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1. DOD Series ALL WEATHER MONITOR SERIES II USER MANUAL SIZES 8 4 10 4 12 1 15 0 RUGGED LCD DISPLAYS 2011 by iTechLCD LLC All Rights Reserved DOD Series Table of Contents 0 es to BETTER TTE TTE TTE TT TTE 3 e ucbs us Be usps 4 Product Care and Maintenance ccena System Set Up 9 2 Display Connections 10 Optional AC Power Adapter 11 Computer Hook Up nn nn nn uua uas 12 Operator Controls ccsacecnvevnvnentecnseinsevavecasuveveveussatventevavseatessseees 14 On Sereen Display ex u Ener 15 Optional Internal Heater u unununununununununununununununununununununununn 19 OBEOHAENVIS zesasnsenne 20 Optional USB Pass Through Connector 20 Optional Touch Screen Display eene nennen 27 Appendix A Mechanical Drawings e eene 28 Appendix Troubleshooting enne nennen nnn 28 Appendix C NEMA and IP Industry Standards 30 WELCOME With this purchase of this All Weather M2. 20 Watts maximum DOD1500R is listed at 5 40 Watts maximum OPTIONAL CONNECTORS Opnona USB Pass through Connector The optional USB Pass through Connector is an IP68 sealed 4 pin connector e The custom USB Cable is with the product accessories it is 6 m 2 ft Line up the red dots to USB connector 1 in Figure 7 and e Plug together e To disconnect pull the outside ring on the connector away from Display until free Optional Touch Screen Connector The optional Touch Screen Connector is an IP68 sealed 5 pin connector e The connector is next to the Power Connector The Touch Screen Cable is in the shipping box it is 3 m 10 ft Lineup the red dots to Touch Connector 2 in Figure 7 and e Plug together OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER Power Adapter The optional AC Power Adapter Cable Set consists of a 3 m 10 ft cable with an IP68 sealed connector the power adapter and a 1 8 m 6 ft common AC power cord Figure 6 The adapter accepts voltage from 110 to 250 VAC and frequency from 47 to 63Hz The AC power cord plug is a North American standard for 120 VAC 60Hz Line up the red dots to Power Input connector 3 in Figure 7 and To disconnect pull the outside ring on the connector away from Display until free Note The optional AC Power Adapter is not an off the shelf item It is equipped with a specifc connector for integration with the DOD Display 11 COMPUTER HOOK UP Computer Display
3. 8 Under Monitor Settings verify the Screen vmm Refresh Rate is between 60 and 75Hz LM 800 by 600 pats If so select the Cancel button go to Step 9 Figure 10 If not select a setting within the 60 75Hz range and Select the Apply button 9 At the Monitor Settings dialog box select Sa aT PCRS TTY YTS SERCO TE 1 10 11 12 13 14 Yes to accept the new desktop view settings Figure 11 Color Management m Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator D meer General Adapter 2 Monio Troubleshoot Fr Monitor Settings In the Display Properties dialog box verify UN EU DE EDU the Screen Resolu tion is at 800 x 600 Wi occid ee pixels SVGA or optional 1024 x 768 XGA Reverbing in 12 seconds 72 Hetz Select the Apply button At the desktop screen shutdown the computer Turn off the monitor and Disconnect the monitor from the computer Figure 11 Power on the Display Connect the DOD to the computer e Power up the DOD and e Power up the computer The Windows Operating System should automatically apply the best generic driver for this connection Signal Quality e The cable supplied with the Display provides the optimum image if proper wiring practices are followed USER TIP nstall the cable properly and keep it away from sources of EMI such as electric motors or unshielded RF sources su
4. use UP or DOWN Button to move across Main Menu repeat instructions and To Exit use UP or DOWN Button to move across OSD Menu to highlight Exit Sign icon press once SELECT Button to Exit upon Exit all changes are saved Sharpness NEN 3 EJ O Contrast 50 Exit Figure 10 Saving Changes e The Exit Button saves adjustments made to the OSD then exits the CAUTION Ji ll Menu or e f the OSD times out any adjustments made will automatically be saved then the Menu closes OSD Menu Categories Input Selection The Input Selection Menu enables a selection of three Composite video input signals Selection is based on Display confguration and its dependency upon a specifc signal source Main power recycle resets input source to default C Video 1 Composite Note The SOURCE Button on the Display allows for moving through various video input signals without accessing the OSD Menu C Video 1 Select for frst Input Signal Select Exit Button to save C Video 2 Select for second Input Signal Select Exit Button to save C Video 3 Select for third Input Signal Select Exit Button to save Si exit Select Exit Button to save changes and exit from OSD Menu 16 4 Image Enhancement The Image Enhancement Menu enables adjustments of Image Enhancement values Sharpness Select Sharpness to adjust Sharpness of displayed image Use UP right or DOWN left Button to adjus
5. 2 After reading EULA if in agreement check box accept all of the terms Figure 14 and 3 Select Next 4 not in agreement follow instructions and Exit Fisse read the losses green Pass the PAGE DWP bag 55 pee the rud of fes ed Ei is pin a ENSE ABREEM i in T tre nee AGREEMENT FOR HAM CHIRE HARC PRODUCT SOFTWARE MPOR TANT READ CAREFULLY The H License ELLA SOFTW 1 The tk CET WME an DOUET abe includes any updaten and oppien EE PRODUCT p SEU ici ong PRODUCT ha Wu eh encine boar e kave of that lene E Bond re vends dng or Garoa urg the Note Any unlawful use of the TSHARC driver is a strict violation of United States and International copyright alil tha of the above peered ie pues s fes laws Using a TSHARC driver with any third party Touch Figure 14 Screen is strictly prohibited Select Controller EG Note A PS 2 Controller Interface is not available 1 The TSHARC Driver is a 12 bit Controller the radio ee button is selected by default en men 2 Select Controller Interface matching the cable used ordre wr to install the DOD serial or USB ai 1092 BIT 3 Select Autodetect button if installing the T S through a RS 232 serial Interface 4 There are two options for RS 232 installation Au todete
