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ScreenSHAPER – Video Mapping System
Manual # 26-0208100-00 / Revision E
Installation
Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 2-1: ScreenSHAPER Rear Panel
Rack-Mount Installation
ScreenSHAPER units are designed to be rack mounted and are supplied with front rack-mount hardware. Rear rack-
mount brackets are available as a kit and are recommended for use when units are mounted in transit cases. When
rack mounting the unit, remember that the maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C.
Leave at least one inch of space front and rear to make sure that the airflow through the fan and vent holes is not
restricted. When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly to prevent hazardous conditions that may
be created by uneven weight distribution. Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit. Reliable grounding
(earthing) of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
RS-232 Remote Control Connection
The RS-232 serial port is used to connect the ScreenSHAPER to an external computer to support setup and
calibration of the ScreenSHAPER. The serial port is configured as a DCE device which allows a straight-through
serial cable to be used to connect the ScreenSHAPER to the PC. The cable connecting to the ScreenSHAPER
should have a DB-9 male connector. Pinouts for the remote port are shown below. The cable supplied with the unit,
p/n 14-9760048-00, or equivalent RS-232 serial cable should be used to connect the ScreenSHAPER to the external
computer.
DCE
DB-9
I/O
RS-232 Signal Name ScreenSHAPER Signal Description
CD
1
O
Carrier Detect
Carrier Detect from Remote Control PC
RXD
2
O
Received Data
Data Sent to Remote Control PC
TXD
3
I
Transmitted Data
Data From Remote Control PC
DTR
4
I
Data Terminal Ready Data Terminal Ready from Remote Control PC
GND
5
x
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
DSR
6
O
Data Set Ready
Data Set Ready Output to Remote Control PC
RTS
7
I
Request To Send
Request To Send from Remote Control PC
CTS
8
O
Clear To Send
Clear To Send Output to Remote Control PC
RI
9
O
Ring Indicator
Unused