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Barco MES ACURAS HEAD User And Installation Manual

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User and Installation guide
R9843500
R59770509/03
24/11/2010

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  • Page 1 MES Acuras Head - Auto Alignment Head User and Installation guide R9843500 R59770509/03 24/11/2010...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Simulation Division Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 E-mail: info@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
  • Page 3 YOU AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. The Software as supplied by BARCO is licensed, not sold to you, on a non-exclusive basis for use only under the terms of this license, and BARCO reserve all rights not expressly granted to you.
  • Page 4 Barco shall have no indemnity obligation for any Software, or any portion thereof, (i) that is based on specifications, drawings, models or other data furnished by you or, (ii) that is not provided by Barco or, (iii) that is modified, in spite of the prohibition for you to modify the software or, (iv) to the extent that you continue allegedly infringing activity after having been provided modifications that avoid the...
  • Page 5 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 6 Barco. If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco, or if the goods are handled incorrectly, in particular if the systems are commissioned operated incorrectly or if, after the transfer of risks, the goods are subject to influences not agreed upon in the contract, all guarantee claims of the purchaser will be rendered invalid.
  • Page 7 Pollution Control Labeling Standard” of Chinese Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP logo that Barco uses (please refer to the photo) is based on the “Standard of Electronic Information Products Environ- mental Friendly Use Period”...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Starting up the Auto Alignment Head ..................40 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 10 List of images......................121 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 11: About

    Intranet (Barco employees only). Name Name The MES ACURAS HEAD will mainly be referred to as Auto Alignment Head in this manual. About this manual About this manual This manual is part of the documentation set describing the XDS RACU Auto Alignment.
  • Page 12 Step related notes, tips, warnings or cautions are printed in italic. • Procedure related notes, tips, warnings or cautions are printed in bold between 2 lines preceded by the corresponding icon. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 13: Safety

    • Safety and warnings Safety labels Overview of the safety labels The table below lists all of the safety related labels that are available on the MES ACURAS HEAD. Carefully read these labels and act accordingly. Label Description Refer to the manuals for more detailed information.

  • Page 14: Labels: Position

    Image 2-2 Labels: position Image 2-1 Labels: position Clamped fingers Moving parts Laser aperture Emergency stop Laser radiation Refer to manual for information Clamped fingers RJ45 connector is not an Ethernet connection R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 15: Safety And Warnings

    fire. Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the safety of the equipment to the user even when the equipment’s normal operation fails. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    The part number and serial number can be found on the label at the back side of the device. Record these numbers in the table below. Refer to them whenever you call your Barco dealer regarding this product. Part Number:...

  • Page 17: Prevent Personal Injury

    Be aware that room heat rises to the ceiling; check that temperature near the installation site is not excessive. Environment condition check The device must always be mounted in a manner which ensures the free flow of clean air into the air intake and out of the air outlet. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 18: Vibrations

    The emergency stop button is the large, circular red switch located at the rear side of the device. Pressing the emergency stop button will disconnect the main power going to the modules of the MES ACURAS HEAD. To release it, turn the button in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 19: 2.2.13 Class 2 Laser

    Class 2 laser • The laser device installed on the MES ACURAS HEAD is classified as a Class 2 laser. Class 2 laser is not considered as an optically dangerous device as the eye reflex will prevent any ocular damage.
  • Page 20 2. Safety R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 21: Compliancy

    Depending on the type of EMC shielding clamp, use a pair of cutting pliers and/or a slotted screwdriver to open the clamp. Some cables must make a loop through the EC shielding clamps! R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 22 3. Compliancy R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 23: Packaging

    1. Carefully cut the tape on the top lid of the box. Warning: Follow the relevant safety precautions while using a knife. 2. Open the main box and lift out the content. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 24: Packaging: Content Of The Main Box

    4. Carefully cut the tape on the top lid of the box Warning: Follow the relevant safety precautions while using a knife. 5. Remove the parts from the box. 6. Check if all parts are available. See "Content", page 15. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 25: Shipping Bracket

    Torx screwdriver T10 How to remove the shipping bracket? 1. Remove all screws fixing the shipping bracket to the Auto Alignment Head. Image 4-3 Shipping bracket: fixing screws 2. Remove the shipping bracket. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 26: Installing The Shipping Bracket

