Crystal Vision ShARC-XP User manual

Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.crystalvision.tv Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
ShARC-XP
Horizontal aspect ratio converter

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Contents
1 Introduction 3
2 Hardware installation 6
2.1 Module configuration 6
2.2 Jumper links 6
2.3 Remote control protocol 7
2.4 Rear modules and signal I/O 7
RM01 7
2.5 General Purpose Interface (GPI) 8
Remote connections 8
4U frame GPI connections 10
2U frame GPI connections 11
1U frame GPI connections 11
DTB-AV desk top box GPI connections 11
Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections 12
3 Card edge operation 13
3.1 LED status indication 13
3.2 Board edge DIP switches 14
4 Using the active front panel 15
4.1 Module selected 15
4.2 The ShARC-XP menu structure 17

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5Statesman 19
5.1 Installing Statesman 19
5.2 Statesman operation 20
6 Trouble shooting 23
6.1 Card edge monitoring 23
Status LEDs 23
6.2 Fault finding guide 25
7 Specification 26

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1 Introduction
The ShARC102-XP is a single channel, broadcast quality, 10 bit serial digital video aspect
ratio converter. The ShARC204-XP is a dual 10 bit serial digital video aspect ratio
converter permitting 24 independent channels in a 2U frame. The module can be controlled
locally from the card edge or by frame active front panel. Remote control is possible using
Crystal Vision’s active control panel REMIND, or Statesman PC Control Software. The
GPI port can also be used for 442 control or simple switching, providing a final method of
remote use.
Dedicating the image processing to these conversions allows a higher quality output
compared with multi-purpose ARCs. The result is low levels of aliasing and banding
coupled with a wide frequency response. No vertical processing is employed so the
propagation delay is minimised.
Two main operational modes are available for each channel: convert mode and bypass
mode. In each convert mode, two conversion types are available.
One stretches horizontally the central 75% of the input image to the full width of the output
picture monitor. This permits a 16:9 input to be displayed correctly on a 4:3 picture
monitor. The second conversion squashes horizontally the entire input image to 75% of its
size and puts this in the centre of the output image with black bands down the sides. This
permits a 4:3 input to be displayed correctly on a 16:9 picture monitor.
ShARC-XP conversions

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625 or 525 line standard outputs are produced with automatic standard detection. EDH
transmission is added to the output. Digital audio and 10 bit ancillary data is passed
through unprocessed. There is a fixed propagation delay of 10s between input data and
output data even when bypass mode is selected.
The unit will plug into the front of the rack frame and the universal connection system will
allow a mixture of Crystal Vision modules, without the use of extra rear panels, in 4U, 2U,
1U frames and desk top boxes.
The hinged front panel of the case reveals user control of the card and also LED indication
of status. There is a four way piano switch to select modes of operation. Further
configuration is possible using movable links.
ShARC102-XP

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The ShARC204-XP has 2 channels with independent control of their respective conversion
settings.
ShARC204-XP
Both the ShARC102-XP and ShARC204-XP have up to five methods of control.
•Board edge switches allow control and monitoring of conversion status
•Active control panel, either frame front or remote panel (REMIND)
•Statesman PC Control
•General Purpose Interface (GPI) with status ‘tally’
•Third party 422 control via GPI port

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2 Hardware installation
2.1 Module configuration
The ShARC-XP has a large number of jumper links of which two sets are user adjustable.
The remainder jumper links are factory set and should not be reconfigured by the user, as
it is likely to result in the board malfunctioning. Where there is an NTSC requirement to
place closed caption data on lines 20/21 the ShARC-XP can leave these lines
unprocessed.
+
The ShARC204-XP module
2.2 Jumper links
Link Text Description
J1 GPI0
RX1B
Default position. Allows use of GPI control.
Enables GPI port 422 comms.
J4 GPI1
RX1A
Default position. Allows use of GPI control.
Enables GPI port 422 comms.
J16 GPI2
TX1A
Default position. Allows use of GPI control.
Enables GPI port 422 comms.
J17 GPI3
TX1B
Default position. Allows use of GPI control.
Enables GPI port 422 comms.
J10 None Default towards edge connector. All lines processed.
Towards broad front. Lines 20/21 unprocessed (NTSC only).
Note: Links J1, J4, J16 and J17 are all to be moved together.
ShARC204-XP

