ARTHUR HOLM AH15D3 HDGA User manual

User manual
AH15D3 HDGA
AH17D3 HDGA
AH19D3 HDGA
AH22D3 16GA
Electrically motorised monitor for furniture integration.
Vertical working position

Table of contents
EC REGULATIONS & SECURITY 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
APPLICATIONS 6
FEATURES 6
BOX CONTENTS 6
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION 7
CONTROLS & INPUT CONNECTORS 9
OSD MENU 13
AHnet PROTOCOL 16
INPUT SIGNALS 20
PRODUCT WARRANTY 23

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an ARTHUR HOLM product.
Our product range has been designed to create the perfect meeting room,
where the screens are a part of the interior design as well as essential
communication tools.
Please, read this installation and operating instructions carefully and keep
them in a safe place for future reference.
We remain at your entire disposal if you have any suggestions that would
help us improve our products.
Henrik Holm
General Manager

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EC Regulations and Security
ATTENTION: Do not disassemble or modify the device in any way.
This symbol warns of the presence of dangerous un-insulated voltages
inside some of the components, of sufficient magnitude to expose people
to risk of electronic shock.
This symbol draws attention to important use and maintenance instructions
in the manual that accompanies the unit.
This symbol indicates that the equipment conforms to the norms
established by the European Community.
This symbol indicates that the equipment has some potential entrapment
hazard parts.

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Safety instructions
PLUGS
– Do not dismantle any part of the monitor power connector
– Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet when the monitor is not
going to be used for an indefinite period of time
POWER AND EXTENSIONS CORDS
– Use the appropriate power cord with the correct plug type
– Do not overload wall outlets or power cords
– Make sure the total ampere passed through a extension cord does not
exceed the maximum allowed by the cable used
– Do not place anything on the power cord
– Do not locate this product where a person may walk or trip over the cord
Wiring connected to hazardous voltage requires installation by qualified
personnel or the use of ready-made flexible cables.
For your security, your equipment must be connected to an electrical
outlet with grounding connection protection.
The operating electrical outlet must be in an easily accessed place.
ENVIRONMENT
– Install the equipment on an elevated, flat surface
– Install the equipment in a ventilated area
– Avoid exposing the equipment to:
Rain or water
Excessive heat, cold or humidity
Areas exposed to direct sunlight
Dirty areas
Equipment generating strong magnetic fields
– Avoid placing open containers of liquid, near the equipment
– Keep a minimum distance of 30mm in order to have good ventilation
– Never place any sources of flames, such as lighted candles, etc. above the device
– If you are using the device in extreme weather conditions and/or tropical
climates, the equipment should be installed in a room which ensures a
reasonable level of temperature and humidity
- To prevent damage the equipment must be firmly anchored to the surface,
as shown in the installation instructions
- When the monitor is closed, the maximum static load is 15Kg /33 lbs

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System Description
APPLICATIONS
The Dynamic3 system is a professional TFT display with an elegant housing
and an electrical system for installation into a horizontal furniture surface. The
mechanism offers a vertical working position. With the push of a button, the
monitor is lifted to be used vertically.
FEATURES
- TFT Active Matrix display
AH15D3 HDGA 15.6’’, widescreen format, FULL HD
AH17D3 HDGA 17.3’’, widescreen format, FULL HD
AH19D3 HDGA 18.5’’, widescreen format, FULL HD
AH22D3 16GA 21.5’’, widescreen format, FULL HD
- Motorised monitor with electrical engine for furniture integration
- Vertical working position
- Up/Down function operated by buttons on the cover plate
- Low power consumption
- Low radiation
- Quick response time
- Data inputs DVI-I & DVI-D. HDCP compliant
- Addressable RS422 monitor control by AHnet protocol, RJ45 connector
CAT5
BOX CONTENTS
Before the installation of your motorised monitor, please check the contents
of the shipping box, it must contain the following items:
- Monitor unit
- Power cord
- Monitor power supply 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz. Output 12V
- Remote control
- User Manual

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Preparation for Installation
Before the installation of the device, please make sure to follow these steps:
- Remove the two lateral transport plastic screws M8x30
- Remove the two front transport plastic screws M8x30

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Preparation for Installation
Follow the next steps to pack the device for a safe shipment:
Permanent press button 1 until the monitor housing gets released from the
frame. Insert the two plastic screws (M8x30) entirely. To close the monitor,
permanent press button 2 until the monitor housing touches the two plastic
screws.
The next step is to insert the two lateral plastic screws (M8x30). Starting
by the right hand side, turn the plastic screw into the frame until it touches
the aluminium housing; without moving the aluminium housing (very fine
tolerances). Next, insert the plastic screw into the left side by turning it until
it touches the aluminium housing.
Dynamic3 with cover plate
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Dynamic3 with external
control buttons