    This positioning can be done manually (Pan knob and Tilt knob) or through the XDS RACU user interface 2. Power off the system and remove the power cord. 3. Disconnect the Auto Alignment Head. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 27 4. Packaging 4. Remove the Auto Alignment Head from its support. 5. Fix the shipping bracket to the unit. Tip: To install the shipping bracket, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 28 4. Packaging R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 29: Facility And System Requirements

    Dimensions Dimensions The total weight of the Auto Alignment Head is 8.26 kg. All other dimensions can be found in the drawing below. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 30: Air Flow Requirements

    Location pin Ø 6mm Air flow requirements Air flow requirements It is important to keep the air grids unblocked. A free area of at least 30 cm should be available around the air grids. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 31: Power Requirements

    • no access allowed near to the Auto Alignment head when it is in operation. Stay outside the moving range of the unit. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 32: Luminance Requirements

    floor color. • switch off all external light sources during measurements. • only aimed spotlight should be used to illuminate small areas if required. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Manual pan and tilt adjustment by using the knobs is only allowed when the Auto Alignment Head is not electrically powered. When the device is powered up, the manual pan and tilt knobs are blocked electronically. Forcing a pan or tilt movement via the knobs might damage the device. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 34: Auto Alignment Head: Parts Overview

    Auto Alignment Head: parts overview Label in the image Description Camera: Power On / Off Camera: Rotary dial Base frame Camera lens: Manual / Auto focus Air grid Camera: focus ring Camera: zoom ring R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 35: Gimbal Range

    The gimbal has two degrees of freedom (DOF): pan and tilt. Pan is the left/right rotation if the Auto Alignment Head is in table position. Tilt is the up / down tilting if in table position. . The limits are as follows (also see ...): R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 36: Camera Fov

    Camera FOV (Field Of View) The Horizontal and the Vertical Field of View of the camera can be found in the list below: • Camera HFOV: 64° • Camera VFOV: 45° R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 37: Installation

    1. Disconnect the power cable and the SFTP Cat.5e cable from the Auto Alignment Head. 2. Loosen and remove the M6 mounting nuts (3x) and washers (3x) from the M6 mounting studs on the Auto Alignment Head. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 38 5. Insert the mounting studs in their respective holes 6. Install the washers (3x) and screw on the M6 nuts (3x) to fix the Auto Alignment Head to the mechanical support. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 39: Hardware Connections

    fixing the loop at the other end of the cable 4. Put one end of the cable in. the middle of warning label as indicated in the picture below. Note: This warning label is an adhesive PVC film. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 40: Power Connections

    3. Secure the connection with the locking buckle. See label A AUTION Only use the original power cables. AUTION Do not use power cables that are damaged. Replace it by a new original one. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Lex Unit To The Mcu

    2. Open the lid and connect the other end of the supplied SFTP Cat.5e cable to the Auto Alignment Head. Image 7-15 Connecting SFTP Cat.5e cable to LEX unit SFTP Cat.5e cable Auto Alignment Head LEX Unit R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 42: Connection Diagram

    By default, the camera is fully calibrated and no further action is required to guarantee correct measurements. For future applications, it might be required to upload a new calibration file to the MCU. At that time, the calibration file will be provided by Barco.

  • Page 43: Importing The License File

    Importing the license file Overview A license file is required to run the XDS RACU software. The user has to send a request to Barco for the license file explicitly mentioning the feature(s) required: Acuras, Omniblend and/or AutoGeometry. How to import the license file? 1.

  • Page 44: Lens Cap

    Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T20 How to adjust the zoom setting? 1. Loosen the four screws fixing the zoom ring brackets half a turn anticlockwise. See label 1 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 45: Focus

    Prior to adjusting focus, make sure the camera lens is set to MF (Manual Focus). See image 7-17. How to adjust the focus setting? 1. Loosen the four screws fixing the focus ring brackets half a turn anticlockwise. See label 1 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 46: Auto Alignment Parameters

    Focus: tightening 4 thumbscrews Auto Alignment parameters Overview The Auto Alignment parameters on the Options page are informatory only. The password protected Auto Alignment parameters may only be changed by authorized Barco personal. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 47: Getting Started

    Windows logoff event. One should reboot or re-login to be able to use the camera functionality again after a Windows logoff. 8.1.2 Starting up the eRACU How to start up the eRACU? 1. Switch on the eRACU by pressing the power button for 2 seconds. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 48: Starting Up The Auto Alignment Head

    How to connect to a display? 1. Press the XDS RACU ico. on your eRACU desktop. The Display dialog will appear. 2. On the display dialog, select the display which you want to connect. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 49: Connection Dialog

