Ethernet Networks - Christie Roadie HD+35K User Manual

Section 2: Installation and Setup
NOTES: 1)
You can only connect up to a maximum of 32 projectors.
configuration, however, since RS-422 ports are bi-directional, other various combinations are possible.
You can also connect by RS-232 or RS-422 (see
communication must also reach the other type of port. You must enable this joining of network ports in the
Communications
This enables all Serial messages to reach all serial ports.
It should be noted that Communication parameters, such as baud rate, must be set to match the particular
controlling device before connecting as a network. Refer to the documentation that came with your controlling
device in order to determine the proper baud rate. Refer to
Advanced Controls
NOTES: 1)
To avoid damage, connect only properly wired serial communication cables. Refer to
Serial Communication Cables
be no more than 25 feet in length. Use high quality cables.

2.7.2 Ethernet Networks

Ethernet Network Setup
To add one or more projectors to an Ethernet network, use standard CAT5 cable to connect each projector's
Ethernet port to a hub belonging to the network. A controller or PC must also be connected to the hub. Refer to
Figure 2-39.
2-34
Network Routing
menu by selecting the "
1. Separate
2. RS232 and RS422 joined
3. RS232 and Ethernet joined
4. All joined
PROJ 3
RS-422
1. Separate
2. RS232 and RS422 joined
3. RS232 and Ethernet joined
4. All joined
PROJ 3
RS-232
Figure 2-38 Examples of Joined RS-232 and RS-422 Networks
if you need help changing the projector baud rate.
for details.
2) Figure 2-37
Figure 2-38), in which case either type of serial
" option to "
PROJ 2
RS-232
PROJ 2
RS-422
Section 3.8 Adjusting System Parameters and
2)
It is recommended that each RS-232 communication cable
depicts a typical input/output
RS232 and RS422 joined
RS-232
PROJ 1
RS-422
PROJ 1
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