Configuring the E500
controller
After installing the tiles and connecting all cables, complete the E500 controller initial configuration.
For additional configuration settings, refer to E500 User Guide (P/N: 020-102222-XX).
Installing the E500 controller software
The E500 controller software controls the configuration of the array.
1. On the Christie website, navigate to the E500 product page.
2. Switch to the Downloads tab and click Software Downloads.
3. Download and unzip the Christie LED Control Unit E500 Software zip file.
4. Double-click the
Christie Controller Software Setup <version>.exe
file, and follow the
on-screen instructions and install the E500 controller software.
Logging into the controller software
To access the configuration features of the controller software, log in to the system.
1. Ensure the computer running the controller software is on the same network at the controller.
2. Connect a USB cable between the controller and the computer running the controller software.
3. Launch the controller software and log in as the administrator.
a) Click User > Advanced User Login.
b) Login with the password admin.
Setting the output mode
Ensure the E500 controller is configured to use the correct output mode.
When the incorrect output mode is selected, the tiles are not recognized by the controller.
1. On the front of the controller, press the menu dial.
When using the menu dial, rotate the dial to move through the items in the menu. To select a
menu item or to set a value, push in the menu dial.
To return to the previous menu, press the button to the bottom right of the menu dial.
2. Select Screen Settings > Output Modes > Ports.
Use SerDes mode when connecting over RS232.
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