Great River Technology ARINC 818 HS SAM Gen II Quick Start Manual

A 818 HS SAM
RINC
High Speed Stand Alone Module

A few things to know

HS SAM Gen II requires a High-Speed USB port.
Make sure the target PC is equipped with at least
one High-Speed USB port for connection to the
HS SAM.
The HS SAM comes configured either for fiber to
DVI or for DVI to fiber.
Fiber to DVI (F2DVI)
The HS SAMView2 software enables loading and retrieval of ARINC 818 image and header data to and
from the unit.

Installing the HS SAMView2 software

The HS SAM is delivered with HS SAMView2 software on the installation CD-ROM. The software must be
installed to your computer.
Before you start . . .
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Make sure the USB cable to the HS SAM is not connected to your computer.
•
Be sure the rocker switch is set to Run, the center position (see "Using the HS SAM" below).
•
Log on to your computer as an administrator.
Install the software . . .
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. In most cases, the installation will auto start. If
not, run the grsetup.exe on the disk.
•
Follow the instructions per the supplied installation guide, which is located on the CD-
ROM in the \DOCS directory entitled HSSAM2-Windows-InstallGuide.pdf.
Note: PCs with Window XP will require additional steps within the Device Manager to
properly install the software drivers. Please consult the Installation Guide section entitled
"Windows XP Hardware Wizard."
Included with your HS SAM Gen II:
• Wall adapter: 100‒250VAC @ 50‒60Hz to
24VDC
• USB cable for direct connection from your
computer (PC or laptop) to the HS SAM
• LC fiber-optic cable
• HS SAMView2 software installation CD-
ROM
DVI to fiber (DVI2F)
March 12, 2013