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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Revision Date Version Changes 2009-09-29 1.11 Added screw torque warning 2007-12-5 1.10 Added AFL-10M model information Added USB touch screen feature to 7” to 12.1” models Added USB touch screen models for 15” to 19” models Added smartOSD function and smartOSD appendix Added 7”...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Manual Conventions WARNING! Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor CAUTION: This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions messages may result in permanent damage to the AFL series monitor. Please take caution messages seriously. NOTE: These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
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To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. The items listed below should all be included in the AFL M series package. 1 x AFL M Series industrial LCD monitor 1 x Power adapter...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..................... 1 1.1 AFL M S LCD M ..............3 ERIES ONITOR VERVIEW 1.1.1 Added Features ....................3 1.1.2 Standard Features ....................3 1.1.3 IEI smartOSD..................... 4 1.1.4 Model Variations ....................4 1.2 E...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.6.3 Wall Mounting....................25 2.6.4 Monitor Arm or Stand Mounting..............26 LCD AND TOUCH PANEL SPECIFICATIONS ..........27 3.1 LCD S ....................29 PECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 LCD Overview ....................29 3.1.2 AFL-07M LCD Specifications................29 3.1.3 AFL-08MH LCD Specifications............... 30 3.1.4 AFL-10M LCD Specifications................
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.2.7 IR Sensor Connector ..................54 4.2.8 LVDS Signal Output Connector (AFL-08MH/10M/12M only)......55 4.2.9 Power Output Connector ................. 56 4.2.10 Remote Control Connector ................57 4.2.11 TTL Signal Output Connector (AFL-07M Model Only)......... 58 4.2.12 Touch Panel Connector..................
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.6.11 RS-232 Serial Port Connector................ 84 4.6.12 USB Connector ....................85 4.7 AV-6962 O ................. 86 BOARD UMPERS 4.7.1 LCD Panel Voltage Select Jumper ..............87 4.8 AV-6962 E ........... 88 XTERNAL ANEL ONNECTORS 4.8.1 Audio Jack......................88 4.8.2 Component Video Connector ................
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 5.5.4.1 AFL-15M/17M/19M Wall Mounting............114 5.5.5 Monitor Stand Installation ................116 5.5.6 Arm Mounting ....................117 ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS ..........121 6.1 U OSD S ................123 TRUCTURE 6.1.1 OSD Buttons....................123 6.1.2 OSD Menu Structure ..................124 6.2 U...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor A.1.1 General Safety Precautions ................166 A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................. 167 A.2 M ............167 AINTENANCE AND LEANING RECAUTIONS A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning................167 A.2.2 Cleaning Tools ....................168 CERTIFICATIONS ....................169 B.1 R HS C ....................
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor List of Figures Figure 1-1: AFL-12M Front View ..................6 Figure 1-2: AFL-15M Front View ..................6 Figure 1-3: AFL-12M Rear View ...................7 Figure 2-1: AFL-12M Front View ................12 Figure 2-2: AFL-15M Front View ................13 Figure 2-3: AFL-12M Bottom Panel View ..............15 Figure 2-4: AFL-15M Bottom Panel View ..............15...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 1.1 AFL M Series LCD Monitor Overview The AFL series industrial monitor is the latest member of IEI’s line of sophisticated LCD designs, and it has been improved to be RoHS compliant. The AFL series is designed to fit industrial automation, or any other applications that require minimum installation space and flexible configuration.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DVI-D (AFL-15M/17M/19M models only) Support wall/panel/rack/stand/arm mounting Silver color IP 64 compliant front panel RoHS compliant Integrated auto-dimming control sensor (AFL-15M/17M/19M models only) Optional resistive type RS-232/USB touch panel 1.1.3 IEI smartOSD IEI smartOSD is a proprietary On-Screen-Display (OSD) software solution from IEI that enables easy monitor setting adjustments in a Windows environment.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 10.4” 800 x 600 400cd/m AFL-10M 10.4” 800 x 600 400cd/m Yes (USB or RS-232) AFL-10M/T-R 12.1” 1024 x 768 450cd/m AFL-12M 12.1” 1024 x 768 450cd/m Yes (USB or RS-232) AFL-12M/T-R 15” 1024 x 768...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 1-1: AFL-12M Front View Figure 1-2: AFL-15M Front View 1.2.2 Rear View The rear panel features fan ventilation holes and four retention screw holes that support a wall-mounting bracket. The AFL-12M retention screw holes are shown in Figure 1-3.