    3. Click the Connect button to connect to the selected display. Image 8-5 Connect: button Main page of the XDS RACU for the selected display is displayed. Image 8-6 XDS RACU: Main page R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 50: Configuring The Software

    By default the Default Head Location is selected, if no alternative head location is selected or created. How to define the head location? 1. In the Options page, navigate to Auto Alignment > General R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 51: Defining Positions

    Default location. Capture must then be re-executed for that position before realignment can be executed. Defining positions Overview • Displaying the Positioning Page • Acuras position • Auto Geometry position R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 52: Displaying The Positioning Page

    1. Open the main page of the XDS RACU user interface. 2. Optional: Select a projector (or group). 3. Navigate to Projector > Position Page and click it. Image 8-15 Position Page: button R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 53: Acuras Position

    A good practice is to choose the center of the visible part of the image of the selected channel as reference point. The laser pointer is used to exactly aim the spectrometer to the desired reference point. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 54: Positioning Page

    1. Project any image or internal pattern. 2. On the Positioning Page, navigate to Position > Position type and select Acuras 1-point from the drop down list. Image 8-18 Position type: Acuras 1-point R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 55: Creating A New Position

    Note: If you have select an existing position and click the Test button, the selected existing position is shown as a square on the image and the laser beam will point at it. 4. Select the correct Auto Alignment Head location from the Head Location drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Correct Head Location

    Note: Make sure that the selected projector comes under the Head location that you have selected. 6. From the Select Camera, Spectrometer and Laser subsection select the following devices from the drop down lists: R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 57: Selecting Spectrometer And Laser

    7. Check the Laser checkbox to switch it ON. Image 8-24 Laser: switch On 8. Using the Gimbal control arrows to point the laser beam at the center of the visible part of the image. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 58: Gimbal Control Arrows

    9. Click the Save button. Image 8-27 Saving the Acuras 1–point A Status Information dialog will appear. 10.In this dialog, click the OK button to save the new Acuras 1-point position or modified selected position. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 59: Defining Acuras Multi-Point

    In case of a pentagonal or hexagonal visible image area, it is possible to change the position Panel Markers 1–3 and 2–4, for which a default position was automatically calculated by XDS RACU. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 60: Defining The Panel Markers

    How to define the five main Panel Markers? 1. Project any image or internal pattern. 2. On the Positioning Page, navigate Position > Position type and select Acuras Multi-point from the drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 61: Position Type: Acuras Multi-Point

    Note: Selecting an existing position will highlight the selected projector used in this position. Note: Use the Delete button to delete an existing position, if required. This will cause all capture data for this position to be lost. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Correct Head Location

    Alignment Head at the location as indicated in the drop down list. 5. From the Select Projectors that makeup this Position section, select a projector for which Acuras Multi-point position has to be defined. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 63: Selecting A Projector

    6. From the Select Camera, Spectrometer and Laser subsection select the following devices from the drop down lists spectrometer laser Image 8-38 Selecting spectrometer and laser 7. Select Panel Marker Center from the Position subtype drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 64: Selecting Panel Marker Center

    8. If the red square is not at the center, use the gimbal control arrows to bring it to the center of the visible image or pattern. 9. Click Store to save the Panel Marker Center position. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 65: Storing The Panel Marker Center Value

    10.Select Panel Marker 1 from the Position subtype drop down list. Image 8-42 Selecting Panel Maker 1 Quadrant 1 of the projected image is highlighted in green with a red box inside it. The highlighted quadrant depends on the projector orientation. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 66: Panel Marker 1 Quadrant

    11. Move the red box to the corner of the visible image, using the gimbal control arrows. Image 8-44 Gimbal control arrows Image 8-45 Panel Marker 1 quadrant: moving the red box 12.Click Store to save the Panel Marker 1 position. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 67: Storing The Panel Marker 1 Value

    Note: A green check mark appearing in front of the Panel Marker Centerindicates that the value has been stored. See im- age 8-46. 13.Repeat steps 9 to 11 for each of the Panel Marker Quadrants. Image 8-47 Image 8-48 Image 8-49 Panel Quadrant 2 Panel Quadrant 3 Panel Quadrant 4 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 68: Storing The Panel Marker 4 Value

    A green check mark appearing in front of Panel Marker 1–3 indicates that the default position of this Panel Marker has been changed and stored. 4. Repeat this procedure for Panel Marker 2–4, if desired. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 69: Defining The Gimbal Positions

