Solutions for Demanding Applications VarTech Systems Inc. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT150 DiamondVue Series 15.0” Flat Panel Series LCD Monitors VT150P · VT150P-SS · VT150PI VT150R · VT150W · VT150M Transflectives: VT150PTSR · VT150PSSTSR VT150RTSR · VT150WTSR · VT150MTSR User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.
Table Of Contents Page Section 1 Page Section 4 Introduction 1 Touch screen 10 1.1 About LCD Monitors 1 4.1 Introduction 10 1.2 Product Safety Precautions 2 4.2 Installation 10 Section 2 Section 5 Display Setup 3 Display Features 3 2.1 Unpacking The Display 4 Section 6 2.2 Included Parts 4 Cleaning & Maintenance 2.3 Connecting Your Display 4 2.4 Signal Connections 4-5 Section 3 Troubleshooting Tips 11-12 13 Section 7 Mechanical Drawings 14 7.
Section 1 INTRODUCTION About LCD Monitors 1.1 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.
1.2 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 VT150 Series Display Features ⇒ Capable of displaying unlimited colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances the image with no geometric distortion. ⇒ The VT150 DiamondVue Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V sync or 4 wire RGB with separate combined sync or 3 wire SOG. ⇒ The VT150 DiamondVue 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 ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VT150R, VT150P, VT150PSS, VT150M, VT150W, VT150PI LCD Monitor or VT150PTSR, VT150PSSTSR, VT150RTSR, VT150WTSR or VT150MTSR Transflective 5 ft Video Cable 10-32 Mounting Hardware.
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 A 5BNC-to-HD15 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/CS: Separate horizontal/composite sync signal from the video source. ⇒ VS: Separate vertical sync signal from the video source.
Section GETTING STARTED 3 3.1 Adjusting the display The VT150 DiamondVue 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 (or MODE) and the OSD layout chart will appear as indicated as shown below. MODE 3.2 Definition of OSD (on screen display) Adjustments There are four membrane buttons located on the unit.
3.3 Adjustment OSD Agent Description Picture Brightness Adjusts the brightness of PC RGB’s brightness. Used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that create unstable images with jitters and Adjusts the contrast of PC RGB’s Contrast shimmers. contrast. Clock Removes the noises. When frequency value is wrong, the image has horizontal lines especially in 1 dot on and off. Phase Removes the noises. When phase value is wrong, the image has vertical lines especially in 1 dot on and off.
3.3 Adjustment OSD Agent Utility Used to adjust OSD Window characteristics. Description OSD timeout Adjusts the OSD disappear time. OSD Background Adjusts the OSD transparency. Auto Adjust Function of executing auto adjustment. Factory Reset Function of initializing setting value. Power on Time Indicates active time on board. Backlight on Indicates active time on backlight of panel. Time OSD Agent Picture Used to fine tune and get the best image you want.
Section 4 4.1 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. 4.
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Trouble No Picture Troubleshooting Tip ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Image Persistence The signal cable should be properly connected to the display card and computer. Try disconnecting the video cable from the display and connecting to a CRT display if available to confirm the presence of proper video. Make sure power is connected to the proper DC or AC source. Make sure the resolution mode is supported by the display and check settings of the display card.
Troubleshooting Cont. Trouble Troubleshooting Tip Screen is blank. Screen saver activated. Video Cable problem. Check for proper installation Change video cable . Faulty video display. Needs Service. Image is dim, even with brightness and contrast controls set full UP Video cable problem. Check for proper installation of cables Faulty video source. Faulty display. Image not centered Reset the horizontal and vertical positioning using the on-screen menu.
Section 6 CLEANING AND MAINTANENCE 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 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. To minimize the risk of abrasion, allow the screen to stand dry.
Section 7 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Mechanical Drawings Model Description VT150P 15.0” DiamondVue Panel Mount Mechanical Drawing 15-16 VT150R 15.0” DiamondVue Rack Mount Mechanical Drawing 17 VT150W 15.0” Wall Mount Mechanical Drawing 18 VT150PI 15.0” Intecolor Configured Mechanical Drawing 7.1 Page(s) 19-20 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 8 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS Panel Size 15.0” Type TFT Active matrix w/ Anti-Glare coating Resolution Capabilities VGA to SXGA Pixel Pitch 0.297mm Active Display Area 150M / 150W: 11.97” x 8.95” / 304mm x 227mm 150PI / 150P / 150P-SS / 150R: 12.11” x 9.12” / 307.59mm x 231.
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