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1. ZOM Lens Zoom Position Adjustment Sets the lens zoom to an absolute position This requires a zoom motor on the lens for it to work This command is only available when the projector is on Commands Command Description Values ZOM lt position gt Adjusts the lens zoom to the specified position position A numerical value that is Saved value subject to the range returned in ZOM m ZOM m Returns the current minimum and maximum values for the zoom position based on the last lens calibration performed Read only Examples Get the current minimum maximum values for the zoom axis ZOM m ZOM M 2400 900 Move the lens to position 500 for the zoom motor ZOM 500 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 47 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Asynchronous messages Asynchronous messages The projector can generate some asynchronous messages The following lists examples of each message including why and when they are generated 1 Type Card Detected Card Removed Date Time Factory defaults Networking Status Bolded and underlined text indicates a fixed part of the message Message 65535 00000 FYIO1901 Card x detected 65535 00000 FYI01901 Card x removed FYI 1 2015 05 20 Setting Date to FYI 1 00 00 00 FYI 19 All settings have been restored to their factory defaults Reboot is required to take effect 65535 00000 FYI00915 Configured network2. Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values O to 4095 O Default 2 to 127 32 Default Enables multi color or white on black grids for the 0 Multi color Default Square Grid or Diagonal Grid test patterns This White on black command is only available if video electronics are on Enables moving or static grid for the Square Grid or 0 Static Default Diagonal Grid test patterns This command is only Moving available if video electronics are on Description Values Enables or disables the IR keypad sensor O Disables the front IR keypad sensor Saved value Default 1 Enables the front IR keypad sensor Enables or disables the rear IR keypad O Disables the rear IR keypad sensor sensor Saved value Default 1 Enables the rear IR keypad sensor Enables or disables the wired keypad sensor 0 Disables the wired keypad jack Saved value Default Enables IR over HDBaseT Saved value 0 1 Get current wired jack enabled state KEN WIRE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 1 Enables the wired keypad jack Disables IR over HDBaseT Default Enables IR over HDBaseT 32 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Disable front IR sensor KEN FRNT 0 Disable the rear IR sensor KEN REAR 1 LCB Lens Motor Calibration Calibrates all of the lens motors This command is only enabled when the projector is on Commands Command Description Values LCB 1
3. Read only Returns the projector gateway address Read only Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Values All three arguments are strings and the gateway is optional 38 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Command Description Values NET HOST lt name gt Sets the name for the projector With this set devices on the same network subnet as the projector can connect to it using the name lt name gt local Saved value NET MACO Returns the MAC address of the Ethernet port Read only NET PORT Returns the TCP port used for the 1024 to 49151 Christie Serial Protocol over Ethernet with some exceptions Read only 3003 Reserved on the projector and cannot be used for the Christie Serial Protocol NET SUBO Returns the projector netmask Read only Examples Set the static IP address to 192 168 1 100 with a netmask of 255 255 255 0 and no gateway NET 192 168 1 100 255 255 255 0 Turn on DHCP support NET DHCP 1 OSD On Screen Display Displays or hides the on screen display Commands Command Description Values OSD lt 0 1 gt Turns on or off the on screen display O Hides the on screen display 1 Displays the on screen display Default OTR Output Resolution Returns the maximum number of columns and rows for the display Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 39 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Se
4. Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values 0 Off 1 Grid 2 Grey Scale 16 3 Flat White 4 Flat Grey 5 Flat Black 6 Checker 7 17 Point 8 Edge Blend 9 Color Bars 10 Multi Color 11 RGBW Ramp 12 Horizontal Ramp 13 Vertical Ramp 14 Diagonal Ramp 15 Square Grid 16 Diagonal Grid 17 Prism Convergence 18 Maximum Activity 19 FLIR 20 Focus Fidelity 21 Boresight 22 Convergence 23 Integrator Rod 24 Flare 24 to 500 60 Default 0 to 4095 2048 Default 0 to 100 0 Default 1to5 1 Default 31 CHAISTIE Command ITP RMPL lt grey level gt ITP GRDP lt pitch gt ITP GRDC lt 0 1 gt ITP GRDM lt 0 1 gt Description Defines the starting top left grey level used for the Horizontal Ramp Vertical Ramp and Diagonal Ramp test patterns This setting has no effect when the ramp is moving such as ITP RMPM is non zero This command is only available if video electronics are on Defines the spacing between lines used for the Square Grid and Diagonal Grid test patterns This command is only available if video electronics are on KEN Keypad Enable Enables or disables the IR or wired keypad sensors Commands Command KEN FRNT lt 0 1 gt KEN REAR lt 0 1 gt KEN WIRE lt 0 1 gt A EN HDBT lt 0 1 gt Examples
5. IP 192 168 228 6 Mask 255 255 252 0 Gateway 192 168 228 1 Setting Time to 65535 00000 FYI00000_ SST LAMP 001 Lamp Hours 00 00 h m 65535 00000 ERROOOOO System Warning SST LAMP 001 Lamp Hours N A 65535 00000 ERROOOOO System Error SST VERS 003 Image Processor HW Version Detection Fault Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Description Triggered when a new card is detected in slot X while the video electronics are already on Triggered when a card is removed from slot X while the video electronics are on Generated when the date or time are changed respectively Generated when a factory default has been performed on the projector Generated when the network settings have changed Network settings can change due to a number of specific events such as e Operator changes the network settings through any of the standard interfaces DHCP lease is renewed e The network cable has been unplugged or plugged in Generated when a status item changes from e An error or warning state to an OK state e An OK or error state to a warning state e An OK or warning state to an error state 48 Corporate offices Worldwide offices USA Cypress ph 714 236 8610 Canada Kitchener ph 519 744 8005 Consultant offices Italy ph 39 0 29902 1161 Australia ph 61 0 7 3624 4888 Brazil ph 55 11 2548 4753 China
6. issue commands or queries and receive replies Use these bi directional messages to Control multiple projectors e Obtain a projector s status report e Diagnose performance problems e Refer to the User Manual provided with the projector for all cable requirements and other connection details e Some commands are operational only when projector is powered up Understanding message format Messages can be one of three types e Set A command to set a projector parameter at a specific level such as changing to a certain channel Request A request for information such as what channel is currently in use e Reply The projector returns the data in response to a request or as confirmation of a command All remote control information passes in and out of the projector as a simple text message consisting of a three letter command code an optional four letter subcode and any related data Generally most commands include O or 1 data fields or parameters Where applicable a message may expand to include additional parameters of related details The smallest step size for any parameter is always 1 For some controls such as Size the value displayed on the screen has a decimal point for example 0 200 to 4 000 In this case the values used for the serial communications is an integer value for example 200 to 4000 not the decimal value seen on the screen Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 5 020 10169
7. 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values position A numerical value that is subject to the range returned in FCS m Values 1000 to 3000 2000 2 frames Default 27 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Set the frame delay to 1 1 frames FRD 1100 Query the actual frame delay FRD STAT FRD STAT 1250 Query the actual frame delay in ms FRD TIME FRD TIME 33 33 FRZ Image Freeze Freezes the active video or test pattern Commands Command Description Values FRZ lt 0 1 gt Freezes the active video or test pattern This 0 Disable freezing of current video Default command is only available if video 1 Freeze the current video electronics are on GAM Gamma Power Value Defines the exponent used in a standard Power Law Function This command is only available if the base gamma curve is set to Power Law Function see BGC Base Gamma Curve on page 13on page 8 Commands Command Description Values GAM lt exponent gt Sets the exponent for the power law function used for the gamma transfer 1000 to 3000 function This command is only available if video electronics are on Saved 2200 Default value GAM SLOP Defines the slope of the linear section at the bottom of the curve 1 to 100 lt value gt 1 Default GAM BLKA Adjusts the contrast ratio of the ITU R BT 1886 gamma curve The contrast 1000 to 5000 lt value gt ratio value is approximate This command is only available if v
8. Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 China Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 Eastern Europe and Russian Federation ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 France ph 33 0 141 21 4404 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 India ph 91 080 6708 9999 Japan Tokyo ph 81 3 3599 7481 Korea Seoul ph 82 2 702 1601 Republic of South Africa ph 27 0 11 5100094 For the most current technical documentation please visit www christiedigital com Singapore ph 65 6877 8737 Spain ph 3491 633 9990 United Arab Emirates ph 971 4 3206688 United Kingdom ph 44 0 118 977 8000 CHRISTIE
9. DefaultS 362200 ira DRE ERE AAA RRR A i nma 21 DTL Sharpness ss iig ii a a a ao aai da a Sag A a o a e Ree woe i a 21 EBB Black Level Blending aaa a a 21 EBL Edge Blending Selection o oo 22 EDO EDID OVerrIde soro pci ra a en EO a ak Read ha de ava e R 22 EME Enable Asynchronous Serial Messages 0 0 o e eee eee 23 ETP Engine Test Pattern o o 23 EVT Event Manager s arrota a soa i en e a aaa a a E Ee E TOR EE E E a aa e a 25 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 3 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHRISTIE Content FCS Lens Focus Position Adjustment o ooo 26 FRD Frame Delay ee 27 FRZ Iimage Freeze i aaa ici e at e a A A 28 GAM Gamma Power Value o 28 HIS Lamp HIStOrY cts to ao we aan EP ach AA iSi 29 ITP Internal Test Pattern o ooo 30 KEN Keypad Enable 0 0 00 aanren naaar 32 LCB Lens Motor Calibration 0 aaa ee 33 LHO Lens Horizontal Position Adjustment 0 00 00 eee ee ee 33 LMV Lens MOVE ai pet 4b os a Eee Ee a ER RE Re 34 LOE Video Loop Out Enable o o 36 LOP Lamp S lection 4 0446 e ac cane Sd ade St ake Oe E eed See A 36 EPE Lamp Life ss 19 64503 eae ee POS WES eee ES bys ee Re ys De ae S 37 EPP Lamp POWT oi sog ana en o Ses WR a ae ai ae go Me A aoe Sa a Ee a 37 LVO Lens Vertical Position Adjustment 00 0000 a 37 NET Network Setup 3 4 6 6 oezs bh bee ee ea Oe ee ae Pe a
10. Error SST TEMP 000 Integrator Rod Temperature Temp 1 Communication fault shutdown EVT 004 2013 03 17 04 01 12 663 Error SST VERS 017 Lamp Power Supply Version Detection fault EVT END Retrieve two most recent events EVT 2 EVT 000 2013 03 17 04 47 18 340 OK Setting Time to 06 47 17 EVT 001 2013 03 17 04 01 13 860 Error SST TEMP 003 Lamp Exhaust Temperature Temp 3 Communication fault shutdown EVT END Retrieve all events from a specific point in time until now EVT 2013 03 17 04 01 13 EVT 000 2013 03 17 04 47 18 340 OK Setting Time to 06 47 17 EVT 001 2013 03 17 04 01 13 860 Error SST TEMP 003 Lamp Exhaust Temperature Temp 3 Communication fault shutdown EVT 002 2013 03 17 04 01 13 855 Error SST TEMP 002 Air Intake Temperature Temp 2 Communication fault shutdown EVT 003 2013 03 17 04 01 13 824 Error SST TEMP 000 Integrator Rod Temperature Temp 1 Communication fault shutdown EVT END Retrieve all events between two specific points in time EVT 2013 03 17 04 01 08 2013 03 17 04 01 12 EVT 004 2013 03 17 04 01 12 663 Error SST VERS 017 Lamp Power Supply Version EVT END Detection faul t FCS Lens Focus Position Adjustment Sets the lens focus to an absolute position This command is only en
11. Runs calibration on all lens motors LCB HOME Moves all lens motors back to the center flag for each axis and sets their respective positions to 0 LCB ZOOM 1 Calibrates the zoom motor Examples Start calibration LCB 1 Move the lens back to the home position LCB HOME LHO Lens Horizontal Position Adjustment Sets the lens horizontal location to an absolute position This command is only available when the projector is on Commands Command Description Values LHO lt position gt Adjusts the horizontal location of the lens to the specified position Numerical value position Saved value subject to the range returned in LHO m Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 33 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Command LHO m Description Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values Returns the minimum maximum range of the zoom axis based on the last lens calibration performed The returned range is persistent across AC cycles Read only Examples Move the lens to position 500 on the horizontal axis LHO 500 LMV Lens Move Adjusts all aspects of the lens position using a single command It can also be used to move the lens to a relative position or to start and stop the motors arbitrarily Commands Command LMV lt horizontal gt lt vertical gt lt zoom gt lt focus gt LMV HSTP lt relative steps gt LMV VSTP lt relative steps gt Description Moves the lens to an abs
12. devices and return results to address 1001 65535 1001ADR 01001 00005ADR 005 ALC Ambient Light Correction Adjusts the image to help compensate for brighter or darker ambient light conditions Commands Command Description Values ALC lt value gt Adjusts the image to help O No correction compensate for ambient light conditions This command is only available if the video electronics 1 to 100 Adjusts the image for brighter environments are on Save value 1 to 100 Adjusts the image for darker environments APW Auto Power Up Automatically powers up the projector to the On state if the projector was on when the AC power was lost For more information about the different power states see PWR Power on page 41 Commands Command Description Values APW lt 0 1 gt Automatically powers up the projector to the on state 0 Disables auto power up Saved value 1 Enables auto power up ASU Auto Setup Automatically readjusts various video controls for the active video source to produce an optimal image on screen Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 12 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Command Description Values ASU Automatically readjusts various video controls for the active video source to produce an optimal image on the screen This command is only available if the active display has a signal Examples Perform auto setup on the active video sour
13. end code bracket Make sure to add a space before the calculated checksum to separate it from the last data parameter The checksum is the low byte of the sum of the ASCII values of all characters between the start bracket and the beginning of the checksum but not including either It does include the space in front of the checksum Calculate the checksum for the above set contrast to 64 command as follows CHECKSUM EXAMPLE amp c 0 n 6 4 space 26h 63h 6Fh 6E h 36h 34h 20h 01F0h FOh when only the low byte is used 240 The projector collects all of the message bytes as defined in the first byte of the message then creates its own checksum value for comparison with the checksum included in the controller s message If the values match the message is considered to have been correctly received otherwise the message is discarded s e h indicates a hex number 1 e If a request message has a checksum so does the reply e If using both acknowledge and checksum either character can occur first Message errors If a command cannot be performed for example syntax error you receive a descriptive error indicating the problem For example ITP 65535 00000 ERROOOOS ITP Too Few Parameters Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 9 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE For more examples of a descriptive error see below Descriptive error Error Code Error Description 3 Invalid
14. of 10 000 For example an x value of 3350 corresponds to x 0 3350 in the CIE 1931 chromaticity scale This command is only available if the video electronics are on and Max Drives is selected It is only available to a service user Copies the values from one of the other pre defined color tables into the custom color table This command is only available if video electronics are on Saves the current primary settings for example CCA RDPX and so on as the new default color primary settings Save these settings after calibrating the color primaries Such as measuring the primary x y coordinates using a spectroradiometer or similar equipment This command is only available if video electronics are on It is only available to a service user Resets the native color primary settings to their defaults If primary settings have not been saved CCA SAVE this resets the primary settings to hard coded defaults This command is only available if video electronics are on It is only available to a service user Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values 0 to 1000 where 1000 100 The valid range for each value depends on which of the Red Green Blue White point is being adjusted 0 Max Drives Color Temperature 2 HD Video ITU RBT 709 18 CHAISTIE Examples Use a custom color table CCA SLCT 3 Reset values to HD Vide
