Solutions for Demanding Applications VarTech Systems Inc. Industrial CRT and Flat Panel Displays VT170PX DiamondVue Series 17.0” Flat Panel Series LCD Monitors VT170C · VT170P · VT170R VT170P-SS · VT170W · VT170M Transflectives: VT170PTSR · VT170PTSRSS VT170RTSR · VT170WTSR · VT170MTSR 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 1.1 About LCD Monitors 1 4.1 Touch Screen Introduction 1.2 Product Safety Precautions 2 4.2 Touch Screen Definition Page 10 10-11 4.3 Touch Screen Serial Interface 11 Section 2 4.4 Setting up the Touch Interface 11 Display Setup 4.5 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Touch Drivers 12 2.1 Display Features 3 4.6 Installing Windows 95/98 Touch Drivers 12-13 2.2 Unpacking The Display 4 4.
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. CRTs although they have dropped in cost significantly, 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.
1.1 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 DISPLAY SETUP 2 2.1 VT1 0 Series Display Features ⇒ Capable of displaying unlimited colors in a continuous spectrum. The high contrast LCD enhances the image with no geometric distortion. ⇒ The VT170 DiamondVue Series directly accepts an analog 5 wire RGB with separate H/V sync or 4 wire RGB with separate combined sync or 3 wire SOG. ⇒ The VT170 DiamondVue Series is auto synchronous adjusting the display to the appropriate input between VGA, SVGA,XGA, and SXGA.
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 ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ VT170R, VT170P, VT170C, VT170W or VT170M 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.
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 GETTING STARTED 3 3.1 Adjusting the display The VT170 DiamondVue Series display has an embedded microprocessor in the converter card. Once you have the unit displaying the resolution you desire for your application do the following: 3.
3.3 Adjustment Adjustment (PC) OSD Agent Description Adjustment is used to Brightness fine tune and get the best Contrast image by removing Clock noises that creates unstable images with jitters and Shimmers. Adjusts the brightness of video Adjusts the contrast of video. Removes the noises. When frequency value is wrong, the image has horizontal lines especially in 1 dot on and off. Phase Removes the noises. When phase value is wrong, the image has vertical lines especially in 1 dot on and off.
3.3 Adjustment Cont. Color OSD Agent The color can be changes from redish to bluish white. Description 6500º K Redish white 9300º K Bluish White User User Customizable Setup OSD Agent Setup is used to adjust OSD menu information and image. Description Image • • • • OSD • • • • • H Position: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image. V Position: Adjusts the vertical position of the image. GAMMA: Bypass Information: Displays current display mode.
Section 4 4.1 TOUCH SCREEN Touch Screen Introduction Touch screen interfaces have become the standard interface in the past 5 years. They are, rugged, reliable, extremely flexible and easier than ever to implement! Over 90% of the display packages Vartech Systems builds are touch screen systems. If you are uncertain about using a touch screen, or are having difficulty, please call us.
4.2 Touch Screen Definition Cont. Connecting the touch screen 1. Make sure all optional cables have been received. 2. Connect one end of the 6 foot touch screen serial cable to the touch screen port D9 connector on the side of the monitor. 3. Connect the other end to any communications port on the host computer. 4. Tighten the captive screws on the cable connector to secure it. 4.
4.5 Installing Touch Screen Driver Windows NT 4.0 1. Start your computer. 2. Insert the MonitorMouse for Windows NT disk into drive A. 3. Click the Start button then click Run. 4. Type “a:\setup” in the space provided and press Enter. 5. Follow the directions on the screen. 6. MonitorMouse for Windows NT provides two Installation options. Most users should select Typical (the default) and click Next to continue. Custom allows you to install the sample touch screen programming files. 7.
4.6 Installing Touch Screen Driver Windows 95/98 Cont. 11. Double-click Elo Touch screen to run the touch screen control panel. 12. Click the Calibrate button and touch each of the three targets as they appear on the screen. 13. Click yes when the cursor lines up correctly with your finger. Click OK to close the touch screen control panel.
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. 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. To minimize the risk of abrasion, allow the screen to stand dry.
Section 7 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Mechanical Drawings Model Description Page(s) VT170P 17.0” Panel Mount Mechanical Drawing VT170R 17.0” Rack Mount Mechanical Drawing VT170W 17.0” Wall Mount Mechanical Drawing VT170M 17.0” Tabletop Mechanical Drawing VT170C 7.1 18-19 17.0” Chassis Mount Mechanical Drawing 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.
Section 8 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS Panel Size 17.0” Type TFT Active matrix w/ Anti-Glare coating Resolution Capabilities VGA to SXGA Pixel Pitch 0.264mm Active Display Area 13.304” x 10.643” 337.920mm x 270.
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