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Barco MiSPHERE Installation Manual

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03/01/2006

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  • Page 1 MiSPHERE Installation manual R5976941/00 03/01/2006...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Events Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70 Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: sales.events@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
  • Page 3 The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4. MiSPHERE peripherals and accessories........
  • Page 6 Table of contents R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing a MiSPHERE system. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the MiSPHERE parts. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the MiSPHERE system. After this chapter, additional “warnings”...

  • Page 8: Safety Guidelines

    Structural & mounting components should be kept dry, clean, lubricated (only if recommended), coated properly, and otherwise maintained in a manner consistent with part design. Barco products must be used in a manner consistent with their design and inspected on a routine basis for security, wear, deformation, corrosion and any other circumstances that may affect the load handling capability of the part.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    • Use only with systems or peripherals specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Use caution during lifting/moving or transporting to avoid damage by possible tipping. R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 10: Important Warnings

    Risk of electric shock / Risk of fire: To protect against risk of fire by overloading of power cables, MAXIMUM 3 MiSPHERE control boxes may be connected in parallel. Each power source cable supplying MAXIMUM 3 MiSPHERE control boxes should be protected by a circuit breaker or fuses rated 16 A / 250 VAC (15 A / 250 VAC in the USA and Canada).

  • Page 11: Important Warnings Concerning Flight Cases

    Important warnings concerning stack and transport MiSPHERE rental flight cases • Maximum stack three (3) MiSPHERE rental flight cases high. Never higher. • Surface on which flight case is standing must be level to ensure that the total load is evenly spread out among the four wheels.
  • Page 12 1. Safety R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 13: Installation Requirements

    2. Installation requirements 2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Overview • Installation requirements for a MiSPHERE system • System requirements for the control software R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 14: Installation Requirements For A Misphere System

    Do not underestimate the weight of a complete MiSPHERE system. Be sure that the truss installation on which the MiSPHERE strings has to be installed is capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the system. Note that one MiSPHERE control box and 4 strings of 64 MiSPHERE units weights together approximately 50 kg.

  • Page 15: System Requirements For The Control Software

    Recommended specifications : • Hardware PC Pentium IV or equivalent, 2.4 GHz 512 Mb RAM 300 Mb hard disk free space SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) with 32 Mb video memory Serial communication port • Software Windows XP Professional R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...
  • Page 16 2. Installation requirements R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 17: Components Of A Misphere System

    Control MiSPHERE Image 3-1 The following chapters describe and illustrate all different components of a MiSPHERE system more in detail or refer to an other manual. Overview • MiSPHERE unit • MiSPHERE control box R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 18: Misphere Unit

    A link cable (image 3-4) and a safety steel cable (image 3-5) are used to connect two MiSPHERE units together. A long primary cable (image 3-7) is used to connect the first MiSPHERE unit in the chain with one of the output ports of the MiSPHERE control box.
  • Page 19 3. Components of a MiSPHERE system Image 3-4 Image 3-5 Image 3-6 MiSPHERE link cable 90 mm (50 pieces + safety MiSPHERE safety cable 90 mm (50 pieces + link MiSPHERE end cap (B334893). cables: R9853260). cables: R9853260). Image 3-7...

  • Page 20: Misphere Control Box

    MiSPHERE control box with the power/data input/output ports used to realize the power and data connec- tions from control box to control box. At the right side of the illustration below you can see the bottom view of the MiSPHERE control box with the four power/data output ports where a long interconnection cable can be plugged in leading to the MiSPHEREstring.
  • Page 21 To meet the demands of each MiSPHERE application Barco offers several lengths of data cables to link data from control box to control box. Note that the data output port of the last MiSPHERE control box in the data chain has to be sealed with a dummy data plug.
  • Page 22 3. Components of a MiSPHERE system End cap for unused power/data output ports Image 3-18 MiSPHERE end cap. R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 23: Misphere Peripherals And Accessories

    4. MiSPHERE peripherals and accessories 4. MISPHERE PERIPHERALS AND ACCESSORIES About this chapter This chapter describes, or refer to another manual, all the peripherals and accessories, which can be used in the setup of an Mi- SPHERE system. Overview •...