15. option cards that have loopout Saved value 3 LOP Lamp Selection Selects a lamp to turn on or off while in limited power mode Commands Command Description Values LOP lt lamp gt Selects a lamp to turn on or off while in limited 1 Lamp Al Default power mode This command is disabled while inthe gt _ Lamp A2 Power On state Saved value 3 Lamp A3 4 Lamp B1 5 Lamp B2 6 Lamp B3 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 36 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API LPL Lamp Life Sets the expected lamp life in hours If the lamp run time exceeds this value a warning is displayed in the status system The lamp run time is equal to the lamp s original lamp hours plus the amount of time it has been on while installed in the projector Commands Command Description Values LPL lt hours gt Sets the number of hours before a warning is Positive number displayed in the status system about the lamp O Disables the lamp end of life check needing to be replaced Saved value l P Default Examples Set the lamp end of life indicator to 1000 hours LPL 1000 Disable the lamp life monitoring LPL 0 LPP Lamp Power Adjusts the amount of power going to the lamps Commands Command Description Values LPP Sets the amount of power going to the 80 to 100 lt percentage gt lamps as a percentage of maximum power 100 Default LVO Lens Vertical Position Adjustment
16. received and fully executed by the projector such as in Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 8 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Introduction the case of a source switch it is not sent until the switch is complete If the message cannot be executed for some reason such as invalid parameters time out and so on a NAK is returned instead not acknowledge Requesting an acknowledgement serves no purpose when included in a request message as the acknowledgement is redundant to the actual reply from the projector However if requested the dollar sign acknowledgement from the projector follows the reply There are two types of acknowledgements Simple Acknowledgements Insert a dollar sign character just after the start code bracket This only returns a This only returns a dollar sign on success or a caret 5 on failure NAK Full Acknowledgements Insert a hash character just after the start code bracket This returns the message sent as a reply This is a quick way to confirm success with set messages and is particularly useful with long distance communication links or where the projectors and or images are not visible from the controller Acknowledgements can also be a type of flow control Checksums For maximum message integrity add a checksum character ampersand just after the start code bracket You must then also include the correct checksum total 0 255 just before the
17. specified 0 All Tests 1 Image processor board tests 2 Formatter tests 3 Active backplane tests 4 Video path tests BST TEST L Returns a list of available tests Read only Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 14 CHAISTIE Command Description Values Boxer 4K30 Serial API BST TEST lt index gt Executes the specified test 0 Video path CRC check 1 Video path CRC check between option cards and input FPGA 2 ABP C4BP Check FPGA voltages 3 HIP Check FPGA voltages HIP Verify undefined pins HIP Memory test 6 CFB Check FPGA voltages 7 CFB138 Memory test 8 CFB138 EEPROM test 9 ABP Test side channel to HIP 10 HIP Test side channels 11 MXB 12 MXB 13 IMXB 14 MXB 15 MXB Examples Retrieve list of test suites tests as of v1 1 0 software BST L BST L001 001 00000 All Tests BST LO01 001 00001 Image Processor Board Tests BST LO01 001 00002 Formatter Tests BST L001 001 00003 Active Backplane Tests BST L001 001 00004 Video Path Tests BST L111 END BST TEST L BST TEST LO01 001 00000 ABP Check FPGA voltages BST TEST LO0O1 001 00001 HIP Check FPGA voltages BST TEST L111 END Run all tests successfully BST 0 BST 000 OK Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CRC check LVDS from CPU to control FPG
18. 38 OSD On Screen Display sasana aaa 39 OTR Output Resolution sacs sa o o 39 PNGSPINO Jaman nen Recta da pee he ehh ete yaa se haee be E eee GP ee ee 40 PROS PI A os ask gre ce te teks E era wo Goa dee ee PE EE 40 PWIR POWET is Gide eee RS GS a OE SO ae ee A 41 RAL Remote Access Level o oo 41 S HUSS MUTTER nd aidai a Gee tO Re ae te ke a poche aM ky ogee A NE Se Ee apa ee Be 42 SI N Select INPUT castrar a hoe hE Bk A A Baked ew ates 43 SOR Screen Orientation 00 intan isiad ha anaE paaa a 43 SPS Spla Sh SCreeny E aa i oi tac i d eiaa RO A RR ade aie o ac 44 SOT STATUS 2 EA A AAA AA A A A AA AS 44 SZP ReSiZO Presets ooo poioma spaa pa Ree Pe Re ae eR ee Gee eG 45 TMD Time and Dat aoi Vers ra a a es He ae 45 VID User ID is mais eee EEE a RRR SRR ED RE Ra Re ae 46 WRP Warp Selection 1 0 ee 46 ZOM Lens Zoom Position Adjustment aaa ee 47 Asynchronous messages ocococcocoocoooomomoooooooooooooo 48 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 4 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Introduction This document describes the serial protocol consisting of ASCII text messages used to control an Boxer 4K30 projector remotely Connection and use Once you have connected your computer to either the RS232 IN port depending on which standard is supported by your computer or to the Ethernet port on a projector you can remotely access projector controls and image setups
19. 7 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Introduction Regardless of message type or origin all messages use the same basic format and code Opening and closing round brackets parentheses surround each message see Basic message structure on page 6 Message formats Source Message Format Function Examples From Controller Code Data SET set contrast of main image to CON500 or CON 500 500 Code Subcode Data SET set baud rate of port A aka BDR PRTA 5 RS232 IN port to item 5 From Controller Code REQUEST what is current CON or CON contrast Code Subcode REQUEST what is the speed of BDR PRTA port A aka RS232 1N From Projector Code Data REPLY contrast is 500 CON 500 Code Subcode Data REPLY BDR PRTA BDR PRTA 005 57600 Basic message structure The following component fields comprise a standard ASCII message Optional fields such as extra characters for special modes restrictions or added functionality are shown in italics with the exception of Notes Start and end of message Every message begins with the left bracket character and ends with the right bracket character If the start character is received before an end character of the previous message the partial previous message is discarded e Prefix characters optional For acknowledgement that the projector has responded and or to maximize message integrity insert one or two special characters before the three character function
20. A CRC check CPU HDMI output Memory Test Check FPGA voltage rails Verify undefined pins 15 CHAISTIE Example of failed tests within the All Tests test suite BST 0 BST 001 Fail no response on pin 1 BST 002 Fail no additional details BST 000 Fail Example of failing test 1 BST TEST 1 BST TEST 001 Fail no response on pin 1 CCA Color Adjustment Boxer 4K30 Serial API Configures the color adjustments for the projector Use this command to also set the native colors for the projector Commands Command Description CCA SLCT lt value gt Sets the color table This command is only available if the video electronics are on Saved value CCA CTMP lt value gt Sets the color temperature of the projector This command is only available if the video electronics are on the projector is configured to use Color Temperature for its color table and Color Temperature is selected Saved value Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Values O Max Drives Turns off all color adjustments projector runs at maximum brightness 1 Color Temperature Selects color adjustments based on a color temperature 2 HD Video ITU R BT 709 3 Custom 3200 to 9300 16 CHAISTIE Command CCA RDCX lt x coordinate for red gt CCA RDCY lt y coordinate for red gt CCA GNCX lt x coordinate for green gt CCA GNCY lt y coordinate for gree
