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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Version 3.1.o...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 - General........................21 3.1 Overview.................................21 3.2 Associated Output/Input Cards and Related Products....................21 3.3 Product Datasheets..............................21 Chapter 4 - Hardware.........................22 4.1 iolite 600.................................22 Chapter 5 - Cabling........................23 5.1 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse........................23 5.2 Connecting to a Network (Optional)........................23 5.3 Connecting Input Sources............................24 5.4 Connecting a Control Screen...........................24...
  • Page 3 8.1 Technical Support ..............................54 Chapter 9 - Maintenance......................55 9.1 Filter Maintenance..............................55 Chapter 10 - Environmental .......................56 10.1 Certification and Compliances..........................56 Chapter 11 - Specifications......................57 11.2 Technical Specification - iolite 600.........................58 Chapter 12 - Warranty........................59 12.1 Warranty Statement.............................59 12.2 RMA Returns Policy...............................59 Contents...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 13 - Advanced Users.......................61 13.2 Verify RAID (Optional 480GB SSD Upgrade)......................61 13.2.2 Degraded RAID Array............................61 13.3 Installing CODEC Packs to Play Video........................62 13.4 Firmware Updates..............................62 13.5 Restoring Windows 10 ............................62 Index............................66 Contents...

  • Page 5: Disclaimer/Copyright Statement

    Datapath Limited. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this User Guide is correct, Datapath Limited make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents thereof, and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide A version of the Quick Start Guide is included below for your convenience. Each Datapath iolite 600 is custom built to order therefore the components, number and type of input and output cards will differ from system to system.

  • Page 7: Step 2 - Connect To A Network (Optional)

    Quick Start Guide Step 2 - Connect to a Network (Optional) If the iolite 600 is to be used over a network, connect it to a network point (cables not supplied) using one of the LAN connectors on the rear panel.

  • Page 8: Step 4 - Connect Control Screen

    Your iolite 600 is factory configured to use a control screen connected to the system internal graphics device. Connect your control screen to one of the three connectors on the motherboard panel on the rear of the iolite 600. A control screen is initial- ly required to set up the system including the operating system (Windows 10).

  • Page 9: Step 5 - Powering Up The System

    Switch on the system. Press the on/off button (2) to power up the iolite 600. There will be a short delay followed by the sound of the internal fan. The fan noise will subside when the system has fully booted.

  • Page 10: Step 6 - Windows®10 Setup

    Display Driver Configuration Tool (DDCT). The DDCT will guide you, step by step, through the configuration of the graphics outputs, enabling you to quickly create one or more video walls. On the final stage of the configuration, the DDCT will recommend the optimum way to connect your iolite 600 to your video wall displays.
  • Page 11 Quick Start Guide • Select the type of displays being used on your wall: • Displays With Bezels – Monitors, TVs and DLP Cubes. • Overlapable Displays – Projectors. • LED Displays. Click on “Continue”. The tool will then display a configuration page for the type of display you selected. What Type of Displays do you Have? Use the “Manufacturer”...
  • Page 12 Quick Start Guide Once the layout has been created and the type(s) of displays configured click on “Add Displays & Continue” and the following dialogue is displayed: At this stage of the set up you can choose to create another independent display group from the same system, this would be considered if one machine will be used to drive a number of separate video walls.
  • Page 13 If you chose to have the DDCT configure your wiring this page will display the recommended connections, as shown above. Connect each display to the corresponding output connector on the rear of the iolite 600. If your iolite 600 is connected to a printer, you can print a copy of the wiring diagram using “Print a Wiring Diagram”.

