Acnodes RM9230 User manual

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RM9230
9U Rackmount Computer
23.8" 3840 x 2160 4K LCD Monitor
Display Port 1.2 + HDMI 1.4 + HDMI 2.0
Industrial Monitors
User Manual

Legal Information
First English printing, November 2020
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness
of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. We are not liable for any injury or
loss that results from the use of this equipment.
Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for
future reference.
■Unplug equipment before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or spray detergent; use a moist cloth.
■Keep equipment away from excessive humidity and heat. Preferably, keep it in an air-conditioned environment with
temperatures not exceeding 40º Celsius (104º Fahrenheit).
■When installing, place the equipment on a sturdy, level surface to prevent it from accidentally falling and causing
damage to other equipment or injury to persons nearby.
■When the equipment is in an open position, do not cover, block or in any way obstruct the gap between it and the
power supply. Proper air convection is necessary to keep it from overheating.
■Arrange the equipment’s power cord in such a way that others won’t trip or fall over it.
■If you are using a power cord that didn’t ship with the equipment, ensure that it is rated for the voltage and current
labeled on the equipment’s electrical ratings label. The voltage rating on the cord should be higher than the one listed
on the equipment’s ratings label.
■Observe all precautions and warnings attached to the equipment.
■If you don’t intend on using the equipment for a long time, disconnect it from the power outlet to prevent being
damaged by transient over-voltage.
■Keep all liquids away from the equipment to minimize the risk of accidental spillage. Liquid spilled on to the power
supply or on other hardware may cause damage, fire or electrical shock.
■Only qualified service personnel should open the chassis. Opening it yourself could damage the equipment and
invalidate its warranty.
■If any part of the equipment becomes damaged or stops functioning, have it checked by qualified service personnel.
What the warranty does not cover
■Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
■Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
□Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or
failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
□Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by us.
□Any damage of the product due to shipment.
□Removal or installation of the product.
□Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuation or failure.
□Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
□Normal wear and tear.
□Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
■Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Re-position or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Contents
< Part. 1 > RM9230
1.1 Package Content P.1
1.2 Structure Diagram & Dimension P.1
1.3 Installation P.3
< Part. 2 > Specifications / OSD
2.1 Product Specifications P.5
2.2 OSD P.7
2.3 Picture In Picture ( PIP ) / Picture By Picture ( PBP ) P.11
< Part. 3 > Option
3.1 P.13
3.2 P.14
3.3P.15
P.16
3.4
3G / HD / SD-SDI Broadcast-grade input
MCS Multi-display control solution
Touchscreen : Projected Capacitive 10-point
Resistive 1-point
DC Power : 12V / 24V / 48V / 125V

■It is very important to mount the equipment in a suitable cabinet or on a stable surface.
■Make sure the place has a good ventilation, is out of direct sunlight, away from sources of excessive
dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture and vibration.
The equipment comes with the standard parts shown in package content. Check and make sure they are
included and in good condition. If anything is missing, or damaged, contact the supplier immediately.
Unpacking
Before Installation
How To Clean Your LCD Monitor
Caution :
■To avoid the risk of electric shock, make sure your hands are dry before unplugging your monitor from or
plugging your monitor into an electrical outlet.
■When you clean your monitor, do not press down on the LCD screen. Pressing down on the screen can
scratch or damage your display. Pressure damage is not covered under warranty.
■Use only cleansers made specifically for cleaning monitors and monitor screens. Cleansers not made to
clean monitors and monitor screens can scratch the LCD display or strip offthe finish.
■Do not spray any kind of liquid directly onto the screen or case of your monitor. Spraying liquids directly
onto the screen or case can cause damage which is not covered under warranty.
■Do not use paper towels or abrasive pads to clean your monitor. Using an abrasive pad or any wood based
paper product such as paper towels can scratch your LCD screen.
Cleaning Your Monitor
To clean your LCD safely, please follow these steps :
Disconnect the power cord.
Gently wipe the surface using a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Use as little pressure as possible.
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Cleaning Tough Marks and Smudges
To remove tough marks and smudges, please follow these steps :
Disconnect the power cord.
Spray a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser on a microfiber cloth.
Gently wipe the surface. Use as little pressure as possible.
Wait until your monitor is completely dry before plugging it in and powering it up.
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Caution : Do not spray or apply any liquids directly onto the monitor. Always apply the solution to your
microfiber cloth first, not directly on the parts you are cleaning.
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P. 1
Basic I/O
Options
HDMI 1.4 Power inDPHDMI 2.0
: Display port 1.2 + HDMI 1.4 + HDMI 2.0
: SDI, USB for touchscreen & DC power
LCD panel
LCD membrane
Latch to release the display panel from the
rear bracket
Rear mounting bracket
Power adapter basket
1
3
Front view
3
1
2
Rear view
4
2
4
Power adapter
Power cord
5
5
< 1.1 > Package Content
< Part 1 >
RM9230 unit X 1
- 6ft DP cable X 1
- Power adapter X 1
- Power cord X 1
- Fastener screw for rear bracket x 2
< 1.2 > Structure Diagram

