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Rainier-4a, 4a1V, 4d, 4d1V (RS-232)
Revision 1.1
(March, 2010)

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Rainier-4a, 4a1V, 4d, 4d1V (RS-232) Revision 1.1 (March, 2010)
  • Page 2 Except as expressly written by Avitech International Corporation, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of Avitech International Corporation or any of its affiliates.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty....................iii Extended Warranty Options............... iv Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period ........iv Regulatory Information................ v Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement......v European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices......vi Statements of Compliance ..............vi Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice ..vii Statement of Compliance ..............
  • Page 4 2.1 Using the Simplified Control Panel (Optional) ........81 Preparing the Rainier For Use With the SCP Keypad.......81 Recalling Presets................82 Avitech ASCII Protocol..............85 3.1 Setting the RS-232 Port..............85 3.2 Setting the HyperTerminal’s COM Port ..........86 3.3 Entering the ASCII Z Command Interface .........87 3.4 ASCII Z Command Format ..............89...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Limitation of liability: Avitech’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the defective product. In no event shall Avitech be liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.

  • Page 6: Extended Warranty Options

    Avitech equipment. Services and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period Avitech make its best offer to repair products that is outside the warranty period, provided the product has not reached its end of life (EOL). The minimum charge for such repair excluding shipping and handling is $200 (US dollars).

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Avitech is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 8: European Union Ce Marking And Compliance Notices

    European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC. Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC. Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 9: Australia And New Zealand C-Tick Marking And Compliance Notice

    Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Marking and Compliance Notice Statement of Compliance This product complies with Australia and New Zealand's standards for radio interference.

  • Page 10: Preface

    Welcome Congratulations on purchasing this Avitech Rainier-4a / 4a1V / 4d / 4d1V. Building on the popularity of the Rainier series, Avitech’s Rainier-4a / 4a1V / 4d / 4d1V multi-image processor has four auto-sensing SD-SDI (for 4d and 4d1V only) and composite video inputs as well as high quality DVI output with up to 1440×900 (for 4a and 4a1V only) 1920×1200 (for 4d and 4d1V only) resolution.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications, as well as the external components of your Avitech Rainier. It also guides you through the proce ss of setting up your Rainier for use. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the cabinet color and the look of t accessories may be different from the ones shown in this manual.

  • Page 12: Product Features

    Keypad (optional) 1.2 Product Features Model DVI / VGA / YPbPr Video Input Maximum Output Input NTSC / PAL Resolution Rainier-4a N/A (not applicable) 1440×900 Rainier-4a1V 1920×1200 Rainier-8a1V 1920×1200 Rainier-12a1V 1920×1200 Rainier-16a1V 1920×1200...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Number of port: 1 output Baud rate: up to 1 Mbaud RS-232 / 422 supporting TSL (one RS-422 to RS-232 converter may be needed for each connection to an Avitech module) Ethernet Network Type: 100Base-T Number of port: 1 RJ-45...

  • Page 14: Operating Features

    Parts Specifications Power supply Less than 30 watts 100 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (external) 12 V DC Housing Metal Dimension 1/2 rack 209.6×271.8×44.5 mm (8.25×10.7×1.75 inch) (W×D×H) Two can be mounted side-by-side in 1 RU Weight 2.3 kg (5 lbs) Operating: 0 °C (32 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F) Environment Temperature...

  • Page 15: Identifying The Front Hardware Component

    1.3 Identifying the Front Hardware Component Component Description Power LED Lights green when the Rainier is powered on. 1.4 Identifying the Rear Hardware Components IMPORTANT: Refer to the next table’s “Description” column for availability of the ports on your particular model.

  • Page 16: Getting Your Rainier Ready For Use

    DVI-I Input DVI-I connector for multimedia input (cascade from other Rainier series device). NOTE: This port is not available for the Rainier-4a and 4d. DVI-I Output DVI-I connector for output to monitor display. Rotary dial to assign unique addresses in systems with two or more units.
  • Page 17 NOTE: Skip this step for the Rainier-4a / 4a1V models only. 3. Connect the RS-232 cable to the RS-232 port for signal from PC. 4. Connect the DVI-I cable to the DVI-I Input port for video input to the Rainier.

