The Visualisation Lab is a dedicated space for research activity utilising a high resolution Crystal LED (CLED) display system for increased visual perception of scientific data for analysis, collaboration and communication.
Service Highlights:
High powered Windows machine
4k Laptop connection
Wireless screen sharing
Video conferencing
High powered Linux (CentOS) machine (coming soon)
Virtual reality headset (coming soon)
System Configuration:
Screen
Resolution
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Stereoscopic 3D
Yes
Dimension
4.8m high x 2.7m wide (218 inch diagonal)
Nodes
CPU
Dual x Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 6248R CPU @ 3.00GHz, 2993 Mhz, 24 Core(s), 48 Logical Processor(s)
OS
Windows 10 and CentOS 7
RAM
384GB
GPU
Nvidia Quadro RTX A6000, 48 GB
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How to Access the Visualisation Lab:
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Step 1: Apply for access
Vaccination Requirements
CSIRO requires that all visitors to CSIRO sites be fully vaccinated or exempt as defined by federal government. Vaccination status will be checked by staff on your first visit to the vis lab.
All users who wish to access the visualisation lab must apply.
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Step 2: Complete an induction
You will be contacted via Pawsey helpdesk ticket to organise an induction session for you and your team.
Contents of induction:
Building induction (emergency exits, bathrooms etc)
Using the system
Leaving the room
Once you have completed the induction you will be able to make bookings using the reservation system.
If you are being supported by a Pawsey staff member, they will meet you at the glass doors.
The visualisation Lab is the first door on the right as you enter the Pawsey Centre.
See detailed instructions for using the Vis Lab below
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Step 5: Leaving the Visualisation Lab
When exiting the vis lab, the following equipment must be stored away and accounted for:
Item
location
notes
desk and swivel chair
back right of room facing screen with height set to "preset 1"
HDMI Cable
do not remove from table box
3D Glasses for tours
sets 1-30 in leftmost couch chair under storage PLUGGED IN AND CHARGING
(TBC) non-tour 3D Glasses
sets 31-33 stored in (tbc)
(TBC) VR equipment
(tbc)
all other desks/chairs and equipment not listed
not to be stored in the vis room unless given express permission by vis team
Default state of room furniture:
3D glasses away and charging:
Turn off the system via the touch screen:
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How to use the Visualisation Lab:
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Using the touch control system
The touchscreen on the desk is used to control the system.
Power on the system by pressing the green power button:
Changing input source
You can change the input source shown on screen:
PC1: Windows
PC2: Backup Windows
PC3: Linux (Centos)
The desk monitor can be set to follow the source on the main screen, or changed independently:
Controlling the sound volume
Change the speaker volume with the slider at the bottom of the screen:
Controlling the screen brightness
Light output controls the brightness of the CLED screen:
Controlling the room lights
You can control the room lighting from the main touch panel:
You can also control the lighting from the touch panel near the door.
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Using the windows machine
Logging in
Log in to Windows using your Pawsey username and password:
Using applications
All applications not included in default windows will be available on the desktop.
To request a new application be installed please contact help@pawsey.org.au
Logging out
Log out of windows when leaving the room.
Note
Your session will automatically be logged out when your booking ends.
Be sure to save all work before the end of your booking.
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Using the linux machine (TBC)
The Linux machine is still being configured and will be available in 2022.
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Using your own laptop
Supported resolutions and refresh rates
The system supports 4K UHD at 60hz refresh rate with chroma subsampling (YCbCr 4:2:0).
Windows laptops will typically connect at 30hz with full RGB and if 60hz is desired you will need to change your output resolution and colour space in your graphics driver page.
Mac laptops will usually connect at 60hz but you may still need to adjust the settings if there are any issues.
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Using the wireless screen sharing
You can connect to the wireless screen sharing system through any Pawsey centre or CSIRO Wi-Fi or by connecting directly to the wireless screen sharing systems dedicated public wifi (you will not get internet when doing this).
Connect to the Pawsey Guest or other internal Wi-Fi network (except eduroam)
in your browser, type the address shown in the location of the highlighted box (note the address shown on the system may be different to the screenshot below)
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Using the video conferencing system
You can swap between the two cameras and change their direction and zoom:
You can change the sensitivity of the various room microphones to suit your needs:
With the windows machine
You can utilise the rooms microphones and cameras with the built in windows machine, which has Webex, Microsoft Teams and Zoom installed, and should also work with other software that works over the web
With your own laptop (TBC)
Using the USB connection on the table you can give your laptop access to the room cameras and microphones, allowing you to use your already signed-in video conferencing app of choice.
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Using the VR system (TBC)
The VR system is still being procured and will be available in early 2022.
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Using the 3D glasses
The 3D glasses are located under the leftmost seat at the rear of the Vis Lab.
Charging the glasses
All 30 sets of glasses should be plugged in when leaving the room.
