Contec IPC SERIES User manual

IPC Series
IPC-DT/L400(PC)A,
IPC-DT/L400(PC)TA,
IPC-DT/L400(PC)TB
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Copyright
Copyright 2000 CONTEC Co., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form
by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC Co., LTD.
CONTEC Co., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep
current the information contained in this document. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this
document. Should you notice an omission or any questionable
item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC Co.,
LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor
for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
MS, Microsoft, MS-DOS Windows and Windows NT are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product
names are trademarks of their respective holder.

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Table of Contents
Copyright........................................................................... i
Trademarks........................................................................ i
Table of Contents..............................................................ii
1. Introduction......................................................................1
Limited One-Year Warranty ....................................... 3
How to Obtain Service................................................. 3
Liability ....................................................................... 3
Handling Precautions.................................................. 4
2. Specifications....................................................................7
Function Specifications.................................................... 7
General Specifications ..................................................... 8
Display Optical Specifications......................................... 9
3. Dimensions and Names of Parts....................................11
Case External Dimensions .........................................11
Part Names................................................................. 12
4. Installation.....................................................................13
Installation Cautions ..................................................... 15
5. Connecting with Host Computer...................................17
VGA Mode Setting.......................................................... 17
System Configuration and Connection ......................... 19
6. Touch Panel....................................................................21

1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
The display is a 12.1inch, desktop TFT LCD for use with a host
computer, such products as the CONTEC IPC series and SBC
(single-board computer). The display is available in three
different models; the IPC-DT/L400(PC)A not installed with the
touch-panel feature, the IPC-DT/L400(PC)TA installed with the
touch-panel feature, and the IPC-DT/L400(PC)TB with a polarizer
attached to the (low-reflection and high-contrast) touch panel.
- Large 800 x 600 dot display screen (12.1inch) that is optimum for
use with Windows.
- Wide-viewing angle and high-brilliance type
- Displays a maximum of 262,144 colors
- Equipped with a quick-response, analog touch panel
[IPC-DT/L400(PC)TA, IPC-DT/L400(PC)TB]
- Digital RGB I/F
- A variety of host computers
This display works with the following host computers:
For connectivity information for other products than IPCs and
SBCs described here, see the CONTEC’s Product Catalog or visit
the CONTEC’s Web site or contact your retailer.
-IPCseries
- IPC-BX/M560(PCW)E
- IPC-BX/M560(PCW)C
- IPC-BX/M560(PCW)EP
- IPC-BX/M560(PCW)CP
- IPC-BX/M400(PC)H
- IPC-BX/P400(PC)
- IPC-UP/M500(PCW)H
- IPC-UP/M500(PCW)
- PC-LCD(PCI)T
- SBC (single-board computer) series
- PC-686E(PC)-266
- PC-686E(PC)-333
- PC-586HU(PC)-LV
- PC-486HU(PC)-LV
* To use this display with the SBC series, you need the
"ADPLCD(PC)H" ISA expansion board.

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- Various options are available:
- IPC-M4CL-2H : Cable for connecting the flat-panel display
installed with no touch-panel feature (2m)
For the "IPC-BX/M400(PC)H"
- IPC-M4CL-2TH : Cable for connecting the flat-panel display
installed with the touch-panel feature (2m)
For the "IPC-BX/M400(PC)H"
- IPC-P4CL-2H : Flat panel display connection cable (2m)
- ADPLCD(PC)H : ISA expansion board to allow display with
the SBC (single-board computer).
- IPC-TPB1-DRV : Touch panel driver for the
"IPC-BX/M400(PC)H" and other models
- IPC-TPB2-DRV : Touch panel driver for the
"IPC-BX/M560(PCW)" series and "SBC"
- IPC-SND-02 : Stand kit for using the main unit as a desktop
machine
- IPC-CV12 : Protective sheet for 12.1inch screen
* For more information about each host computer and option, see
the "Product Guide" or contact a CONTEC branch or a sales
representative.

