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Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 3 Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Flat Panel Monitor Models This manual provides installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for the Allen-Bradley RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor. Rockwell Automation offers the following models of the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor: • Panel mount (6185-D) • Rack mount (6185-N) • Versa mount (6185-V) Figure 1 Models of the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Description All models of the RAC6185 18.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor The panel mount (6185-D) and rack mount (6185-N) models also offer the following: • Full-range dimming • Class 1, Division 2 Hazardous Area Certification ATTENTION: The equipment described in this document generates, uses, and emits radio frequency energy. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC Rules, Part 15, subpart J, for Class A computing devices.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 5 Table A Catalog Number Explanation for 6185-D (Panel Mount) and 6185-N (Rack Mount) Position Option Option Letter Category Description 2 Display type and size D 18.1” (1280x1024) (Panel Mount) N 18.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Table B Catalog Number Explanation for 6185- V (Versa) Position 18.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Package Contents 7 The RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor shipping carton contains the following items: • Monitor • Monitor adjustment utility on floppy diskette • Package of mounting hardware • AC power cord (optional) • External power supply (6185-V only) • Video cable (optional) • This user manual A RAC6185 18.1" Industrial Flat Panel Monitor with a touchscreen option is shipped with supporting software and manuals and an optional RS-232 serial extension cable.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Installing the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor (All Models) This section describes how to install the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor. When installing the unit, it is important to consider environmental factors at the site that could affect performance as well as possible effects from equipment operation on personnel and nearby equipment. Following the guidelines will help ensure that the monitor will provide safe and reliable service.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Panel Mount (6185-D) 9 The panel mount (6185-D) monitor is designed to provide protection against water and dust to NEMA 4 (IP65) and NEMA 12 (IP52) standards. No slides or shelves are required because the panel mount (6185-D) monitor is designed to be supported by the panel in which it is installed.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Panel Mounting Guidelines (6185-D) Observe the following precautions before installing the unit in a panel: • Confirm that there is adequate space behind the panel. Remember to allow extra space (0.5 in. or 12.7 mm behind and on each side) for air circulation. A cabinet with a minimum depth of 5.12 in. (130 mm) is sufficient. • Take precautions so that metal cuttings do not enter any components that are already installed in the panel.
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Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Panel Mounting Procedure (6185-D) 1. Cut and drill the panel (refer to following figure). Units are in mm [inches]. Figure 6 Panel Mounting Cutout 2. If access to the side of the monitor is not available following installation, attach the power and video cables to the side of the monitor at this time. Refer to the figure on Page 28. 3. Install the monitor in the prepared cutout. 4.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 13 5. Tighten all mounting nuts evenly to a torque of 24 inch-pounds. ATTENTION: Mounting nuts must be tightened to a torque of 24 inch-pounds to provide panel seal and avoid potential damage. Rockwell Automation assumes no responsibility for water or chemical damage to the monitor or other equipment within the enclosure due to improper installation. 6. Attach the power and video cables to the side of the monitor if you have not already done so.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mount Dimensions (6185-N) This section shows the dimensions of the rack mount unit. Use this information to ensure you have adequate space to install the unit and route cables. Units are in mm [inches].
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Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Rack Mounting Procedure (6185-N) 1. Carefully remove the monitor from its packaging. 2. Locate holes in the cabinet front 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. Note: 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"(12.7 mm) and 1.25"(31.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Versa Mount (6185-V) 17 The Versa mount (6185-V) monitor is designed to be mounted using VESA FPMPMI 100 mm arm or yoke mounting hardware. The arm attachment allows you to mount the monitor on a horizontal or a vertical surface, and provides the flexibility to swing the monitor out of the way in tight areas or to reposition it as the operator moves around the workspace.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Versa Mount Monitor Dimensions (6185-V) The figures below show the dimensions of the Versa mount monitor without mounting hardware. Units are in mm [inches].
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Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Mounting Options (6185-V) There are three main options for mounting the Versa mount monitor.
