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**twa8000** · March 27, 2013, 11:00 AM

I really dont think there is a problem with the plugin. I think it may be a hardware problem. Are you using a null or straight through serial cable? First i noticed you are using 1.0.1.0 version of the plugin. That plugin is very old. Try updating to 1.1.4 first not 1.1.5. You can update to 1.1.5 after the devices are created. Thanks

http://board.homeseer.com/showthread.php?t=143790

**rrockoff** · March 27, 2013, 01:58 PM

Thanks Tom,

I have upgraded to version 1.1.5

I am sure my cable is correct

Onkyo side (9 pin male) HomeSeer side (9 pin female)
Pin 2 (Tx) -----> Pin 3 (Rd)
Pin 3 (Rd) -----> Pin 2 (Tx)
Pin 5 (Gnd) -----> Pin 5 (Gnd)

I am concerned that the firmware may be too old. The spreadsheet that I have from Onkyo (Onkyo_RS-232_RCVR_083109.xls) says that support for my TX-SR806 was not added until firmware rev. 1.09. I have firmware version 1.06.

Also can anyone provide a sample of what they see when connected via a serail terminal program. I figure if I can communicate via a simple terminal then the plugin will definitely work.

New Log:

3/27/2013 11:26:38 AM - Plug-In - Found plug-in: TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA, version: 1.1.5.0

3/27/2013 11:27:01 AM - Plug-In - Interface TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA is running as a trial, 30 days remaining.
3/27/2013 11:27:01 AM - TWA Onkyo/Integra - Register callback completed
3/27/2013 11:27:01 AM - TWA Onkyo/Integra - Application path: C:\Program Files\HomeSeer HSPRO
3/27/2013 11:27:01 AM - Plug-In - Initializing Plug-in: TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA
3/27/2013 11:27:01 AM - Error - In RegisterConfigLink:Public member 'link' on type 'String' not found.
3/27/2013 11:27:01 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - Receiver 1 Attempting to open COM11
3/27/2013 11:27:02 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - Receiver 1 at COM11 Successfully Connected
3/27/2013 11:27:02 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - Receiver 1 Polling Unit
3/27/2013 11:27:02 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Found in Queue(PWRQSTN)
3/27/2013 11:27:02 AM - Plug-In - Finished initializing plug-in TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA
3/27/2013 11:27:02 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Sent(PWRQSTN)

3/27/2013 11:27:04 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Found in Queue(LMDQSTN)

3/27/2013 11:27:37 AM - Warning - Timeout waiting for COM Port write to finish
3/27/2013 11:27:37 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Sent(LMDQSTN)
3/27/2013 11:27:38 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Found in Queue(MVLQSTN)
3/27/2013 11:28:03 AM - Warning - Timeout waiting for COM Port write to finish
3/27/2013 11:28:03 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Sent(MVLQSTN)
3/27/2013 11:28:03 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Found in Queue(HDOQSTN)
3/27/2013 11:28:31 AM - Warning - Timeout waiting for COM Port write to finish
3/27/2013 11:28:31 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Sent(HDOQSTN)
3/27/2013 11:28:31 AM - TWA_ONKYOINTEGRA - DEBUG MODE: Receiver 1 Command Found in Queue(AMTQSTN)

Thanks again for any help you can offer.

Rod

**rrockoff** · March 30, 2013, 12:21 PM

More Research

I called Onkyo support and was referred to a very knowledgable tech named Brian. Here is what he told me:

- As long as the receiver has a physical serial port, the receiver will work with all the commands laid out in the spreadsheet. Firmware version does not matter for serial communication.

- All 3 pins need to be straight through on both ends. 2 to 2, 3 to 3, and 5 to 5. He suggested that I use a multimeter to tone it out.

- You should be able to open a terminal program with the proper setting, and send a command such as !1PWR01<CR>+<LF> and the receiver will turn on. Note: must use all CAPs in the command.

With all of the above info and following it to the letter, I am still unable to communicate with my TX-SR806. I am close to moving back to IR and leaving RS232 for a future project.

Any and all suggestions appreciated.

Rod

**rrockoff** · April 3, 2013, 06:50 PM

Problem Solved

The problem was with my 9 pin M-F cable. since the USB to serial adapter has a 9 pin male connector on it, I tried to directly connect it to my receiver. Bypassing my defective cable allowed me to communicate with the TX-SR806 without error.

For anyone that is interested, I tested with HyperTerminal (9600, N, 8, 1, No flow). You will see nothing while typing the commands. When you press enter, you will see the command that you sent echoed back. Examples below:

!1PWR01!1PWR00

!1PWR01 means power on. I received !1PWR01 in my terminal window after I typed in the command and pressed return. !1PWR00 means power off. Again I received it after I enterd the command and pressed return.

I hope this info can help someone else in the future.

Rod

**twa8000** · April 4, 2013, 02:23 AM

Thanks for the update, sorry I've been out of town for the last week, thanks for the information.

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