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Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC Interface boards are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD.
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to one
year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned
freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return
Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group
office, from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but
only for the electronic circuitry and original boards. The warranty
is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the
original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be
considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a
copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization Number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office
where you purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the
RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product.
In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise
from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Handling Precautions
In order to enjoy your FLAT PANEL DISPLAY for a long time,
please be sure to read the following precautions before using the
display.
- This display is made of the precise electric parts, so do not use or
store it in the vicinity of impulse or vibration.
- This product is not intended for use in aerospace, space, nuclear
power, medical equipment, or other applications that require a
very high level of reliability. Do not use the product in such
applications.
- If you utilize this product in such usages where high reliability
and safety are required as on the trains, vessels, automotives or
crime- or disaster-prevention devices, contact your retailer.
- Do not use or store the product in a location exposed to extremely
high or low temperature or susceptible to rapid temperature
changes.
Example: - Exposure to direct sun
- In the vicinity of a heat source
- Do not use the product in extremely humid or dusty locations.
- Display brightness deteriorates with use. Backlight life (50% of
initial brightness) is 50,000 hours (at continuous operation at
25°C).
- Do not use sharp objects, such as a pencil tip, to operate the touch
panel. Doing so may damage the panel and cause a malfunction.
- Protect the touch panel from being shaken or struck as this may
cause damage.
- If the touch panel surface or frame becomes dirty, wipe them
clean with a neutral detergent. Do not wipe them with thinner,
ammonia, or strong chloride solvent. In addition, when using
the touch panel in an environment where the touch panel can
easily become dirty, place use a protective sheet (option).
- Absolutely do not disconnect the display cable while the host
computer power is turned on. Only plug in or disconnect the
cable after turning off the host computer power or damage could
result.
- This monitor does not support MS-DOS. Another CONTEC
product PC-LCD(PCI)T supports neither MS-DOS nor Windows
3.1.
- The display cable connector has a rotating construction, but it was
not designed to be frequently rotated. Do not rotate it frequently
or damage could result.

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- As one of analog, touch-panel characteristics, detection positions
might slide out of place due to an ambient change (in temperature
and/or humidity) or as time elapses. If you experience this,
recalibrate the touch panel and re-set calibration data.
- If you utilize this product in such usages where high reliability
and safety are required as on the trains, vessels, automotives or
crime- or disaster-prevention devices, contact your retailer.

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2. Specifications
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2. Specifications
Function Specifications
Table 2.1. Function Specifications
Item IPC-DT/L400(PC)A IPC-DT/L400(PC)TA IPC-DT/L400(PC)TB
Installation type Desktop, wall hanging *1
Display size 12.1 inch
Dot configuration 800 dots horizontal x 600 dots vertical
Display device TFT color liquid crystal display
Display colors 262,144 colors
Brightness control Adjustable with the volume on the side
Backlight control Possible (software controlled)
Cable length 2m (use the special-purpose display cable sold separately.)
Touch panel
Resolution - 1024 x 1024 (emulated at 800 x 600)
Detection method - Resistance film analog method
More than a million timesStrong life - (Load: 300gf±100gf, Speed: 2 times/sec,
by mechanical keying in)
Touch panel interface - 50-core, half-pitch connector on the back
(shared with display signals)
Polarizer *2 - No Yes
Power consumption +5VDC 2.7A (Max.)
*1 When using on the Desktop, the optional stand IPC-SND-02 is required
*2 The IPC-DT/L400(PC)TB with a touch-panel installed with a polarizer offers low reflection and high
contrast.
(Note that brightness is reduced by 9% compared with the touch panel not installed with the polarizer.)

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General Specifications
Table 2.2. General Specifications
Item Specification
Environment
Ambient operating temperature 0 - 45°C
Ambient storage temperature -10 - 60°C
Ambient humidity 20% - 90% RH
Floating dust Not severe
Corrosive gas none
Line noise Signal line /1kV(IEC1000-4-4 Level3, EN61000-4-4 Level3)
(When using the host PC IPC-BX/M400(PC)H)
Noise
resistance Statistic electricity
resistance Contact / 4kV (IEC1000-4-2 Level2, EN61000-4-2 Level2) Airborne / 8kV(IEC1000-4-2 Level3, EN61000-4-2 Level3)
Structure
Major dimensions (mm) 320(W) x 35(D) x 272(H)
Weight About 1.6kg

