Panel Configuration Application Note
Slave Panel
Revision C
DR-SLV04 - 5/18/04
SP Controls reserves the right to modify specifications without notice at any time.
I. Overview
This document describes how to configure two or three SmartPanels to operate in sync. For general
information on SmartPanel configuration and use see the
SmartPanel Configuration and Installation
Guide.
Firmware Requirements
:
All SmartPanels in Master/Slave configuration must have SmartPanel
firmware version 2.0 or higher. See
Section II. Firmware Requirements
on page 2 for more information.
The Master and the Slave Panel can be connected and configured to operate a single projector. Once
connected, both Panels will remain in sync and behave identically, with some minor display latencies.
Some Hidden Functions which send repeating commands (i.e., zoom or focus) are slightly staggered.
We recommend that the Master Panel be placed in the position which will used most frequently.
Third-Party Control
: Slave Panels can also be integrated easily with some third-party control systems.
For more information, please contact SP Controls technical support at (415) 642-2600 or
.
When two or more Panels are connected, one is considered a Master and one or more Panels are
Slaves.
The Master Panel:
•
controls the projector,
•
accepts commands from the Slave, and
•
immediately updates the Slave Panel display.
The Master Panel requires no special configuration
. It controls the projector, the Slave Panel, and any
additional peripherals (AFVP+, relay-controlled devices, et cetera). It should be configured with a
Projector Driver for the projector it is going to control as normal. For more information on configuring a
Panel, see the
SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide
.
The Slave Panel:
•
passes commands such as volume, input selection and power to the Master,
•
updates itself to reflect the Master’s status.
The Slave Panel must be set to Slave mode by loading the Slave driver.
Any Projector
Master Panel
(Configured with Projector Driver)
Slave Panel
(Configured with Slave Driver)
Slave Panel Projector RS-232 Port to
Master Panel DB9 Configuration Port
Master Panel wired to projector as usual