21. Description Returns all events starting from the most recent event on the projector back to AC start Read only Returns at most lt max gt events starting from the most recent event on the projector back to AC start Read only Returns all events from lt start timestamp gt back to current time Read only Returns all events from lt end timestamp gt back to lt start timestamp gt Read only Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values 244 Magenta 245 Cyan 246 Yellow 247 Diagonal Lines 248 Dark Segmented Ramp 249 Bright Segmented Ramp 255 Off Values max Maximum number of events to return start timestamp String in the following format yyyy mm dd hh mm ss start timestamp String in the following format yyyy mm dd hh mm ss end timestamp String in the following format yyyy mm dd hh mm ss 25 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Examples Retrieve all events since last AC start EVT EVT 000 2013 03 17 04 47 18 340 OK Setting Time to 06 47 17 EVT 001 2013 03 17 04 01 13 860 Error SST TEMP 003 Lamp Exhaust Temperature Temp 3 Communication fault shutdown EVT 002 2013 03 17 04 01 13 855 Error SST TEMP 002 Air Intake Temperature Temp 2 Communication fault shutdown EVT 003 2013 03 17 04 01 13 824
22. Parameter 4 Too Many Parameters 5 Too Few Parameters 6 Channel not found 7 Command not executed 8 Checksum error 9 Unknown request 10 Error receiving serial data 101 Control Not Found 102 Subcontrol Not Found 103 Wrong Control Type 104 Invalid Value 105 Disabled Control 106 Invalid Language Flow control Error Code 107 110 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 Introduction Error Description Exceeded List Size Communication Timeout Communications Failure Failed to set Hardware Bad File Memory Failure Not Implemented Invalid Security Token Invalid Access Group System Busy Try Again Later Normally messages can be sent to the projector before processing of earlier messages is complete the projector stores messages in a buffer until ready to process However if a series of messages is sent the projector may not be able to process them as fast as they arrive and the buffer becomes full If this happens the projector sends the 13h Xoff code to instruct the controller or any devices preparing to transmit to cease transmission At this point the controller must respond immediately and send no more than 10 extra characters or they may be lost such as the projector can accommodate the receipt of up to 10 more bytes after it sends 13h Xoff When the buffer is once again available the projector sends a 11h Xon command to resume transmission Xon and Xoff controls apply to both directions of communi
23. Sets the lens vertical location to an absolute position This command is only enabled when the projector is on Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 37 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Commands Command LVO lt position gt Description Adjusts the vertical location of the lens to the specified position This position is persistent across AC cycles Saved value LVO m Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values postion A numerical value that is subject to the range returned in LVO m Returns the minimum maximum range of the vertical axis based on the last lens calibration performed The returned range is persistent across AC cycles Read only Examples Move the lens to position 500 on the vertical axis LVO 500 NET Network Setup Changes the network configuration for the Ethernet port By default DHCP support is turned on Commands Command NET lt ip gt lt subnet gt gateway NET DGRP lt group gt NET DHCP 1 NET ETHO NET GATE Description Sets the projector network settings as specified Saved value Sets the device group name for the projector Saved value This can help simplify broadcast searching by organizing projectors into groups particularly if a large number of projectors are on the same local network Enables DHCP To turn off DHCP support switch to a static IP by using the base command Saved value Returns the projector IP address
24. Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands CHAISTIE NOTICES COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS Copyright 2015 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved All brand names and product names are trademarks registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders GENERAL Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy however in some cases changes in the products or availability could occur which may not be reflected in this document Christie reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice Performance specifications are typical but may vary depending on conditions beyond Christie s control such as maintenance of the product in proper working conditions Performance specifications are based on information available at the time of printing Christie makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Christie will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material Canadian manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified WARRANTY Products are warranted under Christie s standard limited warranty the complete details of which are available by contacting your Christie dealer or Christie In addition to the other limitations that may be specified in Christie s standard limited warr
25. able if video electronics are on Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values O Flat Black Green 2 Red 3 Blue 4 White 5 8x8 Green Checker 6 8x8 Red Checker 7 8x8 Blue Checker 8 8x8 White Checker 9 Convergence Border amp Cross Green 10 Convergence Border amp Cross Red 11 Convergence Border amp Cross Blue 12 Convergence Border amp Cross White 13 Convergence Border amp Cross Multi color 14 Convergence Border amp Square Green 15 Convergence Border amp Square Red 16 Convergence Border amp Square Blue 17 Top Blue Bottom Black 18 Left Blue Right Black 19 Top Green Bottom Black 20 Left Green Right Black 21 Top Red Bottom Black 22 Left Red Right Black 29 Convergence Border amp Cross Multi color2 45 Convergence Border amp Cross Multi color3 235 Moving Circles Green 236 Moving Circles Red 237 Moving Circles Blue 238 Color Bars 239 Edge Blend Grid Green 240 Edge Blend Grid Red 241 Edge Blend Grid Blue 242 Edge Blend Grid White 243 17 Point 24 CHAISTIE Command Description EVT Event Manager Retrieves a list of significant log messages for the current AC cycle from the projector Commands Command EVT EVT lt max gt EVT lt start timestamp gt EVT lt start timestamp gt lt end timestamp gt
26. abled when the projector is on Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 26 CHAISTIE Commands Command FCS lt position gt FCS m Examples Description Adjusts the lens focus to the specified position The position is persistent across AC cycles Returns the minimum maximum range of the zoom axis based on the last lens calibration performed The returned range is persistent across AC cycles Read only Move lens focus to position 500 FCS 500 FRD Frame Delay Sets the delay between the input sync timing and the output sync timing measured in 1 1000 S of a frame based on the input frame rate The actual delay can vary based on the amount of processing applied to the image Commands Command Description FRD lt delay gt Sets the frame delay measured in 1 1000 S of a frame This command is only available if video electronics are on Saved value FRD STAT Returns the actual frame delay in 1 1000 of a frame This value may be higher than the required delay as the minimum allowed delay differs for each of the various channel configurations Read only FRD TIME Returns a string representation of the actual frame delay in milliseconds Read only Note This representation in milliseconds is approximate and is for reference only Examples Set the frame delay to 2 25 frames FRD 2250 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020
27. anty and to the extent relevant or applicable to your product the warranty does not cover a Problems or damage occurring during shipment in either direction b Projector lamps See Christie s separate lamp program policy c Problems or damage caused by use of a projector lamp beyond the recommended lamp life or use of a lamp other than a Christie lamp supplied by Christie or an authorized distributor of Christie lamps d Problems or damage caused by combination of a product with non Christie equipment such as distribution systems cameras DVD players etc or use of a product with any non Christie interface device e Problems or damage caused by the use of any lamp replacement part or component purchased or obtained from an unauthorized distributor of Christie lamps replacement parts or components including without limitation any distributor offering Christie lamps replacement parts or components through the internet confirmation of authorized distributors may be obtained from Christie f Problems or damage caused by misuse improper power source accident fire flood lightening earthquake or other natural disaster g Problems or damage caused by improper installation alignment or by equipment modification if by other than Christie service personnel or a Christie authorized repair service provider h Problems or damage caused by use of a product on a motion platform or other movable device where such product has not been des
