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Intergraph ImageStation ZIII Installation And Use Manual

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ImageStation ZIII
Installation and Use
August 1998
DHA033600

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  • Page 1 ImageStation ZIII Installation and Use August 1998 DHA033600...
  • Page 2 Notice Information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered a commitment by Intergraph Computer Systems. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors in, or omissions from, this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction .......................... 1 2 Getting Started ........................2 Unpack the Equipment ......................2 Gather the Tools ........................2 3 Installing the Hardware ....................... 3 Equipment Cautions ........................3 Assemble the Cyborg Chair....................... 3 Assemble the Monitor Table ..................... 4 Assemble the Digitizer Table ....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This document describes how to install the hardware and software for an ImageStation ZIII system. It describes how to adjust and troubleshoot the installation. WARNING Only Intergraph Computer Systems field service personnel may perform the installation procedures in this document. CAUTION To successfully install the equipment, read all of the instructions carefully before proceeding with the installation.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Follow the instructions in this section to prepare to install an ImageStation ZIII system. Unpack the Equipment Unpack all equipment from the shipping cartons. In addition to the TDZ workstation base unit, a keyboard, and a 21-inch, 24-inch, or 28-inch monitor, verify you have the following: Monitor table (FFUR0530) Digitizer stand (FFUR0540), D-sized digitizer table top with an Altek digitizer controller (CTIS1410), a 15-pin to 9-pin Analog to Digital Converter, three 9-pin RS-232 cables,...

  • Page 7: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the Hardware You will set up the components of the ImageStation ZIII hardware in the following order: Cyborg chair Monitor table D-sized digitizer table with Altek digitizer controller TDZ workstation base unit and keyboard Monitor Interface peripheral equipment module (PEM), two-handed controller, and cabling Stereoscopic display subsystem To connect the power cords and set the switches, refer to Chapter 4.

  • Page 8: Assemble The Monitor Table

    Insert the Chair Seat/Arms assembly post into the center hole of the Chair Base/Casters assembly. Apply firm, even pressure to seat the post into the Base/Caster assembly. Assemble the Monitor Table Remove the monitor table from the packing box. Refer to the documents delivered with the KI workstation furniture for detailed instructions for assembling the monitor table.

  • Page 9: Install The Interface Pem

    Install the Interface PEM The interface PEM is the electronics interface for the two-handed controller and the digitizer table. To install the interface PEM: Remove the interface PEM and its power cord from the packing box. Temporarily place the interface PEM on top of the digitizer table in preparation for connecting the cables to the PEM.
  • Page 10 Slide the interface PEM into the PEM bracket mounted to the underside of the digitizer table. Refer to the following figure. Bracket Interface PEM NOTE Ensure that the cables extend to the back of the interface PEM. Verify that the front feet of the interface PEM install into the holes provided in the PEM bracket.

  • Page 11: Install The Stereoscopic Display Subsystem

    Connect one end of an RS-232 cable to the port labeled RS-232 on the Altek digitizer controller. Connect the other end of the cable to COM 1 port on the TDZ workstation base unit. Tighten the cable screws. Connect the round DIN end of the cable from the AC adapter to the power cord receptacle on the Altek digitizer controller.

  • Page 12: Completing The Installation

    Completing the Installation You can adjust the monitor and digitizer tables and the Cyborg chair to meet the needs of the individual user. Refer to Chapter 7 “Adjusting System Ergonomics” in this document. Arrange the furniture with the monitor table centered behind and over the digitizer table. Center the Cyborg chair in front of the digitizer table.

  • Page 13: Activate The Stereoscopic Display

    3D software application running on the system. To activate the stereoscopic display: From the Windows NT Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display/Intergraph Monitor (tab). Select the type of monitor connected to the system. The choices of monitor types for...

  • Page 14: Customize The Screen Tracking Area

    When using the stereoscopic display subsystem, combat the effects of stress on your eyes by periodically taking a break. Stand up, stretch, and look away at something distant to change focal depth and to relax your eyes. NOTE For information on battery installation in the infrared glasses, refer to the documents delivered with the glasses.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting The Installation

    Troubleshooting the Installation This section provides information to troubleshoot the installation of the Altek hardware. Troubleshoot in Windows NT If the two-handed controller is not tracking in Windows NT, try the following. Verify cable connections. Turn the power to the interface PEM off, and then on. Disconnect and re-connect power to the Altek controller.
  • Page 16 Press successively to select com2. Press successively to select the proper baud rate (9600). Display version information by typing and pressing . The following SHIFT ENTER displays: Intergraph Imaging Systems Stereo Cursor, Software version 1.2 PCBC080 ECO level 1...
  • Page 17 Activate the microprocessor to decode the force stick data by pressing . Verify CTRL force stick operation by moving the force sticks to watch the numbers change. This indicates the force sticks are transmitting data. The data format is of the form H:AA X:nnn Y:nnn where n is a numerical value.

  • Page 18: Installing The Altek Driver

    Select Continue to accept the settings. Select Yes to confirm the installation, and then select OK after successful installation. The following appears: Intergraph hardware requires a tablet size of 34 inches by 22 inches. The necessary changes will be made to the registry now.

  • Page 19: Adjusting System Ergonomics

    Adjusting System Ergonomics This section provides human factors (ergonomic) recommendations you should follow when setting up and using the ImageStation ZIII system. Perform the following steps in the order presented. Adjust the Cyborg Chair Use the reference material provided with the Cyborg chair to make the following adjustments. To adjust the chair: Adjust the seat height so that your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are bent approximately 90 degrees.

  • Page 20: Adjust The Digitizer Table

    Adjust the Digitizer Table Adjust the height of the digitizer table so that your arms are comfortably at your side when using the two-handed controller or keyboard. Your elbows should be bent at approximately 90 degrees when your hands are resting on the two-handed controller or at the keyboard.

  • Page 21: Adjust The Two-Handed Controller

    For periods of frequent keyboard input, place the keyboard on the digitizer table in front of you. NOTE When not in use, the keyboard can be moved to either side of the digitizer table. Adjust the Two-Handed Controller The two-handed controller uses a standard bobbin, ten buttons, and two force-operated joysticks called force sticks.
  • Page 22 documents supplied with the glasses. It contains important information about use and care of the glasses. Consult the Crystal Eyes Stereoscopic Glasses User’s Manual for information on cleaning the NOTE glasses and replacing the batteries.

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