Controlling Ross devices with RossTalk

RossTalk is a simple IP-based control protocol used by many of Ross Video’s products. Helm doesn’t have a specific RossTalk driver, but it’s very easy to issue RossTalk commands using Lua scripts.   RossTalk devices listen for incoming commands...

Controlling Miranda Densite cards from Helm

Helm 4.1.1.0 introduces support for Miranda Densite family modular cards, Enabling the iControl Services Gateway Helm uses the iControl Application Server’s XML Gateway to communicate with the cards. Direct communication without an iControl server is...

Determining Snell Rollcall control parameters

When you’re making Helm control a particular parameter on a RollCall card, then list of available properties can be quite daunting. Here’s how to determine which properties to use with Helm Run RollCall Control Panel You’ll need to use Snell’s...

Testing HELM with Lynx APPolo and C3Local software

You can use LYNX Technik’s C3Local software to test Helm operation with a software emulation of Lynx hardware. Note: APPolo V5.0.x  does not operate correctly with Helm. You should avoid this version, and use 4.9.0 instead. Please follow the steps below...