Data Display Infineum User manual

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Infineum Display
User Manual
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Publication details:
Title: Infineum Display User Manual
Issue: 1
Issue Date: 26-Mar-01
Part Number: DDJ03185001
Produced by:
Product Support Department
Data Display Ltd
Deerpark Industrial Estate
Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Ireland

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Purpose............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 System ................................................................................................................................................ 1
2 Hardware........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Hardware............................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Software ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 System requirements .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Conventions used in this Manual........................................................................................................ 3
3.3 Installation........................................................................................................................................... 3
3.3.1 Win 3.x............................................................................................................................................. 3
3.3.2 Win 95, (98,NT 4.0 ) ........................................................................................................................ 4
4 NetPrinter Port Set-up........................................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Description .......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.1 IP Address Set-up............................................................................................................................ 5
4.1.2 GRAFIT.INI Set-up .......................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.3 Assign IP Address to Display .......................................................................................................... 5
5 GRAFIT 1.16c Software ©.................................................................................................................. 6
5.1 Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Exiting from the Software.................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Accessing Help.................................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Screen Layout and Symbols............................................................................................................... 7
5.4.1 The Caption Bar............................................................................................................................... 7
5.4.2 The Speed Bar................................................................................................................................. 8
5.4.3 The Menu Bar.................................................................................................................................. 8
5.4.4 The Canvas ..................................................................................................................................... 8
5.4.5 The Status Line................................................................................................................................ 8
5.5 The Menu Bar...................................................................................................................................... 9
6 Examples......................................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 How to Setup a Frame...................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 How to create a simple animation and using effects......................................................................... 28
6.3 Adding text to a Graphics frame........................................................................................................ 28
6.4 Notes on importing Clipart................................................................................................................. 29
7 Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................................................. 30
7.1 Software ............................................................................................................................................ 30
7.2 Hardware........................................................................................................................................... 30
8 Effects ............................................................................................................................................. 31
8.1 ON/OFF Effects................................................................................................................................. 31
8.2 Character Fonts................................................................................................................................. 32
9 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 32
9.1 Maintenance Instructions .................................................................................................................. 32
9.1.1 Cleaning the Display...................................................................................................................... 32
9.1.2 Preventative Maintenance............................................................................................................. 32
9.2 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................. 32
10 Specifications................................................................................................................................... 33

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1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
The scope of this document covers the Infineum Display Unit.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of the document is to provide the relevant information to enable the user to operate and
maintain the Display Board correctly.
1.3 System
The system comprises of a Graphics Display Board connected to an existing local Ethernet network
via an RJ45 connection. The Display is 192 pixels high by 64 pixels wide and uses Ultra-bright red
LED technology.
Data Displays' GRAFIT software is used to operate the Displays. The user can create both text and
graphic messages and subsequently change the messages at will. The Display Board will show a
combination of static and scrolling messages, normal or large fonts as well as various ON/OFF
commands using the GRAFIT software package.
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 Hardware
The Display Board should be located in a position where there is unrestricted viewing of the front
face of the Board.
An internal network card and an RJ45 socket installed in the Display enables the Display to connect
to the Local Area Network (LAN). The Display becomes part of the network similar to the PCs and
printers and must be given an IP address. For further details, please refer to the
'NetPrinter Port
Setup'
section of this manual. Use a networked PC to control the Display.
Mount the Board securely and connect the cables as shown in the Figure below.
Figure 2.1 – System Configuration.
10 Amp Fuse
Graphics Display
Graphic Size up to 192 x 64 Pixels
Text - 8 lines of 22 characters with Normal Font
Text - 4 lines of 16 characters with Large Font
Network Cable
Power Supply Cable
Light Box

