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Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
• the purpose of the manual • the contents of the manual • conventions used in this manual • Allen-Bradley support Who Should Use This Use this manual if you are responsible for installing, using, or troubleshooting VersaView 6186-M Industrial Flat Panel Monitors.
Preface Contents of This Manual Chapter Title Contents Preface Describes the purpose, background and scope of this manual. Also specifies the intended audience. System Features Describes the features and capabilities of the 6186-M monitors. Installation Explains how to install a 6186-M monitor in a panel, rack, bench/tabletop, or wall.
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• Package of panel mounting hardware • AC power adapter and cord • HD-15 Video cable • Stylus (monitors with touchscreen option only) • RS-232 serial extension cable (monitors with touchscreen option only) • Cable retention tie wraps • installation guide Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
The VersaView Flat Panel Monitors and AC adapter have an operating temperature code of T4 (maximum operating temperature of 55°C or 131°F). Do not install the terminals in environments where atmospheric gases have ignition temperature less than 55°C or 131°F. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
Installation Installation Guidelines Follow these guidelines to help ensure that the monitor provides safe and reliable service. • Ensure that sufficient power is available at the site. In order to maintain an electrically safe installation, a ATTENTION 6186-M monitor must be connected to Earth ground when installed.
60529, as applicable, for explanations of the degrees of protection provided by different types of enclosure. Also, see the appropriate sections in this publication, as well as the Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1 (“Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines”), for additional installation requirements pertaining to this equipment.
Installation Mounting Dimensions The following illustrations show the mounting dimensions for the VersaView 6186-M Industrial Flat Panel Monitor. All measurements are in mm [inches]. VersaView 1200M Mounting Dimensions 315.0 [12.40] 224.0 [8.82] Mounting clip slots for panel mounting 110.0 [4.33] 110.0 [4.33]...
Mounting Cutouts The following figure provides the dimensions for making a panel or enclosure cutout for the VersaView 6186-M Industrial Flat Panel Monitor. All measurements are in mm [inches]. VersaView 1200M Monitor 324.0 [12.76] 386.6 [15.22] VersaView 1500M Monitor VersaView 1700M Monitor 424.0 [16.69]...
Item Description Used For Quantity Mounting Clips Panel Mounting 8 (VersaView 1200M) 10 (VersaView 1500M and 1700M) 14 (VersaView 2000M, non rack-mount versions only) Tools Required In addition to the tools required to make the cutout, you will need the following tools: •...
Installation Panel Mounting Guidelines Observe the following precautions when installing the unit in a panel: • Confirm that there is adequate space behind the panel. – Allow at least 26 mm (1.0 in.) on the sides and bottom and 51 mm (2.0 in.) on the top for ventilation. –...
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Torque Torque Torque Sequence Sequence Sequence VersaView 1200M VersaView 1500M and 1700M VersaView 2000M Repeat this process at least three times until the clips are hand-tight and the gasket is compressed uniformly against the panel. 7. Tighten mounting clips to a torque of 10 in-lbs (1.1 N•m) in the sequence shown in step 6.
You can install other VersaView monitors into a rack using the appropriate rack adapter: Adapter Catalog Number Description 6189V-MRA12 Rack adapter for VersaView 1200M 6189V-MRA15 Rack adapter for VersaView 1500M 6189V-MRA17 Rack adapter for VersaView 1700M Tools Needed for Rack Mount Installation You will need the following tools: •...
(1.25 in.) on centers, in a repeating pattern. Thus, the universal rails have a hole pattern that contains the wide pattern but provides an additional hole at the midpoint of the pattern. Universal rails are most prevalent in the US. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
2-12 Installation Installing Monitor on a Using optional bench/tabletop adapters, you can mount the VersaView 6186-M Industrial Flat Panel Monitor on a benchtop or Bench or Tabletop tabletop arm: Adapter Catalog Number Description 6189V-MBA Bench/tabletop Adapter for VersaView monitors Tools Needed for Arm Mounting You will need the following tools: •...
