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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
12.1”AMLCD MONITOR
PLANAR SYSTEMS INC.
PART NO. 997-2584-00
Document Number: 023-0284-00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Display Format....................................................................................................................................4
2.0 BASIC CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Weight .................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Mechanical Mounting Requirements..................................................................................................5
2.3 Monitor Electronics.............................................................................................................................5
2.4 Cooling Fan.........................................................................................................................................5
2.5 Air Filtration.......................................................................................................................................5
2.6 Connectors ..........................................................................................................................................5
2.6.1 Video Signal Connector..............................................................................................................................................................5
2.6.2 DC Power Input Connector.......................................................................................................................................................5
2.7 LCD Controller Board ........................................................................................................................5
2.8 Grounding ...........................................................................................................................................6
2.8.1 Chassis Ground............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.8.2 Signal Ground..............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.9 ExternalAnd Internal Controls...........................................................................................................6
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL..................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Temperature and Humidity.................................................................................................................7
3.2 Solar Loading......................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Altitude................................................................................................................................................8
3.4 Mechanical Vibration and Shock........................................................................................................8
3.4.1 Vibration........................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.4.2 Shock..............................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.4.3 Shock Packaged Product............................................................................................................................................................8
4.0 VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Video Input Lines..............................................................................................................................10
4.2 Signal Functions................................................................................................................................11
4.2.1 Video Parameters......................................................................................................................................................................11
4.2.2 Synchronization..........................................................................................................................................................................12
4.3 Signal Quality...................................................................................................................................13
4.3.1 TTL Sync Pulse Signal Levels..................................................................................................................................................13
4.3.2 Rise and Fall Times...................................................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Timing and Frequency......................................................................................................................13
4.4.1 Video, Horizontal And Vertical Sync......................................................................................................................................13
4.5 Video Signal On-Off Sequences.......................................................................................................14
5.0 DC POWER INPUT REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................................................................16
5.1 DC Power Input Lines ......................................................................................................................16
5.2 DC Input Voltage / Current..............................................................................................................16
5.3 Power On-Off Sequences..................................................................................................................17
6.0 DISPLAY PERFORMANCE.................................................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Display Luminance ...........................................................................................................................18
6.2 Display Contrast................................................................................................................................18
6.2.1 Room Ambient Contrast............................................................................................................................................................18
6.2.2 High Ambient Contrast.............................................................................................................................................................18
6.3 Display Uniformity...........................................................................................................................18

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6.4 Display Chromaticity........................................................................................................................18
6.5 LCD Panel -PhysicalImage Characteristics ....................................................................................19
7.0 DISPLAY COSMETICS.........................................................................................................................................................................20
8.0 REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................................................21
8.1 Safety Certification...........................................................................................................................21
8.2 CE Marking (Declaration according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014)......................................21
8.3 RFI Emission Certification...............................................................................................................21
8.4 System Transient Disturbance Requirements ...................................................................................21
8.4.1 Electrostatic Discharge............................................................................................................................................................21
8.4.2 Electromagnetic Energy Susceptibility Requirements.........................................................................................................22
8.5 Labeling ............................................................................................................................................22
8.6 Color Coding.....................................................................................................................................22
9.0 RELIABILITY...........................................................................................................................................................................................23
9.1 Design Workload ..............................................................................................................................23
9.2 Critical Failures.................................................................................................................................23
9.3 Failure Definition..............................................................................................................................23
10.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................................................................24
11.0 REVISION HISTORY.............................................................................................................................................................................27