6. Controller Driver must be removed before CAUTION installing the latest version of the TSHARC Touch Screen Controller Driver Uninstall TSHARC Drivers Utility Uninstall a Previous Version of the TSHARC Driver The uninstall utility TSUN10 exe is available on ITECH s web site www itechlcd com Go to the Support tab gt Drivers Touch Screen Driver gt Uninstall Utility This utility uninstalls TSHARC drivers only To download the utility left double mouse click on the fle name At the File Download dialog box select Save Figure 13 Save the fle to the computer s program fles Make a new folder TSHARC Uninstall Select Open gt Save the TSUN10 exe fle gt At the dialog box Download is complete select Open Folder gt Left double mouse click on TSUN10 exe to execute the utility gt At the dialog box Do you want to remove select Yes gt At the dialog box Press OK to complete the uninstall se lect OK At the uninstall confrmation screen select OK Follow instructions File Download Do you want to open or save this file J UniWinDriver620cs 2ip Type WinZip File 972 KB From www hampshirecompany com v Always ask before opening this type of file While files from the Internet can be useful some files can potentially ham pour computer IF you do not trust the source do not open or save this file What s the risk Figure 13 The dialog box stating it is r
7. Industry Standards Two major electrical manufacturing organizations monitoring product enclosures and or their degree of protection each organization publishes technical manufacturing standards The National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA Standard No 250 2003 addresses non hazardous locations enclosure design and environmental performance requirements These are referred to as NEMA Types www nema org The International Electrotechnical Commission IEC 60529 Standard addresses Ingress Protection IP this describes the degree of enclosure protection provided not the enclosure itself The frst digit of IP Code designation describes degree of pro tection against ingress of solids second digit designates degree of protection against ingress of liquids IP Codes support NEMA Type designations www iec ch iTech LCD designs the DOD sealed Display to exceed Standards of NEMA 6 and IP67 incorporating a range of environmentally sealed connectors engineered to provide a safe and secure dust and waterproof environment in rugged conditions Summary of NEMA 6 IP 67 Enclosures constructed for indoor or outdoor use to pro vide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt against hose directed water and the entry of water during occasional temporary submersion at a limited depth 6 to 3 feet or 15cm to 1m and that will be undama
8. opens to Screen Selection tab Note graphic representation of Displays installed on the system Figure 18 2 Using keypad or the mouse in shown numbered sequence select Display icon to calibrate 3 Switch to Calibration tab 4 When calibrated return to Screen Selection tab in sequence select next Display Repeat process until all Displays are calibrated Calibration General Instructions Calibration aligns the T S overlay to specifc points on the Display screen 1 In ten seconds the Calibration program launches or select Calibration tab Figure 19 2 Default Calibration process is Four Point the best known general calibration it compensates for skew and some edge linearity anomalies 3 To calibrate to Four Point select Begin Align ment button and 4 Go to section Calibration Process Custom Calibration Settings Figure 18 lampshire THA Control Panel Ber b ierg Touch Sitting Cops Tacit Sarees Selector Ege onka ien Saatin Hampshire TSHARC Control Panel Rev amp Ha Chek Saiga Touch Setting Carte Took Soman Selection Edge B Use 4 19 1 To customize the Calibration process select Calibration tab to bring up optional Calibration Points menu Figure 20 2 Above Alignment button is Inset Slide Bar which moves edge calibration points into the display screen area if User wants to cali
9. vertical and horizontal size controls through the OSD Improper video display settings Verify computer video display is set at 800 x 600 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels and at a 60 75Hz refresh rate Symptom Touch Screen T S does not respond Possible Problem smon T S cable is not plugged in Verify the connections between the T S and the computer T S cable is installed in a different COM port Install the T S into another COM port If using a than installed by the software laptop verify the COM port s is enabled T S Controller driver has not been installed Install the TSHARC Controller driver Hardware failure Contact a ITECH Technical Support Technician 480 515 1110 Symptom T S moves but does not follow a fnger or stylus Possible Problem emon NN RN Controller is not calibrated Run the calibration in the TSHARC Control Panel software T S Controller Driver is not installed Install the TSHARC Controller Driver T S cable is not installed correctly Verify the T S cable is installed correctly Symptom Error in Calibration message appears Possible Problem The T S Controller Driver is not installed Uninstall the driver using TSUN10 exe If a correctly previous T S Controller Driver was installed all footprints must be removed Go to the T S manufacturer s web site or contact the manu facturer for instructions to uninstall driver Reinstall the TSHARC Driver software APPENDIX C NEMA and IP
10. B Computer Input 2 DC Power Input Figure 6 A Use care when inserting or removing connectors CAUTION Connectors Connectors are located on the bottom of the Display housing from left to right Optional USB Pass through Optional Touch Screen and Power and Computer Input Figure 7 Connectors are physically unique to insure the installer makes the proper connections 1 Optional USB Input 2 Optional Touch Input 3 Power Input 4 Computer Input Figure 7 Computer Input Connector e The IP68 sealed Computer Input Cable 3 m 10 ft is in the shipping box Line up the red dots on the connectors e Push the cable connector into Display s Computer connector 4 in Figure 7 and e Plug the standard DB 15 video female connector to the computer s video source secure 10 A Verify polarity of power source posts prior to attaching power cable s flying leads WARNING DC Power Connector e The IP68 sealed DC Power Cable 3 m 10 ft is in the shipping box Line up red dots to Power Input connector 3 in Figure 7 e Plugin the quick connect 3 pin connector e To disconnect pull outside ring on connector away from Display until cable is free Positive fying lead is marked with label Negative lead is not marked Figure 8 Figure 8 Connect fying leads to corresponding polarity on DC voltage source primary terminal AN Power Consumption WARNING DOD8400R 1000R 1200R are listed at 6