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2.3 Remote control protocol
Baud rate 19200
Parity None
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Hand shaking None
Please contact factory for remote protocol.
The NODE rotary switch SW2 selects one of 16 different remote protocol addresses for
the board when used in Crystal Vision frames FR1-6 and FR2-12. The NODE rotary
switch SW2 should be left in the ‘0’ position when used in an FR2-12AV or frame from
the Indigo range. The remote protocol address can be read from the slot position the board
is plugged into.
2.4 Rear modules and signal I/O
The Indigo 4 4U frames will house up to 24 single height modules with up to three power
supplies. The FR2AV and Indigo 2U frames will house up to 12 single height modules
and have dual power supplies. The FR1AV and Indigo 1U frames will house six single
height modules and a single power supply. The DTBAV and Indigo desk top boxes have a
built-in power supply and will house up to two single height modules.
RM01
RM01 modular rear connector for ShARC102-XP Description
N/C SDI OUT (B) SDI OUT (A) N/C SDI IN N/C
ZLA00297 ShARC102-XP RM01
RM01(ZLA00297 artwork)
•24 ShARC-XP modules per
4U Indigo 4 frame
•12 per 2U Indigo 2 frame
•Six per 1U Indigo 2 frame
•Two in an Indigo desk top box
•All frame slots can be used

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BNC Function
N/C No connection
SDI IN Serial digital input
N/C No connection
SDI OUT (A) Serial digital output
SDI OUT (B) Serial digital output
N/C No connection
RM01 modular rear connector for ShARC204-XP Description
SDI OUT (2B) SDI OUT (1B) SDI OUT (1A) SDI IN (2) SDI IN (1) SDI OUT (2A)
ZLA00298 ShARC204-XP RM01
RM01(ZLA00298 artwork)
•24 ShARC-XP modules per
4U Indigo 4 frame
•12 per 2U Indigo 2 frame
•Six per 1U Indigo 2 frame
•Two in an Indigo desk top box
•All frame slots can be used
Note: One ShARC-XP card can be fitted to each RM01 rear module.
BNC Function
SDI OUT (2A) Channel 2 serial digital output 2 (ShARC204-XP only)
SDI IN (1) Channel 1 serial digital input
SDI IN (2) Channel 2 serial digital input (ShARC204-XP only)
SDI OUT (1A) Channel 1 serial digital output 2
SDI OUT (1B) Channel 1 serial digital output 1
SDI OUT (2B) Channel 2 serial digital output 2 (ShARC204-XP only)
Note: For details of fitting rear connectors please refer to the appropriate frame manual.
2.5 General Purpose Interface (GPI)
ShARC-XP, as with most Crystal Vision modules, is equipped with GPI control I/O.
Remote control of the aspect ratio conversion mode on each channel other than via the
serial remote protocols is possible.
Remote connections
For Channel 1, DIL 1 and DIL 2 need to be in the ‘UP’ position. Jumpers on J1, J4, J16
and J17 need to be moved on to their GPI position. Remote control via auxiliary RS422
will no longer be possible. In this configuration a remote switch shorting to ground can be
as defined below. Pull-up resistors are already present.

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For Channel 2, DIL 3 and DIL 4 need to be in the ‘UP’ position. Likewise jumpers on J1,
J4, J16 and J17 need to be moved on to their GPI position. Again remote control via
auxiliary RS422 will no longer be possible. In this configuration a remote switch shorting
to ground can be as defined below. Pull-up resistors are already present.
Each slot has an associated set of connections on a socket and on a plug. The letters in the
table below refer to the connections described elsewhere in the manual.
Each slot has an associated set of connections on the frame rear-panel remote connectors.
The tables below show the GPI connections and describe their action.
GPI
Remote 4:3 input to 16:9 output 16:9 input to 4:3 output 4:3 input to 16:9 output 16:9 input to 4:3 output Bypass Bypass
0‘a’ High Low High Low
1‘b’ Ch1 High High Low Low
2‘c’ High Low High Low
3‘d’
Ch2
(204-XP) High High Low Low
4‘e’ High Low Low High High High High
5‘f’
‘tally out’
‘tally out’ High High High Low Low High High
Table showing GPI (General PurposeInterface) control
As supplied, each GPI output has a 330Ohm resistor in series with its output. This allows
for an external LED to be driven, connected to a DC voltage of +5V.
Note: Latching switches are required
If DIP switches are used and then GPI is used, the last GPI command becomes the control
method. This may lead to the DIP switch settings not corresponding to the output. To
resume DIP control again, toggle the required DIP switch.