  • Page 18: Cascading

    To cascade two or more Avitech Rainier, perform the following steps: 1. Set the rotary ID on the first Avitech Rainier (Master module) to 0, set the rotary ID on the second Avitech Rainier to 1, set the rotary ID on the third Avitech Rainier to 2, and so forth (can be other values as long as both are different from each other’s setting).
  • Page 19 3. Module interface is cascaded through RJ-45 (RS-485) which is used to loop communication from one module to the next. The data stream carries control and configuration information. Take the RS-485 cascading cable and connect one end to the RS-485 (out) of the Master (first) module (N) and the other end to RS-485 (in) of the next module up (N+1).

  • Page 20: Using The Galaxy Configuration Software

    1.6 Using the Galaxy Configuration Software The Galaxy configuration software is designed for all Avitech Multiviewer modules. This program requires no installation, and should not be run from a “read-only” device, such as an optical disc. This section introduces the Galaxy software for setting up your system.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Com Port

    Setting Up COM Port Configure your computer’s COM port to be 1 – 10. Upon starting up the Galaxy configuration software, make sure to specify the same COM port setting as your controlling computer. Or, click to select Automatically Search (may be slower on some system).

  • Page 22: Starting The Galaxy Configuration Software

    Search, then click the Rainier-4x1V (RS232) checkbox. NOTE: The Rainier-4a / 4a1V / 4d / 4d1V does not support IP as the communication mode. 2. Click OK and your computer would start to search for your Rainier. 3. Upon finding your device, the following screen will appear to confirm connection to your Rainier.
  • Page 23 For cascaded modules NOTE: Make sure the cascaded modules have different rotary ID settings (e.g., 1 – 2 – 3 – 4) on their rear panels. 4. Click OK and the following screens appear: Module Layout window, Galaxy control window, and Option window. For standalone module...
  • Page 24 When entering the Galaxy software for the first time, the layout for ID: 2, ID: 3, and ID: 4 may be covered by ID: 1. On the title bar portion can be found the following items: Logo icon Avitech Galaxy: proprietary logo and the name of the software. 1280×1024 (60Hz): shows the current output resolution and frequency.

  • Page 25: Module Layout Window

    5. Right-click the mouse on the title bar to access the Group Layout menu. Select from 2×2 up to 10×10 as possible grid positions on the monitor display. NOTE: The layout size available for your particular model will depend on the monitor display’s resolution as well as the smallest window size limitation.

