Data Display Infineum User manual

Infineum Display 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.