ViALUX STAR-07 User manual
STAR-07
V-7000
Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
The ViALUX ALP-4.2 Controller Suite for use with V4100 hardware is part of V-7000 Module
and STAR-07 projectors. It includes FPGA logic, USB controller firmware, and PC software
modules giving the customer instantly high-speed control over the
Texas Instruments DLP®chip mirrors and, optionally, high-power LEDs.
The current version of ALP-4.2 Software is available for download at
www.vialux.de/support/download/ALP42_install.exe
STAR-07 Kit Contents
ViALUX STAR-07 Industrial Pattern Projection Unit
USB-2.0 cable: 5m length, USB Series “A” plug (PC end), proprietary connector
(blue)
Power Supply, power cables with proprietary connector (red)
Synchronization I/O cable
This Quick Start Guide
V-7000: Precautions before Getting Started
Ensure that you have a clean non-conductive work area. The ALP electronics are exposed
and are very sensitive to electro-static discharge and rough handling. You should always
wear an anti-static discharge device, such as a wrist strap or other properly grounded device,
while working with the ALP.
V-7000 Kit Contents
The V-7000 package contains the following items:
V4100 printed circuit board with connected DLP chip
Power Supply
USB-2.0 cable: 1.5m length, USB Series “A” and “mini-B” plug
This Quick Start Guide
The ALP-4.2 high-speed controller is implemented with an encrypted FPGA code on the
V4100. The corresponding Virtex-5 FPGA key is factory installed and supported by a long-life
battery.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not remove the battery.
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Attention:
Please remove the protective cover from the DLP chip with an ESD protected screwdriver as
shown below:
System Requirements
Processor Architecture x86 or amd64
This is true for most of the current Intel®or AMD desktop and laptop processors.
100MB of free hard disk space
Internet connection for download of installation files
256 MB of RAM available
SVGA (800x600) display minimum (1024x768 recommended)
1 USB 2.0 high-speed port or USB 3.0 port
The ALP software is supported on all current Microsoft®Windows®operating systems.
Getting Started
Please download the installation program for ALP-4.2 from:
www.vialux.de/support/download/ALP42_install.exe
It is digitally signed, and file integrity can be checked in the file properties. Details of the
ViALUX signature must contain the statement “The digital signature is OK.”
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Please start the installation and follow the instructions of the installation program.
ALP software is not distributed in individual components, so installation is mandatory at least
once for developing custom applications. However, for deployment to other computers only
the ALP device drivers and libraries are required. They can be found in the installation folder,
usually C:\Program Files [(x86)].
Step-by-Step: Quick Start using the EasyProj application
The EasyProj application is supplied as a convenient check of the system functions.
EasyProj allows easily displaying image files on the DMD, altering timing setup, and control
of the STAR-07 light source. Source code is provided for reference. For recompiling please
note that it uses the Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), contained in Visual Studio
Professional.
Step 1: Power Up the device.
Step 2: Only the device type radio buttons are enabled. Select the correct device. EasyProj
searches a free ALP device and initializes it.
On success, it reports the V-7000 serial number, and other control buttons are
enabled.
Step 3: Click Load and select some image files.
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EasyProj allocates an ALP sequence of exactly this number of images. Then it
copies all the files to ALP on-board sequence memory. Now they are ready for
display.
Note that EasyProj manages only one sequence. This sequence must be “Freed”
before another set of images can be loaded.
Step 4: The Projection button starts sequence display on the DMD.
Sequence Timing can be adjusted at any time. Values are entered as micro
seconds according to the ALP API. If display is already running, then EasyProj
automatically restarts projection after timing changes.
Step 5: STAR-07 devices include projection optics and a LED light source. The LED must
be initialized and switched on. This is done by selecting the appropriate LED type
and adjusting the brightness control.
The LED color cannot be detected automatically, so the user has to select the
correct LED color.
Note: Wrong color selection may result in overload and damage.
EasyProj monitors LED temperatures and implements an over temperature shut-
down.
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Further Information and Documentation
The following packages are included in the ALP-4.2 Installation:
32- and 64-bit device drivers for Microsoft Windows
EasyProj (binary exe file, source code)
ALP high-speed Demo: an application utilizing several ALP sequences for binary and
gray scale patterns, with finer control of ALP API functions (LED, Synchronization).
(ALP Demo comes in binary format only, no source code)
ALP high-speed Application Programming Interface (API) for use of full DLP
technology performance with on-board RAM (Folder: ALP-4.2 high-speed API)
sample code for ALP high-speed API in several programming languages (C++, C#,
Visual Basic .NET, LabVIEW; Subfolders of ALP-4.2 high-speed API)
Graphical User Interface (GUI) for interactive DLP chip control and script
programming using ALP basic (Folder: ALP basic GUI)
ALP basic API for flexible DLP chip control without on-board RAM (Folder: ALP-4.2
basic API); sample applications using this API in several programming languages
Documentation related to ViALUX hardware and software
More comprehensive technical details about the DLP chip family is available from ViALUX on
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DLP® DISCOVERY™ COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
DISCLAIMER
ViALUX provides the DLP® Discovery™ Catalog Components accessory products (“PRODUCTS”) under following
conditions:
The PRODUCTS are designed for engineering development, proof of concept, or evaluation purposes only and are
not considered by ViALUX to be a finished end-product fit for general consumer use. Persons handling the PROD-
UCTS must have electronics training and observe good engineering practice standards. As such, the goods being
provided are not intended to be complete in terms of required design-, marketing-, and/or manufacturing-related pro-
tective considerations, including product safety and environmental measures typically found in end products that in-
corporate such semiconductor components or circuit-boards. The PRODUCTS do not fall within the scope of Europe-
an Union directives regarding electromagnetic compatibility, recycling (WEEE), FCC, or UL, and therefore may not
meet the technical requirements of these directives or other related directives. The PRODUCTS are compliant to the
RoHS rules and are produced according to CE guidelines.
The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the PRODUCTS. Further, the user
indemnifies ViALUX from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods. Due to the open construction of the
PRODUCTS, it is the user’s responsibility to take any and all appropriate precautions with regard to electrostatic dis-
charge.
Except to the extent of the indemnity set forth above, neither party shall by liable to the other for any indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages.
ViALUX is selling the PRODUCTS to a variety of customers, and therefore the arrangement with the user is not exclu-
sive if not explicitly agreed between the parties otherwise. ViALUX’quality policy includes premium customer support.
ViALUX, however, assumes no liability for application assistance, customer products design, customer software per-
formance or infringement of DLP® application patents or other patents in general.
No license is granted under any patent right or any other intellectual property right covering or relating to any machine,
process, or combination in which the PRODUCTS might be or are used.
FCC WARNING
The PRODUCTS are intended for use for engineering development, demonstrations, or evaluation purposes only and
are not considered by ViALUX to be a finished end-product fit for general consumer use. PRODUCTS generate, use,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and have not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing devices
pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency inter-
ference. Operation of this equipment in other environments may cause interference with radio communications, in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct this
interference.
Oliver Seifert
ViALUX GmbH
CEO
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