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Display Optical Specifications
Table 2.3. Display Optical Specifications
Item Condition Min. Standard
φ= 180° 30deg 50deg
Visual angle
(vertical) φ= 0° 40deg 70deg
φ= +90° 40deg 70deg
Visual angle
(horizontal)
CR≥10
φ= -90°
Display in
monochrome
40deg 70deg
Surface
brightness
(at center) Display in white 280cd/m2350cd/m2
Contrast ratio (CR) = Brightness at screen center with white displayed
Brightness at screen center with black displayed
Left
(φ=-90°)
Z
Y
X
Up
(φ=180°)
Right
(φ=90°)
Down
(φ=0°)
(θ=0°)
Measurement direction
θ
Module
φ
Figure 2.1. Definition of viewable area
Note! Optical specification data represent optical characteristics of the
LCD installed on the device, which are different from the actual
view or view angles.

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3. Dimensions and Names of Parts
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3. Dimensions and Names of Parts
Case External Dimensions
272
320
[mm]
96
96
127 127
28 28
12
11
86
310
262
83
35
16
Display center
Device center
Figure 3.1. Case External Dimensions

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Part Names
* IPC-DT/L400(PC)A : Dummy glass
LCD screen
* IPC-DT/L400(PC)TA , IPC-DT/L400(PC)TB :Touch panel
LCD connector
Power
LED
How to adjust brightness
* Turn the volume upward to increase brightness.
Turn the volume downward to reduce brightness.
Bright
Dark
Brightness adjustment dial
Figure 3.2. Part Names

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4. Installation
There are two methods of installation. Both are described below.
(1) Hanging with screws
Install M4 size round head or binding screws at the 4 wall
locations shown by the following dimensions. The panel can
be hung more securely on screws with larger head diameters.
164
200
100
Display center
100
7787
To select screws of the
appropriate length give
sufficient consideration
to the thickness of the
wall material and the
weight of the display.
Wall surface
2.2mm
M4 screw
Figure 4.1. Screw Installation Locations
Hang the display by the 4 installation holes on the corresponding
screws.
Installation hole x 4
R2.25
R6
4.5
8
Figure 4.2. Installation Holes

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(2) Fastening the back of the panel with screws.
Make 4mm holes in the 6 locations on the back of panel shown
by the dimensions below.
138
116 116
6969
Center of
display screen
12
[mm]
Center of device
Figure 4.3. Hole Locations
Fasten the display by the 6 installation holes using M3 screws.
Note that the maximum depth of the display screw holes is 4mm.
M3 x 5mm x6
Display
side view
Panel
4mm
M3 screws
Figure 4.4. Installation Holes

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Installation Cautions
(1) Dimension restriction when mounting in a recessed wall
location
LCD cable
Side view
50mm
Front
Figure 4.5. Mounting in a Recessed Wall Location
(2) Bending limit for LCD cable
60mm or more
20mm
Figure 4.6. Bending Limit for LCD Cable

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5. Connecting with Host Computer
VGA Mode Setting
Before using the display, set the VGA mode setting on the host
computer to "TFT color 800 x 600." For each host computer, set
as described next.
If using IPC or SBC products other than those listed here, refer to
their respective manuals for details of the settings.
Notes! - Before setting, be sure to disconnect the power to the host
computer.
- Set according to the documentation that came with the host
computer.
(If settings for this display are not included in the host
computer documentation, set according to this manual.)
(1) When you are using the IPC-BX/M400(PC)H or
IPC-BX/P400(PC):
On the BIOS "Embedded Features" setup screen, set "VGA
BIOS Select" to "800 x 600TFT." For more information
about setting, see the IPC-BX/M400(PC)H documentation.
(2) When you are using the IPC-UP/M500(PCW)H or
IPC-UP/M500(PCW):
Set the jumpers on the UPLCDS board of the device to TFT
color 800 x 600 as shown next.
1
2
JP5 1
2
JP4 1
2
JP3 1
2
JP2
123
JP1
JP1 : 2-3Short
JP2 : Short
JP3 : Open
JP4 : Short
JP5 : Open