11. Properties SVGA or XGA Prior to connecting the DOD to the computer connect the computer to a CRT monitor to verify the computer video display properties are set to 800 x 600 SVGA pixels or if ordered the optional 1024 x 768 XGA pixels The 15 video Display is to be set to 1024 x 768 pixels XGA Optimum setting for viewing is 800 x 600 pixels SVGA For 15 or optional 1024 x 768 pixels XGA change settings as required CAUTION Refresh rate should be set between 60 75Hz to eliminate screen flicker Pixel settings above the recommended setting exhibit fractured images and Pixel settings over 1280 x 1024 flash out of range with no display Arrange Icons By Ld Setting the Display Settings Refresh 1 Connect computer to a CRT monitor to estab lish the computer s display properties I Undo Mowe Graphics Properties Graphics Options p 2 Right mouse click on an open area of the desktop screen to bring up the Desktop Menu 3 Left mouse click on Properties to open the New Display Properties menu Figure 9 Figure 9 4 Select the Settings tab 5 Under Screen Resolution verify or slide the den ain bar until the Screen Resolution is at 800 x 600 pixels SVGA or optional 1024 x 768 pixels XGA Figure 10 6 Select the Advanced button go to the next menu to verify the Hz refresh rate 7 Select the Monitor tab Delet Honka an Intel R 829450 Express Chinrel Famdy
12. Tach Se Cag IT associated with Display Rotational Menu in toolbar tray select box Figure 17 or if User will be installing Third Party Display Rotation Drivers enable the T S Tray Icon and 2 Select Finish button TSHARC driver is installed Figure 17 Disable Touch Screen Tray Icon If User does not want a T S Controller tray icon to show in the toolbar tray select the Finish button the TSHARC driver is installed Installation Complete At dialog box Set up is now complete select OK exiting TSHARC T S Controller installation TSHARC Calibration Program Upon reboot the T S is functional but not calibrated Calibration must be confgured for the T S to work properly The TSHARC Control Panel initiates the calibration process Go to Start gt Programs gt Hampshire TSHARC Control Panel The Control Panel has several tabs Each tab provides links to tools to modify the TSHARC Driver to meet specifc needs Screen Selection Calibration Edge Acceleration Click Settings Touch Settings Capacitive Settings disabled e Tools Note The DOD is a Resistive Touch Screen the Capacitive Setting is disabled 24 TSHARC Control Panel Screen Selection Note If this is not a Multi Display installation skip to section Calibration Confguring a Multi Display Installation Note Microsoft does not support a Multi Display installation in Windows 98se 1 The Controller installation program
13. ability displays The integrated NVIS complies with NVIS radiance value require ments of MIL STD 3009 and MIL L 85762A for Type 1 Class B electro optical dis plays and can be viewed with NVGs Night Vision Goggles through the entire bright ness range Dimming is not necessary to meet MIL STD 3009 Class B NVIS requirements Note Display brightness levels will be reduced with the NVIS option NVIS Green Red OSD NVIS Green Red OSD option allows interfacing with Night Vision devices without adverse effects The Display will automatically power on in NVIS mode Daylight mode can be displayed by pushing the UP ARROW Button This button allows User to toggle between Day Mode and NVIS Mode User selects either NVIS Green or NVIS Red in the OSD menu Once saved in the OSD the UP DOWN ARROW Buttons will toggle between that selection Green or Red and Day Mode both NVIS colors are not available at the same time OPTIONAL USB PASS THROUGH Note The USB Pass through Connector on the other end is standard A type USB port socket and is not sealed Optional USB Pass Through Connector The optional USB Pass through Connector signal is sent through the Touch Screen T S cable connection to the computer e Install T S 5 pin connector to the Display s rear pod 2 Figure 7 nstall T S cable s USB connector to any computer USB port and e Install 4 pin 2 ft USB Pass through Cable to Display s re
14. activity This setting may be adjusted in the OSD Menu Tools OSD Timeout OSD Menu Categories The OSD Menu is comprised of fve icons and an Exit Button each icon represents a distinct menu category with its corresponding functions Figure 8 Note OSD Menu selections are indicated by icon only there is no text 5 i INPUT IMAGE COLOR IMAGE TOOLS EXIT SELECTION ENHANCEMENT SETTINGS Figure 8 General Operating Instructions To open the OSD Menu press once the SELECT Button OSD Menu appears across bottom of Display screen Use UP or DOWN Button to move across Menu selected icon turns yellow Figure 9 se INPUT IMAGE COLOR IMAGE TOOLS EXIT SELECTION ENHANCEMENT SETTINGS Figure 9 As Main Menu icon is highlighted its Submenu appears in OSD dialog box Press once SELECT Button to enter selected Main Menu icon Submenu screen A highlight bar is superimposed over the frst menu item Press UP or DOWN Button to move the highlight bar through the Submenu Press once SELECT Button to activate the highlighted Submenu item To Change values press UP or DOWN Buttons which increases UP or decreases DOWN the value of the parameter as indicated in OSD dialog box hold Button down to fast forward 15 e Press once SELECT Button to go to new menu item Figure 10 or Press once SELECT Button to save new value or wait for OSD to timeout it will auto close saving all changes To choose another menu item
15. ar pod 1 Figure 7 Optional USB Pass Through Connector with Touch Screen Display The optional USB Pass through Connector signal is sent through the Touch Screen T S cable connection to the computer nstall T S 5 pin connector to Display s rear pod 2 Figure 7 e With split end of T S Cable install the USB connector to any computer USB port Install the other end the Touch Screen Display RS 232 Connector to a computer serial port or Install the other end the Touch Screen Display USB Connector to a computer USB port nstall the IP68 sealed 4 pin 2 ft USB Pass through Cable to Display s rear pod 1 Figure 7 OPTIONAL TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY Operating Systems Operating Systems compatible with TSHARC Touch Screen Controller Driver are Win dows 98se 2000 ME and XP It is not compatible with Microsoft Vistas TSHARC Touch Screen Controller Driver is not compatible with Microsoft caution Vistas Operating System DOD Optional Touch Screen Installation If installing a new operating system O S do not install Touch Screen Controller Driver until O S is installed and computer s video display settings have been verified CAUTION see section Computer Display Settings Touch Screen Controller Driver uses compu ter s O S display driver settings to accurately configure T S Controller Driver files Previous Versions of Touch Screen Controller Drivers A Previous versions of ANY Touch Screen
