SWP04 - Processor SEADA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Video Wall Controller Processor
Model	SWP04 (4U Chassis)
Brand	SEADA
Chassis Size	4U Rackmount
Dimensions (Approx.)	482.6 mm (19 in) width x 177.8 mm (4U) height x 450 mm depth
Weight (Approx.)	15 kg
Power Supply	Internal AC power supply, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	Up to 500 W (depending on installed cards)
Video Input Cards Supported	DVI, HDMI, VGA, SDI, DisplayPort, HDBaseT, IP, Optical Fiber
Video Output Cards Supported	Hybrid slots for output cards
Maximum Output Channels	Up to 16 (depending on chassis and card configuration)
Control Interface	Ethernet (RJ45) for control PC, RS232 serial, USB for keyboard/mouse
Supported Control PC OS	Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
Management Software	SWPro Management Software (included on CD)
Default IP Address	192.168.1.65
Bezel Correction	Supported in software configuration
Multi Video Wall Support (MVWS)	Yes
Compliance	CE, FCC (typical for industrial controllers)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (typical)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (typical)
Relative Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing (typical)
Cooling	Internal fans (for 4U chassis)
Safety Features	Over-current protection, grounded power cord
Maintenance	Keep vents clear; clean with dry cloth; no user-serviceable parts inside
Warranty	Standard 1-year limited warranty (check with reseller)

Frequently Asked Questions - SWP04 SEADA

How do I connect the SWP04 to my control PC?

Connect an Ethernet cable from the RJ45 NET connector (item 5 on the chassis) to your PC's network port. Then set a static IP on the PC in the 192.168.1.x range (e.g., 192.168.1.66) with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

What is the default IP address of the SWP04?

The default IP address is 192.168.1.65. Make sure your control PC is on the same subnet.

How do I log into the SWPro management software?

Double-click the SWPro icon on your desktop. The default admin ID is 'admin' and password is '123456'. Then click the Settings icon to set the IP to 192.168.1.65 with port 2000, then click Login.

What operating systems are supported for the control PC?

The SWPro software supports Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10.

How many video outputs does the SWP04 support?

The SWP04 has 4U chassis with multiple slots. It can support up to 16 outputs depending on the installed output cards. Refer to the channel mapping in the user manual.

What types of video capture cards are available?

SEADA offers various capture cards: SWPro-IN-DVI4 (4ch DVI), SWPro-IN-HDMI4 (4ch HDMI), SWPro-IN-VGA4 (4ch VGA), SWPro-IN-SDI4 (4ch SDI), SWPro-IN-DP2 (2ch DisplayPort), SWPro-IN-UHM60 (1ch 4K@60 HDMI), and many more.

How do I configure a video wall layout?

After logging in, you can create a new wall via the 'New Wall' button. In the Configuration menu, set the layout, bezel correction, resolution, and frame rate. Then map output channels in Output Setup.

How do I display an input source on the video wall?

Drag and drop the desired input from the 'Signal' menu in the Application Toolbar onto the Video Wall Display area. You can also draw a window on the display area after selecting a signal.

What is the purpose of the Preview feature?

Preview allows you to see all input sources and the video wall layout in real-time. It is off by default; you can enable it from the software interface.

Can I control multiple video walls with one SWP04?

Yes, the SWP04 supports Multi Video Walls Support (MVWS) technology, allowing you to control multiple independent video walls from a single controller.

USER MANUAL SWP04 SEADA

SolarWall Pro Controller Quick Start Guide

Exterior view of five black industrial storage cabinets with engraved patterns, arranged in a cluster (no visible text or symbols)

This quick start guide provides basic instructions for setting up SEADA SolarWall Pro video wall controllers. For additional information about how to use the controllers, please see the User Manual, which is available on the CD included in this package.

Setup Steps

1. Verify the Package Contents
2. Hardware Overview
3. Hardware Installation
4. Software Installation & IP Setup on Control PC
5. Configuration of Video Wall Management Software
6. SWPro Management Software Brief Introduction

1. Verify the Package Contents

Please verify the package contents against the Packing List (Document No. SD-OP-005)

If any of the items in packing list is missing, please contact your reseller.

