Intergraph ImageStation Z and use Quick start guide

ImageStation Z
Installation and Use
August 1997
DHA023320

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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................1
Getting Started .................................................................................................................2
Unpack the Equipment .......................................................................................................2
Gather the Tools.................................................................................................................2
Installing the Hardware...................................................................................................3
Equipment Cautions ...........................................................................................................3
Assemble the Cyborg Chair................................................................................................3
Assemble the Monitor Table ..............................................................................................4
Assemble the Digitizer Table .............................................................................................4
Install the Base Unit and Keyboard....................................................................................4
Install the Monitor..............................................................................................................4
Install the Interface PEM....................................................................................................4
Install the Stereoscopic Subsystem.....................................................................................7
Complete the Installation....................................................................................................8
Maintain the Equipment .....................................................................................................8
Activate the Stereoscopic Display......................................................................................9
Customize the Screen Tracking Area ...............................................................................10
Troubleshooting the Installation ...................................................................................11
Troubleshoot the Altek Installation ..................................................................................11
Troubleshooting in Windows NT.......................................................................11
Troubleshooting in MS-DOS .............................................................................11
Troubleshoot the JPEG Installation..................................................................................13
Re-Installing the Software .............................................................................................14
Install the Altek Driver.....................................................................................................14
Install the StudioZ Producer Driver..................................................................................15
Understanding the JPEG System..................................................................................16
Adjusting System Ergonomics.......................................................................................17
Adjust the Cyborg Chair...................................................................................................17
Adjust the Digitizer Table ................................................................................................18
Adjust the Monitor Table .................................................................................................18
Adjust the Monitor Position .............................................................................................18
Adjust the Keyboard Position...........................................................................................18
Adjust the Two-Handed Controller ..................................................................................19
Adjust the Stereoscopic Glasses....................................................................................... 19

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Introduction
ImageStation Z is a softcopy production system that allows the user to view and process color imagery.
It features a D-sized digitizing surface and (using specially-designed glasses) stereoscopic viewing.
ImageStation Z is based on an Intergraph TDZ workstation, and includes furniture and other equipment
to comprise the complete system. It also includes separate documentation to guide you in setting up the
Intergraph TDZ workstation and assembling the KI workstation furniture.
This document describes how to install the hardware and software for an Intergraph ImageStation Z
system, and how to adjust and troubleshoot an ImageStation Z installation. It also contains a brief
description of image compression and decompression operations.
WARNING Only Intergraph field service personnel may perform the installation procedures in this
document.
CAUTION To successfully install the equipment, read all of the instructions carefully before proceeding with the
installation.
The following figure shows the components of an ImageStation Z system.
NOTE Cyborg chair, Interface PEM, AC Adapter, handle grommet, and stereoscopic glasses are not shown.
Monitor Table
D-sized
Digitizer
Table
Top
TDZ
Workstation
Base Unit
Two-Handed
Controller
Digitizer
Stand
Infrared
Transmitter
PEM Bracket
Monitor
Keyboard
Height
Adjustment
Handle and
Grommet

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Getting Started
Refer to the hardware documentation delivered with the Intergraph TDZ workstation for instructions on
setting up the basic system hardware and software. Use the instructions in this section to prepare to
install an ImageStation Z system.
Unpack the Equipment
Unpack all equipment from the shipping cartons. In addition to the Intergraph TDZ workstation base
unit, a keyboard, and a 21-inch, dual 21-inch, or 28-inch monitor, verify that you have the following
items:
u Monitor table (FFUR0530)
u Digitizer stand (FFUR0540), D-sized digitizer table top (CTIS1410) with a 15-pin to 9-pin Analog
to Digital Converter and three 9-pin RS-232 cables, PEM bracket (CFAB806F), Handle Grommet
(CGEN534A)
u Wood screws (CPHW8760) for installing the PEM bracket
u Interface PEM (MESAN360)
u Two-handed controller (MESAL150)
u Cyborg chair (FFUR0080)
u A/C Adapter (CPWS1530 or CPWS1540)
Verify that you have the following components of the stereoscopic subsystem.
u Stereoscopic glasses (CINF0110)
u Infrared transmitter (CINF0120)
u Stereo sync interface cable (MCBLV320)
If any of the listed items are missing or damaged, notify the Intergraph Customer Response Center at 1-
800-633-7248.
Gather the Tools
Gather the following tools to use when installing the system:
u Phillips screwdriver, #2 (for PEM bracket assembly)
u Phillips screwdriver, #3 (for furniture assembly)
u Flat-bladed screwdriver, 1/4-inch, common (for cable installation)
u Wrench, 1/2-inch, box-end or small adjustable (for table casters)