P. 2
< 1.2 > Dimension
Front View Side View
UNIT : mm
1mm = 0.03937 inch
Bottom View
Model Product Dimension
(W x D x H)
Packing Dimension
(W x D x H) Net Weight Gross Weight
RM9230 551 x 65 x 385 mm
21.7 x 2.6 x 15.2 inch
583 x 124 x 529 mm
23 x 4.9 x 20.8 inch
8.8 kg
19.4 lb
11.2 kg
24.6 lb

P. 3
■Hardware and M4*4 pcs for VESA mount are not provided
VESA mount ( 100*100mm )
M4 screw
< 1.3 > VESA mount Installation

P. 4
< 1.3 > Rear Mounting Bracket Installation
■Mount the rear bracket with M6 screw set.
■8 x M6 screw set are required.
M6 screw sets are not provided.
Step 1
Step 2
■Insert the RM9230 display panel into the
rear bracket.
Complete the installation
Step 4
Step 3
■Fix the unit to the bracket with the top latch.

P. 5
LCD
Panel
Native Resolution 3840 x 2160@60Hz
Panel Size ( diagonal ) 23.8-inch TFT color LCD
Brightness ( cd/m² ) 310
Contrast Ratio ( typ. ) 1000:1
Colors 1.07 Billion, 10-bit
Viewing Angle ( L/R/U/D ) 89/89/89/89
Response Time ( ms ) 25
Dot pitch ( mm ) 0.13725
Display Area ( mm ) 527.04H x 296.46V
Surface treatment Anti-glare
Surface hardness 3H
Backlight Type LED
MTBF ( hrs ) 30,000
< 2.1 > Product Specifications
Audio Audio Output Connector 3.5mm stereo jack
Resistance / Power level 30kΩ/ 2.8V
Speaker Dual Stereo Speaker 2W x 2
* When the audio output is connected, speaker output is OFF
Power Power Supply Range Auto-sensing 100 to 240VAC,
50 / 60Hz
Power Consumption Screen ON Max. 43W
Power saving mode Max. 2W
Power button OFF Max. 1W
< Part 2 >
Video Digital Display port DP 1.2 / HDCP 1.3
HDMI HDMI 1.4 / HDCP 1.4
HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2
Compliance EMC FCC & CE certified
Safety CE / LVD certified
Environment RoHS3 & REACH compliant

