\r
LOAD PLAYLIST 3\r
PLAY\r

SIMPL Flow:

 Commands stored in Serial RAM

 Sent in sequence using a Serial Pacer
 Output: IP port to signage player

✔ Ensures proper command order and spacing

🔁 Enhancing Serial Send with Other Logic

Add This Block Benefit

Serial Gather Collects response from device
Serial Demultiplexor Routes feedback types
Delay Adds fixed delay between sends
Analog RAM Stores input variables (e.g., volume level)
Make String Assembles complex commands with variables

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Send serial command to external AV device
Common Commands Power, Input, Volume, Mode, Status
Output Type COM, IP, Serial Join
Can Be Enhanced With pacing, memory, logic, formatting
AV Devices Used With Projectors, DSPs, switchers, signage players, TVs, cameras

o) Serial Substring:- Extract a portion of a serial string — starting at a defined

character position and continuing for a set length.

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It’s essentially like using MID$() in many programming languages.

🧩 Block Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

serial-in$ Serial In The input string (e.g., "VOL=45\r")
start-index Analog The starting character position (1-based)
length Analog Number of characters to extract
serial-out$ Serial Out The extracted substring

🎯 Why Use It in AV Programming?

Many AV devices send responses like:

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PWR=ON\r
VOL=045\r
INPUT=HDMI1\r

With Serial Substring, you can extract:

 Just the value ("ON", "045", "HDMI1")

 Then convert it or display it cleanly on a touchpanel

🎛️AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Extract Volume Value from Feedback

Device Feedback: "VOL=045\r"

 serial-in$ = "VOL=045\r"
 start-index = 5
 length = 3

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  Output: "045"

📲 Then use ATOI block to convert "045" to integer 45 for volume bar.

✅ 2. Parse Projector Power Status

Feedback: "PWR=ON\r" or "PWR=OFF\r"

 start-index = 5
 length = 2 or 3
 Output = "ON" or "OFF"

This can then be used to trigger display toggles or feedback join on touchpanel.

✅ 3. Display Input Name Only

Feedback: "INPUT=HDMI1\r"

 start-index = 7
 length = 5
 Output: "HDMI1"

Can be shown directly on a UI label or used in logic branching.

✅ 4. Parse Custom Serial Responses from DSP or Controller

Feedback: "CH1_GAIN=+3.0\r"

 start-index = 10
 length = 4
 Output: "+3.0"

🔁 This can be converted to a numeric value and shown on volume indicators.

✅ 5. Use with Serial Demultiplexor and Gather

A typical SIMPL setup:

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 Full string
 Routes it
 Extracts value
 Converts/shows the result

🧠 Best Practices

Tip Why Important

Ensure start-index is accurate Otherwise you'll cut part of the string
Use after Serial Gather To ensure full line has arrived first
Chain with ATOI or TOI$ For numeric conversion or formatting
Useful with fixed-format strings AV devices often send fixed-length feedback

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Function Extract part of a serial string
Used for Volume, power status, input name, DSP values
Key Parameters Start index, length
Often paired with Serial Gather, Demux, ATOI
Output Partial string → Display or logic control

p) Serial Substring (Expandable) :- Extract multiple substrings from a single

input string by configuring start positions and lengths for each output
independently.

🔍 Key Difference from Regular Serial Substring

Regular Serial
Feature Serial Substring (Expandable)
Substring
Output count 1 Multiple (serial-out1$, serial-

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Feature Serial Substring (Expandable)
Substring
out2$, ...)
Supports multiple ✅ (Great for parsing complex
❌
segments strings)
Flexible index per ✅ (Each output has its own start &
❌
output length)

🧩 Ports & Parameters

Port / Field Type Description

serial-in$ Serial In Full input string from a device
serial-out1$...n Serial Out Extracted substrings
start-index1, 2... Analog Start position for each substring
length1, 2... Analog Number of characters to extract for each output

🎯 AV Programming Application Scenarios

✅ 1. Parse Multiple Parameters from One Device Response

Example Feedback:

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"VOL=045,MUTE=OFF,INPUT=HDMI1\r"

You want to extract:

 "045" for volume

 "OFF" for mute
 "HDMI1" for input

🔧 With Serial Substring (Expandable):

Output Start Index Length Result

serial-out1$ 5 3 "045"
serial-out2$ 13 3 "OFF"
serial-out3$ 22 5 "HDMI1"

You can then:

 Convert "045" to a number for a volume bar (ATOI)

 Use "OFF" to show mute icon
 Display "HDMI1" on UI

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✅ 2. Control Multiple Displays with One Return String

Response from Matrix Controller:

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"OUT1=HDMI1,OUT2=HDMI2,OUT3=VGA1"

Extract:

 OUT1: "HDMI1"
 OUT2: "HDMI2"
 OUT3: "VGA1"

This allows you to show what input is routed to each output on your touchpanel.

✅ 3. Split a Delimited Serial String

Example Input: "25|1|HDMI|ON\r"

 1st part: volume = "25"

 2nd part: mute status = "1"
 3rd part: input = "HDMI"
 4th part: power = "ON"

Set start/lengths accordingly based on character count or use in combination with

Serial Parser if delimiter varies.

🧠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use Serial Gather before To make sure full string is received
Test index positions Serial strings are 1-based in SIMPL
Combine with ATOI or TOI$ Convert values for logic or display
Watch for varying string lengths Use only if string structure is fixed
For dynamic parsing Use Serial Delimited Parser instead

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Extract multiple substrings from a single input
Key AV Uses Volume, mute, input, power feedback from AV devices

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Cleanly split and use values without writing multiple substring
Advantage
blocks
Common Devices DSPs, video matrices, projectors, signage players
Often Used With Serial Gather, ATOI, touchpanel feedback logic

q) Serial Substring w/Empty String Pass :- llows an empty string ("") to

pass through instead of holding or blocking output when there’s no data or
when the result is blank.

❓ Why is this useful?

In standard substring blocks:

 If the source string is empty or missing characters, no output is generated,

or the block might hold the previous value.
 That can cause UI issues (e.g., stuck volume display) or incorrect logic (e.g.,
feedback shows last state, not current).

With Empty String Pass, this block:

✅ Actively outputs an empty string ("") when substring result is blank.
🚫 It does not retain old data.

🧠 AV Programming Application Scenarios

✅ 1. Projector Power Feedback

Device response:
When ON: "PWR=ON\r"
When OFF: "PWR=OFF\r"
When disconnected: no response or blank string

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 start index = 5, length = 3 → extracts "ON" or "OFF"

🟢 When projector is off or disconnected, substring block outputs "", allowing:

 Logic to clear UI status or

 Trigger error/fault indication

✅ 2. DSP or Volume Feedback Logic

Device feedback: "VOL=045\r"

But sometimes sends just "\r" (incomplete string)

✅ Serial Substring w/Empty String Pass:

 Extracts "045" normally

 If only "\r" received, outputs ""
 This allows you to safely reset a volume label or hide feedback if data is
invalid

✅ 3. Touchpanel Status Display

Let’s say a status label shows current input:

 "INPUT=HDMI1\r"

If input is not detected or string is empty:

 Substring block passes ""

 UI shows "No Input" or clears field

🟢 Keeps the UI in sync with actual device state

🔴 Prevents "stuck" status on old input

✅ 4. Conditional Logic Based on Valid Data

You can use the empty string pass output with:

 String Compare
 String Length
 Conditional Logic (if string = "", trigger fault LED)

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🔄 Integration Tips

Pair With Purpose

Serial Gather To ensure complete response is passed in
ATOI or String Compare To convert or verify output
String Length To check if output is blank
Touchpanel Join Display substring or clear field on ""

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Allows blank string to pass Prevents UI/logic from using stale data
Best for Feedback parsing from devices that may go silent
Useful for Power, input, volume, mute, error codes
Avoids stuck output When device doesn't send or sends incomplete strings
AV Devices Projectors, DSPs, media players, switchers

r) Serial to Analog :- Convert a numeric value from a serial string (like

"VOL=45\r") into an analog signal (e.g., 45), which can then be used in logic or
touchpanel feedback.

It is typically paired with:

 Serial Substring
 ATOI (ASCII To Integer)

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🎯 Why is this important in AV programming?

Many AV devices like projectors, DSPs, and matrix switchers return numeric values
via serial strings:

 "VOL=45\r" → Volume level

 "BRIGHT=80\r" → Brightness
 "TEMP=32\r" → Temperature

To use these values inside SIMPL (for volume bars, logic, feedback), you must
convert them to analog values.

🧩 Common Block Chain for Serial to Analog Conversion

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[COM Port]
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[Serial Gather] (collects full string)
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[Serial Substring] (e.g., extract "45" from "VOL=45")
↓
[ATOI] (convert "45" → 45 analog value)
↓
[Analog Signal] → used for volume bar / feedback

🛠️AV Programming Application Examples

✅ 1. Volume Feedback from DSP

Device sends: "VOL=040\r"

Block Use
Serial Substring Start at 5, length 3 → "040"
ATOI Converts "040" to integer 40
Analog Output Drives volume level on touchpanel slider or logic

✅ 2. Projector Lamp Temperature Reading

Device sends: "TEMP=72\r"

 Extract "72" → convert to analog → display on UI or trigger overheating

warning logic (if > 80)

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✅ 3. Brightness or Gain Feedback

DSP sends: "GAIN=+3.0\r"

(not directly usable — needs format parsing or decimal handling)

For integer gain: "GAIN=03\r" → use Serial Substring + ATOI → result: 3

✅ 4. Video Switcher Input Status as Number

Example: "INPUT=2\r"

 Extract "2" → convert to analog → update UI label: "Input 2"

🧠 Tips for Reliable Serial to Analog Logic

Tip Why it Matters

Always pair with Serial Gather Ensures full string is captured
Use Serial Substring carefully Set correct start index & length
Zero-pad values when needed "045" is fine → ATOI will still convert to 45
Use String Length for validation Check if data is present before converting
Add deadband logic if needed To prevent flickering UI when values change rapidly

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Converts serial string to
Needed to use volume/temp/input values in logic
analog
Requires parsing Via Substring + ATOI
Output Format Integer/analog signal
Volume feedback, input selection, temperature, gain,
Typical Uses
brightness
Used With DSPs, projectors, switchers, sensors

s) Serial/Analog One Shot :- Trigger a brief pulse (1 frame) when a new serial
or analog value is received — useful for event-driven actions like feedback,
logic triggering, or state updates.

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Block Name Use

Serial One Shot Pulses a digital output when a new serial string arrives
Analog One Shot Pulses when a new analog value is received (or changes)

🎯 Why Use One Shot Blocks in AV Programming?

