Partner PM-116 User Manual

LCD Monitor

PM-116

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL OVERVIEW �� 1

1�1 Flat Panel Display ��1 1�2 Touchscreen (optional) ��1 1�3 Mounting Options ��1

2 Contents of packing �� 2

3 Installation of the PM-116 Monitor �� 2

3�1 Cable Installation��2

4 Adjusting the viewing angle �� 3

5 Partner Monitor Controller Installation �� 4

6 Using the Partner Monitor Controller �� 7

6�1 Refresh��7 6�2 Brightness ��8 6�3 Contrast��8 6�4 RGB Video Gain ��9 6�5 Position ��9 6�6 Firmware Information ��10 6�7 Position Auto Adjustment ��11 6�8 Color Auto Adjustment��12 6�9 Back to Factory Default ��12

7 Touchscreen Driver Installation (Touchscreen Monitor Only) ��13

7�1 Touchscreen ��13 7�2 Calibrating the touchscreen ��18

8 Maintenance and Care �� 20

9 General Points �� 20

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10 Troubleshooting �� 21

10�1 Additional help ��21

11 Technical Data �� 22

11.1 Product Specication ��22

12 Safety Instructions �� 23

13 Further Notices �� 23

14 Warranty �� 23

15 Statement of Conrmation �� 23

16 FCC Warning Statement �� 24

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Partner Tech is proud to offer the PM-116 LCD monitor. It offers a versatile solution for many types of

applications. Options include a resistive touchscreen and many types of exible mounting solutions.

1.1 Flat Panel Display

This at panel display features an active matrix TFT LCD screen. It provides crisp, bright, color images with a maximum resolution of 1366x768 producing a full screen image from edge to edge. The 11.6” display has a wide viewing angle of up to 70 degrees and a brightness of approximately 250 cd/m2 (without touch) or “NITS”. The display easily interfaces with your PC via direct VGA input just as any monitor would connect. It includes a desktop stand, has an optional wall mount bracket, and is available with an Ivory or Black housing.

1.2 Touchscreen (optional)

The PM-116 uses a touch screen by Touch screen technology. It was designed with the harshest environments in mind, so it’s no wonder that it excels in reliability, durability, and expected product life. Impervious to environmental conditions such as liquid spills and splashes, humidity, these screens are the most contamination resistant available.

Touch screen technology is the workhorse of resistive touchscreens, providing unsurpassed performance in POS, industrial, medical, and transportation applications. Touch the screen with a nger, gloved hand, ngernail, or object such as a credit card, and you’ll receive a fast, accurate

response every time.

Software drivers are included which allow the screen to work with any mouse driven PC application in

DOS, Windows or Linux* environments.

(*Drivers for Linux are not included, but are supported)

IMPORTANT

The Touch Monitor can thus take over the function of both monitor and mouse, although a normal mouse can still be used in parallel to the Touch Monitor.

1.3 Mounting Options

The PM-116 comes standard with a desktop base or with an optional bracket using the VESA standard for other versatile mounting congurations such as wall or pole mounting.

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Contents of packing

Prior to taking into operation your PM-116 monitor, please check whether the following parts are included and undamaged:

1 PM-116 monitor

1 CD with DDC AP, Touch driver, Manual

1 Adaptor

1 VGA cable

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Installation of the PM-116 Monitor

The following steps are necessary for the device to function properly:

1. Switch the computer OFF.

2. Connect the PM-116 monitor to the computer. (For best results, set the computers screen resolution to 1366x768).

3. Switch your computer back ON.

4. Install Partner Monitor Controller.

5. Adjust the display for the graphic card in the computer by using Partner Monitor Controller Auto Adjusting. This step is important for getting the best picture quality. (Chapter 6)

6. (Touchscreen Monitor Only) Install the touchscreen drivers for the corresponding operating system (chapter 7).

NOTE

The PM-116 must be used with the power adaptor provided.

3.1 Cable Installation

The installation of the cables must be done with the computer switched off. Begin by connecting the VGA cable, USB cable, then the power cable.

Once connected, turn the computer ON. After about 3 seconds, you should see the image on the screen.

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Adjusting the viewing angle

You may adjust the display’s viewing angle like picture shows

110

o

60

o

19cm

NOTE

When you adjust the viewing angle of the display, avoid

touching the LCD display with your ngers, as this may

damage or break the liquid crystal screen.

