
2.3 Connection and operation
1. Connection nameplates to main unit
There are two ways for electronic nameplates to
access main unit:
First, the electronic nameplates are directly connected
to the conference units (eg. HCS-8668) via USB cable,
and the electronic nameplates are automatically bound
to the conference units at this time. The HCS-8531
Electronic Nameplate Client is needed for nameplate
controlling.
Second, through the PoE switch, using RJ45 cable, the
electronic nameplates and the EXTEN SION port of the
conference main unit can be connected to the same
network, and under this connection mode, the
electronic nameplate can be used independently, or
can be manually bound to the conference unit. The
HCS-8531 Electronic Nameplate Client is needed for
nameplate controlling.
Figure 2.3.1 Nameplates connection via cat.5e cable
(with congress unit)
Number
First of all, make sure that the nameplates are
connected properly to the CMU. All nameplates must
be numbered when the system is used for the first time
or when adding or replacing nameplates. The
numbering function can be activated HCS-8531
Electronic Nameplate Client.
The number indicating light of all connected
nameplates will blink and screens display:
“Numbering…”. Press the key on the backside of all
nameplates one by one. Once all nameplates
numbered, restart the CMU to update the number
information.
2. Connection nameplates to network
The HCS-1082 series electronic nameplate can be
used independently without main unit, at this time, the
electronic nameplates and the control computer should
be connected to the same network (network switcher
needed). HCS-8532 Electronic Nameplate Server is
needed for nameplate controlling.
The default IP address of nameplate is 192.168.1.82,
so, please modify the IP address of the nameplate first.
Connect only one nameplate to the newwork, and then
enter the default IP address in browser to access the
nameplate webpage to modify IP address, and then
restart the nameplate.
Figure 2.3.2Nameplates connection via cat.5e cable
(without main unit)
3. Connection nameplates to computer
When connecting to computer via USB cable,
nameplate can be automatically recognized as a USB
flash drive so that pictures from PC can be copied to
the nameplate for display.
Note:
The nameplate number canno
with the conference unit;
Nameplates which connected to the units
directly through a USB cable do not need
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