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ACR Lite and ACR Hub
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[ACR Hub for
ACR Lite-SM200]

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  • Page 1 ACR Lite and ACR Hub User Manual [ACR Hub for ACR Lite-SM200]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Pg. 4: ACR Hub Pg. 10: Network setup Pg. 20: ACR Monitor program (PC Version) Pg. 32: ACR Monitor program (Android Version) Pg. 37: ACR Serial protocol Pg. 40: Troubleshooting with ACR www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 3 ACR Network www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 4 ACR Hub for ACR Lite www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 5 POWER ON SIGNAL CHECK LED Green S5V LED STANDBY 5V CHECK LED Yellow INPUT 1 INPUT 1 SIGNAL LED Yellow INPUT 2 INPUT 2 SIGNAL LED Yellow INPUT 3 INPUT 3 SIGNAL LED www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 6 An IR remote controller (included with all display shipments) can be used to control the OSD Menu on individual displays (when a specific Set ID is selected on ACR Hub) or an entire video wall array connected via RS-232 daisy-chain (when Set ID “00” selected). There is an IR receiver (blue item #3) shown on the ACR Hub diagram on p.
  • Page 7  Cabling www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...

  • Page 8: Acr Hub

     ACR Hub (SM200) drawing www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 9 6 ENTER : Controls the ENTER cursor in the menu 7 DOWN : Controls the DOWN cursor in the menu 8 MENU : Displays the main On-Screen menu or returns to previous menu screen 9. EXIT : Exits the On-Screen menu www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 10 Case 1: Use Local Server www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 11 -Run the file named “ACR Server Setup.exe” -Click “Next” > “Next” > “Next” and then “Close” -After completing this, look for the program in Windows startup menu or find the shortcut on the Desktop www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 12 3) Authority: Create an “Authority” code containing exactly eight characters using characters and/or numbers without spaces. -When setting up the ACR Hub for network access, insert the “Authority” code in the “Customer code” box shown on p. 18. If the Authority and Customer codes do not...
  • Page 13 TCP & UDP port values are static * When setting up the ACR Hub, you must use the Server IP and UDP port value (see p. 18) All event log: Select this box only when you wish to store a complete historical readout of status for each display in the group.
  • Page 14 Run the file named “GPM Server Setup.exe” -Click “Next” > “Next” > “Next” and then “Close” -After completing this, look for the program in Windows startup menu or find the shortcut on the Desktop www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 15 A description of at least one character must be entered or the user will receive an error message. E. Click “Save” and close the “UserForm” window. [PC Version] [Android Version] www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...

  • Page 16: Network Setup

    Installing ACR Network Setup Run the file named “ACR Network Setup.exe” and follow the instructions below. If you previously installed the ACR Network Program, delete the previous one and re-install the new one. Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 17 Network setup for ACR Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 18 Network setup for ACR www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 19 When configuring the ACR Hub with ACR Network Configuration you must disconnect: the LAN cable from the ACR Hub (SM200). You must also connect the ACR Hub to the PC running “ACR Network Configuration” via RS-232 (on the Hub’s 232 “in” port) prior to setup.
  • Page 20 Disconnect: Stop serial communication between User PC and SET • Reads ACR Hub connection info Copy to Data  Copies data from “Set” block and applies same values to “Data” block Write IP Settings Applies settings to ACR Hub  www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 21 3) Product model display window under master control 4) Set ID selected 5) Display window showing master product’s quantity under the client’s control 6) Set Group name display under the client’s control 7) IP mode setting selection 8) IP Settings www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 22 Network setup for ACR Data Block Displays communication status, errors, program notifications  Installation Process 1. Open “ACR Network Configuration” Program 2. Enter Settings in Serial Port Block 3. Click “Connection” button www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 23 Server IP and Server Port values are automatically listed when “ACR Server” is opened. Apply these values in the Network Configuration interface in order to connect. (ACR Server IP => Server IP / ACR Server UDP Port value=> Server port ) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 24 Server IP and Server Port values are automatically listed when “ACR Server” is opened. Apply these values in the Network Configuration interface in order to connect. (ACR Server IP => Server IP / ACR Server UDP Port value=> Server port ) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 25 Click “Read Data” button to cross-check values of “Set” and “Data” blocks  Server IP should be default value of user’s desired local IP setting (example. GPO Display’s Server IP “112.121.0.140”, Server Port “3,000 ) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...

