ARTHUR HOLM DynamicShare AHDSSA User manual

DynamicShare Stand Alone
User Guide
AHDSSA
HDMI signal distribution and selection system
Danish craftmanship
Mediterranean soul
Technology Serving Desing

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EC REGULATIONS AND SECURITY 6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 8
INPUT CONNECTORS 10
AHDSSA 12
AHNET PROTOCOL 17
AHNET WEB API COMMANDS 18
NETWORK CONFIGURATION 20
SHARE START UP 21
INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL 23
WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 24

WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing an ARTHUR HOLM product.
Our product range has been designed for a seamless integration and for
a maximum reliability.
Please, read this installation and operating instructions carefully and keep
them in a safe place for future reference.
We remain at your entire disposal if you have any suggestions that would
help us improve our products.
Henrik Holm
General Manager
[email protected]

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ABOUT US
The Company
Arthur Holm has its origins in the Danish furniture designer Jorgen Alex
Jensen, who was active during the sixties and the seventies. His design
inspiration and his concept of ergonomics have been continued by his
family, who is the design force behind Arthur Holm product range. The
result of combining Scandinavian design tradition with Mediterranean
creativity, exibility and emotion is a wide product range built on more
than 25 years of craftsmanship.
Arthur Holm offers a professional product range where tomorrow’s
technology is shaped into valued materials with design exibility and
customisation, specially created to enhance communication in reception,
collaboration, conference and meeting areas.
The art of customisation
Arthur Holm offers a range of ingenious products whose designs are based
on quality materials and the latest technology. Products which endow
meeting and conference rooms with silent, ergonomic, innovative and
aesthetic solutions that integrate into the furniture, hang from the walls as
works of art or are used as interactive points of information.
The world of Arthur Holm
Arthur Holm offers a selection of unique, elegant, versatile, exible and
ergonomic products that are being used in meeting and conference
rooms, reception areas, huddle rooms, control rooms, auditoriums and
public zones of leading companies throughout the world.
The numbers speak for themselves! We currently own 33 product patents,
have presence in over 45 countries with products and solutions inmore
than 25,000 installations.
It will be our pleasure to work with you, designing your unique and
personalised environment. Our broadcast electronic engineers will
provide the latest technology while our design team will offer you the most
exclusive appearance.
Our team puts its heart, passion and pride in all our designs.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Plugs
• Do not dismantle any part of the device power connector.
• Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet when the device is not
going to be used for an indenite period of time.
Power and extensions cords
• Use the appropriate power cord with the correct plug type.
• Do not overload wall outlets or power cords.
• Make sure the total ampere passed through a extension cord does not
exceed the maximum allowed by the cable used.
• Do not place anything on the power cord.
• Do not locate this product where a person may walk or trip over the
cord.
EC REGULATIONS AND SECURITY
ATTENTION: Do not disassemble or modify the device in any way.
This symbol warns of the presence of dangerous un-insulated
voltages inside some of the components, of sufcient magnitude
to expose people to risk of electronic shock.
This symbol draws attention to important use and maintenance
instructions in the manual that accompanies the unit.
This symbol indicates that the equipment conforms to the norms
established by the European Community.