16. ay or No Signal error message and or no image on the Display Power on no video signal Verify the video cable is plugged into the Com puter Input video connector Verify a video signal is coming out of the computer i e plug into a known good display source Verify the incoming signal source selected matches the Computer Monitor signal source Check the Brightness front panel LCD adjust ment on the Display This may be set too low Check the Brightness and Contrast controls in the OSD These may be set too low Computer may have gone into power manage ment stand by Press any key on the keyboard move the mouse or cursor or if there is a Touch Screen touch to wake the computer Symptom Display has rolling bars across the screen or vertical shaded bars on the image Possible Problem Computer video display is not set to view at Verify computer video display is set at 800 x 800 x 600 pixels or 1024 x 768 pixels 600 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels Symptom continued Display has rolling bars across the screen or vertical shaded bars on the image Possible Problem Defective video cable On a known good display source confirm the video cable is not defective Interference from adjacent equipment For proper grounding and shielding verify use of a proper video cable Keep the cable away from sources of EMI such as electric motors or unshielded RFI sources such as radar and microwaves In the OSD adjust the
17. ay s rear panel A mounting hardware packet is included with product accessories in the shipping box This packet includes four 4 4 stainless steel threaded studs 7 6 cm 3 long four 4 Nylock self locking nuts and four 4 fat washers It is recommended installer refers to the mount drawings DM on ITECH s web site www itechlcd com installation for exact measurements of Display s rear panel pod These drawings should be helpful when installer cuts the required opening for the Panel Mount installation Take care not to strip screw holes or over tighten as the enclosure is aluminum CAUTION Flush Mount with Optional Bezel With the Flush Mount Bezel the DOD Flat Panel Display may be mounted fush with mounting surface ball and socket mount system or any mounting hardware will not be included in the shipping box Installer needs to supply screws for this installation The mount diagram of the Flush Mount Bezel is on ITECH s web site www itechlcd com installation When placement site has been decided it is recommended installer use these measurements when cutting opening for Display s installation Note Locations of milled holes in Flush Mount Bezel Drill corresponding holes into the substrate where Display is to be mounted DISPLAY CONNECTIONS Cables The DOD is packaged with two cables Figure 5 RGB Computer Input and DC Power 1 and 2 in Figure 5 The AC Power Adapter is optional Figure 6 1 RG
18. brate the edges of the T S more precisely Default is 20 3 Linearization equates to touch accuracy Varied linearity exists between T S types On the left menu click on number of Calibration points to confgure uogezueaun 25 Pont Figure 20 25 Four Point A quick calibration of a known good T S overlay with no correction applied Five Point Compensates for skew and some edge linearity anomalies Nine Point More accurate than Five point calibra tion No correction is applied Twenty Five Point Provides a higher level of T S linearization and skew correction Baron Twenty Eight Point Provides the highest level of T S linearization Calibration Process 1 Select Begin Alignment button 2 Press graphic Target to start calibration Figure 21 3 Targets are used to calibrate the Touch Screen Follow the on screen instructions Touch the target center Hold until it shrinks then Release the target 4 Repeat process for all Targets and 5 When completed select Apply Note Calibration screen returns to Calibration tab if frst point is not touched within 10 seconds Calibration Verifcation Drawing 1 Select Tools tab 2 Select Drawing button 3 Using a fnger or stylus draw or write Figure 22 4 Observe if screen displays drawing accurately If it does not repeat Custom Calibration Settings and Calibration Process instructions and 5 Whe
19. ch as radar and microwaves e The strength of the video signal provided to the AWMR Display has a direct bearing on the quality of the images displayed e Splitting the video signal also splits the strength of the signal e f installation requires more than one Display to be driven from a single video source it is highly recommended that a video signal booster line driver be used in the circuit and e Some splitters are available with an integral line driver Whether or not a line driver is used single cable lengths in excess of our standard cable length should be of high quality shielded Computer Input cable 13 OPERATOR CONTROLS On the right hand side of the Display bezel are seven Operator Control buttons Figure 12 Power On Off I O Button POWER ON OFF Button Note Display defaults to an AUTO OFF state when power Brightness Control Toggle is applied Large Sun Small Sun The POWER ON OFF button is marked with the I O Input Output symbol Select Button e Momentarily pressing this button turns ON or OFF the Display and Up Button Blue LEDs glow behind the buttons when the Display is powered on Down Button Source Select Button Brightness Button The toggle button is second it controls the brightness of the Display PIgBre Te LARGE SUN button when repeatedly pressed or held down will cause the Display s backlight brightness to step up in increments to its brightest setting SMALL SUN button wh
