System Integration - Christie CP2000-X User Manual

Serial Links to Projector
The GPIO Port
CP2000-X User Manual
020-100031-01 Rev. 1 (03-3009)

System Integration

This section explains how to link the projector to serial communication devices and
to other external equipment such as devices for 3D synchronizing.
Standard RS-232 Devices

From a PC or other controller, connect a standard 9-
wire RS-232 serial cable (CTS/RTS) to "
port on the Communications and Source Connection
Panel located at the rear of the projector.
Note that a serial link is adequate for DCP Librarian
use, or for downloading new main software (both
tasks require a qualified Christie service technician).
It cannot be used for ASCII messaging (since the
TPC recognizes Ethernet only), and is too slow for servers.
Cine-IPM 2K
Connect the Cine-IPM 2K's custom RS-232 cable from
the rear of the Cine-IPM 2K to the CP2000-X serial
port labeled "
RS-232B
projection head—you must remove a small cover for
access. The port uses Christie-proprietary
RS-232B
protocol and is compatible with Christie accessories
only.
Linking the Cine-IPM 2K to the
Cine-IPM 2K sources to be selected at the TPC.
IMPORTANT: Do not use RS-232 "B" port with other
devices.
The 37-pin GPIO connector located on the underside of the projection head provides

a flexible method of interfacing a wide range of external I/O devices to the projector,
often so that an event on one device automatically triggers an event on the other. The
pins on this connector that are configurable using the TPC's Custom 3D Control
menu are identified in Figure C.1.
NOTE: Pins not shown in Figure C.1 are reserved for other uses, and cannot be
specified at the TPC.
RS-232A
" located on the underside of the
port enables
RS-232B
A p p e n d i x C
"
C-1