Name:	Medialon PJLink
Version:	6.7.2
Limitation In:
Available for:	Manager V7 and Manager V6 (Lite & Pro), Showmaster (Mini, ST, Pro, LE, XS & iPro)
Device Brand:	Medialon
Positrack Compatible:	No
Resources type:	TCP/IP Network

Overview

Medialon PJLink PJLink is a standard protocol for controlling projectors on network defining the following:

• Procedures for connection to projector via network,
• Security,
• Control command form.

Medialon PJLink MXM supports the Class 1 which performs the fundamental control of projectors of different manufacturers or models.

MxM Installation

This MxM doesn’t require any installation.

Device Setup

Medialon PJLink Setup: This dialog box allows to define IP Address and IP Port of the projector to control.

The communication with the projector could be protected by a password, in this case, you have to enter it in the dialog box.

IP Address: The IP address of the remote projector.

IP Port: The Port used by the projector to communicate.

Password: Password used to protect the communication with the projector. This option can be desactivated on the projector.

Authentication: Re-send authentication with each command sent (option disabled by default)

Device Commands

Power

Set the projector Power value.

• Value: [Enum] Power value.
  • “Off”: lamp-on
  • “On”: standby

Set Input Source

Set the current input source.

• Type: [Enum] source type.
  • “RGB”: RGB
  • “Video”: Video
  • “Digital”: Digital
  • “Storage”: Storage
  • “Network”: Network
• Input Number: [Integer] input number (1 to 9).

Mute

Mute the video/audio.

• Type: [Enum] type to mute.
  • “Video”: Video
  • “Audio”: Audio
  • “Video and Audio”: Video and Audio
• Value: [Enum] mute On/Off.
  • “Off”: Mute off
  • “On”: Mute on

Device Variables

PowerStatus

[Enum] Current status of the power.

• “Off”: Power off
• “Lamp on”: Power on
• “Cooling”: Cooling
• “Warm up”: Warm up

CurrentInput

• [String] Current input source (source type and input number).

CurrentInputType

[Enum] Current input source type.

• “RGB”: RGB
• “Video”: Video
• “Digital”: Digital
• “Storage”: Storage
• “Network”: Network

CurrentInputNumber

• [Integer] Current input source number.

VideoMute

[Enum] Video mute state.

• “Off”: Mute off
• “On”: Mute on

AudioMute

[Enum] Audio mute state.

• “Off”: Mute off
• “On”: Mute on

FanStatus

[Enum] Current error status of the fan.

• “No error”: No error detected
• “Warning”: Warning
• “Error”: Error detected
• “NA”: Status not available

GeneralLampStatus

[Enum] Current error status of the general lamp state.

• “No error”: No error detected
• “Warning”: Warning
• “Error”: Error detected
• “NA”: Status not available

TemperatureStatus

[Enum] Current error status of the temperature.

• “No error”: No error detected
• “Warning”: Warning
• “Error”: Error detected
• “NA”: Status not available

CoverOpenStatus

[Enum] Current error status of the cover open.

• “No error”: No error detected
• “Warning”: Warning
• “Error”: Error detected
• “NA”: Status not available

FilterStatus

[Enum] Current error status of the filter.

• “No error”: No error detected
• “Warning”: Warning
• “Error”: Error detected
• “NA”: Status not available

OtherStatus

[Enum] Current error status of the another data.

• “No error”: No error detected
• “Warning”: Warning
• “Error”: Error detected
• “NA”: Status not available

LastError

[Enum] Last error detected when an answer is received from the projector.

• “No error”: No error detected
• “Wrong password”: The password is wrong
• “Out of parameter”: Last command sent contains a parameter which is out of the range for the projector connected
• “Unavailable time”: Time to process the command is over
• “Projector failure”: Projector failure

ConnectionStatus

[Enum] Status of the connection with the projector.

• “Unconnected”: Not connected to the projector
• “Connecting”: Connecting to the projector
• “Connected”: Connected to the projector
• “Sending Password”: Sending password to the projector for authentication
• “Unconnecting”: Disconnecting to the projector
• “Projector Timeout”: Command timeout

InputSourceList

[Enum] List of the input source.

