Communicating To All Ports - Christie Roadie HD+35K User Manual

Section 2: Installation and Setup
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2.7.4 Communicating to All Ports

To relay messages to all ports (RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet) regardless of the original source, set the
"Network Routing" option in the
configuration is useful if you have one type of controller available, but must link projectors via the other type.
For example, you may need to use both an RS-422-compatible controller and an Ethernet-connected PC for
working with a network of projectors linked via their RS-232 in/out ports.
In this case, select the
messages reach all ports throughout the network.
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Split Serial Network with One Controller
Controller with both
RS-232 and RS-422
capability
RS-422
PROJ 1
Split Serial Network with Two Controllers
Connect both
NOTE: Programming for the
RS-232 controller must be
compatible with the RS-422
controller. Baud rates must
be the same.
PROJ 1
RS-422
Figure 2-42 Sample Hardware Setups for Split Networks
Whenever downloading new projector software to networks, use a single-route RS-232
network only. DISCONNECT any redundant serial cabling and select "Separate" for
"Network Routing" in each projector.
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option for "Network Routing" in the
• Connect both network cable types
• Use controller as desired—RS232
messages travel RS232 route only, RS422
messages travel RS422 route only.
• If a projector fails, use the other standard
to communicate with remaining projectors
RS-232
PROJ 2
RS-232
RS-422 RS-422
• Connect both network cable types
• Use controller desired—RS232 messages
remain RS232 only, RS422 messages
remain RS422 only.
RS-232
PROJ 2
RS-422 RS-422
menu to "All Joined" for each projector. This
PROJ 3
RS-232
PROJ 3
RS-232
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menu so that all
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