Nobu N12WTS User manual

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N12WTS
Fanless Inwall Touch Screen PC
with 12.1” TFT LCD
User’s Manual
NOBU, LLC.
130 McCormick Ave
Suite 110
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Version 3.42
August 4, 2005

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Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2004 Nobu, LLC. All rights reserved. Nobu reserves the right
to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time
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of this document to assure its accuracy, Nobu, LLC, assumes no liabilities
resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the
information contained herein. Nobu, LLC reserves the right to make changes
in the product design without notice to its users.
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specifications within this document are subject to change at any time,
without notice, and without obligation to notify any person of such change.

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Notice
Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a
Nobu Product (the “Product”), including that solid state equipment has
operation characteristics different from electromechanical equipment, some
of which factors are uniquely within User’s knowledge and control, it is
essential that User evaluate the Nobu Product and software to determine
whether it is suitable for User’s particular purpose and suitable for User’s
method of application. Nobu’s statements, engineering/technical
information, and recommendations are provided for User’s convenience, but
their accuracy or completeness is not warranted. Nobu products and software
are not specifically designed for use in medical devices as defined by United
States federal law. Nobu products and software should not be used in such
applications without Nobu’s express written consent. User should contact its
sales representative if User’s opportunity involves a medical device
application.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. These Nobu Products
and software are warranted to meet their published specifications from the
date of shipment and for the period stated in the specification. Nobu makes
no additional warranties, express or implied, including but not limited
to any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
User is responsible for determining whether the Nobu Products and software
are fit for User’s particular purpose and suitable for its method of
production, including intellectual property liability for User's application. If
the Product, software, or software media is proven not to have Nobu’s
warranty, then Nobu’s sole obligation and User’s and Purchaser’s exclusive
remedy, will be, at Nobu’s option, to repair or replace that Product quantity
or software media or to refund its purchase price. Nobu has no obligation
under Nobu’s warranty for any Product, software or software media that has
been modified or damaged through misuse, accident, neglect, or subsequent
manufacturing operations or assemblies by anyone other than Nobu. Nobu
shall not be liable in any action against it in any way related to the
Products or software for any loss or damages, whether non-specified
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential (including
downtime, loss of profits or goodwill) regardless of the legal theory
asserted.

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before initial configuration.
5. The openings on the case are for air convection hence they help protect
the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source to be used with the N12WTS
is between 90-264VAC.
7. Be sure to follow all precautions listed on the Temporary Power Cord
reference sheet included with the N12WTS.
8. It is recommended to disconnect the power source before inserting any
add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10.Never pour any liquid into the openings. Liquid can cause damage or
electrical shock. When cleaning screen or bezel never apply fluids of any
kind directly onto the unit. See Maintenance section of this manual.
11.If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by
Nobu service personnel:
• The power terminal is damaged
• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture
• The equipment is not functioning properly according
to the User’s Manual.
• The equipment has been dropped and/or damaged
• If the equipment has obvious signs of damage
12.Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned such as in
temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F), it may damage the equipment.

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Package Contents
•1 x N12WTS Inwall Touchscreen PC with Brushed
Aluminum Bezel
•1 x RFKT12 Mounting Bracket
•1 x Temporary Power Cord
•1 x Mounting Screws (4)
•1 x Software License COA (Certificate of Authenticity) with
Operating System CD
•1 x Motherboard Driver Utilities CD
•1 x N12WTS User’s Manual CD
•1 x Nobu Welcome Documentation
If any of these items are missing or damaged upon delivery, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.

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The N12WTS
The N12WTS is a fully functional inwall touchscreen PC with all the
necessary input/output ports to control any subsystem or automation
hardware in your home. The N12WTS has the following I/O ports as seen in
Figure 1.2 : USB 2.0, Firewire 1394, 1 RCA port (S/PDIF or Composite TV-
Out) S-Video, Ethernet 10/100Mb/s, Serial RS232, VGA Out, Compact
Flash type I/II, PCMCIA type I/II, PS/2 keyboard & mouse, and Audio line
out/line in/mic.
Figure 1.2 I/O Ports
The unit comes preconfigured with Windows XP Professional and all
necessary drivers from the motherboard driver CD. For home control
applications the user has the option to install their favorite flavor of home
control software which will provide the custom, intuitive, button-type
interface or interactive voice recognition for controlling the hardware within
the home.
The N12WTS requires only a small amount of power. It is powered by an
internal 60 watt power supply with standard AC input wired directly to the
unit with standard interior home grade 12 or 14-gauge wire. (see Figure 1.7)
The power supply is universal; it can accept 90-264VAC.
The unit does not need a dedicated circuit, special grounding, special
ventilation, or any other special treatment except that it should be handled
carefully and stay as dry as possible. The ventilation slots on the casing of
the unit should not be blocked or covered except by what is normally
covered by the mounting bracket. The unit mounts flush to the wall with the
exception of the slightly raised brushed aluminum bezel which slides onto
the face after installation.

