Batch-Controlling Multiple Projectors (Using The Daisy Chain Function) - Dukane 8950P User Manual

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3.8 Batch-controlling multiple projectors (using the DAISY
CHAIN function)
This model and its family models (ask your dealer for details) are equipped with
the DAISY CHAIN function.
Using the DAISY CHAIN function can simultaneously control multiple projectors
connected to a shared RS-232C bus, from a computer.
Computer
LAN LAN port
3.8.1 Connecting devices
1 ) Connect one of the projectors to be controlled to the computer.
Connect the projector's LAN
cable, for Ethernet communication.
Connect the projector's CONTROL IN
with an RS-232C cable, for RS-232C communication.
2 ) Connect the CONTROL OUT
and the CONTROL IN CONTROL IN port of the 2nd projector, with an RS-232C cable.
Then connect the CONTROL OUT
IN IN port of the 3rd projector.
Connect all projectors in turn, in the same way.
NOTE
• Turn off (the power switch of) both the projector and other devices
and unplug, before connecting them.
• Do not apply the DAISY CHAIN function to the system that uses a RS-232C
bus distributor.
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RS-232C cable (cross)
[Power ON]
CONTROL IN port CONTROL IN
LAN cable
[Power ON]
LAN port and the computer's LAN port with a LAN
CONTROL IN port and the computer's RS-232C port
CONTROL OUT port of the projector connected to the computer
CONTROL OUT port of the 2nd projector and CONTROL
RS-232C cable (cross)
CONTROL OUT port CONTROL OUT
RS-232C cable (cross)
CONTROL