AV control systems often need to trigger something only once when:

 A serial command arrives (e.g., "PWR=ON")

 A value changes (e.g., volume level update)

One Shot blocks ensure that:

 You don’t get stuck logic from sustained values

 Events are edge-triggered, not level-triggered

🔧 Use Case Scenarios with AV Devices

✅ 1. Trigger Logic When Device Sends Serial Feedback

Example Serial Input: "PWR=ON\r"

🧱 SIMPL Logic Flow:

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[Serial Gather]
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[Serial One Shot] → (pulses once when a string is received)
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📲 Use it to:

 Set a feedback LED

 Show "Power On" icon
 Trigger another command (e.g., "Mute On")

✅ 2. React to Volume Change from DSP

Example Input: "VOL=050\r" → converted to 50 (analog)

🧱 SIMPL Logic Flow:

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[Serial Substring]
↓
[ATOI] → analog value
↓
[Analog One Shot]
↓
Triggers: feedback update, volume logic, storage, etc.

✔ Useful for triggering presets or storing values when volume level changes.

✅ 3. Initiate Command Based on Feedback Value

Example:

 DSP sends "MUTE=ON\r"

 Use Serial Compare + Serial One Shot
 When it matches, One Shot triggers logic:
o Sends "UNMUTE\r" or lights Mute icon

✅ 4. Push Analog Value to RAM Only Once

You may want to store an analog value in memory only when it changes.

🧱 Use:

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✅ 5. Trigger Events When Input Source Changes

If your video switcher sends:

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"INPUT=HDMI2\r"

You can use:

 Serial Substring to extract HDMI1/2

 Serial Compare → If true, pass to Serial One Shot

Each time a new source is detected, it will:

 Trigger display change

 Route audio
 Update touchpanel source icon

🔄 When to Use Each Type

Use Case Block to Use

Incoming serial feedback string Serial One Shot
Analog change (volume, temp) Analog One Shot
Trigger logic only once per change Both

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Edge-based triggering Fires a pulse only when new value/string arrives
Avoids stuck logic Prevents repeat triggering from held values
Use with serial input For device feedback (power, mute, source)
Use with analog input For changing levels (volume, brightness)
Commonly paired with ATOI, Serial Gather, Serial Compare, RAM

t) String Length :- Measure the number of characters in a serial string and

output that value as an analog signal.

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 Check if a string is empty

 Detect variable-length responses
 Apply logic based on string size

🧩 Block Ports

Port / Field Type Description

serial-in$ Serial In The incoming string
analog-out Analog Out The length of the string (number of characters)

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Detect If a Device Sent a Response

Some AV devices do not always send feedback. You can use String Length to
check whether:

 A response was received

 It’s valid (non-empty)

Example:

 Serial Input = "PWR=ON\r" → Output = 7

 Serial Input = "" → Output = 0

🛠 Use this in logic to:

 Trigger “No Response” alerts

 Show “Device Offline” icon on touchpanel

✅ 2. Validate Serial Substring Before ATOI Conversion

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 Use String Length to confirm the substring is not empty

 Avoids ATOI acting on "", which can cause errors or false values

🔧 Logic:

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ELSE skip or display “No Data”

✅ 3. Trim Padding or Garbage from Serial Strings

If device returns "VOL=045 \r" (with trailing spaces), and you're using substring, the
length can help:

 Detect real data vs. padded data

 Decide whether to proceed with processing

✅ 4. Conditionally Enable Logic

You may want to trigger something only when a string exists, e.g.:

 Only show "HDMI 1" if string length > 0

 Only send control if device confirms it’s active

✅ 5. Debug Serial Communication

You can show string lengths on a touchpanel to:

 Confirm whether feedback is being received

 Troubleshoot device replies (e.g., "STATUS=OK" = 10, etc.)

🧠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use after Serial Gather Ensures full line is received
Combine with Equal / Greater Than
For conditional logic
blocks
Helps prevent null conversions Avoid ATOI or TOI$ on ""
Watch out for \r characters Include carriage return when counting

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length

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Measures characters Counts how many characters in the string
Output type Analog (e.g., 7, 10, 0)
Useful for Validating input, error handling, conditionals
Common uses Volume/mute/input feedback, device response check
Paired with Serial Gather, Substring, ATOI, Equal Logic

u) Telephone Dialing Keypad :- A telephone dialing keypad refers to a 0–9

numeric keypad interface (plus *, #, possibly backspace and call/hangup) used in
AV systems for:

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 Video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, SIP, Teams)

 Analog/digital phone integration via DSP
 Gate systems
 Intercoms

In Crestron SIMPL, this is often implemented with touchpanel buttons mapped to

serial logic, used to build and send dialing strings.

🔧 Components in SIMPL AV Programming

Function SIMPL Block or Method

Digit entry (0–9, *, #) Button presses (digital joins)
Build number Serial Concat, Serial RAM, or String Append
Display typed number Touchpanel Serial Join
Send/Dial command Serial Send, Serial Memory Dialer
Clear/Delete/Backspace Serial Manipulation or String Length -1 logic
Store digits Serial RAM or variable string buffer

🧠 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Zoom/SIP Video Conferencing Dialer

Use Case:
Touchpanel keypad allows user to dial SIP extension or Zoom meeting ID.

🔧 Programming Flow:

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Each button press → Add digit to Serial RAM
"Call" button → Send full string via Serial Send to codec
"Clear" button → Erase RAM

🧱 Example Blocks:

 Serial RAM → stores number

 Serial Concat → appends new digit
 Touchpanel Serial Join → shows number as you type
 Serial Send → sends command: DIAL 987654321\r

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✅ 2. Phone Dialer with DSP (Biamp/QSC)

Use Case:
Dial number to call external party via VoIP or PSTN using DSP integration.

🔧 Typical Commands:

 "ATD987654321;\r" → dial number

 "ATH\r" → hang up
 "AT+CLCC\r" → check call status

🛠 Programming:

 Keypad button → appends digit to serial string

 Call button → sends ATD[number];\r
 Hangup → sends ATH\r

✅ 3. Gate Access Keypad

Use Case:
User enters pin code via keypad to open door/gate.

🔧 Logic:

 Digits stored in Serial RAM

 On #, compare entered code to stored pin (e.g., "1234")
 If match → trigger relay/open gate
 Else → show error or reset

✅ 4. Touchpanel Feedback While Typing

 Show each entered digit live on screen

 Mask characters (●●●●) for password entry
 Use Serial Join or logic to build masked view

🧩 Block Logic Flow Example

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[Serial Append "1"]
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[Touchpanel Serial Join] (shows number)

Then:

 [Call Button] → Serial Send (DIAL <number>)

 [Clear] → Reset RAM
 [Backspace] → Remove last char (via logic)

🧠 Best Practices

Tip Why
Limit number length Avoid accidental long strings
Provide clear/delete options User-friendly UX
Use confirm/send button Prevents premature dialing
Validate before sending Ensure valid format (e.g., length = 10)
Show feedback E.g., “Calling…”, “Call Ended”

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Create a number dialing UI for phones/gates/SIP
Core Blocks Serial RAM, Serial Append, Serial Send, Touchpanel Joins
Device Targets SIP codecs, DSP telephony modules, intercoms, access control
Touchpanel Use Digits, call/hangup, clear, show typed number
Optional Logic Masked display, call timer, keypad lockout

v) Text Append :- Add new characters or words to an existing serial string,

building a longer string step-by-step as inputs arrive.

It's commonly used to construct commands or numbers dynamically — especially

from:

 Touchpanel keypad entries

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 User-generated strings (e.g., names, IDs, search queries)

🧩 Inputs & Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

append$ Serial In The new character/string to add
trigger Digital In Append occurs only when this is pulsed
serial-out$ Serial Out Full output string (original + appended)

🧠 Text Append is stateless — it does not remember previous strings unless you
store the output back into Serial RAM or chain it.

🧠 AV Programming Application Scenarios

✅ 1. Build a Dial String from Keypad

Use Case: Dialing a phone number or SIP address

🔧 Logic:

 Each digit button sends "1", "2", etc. to append$

 trigger pulses with button press
 Output goes into Serial RAM to accumulate full number

🧱 SIMPL Blocks:

 Text Append → builds number

 Serial RAM → stores string after each append
 Touchpanel → displays string in real time

✅ 2. Construct Serial Commands with Variables

Use Case: Send command like "INPUT=HDMI1\r" where "HDMI1" is selected

🔧 Logic:

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 Text Append ("INPUT=")

 Then append "HDMI1"
 Then append carriage return (\r)
 Final result → Serial Send

✔ Useful for device control via custom serial commands

✅ 3. Create Password or Access Codes Digit-by-Digit

User enters "1234" using a keypad:

 Each digit appends to the full string

 Final string compared to stored password
 Logic grants/denies access

✅ 4. Build Text for Label or Message Display

Example: Touchpanel user enters room name: "CONFERENCE"

Each key appends a letter → full string sent to:

 Room signage
 Scheduler
 Digital display via Serial Send

✅ 5. Send Sensor Data or Device Info Over Serial

Combine values like:

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"Temp=" + "25" + "C"

Use multiple Text Append blocks or chain them logically before output.

🛠️Programming Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Store output in Serial RAM Retains the full string

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Clear RAM before new input Avoids garbage buildup
Use Text Append + Pulse Only append on valid input
Use Touchpanel Serial Join Show live text as it's built
Sanitize strings if needed Avoid invalid characters

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Combine serial strings step-by-step
Trigger-based Appends only on digital pulse
Output Type Serial string
Common Uses Dialers, text entry, command builders, feedback
Paired Blocks Serial RAM, Touchpanel Serial Join, Serial Send

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6) Time/Date :-

a) Astronomical Clock :- Sunrise and sunset times based on date, time, and
geographical location (latitude & longitude).

This allows AV systems to automate time-based functions aligned with the natural
light cycle, rather than a fixed clock.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port/Field Type Description

latitude Analog Your location’s latitude (e.g., 19 for Mumbai)
longitude Analog Your longitude (e.g., 72.8 for Mumbai)
date Serial Current date in MM/DD/YYYY format
time Serial Current time in HH:MM:SS format

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sunrise Serial Outputs calculated local sunrise time
sunset Serial Outputs calculated local sunset time

Some modules also provide:

 isDaytime or isNighttime digital output

 Event triggers on sunrise/sunset transitions

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Automated Blinds/Shades Based on Sunrise/Sunset

🔧 Programming:

 At sunrise: open blinds automatically

 At sunset: close blinds for privacy

🧱 Use:

 sunrise/sunset → compare with current time

 Trigger motor relay or shade control command

✅ 2. Outdoor Lighting Automation

Lights turn ON at sunset, OFF at sunrise

✔ No need to adjust seasonally

✔ Works even if daylight saving changes

✅ 3. Security Mode Activation

Example:

 Enable “night security mode” automatically after sunset

 Disable at sunrise

🔁 No need for user to trigger manually every day

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Touchpanel automatically:

 Uses bright theme during the day

 Switches to dark mode at night

👁 Improves usability in low-light environments.