Mounting Mounting holes for holes for VESA VESA FPMPMI FPMPMI Standard Standard 100 mm 100 mm Interface Pad Interface Pad Mounting holes for VESA FPMPMI Standard 75 mm Interface Pad 3. Tighten the screws. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
2-14 Installation Installing Monitor on Wall Using an optional adapter, you can mount the VersaView 6186-M Industrial Flat Panel Monitor on a wall: Adapter Catalog Number Description 6189V-MWA Wall mounting adapter for all VersaView monitors Tools Needed for Wall Mounting You will need the following tools: •...
Monitor Connections The following figure shows the standard connections to your monitor. HD-15 Video Input RS-232 Input DC Power Input (AC Adapter) (Optional) VersaView 1200M DC Power Input DC Power Input RS-232 Input HD-15 Video Input DVI Video Input (Terminal Block)
2-16 Installation Connecting a Host Video Source Using Analog Video (all models) 1. Connect one end of the included six-foot video cable to the female HD-15 video input connector of the monitor. 2. Connect the other end to the VGA port of the computer or to the video generator VGA port if used.
Hazardous Location Installation WARNING The AC power cord must be secured in the adapter by the metal cage. 3. Connect the AC power cord into the main supply. Allen-Bradley Spares 4. Restore AC power. Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
2-18 Installation Connecting DC Power (Terminal Block, VersaView 1500M, 1700M, 2000M Only) To connect power to the monitor: 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker. 2. Route the power wires from your 24V DC or 12V DC power supply, and connect the leads to the DC input terminal block on the monitor as shown in the following figure.
Run cables alongside each cable restraint Insert cable ties around cables and through cable restraints to secure cables Cable Restraints Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
However, when they are driven by the workstation's analog VGA interface, they are connected in an analog manner. Therefore, some setup screens may indicate that the monitor is operating as a CRT (analog) device, rather than a digital or flat-panel device. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
VersaView 6186-M Industrial Flat Panel Monitor has advanced scaling capabilities to make the display look as good as possible while running in non-native modes. The native resolution of the 6186-M monitors are: • VersaView 1200M: 800x600 • VersaView 1500M: 1024x768 • VersaView 1700M: 1280x1024 • VersaView 1700M: 1600x1200...
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Because most workstations only support 8-bit, 16-bit, or 24-bit color, you must operate the monitor in True Color mode (24-bit color) to use the full color range of the monitor. The monitor will interpret the colors correctly. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
Configuring the Video Setup Adjusting Your Monitor To adjust your 6186-M monitor, you will use the buttons on the small keypad located at the rear of the unit User Control Keypad - 1200M, 1500M, 1700M (Top) OSD Key Control Description •...
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CD-ROM to display the best possible image for setup. The ScreenSet monitor setup utility is designed for IMPORTANT 32-bit Windows operating systems only (Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000/XP or greater). 1. Insert the Accessory CD-ROM provided with the monitor into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
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Configuring the Video Setup 2. Start the ScreenSet utility. Your actual setup screen may look slightly different. 3. On 1200M, 1500M, and 1700M models, press the Auto button at the rear of your monitor. On 2000M models, press and hold down the Right arrow key for five seconds.
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Use the control buttons and On-screen Display (OSD) to modify your monitor’s settings while viewing the ScreenSet setup screen (3-5). From the OSD main menu you can select any function. OSD Main Menu (VersaView 1200M) Value Indicator Function Names...
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• To activate a highlighted sub-function, press the Menu/Return button. For all OSD menus and descriptions, see the following table and the tables beginning on the next page. OSD Menus (VersaView 1200M) Level Menu Description Values...
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Configuring the Video Setup OSD Menus (VersaView 1200M) Level Menu Description Values Geometry Menu Auto-Adjustment Automatically adjusts the horizontal Press menu button to select and vertical screen position, frequency, phase, and black level H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the 0…252...
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3-10 Configuring the Video Setup OSD Menus (VersaView 1500M and 1700M) Level Menu Description Values Display Adjust H-Position Adjusts the horizontal 0…255 position of the image on the screen V-Position Adjusts the vertical 0…30 position of the image on the screen Clock Adjusts to match the timing 0…1788...