  • Page 14: Step 8 - Wallcontrol 10 (Optional)

    Quick Start Guide Step 8 - WallControl 10 (Optional) Before opening the WallControl 10Client interface you may need to start the WallControl 10 Server should it not start automatically. The Server icon is displayed in the System Tray. Server icon If the Server fails to start automatically, start the Server by clicking on it in the “All Programs”...
  • Page 15 Quick Start Guide Click on the wall representation to open the display wall tab (2). Display Wall Sources Display Wall Representation When opened, the display wall tab shows a live representation of the physical wall and the sources available to display on it. To place a source on the video wall, simply click on the required source in the Sources Tab and drag it onto a preferred position on the display wall representation.
  • Page 16 Quick Start Guide The WallControl 10 - Security Administration Client (Only Available with WallControl 10 Pro) Start | All Programs | WallControl 10 - Security Administration Client The WallControl 10 - Security Administration Client allows Administrators to assign specific users to roles on a wall by wall basis. For example, a User can be assigned a role allowing unrestricted access on one wall but assigned a role on another wall which only allows the opening of pre-determined layouts.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Datapath iolite 600. The wall controller has been manufactured and tested to the highest standards offering unparalleled quality and reliability. The aim of this user guide is to assist you through the installation of the system safely and effectively and act as a reference guide for future use.

  • Page 18: Terminology And Definitions

    An optional software application for controlling and managing Vision, IP-Camera and third party application windows on a Datapath Wall Controller. Providing a graphical representation of the video wall and a toolbar through which to manipulate all available input sources and applications. Can also be used offline.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Safety

    2.1.7 Maintenance Apart from what is detailed in this user guide, maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians, any Datapath plug-in cards that are physically damaged should be returned to Datapath for repair using Datapath RMA procedures.

  • Page 20: Unpacking And Initial Inspection

    Check the chassis for damage that could have an adverse affect on the operation of the system or could cause injury to the operator. Should there be any physical damage to the power supply unit, for example damaged power sockets or exposed wiring do not connect to a power source, contact Datapath for further instructions. Safety...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 - General

    Eight channel SD video capture card. It should be noted that the cards listed above require custom brackets to enable them to fit inside the iolite 600 chassis. All cards shipped with the chassis will have the custom brackets fitted. For more information regarding brackets, contact the Datapath sales team.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Hardware

    Chapter 4 - Hardware 4.1 iolite 600 4.1.1 Front Front Panel 1 = Power, on-off 2= USB Ports 4.1.2 Rear Rear Panel R1= Power Connector R3= Ethernet Ports R2= DVI\HDMI/DisplayPort Outputs R4= USB Ports Hardware...

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 - Cabling

    The optional WallControl 10 and Wall Control-red software enables the user to operate and manage the video wall display re- motely, via a network. The iolite 600 can have up to two Ethernet ports, plug your network cable (not supplied) into any network port and connect the iolite 600 to the LAN, as shown below: 5.2.1 Network Security...

  • Page 24: Connecting Input Sources

    5.4 Connecting a Control Screen iolite 600 systems are configured to boot off the onboard graphics device therefore there is a requirement to connect a control screen. The control screen is a standalone monitor which is separate from the monitors on the display wall. The control screen is configured as a secondary monitor in the Windows®...

  • Page 25: Connecting Power Cables

    Ensure your cable is fully inserted into the power supply socket, failure to do so could result in the cable becoming dislodged and the system inadvertently shutting down. Only use the power cables supplied with your system, for advice on replacements please contact Datapath. Cabling...

  • Page 26: Chapter 6 - Operation

    When switching the system on for the first time you will need to complete the initial system boot steps as described in Initial System Boot on Delivery below. 6.1.1 Switching on the System Ensure the mains power cable is correctly connected then turn on the iolite 600 On/Off Turn on the main system power switch which is located on the front panel.
  • Page 27 Operation 6.2.1 Select Language Pack You will now be prompted to set up your Windows® 10 operating system starting with selecting the language option you require. Language selection is the responsibility of the customer and is not part of the system pre configuration prior to shipment.

