HQ Power VDPLAT2 User manual

VDPLAT2
ANIMATED RGB LED TILE
USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
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1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1.3 HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL
1.4 SETUP: QUICK REFERENCE
1.5 SAFETY WARNING
1.6 FEATURES
1.7 SPECIFICATIONS
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1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The LED SCREEN is a system that is suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor
applications such asarchitectural lighting ,stage lighting, advertising& information boards,
etc. The system is controlled using the simple and quick to learn LEDstudio software
allowing the userto display manydifferent formats of pictures, videos,text and graphics.
On receiving this product, please carefully check that there has been no damage caused in
transportation and that the following parts are enclosed:
LEDstudio SOFTWARE
TRANSMITTER CARD ref.no. T6A 1pc
DVI SIGNAL CABLE 1pc
RS232 SIGNAL CABLE 1pc
LEDstudio CD-ROM 1pc
USER MANUAL 1pc
NET CABLE 1pc
SIGNAL CABLE 8pcs
LED R16-HUB (RECEIVER) 1pc
LED R16-HUB EXTERNAL POWERSUPPLY 1pc
LED SCREEN PANEL (per square meter)
LED MATRIX PANEL 4pcs
POWER CABLE 4pcs
SIGNAL CABLE 4pcs
MOUNTING SYSTEM 4pcs
* - For a LED MATRIX screen where the Width (W) <96 columns of pixels and the Height
(H)<256 rows of pixels. If a larger resolution is required, then extra RECEIVERS and
connecting wires will be required. Please review section 2.1 in order to understand the
requirements for your application. Please consult with your supplier before assembling
your installation.
Operating System
Windows XP/XP2
Hardware
CPU: >200MHz
Internal Memory:32M
Display: Standard VGA256 Display(or better)
Display Card: ATI display card (note that the NVIDIA display card is not
compatible)
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1.3 HOW TO USE THIS USER MANUAL
Carefully read theintroduction, paying special attention to the SAFETY WARNING.
Read Section 2 describing how to design a system and how the hardware should be
installed.
Follow the instructionsin Section 3 explaining settings for INTERFACE CARDS.
Section 4 describeshow to install and operate the LEDstudio software
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
1.4 SETUP: QUICK REFERENCE
1- Install the LED SCREEN panels according to the instructions in Section 2.
2- Connect allcables as describedin Section 2.3and 3.4
3-Install the TRANSMITTER CARD in the PC and connect the TRANSMITTER CARD and
DISPLAY CARD as shown in Section 3.3
4 -Set theDISPLAY CARD settings as described in Section 3.6
5 -Set theRECEIVER CARD settingsas shown inSection 3.5
6 -Install the LEDstudio software, refer to Section 4
7 -Verify that the HARDWARE SETUP settings in LEDstudio are correct by checking with
Section 4.3
8 -Test system setup using the tools in the <TEST> menu of the LEDstudio software.
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1.5 SAFETY WARNING
ALWAYS READ THEUSER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. PLEASE CONFIRMTHAT
THE POWER SUPPLY STATED ON THE EXTERNALPOWER SUPPLY UNITS IS THE
SAME AS THE SUPPLIED MAINS POWER IN YOUR AREA.
This product must be installed by a qualified professional.
Always operate the equipment as described in the user manual.
A minimum distance of 0.5m must be maintained between the equipment and any
combustible surface.
The receiver and power supply units must be placed in a well ventilated area.
Always make sure that the equipment is installed securely.
Keep this equipment away from any form of water or moisture.
DO NOT stand close to the equipment and stare directly into the LED clusters.
Always disconnect the power before attempting any maintenance.
Always make sure that the supporting structure is firmly secured.
The earth wire must always be connected to the ground.
Do not touchthe product orpower cables if your hands are wet.
IMPORTANT

