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- Page 1 VSN870 RPSU/ATX Video Wall Controller U ser G ui de Version 2.0.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions Introduction Unpacking The VSN870 Specifications Software Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor Hardware Installation Connecting Expansion Chassis (Vision800X) Datapath Limited Index... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Temperature Reino Unido, contactar a Datapath para organizar la eliminación. Nuestro número de registro WEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) es WEEE/AA0005ZR. If VSN870 systems are to be installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the installation should be such that the amount of air Instrucciones de seguridad para montaje en bastidor flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment should be maintained below 35 degrees centigrade under all conditions. Appropriate cooling arrangements should be built into the Temperatura cabinet to ensure that this specification is maintained. -
Page 4: Introduction
The VSN870 wall controller is a highly expandable and flexible solution for video wall and multi-screen display applications. The controller is optimised for operation with the latest generation of Datapath PCI express graphics and video capture cards. The VSN870 can also be used with the Vision800X expansion chassis. The Vision800X is a general purpose 9-slot PCIe expansion chassis that can be used with any host PC to... -
Page 5: Unpacking
If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Note: When shipped, the VSN870 contains transit packaging INSIDE the chassis, this must be removed prior to operation. To remove the packaging, remove the chassis lid via the four screws, two located on each side of the case lid. -
Page 6: The Vsn870
4 to 128 video capture channels using the VisionSD8 or VisionSD4+1 capture cards • 1 to 32 RGB/HD/DVI capture channels using the VisionRGB-E1/E2S capture cards • Expand with 1 or 2 Vision800X expansion chassis providing a maximum of 25 PCI express slots • Compatible with Datapath Wall Control-red Fig.2 Fig.3... -
Page 7: Specifications
Dimensions (approx) Length 500mm (incl handles, Height 177mm, Width 481mm (incl mounting brackets) SBC2 - Core i7 2600 CPU 3.4GHz PICMG1.3 SBC with DVI/VGA, dual Gigabit LAN, SATA RAID USB2.0 and 16-bit GPIO (VSN870 only) 8GB DDR2 system memory with an upgrade option of 16GB (VSN870 only) -
Page 8: Software
Software Each VSN870 shipped by Datapath is custom built. If cards are not pre-installed then installation of the software is required. For information on software installation consult the relevant user manual contained on the installation CD. If you have ordered Datapath Wall Control-red software and this has been installed prior to shipment, please ensure the Wall Control-red hardware USB key is installed before system boot up. -
Page 9: Use Of The Sbc's Onboard Graphics Adaptor
Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor Onboard Graphics Adaptor used as Control Screen The VSN870 is shipped with the BIOS configured to boot off the onboard graphics device. This output can then be used as the control screen for a typical wall configuration. To set the system to boot on the onboard graphics device (“Internal Graphics Device” - IGD), enter setup from the boot screen by pressing <DEL> as prompted. - Page 10 Chipset>North Bridge Configuration>Initiate Graphic Adapter - [PEG/PCI] Chipset>North Bridge Configuration>PEG Port Configuration> PCI Express Port - [Auto] Fig.6 The system will then boot on the primary screen of the bottom connector of the graphics card that is clos- est to the SBC, irrespective of the settings of the identification links on the graphics cards. In this context “closest to the SBC” is defined in terms of the PCI bus enumeration, so if a Vision800X is attached to the host, the system will boot on the first VGA card to be discovered in the Vision800X (counting from the slot closest to the S-Link slot), and failing that the first graphics card in the host machine. When the BIOS is set to PEG/PCI as above you are free to install the graphics cards in any PCIe slot, including the first (x8 lane) slot.
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Page 11: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Your VSN870 may have cards that require installation as cards may have been shipped separately. To ensure your cards are installed correctly please consult the user manual for detailed instructions. All user manuals can be located on the Software Installation Suite CD. -
Page 12: Connecting Expansion Chassis (Vision800X)
Connecting Expansion Chassis (Vision800X) It is possible to connect a Vision800X expansion chassis to the VSN870 thereby increasing the number of PCIe slots available. The following diagrams illustrate how this can be achieved: Fig.8 Vision800X VSN870 Fig.9 Connecting the chassis is achieved by installing H-Link and S-Link cards in the VSN870 and Vision800X and connecting the two cards using the Ex-Cable. - Page 13 When connecting a Vision800X expansion chassis to a VSN870 machine the H-Link card in the VSN870 must be installed into the x8 slot. The S-Link card in the Vision800X should be installed in the PICMG1.3 SBC slot. Connect the H-Link and S-Link cards using the Ex-Cable as shown in the illustrations on the previous page.
- Page 14 Fig.12 If you are connecting more than two expansion chassis together, you can continue to expand the gen lock link to further downstream chassis by fitting a H-link board into the first slot of the first expansion chassis and by connecting a gen-lock cable from the S-Link board directly into the H-Link card in the expansion chassis, whilst at the same time connecting the H-Link output to the next Image4 graphics card. See the following picture as an example.
- Page 15 Fig.13 VSN870 LED’s The VSN870 and Vision800X have an LED for each PCIe slot and the PICMG1.3 SBC slot. Fig.14...
- Page 16 The LED’s will not flash on slots where no cards are installed. VSN870 Series Approved Accessories The items below are UL Listed Accessories for VSN870 series machines. Use of these plug-in cards within VSN870 and Vision800X chassis, to build custom systems, will maintain the UL listed status for the system. The cards can be used in any combination, in any order, in any slots on the backplane(s) without losing the approval.
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Page 17: Datapath Limited
Datapath Limited Datapath has a long and very successful history in the computer graphics industry. Datapath has been de- signing and supplying high performance, high quality graphics display systems to the world’s largest and most demanding companies and institutions since 1982. Datapath was one of the founding companies of multi-screen Windows acceleration using single and multi board solutions. - Page 18 UK Headquarters and Main Sales Office Datapath Ltd., Bemrose House, Bemrose Park, Wayzgoose Drive Derby, DE21 6XQ, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1332 294441 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 290667 Email: sales@datapath.co.uk www.datapath.co.uk...
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Page 19: Index
Index Approved Accessories 16 ATX 7 Backplane Layout 11 BIOS setup 9 cable 3 capture channels 6 copyright 17 Dimensions 7 email 17 expansion chassis 12 Features 6 Gen-locking 13 Introduction 4 LED’s 15 Maintenance 3... - Page 20 Models 7 multiple chassis 13 multi-unit rack assembly 3 Onboard Graphics 9 operating system 7 packing box 5 power supply 3 RPSU 7 technical support 17 transit packaging 5 Wall Control 6, 8...
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