Automation Direct FPM-150, FPM-150-TS User Manual
FPM-150
FPM-150-TS
LCD Monitor User Guide
Revised 12/02
FPM-150 & FPM-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 4.0
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Section 5 Mounting Instructions
Section 6 Trouble Shooting Tips
Section 7 Cleaning and Maintenance
Section 8 Appendices
A-VGA Pin Assignment
B-RS-232 Pin Assignment
C-General Specifications
D-Mounting Dimensions
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LCD
Section
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. Beyond that it is the function of the video board,
which converts the analog RGB (Red, Green, Blue) signals from a standard video card to a
high quality, digital RGB that the LCD can display.
LCD monitors can can be set for one or more of the following resolutions:
VGA: 640 x480
SVGA: 800x600
XGA 1024 x 768
SXGA 1280 x1024
UXGA 1600x 1200
Note: The VGA acronym stands for Video Graphics Adapter. It is used to describe both the
most common type of display interface used by PC’s and lowest resolution setting for this
interface. Originally only the VGA [640x480] resolution was available on a VGA interface.
Today all of the above interfaces are available on a VGA interface, but not all monitors
support all resolutions. . The native resolution of the LCD is normally the maxium resolution
that the LCD can display, and is the resolution that the LCD will exhibit the best display
charastics Check the monitor specifications (Appendix C) for the resolutions supported by this
monitor.
Recently the video card has taken on a new role. It is the responsibility of this device to
"scale" a particular video resolution to the "native" resolution of the LCD. This enables a
computer set to output a VGA [640x480] resolution signal to be properly displayed on an
XGA [1024x768] LCD screen. Without the scaling engine, the displayed picture would be in
the center
1024x768. This my sound simple but it is in fact a complex algorithm that adjusts for different
aspect ratios and pixel alignment, essentially smoothing text and graphics to produce a
picture that is pleasant to the eye.
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/3 of the LCD. The scaling engine mathematically converts the 640x480 to
All Automationdirect.com displays from 12.1" (800x600) to 18.1” (1280x1024) incorporate
scaling engines in the converter card.
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.
To protect from electrical shock, unplug the display power supply from the wall
before moving.
Do not use this display near water
Do not place any heavy objects on the power cords. Damage may cause
electrical shock.
Unplug the power supply from the wall or unit if one of the following conditions
exists.
o Power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
o Liquid is spilled into the display or the display is exposed to rain or water.
o The display does not operate normally when the operating instructions
are followed.
o The display has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
o
The display exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
Ensure that sufficient space is available around the display to provide air
circulation for cooling.
Ensure that the ambient air temperature will not exceed the specified maximum
temperature.
Do not expose the display to direct sunlight or heat.
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Display
Section
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-150(-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
Setup
Connecting Your Display
1. Connect all cables to the computer first. This includes the VGA cable, and if the unit
has a touch screen, the RS 232 serial touch screen connection.
2. After connecting the cables between the LCD monitor and the computer, plug
supplied AC power cord into a suitable AC outlet then into the LCD.
3. Power on the display. The On/Off switch is located where the AC power cord enters
the unit
4. If your computer is off, turn on your computer.
5. Your display should now operate as a normal computer display, displaying the
computers BIOS screens and booting into Windows or other operating system.
Note:
Input Signal” message on the screen, your computer or video source may be putting out
a signal that is incompatible with the FPM-150(-TS). If this happens, reboot the computer
with the previous display and adjust the display settings to be within the FPM-150(-TS)
specifications (see Appendix C). Below is are the most common reasons a display may
not operate correctly:
1. The resolution is to high or low for the LCD.
2. The refresh rate is set to high. Refresh on an LCD is different than a CRT. Set the
3. The power source is incorrect, or there is no power. Check if the rear LED is ON or
The unit is malfunctioning. If you believe this to be true, disconnect the video cable from
If for any reason the display goes blank and/or displays “out of Range” or “No
refresh to 60Hz. CRT’s need a high refresh rate to avoid flicker. The refresh rate has
no impact on an LCD.
blinking. If the LED is not lit, check to be sure there is power to the unit.
the rear of the LCD and connect to a known good display. If the computer display is
working satisfactory and the video is within the appropriate range, then contact
AutomationDirect.com technical support
Getting
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Started
Display Features
The FPM-150(-TS) is capable of displaying 16M (24 Bit) colors in a continuous
spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances the image with no geometric distortion.
FPM-150(-TS) Series directly accepts an analog 3,4, or 5 wire RGB with separate
H/V, composit, or sync on green. This is the standard PC video signal.
The FPM-150(-TS) Series is auto synchronous adjusting the display to the
appropriate input between VGA and SXGA (Note: XGA is the displays native mode,
SXGA is interpolated).
The FPM-150(-TS) Series is supplied with a Anti-Glare Touch Screeen [TS models]
or an Anti-Glare impact window on non touch screen models.
The FPM-150(-TS) Series has an integrated 115/220VAC power supply as standard
on all models.
Adjusting the Display
The FPM-150 (-TS) Series display has an embedded microprocessor in the converter
card [this is the electronics that drives the LCD], and has been recently updated with a
more powerful chip set. In most cases the unit will require very little if any user
intervention to operate correctly. That is, produce a sharp stable picture.
The micoprocessor in the display has the capability to adjust itself to the computer to
which it is attached. This autoadjustment will take place when the unit is first installed
and connected to a computer and there after, if the video input changes, or is user
initated. If the picture is not satisfactory, the first step is to allow the unit to attempt to readjust itself to your computer.
Located on the rear of the unit is a membrane keypad used for adjusting the display.
See figure 1 below:
Select Menu
Figure 1
Using the Auto-Adjust
The FPM-150(-TS) will attempt to adjust itself to your computers current video model. If
the picture is stable, and centered vertically and horizontally the automatic adjustment is
complete. If however the picture is not stable, and centered vertically and horizontally
you can re-initate the auto-adjustment. 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).
After having completed this step you may wish to adjust the color balance. This
procedure adjusts for any imbalance in the Red, Green, and Blue levels from the video
cable or video card. This is accomplished using the LCDs OSD ( On Screen Menu)
system.
OSD (On Screen Display) Adjustments
There are four membrane buttons (see Fig 1, above) located on the rear of the unit.
They will activate the OSD and allow navigation to all adjustments if your unit requires
adjustment.
Press MENU key,OSD screen appears. [See Figure 2]
Press UP/DOWN key, you can move between the five primary functions:
Press Select key at Picture group to highlight this sub menu. You can now navigate the sub menu
using the UP/DOWN keys. To make an adjustment to an item press Select and use the
UP/DOWN buttons to make your adjustments
At anytime, press the Menu button Two times to Exit and Save your settings.
This convention of Menu, Navigate, Select Sub Menu, Navigate, Select Item and adjust is used
throughout the OSD screen process.
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