How to configure a DMP for VS6 display

Topic

  • How do I configure a DMP to work with the VS6 display?
  • How do I configure a VS6 display?
  • How do I configure a VS-5360?
  • Does a VS-5360 need a translation table?

Environment

  • Product Family:  Transportation
  • Product:  VS6 Display
    • Display Interface Boards (PLR's)
  • Component:  DMP or VFC controller, USB memory stick/thumb drive (loaded with translation table)
  • Control System:  Vanguard Professional or Standard software

Steps

  1. Login to the DMP or VFC controller.
  2. Select Sign 1.
  3. Select Configuration.
  4. Select System Configuration.
  5. Select Required.
  6. Select Model.
  7. Select GS6.
  8. Select Access.
  9. Select Front.
  10. Select Module.
  11. Select Full Color.
  12. Select ProLink5
  13. Select your module size. For example 16x20.
  14. Enter the number 20 for Pixel Pitch, and then press Enter.
  15. Set your pixel height and width. Refer to configuration drawing to determine this.
  16. While still on the Display Configuration menu screen, arrow down to get to the next menu screen.
  17. Select Translation Table.
  18. Select Custom. (note: some contracts are set to automatic)
  19. Reference the site configuration sheet per contract number for your display to get the DD number for translation table. (You will need this from an internal source if you dont have it).
  20. Select your Translation Table, then press 1 to Confirm.
  21. Press Enter after it successfully loads. This will be indicated by "[Step 1 of 1] Uploading translation table success".
  22. While still in the Required Display Configuration menu arrow down to see the next menu screen.
  23. Select Display Interface. Note: must have a minimum of 1 or else the light sensor option will not exist 
  24. Select Configure.
  25. Enter the number of Display Interface (PLR's).  Reference the site configuration sheet per the contract to determine how many needed. Then press Enter.
  26. Press Cancel twice to navigate to the Configuration menu.
  27. Select Peripheral.
  28. Select Add.
  29. Select Advanced Setup.
  30. Arrow down, and select Add Light.
  31. Select Front. (If external VFC controller)
  32. Select Specify. (If external VFC controller)
  33. Select VIP (If embedded controller)
  34. Enter 2 for the address.
  35. Select On Display Interface.
  36. Select First Display Interface.
  37. Select LUX.

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