Aaeon pd8500 User manual

LCD Displays PD8500
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PD8500
Sunlight Readable
Industrial LCD Displays

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted 2003, by AAEON Technology In. All rights are
reserved. The original manufacturer 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.

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Packing List
The LCD monitor comes with the following standard parts shown as
below. Check and make sure they are included and in good condition.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer immediately.
1. Industrial Display Panel x 1 pc
2. Industrial Display Panel User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1 pc
3. Power adapter x 1 pc
4. VGA Cable 1.8 M x 1 pc
5. Panel Mounting Kits
6. Screws beg
7. Adapter cable saddle
It is better for you to keep the carton and the packing materials in
case you might need them for packing or moving in the future.

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Safety & Warranty
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping
it or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or
electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service
personnel should open the equipment.
14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to
work according to the users manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°
C(-4°F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
FCC Safety
This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Contents
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................1
Packing List ..................................................................................................2
Safety & Warranty ......................................................................................3
Chapter 1 General Information
Introduction............................................................................................... 7
Open Frame Structure Illustration......................................................... 8
Features of Display Panels....................................................................... 9
Dimension...................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Before Unpacking.......................................................................................14
Connecting Power..................................................................................... 15
Connecting the Computer.........................................................................16
Panel Mounting....................................... ...................................................19
Rack Mounting (Optional) .......................................................................21
Chapter 3 On Screen Display Control
OnScreen Display (OSD) Controller......................................................23
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation
Touchscreen DriverInstallation...............................................................35
Specifications...............................................................................................35
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................36

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General
Information
Chapter
1

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Industry Display Panel
TFT LCD monitor - a marvelous contribution of cutting edge
technology.
The LCD monitor has been designed with serious thoughts to
present the best performance for most applications. Symbol of
elegance, its compact and slim profile is well suited in working
locations where space is at a premium.
The TFT LCD monitor displays sharper, more brilliant, crisper and
flicker-free images. Complying with the power management
regulations of VESA DPMS, the LCD monitor is extremely energy
efficient and a power saver. Plus, the LCD monitor has extremely low
radiation emissions and near zero electromagnetic fields which are
supreme benefits.
Fully compatible with PC system, the LCD monitor provides full
interface for all sorts of related standards. Supported by “Plug &
Play” complying with DDC1/DDC2B, installing the LCD monitor is
absolutely trouble free.
The On Screen Display menu provides user a convenient interface to
make right adjustment for optimum display performance.

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Open Frame Structure Illustration

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Features of Display Panels
This menu provides full range of analog interface LCD panels, which
are 15”(XGA) high-brightness, long lifetime TFT LCD monitors.
 Stainless steel open-frame architecture
 15” XGA (1024x768 resolution)
 Input sources: RS-232 (optional for touch screen),
DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video
 Automatic 8-level light sensor
 Sunlight readable brightness: 1000 Cd/m2
 OSD (On Screen Display) function for display
adjustment
 Touch screen (Optional)
 AC-in /DC-out external power adapter
 Swivel ARM: VESA 75/100 Standard
 Aluminum front bezel (Optional)
 Auto detect NTSC, PAL

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General Specifications
 Construction: Stainless steel open-frame architecture
 Mounting: Panel mount or Swivel ARM
 Input signal: RGB, DVI, Composite video, S-Video
 Control: OSD (On Screen Display) on the rear panel
 Power Supply: external power adapter
 Dimension:
PD8500:
428(W) x 320(H) x 64(D) mm
without bezel
444(W) x 336(H) x 64(D) mm
with standard bezel
483(W) x 354.80(H) x 64(D) mm
with rack mount bezel
 OS support: MS DOS, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000.
 Net Weight:
PD8500: 6.5Kg
Touchscreen (Optional)
 Type: 5-wire. Analog resistive
 Controller resolution: 4096 x 4096
 Light transmission: 80% or higher
 Activation force: When activated by a standard finger, the
activation force is typically less than 4 ounces
(113grams).
 Controller: RS-232 interface

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Environmental Specifications
 Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32~113°F)
 Vibration: 5~150Hz, 1G acceleration.
 Shock: 15G peak acceleration (11 msec. Duration)
 EMC: FCC / CE Class A

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Dimensions
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Hardware
Installation
Chapter
2

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Before Unpacking
It is very important to locate the LCD monitor in a suitable
environment.
 The surface for placing the LCD monitor should be stable and
level.
 Make sure the place has good ventilation, and out of direct
sunlight; away form sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water,
moisture and vibration.
 Convenience for connecting the LCD monitor to the related
facilities should be well considered too.

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Connecting Power
To powerup the LCD monitor, use the provided AC-DC adapter and
the power cord to connect to the power in jack of the display. The
following shows how to tighten the power connector on the display
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Step 1: clips the power
connector into the fixing hook.
Step 2: push the power
connector into the power jack.
Important!
A ”Surge Protection” device plugged between the AC-DC adapter
and the wall outlet is recommended to prevent the effects of sudden
current variations from reaching the LCD monitor. The sudden
peaks of electricity may harm the LCD monitor.

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Connecting to the Computer
 Turn off the computer and the LCD monitor before connecting
them.
 Use the Monitor-to-PC VGA cable to connect the LCD monitor to
your computer. The cable heads are the same on either side.
 Fasten the connections securely.

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Source input diagram
Video-in RS-232 (touch screen)
DVI S-Video
Power-in VGA
Important! Select <Input Source> Before You Start the System
After connecting the display to the system unit, make sure that
appropriate signal input source is selected before you starting
computer system.
Follows the steps below:
Step 1: Power on the display.
Step 2: Press the Menu button to pop-up main menu.
Step 3: Use the button to select icon and press Menu
button to enter Signal select function.

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Step 4: Press the Menu button again to display input source.
Step 5: Use the Press or button to select input source from
VGA, DVI, AV or S-Video.
Step 6: Press Menu button to exit. And now you can start up the
system.
The backlights of sunlight readable display will graduate reach
the maximum brightness after power on 10 minutes.

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Panel Mounting
These display panels can be placed on a shelf or table, or mounted
onto the wall. To mount them onto the wall, you need the mounting
brackets, which you will find in the accessory box. Follow the steps
described below:
• Slide the display panel into cutout on the wall.
• Tighten the brackets until the display panel is firmly secured to
the wall.
SPONGE PANEL
MOUNT BRACKET