SVSi N8000 Control API - Manual (Page 3)

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Telnet Sessions
To Enable Push Notifications for Devices
1. Every time a connection is initiated, a monitor command must be sent out from the third-party control system
with the IP address of the device to be monitored. The command is:
monitor <IPAddress> CRLF
2. After a device is monitored, the status of that device will be reported when a change occurs. To get the status of
a monitored device at any time (when no changes have occurred) send the following command:
monitornotify <ipAddress> CRLF
3. The simplified status responses are detailed later in this document.
4. If a connection is dropped, the monitor command must be present when the connection is re-established.
5. Simplified status packets are encapsulated in an XML block of <status>...</status>. Additional messages may
be sent from N-Command to the control system (verbose messages including switch confirmations and
command acknowledgments).
Telnet Sessions
N-Command units may also be controlled via telnet sessions using port 50008. Legacy control system integration
uses this method for control. Legacy programs will continue to function using telnet via port 50008. This is also a
useful tool for system programmers to test commands prior to integrating with a third-party control system.
Command Structure
All commands detailed in this document follow the same general format. They can be generated from within
N-Command software by going to Tasks > Scripts and using the drop-down menus to automatically generate
control codes. For those pre-programming hardware, use the tables provided in this document to determine your
commands following this structure:
<action> <destination> <requiredInformation>
OR
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Panel Builder
N-Command units offer a GUI application called Panel Builder. You can use panels as a standalone control option
or as an extension to a third-party control system. Generate panels for display on any mobile device or PC/Mac.
The look and feel is completely customizable. Programming, design, and implementation are incredibly fast using
the built in-controls. For more information on Panel Builder please visit our website:
http://svsiav.com/video-over-
ip-products/n-control/management-systems/panel-builder// .
For more information on how to integrate Panel Builder as your control interface, please contact our Pre-Sales
technical team for additional information and training resources.
Additional Help
For additional information or troubleshooting, please contact SVSi Technical Support between 8:00 AM and
5:00 PM Central Standard Time at 256-461-7143 or email [email protected].
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