✅ 5. HVAC or Environmental Control

Ventilation fans or AC units:

 Reduce airflow during daytime heat

 Activate energy-saving profile during nighttime

Based on sunrise/sunset vs. current time logic

🛠 Best Practices for AV Integration

Tip Why It Helps

Use local coordinates Ensures accurate calculations
Pair with real-time clock Needed for proper comparisons
Use event logic on change Detect transitions and only trigger once
Consider using Time Compare Helps fire events at exact times
Account for power loss Restore clock and coordinates on boot

🧱 Sample Logic Flow

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[RTC Module] → Provides current time
[Astronomical Clock] → Outputs sunrise/sunset
[Time Compare] → Triggers blinds or lighting

IF current_time = sunset THEN turn on lights

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Function Calculates sunrise and sunset based on location
Input Latitude, longitude, date, time
Output Times of sunrise and sunset (in string format)

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Uses Blinds, lighting, security, energy saving, UI automation
SIMPL Integration Works with RTC, Time Compare, Digital triggers

b) Astronomical Clock with Enable :- ✅ Outputs sunrise and sunset times,

and
✅ Only updates/calculates these values when the ENABLE digital input is
pulsed or held high.

This helps in controlled, power-efficient, and conditional system behavior.

🧩 Block I/O Breakdown

Input / Output Type Purpose

enable Digital In Triggers calculation of sunrise/sunset
date$ Serial In Current system date (e.g., 06/24/2025)
time$ Serial In Current system time (e.g., 10:45:00)
latitude Analog In Location latitude (e.g., 19.07)
longitude Analog In Location longitude (e.g., 72.88)
sunrise$ Serial Out Calculated local sunrise time (e.g., 05:51:00)
sunset$ Serial Out Calculated local sunset time (e.g., 19:21:00)

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🎯 AV Programming Applications with ENABLE

✅ 1. Manual Update Mode via System Event

Instead of continuous recalculations, you can:

🔧 Trigger calculation only:

 Once per day (e.g., at midnight)

 After system reboot
 When location or clock is updated

🧱 Example:

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[RTC Ready] or [System Startup Complete]
↓
[PULSE ENABLE] → Astronomical Clock

✅ 2. Touchpanel-Driven Time Sync

Allow technician or user to trigger an update from the UI:

 Press "Sync Astronomical Clock" button

 Pulses ENABLE → re-evaluates sunrise/sunset based on updated time/date

✅ 3. Reduce Processing on Low-Cost Processors

If you’re on:

 Compact series processors

 Multiple real-time logic threads

✅ Use ENABLE to trigger logic once daily, instead of recalculating constantly.

✅ 4. Triggered by Location Update from GPS or API

If system receives new coordinates (e.g., via GPS, or from a central config):

🔧 Logic:

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IF location updated → THEN pulse ENABLE

→ Updates sunrise/sunset times only when needed.

🛠 Typical Integration Flow

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[Real-Time Clock] → date$, time$
[System Boot / RTC Ready] → PULSE ENABLE
[Astronomical Clock with Enable]
↓
Outputs: sunrise$, sunset$
↓
[Time Compare] or [String to Time Conversion]
↓
Triggers: Lighting, Blinds, UI Themes, HVAC, etc.

🧠 Best Practices

Practice Why Important

Use ENABLE once per day Sunrise/sunset only change daily
Feed reliable date/time info From RTC or NTP
Provide manual override In case of network/GPS errors
Use string-to-time parser For comparing output time strings with system clock
Log output for debugging Log sunrise/sunset once per day for validation

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Calculates sunrise & sunset times
Enable Input Triggers calculation only when needed
Output Formatted sunrise$, sunset$ strings
Best Used For Energy-saving automation, natural lighting logic
Typical Devices Lighting, blinds, HVAC, theme UI, security systems

c) Clock Driver :-

Continuously generates and outputs the current system time and date as serial
strings (updated every second), for use in time-based logic and UI feedback.

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🔧 Core Function

 Retrieves time from the internal real-time clock (RTC) of the Crestron
processor.
 Outputs the time and date in readable serial string formats.

🧩 Inputs & Outputs of the Clock Driver Module

Port / Field Type Description

time$ Serial Out Current time (e.g., 14:36:12)
date$ Serial Out Current date (e.g., 06/24/2025)
day_of_week$ Serial Out Day (e.g., Tuesday)
12_hour_time$ Serial Out Time in 12-hour format (e.g., 02:36:12 PM)
hour, minute, second Analog Out Numeric values of current time
year, month, day Analog Out Numeric values of current date

✅ Optional: Some drivers allow enabling/disabling the clock or forcing an update.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Show Real-Time Clock on Touchpanel

 time$ and date$ → connected to Touchpanel Serial Joins

 Provides a live clock on GUI
 Updated every second

🧱 Example:

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[Clock Driver] → time$ → Touchpanel Join 501
→ date$ → Touchpanel Join 502

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✅ 2. Time-Based Logic Triggers

Use analog outputs (hour, minute, second) or serial outputs in:

 Time Compare blocks to:

o Turn off displays at 6:00 PM
o Schedule content or playlists
o Set morning/evening presets

🧱 Example:

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IF hour = 18 AND minute = 0 → THEN Turn OFF lights/displays

✅ 3. Daily Reset or Routine Scheduling

 Trigger scenes (e.g., “Good Morning Mode”) at 7:00 AM

 Trigger backup/cleanup scripts at 1:00 AM
 Combine with Event Scheduler or Time Compare

✅ 4. Pair with Astronomical Clock

 Feed time$ and date$ from Clock Driver to Astronomical Clock module
 That module then calculates sunrise/sunset dynamically
 Enables sun-based automation

✅ 5. Auto-Power ON/OFF Equipment

Use time as trigger:

 At 09:00:00 → Turn ON display/projector

 At 18:00:00 → Turn OFF devices
 Match with energy-saving policies

✅ 6. Time-Stamped Logging or Reporting

Example:

 Log when projector turns ON/OFF with timestamp:

o "Projector ON at 10:42:55 AM on 06/24/2025"

→ Built using time$ + date$ concatenated in Serial Concat or Text Format

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🛠 Best Practices

Practice Reason
Keeps time consistent across
Use Clock Driver as central source
system
Combine with Time Compare To build precise event schedules
Sync RTC via NTP or manually Ensures accurate timekeeping
Update UI every second with time$ For real-time display
Use 12-hour or 24-hour format based on UI
Enhances readability for users
design

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Outputs current time and date from system
Outputs Serial strings (time$, date$) and analog (hour, minute, etc.)
Used For UI clocks, time logic, automation triggers, sunrise/sunset, logging
Integrated With Touchpanel joins, time compare, astronomical clock, scheduler

d) Clock Driver w/out DST :-

The Clock Driver Without DST (Daylight Saving Time) is a variant of the standard
Clock Driver module in Crestron SIMPL that:

✅ Outputs the system clock without automatically adjusting for Daylight Saving
Time (DST).

This is useful when:

 Your region doesn't observe DST (like India).

 You want consistent scheduling without time shifts.
 You handle DST adjustments manually (if needed at all).

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🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

(No Inputs) – Updates automatically every second
time$ Serial Current system time as "HH:MM:SS" (24-hour format)
date$ Serial Current system date as "MM/DD/YYYY"
hour Analog 0–23
minute Analog 0–59
second Analog 0–59
day_of_week Analog Sunday = 1, Monday = 2, etc.

🎯 AV Programming Applications (without DST shift)

✅ 1. India or Countries with No DST

Regions like India, UAE, Japan do not use daylight saving time.

🔧 You should always use Clock Driver Without DST to ensure:

 Accurate sunrise/sunset timings with Astronomical Clock

 Fixed schedule triggers (e.g., 6:00 PM always means 6:00 PM IST)

✅ 2. Fixed-Time Automation Systems

If your AV system:

 Locks doors
 Powers off displays
 Triggers events at set hours (e.g., 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM)

…you want to avoid surprises caused by DST auto-shift.

🧱 Use this version to keep schedules stable all year.

✅ 3. Custom Time Offset Handling

If you must apply a manual offset (for a different timezone or simulated time), this
version gives you raw system time — so you can:

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 Control when offsets happen (e.g., via calendar or logic block)

✅ 4. Display Clocks in Remote Regions

You may have a central processor in one time zone and AV systems in other time
zones.

You can:

 Disable DST globally

 Manually apply time offset based on region

This prevents conflicts between auto DST and manual offsets.

✅ 5. Accurate Astronomical Clock Sync

When using the Astronomical Clock with Enable, feeding it a DST-adjusted time
can cause:

 Wrong sunrise/sunset results

 Shifted events

Using Clock Driver Without DST ensures:

 Actual solar-based events

 Accurate natural lighting automation

🛠 Programming Example: Time-Based Lighting

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[Clock Driver Without DST] → time$, date$
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[Time Compare with "18:00:00"] → Turns ON lighting
[Time Compare with "06:00:00"] → Turns OFF lighting

No matter the time of year — lights always trigger based on true system time.

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✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Provides time/date with no DST correction
Outputs time$, date$, hour, minute, second, day_of_week
Common Uses Fixed schedules, countries w/o DST, astronomical events
Paired With Time Compare, Astronomical Clock, Serial Display, Logging
Best for India, UAE, Japan, or systems with manual DST logic
Avoids DST pitfalls Ensures reliable year-round automation

e) Extended Clock Driver :-

Provides detailed time and date information, including day of week, AM/PM, and
both 12-hour and 24-hour formats, for use in automation, scheduling, and user
interface display.

It extends the functionality of the basic Clock Driver, allowing more flexible and user-
friendly AV system programming.

🧩 Inputs & Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

(Auto-updates) — No inputs; runs continuously
time$ Serial 24-hour format time "HH:MM:SS"
time_12hr$ Serial 12-hour format "HH:MM:SS AM/PM"
date$ Serial "MM/DD/YYYY"
day_of_week$ Serial "Monday", "Tuesday", etc.
hour, minute, second Analog Current numeric values
year, month, day Analog Current date components

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. User-Friendly Time on Touchpanel

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  Use time_12hr$ (e.g., "02:35:48 PM") instead of "14:35:48" for a more
intuitive clock on touchpanels.
 day_of_week$ can be shown for calendar-style display.

