R5906790 /04 Athena 51
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN: 10/100/1000 base-T). Use this Ethernet port (reference 6 Image 7-4) to
connect the network which contains the DHCP server.
Once connected to the WAN, users can access the projector from any location, inside or outside (if
allowed) their company network using the Communicator software. This software locates the projector on
the network if there is a DHCP server or the user can insert the correct IP-address to access the
projector. Once accessed, it is possible to check and manipulate all the projector settings. Remote
diagnostics, control and monitoring of the projector can then become a daily and very simple operation.
The network connectivity allows detection of potential errors and consequently improves service time.
Local Area Network (LAN: 10/100/1000 base-T)
Local Area Network (LAN: 10/100/1000 base-T) with built-in Ethernet switch (port I and port II, reference
7 Image 7-4). Use for projector control and automation. E.g. Touch Panel, content server, ... (not for
content streaming!)
As there is a need to daisy chain projectors when they are on an Ethernet network, an Ethernet switch is
built in. the incoming network is hereby available for the internal PC and for the next device in the chain.
In this way a 'star' network interconnection can be avoided. The switch used is a stand alone 10/100/
1000Mbit Ethernet switch. This assures no influence on the network speed. Furthermore, this Ethernet
switch remains operational when the projector is in Standby mode.
The connectors used for these Ethernet ports are of the type RJ45, which is compatible with standard
RJ45 cable connector. Straight (most common) as well as cross linked network cables can be used. The
2 ports are functionally identical. Both ports are connected via the projector switch (Auto sensing
enabled).
The connectors used for all Ethernet ports are of the type RJ45, which is compatible with standard
RJ45 cable connector. Straight (most common) as well as cross linked network cables can be used.
The 2 ports are functionally identical. Both ports are connected via the projector switch (Auto
sensing enabled).
Cinema Controller functions:
• Ethernet Communication to ICP, Media block or Link decryptor.
• Virtual COM port (RS232) to BARCO Controller on the USB-IN port.
• Standardized 3D interface on board.
• GPIO controls
• Lensholder motors (stepper motors)
• Stores lens files and lens type / Controls lens
• Lens motor drivers (DC motors)
• Controls lamp power supply
• Stores SNMP key
• Stores Barco IP address and host name
• Handles reporting of errors, version info & Barco logs to Communicator
• Controls ICP board
• Controls Dolby 3D color wheel
• Controls and monitors keypad (Button module)
• Controls and monitors status lights
• Stores Macro files, Input files, Lens files, 3D files and Light Sensor Calibration file (LSC)
Virtual comport (RS232 serial communication)
The USB-IN port of the communication interface supports RS232 serial communication. You can use the
RS232 input port to connect a local PC to your Athena projector. This way you can configure and control your
Athena projector from your local PC.
Do not forget to set the projector's baud rate (default = 115200) to match that of the computer.
Input & Communication
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