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Controls & Input connectors
DVI 1/ DVI A DVI-I input signal. Connect a DVI (digital) input signal and
select DVI 1 on the OSD monitor menu. Use a DVI to VGA
adapter to connect an ARGB (analogue) input signal and
select DVI-A on the OSD monitor menu
DVI 2 DVI-D input signal. Connect a DVI (digital) input signal and
select DVI 2 on the OSD monitor menu
- Use high quality DVI cables with 2m maximum length
12V D.C. Power supply input connector. XLR-4 connector:
1,2: Ground
3,4: 12Vdc
GPI Monitor external contact close control. SubD9 female
1. GPI1 +
2. GPI1 –
3. GPI2 +
4. GPI2 –
5. GPI3 –
6. GPI3 +
7. N.C.
8. +12Vdc (600mA max.)
9. Ground
- Use GPI1 (1:12Vdc, 2:Ground) to open the monitor
- Use GPI2 (3:12Vdc, 4:Ground) to close the monitor with the
screen facing up
- Use GPI3 (6:12Vdc, 5:Ground) to close the monitor with the
screen facing down

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Controls & Input connectors
Termination Activate (ON) the termination, ONLY on the last unit of the
RS422 bus
AHnet RJ45 CAT5 connector for addressable RS422 control. There
is a loop through connector to use as signal RS422 output.
Up to 30 monitors can be connected on the same RS422 bus
USB USB connectors for mouse, keyboard, touch screen and
webcam. These connectors are active depending on the
monitor model
OSD MONITOR CONTROL
In order to access to the OSD monitor control menu, use the IR remote
control supplied with the monitor
POWER Switch ON/OFF the monitor
MENU Activates the OSD menu on screen
UP Cursor control up on the OSD menu
DOWN Cursor control down on the OSD menu
LEFT Cursor control left on the OSD menu
RIGHT Cursor control right on the OSD menu
OK Selects the function on the OSD menu.
When the OSD menu is not active on
screen, selects the input source

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Controls & Input connectors
MONITOR ADDRESS
Below the monitor, there is a screen to configure the monitor. Press the UP
or DOWN buttons to change the function. Press the OK button to select the
function. Change the parameter using the UP or DOWN buttons and press
OK again to save the changes.
AHnet ID Selects the number AHnet ID to RS422 to externally control
the monitor
Input select Selects the input source signal (DVIA, DVI1 or DVI2)
Brightness Configuration of the monitor brightness level
Contrast Configuration of the monitor contrast level
Backlight Configuration of the monitor backlight level
Status information List of the monitor status to service

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Controls & Input connectors
MONITOR MOVEMENT CONTROLS
On the upper cover plate, there are three buttons to control the monitor’s
up and down functions:
1. Raising the monitor
To rise up and tilt the monitor display, press the rear button (1) on the right
hand side of the cover plate. To adjust the angle, permanent press the open
button (1). While the monitor is open; the screen will slowly move between
90° to 110°. When the screen is on the desired working angle, release the
button (1). To memorise this working angle permanently, press the middle
button (2) during 2 seconds.
2. Memory button:
Permanent press this button to memorise the screen tilting angle.
3. Retracting the monitor (downwards the screen)
To fold down the monitor with the screen facing down, going into storage
position, press the front button (3). It is recommended that no objects
or parts of the body that could obstruct the retracting movement of the
display, are not on the top of the cover plate.
1- Button to open the monitor
2- Button to close the monitor, screen facing up
3- Button to close the monitor, screen facing down

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OSD menu
ACCESSING THE MENU SYSTEM
– With the OSD off, push the MENU button to activate the main OSD menu
– Press the UP and DOWN button to move from one function to another.
Please refer to the following sections below to view a complete list of
all the functions available for the monitor
– Press the OK button to enable the item
– When a function is selected, press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons in order to
change the parameter of the function
Press the Menu button to access to the main menu
PICTURE
Picture Mode Adjusts the mode of the image
Dynamic
Standard
Mild
User: Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint
Colour Temperature Adjusts the color of the image
Cool
Medium
Warm
User: Red, Green, Blue
Aspect Ratio Configures the image aspect on screen
4:3
16:9
Just scan
1- Button to open the monitor
2- Button to close the monitor, screen facing up
3- Button to close the monitor, screen facing down

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OSD menu
PICTURE
Noise Reduction Adjusts the image noise filter
Off
Low
Middle
High
Default
Screen (Only for analogue signals)
Auto Adjust
Horizontal Pos.
Vertical Pos.
Size
Phase
Backlight Adjust the backlight of the screen
Colour Range 0 – 255
16 – 235

