Screen Controller

Specifications

• Product Name: Screen Controller
• Model Number: DL16538
• Power Source: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• Control Options: TCP/IP connection, VPI (Video Projector Interface), Dry Contact & RS232 Communication
• Compatibility: Da-Lite motorized projection screens and external control devices

Product Description

The Screen Controller box is an accessory for Da-Lite motorized projection screens and controls. This Screen Controller box allows remote control of a screen or control through a TCP/IP connection, VPI (Video Projector Interface), Dry Contact & RS232 Communication. The control box is defined as an IOT (Internet Of Things) device. The Screen Controller box is a 1 for 1 controller. It can only be used to control (1) Da-Lite motorized projection screen or external control device.

Installation

When connecting the Screen Controller box, there are three connections that must be made for proper operation:

1. PoE 30W Min.
2. Ethernet
3. Screen Connection Control

Once these connections have been made and power is supplied, the Screen Controller kit is ready to be used. The power LED and the status LED on the PoE port of the device will start to blink upon successful connection. The yellow 10/100 Mb Link LED indicates the presence of communication between the Screen Controller box and one or more nodes on the network. If you don’t have a PoE power source, you will need to install the box with the optional PoE power injector to power the device.

RS-232 Wiring Configuration

When looking at the back face of the RS-232 PCB box, the RS-232 connection port is on the back left side of the unit.

The RS-232 port settings should be configured as follows:

• Baud Rate: 38400
• Data: 8 Bit
• Parity: None
• Stop: 1 Byte
• Flow Control: Xon/Xoff

The RS-232 command reference is as follows:

• Up Command: The screen move up
• Down Command: The screen moves down
• Stop Command: screen move stop
• Preset 1*: screen preset recall 1
• Preset 2*: screen preset recall 2

*Only available on products that use the Da-Lite Smart Motor.

Projector Trigger Wiring Configuration
When a 5-12V signal is received from a projector trigger output (or trigger output from any other device), the screen will move to the down position. When the voltage is removed, the screen will run to the up position.

NOTE : When extending the low voltage connection from the trigger output, polarity does not matter. The wires are interchangeable.

Dry Contact Wiring Configuration
No information was provided in the user manual regarding the dry contact wiring configuration.

Initial Device Setup and System Administration Tasks
No information was provided in the user manual regarding the initial device setup and system administration tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can the Screen Controller box be used with any brand of motorized projection screens
  • A: The Screen Controller box is specifically designed for Da-Lite motorized projection screens and external control devices. It may not be compatible with screens from other brands.
• Q: Is the PoE+ Power Injector necessary for powering the Screen Controller box
  • A: The Screen Controller box is designed to be powered by PoE (Power Over Ethernet). If you don’t have a PoE power source, you will need to install the box with the optional PoE power injector to power on the device.
• Q: How many screens or control devices can be controlled by a single Screen Controller box
  • A: The Screen Controller box is a 1 for 1 controller, meaning it can only be used to control (1) Da-Lite motorized projection screen or external control device.
• Q: Can I control the screen remotely through a TCP/IP connection
  • A: Yes, the Screen Controller box allows remote control of a screen or control through a TCP/IP connection.

INSTRUCTIONS

DISCLAIMER
Legrand AV Inc. and its affiliated companies and subsidiaries (collectively, “Legrand AV”), intend to make this manual accurate and complete. However, Legrand AV makes no claim that the information contained herein covers all details, conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every possible contingency in connection with the installation or use of the products described herein. The content herein is subject to change without notice or obligation of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Legrand AV makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. Furthermore, Legrand AV assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information contained in this document. Da-Lite® is a registered trademark of Legrand AV. All rights reserved.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Screen Controller box is an accessory for Da-Lite motorized projection screens and controls. This Screen Controller box allows remote control of a screen or control through a TCP/IP connection, VPI (Video Projector Interface), Dry Contact & RS232 Communication.
The Screen Controller interface box is configured to supply every control configuration you might need for your projection screen or control. The control box is defined as an IOT (Internet Of Things) device. The Screen Controllerbox is a 1 for 1 controller. It can only be used to control (1) Da- Lite motorized projection screen or external control device

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

SCREEN CONTROLLER

INSTALLATION

When connecting the Screen Controller box, there are three connections that must be made for proper operation: PoE 30W Min., Ethernet and Screen Connection Control. Once these connections have been made and power is supplied the Screen Controller kit is ready to be used. Upon a successful connection, the power LED and the status LED on the PoE port of the device will start to blink. The yellow 10/100 Mb Link LED indicates the presence of communication between the Screen Controller box and one or more nodes on the network. The Screen Controller box by default is designed to be powered by PoE (Power Over Ethernet). If you don’t have PoE power source you will need to install the box with the optional PoE power injector to power on the device.

NOTE : If connecting the All-In-One box to the ethernet switch that provides PoE+ power you will not need to connect the PoE Injector shown below. Go straight from the switch to the PoE port on the box. Network cables not provided. Standard Cat5e or Cat6 patch cables are required.

RS-232 WIRING CONFIGURATION
When looking at the back face of the RS-232 PCB box. The RS-232 connection port is on the back left side of the unit.

