RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitors 6185-F User Manual
Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and use of these products must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards.
Table of Contents Preface Using This Manual Who Should Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purpose of This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen-Bradley Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents iv Appendix A Installing Rack Brackets on the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) Installing Rack Adapter Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Appendix B Touchscreen Serial Interface Setting Up the Touchscreen Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Appendix C Video Cables HD-15 Video Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Using This Manual Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. The preface covers the following topics: • • • • • who should use this manual the purpose of the manual the contents of the manual conventions used in this manual Allen-Bradley support Who Should Use This Manual Use this manual if you are responsible for installing, using or troubleshooting the 15.0” RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor, model number 6185-F.
Using This Manual P-2 Contents of This Manual Chapter Publication 6185-UM006A-EN-P - July 2002 Title Contents Preface Describes the purpose, background and scope of this manual. Also specifies the intended audience. 1 RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) Features Describes the features and capabilities of the 6185-F monitors. 2 Installation Explains how to install the 6185-F monitors in a panel or enclosure. Also how to connect power and external video sources.
Using This Manual Manual Conventions P-3 The following conventions are used throughout this manual: • Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not procedural steps. • Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
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Chapter 1 RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) Features Description The RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) offers the following: • NEMA Types 1/12/4X (indoor use only) (IP65/IP53 equivalent) front panel • One-button automatic screen setup • Front panel keypad with lockout feature • 90-254 VAC Power Supply • Plug and Play and Energy Star compatible • Thin enclosure (<2.5in [63mm]) • Bright (250 nits) 16.
1-2 RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) Features Part Numbers The part number for your particular unit consists of the monitor bulletin number (6185) followed by a seven-digit code indicating the display size and options on your unit. EXAMPLE 6185 1 - F 2 A 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 Z 8 Following are explanations of the part numbers for the various models of monitors: Table 1.
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter Objective This chapter describes installation of the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) including: • how to install the 6185-F monitors in a panel using mounting studs • how to install the 6185-F monitors in a rack • connecting the 6185-F monitors: – to a host computer video source – to a host computer serial port for touchscreen – to AC power Before Unpacking the Monitor Before unpacking a new monitor, inspect the shipping carton for damage.
2-2 Installation Installation Guidelines Follow these guidelines to help ensure that the monitor provides safe and reliable service. • Ensure that sufficient power is available from a single phase AC outlet at the site. ATTENTION ! In order to maintain an electrically safe installation, RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) must be connected to Earth ground when installed. Installing a 6185-F in a panel, enclosure or rack that is already connected to Earth ground will satisfy this requirement.
Installation 2-3 • Determine the minimum and maximum ambient humidity for the monitor by consulting Appendix D, Product Specifications on page D-1. Ensure that the humidity of the ambient air will not exceed these limits (See Figure 2.1). In very dry environments, static charges build up very readily. Proper grounding of the equipment through the AC power cord can help reduce the likelihood of static discharges, which may cause shocks and damage electronic components Figure 2.
2-4 Installation The following figures show the mounting dimensions for the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F). Mounting Dimensions All measurements are in mm[inches]. 395.83 [15.584] 302.16 [11.896] 354.81 [13.969] 302.16 [11.896] 58.67 [2.310] 61.93 [2.438] Publication 6185-UM006A-EN-P - July 2002 438.15 [17.
Installation Mounting Cutouts 2-5 The following figures provide the dimensions for making the panel or enclosure cutout for the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F). All measurements are in mm[inches]. 401.574 [15.81] 381.000 [15.00] 20.574 [0.81] 254.000 [10.00] 8.128 [0.32] 127.000 [5.00] 29.718 [1.17] 16 x 7.112 [0.28] 101.600 [4.00] 177.800 [7.00] 279.400 [11.00] 309.118 [12.17] 322.580 [12.70] 12.700 [0.50] 406.400 [16.
2-6 Installation Installing your Monitor in a Panel Panel mount monitors are designed to provide protection against water and dust to NEMA Types 1/12/4X (indoor use only) (IP65/IP53 equivalent) standards. Slides or shelves are not required because the panel mount monitor is designed to be supported by the panel in which it is installed.
Installation 2-7 Installing Your Panel Mount Monitor 1. Prepare panel cutout for monitor. Refer to specific cutout drawings beginning on page 2-5. 2. If access to the rear of the monitor is not available following installation, attach the cables to the monitor at this time. Refer to Monitor Connections on page 2-10 for complete details. 3. Place the monitor into the prepared cutout. 4. Install the self-locking nuts supplied with the monitor, around the perimeter of the monitor.
2-8 Installation Installing Your Monitor in a Rack Using optional rack adapters, you can install the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) into a rack. The rack adapter option for the 6185-F is Accessory option R. For rack adapter installation procedures, see Appendix A, Installing Rack Brackets on the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) on page A-1.