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The N12WTS communicates with most automation devices by TCP/IP.
Numerous hardware devices exist in the marketplace to convert TCP/IP to
the protocol required by the specific device. For example, Smarthome™
provides the Powerlinc™ IP which converts IP datagrams to X10 signals
which can be used to control lighting, HVAC, cameras, gates, garage doors,
etc.
The I/O ports on top of the unit can be used at the creative discretion of the
integrator/installer. Every day new uses and configurations are being applied
with the N12WTS. For more information or creative ideas please see the
Nobu website: http://www.nobu-usa.com/examples.htm .
Power/Reset Button
Figure 1.25 Power Button
The Power button is shown in the illustration above. This button can also
reset the PC when held down for 5 seconds.

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Temporary Power Cord
The included power cable is for configuring the NOBU Touchscreen PC prior to
installation only. The installation of this NOBU unit should be performed by a
licensed/certified electrician.
CAUTION:
The cable consists of (3) 18 gauge wires stripped ½” from end. Connect the wires to the
corresponding terminals inside the power compartment on the PC BEFORE plugging the
cord into a live outlet. Unplug the cord from outlet BEFORE removing the wires from
the power terminals. Please use extreme caution during this portion of setup.
Black = HOT
White = NEUTRAL
Green = GROUND
Category 3 conductor plastic original
equipment cords
Shielding unshielded
Jacket Color Grey
Length Feet 6’
Length Meters 1.83
Temperature Rating 60°C
Color Coding North America
AWG Stranding 18 (41x34)
Nominal OD Inch 0.246
Nominal OD
millimeter 6.25
Rating 1250 Watts,10A-125V

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Figure 1.3 Temporary Power Cord

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Installation
WARNING:
The unit should be installed by a licensed electrician. Installation by
anyone other than a licensed electrician will void the limited warranty.
There are some factors to consider when choosing a location for installation
of the N12WTS. The unit should not be installed where it will receive direct
sunlight during any portion of the day. It should not be installed where it will
receive significant levels of vibration (i.e. in the wall area below or near a
staircase). A licensed electrician should determine an installation location
that is feasible, legal, and safe to run power and other cabling to. The
installation process is surprisingly simple. The N12WTS fits into any
standard interior wall with a simple mounting bracket supplied with the unit.
Figure 1.4 Mounting Bracket

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A rectangular hole should be cut in the wall corresponding to the size of the
bracket. It is easiest to trace the outer diameter of the bracket with a pencil
for proper sizing. Once the hole has been cut, slide the bracket into the wall
opening. The bracket can be screwed onto a stud or can be secured by
bending the numerous perforated metal tabs. The tabs are more than
sufficient to secure the unit in place.
Figure 1.5 Bracket secured into wall

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Once the bracket is secured, any necessary cables/modules should be
connected to the N12WTS such as: power, CAT5 ethernet, microphone, S-
Video out, USB wireless mouse/keyboard, PCMCIA wireless card, etc.
CAUTION: The power to the corresponding electrical circuit and/or all
structural power should be safely turned off before connecting the
110/220v bare wire to the terminal block on the top of the N12WTS (see
Figure 1.6 & 1.7.) Installation should only be performed by a licensed
electrician. Installation by an unlicensed person will void the warranty.
Figure 1.6 Connect cables

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Figure 1.7 Power Terminal Block
Once all of the necessary cables have been properly connected the N12WTS
slides into the mounting bracket and should be securely attached to the
bracket with the 4 small mounting screws provided. The aluminum bezel
slides onto the front face of the unit last.

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Figure 1.8 Finished installation
Figure 1.9 Finished installation

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The following information was taken in part from the 3M Profile Sensor
Planning Guide ( October 2001)
Touch Application Design:
With any touch application, the design can be crucial to the usability of the
final product. Clear icons, bright contrasting colors, large buttons, and
simple layouts will go a long way towards the success of your installation.
Parallax, the effect of a target object appearing in different positions when
looked at from different angles, is a common problem in touch applications.
The combination of the touch screen in front of the display and differing
heights of users can cause parallax. When designing your touch system
software application, use the following guidelines to help reduce the effects
of parallax.

