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Author Topic: moving a GDC non-hfr imb Stephan Shelley Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 854 From: castro valley, CA, usa Registered: Nov 2014 posted 02-26-2016 08:53 PM                     Does anyone here know if it is possible to move the IMB between projectors without moving the server with it? I know it can be done with Dolby DSS server and as far as I know with Doremi. This is for troubleshooting purposes. GDC tech support says no once it is DCI compliant.  |  IP: Logged Phil Ranucci Expert Film Handler Posts: 236 From: Carpinteria,CA, United States Registered: May 2006 posted 02-26-2016 11:19 PM                     When replacing IMBs, a blank one is supplied that needs to be paired with the existing server. GDC provides software to do that. Once paired, I don't think they can be used separately. How far away is the other projector? If in the same booths, use longer Cat5 cables to connect to the second projector. What are you trying to troubleshoot?  |  IP: Logged Stephan Shelley Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 854 From: castro valley, CA, usa Registered: Nov 2014 posted 02-26-2016 11:28 PM                     This is the older non HFR that uses the PCLe cable.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-27-2016 12:54 AM                     Yes, they have to be paired. You can't mix and match.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-27-2016 08:04 AM                     Ever since 8.xx, Build 1.xx began thay have to be paired. This is because the KDM's are stored on the IMB in a virtual server that is created the first time you install an 8.xx O.S.. GDC can pair them up remotely for you. All you need is internet access and a computer running their version of Team Viewer. They will supply you with that version if you can not grab it from their ftp site. Mark  |  IP: Logged Stephan Shelley Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 854 From: castro valley, CA, usa Registered: Nov 2014 posted 02-27-2016 12:34 PM                     Thanks all. This all stems from a problem with the IMB not getting power from the Christie 2210 projector. The power led on the IMB did not light when the projector was power up. Reseating the IMB fixed it for now. If it returns I will need to swap the IMB with a different one. That way one can determine if it is the IMB or backplane in the projector.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-27-2016 04:57 PM                     Try loosening up the screws securing the IMB to it's front panel. Then move the front panel away from the board and then re-tighten the screws to give a little extra bit of connector seating ability. I had that work on a Barco once and never had a problem with it again. Mark  |  IP: Logged

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