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document defines the electromechanical parameters and operating characteristics for a 12’1” Active
Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) based product, hereafter referred to as the Monitor. It is intended for
operation in high ambient light, outdoor environment. The Monitor has a scaleable video format capable of
displaying a minimum of VGA (640 x 480) through XGA (1024 x 768) input resolution.
The Monitor can be driven directly from the standard analog Video Graphics Array (VGA) output on a
personal computer (PC). It consists of a 12.1" viewable diagonal LCD Panel with optical elements, Cold-
Cathode Fluorescent Backlight, Backlight Inverter Board, and LCD Controller Board. Cooling fans provide
temperature stabilization within the Monitor’s operating environment. Two (2) chassis mounted connectors at
the rear provide for video signal and DC power input connections. These components will be mounted in a
fully enclosed chassis.
1.1 Display Format
The Monitor is compatible with IBM VGA1and VESA2video standards. Its operating frequency
range is 31.5 KHz&56.5 KHz horizontal; 60 Hz&72 Hz (non-interlaced) vertical. Specific video
resolutions supported are as follows:
For IBM VGA1modes, the Monitor will accept 640 pixels horizontally; 400 or 480 lines vertically and
800 pixels or 1024 pixels horizontally, 600 lines or 768 lines vertically for the VESA2modes. Figure
9 defines the video signal timing requirements.
The LCD Controller Board will automatically program itself, sensing incoming horizontal/vertical
frequencies and sync pulse polarities to completely “fill” the active display area of the Monitor with
the video resolution being presented. Section 4.4.1 (Video Mode Definitions) defines parameters for
video resolution detection by the LCD Controller Board.
Note: IBM VGA1modes with border and the 720 x 400 video resolution are excluded from
completely filling the active display area horizontally. Only the first 640 pixels will be displayed.
1IBM VGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
2VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
Video Resolution Number of Bits/Color Number of Colors
640 x 400 6262,144
640 x 480 6262,144
720 x 400 6262,144
800 x 600 6262,144
1024 x 768 6262,144

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2.0 BASIC CONSTRUCTION
2.1 Weight
Monitor weight does not exceed 5 Kgs (11 lbs).
2.2 Mechanical Mounting Requirements
Per Planar Mechanical Outline drawing 997-2021-01
2.3 Monitor Electronics
Electronic components requiring heat sinks are installed independent of the Monitor enclosure. That
is, its sheet metal chassis is not used as a heat sink for any electronic component.
2.4 Cooling Fan
Cooling fans are installed to maintain appropriate internal operating temperatures when the Monitor is
subjected to its operating environment of Section 3. Forced air convection is used to cool the LCD
Panel (front and back).
2.5 Air Filtration
An air filter mesh is included to prevent ingress of insects and ensure continual flow of cooling air
within the Monitor. The air filter mesh is externally accessible for cleaning.
2.6 Connectors
There are two (2) connectors supplied as an integral part of the Monitor.
2.6.1 Video Signal Connector
The Monitor unit includes a chassis mounted 15-pin female mini D-Shell connector (AMP
748390-5 or equivalent) with socket contacts at the rear of the Monitor. It is shielded for
electromagnetic interference (EMI) purposes. Refer to Section 4.1for electrical
connections.
2.6.2 DC Power Input Connector
The DC power input connector is a chassis mounted 2-pin "MAT?N?LOK" style connector
(AMP 1-480699-0 or equivalent) with pin contacts at the rear of the Monitor. Connections
are insulated to insure no accidental contact.
2.7 LCD Controller Board
The LCD Controller Board incorporates components necessary to drive the LCD Panel (Section 6.7).
Accepting VGA and VESA video standards (Section 1.2), these video signals are digitized and
processed for the LCD Panel. Due to the LCD Panel’s fixed video resolution (800 x 600), the LCD
Controller Board will perform independent horizontal and vertical zoom and shrink scaling of
specified video resolutions less than or greater than the LCD Panel’s video resolution to fully
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Magnification or reduction of specified video resolutions to match the native LCD Panel’s resolution
incorporates scaling algorithms minimizing aliasing and image distortion. The LCD Controller Board
includes the following characteristics:
•Per pixel scaleable filters providing text sharpening and graphics smoothing for improved image
quality.
•Color depth enhancement by performing spatial-temporal dithering reducing visual artifacts.
2.8 Grounding
Two (2) types of ground are provided: Chassis and Signalground.
2.8.1 Chassis Ground
The chassis ground is a conductor that is grounded to the earth within user circuitry. It is
not used for current carrying purposes. It is used only for non-current carrying purposes
such as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
2.8.2 Signal Ground
Signal ground is electrically connected to chassis ground via the LCD Panel. However,
there are no DC currents carried through this interconnect.
2.9 External And Internal Controls
A single external “Video Gain” control compensates for the white state (full white) video signal level
range specified in Section 4.2.1 in achieving sixty-four (64) shades of gray.
External horizontal and vertical image positioning control(s) are provided to accommodate for the
undefined delay between sync and video data edge referred to as Front Porch / Back Porch in Figure 9.