    1. Check the Laser checkbox to switch it ON. Image 8-53 Switching ON the laser 2. Select Gimbal Centre from the Position subtype drop down list. Image 8-54 Selecting Gimbal Center R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 70: Gimbal Centre: Red Square

    A red square appears at the centre of the visible part of the image. Image 8-55 Gimbal Centre: red square 3. Using the gimbal control arrows, direct the laser beam to the center of the red square. Image 8-56 Gimbal control arrows R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 71: Transferring Control To Eracu Hand Held Unit

    Note: Click R to control the gimbal movements using the navigation buttons on the eRACU hand held unit. Image 8-58 Transferring control to eRACU hand held unit 4. Click Store to save the gimbal direction (pan and tilt) that corresponds to Gimbal Centre . R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 72: Storing The Gimbal Center Value

    Note: A green check mark appearing in front of the Gimbal Centre indicates that the value has been stored. See image 8-59. The red square turns green. Image 8-60 Gimbal Centre: green square 5. Repeat the steps 2 to 4 for all Gimbal Corners and Gimbal Sides. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 73: Storing The Gimbal Side 3-4 Value

    7. In this dialog, click OK to save the new Acuras Multi-point position or modified selected position. Image 8-63 Saving the new Acuras Multi-Point The gimbal orientation (pan and tilt) is saved along with the selected projector, spectrometer, laser and the selected head location. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 74: Auto Geometry Position

    Consider a display system where you have a projected image consisting of one single channel. In this case four corners in total need to be included in the set of positions to be defined. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 75: Example: Single Channel Setup (Without Blend Zone)

    Also here, the common corners will be included in one single position. Of course it is possible to include more than two projector corners of the same channel in a single position if they are not too far away from each other. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 76: Example: Multiple Channels Setup (With Blend Zone)

    1. Project any image or internal pattern from the projector(s) for the desired AutoGeometry position. 2. On the Positioning Page, navigate to Position > Position type and select AutoGeometry from the drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 77: Position Type: Autogeometry

    3. From the Select Camera, Spectrometer and Laser subsection select Camera from the drop down lists. Image 8-68 Selecting camera 4. Click the Start live view button to see live view of the projected image from the selected camera. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 78: Starting Live View

    Note: Use the Delete button to delete an existing position, if required. All Auto Geometry data belonging to this position will be deleted. 6. Select the correct Auto Alignment Head location from the Head Location drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 79: Head Location: Default

    Note: If a different Auto Alignment Head location is selected, then you will be prompted again to physically position the Auto Alignment Head at the correct location. 7. Use the Gimbal control arrows to move the gimbal until the Camera Live view shows the Position as it is desired. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 80: Gimbal Control Arrows

    Note: Click the R button to control the gimbal movements using the navigation buttons on the eRACU hand held unit. 8. Select Without Blend Zone or With Blend Zone from the Position subtype drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 81: Position Subtype: Without Blend Zone

    9. From the Select Projectors that makeup this Position section, select the projector(s) of which at least one channel corner is meant to be included in the selected position. Image 8-75 Selecting projector Note: Make sure that each selected projector is visible from the Head Location that you have selected. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 82: Selecting Suitable Mask

    Mask Image drop down list. See "Creating Mask image", page 81. Image 8-76 Selecting suitable mask 11. Click the Save button. Image 8-77 Saving new position: center top R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 83: Defining Auto Geometry Position: Hud

    Note: The projectors include the HUD projector and projectors on whose projected image the HUD image corners are appear- ing. 2. On the Positioning Page, navigate to Position > Position type and select AutoGeometry from the drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 84: Position Type: Autogeometry

    3. From the Select Camera, Spectrometer and Laser subsection select Camera from the drop down lists. Image 8-82 Selecting a camera 4. Click the Start live view button to see live view of the projected image from the selected camera. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 85: Starting Live View

    You will be prompted to physically position the Auto Alignment Head at the correct location. See image 8-85 Image 8-85 Image 8-84 Creating new position 6. Select HUD from the Position subtype drop down list. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 86: Position Subtype: Hud

    Alignment Head at the location as indicated in the drop down list. 8. Use the Gimbal control arrows to move the gimbal until the Camera Live view shows the position as it is desired. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 87: Gimbal Control Arrows

    10.Optional: If unwanted objects (artifacts) are visible in the current Camera Live view, they must be masked. Select a suitable mask from the Mask Image drop down list. See "Creating Mask image", page 81. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 88: Selecting A Suitable Mask