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3 Software
The Display Boards are operated using the text and graphic based GRAFIT software package. The
user can edit general text messages, time 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: 80486 or higher
Memory: 16MB
Display: VGA (15 inch or larger recommended), 256 colors, 16-bit color
Software: Microsoft Windows 3.1 (running in 386 enhanced mode) or later
Disk Space: 10MB minimum free space for GRAFIT plus space for database
and event log storage. ( Bitmaps, Gifs, Tiffs, etc.)
Comms COMM Port 1, 9 Pin serial port must be available.
Other: Mouse or other pointing device. Since the Display system is
normally connected to COM1 is important to ensure that there is
no conflict with the mouse or other pointing device.
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 .
3.3 Installation
3.3.1 Win 3.x
If installing
GRAFIT to run under Microsoft Windows 3.x, proceed as follows:
In Program Manager select File |Run.Enter the file name A:\INSTALL.BAT and press enter or
select the OK box.
When installation is complete, create a Program Group as described in your Microsoft Windows
User Manual.

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With the current installation program, an icon is not setup for the program in Windows 3.x. Select
File|Run from the program manager then enter the filename:
C:\GRAFIT\GRAFIT
or add the GRAFIT.EXE application to the ‘Applications’ folder manually using the procedure
outlined in your Microsoft Windows User Manual.
3.3.2 Win 95, (98,NT 4.0 )
If installing to run under Windows 95(etc.), click the Start button, then select
Settings|Control Panel .
Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon and follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Add GRAFIT to the Start menu or your Desktop by creating a short-cut as described in your
Windows 95 User Manual. Executable to run the software package is as follows:
GRAFIT Version 1.16c = C:\GRAFIT\GRAFIT.EXE
4 NetPrinter Port Set-up

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4.1 Description
These are physical devices that are built into Display units to make it possible to attach a Display to
a specific independent node on the Network. To use these devices you must first set-up an
independent IP address for each NetPrinter so as they can be accessed from NetSDS.
Note: The Network Administrator must supply a static IP Address for the NetPrinter.
4.1.1 IP Address Set-up
Each NetPrinter has a unique identification product name 'PN……….'. This product name can be
found on a label attached to the Display. Otherwise contact your nearest Data Display Customer
Service Office.
To set the IP address, run the IPSET95.exe file located in C:\GRAFIT directory. A dialog box opens
requesting the user to enter the NetPrinters product name 'PN……….'. and its assigned static IP
Address. Click on the
'Set IP' button to confirm IP Address set-up.
Figure 4-1 - NetPrint IP Setup Dialog Box.
4.1.2 GRAFIT.INI Set-up
The Display now has an IP address assigned to its NetPrinter. This IP address must be listed in the
GRAFIT.ini file under the section titled [NetPrinter]. The GRAFIT.ini file is located in the C:\GRAFIT
directory. Double-click on the file to open. Enter the following,
Net IP Address 1= followed by the
assigned IP address. The entry should look as follows:
[NetPrinter]
Net IP Adds 1 = 194.122.122.140
Close and save the file.
4.1.3 Assign IP Address to Display
To assign the IP Address to the Display:
1. On the toolbar, click on
'Options > Display'
2. Click on the COMS button
3. Select ‘NetPrint' from the
'Ports' drop down list
4. Click on OK until you are back to the main screen
The Display has now been assigned an IP address.

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5 GRAFIT 1.16c Software ©
5.1 Getting Started
To start GRAFIT in Windows 3.x double-click the GRAFIT icon in Program Manager. In Windows 95
select
'Start|Programs|Shortcut' to GRAFIT.EXE to start GRAFIT.
5.2 Exiting from the Software
To exit the software, use the normal menu command. Click on
'Frame/ Exit ' and click on the 'Yes'
button of the dialog box.
Exiting from the software may also be achieved by pressing the ALT and F4 keys together, and
clicking on the
'Yes' button of the dialog box. Using Windows 3.x, choose the Close option from the
window menu accessed by clicking on the box in the top left-hand corner of the screen.
Using Windows 95, click on the Close button in the top right-hand corner of the screen, and clicking
on the
'Yes' button of the dialog box.
5.3 Accessing Help
Help is available in the GRAFIT application and may be accessed in the following ways:
•By reading the status bar at the bottom of the screen when a menu option is
highlighted.
•Select Help|Help or Help|About.
•Press F1 to view context sensitive help for the menu option selected.
•Most dialog boxes have HELP buttons.