1.33kg 2.12kg 3.2kg 5.0kg 5.6kg Table 1-2: AFL M Series Specifications 1.4 Certifications All AFL series industrial monitor models comply with the following international standards: RoHS IP 64 For a more detailed description of these standards, please refer to Sections B.1 and B.2.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.1 Introduction This chapter describes the general mechanical overview of the AFL series monitors including front and rear panel, available interfaces and overall dimensions. 2.2 Front View The front of the AFL series industrial monitor is a flat panel TFT LCD screen surrounded by an ABS/PC plastic frame.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor A control button panel (OSD) with the following control buttons is located horizontally on the bottom of the front frame of AFL-15M/17M/19M monitors: LCD On/Off Auto Left Down Right Menu The AFL-15M/17M/19M monitors also provide auto-dimming function and include:...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.3 Bottom Panel All peripheral device connectors are located on the bottom panel of the AFL series industrial monitor. The following sections describe the bottom panel variants and their associated connectors. 2.3.1 AFL-07M/08MH/10M/12M Connectors The following is a list of the bottom panel peripheral device connectors used on the AFL-07M/08MH/10M/12M series industrial monitor.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 2-3: AFL-12M Bottom Panel View Figure 2-4: AFL-15M Bottom Panel View 2.4 Physical Dimensions The following sections describe the physical dimensions for the AFL series industrial monitor. 2.4.1 General Physical Dimensions General physical dimensions for the AFL series monitors are shown in Table 2-1.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.4.2 AFL-07M Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the AFL-07M are shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5: AFL-07M Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 17...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.4.3 AFL-08MH Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the AFL-08MH are shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6: AFL-08MH Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 18...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.4.4 AFL-10M Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the AFL-10M are shown in Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7: AFL-10M Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 19...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.4.5 AFL-12M Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the AFL-12M are shown in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8: AFL-12M Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 20...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.4.6 AFL-15M Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the AFL-15M are shown in Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9: AFL-15M Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 21...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.4.7 AFL-17M Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the AFL-17M are shown in Figure 2-10. Figure 2-10: AFL-17M Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 22...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.4.8 AFL-19M Physical Dimensions The physical dimensions of the AFL-19M are shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11: AFL-19M Physical Dimensions (millimeters) Page 23...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 2.5 Mounting Kits The following sections describe the various optional mounting kits available for each model of the AFL series industrial monitor. Refer to Section 5.5 for detailed instructions on the different mounting methods for the monitors.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor AFL-08MH AFL-10M AFL-12M Table 2-3: Panel Mounting Clamps 2.6.2 Rack and Cabinet Mounting AFL-07M, AFL-08MH, AFL-10M and AFL-12M models of the AFL series industrial monitor have a series of holes located on the rear of the top and bottom panel for securing the monitor to the rack mounting kit.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 2-12: Typical Wall Mounting 2.6.4 Monitor Arm or Stand Mounting The AFL series industrial monitor has four mounting holes which are compatible with VESA FDMI (MIS-D 75 and/or MIS-D 100) and located on the rear panel for mounting the monitor to a monitor arm or stand.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3.1.5 AFL-12M LCD Specifications Table 3-4 lists the LCD specifications of the AFL-12M. Model AFL-12M Size 12.1” MFR/Model CMO/G121X1-L01 Resolution XGA (1024 x 768) Active Area (mm) 245.76 x 184.32 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.240 Number of Colors...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Model AFL-15M Size 15" MFR/Model AUO/G150XG01 Resolution XGA (1024 x 768) Active Area (mm) 304.1 x 228.1 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.297 Number of Colors 262K View Angle (H/V) 120/100 Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Ratio 400:1 Response Time (ms) (at 25C)