28. at occurred for this entry Failed Re strikes Number of times the lamp failed a re strike for this entry Unexpected Lamp Offs Number of times the lamp unexpectedly turned off for this entry Pre installation Hours Number of hours that this lamp has been on prior to being installed in the projector Total Lamp Hours Total number of hours including the pre installation hours that the lamp has been on 29 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Command Description Values HIS LMP1 Returns all the entries found in Each entry has the following format ras e lamp memory module lt entry number gt lt install date gt lt serial gt lt lamp type gt lt strikes gt lt failed strikes gt lt unexpected lamp offs gt lt pre HIS LMP3 installation hours gt lt total lamp hours gt HIS LMP 4 Entry Number An unique number identifying the entry HIS LMP5 Install Date Date that the lamp entry was created HIS LMP 6 Serial Serial number of the lamp an arbitrary string Lamp Type Type of lamp used Strikes Number of lamp strikes performed for this entry Failed Strikes Number of failed strikes that occurred for this entry Unexpected Lamp Offs Number of times the lamp unexpectedly turned off for this entry Pre installation Hours Number of hours that this lamp has been on prior to being installed in the projector Total Lamp Hours Total number of hours including the pre installation hours that the lamp
29. c status item within the specified four letter group identifier Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 44 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Examples The following example was reduced for brevity SST TEMP SST TEMP 000 000 21 C Integrator Rod Temperature Temp 1 SST TEMP 002 000 21 C Air Intake Temperature Temp 2 SST TEMP 003 000 21 C Lamp Exhaust Temperature Temp 3 SST TEMP 020 000 28 C Environmental Board Temperature Return item 20 of the temperature group SST TEMP 20 SST TEMP 020 000 28 C Environmental Board Temperature SZP Resize Presets Changes the aspect ratio of the display By default the projector scales all video to the full screen with the exception of 16 9 content 16 9 content is scaled to 3840x2160 with black pillar boxes on either side Commands Command Description Values SZP lt value gt Changes the aspect ratio of the 0 Allows the projector to determine when to scale video display This command is only Default available if video electronics are 1 None on Saved value Full size stretch horizontally and verticallY 3 Full width stretch horizontally Full height stretch vertically TMD Time and Date Sets the date and time in the real time clock Commands Command Description Values TMD TIME lt time gt Sets the time for the clock time String in the following format hh mm ss B
30. cation The projector does not send more 1 than three characters after it has received a 13h Xoff code Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 10 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API The Boxer 4K30 serial API commands can be used to modify projector settings Documentation Conventions Convention Description Command Sequence Comment Command subcode Response lt required arguments gt option arguments ADR Projector Address Comment to provide sequence descriptions Command subcode sent to the projector Response from the projector Mandatory argument for a serial command Optional argument for a serial command Sets the projector address to target commands to a specific projector when communicating using the Christie Serial Protocol This command also helps to identify where a response or asynchronous message originates from Generally this command is used for projectors that are daisy chained together using the RS232 style communication Commands Command Description ADR lt value gt Saved value Examples Set all devices to address 0 65535 ADR 0 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Sets the projector address to lt value gt Values 0 to 999 65535 Reserved broadcast address 11 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Set first device at address O to address to 5 0 ADR 5 Query address for all
31. ce ASU BDR Baud Rate Sets the baud rate for any of the three serial ports on the projector Commands Command Description Values BDR PRTA lt value gt Sets the baud rate for the RS232 IN 1 2400 port This command requires service 2 9600 level access Saved value 3 19200 4 38400 5 57600 115200 Default Examples Set baud rate on port A to 115200 bits per second BDR PRTA 6 Verify that RS232 IN is set to 115200bps BDR PRTA BDR PRTA 006 115200 BGC Base Gamma Curve Applies a predefined gamma transfer function to the image Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 13 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Commands Command Description BGC lt value gt Applies a predefined gamma transfer function to the image This command is only available if the video electronics are on Saved value Examples Select the sRGB gamma transfer function BGC 0 Select a Power Law Function with a 2 6 Exponent BGC 2 GAM 2600 BST Built in Self Test Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values O sRGB Default 2 Power Law Function 3 M Series Standard 4 ITU R BT 709 Performs a number of self checks in the projector that can be safely executed either in standby on or cool down mode Do not execute this command while the projector is warming up Commands Command Description Values BST L Returns a list of available test suites Read only BST lt suite gt Executes the test suite
32. character ASCII code A Z upper or lower case and 0 9 This subcode appears immediately after the function code with a plus sign character to separate the code and subcode If there is no subcode the plus sign is also omitted In messages sent to the projector that do have a subcode a space between the subcode and the first parameter or special character is optional Request reply symbols If the controller is requesting information from the projector a question mark appears directly after the function code If the projector is replying an exclamation mark appears directly after the function code For set messages to the projector neither of these characters appear data directly follows the code and subcode Data The value for a given projector state such as on or off appears in ASCII decimal format directly after the request reply symbol You can add an optional space after the symbol such as before the data in a set message but data in replies follow the exclamation mark symbol without a space Other details to remember about data All values returned by the projector reply messages have a fixed length regardless of the actual value For a specific parameter the length is always be the same for example contrast is always returned as three characters projector number is always returned as five characters The minimum parameter size is three characters Values less than the predefined size are padded wi
33. code Simple Acknowledgment which causes a dollar sign character to be sent from the projector when it has finished processing the message see Maximizing message integrity on page 8 Full Acknowledgment which causes an echo of the message as a reply to be sent from the projector when it has finished processing the message see Maximizing message integrity on page 8 amp Checksum which allows a checksum to be put as the last parameter in the message for verification at the projector see Maximizing message integrity on page 8 e Projector numbers optional To control a selected projector or controller within a group include its assigned number or address just before the three character ASCII function code Function code The projector function you want to work with such as channel selection or gamma is represented by a three character ASCII code A Z upper or lower case This function code appears immediately after the leading bracket that starts the message In Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 6 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Introduction messages sent to the projector that do not have a subcode a space between the function code and the first parameter or special character is optional Subcode The projector function you want to work with may have one or more subcodes that allow you to select a specific source image channel or subfunction The subcode is represented by a four
