Avitech TACP-100 User manual

TACP-100 User’s Manual
Revision 2.1
(September 2009)

WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble your TACP device. Doing so may void your
warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
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Table of Contents
Warranty................................................................................................ v
Extended Warranty Options....................................................................... vi
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period .................................. vi
Regulatory Information...................................................................... vii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement......................... vii
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices........................... viii
Statements of Compliance ............................................................... viii
Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice........ ix
Statement of Compliance ................................................................... ix
Preface .................................................................................................. x
Welcome .....................................................................................................x
About this Manual ...................................................................................... xi
1Getting Started............................................................................... 1
1.1 Package Contents ...............................................................................1
1.2 Product Features .................................................................................3
Hardware .............................................................................................3
Software...............................................................................................4
Specifications.......................................................................................4
1.3 Identifying the Front Hardware Components.......................................5
1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components .......................................6
1.5 Sample Layout Diagram ......................................................................7
1.6 Configuration Setup Process...............................................................9
1.7 Using the Touch Panel ......................................................................10
1.8 Getting Your TACP Ready for Use....................................................10
Stand-alone TACP Table Top Setting ...............................................11
Multiple TACP Setting........................................................................13
Rack Mounted TACP Setting.............................................................16
1.9 Setting Up the Avitech Multiviewer Modules .....................................19
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2Avitech Control Panel.................................................................. 20
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................20
2.2 Configuring the ACP..........................................................................23
IP Table Editor ...................................................................................23
Page...................................................................................................26
Setting the Button Attributes..............................................................34
Writing the Configuration File to TACP..............................................47
3Communicating With Multiviewers ............................................ 53
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................53
3.2 Connecting TACP to Modules ...........................................................54
3.3 ACP Run-Time...................................................................................55
4TACP Modes................................................................................. 59
4.1 Menu Mode........................................................................................59
Release..............................................................................................60
OPERATOR 1 / 2 / 3..........................................................................60
COLOR ADJUSTMENT.....................................................................61
IP SETTING.......................................................................................62
AVITECH MODULES’ IP ...................................................................63
CALIBRATION...................................................................................64
RESET...............................................................................................65
ABOUT ..............................................................................................66
4.2 Download Mode.................................................................................66
4.3 Operation Mode .................................................................................67
Title Box.............................................................................................67
ASCII Z Command Buttons ...............................................................68
Back / Next Buttons ...........................................................................68
AASCII Z Command........................................................................ 69
A.1 ASCII Z Command Format ................................................................69
A.2 ACC-8000 ASCII Z Command Format ..............................................70
ZM.......................................................................................................70
ZP.......................................................................................................71
A.3 MCC-8001U ASCII Z Command Format ...........................................71
ZC.......................................................................................................72
ZL.......................................................................................................72
ZM.......................................................................................................73
ZN.......................................................................................................74
ZP.......................................................................................................74
ZR.......................................................................................................75
ZT.......................................................................................................75
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ZX.......................................................................................................76
A.4 MCC-8004 ASCII Z Command Format..............................................77
ZA.......................................................................................................77
ZB.......................................................................................................77
ZC.......................................................................................................77
ZE.......................................................................................................78
ZF.......................................................................................................78
ZI.......................................................................................................79
ZK.......................................................................................................79
ZL.......................................................................................................79
ZM.......................................................................................................81
ZN.......................................................................................................83
ZO.......................................................................................................83
ZP.......................................................................................................84
ZR.......................................................................................................84
ZT.......................................................................................................85
ZV.......................................................................................................86
ZW.......................................................................................................86
ZX.......................................................................................................86
A.5 Rainier-2x Series ASCII Z Command Format ...................................87
ZA.......................................................................................................87
ZC.......................................................................................................87
ZF.......................................................................................................88
ZJ.......................................................................................................88
ZL.......................................................................................................89
ZM.......................................................................................................89
ZN.......................................................................................................90
ZP.......................................................................................................90
ZT.......................................................................................................91
ZW.......................................................................................................92
ZX.......................................................................................................92
A.6 Rainier-4x / 4x1V Series ASCII Z Command Format ........................93
ZC.......................................................................................................93
ZF.......................................................................................................93
ZJ.......................................................................................................94
ZM.......................................................................................................94
ZP.......................................................................................................95
ZT.......................................................................................................96
ZX.......................................................................................................97
A.7 Rainier-4U1V ASCII Z Command Format .........................................97
ZC.......................................................................................................97
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ZF.......................................................................................................98
ZJ.......................................................................................................98
ZM.......................................................................................................99
ZP.....................................................................................................100
ZT.....................................................................................................100
ZX.....................................................................................................101
A.8 VCC-8000 ASCII Z Command Format ............................................102
ZA.....................................................................................................102
ZC.....................................................................................................102
ZE.....................................................................................................103
ZF.....................................................................................................103
ZI.....................................................................................................103
ZJ.....................................................................................................104
ZK.....................................................................................................104
ZL.....................................................................................................105
ZM.....................................................................................................105
ZN.....................................................................................................106
ZP.....................................................................................................107
ZT.....................................................................................................108
ZW.....................................................................................................109
ZX.....................................................................................................110
BFirmware Upgrade ..................................................................... 111
B.1 Requirements ..................................................................................111
B.2 Making the Connection....................................................................111
B.3 Configuring the IP Address..............................................................113
Checking the TACP’s IP Address....................................................116
B.4 Updating the Firmware ....................................................................117
AX11015 Firmware ..........................................................................118
WT8882 Firmware ...........................................................................120
CACP (More Information)............................................................. 121
C.1 ACP Menu Items..............................................................................122
C.2 Setting Up the Module(s) IP / COM Port Baud Rate .......................123
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Warranty
Avitech International Corporation (herein after referred to as “Avitech”)
warrants to the original purchaser of the products manufactured in its facility (the
“Product”), that these products will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year or twelve (12) months from the date of
shipment of the Product to the purchaser.
