By: RTI | Version: 1.1 | Updated: May 22, 2026
Driver Instructions
Description: This driver is for the Epson PowerLite and PowerLite Cinema series projectors using serial (RS232) control.
Version History:
Version 1.01: Fixed stability issue with delayed source selection routine and added iPod and Mic/WirelessHD Standby variables and events.
Version 1.02: Added Power Off/Cooling Down Delay Setting and Cooling Down Timer Variable.
Version 1.03: Adds Override Cooling Down Delay function.
Version 1.1: Fixed issue where driver would lockup Cooling Down.
Epson PowerLite / PowerLite Cinema
This driver was developed with the Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB and an Epson PL915W using RS232 only.
Config Settings
Connection Type: Serial (RS232) only. The RS-232 connection on the Epson projector should be connected with a null modem to the processor. The display defaults to a baud rate of 9600.
Notification Settings: Lamp Hour Notification - Enter amount of time (hours) to notify about lamp usage.
Power Off/Cooling Down Delay Settings: Delay in Seconds - Select the delay time before the next status query can be issued to the projector after a power off.
Source Settings: Source Count - Enter the number of source inputs accessible on the projector. Up to 20 sources are supported.
Aspect Ratio Settings: Aspect Ratio Count - Enter the number of aspect ratio settings accessible on the projector. Up to 20 aspect ratio settings are supported.
Color Mode Settings: Color Mode Count - Enter the number of color mode settings accessible on the projector. Up to 20 color mode settings are supported.
Driver Notes
The driver uses a 10 second query routine to acquire current values for supported variables and events.
If the projector is in a standby state, the only commands that will operate the projector are the power toggle and power on commands.
Any desired commands not pre-defined in the driver may be issued using the RAW Driver Command.