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  • Page 1 IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 SMART. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the SMART.
  • Page 3 IM-150 may cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or other devices may cause the console to malfunction. Where use is prohibited, power off the console to prevent this possibility. SMART Technologies Inc. does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages. For details, refer to the warranty shipped with the IM-150.
  • Page 4 Other instruments may damage the screen’s coating. • Do not connect or disconnect the video or power cable while the Sympodium IM-150 console is on. Doing so may damage the liquid crystal display (LCD) and the computer video card.
  • Page 5 SMART Technologies Inc., or parts approved by SMART that have the same characteristics as the originals Verifying the Package Contents When you unpack your Sympodium IM-150 integration module, verify the contents with this list: • one console, covered with the screen installation template and the template for remotely locating the control panel •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ..................i The Sympodium IM-150 Integration Module: A Technical Overview ..1 The Console ........................1 The X-Port 30 Unit......................3 System Requirements ..................... 5 Locating the Serial Numbers ................... 6 Connection Information ................7 Console Connections ...................... 7 Input Source Signal Information ..................
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: The Sympodium Im-150 Integration Module: A Technical Overview

    This guide describes the functions of the console and the X-Port 30 unit, and how to integrate these components with other systems. While some sections briefly discusses how to use the two components, refer to the Sympodium IM-150 User’s Guide for more detailed instructions on using the IM-150.
  • Page 10 X-Port 30 unit through a standard straight-through 6' (1.8m) RS-232 serial cable (DB9M/F). NOTE: The connected computer must be running SMART Board software to interpret the stylus coordinates as mouse activity. While the integration module comes with the most recently released version of SMART Board software, you can also use SMART Board driver 7.0 or greater (Microsoft®...

  • Page 11: The X-Port 30 Unit

    The video port is an RGBHV input port into which you insert the DVI connector of the supplied custom DVI/RGB cable. The standard HD DB15 female end of this cable connects to the X-Port 30 unit. While the interactive screen supports DVI signals, only use the analog interface with the console.
  • Page 12 Each circuit board in the X-Port 30 unit has its own labeling structure, so keep the devices separate. For example, if your computer uses serial port 2, ensure its video and audio connections are to the ports labeled 2. Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    50 MB of free hard-disk space for complete installation • available serial or USB port (If you use the computer’s USB port, you should purchase one of the SMART USB adapters – USB-ADP or USB-FRU – to connect the X-Port 30 unit.) Macintosh Computers •...

  • Page 14: Locating The Serial Numbers

    IM-150 along with the serial number for the X-Port 30 unit (using the prefix XPT). Serial Number Label Location of the Console’s Serial Number Label Serial Number Label Location of the X-Port 30 Unit’s Serial Number Label Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Connection Information

    IM-150 with other devices. Console Connections The Sympodium IM-150 console has three connection ports: two are for the X-Port 30 unit connection panel and the other is for the wall power outlet. The necessary cables are supplied, including a video cable and an RS-232 DB9M/F serial cable for connecting the console to the X-Port 30 unit.

  • Page 16: Input Source Signal Information

    NOTE: The maximum signal frequency for the horizontal refresh rate is 75 Hz. Exceeding that frequency may damage the screen, or the image won’t display as expected. Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: X-Port 30 Unit Cable Specifications And Recommendations

    X-Port 30 Unit Cable Specifications and Recommendations The Sympodium IM-150 module comes with: • a 6' (1.8 m) RGB video cable, with DVI-I/RGB connector for the Sympodium IM-150 console and HD DB15M connector for the X-Port 30 unit • a 6' (1.8 m) DB9F/DB9M RS-232 serial cable •...
  • Page 18 X-Port 30 unit. See page 20 for details on connecting the supplied ground wire. NOTE: This ground is not a safety ground. You don’t have to connect the ground connector to earth ground for safe operation of the Sympodium IM-150 module. Location for Ground...

  • Page 19: Environmental Considerations

    You must locate the computer’s keyboard and mouse near the console. This is because the stylus won’t function when you initially connect the Sympodium IM-150 console. You must install and open SMART Board software, so you’ll need a connected keyboard and mouse to operate the screen until the stylus is operational.

