NovaStar MBOX600 User manual

User Manual
MBOX600
Industrial Controller
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Contents
Contents...............................................................................................................................................................................i
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 System Language............................................................................................................................6
Preinstalled with Windows.........................................................................................................................................6
3.2.1 Activating Windows..........................................................................................................................................7
3.2.2 Installing Applications.......................................................................................................................................7
3.2.3 Checking Configuration Options.......................................................................................................................7
3.2.4 Changing System Language............................................................................................................................7
4 Screen Configuration........................................................................................................................................................8
5 Program 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 from NovaStar that integrates an industrial PC and sending
capability. It is applicable to the scenarios where no PC is used for controlling LED displays, for example,
outdoor fixed displays.
The MBOX600 can be connected to a mouse, keyboard and monitor, allowing for software installation, screen
configuration, solution playback, etc. Working with software applications, the MBOX600 can enable remote
publishing, local playback, playback preview, etc. to meet various needs.
This document introduces the main operations of the MBOX600, including hardware connection, software
installation, screen configuration and program playback, to help users get started with the product.
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2 Hardware Connection
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Note: The COM1 is a reserved interface that is not used.
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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
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 programs
from VNNOX and preview and play programs
from ViPlex Express
https://www.vnnox.com/syndown
load
ViPlex Express
LAN-based screen management software,
mainly used for screen management, program
editing and publishing
https://www.vnnox.com/downloa
d
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
www.novastar.tech
GosuncnWelink/SIMC
om 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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3.1.4 Changing System 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.
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.
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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
programs from VNNOX and preview
and play programs from ViPlex
Express
https://www.vnnox.com/syndownload
ViPlex Express
LAN-based screen management
software, mainly used for screen
management, program editing and
publishing
https://www.vnnox.com/download
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.
3.2.4 Changing System Language
For more information, see 3.1.4 Changing System 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 Program Playback
When the MBOX600 is installed with VPlayer and NovaStudio, the following three playback solutions will be
supported.
Remote publishing
Publish programs to VPlayer with VNNOX Standard or VNNOXAD remotely. VPlayer downloads and
plays the programs.
Local playback
Create and play programs with NovaStudio.
Preview playback
View solutions 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 ClassA digital 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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