Christie CineIPM-2K, User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Cine-IPM 2K User’s Manual 2-11
020-100164-01 Rev. 1 (01/08)
As an alternative to keypad and/or TPC control, you may wish to communicate with
the
Cine-IPM 2K using a PC or other controller. Such a device sends commands and
receives feedback via serial links (2 types), Ethernet or GPIO communications. All
types of communication methods are described below.
If desired, connect a wired (tethered) version of the Cine-
IPM 2K remote keypad to the 3.5mm phono jack on the
front panel. Note that response to a wired keypad must also
be enabled in the
Communications menu—see 2.7,
Converting the Keypad for more information.
If you have connected the rear RS232 “B” port of the Cine-
IPM 2K to the RS232 “B” port in the CP2000 , you can use
the Touch Panel Controller for selecting sources connected
to the Cine-IPM 2K . Refer back to Figure 2.6. The RS232
connection also enables Cine-IPM 2K status updates at the
TPC.
NOTE:
The TPC can select a specific Cine-IPM 2K source
(#1-6) only if the CP2000 is connected via DVI-1. If
connected via DVI-2, the TPC can select this port (called
DVI-B), but you must use the Cine-IPM 2K keypad to select
the source (#1-6).
The rear Ethernet port on the Cine-IPM 2K is an alternative
route planned for TPC communications, but is currently
non-functional.
RS232 Serial Communications
From most computers, connect a standard RS232 serial communication cable
between the computer and the
Cine-IPM 2K serial port labeled
RS232 IN
. Then set the
Cine-IPM 2K baud rate to match that of your computer.
Changing the baud rate is done in the Cine-IPM 2K’s Communications submenu. See
3.6, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls .
Figure 2.15. Connecting Serial Communications via RS232
RS422 Serial Communications
Some computers can provide RS422 serial communications (often through a plug-in
adapter or external converter) rather than the more common RS232 standard. RS422
communication has differential “transmits-and-receives” and is generally better
2.4 Connecting
Communications
Remote Keypads
X
TPC X
Other Controllers
X