Instruction manual

50 Encore Presentation System • User’s Guide
2. Hardware Orientation
Controller Rear Panels
3) MultiMedia Card Slot
One MultiMedia Card Slot is provided for a Flash Memory Card connection to the
Controller. The flash card enables you to store and recall system configurations,
and transfer them between Controllers as required. In Chapter 5, refer to the
“
Miscellaneous Menu” section on page 179 for details on backup and restore.
4) Ethernet Port
One RJ-45 connector is provided for 10/100BaseT Ethernet communications with
the Encore Processor. The Ethernet connector is compatible with:
~ Standard RJ-45 Ethernet cables
~ Neutrik EtherCon
®
series cables
For multiple Ethernet connections in an Encore system, a standard Ethernet
switch on an isolated network is recommended. In Appendix A, refer to the
“
Ethernet Connector” section on page 349 for pinout details.
5) Ext Comm
One 9-pin D connector is provided for RS-232 serial communications with a serial
device, such as a router. In Appendix A, refer to the “
Serial Connector” section
on page 350 for pinout details.
6) Console Port
One 9-pin D connector is provided for RS-232 serial communications with an
ASCII terminal for command-line control of the Encore system. In Appendix A,
refer to the “
Serial Connector” section on page 350 for pinout details.
7) Tally Connector
One 25-pin D connector is provided for issuing tally “relay closure” commands to
external devices such as cameras. Eight tally circuits are provided. In
Appendix A, refer to the “
Tally Connector” section on page 351 for pinout details.
8) AC Power
Use the AC Power connector to connect the Controller to your facility’s AC power
source. The integral switch turns the Controller on and off.