ProVisionaire Control V3.8 Setup Guide Note Thank you for downloading Yamaha ProVisionaire Control. ProVisionaire Control is an application for remotely controlling a system (consisting of devices that can be controlled by this application, such as CL/QL/TF devices, an MTX/MRX system, or an RM-CG/RM-CR) from a Windows computer and iPad via a wired LAN or Wi-Fi network.
Contents What you can do using ProVisionaire Control ............................................................. 5 Operating requirements of the software ....................................................................... 6 Terms and concepts to understand .............................................................................. 7 Installation procedure .................................................................................................... 9 Screen structure..........................
“Devices” area............................................................................................................... 48 Buttons ....................................................................................................................................49 Context menu ..........................................................................................................................49 Properties............................................................................................
Dialog boxes and windows .......................................................................................... 80 “Setup” dialog box ...................................................................................................................80 [Network] tab ...................................................................................................................................................80 [Security] tab..............................................................................
What you can do using ProVisionaire Control • Using ProVisionaire Control, you can intuitively place widgets such as sliders, buttons, and images on the page (screen) to create an original control panel that fits the requirements of your installation and your needs, all without requiring any special programming. • You can place widgets for multiple devices on a single page.
Operating requirements of the software ProVisionaire Control OS CPU Memory HDD/SSD Other ProVisionaire Monitoring Service Windows 10 (32bit/64bit) Intel Atom/Core i or better Intel Core i or better 2GB or more 4GB or more 200MB or more 1.5GB or more A system equipped with Ethernet (1000BASE-T or better) or Wi-Fi capability NOTE The above operating requirements are for ProVisionaire Control version 3.8.0 and ProVisionaire Monitoring Service version 1.2.0.
Terms and concepts to understand Roles Software ProVisionaire Control uses the following roles. The following software related to ProVisionaire Control is available. • Administrator • ProVisionaire Control Software for designing remote controllers that operate on Windows or on iPad. This is used by administrators. The person who designs and edits the control panel (mainly the installation contractor). This is the person reading this setup guide.
Modes • Controller The unit used with KIOSK and ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK. This can be created for separate locations such as a stage wing or FoH, or for separate users. You can create up to 20 controllers in one project. ProVisionaire Control and KIOSK have the following modes. • Initial Mode This is the mode in which no file has been loaded. From this mode, loading a settings file takes ProVisionaire Control to Design Mode or takes KIOSK to Control Mode.
Installation procedure NOTE Download the installers for ProVisionaire Control, KIOSK or the ProVisionaire Monitoring Service from the Yamaha Pro Audio website. The links are found on the site’s [Products][Applications] page. If you install ProVisionaire Monitoring Service, PostgreSQL is also installed at the same time. If you uninstall “Yamaha ProVisionaire Monitoring Service,” PostgreSQL is also uninstalled. ProVisionaire Monitoring Service is used in the following types of situation.
Screen structure ProVisionaire Control’s design mode consists of a title bar, menu bar, tool bar, controllers area, devices area, widgets area, work area, and properties area. In the upper right of areas other than the work area, there is a ; clicking this will make the area float (undocking it), allowing you to use a wider work area. To re-dock the area (that is, cancel the floating state), click the located in the upper right. To re-dock all floating areas, execute the “View” menu command [Dock All].
q r Controllers area w This lists the project’s controllers and pages. You can also use this area to add controllers and pages. (page 44) e t Devices/Widgets area r Devices shows a list of the devices used in the project, and their parameters. (page 48) Widgets shows a list of the widgets that can be used. (page 50) y Work area t Drag and drop from the Devices/Widgets area to place widgets in this area. (page 51) Frequently-used functions are shown at the top of this area as buttons.
Basic process 3. When the “Setup” dialog box appears, click [OK] or Using the creation of a simple page as an example, this section explains the process from startup to controlling a device. In this example, we control the level and on/off for input channel 1 of a CL5 (console ID=1). In the case of an MRX, this procedure cannot be used to place a widget; refer to “Adding parameters or meters for an MTX/MRX system.” [Cancel].
4. Make settings as appropriate for the screen device 5. Make the following settings, and click the [Add] but- used to operate the controller (the screen of the computer on which KIOSK is installed), and click the [Next] button. ton. “Device Type”=[Digital Mixers] “Model”=[CL5] “Match Device by”=[Unit ID] “Unit ID”=[1] “Count”=[1] The CL5 with ID=1 is added to the “Devices” area, and the dialog box closes. In this example, we keep the default settings.
2. Click the triangle Placing widgets on a page located at the left of the parameter group containing the parameter that you want to assign. Here’s how to place widgets in the work area so that the parameters of the CL5 can be controlled. The parameters are expanded. In this example, we want to control the level and on/off of input channel 1, so you’ll expand [Input Ch]. 1. In the “Devices” area, in the “Device List,” click the triangle located at the left of CL5. The parameter group is expanded.
