Integrating a Smartboard and a Pointmaker is an all around solution. When a Smartboard is connected to a Pointmaker, we allow the board to draw over LIVE video. No designated PC or software is needed. The Smartboard becomes like a BIG touchscreen when connected to the Pointmaker.
Smartboards come with RS-232 connections, or with an RS-232 to USB converter cable. We are compatible with RS-232 Smartboards, and with the first version of their RS-232 to USB converter cable. Please contact us to confirm compatibility with your model Smartboard.
The USB version can connect to any newer Pointmaker model that now has USB. Calibrate the Smartboard, and you're ready to go. There are different specific procedures to calibrate a touchscreen/Smartboard, depending on which model Pointmaker you have. Click here to visit our tech support page. Follow the link to your specific Pointmaker, then click "Touchscreens" for more information on calibration.
Here is a diagram on connecting an RS-232 Smartboard to a PVI-46, PVI-64 and old PVI-83. (For all other models, the only difference in connection is that you do not need piece E pictured below)
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A – Smartboard
B – Smartboard Pen Tray
C – RS-232 cable provided with Smartboard
D – Power supply for Smartboard cable
E – SB-ADT (Smartboard adapter provided by Boeckeler)
F – Power supply for SB-ADT
G – Pointmaker
1 – Connect DB9 female side of cable(side without power) that came with Smartboard to Smartboard Pen Tray or direct to COMM port on back, bypassing the pen tray.
2 – Connect other DB9 female side of cable (side with power) that came with Smartboard to male DB-9 of SB-ADT.
3 – Connect female DB-9 side of SB-ADT to male RS-232 COMM port on Pointmaker.
4 – Plug both power supplies to an outlet.
If you need to extend the Smartboard to be further than 30ft from the Pointmaker you would connect our line driver hardware (model DTX-DRV) at connection #3. Click here to view more information on the DTX-DRV.
Once you've insured your Smartboard is connected correctly, and you've calibrated, if you are still unable to draw please visit our FAQ page for troubleshooting tips.
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