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Partner Monitor Controller Installation

Partner Monitor Controller allows the user to easily adjust the display to the desired quality. Refer to the following to install the Partner Monitor Controller.

IMPORTANT

For Windows XP or POSReady, you must rst install

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 before installing Partner Monitor Controller.

If a message appears that .NET Framework could not be found as below, press Yes will link to the web site.

1. Browse to the \DRIVER\Partner_DDC20.

2. Double-click Partner_DDC20.exe. The following screen appears. Click Next to continue.

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3. Click Next to continue.

4. Click Next to continue.

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5. Click Close to nish.

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Using the Partner Monitor Controller

OSD function allows the user to easily adjust the display to the desired quality.

Launch the Partner Monitor Controller from the Windows desktop.

6.1 Refresh

Click the Refresh button to reload setting values from PM-116.

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6.2 Brightness

Drag Brightness slide bar to adjust the PM-116 screen brightness.

6.3 Contrast

Drag Contrast slide bar to adjust the PM-116 screen contrast.

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6.4 RGB Video Gain

Drag Red, Green, Blue Video Gain slide bar to increase / decrease the appropriate color value.

6.5 Position

Drag Display Area Position X and Display Area Position Y slide bars to adjust the PM-116 screen

position.

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6.6 Firmware Information

Click the F/W Version button on the Info tab. The PM-116 screen will appear the rmware version

information.

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6.7 Position Auto Adjustment

Click the Position Auto Adjustment button on the Control tab. The PM-116 will adjust the screen

position automatically.

IMPORTANT

Important information regarding the Position Auto Adjustment function.

Most video cards differ as to the video signal output. For this reason, the PM-116 monitor may need to be readjusted after connecting it to a computer. The factory setting of the monitor is set to produce the best results with a variety of industry standard video cards.

By doing this, the display tries to nd the best possible

adjustment. Please note that this Auto Adjusting must be done for each display mode.

In some cases when using a notebook computer, it might be necessary to deactivate the internal display of the notebook in order to obtain a good picture quality.

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6.8 Color Auto Adjustment

Click the Color Auto Adjustment button on the Control tab. The PM-116 will adjust the tone and color

automatically.

6.9 Reset to Factory Default

Click the Reset to Factory Default button on the Control tab to reset PM-116 back to the factory default settings.

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Touchscreen Driver Installation (Touchscreen Monitor Only)

7.1 Touchscreen

IMPORTANT

A new calibration is always necessary if another touch screen was connected to the computer or if the screen resolution was changed. This means that the calibration between touch screen and computer is adjusted to the mechanical features of the particular touch screen which was connected to the computer at that time.

A serial Touch Controller is integrated into the Touch Commander. The default setting is 9600 Bps. Normally this is clearly recognized by the setup programs. If, however, it is not clearly recognized, the adjustment can be done manually or by restarting the corresponding setup program.

Refer to the following to install the touch screen driver.

1. Browse to the \DRIVER\Touch\eGalax folder.

2. Double-click setup.exe. The following screen appears. Click Next to continue.

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3. Click Next to continue.

4. System will give you a warning, click Ok to continue.

5. To install RS232 interface driver, check the box for Install RS232 interface driver then click Next to

continue.

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6. To install USB interface driver, uncheck the box for Install RS232 interface driver then click Next

to continue.

7. Check the box for None and then click Next to continue.

8. Click OK to continue.

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9. Click Next to continue.

10. Click Next to continue.

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11. Click Next to continue.

12. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish.

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7.2 Calibrating the touchscreen

Follow these instructions to calibrate the touchscreen using the TouchKit application:

1. Launch the TouchKit application from the Windows desktop by clicking on Start > Programs > TouchKit > Congure Utility. The TouckKit window appears.

2. Select the Tools page.

3. Click the 4 Points Calibration button.

4. Use your nger to touch the blinking X Symbol on the screen until stop blinking.

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5. Click OK to complete the 4 points calibration.

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Maintenance and Care

Before cleaning, disconnect the power adaptor. A soft cloth moistened with a mild cleaning agent can be used for cleaning the housing. For cleaning the screen it is better to use a soft paper towel moistened with a mild household cleaning agent. For cleaning the surface do not apply the cleaning liquid directly but use a moistened paper towel. Please avoid getting liquid into the housing.