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Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Mounting Procedures (6185-V) The Versa mount unit can be mounted using a jointed arm or a yoke bracket assembly. Both the arm and the yoke allow maximum adjustment of the monitor. The optional AC power supply may be attached to the rear of the monitor for convenience. To mount the unit, complete the steps listed below: 1. Attach the power supply to the monitor (optional). 2. Mount the arm or yoke. 3. Mount the monitor on the arm or yoke.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 25 6. Hook one end of the retaining clip in the hole at the top of the mounting bracket. Then align the other end of the clip over the bottom of the monitor, insert a screw through the clip and into the monitor, and tighten. 7. Repeat step 6 for the second retaining clip. For information on connecting power to the unit, refer to Page 28.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor To attach the monitor to the arm (benchtop or wall arm mount): 1. Place the monitor over the arm. Insert the four M4 x 0.7 screws through the arm brackets and into the monitor. Note: The horizontal arm has a 75 to 100 mm adapter plate. This adapter plate is already installed. Figure 21 Attaching the Monitor to the Arm 2. Tighten the screws.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 27 To mount the monitor on the yoke: 1. If the swivel-base mounting bracket is being used, insert one of the three knobs through the bottom hole of the yoke, placing the large washer between the yoke and the mounting plate. Insert the knob into the mounting bracket and tighten. Figure 22 Mounting the Monitor in the Yoke 2. Insert the other two knobs through the sides of the yoke and place the washers between the yoke and the monitor. 3.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor (All Models) The RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor has connectors for attaching cables to the monitor. The following figure shows the location of the connectors on the monitor. Note: Some connectors on your monitor may differ from these illustrations.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 29 Connecting Guidelines (6185-D/6185-N only) When connecting the RAC6185 18.1" Industrial Flat Panel Monitor, note the following safety considerations for the rack mount and panel mount units: ATTENTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD! – Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Div. 2. ATTENTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD! – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor To connect AC power to the panel mount (6185-D) or the rack mount (6185-N) monitor: 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker. 2. Use the ground terminal of the monitor (below the power connector) to establish a chassis-to-earth ground connection. Secure one end of a ground strap to the ground terminal. Connect the other end of the ground strap to a good earth ground. The ground terminal is an M5 screw.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 31 To connect AC power to the Versa mount (6185-V ) monitor: 1. Verify that power to the main switch or breaker is turned off. 2. Connect the DIN connector on the external power supply cable to the 12 VDC power input connector on the monitor. See the figure on Page 28. 3. Connect the IEC plug end of the AC power cord to the IEC AC power connector on the power supply.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Connecting DC Power (DC Power Option) All models of the 6185 Flat Panel Monitor can be run with direct current. Table C below lists the power requirements for each model.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 33 3. Route the power wires from your 18-32 VDC power supply and connect the leads to the DC input terminal block on the monitor as shown in the following figure. Tighten the screw terminals to ensure a good connection. Figure 24 Connecting Power to the Terminal Block 4. Restore DC power. To connect DC power to the Versa mount (6185-V ) monitor: 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker. 2. Connect the power cable to the power supply if it is not already connected.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the Video Source to the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor The video connection to the host is made on the side panel of the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor using either a HD-15 (female) connector a 5-BNC to HD-15 adapter cable. See the figures on Pages 57 and 58. Note: It may be possible to connect the monitor to video generators that do not conform to VGA standards. The main requirement is that the generator provides analog RGB video signals (0.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 35 2. Obtain 75 ohm coaxial cables fitted with BNC connectors. Make sure the cables are of equal length and are of adequate length to provide connections from the video source to the adapter cable. 3. Plug the BNC coax cables into the BNC receptacles on the adapter cable. Note: The BNC cables are color coordinated for the red, green, and blue connectors. The horizontal and vertical sync connectors are typically gray and black.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Operating the 6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor This section describes how to operate the 6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor. In addition, instructions for adjusting the luminance controls and calibrating the video gain are provided for the 6185-D and 6185-N models. Control Identification The figures below depict the location of the controls on the panel mount (6185-D), rack mount (6185-N), and Versa mount (6185-V) units.