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NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 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 - 1 -...
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...
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.
NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 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 •...
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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 &...
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...
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NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 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.
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NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 Figure 1.3 Temporary Power Cord - 9 -...
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.
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NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 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.
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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.
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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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NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 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.
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NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 • 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".
NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 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.
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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.
(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.
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Consumers are cautioned that Product performance is affected by system configuration, software, the application, customer data, and operator control of the system, among other factors. While Nobu Products are considered to be compatible with many systems, specific functional implementation by the customers of the Product may vary. Therefore, suitability of a Product for a specific purpose or application must be determined by the consumer and is not warranted by Nobu.
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NOBU Fanless Inwall Touchscreen PC N12WTS v3.42 For the name of your nearest authorized Nobu service facility, contact Nobu, LLC. at 1-800-519-3858 or visit us on the web at: http://www.nobu-usa.com. - 21 -...