  • Page 24: Misphere Flight Cases

    MiSPHERE string flight case (R9855780). This flight case can hold up 4 layers of 8 strings of 8 MiSPHERE units, cables and safety cables included. So, maximum 256 MiSPHERE units, which is the maximum number of units allowed per MiSPHERE control box (four strings of 64 units). Each layer is separated with a foam to protect the MiSPHERE units and to prevent that the strings get jumbled together.
  • Page 25 4. MiSPHERE peripherals and accessories 2400 mm Image 4-3 ARNING Maximum stack three (3) MiSPHERE rental flight cases high. Never higher. R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 26: Power Boxes

    For small and medium size MiSPHERE display systems the “Mono Phase Power Box” is used. For larger MiSPHERE display systems there is a range of “Custom Power Boxes”. There is also a “Rental Power Box” available. Refer to the manual of the power box used in the application for more information.

  • Page 27: Digitizer

    4. MiSPHERE peripherals and accessories 4.3 Digitizer General The digitizer processes (image processing, conversion and conditioning) all source signals for digital distribution to every tile. The digitizer may be accessed directly or via the control software (e.g. Director toolset). This software is designed as a user interface to be used in conjunction with the digitizer and display, this can be used when connected to the digitizer through a serial RS232 connection.

  • Page 28: Fiberlink System

    The data signal coming out of the digitizer is transported from the digitizer to the display by a high-speed data link. To send such a high density stream of data over long distances, a fiber optic cable is required. Barco offers a complete system: a transmitter, a cable and a receiver.

  • Page 29: Control Software

    The control software is designed as a graphic user interface (GUI) and can be used to control and configure the digitizer as well as the Barco LED wall via a PC (e.g. Director toolset). For more information refer to the manual of the control software.
  • Page 30 4. MiSPHERE peripherals and accessories R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 31: Setup Process Of A Misphere System

    5. Setup process of a MiSPHERE system 5. SETUP PROCESS OF A MISPHERE SYSTEM About this chapter This chapter describes roughly the installation process of the MiSPHERE system. Several process stages refer to one or more of the detailed "Basic setup procedures", page 31. ARNING The MiSPHERE is designed to install in a hanging configuration only.

  • Page 32: Set Up A Misphere System

    Image 5-2 3. The third stage in the process is the installation of the MiSPHERE control boxes. One MiSPHERE control box needs to be installed per four MiSPHERE strings. Note that the MiSPHERE control box has four output ports, which has to be placed within the range of the MiSPHERE primary cables connected with the MiSPHERE strings.
  • Page 33 5. Setup process of a MiSPHERE system 4. The next stage in the process is the installation of the digitizer and the realization of the data cabling of the MiSPHERE control boxes. For installation guidelines about the digitizer, see manual of the used digitizer. To realize the data cabling, see chapter "Data cabling of MiSPHERE control boxes", page 39.
  • Page 34 5. Setup process of a MiSPHERE system R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 35: Basic Setup Procedures

    This chapter contains all installation procedures necessary to set up a MiSPHERE system. These procedures describe, with de- tailed step by step actions and illustrations, how to install a MiSPHERE system in a hanging configuration. See chapter "Set up a MiSPHERE system", page 28, to follow the correct order of procedures required to set up your MiSPHERE system.

  • Page 36: Create A Misphere String

    Image 6-2 3. Attach the other end of the short safety cable (A) with the top safety eyelid (D) of another MiSPHERE unit as illustrated. Note: The top safety eyelid is located at the same side of the male output socket of the MiSPHERE unit.
  • Page 37 Image 6-4 5. Repeat from step 1 until the MiSPHERE string is completed. Image 6-5 6. Seal up the female output connector (F) of the last MiSPHERE unit in the string with an end cap (E). Image 6-6 AUTION Ensure that, when you create MiSPHERE strings, you never plug a male cable plug into a male socket.

  • Page 38: Hang Up A Misphere String

    Image 6-7 6. Suspend the MiSPHERE string by attaching the other ends of both long safety cables (S1 and S2) ) to e.g. a truss installation (T). Adjust the height of the MiSPHERE string by shorten the long safety cables.
  • Page 39 6. Basic setup procedures Image 6-8 8. Repeat from step one until all MiSPHERE strings are suspended. Note: The spacing between the MiSPHERE strings can be chosen freely. Image 6-9 R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 40: Install The Misphere Control Box

    Do not install the MiSPHERE control box inside a closed area. Ensure there is enough fresh air around the MiSPHERE control box for optimal cooling. • Place the MiSPHERE control box within the range of the primary cables, which has to be connected with the output ports of the control box. •...

  • Page 41: Cabling Of Misphere Control Boxes

    Outdoor plugs and sockets for MiSPHERE control boxes Barco uses special designed outdoor sockets for power and data connections from control box to control box and to other peripherals. These rugged sockets are watertight (IP65) when used with the appropriate plugs and sealing rings. Each socket is equipped with a plug holder clamp which, when locked, ensures the plug is completely pressed into the socket.