This product left the place of manufacture in perfect condition. In order for safe operation
and to maintainthis condition, theuser must alwaysfollow the instructionsand safety
warnings described in this user manual.
Avoid shaking or strong impactsto any partof the equipment.
Make sure thatthe all partsof the equipmentare kept cleanand free ofdust.
Always make sure that the power connections are connected correct and secure.
If there is any malfunction of the equipment, contact your distributor immediately.
When transferring the product, it is advisable to use the original packaging that the unit
left the factory in.
ATTENTION
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1.6 FEATURES
SYSTEM CARDS AND CONNECTIONS
Direct DVI Input - Multi-media card is not necessary
Single Net Cable - Transmitting full color 768 512
Overload Capability - Transmitter (768 512) Receiver (96 256)
Universal Compatibility - Transmitters are universal with all receivers
Long-Range Transmission - High-speed data transmission allows the user to
control the LED MATRIX from distances of over 100m.
(Factory tested at 130m)
Control Card is compatible with software programs or
external software programs
Multi-application Card -
LED SCREEN
Color Contrast & Dimming - Independent control of Red, Blue and Green LEDs
Wide Application Range - Suitable for a wide range of indoor large/small
architectural, stage lighting, advertisement &
information board applications, etc)
Bright LED cluster - Each LED cluster contains 3 red, 3 blue & 3 green LEDs
giving out a high light output at each pixel.
LEDstudio
Intelligent Tracker - Use the mouse to select and lock area of LED MATRIX.
User Friendly -
the operating windows of the LEDstudio software.
Software allows the user to operate all functions from
Multimedia -
different picture, animation, video, text and other graphic
formats (including BMP JPG GIF PCX / MPG
MPEG MPV MPA AVI VCD SWF RM RA
RMJ ASF ).
The software allows the user to display a wide range of

1.7 SPECIFICATIONS
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Gray Scale
Colors
Supports Display
Supports Display Card
Interface Cards (1 set)
Range
Dimmer
Frequency
Sweeping Frequency
Scan mode
Output Port
Signal Cable
Maximum Signal
Transmission Distance
Common Power
Red/Green/Blue 256 grade(8 BIT)
256 256 256 = 16M
640 480\800 600\1024 768
DVI Connector Display Card
Data Collection Card 1pc,Display Driver Card 2pcs
768X512
Hardware 16 grade,Software 256 grade
16Mhz 12Mhz 8Mhz 6Mhz(Adjustable)
>90HZ
16 rows/area
2x50
5-core Net Cable
High Speed>100m(no breaks)
+5V
SIGNAL CARDS
Voltage
Rated Power
Output/LED
LED/Unit
IP
Dimensions
Weight
AC...220~240V,50/60Hz AC...100~120V,50/60Hz
192W
0.08W
2304PCS
65
500X500X100MM
7.1Kg/13.2Kg
LED PANEL

2LED MATRIX (HARDWARE)
2.1 LIMITATIONS
2.2 LED SCREEN INSTALLATION
2.2-1 LED SCREEN COMPONENTS
2.2-2 MOUNTING SYSTEM TO LED SCREEN
CONNECTION
2.2-3 MOUNTING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
2.2-3 FLYING BRACKET
2.3 RECEIVER to PANEL connections
2.4 SETUP CHECKING
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2.1 LIMITATIONS
1 panel =16 rows ofLED clusters = 16 vertical pixels
16 panels= 256rows of LEDclusters = 256 vertical pixels
Max. (Multiple RECEIVER)
VERTICAL:
Min.
Max. (1 RECEIVER)
32 panels=512 rowsof LED clusters = 512 vertical pixels
48 panels=768 rowsof LED clusters = 768 vertical pixels
HORIZONTAL :
Max. (Multiple RECEIVER)
Min.
Max. (1 RECEIVER)
1 panel =16 columns ofLED clusters = 16 horizontal pixels
6 panels= 96columns of LEDclusters = 96 horizontal pixels
RESOLUTION:
16 16
96 128
768 512
Max. (Multiple RECEIVER)
Min.
Max. (1 RECEIVER)
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2.2 LED SCREEN & MOUNTING SYSTEM
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2.2-1 LED SCREEN COMPONENTS

