3. Network Functions

3.8Controlling the external device via the projector (using the NETWORK BRIDGE function)

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

Using the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected with this projector by Ethernet communication can control an external device that is connected with this projector by RS-232C communication as a network terminal.

TCP/IP data

Protocol change

Serial data

Ethernet

 

RS-232C

LAN cable

 

RS-232C cable

Computer

 

External device

 

 

LAN port

 

CONTROL port

 

 

3.8.1 Connecting devices

1)Connect the projector’s LAN port and the computer’s LAN port with a LAN cable, for Ethernet communication.

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 User's Manual - Operating Guide (Technical))

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Dukane 8111H user manual Connecting devices, LAN port Control port