Installation 2-9 Installing Your Monitor Into a Rack 1. Locate holes in the rack mounting rails corresponding to the holes in the monitor front panel. Install clip nuts behind the holes in the rails if threaded rails are not provided. IMPORTANT The mounting rails that run vertically along the inside edges of the front opening of an EIA rack cabinet can be of two types: • “Wide” rails have holes spaced 0.5 in (12.7 mm) and 1.25 in (31.8 mm) on centers, in a repeating pattern.
2-10 Installation Making Connections The rear panels of both RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) have connectors for attaching cables to accomplish the following: • Connecting to a host computer video source (HD-15 VGA connector) • Connecting to a host computer serial port for touchscreen • Connecting to power (IEC connector) Monitor Connections The following figure shows the standard connections to your monitor. Rear View Bottom View 1 1. AC power input 2. Touchscreen output 3.
Installation 2-11 Connecting a Host Video Source The video connection to the host is made through a HD-15 (female) connector. For specifications on a HD-15 video cable, see Appendix C, Video Cables on page C-1. To establish a signal using the HD-15 connector: 1. Connect one end of the included six-foot video cable to the female HD-15 video input connector. TIP You can use longer cables (up to 50 feet at lower resolutions), provided they are properly constructed. 2.
2-12 Installation To connect the touchscreen: 1. For units with the touchscreen option, connect one end of the included touchscreen serial cable to the touchscreen port connector on the monitor. 2. Connect the other end to a serial port (usually COM2) on the host computer. 3. Tighten the captive screws on the cable connector to secure it. Connecting Power The RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) requires a single-phase power supply providing 90 to 254V AC at 50 to 60 Hz.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Video Setup Chapter Objective This section describes how to: • • • • Setting the Monitor Type Set the monitor type Check and change the video resolution Install drivers, if necessary Adjust your monitor RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) are Plug and Play compliant devices. If you are using Windows® 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000, and if your video card supports it, you should enable your workstation to detect Plug and Play monitors.
3-2 Configuring the Video Setup Manually Setting the Monitor Type Accessing the monitor type settings can differ depending on if you are using Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 . Use the table below as a procedure guideline for manually setting the monitor types manually. Table 3.A Procedures for Manually Accessing Monitor Type Windows NT 1. 2. 3. 4.
Configuring the Video Setup 3-3 The following table lists the amount of video memory you need to run in each video mode: Table 3.B Video Memory Requirements Resolution Color Mode Video Memory 640x480 256 colors (8 bit) 0.4 Mb High color (16 bit color) 0.7 Mb True color (24 bit color) 1.0 Mb 256 colors (8 bit) 0.6 Mb High color (16 bit color) 1.0 Mb True color (24 bit color) 1.5 Mb 256 colors (8 bit) 0.9 Mb High color (16 bit color) 1.7 Mb True color (24 bit color) 2.
3-4 Configuring the Video Setup Table 3.C Procedures for Installing New Video Drivers Windows NT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Open Control Panel Open Display icon Click Settings Tab Click All Display Modes. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) Click OK. Click Test Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test. If the screen is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency).
Configuring the Video Setup Adjusting Your Monitor 3-5 To adjust your 6185-F monitor, you will use the buttons on the small keypad located at the rear of the unit Figure 3.
3-6 Configuring the Video Setup Figure 3.2 Example of ScreenSet Utility. Your actual setup screen may look slightly different. 3. Press the Auto button at the rear of your monitor. The auto adjustment display appears. Your screen may flicker during the Auto Setup process. When the auto adjustment display reaches 100, it will disappear, and your monitor should be properly adjusted. Figure 3.
Configuring the Video Setup 3-7 Adjusting Your Monitor Using the On-screen Display (OSD) Even if you use the Auto Setup function, you may want to fine tune or verify your monitor settings. Use the control buttons and On-screen Display (OSD) to modify your monitor’s settings while viewing the ScreenSet setup screen (See Figure 3.2 on page 3-6). From the OSD main menu you can select any function. Figure 3.
3-8 Configuring the Video Setup Table 3.D OSD Menus and Adjustment Instructions Option Menu Brightness How To Adjust Use the Brightness control to adjust the overall intensity of the monitor. 1. Push the Menu button to open the OSD. Brightness adjustment is the first function available in the OSD. 2. Push the Menu button to open the Brightness adjustment screen. 3. Use the + button to increase brightness, and the - button to decrease brightness.
Configuring the Video Setup Table 3.D OSD Menus and Adjustment Instructions Option Image Lock: Fine Menu 3-9 (continued) How To Adjust Image Lock is used to fine tune the image by removing “noise” that creates unstable images. If you cannot obtain satisfactory results with Fine adjustment alone, then use the Coarse adjustment first. 1. Push the Menu button to open the OSD. 2. Push the + and - button until the Image Lock screen is displayed. 3.
3-10 Configuring the Video Setup Table 3.D OSD Menus and Adjustment Instructions Option Menu Reset: Color Reset (continued) How To Adjust Reset is used to replace your manual settings with the factory default values. Color Reset returns the RGB settings to their factory preset values. 1. Push the Menu button to open the OSD. 2. Push the + and - button until the Reset screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button again, and then press the + or button until the Color Reset adjustment is selected. 4.