3. Drag and drop [Level] in the work area. 4. Select [CH1] and click the [OK] button. The “Input Ch Level” dialog box opens. The slider is placed in the work area. Tips By holding down the key or key while you make a selection, you can select multiple channels and place multiple sliders simultaneously.
5. Drag and drop [On] into the work area. Labeling widgets for easier recognition The “Input Ch On” dialog box opens. If you simply place a widget, KIOSK will not provide any indication as to what that widget does; here’s how to add a label that will be shown in KIOSK. 1. Click the slider. The slider is selected. 2. In the “Properties” area’s “Label,” click the column at the right of “Text.” The “Edit Text” dialog box opens. 3. Enter a name for the slider. For this example, specify “CL5-CH1.” 6.
4. Click the [OK] button. 10. In the “Text” area, click the column at the right of “Off Color.” The input is confirmed, and the name is shown below the slider. The “Select Color” dialog box opens. 5. In the same way, assign the label “CL5-CH1” to the button. 6. In the button’s “Properties” area, in “Text,” click the column at the right of “On Text.” The “Edit Text” dialog box opens. 7. Enter the text for when the button is on. For this example, specify “ON.” 8.
12. Click the [OK] button. 14. Adjust the font used for the text when the button is on/off. The dialog box closes, and the text color when off will be yellow. For this example, set the font size at 48 points. 13. In the “Text” area, click the column at the right of “Font.” The “Select Font” dialog box opens. 15. Click the [OK] button. The dialog box closes, and the text size when the button is on/off will change.
3. Right-click the added page. Adding a page The context menu appears. Let’s add a page to the controller, and add buttons for switching between pages. 1. In the “Controllers” area, right-click any location. The context menu appears. 4. Select [Set as HOME]. The added page becomes the home page. 2. Select [Add Page]. A page is added to [Controller 1], and the work area switches to the page that was added. 5. Right-click the added page. The context menu appears.
6. Select [Rename]. 8. In the “Devices” area, click the [Widgets] tab. Now you can rename the page. The area switches to the “Widgets” area. 7. Enter a name for the page. Since this is the home page for this example, specify “Home.” 9. Drag and drop [Page Control Button] into the work area. A button for switching pages is placed in the work area.
10. In the “Properties” area’s “Control,” click the col- 13. Select the color for when the button is clicked. umn at the right of “Page Name.” For this example, select red. When you click the button, the pages that can be switched are shown as a list. 11. Select [Page 1]. When in control mode, clicking the button will now switch to “Page 1.” 12. In the “Position/Appearance” area, click the column 14. Click the [OK] button. at the right of “Color.” The dialog box closes, and the button turns red.
16. Enter a name for the button. 19. Select [Rename]. For this example, specify “CL5.” Now you can enter a name for “Page 1” from the keyboard. 20. Enter a name for the page. In this example, this page is specifically for the CL5, so specify “CL5.” 17. Click the [OK] button. “CL5” is shown below the button. 18. In the “Controllers” area, right-click [Page 1]. The Page 1 work area appears, and the context menu appears.
21. From the “Widgets” area, drag and drop [Page Con- 23. Select [Home]. trol Button] into the work area. When in control mode, clicking the button will now switch to “Home.” A button for switching pages is placed in the work area. 24. In the “Position/Appearance” area, click the right of “Image.” The “Select Image” dialog box opens. 22. In the “Properties” area’s “Control,” click the column at the right of “Page Name.” When you click the button, the pages that can be switched are shown as a list.
25. Click the [Select File] button, and select a desired image file from the computer. In this example, we use a white icon of a house. 26. Click the [OK] button. The dialog box closes, and the image is applied to the button that moves to the “Home” page.
4. Click the [Select File] button, and select an image. Specifying a background for the page If you want to specify a background, you’ll save time by specifying the background before you adjust the placement of the widgets. 1. Click somewhere in the work area where there is no widget. “Properties” shows the settings of the page. 5. In the “Select Image” dialog box, use the [Compression Ratio] slider to change the compression ratio. 2.
Adjusting the placement of the widgets Saving the project file Let’s save the project that we created so far. Now we’ll make adjustments while watching the widgets that we placed. 1. On the menu bar, click the [Save] button 1. On the menu bar, click the [Fit to Screen] button . The “Save File” dialog box appears. If file was saved, it is overwritten by the saved data. so that the entire page is visible. 2.
5. Click the [OK] button. Testing operation The dialog box closes. Let’s operate the widgets on each page to verify that they work. We assume that there is a device that is being controlled. 6. In the “Controllers” area, select the controller that you want to operate. 1. Power-on the device. 2. Connect the computer to the network that is con- 7. On the tool bar, click the [Run] button NOTE nected to the device’s NETWORK port.
