N12WTS - Nobu USA
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1. Windows 98 and plug and play are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation AwardBIOS is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd All trademarks are the property of their respective holders Disclaimer No license is granted implied or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Nobu LLC Nobu LLC makes no warranties implied or otherwise in regard to this document and to the products described in this document The information provided in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the publication date of this document However Nobu LLC assumes no responsibility for any errors in this document Furthermore Nobu LLC assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of the information of this document and for any patent infringements that may arise from the use of this document The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Notice Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a Nobu Product the Product including that solid state equipment has operation characteristics different from electromechanical equipment some of which factors are uniquely within User s knowledge and control it is essential that User evalua2. 19 NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LLIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This Product is warranted in accordance with the terms of this limited warranty Consumers are cautioned that Product performance is affected by system configuration software the application customer data and operator control of the system among other factors While Nobu Products are considered to be compatible with many systems specific functional implementation by the customers of the Product may vary Therefore suitability of a Product for a specific purpose or application must be determined by the consumer and is not warranted by Nobu The limited warranty does not cover e Software including the operating system and software added to the Nobu hardware products through our factory integration system third party software or the reloading of software e Non Nobu branded and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories e Products with missing or altered tamper evident seals or serial numbers e Products for which Nobu has not received payment Problems that result from e External cau
3. NOBLI Home automation for digital living NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC NI2WTS v3 42 N12WTS Fanless Inwall Touch Screen PC with 12 1 TFT LCD User s Manual NOBU LLC 130 McCormick Ave Suite 110 Costa Mesa CA 92626 Version 3 42 August 4 2005 NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Copyright Notice Copyright 2004 Nobu LLC All rights reserved Nobu reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result from its use The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy Nobu LLC assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein Nobu LLC reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users Trademarks Windows CE Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME
4. s option to repair or replace that Product quantity or software media or to refund its purchase price Nobu has no obligation under Nobu s warranty for any Product software or software media that has been modified or damaged through misuse accident neglect or subsequent manufacturing operations or assemblies by anyone other than Nobu Nobu shall not be liable in any action against it in any way related to the Products or software for any loss or damages whether non specified direct indirect special incidental or consequential including downtime loss of profits or goodwill regardless of the legal theory asserted NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Safety Instructions A BWN eR 8 9 Always read the safety instructions carefully Keep this User s Manual for future reference Keep this equipment away from humidity Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before initial configuration The openings on the case are for air convection hence they help protect the equipment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Make sure the voltage of the power source to be used with the N12WTS is between 90 264VAC Be sure to follow all precautions listed on the Temporary Power Cord reference sheet included with the NI2WTS It is recommended to disconnect the power source before inserting any add on card or module All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted 10 N
5. face after installation NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 The N12WTS communicates with most automation devices by TCP IP Numerous hardware devices exist in the marketplace to convert TCP IP to the protocol required by the specific device For example Smarthome provides the Powerlinc IP which converts IP datagrams to X10 signals which can be used to control lighting HVAC cameras gates garage doors etc The I O ports on top of the unit can be used at the creative discretion of the integrator installer Every day new uses and configurations are being applied with the N12WTS For more information or creative ideas please see the Nobu website http www nobu usa com examples htm Power Reset Button Figure 1 25 Power Button The Power button is shown in the illustration above This button can also reset the PC when held down for 5 seconds NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC NI2WTS v3 42 Temporary Power Cord The included power cable is for configuring the NOBU Touchscreen PC prior to installation only The installation of this NOBU unit should be performed by a licensed certified electrician CAUTION The cable consists of 3 18 gauge wires stripped 1 2 from end Connect the wires to the corresponding terminals inside the power compartment on the PC BEFORE plugging the cord into a live outlet Unplug the cord from outlet BEFORE removing the wires from the power te
6. come scratched and need to be resurfaced This service can be performed at the Nobu factory for a small charge or can be done by the owner with the appropriate abrasive materials which are also available from Nobu Case Over time some dust may collect near or on the I O ports on the top of the unit The unit can be cleaned with compressed canned air or dusted with a light brush The unit should be disconnected from any power source before cleaning 18 NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Limited Warranty Nobu LLC warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and subject to the conditions set forth below agrees to repair or replace at Nobu s sole option any part of the enclosed unit which proves defective for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of the first consumer purchase Spare parts are warranted for thirty 30 days Replacement parts or unit may be new or refurbished and will meet specifications of the original parts or unit This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is limited to the original purchaser of the Product and is not transferable This warranty covers only Nobu supplied components Service required as a result of third party components is not covered under this warranty In order to be covered under this warranty the Product must have been purchased from a Nobu Aut
