NOVASTAR Industrial Controller User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- NOVASTAR
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MBOX600
Industrial Controller
V1.3.3
XI’AN NOVASTAR TECH CO.,LTD.
User Manual
MBOX600
Industrial Controller
V1.3.3
XI’AN NOVASTAR TECH CO.,LTD.
About this Document
The MBOX600 is an LED display controller from NovaStar that integrates an
industrial PC and sending capability. It is applicable to the scenarios where
no PC is used for controlling LED displays, for example, outdoor fixed
displays.
The MBOX600 can be connected to a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, allowing for
software installation, screen configuration, solution playback, etc. Working
with software applications, the MBOX600 can enable remote publishing, local
playback, playback preview, etc. to meet various needs.
This document introduces the main operations of the MBOX600, including
hardware connection, software installation, screen configuration, and program
playback, to help users get started with the product.
Hardware Connection
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Note: The COM1 is a reserved interface that is not used.
Software Installation
Preinstalled with Linux
For the MBOX600 preinstalled with Linux, if necessary, install Windows and
required applications according to tothe description in this section.
3.1.1 Installing Windows
Please buy Windows from official channels and install it.
3.1.2 Installing Applications
Required Software
Table 3-1 Application
| Name | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| NET Framework 4.6.x | Software operating environment |
www.novastar.tech
VPlayer| Playback software used to play programs from VNNOX and preview and
play programs from ViPlex Express| https://www.vnnox.com/syndownload
ViPlex Express| LAN-based screen management software, mainly used for screen
management, program editing and publishing| https://www.vnnox.com/download
NovaLCT| Screen configuration software, used to adjust the screen to the
optimal display condition| www.novastar.tech
NovaStudio| Playback software, mainly used for multi-screen, multi-program and
multi-window playback| www.NovaStar.tech
GosuncnWelink/SIMC om Drivers| GosuncnWelink or SIMCom 4G module drivers
Please choose the corresponding model according to your region.| Please
contact the technical engineers.
Installation
Please note that “.NET Framework 4.6.x” must be installed first.
3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options
To ensure stable playback of MBOX600, please check the Windows configuration
options according to the description in this section.
Configuration Options
The configuration options to be checked are shown in Table 3-2. If a
configuration option does not conform to the target status, please change it.
Table 3-2 Configuration options
Table 3-2 Configuration options
| Configuration Options | Target Status |
|---|---|
| Windows automatic update | Off |
| Firewall | Off |
| Turn off-screen | Never |
| Sleep | Never |
| Scaling size | 100% |
| Multiple displays | Duplicate these displays |
Operation Access
Click in the Windows Start menu to enter the menu page as shown in Figure
3-1.
Figure 3-1 Windows settings
Checking Windows Automatic Update
Step 1 Choose Update & Security.
Step 2 On the Windows Update page, click Advanced options
Step 3 Check whether Windows automatic update is turned off.
Check the Firewall
Step 1 Choose Update & Security.
Step 2 Choose Windows Security.
Step 3 Click Open Windows Defender Security Center.
Step 4 Check whether the firewall is turned off.
Checking Screen Off and Sleep
Step 1 Choose System.
Step 2 Choose Power & sleep.
Step 3 Check whether all the four configuration options are set to Never.
Checking Scaling Size and Multiple Displays
Step 1 Choose System.
Step 2 Check whether the scaling size is 100% and the option of multiple
displays is set to Duplicate these displays.
Note: When multiple monitors are connected, the configuration option for
multiple displays will appear.
3.1.4 Changing System Language
If necessary, users can change the system language.
Step 1 Click in the Windows Start menu.
Step 2 Choose Time & Language.
Step 3 Choose Region & language and choose a language to set it as the system
language.
Preinstalled with Windows
For MBOX600 preinstalled with Windows 10 IOT Enterprise, please activate Windows and install the required applications according to the description in this section.
3.2.1 Activating Windows
View the registration code on the enclosure and activate Windows.
3.2.2 Installing Applications
MBOX600 is preinstalled with Windows and the applications shown in Table 3-3.
NovaStudio is not preinstalled. If necessary, users can visit
www.novastar.tech to get and install NovaStudio.
Table 3-3 Applications
| Name | Description | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| NET Framework 4.6.x | Software operating environment |
www.novastar.tech
VPlayer| Playback software used to play programs from VNNOX and preview and
play programs from ViPlex Express| https://www.vnnox.com/syndownload
ViPlex Express| LAN-based screen management software, mainly used for screen
management, program editing and publishing| https://www.vnnox.com/download
NovaLCT| Screen configuration software used to adjust the screen to the
optimal display condition| www.novastar.tech
GosuncnWelinWSIMCom Drivers| GosuncnWelink or SIMCom 4G module drivers
Please choose the corresponding model according to your region.| Please
contact the technical engineers.
3.2.3 Checking Configuration Options
For more information, see 3.1.3 Checking Configuration Options.
3.2.4 Changing System Language
For more information, see 3.1.4 Changing System Language.
Screen Configuration
NovaLCT is used to configure receiving card parameters. You can configure parameters manually or by loading configuration files. For more information, see NovaLCT LED Configuration Tool for Synchronous Control System User Manual attached to the software.
Program Playback
When the MBOX600 is installed with VPlayer and NovaStudio, the following three playback solutions will be supported.
-
Remote publishing
Publish programs to VPlayer with VNNOX Standard or VNNOX AD remotely. VPlayer downloads and plays the programs. -
Local playback Create and play programs with NovaStudio.
-
Preview playback View solutions created in ViPlex
Express on the preview window Remote Publishing (VPlayer+VNNOX)CO.,LTD.
For details, click the link below to see the online documentation of VNNOX.
http://docs.vnnox.com:8090/display/VNNOXEN/5+Cloud+Platform+Service+Introduction
TECH Local Playback (NovaStudio)
For more information, see NovaStudio User Manual attached in the software.
Preview Playback (VPlayer+ViPlex Express)
For more information, see the Getting Started chapter in ViPlex Express
Display Content Publishing
Management System for PC Studio Mode User Manual attached to ViPlex Express.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. CO., LTD.
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Statement
Thank you for choosing NovaStar’s product. This document is intended to help you understand and use the product. For accuracy and reliability, NovaStar may make improvements and/or changes to this document at any time and without notice. If you experience any problems in use or have any suggestions, please contact us via the contact information given in this document. We will do our best to solve any issues, as well as evaluate and implement any suggestions.
References
- 5 Cloud Platform Service Introduction - VNNOX_English - VNNOX
- Global leading LED display control solution
- vnnox.com/download
- VNNOX云平台一站式服务
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