SP Controls SmartPanel Configuration Note

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I. Overview

This document describes how to configure two or three SmartPanels to operate in sync. For general
information on SmartPanel configuration and use see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation
Guide.
Firmware Requirements: All SmartPanels in Master/Slave configuration must have SmartPanel
firmware version 2.0 or higher. See Section II. Firmware Requirements on page 2 for more information.
The Master and the Slave Panel can be connected and configured to operate a single projector. Once
connected, both Panels will remain in sync and behave identically, with some minor display latencies.
Some Hidden Functions which send repeating commands (i.e., zoom or focus) are slightly staggered.
We recommend that the Master Panel be placed in the position which will used most frequently.
Third-Party Control: Slave Panels can also be integrated easily with some third-party control systems.
For more information, please contact SP Controls technical support at (415) 642-2600 or
help@spcontrols.com.
When two or more Panels are connected, one is considered a Master and one or more Panels are
Slaves.
The Master Panel:
controls the projector,
accepts commands from the Slave, and
immediately updates the Slave Panel display.
The Master Panel requires no special configuration. It controls the projector, the Slave Panel, and any
additional peripherals (AFVP+, relay-controlled devices, et cetera). It should be configured with a
Projector Driver for the projector it is going to control as normal. For more information on configuring a
Panel, see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide.
The Slave Panel:
passes commands such as volume, input selection and power to the Master,
updates itself to reflect the Master's status.
The Slave Panel must be set to Slave mode by loading the Slave driver.
Master Panel wired to projector as usual
Any Projector
DR-SLV04 - 5/18/04
Master Panel
(Configured with Projector Driver)
SP Controls reserves the right to modify specifications without notice at any time.
Panel Configuration Application Note
Slave Panel Projector RS-232 Port to
Master Panel DB9 Configuration Port
Slave Panel
Revision C
Slave Panel
(Configured with Slave Driver)

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Summary of Contents for SP Controls SmartPanel

  • Page 1 I. Overview This document describes how to configure two or three SmartPanels to operate in sync. For general information on SmartPanel configuration and use see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide. Firmware Requirements: All SmartPanels in Master/Slave configuration must have SmartPanel firmware version 2.0 or higher.
  • Page 2 Both Master and Slave Panels must have firmware version 2.0 or higher (began shipping March, 2003). Firmware version can be verified by connecting to the SmartPanel with the SP Controls Configuration Utility. The Configuration Utility reports the firmware version along the bottom of each page.
  • Page 3 The Master Panel must be wired to the projector for control. Once a SmartPanel is configured to Slave mode, it will no longer respond unless it is connected to a Master Panel. It will appear to be completely inert, except: 1.
  • Page 4 TX to 3 GND to 5 GND to 5 2. Connect this male DB9 to the Master Panel’s female DB9 Configuration Port. Master Panel Configuration Port © 2004 SP Controls Inc. 601 Minnesota Suite 115 San Francisco, CA 94107 help@spcontrols.com...
  • Page 5 Slave Panel VI. TROUBLESHOOTING General tips can be found in the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide. The Slave Panel is frozen. The Slave Panel will not operate at all if it is not connected properly to the Master Panel. If the Slave is frozen, verify that it is connected properly to the Master and that both Panels have power.

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