Serial Communication Cables - Christie CineIPM-2K User Manual

Ethernet Networks
Cine-IPM 2K User's Manual
020-100164-01 Rev. 1 (01/08)
need help changing the projector baud rate. In addition, set the Network Routing to
"RS232 and RS422 Joined" if you want to reach all Cine-IPM 2K / CP2000 sets.
NOTES: 1) To avoid damage, connect only properly wired serial communication
cables. See Appendix C for details. 2) It is recommended that each RS232
communication cable be no more than 25 feet in length. Use high quality cables.
ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP
network, use standard CAT5 cable to connect each unit's front Ethernet port to a hub
belonging to the network. A controller or PC must also be connected to the hub. See
Figure 2.23.
Figure 2.23. Typical Ethernet Network
SETTING THE Cine-IPM 2K's IP ADDRESS
automatically assign a valid and unique IP address for each Cine-IPM 2K present,
upon connection to most Ethernet networks. Depending on the network, this DHCP-
assigned IP address usually remains stable for the current session, but may change
with subsequent power-ups and logins. On some networks, the address will even
remain stable from session to session. In all cases, the Cine-IPM 2K's IP address and
port appear in the Status menu as well as the Ethernet Settings submenu.
Figure 2.24. Setting the Cine-IPM 2K's IP Address
If you have no DHCP server on your network, or if you simply wish to assign a
specific static address, enter this address in the Ethernet Settings submenu or send it
to the Cine-IPM 2K via a serial command. The unit will respond immediately and
permanently to commands sent to this address until you enter a new address, or until
you re-enable the DHCP auto-assign checkbox.
: To add one or more Cine-IPM 2Ks to an Ethernet
: By default, a DHCP server (if present) will
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
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