  • Page 26: Galaxy Control Window

    Galaxy Control Window Select Menu Open Option Menu This toggles the Option window display on / off. Dock Option Menu This returns the Option window display to its default position on the right side of the Galaxy control window. This option is not available (grayed-out) if the previous item Open Option Menu is disabled.
  • Page 27 Change Output Resolution Changing the output resolution affects all the modules in the selected group. If you have more than one group, make sure you select the correct Group on the drop-down menu. The Rainier’s default output resolution is 1024×768 / 60Hz.
  • Page 28 1. Click Settings, and then click Set Output Mode. 2. When the following screen appears, set the output resolution to match the monitor display’s. Select the Refresh Frequency, select the Mode from the drop-down menu, and then click OK. You will notice that the selected resolution is displayed on the title bar of your Galaxy software.
  • Page 29 For Quad-Splitter Models (Rainier-4a / 4d) By default, the Rainier-4a / 4d (up to 1440×900 only) will automatically detect the optimum display resolution. To disable this feature, perform the following steps: 1. Click Settings, then Module Parameter. 2. Click Auto Parameter.
  • Page 30 NOTE: When the Detect Display Resolution option is selected (with checkmark), all the presets will be displayed in the optimum resolution. When the Detect Display Resolution option is unselected (without checkmark) and you have set the desired resolution using the Set Output Mode option, all the presets will be displayed in the desired resolution that you have set.
  • Page 31 Reconnect (Serial Port) When you have unplugged the serial cable and re-connected it, click Reconnect (Serial Port) to continue the configuration process.
  • Page 32 System Parameter The following setup affects all the modules of all the groups. Upon clicking System Parameter, the menu appears as shown below (refer to the later section for the description of the items appearing on System Parameter). Group Parameter The following setup affects all the modules in the selected group only.
  • Page 33 Module Parameter The following setup affects the selected module only. Upon clicking Module Parameter, the menu appears as shown below (refer to the later section for the description of the items appearing on Module Parameter).
  • Page 34 Exporting / Importing Label ® This feature allows you to export the label to either Microsoft Excel or a text file that can be edited externally. You can also export the BIOS version to a text file. To export / import label, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 35 To export all firmware / hardware information to a text file, click Export (.txt) and assign a filename when the next screen appears. Click Save. The next screen shows the text file opened using Notepad. System Parameter The following are the items appearing on System Parameter. Return Group Index to Default This allows you to return all groups to their default setting, as well as combine all modules into one group.
  • Page 36 The configuration progress will be shown on the screen. NOTE: This feature is oftentimes used on Quad-splitter models (Rainier-4a / 4d). Upon selecting this feature, the Group sequence starts from the lowest-level ID number. When any window is set to full screen, that window will revert back to the layout prior to full screen mode.
  • Page 37 An alternative method for creating a new group is: 1. Right-click the mouse on the module you wish to add to the new group. Then click Set ID# To New Group. 2. Repeat for all additional modules (you can either add additional modules to the new group or create additional groups).
  • Page 38 3. To switch between the different groups, use the Group drop-down menu. 4. Exit the Galaxy software and select Yes when prompted to save to flash memory Save System Files to Flash This allows you to save all configuration settings to flash memory. If the system configuration has been changed, save the changes first before continuing the other configuration settings.
  • Page 39 Turning On / Off All Meters / Labels / TSL To turn on / off all meters / labels / TSL for all the modules, regardless of the group it belongs to, click ON / OFF.
  • Page 40 Module Cascade Series The DVI Switch function is not available for your Rainier. Use the Cascade Series function to change the ID number designation only; this will not affect the actual physical connection of the Rainier. Advanced Upon clicking Advanced, the following screen appears: Use Broadcast Load File For loading presets / switching resolution / group reset.
  • Page 41 Automatically Backup Files to Hard Drive By default, the Galaxy software will save all backup files to the C:\Avitech_VCC\BackUp\ folder. You may change this by clicking Browse to select a different location to save the backup information. No Signal Size Refer to When the window is unable to detect a signal, this will serve as the basis for the Galaxy software to adjust the window size.
  • Page 42 Meter There are two hierarchies for setting the Meter properties. One can affect the entire group, while the other affects a single window. For an Entire Group To change the audio meter properties for an entire group, perform the following steps: NOTE: Make sure to turn on all audio meters (see previous section) before setting the...
  • Page 43 For an Individual Window To change the audio meter properties for a single window, use the mouse to right-click a window, and then click Set Meter. Label There are two hierarchies for setting the Label properties. One can affect the entire group, while the other affects a single window.
  • Page 44 Select Settings Group Parameter Label to adjust the Font Color, B-G (background) Color, and font Size for all labels in the group.
  • Page 45 For an Individual Window 1. Right-click the mouse on a window and select Label to enter text. NOTE: DVI input does not display a label. 2. Keep in mind that each window supports one line of text (up to 32 characters).
  • Page 46 BMP Label: allows you to activate the Universal fonts for labels by performing the following steps: 1. Click to enable the BMP Label checkbox (with checkmark). 2. Click the BMP Label Font Type button. 3. When the Font window appears, set the Font, Font style, and Size. Then click OK.