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4U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of eight rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
38 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
47 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
55 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
64 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
75 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
84 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
93 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
10 10 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
11 3 (3) 12 (3) 22 (3) 21 (3) 12 (4) 13 (4)
12 10 (3) 11 (3) 19 (3) 20 (3) 21 (4) 22 (4)
‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (5) 9 (5) 18 (5) 26 (5) 19 (6) 20 (6)
27 (5) 16 (5) 17 (5) 25 (5) 10 (6) 11 (6)
38 (7) 9 (7) 18 (7) 26 (7) 19 (8) 20 (8)
47 (7) 16 (7) 17 (7) 25 (7) 10 (8) 11 (8)
55 (5) 6 (5) 15 (5) 24 (5) 1 (6) 2 (6)
64 (5) 14 (5) 13 (5) 23 (5) 3 (6) 4 (6)
75 (7) 6 (7) 15 (7) 24 (7) 1 (8) 2 (8)
84 (7) 14 (7) 13 (7) 23 (7) 3 (8) 4 (8)
93 (5) 12 (5) 22 (5) 21 (5) 12 (6) 13 (6)
10 10 (5) 11 (5) 19 (5) 20 (5) 21 (6) 22 (6)
11 3 (7) 12 (7) 22 (7) 21 (7) 12 (8) 13 (8)
12 10 (7) 11 (7) 19 (7) 20 (7) 21 (8) 22 (8)
Table shows pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1, Remote 3, Remote 5 and Remote 7 are 26 way high density D-Type female
sockets and frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case.
Remote 2 and Remote 4 are 26 way high density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is
pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case.
UpperLower

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2U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of four rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
38 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
47 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
55 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
64 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
75 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
84 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
93 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
10 10 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
11 3 (3) 12 (3) 22 (3) 21 (3) 12 (4) 13 (4)
12 10 (3) 11 (3) 19 (3) 20 (3) 21 (4) 22 (4)
Table shows pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1 and Remote 3 are 26 way high density D-Type female sockets and frame
ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case.
Remote 2 and Remote 4 are 26 way high density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is
pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case.
1U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of two rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
35 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
44 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
53 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
610 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
Table shows pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1: 26 way high-density D-type socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is
pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA
is pin 15.
DTB-AV desk top box GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
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Note: Remote connector is 15 way normal density D-type socket. Frame ground is pin 15.
Indigo DT desk top box GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
Table shows pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1: 26 way high-density D-Type socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA
is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-Type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA
is pin 15.

