ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE MULTI TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR INTEGRATION MANUAL – ISSUE 3 CHAPTER TITLE PAGES Introduction Integrating the Sensor 7–9 Integrating the Controller PCB 11–13 Routing the Sensor Flexible Cables 15–19 Power and Data Connections 21–25 Using a Bezel...
Warning Hazardous Voltage. Caution - item is susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage if proper precautions are not taken. Warning - modification may result in invalidation of the Zytronic warranty INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR...
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Ensure that all other touchscreen manufactures Driver Software/old touchscreen Driver software is uninstalled from the host computer to avoid software conflicts. • Ensure that there is a free USB port available on the host computer to connect the desired Zytronic Projected Capacitive Multi Touch Controller Touchscreen. •...
LCDs. Some LCDs with very high levels of noise may require greater spacing which would need to be determined by testing. SENSOR SIZE GASKET THICKNESS 5 – 22˝ 22 – 32˝ 32 – 46˝ INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 7...
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The sensor should be positioned on the LCD with the sensor active area (as defined on the Zytronic product drawing) matched to the LCD display area. The glass face (with ‘Viewing Face’ label) should be visible, as shown in Figure 4. The sensor can be positioned as shown or rotated by 180 degrees (so that the flexible cables are on the bottom and right edges).
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SENSOR MOUNTED ONTO LCD WITH GASKET Zytronic do not recommend the application of gasket, sealants or adhesives directly over the flexible cable joint area of the touch sensor, or the modification/removal of the pre-applied strengthening tape at the joint. Any evidence of such modification may result in invalidation of the Zytronic warranty.
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Receive 1. No connection should be made to Receive 2 for standard sensor designs. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 11...
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The controller PCB should still be spaced at least 5mm away from the mounting surface, as shown in Figure 9. Any gasket used must maintain its adhesion at any temperature that it may be subjected to in service. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 12...
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PCB screw holes must be made to the LCD chassis using a low impedance ground cable, as shown in Figure 10. FIGURE 10 LOW IMPEDANCE GROUNDING CABLE INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 13...
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Once creased, they should not be repeatedly un-creased and re-creased. Additional tape should be used to hold the flexible cables in position, as shown in Figure 13. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 15...
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FLEXIBLE CABLES PLUGGED INTO THE CONTROLLER PCB The gold contact side of the flexible cable should be visible, as depicted on the label shown in Figure 15. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 16...
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ZIF sockets, as shown in Figure Particular care should be taken when opening/closing the smaller ZIF connectors used on the ZYX500 series controller, to avoid over stressing the locking bar. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 17...
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The flexible cables can be doubled back on themselves, creased, and taped down in the straight sections to take up any additional length, as shown in Figure 19. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 18...
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ZYTRONIC FIGURE 19 FINAL SOLUTION WITH ALL FLEXIBLE CABLES SECURED IN PLACE INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 19...
A regulated 12V ±5%, minimum 100mA power supply should be connected to the 2.1mm DC power socket (central pin +12V) on the controller PCB, as shown in Figure 22. (ZXY200 and ZXY300 only) INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 21...
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The USB and power cables (if required) should be fixed to the chassis near to the controller PCB, as shown in Figure 24. The ZXY150, and ZXY500 controllers draw power via the USB port, so no seperate DC power connection is required.
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CABLE CLIPS HOLDING CABLES IN PLACE The LCD video and power connections should be connected to the LCD, as shown in Figure 26, and to the PC and power sockets. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 23...
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Figure 28. The USB cable should be a maximum length of 5 metres, and plug directly into a USB port on the PC. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 24...
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ZYTRONIC FIGURE 28 CONNECTING THE USB CABLE TO THE HOST PC INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 25...
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The purpose of this is to prevent water from forming a continuous ground path from the sensor surface to the metal bezel, as this could result in undesirable behaviour. INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 27...
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3mm? If a metal bezel has been used, is it grounded to a common ground point with the metal chassis, LCD and controller PCB? INTEGRATION MANUAL ISSUE 3 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE TOUCH CONTROLLER & SENSOR PG 29...
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WHAT WE DO Manufacturing touch technology products from a single site comprising three modern factory premises in Blaydon upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Zytronic produce a range of projected capacitive technology (PCT™) touch interactive products which are used in electronic displays for information kiosks, ATM’s, ticketing and gaming machines, as well as by military, computer, telecommunications and medical manufacturers.
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