Note: The input source list is asked only once, when the connection is done.

ProjectorName

[String] Projector Name.

Note: The projector name is asked only once, when the connection is done.

ManufactureNameInformation

[String] Manufacture Name Information.

Note: The manufacture name information is asked only once, when the connection is done.

ProductNameInformation

[String] Product Name Information.

Note: The product name information is asked only once, when the connection is done.

Other

[String] Other Information.

Note: Another information is asked only once, when the connection is done.

Lamp1Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp1Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Lamp2Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp2Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Lamp3Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp3Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Lamp4Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp4Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Lamp5Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp5Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Lamp6Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp6Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Lamp7Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp7Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Lamp8Status

[Enum] Status of the Lamp.

• “Off”: Lamp turned off
• “On”: Lamp turned on
• “NA”: The lamp is not available

Lamp8Runtime

[Integer] Lighting hour query.

Revisions

V 1.0.1

• Modified: Default port is 4352.
• Fixed: It takes several seconds to stop an unconnected device (i.e. when switching from Run/Debug to Stop mode).

V 6.0.0

• Modified: Support of Manager V6/Showmaster V2.

V 6.0.1

• Fixed: Setup dialog doesn’t open on the correct screen on a multi-screen configuration.
• Fixed: PJlink devices created in a Manager V5 project cannot be loaded.
• Because of this fix, Manager V6 projects using PJLink devices created with version V6.0.0 cannot be loaded. Please contact support@medialon.com if you have this issue.

V 6.0.2

• Fixed: TCP connection causes a crash.

V 6.0.3

• Fixed: Device variables are not reset after a project load (Requires Manager 6.0.3+).

V 6.0.4

• Added: Authentication can be re-sent with each command. A check box has been added into Setup dialog for that.
• Modified: Improve command management.
• Added: Trace each message received.
• Fixed: Commands need a long time to be executed.

V 6.0.5

• Modified: The ‘Re-send authentication with each command sent’ option has been placed in a Advanced Setup dialog.
• Modified: Reset the connection each time a projector timeout happens.
• Added: The Powering off value has been added to the PowerStatus.
• Modified: When a Power(Off) command succeeds, the Power status is set to Powering off.

V 6.1.0

• Added: Support for Showmaster LE & Showmaster XS platforms.

V 6.1.1

• Fixed: The MXM does not appear as certified under Manager.

V 6.1.3

• Fixed: The Setup dialog box is not always fully visible at the device creation time.
• Fixed: The ‘Advanced’ Setup dialog box can be opened outside of the screen at the device creation.

V 6.1.4

• Fixed: ‘LampXStatus’ and ‘LampXRuntime’ variables are not properly filled.

V 6.1.5

• Added: The Default Polling Delay can be configurated in the Advanced Setup dialog. Its range of values is defined between 100ms to 10sec. The Default Polling Delay value is 100ms.

V 6.1.6

• Fixed: MXM Commands may sometimes hang Manager/Showmaster while the command being executed.

V 6.1.7

• Fixed: Too many virtual memory are reserved when a device is created.
• Fixed: The Advanced settings are not validated when the Enter key is pressed.
• Fixed: When a socket error happens, the device is frozen.

V 6.1.8

• Fixed: The ‘CurrentInput’ and ‘InputSourceList’ variables are filled with a wrong input number.
• Added: ‘CurrentInputType’ and ‘CurrentInputNumber’ variables have been added.

V 6.1.9

• Internal Changes

V 6.2.0

• Added: Compatibility for Overture CS.
• Improved: Optimized for Overture CS.

V 6.2.1

• Fixed: Compatibility for Overture CS 1.0.0

V 6.2.2

• Fixed: When troubles happen on the network, for example the Ethernet cable is unplugged from the projector, the PJLink device can stay blocked.

V 6.7.0

• Improved: Support for High DPI displays (require Manager 6.7.0+ or Showmaster Editor 2.7.0+)
• Changed: Compatibility for Manager 6.7.0 and Showmaster Editor 2.7.0
• Fixed: Unloading that MXM might freeze the ShowControl software.