A1.4 Hardware - LUPMISManual
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A1.4 Plotter, Scanner
Level of expertise required for this Chapter: Advanced; general GIS training
A 1.4.1 Hardware required (for LUPMIS installation)
Hardware required to run LUPMIS:
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Optimal requirements |
Specs, remarks |
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Main hardware: |
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Desktop PC |
2 |
1 for each staff member |
4 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, DVD writer, 4 USB, Ethernet, QWERTY keyboard, mouse, card reader, speaker, recommended to use only one brand for all PC: HP-Compaq |
Screen |
for each PC |
for each PC |
LCD, TFT, 22" |
Laptop |
1 |
1 for each staff member |
4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, 15.4" screen, DVD writer, 3 USB, WXGA, Ethernet, wireless, mouse, card creader, webcam, recommended to use only one brand for all PC: HP-Compaq |
Server |
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1 at HQ |
according to functionality and workload |
Color printer |
1 |
1 per 5 workstations |
A3, Laser Jet technology, 600 dpi |
B/W printer |
1 |
1 per 5 workstations |
A4, Laser Jet technology, 600 dpi, (e.g. HP Laser Jet 2055 or later models) |
Plotter |
1 |
1 + 1 spare |
A0/44", inkjet technology, 600 dpi, network card (RJ45) + USB, 1 GB memory, 6 colors recommended (not 8+), stand, cables (e.g. HP DesignJet series) + spare parts: Belts |
Scanner |
1 (A3) |
1 A0 + 1 A3 |
A0: 300 dpi, A3: 2400x4800 dpi, 24 bit, USB, cables |
UPS |
1 per 2 workstations (1 kVA) |
1 UPS (inverter technology), |
Inverter technology, with batteries, in 220 V+-20%, out 220 V, 50/60 Hz, single phase, half load time 30 mins |
Stabilizer |
1 per 2 UPS (of 1 kVA) |
n.a. (not necessary for inverter-UPS) |
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GPS |
2 |
1 per 5 staff members |
Garmin (!), handheld, C/A code receiver, 126 MB memory, data cable, battery powered, with 4 GB microSD card, preferably WAAS/EGNOS capable, color display, Garmin GPSMAP 76Csx or 62 series |
Tablet |
1 |
1 per staff members |
Android, 3G, GPS; for on-site development control |
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Network switches |
3 |
for connection of all workstations + server(s) |
Ethernet, 1 GB |
External harddisk for backup |
3 |
according to data volume |
1 TB, 2.5", USB, Ethernet / NSA as option, with hardcover case |
External harddisk for individual staff use |
5 |
1 per staff member |
500 GB, USB, 2.5", no external power, with hardcover case |
USB pendrive |
1 per staff member |
3 per staff member |
16 GB |
Mouse |
5 |
According to number of computers |
Optical |
USB cable: A-B |
3 |
QWERTY |
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USB cable: A - mini B |
3 |
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Voltmeter |
1 |
2 |
Basic |
Toolset |
1 |
2 |
Screwdrivers, pliers, soldering etc |
Crimping tool |
1 |
1 |
UTP, RJ 45 |
Power extension cable |
10 |
20 |
230 V, 3-5 m, DIN or UK |
Power plugbank |
5 |
10 |
230 V, 5-7 outlets, DIN or UK |
Network cable |
150 m |
300 m+ |
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Plug RJ 45 |
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Windows |
1 per workstation |
1 per workstation ('Business' version or equivalent) |
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Map Maker |
Office licence |
Office licence |
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Paint Shop Pro |
1 per workstation |
1 per workstation |
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Virus protection |
1 per workstation |
1 per workstation |
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MS Office |
1 per workstation |
1 per workstation |
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Utility software |
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CD |
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DVD |
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Cartridges for printers / plotters |
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Printheads for plotter |
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Photocopier |
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Digital camera |
2 |
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Computer desk |
1 per staff member |
1 per staff member + |
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Chairs |
1 per staff member |
1 per staff member |
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A/C |
1 of 2.5 HP per small office room, |
1 of 5-10 HP per office room |
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Map filing cabinet |
1 |
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Internet connection |
according to technology available |
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Burglar-proof protection |
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A 1.4.2 Plotter installation
These instructions for the setup of the plotter are for the HP Designjet T610 of the Project. In future, if other plotters are to be installed, procedure will be similar.
