Kontron KFM19_e User manual

Contents
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Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................3
Symbols used in this Manual.................................................................................4
Important Instructions.........................................................................................5
Note on the Warranty.............................................................................................5
Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation...............................................................5
Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation................................5
Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................6
FCC Statement......................................................................................................8
Electromagnetic Compatibility................................................................................8
Scope of Delivery.................................................................................................9
Optional Parts........................................................................................................9
Type Labels and Product Identification..................................................................9
Product Description ..........................................................................................10
Front Panel..........................................................................................................11
Display ............................................................................................................12
Display with Touchscreen ...............................................................................12
Controls and LED Indicator.............................................................................13
Left Side ..............................................................................................................15
Interfaces ........................................................................................................16
Power Plug......................................................................................................17
Rear Side.............................................................................................................18
Air Openings........................................................................................................19
On Screen Display (OSD)....................................................................................20
Operation of the OSD Menu............................................................................20
Power Supply ......................................................................................................21
Power Cord Connection.......................................................................................21
AC Connection................................................................................................22
DC Connection................................................................................................23
Installation Instructions....................................................................................25
Instruction for Mounting.......................................................................................25
Panelmount Version ............................................................................................26
Rackmount Version .............................................................................................26

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Monitor Connecting and Turning On ...............................................................27
Touchscreen Software Installation.......................................................................28
Selecting the Touchscreen Controller..............................................................28
Calibrating the Touchscreen............................................................................30
Maintenance and Prevention ............................................................................32
Technical Data....................................................................................................33
Mechanical Specifications....................................................................................34
Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................34
Environmental Specifications...............................................................................35
CE Directives and Standards...............................................................................36
Technical Appendix – Interfaces ......................................................................37
VGA Connector....................................................................................................37
DVI-D Connector..................................................................................................38
S-Video Connector...............................................................................................39
C-Video (Composite) Connector..........................................................................39
USB Touchscreen Connector...............................................................................39
Serial Touchscreen Connector (RS232)...............................................................40
Technical Support..............................................................................................41
Returning Defective Merchandise........................................................................42

Introduction
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Introduction
Kontron Embedded Computers would like to point out that the information
contained in this manual may be subject to technical changes, particularly as a
result of continuous product upgrades.
The attached documentation does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron
Embedded Computers with respect to technical processes described in the
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Computers does not accept any liability for any printing errors or other
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Computers is aware of such errors or inaccuracies or that Kontron Embedded
Computers is unaware of these as a result of gross negligence and Kontron
Embedded Computers has failed to eliminate these errors or inaccuracies for this
reason. Kontron Embedded Computers expressly informs the user that this
manual only contains a general description of technical processes and
instructions which may not be applicable in every individual case. In cases of
doubt, please contact Kontron Embedded Computers.
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to the products and thus this manual only reflects the technical status of the
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© 2007 by Kontron Embedded Computers
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Introduction
Symbols used in this Manual
Symbol Meaning
This symbol indicates the danger of injury to the user or the risk of
damage to the product if the corresponding warning notices are
not observed.
This symbol indicates that the product or parts thereof may be
damaged if the corresponding warning notices are not observed.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and
the user manual.
This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.
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Important Instructions
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Important Instructions
This chapter contains instructions which must be observed when using your
industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e.
The manufacturer’s instructions provide useful information on your industrial LCD
monitor KFM19_e.
Note on the Warranty
Due to their limited service life, parts which, by their nature, are especially subject
to wear (wearing parts) are not included in the guarantee beyond the legal
stipulations. This applies to the display backlighting, for example.
Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation
Kontron Embedded Computers shall be exempted from the statutory accident
liability obligation if the user fails to observe the safety instructions.
Liability Limitation / Exemption from the
Warranty Obligation
In the event of damage to the device caused by failure to observe the hints in this
manual and eventually on the device (especially the safety instructions), Kontron
Embedded Computers shall not be required to honor the warranty even during the
warranty period and shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability
obligation.

Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Please read this section carefully and observe the instructions for your own safety
and correct use of the device.
This chapter also contains information on approval and interference suppression
of your device.
Please observe the warnings and instructions on the device and in the manual.
The industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e has been built and tested by Kontron
Embedded Computers in accordance with EN 60950/VDE 0805 and left the
company in a perfectly safe condition.
In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the user must
observe the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
❏The device must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
❏The electrical installations in the room must correspond to the requirements of
the respective regulations.
❏Take care that there are no cables, particularly power cables, in areas where
persons can trip over them.
❏Do not use a power cable in sockets shared by a number of other power
consumers. Do not use an extension cable.
❏Only use the power cord supplied.
❏The unit is only completely disconnected from the power source when the
power cord is disconnected from the power source. Therefore the power cord
and its connectors must always remain easily accessible.
❏Do not place the device in direct sunlight, near heat sources or in a damp
place. Make sure the device has adequate ventilation.
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Safety Instructions
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❏Only devices and components which fulfill the requirements of a SELV circuit
(Safety Extra Low Voltage) in accordance with EN 60950 may be connected
to the interfaces of the system.
❏All plugs on the connection cables must be screwed or locked to the housing.
❏The device is designed to be used in vertical position.
❏Repairs may only be carried out by a person authorized by Kontron
Embedded Computers.
❏Maintenance or repair on the open device may only be carried out by qualified
personnel authorized by Kontron Embedded Computers familiar with the
associated dangers.
❏It is not allows to open the device.
❏Only approved original accessories approved by Kontron Embedded
Computers may be used.
❏It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible,
•if the device has visible damage or
•if the device no longer functions.
In these cases the device must be shut down and secured against
unintentional operation.