P. 6
Applicable
Format
Display Port Input PC Signal 3840 x 2160 x 60Hz
1920 x 1080 x 60Hz
1600 x 1200 x 60Hz
1360 x 768 x 60Hz
1280 x 1024 x 60 / 75Hz
1280 x 768 x 60Hz
1024 x 768 x 60 / 70 / 75Hz
800 x 600 x 60 / 72 / 75Hz
720 x 400 x 70Hz
640 x 480 x 60 / 72 / 75Hz
Audio Signal 2ch Linear PCM
HDMI Input HDMI 2.0 3840 x 2160 x 60Hz
HDMI 2.0 / 1.4 3840 x 2160 x 30Hz
1920 x 1080 x 50 / 60Hz ( 1080p )
1920 x 1080 x 25 / 30Hz ( 1080i )
1280 x 720 x 50 / 60Hz ( 720p )
720 x 480 x 50 / 60Hz ( 576p / 480p )
Audio Signal 2ch Linear PCM
* In some circumstances, if the user connects the LCD to PC via HDMI port or video and audio signals, the LCD may display incorrectly on a
full screen. If so, please adjust the display card setting on display size to fix the issue.
Environmental
Conditions
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C degree
Humidity 20~90%, non-condensing
Altitude 16,000 ft
Storage / Non-operating Temperature -20 to 60°C degree
Humidity 5~90%, non-condensing
Altitude 40,000 ft
Shock 10G acceleration (11ms duration)
Vibration 10~300Hz 0.5G RMS random
Physical
Specification
Product ( W x D x H ) 480 x 48 x 266 mm
18.9 x 1.9 x 10.5 inch
Packing ( W x D x H ) 529 x 124 x 451 mm
20.8 x 4.9 x 17.8 inch
Net Weight 4.2 kg / 9.2 lb
Gross Weight 6.2 kg / 13.6 lb
* All dimensions stated are subject to change if options are selected / integrated to base model part codes

P. 7
Exit the OSD screen
Go back to the previous on-screen sub-menu or
main menu
Scroll through menu options and adjust
the displayed control
Display the OSD menu
Act as an Enter key to select screen setting options
Turn the monitor on or off
Membrane Switch Function
Remark : All LED touch buttons in WHITE light.
The LED of Power touch button will flash continuously when there is no signal input.
All the LED touch buttons will automatically turn offafter 10 minutes of idle status ( except the Power ).
Light up all membrane buttons, please press any button for 1 - 2 seconds ( except the Power ).
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< 2.2 > On-screen Display Operation ( OSD )

P.8
< 2.2 > On-screen Display Operation ( OSD )
Picture
Brightness : Adjust the screen brightness
Contrast : Adjust the difference between the image background
( black level ) and the foreground ( white level )
Black level : Adjust background black level of the screen
Eco : Screen in power saving mode
1
Position
Picture size : Adjust the image size
- Full Screen / 4:3 / 5:4 / Pixel to Pixel
DP version : Select the DP version
2
Color
Color temperature : User / Warm / Cool / 5400k mode and
Red / Green / Blue color balance
Sharpness : Adjust the image from weak to sharp
Hue : Adjust the screen hue value
Saturation : Adjust the saturation of the image color
Dynamic
luminous control : Control the dynamic brightness
3
OSD Set
Language : Select the language in which the OSD menu is
displayed - English
OSD H-Position : Align the screen image left or right
OSD V-Position : Align the screen image up or down
OSD time out : Adjust the screen timeout
OSD transparency : Adjust the screen transparency
OSD size : Adjust the screen size - Normal / Small
OSD rotation : Rotate the screen - 90° / 180° / 270°
4

P.9
Reset
Reset : Return the adjustment back to factory setting
< 2.2 > On-screen Display Operation ( OSD )
5
PIP
PIP mode : Enter into PIP / PBP setting - PIP MODE /
PBP 2WIN ( Main screen + 1 sub screen ) /
PBP 3WIN ( Main screen + 2 sub screen ) /
PBP 4WIN ( Main screen + 3 sub screen )
Select the signal input of each sub screen
PIP size : Adjust the size of the Sub screen
- Small / Medium / Large / Huge
PIP position : Adjust the position of the Sub screen
- Top Left / Top Right / Bottom Left / Bottom Right
Swap : Swap the input signal of PIP / PBP sub screen
6
MISC
Signal source : Select the signal source - DP / HDMI1 / HDMI2
Mute : Turn offthe surrounding sound
Audio in : Auto / Line in / DP
Volume : Adjust the volume of sound
Sleep mode : Set the offtime - 10 min / 20 min / 30 min /
50 min / 60 min / 120 min / 240 min
7
Options on Reset page
Rotation : Rotate the image in Full screen or 1:1
- 90° / 180° / 270°
Picture size : Adjust the image size in Full screen or 1:1

