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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of 3M Touch Systems, Inc. 3M may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document.
M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3 Contents Overview Important Safety Information .................................................................................... 5 Service and Repair Indicators ................................................................................... 7 3M Touch Systems Support Services ....................................................................... 8 Contact 3M Touch Systems .................................................................................
Chapter 4 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining Your Touch Display ........................................................................... 29 Touch Sensor Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 29 Display Installation Problems ................................................................................. 30 Troubleshooting the Touch Sensor .....................................................
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 5 Overview Welcome to the world of 3M Touch Systems — a world where using a computer is as simple as touching the sensor. This guide describes how to set up your 3MTM MicroTouchTM Display M1500SS. This document assumes you have basic computer skills. You should know how to use the mouse and keyboard, choose commands from menus, open and run application programs, and save files. 3M Touch Systems, Inc.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide DANGER To avoid the risk of fire and/or explosion which will result in serious injury or death: Do not install or use this product in a hazardous location. WARNING To avoid the risk of fire which could result in serious injury or death: Do not remove the cover or back of the display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 7 CAUTION To avoid the potentially hazardous situations associated with the use of isopropyl alcohol which may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage: Follow all instructions and recommendations in the manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet and product label.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide CAUTION To avoid the risk of electric shock which may result in minor or moderate injury: • Do not service the display. • There are no user serviceable parts inside. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Do not remove the cover or back of the display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 9 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Flat Panel Displays Overview The 3M Touch Systems product line of Flat Panel Display (FPD) touch displays offers the M1500SS Display for desktop and countertop applications with built-in multimedia options. The display is available with 3M Touch System’s ClearTek® surface capacitive touch sensor.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide The M1500SS Display is available in a 15" diagonal screen size using active-matrix thinfilm transistor (AM-TFT) liquid crystal display technology. The M1500SS Display supports a full-screen resolution of 1024 x 768. Note: The M1500SS Display has a power LED as well as four buttons for using the on-screen menu and adjusting the video display. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information on these controls.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 11 CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your M1500SS Display This chapter describes how to set up and integrate your 3MTM MicroTouchTM M1500SS Display into a touch application system.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Unpacking Your Touch Display Carefully unpack the carton and inspect the contents. Your M1500SS Display includes the following cables as well as a touch software CD.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 13 Figure 3 Disassembling the Yoke & Base for Arm Mounting Step 1 -- Unlock the yoke. With the unit laying face down safely and securely on a nonabrasive surface, remove the two screws connecting the top of the yoke. Lift yoke and pull down to disengage tabs to remove. Step 2 -- Remove the bottom two screws holding the hinge cover in place. Remove the small hinge cover.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Access to the Video Controls The controls for adjusting the video display are located on the front of the M1500SS Display. These buttons let you display the on-screen menu and adjust the phase, image position, contrast, and brightness. Make sure you have unobstructed access to the video controls once the M1500SS Display is installed. Refer to Chapter 3 for more details on these controls.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 15 Note: When the adjustment knob is horizontal it is locked; when it is in the vertical position it is unlocked. Always maintain adequate ventilation to protect the display from overheating and to ensure reliable and continued operation. Installing the Video Card and Video Driver Before you can connect your touch display, make sure your computer has a video card and driver already installed for the display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Using the Standard Controls for the Video Card In addition to the standard controls on the display, each video card has several controls that let you adjust the display settings. The software and driver for each video card is unique. In most cases, you adjust these settings by using a program or utility provided by the manufacturer of the video card.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 17 Table 2.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Connecting the Display CAUTION You are cautioned that any change or modification to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. To connect the M1500SS Display: 1. Turn off your computer. You should always turn off the computer before connecting or disconnecting any device. 2. Connect one end of the video cable to the video connector on the display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 19 CAUTION To avoid the risk of electric shock which may result in minor or moderate injury: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the appropriate AC cord certified for the individual country. Some examples are listed below: USA UL Switzerland SEV Canada CSA Britain BASE/BS Germany VDE Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 5.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Cable Management System Figure 11 Removing the Cable Management Cover Once you have connected your M1500SS Display to your computer, you should take advantage of the cable management system designed into the base of the M1500SS Display as shown above. In order to properly route all cables through the cable management system, the cover on the base unit must be removed. To remove this cover: 1.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 21 Figure 13 Sliding Cable Management Cover Off Base Testing the M1500SS Display Note: The M1500SS Display has a power status light located on the front of the bezel. After connection, turn on the power switch located at the bottom of the front bezel. Before you test your display, make sure all cables are connected properly and routed through the cable management system. Be sure to tighten all cable screws.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Installing Touch Software A MicroTouch™ MT 7 driver is required to operate your M1500SS Display. To enhance your touch experience, refer to the MT7 Software User Guide for complete instructions. These drivers and relevant technical documentation can be found on the enclosed 3M Touch Solutions CD (31197) and are also available for download from our website at www.3m.com/touch.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 23 CHAPTER 3 Video Display Options This chapter provides guidelines for adjusting the video display and using the display controls to adjust the image to your liking. Before you make any adjustments: • Be sure to adjust the controls in your normal lighting conditions. • Display a test image or pattern whenever you adjust the video. Adjusting the M1500SS Video Display Your M1500SS Display has four controls to adjust the video display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Auto Config To perform an Auto Config, press the Ż/left arrow key once then press SELECT. The Main Menu item Auto Config is used to adjust the configuration of the phase clock vertical and horizontal position automatically. A confirmation box is displayed to confirm the user selection. The default selection in the box is NO and is highlighted by a red bar. If the Select key is pressed, the main menu is redisplayed and nothing is changed.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 25 Contrast Selecting the Contrast option will allow you to adjust the contrast of the display. Adjust the contrast using the Ż/left and Ź/right arrow buttons, and press SELECT to confirm the new setting. Color When you choose the Color option from the OSD, this will bring up a sub-menu that allows you to adjust the RGB or Black Level color balance for your display. Use the Ż/left and Ź/right arrow buttons to scroll through the color menu.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide • H-Position is used to adjust the horizontal image position manually. • V-Position is used to adjust the vertical image position manually. Image Use the Ż/left and Ź/right arrow buttons to scroll through the image menu. Phase: If the phase of your display is not fine-tuned, you may observe unstable horizontal noise lines and cross-talk stretching from the edge of small windows on your display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 27 The Miscellaneous Menu contains three options: Reset, OSD Position, and System info. • Reset is used to reload all factory default parameters. • OSD position is used to setup the OSD menu position – horizontal and vertical position is adjusted separately. Each position item will bring up the slider window – the maximum value of the sliders is based on the size of the OSD menu.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 29 CHAPTER 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your display, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling 3M Touch Systems, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to the problems you are experiencing with the display. You may also want to consult your video card user’s manual for additional troubleshooting advice.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide • Always dampen the cloth and then clean the sensor. Be sure to spray the cleaning liquid onto the cloth, not the sensor, so that drips do not seep inside the display or stain the bezel. • Always handle the touch sensor with care. Do not pull on or stress cables. Display Installation Problems Table 3.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 31 Troubleshooting the Touch Sensor If you are experiencing problems with the touch sensor, check the following list of common installation errors. Table 4 Common Sensor Installation Issues Common Installation Issues Possible Solutions Sensor does not respond to touch • Review the installation procedures.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Regulatory Agency Approvals Your product complies with the following regulatory standards: • • • • • • FCC-B CE UL/cUL CCC C-tick RoHS/WEEE directives This equipment has been tested and found to comply within limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 33 FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use grounded power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores. If a BNC cable is going to be used, use only a shielded BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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