Solutions for Demanding Applications VarTech Systems Inc. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT190 ColorVue Series 19.0” Flat Panel Series LCD Monitors VT190PC VT190RC User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.
Table Of Contents Section Page Section Page Section 1 Section 5 Introduction Touch screen 14 1.1 About LCD Monitors 1 5.1 Introduction 14 1.2 Product Safety Precautions 2 5.2 Installation 14 Section 2 Section 6 Display Setup Troubleshooting Tips 2.1 Display Features 3 2.2 Unpacking The Display 4 Section 7 2.3 Included Parts 4 Cleaning & Maintenance 2.4 Connecting Your Display 4 2.
Section 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION About LCD Monitors What you gain by using an LCD monitor in your industrial controls LCDs are the future of display technology. Although CRTS have dropped in cost significantly, they do not offer the performance, reliability, and mounting options available with LCDs. LCD monitors consist primarily of an LCD, Video Board and a Back Light video. The LCD determines to a large extent the viewing angle, brightness and contrast.
1.1 Product Safety Precautions ⇒ Ensure that sufficient space is available around the display to provide the circulation necessary for cooling. ⇒ Ensure that the ambient air temperature will not exceed the specified maximum temperature. ⇒ 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.
Section DISPLAY SETUP 2 2.1 VT190 ColorVue Series Display Features ⇒ Capable of displaying unlimited colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances the image with no geometric distortion. ⇒ The VT190 ColorVue Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V sync. ⇒ The VT190 ColorVue Series is auto synchronous adjusting the display to the appropriate input between VGA, SVGA,XGA, and SXGA.
2.2 Unpacking and setting up your display Your LCD monitor package will consist of the components listed below. Open shipping container and lay all components on a flat clean surface. 2.3 What is included with your display ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VT190RC or VT190PC LCD Monitor 5 ft Video Cable 10-32 Mounting Hardware. (For use with Panel Mount only) 6 ft RS232 Touch Interface Cable (Optional when touch is installed) CD ROM with Touch Screen Drivers (Optional when touch is installed) Users Guide (Printed or on CD) 2.
2.5 Signal Connections Cont. You can use an HD-15 connector cable or a BNC adapter cable to connect the flat panel monitor to the host computer. The HD-15 video cable (supplied in the kit) you use with this monitor is equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end. Note: The following figure is the view looking into the pin end of the male connector or solder term end of the female connector.
2.5 Signal Connections Cont. Optional BNC Adaptor Cable An HD-15 to 5-BNC adapter cable is available. The functions of the cables are described below. ⇒ R, B, and G: Red, Green, and Blue input connectors to establish color. These are used for RS-343 analog signals. ⇒ HS: Separate horizontal sync signal from the video source. ⇒ VS: Separate vertical sync signal from the video source.
Section 3 3.1 Getting Started Adjusting the display The VT190 Series display has an embedded microprocessor in the converter card. Once you have the unit displaying the resolution you desire for your application do the following: In order to navigate to the appropriate adjustments, press Menu and the OSD layout chart will appear as indicated in Fig. 1 from left to right.
3.3 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Screen Adjustment Operation Procedure 1) Entering the Screen Adjustment The setting switches are normally at stand-by. Push the MENU button once to display the main menu of the screen adjustment. The adjustable items will be displayed in the main menu. 2) Entering the Settings Use the Adjust ▼and Adjust ▲buttons to select the desired setting icon and push the SELECT button to enter sub-menu.
3.3 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Cont. The following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment, and setting menus.
3.3 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Cont. The OSD main menu is displayed on screen when MENU key is pressed. The OSD menu is a combination of graphic and text display. The first line always shows the current selected or active menu item. The bottom line of main menu shows information of the input image. The UP and DOWN keys are used to scroll through items within the menu. The selected item is highlighted as the scrolling move along. The SELECT key is used to activate the highlighted item.
3.3 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Cont. OSD - On Screen Display Icon Function Description Adjusts the number pixels per line CLOCK Adjusts the ADC pixel clock PHASE AUTO CONFIG D-SUB Input source only Auto Adjust Auto Tracking Use the ▲and ▼buttons to scroll up and down in the menu, then press the SELECT key to start this function. If the MENU key is pressed, the main menu is re-displayed and nothing is changed.
3.3 On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment Cont. OSD - On Screen Display Icon Function Description Adjusts miscellaneous OSD settings OSD ADJUST Used to setup the OSD menu position. The item “OSD POSITION” is used to setup the OSD menu position. The OSD menu horizontal and vertical position is adjusted separately. OSD Position Each position adjustment item will bring up the slider window. The maximum value of the sliders are based on the size do the OSD menu.
Section 4 Display Timing Applicable Video Timing The following table lists the better display quality modes that these LCD monitors provide. If the other video modes are input, the monitor will stop working or display unsatisfactory picture quality. VESA MODES Horizontal Vertical VCLK Mode Resolution Total Nominal Frequency +/- 0.5KHz Nominal Frequency +/- 1KHz Nominal Pixel Clock (MHz) DOS 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 900 x 449 31.469 70.087 28.322 VGA 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 800 x 525 31.469 59.
Section 5 5.1 Touch Screen Introduction Touch screens are a common means to interface operator inputs to a system. The universal standard of Windows GUI (Graphical User Interface) has significantly increased the use of touch screens. There are four main touch technologies. The technologies are resistive, surface acoustic wave (SAW), capacitive, and infrared (IR). Each touch technology has advantages and disadvantages based on different user applications. 5.
Section 6 Troubleshooting Problem Troubleshooting Tip No image on display screen 1) Check that the power cord of the Computer has been connected securely into wall outlet or grounded extension cable or strip. 2) Check that the power switch of the Display has been pressed and the LED on the front of the Display is lit. 3) Check that the Video (Signal) Cable from the Display has been securely and correctly connected. 4) Check that the Video Card is firmly seated in card slot of Computer motherboard.
Section 7 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Occasionally clean the display panel and cabinet with a soft cloth dampened (not soaked) with a mild (non-abrasive) glass cleaner. Keep turning a fresh side of the cloth toward the screen surface to avoid scratching it with accumulated grit. Note: The solvent (a 50/50 mixture isopropyl alcohol and water) should be applied only to the cloth, and not directly on the monitor screen. Do not use paper products as they may scratch the surface.
Section 8 Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings 7.1 Model Description Page(s) VT190PC 19.0” ColorVue Panel Mount Mechanical Drawing 18-19 VT190RC 19.0” ColorVue Rack Mount Mechanical Drawing 20 Panel Mount Procedure Panel Mounting Procedure 1. Cut and drill the panel (refer to panel mount drawing). Measurements are in inches. Panel Mounting Cutout 2.
Section 9 Specifications Panel Size Type Pixel Pitch Resolution Active Diagonal Active Screen Area 19.0” TFT Active matrix w/ Anti-Glare coating 0.297mm SXGA 1280 x 1024 max 19.0” Viewable 14.8” x 11.85” 376mm x 301mm Pixel Format 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024 Viewing Angle (Up/Down) 85/85 deg. Viewing Angle (Left/Right) 85/85 deg. Contrast Ratio 500:1 Brightness 250 Nits Response Time TR = 15ms TD = 10ms Back Lights Cold Cathode 50,000 Hrs.
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