Safety Instructions
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product has been designed for industrial, commercial and office use,
including small business use. The most recent version of the EMC guidelines
(EMC Rules 89/336/EEC) and/or the German EMC laws apply. If the user
modifies and/or adds to the equipment (e.g. installation of add-on cards), the
prerequisites for the CE conformity declaration (safety requirements) may no
longer apply.

Scope of Delivery
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Scope of Delivery
❏Industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e (A or B)
❏This user manual for the industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e
❏KFM - OSD-Menu - Description
❏AC power cord or DC Phoenix plug (depending on the ordered KFM19_e)
❏VGA cable connector (2 m)
❏8x M4 nuts (for panelmount version only)
Optional Parts
❏USB or serial (COM) touchscreen cable connector depending on the ordered
touchscreen terminal configuration (optional)
Available lengths for:
USB cable connector (Type A, male - Type A, male): 2m, 5m
COM (RS232) cable connector: 2 m, 5 m, 10 m
❏VGA cable connector
Available lengths: 2 m, 5 m, 10 m
❏DVI cable connector
Available lengths: 2 m, 5 m
❏CD-ROM with the installation software and the driver for touchscreen (if the
KFM19_e is ordered with the optional touchscreen)
Type Labels and Product Identification
The type label of your monitor KFM19_e is attached at the back of the device.
Type label Product identification
KFM19_e - A Industrial LCD Monitor KFM19_e with AC power supply unit
KFM19_e - B Industrial LCD Monitor KFM19_e with DC power supply unit

Product Description
Product Description
The KFM19_e is an industrial LCD monitor designed for high-performance
industrial applications. The solid type of enclosure offers to the monitor a
mechanical stability. KFM19_e is therefore proper for industrial use. Excellent
image representation, simple menu-driven handling and plug & play ability round
off the qualities of this monitor.
The built-in display is a 19" TFT SXGA display with 1280 x 1024 resolution and
300 cd/m2luminance (brightness). The protection pane built in front of the display
is made of special glass and protects the display from destruction of mechanical
manner, for example get dirty or scratches at the display surface. The
representation quality of the display is optimised also by the antireflection property
of the protection pane.
The monitor can be optionally equipped with a touchscreen.
The KFM19_e comes with VGA (analog), DVI (digital), S-Video (analog),
Composite-video (analog) signal inputs and provides therewith compatibility with
the existing and the future computer-generation.
The KFM19_e can be alternatively equipped with an AC or a DC power supply
unit. The supply voltage range is indicated on the type label. The type label is
located on the back of the unit.
Fig. 1: KFM_19e – Frontal installed controls
and LED indicator
(shown as panelmount version)
Fig. 1a: KFM_19e – Laterally installed
controls and front side installed LED
(shown as panelmount version)
When installing and switching on the monitor, make sure that
the air openings at the bottom and upper side of the device
(behind the front panel) are not obstructed by objects.
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Product Description
Front Panel
The front plate of the KFM19_e is available alternatively as 19" front plate or in
panelmount version.
The 19" front plate version is suitable for the installation of the monitor in
19" industrial cabinets. Therefore are available four mounting holes.
The panelmount version is suitable for the installation of the monitor in an
instrument panel or other cabinets. Therefore at the rear side of the front plate are
available eight threaded studs.
Depending on the ordered KFM19_e configuration at the front side are located the
control elements of the on screen displays (OSD), the “On/Off” button with the
“Status LED” (refer to the “Controls and LED Indicator” section), the 19" front
plate and the 19" display with the protection pane or touchscreen (optional).
The protection class IP 65 is ensured at the front side of the monitor.
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3
Fig. 2: KFM19_e – Front side (shown as panelmount front plate version)
1Front panel
219” display with protection plate or
touchscreen (optional)
3Controls and LED Indicator

