Connecting Communications - Christie M Series User Manual

Section 2: Installation and Setup

2.2.9 Connecting Communications

Remote Keypads
To control the projector, direct the projector's IR remote towards the display screen or the projector's IR sensors.
Alternatively, connect a wired (tethered) version of the remote to the XLR connector labeled as
projector's input panel.
see Section 4 Web User Interface
As an alternative to the projector's keypad or remote, you may wish to communicate with the projector using a PC or
other controller. Such a device sends commands and receives feedback via serial links (RS-232 and RS-422RS-422), or
Ethernet communications to the projector, refer to the Serial Command document provided in the Dealer Section of the
Christie Website, PN 020-100224-XX.
1.) Serial Port Connections
RS-232 and RS-422, serial ports available on the projector: You can connect a device with a serial interface, such as a
computer to either of these connectors (not both) and control the projector remotely by entering specific serial
communication commands, see
document provided in the Dealer Section of the Christie Website, PN 020-100224-XX.
2.) Connecting RS-232
Two nine-pin D-sub connectors, labeled RS-232 IN and RS-232 OUT on the input panel, are dedicated to
serial communication, see
cables, connect the controlling source, such as a personal computer to the RS-232 IN connector. Set the
projector baud rate to match that of the computer. See
projector's baud rate.
3.) Connecting RS-422
To control the projector with a computer or other controlling device with RS-422 capability, connect a RS-422
serial communication cable between the controlling device and the RS-422 port on the projector, see
23 Connecting RS-422. RS-422 is better suited than RS-232 for serial communication over distances greater
than 50 feet.
literature provided with your equipment before connecting
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The response to a wired keypad must also be enabled in the Communications menu—
NOTE:
for more information.
Section 3 Operation,COMMUNICATIONS - Submenu
Figure 2-22 Connecting
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Use the RS-422 port only if your device had RS-422 capability - always consult the
RS-232. Using the appropriate serial communication
Section 3 Operation
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WIRED KEYPAD
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