Contents Planar VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor Family ... 1 Cleaning Instructions ...2 Safety Instructions...2 Disposal Information...3 Regulatory Compliance...3 European Union Declaration of Conformity for Medical Applications ...4 Symbol Explanations ...5 Product Contents and Installation ... 6 Identifying Components...7 Front View ...7 Rear View ...8...
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Figures Figure 1: Controls and Front View ... 7 Figure 2: Monitor, Rear Ports ... 8 Figure 3: Connecting Power to the Monitor ... 9 Figure 4: Connecting the Monitor to Your System ... 9 Figure 5: Connecting the Stereo Speakers ... 10 Figure 6: Connecting the Optional Touchscreen Cable...
Planar VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor Family The Planar VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor family is a set of high-resolution color monitors designed to be versatile and easy to use. These monitors can accept either analog or digital video input and display most video standards from 640 x 480 (Video Graphics Array, or VGA, standard) to 1024 x 768 (Extended Graphics Array, or XGA, standard).
If any cord or cable is frayed or damaged, immediately replace it with another of the same type and rating as supplied by Planar. See “Ordering Information” on page 22 for part numbers. The safety and regulatory listings and certifications are based on the cable supplied by Planar.
(EMC) laws. Planar Systems, Inc. has made great efforts to support the medical device industry, in particular medical device manufacturers and medical device system integrators.
Planar Systems, Inc. located in Beaverton, OR, USA is the manufacturer of these displays in the meaning of the directive. As required by the MDD in Article 14, Planar Systems, Inc. not residing in the European Economic Area ( EEA) has a European Representative, Planar Systems, Inc.—Espoo, Finland.
Symbol Explanations Following are explanations of the symbols found on the monitor or power adapter. Indicates proof of conformity to applicable European Economic Community Council directives and two harmonized standards published in the official journal of the European Communities. Indicates that it has been tested and certified by CSA to C22.2 No. 601.1-M1990.
Product Contents and Installation Before unpacking the monitor, prepare a suitable workspace. You need a stable and level surface near a grounded wall outlet in an area that is relatively free of glare from sunlight or other sources of bright light. The monitor is cooled by natural convection (it lacks a fan).
Identifying Components Front View 1. Monitor Screen The screen is capable of producing most display standards from 640 x 480 VGA to 1024 x 768 XGA. 2. Function Buttons Press the button to access the OSD Main Menu. Press the button to navigate through the different OSD menus When the OSD menu is displayed, press these buttons to select a control function.
Rear View 1. Video Cable Both an analog and a digital video cable are included. The analog video cable incorporates a male 29 pin locking DVI connector at one end and a male 15-pin D-sub connector at the other end. The digital video cable incorporates a male 29-pin DVI connector at one end and a male 24-pin DVI connector at the other end.
Connecting AC Power 1. Plug the receptacle end of the AC power cord into the AC power adapter, then plug the power connector of the adapter into the power port on the monitor. This power port is located on the back of the monitor near the DVI connector (Figure 3).
3. Adjust the sound volume of the stereo speakers by using the volume control function on the OSD. Note: Planar does not recommend using the audio from the monitor speakers as the exclusive audio source in medical applications— especially as an alarm indicator.
CD. Power Management System The Planar VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor complies with the VESA DPMS power management standard. This standard provides four power- saving modes, based on the monitor detecting the horizontal or vertical sync signals.
Using the On-Screen Display The OSD makes adjusting the display settings quick and easy. Using the OSD, you can adjust the brightness, the volume, the OSD’s position and the language for the options in the display. You can access the OSD whenever both the computer and monitor are on.
Basic Menu Basic Setting Menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS VOLUME Position Menu Position Menu AUTO ADJUST Automatically adjust the picture quality and alignment. It is PHASE CLOCK H-POSITION V-POSITION GRAPH/TEXT RESET Operations Manual (OM705-00) Figure 7. Basic Menu Adjust the contrast level of the display. Adjust the brightness of the display’s backlight.
Miscellaneous Menu Miscellaneous Menu OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION MENU TIMER INFORMATION LANGUAGE RESET Color Menu There are three sets of color temperature settings available: two for standard settings and one for user adjustment. Color menu COLOR 9300 Set the color temperature of white to 9300 Kelvin. COLOR 6500 Set the color temperature of white to 6500 Kelvin.
Digital Basic Menu Digital Basic Setting Menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS VOLUME Digital Miscellaneous Menu Digital Miscellaneous Menu OSD H-POSITION Adjust the OSD position horizontally. OSD V-POSITION Adjust the OSD position vertically. MENU TIMER INFORMATION LANGUAGE RESET Operations Manual (OM705-00) Figure 11. Digital Basic Menu Adjust the contrast level of the display.
On-Screen Display Lockout OSD Lock The monitor incorporates an OSD lockout function. Pressing the three controls Function select down simultaneously will lock out the OSD. Monitor settings cannot be altered at this point, but navigation through the OSD menus is possible. An “OSD” lock is displayed at the bottom of the OSD menu.
Technical Information VS15XAD VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor Family Specifications Display Panel Display Colors Dimensions Weight Display Area Response Time Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio Brightness Non-touch Resistive Touch Pixel Pitch Reliability Backlight Video Interface Scanning Frequency Power Consumption Power Supply Audio...
4. If one is available, connect your system to another VitalScreen monitor. If the system functions properly with the alternate VitalScreen monitor but it does not function with the VS15XAD monitor, and the VS15XAD monitor’s power LED is blinking, the output timing of the computer’s video board may be out of the monitor’s synchronous range.
Planar receives notice of such defect or nonconformance during the period of the warranty. Planar’s sole and exclusive liability for breach of warranty shall be, at Planar’s option, to repair or replace the Planar product(s) with refurbished units or provide a credit to Buyer in the amount of the purchase price.
Buyer’s order of the goods furnished hereunder. The Buyer is not relying on Planar’s skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods. Installation Planar makes no warranty with respect to any installation of Planar’s product(s) by Planar, any authorized dealer or any other person.
Ordering Information Product VS15XAD 15-Inch XGA VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor with Desk Stand and US power cord (non touch) VS15XAD 15-Inch XGA VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor with Desk Stand and European power cord (non touch) VS15XAD 15-Inch XGA VitalScreen Medical Grade Monitor with Universal...
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