AFL M Series LCD Monitor SXGA (1280 x 1024) Resolution 337.9 x 270.3 Active Area (mm) 0.264 Pixel Pitch (mm) 16.7M Number of Colors 160/160 View Angle (H/V) Brightness (cd/m2) 800:1 Contrast Ratio 5 (Tr+Tf) Response Time (ms) (at 25C) 25.8...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3.1.8 AFL-19M LCD Specifications Table 3-7 lists the LCD specifications of the AFL-19M. Model AFL-19M 19” Size AUO/M190EG02 MFR/Model SXGA (1280 x 1024) Resolution 376.32 x 301.06 Active Area (mm) 0.294 Pixel Pitch (mm) 16.7M...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3.2 Optional Touch Panels IEI offers optional touch panels for the AFL series industrial monitors with the following features: Small border customized design All size touch panel design Customized activation force and palm rejection Customized optical characteristics High reliability and durability in the field 3.2.1 Touch Panel Models...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3.2.3 Touch Panel Specifications Table 3-10 lists the touch panel specifications. Type Analog Resistive Type Touch Panel Input Method Finger, Stylus or gloved hand Wire Type 5-wire/4-wire Maximum Voltage and Currant DC7V Position Accuracy Less than 1.5% Isolation ≥20M ohm...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3.2.4 Touch Panel RS-232 Controller Specifications Table 3-11 lists the touch panel RS-232 controller specifications. Circuit Board Dimension 20mm x 75mm (0.79inches x 2.95inches)----(5-Wire) Power Requirements D.C.+5V (100mA typical, 50mV peak to peak maximum ripple and noise) Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3.2.5 Touch Panel USB Controller Specifications Table 3-12 lists the touch panel USB controller specifications. Circuit Board Dimension 20mm x 75mm (0.79inches x 2.95inches)----(5-Wire) Power Requirements D.C.+5V (100mA typical, 50mV peak to peak maximum ripple and noise) Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3.3 Power Adapters Table 3-13 lists the AC/DC power adapter specifications. Model AFL-07M, AFL-08MH, AFL-10M, AFL-15M, AFL-17M, AFL-19M AFL-12M Power 36 Watt AC/DC Adapter 60 Watt AC/DC Adapter Output Voltage Input Voltage Range 90-264VAC 90-264VAC...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.1 AV-9962 AD Board Overview The AFL-07M, AFL-08MH, AFL-10M and AFL-12M industrial monitors are preinstalled with AV-9962 AD board to provide a wide variety of control interfaces. The following sections describe the AV-9962 AD board in detail.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.1.1 AV-9962 AD Board Connectors The AV-9962 AD board has the following connectors on-board: 1 x Audio output connector 1 x Auto-dimming connector 1 x Debug port 1 x LED indicator and remote sensor connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.1.2 AV-9962 AD Board Layout Figure 4-2 shows the on-board peripheral connectors and on-board jumpers. Figure 4-2: AV-9962 Connector and Jumper Locations 4.1.3 AV-9962 Peripheral Interface Connectors Table 4-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the AV-9962 AD board.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.1.5 AV-9962 On-board Jumpers Table 4-3 lists the on-board jumpers. A detailed description of these jumpers can be found in Section 4.3. Jumper Type Label LCD Panel Voltage Select 6-pin header Touch screen select 2-pin header Table 4-3: AV-9962 On-board Jumpers 4.2 AV-9962 Internal Peripheral Connectors...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-4: Auto-dimming Connector Location 4.2.3 Debug Port Connector CN Label: CN12 CN Type: 3-pin wafer connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-6 CN Location: See Figure 4-5 Use the debug port connector to update the AD board BIOS.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-5: Debug Port Connector Location 4.2.4 OSD and LED Connector CN Label: CN Type: 16-pin wafer connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-7 CN Location: See Figure 4-6 The OSD and LED connector connects to an external OSD controller.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor AUTO/EXIT LED_RED LED_GREEN Table 4-7: OSD and LED Connector Pinouts Figure 4-6: OSD and LED Connector Location 4.2.5 LED Indicator and Remote Sensor Connector CN Label: CN16 CN Type: 6-pin header CN Pinouts: See Table 4-8...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DESCRIPTION IR VCC IR OUT GREEN Table 4-8: LED and Remote Sensor Connector Pinouts Figure 4-7: LED and Remote Sensor Connector Location 4.2.6 Backlight Inverter Interface Connector CN Label: CN Type: 6-pin wafer connector CN Pinouts:...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DESCRIPTION +12V +12V BKLT_EN BKLT_ADJ Table 4-9: Backlight Inverter Connector Pinouts Figure 4-8: Backlight Inverter Connector Location 4.2.7 IR Sensor Connector CN Label: CN10 CN Type: 4-pin wafer connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-10 CN Location: See Figure 4-9 The IR sensor connector connects to the body IR sensor.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Table 4-10: IR Sensor Connector Pinouts Figure 4-9: IR Sensor Connector Location 4.2.8 LVDS Signal Output Connector (AFL-08MH/10M/12M only) CN Label: CN Type: 30-pin connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-11 CN Location: See Figure 4-10 Use the LVDS signal output connector to connect the LCD panel to a system.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor TXE2+ TXE2- TXE1+ TXE1- TXE0+ TXE0- Table 4-11: LVDS Signal Output Connector Pinouts Figure 4-10: LVDS Signal Output Connector Location NOTE: The supply voltage (3.3V (Default), 5V or 12V) can be selected via JP5. 4.2.9 Power Output Connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DESCRIPTION Table 4-12: Power Output Connector Pinouts (CN15) Figure 4-11: Power Output Connector Locations 4.2.10 Remote Control Connector CN Label: CN Type: 3-pin wafer connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-13 CN Location: See Figure 4-12 The remote control connector supports remote control function.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-12: Remote Control Connector Location 4.2.11 TTL Signal Output Connector (AFL-07M Model Only) CN Label: CN Type: 40-pin connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-14 CN Location: See Figure 4-13 Use the TTL signal output connector to connect the TTL LCD panel to a system.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.3 AV-9962 On-board Jumpers NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.3.1 LCD Panel Voltage Select Jumper Jumper Label: Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Location: See Figure 4-16 Jumper Settings: See Table 4-16 The JP5 jumper sets the voltage to the LCD panel. Description Panel Voltage select 3.3V (Default)
