Dome EX Display MX2/MX3 Display Controller USER’S GUIDE
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Contents Product Information About the Display iv 1 Installing the Display Appendix Index 5 12 23 Regulatory Compliance Standard Warranty 25 30 iii
Product Information The design of the Dome EX digital display takes into account every known measure to ensure your personal safety. Improper use of the display can result in electric shock, fire, or damage to the display. Read all instructions before setting up the display. Classification: Shock Protection: Class I. Degree of Protection Against Electric Shock: No applied part. Degree of Protection Against Harmful Ingress of Water: Ordinary equipment (IPX0).
Symbol explanations DISPOSAL. Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use of separate recycling collection services. CAUTION. Read the accompanying text carefully, for proper operation and maintenance of the display system. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. Important precautions about electric shock. Read the accompanying text carefully, to prevent damage to components of the display system and for your safety.
Safety precautions External equipment intended for connection to signal input, signal output, or other connectors, must comply with the relevant IEC standard (EN/IEC 60601-1 series for medical electrical equipment). In addition, all such combinations (systems) must comply with the standard IEC 60601-1-1, Safety requirements for medical electrical systems. Equipment not complying to IEC 60601 must be kept outside the patient environment, as defined in the standard as at least 1.
Unpacking and handling tips The Dome EX display is a precision instrument that requires proper care to maintain product operation and adherence to specification. Unpack the display and components carefully, then set up and handle the unit properly to avoid damage to the LCD panel. • Use both hands to grasp the display case when lifting it from the shipping carton, but avoid touching the screen. • Do not apply pressure to the screen or touch the screen with bare fingers or objects.
Preventing fire and injury • Replace the power supply or cables if damaged. • Use only the power source indicated in this guide or listed on the display. • Do not plug the power supply into an overloaded AC outlet or extension cord. Overloaded AC outlets and cords can result in electric shock or fire. • Do not drop or push objects into the display case. Internal components contain high voltage. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet during thunderstorms.
Shipping/storing the display Keep the display in its shipping container until installation. Return the display to its original container whenever you need to store the unit, move it to another location, or return it for repair. The packaging supplied by the manufacturer protects the display while it is in transit. See environment specifications for more information. Before returning the display to the container, do the following: 1 Swivel the display panel in portrait mode.
AMLCD panel mounted on desk stand Display controller DC power adapter Display driver and calibration software DVI cables Power cords Quick reference
About the Display The Dome EX display system is designed for medical imaging in diagnostic settings, in portrait or landscape orientation, and comes fully tuned with gamma correction that complies with the DICOM Part 14 Standard. The all-digital design enables the display to produce the sharp, crisp images critical to softcopy medical viewing. Use the MX2 display controller to install one or two Dome E2 displays. Install one or two Dome E3 displays using the MX3 display controller.
Display Components Review this illustration of the back panel to identify controls and ports on the display unit. 12 3 4 Connector plate on Dome EX grayscale display Legend 1 Reset button. Restores the display configuration to its default setting. 2 LED status lights. Provides information about the status of the display. 3 DIN connector. Drives power to the display; 4-pin connector on the Dome E2 display, 8-pin connector on the Dome E3 display. 4 DVI connector. Drives the data to the display.
Display Positions You can adjust the tilt, height, viewing angle, and orientation of the display to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing position. Make sure that your eyes are level with the top of the display cabinet so that you look downward to read the screen contents. Select a suitable workspace for the display. You need a stable, level, and clean surface near a wall outlet.
Desk Stand Features Unfasten the stand lock to adjust display height. Remove the stand cover to thread the power cord and DVI cable connections to the display. To activate the USB hub function, the display must be connected to a USB-compliant computer or another hub with a USB cable. Even if the display is in power-saving mode, the USB devices function when connected to the USB ports of the display. Stand height lock Move the stand lock lever to the left to adjust the height of the display.
Installing the Display Before you install the display controller, remove any existing graphics card and its driver from your system. Disable any onboard graphics capability on the motherboard. Warning In locations where 240V outlets are used, connect the Dome EX display only to a center-tapped, 240V, single-phase supply (only for Canada and the United States). If you leave the computer turned on, you could get an electric shock and cause damage to the system components.