  • Page 20: Installing The Components

    Installing the Sympodium IM-150 Console You can install the Sympodium IM-150 console in any material. However, it has an estimated bearing surface of 18 sq. in. (116.1 cm ) and an estimated weight of 15 lb. (6.8 kg), so ensure your mounting surface can support a console of that weight and size.
  • Page 21 NOTE: Select the screws that work best for your mounting surface, but with a maximum size of No. 8 (M4). Lower the console into the opening. It will rest on the brackets. Align the bracket screw holes with those in the console. NOTE: The next two illustrations show the cables connected so you can see the positioning of the console.

  • Page 22: Installing The X-Port 30 Unit

    • rack-mount it NOTE: Your Sympodium IM-150 module doesn’t come with the fasteners to attach the mounting brackets to a surface (or a rack-mount cabinet); you’ll have to supply the appropriate ones. However, the IM-150 does come with four No. 8-32 x 1/4" screws for attaching the mounting brackets to the X-Port 30 unit.
  • Page 23 To attach the X-Port 30 unit to a flat surface Locate the two mounting brackets in the accessory kit. Position the mounting brackets as shown below. Using the hex key, insert the four provided screws at the noted locations. Screws Screws Mounting Brackets Screw the mounting brackets to the surface using four screws and a screwdriver.
  • Page 24 Screws Screws Mounting Brackets Screw the brackets to the underside of the mounting surface using four screws and a screwdriver. Screws (Not Provided) When installed, the X-Port 30 unit looks like this: Screws Installed Bracket Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 To rack-mount the X-Port 30 unit Locate the two mounting brackets in the accessory kit. Position the mounting brackets as shown below. Using the hex key, insert the four supplied screws at the noted locations. Screws Screws Mounting Brackets Screw the mounting brackets to the rack-mount cabinet using four screws and a screwdriver.

  • Page 26: Remotely Locating The Control Panel

    On the back of the control panel, disconnect the four-wire telephone cable, labeled C09, from the J1 port on the back of the control panel. This cable connects the control panel to the X-Port 30 unit. J1 Connector Port Back of Control Panel Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 Reach inside the X-Port 30 unit to disconnect cable C09 from the J8 port inside the X-Port 30 unit. You no longer need cable C09, so you can discard it. Remove cable C09 Connect cable C10 J8 Connector Port Insert the other modular cable, labeled C10, into the J8 port. This cable, which is already inside the X-Port 30 unit, makes the port on the connection panel active.
  • Page 28 Route the grounding wire to the control panel’s new location. On the back of the control panel, remove the screw indicated below using the Phillips No. 1 screwdriver. Back of Control Panel Phillips No. 1 Screw for Grounding Wire Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Slip the screw through the smaller ring terminal of the grounding wire. Reattach the screw to the back of the control panel, making a good connection between the ring terminal and the screw. Back of Control Panel Grounding Wire To reconnect the control panel Obtain the supplied I C cable from the accessory kit.
  • Page 30 At the new location, attach the control panel to the mounting surface. NOTE: You’ll have to provide the screws to attach the control panel to its new surface. Use No. 6 or No. 8 screws and the appropriate screwdriver. Screws Control Panel Hole for Control Panel Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Integrating Components

    Integrating Components This section describes how to integrate your room elements with Sympodium IM-150 integration module and connect the console to the X-Port 30 unit. Once it’s connected to the console, the X-Port 30 unit accepts input from up to three sources and then sends video, serial and audio output signals to the console and any connected output devices, such as a projector or room audio system.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Console To The X-Port 30 Unit

    X-Port 30 unit connection panel. Female Port for the HD DB15 RGB Cable (V04) Male Port for the RS-232 Serial Cable (C06) Connect the power cable to the power supply and a wall outlet. Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Connecting Rgb Input Sources To The X-Port 30 Unit

    Connect this adapter between the RS-232 cable and the computer, as described in the SMART Board User’s Guide. NOTE: If your computer has a USB port but no available serial port, use one of the SMART USB adapter cables (USB-ADP or the longer USB-FRU, which requires a 9-pin M/M gender adapter).
  • Page 34 Connect the audio cables from the input device to the audio ports labeled 3 on the connection panel using RCA connectors. HD DB15 RGB Video Ports (Female) RCA Audio Ports RS-232 Serial Ports (Female) 3.5 mm Audio Port Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 To connect an S-video auxiliary source Use an S-video cable to connect an S-video source, such as a document camera, to a video scaler. Use an RGB cable to connect the video scaler to the female video port labeled either 2 or 3 on the connection panel.