    8. Getting started Image 8-90 Selecting a suitable mask 11. Click the Save button Image 8-91 Saving HUD position R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 89: Creating Mask Image

    By default, a look-up table is stored in the lens during production. If you suspect that your aperture control is erratic or does not work well, you should use calibrate ECR and create a new LUT. The calibrate ECR function creates a table which measures the projector light transmission versus its aperture opening. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 90: Calibration: Button

    4. If you wish to calibrate more than one projector, select the desired projectors or select all. Note: Multiple projector selection is possible in the Calibration page. 5. Click the Start Calibration button. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 91: Gray Level Correction

    Gray Level Correction is used for the optimization of the projector gray scales so as to compensate for the aging LCoS panels. It is recommended that you consult Barco before running the Gray Level Correction. How to start the Gray Level Correction process? 1.

  • Page 92: Gray Level Correction Page

    Selected Projector to start the Gray Level Correction process to the selected projector(s) of the selected group. click Cancel to abort the Gray Level Correction process. The following Acuras dialog will appear. Image 8-102 Acuras dialog: head location “default” R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 93: Restoring The Gray Level Correction

    Gray Level Correction. How to undo the Gray Level Correction value? 1. In the Gray Level Correction page, navigate to the Undo button and press it. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 94: Acuras Dialog: Undoing The Gray Level Correction Values

    Selected Group to start the undo Gray Level Correction process to all projectors of the selected group. click Selected Projector to start the undo Gray Level Correction process to the selected projector(s) of the selected group. click Cancel to abort the undo Gray Level Correction process. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 95: Operating Acuras

    80%, an error will be returned by Acuras Capture. Capture must be executed for each Golden Alignment individually. To do so, activate the Golden Alignment and run the Acuras Capture procedure. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 96 Note: Acuras capture can only be run if a Golden Alignment has been activated. The last selected Golden Alignment is indicated at the top of the Acuras page. In case none is selected, capture can not be executed. 4. Navigate to the Acuras page and make either of the selections: R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 97: Selecting The Desired Projector(S)

    Acuras capture process. A message appearing in the feedback section shows the progress information. It may take few minutes to complete the Acuras capture operation for each projector. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 98: Acuras Realignment

    The following Acuras Realignment operations are possible: • Simple Acuras: uncheck both Mult-point Acuras and Perform Gray Level Correction check boxes. It will only perform the single point Acuras realignment. Acuras 1-Point Image 9-9 Simple Acuras R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 99: Advanced Acuras 1

    Advanced Acuras 3: uncheck the Multi-point Acuras checkbox and check the , Perform Gray Level Correction checkbox. In this case the following Acuras realignment will be done: Gray level correction Acuras 1-Point Image 9-12 Advanced Acuras 3 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 100: Activating A Golden Alignment Set

    4. Optional: Check the Force gimbal reset before capture or realign checkbox. 5. Navigate to Realignment section and select the desired realignment settings. For reference see image 9-9, image 9-10, im- age 9-11, image 9-12. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 101: Selecting The Desired Realignment Setting (Example)

    Acuras realignment process. A message appearing in the feedback section shows the progress information. It may take few minutes to complete the Acuras realignment operation for each projector. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 102: Undoing An Acuras Realignment

    OR select group, if you wish to run undo for all projectors of this group. Image 9-22 group selected 2. Click the Undo Changes button. Image 9-23 Undo Changes: button R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 103: Deleting Acuras Realignment Data

    (i.e. projector left with the captured data and the Golden Alignment data set). Delete Acuras Realign data is advised in case of lamp replacement to bring the system back to its maximum brightness. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 104: Dynacolor™ Calibration

    Make sure that the Acuras position has been defined for the selected projector of the selected group prior to running the Dynacolor calibration process. How to calibrate a single projector? 1. Select a projector to be calibrated. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 105: Measuring The Dynacolor

    A message appearing in the feedback section shows the progress information. See image 9-29. 6. Click the Apply button to upload the measured values (x, y and L) of the measured colors to the selected projector. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 106: Calibration (For Multiple Projector)

    5. Uncheck the Pause unselected projectors of group checkbox to unpause all the unselected projectors of this group. See im- age 9-31. 6. Click the Optimize button to calculate the common desired values for all the projectors in the selected group. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 107: Desired Values Calculated