  • Page 28: Display Driver Configuration Tool (Ddct)

    6.3 Display Driver Configuration Tool (DDCT) The DDCT Is a configuration tool designed to guide you through the design and creation of your video wall using the iolite 600 system. The DDCT will guide you, step by step, through the configuration of the graphics outputs, enabling you to quickly create one or more video walls.
  • Page 29 The latest version of the DDCT is available to download from the Datapath website. To commence your wall configuration, click on “Start Wizard” (2). “Import Layout” is covered later.
  • Page 30 Operation 6.3.3 Overlapable Displays 6.3.4 LED Displays Operation...

  • Page 31: Application Tools

    Operation 6.3.5 Application Tools The application tools enable the user to manipulate the design of the wall. The table below describes the tool functionalities Undo All – Undo all commands made on this page. Undo – Undo the last command. Redo –...
  • Page 32 Operation Representation The representation grid displays the physical arrangement of the wall as it is being created. Displays can be arranged as required by clicking and dragging them to their required positions using the application tools. Wall Naming Click on the edit box to allocate a name to your wall (optional but recommended).

  • Page 33: Layout Configuration

    Operation 6.3.8 Add Displays Add displays is available for displays with bezels or overlapable displays. It enables you to configure the layout of your wall or display group. Use the “Displays Across” and the “Displays Up” to create a plan of your layout. Once your layout has been created you can then configure the displays using “What Type of Displays Do You Have?”...
  • Page 34 Operation It is strongly recommended that measurements are taken from the display manufacturers specifications if available. Once a layout has been designed and the type of displays have been selected you can add the displays to the representation by clicking on the “Add Displays” icon or “Layout Configurations” if LED modules are being used. When displayed on the “Representation Grid”, each display can be configured separately by clicking on it.
  • Page 35 Operation 6.3.12 Wiring How do you want to wire up your wall controller? The DDCT can recommend the best wiring configuration for your system, ensuring the load is balanced between the graphics hardware. Click on “Recommended” for the optimal configuration for your system. Should you wish to manually wire your system and decide for yourself which output is connected to which display, click on “Custom”.
  • Page 36 You can print a copy of the wiring diagram using “Print a Wiring Diagram”. Note: The Datapath Diagnostic Suite must be installed on the system to print a wiring diagram. To manually select the outputs right click on the display group and select “Edit”, you can then select each individual display and allocate your preferred output .
  • Page 37 Operation (10) The “Manage Display Groups” dialogue allows you to edit current groups and create new groups. In the example above two groups have been created. Hover the mouse over each group (10) to display basic information about the display group: •...
  • Page 38 Operation (11) Create a new display group by first selecting the type of technology you will be using for your displays by clicking on the drop- down list (11). Continue to create your new group layout in the same way you created your initial display group. Operation...

  • Page 39: Opening Wallcontrol 10 (Optional)

    6.4 Opening WallControl 10 (Optional) WallControl 10 is an optional video/display wall management software application specifically designed for Datapath Wall Controllers. WallControl 10 consists of two separate elements that work together to enable you to control the display wall, the Client (application) and the Server.

  • Page 40: Opening Wall Control-Red/Sqx (Optional)

    6.5 Opening Wall Control-red/SQX (Optional) Wall Control is an optional video/display wall management software application specifically designed for Datapath Wall Controllers. Wall Control consists of two separate elements that work together to enable you to control the display wall, the Wall Control Application and the Wall Control Server.

  • Page 41: Displaying Video Captures

    Operation 6.5.3 Wall Control Application The Wall Control Application should be installed on the machine that has been identified to control the display wall. This could be any machine on the network including the machine driving the display wall. The application element of Wall Control is used to control the position, size and properties of each window displayed on the Server machine.
  • Page 42 Operation New Menu Optional Control Screen Display Wall Representation Toolbar A detailed summary of Wall Control-red features can be found in Chapter 7, alternatively a comprehensive help file system is available within the application, select Help | Contents Operation...

