Digital Equipment Pro-face FP2500-T41 User manual

FP2500-T41
User Manual
Digital Electronics Corporation

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Preface
Thankyou forpurchasingDigital’sTFT typecolordisplay panel,the 'FP2500-T41'
(hereafter referred to as the FP unit).
TheFP unit isa TFTtype colorliquid crystal displaymonitor forIBM-PC compatible
personalcomputers(VGAmode).
Pleaseread thismanual completely to insure thecorrect useand completeunderstand-
ingofthe FPunit'sfunctions. The FP'sanalog interface isdesigned for usewith
standard VGA mode. Please be aware that this unit may not be able to be connected
with nonstandard VGA modes. For more details, please refer to this manual's "PC
ConnectivityNotes"section.
The term FP2500-T41 refers to the following unit:
FP2500-T41-24V (DC 24V type)

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Other Symbols Used In This Manual
The list below describes the symbols used in this manual.
Explains a situation that requires a moderate amount of caution.
Indicates a word or phrase that has an additional explanation.
A reference point. Describes the word or phrase marked by the as-
terisk (*) and the corresponding number.
Reference pages on related topics.
Thismanual describes safetyinstructions for correctuse of the FP unit. Please keep this
manual close at hand, and refer to it when necessary.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to ensure the safe use of the FP
unit. Pleasemakesuretofollowallinstructionsgivensincetheyexplainimportantsafety
points.
For the Safe And Correct Use of this Unit:
*1
1),2) Operational steps. Please follow these numbered steps in order to
perform the desired operation.
This mark warns of a situation that could either seriously
injure a person or lead to death if the instruction is ignored
and/or the unit is used incorrectly.
This mark warns of a situation that could either injure a
person or damage property if the instruction is ignored and/
or the unit is used incorrectly.
Warning
Caution

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Safety Instructions
For the safe use of this unit, be sure to follow these guidelines:
Warning
Because of the ever present danger of electrical shock, be sure to unplug the power cable
fromtheFP unit beforepluggingthe cable's otherendinto thewall.
Donotusepower inexcessofthe unit's specifiedvoltagerangesince itmaycausea fireor
electricshock.
Because the FP unit contains high voltage parts, an electric shock can occur when disas-
semblingtheunit. Therefore,pleasebesuretoalwaysunplugtheunitbeforedisassembling
it.
Donot modify the FPunit in any way,since it maycause a fire or electric shock.
Whenchangingthebacklight,besuretoturnofftheunit'spowerfirst,inordertopreventan
electricshock.
Donotusetouchpanelkeystoperformlife-threateningorvitallyimportantsafetyfunctions.
Useseparate mechanical switchesfor suchkeys.
Ifsubstantialamountsofmetallicdust,waterorliquidsentertheFPunit,turnoffthepower
supplyimmediately, unplugthepowercord,andcontactyour local FPdistributor.
WheninstallingtheFPunit,besuretofollowtheinstructionsgivenin“Chapter3.Installation
andWiring,"toinsureitisdonecorrectly.
Donotusethe FP inanenvironmentwith flammablegassinceitmay causeanexplosion.

