Mixed Network - Christie Mirage WQ-L User Manual

Mixed Network

Using the wrong type of serial cable can damage the projector. RS232 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-RS232 controller with the RS232 linking available between these projectors. The image below
shows both an RS422 compatible controller and an Ethernet-connected PC working with a network
of projectors linked using their RS232 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 RS422 serial cable between the PC and the RS422 port on the projectors input
panel.
3. Connect a serial cable between the RS232 OUT connector of the first projector and the RS232
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
50.
7. From the WebUI, select Configuration > Communications > Network Routing.
• To relay commands to all projectors set Network Routing to All Joined.
• To isolate RS422 communications, select RS232 and Ethernet Joined. Only projector
#3 will respond to the RS422 controller.
• To isolate Ethernet communications, select RS232 and RS422 Joined. Only projector
#1 will respond using Ethernet
Projector #1
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Projector #2
RS232
CAT5
CAT5
Ethernet Settings
Communications
Projector #3
RS232
Installation
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