3. Click the [Edit Administrator Code] button. Making security settings The “Edit Pass Code” dialog box appears, with “Administrator” shown in the upper left. Now we’ll specify the screen lock settings and the various pass codes used to unlock restricted functions. 1. On the title bar, click the [Setup] button . The “Setup” dialog box opens. 2. Click the [Security] tab. The security settings screen appears. 4.
5. Click the [OK] button. 8. Use the [Timeout] slider to specify the number of seconds since the last operation until the screen is locked. The administrator pass code is confirmed. 6. In the same way, click the [Edit Power User Code] but- 9. Specify the display when the screen is locked. ton or the [Edit Unlock Code] button to specify pass codes for power users or for staff. If you want to specify a solid color, click the [Background Color] field. The color selection screen appears.
11. Press the [Select File] button, and select the image 13. Click the [OK] button. file that is shown when the screen is locked. Close the dialog box to return to the “Setup” dialog box. 12. In the “Select Image” dialog box, use the [Compression Ratio] slider to change the compression ratio. Since this image data is embedded in the project file or controller file, a lower compression ratio will increase the size of the file. 14. Click the [OK] button. The dialog box closes. 15.
16. Refrain from performing any operation for the length 17. Click the lock screen. of time specified by the [Timeout] slider. The screen indicates “Enter Unlock Code,” allowing you to unlock the screen. If you did not specify an “Edit Unlock Code” in step 6, you return to the screen without any “Enter Unlock Code” indication. The lock screen appears.
Creating a controller file Making KIOSK start automatically Here’s how to create a controller file for KIOSK installed on the actual operating terminal. For details on creating a controller file for ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK and sending it to the iPad, refer to the “Export Controller File” dialog box. Here’s how to make KIOSK automatically start up and open a specific controller file (ypvc) when Windows starts on the operating terminal.
Adding parameters or meters for an MTX/MRX system Since the MRX is freely configurable, it is not possible to register parameters or meters in ProVisionaire Control ahead of time. In order to place the MRX’s parameters or meters in the work area, start MRX Designer; then from MRX Designer’s “Parameters” area or from the component editor, drag and drop parameters or meters into the ProVisionaire Control work area while holding down the key.
Functions specific to initial mode “Transfer Controller File” dialog box Initial mode shows a list of the files that have been previously opened. In initial mode, a menu for handling the file list is shown in the upper right. Menu Summary [Load] Opens the selected file. [Favorite] Adds a mark Here you can transfer a controller file to an iPad that is running ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK and is on the same network. to the file. Click once again to remove the mark.
• (Refresh) button Updates the iPad list. • [Name]/[IP Address] Shows information about the iPad units that are connected to the same network as the computer running KIOSK and is running ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK. When transferring a controller file, select the transfer-destination in this field. • [Transfer] button Transfers the currently selected controller file to the iPad that is selected by [Name]/[IP Address]. • [Abort] button Cancels controller file transfer. • [Close] button Closes the dialog box.
Title bar This shows the name of the currently open file, and provides buttons that let you change the screen display settings, etc. • ProVisionaire Control q w y • KIOSK q w e t r q [Close File] button y u t Online indicator Closes the open project file or controller file. Indicates whether the devices registered in the controller file are online. w File name Green icon: All devices registered in the controller file are online.
• ProVisionaire Control q w y • KIOSK q w e t r y [Setup] button Opens the “Setup” dialog box, allowing you to select a network interface and make security settings. u [Fullscreen] button Puts KIOSK’s display in full screen mode. To exit full screen mode, press the key.
Menu bar This contains commands that can be executed by ProVisionaire Control, organized by category. In initial mode, only some of the commands are shown. [File] Command Summary Dialog box opened [New Project] Creates a new project file. If you were editing the project file, a confirmation message appears.
[Controller] Command Summary Dialog box opened [Add] Adds a controller. One page is added to the controller that is added. “Add Controller” dialog box [Run] Runs the selected controller in control mode. If the controller’s [Type] is ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK, this opens the “Run Controller File” dialog box. Transfer the controller, and use ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK on the iPad to verify that it operates.
Command Summary Dialog box opened [Paste Style] Pastes the Properties information from the copy buffer to the selected widget. — [Save as Master Style] Registers the style of the selected widget as the master style (default settings). — [Apply Master Style] Applies the master style to the selected widget. — [Duplicate] Duplicates the selected widget. — [Duplicate to Other Channels] Duplicates the selected single widget, and assigns it to a different channel.