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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL
3.1 Temperature and Humidity
The Monitor withstands operating and storage environmental conditions listed in Table 1.
General Operating Shipping and Storage Comments
Temperature 0oC to 60oC
[32oF to 140oF]
?
-20oC to 60oC
[?-4oF to 140oF] Note 2,3,4,5
Relative Humidity Note 1,4 Note 1 Without Condensation
Table 1. Temperature / Humidity Limits.
Tair is defined as ambient air temperature surrounding Monitor.
Note 1: Tair < 32°C : 95% RH maximum.
Tair > 32°C : Absolute humidity content not to exceed 100% at 32oC.
Note 2: Tair @ -20°C < 48 hours
Tair @ 60°C < 168 hours
Note 3: Slight background color changes are allowed depending on ambient temperature. This
phenomenon is reversible.
Note 4: Tair @ -30°C : 15% RH (exterior face of Vandal Shield)
Tair @ 54°C : 100% RH (exterior face of Vandal Shield)
Note 5: Upper operating temperature limit of 60°C is without solar loading. See section 3.2 for
operating temperature conditions with solar load.
•Reference to "room ambient" is interpreted as 20°C -25°C [68°F -? 77°F] and applies throughout
this specification unless otherwise noted.
•Excluding the exterior face temperature range of the Vandal Shield (Note 4), this Monitor will not
be subjected to environments outside of the limits of Table 1.
For product reliability predictions, the assumed temperature profile is:
Operating Time Temperature
5% 0°C [32°F]
90% 30°C [86°F]
5% 60°C [140°F]
3.2 Solar Loading
The Monitor is useable in an environment consisting of a 50o C ambient air temperature and the
following input solar power.

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•Power spectrum is referenced per MIL STD 810 E Environmental Test Method 505.3, Table -II
Spectral Energy Distribution and permitted tolerances
•Maximum solar power flux = 1120 watts/m2 at 65 degrees normal to the Monitor surface.
•These values assume no solar radiation attenuation from the customer-supplied vandal shield.
3.3 Altitude
Maximum operating altitude is 3,000 meters [9,850 feet]. Maximum shipping and storage altitude is
12,000 meters [39,400 feet].
3.4 Mechanical Vibration and Shock
Note: Tests performed with unpackaged Monitors are mounted in a Planar approved rigid retaining
fixture.
3.4.1 Vibration
Non-Operating (sinusoidal): 10-200 Hz, 0.9g acceleration, 120 seconds per sweep
for 15 minutes, three axes, (x, y, z).
Following exposure unit shall meet all performance
requirements.
Non-operating (random): 10-200 Hz, 0.02g2/Hz, 10 min/axis, three (x, y, z).
Following exposure unit shall meet all performance
requirements.
3.4.2 Shock
Note: Tests performed with unpackaged Monitors are mounted in a Planar approved rigid
retaining fixture.
Non-operating: 30 g, >2.5 ms duration, ½ sine, 1 shocks per axis.
Following exposure unit shall meet all performance
requirements.
3.4.3 Shock Packaged Product
Non-operating: 30 inch free fall or simulated drop, 1 drop per side, 6
sides and 1 drop per edge, 3 edges 1 shocks per axis.
With accelerometer attached to center of product
display screen, a maximum of 50 G’s is allowed.
Following exposure unit shall meet all performance
requirements.
Y (rear)
X (side)
Z (bottom)
DISPLAY

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Figure 3. Monitor unit orientation

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4.0 VIDEO SIGNAL INPUT REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Video Input Lines
The Video Signal Connector consists of fifteen (15) positions wired numerically and supplied attached
to the Monitor as a chassis mounted connector per definitions listed in Table 2. The "NC" positions of
this connector are not used for any purpose.
Pin Number Signal Name
1Red Video
2Green Video
3Blue Video
4Monitor Sense Line 3
(connected to Pin 10)
5NC
6Red video return
7Green video return
8Blue video return
9NC
10 Signal Ground Reference
11 Monitor Sense Line 1
(connected to Pin 10)
12 Monitor Sense Line 2 (NC)
13 Horizontal Sync Input
14 Vertical Sync Input
15 NC
Table 2. Video Signal Connector –Pin Number Assignments
The Video Signal Connector that connects to the customer’s equipment is a female 15-pin connector
in a high density 9-pin D-Shell housing. Pin number assignments are defined in Table 2, and physical
layout as seen by the interface cable from user logic is shown in Table 4.
Figure 4. Video Signal Connector Illustration