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General Points

Attention

The Touch / Screen Commander do not contain any electronic components that can be replaced or repaired by the user.

Consequently you should not try to do your own repair work. Moreover, you would lose all warranty claims for this product. Activating the touch sensor surface must not be done with

a sharp object, such as credit card, long nger nails, ring,

etc. Sharp or pointed objects will cause damage to the touch sensor and are not covered under warranty.

If the Touch/Screen Commander must be returned for service, it must be packed in it’s original packing material. If this is not done, the sender will be made responsible for possible transport damage.

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Troubleshooting

Many problems can be the result of an incorrect or loose cable connection, so please make sure that all

connections are secure.

Fault Possible Remedy

The display shows only part

of the picture or the picture is

distorted.

Display resolution is set to an

incompatible setting.

Resolution should be set to

1366x768 or less.

LCD shows indistinct vertical

stripes.

Display H.POSITION is not

set correctly.

Use the Auto Adjusting

feature. (see Section 4.1)

LCD shows ne horizontal

stripes.

PHASE adjustment is not

correctly set.

Touch cannot be calibrated

under Windows because the

calibrate button is not active.

USB cable connection may be

incorrect.

Check USB cable connection

and restart computer. While

booting, check for any

indication of driver errors.

10.1 Additional help

If you have problems with the connection or the installation of the PM-116 monitor, please contact your distributor or direct to the manufacturer:

Partner Tech Corp.

Tel: +886-2-29188500

Fax: +886-2-29153405

www.partner.com.tw

When returning the device, the original packing must be used; otherwise the sender will be responsible for any transport damage.

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Technical Data

11.1 Product Specication

Model name PM-116

LCD Display 11.6” TFT panel

Pixel Pitch 0.1875(H) x 0.1875(V) mm

Max. Resolution 1366 x 768

Contrast Ratio 400(Typ)

Brightness 200 cd/m2(Max.)

Display Color 262,144 colors

Viewing

Angle

L/R 45˚~ 45˚(Typ)

U/D 15˚~ 35˚(Typ)

OSD (On Screen Display) Software Control: Brightness, Contrast, Display Position

Power adaptor AC 100V ~ 240V/ DC12V/4.16A 50 watt

Operating

Conditions

Temperature 0˚C - 40˚C (32˚F - 104˚F)

Humidity 15%~ 80%

Storage

Conditions

Temperature -20˚C - 80˚C (-4˚F - 176˚F)

Humidity 15%~ 80%

Certication CE, FCC, BSMI, LVD

Dimesion 296.6 (L) x 194.4 (W) x 30 (D) mm

Accessory Adaptor, VGA cable

Option 5-wire resistor Touch Panel (USB or RS232 interface)

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Safety Instructions

This product is TUV / CB and UL approved.

Note:

• Do not ingest the liquid crystal from a broken LCD. If your skin comes into contact with liquid crystal, wash it with soap immediately.

• Please observe the installation instructions before connecting the PM-116 to any device.

• Due to some high voltage components, it is advisable to not open the unit, as it may cause severe electrical shock or burns. All repair work for the device should be sent to a qualied service center.

• Do not operate the device without the enclosure. Make sure no objects or liquids get into the interior through openings in the housing.

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Further Notices

The PM-116 monitor is subject to a continuous process of improvement. For this reason we reserve the rights to make any technical modications.

We point out that inadequate handling, storage, inuence and/or modication can cause disturbances and damage in usage.

In case you modify the product in any way we do not assume warranty and liability unless you have an explicit release in writing for your specic case. This applies especially to unprofessional repair and maintenance jobs.

Any claims for damages against the manufacturer of the PM-116 – no matter for which legal reasons are excluded if no intention and gross negligence can be proved. Above limitations do not apply to claims for damages out of the product liability law.

This User Manual is exclusively written for the PM-116 monitor.

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Warranty

The manufacturer of the PM-116 monitor guarantees that all products supplied are free from production

and material defects.

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Statement of Confirmation

This is to certify that statements of conrmation are available for all different variations of the PM-116

monitor.

You can order them directly from your distributor stating the exact monitor type.

(See model number label on the bottom of the device)

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FCC Warning Statement

This equipment has been tested and to comply with the limits for Class A or Class B (modular foot) digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

Caution

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.