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ITEM
PCB
Power supply
Power supply mountingplate
Mounting support B
Rubber seal
Plastic casing
Mounting supportA
Handle
Display cover
Power connector
Cable watertight lockingnut
Rubber seal
Watertight locking nut
Rubber seal
Watertight locking thread
Signal connector
PCB
Alan bolt
Signal connector
Mains power connection
Mains power connection
DC +12V
COM
GND
Neutral
Live
2.2-2 MOUNTING SYSTEM TO LED SCREEN CONNECTION
Each LED SCREEN panel is mounted to the MOUNTING SYSTEM using 4 x M10 Hexagon
Bolts. Please note that these bolts only need to be removed when an LED PANEL needs to
be moved or serviced when the MOUNTING SYSTEM is locked to other units (and it is not
possible to unlockthe MOUNTING SYSTEM).

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M10 Hexagon Bolf
2.2-3 MOUNTING SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Each LED PANEL can be locked toany other LED PANELusing the interlocking connectors
at the rear of the panel.
ALWAYS POSITION THE PANELS USING THE POSITION GUIDES.
INTER-LOCK THE LED PANELS TOGETHER USING THE THUMB-BOLTS.
ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE THUMB-BOLTS ARE FASTENED TIGHT USING ASPANNER.
IMPORTANT

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4
ITEM
Joint attachment
M10 hexagon bolt
Hanging eye
Flying bracket
2.2-4 FLYING BRACKET
Each flying bracket is of length 1m and can be inter-connected to other flying brackets using
the joint attachment to create longer lengths. The flying bracket is attached to the top row
of LED PANELS using the bolts provided. When using the flying bracket, it is important to
follow the belowsafety warnings:
Always use safetycords as a secondary attachment system.
Safety cords should be inserted between the plastic casing and the aluminium frame
so that in the event of an attachment failure of the main mounting system, the
secondary safety cord will support the weight of the fixture.
Always ensure that the JOINT ATTACHMENT and the FLYING BRACKET are securely
fastened.
Always check that the FLYING BRACKET & JOINT ATTACHMENT are securely
fastened to theLED PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM
When hanging the FLYING BRACKET it is important that the correct number of hanging
points are used.
For any screen that is more than 3 meters in height: At least 2 hanging points per
FLYING BRACKET must be used.
This hanging systemshould not be used for screens that are more than 6 meters in
height.
Large led screens that are in excess of 6m in height should use an additional mounting
structure.
SAFETY WARNING!!

When using manypanels together, ensure that thepanels are stacked tightly together,with the
distance between panelsbeing the same as the distance between LED clusters in every direction.
RJ-45
VGA DVI
COM
OUT 1
OUT 2DVI
RJ-45
1~256ROW
257~512ROW
DVI SIGNAL CBALE
DISPLAY CARD
TRANSMITTER
RS232 SIGNAL CABLE
NET CABLE
RECEIVER 2
J16 J15 J14 J13 J12 J11 J10 J9 J8 J7 J6 J5 J4 J3 J2 J1
IN OUT
NEXT
RECEIVER 1
J16 J15 J14 J13 J12 J11 J10 J9 J8 J7 J6 J5 J4 J3 J2 J1
IN OUT
Signal IN Power IN
Power OUT
Signal OUT Signal IN Power IN
Power OUT
Signal OUT
Signal IN Power IN
Power OUT
Signal OUTSignal IN Power IN
Power OUT
Signal OUT
SIGNAL CABLE
AC: 110V/230V...50/60Hz
AC: 110V/230V...50/60Hz
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
REAR VIEW
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2.2-5 SIGNAL & POWER CONNECTIONS

