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NovaStar: How do I log into and install software to use the NovaLCT-Mars Sender Box used in a Daktronics display?

Topic

  • How to get started with NovaStar- login and install software for the NovaLCT-Mars Sender Box?

Environment

  • Product: Nova MCTRL 600, Nova MCTRL 660, NovaStar VX4S- NovaStar Sender Box
  • Components: NovaLCT-Mars
  • Control System: Market Standard, NPP Control using transmit common/open protocol
    • This includes but not limited to DVN-4003, J Series, U Series, Q Series, JVX, QVN-1000, NPN-X200, AFN and ZPN.

Steps

Install the Novastar Software (NOVALCT-mars on DMP or provided laptop.)

  1. Connect a monitor, KB, and Mouse or use UVNC to remotely access the DMP-8000 (it may be inside the enclosure) or laptop.
  2. If it hasn't been done so already, install NovaLCT onto the computer. 
    1. Go to NovaStar Downloads: https://www.novastar.tech/downloads/  and select the "Software" tab and scroll down to download the latest version of NovaLCT.
    2. Run through the full installation including the add-on applications and drivers.
    3. If a Window's Firewall notification is prompted, allow access.

Connect to the Sender Box

  1. Connect the sending box to the DMP with the NovaLCT-Mars software by using the USB cable (included with sending box). 

  2. For communication,  connect the sending box to the computer with a DVI  or HDMI cable.

  3. Launch the Nova LCT-Mars program via the desktop icon.
  4. Select the Users (U) tab and choose Advanced Synchronous System or Advanced.  

  5. Enter the password and press Login.
    Default Credentials can be found at NovaStar LCT Software User Manual, NS110100986

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  7. Always back up before making any changes.   NovaStar: How do I save the configuration files of a sender box or receiver card?

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