Mixed Network - Christie Matrix StIM-WQ User Manual

Setup Procedures

Mixed Network

Using the wrong type of serial cable can damage the projector. RS-232 communication
cables must be of good quality and no more than 25 ft (7.62 m) in length. Failure to comply
may result in equipment damage.
In a mixed network the controller can communicate with the first projector and the command can be
relayed to each serially connected projector. This configuration is useful if you are using a 
non-RS-232 controller with the RS-232 linking available between these projectors. The image below
shows both an RS-422 compatible controller and an Ethernet-connected PC working with a network
of projectors linked using their RS-232 in/out ports.
1. Connect the controller to a projector with a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between the controller
(or Ethernet hub) and the Control Network port on the projectors input panel.
2. Connect an RS-422 serial cable between the PC and the RS-422 port on the projectors input
panel.
3. Connect a serial cable between the RS-232 OUT connector of the first projector and the RS-232
IN connector of the next projector.
4. Connect the remaining projectors.
5. If the controller is connected via an Ethernet cable, set the IP address from the WebUI in
Configuration > Communications > Ethernet Settings. See
6. Set the serial options in Configuration > Communications. See
7. From the WebUI, select Configuration > Communications > Network Routing.
• To relay commands to all projectors set Network Routing to All Joined.
• To isolate RS-422 communications, select RS-232 and Ethernet Joined. Only projector
#3 will respond to the RS-422 controller.
• To isolate Ethernet communications, select RS-232 and RS-422 Joined. Only projector
#1 will respond using Ethernet
Projector #1
16
.
Projector #2
RS232
CAT5
CAT5
Ethernet Settings
Communications
Projector #3
RS232
Matrix StIM™ WQ/SIM WQ User Manual
020-100883-01 Rev. 2 (06-2013)
on page 63.
on page 61.
RS422