[View] Command Summary Dialog box opened [Devices] If this has a check mark, the corresponding area is shown. — [Widgets] — [Controllers] — [Properties] — [Tool Bar] — [Dock All] Cancels the floating state of all areas. — Command Summary Dialog box opened [Align Left] Aligns the left edge to the left-most of the multiple selected widgets. — [Align Right] Aligns the right edge to the right-most of the multiple selected widgets.
Command Summary Dialog box opened [Bring to Front] Moves the selected widget all the way forward. — [Bring Forward] Moves the selected widget forward. — [Send Backward] Moves the selected widget backward. — [Send to Back] Moves the selected widget all the way back. — [Group] Groups the selected multiple widgets. — [Ungroup] Cancels grouping for the selected group. — Command Summary Dialog box opened [Network] Selects a computer network interface card for communicating with devices.
Tool bar This contains buttons for commands that are frequently used with a ProVisionaire Control project, such as [Open Project File] or [Save]. In initial mode, the two buttons [New Project] and [Open Project File] are shown. Button Command Summary [New Project Wizard] Creates a new project file. If you were editing the project file, a confirmation message appears.
“Controllers” area Buttons This area shows a list of the project’s controllers and pages. The selected page is shown in the work area. Here we explain the buttons of the “Controllers” area. Button By clicking the triangle located at the left of a controller, you can expand or collapse the pages for each individual controller. The located at the left of a page indicates the home page of that controller. 44 Command Summary [Expand All] Expands all controllers and pages.
Context menu Properties When you right-click a controller or page, a context menu appears. Depending on the selected item, some menu items are not shown. Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area when the focus is on a controller or page. Depending on the type of controller, some parameters are not shown. Menu Summary [Add Page] Adds a page to the selected controller. If a page is selected, the page is added to the controller that includes that page.
Property Value Property Value [Display Size] The screen size specified in the “New Project Wizard” dialog box or the “Add Controller” dialog box. When you click this, a spin box appears; you can edit the setting by clicking or by directly entering a value. When you change the screen size, the size of previously-placed widgets changes while maintaining the aspect ratio.
Property Value Property Value [Time Until Menu Closes] Specifies the time after a menu button operation until the menu button is automatically closed when Yes is selected for [Enable Menu AutoClose]. [Background Image] [Offline Indication] Specifies whether an indicator is shown (Yes) or is not shown (No) at the upper right of a widget assigned to a device’s parameter when offline. The background image of the page.
“Devices” area This area shows the devices registered in the project and the parameters of those devices. Place widgets in the work area by dragging and dropping parameters into the work area. If the parameter has multiple instances, such as the [On] switch of an input channel, a dialog box asks you which should be assigned when you drop the item. In the dialog box, you can use the key or key to make a multiple selection.
Buttons Context menu Here we explain the buttons of the “Devices” area. When you right-click a device, a context menu appears. Button Command Summary Menu Summary [Expand All] Expands all devices and parameters. [Add] If a device not registered in the project is detected, the corresponding device is registered. [Collapse All] Collapses all devices and parameters. [Delete] Deletes the device from the project. [Add Device] Adds a device to the project.
“Widgets” area This area shows the widgets that can be placed in the work area. Place widgets in the work area by dragging and dropping a widget into the work area. Although some widgets (such as on/off buttons and sliders) can be placed by dragging and dropping parameters, there are widgets that can be placed only by dragging and dropping from the this area (such as page control button and rectangle). Parameters can be specified by dragging and dropping a parameter to a widget placed in the work area.
Work area The currently selected page is shown here. You can place parameters or widgets into this area by dragging and dropping them (if from MRX Designer or MTX-MRX Editor, while holding down the key). When you click in the work area on a location where there is no widget, the properties of the page appear in the “Properties” area. Buttons Commands that are frequently used for work area operations are placed above the work area as buttons.
Button Command [Duplicate to Other Channels] [Align Left] [Align Right] [Align Top] Summary Button Command Duplicates the selected single widget, and assigns it to a different channel. Multiple channels can be selected for duplication. Aligns the left edge to the left-most of the multiple selected widgets. Aligns the right edge to the right-most of the multiple selected widgets. Summary [Bring to Front] Moves the selected widget all the way forward.
“Properties” area Buttons This area shows the properties of a page or a widget. You can edit items whose “Value” field is not shaded. To expand or collapse individual items, double-click the entire properties area. Commands that are frequently used for properties operations are placed at the top of the “Properties” area as buttons. Button 53 Command Summary [Expand All] Expands all of the properties items. [Collapse All] Collapses all of the properties items.
Widgets Here we explain the various widgets, organized by category. The “Edit Text” dialog box appears when you attempt to edit text. The “Select Color” dialog box appears when you attempt to specify a color. The “Select Image” dialog box appears when you attempt to specify an image. When you click the trash can button in the Value area of an [Image] type item, display of the corresponding image is canceled, but the image itself remains in the project file.
