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INSTALLATION & SETUP
Then chain the projectors together by connecting an port of the first projector
RS232
(already connected to the computer/controller through the port) to an
RS422 RS232
port on the next projector in the chain. Continue connecting projectors in this manner
until you've reached the last projector in the chain, so that only the last projector has
one unused port. See Figure 2.33.
RS232
Figure 2.33. Mixed Serial Network
Note that communication parameters such as baud rate must be set to match the
particular controlling device before connecting as a network—refer to the
documentation that came with your controlling device in order to determine the
proper baud rate. See 3.7, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls if you
need help changing the projector baud rate. In addition, set the Network Routing to
"RS232 and RS422 Joined" if you want to reach all projectors.
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 Networks
: To add one or more projectors to an Ethernet network,
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ETHERNET NETWORK SETUP
use standard CAT5 cable to connect each projector's Ethernet port to a hub on to the
network. A controller or PC must also be connected to the hub. See Figure 2.34.
Figure 2.34. Typical Ethernet Network
: Upon connection to most Ethernet
SETTING THE PROJECTOR'S IP ADDRESS
networks, each projector's factory default IP address of 0.0.0.0 triggers the network's
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function to automatically
assign an IP address that is valid and unique for use on that network. Depending on
the network, this DHCP-assigned IP address usually remains stable for a single
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