P.10
Sub screen
Position
Adjust the position of the Sub screen ( top left, bottom left, top right, bottom right )
OSD Menu →MISC →PIP Position →top left / top right / bottom left / bottom right
top left top right
bottom left bottom right
Size
Adjust the size of the Sub screen ( Large / Small )
OSD Menu →MISC →PIP Mode →Large / Small
LCD Monitor Large Sub screen Small Sub screen
1920 x 1200 552 x 414 480 x 360
1920 x 1080 552 x 414 480 x 360
1440 x 900 414 x 310 360 x 270
1366 x 768 392 x 294 340 x 254
1280 x 1024 368 x 276 320 x 240
Size of Sub screen
< 2.3 > How to Use Picture In Picture ( PIP ) / Picture By Picture ( PBP )
< 2.3.1 > Picture in Picture ( PIP )
Mode
Display the Sub screen in the Main screen.
OSD Menu →MISC →PIP Mode →Large / Small / OFF
Main screen

P.11
Sub screenMain screen
Mode
Display the Sub screen next to the Main screen.
OSD Menu →MISC →PIP Mode →PBP
Size
LCD Monitor Main / Sub screen
1920 x 1200 955 x 716
1920 x 1080 955 x 716
1440 x 900 715 x 536
1366 x 768 678 x 508
1280 x 1024 635 x 476
< 2.3.2 > Picture By Picture ( PBP )
< 2.3.3 > PIP / PBP Source
To select an input signal for PIP / PBP Sub screen.
OSD Menu →MISC →PIP Source →HDMI / SDI
The PIP / PBP is operable in the following table :
Sub
Main HDMI SDI
HDMI xo
SDI ox

P.12
Acnodes' SDI input is an ideal solution for the broadcast-grade
video and high resolution CCTV market.
Designed for use with LCD displays, a SDI input
module can support up to 1080p @60Hz resolution without
using additional space or power and it comes standard with
a 2-year warranty.
SDI
in - out
INPUT 3G-SDI IN BNC x 1 / 0.8Vp-p ( 75 ohm )
3G-SDI OUT BNC x 1 / Active through, equalized & relocked
Standard Compliance Video SMPTE 425M / 274M / 296M / 125M
ITU-R BT.656
Audio SMPTE 299M / 272M-C
Compatible Audio Format 3G-SDI 48kHz, 16 / 20 / 24 bit, 2 CH, Synchronized Video
HD-SDI 48kHz, 16 / 20 / 24 bit, 2 CH, Synchronized Video
SD-SDI 48kHz, 16 / 20 / 24 bit, 2 CH, Synchronized / Asyn-
chronized Video
Compatible Video Format 3G-SDI 1080p
1080p
1080i
720p
@60 / 50Hz, 4:2:2
@30 / 25 / 24Hz, 4:4:4
@60 / 50Hz, 4:4:4
@60 / 50Hz, 4:4:4
HD-SDI 1080p
1080i
720p
@30 / 25 / 24Hz, 4:2:2
@60 / 50Hz, 4:2:2
@60 / 50Hz, 4:2:2
SD-SDI 480i @60Hz, 4:2:2
ITU-R BT.656 576i @50Hz, 4:2:2
Max. Transmission Distance
75 ohm coaxial cable
3G-SDI 150m at 2.97Gb/s
HD-SDI 250m at 1.485Gb/s
SD-SDI 480m at 270Mb/s
HDMI 2.0 Audio
OUT
DP Power
in
HDMI 1.4
< Part 3 ><
< 3.1 > Options : 3G / HD / SD-SDI input