🧱 Example:

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→ time_12hr$ → Touchpanel Join 1001
→ day_of_week$ → Touchpanel Join 1002

✅ 2. Day-Specific Logic Automation

Use day_of_week$ or day_of_week analog output to:

 Run different logic on weekdays vs weekends

 Trigger Monday-only macros (e.g., system reboot, reporting)
 Limit access on Sundays

🧱 Example:

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IF day_of_week$ = "Sunday" → Disable projector power

✅ 3. Time-Scheduled AV Events

Create logic that:

 Turns lights ON at 18:00 (6 PM)

 Starts background music every morning at 09:00
 Automatically powers off displays at 20:00

🧱 Combine:

 hour, minute analogs

 Time Compare or Equal logic
 Digital Pulse output to control relays or send commands

✅ 4. Logging with Time & Date Stamp

Use time$ and date$ together in Serial Concat or Text Format to build logs like:

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"System ON at 09:15:00 on 06/24/2025"

Send to:

 A logger module
 Email report
 On-screen text label

✅ 5. Scheduled Room Reservation/Release

Used in scheduling-enabled rooms with logic that:

 Frees room at 5 PM automatically

 Starts VC system 10 minutes before a scheduled event
 Locks UI at night

🛠️Example SIMPL Integration

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[Extended Clock Driver]
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hour = 18 AND minute = 0
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Triggers → [Turn ON Landscape Lighting]

day_of_week$ = "Monday"
↓
Triggers → [Send "System Check" Email]

🧠 Best Practices

Practice Why It Helps

Use time_12hr$ for UI clarity Easier for users than 24-hour format
Compare day_of_week$ carefully Match string exactly ("Friday", not "friday")
Combine analog and serial time For both logic and display purposes
Sync RTC manually or via NTP Keeps time accurate for all schedules

✅ Summary

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 Feature Description
Purpose Detailed time/date info for control and display
Extra Outputs 12-hour format, day of week (serial), individual date/time parts
Touchpanel clocks, scheduled events, logs, weekday-based
Best for
logic
Time Compare, Serial Concat, RTC, Scheduling, Astronomical
Works well with
Clock
Time Format
Offers both HH:MM:SS and HH:MM:SS AM/PM
Options

f) Past:-
Outputs TRUE when the current time has passed a specified time.

It is used in time-based automation — for example:

 “After 6:00 PM, turn on outdoor lighting”

 “If it's past 8:30 AM, unlock the touchpanel UI”
 “Once 5 minutes have passed from system start, run a routine”

🧩 Inputs & Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

TIME$ Serial In The time to compare against (format: "HH:MM:SS")
CLOCK$ Serial In Current time input (from Clock Driver time$)
OUT Digital Out Goes high (1) when CLOCK$ is after TIME$

✅ AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Time-Based Room Automation

🔧 Example:

 Automatically turn off AV system if current time is past 19:00:00 (7:00 PM)

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[CLOCK$ from Clock Driver]
→ PAST block TIME$ = "19:00:00"
→ OUT = 1 → Turns OFF devices

✅ 2. Touchpanel UI Access Control

🔐 Example:

 Disable UI controls before 8:30 AM

🧱 Logic:

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TIME$ = "08:30:00"
CLOCK$ = live time from Clock Driver
→ PAST → OUT = 1 (after 08:30) → UI unlock

✅ 3. Trigger Single-Use Morning Preset

Example:

 At 7:00 AM, set lighting and blinds

 Only trigger once, not repeatedly

Use PAST with ONESHOT or FALLING EDGE to ensure single activation.

✅ 4. Event Trigger Based on Time + Condition

Example:

 After 6:00 PM and motion sensor sees presence → turn on ambient lighting

🧱 Combine:

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PAST OUT (after 18:00:00) AND Motion Sensor → Lights ON

✅ 5. Scheduled Restriction

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Example:

 Disable touchpanel controls or inputs after midnight (for end-of-day security

lock)

🧱 TIME$ = "00:00:00"
If PAST = 1 → Block control join groups or logic branches

🛠️Programming Best Practices

Practice Reason
Use exact "HH:MM:SS" format Required by PAST block
Feed from Extended Clock or Clock
Reliable source of current time
Driver
Combine with OneShot/Toggle Avoid repetitive triggering
Prevents issues with early morning false
Use for late-night logic too
triggers
Place in daily reset flow So event resets and can re-trigger next day

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Compare current time to a fixed time
Output Digital HIGH (1) if current time is after set time
Inputs CLOCK$ (current), TIME$ (reference)
Used For Room automation, UI lockouts, morning presets, security
Works With Clock Driver, Extended Clock Driver, OneShot, Time Compare

g) Serialize Data :-

Converts multiple digital, analog, or serial inputs into a single serial output
stream — usually formatted in a specific way — for sending to external devices
(e.g., display, controller, DSP, or serial printer).

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even USB to an external device.

🧩 Inputs & Outputs

Field Type Description

digital input (optional) Digital Can represent flags (e.g., On/Off)
analog input (optional) Analog Sensor data, level, ID
serial input(s) Serial Text, values, identifiers
trigger Digital Initiates serialization and send
serial-out$ Serial The constructed output string

🔧 Output Structure

The output is often:

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Or structured like:

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"01,23,ACTIVE,OK\r"

You combine inputs using:

 Serialize Data or
 Serial Concat + Text Format

🎯 AV Programming Applications

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✅ 1. Send Equipment Commands via Serial or IP

Example:
Send this to a projector:

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🔧 Inputs:

 Serial Input: "POWER="

 Serial Input: "ON"
 Trigger pulse
→ Output: "POWER=ON\r" → goes to Serial Send block

✅ 2. Transmit Sensor Data

Send:

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"TEMP=24.5C\r"

to an HVAC controller or monitoring software

🧱 Logic:

 Analog input → formatted to "24.5C"

 Serial label → "TEMP="
 Combined and sent as 1 string

✅ 3. Structured Feedback to Touchpanel or UI

Send string like:

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"STATUS=READY,ID=003,MODE=AUTO\r"

Useful for:

 Diagnostic displays
 Status updates
 Logging panels

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✅ 4. Generate Logs for USB/Printer/Memory

Send formatted text like:

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"User Login: Admin at 12:35:07 on 06/25/2025"

Constructed using:

 Time from Clock Driver

 User from input
 String formatting or serialization

✅ 5. Command Stacking for Control Protocols

Some AV devices use protocols like:

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"<ID>,<CMD>,<VALUE>\r"

You can serialize:

 "01" (device ID)

 "VOL" (command)
 "30" (volume level)
→ Into: "01,VOL,30\r"

🛠 Programming Tip: Combine with Other Blocks

Block Purpose
Serial Concat Build flexible strings
Text Format Format numbers, time, etc.
OneShot Pulse trigger
Serial Send Send serialized string to device

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Convert various inputs into a single structured serial string
Trigger Digital pulse or event-driven

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 Feature Description
Output Serial string for Serial Send or network
Projector control, DSP, logging, touchpanel feedback, IP/RS232
Applications
devices
Paired With Serial Concat, Text Format, Analog-to-Serial, Clock Driver

h) Set System Clock :-

Allows you to set/update the internal time and date of the Crestron control
processor’s real-time clock (RTC) using serial string inputs.

This is essential when:

 The system boots without a battery-backed clock

 You need to synchronize time via touchpanel, serial input, or network
 You’re using time-based logic (e.g., Clock Driver, Astronomical Clock)

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

set Digital Triggers clock update when pulsed
date$ Serial Date string in "MM/DD/YYYY" format
time$ Serial Time string in "HH:MM:SS" 24-hour format
(No outputs) — Internal processor RTC is updated

🧱 Format Examples

 Valid Date: "06/25/2025"

 Valid Time: "14:35:00" (for 2:35 PM)

🎯 AV Programming Applications

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✅ 1. Manual Clock Set via Touchpanel

Allow a technician to set date/time using fields on a touchpanel:

🧱 Setup:

 Touchpanel text inputs → time$, date$

 "Set Clock" button → triggers set

🔁 On press → sends strings to Set System Clock block → RTC is updated

✅ 2. Auto-Sync from External System (e.g., PC, server)

Receive time from:

 RS-232 connected device

 IP socket
 Serial memory block

🧱 Logic:

 Receive formatted time/date strings

 Auto-pulse set → keep clock in sync

Used in:

 Classrooms, government systems, BMS with centralized timekeeping

✅ 3. Set Clock After Reboot

If system boots with no valid RTC, your startup logic can:

 Check for default date (e.g., "01/01/2000")

 Load saved date/time from memory or serial string
 Set clock once on startup

🧱 Logic:

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✅ 4. Sync from Time Server (via SIMPL+ or NTP)

If you have:

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  SIMPL+ module pulling NTP time
 Or socket receiving time from internet/local server

→ Use that time to update clock with this block.

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why Important

Validate string format Clock won’t update with bad input
Pulse set once per update Prevent clock thrashing
Store time source fallback In case no live clock is available
Log success For diagnostics or feedback
Pair with Clock Driver To verify RTC update post-set

✅ Sample SIMPL Logic

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[Touchpanel time field] → Serial Join → time$
[Touchpanel date field] → Serial Join → date$
[Button Press] → Digital Join → set
↓
[Set System Clock Block]

✔️After pressing the button, the processor updates its internal clock.

🧠 Validation Tip

You can connect Clock Driver immediately after Set System Clock to confirm it
worked:

 Show time$ and date$ outputs on a panel

 Log to console for testing

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Set the internal RTC of the Crestron processor
Input Type Serial (time$, date$) and Digital (set)
Common Uses Touchpanel sync, external time feed, post-reboot set
Paired With Clock Driver, Touchpanel Inputs, Serial Receive
Format Required "HH:MM:SS" and "MM/DD/YYYY"

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Trigger Type One-time digital pulse (set)

i) Time Offset :-

Modifies a given time by adding or subtracting hours and/or minutes, and outputs
the adjusted time as a serial string (formatted "HH:MM:SS").

This is useful when:

 You need to trigger events earlier or later than a reference time (like
sunrise, sunset, or scheduled times).
 You need to calculate time zones or simulate delayed timing.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

base_time$ Serial In The input time in "HH:MM:SS" (e.g., "06:30:00")
hour_offset Analog In Positive or negative number of hours to offset
minute_offset Analog In Positive or negative number of minutes to offset
offset_time$ Serial Out Resulting adjusted time string

🔄 Behavior Examples

Base Time Hour Offset Min Offset Output

06:30:00 +1 0 07:30:00
19:00:00 -1 -15 17:45:00
23:50:00 0 +15 00:05:00 (next day)

🎯 AV Programming Applications

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✅ 1. Lighting Automation Before/After Sunset

🔧 Use with the Astronomical Clock:

 Astronomical Clock outputs sunset$ = "18:35:00"

 Offset it by -15 minutes for early lighting trigger

🧱 Flow:

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[sunset$] → base_time$
hour_offset = 0
minute_offset = -15
→ offset_time$ = "18:20:00"
→ used in [PAST] or [Time Compare] to trigger lighting

✅ 2. Create Delayed Events

You can simulate a delay:

 “Trigger 10 minutes after a specific action time”

 Useful in automation like audio fade-ins or AV input switches

🧱 Example:

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Base time = "10:00:00", Offset = +00:10
→ Result = "10:10:00"
→ Used to delay projector power-up

✅ 3. Time Zone Adjustments

If you're working with:

 Global rooms
 Remote-synced AV processors

You can offset the time to simulate another time zone.