Document No. SD-MA-020

Document Version: 01

SolarWall Pro Controller Quick Start Guide

2. Hardware Overview

Model: SWP02 (2U Chassis)	Model: SWP04 (4U Chassis)
4 5 6 7 1 2 3	4 5 6 7 1 2 3	1 2
Model: SWP10	Model: SWP16
1 2 4 5 6 7 3	1 2 4 5 6 7	1. Slots for video input cards 2. Hybrid slots for either output or input cards 3. Power supply 4. RS232 serial connectors 5. RJ45 NET connector 6. Power switch 7. Keyboard and mouse USB connectors

SolarWall Pro Controller Quick Start Guide

3. Hardware installation

3.1. Note

A computer running Microsoft Windows2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 (not supplied) is required as a control PC for the SEADA controller.

3.2. Basic Connection

Connect the supplied power cable from the controller (Figure 1-3) to a power outlet.

Connect the SEADA video wall controller (Figure 1-5) to the control PC via Ethernet cable.

3.3. Connect Outputs to Displays

Connect the controller outputs to the video wall displays using the appropriate cables or adapters (not supplied).

Please see Figure 2 below for the channel mapping between the video wall controller output ports and the video wall displays.

2 & 4U Chassis Output

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16

Video Wall Display

10 & 10 up Chassis Outputs

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Figure 2

SolarWall Pro Controller Quick Start Guide

3.4. Connect Input Sources to the Controller

Connect the Input sources to the SEADA video capture cards using the appropriate cables and adapters (not supplied).

SEADA Technology offers a comprehensive range of capture cards for use in our video wall controllers. Below is the list of all video capture cards and the connectors they use.

Capture Card	Description	Signal Format	Connector Type	Illustration
SWPro-IN-DVI4	4 channel DVI capture card	DVI/HDMI	DVI-I (Dual Link)
SWPro-IN-HDMI4	4 channel HDMI capture card	HDMI/DVI	HDMI A
SWPro-IN-VGA4	4 channel VGA capture card	RGB/YPbPr	D-Sub
SWPro-IN-DL2	2 channel Dual Link DVI capture card	DL-DVI, DVI/HDMI	DVI-I (Dual Link)
SWPro-IN-SDI4	4 channel SDI capture card	3G/HD/SD-SDI	BNC
SWPro-IN-DP2	2 channel DisplayPort capture card	DisplayPort 1.1	DisplayPort
SWPro-IN-DP60	1 channel DisplayPort capture card	DisplayPort 1.2	DisplayPort
SWPro-IN-UHM2	2 channel 4k@30 HDMI capture card	HDMI 1.4	HDMI A
SWPro-IN-UHM60	1 channel 4k@60 HDMI capture card	HDMI 2.0	HDMI A
SWPro-IN-HBT4	1 channel DisplayPort capture card	HDbaseT	RJ45
SWPro-IN-IP16	16 channel 1080p IP decoding card	IP Streams	RJ45
SWpro-IN-OF4	4 channel Optical Fiber capture card	Optical signal	LC

Figure 3

SolarWall Pro Controller Quick Start Guide

4. Software Installation & IP Setup on Control PC

Insert the SEADA Software CD into your control PC's CD-ROM drive to begin the installation. Double click the SolarWall Pro management software icon in software folder to start the installation. The SWPro software supports Microsoft Windows2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10

◆ Set up the static IP address on control PC

The default IP address of SWPro is 192.168.1.65. The control PC needs to be at the same range of controller in order to connect to the SWPro controller.

