V-Net 3

Interactive Training System for CBT Facilities

Monitor and Control Any Computer in the Classroom VN300 Master Control Unit

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Share High Resolution Video Signals: --View Any Trainee s Monitor --Route the Instructor s Video to Selected Trainees or the Entire Class --Blank Trainee Monitors for Immediate Attention --Scan Through the Class, Viewing Each Trainee in Sucession
Remote Keyboard / Mouse Control - Control Any Computer in the Class
High Resolution System Compatible with all Popular Computing Platforms Operating at Any Video Resolution
Effortless System Control with VN300 Control Unit Featuring Intuitive Icons and Informative LCD Display
Optional VN320 Deluxe Student Button Lets Trainees Request Attention, Select Video Source, Engage Intercom and Keyboard Control
Optional Intercom Headsets
Easy Installation - No Internal Computer Modifications or Software Drivers Required
Plenum Cable Available

System Capabilities

V-NetTM 3 is an all new, third-generation interactive training system for computer based training labs. The V-Net system gives instructors the power to monitor and control any computer in the facility. V-Net promotes faster learning through enhanced instructor / trainee interaction. The instructor can easily monitor the progress of the entire class, identifying common problems and providing timely assistance to individuals or additional instruction for the class.
Share High Resolution Video - V-Net can route video from any workstation to any other workstation. The instructor may view the video from any trainee workstation, scan through the class, share the work of one student with the entire class, or blank the trainee monitors for immediate attention. Any workstation signal may also be routed to a large screen data display.
Connect Regular Video Sources - Composite video or S-Video signals from VCRs, laser disc players, document cameras, media retrieval systems, or distance learning codecs can be routed to any monitor in the class using an optional IN1224 or IN1424 scan doubler. The scan coubler decodes and converts NTSC, PAL or SECAM video signals to a high resolution format which is compatible with most workstation monitors and other data displays. The scan doubled video signal can then be routed on the V-Net system and shown as full screen, full motion video on trainee monitors or displayed on a large screen data projector.
Distance Learning Applications - Trainees in remote classrooms can benefit by viewing the work in your local CBT facility. V-Net can be used to select high resolution video signals from the instructor's computer or a student computer and route the desired signal to a scan converter such as the IN1776. The scan converter encodes the video to composite video or S-Video so it can then be recorded on videotape or connected to a teleconferencing codec for viewing in a remote classroom.
Optional Keyboard and Mouse Control - The instructor can control any workstation connected to the system using remote keyboard and mouse control.
Keyboard / Mouse Lockout - Any time trainees are not viewing the local video image from their own computer their keyboard and mouse are automatically disabled, preventing them from making accidental changes.
Easy Installation - Since V-Net is a hardware solution, the system is operating system independent and requires no LAN adapters, internal computer modifications or software drivers. V-Net s looping design provides for quick installation and easy expansion as more computers are added to the facility. If you need to add another computer workstation to the system, simply add another node, control bus cable and video bus cable at the most convenient place in the system.
A single VN400 / VN420 power supply provides power for systems as large as 32 nodes. The single power supply design enhances system reliability and eliminates the need for a power transformer and an additional A/C outlet at each workstation.

A VN100 node is placed at every workstation, video source, and output device in the facility and cables are connected from one node to the next. The VN100 Node has input / output ports for video, keyboard, mouse, audio (optional) and control signals. The VN100 node offers video bandwidth in excess of 200 MHz, ensuring compatibility with analog video signals at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. The VN100 normally contains a VN210 keyboard / mouse module (may be deleted for systems not requiring keyboard and mouse control). The VN210 supports PC compatible computers with 9-pin serial mouse and large DIN keyboard connectors. Call INLINE for the current models to support other computing platforms. VN100 Node

VN300 Master Control Unit

Featuring an elegant lexan control panel with large raised control buttons and intuitive icons, the VN300 controller (pictured on page 100) is both functional and attractive, complementing high tech CBT facilities. The VN300 is very easy to operate and provides instructors with flexible control over video sharing, keyboard / mouse and intercom functions. An informative LCD display shows the status of the entire system, indicates which students are requesting attention and displays menus for advanced setup options.
Function Buttons - Located under the VN300 LCD display window are 4 large softkeys which have been factory programmed with the most common system functions. The one-touch function buttons greatly simplify system operations, letting instructors focus on the class rather than system operations. The following system functions can be engaged by touching a single function key: F1 - Send instructor video to all trainees. F2 - Blank all trainee monitors. F3 - Set all monitors back to local (trainees viewing their own computer's image). F4 - Scan sequentially through all trainees.
Configuration Memories - Common system configurations can be stored and then recalled using the function buttons. 8 memories are available, providing flexibility to accomodate different instructors and changing class size.
Node Selection Buttons allow the instructor to easily select an individual trainee, a range of trainees, or all trainees with a minimum number of keystrokes.
Press Total Connect followed by a node number to start a private tutorial session. Total Connect activates the intercom with the selected trainee, routes that trainee's video signal to the instructor and gives the instructor keyboard and mouse control over the trainee's computer.
Press Scan to automatically scan through the class, viewing each workstation in succession. The instructor may set which workstations to include in the scan and how long to view each workstation.

