Data Display Colonial Mall User manual

Display User Manual
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Colonial Mall
Graphics Board Display
Grafit Version 1.18b
User Manual
Title Page
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Publication details:
Title: Colonial Mall Graphics Board Display User Manual
Issue: 1
Issue Date: 19-Mar-03
Part Number: DDJ05996001
P. O. Number: 3937
Produced by:
Product Support Department
Data Display Ltd
Deerpark Industrial Estate
Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Ireland

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Scope.......................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Purpose....................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 System.....................................................................................................................................................3
2Hardware............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Unpacking................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Installation................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Control Box..............................................................................................................................................5
2.4 Intuitive T-Controller ................................................................................................................................5
2.5 Display Panel Wiring................................................................................................................................6
3Software.............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 System Requirements .............................................................................................................................7
3.2 Conventions used in this Manual.............................................................................................................7
3.3 Installation................................................................................................................................................8
3.4 Comms/ Modem Selection and Sending Information Procedure…………………………………………. 9
4GRAFIT 1.18ß Software ©................................................................................................................12
4.1 Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Exiting from the Software.......................................................................................................................12
4.3 Accessing Help......................................................................................................................................12
4.4 Screen Layout and Symbols..................................................................................................................13
4.4.1 The Caption Bar.................................................................................................................................13
4.4.2 The Speed Bar...................................................................................................................................14
4.4.3 The Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................................14
4.4.4 The Canvas........................................................................................................................................14
4.4.5 The Status Line..................................................................................................................................14
4.5 The Menu Bar........................................................................................................................................15
5Examples..........................................................................................................................................37
5.1 How to Setup a Graphics Frame...........................................................................................................37
5.2 How to create a simple animation with effects. .....................................................................................37
5.3 Adding text to a Graphics frame............................................................................................................37
5.4 Displaying the Date, Time or Temperature............................................................................................38
5.5 Notes on importing Clipart.....................................................................................................................39
6Trouble Shooting ..............................................................................................................................40
6.1 Software.................................................................................................................................................40
6.2 Hardware ...............................................................................................................................................40
7Effects ..............................................................................................................................................41
7.1 ON/OFF Effects .....................................................................................................................................41
7.2 Character Fonts.....................................................................................................................................42
8Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................42
8.1 Maintenance Instructions.......................................................................................................................42
8.1.1 Cleaning the Display..........................................................................................................................42
8.1.2 Preventative Maintenance..................................................................................................................42
8.2 Technical Support..................................................................................................................................42
9Specifications ...................................................................................................................................43

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1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
The scope of this document covers the 2 Graphics Board Displays for the Colonial Mall Project.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of the document is to provide the relevant information to enable the user to operate and
maintain the Display Boards correctly.
1.3 System
The Colonial Mall Display system comprises of 2 Graphics Display Board, a Control Box, and the
GRAFIT 1.18b graphics software package. The Display is 48 pixels high by 128 pixels wide and
uses ultra-bright amber, wide angle LED technology. The housing is fabricated from aluminium
extrusion and has a silver powder coat finish. To increase visibility and protect the lens, an
aluminium louver system is fitted to the front of the Display.
Each of the two displays consists of two units; A and B. At installation, the Power, Serial and Data
cables from Unit A are connected to Terminal Blocks in Unit B.
The Control Box contains the Modem for remote communication, the serial and power conections for
the box, and a Temp Probe and Temp Controller to allow the Display to show the Temperature. The
wiring from the Modem and Temp Controller are routed to the V53 Logic Boards in the Displays via
cable glands at the bottom of the Box.
The displays are controlled from a host PC using the GRAFIT graphics software. Users can create
and edit both text and graphic messages. The Display Board can show a combination of static and
scrolling messages, normal, large, and/or specialized fonts as well as various ON/OFF effects such
as Flash, Jump, Wipe Sparkle etc.
Warning
Only trained and authorised personnel should do tests and maintenance on this Display
Board System.

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2 Hardware
2.1 Unpacking
Carefully remove the items from their package and store the packaging safely. After unpacking,
inspect the contents for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. In the event of
damage, refer to the '
Technical Support' section of this manual.
2.2 Installation
Each Display Board is supplied in two sections, Unit A and Unit B. The Power and Serial cables from
Unit A are not connected to the Terminal Blocks inside Unit B. Refer to Figure 1 for wiring
instructions. Mount the Board securely and connect the cables as shown in the Figure below.
Figure 2.1 – System Configuration
Graphic Board Display
128 x 48 Pixels
Unit A Unit B
Control Box
Lens
Warning: Do NOT power up the Display
Board until all cabling is connected.
Power Consumption for Display: 2200W
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove Side Profile of Unit B. Put all hardware in a safe place.
2. Slide out Visor and Lens carefully.
3. Remove 6 Display Panels on left-hand side of Unit B.
4. Connect same color wires from Cables A and B to Terminal Blocks A and B in Unit B. Also connect Power, Serial,
Temp Signal and Common GND cables.
5. Attach the 6 Display Panels.
6. Slide in Lens and Visor.
7. Butt the two Visor Plates together and attach the Visor Holding Plate
8. Attach the Side Profile.
4
3
1
7
2

