Solutions for Demanding Applications VARTECH S Y S T E M S I N C. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT104 Ultra High Bright Series VT104CHBU · VT104PHBU · VT104WHBU · VT104YHBU User’s Guide Read these instructions completely before attempting to operate your new Color Display.
Table Of Contents Section Page Section Section 1 Section 4 Introduction Touch screen Page 1.1 About LCD Monitors 3 4.1 Touch Screen Introduction 17 1.2 Product Safety Precautions 4 4.2 Touch Screen Installation 17 Section 2 Section 5 Display Setup Troubleshooting Tips 2.1 Display Features 5 2.2 Unpacking The Display 6 Section 6 2.3 Included Parts 6 Cleaning & Maintenance 2.4 Connecting Your Display 6 2.5 Signal Connections 6-8 18-19 20 Section 7 Mechanical Drawings 7.1 10.
Section 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION About LCD Monitors What you gain by using an LCD monitor in your industrial controls LCDs are the future of display technology. Although CRTS have dropped in cost significantly, they do not offer the performance, reliability, and mounting options available with LCDs. LCD monitors consist primarily of an LCD, Video Board and a Back Light video. The LCD determines to a large extent the viewing angle, brightness and contrast.
1.2 Product Safety Precautions ⇒ Ensure that sufficient space is available around the display to provide the circulation necessary for cooling. ⇒ Ensure that the ambient air temperature will not exceed the specified maximum temperature. ⇒ Do not attempt to service this display yourself. The rear chassis has a seal so that non qualified personal will not expose themselves to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Section 2 2.1 DISPLAY SETUP VT104HBU Series Display Features ⇒ The VT104HBU is capable of displaying 262,144 colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances the image with no geometric distortion. ⇒ The VT104HBU Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V. ⇒ The VT104HBU Series is auto synchronous adjusting the display to the appropriate input between VGA or XGA.
2.2 Unpacking and setting up your display Your LCD monitor package will consist of the components listed below. Open shipping container and lay all components on a flat clean surface. 2.3 What is included with your display ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ 2.4 VT104CHBU or VT104PHBU or VT104WHBU or VT104YHBU LCD Monitor 5 ft Video Cable. 10-32 Mounting Hardware.
2.5 Signal Connections Cont. You can use an HD-15 connector cable or a BNC adapter cable to connect the flat panel monitor to the host computer. The HD-15 video cable (supplied in the kit) 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. Pin assignments for the HD15 video connector.
2.5 Signal Connections Cont. Optional BNC Adaptor Cable A 5BNC-to-HD15 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.
Section 3 3.1 GETTING STARTED Adjusting the display OSD (On Screen Display) Adjustment—OSD enables the user to adjust the appearance of the image displayed on the LCD screen. Please refer to the OSD dimensional drawing for the designation of the push buttons and the indicator LED.
3.2 Adjustment Procedure OSD Main Menu • • • • • • • • • • • Brightness: Increase/decrease panel brightness level, total: 100 steps Contrast: Increase/decrease panel Contrast level, total: 100 steps H, V Position: Image H, V position control total: 100 steps Clock: Fine tune the number of sampled data.
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Section 4 4.1 TOUCH SCREEN Introduction Touch screens are a common means to interface operator inputs to a system. The universal standard of Windows GUI (Graphical User Interface) has significantly increased the use of touch screens. There are four main touch technologies. The technologies are resistive, surface acoustic wave (SAW), capacitive, and infrared (IR). Each touch technology has advantages and disadvantages based on different user applications. 4.
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Trouble No Picture Troubleshooting Tip ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Image Persistence The signal cable should be properly connected to the display card and computer. Try disconnecting the video cable from the display and connecting to a CRT display if available to confirm the presence of proper video. Make sure power is connected to the proper DC or AC source. Make sure the resolution mode is supported by the display and check settings of the display card.
Troubleshooting Cont. Trouble Troubleshooting Tip Screen is blank. Screen saver activated. Video Cable problem. Check for proper installation Change video cable . Faulty video display. Needs Service. Image is dim, even with brightness and contrast controls set full UP Video cable problem. Check for proper installation of cables Faulty video source. Faulty display. Image not centered Reset the horizontal and vertical positioning using the on-screen menu.
Section 6 CLEANING AND MAINTANENCE 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. Do not use paper products as they may scratch the surface. To minimize the risk of abrasion, allow the screen to stand dry.
Section 7 7.1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Panel Mount Procedure Panel Mounting Procedure 1. Cut and drill the panel (refer to panel mount drawing). Measurements are in inches. 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. 3. Install the monitor in the prepared cutout. 4.
Section 8 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS Panel Size 10.4” Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Resolution Capabilities VGA to XGA Pixel Pitch .2055 mm Active Display Area 8.284” (w) x 6.214” (h) 210.432mm (w) x 157.
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