34. dby regardless of 0 lamp state 1 Disables electronics override Enables electronics override PWR Returns the current power state of the projector Read only 000 Standby 011 Warming up 001 On 010 Cooling down Examples Turn on the projector PWR 1 Turn off the projector PWR 0 Return current state of the power to the projector PWR PWR 000 Power Off RAL Remote Access Level Sets the default remote serial protocol access level for any of the serial ports Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 41 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Commands Command Description RAL lt value gt Saved value RAL PRTA lt value gt Saved value Examples Set port to Login Required RAL PRTC 1 SHU Shutter Sets the access level on all Ethernet port Sets the access level for the RS232 port Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values 0 No Access Disables the port 1 Login Required Sets read only access until a separate login is performed 2 Free Access Executes commands at the operator level unless a separate login is performed Default Opens and closes the shutter It can also be used check if the shutter is currently opened or closed A This command may return an incorrect result if the shutter was manually 1 opened or closed Commands Command Description Values SHU lt 0 1 gt Opens or closes the shutter 0 Opens the shutter Examples Ope
35. has been on Examples Return the list of all lamps that have been installed in the projector HIS HIS 0000 2015 05 19 09 37 50 New_May15 0094 0000 0000 0000 0153 HIS 0001 2015 04 27 15 03 10 NewA2_Mar30 0343 0000 0000 0505 0513 HIS 0049 2015 02 12 Lamp4 0000 0000 0000 0004 0000 Return the list of entries in the Lamp Al Lamp Memory Module HIS LMP1 HIS LMP1 0000 2015 05 19 09 37 50 New_May15 0094 0000 0000 0000 0153 ITP Internal Test Pattern Enables or disables test patterns Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 30 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Commands Command ITP lt index gt ITP FREQ lt value gt ITP GREY lt grey level gt ITP RMPM lt speed gt ITP RMPS lt slope gt Description Enables or disables test patterns This command is only available if video electronics are on Sets the frequency at which the internal test patterns are displayed This command is only available if video electronics are on Defines the shade of grey for the Flat Grey test pattern This command is only available if video electronics are on Defines the motion speed used for the Horizontal Ramp Vertical Ramp and Diagonal Ramp test patterns This command is only available if video electronics are on Defines the slope used for the Horizontal Ramp Vertical Ramp and Diagonal Ramp test patterns This command is only available if video electronics are on
36. he secondary DVI receiver on Dual Link DVI cards This command applies to all Dual Link DVI cards Commands Command Description Values DDD lt 0 1 gt Enables or disables the secondary DVI O Enables Dual Link support Default receiver on Dual Link DVI cards This 1 Disables Dual Link support command is only available if video electronics are on Saved value Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 20 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API DEF Factory Defaults Resets the projector to its factory default values Note the following about the command 1 e Performing this command while the power is on does not reset the Lamp Selection value while in limited mode e Resets the network settings to be DHCP enabled e Deletes all user profiles warps and blends Commands Command Description Values DEF 111 Performs the factory default command 111 Must be entered exactly as is Examples Reset the projector to factory defaults DEF 111 DTL Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of scaled video to alter the amount of visible detail This command does not affect unscaled video Commands Command Description Values DTL lt value gt Adjusts the sharpness of scaled video to 0 to 100 alter the amount of visible detail This command is only available if video electronics are on Saved value 50 Applies a moderate amount of filtering to the image Default Lower values Soften
37. ideo 2000 Default electronics are on Saved value Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 28 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Examples Set the base gamma curve function to 2 6 GAM 2600 Set the base gamma curve function to 1 0 GAM 1000 HIS Lamp History Boxer 4K30 Serial API Retrieves a history of lamps installed in the projector including the currently installed lamp Each entry indicates lamp identification as well as various usage statistics collected while the lamp was installed The list is in reverse chronological order meaning the first entry describes the current lamp followed by the next most recent lamp and so on up to a maximum of 50 total entries Commands Command Description HIS Returns a list of entries in the lamp history Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Values Each entry has the following format lt entry number gt lt install date gt lt serial gt lt lamp type gt lt strikes gt lt failed strikes gt lt failed re strikes gt lt unexpected lamp offs gt lt pre installation hours gt lt total lamp hours gt Entry Number Unique number identifying the entry Install Date Date that the lamp entry was created Serial Serial number of the lamp an arbitrary string Lamp Type Type of lamp used Strikes Number of lamp strikes performed for this entry Failed Strikes Number of failed strikes th
38. igned modified or approved by Christie for such use i Problems or damage caused by use of a projector in the presence of an oil based fog machine or laser based lighting that is unrelated to the projector j For LCD projectors the warranty period specified in the warranty applies only where the LCD projector is in normal use which means the LCD projector is not used more than 8 hours a day 5 days a week k Except where the product is designed for outdoor use problems or damage caused by use of the product outdoors unless such product is protected from precipitation or other adverse weather or environmental conditions and the ambient temperature is within the recommended ambient temperature set forth in the specifications for such product Image retention on LCD flat panels m Defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to normal aging of a product The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated The warranty also does not apply to any product sold by a reseller to an end user outside of the country where the reseller is located unless i Christie has an office in the country where the end user is located or ii the required international warranty fee has been paid The warranty does not obligate Christie to provide any on site warranty service at the product site location PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Preventative maintenance is an important part of the continued and pr
39. inward positive steps Focuses outward The maximum absolute value is dictated by the motor s current location and the range of the axis see the LMV command above negative steps Makes the display larger positive steps Makes the display smaller The maximum absolute value is dictated by the motor s current location and the range of the axis see the LMV command above 1 Moves the display left 0 1 Stops the motor Moves the display right 1 Moves the display down 0 1 Stops the motor Moves the display up 1 Moves the display inward 0 Stops the motor 1 Moves the display outward 1 Makes the display larger O Stops the motor 1 Makes the display smaller 35 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Examples Set the lens to H 1000 V 1500 Z 500 F 500 LMV 1000 1500 500 500 Start to move horizontal motor toward positive max position LMV HRUN 1 Stop the vertical motor LMV VRUN 0 Start moving the zoom motor towards the negative max position LMV ZRUN 1 Move the horizontal motor 45 steps in the positive direction LMV HSTP 45 LOE Video Loop Out Enable Enables or disables video loop out on the following cards THIC 3GIC and TDPIC Commands Command Description Values LOE lt 0 1 gt Enables or disables video loop out This command is O Disables video loop out only available if video electronics are on and it only 1 Enables video loop out Default applies to
40. n gt CCA BLCX lt x coordinate for blue gt CCA BLCY lt y coordinate for blue gt CCA WHCX lt x coordinate for white gt CCA WHCY lt y coordinate for white gt CCA GOFR lt green of red saturation value gt CCA BOFR lt blue of red saturation value gt CCA ROFG lt red of green saturation value gt CCA BOFG lt blue of green saturation value gt CCA ROFB lt red of blue saturation value gt CCA GOFB lt green of blue saturation value gt CCA ROFR lt red of red saturation value gt CCA GOFG lt green of green saturation value gt CCA BOFB lt blue of blue saturation value gt Description Defines a custom color table using x y coordinates scaled by a factor of 10 000 For example an x value of 3350 corresponds to x 0 3350 in the CIE 1931 chromaticity scale This command is only available if the video electronics are on and Custom is selected Saved value Defines a custom color table using saturation values Each control represents a percentage of each native RGB component needed to produce a target RGB space This command is only available if the video electronics are on and Custom is selected Saved value Defines a custom color table using saturation values Each control represents a percentage of each native RGB component needed to produce a target RGB space e Red of red is equivalent to red of white e Green of green is equivalent to green of white e Blue of blue i