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3 Card edge operation
The hinged front panel of the case reveals user control of the card and LED indication of
card status.
ShARC204-XP front view showing controls and LEDs
3.1 LED status indication
The board-edge LEDs allow the operating modes and status to be monitored.
Description Colour Status when illuminated
OnA Green Active front panel communications online.
TxA Yellow ShARC-XP transmitting to active front panel.
RxA Yellow ShARC-XP receiving from active front panel.
OnB Green Reserved communications channel online.
TxB Yellow ShARC-XP transmitting on reserved communications channel.
RxB Yellow ShARC-XP receiving on reserved communications channel.
GP10 Green GPI input 0 shorted to ground. Channel 1 aspect ratio conversion
on. (4:3 to 16:9).
GP11 Green GPI input 1 shorted to ground. Channel 1 aspect ratio conversion
on (16:9 to 4:3).
GP12 Green GPI input 0 shorted to ground. Channel 2 aspect ratio conversion
on. (4:3 to 16:9). ShARC204-XP only.
GP13 Green GPI input 1 shorted to ground. Channel 2 aspect ratio conversion
on. (16:9 to 4:3). ShARC204-XP only.
GP14 Green GPI input 4 shorted to ground. No effect.
(GPI4 set to input).
GP15 Green GPI input 5 shorted to ground. No effect.
(GPI5 set to input).
Ch1 Pres Green Valid video input detected on Channel 1.
Ch2 Pres Green Valid video input detected on Channel 2 (ShARC204-XP only).
Ch1 ARC Yellow 625 line input detected on Channel 1.
Ch2 ARC Yellow 525 line input detected on Channel 1.
Ch1 625 Yellow 625 line input detected on Channel 1.
1 2 3 4
1.8V 3.3V 5V
I/O CH1 CH2
♥
Rem 12 OnA TxA RxA GP10 GP11 GP12 Ch1 Ch2 Ch1ARC 625 625
Loc OnB TxB RxB GP13 GP14 GP15 Pres Pres Ch2ARC 525 525
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Description Colour Status when illuminated
Ch1 525 Yellow 525 line input detected on Channel 1.
Ch2 625 Yellow 625 line input detected on Channel 2 (ShARC204-XP only).
Ch2 525 Yellow 525 line input detected on Channel 2
(ShARC204-XP only).
♥Green Heartbeat. When beating all processor functions are healthy.
I/O Yellow Input/output programmable logic configured.
CH1 Yellow Channel 1 programmable logic configured.
CH2 Yellow Channel 2 programmable logic configured.
(ShARC204-XP only)
1.8V Green 1.8V supply voltage present.
3.3V Green 3.3V supply voltage present.
5V Green 5V supply voltage present.
3.2 Board edge DIP switches
The board edge piano switches DIP1-4 allow full control of ShARC-XP channel
configuration. Their individual functions are listed in the table below.
Lever
Remote 4:3 input to 16:9 output 16:9 input to 4:3 output 4:3 input to 16:9 output 16:9 input to 4:3 output Bypass Bypass
1Up Down Up Down
2Ch1 Up Up Down Down
3Up Down Up Down
4
Ch2
(204-XP) Up Up Down Down
4 way DIL switch functions
If DIP switches are used and then GPI is used, the last GPI command becomes the control
method. This may lead to the DIP switch settings not corresponding to the output. To
resume DIP control again, toggle the required DIP switch.

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4 Using the active front panel
4.1 Module selected
This operational guide assumes that the panel has been setup according to the Panel Setup
procedure described in the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual.
Note: It is ESSENTIAL that the panel setup procedure is followed and any old or unknown
passwords cleared prior to using the panel for the first time.
At power up, the two line 20-character screen will display ‘Crystal Vision’ followed by
the firmware version number for the control panel. All eight control panel key LEDs will
illuminate.
The Crystal Vision control panel start up display
'Control Panel' then briefly replaces the version number display.
If the control panel firmware has been updated for Statesman control (version 1.5.0 or
higher), Statesman Mode will be entered and the message, ‘Press CAL to Exit’ will be
displayed and the CAL LED will light.
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To continue with control panel operation or configuration, press the CAL key once. A
second press of the CAL key will return to Statesman control.
The control panel will display the name of the card that first responds to the polling
request together with its location number.
The location number consists of the frame number plus the card position in the frame.
Navigating the display
The functions assigned to control panel keys are:
•DEVICE – enters Device menu to select a card or show cards available / enters Panel Setup when
held down during power up / shows frame status when pressed from Statesman mode
•CAL – enters or leaves Statesman mode / enters panel diagnostics mode when held down during
power up / updates the display
•Asterisk – enters board rename menu from the Device menu
•F1 to F4 – soft keys, function assigned within each menu
•HOME – moves the display to the home menu
•ENTER – accepts current selection
•Upward arrow – used to move up the menu structure / enter lock panel menu from the Device
menu
•Rotary control – shaft encoder used to select options or variable data
Menu numbering scheme
This manual uses a simple menu numbering convention based on the sequence of keys
required to reach each menu from the top level home menu. For example, menu 1.1.2 is
reached from the home menu by pressing F1, then F2. Menu 1.2.3 is reached by pressing
F2 and then F3.
Note: Please refer to the Crystal Vision Control Panel manual for details of the Panel Setup,
Lock Panel and Diagnostic menus.
Selecting ShARC-XP
To select a particular card in a frame, press the DEVICE key to go to the Device menu.
The top line of the display will show ‘Available Cards X’, where X is the number of cards
that have responded so far to the polling request.
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Rotate the shaft encoder and the bottom row will display the successfully polled cards by
name and location or slot number.
In the example above, the card displayed is located in the first frame in slot number 2.
When the desired card is selected press the ENTER key to access that card’s Home menu.
The message shows that a ShARC102-XP or ShARC204-XP has been selected with the
version of software on the module as V1.00. Depending on the software version and
whether a ShARC102-XP is being controlled, the output may differ from that shown
above.
If remote control has been enabled, the control panel will then enter card mode and
communicate with the ShARC-XP at the node number last displayed in the available
cards list.
The ShARC-XP home menu
Updating the display
The values displayed on an active front panel are only updated when an adjustment is
made and when changing menu level. If mode changes occur through the use of
Statesman, card edge controls or through automatic response to the input video signal, the
text displayed on the active front panel will not be updated immediately. If necessary,
press CAL to update the display.
4.2 The ShARC-XP menu structure
The main top-level menus are obtained by pressing the F1, F2 and F4 keys from the
HOME menu. Menu keys are illuminated when active and when further menus are
available. The three top-level menus are:
•Channel 1 (Configuration) – press F1
•Channel 2 (Configuration) – press F3
The following chart shows the available ShARC-XP menus. The actual menus available
may vary slightly as software is updated.