    Visible residual color differences between individual channels are still possible. These require manual fine-tuning of the desired white point on those channel(s). Refer to steps 8-12 in the procedure. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 108: Desired White Point Values Applied Successfully To The Selected Projector

    11. Click the Apply Single button to upload the newly adjusted desired value to that projector. Image 9-33 Desired white point values applied successfully to the selected projector 12.Repeat steps 9 to 11 until the final image looks uniform. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 109: 10. Operating Autogeometry

    The best practice is to always capture the AutoGeometry value for all the projectors in the selected group. How to start the AutoGeometry capture process? 1. Open the AutoGeometry page. Image 10-1 AutoGeometry: button R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 110: Autogeometry Page

    4. Use the Image Generator to project a white rectangle in the region of interest on the HUD and to project full black on the back- ground channels. Note: Only required in case a HUD AutoGeometry position was defined. 5. Click the Start Capture button. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 111: Start Capture: Button

    A message appearing in the feedback section shows the progress information. It may take several minutes to complete the AutoGeometry capture operation for each projector channel or for the HUD projector. Image 10-8 AutoGeometry process in progress R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 112 10. Operating AutoGeometry R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 113: 11. Replacing Devices

    A message appearing in the feedback section shows the progress information. 11.2 Replacing a spectrometer How to replace a Spectrometer? 1. In the Options page, navigate to Replace Device > Spectrometer. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 114: 11.3 Replacing A Laser

    3. Enter the serial ID of the new laser. 4. Click the Replace button to confirm the replacement. Image 11-9 Confirming the laser replacement A message appearing in the feedback section shows the progress information. R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 115: 12. Troubleshooting

    Both LED’s should be ON to guarantee proper working of the LEX unit. If at least one of the LED’s is off, try to repair it by performing the following actions R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 116: 12.3 Camera

    Plug in the USB cable on the Camera. See image 12-3 below. Camera switched off Switch the main switch to ON Rotary dial of the Camera in wrong position Set the rotary dial of the Camera to “M” R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 117: Camera: Usb Cable

    Checking if the camera has been detected 1. On the MCU, open the Windows browser (e.g. click My Computer) 2. Check if Canon EOS1000 is available Image 12-4 Camera: detected by Windows OS R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 118: 12.4 Laser Pointer

    Checking if the laser pointer has been detected 1. On the MCU, browse to Start > Administrative Tools > Devices 2. In the list, check if USB Serial Converter is present R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 119: 12.5 Spectrometer

    Plug in the USB cable on the Spectrometer. See image 12-8 below. Auto Alignment Head not powered See concerning topic above xRACU Classic or xRACU Lite software is installed on the MCU Uninstall xRACU Classic and xRACU Lite software R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 120: 12.6 Gimbal

    Spectrometer: detected by Windows OS 12.6 Gimbal No pan or tilt movement The Gimbal does not perform any movement (i.e. pan and tilt), or one of the movements is not functioning R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 121: Gimbal Connector

    XDS RACU user interface (Positioning page) Checking if the gimbal has been detected 1. On the MCU, browse to Start > Administrative Tools > Devices 2. In the list, check if USB Serial Converter is present R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 122: Laser Pointer: Detected By Windows Os

    Laser pointer: detected by Windows OS 3. Right-click the item USB Serial Converter and select Properties Image 12-12 Gimbal: USB properties Next to Location, the string UC232R indicates the detection of the Gimbal by Windows OS R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 123: Index

    87, 101 startup Acuras Auto Alignment Head AutoGeometry eRACU class 2 laser compliancy gimbal configuring software Gimbal position connecting to a display defining connection diagram gimbal range connections 32–33 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 124 Acuras AutoGeometry camera plug types troubleshooting 107–108, 110–112 position 43, 45, 66 Auto Alignment Head Acuras camera AutoGeometry gimbal defining laser pointer Acuras LEX unit AutoGeometry spectrometer power USB extender R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 125 Index undoing 85, 94 vibrations Acuras view realign gray level correction Unpacking uploading XDS RACU calibration files license camera acuras spectrometer auto geometry USB extender omniblend R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 126 Index R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 127 Documentation......................3 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 128 List of tables R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

  • Page 129: List Of Tables

    Selecting Panel Maker 1 ................... . . 57 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 130 Acuras dialog ......................93 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...
  • Page 131 Gimbal: USB properties ................... . . 114 R59770509 MES ACURAS HEAD - AUTO ALIGNMENT HEAD 24/11/2010...

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