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5.4 Screen Layout and Symbols
This section gives details of the GRAFIT application or main window layout. The components of the
main window are the Caption Bar, the Speed Bar, the Menu Bar, the Canvas (the main area of the
window) and the Status Line at the bottom of the screen. When selected, many of the main menu
items Display Dialog Boxes.
Figure 5.1 - The Main GRAFIT editing screen.
5.4.1 The Caption Bar
The Caption Bar contains the name of the software application GRAFIT followed by the current view
title and the resolution.

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5.4.2 The Speed Bar
The Speed Bar consists of five buttons that are used to directly access Frame Menu options.
Clears or Blanks current frame Previous/ Next Frame
Load frame from a file on disk Play animation
Saves frame to a file on disk Stop animation
Undo latest changes to image Page number of Animation
5.4.3 The Menu Bar
The Menu Bar is the primary means of accessing all the menu commands and should always be
kept visible. If a menu command is followed by an ellipsis (…), choosing the command opens a
dialog box. If the command is followed by an arrowhead () the command leads to another menu
selection. If the command has neither an ellipsis nor an arrowhead, then the action occurs as the
command is chosen or. For further information on the use of windows, icons, mouse and menus
refer to the Microsoft Windows User Manual.
5.4.4 The Canvas
The Map is the main central area of the ‘application’ window. Using the commands from the menus,
the user is able to create text/ graphics frames on the Canvas.
5.4.5 The Status Line
The status line appears at the bottom of the main window. It shows useful information as well as
brief explanations of menu items.

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5.5 The Menu Bar
Frame
This menu provides options for dealing with single bitmaps only. Only the working
frame is effected using options in this menu.
Clear
Blanks/clears the current frame.
Delete
This option allows you to delete any frame from the frame list/sequence provided
that there are two or more frames in the sequence.
Insert
This option is like the 'Frame/Load' except that the frame loaded is inserted into the
frame list after the current frame, provided that there is frame space left in which to
store it. This allows you to insert a frame into a sequence.
Load
Selecting 'Load' under the 'Frame' menu produces a dialog box from which the user
may select a '.BMP' file or any of the file types listed.
FIELDS
File Name:
To select a file, click with the left mouse button on a '.BMP' file listed under 'File
Name' in the dialog box or type in the name of the required '.BMP' file in the space
given under 'File Name'.
List Files of Type:
Clicking on this option with the left mouse button pulls down a menu from which the
user may choose what type of files he wishes to see in the 'File Name' selection
menu.
Directories:
Under this heading is provided an option to select the subdirectories from which the
user is able to view the files contained in the subdirectory under the field 'File Name'.
Drives:
When clicked on with the left mouse button this field produces a pull down
menu from which the user may select their drives by clicking with the left
mouse button on the required drive.

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Load
continued…
BUTTONS
OK
Accept configuration as entered and load file.
CANCEL
Exit dialog without loading file.
Save
This option 'Save' under 'Frame' provides the facility to save any changes to the
bitmap or system, e.g. pause rate, of this application as a '.BMP' file. A '.BMP' file is
a single bitmap.
Send
Send the current frame to the Display hardware as a single frame sequence.
Setup
Selecting this option provides a dialog box so that the user may select a frame type,
an effect for the current bitmap frame being worked on and a pause rate i.e. how
long the bitmap frame drawing will be left on the screen during animation.
FIELDS
Type:
Click on the arrow to show the frame type options available, Graphic frame or Text
frame. When creating or editing the animation, a sequence of Graphic or Text
frames may be inserted in the animation.
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Setup
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Effect:
Clicking with the left mouse button on this field pulls down a menu from which the
user can select an effect for the bitmap frame being worked on. The ON effect is
how the frame is drawn onto the Display page and the OFF effect is how the frame
is drawn off the Display page.
Pause:
As yet the pause length of time is variable and depends on the size of the Display.
To define a pause rate click the left mouse button in the space to the right of 'pause'
and type in your required value. (For the 192 x 64 Display a pause of 20 is equal to
1.0 second)
BUTTONS
OK
Accept configuration as entered.
CANCEL
Exit dialog without altering bitmap effect or pause file.
Fixup Colors
This option converts images to match the palette of the Display being used. The
result will depend on how much color information is lost in the process. This option is
limited to a 4 color Display.
Exit
This option is used to exit GRAFIT and a dialog box appears to give the user the
choice to stop the exit procedure.
BUTTONS
YES NO
Exit GRAFIT. Do not exit GRAFIT.

