MRM LFP, Quick Start Manual

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LFP Quick Start Guide
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Down position = Serial mode . This is only used to update the
firmware in the LFP through the
SERIAL A
connector.
2.
VIDEO
input connector for the synchronisation signal from the
camera.
3.
ETHERNET
RJ45 connector, for connection to the head or larger
multi-component system. Ethernet is the recommended connection
method (as opposed to DataLink or Serial). This Ethernet port is
rated at 100 Mbits/sec but can operate at lower speeds of 10 Mbits/
sec or less.
4.
SERIAL A
connector. Used for updating the firmware in the LFP,
and for connecting to a head (such as an Ulti-head) using an RS-232
serial connection (as opposed to Ethernet or DataLink). For pin-out
information see
Serial A connector on page 75.
5.
SERIAL B
connector. Used for copying moves and settings to and
from a PC that is running MSA Archiver software. The copying is
controlled in both directions from the MSA Archiver software.
However, this usage has largely been superseded by using MSA
Ethernet Archiver software running over the Ethernet connection.
For pin-out information see
Serial B connector on page 76.
6.
DATA IN
DataLink In connector, used in combination with Flair
boot mode (see above) to connect to an RT-12 or RT-14 interface
box using a DataLink connection, as an alternative to an Ethernet
connection. For pin-out information see
Data In connector on page
74.
7.
DATA OUT
DataLink Out connector, used in combination with Flair
boot mode (see above) to connect to a head using a DataLink
connection (as opposed to Ethernet or Serial). For pin-out
information see
Data Out connector on page 75.
8, 9, 10.
FOCUS
,
ZOOM
,
PAN BARS
connectors. You can use these
additional controllers in parallel with those on the LFP. For pin-out
information see:
Auxiliary connectors for Focus and Zoom on page 76 Pan Bars
connector on page 77
11.
POWER IN
connector. The LFP requires a 3-pin, 24 Volt DC power
supply. For pin-out information see Power In connector on page 78.