The RS-232 port setting will need to be configured per table below
The RS-232 command reference is per the table below

Only available on products that use the Da-Lite Smart Motor

PROJECTOR TRIGGER WIRING CONFIGURATION
When a 5-12V signal is received from a projector tigger output (or trigger output from any other device) the screen will move to the down position. When the voltage is removed the screen will run to the up position

Use 2-conductor 18–24 gauge wire to extend the low voltage connection from the 5 to 12-volt trigger output to the length required to reach the Screen Controller

NOTE : When extending the low voltage connection from the trigger output polarity does not matter. The wires are interchangeable

DRY CONTACT WIRING CONFIGURATION

A control panel may be connected to the Screen Controller by using the COM,

UP, and #DN inputs. The control panel must provide a momentary, dry contact

closure of at least 1/2 second.

1.  Use 3-conductor 20-24 gauge wire to connect the control panel to the Screen Controller.
2.  A momentary closure across the COM and #UP inputs will be an “up” command.
3.  A momentary closure across the COM and #DN inputs will be a “down” command
4. A momentary closure across the COM, #UP, and #DN inputs will be a “stop” command.

INITIAL DEVICE SETUP AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION TASKS

The Screen Controller box has a web interface used for initial device set-up, administrative control, and operation. When the unit is shipped from the factory, there is no admin password and the administrative controls are not available. This is also true if a factory reset is performed on the device. This returns the device to a “like new” state. Initial device setup includes setting the admin password and any additional tasks that may be required. After the initial device setup is complete, you will need to complete the system administration task to define how the device behaves as an element of your network

Browser Support

•  Chrome
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer
• Safari

Testing was conducted using the browser version that was available at that time. Other browsers (including older versions of the ones in this list) are likely to work also.

INITIAL DEVICE SETUP PROCESS OVERVIEW

The sequence of tasks for initial device setup and system administration differs somewhat, depending on the method below that is used.

• Locate and set the Screen Controller using the Vaddio Deployment Tool

This tool is available as a free download at https://info.legrandav.com/VaddioDeploymentTool. The tool scans the network for Vaddio & Da‑Lite devices, lists them by model and IP address, identifies all devices that are not set up, and provides the controls to complete the initial device setup. It will also provide links to each device’s web interface.

• Access the web interface directly

The classic method. Discover the Interface box’s IP address and browse to its web interface.

INITIAL DEVICE SETUP USING THE VADDIO DEPLOYMENT TOOL

The Vaddio Deployment Tool simplifies provisioning and system administration for the Interface box.
The Vaddio Deployment Tool makes your tasks easier in the following manner:

Easily scans your network for devices – no more complicated procedures for discovering device’s IP addresses.

•  View scan results as a dashboard; easily identify unprovisioned and unauthenticated devices.
• Provision new devices or update device firmware from the dashboard.
• Import or export device configurations, reboot or restore a device to factory defaults from its detail page.
• Access the device’s web interface directly.
• Change a device’s admin password from its detail page.
• Organize devices into groups – for example, by product type or physical location.
  NOTE : Be sure you have the current version of the Vaddio Deployment Tool. If it notifies you that an update is available, install the update. This ensures that you have access to the full capabilities of the tool.

INITIAL DEVICE SETUP USING THE VADDIO DEPLOYMENT TOOL

To complete the initial device setup with the Vaddio Deployment Tool

1.  Download and install the Vaddio Deployment Tool if you have not done so already, then open it.
2.  Power up the Interface box and other devices if you have not done so already.
3.  On the Find Devices page, click Scan. If the scan does not locate the devices you are setting up, your computer may be on a different subnet. Return to the Find Devices page click Advanced and specify the appropriate portion of the e-network to scan.
4.  In the list of equipment that the scan discovers, locate the devices marked Da-Lite Screen Controller.

1.  Select the device by clicking on the check box next to the name.

INITIAL DEVICE SETUP USING THE VADDIO DEPLOYMENT TOOL

6. Select the “Actions” drop-down list scroll down and select “Change Passwords”.
7. Create the admin password and select “Save”

The device can now be accessed through the administrative web interface to complete system administration and other configuration tasks.

RF (BLE) REMOTE PAIRING

Note: The BLE remote is optional and may not be included depending on the kit that was ordered.

Pairing Steps

1.  Log into the web interface as admin.*
2. On the Pairing page, click the Pair Remote button.
3. Press any button on the BLE remote.
4.  Pairing Status will update to “Paired” and the Connection Status to “Connected”. Your remote is now ready to use.

If the device is not connected to the network you will need to connect your computer’s network port directly to the DATA IN port of the device’s mid-span power injector and browse to the device’s IP address (169.254.1.1) using HTTPS. This will generate some warnings from your browser. You will need to perform the initial setup and create an admin password if you have not done so already.

IR REMOTE

Note : The IR remote is optional and may not be included depending on the kit that was ordered. Plug the IR receiver eye into the 3.5mm port labelled “IR” on the Screen Controller.

References

• av.asia
• Vaddio Deployment Tool

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