  • Page 43: Chapter 7 - Software

    Chapter 7 - Software This chapter will cover: • WallControl 10 • Wall Control-red/SQX • Wall Monitor • Utilities 7.1 WallControl 10 (Optional) WallControl 10 provides users with interface required to quickly and effectively manage content that includes video captures, IP streams and local applications.

  • Page 44: Opening Wallcontrol 10

    Software 7.2.4 WallCreator (WallControl 10 PRO) WallCreator enables you to create multiple walls from one single display wall. Each wall created can operate independently, having its own sources and templates. 7.2.5 Carousel The Carousel function allows you to define a number of sources which a window will cycle through, allowing each input to be viewed in turn for a specified duration.
  • Page 45 Software The WallControl 10 - User Interface Indicates the server you are connected too. A representation of the display wall(s) associated with the server. Sources Tab - Displaying all the sources connected to the server for use on the display wall. Layouts Tab - Used to save, recall and share display wall layout configurations.
  • Page 46 Software The application help file contains information explaining how multiple sources can be selected, how to use and create templates and how to save, recall and share layout files. The WallControl 10 - Security Administration Client (Only Available with WallControl 10-Pro ) Start | All Programs | WallControl 10 - Security Administration Client The WallControl 10 - Security Administration Client allows Administrators to assign specific users to roles on a wall by wall basis.

  • Page 47: Wall Control (Optional)

    Software 7.4 Wall Control (Optional) The optional Wall Control software application (Wall Control-red / Wall Control-SQX depending on your order) is pre-installed and tested prior to shipment of your system therefore no installation of the software is required. Wall Control displays the desktop of the machine that is being controlled. It allows you to remotely display Vision, IP-Camera (Wall Control-SQX required) and Application windows across a network on another machine or locally on the same machine.
  • Page 48 Software 7.4.4 Vision and IP Window Control over presenting captured video and IP camera streams on the display wall. Configure window properties including: • Position and size of windows • Aspect ratio enforcement • Exclude window borders and menu bar •...

  • Page 49: Wall Monitor (Optional)

    Software 7.5 Wall Monitor (Optional) The optional Wall Monitor software application enables you to monitor the temperatures and voltages of the following system components: • Backplanes • Capture Cards • SQX Cards • • CPU Cores • Graphics Cards Should any overheating or voltage surge be imminent within the system, the Wall Monitor application will alert the user via a pre-configured alarm.
  • Page 50 Software 7.5.2 Wall Monitor Application Window The Wall Monitor application window (above) is displaying the temperature of the capture cards in the system. To view different components, click on the relevant tabs. Temperatures can be displayed in either degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.

  • Page 51: Vision Application (Optional)

    User Mode filter for source selection: • Enables cropping support in DirectShow on all inputs • Supports Start and Stop trigger interface on all Visi0n inputs Datapath Unified Vision Driver: • Multiple cards per system, 16 streams per device • Frame sync and time stamping...
  • Page 52 Fully integrated for use with Datapath Wall Control software for video wall applications 7.6.3 MultiStream Datapath’s MultiStream feature is available on all Datapath capture cards and enables multiple, independently formatted video streams to be set up in parallel. Each stream can be formatted completely independently and individual selection of resolution, colour space and cropping region can be set for each stream.

  • Page 53: Software Utilities

    7.7 Software Utilities Datapath provides a group of software utilities designed to assist you to fine tune your system for specific individual system requirements. All the software utilities can be found on the Recovery Media that was shipped with your system, alternatively, you can download the most up-to-date versions from the Datapath website.

  • Page 54: Chapter 8 - Technical Support

    • Operating system. • Application Software. • Datapath Hardware/Software. • The exact nature of the problem - please be as specific as possible. Please quote version and revision numbers of hardware and software wherever possible. 8.1.2 Support Procedures During the support process you may be asked by one of our support staff to carry out certain tasks and procedures to assist them in solving any problem you may encounter.