Button properties Property Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area if a button is selected. Depending on the button or setting, some parameters are not shown. Areas whose Value field is darkly shaded cannot be edited. Items with an “*” in Property are style-related information. Property Value [General] Overall properties of the widget [Name] The name of the widget.
Property Value Property [Inc/Dec Step] Specifies the step unit by which the value is incremented or decremented at each click. Specifying a negative value causes the value to decrease. [Repeat] Selects whether to continuously increment or continuously decrement for a long-press. If you select [Yes], continuous increment or continuous decrement will be possible.
Property Value [Height] Specifies the height of the widget. [Lock Aspect Ratio] * Selects whether the width/height ratio of the widget will be fixed. [Shape] * Selects the shape of the widget. [Corner] * Specifies the roundness of the widget’s corners. [Border Style] * Selects the type of border for the widget. [Border Color] * Specifies the color of the widget’s border. [Border Width] * Property Value [Off Image] * Specifies the image within the widget when its status is “off.
Property Value [Off Visible] * Selects whether the text within the widget is visible when its status is “off.” [Off Text] Specifies the text within the widget when its status is “off.” [Off Color] * Specifies the color of the text within the widget when its status is “off.” [Direction] * Selects the direction of the text within the widget. [Label] Properties for the widget’s label [Visible] * Selects whether the label is visible. [Text] Specifies the label.
Sliders There is only one type of slider widget. Slider properties Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area when the focus is on a slider. Depending on the settings, some parameters are not shown. Areas whose Value field is darkly shaded cannot be edited. Items with an “*” in Property are style-related information. You can assign parameters of multiple devices, or multiple parameters of the same device to a [Slider] (up to 16 parameters maximum).
Property Value [Position/Appearance] Overall appearance of the widget [On Color] * Specifies the color inside the slit below the current value. Specifies the horizontal distance from the top left of the screen and the top left of the widget. [Off Color] * Specifies the color inside the slit above the current value. [Slit Width] * Specifies the width of the slit. [Knob Style] * Selects the type of knob. [Knob Width] * Specifies the width of the knob.
Property Value [Label] Properties for the widget’s label [Visible] * Selects whether the label is visible. [Text] Specifies the label. [Font Color] * Specifies the color of the label. [Font] * Specifies the font of the label. [Position] * Selects the position of the label. [Alignment] * Selects the alignment of the label. [Margin] * Specifies how far the label is separated from the widget.
Dials Property There is only one type of dial widget. [Device Identifier] The identifier of the device. The unit ID or the IP address is shown. [Parameter Address] The parameter name assigned to the widget. [Input Channel] etc. The parameter’s channel number, etc. The name differs depending on the parameter that is assigned. [Upper Bound Value] Specifies the maximum value. [Lower Bound Value] Specifies the minimum value.
Property [Border Color] * Value Property Value Specifies the color of the widget’s border. [Label] Properties for the widget’s label [Visible] * Selects whether the label is visible. [Border Width] * Specifies the width of the widget’s border. [Text] Specifies the label. [Dial Type] * Selects the type of dial. [Font Color] * Specifies the color of the label. [Start Angle] * Specifies the starting position for the value. [Font] * Specifies the font of the label.
Meters Property There is only one type of meter widget. Meter properties Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area when the focus is on a meter. Depending on the settings, some parameters are not shown. Areas whose Value field is darkly shaded cannot be edited. Items with an “*” in Property are style-related information. Value [Input Channel] etc. The parameter’s channel number, etc. The name differs depending on the parameter that is assigned.
Property Value Property Value [Border Width] * Specifies the width of the bar’s border. [Label] Properties for the widget’s label [Gradient] * Selects the type of gradation within the bar. [Visible] * Selects whether the label is visible. [Text] Specifies the label. [Font Color] * Specifies the color of the label. [Color Style] * Selects the pattern of color within the bar. [On Color] * Specifies the color inside the bar below the current value.
Indicator Property There is only one type of indicator widget. Indicator properties Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area when the focus is on an indicator. Depending on the settings, some parameters are not shown. Areas whose Value field is darkly shaded cannot be edited. Items with an “*” in Property are style-related information. Value [Parameter Address] The parameter name assigned to the widget.
Property [Border Color] * [Border Width] * [Gradient] * [On Color] * [On Image] * Value Property Value Specifies the color of the widget’s border. [Text] Text within the widget Specifies the width of the widget’s border. Selects the type of gradation within the widget. Specifies the color within the widget when its status is “on.” Specifies the image within the widget when its status is “on.” [On Image Expansion Mode] * Specifies how the image is seen within the widget when its status is “on.
