4.11 Connecting an EC-50

Prerequisites

A computer with Event Master Toolset installed and a free ‘USB-A’ port is required to use the controller. For more information on how to install the Event Master Toolset, see “Event Master Toolset installation”.

EC-50 overview
Image 4–19
1
Power switch
2
Power port
3
USB-B port
4
USB-A ports
5
DVI in port
6
Accesory slot
7
kensington lock
8
Red effect lights
How to connect

  1. Will the controller be powered by a 250V socket?

    • If no, go to step 3.
    • If yes, go to next step.
  2. Remove the plastic cover from the power port (reference 2, Image 4–19).
  3. Connect the power cable to the power port (reference 2, Image 4–19).

  4. Plug the power cable into the wall socket.

    A light will go bounce back and forth among the ‘Destination’ buttons.

  5. Connect a ‘USB-B to USB-A’ cable from the ‘USB-B’ port of the EC-50 (reference 3, Image 4–19) to a free ‘USB-A’ port of the computer.

    The bouncing light will stop.

  6. Connect a DVI cable from the ‘DVI out’ port of the computer to the ‘DVI in’ port of the EC-50 (reference 5, Image 4–19).
  7. Connect a keyboard and or mouse to the ‘USB-A’ port(s) of the EC-50 (reference 4, Image 4–19). (optional)
  8. Run the Event Master Toolset application on the computer.

  9. Is there a prompt to install the controller driver?

    • If yes, install the driver.
    • If no, no further actions required.