P.13
< 3.3 > Options : MCS
More control is always good. Especially when it is necessary
and easy. Acnodes provides MCS solution to control the OSD of
various LCD display up to 64 units.
The RS-232C is used for the communication between the PC and
the first display via a 15 feet serial cable while the CAN bus is used
for the various LCD displays cascade together via CAT 5/6 cable,
and daisy chain up to 1,000 meters.
Designed for use with LCD displays, Acnodes provides a MCS
input module without using additional space or power and it comes
standard with a 2-year warranty.
( Multi-display Control )
For the 1st and last display,
push the set switch upward
Set switch
For other daisy chain displays,
push the set switch downward
LINK OUT IN OUT
RS-232C
Cat5 / 6 cable
max. 300 meters
up to 64 displays
Daisy chain up to 1,000
meters and 64 displays
RJ-45 jack
IN OUT IN OUT
Cat5 / 6 cable
max. 300 meters
Cat5 / 6 cable
max. 300 meters
15 feet serial cable
( over 15 feet, extender required )
MCS
Link in out set
HDMI 2.0 Audio
OUT
DP Power
in
HDMI 1.4

P.14
< 3.4 > Options : Touchscreen & driver
23" USB Touchscreen Specification
Model TPC-10 Multi-touch TRB e-Resistive
Technology Projected Capacitive 5-Wire Resistive
Touch Point 10 point touch standard
( special requirement available ) Single
Input Type Finger or Capacitive Stylus Finger or Stylus
Resolution 4096 x 4096 2048 x 2048
Touch Point Accuracy ± 2 mm -
Response Speed < 5 ms 15 ms
Activation Force < 5 g ≤50 g
Surface Hardness 6H 3H
Light Transmission > 85% 80% ± 3%
Haze 3%↓8% ± 3%
Durability 50 million touches 10 million touches
Top Layer 3 mm Glass ITO Film
Bottom Layer 0.7 mm Sensor Glass ITO Glass
Thickness 3.9 ± 0.1 mm 2.2 ± 0.2 mm
Connector USB USB Type A
Compatibility Windows 7 / XP / Linux / Mac Windows / Linux / Android / Mac
■Dimension will be changed if Multi-touch required
■USB touchscreen package includes 1 x 6ft USB cable, quick reference guideline and CD disc
■For detailed information, please refer to the attached CD disc
■As the touchscreen unit is not made of toughened glass, please handle it carefully
HDMI 2.0 DP Power
in
HDMI 1.4
USB Touchscreen
Model IR-06 Infrared
Technology Infrared
Touch Point 6
Input Type Pen, Finger, Finger of gloved hand activation
Touch Point Accuracy ± 2 mm
Response Speed ≤8 ms
Activation Force No minimum touch activation force
Touch Durability Unlimited
Glass Thickness 2 mm
Connector A-type USB
Operating System Windows 7 / Windows 10

P.15
TRB / TCB Driver
Please follow the below steps to setup the touch screen:-
Step 1. Run the bundled CD disc
Step 2. Double click the Setup.exe
Step 3. Follow the installation instruction to finishthesetup
Step 4. After installation, run the TouchKit program & the “4 point calibration”
Please do the initial calibration
after the first setup
Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the LCD to a computer. The touch screen supports
easy Plug-and-Play operations. There is no need to install additional drivers on the computer.
< 3.4 > Options : Touchscreen & Driver
TPC-10 Driver

P.16
Model 12V 24V 48V 125V
Input rating
Input voltage: 12-Volt 24-Volt 48-Volt 110-Volt
Input range: 9 ~ 18V 18 ~ 36V 36 ~ 75V 66 ~ 160V
Input current
- No load 50 mA 50 mA 50 mA 35 mA
- Full load 7183 mA 3551 mA 1755 mA 749 mA
Output rating
Output voltage: 12-Volt 12-Volt 12-Volt 12-Volt
Output current: 6.25A 6.25A 6.25A 6.25A
Efficiency 87% 88% 89% 91%
< 3.5 > Options : DC Power
( 1 ) If the unit with LCD, earthing may be required
For DC power option :
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