Ethernet Properties Networking Sharing Connect using: Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Configure... This connection uses the following items: ✓ QoS Packet Scheduler □ Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol ✓ Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver ✓ Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver ✓ Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder ✓ Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) ✓ Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Install... Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks. OK Cancel

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings. Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address: IP address: 192 . 168 . 1 . 66 Subnet mask: 255 . 255 . 255 . 0 Default gateway: 192 . 168 . 1 . 1 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses: Preferred DNS server: . Alternate DNS server: . Validate settings upon exit Advanced... OK Cancel

Figure 4

• Open the 'Ethernet Properties' windows on the Control PC
• Highlight the TCP/IPv4 in Networking and click the Properties button to open the TCP/IPv4 Properties window
• Change the 'Obtain an IP address automatically' to 'Use the following IP address to set up a static IP address
  IP address: any address between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.255 except the address which has been taken by the Video Wall Controller
  Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1.

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5. Configuration of Video Wall Management Software

Step1	Switch on the SW Pro controllerOne long beep sound in a few seconds after the power on indicates the controller has finished its initialisation3 short beep sound indicates the controller is ready for operation
Step2	Connect the control PC to the SW Pro controller using CAT cable between PC net port and controller net port (No.4 in Figure 1)
Step3	Double click the SWPro icononthe desktop that was created during the installation. The user login dialog box will appear.User Admin ID is 'admin' with the password of '123456'Press 'Setting' iconto set up the IP settings at '192.168.1.65' with port:2000Then press 'Go Back' button to go backPress 'Login' button to connect
Step4	Once connected, the current configured layout will be shown in Video Walls Configuration Interface as belowUsers can change the configuration of the controller in 'Configuration' at the drop-down menu of the video wallUsers also can create new video wall by pressing 'New Wall' buttonSWPro supports MVWS (Multi Video Walls Support) technology, so users can control multi video walls on one SWPro controller
	In Configuration, users can set up the layout, bezel correction, resolution, frame rate and even set up the controller for LED video walls.If users create a new wall, after finishing the setup of configuration, users need to map the output channels (see Figure 2) at Output Setup in drop-down menu.

SolarWall Pro Controller Quick Start Guide

Step5

Double click on video wall icon

1. Preview is built in on SWPro controllers
2. The default setting for Preview is off, users need to switch on the preview in order to preview all the inputs and video wall

SEADA Device Walls System admin Video Walk Wall1 Signal Signal1 Signal2 Signal3 Signal4 Signal5 Signal6 Signal7 Signal8 Preview Offline Reset Close All Save Preset Edit Wall Signal0 (0,0,04C2140) Signal Signal1 Signal 1 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 4 Signal 5 Signal 6 Signal 7 Signal 8 Signal4 Signal Group Preset Group Smooth Signal1 Signal2 Signal3 Signal4 Signal5 Signal6 Signal7 Signal8

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6. SWPro Management Software Brief Introduction

SEADA Device Walls System 1 Video Walls Wall1 Signal IF Signal Preset Loop Please Input Keywords Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal 5 2 3 4 5 6 8 Signal Group Preset Group Smooth

1. Toolbar

1.1. Device
1.2. Walls
1.3. System

1. Video Wall Display area
2. Application Toolbar

3.1. Signal Management

3.2. IP Streaming Setup
3.3. Preset Layout
3.4. Loop Setup

1. Input Signals and Preset Layout Preview Bar
2. Individual Input Preview and Audio Volume Control

Display Input sources on the Video Wall

1. Simply drag and drop the input source from the 'Signal' at the 'Application Toolbar' onto the Video Wall Display area.
2. Highlight the signal source needed to be displayed from the 'Signal' at the 'Application Toolbar' and draw a window on the video wall display area using mouse.
3. Simply drag and drop the input source from the 'Signal Group' at the Preview Bar onto the Video Wall Display area.

Signal Group Preset Group Signal1 Signal2

SEADA Applying the world Video Walls Wall 1 Signal IP Signal Preset Loop Please input keywords All HDMI Signal1 HDMI Signal2 HDMI Signal3 HDMI Signal4 H201 Signal5 H203 Signal6 H201 Signal7 H203 Signal8

For further understanding of using SolarWall Pro Controllers, setting up IP streaming and SWPro software, please refer to SWPro Management Software User Manual (Document number: SD-MA-021) and the datasheet.