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.4 AV-9962 External (Rear Panel) Connectors Figure 4-17 shows the AV-9962 external (rear panel) connectors. The peripheral connectors on the back panel of the monitor can connect to external devices. The peripheral connectors on the rear panel are:...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor AGND Audio_Iutput_Right Table 4-18: Audio Jack Pinouts 4.4.2 Component Video Connector CN Label: CN Type: mini-DIN 7 component video connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-19 CN Location: See Figure 4-17 and Figure 4-18 Use the mini-DIN 7 component video connector to connect to the system graphics interface.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.4.3 Composite Video Connector CN Label: J6, J7 CN Type: Composite video connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-20 and Table 4-21 CN Location: See Figure 4-17 Use the composite video connector to connect to the system graphics interface.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DESCRIPTION +12V Table 4-22: DC 12V Connector Pinouts 4.4.5 RS-232 Touch Panel Connector CN Label: CN Type: DB-9 female connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-23 CN Location: See Figure 4-17 Use the rear panel standard RS-232 DB-9 female touch panel connector to connect the monitor to the system graphics interface.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Use the mini-DIN 4 S-Video connector to connect to the system graphics interface. DESCRIPTION VGND VGND Y-IN C-IN Table 4-24: S-Video Connector Pinouts Figure 4-19: S-Video Connector Pinout Locations 4.4.7 USB Touch Panel Connector CN Label:...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DESCRIPTION VSB_VCC USB- USB+ Table 4-25: USB Touch Panel Connector Pinouts Figure 4-20: USB Touch Panel Connector 4.4.8 VGA Connector CN Label: CN Type: D-sub 15 female connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-26 CN Location: See Figure 4-17 and Figure 4-21 Use the standard D-sub 15-pin VGA connector to connect the monitor to a system.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-21: VGA Connector Pinout Locations 4.5 AV-6962 AD Board Overview The AFL-15M, AFL-17M and AFL-19M industrial monitors are preinstalled with AV-6962 AD board to provide a wide variety of control interfaces. The following sections describe the AV-6962 AD board in detail.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.5.1 AV-6962 AD Board Connectors The AV-6962 AD board has the following connectors on-board: 1 x Audio output connector 1 x Auto-dimming connector 1 x Debug port 1 x Inverter interface connector 1 x IR sensor connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.5.2 AV-6962 AD Board Layout Figure 4-23 shows the on-board peripheral connectors and on-board jumpers. Figure 4-23: AV-6962 Connector and Jumper Locations Page 72...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.5.3 AV-6962 Peripheral Interface Connectors Table 4-27 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the AV-6962 AD board. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in Section 4.6. Connector Type Label Audio output connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor connector Composite signal input BNC jack Composite BNC connector J9, J10 Digital input connector DVI-D connector Power input connector DC 12V Jack RS-232 connector DB-9 female connector S-Video signal input jack mini-DIN 4 S-Video connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.6 AV-6962 Internal Peripheral Connectors Internal peripheral connectors on the AV-6962 AD board are only accessible when the board is outside of the monitor. This section has complete descriptions of all the internal, peripheral connectors on the AV-6962 AD board.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor CN Pinouts: See Table 4-32 CN Location: See Figure 4-26 Use the debug port connector to update the AD board BIOS. DESCRIPTION Table 4-32: Debug Port Connector Pinouts Figure 4-26: Debug Port Connector Location 4.6.4 Backlight Inverter Interface Connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor input and variable DC voltage to minimize flickering (due to the interference between panel timing and inverter’s AC timing), and adjust LCD back light brightness. DESCRIPTION +12V +12V BKLT_EN BKLT_ADJ Table 4-33: Backlight Inverter Connector Pinouts Figure 4-27: Backlight Inverter Connector Location 4.6.5 IR Sensor Connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor IRDET Table 4-34: IR Sensor Connector Pinouts Figure 4-28: IR Sensor Connector Location 4.6.6 LVDS Signal Output Connector CN Label: CN Type: 30-pin connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-35 CN Location: See Figure 4-29 Use the LVDS signal output connector to connect the LCD panel to a system.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor TXE3+ TXE3- TXEC+ TXEC- TXE2+ TXE2- TXE1+ TXE1- TXE0+ TXE0- Table 4-35: LVDS Signal Output Connector Pinouts Figure 4-29: LVDS Signal Output Connector Location NOTE: The supply voltage (3.3V (Default), 5V or 12V) can be selected via JP5.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor CN Location: See Figure 4-30 The OSD and LED connector connects to an external OSD controller. DESCRIPTION MENU/ENTER DOWN LEFT RIGHT LED_SENSOR SWAP SOURCE LCD ON/OFF VIN1 VIN2 AUTO/EXIT LED_RED LED_GREEN Table 4-36: OSD and LED Connector Pinouts...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.6.8 Power Input Connector CN Label: CN14 CN Type: 2-pin wafer connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-37 CN Location: See Figure 4-31 The AV-6962 supports one 12V power input connector. DESCRIPTION +12V Input Table 4-37: Power Output Connector Pinouts (CN15) Figure 4-31: Power Output Connector Locations 4.6.9 Power Output Connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DESCRIPTION Table 4-38: Power Input Connector Pinouts (CN15) Figure 4-32: Power Input Connector Locations 4.6.10 Remote Control Connector CN Label: CN Type: 3-pin box header CN Pinouts: See Table 4-39 CN Location: See Figure 4-33 The remote control connector supports the remote control function.