41. n the shutter SHU 0 Close the shutter SHU 1 Get the state of the shutter 0 for open 1 for closed SHU Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 1 Closes the shutter Default 42 CHAISTIE SIN Select Input Selects a set of inputs based on the selected port configuration Commands Command Description SIN lt input gt Selects a set of inputs based on the selected port configuration This command is only available if video electronics are on Saved value SIN L Returns a list of available inputs to select based on the selected port configuration Read only SIN PORT Select an input port configuration to use This command is only lt config gt available if video electronics are on Saved value Examples Use four DDICs to display a Four Port Quadrant image SIN PORT 4 SSIN 3 Try to select an unavailable input because there is only one TDPIC in the projector SIN PORT 4 SIN 1 SOR S creen Orientation Changes the orientation of the displayed image Commands Command Description Values SOR lt value gt Changes the orientation of the displayed image 0 This command is only available if video electronics 1 are on Saved value 2 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values The list of available values is dynamic Run SIN L to retrieve the currently available list 1 One Port Default 2 Two Port 3 Four Port Columns 4 Four Port Quadran
42. o ITU R BT 709 CCA COPY 2 Change the x coordinate of the custom color table to 0 6753 CCA RDCX 6753 Save the current color primary settings as the new calibrated defaults CCA SAVE Reset the color primary settings to the saved calibrated defaults CCA RSET CLE Color Enable Enables specific colors in the video path Commands Command Description CLE lt color gt Enables specific colors in the video path This command is only available if video electronics are on CSP Color Space Selection Changes the color space of the active signal on the screen A This applies to all inputs 1 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values 0 White 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Yellow 5 Cyan 6 Magenta 19 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Command Description Values CSP lt color space gt Changes the color space of the active signal O Auto Detect Uses the detected on the screen This command is only colorspace in the active signal Default a if video electronics are on Saved 1 _ RGB full range Vi 2 RGB limited range 3 YCbCr HDTV ITU R BT 709 4 YCbCr HDTV explanded range Examples Set the color space to RGB irrespective of which channel is selected CSP 1 Set the projector to always automatically detect the color space CSP 0 DDD Disable Dual Link DVI Inputs Enables or disables t
43. olute position as specified by each of the four arguments Moves the horizontal motor a relative number of steps Moves the vertical motor a relative number of steps Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Values Minimum maximum of each axis Dependent on the projector and the installed lens Maximum horizontal range 1600 to 1600 Maximum vertical range 1600 to 1600 negative steps Moves the display down positive steps Moves the display up The maximum absolute value is dictated by the motor s current location and the range of the axis see the LMV command above negative steps Moves the display down positive steps Moves the display up The maximum absolute value is dictated by the motor s current location and the range of the axis see the LMV command above 34 CHAISTIE LMV FSTP lt relative steps gt LMV ZSTP lt relative steps gt LMV HRUN lt 1 0 1 gt LMV VRUN lt 1 0 1 gt LMV FRUN lt 1 0 1 gt LMV ZRUN lt 1 0 1 gt Moves the focus motor a relative number of steps Moves the zoom motor a relative number of steps Starts and stops the horizontal motor Starts and stops the vertical motor Starts and stops the focus motor Starts and stops the zoom motor Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API negative steps Focuses
44. oper operation of your product Please see the Maintenance section for specific maintenance items as they relate to your product Failure to perform maintenance as required and in accordance with the maintenance schedule specified by Christie will void the warranty REGULATORY The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment The product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense CAN ICES 3 A NMB 3 A 971713 ATS AT OS AAMAS S SS S717 2Y Bayt SE ASAE OAS FA SANZ 198 78 99 49914 ARS SHE AS 2022 40 Environmental The product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused This symbol K means that electrical and electronic equipment at their end of life should be disposed of separately from regular waste Please dispose of the product appropriately and according to local regulations In the European Union there are separate collection system
45. oxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 45 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Command Description Values TMD DATE lt date gt Sets the date for the clock YYYY MM DD Examples Get the local time TMD T IME Set the time to 3pm TMD TIM 15 00 00 65535 00000 FYIO0916 Setting Time to 15 00 00 Get the date to January 17th 2015 IMD DATE 2015 01 17 65535 00000 FYI 916 Setting Date to 2015 01 17 UID User ID Changes the access level of the currently connected session Commands Command Description UID lt username gt lt password gt Logs in using the specified user name and password Examples Login as service using the default password UID service service WRP Warp Selection Selects the warp map to use on the projector By default warp maps are not on the projector Use Twist or Autocal to add projector Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API date String in the following format Values warp maps to the 46 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Command Description Values WRP SLCT Retrieves a list of available warp maps Read only WRP SLCT lt value gt Changes the warp map to use on the O Turns off warping projector This command is only available if 1 4 Selects one of four warp maps video electronics are on Saved value P P if available
46. rial API Commands Command Description Values OTR HRES Returns the maximum number of columns for the display Always returns 4096 Read only OTR VRES Returns the maximum number of rows for the display Always returns 2160 Read only PNG Ping Returns basic projector information to the user including the type of device and main software version Commands Command Description Values PNG Returns basic projector information Read only type valid values lt type gt lt major gt lt minor gt lt build gt 54 D4K 60 Mirage 4K where 55 Boxer 4K30 Type type of projector Major Minor Build Software version Examples Send a ping PNG PNG 054 001 001 000 PRO Profile Allows selection of a local profile on the projector Commands Command Description Values PRO L Returns the list of available local profiles Read only Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API PRO x Selects local profile x and applies the profile to the projector O Default lt custom 1 gt Selecting an empty profile does not do anything 1 2 lt custom 2 gt 3 lt custom 3 gt 4 lt custom 4 gt PWR Power Turns the projector power on and off Commands Command Description Values PWR lt 0 1 gt Turns the projector on or off O Turns the projector off 1 Turns the projector on PWR ELEC lt 0 1 gt Keep video electronics on in stan
47. s equivalent to blue of white This command is only available if the video electronics are on and Custom is selected Saved value Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values The valid range for each value depends on which of the Red Green Blue point is being adjusted 1000 to 1000 where 1000 100 A negative value reduces the influence of the component by scaling up the other two components 0 to 1000 where 1000 100 17 CHAISTIE Command CCA ROFW lt red of white saturation value gt CCA GOFW lt green of white saturation value gt CCA BOFW lt blue of white saturation value gt CCA RDPX lt x coordinate for red gt CCA RDPY lt y coordinate for red gt CCA GNPX lt x coordinate for green gt CCA GNPY lt y coordinate for green gt CCA BLPX lt x coordinate for blue gt CCA BLPY lt y coordinate for blue gt CCA WHPX lt x coordinate for white gt CCA WHPY lt y coordinate for white gt CCA COPY lt value gt CCA SAVE CCA RSET Description Defines a custom color table using saturation values Each control represents a percentage of each native RGB component needed to produce a target RGB space This command is only available if the video electronics are on and Custom is selected Saved value Sets the native color primaries for the projector using the x y coordinate form scaled by a factor
