In this article we will go through the steps of programming an Biamp Echo panel to control an Epson 1980 projector.
This will be a step-by-step guide.
Start Biamp Project designer |
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Choose the controller or panel you want to program, we are going to select the Impera Echo |
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And select Blank project |
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Select Create new, to create a new empty project |
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Now we have a window with the Impera Echo controller, and need to add the projector we are going to control. |
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In the left column, under Projector -> Epson Find the EB-1980WU and drag it into the programming window |
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Now you are asked if the projector will be controlled by Lan og RS232. Since the Echo panel can only use RS232, you just select OK |
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Next window we can adjust the warm up time, cool down time and other settings, we will leave these pr. default at the moment (we can adjust them later) Select OK |
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You can now see the projector is connected to the Echo controller by RS-232 |
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Next we are going to add functions to the buttons on the panel. |
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In the lower left corner select the Function tab |
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In the left Column open the Epson - EB-1980WU function list. |
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Open the Power selection |
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Drag On and place it on Button nr. 1 on the panel. Now you have programmed the button to turn on the projector. |
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Open Source function list |
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Drag HDMI 1 and place it on button nr. 1 Now you have programmed button 1, so it first turn on the projector, and then select input HDMI 1 |
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Open the Power function list again |
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Drag Off and place it on button nr. 5 Now button nr. 5 is programmed to turn off the projector |
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Let's add some volume control Open the Level function list |
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Drag Volume and place it on button nr. 4. you will now get a window asking if you want the function to turn up or down the volume. Select Up Select Add |
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Drag Volume and place it on button nr. 8. you will now get a window asking if you want the function to turn up or down the volume. Select Down Select Add |
The next step is to design the interface for the buttons on the panel.