20. ct Display from power source before cleaning Do not operate Display with a damaged cable and Do not operate if Display has been dropped or damaged Unit should be inspected by qualifed ITECH Service Personnel a Fluids from LCD Display CAUTION If the Display should ever become shattered do not touch fluids from the LCD Screen If fluid should get on hands or clothing immediately wipe off with liquid soap or rubbing alcohol on a clean towel wash with water immediately consult with a doctor and If fluid gets in the eyes flush eyes immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes immediately consult with a doctor E EMI RFI CAUTION This product has been engineered to meet or exceed international industry standards addressing product design and enclosure protection against EMI RFI when installed with the factory provided cables Electrical Connecting Cables Disconnect power to computer when Display is being installed Upon installation verify power input connector is securely seated on Display Position power cable so it is not in contact with hot surfaces Do not allow anything to rest on power cable and Protect power cable from extreme heat sources Power Source Always connect to a properly grounded DC standard power source Any equipment to which Display is attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded power sources Inp
21. ct and Manual Manual instructions are found in section Manual RS 232 Controller Set up Figure 15 connecting through a USB Interface select the USB radio button Select Next Following installation select Finish and Reboot computer when prompted Figure 15 OND A Do not select Autodetect if manually setting up the Touch Screen COMI port CAUTION Autodetect RS 232 Controller Set up 1 Select Autodetect button 2 The AutoDetect Serial dialog box lists the detected RS 232 Controller information Select OK 3 Installing Touch Screen Driver text box pops up indicating the progress of installation 4 Following installation select Finish and 5 Reboot computer when prompted 23 Manual RS 232 Controller Set up 1 Select Controller Interface RS 232 button Figure 16 and 2 Select Next Note Do not select a E IEETET I Autodetect em rief 3 Enter COM port selection M n 0 4 The T S Controller baud rate default is 9600 N Note This is a Resistive T S Display The Capacitive Controller option is not available 5 Select Next 6 Following installation select Finish and 7 Reboot computer when prompted Figure 16 Touch owen d u miskin coats ti fore epe hein Foie bje al Wm Pun ui jan meom iem Enable Touch Screen Tray Icon 1 If User wants 5 Controller tray icon a H bhal
22. e viewing modes of OFF or PIP OFF turns off the PIP setting PIP turns on the PIP view e Settings are maintained during power cycles ON OFF Button and Settings return to factory default at main power recycle Factory Reset Factory Reset Factory Reset will reset all OSD changes made to Video set ups CAUTION with the exception of the PIP settings Select Factory Reset to reset Display screen adjustments Color Settings Sharpness Black Level Contrast and Color Hue Saturation to factory default values 50 Select Exit Button to save EN ex Select Exit Button to save changes and exit from the OSD Menu OPTIONAL INTERNAL HEATER Optional Internal Heater The optional Internal Heater automatically brings the Display up to the standard operating temperature if the Display is below that temperature when powered on Operations The fashing blue LED lights behind the Operator Control Buttons indicate Display is in the heating mode bringing the Display up to operational temperature Oncethe Display is up to operational temperature the fashing blue LEDs become a constant blue glow and the Display automatically powers on e Maximum time for the Display to reach operational temperature is approximately 12 minutes and There are no User adjustments for the Internal Heater function 19 OPTIONS NVIS Filter ITECH s integrated NVIS options produce near zero to minimal color shift full sunlight read
23. eaners or solvent based flammable cleaners on the Flat Panel or Touch Screen Display its enclosure or any other electrical CAUTION device cables power cable etc Do not use paper products as they may scratch the Display screen and Do not directly apply cleaning solutions to the Display screen Display Screen Cleaning The Display Screen is a glass based product A vinegar based cleaner is preferred prevents streaking and degradation of coatings or a non abrasive glass cleaner such as a professional foam glass cleaner Apply cleaning solution to a soft clean cloth dampening slightly Keepa fresh side of cleaning cloth towards Display screen surface to avoid scratch ing with accumulated grit and Tominimize risk of abrasion to Display screen air drying is recommended USER TIP Optional Touch Screen Warning Touch Screen Display may be activated when cleaning This may create a WARE potentially dangerous condition power down disconnect cabling prior to cleaning To disable go to Tools tab Select Screen Cleaning button Touch Screen is disabled for 15 seconds to allow cleaning gt Display reverts to default Touch after 75 seconds Touch Screen Cleaning The Touch Screen Display is a glass based product Use a special screen cleaning tissue or a solution specifcally formulated for antistatic coatings Follow the manufacturer s instructions or e Lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water or a ge
24. emoving all Touch Screen Drivers from the computer CAUTION means it is removing all TSHARC drivers Other Touch Screen Drivers must be uninstalled with their manufacturer s uninstall utility Previous Versions of Other Manufacturers Touch Screen Drivers If a different T S Controller Driver not TSHARC is on the computer it must be completely removed before installing the TSHARC Note The typical driver uninstall program or Microsoft s remove program utility does not remove all tracks of a T S Driver installation Contact the manufacturer of the previously installed driver program to learn how to completely uninstall their product These instructions may be available from the manufacturer s web site Touch Screen Installation TSHARC Touch Screen Controller Driver The TSHARC T S Controller Driver fles are available on ITECH s web site www itechlcd com Go to the Support tab Drivers Touch Screen Driver Operating System Before loading the Touch Screen Controller driver verify the COM ports are enabled especially if connecting to a laptop computer CAUTION Installation 1 Verify the T S Cable is connected to the Display or attach the T S Cable s 5 pin connector to the Display s 5 pin connector 2 Figure 7 2 Attach the T S Cable s RS 232 connector to the computer serial COM port where the T S will be installed or 3 If the T S was ordered with a USB connector insert the cable to the computer USB p