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The ShARC-XP menu tree
Note: Function keys LEDs are illuminated when active.
Configuration menu structure Description
Use F1 to select Bypass mode. Input is passed to the
output unprocessed.
Use F3 to toggle 16:9 to 4:3 conversion mode.
Use F3 to toggle 4:3 to 16:9 conversion mode.
Bypass mode
When Bypass mode is selected the input program is passed to the output unprocessed.
The ShARC204-XP dual channel module can individually bypass either Channel 1 or 2.
Conversion mode
Toggling F3 selects either of the conversion modes. One converts from 16:9 where a
centre cut is performed and the resulting picture is stretched to fill the screen on a 4:3
monitor. In 4:3 to 16:9 mode the 4:3 picture is squeezed to 75% of its height and black
bands added to either side so that it will fit a 16:9 monitor.
With the ShARC204-XP both Channels 1 and 2 can be controlled independently from
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5 Statesman
The Crystal Vision Statesman PC Control Software is designed to control a range of
Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC.
The main Statesman application communicates with each module in a frame that is fitted
with an active front panel. This panel can be with or without an LCD display. Statesman
will not normally be able to detect modules used in a frame with only a passive front
panel unless it is part of an active/passive combination.
5.1 Installing Statesman
Minimum pre-requisites:
•A PC running Windows 98, NT4 with SP 5 or higher, Windows 2000 or
Windows XP
•A parallel port dongle supplied with the Statesman software package
•An RS422 serial connection from the host PC to the Indigo frame control input
or to Remote 2 connector on an FR1AV or FR2AV Crystal Vision frame with
at least one ShARC-XP module and/or other Statesman compatible module
•An active control panel MUST be fitted to the frame with version 1.63 or above
firmware – if it is an Indigo frame the firmware must be V1.04 or above
•An optional RS422 to RS232 converter if the PC has no RS422 ports
Installing Statesman
•Refer to the readme and/or help file on the CD before proceeding
•To view all application windows, set graphics resolution to at least 1024 x 768
•Remove any previous version of the Statesman software using the Add/Remove
Programs application in the Windows control panel
•Ensure that the Statesman dongle is fitted to the parallel port of the host PC
•Insert the Statesman CD and the installation should start immediately – if it
does not, run the setup.exe file on the CD
•Obey any installation program prompts and restart the PC when asked
Running Statesman for the first time
The Statesman PC Control System may be run from the Crystal Vision programs folder
via the Start menu or by double-clicking on the Crystal Vision.exe file in the installed
program directory.
When the program runs it will require licence information and an administrator name and
password. It will also need to know which computer port is being used to connect to a
Crystal Vision frame(s).
Note: For further details of Statesman configuration please refer to the Statesman manual.