Hardware Information
Overview
The V4X has an assortment of dedicated hardware for the purpose of configuration, status monitoring, and interfacing to other hardware. This section covers these features in more detail.
Display and Navigation
The front panel of V4X features a 12-line by 43-character TFT status display.
This display is primarily used to share application-specific information (i.e. “Preshow – Running - 01:02:03.00”) from the show control script. However, this display also offers a full menu system that can be accessed by pushing the navigation wheel adjacent to the display.
To access the menu system, simply press in the navigation wheel. The wheel can then be rotated and pressed to browse the menu system, select items, and change settings.
Below, you will find a description of the menu items that are available from this interface.
Main Menu
This menu provides access to the following sub-menus:
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System -- Configure and monitor generic system status
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Real-Time Clock -- Configure and monitor real-time clock
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Network -- Configure network interface
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Password -- Configure front-panel lockout password
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Script -- Monitor show control performance and script status
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Exit -- Exit the menu
System Menu
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Firmware Version -- Firmware version
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Hardware Revision -- Revision of PCB hardware
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CPU Load -- Current CPU utilization
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Serial Number -- Chassis serial number
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Build Number -- Build revision of firmware
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Reboot System -- Reboot controller and re-launch script
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Reset Settings -- Reset all configuration data (i.e. network, device name, etc.) to factory defaults
Clock Menu
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Time -- Current system clock time
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Date -- Current system clock date
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RTC Config -- Used to set system clock time and date
Network Menu
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IP Address -- View/Configure IP address
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Subnet Mask -- View/Configure subnet mask
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Gateway -- View/Configure gateway IP address
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DNS -- View/Configure DNS address
Password Menu
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Password Protect Front Panel -- Enable/Disable Password Protection
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Set Password -- Set/Modify front panel password
Script Menu
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Script Filename -- Currently active show control script
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Script Edit Date -- Edit date of active show control script
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Reload Script -- Selecting this reloads and restarts the show control script
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Device Name -- Assigned text name of the V4X
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Device ID -- Assigned ID number of the V4X
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Device Nickname -- Optional text nickname of the V4X
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View Watches -- View watch list that is generated within the WinScript project
Indicator LEDs
The front-panel of a V4X has a full set of indicator LEDs to provide an overall status of different features of the device.
Status
The status indicator LEDs are located in the lower left corner of the front-panel.
- Power - ON whenever power is applied to the unit and the power switch is on
- Live - ON whenever WinScript Live is connected to the unit
Network
The network indicator LEDs are located in the top right section of the front-panel.
These indicators display both network link and activity for all of the Network ports.
| LED State | Description |
|---|---|
| OFF | No Network Link |
| SOLID GREEN | Network link active – No network activity detected |
| BLINKING ORANGE | Network link active – Network activity detected |
Inputs
The input indicator LEDs are located in the top right section of the front-panel.
These are digital inputs that can be used to trigger show control events. These inputs can be configured via software to accept contact-closure or voltage triggers (5-24VDC).
The table below defines the behavior of the indicator LEDs:
| LED State | Description |
|---|---|
| OFF | Inactive – No contact closure detected or voltage input is <9VDC |
| GREEN | Active – Contact closure detected or voltage input is 9-24VDC |
Outputs
The output indicator LEDs are located in the top right section of the front-panel.
These are dry-contact relay outputs that are rated to 900mA and protected with inline self-healing polymer fuses. These relays are normally open (NO) and both relay contacts (COMMON = C, and NORMALLY OPEN = NO) are accessible for each output.
The table below defines the behavior of the indicator LEDs:
| LED State | Description |
|---|---|
| OFF | Inactive – Relay contact is OPEN |
| RED | Active – Relay contact is CLOSED |
Buttons
The front panel buttons can be configured by WinScript Live software to trigger
show control. Panel space is available above these buttons to allow for labels to
be installed.
Connectors
Power Input - V4X
This connector is used to supply the standard V4X with power. This is a universal power supply that supports 110-240VAC at a frequency between 50-60Hz. This connector uses a standard IEC320 C14 socket, which can be used with an IEC320 C13 cable that is suitable for your region.
A power switch is located to the right of the power input, and can be used to power the unit ON or OFF.
An IEC Type B power cord is included with the V4X.
Connector Information
| Power Connector | |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | IEC320 C14 |
| Mating Plug | IEC320 C13 |
Power Input - V4X-DC
This connector is used to supply the DC-powered version of the V4X with power. This input is designed to accept anything between 18-36VDC with a maximum current of 3A. For added protection, a serviceable 3A automotive ATO/ATC blade fuse is pre-installed.