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Wiring connected to hazardous voltage requires installation by
qualied personnel or the use of ready-made exible cables.
For your security, your equipment must be connected to an
electrical outlet with grounding connection protection.
Since the plug is used to disconnect the device, the operating
electrical outlet must be in an easily accessible place.
Environment
• Install the equipment on an elevated, at surface.
• Install the equipment in a ventilated area.
• Avoid exposing the equipment to:
∙Rain or water
∙Excessive heat, cold or humidity
∙Area exposed to direct sunlight
∙Dirty areas
∙Equipment generating strong magnetic elds
• Avoid placing open containers of liquid, near the equipment.
• Keep a minimum distance of 30 mm in order to have good ventilation.
• Never place above the device any sources of ames such as lighted
candles, etc.
• If you are using the device in extreme weather conditions and/or
tropical climates, the equipment should be installed in a room which
ensures a reasonable level of temperature and humidity.
• To prevent damage, the equipment must be rmly anchored to the
surface, as shown in the installation instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Applications
Wired share system that allows to select between 3 different HDMI
inputs and to distribute the selected input to the rest of the devices
connected in a daisy chain topology. The HDMI signal can be shared
on up to 20 monitors in Full HD resolution. DynamicShare Stand Alone is
a highly reliable, secure and straightforward solution. It allows meeting
participants to connect their device direct to the share system and
share different video sources among each other with an optimal quality
(no latency) and without the need to install any software, or having
technical knowledge or require any assistance.
The signal is distributed via HDMI cables providing the highest security.
The meeting or conference table can stand alone, without the
inconvenience of either messy cabling or the need to use external
devices. The AHDDSA allows an easy connection of other devices to
the system such as large screens, projectors, videowalls or matrixes.
Features
• Plug and play solution.
• Software free.
• High security.
• No video compression (no latency).
• 3/ HDMI Inputs, 1/HDMI Output.
• Dedicated ports for Loop In and Loop Out.
• HDCP compliant.
• Low power consumption.
• Ethernet external control.
• Digital audio Output.
• Easy cabling and installation.
• Allows the daisy chain of up to 20 devices (Full HD).
• Short installation time.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Box Contents
Before the installation of your device please check the contents of the
shipping box, it must contain the following items:
• AHDSSA
• Power cord
• User guide
• Power supply 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz. Output 12V
Important Note: This device can only work with the power supply
included in the shipping box. This power supply can not be replaced by
any other rather than the original one.

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INPUT CONNECTORS
LOOP OUT: Connect a HDMI cable to the next HDMI LOOP IN AHDSSA
devide, in order to create a daisy chain loop installation.
LOOP IN: Connect a HDMI cable from the previous HDMI LOOP OUT AH
SHARE device, in order to create a daisy chain loop installation.
HDMI-IN-1 input signal.
AHnet RJ45 out: Use this connector to control other RS422 AHnet external
devices.
AHnet RJ45 in: Use this connector ONLY on the MASTER unit. Send AHnet
commands only on the MASTER monitor, and the master unit will send
the commands using the HDMI loop installation, to the other units or
devices.
Ethernet: AHDSSA system conguration and service. Send AHnet
commands only to the MASTER unit.

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INPUT CONNECTORS
12 DC: Power supply input connector.
HDMI-IN-2 input signal.
HDMI-IN-3 input signal.
HDMI-OUT: Signal output. Connect a HDMI cable to the monitor.
SPDIF: Audio embedded output.
Maximum length of the HDMI cable: 2 meters.
REMOTE: Connect the external control buttons to control the signal. HDMI
selection.
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AHDSSA
DynamicShare is equivalent to multiple HDMI selectors connected to
multiple cascade HDMI distribution ampliers in a daisy chain topology,
allowing the user to display local sources privately, without affecting
the other users in the loop. Control is embedded into the HDMI signal
and is carried along with the video signal.
AHDSSA HDMI loop connection
Maximum HDMI cable length: 2 meters.
The HDMI loop daisy chain connection allows sharing a local signal to
all monitors. Two buttons on the external control button box, control the
image to display on the monitor screen.
Each device has three local HDMI input signals. A fourth HDMI input
signal (LOOP IN) is used to receive the active shared signal, connecting
the AHDSSA installation as showed on the previous picture.

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AHDSSA
Options and accesories
• AHSACB: Stand Alone control box for sharing and input selection.
VIEW push button: Press this button to select the local HDMI-1, HDMI-
2, HDMI-3, or loop shared input source. Four LEDs indicate the HDMI
local signal displayed on the monitor:
∙LED1: HDMI1 input signal selected
∙LED2: HDMI2 input signal selected
∙LED3: HDMI3 input signal selected
∙LED4: LOOP IN input signal selected. The monitor shows the
shared signal on the system.
NOTE: With the VIEW button, you can only select the input when a
valid signal is present on the HDMI input.
Share puss button: Press this button to share the local signal. The red
LED indicates that the AHDSSA sends the local image to the HDMI
loop, and all the monitors display this signal. Pressing this button
again, the red LED goes off and the monitors display the local signal
on screen.
Permanent press the VIEW button during 5 seconds to activate the
private mode (green LED light is on). In private mode, the monitor
always display the local signal source selected, even if a monitor
activates the share option.