If the Product proves to be defective during the one (1) year warranty period, the
purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Avitech’s sole obligation under this warranty
is expressly limited, at Avitech’s sole option, to:
(a) repairing the defective Product without charge for parts and labor; or
(b) providing a replacement in exchange for the defective Product; or
(c) if after a reasonable time is unable to correct the defect or provide a
replacement Product in good working order, then the purchaser shall be entitled
to recover damages subject to the limitation of liability set forth next.
Limitation of liability: Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed
the purchase price paid for the defective product. In no event shall Avitech be
liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages, including without
limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.
If Avitech replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product as provided
under the terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term of the warranty on the
replacement Product exceed the number of months remaining on the warranty
covering the defective Product. Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and
supplied by Avitech carries the respective manufacturer’s warranty. Avitech
assumes no warranty responsibility either expressed or implied for equipment
manufactured by others and supplied by Avitech.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including
without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
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This Hardware Warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage:
caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate maintenance and care
of the Product;
resulting from attempts by other than Avitech representatives to install,
repair, or service the Product;
caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating environment or
connection of the Product to incompatible equipment; or
caused by the modification of the Product or integration with other products
when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or
difficulties of servicing the Product.
Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically covered
by the Hardware Warranty, will be repaired at the price of parts and labor in
effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for a period of ninety (90)
days from date of reshipment to customer.
Extended Warranty Options
Avitech offers OPTIONAL Extended Warranty plans that provide continuous
coverage for the Product after the expiration of the Warranty Period. Contact an
Avitech sales representative or details on the options that are available for your
Avitech equipment.
Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period
Avitech make its best offer to repair products that is outside the warranty period,
provided the product has not reached its end of life (EOL). The minimum charge
for such repair excluding shipping and handling is $200 (US dollars).
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Regulatory Information
NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that
your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the
corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or
by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized
changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Statements of Compliance
English
This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC.
Danish
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Dutch
Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
1999/5/EC.
Finnish
Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.
French
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne 1999/5/EC.
German
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie
1999/5/EC.
Greek
To προϊόν αυτό πληροί τις προβλέψεις της Ευρωπαϊκής Οδηγίας 1999/5/EC.
Icelandic
Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 1999/5/EC.
Italian
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.
Norwegian
Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
1999/5/EC.
Portuguese
Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.
Spanish
Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999/5/EC.
Swedish
Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.
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Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and
Compliance Notice
Statement of Compliance
This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for radio
interference.
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Preface
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing the Avitech TACP-100 (Touch-screen Avitech
Control Panel).
The TACP is a touch sensitive display device that controls Avitech Multiviewer
modules or module groups. It is equipped with 7-inch, color active TFT LCD
display that supports 800×480 resolution. This is the perfect control panel for
mobile or temporary installation where the use of a PC for control is not
practical. The TACP can be surface or rack mounted.
The TACP is capable of directly communicating with up to 120 Avitech
Multiviewer modules over seven different IP address and one RS-232
connections. Easily control multiple systems in various deployment
combinations through one single TACP. In addition, TACP has peer-to-peer
communication capability; allowing you to create TACP networks and expand to
extremely large and complex systems any time over Ethernet communication.
Using the Avitech ASCII Protocol (also known as Z commands), the TACP
supports all model lines of Avitech Multiviewer modules – allowing you to
recall up to 26 pre-configured screen settings from each group of Multiviewers,
providing ease of use to Avitech Multiviewer users.
Using the Avitech software Control Panel (ACP), the TACP can completely
reflect all buttons and layouts, allowing it to share the same look and feel as the
ACP even after the transformation. Each TACP also allows you to save up to
three configurations.
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This manual contains comprehensive information of your Avitech TACP-100 to
help you operate the device. It is divided into four chapters and three appendices.
Chapter 1, Getting Started, gives you an overview of the TACP as well as
identify its external components.
Chapter 2, Avitech Control Panel, shows you how to create the
configurations using the Avitech Control Panel (ACP) and save it to the
TACP.
