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User Manual
MBOX600
Industrial Controller
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Change History
Document Version
Release Date
Description
V1.3.5
2021-11-05
Updated the "About this Document" chapter.
Changed the back cover page.
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Contents
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Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................................... ii
1 About this Document....................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Hardware Connection..................................................................................................................................................................2
3 Software Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................3
Preinstalled with Linux...........................................................................................................................................................3
3.1.1 Installing Windows.......................................................................................................................................................3
3.1.2 Installing Applications ..................................................................................................................................................3
3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options..................................................................................................................................3
3.1.4 Changing Display Language........................................................................................................................................5
Preinstalled with Windows.....................................................................................................................................................6
3.2.1 Activating Windows......................................................................................................................................................6
3.2.2 Installing Applications ..................................................................................................................................................6
3.2.3 Checking Configuration Options..................................................................................................................................6
3.2.4 Changing Display Language........................................................................................................................................7
4 Screen Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................8
5 Content Playback.........................................................................................................................................................................9
Remote Publishing (VPlayer+VNNOX)..................................................................................................................................9
Local Playback (NovaStudio) ................................................................................................................................................9
Preview Playback (VPlayer+ViPlex Express)........................................................................................................................9
6 FCC Caution..............................................................................................................................................................................10
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1 About this Document
The MBOX600 is an LED display controller created by NovaStar. It integrates an industrial PC and sending capability.
This controller is installed outdoors and applies to the scenarios where no PC is required for controlling LED displays,
for example, fixed outdoor displays.
The MBOX600 can be connected to a mouse, keyboard and monitor, allowing for software installation, screen
configuration, content playback, etc. Working with software applications, the MBOX600 can enable remote publishing,
local playback, playback preview, and many other content playback methods.
This document introduces the main operations of the MBOX600, including hardware connection, software installation,
screen configuration and content playback, to help users get started with the MBOX600.
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2 Hardware Connection
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Note:
COM1 is a reserved connector.
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3 Software Installation
Preinstalled with Linux
For the MBOX600 preinstalled with Linux, if necessary, install Windows and required applications according to the
description in this section.
3.1.1 Installing Windows
Please buy Windows from official channels and install it.
3.1.2 Installing Applications
Required Software Applications
Table 3-1 Applications
Name
Description
Where to Get
.NET Framework 4.6.x
Software operating environment
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VPlayer
Playback software, used to play content from VNNOX
and preview and play content from ViPlex Express
https://www.vnnox.com/syn
download
ViPlex Express
LAN-based screen management software, mainly
used for screen management, content editing and
publishing
https://www.vnnox.com/do
wnload
NovaLCT
Screen configuration software, used to adjust the
screen to the optimal display condition
www.novastar.tech
NovaStudio
Playback software, mainly used for multi-screen,
multi-program and multi-window playback
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GosuncnWelink/SIMCom
Drivers
GosuncnWelink or SIMCom 4G module drivers
Please choose the corresponding model according to
your region.
Please contact the
technical engineers.
Installation
Please note that ".NET Framework 4.6.x" must be installed first.
3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options
To ensure stable playback of MBOX600, please check the Windows configuration options according to the description
in this section.
Configuration Options
The configuration options to be checked are shown in Table 3-2. If a configuration option does not conform to the
target status, please change it.
Table 3-2 Configuration options
Configuration Options
Target Status
Windows automatic update
Off
Firewall
Off
Turn off screen
Never
Sleep
Never
Scaling size
100%
Multiple displays
Duplicate these displays
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Operation Access
Click in Windows Start menu to enter the menu page as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Windows settings
Checking Windows Automatic Update
Step 1 Choose Update & Security.
Step 2 On the Windows Update page, click Advanced options.
Step 3 Check whether Windows automatic update is turned off.
Check the Firewall
Step 1 Choose Update & Security.
Step 2 Choose Windows Security.
Step 3 Click Open Windows Defender Security Center.
Step 4 Check whether the firewall is turned off.
Checking Screen Off and Sleep
Step 1 Choose System.
Step 2 Choose Power & sleep.
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Step 3 Check whether all the four configuration options are set to Never.
Checking Scaling Size and Multiple Displays
Step 1 Choose System.
Step 2 Check whether the scaling size is 100% and the option of multiple displays is set to Duplicate these displays.
Note: When multiple monitors are connected, the configuration option for multiple displays will appear.
3.1.4 Changing Display Language
If necessary, users can change the system language.
Step 1 Click in Windows Start menu.
Step 2 Choose Time & Language.
Step 3 Choose Region & language and choose a language to set it as the system language.
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Preinstalled with Windows
For MBOX600 preinstalled with Windows 10 IOT Enterprise, please activate Windows and install required applications
according to the description in this section.
3.2.1 Activating Windows
View the registration code on the enclosure and activate Windows.
3.2.2 Installing Applications
MBOX600 is preinstalled with Windows and the applications shown in Table 3-3. NovaStudio is not preinstalled. If
necessary, users can visit www.novastar.tech to get and install NovaStudio.
Table 3-3 Applications
Name
Description
Where to Get
.NET Framework 4.6.x
Software operating environment
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VPlayer
Playback software, used to play content from VNNOX
and preview and play content from ViPlex Express
https://www.vnnox.com/s
yndownload
ViPlex Express
LAN-based screen management software, mainly used
for screen management, content editing and publishing
https://www.vnnox.com/d
ownload
NovaLCT
Screen configuration software, used to adjust the
screen to the optimal display condition
www.novastar.tech
GosuncnWelink/SIMCom
Drivers
GosuncnWelink or SIMCom 4G module drivers
Please choose the corresponding model according to
your region.
Please contact the
technical engineers.
3.2.3 Checking Configuration Options
For more information, see 3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options.
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3.2.4 Changing Display Language
For more information, see 3.1.4 Changing Display Language.
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4 Screen Configuration
NovaLCT is used to configure receiving card parameters. You can configure parameters manually or by loading
configuration files. For more information, see NovaLCT LED Configuration Tool for Synchronous Control System User
Manual attached to the software.
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5 Content Playback
When the MBOX600 is installed with VPlayer and NovaStudio, the following three playback methods are supported.
Remote publishing
Publish content to VPlayer using VNNOX Standard or VNNOXAD remotely. VPlayer downloads and plays the
content.
Local playback
Create and play content with NovaStudio.
Preview playback
View content created in ViPlex Express on the preview window
Remote Publishing (VPlayer+VNNOX)
For details, click the link below to see the online documentation of VNNOX.
http://docs.vnnox.com:8090/display/VNNOXEN/5+Cloud+Platform+Service+Introduction
Local Playback (NovaStudio)
For more information, see NovaStudio User Manual attached in the software.
Preview Playback (VPlayer+ViPlex Express)
For more information, see the Getting Startted chapter in ViPlex Express Display Content Publishing Management
System for PC Studio Mode User Manual attached to ViPlex Express.
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6 FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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