The optional VN310 Student Button lets trainees request assistance from the instructor and lets them select which signal they wish to view on their computer monitor (instructor must enable the View Bus option for that trainee). The instructor first places a video image on the V-Net bus, usually the instructor's screen or the screen of another trainee. Each time the trainee presses the VN310 student button their monitor will toggle between their own local image and the video image on the V-Net bus. VN310 Student Button

The VN320 has the same functions as the VN310 and also adds intercom and keyboard control capabilities. On systems equipped with the optional VN320, students can engage remote keyboard/mouse control for collaborative learning sessions where several students work together on one computer. Once the instructor has set up a workgroup, all students within the workgroup can view the image of the shared computer and then use the VN320 to engage or release keyboard / mouse control for the shared computer. The VN320 also has an intercom microphone switch and intercom volume control. VN320 Deluxe Student Button

The VN330 intercom headsets connect to the VN300 controller and VN320 deluxe student button to facilitate easy communication throughout the facility. The instructor can make announcements to the class or engage in conversations with selected trainees. The optional intercom function can be particularly beneficial to the training environment since trainees can ask questions and receive assitance from the instructor without disturbing the entire class. The intercom also lets trainees in various locations throughout the facility work together on a project (requires instructor permission). VN330 Intercom Headset

Modular Design for Future Expansion

V-NET is in touch with the future, anticipating the next wave of computer based training and multimedia educational materials. The system s modular design provides an upgrade path to add new features when expansion options such as stereo audio sharing are introduced in the future. V-NET can easily be expanded to accommodate more workstations, new types of video input sources, and the latest video and data projection equipment. If training room computer platforms change, V-NET can be reconfigured quickly and inexpensively. V-NET s design provides exceptional bandwidth to ensure excellent video performance now and compatibility with the new broadcast video standards and ultra-high resolution computer video formats of the future.
Easy to install, easy to use, expandable, high performing, flexible and affordable, V-NET is the obvious choice for computer classrooms, training facilities, conference centers, and any other environment requiring a comprehensive interactive training system.

V-NET SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY:
Video: The V-NET system supports signals with up to three analog video components and two TTL sync components. Compatible platforms include PC, MAC, SUN, SGI and many other computer video signals at virtually any resolution. Compatible signal formats include RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, NTSC/PAL/SECAM video, etc.
Keyboard: VN210 / VN211 Support any PC keyboard including AT and PS2. Call for current models to support other platforms.
Mouse: VN210 / VN211 Support serial mouse. Identical mice on all workstations are recommended to ensure best operation when using remote mouse control. Call for other mouse types.
Auxiliary Audio: Line level

V-NET COMPONENTS:
VN100 Input / Output Node Video Input: 15 pin HD male
Video Output: 15 pin HD female
Control Bus: 26 pin HD male/female
Video Bus: BNC female
Controller Port: 9 pin D female VN210 Mouse / Keyboard Module - PC Serial Mouse
Mouse Input: 9 pin D male
Mouse Output: 9 pin D female
Keyboard Input: 5-Pin DIN female
Keyboard Output: 5-Pin DIN male VN211 Mouse / Keyboard / Audio Module - PC Serial Mouse
Mouse Input: 9 pin D male
Mouse Output: 9 pin D female
Keyboard Input: 5-Pin DIN female
Keyboard Output: 5-Pin DIN male
Audio Input / Output: 3.5 mm stereo jack VN300 Master Control Unit (1) VN520 Included to connect to VN100 node VN310 Standard Student Button Connects to VN100 node VN320 Deluxe Student Button Connects to VN100 node
Intercom Port: 3.5 mm stereo jack VN330 Intercom Headset Connects to VN320 Deluxe Student Button VN400 Power Supply Powers up to 16 nodes.
Control bus: 26 pin HD male VN420 High Current Power Supply Powers up to 32 nodes
Control Bus: 26 pin HD male

CABLING:
IN8300P Plenum rated control bus series available in lengths from 3 to 100 . Control bus cabling carries control signals, sync signals, keyboard, mouse, audio and system power. Plenum rating simplifies installation and reduces costs as the cable does not need to be pulled through conduit.
IN7000P - 3 Plenum rated standard resolution 3 conductor coax for video bus.
IN7200 - 3 Super high resolution 3 conductor coax for video bus. Maintains 200 MHz bandwidth through 100 ft. of cable.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Scan Doubler: Allows the video signal from a VCR, laser disc, etc. to be displayed on computer monitors.
IN1024: Compact Scan Doubler
IN1224: Mid size Scan Doubler
IN1424: Rack Width Size Scan Doubler
Scan Converter: Allows a computer image to be recorded, displayed on a standard television or fed into a teleconferencing system.
IN1776: VGA/MAC scan converter. Can support resolutions up to 800 x 600.

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