Example:

 Source time = "14:00:00" IST

 Offset = -5h 30m → "08:30:00" UTC

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✅ 4. Safety Margin on Scheduled Events

Example:

 Scheduled event is "09:00:00"

 Add -5 minutes offset to pre-warm system

🧱 Logic:

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Set offset = -5 mins
Trigger devices at "08:55:00"

✅ 5. Dual-Trigger Logic (Before and After)

Use two offset blocks:

 One for pre-event buffer (-15 min)

 One for post-event timeout (+15 min)

Allows flexible logic for:

 AV source auto-switching
 HVAC cycles
 Lighting fade in/out

🛠 Programming Best Practices

Tip Why Important

Always validate base format "HH:MM:SS" required
Watch for midnight roll-over Time goes to next/previous day
Use integers for offset Analog values (0 to ±255)
Combine with PAST/Compare To trigger event logic
Label offsets clearly e.g., Early Sunset, Late Trigger

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Adjust a given time by hours and/or minutes
Output Format "HH:MM:SS" string
Common Uses Early/late triggers, delayed events, timezone adjust, scheduling
Paired With Clock Driver, Astronomical Clock, Time Compare, PAST
Output Usage Feeds logic blocks or Serial Display

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 j) Time Offset with Enable :-

Adjusts a given base time by a specified number of hours and/or minutes only when
the Enable signal is high.

This gives you dynamic control over whether the offset is applied — perfect for
conditional logic and selective automation.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

base_time$ Serial In Time to be offset (format: "HH:MM:SS")
hour_offset Analog In Hours to add/subtract (e.g., +1 or -1)
minute_offset Analog In Minutes to add/subtract (e.g., +30 or -15)
🟢 Applies offset when HIGH (1); otherwise, outputs original
enable Digital In
time
offset_time$ Serial Out Resulting time string (offset applied or not)

🔄 Behavior

Enable Offset Applied? Output

1 ✅ Yes Adjusted time (e.g., "18:45:00")
0 ❌ No Original base_time$ (e.g., "18:30:00")

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Optional Time Shift for User Override

Use case: Allow user to enable or disable lighting offsets from touchpanel.

 Without Enable → Default sunset trigger (e.g., "18:30:00")

 With Enable → Trigger lights 15 mins earlier ("18:15:00")

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🧱 Flow:

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[Astronomical Clock sunset$] → base_time$
minute_offset = -15
[Touchpanel toggle] → enable
→ offset_time$ → triggers lighting logic

✅ 2. Holiday/Weekend Schedule Adjustment

Automatically enable offset only on certain days:

 Use Day of Week Compare to drive enable

 Offset start/end times on Saturday & Sunday

Example:

 Weekday: AC on at "08:00:00"
 Weekend: Enable +30 minutes offset → "08:30:00"

✅ 3. Dynamic Offset for Delayed Start

Example:

 Room startup sequence may be delayed only if occupancy is low or

system load is high

🧱 Logic:

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IF occupancy = low → enable = 1 → offset start time by 10 min

✅ 4. Safety Mode Delay Triggering

Trigger an event later than normal (e.g., delayed shutdown) only when safety is
enabled.

🧱 Logic:

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base_time$ = "18:00:00"
minute_offset = +10
[Enable = Safety Mode Active]
→ offset_time$ = "18:10:00"
→ triggers HVAC OFF

✅ 5. Selective Testing/Debug Mode

Use Enable to:

 Turn on offset logic only during system testing

 Revert to original scheduled behavior in production

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why Important

Ensure correct time format "HH:MM:SS" is mandatory
Offset rolls over 24h "23:50" + 15 min = "00:05"
Combine conditions for smart
Use Toggle or Logic Gate for Enable
control
e.g., Early Sunset, Weekend
Label offsets clearly
Delay
Feed offset_time$ to PAST or Time Compare for
Enables actual action triggering
event logic

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Time offset that applies conditionally
Inputs Base time, hour & minute offset, enable signal
Output Adjusted time only when enabled
Use Cases Conditional scheduling, user override, testing, holiday handling
Works With Astronomical Clock, Clock Driver, PAST, Time Compare

k) When :-
Triggers a digital output (pulse) only when a specific condition becomes true
— i.e., when a condition transitions from false to true.

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 Avoid repeated triggers

 Start events only once when conditions are met
 Watch for rising edges of logic conditions

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port /
Type Description
Field
condition Digital The logic condition to monitor
Output pulse (goes high for one program cycle when condition
when Digital
becomes true)

🧠 How It Works

Time condition when Output

T1 0 → 1 🔺 Pulses HIGH
T2 1 LOW
T3 1 → 0 LOW
T4 0 → 1 🔺 Pulses HIGH again

✅ WHEN = edge trigger

🚫 Not level-sensitive like a buffer

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Trigger One-Time Events (like Power ON)

You don’t want the projector power command to resend every cycle — just once
when a condition is met.

🧱 Example:

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[Room Occupied] = 1 → WHEN → Pulse → Projector Power ON

✅ 2. Start Sequences After Clock Events

You want to trigger logic only once when a time is passed.

🧱 Combine with PAST:

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[PAST sunset$] → WHEN → Pulse → Turn ON Lights

If you used PAST directly, it would stay HIGH — triggering repeatedly. WHEN solves
this.

✅ 3. Activate Scenes on Button Press

Monitor a momentary or toggle button, and trigger actions only on press.

🧱 Logic:

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[Button = 1] → WHEN → Pulse → Run Scene Macro

✅ 4. Trigger Delayed Tasks After Boot

If a system condition initializes late (e.g., network online), and you want to run
something once:

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[Network_OK = 1] → WHEN → Pulse → Initialize IP connection

✅ 5. Enable Routines Once a Variable Goes HIGH

For example:

 Touchpanel page opens (Join = 1)

 You trigger audio feedback once

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🔧 Programming Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Only use WHEN for edge-triggered events Avoid repeat actions
e.g., [Room ON AND Occupied] →
Combine with logic gates
WHEN
Add ONESHOT if output must be timed
Pulse lasts just one cycle
longer
Monitor input transitions only Don’t expect WHEN to stay high
Use Feedback joins or serial send as output
Ideal for commands and UI changes
targets

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Triggers an action once when a condition becomes true
Input Digital logic condition
Output Digital pulse
Use Cases Triggering devices, scenes, commands, once-only actions
PAST, Time Compare, Touchpanel joins, Occupancy sensors, Power
Works With
logic

7) Timer :-

a) Debounce :-
Prevents false or rapid multiple triggers caused by bouncing signals —
especially from mechanical buttons, sensors, or noisy digital inputs.

It ensures that only a clean, stable signal is passed through after a defined time
delay.

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🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

input Digital In Raw (possibly noisy) signal
time Analog In Delay in milliseconds (e.g., 100 = 0.1 second)
output Digital Out Debounced clean signal (delayed & stable)

🧠 What is Debouncing?

Mechanical switches (like pushbuttons) often generate multiple rapid on/off spikes
before settling. This can cause:

 Multiple command triggers

 Flickering states
 Unwanted logic behavior

Debounce logic filters out the noise by waiting for the input to remain stable for a
specified time.

Example: Without vs With Debounce

Button Bounce Raw Input Debounced Output (100 ms)

ON → OFF → ON (fast) Fluctuates OFF
ON (stable) ON ON after 100ms

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Physical Button or Keypad Press Filtering

Use Debounce to clean input from:

 Wall keypads
 Room control panels
 Physical relays

🧱 Example:

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[Button Press] → Debounce (100 ms) → Trigger [Scene Recall]

Without it, 1 press might send 3 scene commands.

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✅ 2. Occupancy Sensor Stability

Occupancy sensors might send multiple flickers as people move.

🧱 Use case:

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[Sensor Output] → Debounce (200 ms) → Control lighting or AV power

This avoids flicker from quick entries/exits.

✅ 3. Touchpanel Digital Join Stability

Some custom touchpanel buttons (especially from custom scripts or macros) might
send double signals.

Use Debounce to stabilize:

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[Touchpanel Join 101] → Debounce (150 ms) → Video Route Logic

✅ 4. IR Sensor or Contact Closure Filtering

 IR sensors may falsely toggle from signal reflections.

 Door contacts may bounce as they open/close.

Debounce cleans those signals:

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[IR Sensor or Door Contact] → Debounce → Process Logic

✅ 5. Prevent Rapid Toggle Loops

If your system experiences fast toggles (from sensors or bad logic), Debounce stops
that from passing through.

🧱 E.g., protects TOGGLE blocks from flipping states back and forth rapidly.

🛠 Best Practices

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Set debounce time correctly 50–200 ms is typical
Use per input device Tailor debounce for each sensor or button type
Combine with WHEN for single-
Enhances trigger reliability
pulse logic
Debounce works best on state-based input, not
Watch for input edge style
pulse-only

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Filter noise and bouncing from digital inputs
Inputs Digital input, Analog time
Output Clean Digital output
Common Uses Buttons, sensors, IR, touchpanels, logic gates
Avoids Double triggers, flickers, noise-based faults

b) Delay :-
Introduces a programmable time delay between a digital input going HIGH (1) and
the output going HIGH.

After the delay expires, the output follows the input.

It’s used to:

 Pause actions
 Stagger power-on sequences
 Prevent logic race conditions
 Create buffer time between triggers

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

input Digital In Signal that starts the delay
time Analog In Delay duration (in milliseconds)
output Digital Out Goes HIGH after delay time if input stayed HIGH

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How It Works

Time Input Delay Time Output

t=0 1 3000 ms LOW
t = 3 sec 1 3000 ms HIGH
t = 4 sec 0 - LOW

If the input goes LOW before the delay expires → output remains LOW.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Staggered Device Startup (Projector, Display, DSP)

You don’t want all devices to turn on at once due to:

 Power surge risks

 Dependency chains

🧱 Example:

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Power ON Button →
→ Projector Power ON
→ Delay 3000 ms → Screen DOWN
→ Delay 7000 ms → Source Route

✅ 2. HVAC or Lighting Delay After Occupancy

You may want to avoid reacting instantly to short presence detections.

🧱 Logic:

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Occupancy = 1 → Delay 60000 ms (1 min) → Lights ON

This avoids false triggers.

✅ 3. Hold Before Triggering Serial Command

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🧱 Use:

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System Power = 1 → Delay 5000 ms → Serial Send → “SOURCE=HDMI”

✅ 4. Safety Delay in Shutdown Sequences

Prevent instant off — give user a few seconds to cancel or react.

🧱 Flow:

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Shutdown Button → Delay 5000 ms → AV Power OFF
Cancel Button → Terminates signal before delay finishes

✅ 5. UI Behavior or Light Dimming

Example:

 Press a button → wait 2 seconds → fade lights or show a page

🧱 Logic:

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Scene Activate → Delay → Send Fade Command or Change Page

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use appropriate time value e.g., 500–5000 ms typical
Combine with TOGGLE, WHEN,
For cleaner logic control
DEBOUNCE
Use for sequencing & staggered loads Reduces power and command errors
e.g., Delay_ProjectorBoot,
Label delay use purpose clearly
Delay_UserWarning

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Postpones digital output by set time

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Input Digital signal
Output Follows input after delay
Config Delay time in ms via analog input
AV startup, delayed shutdown, staggered sequencing, occupancy
Common Uses
buffers
Works With Serial Send, Toggle, Clock Drivers, Scene control

c) Logic Wave Delay :-

Introduces a pulse delay when a digital signal changes state, with separate control
over ON-delay and OFF-delay times.