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4.2 Signal Functions
4.2.1 Video Parameters
As seen by the source, input resistance is 75-ohm, ±10%; input capacitance at (150 MHZ)
<10-pF.
Coaxial cable is provided for video signal line(s) to match impedances and for EMI
attenuation. The video input signal will have a range of 0-mv to 714-mv (maximum) where
0-mv is minimum luminance. Rise and fall times for the input signal (10% -90%) will be
#5-ns (Figure 6).
When terminated with a 75-ohm termination, the dark state (black level) is defined as a
level between 0-mv and 10-mv. The white state (full white) is dependent on the VGA
controller driving the Monitor. Maximum levels may range from 550-mv to 714-mv.
Nominal 680-mv input voltage shall be defined as the default for supplier setup
requirements.
Displayed image intensity and colors will change linearly with the video analog input.
This is necessary to provide a uniform user color change on the screen in response to a
uniformly stepped analog input. The Monitor must be capable of resolving a minimum
color range of 262,144 displayable colors (6 bit resolution for Red, Green and Blue). This
interpolates to 64 shades of gray (or color) at the Red, Green, and Blue analog video
inputs. Accomplishing specified shades of gray requires a “Video Gain” control
adjustment (Section 15.0 ) of Red, Green, and Blue analog input signals based on the
maximum output level range previously specified.
RISE
TIME FALL TIME
NEG
POS HIGH
STEADY
LEVEL
LOW
STEADY
LEVEL
OVERSHOOT
Figure 5. Rise / Fall Time

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4.2.2 Synchronization
Sync pulses for horizontal and vertical are TTL levels. Figure 8 defines the levels and
drive current capabilities.
CONTROL
LOGIC + I
MPUL
LPUL
MPDL
LPDL
5.5&volt
2.5&volt @ I = 0.4ma
Source Current
0.4&volt @ I = 4.0ma
Sink Current
0.0&volt
MOST POSITIVE UP LEVEL
LEAST POSITIVE UP LEVEL
MPUL
LPUL
MOST POSITIVE DOWN LEVEL
LEAST POSITIVE DOWN LEVEL
MPDL
LPDL
DISPLAY
Figure 6. TTL Allowable Signal Levels
4.2.2.1 Mode Detection
The polarity of incoming horizontal/vertical frequencies and synchronization pulses define
the video resolution being presented. Video modes are listed in Table 3.
Video Mode Displayed
Image
Resolution
Scanning Frequency) Sync Polarity
Horizontal
(KHz) Vertical (Hz) Horizontal
Vertical
IBM VGA 640 x 400 31.468 70 -+
IBM VGA 640 x 480 31.468 60 --
IBM VGA w/Border 656 x 496 31.468 60 --
IBM VGA 720 x 400 31.468 70 --
IBM VGA w/Border 738 x 414 31.468 70

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VESA 800 x 600 48.077 72 ++
VESA 1024 x 768 56.48 70 --
Table 3. Video Mode Definitions
4.2.2.2 Color Display Detection
The video signal source determines which type of display is connected to it based
on the state of the Monitor Sense Lines. The Monitor will indicate to the source
that it is a "color display" when Monitor Sense Line 1 (Pin 11) is physically
connected to Signal Ground Reference (Pin 10) as defined by the wiring
definitions of Table 2.
4.3 Signal Quality
4.3.1 TTL Sync Pulse Signal Levels
Input levels for the horizontal and vertical sync pulses are defined in Figure 8.
4.3.2 Rise and Fall Times
Rise and fall times are the times required for signal transitions between 10% of Vs above
Low Steady Level and 10% of Vs below High Steady Level where Vs is the peak-to-peak
video input signal level. The overshoot, if present, shall be exempted from establishing
these high/low levels referenced in. Both rise and fall times of each input signal shall be as
follows:
Video: Less than 5-ns
Horizontal Sync: Less than 50-ns
Vertical Sync: Less than 100-ns
4.4 Timing and Frequency
4.4.1 Video, Horizontal And Vertical Sync
Figure 6 illustrate video timing relationships the Monitor operates within when the
specified video mode (per Table 3) is applied.
Front Porch defines the time from end of active video data to the start of Horiz/Vert Sync
Pulse.
Back Porch defines the time from end of Horiz/Vert Sync Pulse to the start of active video
data.
Blanking is the total time comprising Front Porch, Back Porch and Sync Pulse time(s).
The horizontal sync circuitry synchronizes to horizontal frequencies of 31.468 KHz ±0.5
KHz, 48.077KHz ±0.5KHz, and 56.476KHz ±0.5KHz. Horizontal sync pulse width
variation is 1.813-µsec to 3.813-µsec. The Monitor will "sync" to the specified format
vertical frequencies between 60Hz&72Hz without adjustment.
Absence of Horizontal and/or Vertical Sync will not damage the Monitor nor violate EMI
radiation limits specified herein.