Property Value [Label] Properties for the widget’s label [Visible] * Selects whether the label is visible. [Text] Specifies the label. [Font Color] * Specifies the color of the label. [Font] * Specifies the font of the label. [Position] * Selects the position of the label. [Alignment] * Selects the alignment of the label. [Margin] * Specifies how far the label is separated from the widget.
SD memory-related The following SD memory-related widgets are available. Widget name Description [Play Info] Shows information related to the selected content. [Transport] Controls the selected content. [Track List] Selects the content to play. Additionally related to the SD memory is the [Direct Play Button]. Refer to the explanatory page for “Button.” Property Value [General] Overall properties of the widget [Name] The name of the widget.
Property Value Property Value [Lock Aspect Ratio] * Selects whether the width/height ratio of the widget will be fixed. [Background Image] * Specify the background image within the widget. [Shape] * Selects the shape of the widget. [Corner] * Specifies the roundness of the widget’s corners. [Background Image Expansion Mode] * Selects how the background image is seen within the widget. [Border Style] * Selects the type of border for the widget.
Property Value [Font Color] * Specifies the color of the label. [Font] * Specifies the font of the label. [Position] * Selects the position of the label. [Alignment] * Selects the alignment of the label. [Margin] * Specifies how far the label is separated from the widget.
Lines Property There is only one type of line widget. Line properties Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area when the focus is on a line . Areas whose Value field is darkly shaded cannot be edited. Items with an “*” in Property are style-related information. Property Value [General] Overall properties of the widget [Name] The name of the widget. [Type] The type of widget. [Visible] Selects whether the widget is visible or invisible in control mode.
Shapes and Images Shape and Image properties These widgets are convenient for placing titles or comments. In addition to text, you can also assign a logo or other image. The following shapes and images widgets are available. Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area when the focus is on a shape or an image. Depending on the widget or setting, some parameters are not shown. Areas whose Value field is darkly shaded cannot be edited.
Property Value Property Value [Lock Aspect Ratio] * Selects whether the width/height ratio of the widget will be fixed. [Text] Text within the widget [Corner] * Specifies the roundness of the widget’s corners. [Shape] Selects the shape of the widget. [Border Style] * Selects the type of border for the widget. [Border Color] * [Border Width] * [Gradient] * Specifies the color of the widget’s border. Specifies the width of the widget’s border. Selects the type of gradation within the widget.
Showing and entering values Property These widgets can show the current value of a parameter, or allow direct input. The following value widgets are available. Widget name Description [Value] Shows the current value of a parameter. [Line Edit] Directly inputs the numerical value of a parameter. [Read Only] [Control] Value properties Here we explain the parameters that are shown in the “Properties” area when the focus is on a value. Depending on the settings, some parameters are not shown.
Property [Corner] * Value Property Value Specifies the roundness of the widget’s corners. [Label] Properties for the widget’s label [Visible] * Selects whether the label is visible. [Text] Specifies the label. [Border Style] * Selects the type of border for the widget. [Border Color] * Specifies the color of the widget’s border. [Font Color] * Specifies the color of the label. [Font] * Specifies the font of the label. [Border Width] * Specifies the width of the widget’s border.
System monitor There is only one type of system monitor widget. When you click the [System Monitor] widget, the “System Monitor” window appears, allowing you to check the device operating status information that has collected by “ProVisionaire Monitoring Service.” The color changes if a fault occurs in a device. Property Value [Position/Appearance] Overall appearance of the widget [X] Specifies the horizontal distance from the top left of the screen and the top left of the widget.
Property Value [Text] Text within the widget [Font] * Specifies the font of the text within the widget. [Color] * Specifies the color of the text within the widget. [Vertical Alignment] * Selects the vertical position of the text within the widget. [Horizontal Alignment] * Selects the horizontal position of the text within the widget. [Direction] * Selects the direction of the text within the widget. [Label] Properties for the widget’s label [Visible] * Selects whether the label is visible.
About the Expansion Mode • Aspect Fit The image is resized so that the longer dimension (height or width) fits the full area In the “Properties” area, below [Image], there will in some cases be [Image Expansion Mode]; similarly in the “Setup” dialog box’s [Security] tab, there will in some cases be [Expansion Mode]. These items let you select how the image will be shown in the display area.
Dialog boxes and windows Here we explain the dialog boxes and windows. If the computer is not connected to the network, click the [Cancel] button to close the dialog box. “Setup” dialog box • Network Card Name Indicates the name of the network card. In this dialog box you make settings for the entire project or controller. The displayed content differs between ProVisionaire Control and KIOSK. Here we explain using the dialog box for ProVisionaire Control.
[Security] tab • Auto Screen Lock [Background Color] button Click this to open the “Select Color” dialog box. Specify a background color that is used when the image is not shown in the full screen. Here you can make security settings. • Auto Screen Lock [Image] button Click this to open the “Select Image” dialog box. Select an image file that is shown when the screen is locked. • Auto Screen Lock Image trash can button Cancels the selection of the image specified by the Screen Lock [Image] button.
