6. Network Bridge Function. Dukane CP-X8150, CPX8150, CPWX8255A, 8972WA, CPX8160, CPWU8440, CPWU8450, 8974WU, CPWX8240, 8976SX

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.

Computer

TCP/IP data

Wired LAN

LAN cable

Wireless

LAN

LAN port

USB TYPE A ports

(USB wireless adapter)

Protocol change

CONTROL port

Serial data

RS-232C

RS-232C cable

External device

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 one of the USB TYPE A ports.

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

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