2.3 RECEIVER to PANEL connections
Each RECEIVER has 16 output ports (J1-J16) with one output ports controlling one LED Panel.
The number of output ports used is determined by the height (H) of the LED MATRIX screen
(see section 3.4 for further details on connection of RECEIVER output ports).
J16J15 J14 J13 J12 J11 J10 J9 J8 J7 J6 J5 J4 J3 J2 J1
SIGNAL
IN OUT
POWER IN
J1J2J3J4J5J6J7
J8J9
J10J11J12J13J14J15J16
J1J2J3
Figure 2.3-1 RECEIVER output ports
If the application requires a
vertical height of 2m, then this
will require connection to the
RECEIVER as follows:
J1- upper panel
J2- second panel
J3- third panel
J3- lower panel
EXAMPLE:
2.4 SETUP CHECKING
Check that connectionfrom the LEDCLUSTERS to theDRIVERS are correct
Check that the POWER SUPPLY units are correctly connected and that the power load
has not beenexceeded(220V-upto 16panels in series/ 120V-upto8 panels inseries)
Confirm that that POWER SUPPLY units stated voltage is the same as your local area
Check that allconnecting wires withthe PC arecorrect and secure
Connect the power and confirm that the LED on each DRIVER is red. If the LED is not
red please check the DRIVER and replace with a new one.
Start the i.TOP LEDSTUDIO software, if the LED MATRIX is not detected the software
will hint to the user that the LED MATRIX is not found. Please check all connecting
cables and hardware.
Select <Grid Test> from the Control Panel. Select <Color Change 3 color>. If the LED
MATRIX screen changes from one color to the other with a grid of diagonals then all
connecting cables are connected correctly.
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3SYSTEM CARD SETTINGS
3.1 TRANSMITTER CARD
3.2 SYSTEM CARDS INSTALLATION
3.3 RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
3.4 RECEIVER SETTINGS
3.4-1 JP1 SWITCH SETTINGS
3.4-2 JP2 SWITCH SETTINGS
3.4-3 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
3.5 ATI DISPLAY CARD SETTINGS
3.6 SYSTEM CHECKING
3.7 MAKING ADDITIONAL NET CABLE
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3.1 TRANSMITTER CARD
Fig.3.1-1 TRANSMITTER CARD
DVI PORT
AUX PORT
DATA OUT1DATA OUT2
The TRANSMITTER CARD is installed in the PC and acts as an interface between the PC
hardware & software and the LED MATRIX screen hardware.
The PIN definitions of the DVI Port must correspond to the PIN definitions of the Display
Card. The DVI cable provided must be used to connect the DVI Port to the Display Card.
OUT 1 & OUT 2 PORTS
OUT 1 & OUT 2 are 8P Double-Net Card Ports. OUT 1 is connected
to the RECEIVER using the Net Cable. Each port is capable of
transmitting 256 rows of information. At OUT 1 the data value
ranges from row 1 to row 256. At OUT 2 the data value ranges from
row 257 to row 512.
AUX PORT
This port is a standard 6P telephone connection port. Connect the
provided cable with the RS232 port. This port allows control of the r
variable, gray scale, LED MATRIX active area, LED MATRIX lock &
LED MATRIX range.
POWER SUPPLY
Power Supply port is a 5V power supply connection for when
Transmitter Card is operating external of the PC.
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3.2 SYSTEM CARDS INSTALLATION
Insert the Transmitter Card in the relevant available PCI slot in the PC.
Connect the TRANSMITTER CARD and the DISPLAY CARD together using the DVI
cable provided.
Connect the serial port (OUT 1) to the RECEIVER card using the net cable.
Connect the TRANSMITTER AUX Port and the PC COM Port using the cable provided.
Check that all connections are secure.
Calculate the correctpositions for the RECEIVER switches.
Turn on the computer and test the system
If the PC automatically reboots or turns off, please remove the DVI cable from
the TRANSMITTER and try again. After the Windows desktop has loaded
reconnect the DVI cable.
NOTE:
RJ-45
VGA DVI
COM