[Log] tab • [Port No.] text box Enter the port number used by “ProVisionaire Monitoring Service” on the other computer. The default value at installation is 50081. If you manually change the port number that is used by “ProVisionaire Monitoring Service” on the other computer, you must also change the firewall settings of the other computer. Here you can make ProVisionaire Monitoring Service.
[Other Settings] tab Here you can specify the units for the size and position information of the widgets. This setting is saved in the computer, not in the project file. • “Size/Position Measurement Unit” radio buttons Here you can select the units for the size and position information of the widgets. • [OK] button Updates the settings and closes the dialog box. • [Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without updating the settings.
“New Project Wizard” dialog box • [Aspect ratio] list box Selects the aspect ratio of the screen in which KIOSK will run. This setting cannot be changed later. NOTE Use this dialog box to create a new project. 1/2 Create Controller You can create vertical controllers on V3.8 and above. Here you can make settings for a new controller. • [Screen size] spin box Specifies the size of the screen in which KIOSK will run.
2/2 Add Device If you select [IP Address], the [IP Address] text box is shown below. If you want to control a device that is on a different subnet than KIOSK, select [IP Address]. Here you can make settings for the device(s) to be registered in the project. • [Unit ID] list box Selects the starting unit ID of the devices that you want to register. • [Count] spin box Specifies the number of units of the devices that you want to register.
“Add Controller” dialog box • [Add] button Adds a controller and closes the dialog box. Here you can add a controller to the project. • [Close] button Closes the dialog box without adding a controller. • [Name] text box Specifies the name of the controller. • [Type] radio buttons Select whether the controller is used in KIOSK (Windows) or in ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK (iPad). • [Aspect ratio] list box Selects the aspect ratio of the screen in which KIOSK will run. This setting cannot be changed later.
“Run Controller File” dialog box • (Refresh) button Updates the iPad list. Here you can transfer a controller file to an iPad that is running ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK and is on the same network, and execute it on the iPad. This is shown if the “Type” of the selected controller is “ProVisionaire Touch Kiosk (iOS).” • [Name]/[IP Address] Shows information about the iPad units that are connected to the same network as the computer running KIOSK and is running ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK.
“Import Controller File” dialog box “Select Controllers to Import” dialog box This dialog box is for importing a controller file. This screen is for selecting the controller you want to import from the project file. • Leave blank if not entering a code. If the file you are importing requires a passcode, input the passcode. If the file doesn’t need a passcode, click OK. • Controllers Shows the list of controllers in the project file. Select the controller you want to import.
“Export Controller File” dialog box [To Your Computer] tab Here you can create a control file for ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK, or transfer a control file to an iPad that is running ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK. This is shown if the “Type” of the selected controller is “ProVisionaire Touch Kiosk (iOS).” Select this when you want to save the control file to the computer.
[To ProVisionaire Touch Kiosk] tab • Without saving the controller file to the computer, transfers it to the iPad that is running ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK. (Refresh) button Updates the iPad list. • [Name]/[IP Address] Shows information about the iPad units that are connected to the same network as the computer running KIOSK and is running ProVisionaire Touch KIOSK. When transferring a controller file, select the transfer-destination in this field.
“Imported Images” dialog box Here you can view or delete image data embedded in the project file. • Image tile Shows the image data embedded in the project file. To delete data, select the tile of the file that you want to delete. • Trash can button Deletes the data whose image tile is selected from the project file. • [Close] button Closes the dialog box.
“Add Device” dialog box • [Unit ID] list box Selects the starting unit ID of the devices that you want to register. Here you can add a device to the project. • [Count] spin box Specifies the number of units of the devices that you want to register. • [IP Address] text box Specifies the IP address of the device that you want to register. • [Add] button Registers the device(s) and closes the dialog box. • [Close] button Closes the dialog box without registering a device.
“Target Editor” dialog box • [Parameter Address](“On/Off” button, “Direct Set” button) Shows the type of the assigned parameter. Here you can show or modify parameter information for buttons (master buttons) to which are assigned parameters of multiple devices or multiple parameters of a single device. • [Channel(X)]/[Channel(Y)] (“On/Off” button, “Direct Set” button) Shows or changes the channel number of the assigned parameter.
“Edit Text” dialog box “Edit Device Identifier” dialog box Here you can edit the text of a label, etc. Here you can edit the identifying information of a device. • [Match Device by] list box Selects how the device is identified. If you select [Unit ID], the [Unit ID] list box is shown below. If you select [IP Address], the [IP Address] text box is shown below. • Text box Enter or edit text here. You might or might not be able to enter a line-return, depending on the item.
