Barco R9840171 manual

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    1 BARCO PROJECTION SYSTEMS R9840170 R9840171 R9840176 Rugged Remote Control for ELM/SLM Projectors[...]

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    2 Due to constant research, the information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Produced by BARCO NV, October 2001. All rights reserved. Trademarks are the rights of their respective owners. BARCO n.v./Projection Systems Noordlaan 5 B-8520 Kuurne Belgium Tel : +32/56/368211 Fax : +32/56/351651 E-mail : sales.bps@barco.com Visite Bar[...]

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    3 Contents Content s Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ 4 Notice on Safety ............................................................................................................... ....................... 4 Instal lat ion I nst ruct ions ........................[...]

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    4 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Notice on Safety This equipment is built in accordance with the requirements of the international safety standards EN60950, UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 No.950, which are the safety standards of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment. These safety standards impose important requir[...]

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    5 Safety Instructions FEDERAL COMMUNICA TION COMMISSION (FCC ST A TEMENT) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ[...]

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    6 3 . Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. 4 . If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does no[...]

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    7 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 1. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. 2. If liquid has been spilled into the equipment. 3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 4. If the produc[...]

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    8 General Information Accessories RCU Base Single (Wireless base): R9840172 Installation Manual RCU Base Single: R5976348 19'' rack mount (for 2 remotes): R9840174 Installation Manual RCU Rack: R5976348 Upgrade Kits Upgrade to wireless RC: R9840175 Installation Manual Upgrade to Wireless RC: R5976350 This Manual regroups several types of [...]

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    9 Contents Contents of the Rugged Remote Control Case The Rugged Remote Control Case* contains following items: 1. Boxkit Magik: R593564 2. Boxkit fit rugged ctr puf: R821134 3. Rugged Remote Control : R763666 4. Battery charger: B557208 + EU Plug supplementary plugs US: B5572102 UK: B5572101 AUS: B5572104 5. SUBD9 Male/Male adaptor R821585 6. Lamp[...]

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    10 Description & Specifications Description Application The Barco Rugged Remote Control enables the control of the Barco ELM and SLM series DLP Projectors and the Barco 6000 series LCD Projectors. The Rugged Remote Control allows following functions: Remote Mode :The Remote Control sends actions to and reads information from the projector Lamp [...]

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    11 B CTRL 3 CTRL 4 A image 3 Serial interface RS 232/422 Serial interface A (image 3) Selectable modes : - RS 422 T: RS422 terminated. - RS 422 NT: RS422 Not Terminated - RS 232 Termination resistor = 120 Ohms Description & Specififcations Charger Input range : 100-240V (autoranging) 47-63Hz 400 mA Output: 15V DC/1A Input/Output Signals Two Way[...]

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    12 F1,F2,F3,F4,F5 A B C D E F Function Keys Browse Keys Command Keys Validation keys Numeric keys Function keys (determined by the projector) + - + - left/right EXIT ENTER Ke y Name Function (when not specified : idem RCU) idem RCU up/down F1,F 2,F3 ,F4 ,F 5 A B C D E F LED LED TEXT ON indicaton (Red) PAUSE indication (Yellow) Description & Spe[...]

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    13 AC BD Weight: 0.3 kg (0.6 lbs) Communication port A Serial interface C Selectable modes with switch B : - RS 422 T: RS422 terminated. - RS 422 NT: RS422 Not Terminated - RS 232 In order to set up a communication link the mode setting on the base must match the setting within the projector Termination resistor = 120 Ohms LED D: when lit: power pr[...]

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    14 Installation setup Power Connections The charger The charger can be fitted with the 4 supplied power plugs: Changing the plug 1. Pull the plug to be changed upwards untill it is completely removed from the charger (Image 1) 2. Place the plug to be mounted on the charger and guide it downwards by using the guiding slots (Image 1 & 2) 3. Push [...]

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    15 A image 3 Power ON switch The ON/OFF switch A is located on the right side of the Rugged Remote Control near the DC power plug (image 3). Remark: The Remote Control can also be supplied with the charger permanently connected. Supplying the Wireless Base The wireless base is supplied via the projector. The connection needs a standard serial cable[...]

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    16 NO C OMMUNICA TION ADDR=1 BA T= LOW PRESS <A DJUST> T O ENTER Charging the batteries The batteries are trickle charged whenever the XLR connection with a powered projector is made or when the charger is connected. Charging is required whenever the batteries are low, the status (ACT/LOW) of the batteries can be seen on the main menu (menu 1[...]

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    17 Changing the batteries The expected life of the batteries is about approximatively 1000 charge and discharge cycles. When replacing the batteries, all batteries should be replaced at the same time. To change the batteries follow next procedure: 1. Turn the remote off and remove all the cables 2. Turn the locking screw counterclockwise to free th[...]

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    18 Configuration Setup Configuration Setup Remote Mode Performing Remote Control of the projector The connection of the Rugged Remote Control to a projector uses a standard twisted pair cable with XLR connectors at each extremity (not supplied). The baudrate is fixed at 57600 baud. Image 1 gives an example of a Remote Control connected to a G5 SLM [...]

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    19 Configuration Setup Lamp Read Mode How to Connect 1. Plug the cable in the remote control connector labeled CTRL4 "Lamp Info Module". 2. Plug the other extremity in the Lamp Unit connector. WARNING To avoid burns always let cool down the lamp before handling it . Reading the Lamp The Lamp Read Mode requires a connection between the lam[...]

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    20 Configuration Setup RS232/422 Communication The Remote Control allows RS232/422 serial mode communication with the projector. This is used for software upgrade of the Rugged Remote Control or to perform a remote control of the projector (instead of using the CTRL3 Two way hardwired remote). Different baudrate(baud)settings: - 9600 - 19200 - 3840[...]

