Mixed Network - Christie Entero RPMSP–LED01 Installation Manual

Mixed Network

In the illustrated 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 example shows both an RS422–compatible
controller and an Ethernet–connected PC for working with a network of projectors linked using their RS232 IN/
OUT ports.
1. Connect the controller to 1 projector:
• A standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between the controller (or Ethernet hub) and the Ethernet port on the
EM.
• A RS422 serial cable between the PC and the RS422 IN (pictured).
2. Connect a serial cable between the RS232 OUT connector of the first projector's electronics module and
the RS232 IN connector of the next projector's electronics module. Connect the remaining projectors.
RS232 communication cables must be of good quality and no more than 25 ft (7.6 m) in length.
3. If you connected the controller, using an Ethernet cable, set the IP address in Configuration >
Communications > Ethernet Settings. Set the serial options in Configuration > Communications.
4. Set Configuration > Communications > Network Routing:
• To relay commands to all projectors set Network Routing to All Join.
• To isolate just 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.
See the Entero RPMWU/RPMSP/RPMHD–LED01 User Manual (P/N: 020-100367-xx) for information
about projector menu options.
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