5.2.1 Connecting the USB cable

DisplayPort Alt Mode
DisplayPort alternate mode allows compatible USB-C ports to function as DisplayPort ports. These ports can send DisplayPort signals alongside any other data or power that is normally supported by standard USB ports.
About Control Panel connection

The Control Panel has one ‘USB-C’ port. This port will both power and transfer data between the Base Unit and the Control Panel using the DisplayPort Alt Mode protocol. By default, the Control Panel has a ‘USB-C’ cable included which supports DisplayPort Alt Mode.

About the Barco cable

The Barco 10m directional ‘USB-C’ cable has a ‘Display’ side and a ‘Source’ side. The ‘Display’ side must always be connected to the Control Panel. If the ‘Source’ side is connected to the Control Panel, then no connection will be possible.

This cable uses optical fibres to ensure sufficient data bandwidth and power transfer capabilities. Avoid routing the cable through sharp bends to protect the fibre internals.

Required tools

Phillips screwdriver PH1

How to connect

  1. Place the Control Panel on its back.

    Caution: Do not place the Control Panel on its screen.

  2. Loosen the bottom screw (reference 1). Use a PH1 Phillips screwdriver.

    Image 5–1

  3. Remove the bottom cover as illustrated.

    Image 5–2

  4. What ‘USB-C’ cable will be used?

    • For Barco ‘USB-C’ cable, connect the ‘Display’ side of the cable to the ‘USB-C’ port (reference 2). (preferred)
    • For other ‘USB-C’ cable, connect the ‘USB-C’ cable to the ‘USB-C’ port (reference 2).
    Image 5–3

  5. Route the cable as illustrated.

    Image 5–4

  6. Install the bottom cover as illustrated.

    Image 5–5

  7. Tighten the bottom screw (reference 1) to secure the bottom cover. Use a PH1 Phillips screwdriver.

    Image 5–6

  8. Install the Control Panel in the desired orientation:

    OrientationInstalledSecured
    Low angle view
    High angle view