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 37 Figure 28 Controls on the Versa Mount (6185-V) Unit Table D Control Keys for the Versa Mount Unit Control (Select) <> (Down, Up) (Exit) Description This operation key: • Displays the main menu. • Displays the control box for the highlighted selection when the main menu is displayed. • Toggles between the control box and any of its secondary control boxes. • Answers “Yes” to questions.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Luminance Controls (6185-D and 6185-N Only) The luminance control buttons adjust the level of light emitted by the flat panel monitor's backlights. You may want to reduce the luminance of the monitor in low light conditions. Luminance is different from brightness. Luminance controls affect the amount of light passing through the display from the backlights. Brightness controls affect the appearance of the image displayed.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 39 To adjust the luminance of the monitor: Press and hold either one of the luminance buttons until the luminance is adjusted as desired. • The left luminance button reduces the luminance and the right button increases it. • The green LED blinks fast when you first press the button and slows down as you reach the end of the adjustment range.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Calibrating the Video Gain (6185-D and 6185-N only) The panel mount (6185-D) and rack mount (6185-N) monitors have a calibration mode to allow you to compensate for abnormal video signal levels. Many PC video cards drive the video signal above the .714V as defined by the VGA standard. You may need to calibrate the video gain if you see “ghosting” (shadows to the right of the image) or washed out colors. To calibrate the monitor: 1.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Initial Video Setup (All Models) 41 The RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor is configured at the factory, but typically requires initial adjustments to ensure the best screen image. Rockwell Automation provides the Flat Panel Monitor Adjustment Utility with each flat panel monitor to assist you in adjusting the monitor settings. Workstation Setup There are three important aspects of your workstation setup that affect the screen image of the RAC6185 18.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Video Resolution Flat panel monitors are fixed resolution devices and the image looks best when operated at their native resolution. If you switch the resolution of this monitor from 1280x1024 resolution, the display may look slightly distorted due to replication techniques to display the full screen.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 43 Common Flat Panel Video Adjustments The RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor provides controls to adjust the following settings for the monitor video display: • Brightness • Contrast • Position Information It is important that you make initial adjustments to these settings to ensure that the screen image on the flat panel monitor is set up correctly. Brightness Adjusts the overall intensity of the monitor.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor The horizontal size and clock phase adjustments are especially important for flat panel monitors. If the horizontal size setting is not properly adjusted, the screen image may contain vertical shaded bars or the image may be too wide or too narrow for the screen. If the clock phase setting is not properly adjusted, the screen image may be “jittery” when certain images are displayed.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 45 Adjusting Settings Use this procedure to adjust the monitor settings for a specific resolution and refresh rate. Once you have adjusted the monitor, the monitor settings will automatically be saved. If you need to run the monitor at a different resolution or refresh rate, you must adjust the settings again. Then you can toggle back and forth between these settings as needed. The 6185 Flat Panel Monitor will save up to 16 settings for your video screen.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Step 2 - Display the on-screen menu and verify workstation settings 1. Press Select ( ) on the monitor to display the on-screen menu. Refer to Page 36. 2. Highlight the Information option using the up and down keys and press Select ( ) to select it. 3. Verify that you are running with the desired resolution and a vertical refresh rate of 60 or 75Hz. 4. If necessary, change the resolution or video refresh rate for the workstation using the Windows Control Panel.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 47 Figure 31 Horizontal Size Adjustment Note: Since you have not yet adjusted the clock phase of the monitor, it is possible that the lines may appear consistently fuzzy across the image. You may need to complete the adjustment process before the vertical lines are sharp and crisp. 4. Use the up and down keys to adjust the horizontal size until the vertical shaded bars disappear and the screen image fits the display precisely. Then press the Select key. 5.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Step 5 - Adjust the vertical position 1. Highlight the Vertical Position option on the on-screen menu and press Select ( ). 2. Adjust the vertical screen position so that the white border line is visible on the top and bottom of the image. 3. Press Exit ( ) to return to the position options. Step 6 - Adjust the clock phase 1. Highlight the Clock Phase option on the on-screen menu and press Select ( ). 2.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 49 Step 8 - Adjust the contrast 1. Highlight the Contrast option on the on-screen menu and press Select ( ). 2. Adjust the contrast value up to its highest setting. The gray bars on the bottom of the screen image change to white. 