Overview:
 
The BARCO FLM CLM MxM provides an easy way to control one or several BARCO FLM or CLM video projectors via Ethernet TCP/IP of a RS 232/ RS 422 serial port.
In serial port mode, regular straight RS 232 cable can be used (DB9 female on PC to DB9 Male on Barco, Barco ref R9827560).
Note that this MxM doesn't support daisy-chained projectors linked to a single serial port, each projector must be controlled from a unique serial port.
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Installation
(MXM):
No special installation required.
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Creation
(Device):
Device creation window :

Projector Type: specifies whether the controlled projector is an FLM or CLM series.
Connection Type: specifies whether an Ethernet TCP/IP connection or a serial port connection is used to control the projector.
IP Address: IP address of the projector in TCP/IP mode.
Auto Reconnection: specifies wheter the MxM tries to re-connect automatically to the projector in TCP/IP mode.
Serial Port: select the serial port used to control the projector in serial port mode. Note that only one projector can be controlled via a serial port.
Baud Rate: communication baud rate in serial port mode. This setting must match the corresponding setting on the projector.
Address: Barco Device Address of the projector in serial port mode. This setting must match the corresponding setting on the projector.
Monitoring Variables: select the status information which must be monitored via Monitoring Variables. A monitoring variable is created for each checked information. The list of available Monitoring Variables depends upon the selected projector type. See the > Variables chapter for more details about each of the variable.
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Commands
(List Of) :
Power:
Description: sends a "Power Off" or a "Power On" command to the projector
Parameters:
Mode: [Type : Enum] : Power command.
Available
values :
"Off": Turns the projector off.
"On: Turns the projector on.
Usage: powering up the projector takes a long time (approx. one minute depending on the projector type) and the projector doesn't respond to any command during the powering up phase. The "PowerStatus" variable value is "Powering Up" during this phase.
Powering off a projector of the CLM series requires a "Cooling Down" phase which lasts around 1 minute depending upon the projector type. The "PowerStatus" variable is set to "Cooling Down" during this phase and the projectors will reject any "Power Up" command.
Select Source:
Description: selects the video source (input slot) for one of the window
Parameters:
Window: [Type : Enum] : window whose source is selected.
Available
values :
"Main": Main window.
"PiP": PiP window.
Input: [Type : Integer] : selected input (from 1 to the number of available source slots).
Usage: the PiP window may not be visible depending on the layout which is currently loaded in the projector.
Shutter:
Description: opens or closes the shutter
Parameters:
Command: [Type : Enum]: Open or Close shutter command.
Available
values :
"Close": closes the shutter.
"Open": opens the shutter.
Text Display:
Description: turns the text display on or off on the projector
Parameters:
Value: [Type : Enum]: text display on/off.
Available
values :
"Off": turns the text display off.
"On": turns the text display on.
Load Layout:
Description: loads a window layout in the projector
Parameters:
Name: [Type: String]: name of the layout to load.
Brightness:
Description: sets the brightness of the projector
Parameters:
Value: [Type: Iinteger]: brightness value from 0 to 127.
Contrast:
Description: sets the contrast of the projector
Parameters:
Value: [Type: Iinteger]: Contrast value from 0 to 127.
Sharpness:
Description: sets the sharpness of the projector
Parameters:
Value: [Type: Iinteger]: Sharpness value from 0 to 127.
Lens Shift:
Description: shifts the lens in the given direction
Parameters:
Direction: [Type: Enum]: lens shift direction.
Available
values :
"Up": shifts the lens up.
"Down": shifts the lens down.
"Left": shifts the lens left.
"Right": shifts the lens right.
Usage:this function makes a one step move of the lens in the desired direction, you will have to call it several times to reach a given point.
Lens Zoom:
Description: zooms the lens in the given direction
Parameters:
Direction: [Type: Enum]: lens zoom direction.
Available
values :
"Up": zoom in.
"Down": zoom out.
Usage:this function makes a one step move of the lens in the desired direction, you will have to call it several times to reach a given point.
Lens Focus:
Description: focuses the lens in the given direction
Parameters:
Direction: [Type: Enum]: lens focus direction.
Available
values :
"Up": focus nearer.
"Down": focus farther.
Usage:this function makes a one step move of the lens in the desired direction, you will have to call it several times to reach a given point.
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Variables
(List Of) :
Status:
Type: Enum.
Description: Current status of the device connection.
Available Values:
"Unconnected" |
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Not Online |
"Connecting" |
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Connecting |
"Online" |
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Device is connected
and ready to work |
Error:
Type: Enum.
Description: Current error status of the device.
Available Values:
"No Error" |
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Device is Ok |
"Network Error" |
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A network or transmission error has occurred |
"Serial Port Error" |
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The specified serial port could be opened |
"Command Time Out" |
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The projector didn't answer to the last command |
"Command Refused" |
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The projector refused the last command |
"Unexpected Answer" |
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The projector has sent an answer although this was not expected |
Power Status:
Type: Enum.
Description: Current power status of the device.
Available Values:
"Off" |
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Power is off |
"On" |
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Power is on |
"Powering Up" |
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The projector is powering up. Note that no commands can be sent to the projector while it is powering up. |
"Cooling Down" |
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(CLM series only) The projector is cooling down after a power off command. "Power Up" commands are not accepted while the projector is cooling down. |
Main Input Selection:
Type: Integer.
Description: Currently selected video input (source slot) of the main window.
PiP Input Selection:
Type: Integer.
Description: Currently selected video input (source slot) of the PiP window.
Shutter Status:
Type: Enum.
Description: Current Shutter status of the device.
Available Values:
"Closed" |
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The shutter is closed |
"Opened" |
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The shutter is opened |
Text Display:
Type: Enum.
Description: Current Text Display status of the device.
Available Values:
"Off" |
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The Text Display is off |
"On" |
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The Text Display is on |
Freeze:
Type: Enum.
Description: Current Freeze status of the device.
Available Values:
"Off" |
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Projector freeze is off |
"On" |
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Projector freeze is on |
Mute:
Type: Enum.
Description: Current Mute status of the device.
Available Values:
"Off" |
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Projector is muted |
"On" |
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Projector is not muted |
Brightness:
Type: Integer.
Description: Currently Brightness setting of the projector (0 to 127).
Contrast:
Type: Integer.
Description: Currently Contrast setting of the projector (0 to 127).
Sharpness:
Type: Integer.
Description: Currently Sharpness setting of the projector (0 to 127).
Current Layout:
Type: String.
Description: Current active layout of the projector.
Lamp 1 Runtime:
Type: Integer.
Description: Current run time of Lamp 1 (in hour).
Lamp [2 to 4] Runtime:
Type: Integer.
Description: Current run time of Lamp 2 to 4 (in hour). These variables are only available for CLM Series projectors.
Cooling Down Time Left:
Type: Time.
Description: remaining time left before the cooling down phase is over. This variable is only available for CLM Series projectors.
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Support (Difference
with previous versions):
V 1.0.1:
- Added: Support for Showmaster.
V 1.0.2:
- Bug Fixed: inconsistent variable set if the Setup Dialog is cancelled.
V 1.0.3:
- Added: Support for Showmaster Pro.
V 1.0.4:
- Fixed: values for Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness were limited to the (0-127) range. Now values in the (0-255) range are allowed.
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