48. s for used electrical and electronic products Please help us to conserve the environment we live in CHAISTIE Content WOON GN 2 640 84456450 ea V8 6d eee begs een Seah aa a Connection and use 1 aaa 5 Understanding message format o 5 Message formats cuina ada Oe wee ew wa Ge eee Pe oe Ge aes 6 Basic message structure a 6 Special characters for text 2 a 7 Sample messages and their meaning o o e 0 a 8 What is Sent in a Message luasanna a ca a 8 Maximizing message integrity o ooo 8 Message EOS seca a ee ee ERE ee ee we noe we ae ES 9 Descriptive error aaus uaaa es 10 FloW control 24 25 dads kde da Pe ri SEA oe bara we ea a AS 10 Boxer 4K30 Serial API 0 ccc ccc cc ce cc cee ee cee eee e ee 11 Documentation Conventions aaa ee 11 ADR Projector Address 2 o 11 ALC Ambient Light Correction aasa saaa ee 12 APW Auto Power Up osos eee eee bee Cida bee eee Meee we ES 12 ASUS AUtO SETUP ico of dada Be ee anecdote seve ek Ee acide Ph pete a a de kee a oth to ne who a Si 12 BEDR Batld Rate irc eae ea A Gee Re aed Poe eae A Seas banked ove a eek 13 BGC Base Gamma Curve 1 cs 13 BST Built in Self Test ss saata aaia oa a a aoa eaa ee 14 CCA Color Adj stMent evi al EA BHA A a a e ia 16 CLE ColorEnable ssas e roads e AA PR ae Aa 19 CSP Color Space Selection o aa 19 DDD Disable Dual Link DVI Inputs aaa a 20 DEF F ctory
49. s one arbitrary code defined by the two hexadecimal digits Sample messages and their meaning The following sections provide sample messages and outline their meaning For a single projector Message Format Function Example Code Data SET set contrast of main image to 500 CON500 Code Subcode Data SET set contrast of PIP image to 500 BDR PRTA 500 Code REQUEST what is current contrast CON Code Subcode REQUEST what is contrast of PIP image BDR PRTA Code Data REPLY contrast is 64 CON 64 Code Subcode Data REPLY PIP contrast is 64 BDR PRTA 005 57600 Code Data SET AND ACKNOWLEDGE MESSAGE message CON64 processed amp Code Subcode Data Checksum SET WITH CHECKSUM amp CON64 240 What is sent in a message Although you send and read messages as strings of ASCII characters the actual message travels as a sequence of bytes Each character in this sequence requires 1 byte See the example below which illustrates a lamp limit is 2000 hours reply from the projector ASCII L P L 2 0 0 0 HEX 0x28 0x4 0x50 0x28 0x21 0x32 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x29 Maximizing message integrity For additional reassurance and or maximum message integrity you can insert one or two special characters Acknowledgements If you want assurance from the projector or group of projectors that a set message has been processed request an acknowledgement The acknowledgement is returned after the message has been
50. s regarding the type of signals it 1 accepts This command does not need to be set to accept a particular type of signal Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 22 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Command Description Values EDO lt rate gt Defines the expected frame rate 24 regardless of the active window 25 size of the signal This command is only available if 30 video electronics are on Saved 48 value 50 60 Default EDO COLM lt value gt Defines the expected active 0 Auto Detect Default window size of the incoming 4K Columns 2x1 signal This command is only available if video electronics are 4K Columns 4x1 on Saved value 3 4K Quadrants 2x2 EME Enable Asynchronous Serial Messages Enables or disables the asynchronous serial messages that the projector occasionally transmits Commands Command Description Values EME lt 0 1 gt Enables or disables O Disables all asynchronous FYI ERR serial messages asynchronous serial messages 1 Enables asynchronous FYI ERR serial messages Default Saved value ETP Engine Test Pattern Enables or disables the engine diagnostic test patterns Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 23 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Commands Command Description ETP lt index gt Enables the engine diagnostic test patterns indicated by the lt index gt parameter This command is only avail
51. th leading zeros as needed Parameters which have negative signs are zero padded after the negative sign and have one less digit to make space for the sign e If entering a negative number there must be a space between the code subcode and the value for example CRM3 and CRM 3 can both be used when the number is positive CRM 2 is acceptable but CRM 2 is not Data in set messages to the projector do not require padding with zeros e Within each message multiple parameters of data must be separated by one space character e Text parameters such as channel names are enclosed in double quotes following the data as in Name Text parameters Most data is simply a numerical value however some messages also require text For example a channel naming message typically includes a text based name enclose this text in double quotation marks as in Tilt the Wagon Use all characters as required except for the following special characters shown in the left column below these require a two character combination see below Special characters for text If you want this Enter this Description Backslash Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 7 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Introduction If you want this Enter this Description Quote Left Bracket Right Bracket Ox0A n New line If the text can be displayed on more than one line this sets the line break h Send
52. the image Higher values Sharpen the image EBB Black Level Blending Selects the black level blend to use on the projector By default black level blends are not on the projector Use Twist or Autocal to add edge blends to the projector Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 21 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 CHAISTIE Commands Command Description EBB SLCT L Retrieves a list of available black level blends EBB SLCT lt value gt Selects the black level blend to use on the projector This command is only available if video electronics are on Saved value EBL Edge Blending Selection Selects the edge blend to use on the projector Boxer 4K30 Serial API Values O Turns off black level blending Default 1 to 4 Selects one of the four black level blends if available By default edge blends are not on the projector Use Twist or Autocal to add edge blends to the projector Commands Command Description Values EBL SLCT L Retrieves a list of available edge blends EBL SLCT lt value gt Selects the edge blend to use on the projector O Turns off edge blending This command is only available if video electronics are on Saved value EDO EDID Override 1 to 4 Selects one of the four edge blends if available Configures which EDID is presented using inputs that support EDIDs such as DisplayPort HDMI DVI and so on Use this command to configure what the projector advertise
53. ts Front Projection Default Rear Projection Front Projection Inverted 3 Rear Projection Inverted Boxer 4K30 Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020 101697 01 Rev 1 06 2015 43 CHAISTIE Boxer 4K30 Serial API SPS Splash Screen Changes the characteristics of the displayed splash screen when there is no signal Commands Command Description Values SPS COLR Changes the background color of the 1 Red lt value gt splash screen This command is only 2 Green available when video electronics are on Saved value 3 Blue 7 Black Default SST Status Returns status information about the projector in read only mode See the Status System documentation for a list of items and their possible values Each item is listed in the following format where SST lt group gt lt index gt lt state gt lt value gt lt description gt lt group gt is the four letter identifier of the status system group the item belongs to lt index gt is the index value of the status item within the group lt state gt is the condition of the status item 000 OK 001 Warning 002 Error lt value gt is the value of the status item lt description gt is the descriptive name of the status item Commands Command Description Values SST Returns all status items SST lt group gt Returns all status items within the specified four letter group identifier SST lt group gt lt index gt Returns a specifi
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