Install Display Controller Before you install the display controller, make sure your display system is set up in a well-ventilated location with an adequate amount of space. Excessive heat cannot dissipate when display vents are blocked. Make sure a grounded AC outlet is within easy reach. Main (Video 1) connector MX2/MX3 display controller To install controller board 1 Turn off your computer and peripherals. Disconnect all the cables. Leave the power cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
Connect the Video and Power Cables Leave your computer off. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the grounded outlet. Use only the power adapter and video cables shipped with the Dome EX display. ( For the Dome E2 display, use power adapter Ault MW116KA1249F53. For the Dome E3 display, use power adapter Ault MW122KA1223F52.
Install Display Driver Log on with administrator privileges to install the display driver. NOTE: This driver requires the Windows XP operating system. To install the driver Before you install the driver, remove any previously installed display driver from your system. 1 Start your computer system. Click Cancel on the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click No to respond to restart prompt. 2 Insert the driver installation CD and click Next. 3 Auto-detection reports the driver version and graphics board(s).
To configure the display 1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings. 2 Use the native resolution of the display. 3 For use of the second display, select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Click OK until you return to the desktop. To set brightness You must have the Dome CXtra software installed to change the display brightness. Adjust the value of the white level on the Backlight tab of the RightLight Panel Configuration.
To change video setting per display 1 Click the PowerDesk icon on the taskbar. 2 On the PowerDesk menu, select the graphics card representing the display you want to change video settings on, then select Grayscale Setup category. NOTE: Grayscale mode is the installation default. PowerDesk menu 3 Select the grayscale option and the fixed linear gray palette. 4 Click Apply or OK. 5 Restart the system. NOTE: You must restart the system each time you change the video settings of a display.
Install Dome CXtra Bundled with the display system, the Dome CXtra software enhances the functionality of the Dome E2 and Dome E3 displays with a range of value-added services, such as DICOM calibration, error reporting, and backlight saver. Network management of Dome displays running the Dome CXtra software require the Enterprise Management Service for Dome CXtra. For more information and instructions on installation, refer to Dome CXtra User’s Guide.
Appendix Troubleshooting Dome E2 Specification Dome E3 Specification Video Modes Connector Ports LED Status Lights Component Removal Power Management 12 | Dome EX Display
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution No information after installation of video adapter board Board not properly installed. Make sure the board is firmly seated in the slot and all cable connections are secure. Unsupported graphics device. Disable onboard graphics capability on the motherboard. Computer is not powered on. Turn on computer. Power cord is not securely connected. Tighten power cord connection and turn on computer. Video cable connected incorrectly.
Dome E2 Specification In locations where 240V outlets are used, connect the Dome E2 display to only a centertapped, 240V, single-phase supply (only for Canada and the United States). Category Screen Interface Input formats Physical Power 14 | Dome EX Display Characteristic Item Specification Screen size diagonal 498 mm (19.6 in.) Resolution 1200 x 1600 pixels (portrait) 1600 x 1200 pixels (landscape) Pixel pitch 0.249 mm x 0.
Power Supply CAUTION: Use only the power adapter supplied with the Dome E2 display unit; Ault MW116KA1249F53. Category Characteristic Item Specification Power input requirements Voltage selection Auto-ranging Voltage 100 – 240V AC Current 1.0 A Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power output requirements Voltage 12 V DC ±5% Current 6.67 A (80 W) Physical Size 127.0 mm x 76.2 mm x 44.5 mm (5 in x 3 in x 1.75 in) Weight 0.7 kg (1.
Dome E3 Specification In locations where 240V outlets are used, connect the Dome E3 display to only a centertapped, 240V, single-phase supply (only for Canada and the United States). Category Screen Interface Characteristic Item Specification Screen size diagonal 528 mm (20.8 in.) Resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels (portrait) 2048 x 1536 pixels (landscape) Pixel pitch 0.207 mm, 123 ppi Pixel arrangement Subpixel vertical stripe Active area (mm) 423.9 (H) x 318.