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•Design large buttons to facilitate touch. Remember that a fingertip is
much larger than a cursor.
•Design larger active border areas for buttons. For example, if the
button graphic is 1" X 1" the active touch area behind it could be 2" X
2". Also consider the target system’s screen resolution when selecting
graphics and sizing buttons.
•Keep buttons away from the edges and corners of the screen. If this is
impossible, make sure the active touch areas extend to the outer edges
of the viewing area.
•Place buttons horizontally whenever possible. One size does not fit all!
Consider the varying heights of users when designing the application.

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Maintenance
The N12WTS requires very little maintenance. From time to time it may be
necessary to clean the screen or brushed aluminum bezel.
Screen
All resistive touch screens from Nobu include a proprietary hardcoated
polyester on the front surface of the screen that is substantially harder and
more abrasion-resistant than uncoated touch screens. According to claims
made by the touchglass manufacturer the touch screen surface finish is
unaffected by exposure to the following chemicals for a period of one hour
at 22 degrees C, 45% relative humidity. ASTM-F-1598-95.
Tea, Coffee, Ketchup , Mustard, Vinegar, Beer, Coca-Cola, Red Wine,
Cooking Oil Wisk Laundry Detergent, Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner, Joy
Dishwashing Liquid, Windex, Formula 409 Cleaner, Clorox Bleach (5.25%),
Hydrogen Peroxide (3%), Lysol, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol Acetone,
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Toluene, Concentrated Hydrochloric Acid,
Naptha, Mineral Spirits, Gasoline, 10W30 Motor Oil, Diesel Fuel,
Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid, Antifreeze, Hydraulic Oil.
Typically, isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50 is the best
cleaning agent for your touch screen. You can also use straight isopropyl
alcohol. As with any electronics, be sure to spray the cleaner onto a soft
cloth and NOT directly onto the touch screen. It is important to avoid using
any caustic chemicals on the touch screen. Be sure to follow solvent
manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when using solvents.
Although the touchglass may withstand the above mentioned substances for
a short period of time, the touchglass is NOT indestructible. It may still
break and/or scratch if it is not treated with care and respect.

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Aluminum Bezel
The bezel is made from aluminum. Thus it can be very sensitive to chemical
damage as well as scratches and dents. The bezel should be removed from
the face of the unit before cleaning. The bezel should be cleaned with
normal dish soap and water with a soft sponge. If a stronger cleaning
solution is needed, then isopropyl alcohol can be used with a soft cloth. Over
time with normal use, the bezel may become scratched and need to be
resurfaced. This service can be performed at the Nobu factory for a small
charge or can be done by the owner with the appropriate abrasive materials
which are also available from Nobu.
Case
Over time some dust may collect near or on the I/O ports on the top of the
unit. The unit can be cleaned with compressed canned air or dusted with a
light brush. The unit should be disconnected from any power source before
cleaning.

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Limited Warranty
Nobu, LLC. warrants this Product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair
or replace (at Nobu’s sole option) any part of the enclosed unit which proves
defective for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the first consumer
purchase. Spare parts are warranted for thirty (30) days. Replacement parts
or unit may be new or refurbished and will meet specifications of the
original parts or unit.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty is limited to the original
purchaser of the Product and is not transferable. This warranty covers only
Nobu-supplied components. Service required as a result of third party
components is not covered under this warranty. In order to be covered under
this warranty, the Product must have been purchased from a Nobu
Authorized Dealer or directly from Nobu. Proof of purchase will be required
by Nobu to substantiate date of purchase. Such proof of purchase must be an
original bill of sale or receipt containing name and address of seller,
purchaser, and the serial number of the product.
It shall be your obligation and expense to have the Product shipped, freight
prepaid, or delivered to the authorized reseller from whom it was purchased
or other facility authorized by Nobu to render the services provided
hereunder in the original package. All Products returned to Nobu for service
MUST have prior approval, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-519-
3858. The Product shall not have been previously altered, repaired, or
serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by Nobu to
render such service, the serial number of the product and tamper-evident
sticker/seals on the case shall not have been altered or removed. In order to
be covered by this warranty the Product shall not have been subjected to
displaying of fixed images for long periods of time resulting in image
persistence (afterimage effects), image burn-in, accident, misuse or abuse, or
operated contrary to the instructions contained in the User’s Manual. Any
such conditions will void this warranty.
NOBU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER TYPES OF DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ANY NOBU PRODUCT OTHER
THAN THE LIABILITY STATED ABOVE. THESE WARRANTIES ARE