Configuring the Video Setup Table 3.D OSD Menus and Adjustment Instructions Option Menu Position: Horizontal Position Menu 3-11 (continued) How To Adjust You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your screen. 1. Push the Menu button to open the OSD. 2. Push the + and - button until the Menu Position screen is displayed. 3. Push the Menu button twice to open the Horizontal Position adjustment screen. 4. Use the + and - buttons to place the OSD menu where you like on the screen.
3-12 Configuring the Video Setup Locking the User Control Keypad To lock the user control keypad and prevent others from adjusting the 6185-F, press and hold the Menu button for 8 seconds. To unlock the user control keypad, press and hold the Menu button again for 8 seconds.
Chapter 4 Performing Routine Maintenance Chapter Objective This section describes cleaning the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F), and performing other routine maintenance. Cleaning Occasionally clean the display panel and cabinet with a soft cloth dampened (not soaked) with a mild (non-abrasive) glass cleaner. Keep turning a fresh side of the cloth toward the screen surface to avoid scratching it with accumulated grit.
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Chapter 5 System Troubleshooting Chapter Objective This section describes how to interpret and correct problems with the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F). Self-Test Rockwell Automation provides a self-test feature for verifying that your monitor is running correctly. If the monitor and computer are property connected but the monitor remains dark and the power indicator is blinking, run the self-test. Running the Self Test 1. Power down the computer and monitor. 2.
5-2 System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solutions Refer to this table to help identify the cause and offer a solution to a problem. This table lists typical problems you may encounter. Table 5.A Troubleshooting Table Symptom Action No picture Verify that the power cord is connected. Test outlet by plugging in a properly functioning device. Replace power cord. Have monitor serviced.
System Troubleshooting Table 5.A Troubleshooting Table 5-3 (continued) Symptom Action Screen image is not centered or sized properly Adjust the Horizontal and Vertical position settings using the OSD. Refer to OSD Menus and Adjustment Instructions on page 3-8. Check the Image Size selection using the OSD. Refer to OSD Menus and Adjustment Instructions on page 3-8. Perform Auto Setup. Refer to Performing Automatic Setup on page 3-5.
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Appendix A Installing Rack Brackets on the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) You can install the RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) monitor into a rack using optional rack adapters. The rack adapters are designed for installation in a rack cabinet that conforms to EIA standards for equipment with 19” (483mm) wide panels. The rack adapter option is Accessory option R. Installing Rack Adapter Brackets 1. Carefully remove the monitor from its packaging. 2.
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Appendix B Touchscreen Serial Interface All touch controllers are configured by default to provide serial communications at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. For Allen-Bradley monitors equipped with touchscreens, a serial communications cable is required. A suitable cable can be obtained from Rockwell Automation or you can create one. The cable is a straight-wired serial (RS-232) cable with a male DE-9 D-shell connector on the monitor end.
B-2 Touchscreen Serial Interface Enabling the Touchscreen Interface The RAC6185 Industrial Flat Panel Monitor (6185-F) provides a female DE-9 connector on the bottom panel. This connector provides the serial interface for the touch controller. Interconnecting wiring to the host serial port connection is shown in the following table. Table 2.
Touchscreen Serial Interface B-3 Once you have obtained this information, install the software using the installation disks found in the touchscreen accessory package. TIP Before installation, you may want to check the touchscreen manufacturer’s site on the World Wide Web (www.elotouch.com) for the latest software drivers. Performing a Calibration After installing the driver software, follow the instructions in the touchscreen documentation.
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Appendix C Video Cables You can use a HD-15 connector cable to connect your monitor to the host computer. HD-15 Video Connector The HD-15 video cable you use with this monitor is equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end. Figure C.1 HD-15 Video Connector Looking into pin end of male connector or solder term end of female connector The following table provides the pin numbers and corresponding pin assignments for the HD-15 video connector with the DDC2B capability. Table 3.
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Appendix D Product Specifications Display Type 6185-F Compensated Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD Backlight Type Life Expectancy Cold Cathode Tubes (CCT) (4 bulbs) 50,000 hours (mean for 1/2 brightness point) Nominal Display Area Diagonal Horizontal Vertical Luminance (typical without screen shield) 15.0 in (382mm) 12.0 in (304mm) 9.
D-2 Product Specifications Operator Input 6185-F Optional resistive anti-glare touchscreen with serial RS-232 interface controller Electrical 6185-F Line Voltage 90 to 254VAC Line Frequency 50-60Hz Ground Leakage 1.0 µA max. at 1.5KVDC Power Consumption 30W max.
Product Specifications Certifications - Agency Approvals D-3 6185-F UL 1950 Recognized Component C-UL Recognized Component LVD (73/23/EEC) EN 60950 (per UL 1950 3rd ed. without D3 dev.
Publication 6185-UM006A-EN-P - July 2002 5 PN 41061-234-01(1) Copyright © 2002 Rockwell Automation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