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OSD menu
OPTION
OSD Language Selects OSD language
Restore Factory Default Adjusts the parameters as factory
Blending OSD window transparency
Low
Middle
High
Off
OSD Duration Adjusts the time that the OSD menu window remains on
screen
Software Update (USB) Used for firmware upgrade
Mirror
0: Image with no flip
1: Vertical flip
2: Horizontal flip
3: Rotate

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AHnet protocol
COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
Communication RS422
Connection RJ45
Wiring CAT-5
SPEED & CONFIGURATION
Baud Rate 38400
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
WIRING DIAGRAM
1 Data TX +
2 Data TX –
3 Data RX +
4 NC
5 NC
6 Data RX –
7 NC
8 NC
CONNECTION
Pins 1 & 2 The units respond
Pins 3 & 6 The units receive instructions
Protocol to control the monitor by addressable RS422 bus.
You can connect up to 30 monitors on the same RS422 bus.
You can use a AH Interface Ethernet, to control the RS422 bus.
The units should have a set address and the address must start by 1.
Maximum cable length between ends, 500m/1640 ft.
RJ-45

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AHnet protocol
AHnet PROTOCOL
Using 5 bytes communication:
BYTE 0 START BYTE
BYTE 1 ADDRESS BYTE
BYTE 2 COMMAND BYTE
BYTE 3 VALUE 1
BYTE 4 VALUE2
COMMANDS
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
FA XX 01 00 00 GO DOWN, BOTTOM FB XX 01 00 00
FA XX 01 01 00 GO UP + INCLINATION FB XX 01 01 00
FA XX 01 03 00 MONITOR 90° FB XX 01 03 00
FA XX 02 01 00 SCREEN ON FB XX 02 01 00
FA XX 02 00 00 SCREEN OFF FB XX 02 00 00
FA XX 03 00 00 INPUT SELECT DVI 1 FB XX 03 00 00
FA XX 03 01 00 INPUT SELECT DVI-A FB XX 03 01 00
FA XX 03 03 00 INPUT SELECT DVI 2 FB XX 03 03 00
FA XX 04 01 00 BUTTON LOCK FB XX 04 01 00
FA XX 04 00 00 BUTTON UNLOCK FB XX 04 00 00
FA XX 14 00 00 INQUIRY CONTROL BYTE FB XX 14 CB1 CB2
XX Number of the monitor address.
Up to 30 monitors for each RS422 BUS
CB1 Response in 8 bits of the monitor status
CB2 Response in 8 bits of the monitor status
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AHnet protocol
PICTURE COMMANDS
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
FA XX 15 00 00 ASK FOR BACKLIGHT LEVEL FB XX 15 00 ZZ
FA XX 16 00 00 ASK FOR CONTRAST LEVEL FB XX 16 00 ZZ
FA XX 17 00 00 ASK FOR BRIGHTNESS LEVEL FB XX 17 00 ZZ
XX Number of the monitor address.
Up to 30 monitors for each RS422 BUS
ZZ Level of the function selected (00 – 99 Dec)
COMMAND DESCRIPTION RESPONSE
FA XX 15 01 ZZ SET BACKLIGHT LEVEL FB XX 15 01 ZZ
FA XX 16 01 ZZ SET CONTRAST LEVEL FB XX 16 01 ZZ
FA XX 17 01 ZZ SET BRIGHTNESS LEVEL FB XX 17 01 ZZ
XX Number of the monitor address.
Up to 30 monitors for each RS422 BUS
ZZ Level of the function selected (00 – 99 Dec)
To send an order to all the monitors, you must use the address F8

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AHnet protocol
CB1
BITE 76543210
1 1 0 1
0 1 0 1
1 0 0 1
SCREEN ON 1
SCREEN OFF 0
DVI-A 0 0
DVI-1 0 1
DVI-2 1 1
PROTECTION STOP 1
MONITOR OK 0
CB2
BITE 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
BUTTON LOCK 1
BUTTON UNLOCK 0
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Input Signals
AH15D3 HDGA, AH17D3 HDGA, AH19D3 HDGA, AH22D3 16GA
RESOLUTION Horizontal freq (KHz) Vertical freq (Hz) Scanning type
800x600@60Hz 37.879 60.317 Progressive
800x600@72Hz 48.077 72.188 Progressive
800x600@75Hz 46.875 75.000 Progressive
1024x768@60Hz 48.363 60.005 Progressive
1024x768@70Hz 56.476 70.070 Progressive
1024x768@75Hz 60.023 75.030 Progressive
1280x720@60Hz 44.772 59.855 Progressive
1360x768@60Hz 47.72 59.799 Progressive
1280x1024@60Hz 63.981 60.020 Progressive
1600x1200@60Hz 75.000 60.00 Progressive
1680x1050@60Hz 64.742 59.946 Progressive
1920x1080@60Hz 66.647 59.98 Progressive