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AAnim
This menu provides options for dealing with animations or sequences of frames. All
working frames are effected using options in this menu. An ‘Animation’ is a group of
saved frames (*.frm).
Clear
Blanks/clears the all frames.
Load
Selecting 'Load' under the 'Anim' menu produces a dialog box from which the user
may select a ''.FRM'' file only. A ''.FRM'' file is a sequence of frames.
FIELDS
File Name:
To select a file, click with the left mouse button on a '.FRM' file listed under 'File
Name' in the dialog box or type in the name of the required '.FRM' file in the space
given under 'File Name'.
List Files of Type:
Clicking on this option with the left mouse button pulls down a menu from which the
user may choose what type of files he wishes to see in the 'File Name' selection
menu.
Directories:
Under this heading is provided an option to select the subdirectories from which the
user will be able to view the files contained in the subdirectory under the field 'File
Name'.
Drives:
When clicked on with the left mouse button this field produces a pull down menu
from which the user may select their drives by clicking with the left mouse button on
the required drive.
BUTTONS
OK
Accept configuration as entered and load file.
CANCEL
Exit dialog without loading file.

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Join
This option works like load except the loaded animation/frame sequence is joined at
the current frame.
Save
This option 'Save' under 'Anim' provides the facility to save any changes to the of
sequence of bitmaps or the system e.g. pause rate, of this application as a '.FRM'
file. A '.FRM' file is a sequence of frames.
Send
Send animation sequence to attached Display hardware.
Setup
Selecting this option provides a dialog box, which enables the user to define Display
specific animation parameters.
FIELDS
Frames:
The number of pages or picture frames in the animation.
Pause:
The 'pause' allows the user to set the same delay between all frames in the
animation sequence. To define a pause click the left mouse button in the space to
the right of 'Pause' and type in your required value. (A pause of 20 = 1.0 second on
the 64x28x2 Display)
BUTTONS
OK
Accept configuration as entered.
CANCEL
Exit dialog without altering bitmap effect or pause file.
Frame -
Clicking with the left mouse button on 'Frame- ' replaces the current bitmap frame
with the previous bitmap frame for viewing. This option is also available as the fifth
button on the speed bar.

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Anim
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Frame +
Clicking with the left mouse button on 'Frame + ' replaces the current bitmap frame
with the following bitmap frame for viewing. This option is also available as the sixth
button on the speed bar.
Play
Clicking with the left mouse button on 'Play' will show each frame, of the '.FRM' file,
in sequence one after the other at a rate depending on the delay until the user
chooses to stop. This option is also available as the seventh button on the speed
bar.
Stop
Clicking with the left mouse button on 'Stop' will stop the animation. This option is
also available as the eight button on the speed bar.
Schedule
This menu provides options for dealing with schedules of animation sequences.
Load
Load a schedule setup from a .SCH file on disk into memory.
Save
Save a schedule setup to a .SCH file on disk.
Send
Send the current schedule setup to the Display.
Setup
Popup the Schedule setup dialog that provides an interface with which you can
create and edit an animation schedule.