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AHDSSA
• AHSACBP: Stand Alone control box for sharing, input selection AND
priority.
On the MASTER unit, it is possible to have control buttons with
PRIOTITY Share control function.
VIEW push button: Press this button to select the local HDMI-1, HDMI-
2, HDMI-3, or loop shared input source. Four LEDs indicate the HDMI
local signal displayed on the monitor:
∙LED1: HDMI1 input signal selected
∙LED2: HDMI2 input signal selected
∙LED3: HDMI3 input signal selected
∙LED4: LOOP IN input signal selected. The monitor shows the
shared signal on the system.
NOTE: With the VIEW button, you can only select the input when a
valid signal is present on the HDMI input.
Share push button: Press this button to share the local signal. The red
LED indicates that the AHDSSA sends the local image to the HDMI
loop, and all the monitors display this signal. Pressing this button
again, the red LED goes off and the monitors display the local signal
on screen.

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AHDSSA
Priority Button: Central button. Pressing this button whenl sharing a
signal, it will block the loop system and all the units show the signal
shared from this unit. The system is blocked and all the units will not
be able to work on the system, viewing the signal shared from this
unit. On the rest of the units, the SHARE red light ashes indicating
that the system is blocked from the priority president function.
Use RS422 AHnet RJ45 input signal on the MASTER monitor to send AHnet
commands to control the units. The MASTER unit assigns an identication
number to remote control each unit:

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AHDSSA
RS422 commands
Communication RS422
Connection RJ45
Wiring CAT-5
Speed and conguration
Baud Rate 38400
Data Bits 8
Parity NONE
Stop Bits 1
Wiring Diagram
1. Data TX +
2. Data TX –
3. Data RX +
4. NC
5. NC
6 .Data RX –
7. NC
8. NC
Connection
PINS 1 & 2: The units respond
PINS 3 & 6: The units receive instructions
The MASTER unit assigns a RS422 identication address for the rest of the
units (IDshare).
RJ-45

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AHNET PROTOCOL
AHnet protocol
Using 5 bytes communication:
BYTE 0 START BYTE
BYTE 1 ADDRESS BYTE
BYTE 2 COMMAND BYTE
BYTE 3 VALUE 1
BYTE 4 VALUE 2
AHnet DynamicShare commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
FA XX 05 00 00 VIEW LOOP IN FB XX 05 00 00
FA XX 05 01 00 VIEW HDMI1 FB XX 05 01 00
FA XX 05 02 00 VIEW HDMI2 FB XX 05 02 00
FA XX 05 03 00 VIEW HDMI3 FB XX 05 03 00
FA XX 05 0B 00 SHARE HDMI1 FB XX 05 0B 00
FA XX 05 0C 00 SHARE HDMI2 FB XX 05 0C 00
FA XX 05 0D 00 SHARE HDMI3 FB XX 05 0D 00
XX Device identication
Example:
Instruction Share local signal HDMI2 on device 2
FA 02 05 0C 00

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AHNET WEB API COMMANDS
It is possible to send AHnet control commands using the network
connection on the MASTER unit. Use ETHERNET connector on the MASTER
unit to send HTML AHnet commands to control the monitors.
IP factory stand alone device
192.168.0.125
Command structure:
http://<MasterIP>/ahnet/cmd/<AHNet command>
AHnet protocol
Using 5 bytes communication:
BYTE 0 START BYTE
BYTE 1 ADDRESS BYTE
BYTE 2 COMMAND BYTE
BYTE 3 VALUE 1
BYTE 4 VALUE 2

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AHNET WEB API COMMANDS
AHnet DynamicShare commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
FA XX 05 00 00 VIEW LOOP IN FB XX 05 00 00
FA XX 05 01 00 VIEW HDMI1 FB XX 05 01 00
FA XX 05 02 00 VIEW HDMI2 FB XX 05 02 00
FA XX 05 03 00 VIEW HDMI3 FB XX 05 03 00
FA XX 05 0B 00 SHARE HDMI1 FB XX 05 0B 00
FA XX 05 0C 00 SHARE HDMI2 FB XX 05 0C 00
FA XX 05 0D 00 SHARE HDMI3 FB XX 05 0D 00
Example:
Instruction Share signal HDMI1 on device 1
http://192.168.0.125/ahnet/cmd/FA/01/05/0B/00

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NETWORK CONFIGURATION
The factory IP address is 192.168.0.125.
You can change the IP address, using the set-up web page.
1. Connect the unit to your network (ETHERNET connector).
2. Type the IP address device on a web browser.
3. Choose Network Setting to set-up the network.
Click on Save Settings when you nish the network settings set-up.