Chapter 3, Communicating With Multiviewers, tells you how to use
TACP to communicate with Avitech Multiviewers.
Chapter 4, TACP Modes, lets you know the basic controls of the TACP.
Appendix A, ASCII Z Commands, provides you the complete lists of Z
command lines.
Appendix B, Firmware Upgrade, provides instructions on how to update
TACP firmware.
Appendix C, ACP (More Information), provides additional information
about the ACP (Avitech Control Panel).
NOTE: For the administrator who needs to create configuration and edit the layouts, you
may start from Chapter 2 to begin setup. However, if you are an operator who performs the
TACP controls, you may start from Chapter 3.
About this Manual
Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish
elements of text.
NOTE: provides additional hints or information that requires special attention.
CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data
or damage to your device.
Any name of menu, command, icon or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in a bold typeset. For example:
On the Start menu, select Settings.
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1 Getting Started
This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications as well as the
external components of your Avitech TACP. It also guides you through the
proce
he
ss of setting up your TACP for use.
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the look of t
accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.
1.1 Package Contents
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
Avitech TACP 5 V DC Power Adapter
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6 feet Category 5 Ethernet Cable Proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) Cable
(Refer to the “NOTE” below.)
3 RU Rack Mount Face Plate (optional) Set of Screws (optional)
RS-232 Splitter Cable (optional)
(Refer to the “NOTE” below.)
Utility Disc (contains software and user’s manual)
Quick Start Guide
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NOTE:
When the TACP is connected to the MCC-8001U, ACC-8000, and Rainier-4U1V and
RS-232 is selected as the communication port, a RS-232 splitter cable is required.
Due to space limitation, the serial connector is replaced with a RJ-45 connector. A
proprietary RJ-45 to RS-232 (DB9-FM) cable is needed for serial function. The pin
definition is shown next.
DB9-FM RJ-45
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 1 Tx
2 Tx 2 Gnd
3 Rx 3
4 4 Rx
5 Gnd 5 Gnd
6 6
7 7
8 5 V 8 5 V
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1.2 Product Features
Hardware
Direct communication with up to 120 modules on one TACP (including
seven IP and one RS-232 connection).
Peer-to-peer communication among TACPs.
Ethernet and serial connectivity.
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Surface or rack-mounted (optional 3 RU rack mount face plate upon
request).
Compatible with all Avitech product lines.
Software
Direct download grouping function from ACP over IP.
Recall preset functions with just one push of a button.
Using the ACP, the user interface on the TACP is customizable. The editable
items include the display background, button style, button label, button size,
location, Z command in each button, and the font size and color.
Specifications
Parts Specifications
I/O interface IP for communicating with Multiviewers and the PC
RS-232 for communicating with Multiviewers and the PC
Single
One TACP with up to seven sets of Multiviewers under different IP
addresses and one set through RS-232 communication.
Operating
mode
Multiple
Peer-to-peer communication with combination of TACP and ACP.
Touch panel 7-inch active matrix a-Si TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display
800×480 pixel resolution
Resistive-type 4 wires
152.4×91.44 mm (6×3.6 inch) active area
0.0635×0.1905 mm (0.002×0.008 inch) pixel pitch
Anti-glare overlay
Finger or stylus pen input method
Operating
Voltage
5 V DC
Power
Connection External DC input
Housing Metal
Dimension (W×H×D) 232.6×132×45.0 mm (9.16×5.20×1.77 inch)
Weight 0.75 kg (1.7 lb)
Accessories 6 feet category 5 Ethernet cable
6 feet RJ-45 to RS-232 cable
5 V DC power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Utility disc
3 RU rack mount face plate (divided into two pieces)
with set of screws (optional)
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Parts Specifications
Temperature Operating: 0 °C (32 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F)
Storage: –10 °C (–4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F)
Environment
Humidity 0 % to 80 % relative, non-condensing
Maximum wet temperature: 35 °C (95 °F)
Safety regulations FCC / CE / C-Tick, Class A
Software Avitech Control Panel (ACP)
Minimum supported version: V2.01 (dated 05/01/2009)
Operating System compatibility:
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008
IMPORTANT for Windows 2000 user: download the plug-in
(gdiplus.dll) from the Microsoft®website at
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx
?FamilyID=6a63ab9c-df12-4d41-933c-be590feaa05a&
displaylang=en and follow the on screen instructions to install it.
1.3 Identifying the Front Hardware Components
LCD Panel
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1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components
Power Switch
2-pin DIP Switch
RS-232 Port
Cable Tie Holder
Ethernet Por
t
5V 3A DC Power Jack
Stainless Steel Kick Stand
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1.5 Sample Layout Diagram
The following illustration shows a sample ACP + TACP peer-to-peer system
connection.
The TACP can control Multiviewer systems via itself, the ACP, as well as
another TACP in one network. The ACP not only allows you to create the
configuration, but also perform run-time communication with the Multiviewer
systems.
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