  • Page 36: Connecting Output Devices To The X-Port 30 Unit

    (see page 31). Finally, connect this cable to the room control system port (or flash port) on the connection panel of the X-Port 30 unit. You can check the controllability of your X-Port 30 unit by using a terminal.exe program. Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 Data Format With the command data format, there are two formatting options: with checksum bytes and without checksum bytes. Use the following symbols as the start and end bytes: • With Checksum: START Byte = < END Byte = > •...
  • Page 38 Example 5 – Diagnostic reply on checksum from the X-Port 30 unit to a third-party room controller using checksum: With Checksum With- Checksum Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte High Checksum Checksum START Byte Nibble Low Nibble END Byte < > Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Example Calculation of Checksum for Source Command Alphanumerical Data (ASCII) CMD 1 CMD 2 CMD 3 CMD 4 Checksum Total High Nibble Low Nibble Checksum Total RS-232 Cable Protocol Parameter Definition and Pin Assignment Use these settings when you designate the parameters for your communications protocol: Baud 9600 bps Data bits...

  • Page 40: Aligning The Audio

    Set your preferred audio level using the control panel potentiometers. For the left channel, adjust VR101, and for the right channel, VR102. NOTE: The potentiometers are recessed approximately 1" (2.5 cm). X-Port 30 X-Port30 VR10 2 VR10 1 Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Installing Smart Board Software

    The Quick orientation procedure is the default level. However, if you need greater accuracy, use the Standard or Fine orientation level. Refer to the SMART Board User’s Guide or the online Help for more information.

  • Page 42: Matching The Resolution

    To set the screen resolution in the Mac OS X operating system software Press System Preferences in the Dock. Open Displays. The Monitors dialog box appears. In the Display tab, select 1024 x 768 and close the dialog box. Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Screen

    Adjusting the Screen Complete your screen installation by making minor adjustments to the screen’s visual quality. If the screen receives a signal with a horizontal frequency between 28 kHz and 64 kHz and a vertical frequency between 48 Hz and 75 Hz, it automatically adjusts the horizontal and vertical position of the screen image, as well as the phase and pitch settings.
  • Page 44 (Phase) button from the On Screen Display Menu, and press the Enter button. The Phase screen opens. Use the – and + buttons to make the adjustment pattern show clearly. Press the Menu button to exit the On Screen Display Menu. Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this section to determine the source of a problem. To be fully functional, the Sympodium IM-150 integration module must have proper communication between the console and: • its screen and circuitry • the input sources connected through the X-Port 30 unit Green Communications and Power indicators denote proper communication.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting The X-Port 30 Unit And Control Panel

    (see page 18) • The wrong source displays Inconsistent auxiliary Check the auxiliary input when you press a source source connections connections for each source (see selection button pages 26–27) Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Sympodium Im-150 Console

    Use the following table to solve a problem with the console. Keep in mind that any computer you use with the IM-150 must have SMART Board software running for the screen to be touch sensitive. Also, an auxiliary input source must be running touch-capability software if you want to annotate over the image on the interactive screen.

  • Page 48: Customer Support

    Shipping charges incurred from warranty service are paid as follows: You’re responsible for shipping the product to the service center. SMART pays return shipping via ground service on any product returned for service within the warranty period. If you request a rush order, you are billed for any charges associated with that rush order.

