Marshall electronic NCB-1004 User Manual

Marshall Electronics

Network Control Box for IMD Monitors

NCB-1004

Operating Instructions

Contents

Product Overview..................................................................................................................................................................4

Features .................................................................................................................................................................................4

Installation and Initial Setup ................................................................................................................................................5

Unpacking..............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Power-On Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................5

Front and Rear Panel Features............................................................................................................................................6

RS-422 Outputs.....................................................................................................................................................................................6

Control Input..........................................................................................................................................................................................6

RJ-45 Network Inteface.........................................................................................................................................................................6

Power Input ...........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Power LED ............................................................................................................................................................................................6

Connecting to the NCB-1004................................................................................................................................................7

Overview................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Connecting the NCB-1004 to a Single Computer ..................................................................................................................................7

Connecting the NCB-1004 to an Local Area Network............................................................................................................................9

Changing the IP Address of the NCB-1004 ......................................................................................................................10

Required Software...............................................................................................................................................................................10

Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................................10

System Configuration.........................................................................................................................................................13

Basic Remote Control of IMD Monitors................................................................................................................................................13

Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................13

Wiring Diagram...............................................................................................................................................................................13

Monitor Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................13

Remote Control with Image Video Pass-Through................................................................................................................................14

Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................14

Wiring Diagram...............................................................................................................................................................................14

Monitor Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................14

Remote Control with TSL Pass-Through .............................................................................................................................................15

Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................15

Wiring Diagram...............................................................................................................................................................................15

Monitor Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................15

Web Interface.......................................................................................................................................................................16

Target Monitor .....................................................................................................................................................................................16

Window Management..........................................................................................................................................................................17

Key & Image Enhancement.................................................................................................................................................................17

Preset Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................18

Test Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................18

OSD Configuration & IMD....................................................................................................................................................................19

System.................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Message Box.......................................................................................................................................................................................20

Table of Web Interface Commands.....................................................................................................................................................21

Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................22

Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................................23

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Product Overview

The NCB-1004 Network Control box is a comprehensive remote control solution for Marshall’s IMD (In-Monitor Display) line of monitors. The NCB-1004 offers complete control of each monitor's menu settings and adjustments such as contrast, color, curtain color, aspect ratio, and more. The NCB-1004 can control up to 256 monitors individually by ID#, or up to 512 monitors simultaneously on a global scale. The NCB-1004 also enables the use of third party UMD controllers such as Image Video or TSL, while maintaining remote control of the monitor’s settings and adjustments. The NCB-1004 is operated with a web interface via a standard TCP/IP network connection. No special application or additional software is needed other than a standard web browser.

Features

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Full Remote Control

The NCB-1004 offers complete control of all monitor settings and adjustments, such as brightness, color, contrast, aspect ratio, screen markers, curtain color, IMD text, etc.

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Control Entire Video Walls or Individual Monitors

The NCB-1004 can send global commands to affect all monitors in a video wall, or individual commands to affect single monitors identified by ID#.

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Support for Third Party UMD Protocols

The NCB-1004 accepts and transmits Image Video or TSL v4.0 protocol commands, while maintaining full remote control of the monitors settings and adjustments.

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No Additional Software Needed

As the NCB-1004 is operated with a built-in web interface via a standard TCP/IP network, no special application or additional software is needed other than a standard web browser.

Installation and Power-On

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Unpacking

Carefully unpack the NCB-1004 and verify that the following items are included:

• NCB-1004 Network Control Box

• V-PS12-5V-1 Power Supply with 2-Pin Twist Lock Connector

• Operating Instructions Inspect the unit for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should there be any damage,

immediately contact Marshall Electronics at (800) 800-6608. If you are not located within the continental United States, call +1 (310) 333-0606.

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Installation

The NCB-1004 can be mounted in any standard EIA 19” equipment rack. If additional equipment is installed directly above and below the NCB-1004 in a rack, adequate ventilation of the rack is required to prevent overheating.

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Power-On Procedure

Plug the V-PS12-5V-1 power supply into an AC power source (100-240 V @ 50/60 Hz). Attach the 2-pin twist lock connector to the back of the unit. The NCB-1004 will automatically turn ‘ON’ when power is supplied.

NOTE THAT THE NCB-1004 TAKES ABOUT 3 MINUTES AFTER POWER ON BEFORE IT IS FUNCTIONAL. WAIT 3 MINUTES AFTER POWER ON BEFORE ACCESSING THE NCB-1004 VIA A NETWORK CONNECTION.

Rack ears on

either side

Front and Rear Panel Features

RS-422 Outputs

The RS-422 outputs send MEI protocol commands to Marshall’s IMD line of monitors. Each output has exactly the same signal. Up to 128 screens can be connected to each output. These output ports also pass Image Video or TSL v4.0 protocol commands from the Control Input, embedded in the MEI protocol. See Page 22 for specifications.

Control Input

The RS-422 Control Input receives Image Video or TSL v4.0 protocol commands from an external controller. These commands are then embedded in MEI protocol and sent to the IMD monitors. See

page 22 for specifications.

RJ-45 Network Interface The RJ-45 network interface is used to connect the NCB-1004 to a standard TCP/IP network. The NCB1004 is operated via an embedded web interface. See page 7 for configuration details.

Power Input

Connect the 12VDC input to the 2-Pin twist lock power input connector. Note that the NCB-1004

takes about 3 minutes to start up after power on, before the unit is functional.

IMPORTANT: If using a power source other than the included power supply, be sure that the polarity of the DC input is correct:

Power LED

The Power LED illuminates green when power is supplied to the unit.

Connecting to the NCB-1004

Overview

The NCB-1004 can be operated by any computer with a web browser, via a TCP/IP network connection. No additional software is needed. The NCB-1004 may be connected directly to a single computer, or connected to a local area network and accessed by multiple computers. The NCB-1004 is shipped with the default IP address 192.168.0.233.

The following procedures describe the two ways to connect to the NCB-1004.

Connecting the NCB-1004 to a Single Computer

To use the NCB-1004 for the first time, you will most likely need to connect the NCB-1004 directly to a single computer. After this connection is made, you can change the unit’s IP address to be suitable for your network. (See the next section “Changing the IP Address.”

1. Connect the NCB-1004 to a Windows-based computer using a standard ethernet cable. In general, a

standard “straight” ethernet cable should be used. If the PC’s ethernet jack is not auto-switching, it may be necessary to use a cross-over cable.

2. Supply power to the NCB-1004 with the included power supply.

3. In Windows, open the Network Connections control panel. (Start > Control Panel > Network Connections)

4. A Local Area Connection should be listed. Right-Click on Local Area Connection, and select Properties.

5. Scroll down the list in the Local Area Connection Properties, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

6. Enter the information as shown in the picture below:

7. Note that the last number in the IP address in the picture above is 232, rather than 233.

Connecting to the NCB-1004 (continued)

Connecting the NCB-1004 to a Single Computer (continued)

8. Click OK in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then click Close in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

9. Open any web browser application (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.)

10. Enter the address http://192.168.0.233/

11. Click OK if the following dialog appears:

12. If successfully connected, the web interface of the NCB-1004 will be shown in the browser windows as shown below. Make sure the NCB-1004 has been powered on for at least 3 minutes before attempting to access the web interface.

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