FPM-120 FPM-120-TS LCD Monitor User Guide Revised 12/02
FPM-120 & FPM-120-TS Table Of Contents Section 1 Introduction About LCD Monitors Product Safety Precautions Section 2 Display Setup Included Parts Connecting Your Display Section 3 Getting Started Display Features Getting Started Adjusting the Display Using the Auto-Adjust OSD (On Screen Display) Adjustments Section 4 Touch Screen Set up Introduction to Touch Screens Touch Screen Driver Installation Windows 98 Windows NT 4.
1 Section LCD Introduction About LCD Monitors What you gain by using an LCD monitor for your industrial display is the future of display technology. CRTs although they have dropped in cost significantly, do not offer the performance, reliability, and mounting options available with LCDs. LCD monitors consist primarily of an LCD, video board and a backlight. The LCD determines to a large extent the viewing angle, brightness and contrast.
Safety Precautions CAUTION: SHUT OFF YOUR TOUCH SCREEN BEFORE CLEANING!! IF YOUR DISPLAY IS A –TS MODEL, THAT IS A TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, THE SCREEN WILL BE ACTUATED BY CLEANING. PRESSING ON THE SCREEN WHILE CLEANING WILL BE SEEN AS A TOUCH TO THE SYSTEM WHICH COULD CREATE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION!! Do not attempt to service this display yourself. The rear chassis has a seal so that non qualified personal will not expose themselves to dangerous voltages or other risks.
2 Section Display Setup Included Parts Your LCD monitor package will consist of the primary components listed below. Open shipping container and lay all components on a flat clean surface. FPM-120(-TS) LCD Monitor 6 ft Video Cable 6 Ft AC Power Cable 6 ft RS232 Touch Interface Cable ( touch screen units only) 10-32 Mounting Hardware. (For use with Panel Mount) Documentation and Driver CD ROM Connecting Your Display 1. Connect all cables to the computer first.
3 Section Getting Started Display Features The FPM-120(-TS) is capable of displaying 256K colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances the image with no geometric distortion. FPM-120(-TS) Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V. This is the standard PC video signal. The FPM-120(-TS) Series is auto synchronous adjusting the display to the appropriate input between VGA or SVGA..
Using the Auto-Adjust Once you have the unit displaying the resolution you desire for your application do the following: Press and release the “Select” button on the membrane. This will place the unit into a “Geometry Auto Adjust” mode. This operation will adjust the picture so it is centered both vertically and horizontally on the LCD screen. It will also make the necessary adjustments to the internal clock timing so that the picture is stable (without any decernable pixel jitter).
Following are complete instructions on how to adjust each individual function on the OSD menu: Automatic Adjustment Press Menu and the automatic adjustment will be the first item to appear on the OSD. Hit Select and then press the Up/Down button to navigate to Geometry. Press Select again and the display will automatically adjust the geometry. Press the Up/Down button to Color Balance. Hit Select again and the display will automatically preset the color balance to a factory preset value.
Hit Select and then press the Up/Down button to select the Color Temperature. Hit Select again and adjust the Up/Down button and adjust to one of the desired six digital values. The six digital values are graphically illustrated. When complete press Select and you are ready to move to the next adjustment. If your require a unique white balance, you can adjust the individual colors to achieve this value by proceeding with the following adjustments. Advanced Settings Red Press Menu.
4 Section Touch Screen Setup Introduction to Touch Screens Touch screen interfaces have become the standard interface in the past 5 years. They are, rugged, reliable, extremely flexible and easier than ever to implement! The universal acceptance of the Windows GUI [Graphical User Interface] along with the extensive use of a mouse interface has significantly accelerated the use of a touch interface. Basically think of your touch screen as if it were a mouse. AutomationDirect.
Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows 98 Required items to know or have to install the Touch Driver. What Operating System you are using. Windows 98 What Serial Port you are connected to. Usually COM 1 or COM 2 The type of touch screen. Smartset The CD-ROM or Floppy disk included with the system. Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows 98 Insert the provided CD Select Link to the Windows 98 driver Select Open from the Windows dialog box. Select SmartSet Controller for Com1 or Com2 Remove the CD.
Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0 Required items to know or have to install the Touch Driver. What Operating System you are using. Windows NT 4.0 What Serial Port you are connected to. Usually COM 1 or COM 2 The type of touch screen. Smartset The CD-ROM or Floppy disk included with the system. Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0 Insert the provided CD Select Link to the Windows NT driver Select Open from the Windows dialog box.
Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows 2000 Required items to know or have to install the Touch Driver. What Operating System you are using. Windows 2000 What Serial Port you are connected to. Usually COM 1 or COM 2 The type of touch screen. Smartset The CD-ROM or Floppy disk included with the system. Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows 2000 Insert the provided CD Select Link to Windows 2000 driver Select Open from the Windows dialog box.
Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows XP Required items to know or have to install the Touch Driver. What Operating System you are using. Windows XP What Serial Port you are connected to. Usually COM 1 or COM 2 The type of touch screen. Smartset The CD-ROM or Floppy disk included with the system. Touch Screen Driver Installation for Windows XP Insert the provided CD Select Link to XP driver Select Open from the Windows dialog box.
5 Section Mounting Instructions Panel Mounting Procedure 1. Cut and drill the panel (refer to Figure 2; Panel Mount Drawing Appendix D). Measurements are in inches. A template of the hole pattern has been supplied with your monitor to assist in making the mounting holes accurately. Also, there is an AutoCad .dxf file included on the provided CD. This computer file can be used in a design drawing or forwarded to your panel fabricator for the proper mounting 2.
6 Section No Picture Troubleshooting Tips The signal cable should be properly connected to the FPM-120(-TS) and computer. Try disconnecting the video cable from the display and connecting to another display if available to confirm the presence of proper video. Make sure power is connected to the proper AC source. Make sure the resolution mode is supported by the display and check display settings of the PC Confirm that the video cable is not defective.
Green LED not lit Check for proper power and power connections Display image is not properly sized Press the “Select” button to Auto Adjust the display Adjust the Vertical and Horizontal size controls via the OSD. (Reference setup adjustments) Ensure that a supported mode is selected on the display card or system being used. Consult the display card or system manual for proper video. Image will not adjust Video timing outside of range. Use the on-screen menu to adjust the Clock Setting.
7 Section Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning CAUTION: SHUT OFF YOUR TOUCH SCREEN BEFORE CLEANING!! IF YOUR DISPLAY IS A –TS MODEL, THAT IS A TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, THE SCREEN WILL BE ACTUATED BY CLEANING. PRESSING ON THE SCREEN WHILE CLEANING WILL BE SEEN AS A TOUCH TO THE SYSTEM WHICH COULD CREATE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION!! Occasionally clean the display panel and cabinet with a soft cloth dampened (not soaked) with a mild (non-abrasive) glass cleaner.
8 Appendices Section Appendix A – Video Pin Assignments Pin assignments for the HD15 video connector Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Red Video Green Video Blue Video Not Used Return Red Video Ground Green Video Ground Blue Video Ground Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Pin 14 Pin 15 No Connection Sync Ground Not Used Bi-Directional Data Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Data Clock (SCL) Appendix B – RS-232 Pin Assignments Pin assignment for 9 Pin Optional Touch Screen Connector Pin 1 Pin
Appendix C –General Specifications FPM-120 & FPM-120-TS Active Screen Area Brightness Contrast Lamp Life Max Screen Resolution Native Resolution (Best Picture) View Angle L / R View Angle Up / Dn Power Req. Current Draw Installed Depth Chassis Construction Bezel Construction Bezel OD Bezel Finish Auto Adjust 5 Wire Touch Recessed Cable Exit Video Interface Colors Operating Temp Storage Temp Storage Humidity NEMA Front End Input power 9.69" x 7.
Appendix D – Mounting Dimentions
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