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Do not press the screen's touch surface too strongly with either your finger or a hard
object, since the touch surface may be damaged.
Whenthesurfaceofthedisplayscreenbecomesdirtyorsmudged,cleanthedisplay with
acloth soaked in a neutral detergent. Donot use paintthinner or organic solvent.
Donot presson the touchpanel's facewith sharpobjects, such asa mechanicalpencil or
screwdriver,since it might damagetheLCDpanel.
AvoidusingorstoringtheFPindirectsunlight,excessivelydustyordirtyenvironments,or
wherechemicals or their vaporsare present inthe air.
AvoidrestrictingtheFP'snaturalventilation,orstoringandusingtheFPinanenvironment
thatwillincreasetheFP'sinternaltemperature.
PleaseavoidusingtheFPinareaswheresudden,largechangesintemperaturemayoccur.
Thesechangescancausecondensationtoforminsidetheunit,possiblycausinganaccident.
TheFP'sLCDcontainsastrong irritant. If thepanelisevercrackedandthe LCD's liquid
contactsyourskin,be suretowashit withrunningwaterfor atleast15minutes. If anyof
thisliquidshouldenteryoureye,besuretoflushtheeyewithrunningwaterformorethan
15minutes, andsee adoctor immediately.
ThecurrentbrightnessoftheLCDscreenwilldependon the screen'scurrentdisplayand
theLCD'scontrastadjustment.Any brightness variationsthatresultarenormal for LCD
displays.
There are minute grid-points on the LCD surface. These points are not defects.
Sometimes crosstalk (shadows appearing on extended display lines) will appear on the
display. This phenomenon is a common attribute of LCD's and is not a defect.
Thedisplayedcolor will lookdifferentwhen viewedfroman angle outsidethespecified
viewangle.Thisisalsonormal.
Displaying a single screen image for long periods of time can cause an afterimage to
remain. To correct this, turn the unit OFF for 5 or 10 minutes, then ON again. This
phenomenonisacommonattributeoftheLCD's,andnotadefect. Topreventthiseffect,
youcan: - use the Display OFF feature, if the same image is to be displayed
for a long period of time.
-changethe screendisplayperiodically to preventthe displaying ofa
single image for along period oftime.
Safety Instructions
For the correct use of this unit, please follow these guidelines:
Notes on the FP's Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Caution

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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................i
For the Safe and Correct Use of this Unit..................................................................ii
Warning: Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iii
Caution: Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ iv
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................v
When Connecting to a PC...........................................................................................vii
FP2500-T41 Features..................................................................................................viii
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... ix
UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes ...........................................................................x
CE Making Notes........................................................................................................x
Chapter 1—Introduction
1-1 Connecting the FP to a PC .................................................................................. 1-1
1-2 Optional Equipment ...............................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2—Specifications
2-1 General Specifications (For DC24V) ................................................................... 2-1
1 Electrical Specifications ..............................................................................................2-1
2 Environmental Specifications .....................................................................................2-1
3 Structural Specifications.............................................................................................2-2
2-2 Functional Specifications (For DC24V) ..........................................................................2-3
2-3 Interface Specifications (For DC24V) ...........................................................................2-4
1 Analog RGB Interface .................................................................................................2-4
2 Serial Interface ............................................................................................................2-6
3 USB Interface ..............................................................................................................2-7
2-4 Cable Diagrams ...................................................................................................2-8
1 Pin Connections for the RGB Interface Cable............................................................2-8
2 Pin Connections for the SIO Interface Cable .............................................................2-9
3 Pin Connections for the USB Interface Cable ...........................................................2-9
2-5 Names and Functions of FP Parts.............................................................. 2-10
2-6 Flat Panel (FP) Dimensions........................................................................ 2-11
1 ExternalDimensions (DC24V) ............................................................................. 2-11
2 Installation Brackets ........................................................................................... 2-12
3 FP Installation Dimensions ................................................................................. 2-12

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Chapter 3—Installation and Wiring
3-1 Installation .................................................................................................................3-1
3-2 Wiring ........................................................................................................................3-5
1 Power Cable Connection ................................................................................................... 3-5
2 Precautions: Connecting the Power Supply...................................................................... 3-6
3 Precautions: Grounding .....................................................................................................3-7
4 Precautions: Input/Output Signal Lines............................................................................ 3-7
3-3 Operation Mode Setup and Display Positioning .......................................................3-8
1 Operation Mode Setup and Adjustment ..............................................................3-8
2 Front LED Option Mode Display .....................................................................................3-9
3 Display Position Compensation by OSD..........................................................................3-10
Chapter 4—Touch Panel Commands
4-1 Command List..........................................................................................................4-1
4-2 Boot-upInitialization ................................................................................................4-2
4-3 Touch Interface Data ..............................................................................................4-3
4-4 Touch Panel Commands..........................................................................................4-5
Chapter 5—Touch Panel Communication Programs
5-1 Bundled Software....................................................................................................5-1
5-2 Operation Environment............................................................................................5-2
5-3 Touch panel Input Drivers .......................................................................................5-3
1 FPATPH.EXE (Touch Panel Handler) ............................................................................... 5-3
2 FPCALIB.EXE (Touch Panel Data Calibration) ................................................................ 5-7
Chapter 6—Troubleshooting
6-1 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................6-1
1 Possible Device Problems ................................................................................................ 6-1
2 No Display ........................................................................................................................ 6-2
3 Touch Panel Does Not Work ............................................................................................ 6-4
Chapter 7—Maintenance
7-1 Regular Cleaning .....................................................................................................7-1
1 Cleaning the Display ........................................................................................................ 7-1
2 Installation Gasket Check/Replacement ........................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Periodic Check Points .............................................................................................7-2
7-3 Replacing the Backlight ...........................................................................................7-3
INDEX.............................................................................................i - iv

