Eiki NPC-1 Getting Started Manual

Eiki NPC-1 Getting Started Manual

Tcp/ip network projector control quicklogix netcontrol 1.0 starter package

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TCP/IP Network Projector Control
QuickLogix™ NetControl 1.0 Starter Package
Getting Started Guide
AUDIO VISUAL / VIDEO PRODUCTS

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  • Page 1 NPC-1 TCP/IP Network Projector Control QuickLogix™ NetControl 1.0 Starter Package Getting Started Guide AUDIO VISUAL / VIDEO PRODUCTS...
  • Page 3 NPC-1 Network Projector Control NetControl 1.0 Starter Package Getting Started Guide First Edition, March 2003 - 1 -...
  • Page 4: Copyright Notice

    The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of this agreement. Copyright Notice Made by QuickLogix Copyright © 2003 QuickLogix International LLC. All rights reserved. All QuickLogix brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of QuickLogix International LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DHCP setting ... 13 Searching the Network ... 14 Search the network ... 14 View a list of all NPC-1 devices ... 14 Connecting to a Projector ... 15 Choosing a valid IP address ... 15 Selecting a projector ... 15 Connecting to a projector ...
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    NetControl and NPC-1 are designed to run in 24/7 applications. The unique design of the NetControl software allows you to control your equipment from another building, town, country or continent.
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    TCP, IP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP TCP Server QuickLogix™NetControl Starter Package QuickLogix™NetControl Advanced Package (optional) NPC-1: DC 9V to 30V, 300 mA (max.) at 9V 0 – 55°C, 32 – 131°F 5 – 95%RH -20 – 85°C, -4 – 185°F 90 x 100.4 x 22 mm (W x D x H, including ears) 67 x 100.4 x 22 mm (W x D x H)
  • Page 9: Package Checklist

    A gateway address is the IP address of a local IP router on the same network as the NPC-1 device. It is used to forward traffic to destinations beyond the local network. A gateway is the connection or interchange point that connects seperate IP networks. A local area network (LAN) may need a gateway to connect in to a wide area network (WAN) or to the Internet.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    RS-232 interface. Please use the RS-232 cable provided by your projector manufac- turer to connect your projector or other audiovisual equipment. Connect one side of the cable to the NPC-1 device serial port and the other side to the serial port on the projector.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Npc-1 To A Network

    There are two ways to use the 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack located on NPC-1’s front panel: 1. For most applications using NPC-1, you will simply plug one end of an Ethernet cable (RJ45) into NPC-1’s 100BaseT jack, and plug the other end into a hub connected to your network.
  • Page 12: Changing Network Properties

    Changing Network Properties Selecting a NPC-1 device Click on the menu Tools|Network Properties to get a list of all NPC-1 devices on your network. If this list is empty click the Search button to perform an actual search. Pick an IP address in the NPC-1 list to change the network properties.
  • Page 13: Changing The Projector Location

    ISP. Change the IP address of the NPC-1 to a valid IP address. If you are unsure about changing the IP address please ask your system administrator. Click the Change button to save the new IP address.
  • Page 14: Changing The Subnet Mask

    The NPC-1 device is shipped with the following default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Change the subnet mask of the NPC-1. If you are unsure about changing the subnet mask please ask your system administrator. Click the Change button to save the new subnet mask.
  • Page 15: Dhcp Setting

    This type of server is set up to provide IP addresses for new devices as they log onto a network. As the operation of the NPC-1 requires a fixed IP address, we strongly recommend that you establish an IP reservation list in DHCP to maintain fixed IP assignments based on the NPC-1’s MAC address.
  • Page 16: Searching The Network

    You can perform the same network search if you click the Network Tool button under the Projector Tools category. Hit the Search button in the Search Network window to get a list of all NPC-1 devices on your network. Mark the IP address of the NPC-1 device that you want to use in the search list.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Projector

    192.168.0.99. You can find the default IP address on the bottom panel of the NPC-1 device. Do not use two or more NPC-1 devices with the same IP address. The network will not work properly and you will not have access to a projector you need to control.
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Projector

    Connecting to a projector Before you can work with your projectors on the network you have to pick a valid IP address and a projector model from the Projector Model list in the main application window. Click the Connect button to establish the actual connection between the NetControl software and a projector.
  • Page 19: Reading The Staus Of A Projector

    Reading the Status of a Projector Am I connected? To get a status reply from your projector you have to be connected to a projector. If your are not connected to a projector the Get Status button in the Projector Status window is deactivated.
  • Page 20 Not all status requests are available with every projector model. Missing replies will be indicated. - 18 -...
  • Page 21: Controlling The Projector

    Click the Input Select button in the control window. The Input Control Center window pops up. Select a valid input. If the projector is connected to a video or data source the input will be switched to that specific input source. Most projectors need some time to recognize the new input signal.
  • Page 22: Why Are Some Buttons Deactivated

    Buttons are normally deactivated when the NetControl software is not connected to a projector. You have to connect to a projector before using the Control window. Another reason for the a deactivated button could be that the function of the button is not supported on the selected projector model.
  • Page 23: Cable Pinouts

    DCE (Data communications Equipment - e.g. a modem) the meaning and use of certain pins may differ. The diagrams below define the interface from the DTE perspec- tive. The NPC-1 has a RS232 DTE connection. RS232 on DB9 (EIA/TIA 574) Pin No.
  • Page 24: Software License Agreement

    Software License Agreement PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ("LICENSE") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE, RETURN THE QUICKLOGIX SOFTWARE TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A REFUND. 1.
  • Page 25 CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, QUICKLOGIX DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRE- SENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE QUICKLOGIX SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY QUICKLOGIX OR AN QUICKLOGIX AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
  • Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN61000-4-5: 1995 AC/DC Line to Line 1kV, AC/DC Line to Earth 2kV EN61000-4-6: 1995 EN61000-4-8: 1993 3 A/m at 50 Hz EN61000-4-11: 1994 Safty: UL/CUL EN60950 EIKI Industrial Co., Ltd. - 24 - Declaration of Conformity NPC-1, Network Projector Control...
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