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Name : Medialon MIP
Version : 1.0.0
Available for : Manager V5 (all versions)
Limitation In :  
Device Brand : Medialon
Positrack Compatible : No
Resources type : TCP/IP Network
 
Compatible hardware interfaces - available resource modules (MRC) :
 

 

> Overview | > Installation (MXM) | > Creation (Device) | > Commands (List Of) | > Variables (List Of) | > Support


Overview :


This MXM allows controlling and monitoring the > Medialon > Multimedia Interactive Player (MIP). The MIP is a robust player specially designed for multimedia playback applications in museums, rides, interactive kiosks and dynamic signage.

The connection to the MIP is done via Ethernet/TCP/IP.

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Installation (MXM) :
 

This MxM doesn't require any specific installation.

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Creation (Device) :
 

Device creation window :

The MXM have to be informed of the IP address and the port of the MIP controlled. Note that the default port is the 4004.

The MXM can also reconnect automatically depending on user's desire.

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Commands (List Of) :

Play Media :

      Description : Play a media (Jpeg, Videos, PowerPoint, Html, URL…) of the MIP.
      Parameters :
      Media Name : [Type : String] : Name of the media on the MIP.
      Note : A wizard helps to choose files presents in the MIP.
       

Play Sequence :

      Description : Play a sequence of the MIP.
      Parameters :
      Sequence Name : [Type : String] : Name of the sequence on the MIP.
      Number Of Loops : [Type : Integer] : Number of repetition of chosen sequence. If equal to 0, the sequence is repeated infinitely.
      Note : A wizard helps to choose sequences presents in the MIP.
      Usage : The name of the sequence must be preceded of "Sequences\". For example : "Sequences\mysequence01.mdms"
       

Play Schedule :

      Description : Play a schedule of the MIP.
      Parameters :
      Schedule Name : [Type : String] : Name of the schedule on the MIP.
       Note : A wizard helps to choose schedules presents in the MIP.
       

Display Ticker :

      Description : Display ticker.
      Parameters :
      Text : [Type : String] : Text of the ticker.
      Font Size : [Type : Integer] : Font size of the ticker.
      Font Color : [Type : String] : Font color of the ticker.
      Font Name : [Type : String] : Font name of the ticker.
      Font Weight : [Type : Enum] : Font Weight of the ticker. Normal or bold.
      Font Style : [Type : Enum] : Font style of the ticker. Normal or Italic.
      Text Decoration : [Type : Enum] : Text decoration of the ticker. None/Underline/Overline or Line-Through.
      Ticker Height : [Type : Integer] : Ticker height.
      Background Color : [Type : String] : Background color of the ticker.
      Period : [Type : Integer] : Period in seconds of the ticker. If equal to 0, ticker is       stationary.
      Scroll Mode : [Type : Enum] : Scroll mode of the ticker. Right to left or left to right.
      Note : the colors can be HTML values ( example : #FF0000 or red ) or can be choose with wizard.
       

Hide Ticker :

      Description : Hide ticker.
      Parameters : No parameters.
       

Shutdown :

      Description : Shutdown the MIP.
      Parameters : No parameters.
       

Reboot :

      Description : Reboot the MIP.
      Parameters : No parameters.
       

Set Audio Volume :

      Description : Set audio volume of the MIP.
      Parameters :
      Volume : [Type : String] : Value of volume from 0 to 1000.
       

Driver Command :

      Description : Execute driver command on the MIP.
      Parameters :
      Command type : [Type : Enum] : Type of command : see "usage".
      First Parameter : [Type : String] : First parameter of the driver command.
      Second Parameter : [Type : String] : Second parameter of the driver command.
      Usage : When choosing a command in the list of "command type", the wizard allows access to parameters adapted to each command.
      Note : The last command is called "Specific command". These specific commands are configured in the Ini files of the driver in the [SPECIFIC_COMMAND] section.
       

Trigger Command :

      Description : Execute command on trigger.
      Parameters :
      Trigger number : [Type : Enum] : ID of trigger to set.
      Status : [Type : Enum] : Status of trigger.

      Available values :
      "Off".
      "On".
      "Toggle".
      "Pulse".
      Duration : [Type : Time] :Option parameter : duration of the pulse.
      Note: The duration parameter is useful only when the Pulse type of trigger command is used.
       

Send Serial Command :

      Description : Send a data frame on the MIP serial port.
      Parameters :
      Serial Port : [Type : Integer] : Port number to use to send data (port 1 by default).
      Baud rate : [Type : Integer] : Baud rate (speed) of data (9600 by default).
      Parity: [Type : Enum] : Parity of data.

Available values :
"None" : No parity used (by default).
"Even" : Even parity used.
"Odd" : Odd parity used.  

      Data Size : [Type : Integer] : Size of data.
      Stop Bit : [Type : Integer] : Number of stop bits.
      Frame To Send : [Type : String] : Data frame to send. The syntax is the same as the one used in MedialonLowLevelCommunicator MXM.
       

Display Default Media :

      Description : Display default media of MIP.
      Parameters : No parameters.
       

Resume :

      Description : Resume Media/Sequence/Schedule which was played before "Display Default Media" command.
      Parameters : No parameters.
       

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Variables (List Of) :

Status :

      Type : Enum.
      Description : Current status of the device connection.
      Available Values :
        "Unconnected":Not connected
        "Connecting":Connection in progress
        "Ready":Device is connected and ready to work
        "Busy": Device working

Error :

      Type : Enum.
      Description : Current error status of the device.
      Available Values :
        "No Error":Device is Ok
        "Network Error":A network or transmission error occurred

CurrentMedia :

      Type : String.
      Description : Current media playing on the MIP.

CurrentSequence :

      Type : String.
      Description : Current sequence playing on the MIP.

CurrentSchedule :

      Type : String.
      Description : Current schedule active on the MIP.

DiskSpace :

      Type : Integer.
      Description : Free space percent on hard drive of the MIP.

MediaList :

      Type : String.
      Description : List of media present in the MIP.

SequenceList :

      Type : String.
      Description : List of sequences present in the MIP.

ScheduleList :

      Type : String.
      Description : List of schedules present in the MIP.

TriggerStatus :

TriggerCount :

      Type : Integer.
      Description : Integer indicating the number of trigger.

DriverCommandStatus :

      Type : String.
      Description : String indicating the status of > Driver Command.

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Support (Difference with previous versions) :

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