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4.5 VideoSignal On-Off Sequences
The sequence for bringing up and removal of each video input signal can be in any sequence or
combination of input signals.
Video Modes
IBM VGA VESA
Resolution 640x400 640x480 800x600 1024x768
Video Clock 25.175 MHz 25.175 MHz 50.000 MHz 75.000 MHz
Horizontal Scan Freq. 31.468 KHz 31.468 KHz 48.077 KHz 56.476 KHz
Horizontal Line
Period 31.778 us 800 pixels 31.778 us 800 pixels 20.800 us 1040 pixels 17.707 us 1328 pixels
Horizontal Blanking 6.356 us 160 pixels 6.356 us 160 pixels 4.800 us 240 pixels 4.053 um 304 pixels
Horizontal Sync Pulse 3.813 us 96 pixels 3.813 us 96 pixels 2.400 us 120 pixels 1.813 us 136 pixels
Horizontal Front
Porch 0.636 us 16 pixels 0.636 us 16 pixels 1.120 us 56 pixels 0.320 us 24 pixels
Horizontal Back
Porch 1.907 us 48 pixels 1.907 us 48 pixels 1.280 us 64 pixels 1.920 us 144 pixels
Horizontal Active
Display 25.422 us 640 pixels 25.422 us 640 pixels 16.000 us 800 pixels 13.653 us 1024 pixels
Horizontal Sync
Polarity ----
Vertical Scan Freq. 70.087 Hz 59.94 Hz 72.184 Hz 70.069
Vertical Frame
Period 14.268 ms 449 lines 16.683ms 525 lines 13.853 ms 666 lines 14.272 ms 806 lines
Vertical Blanking 1.557 ms 49 line 1.430 ms 45 line 1.373 ms 66 lines 0.673 ms 38 lines
Vertical Sync Pulse 0.064 ms 2 lines 0.064 ms 2 lines 0.125 ms 6 lines 0.106 ms 6 lines
Vertical Front Porch 0.381 ms 12 lines 0.318 ms 10 lines 0.770 ms 37 lines 0.053 ms 3 lines
Vertical Back Porch 1.112 ms 35 lines 1.049 ms 33 lines 0.478 ms 23 lines 0.514 ms 29 lines
Vertical Active
Display 12.711 ms 400 lines 15.254 ms 480 lines 12.480 ms 600 lines 13.599 ms 768 lines
Vertical Sync Polarity ----
Note: VGA border is not included in the Active Display time described above.