  • Page 42: Power Cabling Of Misphere Control Boxes

    Power boxes Barco provides several types of power boxes. Depending on the size of the MiSPHERE system you can choose to use the mono phase power box or the custom made power box or the rental power box. The type of power box, does not influence the power cabling of the MiSPHERE system.

  • Page 43: Data Cabling Of Misphere Control Boxes

    • One dummy data plug. How to realize the data cabling of MiSPHERE control boxes ? 1. Connect the data cable, coming from the digitizer, with the data input socket of the first control box. Note: The maximum cable length between the digitizer and the first control box may not exceed 5 meter.
  • Page 44 7. Cabling of MiSPHERE control boxes R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance 8. MAINTENANCE About this chapter This chapter contains some maintenance information about the MiSPHERE units and control boxes, which can be performed by the persons who do the installation. Overview • Cleaning MiSPHERE units • Cleaning the outside of the MiSPHERE control box...

  • Page 46: Cleaning Misphere Units

    1. Place an end cap upon the input and output socket of the MiSPHERE unit. Tip: You can clean a string of MiSPHERE units at once. Ensure that the input socket of the first unit and the output socket of the last unit are sealed up with an end cap.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Outside Of The Misphere Control Box

    • Waterproof data link cable. How to clean the outside of the MiSPHERE control box ? 1. Place end caps upon the four output ports of the control box. 2. Seal up the data and power sockets of the control box with a power and data link cable. Ensure that all plug holder clamps are locked firmly.
  • Page 48 8. Maintenance R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 49: Dimensions

    A. Dimensions A. DIMENSIONS About this chapter This chapter contains mechanical drawings of the MiSPHERE unit, the MiSPHERE control box and the MiSPHERE flight cases with the most important dimensions. Overview • Dimensions of the MiSPHERE unit • Dimensions of the MiSPHERE control box •...

  • Page 50: Dimensions Of The Misphere Unit

    A. Dimensions A.1 Dimensions of the MiSPHERE unit Dimensions 60 mm Image A-1 Dimensions with short link cable 150 mm 160 mm Image A-2 R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 51: Dimensions Of The Misphere Control Box

    A. Dimensions A.2 Dimensions of the MiSPHERE control box Dimensions 296,5 132,6 Image A-3 Dimensions given in millimeters. Dimensions mounting plate of control box 11,7 450,5 16,2 10,5 Image A-4 R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 52: Dimensions Of The Misphere Flight Cases

    A. Dimensions A.3 Dimensions of the MiSPHERE flight cases Dimensions of the flight case for MiSPHERE strings 1555 Image A-5 Dimensions of the flight case for MiSPHERE control boxes R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    B. Specifications B. SPECIFICATIONS Overview • MiSPHERE specifications • Weight of individual parts of a MiSPHERE system R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 54: Misphere Specifications

    B. Specifications B.1 MiSPHERE specifications Specifications Pixel pitch 160mm (6.3") with 90mm cable Brightness 300 NIT LED configuration 4 SMD LEDs (2x2 configuration) Hor. viewing angle 360° (min 50% brightness) Vert. viewing angle 180° (min 50% brightness) Lifetime 45.000 hours (50% brightness - full white)

  • Page 55: Weight Of Individual Parts Of A Misphere System

    MiSPHERE unit + 9 cm cable + safety cable : MiSPHERE primary cable (6 meter) : 400 gram MiSPHERE control box : 8 kg. One MiSPHERE control box + 256 MiSPHERE units + all cables : ± 50 kg. R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...
  • Page 56 B. Specifications R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 57: Order Info

    C. Order info C. ORDER INFO About this chapter This chapter contains the order numbers of all available MiSPHERE parts. Overview • Spare part order info R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 58: Spare Part Order Info

    Flight case for four MiSPHERE control boxes and cables. R9855790 Flight case filled with 256 MiSPHERE units. Assembled per 8 MiSPHERE units, 9 cm cabling included. R9855800 Flight case filled with four MiSPHERE control boxes. Four primary and eight safety cables of 6 meter included. R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

  • Page 59: Index

    MiSPHERE Instructions Warnings Set up 27–28 Software System requirements Fiberlink system Spare parts Flight case Specifications 49–50 Important warnings MiSPHERE Flight cases 20, 48 String 32, 34 Dimensions Create Hang up Hang up String Weights Important warnings R5976941 MISPHERE 03/01/2006...

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