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-33: Remote Control Connector Location 4.6.11 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN Label: COM1 CN Type: 10-pin box header CN Pinouts: See Table 4-40 CN Location: See Figure 4-34 The 10-pin serial port connector provides a second RS-232 serial communications channel.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-34: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Location 4.6.12 USB Connector CN Label: USB1 CN Type: 4-pin header CN Pinouts: See Table 4-41 CN Location: See Figure 4-35 The 1x4 USB pin connectors each provide connectivity to one USB port. Additional external USB ports are found on the rear panel.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-35: USB Connector Location 4.7 AV-6962 On-board Jumpers NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-37: Jumper Locations 4.7.1 LCD Panel Voltage Select Jumper Jumper Label: Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Location: See Figure 4-37 Jumper Settings: See Table 4-42 The JP5 jumper sets the voltage to the LCD panel.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.8 AV-6962 External (Rear Panel) Connectors Figure 4-38 shows the AV-6962 external (rear panel) connectors. The peripheral connectors on the back panel of the monitor can connect to external devices. The peripheral connectors on the rear panel are:...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor DESCRIPTION AGND Audio_Iutput_Left AGND AGND Audio_Iutput_Right Table 4-43: Audio Jack Pinouts 4.8.2 Component Video Connector CN Label: CN Type: mini-DIN 7 component video connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-44 CN Location: See Figure 4-38 and Figure 4-39 Use the mini-DIN 7 component video connector to connect to the system graphics interface.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 4-39: Component Video Connector Pinout Locations 4.8.3 Composite Video Connector CN Label: J9, J10 CN Type: Composite BNC connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-45 and Table 4-46 CN Location: See Figure 4-38 Use the composite video connector to connect to the system graphics interface.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.8.4 Digital Input Connector CN Label: CN Type: DVI-D connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-47 CN Location: See Figure 4-38 and Figure 4-40 The 24-pin female dual link digital only DVI (Digital Visual Interface) connector is a standard for high-speed, high-resolution digital displays.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 4.8.5 DC 12V Connector CN Label: CN Type: DC 12V Jack CN Pinouts: See Table 4-48 CN Location: See Figure 4-38 Use the DC 12V connector to power the monitor. DESCRIPTION +12V Table 4-48: DC 12V Connector Pinouts 4.8.6 RS-232 Touch Panel Connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor NDSR Table 4-49: RS-232 Touch Panel Connector Pinouts 4.8.7 S-Video Connector CN Label: CN Type: mini-DIN 4 S-Video connector CN Pinouts: See Table 4-50 CN Location: See Figure 4-38 and Figure 4-41 Use the mini-DIN 4 S-Video connector to connect to the system graphics interface.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor CN Pinouts: See Table 4-51 CN Location: See Figure 4-38 and Figure 4-42 Use the rear panel standard USB touch panel connector to connect the monitor to the system graphics interface. DESCRIPTION USB- USB+ Table 4-51: USB Touch Panel Connector Pinouts Figure 4-42: USB Touch Panel Connector 4.8.9 VGA Connector...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 5.1 Installation Precautions WARNING: Failing to reinstall the covers may result in permanent damage to the system. Please make sure all coverings are properly installed. WARNING: Over-tightening rear cover screws will crack the plastic frame.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor monitor. The monitor’s cooling vents must not be obstructed by any objects. Blocking the vents can cause overheating of the monitor. Leave at least 5 cm of clearance around the monitor to prevent overheating. Grounding: The monitor should be properly grounded. The voltage feeds must not be overloaded.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor protected during the installation process. Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors to open the seal on the top Step 1: side of the external (second) box. Open the external (second) box.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Use box cutters, a knife or a sharp pair of scissors the seal on the top side of the Step 3: internal (first) box. Lift the monitor out of the boxes. Step 4: Remove both polystyrene ends, one from each side.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor VGA cable Remote control Screw set (5 x Flat head screws) (5 x Round head screws) Wire strain bands User manual and driver CD Optional for Touch Panel (T-R) Models only Touch screen driver CD (T-R models only)