  • Page 26: Acr Monitor Program (Pc Version)

    Installing ACR Monitor2.1 Setup Run the file named “Setup.exe and follow the instructions below If you have ACR Monitor software installed already, delete/uninstall the previous version and re-install the new one. Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...

  • Page 27: Acr Monitor Program (Android Version)

    ACR Monitor Program (PC Version) Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 28 ACR Monitor Program (PC Version) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 29 4 => Display of MAC address and Group Name of the SET on server 5 => Display of SET status and basic Information on server 6 => Display of selected SET by the user on server 7 => Message log www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 30 ******** A. Server IP Address. **Server IP should be changed to user’s Local IP Setting B. Server program allows for setting of access password (local server version only- GPO password in other cases). www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 31 C. Enter Remote Control password created in server program allows for setting of access password (GPO Display provides ID in other cases / Local Server – Use setting Data) If login is successful, a Remote Control window will appear (pg26) ...
  • Page 32 - Click specific sets the list under the group to control individually Name of selected group or set selected for control Power On/Off control button Input source selection buttons. Virtual Remote Control button www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 33 Select Item.  Name of selected group or set selected for control Power On/Off  Power On/Off control buttons Input Source A. Select Input Source/signal Virtual Remote Control  Remote control buttons www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 34 C. Quantity of Group’s SETS (displays) on server D. Product power (on/off) on server E. Status of the SET (ASCII) on server Temperature status (over/under threshold: “1” indicates “over”) of SET on server G. MAC Address of SET on server www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 35  Displays the status of SET on Server  ACR status indicators of selected SET ACR Input LED Message Block  Window displays connection info and status  Backlight monitoring function optional. Contact GPO Display for more information. www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 36 3. Log in with customer ID and Password (covered in previous pages via Server program 4. Select the desired display (SET) on server Click SET ID to view status of each display in the desired group www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 37 3) If there is an active input as shown in the diagram above but still no display, check the power indicators. There is no active DC24V in the readout above, indicating a board issue. www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 38 This program to remote control of the current SET via Android mobile phone. Program: Android_ACRMonitor_131213.apk Program Installation Installing ACR Monitor Setup Download “Android_ACRMonitor_131213.apk”file and install the ACR Monitor program ACR Monitor Touch ACR Monitor program icon. www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 39 B. Master qualifies for server access password to the user C. Login button Group List. GPO Display A Company B Company C Company You will see the connected Group list if login is successful www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 40 Touch the menu button on the Remote Control handset display window. Select the Remote Control. Remote Control Login. A. Enter Remote Control ID given by GPO Display. B. Enter Remote Control Password given by GPO Display. C. Remote Control Login button. www.gpodisplay.com...
  • Page 41 6. Displays connected products’ ACR data. 7. Virtual Remote Controller. - Click a display Group to control the full group all at once. - Click each list under the Group to control individually. www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 42 Displays the status of SET on Server Reflect same ACR LED of SET ACR Input LED ACR Input LED Virtual Remote Control A. Power On/Off button B. Input Source selection button C. Virtual Remote Controller button www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...

  • Page 43: Acr Serial Protocol

    In the case of a request, the requested information is sent back and it becomes the acknowledgement by itself. 3. How to connect external equipment Female Pin number Male Pin number 2 <------------------------------------------------------> 2 3 <------------------------------------------------------> 3 5 <------------------------------------------------------> 5 www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 44 ♦ System Status Data (RDS) - ID1 ~ ID3 : Set ID ( “001” ~ “100” ) - DA1 ~ DA3 : “000” (unused) CM1 CM2 CM3 R/W 0x0f 0x0d ASCII (capital letter) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 45 H D M I * < > H e x Va lu e E x) <0x0F>003RDSR0000<0x0D> ( Read System Status Set ID : 003 ) <0x0F>003RDS#<0x78><0xF8><0x20>#<0x0D> ( ACK System Status Set ID : 003 ) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting With Acr

