Barco DML-1200, User Manual

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4. Connections
F Status LEDs
G VGA out
DMX interface
The communication interface of the DML-1200 supports DMX. The DML-1200 is DMX512-A protected.
DMX is used as communication bus between different devices in the light technic. Each device has an input and a thru, so that the
bus can be daisy chained between the different devices. According to the standard a two pair cable with shield and XLR connector
is used. The shield must not be connected to or be in contact with the shell or body of either male/female connector. Use cables
which are compliant with the DMX512 standard.
You can use the DMX input port (A) to connect a DMX device or lighting console. This way you can control the DML-1200 from that
lighting console. The DMX output port (G) can be connected to the next device in the daisy chain. The DMX output port is a passive
loop through and is functional even when the device is not powered.
Pin Description
1
Shield
2 Data 1–
3 Data 1+
4 NC
5 NC
DMX
DMX-512 Lighting protocol over RS-485 interface. Carries information of 512 channels from a lighting controller to
lighting devices. Standardized by USITT.
Ethernet network communication
The DML-1200 can be connected to a LAN (local area network) using one of the Ethernet ports (C) on the communication interface.
Once connected to the LAN, users are capable of accessing the device from any location, inside or outside (if allowed) their company
network using the DML control software: Projector Toolset. This toolset locates the device on the network in case there is a DHCP
server or the user can insert the correct IP-address of the projector to access the projector. Once accessed, it is possible to check
and manipulate all the projector settings. Remote diagnostics, control and monitoring of the projector can then become a daily and
very simple operation. The network connectivity permits to detect potential errors and consequently improve the time to servicing.
Both Ethernet ports (C) are equipped with a yellow and green LED. The yellow LED lights up in case the port is connected with a
100/1000Mbit network. The green LED blinks in case there is network activity.
The connector used for the Ethernet ports (C) are of rugged Neutrik EtherCon RJ45 type, which is compatible
with standard RJ45 cable connector. Straight (most common) as well as cross linked network cables can be
used.
10/100 Base-T — RJ45 port 1000 Base-T — RJ45 port
Pin Description Description
1 TXD+ TX0+
2 TXD- TX0-
3 RXD+ RX0+
4
—
TX1+
5
—
TX1-
6 RXD- RX0-
7
—
Rx1+
8
—
RX1-
It is recommended to use a 1 GigaBit switch to set up the Ethernet connection. Follow also the Networking
tips & tricks .
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