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Phillips screws. Soft working mat: When the AFL series industrial monitor is installed, the screen is placed on the working surface. It is therefore important to rest the AFL series industrial monitor on a soft at that cannot damage the LCD screen on the front of the AFL series industrial monitor.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-1: VGA Connector 5.4.2 12V Power Connector Use the rear panel +12V DC jack to connect the monitor to a power source. Figure 5-2: 12V Power Connector 5.4.3 DVI-D Connector (AFL-15M/17M/19M Models Only) Use the rear panel standard 24-pin female DVI-D connector to connect the monitor to the system graphics interface.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-3: DVI Connector 5.4.4 Optional RS-232 Touch Panel Connector Use the rear panel standard RS-232 DB-9 female touch panel connector to connect the monitor to the touch panel. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NRLSD NCTS NDSR NDTR...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 5.4.5 Optional USB Touch Panel Connector Use the rear panel standard USB touch panel connector to connect the monitor to the touch panel. DESCRIPTION USB- USB+ Table 5-3: USB Touch Panel Connector Pinouts Figure 5-5: USB Touch Panel Connector 5.5 Mounting the AFL Series Industrial Monitor...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Slide the monitor through the hole until the metal frame is flush against the panel Step 3: (Figure 5-9). Figure 5-9: Insert the Monitor Insert the panel mounting clamps into the pre-formed holes along the edges of Step 4: the monitor, behind the metal frame.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-10: Tighten the Panel Mounting Clamp Screws (AFL-12M) Tighten the screws that pass through the panel mounting clamps until the plastic Step 5: caps at the front of all the screws are firmly secured to the panel (Figure 5-10).
AFL M Series LCD Monitor To mount the AFL-07M/08MH/10M/12M monitor onto the wall, please follow the steps below. Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket. Step 1: Carefully mark the locations of the four brackets screw holes on the wall.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor downwards until the monitor rests securely in the slotted holes (Figure 5-12). Ensure that all four of the mounting screws fit snuggly into their respective slotted holes. Figure 5-12: Chassis Support Screws NOTE: In the diagram below the bracket is already installed on the wall.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-13: Secure the Monitor 5.5.4.1 AFL-15M/17M/19M Wall Mounting To mount the AFL-15M/17M/19M monitor onto the wall, please follow the steps below. Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket. Step 1: Carefully mark the locations of the four brackets screw holes on the wall.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-14: Wall-mounting Bracket Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the Step 6: four screw holes on the real panel of the monitor and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the rear panel (Figure 5-15).
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-15: Chassis Support Screws 5.5.5 Monitor Stand Installation The AFL series industrial monitor has Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) standard mounting holes tapped into the rear panel. The monitor stand mounting plate has a matching VESA hole pattern. To mount the AFL series industrial monitor onto a stand, please follow the steps below.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-16: Monitor Stand Mounting 5.5.6 Arm Mounting The AFL series is VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant and can be mounted on an arm with a 75mm or 100mm interface pad. To mount the AFL series on an arm, please follow the steps below.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-17, the AFL-10M/12M are shown in Figure 5-18 and the AFL-15M/17M/19M are shown in Figure 5-19. Figure 5-17: AFL-07M/AFL-08MH Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes Figure 5-18: AFL-10M/12M Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes Page 118...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 5-19: AFL-15M/17M/19M Arm Mounting Retention Screw Holes Secure the monitor to the interface pad by inserting four retention screws Step 4: through the bottom of the mounting arm interface pad and into the monitor.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.1 User Mode OSD Structure 6.1.1 OSD Buttons There are several on-screen-display (OSD) control buttons oriented either vertically on the right side of the monitor front panel or on the bottom of the monitor front panel. Figure 6-1 shows a typical arrangement of OSD controls.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Menu/Enter Button Press this button to open the OSD window. When inside a menu, press this button to confirm the function adjustment or selection of the item. There may be several levels in one item. As you select an item in the menu, the sub-items will be displayed.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Color Temperature USER Red (0 to 100) Green (0 to 100) Blue (0 to 100) 4200K, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K sRGB Off, On System Menu Audio Mute On, Off Volume 0 to 100 Factory Reset...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.2 Using the OSD OSD menu options are described below. 6.2.1 Image Menu Image menu options are shown in Figure 6-2. Figure 6-2: Image Menu Adjusts the brightness of screen. This function adjusts the Brightness offset value of ADC.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.2.2 Display Menu Display options are shown in Figure 6-3. Figure 6-3: Display Menu Automatically adjusts the LCD screen position. Auto Adjust Adjusts the input signal (Analog only) Phase Adjusts the dot clock position Clock This item allows adjustment of the following items.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.2.3 PiP Menu The PiP options are shown in Figure 6-4. Figure 6-4: PiP Menu PiP options are described below. Turns the Picture-in-Picture feature on or off Selects the display input PiP Input Select Selects the size of the PiP frame...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.2.4 Color Menu Color options are shown in Figure 6-5. Figure 6-5: Color Menu Color options are described below. Automatically adjusts the color hues Auto Adjust Fine-tunes the palette of color hues Color Temperature Fine-tunes the balance among the Red, Green, and Blue...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.2.5 System Menu System options are shown in Figure 6-6. Figure 6-6: System Menu System options are described below. Mutes the audio or adjusts audio volume. Audio Restores the default OSD settings. Note that this will Factory Reset restore all default display settings.