“Select Image” dialog box • [Compression Ratio] slider Specifies the compression ratio when embedding the image in the project file. Here you can select image data to use. [From Folder] tab • [OK] button Applies the image and closes the dialog box. Here you can select an image file from a folder of the computer. • [Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without applying the image. • [Select File] button Clicking this button opens a dialog box where you can select an image file.
[From Project File] tab Here you can select image data from the project file. • Image tile Shows the image data embedded in the project file. Select the image that you want to use. • [OK] button Applies the selected image and closes the dialog box. • [Cancel] button Closes the dialog box without applying the selected image data.
“Master Style” dialog box • Preview Shows the shape etc. in the master style for the widget selected by Widget-specific. Here you can confirm and edit the master style of each widget in the project. • Widget-specific When you select a widget, the Preview widget is switched, and master style information for that widget is shown at the right. • Property/Value Master style information of the selected widget. This can also be edited. • [Import] button Imports and overwrites master style information.
“System Monitor” window e Device list This shows the device operating status information that has been collected by ProVisionaire Monitoring Service. [Identify] button When you click this, the indicators of the device flash for several seconds. Device list [Model] Indicates the model name of the device. Lists the compatible devices that are connected. By clicking the [] in each column, you can sort or filter by keyword. [ID] Indicates the UNIT ID of the device.
Device details q Back button ( Shows detailed information for the device. Overview shows information for the device, and Detail shows information about the device’s operating status. w Summary of device status ) Returns to the device list. Shows a simplified view of the device status. • [Overview] tab r w e Device image e t Shows a graphic of the currently-viewed device. q r Status of entire device Shows a simplified view of the overall status of the device.
q Back button ( • [Detail] tab w r e t u y ) Returns to the device list. q w Status indicator This indicates the highest level of fault for the device. If there is no fault, this indicates “OK.” e Filter button ( ) Only the items for which a fault has occurred are shown. r Item list This is a list of the operating status information that is being monitored. By clicking the [] in each column, you can sort or filter by keyword.
y Time Display Mode w r e t u y Selects the type of time information shown in the “Sensing Data History” graph and “Fault/Event History.” [Absolute] shows absolute time expressed as a date and hours/minutes/seconds, and [Relative] shows the cumulative number of occurrences and the time elapsed since startup. q u “Sensing Data History” graph The items that are checked in the [View] item list are shown as a graph. [ ]/[ ] Shows the time span earlier than the currently shown time.
o Item list w r e t u y q Shows information for the faults and events that occurred. By clicking the [] in each column, you can sort or select the items that are shown. [Time] Shows the date and time at which the faults and events occurred. [Severity] Shows the severity of the faults and events that occurred. [Type] Shows the type of faults and events that occurred. [Status] Shows the current status of the fault.
“ProVisionaire Monitoring Service Set- • [SAVE] button Applies the settings to ProVisionaire Monitoring Service. tings” view • [Select a network interface to communicate with devices] list box Selects the network interface used to obtain device operating status information. Here you can make settings for the ProVisionaire Monitoring Service that is installed on the computer. There are two ways to access this screen.
Specifying the IP address Using the following procedure, specify the IP address of the network interface card of the computer to which the devices are connected. 1. Open “Network Connections.” In the search box located at the right of the start button, or in Cortana, enter ncpa.cpl, and open “Network Connections.” 2. Right-click the interface card that you want to connect to the system, and choose [Properties]. 3. Click [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], and then click the [Properties] button.
Tips Here are some things that are convenient to know when creating a project. Q: I want to enable screen lock using a button, rather than after a specified length of time. Q: I want to create multiple widgets of the same design. A: After designing one widget, copy and paste the widget, then change the category; alternatively, use [Copy Style] then [Paste Style], and then drag and drop parameters to create multiple widgets of the same design.
Q: What should I be aware of when running KIOSK on a computer equipped with a touch panel? A: If KIOSK is running as full-screen, it will not be possible to perform operations such as shutting down the computer unless a keyboard is connected. Place a [Page Control] button widget on one of the pages, and in the “Properties” area, set [Page Control Action] to [Close]. When that button is tapped, the screen for loading a controller file appears, allowing you to close KIOSK.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action During installation, you are asked for the PostgreSQL user name and password, but upon entering these, you get an indication that the entries are incorrect, and are unable to proceed. There is a mistake in the entries. You forgot. Uninstall PostgreSQL. Since the password is saved in the database files that remain after uninstallation, you must delete these as well. In most cases, you will delete the following folder. C:\Program Files (x86)\PostgreSQL The folder to b
Problem Cause Action Operating status information is not shown in the “System Monitor” window. Three or more computers on which “ProVisionaire Monitoring Service” is running are connected to the same network. Allow no more than two computers on the same network to be running “ProVisionaire Monitoring Service.