  • Page 55: Chapter 9 - Maintenance

    9.1 Filter Maintenance The system filter is an integral part of the iolite 600 and as such it needs to be maintained correctly. Failure to maintain the filter can result in the system overheating and causing it to fail. In normal operating conditions the filter should be removed and cleaned every 3 months.

  • Page 56: Chapter 10 - Environmental

    10.1.3 Disposal At the end of life all Datapath products should be disposed of as per local laws and regulations dictate. In the UK contact Datapath to arrange disposal. Our WEE registration number is WEEE/AA0005ZR. Environmental...

  • Page 57: Chapter 11 - Specifications

    Chapter 11 - Specifications This chapter will cover: • Technical drawings of the chassis • Technical specification of the iolite 600 11.1 Technical Drawings Front View 250mm Side View 320mm Specifications...

  • Page 58: Technical Specification - Iolite 600

    Specifications 11.2 Technical Specification - iolite 600 Motherboard Specifications: High performance mini ITX HDMI, DisplayPort Control Screen outputs 6 x USB 3.0 Ports 4 x USB 2.0 Ports Integrated Wifi Intel Gigabit Ethernet Port Processor Options: Standard - Core™ i5 Optional Upgrade - Core™...

  • Page 59: Chapter 12 - Warranty

    12.1 Warranty Statement Datapath provides a return to manufacturer warranty on all its products for a standard 36 month period, see the table below for non standard warranty periods. It is important that RMA procedures are followed prior to products being returned as often issues can be resolved quickly without the need for products being returned.
  • Page 60 Once the RMA Number has been issued, you need to raise your Purchase Order, or supply your credit card details, and return the product to: Datapath Ltd, Bemrose House, Bemrose Park, Derby DE21 6XQ, United Kingdom - securely packed and with the RMA Number clearly displayed on the outside of the box.

  • Page 61: Chapter 13 - Advanced Users

    To verify the RAID set up on your iolite 600 follow these instructions. 13.2.1 Enter the BIOS Setup Restart the iolite 600 and press the keyboard delete button when the Boot-Up splash screen is displayed. This will direct you to the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 62: Installing Codec Packs To Play Video

    Datapath do not provide any warranty or assurance that these examples will be suitable for commercial use. We simply list them as an example of those available through 3rd parties. Before deployment we advise that any of the above, and any other codec selected, is thoroughly evaluated to confirm their suitability.
  • Page 63 Advanced Users Click on the “Create Restore Media” icon then insert the USB flash drive into a vacant USB slot (min capacity 16GB). It should be noted that any data currently stored on the USB Flash Drive will be deleted permanently during this process. Click on “SCAN FOR USB”.
  • Page 64 Advanced Users Once the Windows 10 Restore USB Flash Drive has been created a “Build Complete” dialogue is displayed: Click on “OK” to complete the process. 13.5.2 Restoring the Windows 10 Operating System To restore the Windows 10 Operating System you will need to boot the system from your “Restore USB Flash Drive” or the “Restore Partition”...
  • Page 65 Once the Windows configuration process is complete the Display Drivers need to be re-installed and if required, the Wall Control application software. The Display Drivers and WallControl 10 software can be found in the Support Tile on the Start Menu. For the latest drivers and software go to www.datapath.co.uk Advanced Users...

  • Page 66: Index

    Layout Configuration 33 Cables 32 Layouts Tab 45 Client 44 LED Displays 29, 30 Connect your iolite 600 28 Create and edit roles 16, 46 Create a new display group 37 Maintenance 19 Create Restore Media 63 Manage Display Groups 36...
  • Page 67 Index Set up Windows® 10 27 Show Current Status 50 Sources Tab 45 SQX 18 Summary 21 Support Procedures 54 Symbols 17 System Backup 28 System Buzzer 50 System Filter 55 Technical Drawings 57 Technical Specifications 57 Temperature and Voltage Ranges 49 Templates Tab 45 Terminology 18 Updating Firmware 62...