  • Page 47 2. You can also change the border color. Each pixel / line can have a different color 3D border For an Individual Window To change the border properties for an individual window, right-click the mouse on the window and select Set Border, then select the desired color and size. NOTE: DVI input does not display a border.
  • Page 48 Activating Tally The GPI terminal block allows for a total of eight inputs to activate tally, two per window. You can also use the serial port with ASCII, TSI, or TSL to activate tally. To change the appearance of tally, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 49 – for use with ASCII or TSI. – for use with the TSL protocol. The initialization process is different, so the same TSL protocol for other Avitech products may not function correctly with the Rainier without additional changes. Load File –...
  • Page 50 The Rainier includes one RS-485 / RS-232 port that is used for connecting to a PC for configuration control, and connecting to TSL controller. One TSL port of the TSL controller is needed for connecting to the first module of each group. To setup the configuration, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 51 4. By default, all windows are enabled for the TSL protocol. This can be changed for an individual window, on a group basis, or at the system level by clicking Settings System Parameter. 5. Click All TSL, and then select ON / OFF.
  • Page 52 3. Specify the Display Address (ranges from 0 to 126). The address should match the TSL controller configured address corresponding to the router output feeding the corresponding Avitech input. NOTE: Use the mouse to right-click each individual window to set the TSL Display...
  • Page 53 4. If you want to display dynamic labels, click the radio button to select TSL Only. If you want to display both the static and dynamic labels, click the radio button to select Allow Both Static & Dynamic. 5. To display 8 or 16 dynamic characters (if the TSL implementation allows it), click the radio button to select the corresponding options.
  • Page 54 When changing the width of the window, the height will automatically adjust to match the aspect ratio. When Lock Aspect Ratio is set to On, the aspect ratio of the video display will be maintained, even if the window is stretched. If the image is 4:3 and it is stretched to 16:9, the results are two vertical black bars appearing on either side of the display.
  • Page 55 Set Default Layout When you have multiple units cascaded together, you can quickly show all the windows by selecting Settings Group Parameter Set Default Layout. Module Parameter The following are the items appearing on Module Parameter. Output Timing There are two output timings namely Normal and VESA. Normal output timing is designed for some brands of monitor displays that do not support the VESA standard.
  • Page 56 Activating Tally The RJ-50-to-GPI terminal block allows for a total of eight inputs to activate tally, two per window. You can also use the serial port with ASCII, TSI, or TSL to activate tally. To change the appearance of tally, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 57 GPI Definitions Users can set the preset time (1 – 8), for count up or down, which can be recalled using GPIO. To assign the definition of each GPI, perform the following steps: 1. Upon clicking GPI Definitions, the following screen appears: 2.
  • Page 58 NOTE: The RJ-50-to-GPI terminal block adapter has eight positions that can each be used for setting tally and loading presets. By default, the terminal block is used to turn on / off the tally for each window: – Position 1 + GND = turns on main tally for window 1. –...
  • Page 59 3. Specify the Display Address (ranges from 0 to 126). The address should match the TSL controller configured address corresponding to the router output feeding the corresponding Avitech input. NOTE: Use the mouse to right-click each individual window to set the TSL Display Address.
  • Page 60 Rainier Cascade In Mode By default, the DVI input on the Rainier fills the entire screen behind the video windows (Cascade In mode). To enable the DVI input as a scaleable window, select Module Parameter, and then uncheck the option Rainier Cascade In mode to unselect it.
  • Page 61 NOTE: If you have multiple modules cascade in a single group, do this only for the first unit (ID:0). The DVI-I Input will be a yellow window that will appear in the Option window. VGA Auto Setting When using a VGA signal with the DVI-I Input on the Rainier, there will be times when the image is not aligned in the window or the color is off, the VGA Auto Setting feature was designed to overcome these issues.
  • Page 62 Line Lock This feature was designed for the PELCO video camera # CCC1380UH-6 and it only supports the composite (PAL / NTSC) video source. Process 1 – 4 is equivalent to windows 1 – 4. Special Screen Layout Menu Some special screen layouts are available for the Rainier (layouts that are grayed-out signify non-availability for your particular configuration): Layout 1 (Default 2×2) –...
  • Page 63 Layout 6 (Briefing) – cycle between presets for a slideshow effect Help Menu...
  • Page 64 Read BIOS Version To find out the Avitech Rainier module firmware version, perform the following steps: 1. Click Help, and then click Read BIOS Version. 2. Click Export. 3. Assign a filename and click Save to save the data. Update Signal Type / Format To update Signal type / format, click Help, and then click Update Signal Type / Format.
  • Page 65 Backing Up Presets To backup a preset, perform the following steps: 1. Click Help, and then click Backup All Information. 2. The following warning message appears, click OK to continue. 3. The following warning message appears when back-up is successful, click OK to continue.
  • Page 66 3. If the backup content is somewhere else other than at the C:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\IP or RS-232\xxxx#_#, copy the backup data from xxxx#_# into the C:\Avitech_VCC\Backup\IP or RS-232\xxxx#_# location. 4. Run the Galaxy software and select Yes when prompted whether to restore the module using the backup data.
  • Page 67 If the checking results shows an Abnormal report, confirm if the backup Path is correct. Then click Restore. If incorrect, click Browse to select the correct location. Then click OK to continue.
  • Page 68 7. Click OK when the next screen appears to continue. 8. Click OK when the next screen appears to restart the Galaxy software. Read Galaxy Information 1. Click Help, and then click About. 2. You should see a pop-up box showing the Galaxy software information.

