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Epson
PowerLite-1985WU (Serial) (IP)
PowerLite-1985WU
01/12/2016 12:32 PM
5/23/2016 12:30 PM
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10
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4
True
False
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False
True
False
False
False
False
False
True
1
6
Serial 232
1
True
False
False
True
RS_232
1000
1
Computer
5
True
False
False
True
COMPONENT
VGA
1001
1
HDMI
5
True
False
False
True
HDMI
1002
1
Video
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
1003
1
S-Video
5
True
False
False
True
SVIDEO
1008
1
Computer 2
5
True
False
False
True
COMPONENT
VGA
1009
1
HDMI 2
5
True
False
False
False
HDMI
1010
1
USB Display
5
True
False
False
True
HDMI
1011
1
USB
5
True
False
False
True
HDMI
1012
1
LAN
5
True
False
False
True
HDMI
1015
1
Screen Mirroring
5
True
False
False
False
HDMI
3000
1
Computer
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
3002
1
Video
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
3003
1
S-Video
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
3008
1
Computer 2
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
4000
1
Audio Out
6
False
False
False
True
STEREO
5001
6
EPSON PROJECTOR
2
False
False
False
False
TV
6001
6
Network Connection
4
True
False
False
True
TCP
3629
True
True
True
7000
6
Room Selection
7
False
False
False
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
DiscreteCodes
0
0
False
9600 8 none 1 none 232
Control4 certified on 6/29/2016 for software released version: 2.8.2
Epson Projector
CONTENTS
========
General Notes
Control Method
Driver Properties
Troubleshooting
Programming
GENERAL NOTES
==================
These are set up notes for the general amount of projectors. The detail may not be exact due to not having the exact hardware. These steps are for reference.
If controlling the projector over IP you will need to turn on a setting called Communication On. You can find this in the projector menu under Settings/Standby Mode.
Startup Source:
You will want to disable the Start Up Source Search in projectors menu. Go to Extended, Operation, Start up Source Search and turn it off.
Instant Off:
Find this setting in the projectors menu. Menu/Extended/Operation/Instant Off
The projector by default comes with this setting enabled. This means that when the projector is told to turn OFF it will turn OFF all the way including the cooling fans. It is suggested to disable this setting to allow the projector to cool down with the fans running.
CONTROL METHOD
==============
This driver supports Network and Serial control. When more than one control binding is made
the driver will automatically select the active control binding in this priority order:
-Network
-Serial
FOR SERIAL/RS-232 CONTROL:
9600 baud / 8 data bits / 1 stop bits / no parity / no flow control
Use a null modem cable to connect to your controller.
IP or Serial Control over HDBaseT:
If you projector has the ability to communications/control over the HDBaseT adaptor you will need to enable the communication from the projectors menu. Go to Extended, HDBaseT, turn Control Communications to on.
DRIVER PROPERTIES
===========================
TIMER DELAY PROPERTY SETTINGS
For Network and Serial Control, the driver waits to receive acknowledgement from the device for the previous command before issuing subsequent commands. So in these cases the command timer, "Command Delay Milliseconds", value is the time elapsed before the current command is popped from the command queue and the next command in the queue, if any, will be sent.
Power On Delay Seconds:
Used to establish the amount of time that will elapse during the power-on sequence before the driver continues to issue commands.
Power Off Delay Seconds:
Used to establish the amount of time that will elapse during the power-off sequence before the driver continues to issue commands.
Power Off Delay Seconds:
Used when the projector turns off and will not send another command until this timer has expired.
Power Status Query Delay Seconds:
Projectors have multiple power states like warm up and cool down. This timer is used to query the power status after the projector has booted up and cooled down. This timer is not affected by the Power Off Delay timer.
Network Keep Alive Interval Seconds
When using the Network Control Method, the "Network Keep Alive" value determines how often the driver will send a keep-alive query to the Projector. This query is useful in testing and maintaining a network connection.
Connected to Network
This property stays true when it has received a message from the projector and if the Network Keep Alive has received a response from the projector. It will show false if it has not had a Network Keep Alive response for three plus attempts. It will also show false when the projector is not identified.
TROUBLESHOOTING
===============
The projector sends an error command when a non-valid command is sent to it. For example, the projectors that support volume control, if you are at the top of the volume scale and send a volume up the projector will send back a generic error code. Another example is aspect modes, if the aspect you requested is not valid due to your input signal the projector will send back a generic error. You can see this in the LUA output window of the driver.
When using the projector as a volume end point the projectors volume scale is 0-20 and the Control4 Volume scale is 0-100. Keep this in mind when you are setting the projector to a set volume or a default room volume.
PROGRAMMING
===========
The projector driver has two variables that you can program off of; Projector_Operating_Status and Lamp_Hours
Variable: Projector_Operating_Status
There are 4 states to this variable
ON
OFF
WARMUP
COOLDOWN
ABNORMALITY_STANDBY
To access this variable go to programming and expand the device variables for the projector. Select the Projector_Operating_Status in the device events window (left). Do the same on the device action (right). In the Device Actions go to the conditionals of the Projector_Operating_Status variable. This is where you can type in the status of the variable. Example, you might want to trigger an email when the projector goes into its EMERGENCY state. Your script might say:
When the variable (Room Name) ->Projector_Operating_Status changes
If (Room Name) ->Projector->Projector_Operating_Status EQUALTO EMERGENCY
Email Notification to 'dealer@bestdealer.com' with subject as : EMERGENCY
Variable: Lamp_Hours
The purpose for this variable is to request the lamp hours and be able to link that in programming. You could setup a monthly scheduled event that checks if the Lamp_Hours variable is greater than 2500 hours and then email you that value. This will allow you to order a new bulb for the projector before it fails.
Get Lamp Hours
GetLampHours
Send Connect Request
SendConnectRequest
Aspect
Aspect Ratio PARAM1 NAME
Mode
LIST
False
- Normal
- 16:9
- Auto
- Full
- Zoom
- Native
Color Mode
Color Mode PARAM1 NAME
Mode
LIST
False
- sRGB
- Presentation
- Theatre
- Dynamic
- Sports
- Black Board
- White Board
- Photo
AV Mute
AV Mute PARAM1 NAME
Mode
LIST
False
- On
- Off
Freeze Picture
Freeze Picture PARAM1 NAME
Mode
LIST
False
- On
- Off
Closed Caption
Closed Caption PARAM1 NAME
Mode
LIST
False
- Off
- 1
- 2
Luminance
Change Luminance PARAM1 NAME
Mode
LIST
False
- Normal
- Eco
- Auto
Log Level
LIST
false
2 - Warning
- 0 - Alert
- 1 - Error
- 2 - Warning
- 3 - Info
- 4 - Trace
- 5 - Debug
Log Mode
LIST
false
Off
- Off
- Print
- Log
- Print and Log
Lamp Hours
STRING
true
0
Command Delay Milliseconds
RANGED_INTEGER
false
250
200
2500
Power On Delay Seconds
RANGED_INTEGER
false
10
1
120
Power Off Delay Seconds
RANGED_INTEGER
1
120
2
Power Status Query Delay Seconds
RANGED_INTEGER
1
30
3
Volume Ramp Delay Milliseconds
RANGED_INTEGER
false
200
200
500
NetworkKeepAliveIntervalSeconds
RANGED_INTEGER
false
30
15
120
Connected To Network
STRING
true
false
Control4 certified on 6/29/2016 for software released version: 2.8.2