Unlike the regular Delay block (which delays only the rising edge), Logic Wave
Delay delays both:

 Turning ON
 Turning OFF

This is used to filter jittery logic, sequence timing, or buffer automation more
precisely.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

input Digital In The incoming control signal
on_delay_time Analog In Delay before output turns ON (in ms)
off_delay_time Analog In Delay before output turns OFF (in ms)
output Digital Out Final delayed output

⏱ Timing Behavior

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Time Input ON Delay OFF Delay Output
t=0 0 → 1 3000 ms N/A LOW
t=3s Still 1 HIGH
t=4s 1 → 0 N/A 2000 ms HIGH
t=6s LOW

The output follows the input, but with delays on both edges.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Filter Out Short or Flickering Signals

Use case: Occupancy sensor, door contact, motion input that bounces

🧱 Logic:

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Sensor = ON (but flickers) →
ON-delay = 2000 ms →
Only goes HIGH if it stays HIGH for 2 seconds

AND:

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Sensor = OFF →
OFF-delay = 3000 ms →
Wait 3 seconds before turning lights OFF

✔️Prevents false ON/OFFs due to brief movements.

✅ 2. Graceful Power Sequences

Example: After a power button is pressed:

 Wait 5 seconds before turning ON amplifier

 Wait 10 seconds before turning OFF DSP

🧱 Logic:

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Power OFF → Logic Wave Delay → DSP OFF (after 10s)

✅ 3. Audio/Video Sync Buffers

Some devices (like audio switchers) require a delay to sync with video routing.

🧱 Use:

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Video Switch Signal →
Logic Wave Delay (ON: 1000 ms) →
Audio Route Trigger

✅ 4. Stability Buffer for Network or Source Detection

When detecting source input presence, avoid reacting to rapid

connection/disconnection.

🧱 Use:

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HDMI Sync Detected →
Logic Wave Delay (ON: 2000 ms, OFF: 5000 ms) →
Display Source Label

✔️Only show label after sync is stable

✔️Don't clear label immediately when disconnected

✅ 5. HVAC / Lighting Hold-Off Timers

Prevent quick ON/OFF cycles that damage equipment or confuse users.

🧱 Logic:

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Occupancy OFF → Logic Wave Delay (OFF delay = 15 minutes) →
HVAC OFF

Keeps HVAC running a bit longer after room is unoccupied.

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🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Too short = not useful; too long =
Set on_delay carefully
unresponsive
Set off_delay for safety Avoid premature shutdowns
Use for occupancy, sensor, sync
Improves automation reliability
inputs
Label blocks clearly E.g., “LogicDelay_Projector_Power”

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Delay both ON and OFF signal transitions
Input Digital control signal
Output Digital (delayed)
Delay Control Separate for ON and OFF
Applications Sensors, device sequencing, stability logic, HVAC, video sync
Replaces Complex gate + delay combo
Works With Occupancy logic, source sync, serial routing, system shutdowns

d) Logic Wave Pulse :-

 Generates a one-shot pulse (digital HIGH signal) for a defined duration
when the input goes HIGH.
It’s like a timed ON pulse, used to trigger momentary actions, commands, or
events.

 🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

input Digital In Trigger signal (rising edge)

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time Analog In Pulse width in milliseconds (ms)

output Digital Out Output stays HIGH for time duration, then LOW


 🔁 Timing Behavior

Time Input Output (Time = 2000 ms)

t=0 0 → 1 HIGH (starts pulse)

t=2s 1 or 0 LOW (pulse ends)

 Even if the input stays HIGH, the output pulses only once and resets after
the set time.
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 🎯 AV Programming Applications
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 ✅ 1. Send Serial Commands or IR Bursts

 Some devices expect a momentary trigger, not a held signal.

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 Touchpanel "Play" Button →
 Logic Wave Pulse (100 ms) →
 Serial/IR send command → "Play"

 ✔️Ensures proper signal duration for legacy equipment

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 ✅ 2. Trigger Relays or Contact Closures

 Mechanical relays should be triggered briefly to toggle state.

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 Trigger scenes or macros with a fixed pulse (instead of using

Toggle/Set/Reset).
 🧱 Example:
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 Occupancy Detected → Logic Wave Pulse (1000 ms) → Room Welcome
Scene
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 ✅ 4. Buffer Between Two Events

 Add spacing between two commands in a sequence.

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 System ON →
 Logic Wave Pulse (500 ms) →
 Audio Route Command

 Prevents overlap with display power ON.

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 ✅ 5. Simulate Button Press for External Devices

 Some control gear (e.g., matrix switchers, DSPs) expect a short signal to act.
 🧱 Use:
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 Touchpanel command → Logic Wave Pulse (200 ms) → Digital output to
external gear
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 🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Set proper pulse time 100–500 ms typical for commands

Use WHEN before it Ensures pulse only happens once on rising edge

Label for clarity e.g., Pulse_DisplayOn, Pulse_DSP_Reset

Avoid long pulse times Prevents logic from jamming or re-triggering

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Feature Description

Purpose Output a timed HIGH pulse when input goes HIGH

Input Type Digital

Output Type Digital pulse

Duration Set with analog input (in ms)

Use Cases Triggering scenes, relays, IR bursts, external device inputs

WHEN, DEBOUNCE, SERIAL SEND, TOGGLE, RELAY

Works Well With
CONTROL

e) Long Delay :-

Delays the output of a digital signal by long durations — from seconds to hours —
using a pulse input and timed countdown.

It is useful when you need to:

 Wait minutes or hours before an event occurs

 Implement timed shutoff, standby, or reminder systems

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

trigger Digital In Starts the delay timer (1-pulse)
delay_time Analog In Delay duration (in milliseconds)
output Digital Out Goes HIGH after the delay time

⏱ Behavior Overview

 When trigger pulses:

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o output stays LOW during the delay
o When time expires → output goes HIGH and stays HIGH

🕑 Time Range:
Can handle delays up to over 65,000,000 milliseconds (approx. 18 hours).

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Auto-Shutdown After Long Inactivity

Example:

 System powers OFF automatically after 1 hour of no user input

🧱 Logic:

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[No Input Timer Expired] → Long Delay (3600000 ms) → System Power OFF

✔️Helps save power and ensures AV room resets.

✅ 2. HVAC Turn-Off After Event

You want to:

 Turn off the HVAC 30 minutes after the last scheduled meeting ends

🧱 Flow:

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[Meeting End] → Long Delay (1800000 ms) → HVAC OFF

✅ 3. Reminders or Delayed Notifications

Trigger an alert or notification after a set time.

🧱 Example:

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Chime/Message

✔️Useful for inactivity alerts or reminders to shut down AV gear.

✅ 4. Maintenance Cycle Timing

Some DSPs, amplifiers, or AV gear need:

 Reset every few hours

 Auto-restart after warmup

🧱 Use:

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System ON → Long Delay (4 hrs) → Auto Reset Command

✅ 5. Timed Event Scheduler (Simple Use)

Even without a full scheduler, you can use Long Delay for timed actions:

🧱 Example:

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Startup at 9:00 AM → Long Delay (10800000 ms = 3 hrs) → Volume Fade or Source
Change

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use only pulse (1→0) input Trigger must be momentary to avoid retrigger
Convert minutes to ms 1 min = 60000 ms
E.g., LongDelay_Shutdown,
Label delay purpose clearly
Delay_Reminder_30min
Combine with cancel logic if
Allow user to override countdown
needed

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Delays output for long durations (seconds to hours)
Input Digital pulse (trigger)

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Output Goes HIGH after delay
Delay Setting Analog input (in ms)
Auto-shutdown, delayed reset, system reminders, scheduled
Applications
actions
Works Well With PAST, Toggle, Occupancy logic, Serial Send

f) Multiple Logic Wave Pulses :-

Generates a defined number of timed digital pulses when triggered — perfect for
simulating repeated button presses, IR/serial bursts, or relay toggles.

It sends N number of pulses, each with:

 Defined pulse duration

 Defined gap between pulses

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

trigger Digital In Starts the pulse sequence on rising edge
pulse_time Analog In Length of each pulse (in ms)
gap_time Analog In Gap between pulses (in ms)
pulse_count Analog In Total number of pulses
output Digital Out Pulses HIGH/LOW N times per configuration

📊 Behavior Summary

If:

 pulse_time = 300 ms
 gap_time = 500 ms
 pulse_count = 3

Then when triggered:

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Pulse 1 → HIGH for 300ms → LOW for 500ms
Pulse 2 → HIGH for 300ms → LOW for 500ms
Pulse 3 → HIGH for 300ms → DONE

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Simulate Repeated Button Presses

Some older IR-controlled devices require multiple pulses to register a press (e.g.,
volume up x5).

🧱 Example:

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Volume Up Button →
Multiple Logic Wave Pulses (5 pulses, 150 ms each, 300 ms apart)
→ IR Out

✔️No need to press multiple times manually

✔️Works with IR, serial, or digital relay-based control

✅ 2. Pulse Relays Repeatedly for Motorized Screens or Blinds

Some screen motors use pulse logic:

 3 pulses = Down
 2 pulses = Stop

🧱 Logic:

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[Screen Down Command] →
3 Pulses → Relay Output

✔️Accurate control using pulse counts

✅ 3. Alert Signaling (e.g., Flash Lights or Buzzers)

Need to flash a warning light 4 times when system fails?

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[Fault Detected] → Trigger
Pulse Time = 500 ms
Gap Time = 500 ms
Pulse Count = 4
→ Output to Flash Relay or Beacon

✅ 4. Multiple Serial/IR Send Triggers

Some devices like displays or AVRs ignore the first command. You can send:

 Multiple identical serial strings

 Or trigger Serial Send from each pulse

🧱 Use case:

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Multiple Logic Wave Pulses → WHEN → Serial Send → “POWER ON”

✅ 5. Timed Control Loop

You can create a repeating cycle for test or automation:

🧱 Example:

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Trigger a diagnostic relay 10 times at 1-second interval for 10 seconds

✔️Useful for service loops or test benches

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use WHEN before trigger Avoid retriggers
Choose appropriate timing Pulse too short = missed by hardware
Label clearly E.g., Pulse_IR_VolUp_3x, Relay_Screen_Down
Combine with TOGGLE or DELAY For step-by-step automation

✅ Summary

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Purpose Send N number of timed digital pulses
Trigger Type Digital rising edge
Config Parameters Pulse time, gap time, number of pulses
Output Type Digital HIGH/LOW per cycle
Applications IR bursts, relay toggling, lights, alerts, test pulses
Works Well With IR emitters, serial send, toggle blocks, delays

g) Multiple One Shots :-

Generates a defined number of digital pulses (one-shots) in response to a
single trigger. Each pulse has:

 A fixed pulse width

 A configurable delay between each pulse

This is used when you need multiple clean, timed pulses from one trigger — like
pressing a button once to send 3 volume up signals, or activating a relay 4 times in
sequence.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

trigger Digital In Rising edge starts the sequence
pulse_count Analog In Number of one-shot pulses to generate
pulse_duration Analog In Time each pulse stays HIGH (ms)
interval Analog In Delay between pulses (ms)
output Digital Out The pulse output line

🧠 How It Works

Let’s say:

 pulse_count = 3
 pulse_duration = 200 ms
 interval = 500 ms

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Pulse 1 → HIGH 200 ms → LOW 500 ms
Pulse 2 → HIGH 200 ms → LOW 500 ms
Pulse 3 → HIGH 200 ms → Done

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Volume Ramp via Repeated IR/Serial Pulses

Many AV systems use repeated IR/serial triggers for volume ramping.