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.2.5.1 OSD Configuration OSD configurations are shown in Figure 6-7. Figure 6-7: OSD Configuration OSD configuration options are described below. Determines how many seconds the OSD screen stays on OSD Timer screen before it disappears when OSD is left unattended.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.2.5.2 Auto-Brightness (Auto-Dimming) Configuration The AFL series features an auto-dimming function. Use the OSD to turn this function on or turn off. The auto-dimming screen is shown in Figure 6-8. Refer to Appendix 8.1C for details.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 6.3 Remote Contol The AFL series comes with a remote control for easy configuration of OSD settings. Figure 6-9 shows the remote control and its function keys. Figure 6-9: Remote Control LCD On/Off. Press this button to turn the LCD monitor on or off.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 7.1 Introduction The touch panel controller enables analog resistive touch panels for four-wire, five-wire & eight-wire models. The controller directly communicates with the PC system through the touch panel communications interface. The controller design is superior in sensitivity, accuracy, and friendly operation.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor RS-232 Interface: If the touch screen interface connection is an RS-232 connection, connect the RS-232 connector on the sing board computer to the DB-9 connector on the bottom of the Afolux monitor. USB Interface: If the touch screen interface connection is a USB connection, connect the USB connector on the sing board computer to the external USB port connector on the bottom of the Afolux monitor.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-1: 7-inch to 12.1” Touch Screen Driver Installation Startup Screen NOTE: The installation procedure is shown using the 12.1 inch Afolux monitor. Select the correct model from the list in Figure 7-1. The screen in Figure 7-2 Step 3: appears.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-2: Available Drivers Select the Touch Screen option in Figure 7-2. The directory in Figure 7-3 Step 4: appears. Page 139...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-3: Setup Icon Double click the setup icon in Figure 7-3. Step 5: The Welcome screen in Figure 7-4 appears. Step 6: Page 140...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-4: Welcome Screen Click Next to continue. Step 7: The license agreement in Figure 7-5 appears. Accept the terms of the Step 8: agreement and click Next. Page 141...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-7: Installation Starts When the installation is complete, the complete screen appears. See Figure 7-8. Step 11: To complete the installation process click Finish. Step 0: Page 144...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-8: Finish Installation 7.2.3 Change the Touch Screen Interface If the touch screen interface must be changed from an RS-232 interface to a USB interface or, from a USB interface to an RS-232 interface, the following steps must be followed.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-9: Control Panel Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon in Figure 7-9. Step 2: Find the PenMount DMC6000 driver and select remove. See Figure 7-10. Step 3: The driver is removed. Step 4: Step 0: Figure 7-10: Remove Touch Screen Driver 7.2.4 7-inch to 12.1-inch Touch Panel Driver Configuration...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor 7.3 15-inch to 19-inch Driver Installation and Configuration 7.3.1 RS-232 or USB Touch Screen Before installing the driver, connect the Afolux monitor to the motherboard. The 15-inch to 19-inch Afolux monitors support touch screen modality through either RS-232 or USB interface connection.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-11: Driver CD Pop Up Screen Select the operating system installed on the system from the menu on the left Step 4: side of the screen. NOTE: The following description is for driver installation using a Windows 2000 OS.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-12: Install Shield Wizard Preparation After the Install Shield Wizard is ready, a welcome screen appears (Figure Step 6: 7-13). Figure 7-13: Welcome Screen To continue the installation process click N Step 7: Page 149...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor An Install PS/2 interface driver screen appears (Figure 7-14). It is not necessary Step 8: to install the PS/2 interface driver. To continue click N Figure 7-14: Install PS/2 Interface Driver Four point calibration options are then selected. Four point calibrations can be Step 9: done every time a user boots up, during the next time the system boots or never.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-15: Install PS/2 Interface Driver The user is then prompted to ensure the touch monitor or the RS-232 touch Step 10: controller is plugged into the system (Figure 7-16). Once the touch controller is...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-17: Controller Installation Directory The user is then prompted to select a file directory in which the program icons Step 12: are saved (Figure 7-18). The default folder is “TouchKit.” If a different folder must be used, select a folder from the list shown.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-18: Program Icon Directory The program then starts installing (Figure 7-19). Step 13: Figure 7-19: Installing Page 153...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Once the program is finished installing, the user is prompted to restart the Step 14: computer now or to restart the computer later (Figure 7-20). Select when the computer should be restarted and click “F ”...