Connecting Communications - Christie CineIPM-2K User Manual

2.4 Connecting
Communications
Remote Keypads
TPC
Other Controllers
Cine-IPM 2K User's Manual
020-100164-01 Rev. 1 (01/08)
As an alternative to keypad and/or TPC control, you may wish to communicate with
the Cine-IPM 2K using a PC or other controller. Such a device sends commands and
receives feedback via serial links (2 types), Ethernet or GPIO communications. All
types of communication methods are described below.
If desired, connect a wired (tethered) version of the Cine-
IPM 2K remote keypad to the 3.5mm phono jack on the
front panel. Note that response to a wired keypad must also
be enabled in the Communications menu—see 2.7,
Converting the Keypad for more information.
If you have connected the rear RS232 "B" port of the Cine-
IPM 2K to the RS232 "B" port in the CP2000, you can use
the Touch Panel Controller for selecting sources connected
to the Cine-IPM 2K. Refer back to Figure 2.6. The RS232
connection also enables Cine-IPM 2K status updates at the
TPC.
NOTE: The TPC can select a specific Cine-IPM 2K source
(#1-6) only if the CP2000 is connected via DVI-1. If
connected via DVI-2, the TPC can select this port (called
DVI-B), but you must use the Cine-IPM 2K keypad to select
the source (#1-6).
The rear Ethernet port on the Cine-IPM 2K is an alternative
route planned for TPC communications, but is currently
non-functional.
RS232 Serial Communications
From most computers, connect a standard RS232 serial communication cable
between the computer and the Cine-IPM 2K serial port labeled
Cine-IPM 2K baud rate to match that of your computer.
Changing the baud rate is done in the Cine-IPM 2K's Communications submenu. See
3.6, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls.
Figure 2.15. Connecting Serial Communications via RS232
RS422 Serial Communications
Some computers can provide RS422 serial communications (often through a plug-in
adapter or external converter) rather than the more common RS232 standard. RS422
communication has differential "transmits-and-receives" and is generally better
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
. Then set the
RS232 IN
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