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Summary of Contents for Kontron Embedded Computers KFM15*e - A
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction......................3 Symbols used in this Manual ................. 4 Important Instructions..................5 Note on the Warranty..................... 5 Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation............... 5 Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation ........ 5 Safety Instructions ....................6 FCC Statement ...................... 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility................ - Page 3 Contents Monitor Connecting and Turning On ...............25 Installation of the Touch Screen Software............26 Calibrating the Touch Screen ................27 Maintenance and Prevention ................28 Main Specifications....................29 Mechanical Specifications ..................30 Electrical Specifications ..................30 Environmental Specifications ................31 CE-Directives and Standards ................32 Technical Appendix – Interfaces ..............33 VGA Connector ....................33 DVI-D Connector (Single Link) ................34 S-Video Connector....................35...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Kontron Embedded Computers would like to point out that the information contained in this manual may be subject to technical alteration, particularly as a result of the continuos upgrading of Kontron Embedded Computers products. The attached documentation does not entail any guarantee on the part of Kontron Embedded Computers with respect to technical processes described in the manual or any product characteristics set out in the manual. -
Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual
Introduction Symbols used in this Manual Symbol Meaning This symbol indicates the danger of injury to the user or the risk of damage to the product if the corresponding warning notices are not observed. This symbol indicates that the product or parts thereof may be damaged if the corresponding warning notices are not observed. -
Page 6: Important Instructions
This applies to the display backlighting, for example. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation Kontron Embedded Computers shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation if the user fails to observe the safety instructions. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
This chapter also contains information on approval and interference suppression of your KFM15_e. The device has been built and tested by Kontron Embedded Computers in accordance with EN 60950/VDE 0805 and left the company in a perfectly safe condition. - Page 8 Kontron Embedded Computers familiar with the associated dangers. ❏ It is not allowed to open the device. ❏ Only original accessories approved by Kontron Embedded Computers may be used. ❏ It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible, –...
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Page 9: Fcc Statement
Safety Instructions FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in commercial environment. -
Page 10: Scope Of Delivery
Scope of Delivery Scope of Delivery ❏ Industrial LCD monitor KFM15_e (A or B) ❏ This user manual for the industrial LCD monitor KFM15_e ❏ KFM – OSD-Menu - Description ❏ AC power cord (for AC version only) ❏ VGA-cable connector (2 m) ❏... -
Page 11: Product Description
Product Description Product Description The KFM15_e is an industrial LCD monitor designed for high-performance industrial applications. The solid type of enclosure offers to the monitor a mechanical stability. KFM15_e is therefore proper for industrial use. Excellent image representation, simple menu-driven handling and plug & play ability round off the qualities of this monitor. -
Page 12: Front Panel
Product Description Front Panel The front plate of the KFM15_e is available alternatively as 19" front plate or in panel mount version. The 19" front plate version is suitable for the installation of the monitor in 19" industrial cabinets. Therefore four mounting holes are available. The panel mount version is suitable for the installation of the monitor in an instrument panel or other cabinets. -
Page 13: Display
Product Description Display The built-in display is a 15" TFT XGA display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 and 350 cd/m of luminance (brightness). In front of the display is installed a glass protection pane with antireflection properties. This protects the display surface from dirt and scratches also. -
Page 14: Controls And Led Indicator
Product Description Controls and LED Indicator At the right side of the front plate are situated the control buttons of the On Screen Display (OSD), the “On/Off button” and the “Status LED”. The keys of the OSD menu and the power On/Off button can be optionally mounted to the right side of the monitor (rear-mounted). - Page 15 Product Description This LED lights up green, if the monitor is switched on and the Status-LED (green) data source is available. Prerequisite: The power cord must be connected to a corresponding power source. This LED lights up orange, if the monitor is switched off or no data Status-LED (orange) source is available.
