Crestron electronic CP-X8150, CP-WX8240 user manual Network Bridge Function, Connecting devices

6. Network Bridge Function

6. Network Bridge Function

This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface.

By making use of the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected to the projector via wireless or wired LAN is able to control an external device via RS-232C communication using the projector as a network terminal.

TCP/IP data	Protocol change	Serial data
Wired LAN		RS-232C
LAN cable		RS-232C cable
Computer Wireless		External device
LAN

LAN port

USB TYPE A port

CONTROL port

6.1 Connecting devices

1)Connect the projector’s LAN port to the computer’s LAN port with a LAN cable, or insert the USB wireless adapter into the USB TYPE A port.

2)Connect the projector’s CONTROL port and the device’s RS-232C port with an RS-232C cable, for RS-232C communication.

NOTE • Before connecting the devices, read the manuals for the devices to ensure the connection. For RS-232C connection, check the specifications of each port and use the suitable cable. (Connection to the ports in the

Operating Guide - Technical)

52