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VIDEO MODES
IBMVGAw/Border
TOTAL RESOLUTION 656x496 738x 414
Active Resolution 640x480 720 x400
Video Clock 25.175 MHz 28.321 MHz
Horizontal Scan Frequency 31.468 KHz 31.468KHz
Horizontal Line Period 31.778 :s800dots 31.778 :s900dots
Horizontal Blanking 5.720 :s144dots 5.720 :s162dots
Horizontal Sync Pulse 3.813 :s96dots 3.813 :s108dots
Horizontal Front Porch 0.318 :s8dots 0.318 :s9dots
Horizontal Back Porch 1.589 :s40dots 1.589 :s45dots
Horizontal Active Display 26.058 :s656dots 26.058 :s738dots
Horizontal Sync Polarity & &
Vertical Scan Frequency 60.055 Hz 70.084Hz
Vertical Frame Period 16.651 ms 524line 14.269 ms 449line
Vertical Blanking 0.890 ms 28line 1.112 ms 35line
Vertical Sync Pulse 0.064 ms 2line 0.064 ms 2line
Vertical Front Porch 0.032 ms 1line 0.159 ms 5line
Vertical Back Porch 0.795 ms 25line 0.890 ms 28line
Vertical Active Display 15.762 ms 496line 15.254 ms 480line
Vertical Sync Polarity &%
NOTE:
VGA border included in the Active Display time described above.
26.058 :s656dots 26.058 :s738dots
& &
15.762 ms 496line 15.254 ms 480line
&%
VIDEO MODES
IBMVGAw/Border
TOTAL RESOLUTION 656x496 738x 414
Active Resolution 640x480 720 x400
Video Clock 25.175 MHz 28.321 MHz
Horizontal Scan Frequency 31.468 KHz 31.468KHz
Horizontal Line Period 31.778 :s800dots 31.778 :s900dots
Horizontal Blanking 5.720 :s144dots 5.720 :s162dots
Horizontal Sync Pulse 3.813 :s96dots 3.813 :s108dots
Horizontal Front Porch 0.318 :s8dots 0.318 :s9dots
Horizontal Back Porch 1.589 :s40dots 1.589 :s45dots
Horizontal Active Display 26.058 :s656dots 26.058 :s738dots
Horizontal Sync Polarity & &
Vertical Scan Frequency 60.055 Hz 70.084Hz
Vertical Frame Period 16.651 ms 524line 14.269 ms 449line
Vertical Blanking 0.890 ms 28line 1.112 ms 35line
Vertical Sync Pulse 0.064 ms 2line 0.064 ms 2line
Vertical Front Porch 0.032 ms 1line 0.159 ms 5line
Vertical Back Porch 0.795 ms 25line 0.890 ms 28line
Vertical Active Display 15.762 ms 496line 15.254 ms 480line
Vertical Sync Polarity &%
NOTE:
VGA border included in the Active Display time described above.
26.058 :s656dots 26.058 :s738dots
& &
15.762 ms 496line 15.254 ms 480line
&%
Note: For video mode 720 x 400 missing video rows and columns are allowed. This is a text mode
only. Performance is acceptable if characters as defined section 1.2.1 are legible. Missing row or
columns at edge of display is acceptable as long as characters remain legible.

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5.0 DC POWER INPUT REQUIREMENTS
5.1 DC Power Input Lines
The DC Power Input Connector consists of two (2) positions wired numerically and supplied attached
to the Monitor as a chassis mounted connector per definitions listed in.
PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME
1Most Positive Input Voltage
2Most Negative Input Voltage
Figure 10. DC Power Input Connector-Pin Assignments
The DC Power Input Connector is a 2 pin MAT-N-LOK type with male pin contacts AMP 1 480699.
Pin number assignments are defined in Figure 11; shown below is the physical layout as seen by the
interface cable from the DC power source.
Figure 8. DC Power Input Connector Illustration
5.2 DC Input Voltage / Current
DC Input Voltage: 12 vdc nominal, +0.4 vdc.
Over the specified input voltage range:
-No loss of image synchronization occurs.
-White display luminance level is within 10% of luminance at nominal input voltage.
-DC Input Current: 4.3 amp maximum current draw (12.4-vdc applied) steady state
conditions.
Refer to Figure 12 for required current profile characteristics at “power–up” conditions.
The Monitor is not damaged by input voltages ranging from 0-vdc to 12.4-vdc".

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0-amp
5-amp
10-amp
15-amp
20-amp
25-amp
Time Scale: 10-msec / div
3-amp (max) steady-state
11-amp (max)
25-msec (max)
Stabilization
1-msec (max)
Initial inrush current
Power Supply Limit
Figure 9. Current Profile: Note 3 amp figure is incorrect; use 4.3 amp as specified above.
5.3 Power On-Off Sequences
The Monitor will automatically return to normal operation upon resumption of power after a power
loss.
4.3 amp (max) steady
-
state

