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Visualisation Lab

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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.

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  • High powered Windows machine
  • 4k Laptop connection
  • Wireless screen sharing
  • Video conferencingHigh powered Linux (CentOS) machine (coming soon)
  • Virtual reality headset (coming soon)

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Screen

Resolution

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Refresh Rate120Hz

Stereoscopic 3D

Yes
Dimension

4.8m high x 28mx2.7m wide (218 inch diagonal)




Nodes
CPUDual x Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 6248R CPU @ 3.00GHz, 2993 Mhz, 24 Core(s), 48 Logical Processor(s)
OSWindows 10 and CentOS 7
RAM384GB 
GPUNvidia Quadro RTX A6000, 48 GB

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Ui tabs


Ui tab
titleUsing 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)Windows



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.



Ui tab
titleUsing 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.

Ui tab
titleUsing the linux machine (TBC)
The Linux machine is still being configured and will be available in 2022

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Ui tab
titleUsing 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.



Ui tab
titleUsing 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)



Ui tab
titleUsing 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.



Ui tab
titleUsing the VR system (TBC)

The VR system is still being procured and will be available in early 2022.


Ui tab
titleUsing 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.



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