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications NOTE: All dimensions +/- 1/8" (0.3 cm). All weights +/- 0.5 lbs. (0.2 kg). Physical Specifications Chassis 16 5/8" W x 15 3/4" H x 1 15/16" D (42.2 cm x 40.0 cm x 4.9 cm) Fascia 18"...
  • Page 50 Can be remotely located; separate buttons for each of the three connected peripherals Scan Rates VGA to SXGA Power Cable 20' (6.1 m) AC-power connection (country-specific) Computer Requirements See page 5 ™ SMART Board Software Current SMART Board driver and Notebook software Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Using The Im-150

    NOTE: If you lose power to the console, the screen turns itself off. After the power is restored, press the Power button. If you lose serial communications or if you close the SMART Board driver program, the screen will lose its interactive capability. For any other difficulties, use the Troubleshooting section on pages 37 to 39 to isolate the module causing the problem.
  • Page 52 NOTE: If a control panel indicator begins flashing, a communication problem may have arisen in one or more of the modules. Check your cable connections. If this doesn’t solve the problem, contact Technical Support. See page 40 for contact information. Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Functional Diagrams

    Appendix C: Functional Diagrams Pin Assignments for the Console’s RS-232 Serial Port Usually, the console connects directly to the X-Port 30 unit. However, if your integration is different, you must ensure that the console connects to an RS-232 device that supports modem controls, using an RS-232 serial cable with standard 9-pin connectors.
  • Page 54 Pin 2 Pin 2 Yellow Green Pin 3 Pin 3 Green Pin 4 Pin 4 Black Pin 5 Pin 5 Black Yellow Black Yellow Black Pin 6 Pin 6 Green Green Connectors Viewed Side-by-Side from the Bottom Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Overall System Block Diagram SMART X-Port 30 Unit Console Default RS-232 Digitizer Data Digitizer Data Auxiliary 1 RS-232 Serial Auxiliary 2 RS-232 Serial Default RGB RGB OUT Tablet RGB IN Auxiliary 1 RGB Auxiliary 1 RGB +18V DC Auxiliary 2 RGB...
  • Page 56 Composite To X-Port 30 Unit Composite Video Video OUT Auxiliary Input (J9) IN (RCA) Cable Not (RCA) Supplied Component Video Video Scaler Cables Not Source (Component to RGB) Supplied To X-Port 30 Unit Auxiliary Input (J9) Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 X-Port 30 Unit Connection Panel 1 RGB Video Inputs 2 Flash or Room 4 RGB Video Outputs (Female Ports) Control System Input (Female Ports) (DB9 Male Port) 3 Console Serial Port 7 Power 5 Audio Outputs 9 Serial Inputs 6 Audio Inputs 8 Control 10 Grounding Wire (Female Ports)
  • Page 58 Console Screen Serial Out Digitizer Digitizer RS-232 RS-232 J5 (RJ45 Connector) Mini-DIN8 Connector 18V DC +18V DC In DC03 18V DC Power Supply RGB from Input Source 18V Power In RGB/DVI In Serial from Input Source RS-232 Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix D: Attaching The Tilt Stand

    Appendix D: Attaching the Tilt Stand The Sympodium IM-150 console comes with a VESA-adapter bracket installed on the back and a tilt stand in the accessory kit. You can easily attach the tilt stand to the console to alter its angle.

  • Page 61: Index

    Installing Serial Requirements, 10 Console, 12 Components, 1 Control Panel Remotely, 18–22 Connecting Auxiliary Video Sources, 27 SMART Board Software, 33 Composite Source X-Port 30 Unit Flat with Brackets, 15 Connecting, 27 X-Port 30 Unit Flat with Feet, 14 Computer...
  • Page 62 Serial, 8 Integrating with a Room Control System, Cables, 10 Serial Numbers, 6 Integrating with Console, 24 Signal Removing the Control Panel, 18 Cable Requirements, 9 Specifications, 41–42 Input Source, 8 Troubleshooting, 38 SMART Board Software, 33 Sympodium IM-150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 Suite 600, 1177 – 11th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB CANADA T2R 1K9 Support: 1.866.518.6791 (Canada/U.S.) or +1.403.228.5940 (all other countries) Main Switchboard: 1.888.42.SMART (Canada/U.S.) or +1.403.245.0333 (all other countries) Fax: +1.403.245.0366 support@smarttech.com www.smarttech.com Printed in Canada 99-340-00 REV C0...

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