Bartco VMS Web Studio VMS WEB STUDIO OPERATION MANUAL

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1 VMS WEB STUDIO OPERATION MANUAL Version 2.0 February

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction.. Page 5 2. Logging In.Page 6 3. Web Studio Main Page Orientation.Page 8 4. Message Creation.Page 9 5. Uploading Messages to your VMS..Page Mapping.Page Message Scheduling. Page Hire Management.Page SMS & Security Page Uploading All Files.Page Sign Grouping.Page Message Transitions..Page Quick Reference..Page Troubleshooting Page 24 4

3 1. Introduction: Thank you for your choice of utilising Bartco VMS Web Studio. The most advanced and state of the art, VMS programming and asset management system available for VMS. Features include: Web Interface (easily accessible from any internet enabled PC Secure Logins Multiple users (perfect for hire/rental companies) Quick and easy operation Clean user friendly interface Asset Grouping Real Time Asset Tracking Program Multiple VMS instantly Whether you are upgrading from VMS Studio or using Web Studio for the first time, I m sure you will find the system quick and easy to use. 5

4 2. Logging In Logging in as simple as having access to an internet enabled PC. Bartco suggest using Google Chrome as the browser best compatible with Web Studio. Google Chrome can be downloaded at the following link: From the browser address bar go to the Bartco web page: On the right hand side of the page click web studio login 6

5 Enter your username and password as given to you by your Bartco representative. Note: If you have not been allocated a username and password, please contact Bartco to receive a user access form 7

6 Feature Tabs Each tab represents a different operational feature 3. Web Studio Main Page Orientation Feature Tabs Each tab represents a different operational feature Active File Display Displays Current VMS Message Asset List List of all users VMS. Scroll through and click on an asset to get its current status and information Navigation Tabs 8 Used to open and close Page sections

7 4. Message Creation Creating a message is undertaken by selecting the Untitled tab from the main navigation page, which brings up the message creation page. It is named untitled as each message is created as a file and similar to a word processor is able to be saved, opened and edited. When the message is saved the name untitled is changed to the name of the new file. Type your message in the text overlay box. Main Display Whatever is shown here will display on your VMS Type your desired message in the text overlay box. It will appear in the main display area, as a representation of what will appear on your VMS. If you have a colour VMS. Select your desired colour before typing your message. Different size fonts and line justifications are also available by selecting: Hint! Main Display are can be scaled using this zoom feature for different sized displays 9

8 Multiple Pages (frames) can be selected and navigation through the pages as well as frame timings are selected by navigating through the arrow outlined below Frame timing can start at.1 of a second to create animations. Length of message, sign position and target audience should be all taken into account when selecting frame times. Once your message has been created, a number of editing functions can happen, it can also be previewed and also the frames can be moved as well as selecting the message to flash. All these functions are accessible from the menu above the main display area: A number of Predefined Images can be added by selecting the plus symbol next to the menu. When your image is selected, press load to transfer it to the main display screen. 10

9 5. Uploading your Message to your VMS After you have created your message, you need to save it prior to uploading it to your VMS. Select File/Save As Your message is saved on your own section of Computer Server, and is accessible from whatever PC that you login from. Opening an existing message is done from the same menu. A representation of the message is shown in the file system: Note: A message needs to be saved or opened in the Untitled Tab prior to uploading to your VMS unless the upload files menu is used. 11

10 After your desired message is saved/opened, select the VMS that you wish to upload the message to from the asset menu on the right hand side of the system. Note Multiple VMS can be programmed simultaneously be holding down the shift or control button when selecting your VMS. Then press the upload button: The following message will appear: After OK is selected your message upload is sent to a job queue as outlined below. Your message should appear on your VMS in a matter of seconds and a confirmation message will appear at the bottom of the page as follows; Note: After you have uploaded your message, the active file will update with your current message and the overall sign status. 12

11 6. Mapping Your VMS has an inbuilt GPS module, which is able to keep track of your important asset. Double click your VMS to get a close-up of the VMS Position Need to get directions to your sign. On the mapping tab click Directions to my sign and the best route from your location will be displayed: 13

12 7 Message Scheduling Your VMS comes standard with a GPS module which allows the VMS to keep time as well as the ability to schedule messages as required, instead of uploading messages each time. Perfect for Roadworks applications where there may be a pre-warning message, and a message to be displayed once the Roadworks begin. In order to Schedule a message, the desired messages need to be created first as outlined in this manual previously in section 3 Message Creation. Select the schedule option from either the Tools Menu or from the Main Screen Tab: The schedule menu appears as follows: Note: The first option is either to select a default file or add a new message. If a default message is selected, this message will run when the other scheduled messages are not operating. If no default message is selected then the VMS will be blank when the other scheduled messages are not operating. 14

