Epson LightScene EV-115 User manual

External Sensors Setup Guide
Connecting External Sensors
Safety Instructions
Caution
Connecting external sensors is an important process for post-connection safety. To prevent accidents during connection or use, hire a
professional to carry out the connection.
Incorrect connection could cause the projector or external sensors to malfunction.
Make sure that the external sensors are installed so that they do not exceed the maximum rating.
See the user's guide supplied with the external sensors for details on handling the external sensors.
Seiko Epson Corporation cannot be held liable for any accidents caused by the malfunction or misuse of external sensors.
When using external sensors, make sure you follow the instructions in this guide.
Seiko Epson Corporation cannot be held liable for any accidents caused by not following the instructions in this guide.
EV-115 / EV-110 support external sensors.
You can set the projector to perform operations when the external
sensors are triggered.
•You can connect up to two external sensors.
•You can use two external sensors at the same time. You can also set
projector operations by combining the signals from each sensor.
•Prepare commercially available parts, such as connectors, for the
external sensors and their connections.
•As well as sensors, you can also connect other external devices such as
buttons and switches.
Example: Installing a motion sensor in an entranceway to
project specic content when a customer passes by.
GPI-1/GPI-2 specications
Connect external sensors to the projector’s DC Out (2.0A) / GPI In port (see the
illustration on the right).
Before connecting, you need to modify the end that connects to the DC Out
(2.0A) / GPI In port so that it is a USB-A shape.
Item Specications
Maximum
rating
DC voltage -0.5 V to 13 V
Electrical
characteristics
High input*2.0 V or more
Low input 0.8 V or less
Input current
(5 V during
input)
1.0 to 2.0 mA
Equivalent circuit
GPI-1/GPI-2
Operation execution timing
due to signal change
300 ms after the last operation was executed
* When using a sensor with an open-drain output or an open-collector output, the input may not be High if there is a large Pull-UP resistance.
Follow the steps below to connect and congure the external sensors.
A
Install the projector (See the Installation Guide for the mount you are using for detailed instructions on installing the projector)
B
Connect the external sensors to the projector
C
Setup the projector
D
Prepare the content you want to project (for instructions on how to prepare the content, see the projector's User's Guide)
Pin Number Signal Name
1*DC Out (5 V/2 A)
2 GPI-1
3 GPI-2
4 GND
* Do not apply external voltage, otherwise
malfunctions may occur.
Port conguration
DC Out (2.0A) / GPI In port specications
When connecting an external sensor, make sure you check the user's guide supplied with the external sensor as well
as the following port specications.
•The port for external sensors only supports signal input.
•When you use the following functions, you cannot use the external sensors.
• Multi-Projection
• Synchronized Playback
Checking the External Sensors Information
You can check the current signal information input from the connected sensors on the projector menu.
Press the [Menu] button on the projector, and then select [Extended] - [DC Out (2.0A)/GPI In Settings] - [GPI Info.].

Solving Problems
Try the following solutions if you are having trouble connecting or conguring the external sensors.
Status Remedy
The set operation is not executed even when a
signal is input from an external sensor.
•Check the status of the projector. In the following situations, all signal input from the external sensor is
disabled.
•When the menu screen is displayed
•When switching sources
•When the projector’s indicator is in one of the following conditions:
Warming up, shutting down, or cooling down
•On/Standby: On
•Status: Flashing
Input the signal again when the projector becomes ready to receive the signal from the external
sensors.
•When you connect one external sensor, make sure you select [None] in the [GPI-1 Settings]/[GPI-
2 Settings] - [Combination]. The [Combination] setting works as intended when you connect two
external sensors.
•Depending on the operation you have set, it may take some time to execute.
Content starts playing from the middle. Check the content of [GPI-1 Settings]/[GPI-2 Settings].
If you set a combination of [Start Playlist] and [Execute A/V Mute], the content may not be played
correctly. Select [Stop Playlist] instead of [Execute A/V Mute].
The set playlist does not play. Check the settings for [GPI-1 Settings]/[GPI-2 Settings] - [Favorite Playlists]. Set the number of the
numeric button on the remote control that is assigned to the playlist you want to play.
You can check the assigned number using the application you created the playlist, such as Epson Web
Control or Epson Projector Content Manager.
The operation is delayed or is performed in advance.
•Adjust the [GPI-1 Settings]/[GPI-2 Settings].
•When the operation is delayed: Set 0 seconds for the [Hold High] or [Hold Low] settings.
•When the operation is performed in advance: Increase the time for the [Hold High] or [Hold Low]
settings.
•If the external sensors have a function to hold the signals, check the sensors' settings.
You cannot adjust the time for holding signals
precisely using the external sensors’ functions, such
as the adjustment dial.
We recommend that you use the [Hold High]/[Hold Low] settings on the projector. Follow the steps
below to make settings.
A
Use the functions for the external sensor to minimize the amount of time it holds the signal.
B
Set the time to hold the external sensor's signal in [Hold High] or [Hold Low] in [GPI-1 Settings]/[GPI-
2 Settings].
The operation is performed when the signal is continuously input for the total time of Aand B.
Setting Up the Projector
After connecting the sensors, set the projector operations according to your environment.
A
Turn on the projector.
B
Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then
select [Extended] - [DC Out (2.0A)/GPI In Settings].
C
Set [DC Out/GPI In] to [Always On/On].
When this is set to [On While Project/O ], the external sensor is
disabled.
D
Select [GPI-1 Settings] or [GPI-2 Settings].
• [GPI-1 Settings]: Sets the operation triggered by the sensor
connected to pin No.2.
• [GPI-2 Settings]: Sets the operation triggered by the sensor
connected to pin No.3.
E
Set the operation according to the signal input for the
external sensor.
• [Low -> High]: Sets the operation performed when a High
level signal is input.
• [High -> Low]: Sets the operation performed when a Low level
signal is input.
Item Description
Power On
Power O
Turns the projector on or o.
Execute A/V Mute
Release A/V Mute
Executes or releases A/V Mute. The content
continues to play while A/V Mute is
enabled.
Start Playlist Plays the playlist set in [Favorite Playlists].
Stop Playlist Stops the current playlist. You cannot set
the specic playlist number to stop.
Source Select Switches the image source.
Light Source Mode: Normal
Light Source Mode: Quiet
Switches the Light Source Mode setting.
F
Set more detailed operations.
Item Description
Favorite
Playlists
Set the playlist you want to play when [Low -> High]/
[High -> Low] are set to [Start Playlist]. Select the
number of the numeric button on the remote control
that is assigned to Favorite Playlists.
Source Set the source you want to switch to when
[Low -> High]/[High -> Low] are set to [Source Select].
Combination When two external sensors are connected, you can set
the status of the other external sensor as the condition
for executing an operation.
For example, if [Combination] in [GPI-1 Settings] is set
to [GPI-2 Low], the operation set in [GPI-1 Settings] is
executed when the GPI-2 signal becomes Low.
Hold High
Hold Low
When the signal is continuously input from the external
sensor for the specied time (mm:ss), the projector
performs the operation selected in the [Low -> High]/
[High -> Low] setting. You can select from 0 seconds to
30 minutes.
G
When you have nished making settings, press the [Menu]
button to nish.
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