Keypad Protocols And Conversion - Mirage 2000 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND SETUP
2.10 Keypad
Protocols and
Conversion
Remote Keypad
Protocol
— IR OR WIRED KEYPAD —
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At manufacture every keypad is assigned "A" as its default protocol, which is simply
a collection of settings that determine how the keypad operates. Once assigned, this
protocol remains in effect until it is changed—that is, the keypad will operate as it
currently does until you change its protocol.
Protocols are most useful for multiple-projector applications. For example, you might
want to change a keypad protocol if you are working with two projectors and two
remote keypads in the same room and need to control each projector independently
(Figure 2.30). When Keypad A has a different protocol than Keypad B, each keypad
communicates only with the projector having a matching protocol. Or, if you have a
network of two or more projectors connected together via RS-232 serial ports, you
may want only certain projectors to respond to a wired keypad, thus you can use
different protocols to limit responses.
NOTE: Matching the protocol on the projector to that of a keypad is done through a
setting in the Communications menu. See 3.7, Configuring System Parameters for
further information on how to change the projector's infrared sensor (rear and front)
protocol.
A protocol for either type of remote keypad — IR or wired — can be changed
through software commands entered on the keypad. A new protocol set through
software commands remains in effect until the keypad batteries are removed and
replaced (if an IR remote), or until the keypad is unplugged (if a wired remote). A
remote can also be changed manually —you can "hard-wire" new jumper settings
inside the keypad so that they remain in effect until you change the hard-wiring. Note
that a hard-wired protocol can be temporarily overridden by the software protocol
change, effective until the keypad is unplugged and plugged in again (if a wired
remote) or until a battery is removed (if an IR remote).
Figure 2.30. Independent Keypads and Projectors
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The standard IR remote keypad or the optional wired remote can be set to one of two
different protocols — "A" or "B". To hard-wire a protocol to "A" or "B" in either
remote, follow Steps 1 through 5:
Step 1
Unplug the keypad from the projector (applies to wired remote only).