  • Page 69: Quick Keys - Change Window To / From Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents

    Quick Keys – Change Window to / from Full Screen Mode; Swap Window Contents Two quick keys are available that allows you to quickly bring a window to / from full screen mode, as well as swap the contents from one window to another by performing the following steps: 1.
  • Page 70 Arranging Windows (by Group) To quickly setup the layout for your video windows, right-click the mouse on the title bar to access the Group Layout menu. Select from 2×2 up to 10×10 as possible grid positions on the monitor display. Repositioning an Individual Window To reposition a window, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 71: Option Window

    Option Window 2. Use the Position Fine Adjustment menu to adjust the position of any window on a pixel by pixel basis. Keep in mind that the width increases in 16 pixel increments and the height in 1 pixel increments.

  • Page 72: Mouse Right-Click Menu

    Mouse Right-click Menu To change the properties of an individual window, right-click the mouse on the particular window to access the window’s menu. Resizing Window To resize a single window to one of the preset sizes, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 73 2. Alternatively, resize a window by dragging the border of a window to the desired size. Keep in mind that there is a scaling limitation for each window that limits the maximum scaleable size to 816×465 pixels for NTSC video and 816×560 for PAL video.
  • Page 74 Select Source This allows you to copy the input signal source from one process window (e.g., Window 1) to another process window (e.g., Window 2), within the same module only. Window 2 will then display the same image as Window 1. Right-click the mouse on a particular window, then click Select Source.
  • Page 75 Set Meter Properties To change the audio meter properties for an individual window, perform the following steps: NOTE: Make sure to turn on all audio meters (see previous section) before setting the audio meter properties. 1. Upon clicking Set Meter, the following screen appears: The Rainier is capable of displaying embedded audio as VU meters inside the video window.
  • Page 76 Setting the Label Properties 1. Right-click the mouse on a window and select Label to enter text. NOTE: DVI input does not display a label. 2. Keep in mind that each window supports one line of text (up to 32 characters).
  • Page 77 BMP Label: allows you to activate the Universal fonts for labels by performing the following steps: 1. Click to enable the BMP Label checkbox (with checkmark). 2. Click the BMP Label Font Type button. 3. When the Font window appears, set the Font, Font style, and Size. Then click OK.
  • Page 78 3. You can also change the border color. Each pixel / line can have a different color 3D border Setting TSL Properties The Rainier includes one RS-485 / RS-232 port that is used for connecting to a PC for configuration control, and connecting to TSL controller. One TSL port of the TSL controller is needed for connecting to the first module of each group.
  • Page 79 3. Specify the Display Address (ranges from 0 to 126). The address should match the TSL controller configured address corresponding to the router output feeding the corresponding Avitech input. NOTE: Use the mouse to right-click each individual window to set the TSL Display Address.
  • Page 80 Turning On / Off the Window / Label 1. The Option window has two check boxes that can be used to close an image window (W) or turn off the label (L) for each window. 2. To turn off a window or label, find the checkbox that represents the selected window and check to enable or un-check to disable the Window or Label.
  • Page 81 To save to flash, perform the following steps: Click Save File in the Option window.
  • Page 82 2. Click Update to Module Flash, and then click OK. Or, close the Galaxy software and select Yes when prompted to save. Saving a Preset All the presets you create are stored in the Rainier and not in the computer that is running the Galaxy software.
  • Page 83 2. Click Save File in the Option window.
  • Page 84 3. When the next screen appears, enter a unique filename for the preset, and select OK to save. When using a keypad, use the numbers 0 – 9 for your preset names. When using the GPI, use the numbers 1 – 8 for your preset names. The file extension GP# will be automatically added to the file name.
  • Page 85 Loading File 1. In the Option menu, click Load File.
  • Page 86 2. Select a saved file, and then click OK to load the preset.
  • Page 87 Making Adjustments 1. In the Option menu, click Adjustment.
  • Page 88 2. The following screen appears. 3. Select the Image Window, you can adjust the input signal, such as Brightness (0 – 255), Saturation (0 – 127), Contrast (0 – 127), and Hue (–128 – 127) parameters directly by using the sliders or clicking the radio button. Click the Default button on the lower right portion of the screen to reset the values to the factory-default.
  • Page 89 Audio Delay 1. In the Option menu, click Check Audio. 2. When the following screen appears, click the audio Check option.
  • Page 90 3. Select the Source (Process 1 – 4).

