Overview
PJLink is a new unified standard designed to make communication interfaces and communication protocols that have been different from one projector manufacturer to another uniform and common. Several Japanese manufacturers have adopted the PJLink standard for their projectors. With this PJLink driver for ELAN you can control multiple projectors via IP with 2 way feedback. Supported manufacturers include (but not limited to) BenQ, Mitsubishi Electric, InFocus, NEC, Casio, Canon, Sharp, Sky, Seiko Epson, Sony, Panasonic, Hitachi and Ricoh.
Features
- IP Control
- Control
- Power On / Off
- Input Switching
- Feedback.
- Maker Name
- Model Name
- Other Info
- Serial Number
- Software Version
- Lamp Replacement Model Number
- Filter Replacement Model Number
- Filter Usage Time
- Lamp Hours
- Current Power Status
- Current Input
- Input Resolution
- Recommended Resolution
- Error Status – Fan
- Error Status – Lamp
- Error Status – Temp
- Error Status – Cover Open
- Error Status – Filter
- Error Status - Others
FAQ
What manufacturers use the PJLink standard?
The following manufacturers utilise the PJLink standard
- BenQ
- Mitsubishi Electric
- InFocus
- NEC Display Solutions, Ltd
- CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD
- Canon Inc.
- SHARP CORPORATION
- Sky CO., LTD
- SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
- Sony Corporation
- Panasonic Corporation
- Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
- RICOH COMPANY,LTD
What projectors will this work on?
The PJLink website has a list of projectors that make/models. Please see link below.
http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english/list.html
Note that this is not a definitive list.
What is Class 1 and Class 2?
Projectors support different versions of the protocol. Our driver supports both Class 1 and Class 2. Class 2 is an expansion of the Class 1 PJLink protocol which provides the following additional functionality.
- Serial Number
- Software Version
- Internal Resolution
- Recommended Resolution
- Replacement Lamp Model
- Replacement Filter Model
- Filter Usage Time
Can you give us some examples of how we could use this driver?
- IP Control means that you can eliminate IR buds from your projector and also make ultra long cable runs unlike RS232.
- Get two way feedback on important information such as lamp hours, filter usage time and various projector errors. Your clients can now know when projector has a fault or requires a replacement filter / lamp using the included variables.
- If the client manually turns on the projector or uses the original remote our driver will automatically switch to the source on that input.
Do you offer showroom discounts?
We offer dealers a free showroom licence for demonstration and educational purposes. See link below for T&C's and signup procedure.
I want to try this driver out before buying it?
All Chowmain drivers for ELAN come with a 90 day trial.
Do you offer other drivers?
We have hundreds of drivers. Many of which are manufacturer sponsored and free. Please visit our website to view all available drivers including FREE drivers.
Version 2.1.9 - 13-AUG-2021
- Driver now forces a reconnection if it gets an authentication error
Version 2.1.8 - 27-APR-2021
- Resolved issues with trial licencing no activating.
Version 2.1.4 - May 20 2019
- Updated to resolve issues with reconnection on projector network issues.
Version 2.1.2 - May 15 2019
- Updated to support Stratus error logging / colors
Version 2.1.0 - Jul 19 2018
- Updated to latest Chowmain library. Improvements over socket connections, timers, callbacks and more.
Version 2.0.5 - 17-JAN-2017
- Updated to support ELAN version 8.2. Note this is a manditory update.
- Added events for errors
Version 2.0.3 - 17-NOV-2017
Critical Fix. If you are on an older version update immediately.
Version 2.0.0 - 16-OCT-2017
- Initial Release