25. en repeatedly pressed or held down will cause the Display s backlight brightness to step down in increments to its lowest setting Lowest Setting is almost total black suitable in very subdued light as in night time operations and Adjusted settings are maintained during power cycles Adjust brightness of Display to lowest possible setting for a given set of conditions and display characteristics Doing so will Provide best viewing of image e Extend lamp life of backlight USER TIP e Reduce internal heat of Display and e Consumes less power Select Button The SELECT Button is used to start the OSD Menu This button is also used to select a function within the Menu See On Screen Display Up Arrow Button The UP Arrow Button is an adjustment tool in the OSD Menu See OSD Menu Catego ries Down Arrow Button The DOWN Arrow Button is an adjustment tool in the OSD Menu See OSD Menu Categories Source Button DOD handles one video source SOURCE Button would be used to move between video inputs without opening the OSD Menu See On Screen Display section ON SCREEN DISPLAY The On Screen Display OSD User Interface is where display adjustments are made With its user friendly graphical interface the OSD Menu provides access to fne tuning the Display according to the User s preferences OSD Menu Activation To activate the OSD menu press and release SELECT Button Note OSD Menu closes after 30 seconds of in
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27. horizontal size control Symptom Picture quality image stability 1 distorted Possible Problem Some ooo Not working in 800 x 600 pixel resolution or Verify computer video display is set at 800 x 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 600 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels Proper cable grounding and shielding Verify the use of a proper video cable with suitable grounding and shielding Keep the video cable away from sources of EMI and RFI Improper video display settings Check signal source for a proper signal Verify computer video display is set at 800 x 600 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels Verify the display refresh rate 60 75Hz Display unit is farther than 3 m 10 ft from Single cable lengths in excess of the standard 3 signal source m 10 ft cable should be of high quality shielded Computer Input cable Contact ITECH for information on custom cables Multiple Monitors are driven from the same Splitting the video signal divides the strength signal source of the signal A video signal booster line driver is recommended if installation requires more than one Display driven from a single video source Display has incorrect or bad sync signals Check for proper video cable installation or replace suspected faulty cable Verify computer video display is set at 800 x 600 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels and at a 60 75Hz refresh rate Symptom Display image is not properly sized Possible Problem OSD adjustments need to be made Adjust the
28. l reset active Composite Video Input Signal only 31i Exit Select Exit Button to save changes and exit from OSD Menu IR Image Settings The Image Setting Menu enables Display screen adjustments if Display is set up for a VGA Input Signal Note Composite Icon will be grayed as it is unavailable Tools The Tool Menu enables adjustment of miscellaneous parameters OSD Timeout Factory default OSD Timeout setting is 30 seconds Interval selections are Off 5 15 30 and 60 seconds Select to adjust time elapse between last Menu activity and when Menu exits Use the UP increase or DOWN decrease Buttons to change the values Select Exit Button to save Note Any changes made in will be saved upon Timeout Exit NVIS Green NVIS Red If unit is equipped with NVIS Green NVIS Red option User has to set the NVIS mode to be active at power on Display will default to that NVIS color theme Use the UP ARROW Button to select NVIS Red Use the DOWN ARROW Button to select NVIS Green 18 Picture in Picture PIP Menu Not Available with Series No Video Feed The User may view a second video source in addition to the default signal source by utilizing the Picture in Picture PIP feature The PIP Menu has two selections PIP Source PIP Mode PIP Source PIP Source allows User to select the Composite Video Source C 1 3 for the PIP PIP Mode PIP Mode allows User to select Display Video Sourc
29. mulates a standard mouse allowing a single click LS NN ay double click drawing dragging and right click option d PCI ie a hich tie ie if enabled Figure 25 Towle Teach ny Touch Down Allows for a click event to take place at touch down No draw or drag is available Touch Up Touch only Double click is disabled If right click was earlier enabled it is now disabled Figure 25 Touch Sound 1 Check Enable Touch Sound to enable a tonal beep when screen is touched 2 Select Apply button to enter selection and 3 Select OK button to apply all Touch Settings Capacitive Tab Disabled The T S is a Resistive type the Capacitive Tab is disabled Synchronized Touch Screen with Third Party Display Rotation Drivers The T S may be set to automatically rotate when Display is rotated by third party Display Rotation Drivers 1 Right click on System Tray icon and 2 From TSHARC Rotation Control Panel Menu enable select Autodetect Rotation Presetting Autodetect Rotation Parameters To synchronize T S with Display map T S rotation with all User required Display rotations 1 Verify Autodetect Rotation is enabled 2 Rotate Display to all rotations needed using third party Display Rotation program 3 Apply changes and 4 Touch target displayed by TSHARC driver Note User should only need to synchronize Touch Screen with Display Rotation Drivers one time e Windows 98se ME and 2000 s
30. n satisfed select Quit button to exit go to next step Edge Acceleration 1 Select Edge Acceleration tab Figure 23 2 Adjust the four edges of display screen to validate edge calibration default is 0 adjust up to 25 on each display edge 3 Use a fnger or stylus to verify touch accuracy on edges 4 If accurate select Apply button Click Settings Right Click If desired for T S application check Enable Figure 23 Right Click box to set right click option Figure 24 Right Click Area Use slide bar to set the T S event area to a size slightly larger than the activator larger for a fnger tip smaller for a stylus box displays the activator size Right Click Delay The timed hold right click mouse event allows User to initiate a right click by holding down a touch point for a specifc time period Use slide bar to set Right Click Delay value to time necessary to produce a right click event Double Click Area This step sets the area that allows for a double click event Limit this to areas that may be accurately touched several times Use slide bar to set double click area box displays the activator size Double Click Speed 1 Use slide bar to set suffcient time to perform a double touch in specified area 2 Select Apply button to enter selection and 3 Select OK button to apply all Click Settings 26 Touch Settings THAME Control Pans Rew Te seen en Coasters Normal dad E