    Troubleshooting with ACR Network (red): indicates whether there is active network connection. The light will be on if the ACR Hub is connected to a network. BLK Lamp LED (red): This LED light will always be turned off unless option selected Temperature LED (red): Indicates whether internal temperature on the controller board detects overheating.
  • Page 47 Case 2: Use GPO Display Server www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 48 Installing ACR Network Setup Run the file named “ACR Network Setup.exe” and follow the instructions below. If you previously installed the ACR Network Program, delete the previous one and re-install the new one. Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 49 Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 50 ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 51 “Write IP Settings” button- saves settings (IP, Subnet mask, gateway, Server IP/port) to ACR Hub When “Read Data” is clicked, ACR Hub data is shown in this section Enter desired IP, Subnet mask, gateway, Server IP settings in this section. Do not change any settings in left column.
  • Page 52 • Reads ACR Hub connection info 3-2. Copy to Data  Copies data from “Set” block and applies same values to “Data” block 3-3. Write IP Settings Applies settings to ACR Hub  www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 53 4) ID display window of SET 5) Display window of master product’s quantity under the client’s control 6) Set Group name display under the client’s control 7) Setting IP mode setting 8) Setting IP www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 54 3-6. Data Block Displays communication status, errors, program notifications  4-1. Open “ACR Network Configuration” Program 4-2. Enter Settings in Serial Port Block 4-3. Click Connection button (in red below) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 55 Successful when the IP value appears in “Set” box circled in blue in top/right  Successful when message of “COMM” Get Monitor or data” appears in  bottom/right **Server IP should be 112.121.0.140 or change to user’s desired local IP setting www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 56 Set Group Count b. Set Group Name c. Set IP Setting mode d. Set IP of the install location **Server IP should be 112.121.0.140 or change to user’s desired local IP setting www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 57 Click “Write IP Settings” to save settings  Successful when “COMM: is successful” appears  Click “Read Data” button to cross-check values of “Set” and “Data” blocks  **Server IP should be changed to: 112.121.0.140 www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 58 Installing ACR Network Setup Run the file named “ACR Monitor Setup.exe and follow the instructions below If you have ACR Monitor software installed already, delete/uninstall the previous version and re-install the new one. Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 59 Click “Next” www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 60 ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 61 Server connection button Displays MAC address and Group Name of the SET on server Displays SET (display) status and basic information on server Displays the selected SET by the user on server Displays messages/feedback www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 62  Display of MAC address and Group Name of the SET on server A. Customer Code of SET on server B. Group Name of SET on Server C. MAC address and Set ID of the SET on server www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 63 C. Quantity of Group’s SETS (displays) on server D. Product power (on/off) on server E. Status of the SET (ASCII) on server Temperature status (over/under threshold: “1” indicates “over”) of SET on server G. MAC Address of SET on server www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 64  Displays the status of SET on Server  ACR status indicators of selected SET ACR Input LED 8. Message Block  Window displays connection info and status  Backlight monitoring function optional. www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 65 2. Click LOGIN button Login 3. Log in with customer ID and Password via Server program 4. Select the desired SET on server Click SET to view status of each set in the desired group www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 66 3) If there is an active input as shown in the diagram above but still no display, check the power indicators. There is no active DC24V in the readout above, indicating a board issue. www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 67 C. Enter Remote Control password created in server program allows for setting of access password (local server- GPO provides ID in other cases). **Server IP should be “112.121.0.140” or change to user’s desired local IP setting www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 68 -Click specific sets the list under the group to control individually Name of selected group or set selected for control Power On/Off control button Source select buttons. Virtual Remote Control button (Remote controller) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 69  Name of selected group or set selected for control  Power On/Off control buttons A. Select “Diamond” B. Select input signal/source www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 70  Displays MAC address and Group Names of Sets (displays) on server or connected on local network A. Displays Customer Code of SETs on server B. Displays Group Names of SETs on server C. Displays MAC addresses and SET IDs of SETs on server www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 71 3. How to connect a external equipment Female Pin number Male Pin number 2 <------------------------------------------------------> 2 3 <------------------------------------------------------> 3 5 <------------------------------------------------------> 5 www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 72 ♦ Send Status Data - ID1 ~ ID3 : Set ID ( “001” ~ “100” ) - DA1 ~ DA3 : Status Data CM1 CM2 CM3 R/W 0x0f 0x0d ASCII (capital letter) ASCII www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...
  • Page 73 DA3.5 : PC Signal ( On: 1 , Off: 0 ) * < > Hex Value <0x0F>003RDSR0000<0x0D> ( Read System Status Set ID : 003 ) <0x0F>003RDS#<0x78><0xF8><0x20>#<0x0D> ( ACK System Status Set ID : 003 ) www.gpodisplay.com ACR Hub & ACR Lite Program...

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