13 For this example we will include a default message. Select Default File, and then from your message folder select your desired message: Your default message will now appear as a visual representation: Next add your message to be scheduled by selecting Add Message, and selecting your desired message from your message folder: Again this will appear as a visual representation. Scroll down to input the timing of your schedule: Click on the calendar and clock icon to change the dates/times Using the above example the message ROAD W will now run from 7/11/2011 to the 17/2011 from 9am to 6pm every day. Outside these times, the default message will be displayed. Note: If the Continuous box is checked then the message will run from 9am on the 7 th until 6pm on the 17 th as a continuous running message. 15

14 If you would like other any other messages to be scheduled simply repeat the process above, selecting different times for the other messages. Once all messages have been finalised, press to finalise review the schedule If you are happy with the schedule select the sign as/if desired. then save your schedule from the file menu and upload to Note: Scheduled files are saved as different file types than standard files. You may wish to have a separate directory for your schedules. 16

15 8 Hire Management A significant feature of Bartco VMS web studio is for Hire companies or other general users to be able to provide their own customer or user with a login and access to program a VMS or multiple VMS. Customers can be given access to the system for a determined period of time, relative to their hire period. Once the customer has finished their hire they do not have access to program the VMS again. Also being web based has the same accessibility features and do not have to download software. The Hire management feature is accessible under the Tools menu: Note that once selected the Hire Management Tab will appear as a main option: The Main Hire Management Menu Feature will then be displayed: Select Add User: Then from the Pop up Menu add details of the user: and the duration of their hire/use 17

16 After the customer details have been added, input the details as below of the specific user. Any password can be nominated (such as their name) as they will change it later. Note: For security purposes it is a good idea for each user to have their own user name and login details/password etc. After a user is added, the VMS asset they are using needs to be applied to their login, via the Asset Tab: Note: Multiple VMS can be added to the user s login. The user can then be given their login and password and advised to change their password on their first login. They will be responsible for what is displayed on the VMS under their login. 18

17 9. SMS & SECURITY Your VMS is equipped with security and operational features that means the VMS can send an SMS to the operator/s if the unit is tampered with, stolen or if there are any voltage issues. From the Tools menu select SMS & or select this from the main tabs. The following SMS options appear: Select your options as required. Over voltage: - Suggested settings 14.5v Under voltage Suggested settings 11v Over voltage Usually not required. GPS movement Recommended at 1000m (note ensure that you either upload this option after the sign has deployed in its desired location or the sign is sent to sleep prior to moving) Pixel Monitoring - Under development LDR Fault Under Development Tamper Enabled When this option is selected 19

18 After your options are selected, input up to 5 mobile phone numbers that will be alerted if any of the alerts are activated. SMS Settings need to be saved prior to uploading. To remove SMS settings simply uncheck all the boxes and save. It is suggested that your active settings are saved as SMS ON and your inactive settings are saved as SMS Off in a separate folder. 10. Uploading All Files Uploading messages or options to your VMS can be uploaded directly from directly within Web studio feature or from the main screen, by selecting: v Simply select the type of file or function you require, press add file and then upload to your desired sign/s 20

19 11. SIGN GROUPING Especially useful if you have multiple VMS on your system, sign grouping can be used to group particular VMS on one project, area or section of roadway. To Group a VMS, click your desired VMS and select Then select Group with Selected Assets Also under this menu, it is possible to organise your VMS in a sequence that you desire, e.g. By Type (a size, colour etc.) 21

20 12. MESSAGE TRANSITIONS More commonly VMS are being used for advertising and promotions. Web Studio has the ability to create dynamic and animated messages to enhance the attractiveness of your message. To create a message transition or animation, simply create your message as normal, then select the Frame Organiser Button: A number of different animations are possible To animate your message, simply click on the desired frame to be animated, from the drop down menus select the desired animation, and the direction of animation (horizontal or vertical) and the amount of frame per second you would like the animation to display on. (note: the higher the frame rate, the lower the speed of the animation and greater number of frames. After you desired animation has been selected press apply and your animation will show. Press OK, and don t forget to save your message prior to uploading it to your VMS. 22

21 12. Quick References: 1. Remember that a file or feature needs to be saved prior to uploading a sign (the file is saved on your own section of our server, available to you at any time) 2. Under Sign Status, the Date and Time shown is the last time your VMS communicated with the server. The VMS polls the server every hour to get updated status. To get an exact VMS status, from the TOOLS menu select: 3. Need a new user added to the system. Hire company customers are able to add their customers as users. For new users of the VMS owner, contact Bartco for a Web Studio user form. Conversely need a user taken off the system. Contact Bartco. 12. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Cannot Communicate with sign: Sign out of mobile phone Move sign to better coverage coverage error: Cannot Communicate with sign: Sim Card not in Properly Check Sim Card in correct position (reset power to sign after repositioning sim) Cannot Communicate with sign: Attempting to Program sign during hourly status poll Wait 10 mins and attempt to re-program: Power down and re-power sign controller Cannot Communicate with sign: Modem Failure Contact Bartco 23