  • Page 91: Simplified Control Panel

    Simplified Control Panel Aside from using the Galaxy software, you can use the optional numerical Simplified Control Panel (SCP) keypad that allows you to quickly recall presets, without having to use a computer. This chapter familiarizes you with using the Simplified Control P anel to load up to ten presets, saved in the flash memory of the Rainier module.

  • Page 92: Recalling Presets

    2. Click Settings Group Parameter COM A. When the next screen appears, select Load File on the Mode drop-down menu. Then click OK. 3. You wi ll be prompted to shutdown the Galaxy software and save to flash. 4. Power off the Rainier by unplugging the power cord.
  • Page 93 To recall the presets, perfor m the following steps: To login to the Simple Control Panel mode press * (star or asterisk) (one) Enter (total of three keys). Use the Galaxy softwa re’s preset files saved in the Rainier flash memory. The preset filename format is: X.GPY where X = 1 –...
  • Page 94 NOTE: DVI-Input port is not available for the Rainer-4a / 4d. 9. To logout from the Simple Control Panel mode, unplug the SCP keypad fro the rear panel’s Keypad port.

  • Page 95: Avitech Ascii Protocol

    RS-232. This chapter fami liarizes you with using the Avitech ASCII Protocol (AAP) of the Rainier via Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal function as an example. 3.1 Setting the RS-232 Port Before using the ASCII Z command interface, make sure that the COM A...

  • Page 96: Setting The Hyperterminal's Com Port

    NOTE: To set COM A to Normal, click Settings Group Parameter COM A. Wh en the next screen appears, select Normal on the Mode drop-down menu. Then click OK. Disconnect the SCP keypad if that is connected. Setting the HyperTerminal’s COM Port To set the HyperTerminal’s COM Port, perform the following steps: Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal to startup the Windows HyperTerminal function.

  • Page 97: Entering The Ascii Z Command Interface

    3.3 Entering the ASCII Z Command Interface startup the ASCII Z command i nterface, perform the following steps: Connect the HyperTerminal’s COM port (PC) to the Rainier’s RS-232 port, and make sure that power supply is available. Connect the power cord to the Rainier so that it will use the default baud rate (57600 bps) to transmit the startup signal.
  • Page 98 3. Press Enter to login to the ASCII Z command interface. When the HyperTerminal’s command prompt “>” sym bol appears, you can start entering ASCII Z commands. 4. To logout of the ASCII Z command interface, type exit and press Enter.

