Dell S510 RS232 Protocol Document
Summary
Dell S510 projector RS232 protocol document specifying serial communication interface for remote projector control. Details pin assignments, communication settings (19200 baud, 8N1), command syntax with header, address code, CRC16 checksum, and message structure. Covers projector commands for power on/off, input source selection, volume control, OSD menu navigation, lamp hour query, and system status retrieval. Includes response message format and error codes. Targeted at AV integrators and developers building custom control systems for Dell S510 projectors.
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Dell™ S510 RS232 Protocol Document RS232 Projector Pin Assignment (Facing Projector)
RS232 Serial Communication Cable Pin Assignment (Facing Cable)
Pin Assignments
RS232 PIN DESCRIPTION RS232
2 TXD 3 3 RXD 2
5 GROUND 5
7 Not Used 7 8 Not Used 8
Note 1: The RS232 (pin2-3 swap) cable is not provided by Dell.
RS232 Protocol Communication Settings
Connection Settings Value Baud Rate 19200 bps Data Bits 8 bits Parity None Stop Bits 1 bit Flow control None
Command Types To display the OSD menu and adjust the settings.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 5 |
| File Size | 501.12 KB |
| Published | June 26, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dell provide the RS232 cable?
No, the RS232 cable with pin 2-3 swap is not provided by Dell.
What are the communication settings?
Use 19200 bps baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
How do I interpret the projector's response?
Check Byte0 for success (0x00) or error codes like Invalid Command (0x01) or CRC Error (0x02).
How do I read the firmware version?
Send the Firmware Version command, and read Bytes 2 through 7 for the 6-byte ASCII version string.
What is the wait time after power on?
Wait 5 seconds after power on before sending the next command.