7. ever pour any liquid into the openings Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock When cleaning screen or bezel never apply fluids of any kind directly onto the unit See Maintenance section of this manual 11 If any of the following situations arise get the equipment checked by Nobu service personnel The power terminal is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment is not functioning properly according to the User s Manual The equipment has been dropped and or damaged If the equipment has obvious signs of damage 12 Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned such as in temperatures above 60 C 140 F it may damage the equipment NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Package Contents e 1 x NI2WTS Inwall Touchscreen PC with Brushed Aluminum Bezel I x RFKT12 Mounting Bracket 1 x Temporary Power Cord 1 x Mounting Screws 4 1 x Software License COA Certificate of Authenticity with Operating System CD 1 x Motherboard Driver Utilities CD e 1x NI2WTS User s Manual CD e 1x Nobu Welcome Documentation If any of these items are missing or damaged upon delivery contact your distributor or sales representative immediately NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 The N12WTS The N12WTS is a fully functional inwall touchscreen PC with all the necessary input output por
8. he active touch area behind it could be 2 X 2 Also consider the target system s screen resolution when selecting graphics and sizing buttons e Keep buttons away from the edges and corners of the screen If this is impossible make sure the active touch areas extend to the outer edges of the viewing area Small buttons centered with extended active touch areas Large buttons located near edges rn een renee np sne mm mme Large buttons on bottom with active areas extending to edges e Place buttons horizontally whenever possible One size does not fit all Consider the varying heights of users when designing the application NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Maintenance The N12WTS requires very little maintenance From time to time it may be necessary to clean the screen or brushed aluminum bezel Screen All resistive touch screens from Nobu include a proprietary hardcoated polyester on the front surface of the screen that is substantially harder and more abrasion resistant than uncoated touch screens According to claims made by the touchglass manufacturer the touch screen surface finish is unaffected by exposure to the following chemicals for a period of one hour at 22 degrees C 45 relative humidity ASTM F 1598 95 Tea Coffee Ketchup Mustard Vinegar Beer Coca Cola Red Wine Cooking Oil Wisk Laundry Detergent Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner Joy Dishwashing Liqu
9. horized Dealer or directly from Nobu Proof of purchase will be required by Nobu to substantiate date of purchase Such proof of purchase must be an original bill of sale or receipt containing name and address of seller purchaser and the serial number of the product It shall be your obligation and expense to have the Product shipped freight prepaid or delivered to the authorized reseller from whom it was purchased or other facility authorized by Nobu to render the services provided hereunder in the original package All Products returned to Nobu for service MUST have prior approval which may be obtained by calling 1 800 519 3858 The Product shall not have been previously altered repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by Nobu to render such service the serial number of the product and tamper evident sticker seals on the case shall not have been altered or removed In order to be covered by this warranty the Product shall not have been subjected to displaying of fixed images for long periods of time resulting in image persistence afterimage effects image burn in accident misuse or abuse or operated contrary to the instructions contained in the User s Manual Any such conditions will void this warranty NOBU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER TYPES OF DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ANY NOBU PRODUCT OTHER THAN THE LIABILITY STATED ABOVE THESE WARRANTIES ARE
10. id Windex Formula 409 Cleaner Clorox Bleach 5 25 Hydrogen Peroxide 3 Lysol Ethyl Alcohol Isopropyl Alcohol Acetone Methyl Ethyl Ketone MEK Toluene Concentrated Hydrochloric Acid Naptha Mineral Spirits Gasoline 10W30 Motor Oil Diesel Fuel Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid Antifreeze Hydraulic Oil Typically isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50 50 is the best cleaning agent for your touch screen You can also use straight isopropyl alcohol As with any electronics be sure to spray the cleaner onto a soft cloth and NOT directly onto the touch screen It is important to avoid using any caustic chemicals on the touch screen Be sure to follow solvent manufacturer s precautions and directions for use when using solvents Although the touchglass may withstand the above mentioned substances for a short period of time the touchglass is NOT indestructible It may still break and or scratch if it is not treated with care and respect 17 NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Aluminum Bezel The bezel is made from aluminum Thus it can be very sensitive to chemical damage as well as scratches and dents The bezel should be removed from the face of the unit before cleaning The bezel should be cleaned with normal dish soap and water with a soft sponge If a stronger cleaning solution is needed then isopropyl alcohol can be used with a soft cloth Over time with normal use the bezel may be
11. rminals Please use extreme caution during this portion of setup Black White Green HOT NEUTRAL GROUND Category Shielding Jacket Color Length Feet Length Meters Temperature Rating Color Coding AWG Stranding Nominal OD Inch Nominal OD millimeter Rating 3 conductor plastic original equipment cords unshielded Grey 6 1 83 60 C North America 18 41x34 0 246 6 25 1250 Watts 10A 125V NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Figure 1 3 Temporary Power Cord NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Installation WARNING The unit should be installed by a licensed electrician Installation by anyone other than a licensed electrician will void the limited warranty There are some factors to consider when choosing a location for installation of the N12WTS The unit should not be installed where it will receive direct sunlight during any portion of the day It should not be installed where it will receive significant levels of vibration i e in the wall area below or near a staircase A licensed electrician should determine an installation location that is feasible legal and safe to run power and other cabling to The installation process is surprisingly simple The N12WTS fits into any standard interior wall with a simple mounting bracket supplied with the unit Figure 1 4 Mounting Bracket 10 NOBU Fanless Inwall To