31. neral purpose mild detergent solution Keep a fresh side of the cleaning cloth towards the screen surface to avoid scratching it with accumulated grit and To minimize the risk of abrasion to the screen air drying is recommended Display Enclosure Clean the Display enclosure with a soft clean cloth lightly dampened with a general purpose mild detergent solution Wipe down with clean water and Dry with a soft clean cloth Long term Storage For long term storage Display should be stored in a normal indoor environment and Display screen be protected from accidental damage For pedestal mount Displays disconnect cable s and loosen arm adjustment to a point where ball can be removed from arm or For Flush or Panel Mount Displays cover Display with a protective covering that will not scratch or transfer dyes to Display screen Maintenance Power Cable WARNING To avoid shock and fire hazards replace the Display s power cable if e Insulation becomes damaged or e A loose connection is suspected Other Maintenance Only ITECH Qualifed Service Personnel should perform all other maintenance except for cleaning and the power cable replacement described above Warning To avoid risk of electrical shock do not disassemble the Display s enclosure Users cannot service the Display User maintenance 1 restricted to WARNING Cleaning or power cable replacement as explained Disassembling the Display voids the war
32. onitor DOD Series we welcome you to iTechLCD s family of harsh duty mobile computer products You will soon become familiar with the quality difference in this bright sunlight readable 5 to 800 nits Display specifcally designed for mobile computing ITECH has incorporated the latest optical engineering to achieve optimal viewability in all lighting conditions The DOD handles a wide range of severe environments making it the frst selection of many industries for their mobile applications Designed to be rugged this 800 x 600 SVGA Flat Panel Display is engineered to thrive in its environment wherever it will be put it to work Housed in a milled billet aluminum case the slim profle DOD is light weight and watertight with fully sealed IP68 connectors Engineered to operate on low power consumption the DOD manages a computer video input signal VGA You may have purchased the DOD with the optional Analog Resistive Touch Screen within this User Manual are instructions for confguring this feature Other options include the Night Vision Filter NVIS a pass through USB port and an internal heater necessary when working in critically low temperatures down to 40 40 F Our Mobile Computing Support Team is here for you we iTechL CD keeping Technology in Motion SAFETY General Safety Instructions Before operating the DOD Display read this User Manual thoroughly Keepthis User Manual for future use Verif
33. ort where the T S will be installed and 4 If the optional USB Pass through was ordered attach the T S Cable s other split end connector the USB to a computer USB port Note For Multi Display Touch Screen applications all Monitors must be connected to the computer before installing the TSHARC driver For Multi Display DOD Touch Screen applications all Monitors must be con nected to the computer before installing the TSHARC driver If installing RS 232 connectors the drivers have to be installed for each T S or If installing USB connectors the drivers install once for multiple Touch Screens e f the T S connector is USB the Window O S loads a temporary USB driver wait for the driver to load CAUTION 5 Boot up the computer download the Driver zip fle to the Desktop 6 On Desktop left double mouse click to open 7 Follow instructions to unzip the fle 8 Save fle where User chooses and 9 Left mouse double click to run set up exe 10 Follow instructions USB Touch Screen Basic Power ON OFF Instructions Note When powering down Display it is recommended to leave off for a minimum of 15 seconds so USB Touch Screen Drivers caution Can clear If not followed there will be a delayed response up to 18 seconds as USB Drivers reload and then recalibrate 22 TSHARC Installation EULA Agreement Huan 1 At Welcome screen select Next go to End User s Software License Agreement EULA
34. ranty SYSTEM SET UP System Requirements The computer the DOD is connected to must have this capability e Video card setting with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and If the optional Touch Screen Display is ordered an available COM or USB port for the connector is required depending on the Display connector style ordered Shipping Box Contents The DOD is shipped in a custom box with custom foam packaging The installer should save the box and all packaging materials in case the Display would need to be returned to the ITECH Service Center The Shipping Box contents are DOD Display Power Cable e RGB Computer Input Cable Mounting System and Hardware Touch Screen Cable if optional Touch Screen Display is ordered USB Cable if optional USB Pass through is ordered 7 INSTALLATION The DOD is designed to be mounted in three confgurations with a universal ball and socket mounting kit in a Flat Panel or optional Flush Mount confguration Pedestal Mount The DOD is shipped with a RAM universal ball and socket system mounting kit Figure 2 By installing the Display with this kit the User can adjust the viewing angle to improve viewability in changing environments This ball and socket system has proven to be successful in supporting an extreme amount of weight in high vibration and diffcult mount applications Visit www itechlcd com installation for product mounting diagrams Locate the ball and