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Installing the Hardware
You will set up the components of the ImageStation Z hardware and software in the following order:
1. Cyborg chair
2. Monitor table
3. D-sized digitizer table
4. TDZ workstation base unit and keyboard
5. Monitor
6. Interface peripheral equipment module (PEM), two-handed controller, and cabling
7. Stereoscopic display subsystem
8. All power cords and setting switches
9. Altek and StudioZ Producer drivers
Detailed instructions for setting up these components are covered in the remainder of the document.
Equipment Cautions
Note the following cautions when installing and using ImageStation Z hardware:
u The digitizer table work surface is a non-load bearing surface. Damage to sensitive parts may
occur if used for purposes other than intended.
WARNING Do not sit or lean on the digitizer table during or after assembly. Failure to heed this warning
may result in equipment damage.
u The stereoscopic glasses are fragile. Handle them carefully. When not in use, store the glasses in
the box they came in or another suitable container.
u Do not immerse the stereoscopic glasses in water or other liquids. Consult the documentation
delivered with the glasses for more information on the care and cleaning of the glasses.
Assemble the Cyborg Chair
To assemble the Cyborg chair:
1. Remove the installation/assembly instructions from the packing box and review them.
2. Remove the Chair Base/Casters assembly from the packing box and place it on the floor with the
casters down.
3. Remove the Chair Seat/Arms assembly from the packing box.
4. Insert the Chair Seat/Arms assembly post into the center hole of the Chair Base/Casters assembly.
Apply firm, even pressure to seat the post into the Base/Caster assembly.

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Assemble the Monitor Table
Remove the monitor table from the packing box. Refer to the documentation delivered with the KI
workstation furniture for detailed instructions for assembling the monitor table.
Assemble the Digitizer Table
To assemble the digitizer table:
1. Remove the digitizer table top assembly from the packing box. Remove all packing materials.
Place the table top assembly face down on a carpeted floor or on the packing materials.
2. Install the peripheral equipment module (PEM) bracket onto the underside of the digitizer table
top. Place the PEM bracket upside down with the open side of the PEM bracket facing away from
the table top. Install the four #5x 0.75-inch Phillips wood screws to mount the bracket to the table
top.
NOTE Position the angled side of the bracket toward the front of the digitizer table top.
3. Remove the digitizer stand from the packing box. Remove all packing materials and place the
digitizer stand on the digitizer table top.
4. Refer to the documentation delivered with the KI workstation furniture for instructions for securing
the digitizer stand to the digitizer table top.
5. Turn the assembled digitizer table upright.
6. Push the handle grommet into the opening for the height adjustment handle, and then install the
handle.
Install the Base Unit and Keyboard
Remove the TDZ workstation base unit and keyboard from their packing boxes. Refer to the TDZ
system’s hardware documentation for setup instructions.
Install the Monitor
WARNING The monitor is extremely heavy and could cause serious personal injury if dropped. Two
persons are required to lift and mount the monitor into place.
Remove the monitor from the packing box and place it on the monitor table.
Install the Interface PEM
The interface PEM is the electronics interface for the two-handed controller and the digitizer table.
To install the interface PEM:
1. Remove the interface PEM and its power cord from the packing box. Temporarily place the
interface PEM on top of the digitizer table in preparation for connecting the cables to the PEM.

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2. Connect the three RS-232 cables between the interface PEM, the Altek digitizer controller, and the
TDZ workstation base unit as described. Refer to the following figure.
To connect the cables:
1. Connect one end of an RS-232 cable to the port labeled RS-232 on the interface PEM. Connect
the other end of the cable to COM 2 port on the TDZ workstation base unit. Tighten the cable
screws.
2. Connect the 25-pin cable from the two-handed controller to the port labeled Hand Controller on
the interface PEM. Tighten the cable screws.
3. Connect one end of an RS-232 cable to the port labeled Tablet on the interface PEM. Tighten the
cable screws. The other end of this cable is attached in Step 5.
Altek Digitizer Controller
Interface PEM
Two-Handed
Controller
with 25-pin
Cable
TDZ
Workstation
Base Unit
Power Cursor RS-232
Tablet RS-232
COM 1
COM 2
HC Power RS-232
Cable
RS-232
Cable
RS-232
Cable

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4. Slide the interface PEM into the PEM bracket mounted to the underside of the digitizer table.
Refer to the following figure.
NOTE Ensure that the cables extend to the back of the interface PEM. Verify that the front feet of the
interface PEM install into the holes provided in the PEM bracket. These holes provide a positive lock-
down to prevent unwanted movement of the interface PEM.
5. The Altek digitizer controller is pre-mounted on the underside of the table as shown in the
following figure. Connect the 15-pin to 9-pin Analog to Digital converter to the port labeled
Cursor on the Altek digitizer. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable that you connected to
Tablet in step 3, to the 15-pin to 9-pin Analog to Digital converter. Tighten the cable screws.
15-pin to 9-pin
Analog to Digital
Converter
AC Power Cord
Receptacle
To COM 2
PEM
Bracket
To Two-
Handed
Controller
Interface PEM
To COM 1
To AC
Adapter
Altek
Digitizer
Controller
Interface PEM
To Tablet