1. Assemble the plotter, as instructed on the detailed instructions, which came with the plotter (first the stand, then mount the plotter).
2. Remove all the transport fixes (stopper, tapes).
3. Have the UPS (battery) ready. You can connect the plotter together with one computer plus screen to one standard UPS (800-1000 VA). In Ghana, never attempt to operate a plotter on the mains.
4. Follow the instructions: Connect to a (master) computer with a USB cable.
5. Follow the instructions: Connecting to power through a UPS.
6. Follow the instructions: Switch on and let the plotter initialize.
7. Follow the instructions: Install the 6 ink cartridges, on the left front.
8. Follow the instructions: Install the 3 printheads, after opening the main cover.
9. Follow the instructions: Install the printer driver, with the CD, which came with the plotter, on one master computer (or server) (see also Note 4 below).
10. Follow the instructions: Load paper, from the back.
11. On the master computer (or server), share the printer with other authorized users of the network.
12. Add the plotter to your list of printer, if it doesn’t already appear there.
After you finished plotting, you better disconnect the plotter both from the computer (data cable) and from the UPS (power cable).
Note 1: If the print on the plotter appears different than on a printer (for example, a Word document as an inserted map furniture), look for an alternative printer driver or protocol, or contact TCPD-HQ / LUPMIS.
Note 2: For printing large size on plotter, see special considerations for font and 'map furniture' in Chapter 6.6.5.
Note 3: If there are any problems with the plotter when printing large size / oversize, check with Main menu > File > System set up > Printing > Printer set up > Set up window: Composition printer driver: Recommended is the plotter driver (e.g. HP Designjet ...). Alternatively, test the MM composition driver.
Note 4: Some sources mention, that the HP printer driver for the DesignJet 500 is better than the one for the T610. If you have problems, test it.
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A 1.4.3 Scanner installation
Scanner of choice at TCPD-HQ / LUPMIS is the Contex Hawk Eye G36 36” scanner (24 bit color, 200 dpi, 0.1% accuracy).
To install the scanner, follow the instructions, which came with the scanner:
1. Unpack and mount scanner and stand.
2. Take CD with WIDEsystem Tools: Install WIDEsystem and scanner maintenance
3. Turn PC off
4. Clean scan area of scanner
5. Connect scanner with PC through USB cable
6. Plug scanner to UPS (1000 VA UPS can feed one PC plus screen plus scanner, but not more)
7. Turn scanner on and wait one hour to warm up
8. Start scanner maintenance from button at bottom right of desktop
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A 1.4.4 Scanning
1. Turn the scanner on and wait till it has warmed up (can easily take some 10-20 minutes)
2. Load Paint Shop Pro
3. Check that scanner is recognized by Paint Shop Pro (Main menu > File > Import > TWAIN Source)
4. Scan (Main menu > File > Import > TWAIN Acquire)
5. When menu asks for colour vs black/white: Select ‘grey document’
6. When fully displayed in Paint Shop Pro, save as JPG file (Main menu > File > Save as > Save as window: Save as type: Select JPG >>>)
7. Decrease colour depth to 16 (Main menu > Image > Decrease color depth > 16 Color palette >>>)
8. Enhance contrast and brightness (Main menu > Adjust > Brightness and Contrast > Brightness/Contrast > Set brightness to 10-60, Contrast to 20-60: > You have to find the best values > OK)
9. If there are still grey patches on the map, you can ‘replace’ them with white colour with the ‘Colour replacer’ (Dropper tool > right-click to define the ‘from-colour’ > left-click to define the ‘to-colour’ for the colour replacement > Color replace (at toolbar left) > Tolerance (at top bar) very small > Move with the cursor over the patches)