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Page 16: Left Side
Product Description Left Side The interfaces and the power plug (AC or DC) are on the left side of the monitor. 1 DVI-D (digital) - interface 2 VGA (analog) - interface 3 Composite-Video - interface 4 S-Video - interface 5 Optional touch screen terminal (USB or COM2) (shown without interface) 6 AC- or DC- power-plug... - Page 17 Product Description VGA – Input The VGA-input is a 15-pin D-SUB connector (female), and allows you to connect an analog graphic card, by use of the supplied VGA-cable connector. The industrial LCD monitor KFM15_e supports at this interface data transfer with a resolution up to 1024 x 768 (XGA), @ 85 Hz and Sync-On-Green (SOG).
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Page 18: Power Plug
Product Description USB/COM Touch Screen Terminal This interface is available (as an USB or serial COM interface) only if the industrial LCD monitor KFM15_e is equipped with touch screen. Depending on the ordered configuration of the touch screen connector, this interface is provided as: ❏... -
Page 19: Air Openings
Product Description Air Openings Behind the front plate, at the housings upper and bottom side are the air openings. Fig. 5: upper air openings Fig. 5a: bottom air openings Please take care when installing and powering on the monitor, that the air openings at the bottom and upper side of the device (behind the front panel) must be not obstructed by objects. -
Page 20: Power Cord Connection
Product Description Power Cord Connection Please observe the hints described in the chapter “Safety Instructions”. The voltage of the power source must agree with the voltage value on the type label. AC Connection AC power plug Abb. 6: AC power plug 1. -
Page 21: Dc Connection
Product Description DC Connection The length of the DC connecting wires may not exceed 10 m. DC Phoenix DC Phoenix connector connector with plug terminal – – Fig. 7: DC Phoenix connector Fig. 7a: DC Phoenix connector with plug terminal (supplied) For the DC connection prepare the connecting wires using the supplied Phoenix plug terminal. - Page 22 Product Description 5. Insert the negative and positive voltage wire into the corresponding clamp of the Phoenix plug terminal. Make sure that you have the right polarity of the connection (see Fig: 7a). 6. Fasten the screws to secure the negative and positive voltage wire into the clamps of the plug terminal.
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Page 23: On Screen Display (Osd)
Product Description On Screen Display (OSD) Over the On Screen Display (OSD) can be installed the features, as OSD position and time, brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and others. Some of these menus have sub-menus. The push buttons allow to select, to scroll, to install in the OSD main menu or OSD-submenu. -
Page 24: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Please observe the described hints in the chapter “Safety Instructions” and the specification listed in the chapter “Main Specifications”. Instruction for Mounting Please take into account the needed free space on the interface side, before you install the monitor into an industrial cabinet, an instrument panel or other cabinets. -
Page 25: Panel Mount Version
Installation Instructions Panel Mount Version If you install the panel version of the KFM15_e into an instrument panel or other cabinet, use the eight threaded studs M4 on the rear side of the front plate. For the panel assembly, cut a window and eight pre-drill holes according figure 6. -
Page 26: Monitor Connecting And Turning On
Monitor Connecting and Turning On Monitor Connecting and Turning On The industrial LCD monitor KFM15_e can be connected to IBM PC-systems equipped with corresponding graphics capability. 1. Connect the PC-system’s video signal-output interface to the video signal- input of the KFM15_e, by use of the supplied video signal cable (depending on your ordering). -
Page 27: Installation Of The Touch Screen Software
Monitor Connecting and Turning On Installation of the Touch Screen Software The drivers are on the included CD-ROM for the following operating systems: ❏ DOS ❏ Windows 9x / Me ❏ Windows 2000 / XP ❏ Windows CE ❏ Linux After installing the touch screen driver, be sure to restart your computer to load and activate the touch screen driver. -