Product Description
Display
The built-in display is a 19" TFT SXGA display with a resolution of 1280 x 1024
and 300 cd/m2of luminance (brightness).
In front of the display is installed a glass protection pane with antireflection
properties. This protects the display surface from dirt and scratches also. The
technical specifications of the built-in display are specified in the “Technical Data”
chapter.
Display with Touchscreen
The KFM19_e can be optionally equipped with a resistive touchscreen. The
installed touchscreen is a 4-wire resistive touchscreen. The terminal configuration
of the touchscreen can alternatively be an USB or a COM interface. The
touchscreen is connected by means of supplied cables via the
COM (RS232) or USB interface to an external PC with corresponding interface.
The display surface of the KFM19_e is also mechanically protected through the
touchscreen. The touchscreen registers contact of a finger or a pen and moves
the mouse pointer. This functions only under integration of the necessary
software (refer to the “Touchscreen Software Installation” chapter).
You get the corresponding touchscreen driver for your operating system on a
storage media (CD-ROM).
Do not use a hard or a pointed object to operate the touchscreen,
since it can damage the touchscreen surface.
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Product Description
Controls and LED Indicator
At the front plate are situated the control buttons of the On Screen Display (OSD),
the “On/Off” button and the “Status LED”.
The keys of the OSD and the “On/Off” button can be optionally
attached to the right side (rear-mounted) of the monitor (refer to
Fig. 3a). For this device configuration the “Status LED” is installed
at the front side.
Fig. 3: KFM_19e – Controls and LED indicator at the
front side Fig. 3a: KFM_19e – Laterally
installed controls
1
2
3 4 5 6
Fig. 4: Controls and LED indicator
1
2
3
4
5
6
On/Off button
Status LED
Select button
Down button
Up button
Menu button
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Product Description
“On/Off” Button and Status LED
“On/Off”
Button Press this button, in order to switch on or off the monitor
KFM19_e.
Even if you switch the monitor off with the “On/Off” button, a
standby voltage is further present in the device.
The unit is complete disconnected from the power source, only
when the power cord is disconnected from the power source.
Therefore the power cord and its connectors must always
remain easily accessible.
Status LED
(green) Lights up green when the device is switched on by pressing of
the “On/Off” button and a video signal is present at the selected
video input.
Prerequisite:
The power cord must be connected to a corresponding power
source.
Status LED
(orange) Lights up orange, when the monitor is switched off or no video
signal is present at the selected video input.
Prerequisite:
The power cord must be connected to a corresponding power
source.
If this LED does not light up after turning on the device, then
you must check the main power source and the presence of the
video signal at the monitor video signal input.
On Screen Display Buttons
The OSD buttons allow you to select, to scroll, to install in the OSD main menu or
OSD submenu (refer to the “On Screen Display (OSD)” chapter.
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Product Description
Left Side
The interfaces and the power plug (AC or DC) are located at the left side of the
monitor.
Fig. 5: KFM19_e
Left side (with AC power plug) Fig. 5a: KFM19_e Left side (with DC power plug)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1DVI-D (digital) interface
2VGA (analog) interface
3C-Video (analog) interface
4S-Video (analog) interface
5Touchscreen terminal (USB or COM)
(shows with serial touchscreen
interface)
6AC or DC power plug (depending on
the ordered version)
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Product Description
Interfaces
The following interfaces with standard pin assignments are available:
❏VGA (analog) input
❏DVI-D (digital) input
❏S-Video (analog) input
❏C-Video (Composite Video) (analog) input
❏USB / COM interface as the touchscreen terminal
You can connect one corresponding signal source to each video
interface at the same time. By means of the OSD Menu function
“Select” you can select which of the signal source shall be
represented on the display.
VGA Input
The VGA input is a 15-pin D-SUB connector (female), and allows you to connect
an analog graphics card using the supplied VGA cable connector. The industrial
LCD monitor KFM19_e supports at this interface data transfer with up to a
resolution of 1280 x 1024, 85 Hz (SXGA) and Sync-On-Green (SOG).
DVI-D Input
This input is configured as a DVI-D “digital” (female) interface. This interface
supports digital data transfer.
The industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e supports at this interface data transfer with
up to a resolution of 1280 x 1024 (SXGA).
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Product Description
S-Video Input
The S-Video input is a 4 pin Mini DIN connector (female), and allows you to
connect external analog signal sources as e.g. DVD or video player.
The industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e supports at this interface TV pictures format
PAL (768 x 576), NTSC (640 x 480) and SECAM.
Composite-Video Input
The Composite-Video input is a cinch connector (yellow, female), and allows you
to connect external analog signal sources as e.g. DVD or video player.
The industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e supports at this interface TV pictures format
PAL (768 x 576), NTSC (640 x 480) and SECAM.
USB / COM Touchscreen Terminal
This interface is available (as an USB or serial COM interface) only
if the industrial LCD monitor KFM19_e is equipped with
touchscreen.
Depending on the ordered configuration of the touchscreen connector this
interface is provided as:
❏USB interface (version 1.1, type A, female) or as
❏Serial (COM) interface (9-pin D-SUB socket), configured as RS232.
Power Plug
The power plug is an AC or a DC inlet connector (depending on the ordered
version) and allows the connection to the corresponding power source via the
power cord (only AC cord is supplied).
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Product Description
Rear Side
At the rear side of the KFM19_e are the threaded studs (available only at
panelmount front plate version) and the rubber seal.
1
1
1
1
2
Fig. 6: Rear side of the KFM19_e (shown as panelmount front plate version)
1
2
Threaded studs metric (available
only at panelmount front plate
version)
Rubber seal
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Product Description
Air Openings
Behind the front plate, at the housings upper and bottom side are the air
openings.
Fig. 7: Air openings (top side) Fig. 8: Air openings (bottom side)
When installing and switching on the monitor, make sure that
the air openings at the bottom and upper side of the device
(behind the front panel) are not obstructed by objects.
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