🧱 Example:

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[Volume Up Button Pressed Once] →
Multiple One Shots (5 pulses, 200 ms each, 300 ms apart) →
IR / Serial Send → "VOL+"

✔️User presses once → system sends VOL+ 5 times with spacing

✅ 2. Relay Toggling for Motorized Devices

Some devices (like screens or blinds) change position based on number of relay
pulses.

🧱 Use:

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[Screen Down Command] → Multiple One Shots (3 pulses) → Relay Trigger

✔️Reliable screen control using number-based command logic

✅ 3. Simulate Manual Button Presses

Simulate human-like rapid presses to meet hardware expectations.

🧱 Example:

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Trigger → 4 one-shots → IR Remote Input

✔️Helps older or sensitive equipment that fails with long signals

✅ 4. Audio Paging or Strobe Light Flashing

Use pulses to:

 Flash lights for alerts

 Toggle sounders
 Blink LEDs on the rack

🧱 Flow:

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[Page Start] → Multiple One Shots (6 flashes, 500 ms, 500 ms) → Beacon Light

✅ 5. Testing or Diagnostics

Automate test pulses to verify relay, IR, or serial response.

🧱 Example:

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[Test Start] → 10 pulses to relay → Check response

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use WHEN before trigger Ensures it only fires once per activation
Too fast = hardware miss; too slow =
Set correct timing values
sluggish
Label clearly E.g., Relay_Pulse_3x, IR_VolDown_5x
Use with DEBOUNCE if button input is
Ensures clean trigger
noisy

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Generate multiple timed one-shot pulses on trigger

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Input Digital pulse (trigger)
Output Timed digital pulse line
Configurable Number of pulses, duration, interval
Used For IR bursts, relay toggles, blinking alerts, volume repeat
Works Well With Serial Send, IR Emit, Relay, WHEN, Debounce, Delay

h) One Shot :-
Generates a single, short digital pulse (HIGH for a fixed time) each time the input
goes HIGH.
It’s used to trigger momentary actions even if the input stays HIGH longer.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

input Digital In Trigger signal (monitored for rising edge)
pulse_width Analog In Duration of pulse (in milliseconds)
output Digital Out Momentary HIGH pulse for specified time

⏱ Timing Behavior

Time Input Output (e.g., pulse = 300 ms)

t=0 0 → 1 HIGH
t=300ms 1 or 0 LOW

 Only the rising edge of the input matters.

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HIGH.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. IR or Serial Trigger Pulses

Many AV devices need a momentary command to:

 Power ON/OFF
 Switch inputs
 Volume steps

🧱 Use:

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[Touchpanel Button Press] →
One Shot (200 ms) →
IR Emit / Serial Send → "Power Toggle"

✔️Ensures command is short, not held

✅ 2. Relay Pulse for Mechanical Devices

Some relays are used to toggle screens, blinds, or doors using a short pulse.

🧱 Logic:

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[Open Screen] →
One Shot (500 ms) →
Relay HIGH (for motor trigger)

✔️Prevents long relay activation that could damage hardware

✅ 3. Trigger Scenes or Macros

Send a quick trigger to a scene logic block or macro handler.

🧱 Example:

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[Occupancy Detected] →
One Shot (250 ms) →
Activate Scene Logic

✔️Keeps scene logic clean and avoids retriggers

✅ 4. Protect Against Held Buttons

Touchpanel or keypad buttons might stay pressed — One Shot limits the signal
length.

🧱 Use:

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Button → One Shot (200 ms) → Volume UP logic

✔️Only one step increase per press

✅ 5. Gate Signal to Another Logic Block

Feed One Shot output to blocks that need edge-triggered logic, like:

 Toggle
 Counter
 Serial Send

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use with WHEN for clean edge Prevents continuous retrigger
Set correct duration (100–500ms) Too short = missed; too long = risk of overlap
Label for clarity E.g., OneShot_VolumeUP, Pulse_Relay_Screen
Use per event/command type Maintain logic separation

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Generate 1 digital pulse per input rising edge
Input Digital

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Output Digital HIGH for set time
Duration Analog input in milliseconds
Use Cases IR bursts, relays, scene triggers, button debouncing
Works Well With WHEN, TOGGLE, RELAY, SERIAL SEND, COUNTER

i) Oscillator :-
In Crestron SIMPL, the Oscillator block is used to generate a continuous digital
square wave signal — alternating between HIGH (1) and LOW (0) — with a
configurable period and duty cycle.

It’s essentially a timed ON/OFF flasher, commonly used for blinking, beeping, or
toggling hardware at fixed intervals.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

enable Digital In Turns oscillator ON or OFF
on_time Analog In Time output stays HIGH (ms)
off_time Analog In Time output stays LOW (ms)
output Digital Out The generated square wave signal

🔁 Behavior Example

Let’s say:

 on_time = 500 ms
 off_time = 500 ms

When enable = 1, output behaves like:

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HIGH (500 ms) → LOW (500 ms) → HIGH (500 ms) → LOW (500 ms) → ...

The output toggles continuously while enabled.

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Flashing Lights or Beacons

Oscillator can be used to flash warning or attention lights.

🧱 Example:

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[System Fault] → Enable Oscillator (on: 300 ms, off: 300 ms) → [Relay → Beacon
Light]

✔️Alerts user to system error via blinking indicator

✅ 2. Sounder / Buzzer Beep Control

Used to pulse a buzzer for repeated beeping.

🧱 Logic:

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[Door Held Open Too Long] → Oscillator → Sounder ON/OFF in intervals

✔️Audible feedback using timed toggling

✅ 3. Status LED Blinker

Show system status via blinking feedback on a panel or LED.

🧱 Example:

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[System Standby Mode] → Enable Oscillator → LED Blink (1 sec ON, 1 sec OFF)

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✅ 4. Testing Relays or Outputs

Cycle a relay for burn-in or diagnostics.

🧱 Use case:

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[Diagnostics Mode] → Enable Oscillator (e.g., 1 sec ON, 1 sec OFF) → Relay Output

✔️Automates testing loop

✅ 5. Triggering Actions at Fixed Intervals

You can combine oscillator with WHEN and TOGGLE blocks to:

 Update time
 Blink cursor
 Send repeated polling commands

🧱 Example:

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[Oscillator Output] → WHEN → Send “STATUS?” to Serial Device

✔️Acts as a simple polling generator

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use Enable line cleanly Avoid overlap or multiple triggers
Choose appropriate timing Avoid short flickers unless intentional
Label block clearly E.g., Osc_BeaconFlash, Osc_PanelLED
Combine with WHEN / Counter For counting or periodic triggers

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Generate a repeated HIGH/LOW signal

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Input Digital enable trigger
Output Digital pulse (square wave)
Configurable ON and OFF durations
Applications Flashing lights, buzzers, status indicators, polling logic
Works With Relay, Serial Send, Toggle, When, LED drivers
j) Pulse Stretcher :-

Extends the duration of a brief digital pulse, holding the output HIGH for a set
period regardless of how short the input pulse is.

It's used when:

 The input is too short for other logic to detect

 Devices need a longer, consistent trigger signal

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

input Digital In Short pulse trigger (usually <50 ms)
stretch_time Analog In How long to stretch the output (ms)
output Digital Out Held HIGH for the stretch time

⏱ Timing Example

Let’s say:

 stretch_time = 1000 ms (1 second)

When input goes HIGH for 10 ms, output behaves like:

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Input: ──▌────────────
Output: ───────────────▌ (HIGH for 1000 ms)

Even a very short input results in a full HIGH output for the configured time.

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🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Stabilize Glitchy Inputs

Inputs from buttons or sensors may flicker too quickly.

🧱 Example:

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[Motion Sensor Pulse (50 ms)] →
Pulse Stretcher (1000 ms) →
Occupancy Detected Logic

✔️Keeps occupancy HIGH long enough for logic to act

✔️Avoids missed triggers

✅ 2. Trigger Relays That Need Longer Signals

Some relays won’t respond to short pulses (e.g., <200 ms).

🧱 Use:

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[Touchpanel Button Tap] →
Pulse Stretcher (500 ms) →
Relay Trigger

✔️Ensures hardware responds reliably

✅ 3. Extend Serial or IR Triggers

Some devices need a minimum signal time to detect control commands.

🧱 Flow:

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[Command Trigger] →
Pulse Stretcher (300 ms) →
Serial/IR Send Command

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✅ 4. Time-Latch an Event

Hold an event active for a fixed time after a trigger.

🧱 Example:

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[User Input] →
Pulse Stretcher (3000 ms) →
LED Indicator stays ON for 3 seconds

✔️Gives visual feedback or warning with timed hold

✅ 5. Control Logic Buffering

Act as a delay filter for noisy logic by holding output briefly on each pulse.

🧱 Combine with DEBOUNCE, WHEN, or ONE SHOT blocks.

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use with WHEN or DEBOUNCE To avoid retrigger or bounce
Tune stretch_time to device Too long = lag; too short = ineffective
E.g., PulseStretch_OccSensor,
Label clearly
Stretch_IR_Command
Avoid overlap with logic wave
They serve different purposes
delay

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Extend short digital input pulses
Trigger Type Digital (rising edge)
Output Digital HIGH for stretch_time duration
Common Uses Sensor signal conditioning, relay triggering, IR/serial burst buffering
Works With RELAY, SERIAL SEND, IR EMIT, TOGGLE, OCCUPANCY LOGIC

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 k) Retriggerable One Shot :-

Generates a HIGH pulse each time the input goes HIGH, but restarts the timer if
a new pulse is received before the current pulse ends.

Think of it as a one-shot pulse that extends itself if triggered again during its HIGH
state.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

input Digital In Rising edge triggers or retriggers the pulse
pulse_time Analog In Pulse duration (in ms)
output Digital Out Goes HIGH for the duration, resets if retriggered

⏱ Timing Behavior

Assume pulse_time = 2000 ms (2 sec)

Time Input Pulse Output

t=0 ↑ (rising) HIGH (start 2s timer)
t=1s ↑ again HIGH (timer restarts, now 2s from here)
t=3s No more LOW (after last full 2s duration)

So each retrigger resets the countdown, holding the output HIGH as long as new
triggers keep coming.