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    21 Software download The RS232/422 port is always enabled, this makes software upgrading always possible. For software download follow next procedure: 1 Turn OFF the Remote Control with the main switch 2 Open the battery compartiment (see procedure page 14 ) 3 Put switch C (image 2) located in the battery compartiment in the 'DOWNLOAD' po[...]

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    22 Configuration Setup RF Mode In the RF Mode the Wireless Remote Control makes it possible to perform an RF communication with the projector through the Wireless base. This is only possible with the Wireless Rugged Remote Control ('General lnformation' page 8) . How to connect The connection between the Wireless base and the projector us[...]

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    23 Frequency band Sets the frequency band according to the regulations of the country you are working in. US/EUROPE: Limits the frequency band according to FCC and ETSI regulations. FRANCE: Limits the frequency band according to French regulations. SPAIN: Limits the frequency band according to Spanish regulations. JAPAN: Limits the frequency band t[...]

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    24 Menu Setup Menu Setup Remark concerning display images The bold items do not appear bold on the screen. This is only done to grasp the attention of the reader. Display layout The two upper lines are a copy of the local LCD of the projector when in Remote Mode or the contents of the Lamp information module when in Lamp Read Mode. In case of a 600[...]

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    25 Internal Menu Flowchart 2 The Internal Menu offers some shortcuts to preprogrammed parameters. In the internal Menu the function keys are preprogrammed with the 5 first items (Flowchart 2). Installation Settings flowchart 3 gives an overview of the parameters within the 'Installation Settings' menu. Flowchart 3 Menu Setup RR C INTE RNA[...]

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    26 Identification menu Menu Setup OPERAT ION MOD E REMO TE LA MP R EA D change w ith: Th identification Menu gives an overview of some parameters within the 'Installation Settings' Menu. The parameters in the 'Identifcation' Menu are Read Only. Operation Mode The Operation Mode allows to switch between the two Modes: - Remote Mo[...]

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    27 Communication Menu Flowchart 1 Flowchart 1 gives an overview of the structure of the Communication Menu Menu Setup CO MMUN I C AT ION ME NU CO MM .POR T: A UT O BAUDRATE:----- + - XL R AU TO RS 23 2 96 00 19 20 0 57600 38400 115200 RF RF ADDRESS[0..63] 2 FREQUENCY BAND [US/EUROPE] [F RA NCE] [JAPAN] [S PA IN] [C AN ADA] change w ith: SYNCHRONIZE[...]

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    28 Menu 1 Selecting the communication port To enable one of the communication ports handle as follows: 1. Browse with when in the 'Communication Menu'. 2. Select 'comm.port' and confirm with <ENTER>. 3. Select with <ENTER> (Menu 1 ). 4. Exit the menu with <EXIT> or <ADJ>. Menu 1 + - NO COMMU NICATION COMM[...]

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    29 RF Options The RF Options are only available in presence of the Wireless Remote Control version. RF Options: Changing the RF address 1. Browse with when in the 'RF Options Menu' 2 . Select 'RF Address' (Menu 1) 3 . Press < ENTER> 4. Use the numeric or the browse keys to change the value of the address 5. Press < ENTE[...]

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    30 RF Options: Synchronize base The wireless base and the remote have to be synchronized (same RF address and freq. band ) To synchronize the base follow next procedure: 1. Connect the 'COMM PORT' of the base to the 'COMM PORT' of the projector using a standard cable (image 1) 2. Browse with when in the 'RF Options Menu&apo[...]

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    31 Change Address How to change the address: 1. Select 'Change address' in 'Installation settings ' (menu 1). 2. Press <ENTER> 3. Use numeric keys or to fill in the new address ( number between 1 and 255 ) 4. Confirm with <ENTER> Shortcut : Use the <ADDR> key for direct access to the address menu. (<ADDR>[...]

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    32 Lamp Mode Menu Menu Setup LAMP BAT =AC T PRESS <A DJUST> T O EN TER Access to the Lamp Read Mode Menu 1. Press < ADJ> to enter the Internal Menu (menu 1). 2. Select INSTALLATION SETTINGS by browsing with 3. Select OPERATION MODE by pressing <ENTER> (menu 2). 4. Select the Lamp Read Mode by pressing <ENTER>, menu 4 is disp[...]

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    33 Menu Setup Remote Mode Menu Access to the Remote Mode 1. Press < ADJ> to enter the Internal Menu (menu 1). 2. Select INSTALLATION SETTINGS by browsing with 3. Select OPERATION MODE by pressing <ENTER>. 4. Select the Remote Mode by pressing <ENTER>, menu is displayed. 5. Exit the Internal Menu with <EXIT> or <ADJ>. R[...]

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    34 Additionnal Information Additionnal Information Messages MESSAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES TO CHECK NO DISPLAY DATA AVAILABLE -No display on projector (6*00 series projectors) -connections -address match proj/RRC -baudrate match proj/RRC -RF addr match proj/RRC -Freq band match proj/RRC perform synchronization if necessary (page 30 ) -connection (com por[...]

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    35 Mechanical Information Mechanical Information Dimensions The external dimensions (mm) of the Rugged Remote Control are illustrated in drawing below: 6 0 4 5 6 3 165 189 165 5[...]

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    36 Mechanical Information The external dimensions (mm) of the Wireless base are illustrated in drawing below: Mechanical Information 12 9[...]

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    37 BARCO NV / Projection Systems Noordlaan 5 B-8520 Kuurne Belgium Printed in Belgium[...]