Advantech IDK-2115N-K2XGB2 User manual

User Manual
IDK-2115N-K2XGB2
IDK-2115R-K2XGB2
15" XGA Ultra High Brightness
Display Kit with LED Backlight
and Five (5) Wire Resistive
Touch Solution

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Copyright
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Part No. 2006211513 Edition 4
Printed in Taiwan April 2019

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A Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
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from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
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in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.

1 IDK-2115 User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview...............................................1
1.1 General Description .................................................................................. 2
1.2 Key Specifications..................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 LCD Panel..................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 LED Driver Board.......................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Touchscreen (R Series) ................................................................ 2
1.2.4 Environment.................................................................................. 2
1.3 Mechanical Characteristics ....................................................................... 3
1.3.1 IDK-2115N Series ......................................................................... 3
1.3.2 IDK-2115R Series ......................................................................... 4
1.3.3 LED Driver Board.......................................................................... 5
1.3.4 Touch Control Board (For IDK-2115R Series) .............................. 6
1.4 LCD Function Block Diagram.................................................................... 6
Figure 1.1 Function Block Diagram ............................................. 6
1.5 Touchscreen Driver................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 LCD Electrical Characteristics ...........7
2.1 Power Specifications................................................................................. 8
Table 2.1: Power Specifications .................................................. 8
2.2 Backlight Unit (LED Driver Board)............................................................. 9
Table 2.2: Backlight Driver Conditions ........................................ 9
Chapter 3 LCD Signal Characteristics and Pin
Assignments11
3.1 Pixel Format Image ................................................................................. 12
3.2 TFT LCD Module Pin Assignment and Connectors ................................ 12
Table 3.1: Pin Description ......................................................... 12
3.3 Backlight Unit (LED Driver Board)........................................................... 14
3.3.1 Connectors.................................................................................. 14
3.3.2 Pin Assignment ........................................................................... 15
Table 3.2: CN1, CN2 Output Connector.................................... 15
Table 3.3: CN3 Input Connector................................................ 15
Table 3.4: CN4 Input Connector................................................ 15
Table 3.5: CN5 Input Connector (Optional for VR Adjustment
Brightness) ............................................................... 15
Table 3.6: CN6 Input Connector (Optional for Light Sensor Auto
Dimming) .................................................................. 15
3.4 Color Data Input Assignment .................................................................. 16
Table 3.7: Color Data Input Assignment.................................... 16
Chapter 4 LCD Interface Timing ........................17
4.1 INPUT SIGNAL TIMING SPECIFICATIONS........................................... 18
4.2 POWER ON/OFF SEQUENCE............................................................... 21
Chapter 5 Touchscreen and Touch Controller.23
5.1 Touchscreen (Optional: For IDK-2115R Only) ........................................ 24

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5.1.1 Touch Characteristics ................................................................. 24
5.1.2 Optical Characteristics................................................................ 24
5.1.3 Environment Characteristics....................................................... 24
5.1.4 Mechanical Characteristics......................................................... 24
5.1.5 Electronic Characteristics ........................................................... 24
5.1.6 General Specifications................................................................ 25
5.2 Touch Controller (Optional: For IDK-2115R Only) .................................. 25
5.2.1 Touch Controller Characteristics ................................................ 25
5.2.2 Pin Assignment and Description................................................. 26
Figure 5.1 Board Mounted Header ............................................ 27
Appendix A LCD Optical Characteristics ............ 29
A.1 LCD Optical Characteristics.................................................................... 30
Table A.1: Optical Characteristics ............................................. 30
Appendix B Safety Precautions............................ 33
B.1 Safety Precautions.................................................................................. 34

Chapter 1
1Overview

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1.1 General Description
The Advantech IDK-2115 series comes with a 15" 1200 cd/m2industrial grade LCD
display and an LED driving board. The series is also available with flexible options for
touchscreens and enhanced treatments such as an AR surface treatment and an
optical bonding solution. Equipped with a high level of brightness and wide operating
temperature range, IDK-2115 provides superior sunlight readability and is perfect for
applications whether in semi-outdoor or outdoor environments.
1.2 Key Specifications
1.2.1 LCD Panel
Display Size: 15", 4:3 LED backlight panel
Resolution: 1024 x 768
Viewing Angle (U/D/L/R): 88°/88°/88°/88°
Brightness: 1200 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 2500:1
Response Time (ms): 23 ms
Colors: 262K/16.2M
Input Voltage / Current: 3.3V/0.8A
Power Consumption: 18.36 W (W/ LED Driver Board)
Signal Interface: 1 channel LVDS
Weight: 1010 g
Dimensions (W x H x D): 326.5 x 253.5 x 9.1 mm
1.2.2 LED Driver Board
Efficiency: 90%
Input Voltage / Current: 12V/ 1.31A
Dimensions (W x H x D): 80 x 54.2 x 10 mm
1.2.3 Touchscreen (R Series)
Touchscreen: 5-Wire Resistive
Light Transmission: 80 3%
Durability: 10 millions times
1.2.4 Environment
Operating Temperature: -20~70 °C
Storage Temperature: -25~80°C
Note! Temperature and relative humidity range is shown in the figure below.