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Schedule
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Setup
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FIELDS
Animation list:
This is a complete list of the animation sequence or .FRM files in the schedule. On
each line in the list you have the path and filename of the animation followed by four
parameters as follows:
C
= Which cycles the animation is to appear in, all cycles or every second or third
cycle or whatever.
R
= How many times will the animation be repeated in a cycle.
F
= How many frames in the animation sequence.
T
= Is the animation sequence timed or not.
To add a file to the list you right click on the position in the list where you wish to
insert or append the file and a file selection dialog will popup from which you can
search for and select the file.
BUTTONS
SETTINGS
This button pops up the Animation Settings dialog for the selected file in the list. You
select a file in the 'Animation list' by left clicking on it. This dialog allows you to set
the following parameters:
Cycle: Which cycles the animation is to appear in, all cycles or every second or
third cycle or whatever.
Repeat: How many times will the animation be repeated consecutively in a cycle.
Time: A time in standard 24hr format (e.g. 12 O' Clock midnight is '00:00').
Date: A date entered in the following format 'DD/MM'.
If a field is left blank it is ignored or considered as a "don't care" or valid always.
DESELECT
This button allows you to delete a selected file from the 'Animation list'.
SEND
This button tells the software to send the animations to the Display and close the
dialog.
OK
Accept the schedule and close the dialog.
CANCEL
Ignore any changes to the schedule and close the dial

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Options
This menu provides Display specific options.
Send
Display
This menu option is used to confirm the transmission settings. The 'Reset before
sending' and the 'Use compression' settings
must always
be checked.
This menu option opens the Display setup dialog, which is used to select what type
of Display you are connected to and the communications parameters associated
with this connection.
FIELDS
Type:
This is a drop down list of available Display types. Each Display type is listed using
its standard name, its' dimensions or a combination of the two. The dimensions are
of the form W x H x C (where W = LED columns, H = LED rows, C = colors including
LED off).
Update/Test mode:
This is a drop down list of the modes available on the chosen type of Display. The
modes available are as follows:
Normal update
Default mode whereby the Display just runs as usual.
Device test page
This mode forces the Display to show device information such as the firmware
version, communications settings, RAM free etc. This is useful if you want to check
Displays' settings without opening it up or powering it down.
Character set page
This mode tells the Display to step through its' character set/fonts page by page.
LED test page
This mode tells the Display to switch to its LED test page(s), designed to help locate
defective LEDs.
Demo page
This mode sends a demonstration sequence to the Display.
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Options|Display
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Switches: This is a list of software switch settings as follows:
Reset Display
Set update/test mode back to normal and clear down all the memory in the Display.
Some Displays will then show the time on the bottom line until the next time
information is sent to them.
LED Test
When selected, the Display runs an OFF/ON test pattern to test the LEDS.
BUTTONS
COMS
This button pops up a communications setup dialog. With this you can
setup the Displays EPROM address as well as its SYMBOL, IDENTITY or MODEM
options.
OK
Accept changes and close dialog.
CANCEL
Do not accept and selection changes made and close dialog.
Display List
This dialog allows you to add extra Graphics Display Panels. When you add a Panel
then you must also choose the Options||Display|COMs button and set its' address.
To switch to/select a Panel, select the Options|Display List menu option and click on
the Panel in question.
Set Time/Date…
Set Dimmed
Time…
This menu option sends the current PC time/ date to the Display(s) at the next initial
Frame/ Anim. This is useful if wanting to schedule frames as well as displaying Time
and/or Date.
This menu option gives the user the option to set a specific time period for the
display to go to half its brightness level. When selected, a window displaying Start/
Stop for dimming to occur. It must be typed in 24 hr. format. An example is NOON
equals 12:00, where as Midnight equals 00:00. Note: To update the TIME and DIM
TIMED, a valid START and STOP time must be entered in the DIM TIME menu
option dialog box.
System
This menu provides options for changing system settings such as communications
parameters, modem setup, Display settings etc.

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Ports
This dialog provides facilities for setting up, testing and monitoring the system
communications ports. For this software package, the settings of COM1 must be set
as shown below and be available on the Host PC.
Settings for COM1
Open