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2.3 Control Box
The Control Box contains the Modem, the Intuitive-T Controller and Terminal Blocks to connect the
internal to external wiring.
Located on the bottom of the Box are cable glands through which the incoming 110V AC power for
the Modem and Controller and Network Cable for the Modem are routed. The two Temp Signal
cables and two RS232 Serial Cables to the each Displays Logic Board are also routed out. The
Temp Probe protrudes through an opening on the bottom.
2.4 Intuitive T-Controller
The Controller converts the signal from the Temperature Probe into an RS232 signal for the Logic
Boards of the displays.
Figure 2.2 - Wiring for Controller.
TEMP OUT
K Type
Thermocouple
Pin 14
Pin 1 Pin 13
RS232 GND
RS232 Signal Out
LIVE
NEUTRAL
EARTH
Pin 27
Input -
Input +
Controller
Temperature Probe
Modem
Transformer for
Modem
RS232 OUT

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2.5 Display Panel Wiring
Refer to the Figure below for Display Panel Wiring.
Figure 2.3 – Display Panel to Display Panel Wiring.
Pin 1 - Black
Pin 2 - Red
Pin 1 - Pink
Pin 2 - Gold
Pin 3 - White
Pin 4 - Grey
Pin 5 - Violet
Pin 6 - Blue
Pin 7 - Green
Pin 8 - Yellow
Pin 9 - Orange
Pin 10 - Red
Pin 11 - Brown
Pin 12 - Black
Display Panel
Display Panel
Pin 12 - Pin1
Note: Viewed from the rear of the display, Pin 12 is on the left-hand side.

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3 Software
The Display Boards are operated using the text and graphic based GRAFIT 1.18b software package.
The user can edit general text messages, time, temperature, and date messages as well as draw
and create their own single frame graphics or multi-frame sequences and animations.
This chapter contains information to enable the installation and configuration of the software.
3.1 System Requirements
It is assumed that the reader is familiar with the use of an IBM PC or compatible computer and with
the basic Microsoft Windows terminology. It is also recommended that the user is familiar with
Microsoft Paintbrush to better edit graphic frames for the display.
The minimum hardware and software requirements to run the
GRAFIT software are as follows:
Processor: Pentium 1 or higher
Memory: 16MB
Display: VGA (15 inch or larger recommended), 256 colors, 16-bit color
Software: Microsoft Windows 95or later
Disk Space: 10MB minimum free space for GRAFIT plus space for database
and event log storage. ( Bitmaps, Gifs, Tiffs, etc.)
Comms Standard Communications Port (Rs232), 9 Pin serial port.
Modem- 33.6k or better Data/ Fax configured between com ports 1
through 4. Also, a dedicated phone line for PC.
Other: Mouse or other pointing device, and standard keyboard.
3.2 Conventions used in this Manual
Menu Commands
This manual uses a shorthand method when referring to a series of menu commands e.g. ‘Choose
the About option from the Help menu’ is shown as
Help|About .
Clicking the Mouse buttons
The term ‘Click’ denotes clicking the left mouse button.

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3.3 Installation
The GRAFIT software package is supplied on CD-ROM. To install the software, do the following
steps:
1. Insert the GRAFIT CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Where
Autorun is enabled, the installation screen appears as below.
Figure 3.1 –Introduction Screen for CD-ROM Installation.
3. Click on the
Next > button to begin the installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When the process is complete, all files are stored in the C:\GRAFIT folder unless the
destination folder has been changed.
If the Autorun feature on your PC is disabled or you are installing the software from a floppy disk,
click the
Start button, then select Settings|Control Panel . Double-click the Add/Remove Programs
icon and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Figure 3.2 –Installation Screen.

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This will add GRAFIT to the Start menu or your Desktop by creating a short-cut as described in your
Windows User Manual. The executable file to run the software package is as follows:
GRAFIT Version 1.18ß = C:\GRAFIT\GRAFIT.EXE
3.4 Comms/ Modem Selection and Sending Information Procedure
While the display is normally setup for direct com port control, the Grafit software must be
established for modem control for communication to the displays via the phone system. Thus, the
PC running the software must have a modem and a designated phone line out. Also, the displays
control box modem must also have a designated phone line. Once this is accomplished, the
communications parameters of Grafit must be established. To accomplish this, do the following
steps:
1. Run the GRAFIT software package.
2. Select Options|Display.
3. Click on the COMs button. In the Ports section, select the comport the PCs
modem is established on.
4. Click on the MODEMbutton. Place the designated phone number of the
displays phone number.

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5. Click on the OK buttons to exit and return to the main screen of the software.
6. Select Option/ System/ Ports. The Port window appears.
7. Left click the “Com Port” for the modem the PC is designated for. Refer to the
Windows/ Control Panel for reference. Left click the Settings button. The
settings for the specified com port will appear.
8. When this window opens up this verifies that the Grafit software can read the
modem on the PC. If the software could not establish a connection to the PC
modem, an error window would appear. Refer to your Windows manual on
Modem issues if this occurs, or notify the proper PC technical personnel.
9. The settings that are for proper communication being sent to the display is as
follows in the picture below (
Com Port Settings) :