3. Adjust the contrast down until the white bar stays white and the first light gray bar changes back to light gray. This is the optimal contrast setting given the current lighting conditions. Figure 32 Contrast Adjustment 4.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Routine Maintenance (All Models) 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. Note: The solvent should be applied only to the cloth, and not directly on the monitor screen. Do not use paper products as they may scratch the surface.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Troubleshooting (All Models) 51 You can 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 G Troubleshooting Table Symptom Front panel status LED does not come on. Screen is blank. Possible Problem Action Power cord not connected. Connect the power cord. No power available at outlet. Test outlet by plugging in a lamp or other known good device. Power cord faulty.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Symptom Color(s) are missing. Screen jitter or noisy video. Possible Problem Action Video cable problem Check for proper video cable installation. Replace suspected faulty cable. Fault in monitor Have monitor serviced. Monitor clock phase not properly adjusted. Adjust monitor clock phase settings (Page 45). Video cable problem. Check for proper video cable installation. Replace suspected faulty cable. Electrical noise interference from nearby equipment.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Allen-Bradley Support 53 Allen-Bradley offers support services worldwide, with over 75 Sales/Support Offices, 512 authorized Distributors and 260 authorized Systems Integrators located throughout the United States alone, plus Allen-Bradley representatives in every major country in the world.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Appendix A: Touchscreen Serial Interface Description All touch controllers are configured by default to provide serial communications at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, 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 straightwired serial (RS-232) cable with a male DE-9 D-shell connector on the monitor end.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Setting Up the Touchscreen Interface 55 This section describes how to set up the touchscreen system using the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor. Setup involves the following: • Enabling the touchscreen interface • Installing the software on the host computer that will handle communications with the touchscreen controller • Performing a calibration Enabling the Touchscreen Interface The RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor provides a female DE-9 connector on the side panel.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Installing the Touchscreen Driver Software To install the touchscreen driver software correctly, obtain the following information about the host hardware: • The COM port in use for the touchscreen. Ensure that the RS-232 cable is properly installed between the monitor port and the host’s COM port. • The baud rate at which the controller is operating. You will need to match the baud rate at the COM port. The controller baud rate is factory set at 9600.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 57 Appendix B: Video Cables You can use an HD-15 connector (all models) or a BNC adapter cable (6185-V only) to connect the RAC6185 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor to the host computer. HD-15 Connector The HD-15 video cable you use with this monitor is equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end. Note: The following figure is the view looking into the pin end of the male connector or solder term end of the female connector.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor BNC Adapter Cable A 5-BNC-to-HD-15 adapter cable is available. The functions of the cables are described below. • R, B, and G: Red, Green, and Blue input connectors to establish color. These are used for RS-343 analog signals. • HS/CS: Separate horizontal/composite sync signal from the video source. • VS: Separate vertical sync signal from the video source.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 59 Specifications (6185-D and 6185-N) Display Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD Backlight Type Cold Cathode Tubes (CCT) (8 bulbs) Life Expectancy 50,000 hours (mean for 1/2 brightness point) Field Replaceable No Nominal Display Area Diagonal 18.1 in. (460 mm) Horizontal 14.1 in. (359 mm) Vertical 11.3 in. (287 mm) Resolution 1280x1024 pixels, full color Viewing Angle (CR ≥ 10) Horizontal (typical) +/-85 deg.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Electrical Ground Leakage 1.0 uA max at 1.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor 61 Specifications (6185-V) Display Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD Backlight Type Cold Cathode Tubes (CCT) (8 bulbs) Life Expectancy 50,000 hours (mean for 1/2 brightness point) Field Replaceable No Nominal Display Area Diagonal 18.1 in. (460 mm) Horizontal 14.1 in. (359 mm) Vertical 11.3 in. (287 mm) Resolution 1280x1024 pixels, full color Viewing Angle (CR ≥ 10) Horizontal (typical) +/-85 deg. Vertical (typical) +/-85 deg.
Industrial 18.1" Flat Panel Monitor Electrical Ground Leakage 1.0 uA max at 1.5 KVDC Power Consumption 65W max, 75 VA max Environmental Versa Mount Option Rating NEMA 1 (IP30 equivalent) Operating Temperature 0C to 40C Storage Temperature -20C to 65C Relative Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Operating Altitude Sea level to 10,000 ft (3048m) Non-Operating Altitude Sea level to 25,000 ft (7620m) Operating Electrostatic Discharge 8.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PC AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. FPMPMI is a trademark of VESA. Publication 6185-UM001B-EN-P–April 2002 Supercedes 6185-5.