OUT 1
OUT 2DVI
RJ-45
1~256ROW
257~512ROW
DVI SIGNAL CBALE
DISPLAY CARD
TRANSMITTER
Figure 3.2-1 DISPLAY CARD & TRANSMITTER CARD installation
RS232 SIGNAL CABLE
NET CABLE
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3.3 RECEIVER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
When installing the RECEIVER it is necessary to calculate the number of RECEIVER output
ports required. This is calculated on the vertical height of the LED MATRIX screen in
number of rows (H). Figure 3.4-1 shows the RECEIVER output ports J1-J16
J16 J15 J14 J13 J12 J11 J10 J9 J8 J7 J6 J5 J4 J3 J2 J1
SIGNAL
IN OUT
POWER IN
J1J2J3J4J5J6J7
J8J9
J10J11J12J13J14J15J16
J1J2J3
Figure 3.3-1 RECEIVER output ports
In order to calculate the number of RECEIVER output ports required, please refer to the
table below (Fig.3.4-2). H refers to the number or rows (vertical pixels) of the LED MATRIX
screen.
Number of Pixel
Rows (H)
Number of Panels
(Vertical)
Receiver Output
Connections
16
32
48
64
80
96
112
128
144
160
176
192
208
224
240
256
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
J1
J1-J2
J1-J3
J1-J4
J1-J5
J1-J6
J1-J7
J1-J8
J1-J9
J1-J10
J1-J11
J1-J12
J1-J13
J1-J14
J1-J15
J1-J16
Figure 3.3-2 RECEIVER Output Connections
An LED MATRIX screen of height 6m would consist of
12 x 16 rows = 192 rows. Therefore the
RECEIVER output ports J1 to J12 must be connected
to the LED MATRIX screen.
EXAMPLE:
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3.4 RECEIVER SETTINGS
When installing the RECEIVER it is necessary to calculate the position settings for the
RECEIVER JP1 &JP2 switches.
3.4-1 JP1 SWITCH SETTINGS
The JP1 SWITCH settings are determined by the horizontal width of the
LED MATRIX screen in number of columns (W).
The diagram below shows the default settings for the JP1 SWITCHES.
The black square represents the position of the switch. (i.e. switches
1,9,10 & 12are OFF and switch 2 is ON).
Switches 3,4,5,6,7,8 & 11 are used to set the horizontal width (W) of the
screen.
RECEIVER 1
12 910 123
W32
4
W64
5
W128
6
W256
7
W512
8
W1024
11
-W16
ON
OFF
JP1
Figure 3.5-1 RECEIVER JP1 & JP2 switch positions
JP1 switches correspondto the following values.
3 = +W32 4 = +W64 5 = +W128 6 = +W256 7 = +W512 8 = +W1024 11 = W16
To calculate the correct switch settings please refer to the table below. Note that when all
switches are in the default position and switches 3,4,5,6,7,8 & 11 are off then there is a
value of 32.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
16
32
48
64
80
96
1
2
3
4
5
6
Number of Pixel
Columns (W)
Number of Panels
(Horizontal)
JP1 Switch
Settings
Figure 3.5-2 RECEIVER switch settings
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EXAMPLE:
3M
3M
An LED MATRIX screen of width 3m would consist of `6 x 16` columns = `96` pixel
columns.
Therefore as the default value of JP1 is 32.
To calculate the correct position of JP1 we perform the following equation:
Number of Pixel Columns (W) - 32 = JP1 switch settings
96 - 32 = 64
Referring to thetable 3.5-2, theJP1 switches shouldbe as follows:
123456789101112
0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3.4-2 JP2 SWITCH SETTINGS
The JP2 SWITCH settings are determined by the horizontal position of
the LED MATRIX screen (S).
The diagram below shows the default settings for the JP2 SWITCHES.
The black square represents the position of the switch. (i.e. switches
1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,9,10 & 12 are OFF and switches 6 & 7 are ON).
9101
S64
ON
OFF
JP2
5 6 7 82
S128
3
S256
4
S512
12
S32
11
S16
Switches 1,2,3,4,11 & 12 are used to set the horizontal position
3,4,5,6,7,8 & 11 are used to set the horizontal Start position of the
screen (S).
Refer to thetable on the next page for the switch positions for JP2
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FRONT VIEW