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• Changeover from horizontal 720 pixels to 640 pixels is done via DIP switch.
• When the horizontal 720 pixel signal is input;
- VGA Graphic & Text mode displays 640 pixels only and 80 pixels are not
displayed.
- VGA Graphic mode displays all pixels but images may be cut off if they do
not match the sampling.
• With vertical 350 pixels, 400 pixels, including 50 pixels at the top and at the
bottom of the screen will be enlarged and displayed at 480 pixels (1.2 times).
• When the unit is used in VGA text mode, the far right side's 80 dots are
not displayed.
• The display mode is designated using dip switch SW1-4.
SometypesofVGAequipmentmaynotbewithintherangesspecifiedabove,and,therefore,
cannot be connected to the FP.
Also, if the user changes his PC's VGA board, there is the possiblity that the new board
may not be able to be connected to the FP.
When Connecting to a PC
The FP unit's analog interface is designed for standard VGA mode. The number of dots
(pixels)displayedareasfollows:
Size H Sync. V Sync. Dot Clock Range
640X480 31.469±1KHz 60±1Hz 25.175MHz±1%
640X400 24.827±1KHz 56±1Hz 21.053MHz±1%
640X400 31.469±1KHz 70±1Hz 25.175MHz±1%
640X350 31.469±1KHz 70±1Hz 25.175MHz±1%
720X400 31.469±1KHz 70±1Hz 28.322MHz±1%
720X350 31.469±1KHz 70±1Hz 28.322MHz±1%

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High Quality TFT Color LCD Display
Thisunitis equippedwitha 10.4inchTFT typecolorLCD. Its superiorbrightnessand
wideviewingangle,notfoundinordinarylaptoptypeTFTLCD's,widensyourscopeof
applications.
Thescreen's maximum resolution is 640 x 480pixels, and candisplay 260,000 colors.
Easy Installation In User’s Cabinets and Panels
The FP2500-T41's slim, lightweight, and compact design make installation a snap. It
was designed specifically for use as your IA (Industrial Automation) or OA (Office
Automation)systemmonitor. Theflat,frontpanelprovidesprotectionequivalenttothe
rigorousIP65Fstandard,and,evenwithoutitsoptionalprotectivecover,thefrontpanel
ishighly resistant toboth wateranddust.
Panel can be used as a VGA Display
Since the FP2500-T41 is equipped with an analog RGB interface, it can be connected
to any PC with standard VGA mode. (The PC's clock frequency, however, must be
withinthestandardrange)
Easy to use Built In Touch Panel
TheFP2500-T41'sbuiltintouchpanelisstandardequipment,allowingtouchpaneldata
to be output to a host PC via input/output commands and an RS-232C cable and USB
cable.Thisisperfectforsystemsrequiringbothtouchpaneloperationanddatamonitoring.
FP2500-T41 Features
The features of the FP2500-T41 are as follows.

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The FP's packing box contains the items listed below. Please check to be sure each is
includedandis not damaged.
 FP unit (FP2500-T41-24V)  
 
 FP2500/2600
User Manual(Contained in plastic case)
 Installation Gasket (1)  
 
 Installation Brackets (4)
3.5 inch floppy disk  
 
 FP2500-T41/FP2600-T41
(ContainsTouchPanelprograms) Installation Guide (1)
Theseitemshaveallbeencarefullypackedwithspecialattentiontoproductquality.
However, should you find anything damaged or missing, please contact your local
distributor immediately for prompt service.
Package Contents
User Manual
Installation
Guide