Hope Industrial Systems, Inc. User Manual 17” Rack Mount Industrial Monitor Revision D Model No.
Table of Contents SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION....................................................................3 Warning ..............................................................................................................................3 FCC Notice .........................................................................................................................3 CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS AND INDICATORS..............................................................
Safety and Regulatory Information Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not disassemble the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This equipment is not intended for use in critical applications where its failure to operate would create immediate life threatening circumstances.
Control Panel Buttons and Indicators Control Panel Button Mode OSD Menu Always Description Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Also used to exit the OSD menu or to return to the previous menu. Performs a custom function selected by the user.
Control Panel Button Mode Description Use this button for auto adjustment of the display. Auto Adjust Always Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. Auto adjustment will also occur automatically each time the computer resolution is changed. Power Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
On Screen Display Functions Picture Menu Description Adjusts the brightness. Brightness Contrast MagicBright 6 Direct Access Feature: When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust the brightness. Adjusts the contrast. Provides an optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image on screen.
Color Menu Description MagicColor Improves digital image and displays natural color more clearly without disturbing the image quality.
Image Menu Description Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu. Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (refresh rate) on your computer video adapter. Sharpness Adjusts the clarity of the image. H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the display.
Setup Menu Reset Description Returns settings to factory defaults. Allows you to specify a function to activate when the Customized Key is pressed. Select from one of three function options: Customized Key • MagicBright • MagicColor • Color Effect Off Timer Allows you to set a time for the monitor to turn off automatically. The default is set for ten hours. Information Menu Information Description Shows the video source and display mode.
Installation Instructions Preparing for Installation Important! Perform the following steps BEFORE Installation of the monitor into the panel. 1. Ensure that sufficient power is available. 2. Ensure that sufficient space is available to allow for proper air flow into and out of the unit. 3. Ensure that the air temperature around the unit (top and bottom) will not exceed the rated specifications of the unit. The maximum rated temperature of the HIS-RL17 is 50°°C (122°°F).
Installation into Rack Hope Industrial Systems’ Rack Mount Monitors conform to Electronic Industries Association standard EIA-310-D. Our monitors will fit in type A, B, or C rack with a width of 19” (482.6 mm) (preferred EIA rack width). The HIS-RL17 has a panel height of 8U.
Touchscreen Driver Installation The enclosed CD-ROM contains documentation and drivers for all major operating systems (touchscreen models only). To be sure you have the most current information, check the following Internet address: http://HISmonitors.com/Touchscreen_Drivers.
Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode of your computer graphics adapter (or other video source) is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and for minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OSD (On-screen Display) controls to adjust the screen image.
Cleaning CAUTION! DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS OR DIRTY SHOP RAGS ON THE DISPLAY AS IT WILL SCRATCH THE PROTECTIVE COATING. ALWAYS USE A SOFT CLOTH, PREFERABLY MADE OF COTTON. Resistive Touchscreen Model Any standard glass cleaner can be used to clean the touchscreen. Always spray the glass cleaner on the cloth or towel and then clean the touchscreen. Glass cleaner sprayed directly on the monitor could possibly leak inside a non-sealed unit and cause damage.
Troubleshooting Symptom No image on the screen Check List Do you see the “Check Signal Cable” message on screen? Solutions Check the video connection from the monitor to the computer. If running Windows and the computer power is on, reboot the computer and watch for the initial boot and windows screen. If you see the initial screens, then the image goes dark, the computer may be set to an incompatible resolution.
Symptom Image on screen is not perfect Check List Many possible causes. Try the following solutions. Solutions • Make sure the PC display resolution matches one the factory preset timings shown in this manual. • Recall factory setting. Refer to OSD functions in this manual. • Fine tune the picture by performing the following adjustments in this order – coarse, fine, and position. Refer to OSD functions in this manual. Rolling or unstable image on screen Many possible causes. Try the following solutions.
Drawings Front and Side Views 17
Rear and Bottom Views 18
Specifications Display Type Thin-film transistor (TFT) Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Size 17” (43 cm) diagonal Image Size 13.3” (338 mm) x 10.6” (270 mm) Native Resolution SXGA (1280 x 1024, 5:4 aspect ratio) Plug and Play VESA DDC 2B Minimum Resolution 640 x 350 Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm x 0.264 mm Number of Colors 16.
Video Input Connectors HD-15 (optional BNC input; see “Input Signal Formats” for a list of compatible video signals) RGB Analog video, 0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 Ohms (+/- 5%), TTL Level (V high ≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.
Rack Compatibility EIA Standard EIA-310-D Rack Width 482.6 mm (19.00”) (preferred EIA width) EIA Type Rack A, B, or C Mounting 8 Slots, 6.4 mm wide Panel Height 8U, 13.97” (354.8 mm) Enclosure Rating NEMA 1 Physical Depth 2.01” (50.9 mm) behind bezel Bezel Black Powder-Coated Carbon Steel Front Bezel outside dimensions 19.00” (482.6 mm) W x 13.97” (354.8 mm) H Net Weight 16 lbs. Shipping Weight 20 lbs. VGA Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Pin No.
Factory Preset Timing Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/- MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 75.062 100.00 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.
Warranty Statement Who is Covered? This warranty covers the purchaser of this product only and is not transferable without our written consent. What Does This Warranty Cover and What is the Period of Coverage? The warranty remains in force for a three year period beginning on the date we invoice you for the product unless it is a keyboard, for which the warranty period is one year. If HIS repairs or replaces a product under warranty, its warranty term is not extended.
Hope Industrial Systems, Inc. 1325 Northmeadow Parkway Suite 100 Roswell, GA 30076 Toll Free: (877) 762-9790 Phone: (678) 762-9790 Fax: (678) 762-9789 Sales and Customer Service: sales@HISmonitors.com Support and Returns: support@HISmonitors.com Accounting Department: accounting@HISmonitors.com www.HISmonitors.com Publication RL17D, February 2009 24 2009 Hope Industrial Systems, Inc.