35. socket system in the shipping box The kit consists of two RAM balls on mounting plates and a RAM arm with an adjustable T knob and a packet of three 3 M4 x 10 counter sunk stainless screws for mounting to the DOD Figures 2 4 Figure 2 Panel Ball and Socket Mount Only Mount Only Figure 3 Figure 4 There are three mounting holes in the back the Display for the attachment of a ball mounting plate Take care not to strip the screw holes or over tighten Figure 4 It is recommended the remaining ball be mounted on a fat surface Because of the various surface substrates where the Display is to be mounted the installer provides the screws to mount the other ball Note the location of the three mounting holes on a ball mounting plate Figure 4 e With three 3 M4 x 10 counter sunk stainless screws Figure 3 attach mounting plate to the back of the DOD Figure 2 e Mount the second ball mounting plate on the surface where the Display is to be installed nsert each ball into the RAM arm e Lightly tighten the arm around the balls using the T knob on the arm Figure 2 4 Adjust the Display to the viewing preference and Tighten the T knob to hold the Display in position Panel Mount Panel Mount installation should be specifed at time of order the ball and socket mount system will not be included in shipping box Figure 5 For installation there are four tapped mounting holes on four corners of the Displ
36. t in preset increments Select Exit to save Composite input signal factory default is 33 within a range of 0 100 Black Level Select Black Level to adjust Black Level of input Composite Signal Factory default is 50 within a range of 0 100 Use UP increase or DOWN decrease Button to adjust in individual increments Select Exit Button to save Contrast Select Contrast to adjust difference in brightness between light and dark areas of Display pixels Factory default is 50 within a range of 0 100 Use UP increase or DOWN decrease Button to adjust in individual increments Select Exit Button to save Exit Select Exit Button to save changes and exit from OSD Menu Color The Color Menu enables adjustments of Color Parameters of the Display image Composite Input Signal Hue Select Hue to adjust shading gradation within colors Factory default is 50 within range of 0 100 Use UP increase or DOWN decrease Button to adjust in individual increments Select Exit Button to save Saturation Select Saturation to adjust intensity or vividness saturation of color Factory default is 50 within range of 0 100 Use the UP increase or DOWN decrease Button to adjust in individual increments Select Exit Button to save 17 Color Reset Select Color Reset to reset active Composite signal Color parameters Hue and Satura tion to factory default values 50 Select Exit Button to save Note Color parameters wil
37. upports only two orientations at any one time User may rotate screen from Landscape to Portrait mode in either direction User may not autodetect both Landscape and Portrait CAUTION at same time four orientations 0 90 180 and 270 e WinXP autodetects all four orientations 0 90 180 and 270 Warning Touch Screen Display may be activated when cleaning This may create a potentially dangerous condition power down disconnect cabling prior to cleaning To disable go to Tools tab gt Select Screen Cleaning button gt Touch Screen is disabled for 15 seconds to allow cleaning gt Display reverts to default Touch after 75 seconds WARNING 27 APPENDIX Mechanical Drawings Mount diagrams of DOD and dimensions may assist with installation of Display These may be found on the ITECH website http www itechlcd com installation html Optional Mounts Diagrams of Flush Panel or Rack Mounts and dimensions may assist with installation of Display These may be found at http www itechlcd com installation html APPENDIX B Troubleshooting Symptom No light behind button LEDs Possible Problem No power loose power connection Confirm the Display is properly connected to a DC or AC power source Verify the power source is live or try another battery or AC power outlet Verify the Display is powered on Reverse polarity Check polarity of the power connection Symptom Light behind button LEDs no displ
38. ut voltage is 10 36 VDC and Power Consumption is 6 20 Watts maximum for DOD8400R 1000R and 1200R and 6 40 Watts for DOD1500R AN Power Consumption WARNING DOD8400R 1000R 1200R are listed at 6 20 Watts maximum DOD1500R is listed at 5 40 Watts maximum Servicing User e User Servicing is limited to cleaning the Display Do not disassemble or modify the Display to avoid the possibility of electrical shock damage to its electrical components or scratching the Display surface and e Disassembly voids the warranty ITECH ITECH Qualifed Service Personnel may be required to service the Display if e Does not operate normally when installation instructions are followed e Does not operate normally when operating instructions are followed e Has been dropped or damaged or e Exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Shipping to ITECH Service Center If Display should need to be shipped to the ITECH Service Center the original packing material should be used to insure safety of Display in shipping Repack Display as it originally received PRODUCT CARE AND MAINTENANCE Product Care This DOD Display has been designed to provide optimum performance and service without any required scheduled maintenance other than occasional cleaning Warning Disconnect Display from power source before cleaning optional Touch Screen or Display s enclosure WARNING e Do not use abrasive cl
39. y the computer system capability see System Set up to insure operation of the Display Forexpeditious installation follow these User Manual instructions in sequence Adhere to all Caution and Warnings on system and as stated in this User Manual User Manual instructions for installation and operation should be followed precisely e Adjust only those controls covered by the User Manual s operating instructions improper adjustment of other controls voids the Display s warranty and may result in Display damage and Adhere to local installation codes AN General Safety Precautions WARNING Power cable must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power source Any equipment to which the Display is attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded power sources Do not connect or disconnect Display during an electrical storm Do not open Display enclosure there are no user serviceable parts in Display Do not disassemble or modify Display to avoid possibility of electrical shock damage to electrical components or scratching the Display surface and Disassembly of Display voids warranty Safety Icons lt Warning Shock Hazards WRENINGI This icon is intended to tell the User of a potential risk of electrical shock lt Caution Instructional CAUTIONI This icon is intended to tell the User of important operating and or maintenance instructions General Unit Safety Always disconne
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