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6.0 DISPLAY PERFORMANCE
6.1 Display Luminance
The display provides one level of luminance used for both daylight and night viewing.
Minimum white-light luminance at the screen center of the Monitor face is 1500 cd/m2[467 fL] in a
darkened room environment with ambient light conditions less than 10 LUX [1fC] incident
illumination and at room temperature. Reference: MIL-L-85762A (3.10.2.2.3). Luminance
specification applies to the initial luminance, i.e. prior to additional operation in the end system.
Luminancemin?> 1,500cd/m2[467 fL]
6.2 Display Contrast
Display contrast is a relationship between luminance levels and the ability to perceive a luminance
difference. It is expressed as a ratio of ON white –luminance to OFF black background luminance
generated by the display.
6.2.1 Room Ambient Contrast
Minimum Contrast of the display under room ambient lighting conditions of 1076 LUX
[100 fC] direct incident illumination, is >90:1. Reference MIL-L-85762A (Table II).
6.2.2 High Ambient Contrast
Minimum Contrast of the display in a diffuse off-axis illumination of 86,080 LUX [8,000
fc] and a specular on axis luminance (sky) of 6,853 cd/m2[2000 fL] is >6:1. Reference
MIL-L-85762A (Table II).
6.3 Display Uniformity
Luminance Uniformity (UL) measured within 30 mm from edge of the display image area is +40% of
the luminance measured at the center of the display screen.
6.4 Display Chromaticity
The metric used for color coordinate determination is the CIE 1976 UCS (Uniform Chromaticity
Scale) u’, v’ system.
Color determination is performed normal to the display in a dark room environment with ambient light
conditions less than 10 LUX [1fC] incident illumination.
The measured u’, v’ color coordinates at room temperature for White-light and the Red, Green, and
Blue primaries are listed for reference purposes only.
Color uΝvΝPerceived Color
Red 0.449 0.517 Red
Blue 0.144 0.299 Blue

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Green 0.142 0.559 Yellowish-Green
White 0.215 0.489 Warm White
White color is concentrated around 5600oK color temperature.
6.5 LCD Panel -Physical Image Characteristics
•The Monitor incorporates a matrix display with the following features:
•LCD Size: 307.5mm [12.11in] diagonal
•Active Area: 246.0mm [9.69in] by 184.5mm [7.26in]
•Pixel Format: 800 (H) x 600 (V) (1 full color pixel = R + G + B dots)
•Pixel Pitch: 0.3075mm [0.012in] horizontal x 0.3075mm [0.012in] vertical
•Pixel Arrangement: R,G,B vertical stripe

Title: Engineering Specification: 12.1-inch AMLCD Monitor Page 20of 27
Document Number: 023-0284-00 Revision: A
7.0 DISPLAY COSMETICS
All defects, pixel related and non-pixel related are observed at 46 cm [18”] viewing distance under room
ambient light intensity 400-600 lux (fluorescent or incandescent lighting). Viewing time is specified as 5
seconds. The following criteria applies to active area of display.
Random Single Pixel
Defects Qty Allowed Separation Allowed
Bright Defects (Pixels)
White Screen
Red, Green, Blue Max. 10 Red, Green
Red, Blue
Green, Blue
Min. 0.200”
Min. 0.200”
Min. 0.200”
Dark Defects (Pixels)
Black Screen
Red, Green, Blue Max. 10 Red, Green
Red, Blue
Green, Blue
Min. 0.040”
Min. 0.040”
Min. 0.040”
Adjacent Pixel Groups Qty Allowed (Pairs) Qty Allowed (Triplets)
Bright Defects (Pixels)
White Screen
Red, Red
Green, Green
Blue, Blue
Max. 2
All colors
Red, Red, Red
Blue, Blue, Blue
Green, Green, Green
Max. 0
All colors
Dark Defects (Pixels)
Black Screen
Red, Red
Green, Green
Blue, Blue
Max. 4
All colors
Red, Red, Red
Blue, Blue, Blue
Green, Green, Green
Max. 0
All colors
Non-Pixel Defects Qty Allowed Size Separation Defect Description
0>.020” -
1.010 < D <.020” -
4.005” < D < -.010” .100”
Circular Dark Defects
Contamination Not cause for
rejection <.005”
Non-Pixel Defects Qty Allowed Size Separation Defect Description
0L > 0.120”
W > .010” -
5.020” <L <.120”
.002” <W<.010” .100”
Bright Line Defects
Polarizer Scratch,
Lint Contamination Not cause for
rejection L< .020”
W< .002”
Notes: A bright spot is a subpixel which, when a black screen is being displayed, is visible through a 20%
transmission ND filter to an unaided eye at least 45 cm [18”] away from the display surface in a dark room.
Dark spots in which the dark spot area divided by the subpixel area is less than 1/3 are not counted.
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