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.3 Mechanical Characteristics
1.3.1 IDK-2115N Series
Front View

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Rear View
1.3.2 IDK-2115R Series
Front View

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Rear View
1.3.3 LED Driver Board

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1.3.4 Touch Control Board (For IDK-2115R Series)
1.4 LCD Function Block Diagram
The following diagram shows the function block of the 15 inch color TFT-LCD mod-
ule:
Figure 1.1 Function Block Diagram
1.5 Touchscreen Driver
Please download the touchscreen driver from the Advantech website.

Chapter 2
2LCD Electrical
Characteristics

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2.1 Power Specifications
Input power specifications are as follows:
Note(1): The module should be always operated within above ranges.
Note(2): Measurement condition:
Note(3): The specified power supply current is under the conditions at VDD =3.3V,
Ta = 25±2°C DC Current
and fv = 60 Hz, whereas a power dissipation check pattern
below is displayed.
Table 2.1: Power Specifications
Parameter Symbol Value Unit Note
Min. Typ. Max.
Power Supply Voltage VCC 3.0 3.3 3.6 V -
Ripple Voltage VRP - - 100 mVp-p
Rush Current IRUSH --2.0A(2)
Power Supply Current White lcc - 800 960 mA (3)a
Black - 670 800 mA (3)b
LVDS Differential Input Voltage Vid 200 - 600 mV
LV D S C o m m o n I n p u t V o l t a g e V i c 1 . 0 1 . 2 1 . 4 V
Differential Input Voltage for
LVDS Receiver Threshold
“H” Level VIH --100mV-
“L” Level VIL -100 - - mV -
Terminating Resistor RT100 - Ohm -

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Chapter 2 LCD Electrical Characteristics
2.2 Backlight Unit (LED Driver Board)
Parameter guidelines for LED Light Bar Driver is operation under stable conditions at
25°C (Room Temperature):
Note:
"LED Life Time" is defined for module brightness decrease to 50% original
brightness with an ambient temperature of 25°C and typical LED Current at 400mA.
Table 2.2: Backlight Driver Conditions
Item Symbol Values Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Input Voltage Vin 10.8 12 13.2 V
Input Current
(Low Brightness)
IinL 40 80 100 mA CV=0V
Input Current
(High Brightness)
IoutL - 1.31 - A CV=5V
Working Frequency 115 125 135 KHZ
Dimming 5% - 100%
Brightness Control CV 0 - 5 V
LED Life Time 50,000 - - Hr Note

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Chapter 3
3LCD Signal
Characteristics and
Pin Assignments

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3.1 Pixel Format Image
The following figure shows the relationship between the input signal and LCD
pixel format.
3.2 TFT LCD Module Pin Assignment and
Connectors
Table 3.1: Pin Description
Pin No. Symbol Function Polarity Note
1 VCC Power Supply +3.3V(typical)
2 VCC Power Supply +3.3V(typical)
3 NC No Connection (4)
4LR/UD
Reverse Scan Control
H or NC = Normal Mode.
L = Horizonta/ Vertical Reverse Scan
(3)
5 RX0- LVDS Differential Data Input Negative
6 RX0+ LVDS Differential Data Input Positive
7 GND Ground
8 RX1- LVDS Differential Data Input Negative
9 RX1+ LVDS Differential Data Input Positive
10 NC No Connection (4)
11 RX2- LVDS Differential Data Input Negative
12 RX2+ LVDS Differential Data Input Positive
13 GND Ground
14 RXCLK- LVDS Differential Data Input Negative
15 RXCLK+ LVDS Differential Data Input Positive
16 GND Ground
17 RX3- LVDS Differential Data Input Negative
18 RX3+ LVDS Differential Data Input Positive
19 NC No Connection (4)

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Note(1): Connector Part No.: Cvilux CID520D1HR0-NH or equivalent.
Note(2): User’s connector Part No.: Hirose DF14-20S-1.25C or equivalent.
Note(3): “Low” stands for 0V. “High” stands for 3.3V. “NC” stands for “No Connec-
tion”.
Note(4): Pin3, Pin10, Pin19 input signals should be set to no connection or ground,
this module will operate normally.
20 SEL68
LVDS 6/8-Bit Select Function Con-
trol,
High -> 6-Bit Input Mode
Low or NC -> 8-Bit Input Mode
(3)
Table 3.1: Pin Description

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3.3 Backlight Unit (LED Driver Board)
3.3.1 Connectors
These connectors are capable of accommodating the following signals and consist of
the following components.
No. Connector Name Manufacturer Part Number
CN1 Output Connector JST or Compatible S2B-PH-SM4
CN2 Output Connector JST or Compatible S2B-PH-SM4
CN3 Input Connector JST or Compatible S4B-PH-SM4
CN4 Input Connector(Optional) JST or Compatible S6B-PH-SM4
CN5 Input Connector (Optional) JST or Compatible S3B-ZR-SM4
CN6 Input Connector (Optional) JST or Compatible S2B-ZR-SM4