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Make sure the touch screen driver is properly installed. Step 2: Locate the PenMount Monitor icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. Step 3: Figure 7-21: PenMount Monitor Icon Click the icon. A pop up menu appears. See Figure 7-22.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-23: Configuration Screen Select the PenMount5 600R icon in Figure 7-23. Step 7: The calibration initiation screen in Figure 7-24 appears. Step 8: From Figure 7-24, select the Standard_Calibration key in Figure 7-24. Step 9:...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure 7-24: Calibration Initiation Screen The calibration screen in is shown. See Figure 7-25. Step 10: Figure 7-25: Calibration Screen Follow the instructions. The user is asked touch the screen at five specified Step 11: points after which the screen is calibrated.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 8.1 Gasket Replacement A gasket used for a long time may gradually lose its ability to protect the monitor from fluids and vapors; scratches or dirt may also accumulate. It is recommended that the gasket be replaced yearly.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor NOTE: Compliance with the IP 64 standard depends on correct installation of the gasket. Be sure to check that the gasket is properly installed after changing it. Page 162...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the AFL series monitor. A.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: A.1.1 General Safety Precautions...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the AFL series monitor may result in permanent damage to the AFL series monitor and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFL series monitor.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth. The interior of the AFL series monitor does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the AFL series monitor interior.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor B.1 RoHS Compliant All models in the AFL LCD monitor series comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Materials (RoHS) Directive. This means that all components used to build the industrial monitors and the monitor itself are RoHS compliant.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor C.1 Auto-Dimming Configurations The AFL series industrial monitor features an auto-dimming LCD that can automatically adjust the backlight brightness according to the ambient light. If the auto-dimming function is turned on, the backlight turns brighter when the ambient illuminance is high. The backlight dims automatically when the ambient illuminance level is low.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor Figure C-1: Default Linearity of the LCD Backlight and Ambient Light C.1.2 OSD Control The auto-dimming configurations are shown in Section 6.2.5.2. Figure C-2: Auto-Dimming Configurations Menu Page 175...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor D.1 IEI smartOSD Quick Installation Guide IEI smartOSD is a proprietary On-Screen-Display (OSD) software solution from IEI that enables easy, remote monitor setting adjustments in a Windows environment. IEI smartOSD delivers excellent performance and provides more flexibility than the typical OSD hardware solutions when adjusting a monitor.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Item Elements EDID EDID contains basic information about the monitor and its capabilities. Image Brightness Contrast Sharpness Display Auto Adjust Phase Clock Color Auto Color Color Temperature Gamma PIP Source Input PIP Size System Monitor Power Control...
AFL M Series LCD Monitor D.3.8 About Page D.4 Install Software To install the software, please follow the steps below: Follow the instructions from the interactive installer to install the IEI smartOSD Step 1: on the system. Insert the installation disk that came with the system and open the installation Step 2: file.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Error! Click Next to continue. Step 4: The screen below appears. Step 5: Page 189...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Select the installation folder from the screen shown above. Step 6: Click Next to continue. Step 7: The screen shown below appears. Step 8: Page 190...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Confirm the installation by clicking Next in the screen above. Step 9: The program starts to install and the progress bar shown below appears. Step 10: Page 191...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor When the installation is complete the screen below appears. Step 11: Click Close in the screen above. Step 12: After quick setup is complete, the IEI smartOSD wizard logo appears on the Step 13: desktop as shown in the screen below.
AFL M Series LCD Monitor D.5 smartOSD FAQ For troubleshooting, please see the steps below: 1. Installation fails under Windows 2000 and shows following image: Solution: Download and install service pack Windows Installer 3.1 2. Installation fail under Vista while showing following image: Solution: Install smartOSD.exe as the administrator authority...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor 3. The Model Fail error message shown below appears. Solution: smartOSD only supports firmware version 2.0 and following versions. 4. The DDC port fail error message shown below appears. Solutions: Page 195...
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor i. Check VGA or DVI cable ii. Check an IEI monitor is being used iii. Make sure the version is version 2.3 for the AFOLUX/MDM series and version 1.5 for the DM/TDM/SRM/LCD-KIT series that have the smartOSD functions iv.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor E.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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AFL M Series LCD Monitor Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly...
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