Crystal Vision
Using Statesman
18/02/03
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2 Using Statesman
The Crystal Vision Statesman PC control software is designed to control a range of
Crystal Vision modules via serial control from a PC.
Statesman provides a user friendly means of configuring and operating Crystal Vision
modules with the benefit of see-at-a-glance status monitoring.
The main Statesman application communicates with each module in a frame through an
active control panel. An active panel must be fitted to allow for Statesman control.
2.1 Installation
Minimum pre-requisites:
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Windows 98, NT4 with SP 5 or higher, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
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A parallel port dongle supplied with the Statesman software package
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An RS422 serial connection from the host PC to the Remote 2 connector of an
FR2AV Crystal Vision frame and at least one Statesman compatible module
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An active control panel MUST be fitted to the frame with version 1.5 or above
firmware
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An optional RS422 to RS232 converter if the PC has no RS422 ports
Installing Statesman
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To view all application windows, set graphics resolution to at least 1024 x 768
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Remove any previous version of the Statesman software using the Add/Remove
Programs application in the Windows Control Panel
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Ensure that the Statesman dongle is fitted to the parallel port of the host PC
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Insert the Statesman CD and the installation should start immediately – if it does not,
run the setup.exe file on the CD
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Obey any installation program prompts and restart the PC when prompted
Running Statesman for the first time
Statesman may be run from the Crystal Vision programs folder via the Start menu or by
double-clicking on the Statesman.exe file in the installed program directory (default is
C:\Program Files\CrystalVision).
When the program runs it should automatically detect any Statesman compatible modules
in the connected frame or frames and display them in the main application left hand
explorer-style window.