12. ses such as accident abuse misuse or problems with electrical power e Servicing not authorized by Nobu e Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions e Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance e Problems caused by using accessories parts or components not supplied by Nobu 20 NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC NI2WTS v3 42 For the name of your nearest authorized Nobu service facility contact Nobu LLC at 1 800 519 3858 or visit us on the web at http www nobu usa com ae ee
13. te the Nobu Product and software to determine whether it is suitable for User s particular purpose and suitable for User s method of application Nobu s statements engineering technical information and recommendations are provided for User s convenience but their accuracy or completeness is not warranted Nobu products and software are not specifically designed for use in medical devices as defined by United States federal law Nobu products and software should not be used in such applications without Nobu s express written consent User should contact its sales representative if User s opportunity involves a medical device application Important Notice to Purchaser Specifications are subject to change without notice These Nobu Products and software are warranted to meet their published specifications from the date of shipment and for the period stated in the specification Nobu makes no additional warranties express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose User is responsible for determining whether the Nobu Products and software are fit for User s particular purpose and suitable for its method of production including intellectual property liability for User s application If the Product software or software media is proven not to have Nobu s warranty then Nobu s sole obligation and User s and Purchaser s exclusive remedy will be at Nobu
14. to the bracket with the 4 small mounting screws provided The aluminum bezel slides onto the front face of the unit last 13 NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC NI2WTS v3 42 Figure 1 8 Finished installation Figure 1 9 Finished installation NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 The following information was taken in part from the 3M Profile Sensor Planning Guide October 2001 Touch Application Design With any touch application the design can be crucial to the usability of the final product Clear icons bright contrasting colors large buttons and simple layouts will go a long way towards the success of your installation Parallax the effect of a target object appearing in different positions when looked at from different angles is a common problem in touch applications The combination of the touch screen in front of the display and differing heights of users can cause parallax When designing your touch system software application use the following guidelines to help reduce the effects of parallax IE al Position the user sees to touch NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 e Design large buttons to facilitate touch Remember that a fingertip is much larger than a cursor Button graphic Active touch area e Design larger active border areas for buttons For example if the button graphic is 1 X 1 t
15. ts to control any subsystem or automation hardware in your home The N12WTS has the following I O ports as seen in Figure 1 2 USB 2 0 Firewire 1394 1 RCA port S PDIF or Composite TV Out S Video Ethernet 10 100Mb s Serial RS232 VGA Out Compact Flash type I II PCMCIA type I II PS 2 keyboard amp mouse and Audio line out line in mic Figure 1 2 I O Ports The unit comes preconfigured with Windows XP Professional and all necessary drivers from the motherboard driver CD For home control applications the user has the option to install their favorite flavor of home control software which will provide the custom intuitive button type interface or interactive voice recognition for controlling the hardware within the home The N12WTS requires only a small amount of power It is powered by an internal 60 watt power supply with standard AC input wired directly to the unit with standard interior home grade 12 or 14 gauge wire see Figure 1 7 The power supply is universal it can accept 90 264V AC The unit does not need a dedicated circuit special grounding special ventilation or any other special treatment except that it should be handled carefully and stay as dry as possible The ventilation slots on the casing of the unit should not be blocked or covered except by what is normally covered by the mounting bracket The unit mounts flush to the wall with the exception of the slightly raised brushed aluminum bezel which slides onto the
16. uchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 A rectangular hole should be cut in the wall corresponding to the size of the bracket It is easiest to trace the outer diameter of the bracket with a pencil for proper sizing Once the hole has been cut slide the bracket into the wall opening The bracket can be screwed onto a stud or can be secured by bending the numerous perforated metal tabs The tabs are more than sufficient to secure the unit in place ll Pah 0 ie gt TETEN 2 A Pp a E K Figure 1 5 Bracket secured into wall 11 NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3 42 Once the bracket is secured any necessary cables modules should be connected to the N12WTS such as power CATS ethernet microphone S Video out USB wireless mouse keyboard PCMCIA wireless card etc CAUTION The power to the corresponding electrical circuit and or all structural power should be safely turned off before connecting the 110 220v bare wire to the terminal block on the top of the N12WTS see Figure 1 6 amp 1 7 Installation should only be performed by a licensed electrician Installation by an unlicensed person will void the warranty Figure 1 6 Connect cables NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS Figure 1 7 Power Terminal Block Once all of the necessary cables have been properly connected the NI2WTS slides into the mounting bracket and should be securely attached
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