If the console includes the Virtual Extension option, then the GUI software runs on a host PC that must be provided by the customer. The host PC connects to Power Core via the IP network. Each VX module connects to the host PC via Display Port and USB. A single host PC can support up to 6 VX displays.

The example below shows a single diamond frame fitted with two VX modules.

The instructions below describe how to configure the host PC and make the connections.

1.    The diamond VX software runs on a Windows PC that must be supplied by the customer.

A single PC can support multiple displays, depending on its specification. For information about the host PC requirements, please read the following document: Vistool PC Configuration Guide.pdf.

If the diamond surface includes multiple frames with more than 6 displays, then it is recommended to install a second host PC (with an additional license).

2.    The host PC must connect to Power Core via the control network.

To configure the system, you will need to know the IP address of the Power Core control port. This is described in diamond - Network Settings.

3.    Each VX display connects to the host PC via Display Port and USB, and is powered by its own external DC power supply.

For more information about the DC power supply, see diamond - Power Supplies.

On the rear of each VX module are the following connectors:

  • Power (Kycon) - connects to the external DC power supply.
  • Display Port - connects to the host PC (for graphics).
  • USB - connects to the host PC (for touch-screen control).

If the control surface is fitted with more than one VX display, then the host PC must support multiple Display Port and USB connections.

4.    On the host PC, you must install the VisTool software and generate a runtime session from either the standard configuration ("vis_diamond_SC") or a custom project.

Please refer to the VisTool documentation for how to do this.

5.    Before you can launch the VisTool session, you must install and activate the VisTool license. A license for the standard configuration is included with the system.

See License Activation for instructions.

6.    Once everything is installed and connected, the diamond VX app can be launched from the host PC.

See diamond - Powering On.