A power switch is located to the left of the 3A fuse and power input, and can be used to power the unit ON or OFF.
Connector Information
| DC Power Connector | |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Phoenix 0707248 |
| Mating Plug | Phoenix 1757019 |
| Fuse | Littelfuse 166.7000.4302 |
Network Ports
These are standard RJ45 Ethernet connectors that support 10/100/1000BT networks. They provide access to 2 isolated networks that can be used by the V4X to control and monitor devices that are connected to the networks. They are also used by a computer running our WinScript Live software to connect to the V4X to configure, program, and monitor the unit.
Connector Information
| Network Connector | |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | RJ45 Female |
| Mating Plug | RJ45 Male |
Some portions of the network interface, such as FTP access, are protected with a configurable username and password. By default, these credentials are configured to:
| Default FTP Credentials | |
|---|---|
| User Name | admin |
| Password | password |
Digital Inputs
The V4X is equipped with 8 discrete digital inputs that can be used as
show control triggers within your V4X script. Each input has two contacts
and can be software-configured within the WinScript Live project for two
modes of operation; contact closure or voltage (5-24VDC).
Mating plugs for these connectors ship pre-installed and labeled with the V4X.
Connector Information
| Input Connector | |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Phoenix 1843130 |
| Mating Plug | Phoenix 5447926 |
| Recommended Wire | 18 AWG Stranded |
Pinouts Inputs 1-4 are located on the top row connectors, and inputs 5-8 are located on the bottom row.
| Inputs (Top) | Inputs (Bottom) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input 1 (+) | T1 | Input 5 (+) | B1 | |
| Input 1 (-) | T2 | Input 5 (-) | B2 | |
| Input 2 (+) | T3 | Input 6 (+) | B3 | |
| Input 2 (-) | T4 | Input 6 (-) | B4 | |
| Input 3 (+) | T5 | Input 7 (+) | B5 | |
| Input 3 (-) | T6 | Input 7 (-) | B6 | |
| Input 4 (+) | T7 | Input 8 (+) | B7 | |
| Input 4 (-) | T8 | Input 8 (-) | B8 |
Digital Outputs
The V4X is equipped with 8 discrete dry-contact relay outputs that are rated to 900mA and protected with inline self-healing polymer fuses. These relays are normally open (NO) and both relay contacts (COMMON = C, and NORMALLY OPEN = NO) are accessible for each output.
Mating plugs for these connectors ship pre-installed and labeled with the V4X.
Connector Information
| Input Connector | |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Phoenix 1843130 |
| Mating Plug | Phoenix 5447926 |
| Recommended Wire | 18 AWG Stranded |
Pinouts Outputs 1-4 are located on the top row connectors, and outputs 5-8 are located on the bottom row.
| Outputs (Top) | Outputs (Bottom) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output 1 (+) | T1 | Output 5 (+) | B1 | |
| Output 1 (-) | T2 | Output 5 (-) | B2 | |
| Output 2 (+) | T3 | Output 6 (+) | B3 | |
| Output 2 (-) | T4 | Output 6 (-) | B4 | |
| Output 3 (+) | T5 | Output 7 (+) | B5 | |
| Output 3 (-) | T6 | Output 7 (-) | B6 | |
| Output 4 (+) | T7 | Output 8 (+) | B7 | |
| Output 4 (-) | T8 | Output 8 (-) | B8 |
Serial Ports
The V4X has a total of 4 serial ports that can be used to control devices. These ports can be configured to operate in either RS422 or RS232 mode. Port 1 can also be configured to output DMX512 for basic lighting control applications.
Mating plugs for these connectors ship pre-installed and labeled with the V4X.
Connector Information
| Serial Connectors (1-4) | |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Phoenix 1843101 |
| Mating Plug | Phoenix 5447890 |
| Recommended Wire | 18 AWG Stranded |
Pinouts
| Serial Port 1 | |
|---|---|
| RS232 TX | 1 |
| RS422 TX(-) | 1 |
| DMX OUT (-) | 1 |
| RS422 TX (+) | 2 |
| DMX OUT (+) | 2 |
| RS422 RX (-) | 3 |
| RS232 RX | 4 |
| RS422 RX (+) | 4 |
| GND | 5 |
| Serial Ports 2-4 | |
|---|---|
| RS232 TX | 1 |
| RS422 TX(-) | 1 |
| RS422 TX (+) | 2 |
| RS422 RX (-) | 3 |
| RS232 RX | 4 |
| RS422 RX (+) | 4 |
| GND | 5 |