  • Page 99: Ascii Z Command Format

    3.4 ASCII Z Command Format The ASCII Z command is comprised of the following parts: Header oup/Module/Window Ass ignment Parameter 1 Parameter 2 . . . The followi g is a list of rules to follow when entering the ASCII Z command It is acceptable to enter commands in small or capital letters, and the five columns are separated by a space.

  • Page 100: Zj (For Rainier-4A1V / 4D1V Only)

    B[order] to s Description ignify the border of the window. L[abel] to signify the label’s background color. [NoDimColor] to signify the bor der’s 3D effect. You can add ] to remove the border’s 3D effect. Just enter NDC to [NoDimColor signify NoDimColor.
  • Page 101 1680 × 1050 * 41 * 40 * 53 1920 × 1080 (1080p) * 28 * 26 1920 × 1200 * 37 * 36 Only Rainier-4a1V and 4d1V support this mode NOTE: aximum resolution for Rainier-4a / 4d is 1440×900.
  • Page 102 ZM 010000 10 Examples: sets all the modules in group 1 to display at 1600×1200 resolution at 60 Hz vertical frequency. ZM 00000 sets all the modules in all t he group s wo uld have a 1280×1024 resolution a 0 Hz vertical frequen ZP GGMMP [oad] / S[ave] filenam Format:...
  • Page 103 Description: Designate the action of tally. The following table shows the color index. Index Color Null Green Yellow Blue Pink Light Blue White ZT 000000 2 1 6 Examples: activate tally 2 for all the window(s) in all the module(s) for all the group(s) with pink color.

  • Page 104: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade This chapter familiarizes you with updating the firmware of your Avitech Rainier, as well as resetting it to the factory-default value. Updating of the firmware is divided into two main processes: Device driver installation (when you need to use the USB-to-RS-232...
  • Page 105 4. After successfully installing the device driver, the computer can now detect the USB-to-serial converter device name. To check, click Start Control Panel . Double-click the System icon and when the System Prop erties screen ect the Hardware tab and then click the Device Mana ger button.
  • Page 106 5. The following screen should show Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM3). ing screen appears. Select the Port 6. Double-click on this item and the follow Settings tab, and then click the Advanc ed button.

  • Page 107: Updating The Firmware

    7. Make sure that the COM Port Number is set to COM1, and then click OK. A.2 Updating the Firmware The firmware for Rainier is divided into: Rainier 4x1V firmware FPGA firmware (for Rainier-4d / 4d1V only) IMPORTANT: If you need to update both firmware, make sure to perform Rainier 4x1V firmware update first.
  • Page 108 3. Run the Galaxy software by double-clicking the “Galaxy-V313.exe” file. Click Others when the following screen appears. 4. When the following screen appears, select CB (RS232 / IP) and on the Style drop- down menu, select Rainier4x1V (RS232). 5. Click the Browse button to specify the location of the f irmware file and select “AT-Rainier-1601.hex.”...

  • Page 109: Fpga Firmware (For Rainier-4D / 4D1V Only)

    9. When the next screen appears; pull off the power cord from the power jack to shutdown the Rainier. Ne xt, re-attach the power cord to restart the Rainier. FPGA Firmware (for Rainier-4d / 4d1V only) To update the FPGA firmware, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 110: Resetting To The Factory-Default State

    3. Click to select the COM checkbox and on the drop-down menu, select the correct COM port number. 4. Select the correct ID number of the corresponding Rainier you are up grading the firmware on the ID drop-down menu. 5. Click to select the FPGA UB checkbox, and then click the Browse button to specify the location of the firmware file and select “AT-Rainier4x1v-UBFPGA.rbf.”...
  • Page 111 3. Power-on the Rainier by plugging in the power cord (make sure that power is available). 4. Push back the number 2 dip switch upward to the default position.

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