Page 28: Calibrating The Touch Screen
Monitor Connecting and Turning On Calibrating the Touch Screen After the installing and connecting your KFM15_e monitor and installing the touch screen, you have to calibrate the touch screen. Calibration serves two purposes: ❏ Sets the active area of the touch screen ❏... -
Page 29: Maintenance And Prevention
Maintenance and Prevention Maintenance and Prevention Kontron Embedded Computers devices require minimal maintenance and care to keep them operating correctly. ❏ Occasionally wipe the system with a soft dry cloth. ❏ Remove persistent dirt by use of a soft, slightly damp cloth (only use a mild detergent). -
Page 30: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Main Specifications TFT LCD Display Diagonally (Size) 15" active area (304.1 x 228.1 mm) Resolution 1024 x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.297 mm x 0.297 mm Colors 262144 colors Backlight 2x CCFT Brightness 350 cd/m Viewing angle (r / l / u / d) 75°... -
Page 31: Mechanical Specifications
Main Specifications Mechanical Specifications Dimensions Panelmount 19" Front plate Front plate: H x W x D H x W x D 333.5 x 450 x 3 (mm) 7U x 19" x 3 mm 13.13" x 17.72" x 0.118" Material steel zinc-plated steel zinc-plated Frontal: black powder coated Frontal: black powder coated... -
Page 32: Environmental Specifications
Main Specifications Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 … +50°C (32 … 122°F Storage / transit -20 … +60 °C temperature (-4 … 140 °F ) Relative humidity 20 - 80 % (non condensing) (operating) Humidity (storage) 5 - 95 % (non condensing) Operating altitude 10,000 ft (3,048 m) Storage / transit altitude... -
Page 33: Ce-Directives And Standards
Main Specifications CE-Directives and Standards EC Directives Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC (Electrical Safety) EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EC Marking 93/68/EEC Electrical Safety Standards EUROPE EN 60950-1: 2006 U.S.A. to meet UL 60950-1: 2003 First Edition Standards Generic emission standard for industrial environments (Emission): EN 61000-6-4: 2001 EUROPE... -
Page 34: Technical Appendix - Interfaces
Technical Appendix – Interfaces Technical Appendix – Interfaces The following tables show the plug assignments for the external connections of the KFM15_e. Low-active signals are indicated by a minus sign. VGA Connector Signal Name 15-pin D-SUB-Socket (female) green blue 4 is NC 5–8 Fused VCC DDC Data... -
Page 35: Dvi-D Connector (Single Link)
Technical Appendix – Interfaces DVI-D Connector (Single Link) Signal Name Description DVI-D-Connector (female) TMDS2– Differential TMDS Data 2– TMDS2+ Differential TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Shield 4–5 Reserved for future use DVI_SCL DDC EDID data clock DVI_SDA DDC EDID data Reserved for future use TMDS1–... -
Page 36: S-Video Connector
Technical Appendix – Interfaces S-Video Connector Signal Name Description 4-pin MiniDIN-Connector (female) Ground Ground Luminance Chrominance C-Video (Composite) Connector Signal Name Description Cinch-Connector (yellow) (female) Ground CVBS Composite video signal USB Touch Screen Connector Pin Signal Name 4 pin USB-Socket Type A Version 1.1 Data–... -
Page 37: Serial Touch Screen Connector (Rs232)
Technical Appendix – Interfaces Serial Touch Screen Connector (RS232) Pin Signal Name 9 pin D-SUB-Socket DCD (Data Carrier Detect) RXD (Receive Data) (Transmit Data) (Data Terminal Ready) GND (Signal Ground) DSR (Data Set Ready) (Request to Send) (Clear to Send) (Ring Indicator) 15"... -
Page 38: Technical Support
Be ready to explain the nature of your problem to the service technician. If you have questions about Kontron Embedded Computers or our products and services, you may reach us at the aforementioned numbers, or at: www.kontron.com... -
Page 39: Returning Defective Merchandise
Technical Support Returning Defective Merchandise Before returning any merchandise, please: 1. Contact our Customer Service department to obtain an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Fax: (+49) 8165-77 412 e-mail: service@kontron.com 2. Make sure that you receive an RMA number from Kontron Embedded Computers-Service before returning any merchandise.