Power Supply CAUTION: Use only the power adapter supplied with the Dome E3 display unit; Ault MW122RA1223F52. Category Characteristic Item Specification Power input requirements Voltage selection Auto-ranging Voltage 100 – 240V AC Current 2.0 A Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power output requirements Voltage 12 V DC ±5% Current 10.0 A (120 W) Physical Size 228.6 mm x 76.2 mm x 50.8 mm (9 in x 3 in x 2 in) Weight 1.3 kg (2.
Video Modes Resolutions expressed in pixels (W x H).
Connector Ports The video signal connector is a standard DVI connector. The Dome E2 display uses a 4-pin DIN connector. The power input is 12V ±5% (80 W). The Dome E3 display uses a 8-pin DIN connector. The power input is 12V ±5% (120 W).
LED Status Lights The two LEDs on the back panel provide information about the display. • LED A describes the digital-link status between the display controller and the interface. • LED B describes the display-panel status. it shows any faults currently in the panel.
Power-up sequence information from LED LED A Action/Sequence LED B Action/Sequence Dark Initial power-on Flashing yellow Initial power-on Blink yellow Self test Solid yellow Power-on self test Dark One (1) second after power -on Flashing green Self test pass LED A status information after initial power-on LED Status Description Solid green Functional link – normal operation Flashing yellow Link working, unrecognized sync information Solid yellow Receiving DDC information LED B status
Display Driver Removal Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the MX driver from your system, or use the Add/Remove Programs of the Windows operating system. To remove the MX driver 1 Close all applications that are running. 2 Navigate to the Control Panel. Select Add/Remove Programs. 3 Select your current display driver. Select Add/Remove. Follow the wizard to remove your current display drivers. 4 Restart your system.
Index B I brightness, display 9 information product iv technical 14, 16 installing controller board 5 display controller 6 display driver 8 C cleaning viii configuring display 9 connecting DVI cable 7 power cord 7 connector port 19 contents, package x L LED status lights 20 D M desk stand 4 DIN connector 19 display about 1 components 2 configuring 9 controller, installing 6 multi-mode 10 multi-mode, setting 9, 10 positions 3 rotation 10 setting brightness 9 setting rotation 9 display controller, ins
S T safety precautions vi setting brightness 9 setting multi-mode 9, 10 setting rotation 9 shipping/storing ix specification Dome E2 display 14 Dome E3 display 16 symbols, explained v system requirements 1 tips installation 5 safety vi troubleshooting 13 U use, intended v V video card, installing 5 video modes 18
Regulatory Compliance Canada, European Union, United States This display has been tested and found to comply with IEC/EN 60601-1 and IEC/EN 60601-1-2 standards, and is certified to meet medical standard C22.2 No. 601.1-M1990 (C US Mark).
The applicable safety standards for an MDD Class I display are IEC/EN 60601-1:1990 along with Amendments 1 and 2. To help the medical device designer evaluate the suitability of these displays, Planar has also conducted EMC testing to IEC 60601-1-2 as it can be applied. The display with its power supply alone does not represent a functional medical device. Hence, Planar configured a minimal operating system to exercise the display. The resulting data are made available to interested parties.
EU Declaration of Conformity for Medical Application A Declaration of Conformity has been filed for this product. For additional copies of the Declaration of Conformity document, contact Planar Systems.
U.S. FCC Compliance Statement Display Unit This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Australian C-Tick Australian Communications Authority regulating product EMC compliance. China CCC China Compulsory Certification regulating safety and EMC. GB4943-2001 GB9254-1998 (Class A) CB17625.1-2003 Japan VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference by information technology equipment sold in Japan. Korea MIC Mark Ministry of Information and Communications.
Standard Warranty Summary • Standard 1-year “repair and return” warranty • Industry-leading 10-year backlight warranty on grayscale displays* • Typical repair turnaround time of 10 business days Standard Warranty Return Procedure As a Planar Standard Warranty customer, you must follow the procedure below if you have a non-functioning Dome EX display. The Planar customer service staff will attempt to correct any minor issues that may be causing the problem.
3 Warranty is void on any product with damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from the following: a) Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product. b) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Planar. c) Any damage of the product due to shipment. d) Removal or installation of the product.
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