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✅ 1. Keep System ON While Motion Is Detected

AV room systems with motion sensors often use this logic:

🧱 Example:

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[Motion Pulse Input] →
Retriggerable One Shot (15 min)
↓
[Occupancy Flag HIGH]

✔️Every time motion is detected, timer resets

✔️Room stays ON while user is active
✔️When idle for 15 minutes, output drops → turn off AV system

✅ 2. Hold Relay or Lighting State While Input is Active

Use with sensor or button pulses to maintain output state.

🧱 Flow:

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[Trigger Button] →
Retriggerable One Shot (5 sec)
↓
[Relay Control – Beacon Flash]

✔️Light stays on as long as button pulses keep coming

✔️Turns off automatically after delay

✅ 3. Extend Audio Path Active State

In voice lift or microphone logic, you may want to:

 Keep the DSP audio path active while someone is speaking

 Timeout if there’s no signal

🧱 Use:

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[Mic Signal Detected] → Retriggerable One Shot (10s) → Audio Enable

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✔️Smooth user experience

✅ 4. Monitor Repeated Serial Events

For devices that send repeated serial strings while active (e.g., projector heartbeats),
use this to hold system status:

🧱 Flow:

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[Serial "Heartbeat" Received] →
Retriggerable One Shot (30s) →
Projector Online Flag = HIGH

✔️Helps detect if device is online

✔️If heartbeat stops → status drops LOW

✅ 5. AV Equipment Timeout Reset on Any Input Activity

If any activity (touchpanel, serial, sensor) occurs, the logic retriggers the timer:

🧱 Combine multiple triggers:

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[User Touch OR Motion OR Audio Input] →
OR block →
Retriggerable One Shot (20 min) →
AV System Stay ON

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use only RISING edge to retrigger Prevents double resets
Match pulse_time to real-world use E.g., 15 min for occupancy, 30 sec for signal
Combine with WHEN, AND, OR Clean control logic
Add LED/feedback display Helps show active state to user or UI

✅ Summary

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 Feature Description
Purpose Generate a one-shot pulse that extends if retriggered
Input Digital rising edge
Output Digital HIGH for a set time
Behavior Timer resets on each new trigger
Common Use Occupancy logic, relay holding, serial monitoring, audio path
Cases activity
Works With Motion sensors, serial events, UI buttons, relays, audio logic

l) Serial/Analog Logic Wave Pulse :-

Converts a digital pulse (trigger) into either a serial string or analog value, but
only while the pulse is active, generating a temporary or repeated output.

It's useful when you want to:

 Send temporary control commands

 Drive analog or serial outputs for a short period
 Create logic-based pulses for testing or control

🔀 Variants

This block exists in two general forms:

Type Output
Serial Logic Wave
Sends a serial string for a limited time or per trigger
Pulse
Analog Logic Wave Sends an analog level (voltage, volume, etc.) for a timed
Pulse window

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Common Ports:

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Port / Field Type Description
trigger Digital In Starts the pulse (1→0 or edge-triggered)
value Serial / Analog In What to send during the pulse
pulse_time Analog In Duration (in ms) to hold the value
output Serial / Analog Out The value passed during the pulse

⚙️How It Works

If pulse_time = 1000 ms:

 When trigger goes HIGH:

o output gets set to the incoming value
o After 1 second, output is cleared (returns to 0, null, or default)

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Send Serial Commands Temporarily

Imagine a projector or device that accepts:

 "POWER ON" when sent over serial

 But you don’t want to send it continuously

🧱 Use:

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[Touchpanel Power Button] →
Serial Logic Wave Pulse
value = "POWER ON"
pulse_time = 500 ms
→ [COM port output]

✔️Ensures command is sent briefly

✔️Prevents serial spam or repeats

✅ 2. Analog Volume Burst

Send a temporary analog value (e.g., ramping up volume only during trigger time).

🧱 Example:

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[Trigger] →
Analog Logic Wave Pulse
value = 80 (volume level)
pulse_time = 2000 ms
→ [Volume Control Signal]

✔️Useful for:

 Momentary presets
 Timed transitions
 Temporary overrides

✅ 3. Timed Light Level Control

Temporarily raise lighting to a certain brightness, then return to 0.

🧱 Example:

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[Occupancy Detected] →
Analog Logic Wave Pulse
value = 75%
pulse_time = 3000 ms
→ [Dimming Control]

✔️Visual feedback without permanent change

✔️Great for cues, flashes, or alerts

✅ 4. Status Beacons or Text Display

Temporarily send a message to an RS-232 LED display or panel:

🧱 Logic:

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[Network Issue Detected] →
Serial Logic Wave Pulse
value = "NETWORK ERROR"
pulse_time = 5000 ms
→ [Display]

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✔️Auto-clears after timeout
✔️Keeps interface uncluttered

✅ 5. Test Signals or Logic Probing

Trigger known values for calibration or diagnostic use.

🧱 Example:

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[Technician Trigger] →
Analog Pulse → Output 100% Level for 2 seconds

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use WHEN before trigger Ensures only one pulse per press
Adjust pulse_time per device Serial may need 250–1000 ms; analog may vary
Use CLEAR/RESET logic afterward If external device expects confirmation
Combine with TOGGLE, DELAY For more control scenarios

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Temporarily output a serial string or analog value
Trigger Digital pulse or edge
Output Analog value (volume, brightness) or serial string
Pulse Duration Configurable in milliseconds
Common Uses Volume bursts, lighting pulses, serial alerts, temporary overrides
Works Well With Serial Send, Analog Ramp, Relay, Delay, Toggle, When

m) Variable Delay :-

Introduces a customizable delay (in milliseconds) between an input trigger and

an output action.
The delay can be changed dynamically at runtime using an analog input.

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schedules, device types, or conditional logic.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

trigger Digital In Starts the delay countdown
delay_time Analog In Sets how long to delay (in milliseconds)
output Digital Out Goes HIGH after the delay expires

⏱ Timing Behavior

If:

 delay_time = 5000 ms (5 seconds)

Then:

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Input trigger → [wait 5 sec] → Output goes HIGH for 1 cycle (or stays HIGH
depending on config)

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Time-Based Automation with Dynamic Delay

Use for user-selectable wait times in automation.

🧱 Example:

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User selects: "Start lights in 10 minutes"
→ Set `delay_time = 600000`

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→ Trigger variable delay
→ After 10 min, lights ON

✔️Lets users or logic define wait times

✔️No need to create multiple fixed delay blocks

✅ 2. Scheduled Equipment Start

Delay equipment activation based on system configuration.

🧱 Example:

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Trigger → Variable Delay (based on device warm-up time) → Power ON AV Gear

✔️Delay timing depends on device model or condition

✅ 3. Motion-Activated Lighting With Adjustable Hold Time

Hold lights ON for a custom duration after motion is detected.

🧱 Flow:

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Motion Trigger →
Variable Delay
delay_time = OccupancyHoldTime (user-configurable)
→ Turn OFF Lights

✔️Set from touchpanel or schedule

✅ 4. Flexible Shutdown Timer

Let user or condition decide how long before the system powers down.

🧱 Example:

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User idle detected →
Variable Delay (based on last activity time) →
System Shutdown

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✔️Extends usability during long meetings or events

✅ 5. Feedback Stabilization

Some devices (especially via serial or IP) take time to respond. Add a delay that
adjusts if needed.

🧱 Example:

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Send Command →
Variable Delay (wait for feedback) →
Proceed if response received

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use WHEN before trigger Ensures clean edge activation
Label delay source clearly E.g., Room_Off_Timer, Relay_WaitTime
Use analog joins or presets Easily adjustable in SIMPL Windows
Add cancel/reset logic To stop delay if user cancels action

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Delays a digital output by a configurable amount of time
Trigger Digital
Delay Input Analog (runtime-adjustable in ms)
Output Digital HIGH after the delay
Applications AV startup timing, lights, shutdowns, automation, user timers
Works With Touchpanel, Schedule Logic, Motion Sensors, Serial Feedback

n) Variable Oscillator:-

Continuously toggles its output HIGH and LOW in a square wave pattern, where
both the ON time and OFF time are controlled by analog inputs.

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change how fast and how long it blinks using real-time values.

🧩 Inputs and Outputs

Port / Field Type Description

enable Digital In Turns the oscillator ON/OFF
on_time Analog In Duration the output stays HIGH (in ms)
off_time Analog In Duration the output stays LOW (in ms)
output Digital Out Oscillating output signal

🌀 How It Works

If:

 on_time = 1000 ms
 off_time = 500 ms

Then:

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Output: HIGH (1s) → LOW (0.5s) → HIGH (1s) → LOW (0.5s) → repeat...

If these values are changed during runtime, the oscillation rate immediately adjusts
— making it "variable".

🎯 AV Programming Applications

✅ 1. Blinking Indicators (LEDs, Lights, GUIs)

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🧱 Example:

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[System Error Detected] → Enable Variable Oscillator
on_time = 300 ms
off_time = 300 ms
→ [Relay → Beacon Light]

✔️Lights blink to draw attention

✔️Timing can change for different alert levels (slow/fast)

✅ 2. Audio Tone / Buzzer Pulsing

For buzzers or sounders, oscillators can create a beeping pattern.

🧱 Flow:

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[Security Alert] → Enable Oscillator
on_time = 500 ms
off_time = 500 ms
→ [Relay → Buzzer]

✔️Variable beep rate depending on situation severity

✅ 3. Polling Logic (Trigger Serial or Logic Repeats)

Use oscillator to trigger repeated logic or polling events.

🧱 Logic:

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[Enable Polling] → Oscillator (1s ON / 1s OFF) → WHEN → Send "STATUS?" via
Serial

✔️Automatically send status requests to devices every few seconds

✔️You can speed up or slow down polling by adjusting on/off times

✅ 4. Adaptive Visual Feedback

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Example: Flash an icon faster if network drops, slower if device is offline.

🧱 Flow:

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[Device Status = Warning] → Oscillator (on: 500ms, off: 1000ms)
[Device Status = Error] → Oscillator (on: 200ms, off: 200ms)

✔️Communicate urgency through blink rate

✅ 5. Testing Equipment Timing or Load

Use it to repeatedly toggle relays or digital lines for:

 Burn-in testing
 Relay bounce testing
 Signal stress tests

🧱 Example:

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[Diagnostic Mode] → Variable Oscillator (1s / 1s) → Relay

✔️Simulates real-world use without operator interaction

🛠 Best Practices

Tip Why It Helps

Use labeled variables for times Makes on/off timing easy to tune
Stop oscillator cleanly Tie OFF trigger to a system state or reset button
Combine with WHEN or TOGGLE To send logic pulses or commands
Use bounded analog values Prevent 0ms delays which cause lockups

✅ Summary

Feature Description
Purpose Generate a repeated digital pulse with variable ON/OFF durations
Trigger Digital Enable line
Configurable ON time, OFF time (via analog inputs)
Output Digital square wave (toggle HIGH/LOW)
Applications Light flashers, buzzers, polling logic, testing, UI alerts
Works With Relay, Serial Send, LED logic, GUIs, Audio buzzers
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