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Press menu button to exit menu Input Select Analog Allows the monitor to Press menu button to select display the incoming VGA analog signal. Digital Allows the monitor to Press menu button to select display the incoming DVI digital signal. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
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3-12 Configuring the Video Setup OSD Menus (VersaView 1500M and 1700M) Level Menu Description Values Input Select (cont.) Exit Exits the Input Select menu Press menu button to exit OSD Adjust H-Position Adjusts the horizontal 0…255 screen position of the OSD menu V-Position Adjusts the vertical screen...
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Exit Exits the OSD Adjust menu Press menu button to exit ZURAC Adjust Brightness-Z Adjusts the brightness of 0…255 the screen Contrast-Z Adjusts the contrast of the 0…255 screen by adjusting the gain value of ZURAC Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
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3-14 Configuring the Video Setup OSD Menus (VersaView 1500M and 1700M) Level Menu Description Values ZURAC Adjust (cont.) DOS-Mode Chooses a VGA input signal Text, Graphics that is in either text or graphic mode Contrast-ADC Adjusts the contrast of the 0…255 screen by adjusting the gain value of ADC...
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6186-M, press and hold the up and down arrow buttons at the same time, for at least eight seconds. To unlock the user control keypad, press and hold the up and down arrow buttons again, for a period of eight seconds. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
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Refer to Hazardous Locations on page 2-1 Other Maintenance Qualified service personnel should perform all maintenance, except for the power cord replacement described above. Contact Allen-Bradley Technical Support for assistance (Refer to Allen-Bradley Support on page P-3). Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
4. Power down your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. 5. If your monitor screen remains blank after the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system because your monitor is functioning properly. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solutions Refer the table below to help identify the cause and possible solution to a problem. This table lists typical problems you may encounter. Troubleshooting Table Symptom Action No picture Verify that the power cord is connected. Test outlet by plugging in a properly functioning device.
The monitor is using its power management. 1200M only - power indicator off No power or video sync Allen-Bradley Support Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide. Refer to Allen-Bradley Support on page P-3 for complete product support information. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
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All touch controllers are configured by default to provide serial communications at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. For Allen-Bradley monitors equipped with touchscreens, a serial (6 ft) communications cable is included. You can also create your cable.
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Touchscreen Serial Interface Enabling the Touchscreen Interface The VersaView 6186-M Industrial Flat Panel Monitor provide a female DB-9 connector on the side of the panel. This connector provides the serial interface for the touch controller. Interconnecting wiring to the host serial port connection is shown in the following table.
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Host (Male) Red Video Green Video Blue Video Not Used Return Red Video Ground Green Video Ground Blue Video Ground Not Used Sync Ground Not Used Bi-Directional Data Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync (VCLK) Allen-Bradley Spares Data Clock (SCL) Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
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Video Cables DVI Video Connector The following table provides the pin numbers and corresponding pin assignments for the supported video connectors: Each Connector is female. Standard DVI Video Cable Pinouts Pin # DVI Port RX2– RX2+ RX2 Shld N.C. N.C. DDC/CLK DDC/DATA N.C.
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Supported Standards: VGA 720 x 400 at 70 Hz (IBM Boot Mode); VESA 640 x 480 at 60/75 Hz; VESA 800 x Allen-Bradley Spares 600 at 60/75 Hz; VESA 1024 x 768 at 60/70/75 Hz; VESA 1280 x 1024 at 60/70/75 Hz; VESA 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
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Product Specifications Video Video Video Bandwidth 1200M 50 MHz (max. video dot clock) 1500M 80 MHz (max. video dot clock) 1700M 135 MHz (max. video dot clock) 2000M 162 MHz (max. video dot clock) Video Input Signal RGB analog (white level = 0.700V above ref. Black, into 75 Ohms, DVI single ended) Sync Input Signals Separate Horizontal and Vertical Sync...
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Above 45 °C operating temperature, display brightness should never exceed 50%. Operating the monitor beyond these limits for extended periods of time can reduce the life expectancy of the product. Consult the factory for additional information. Allen-Bradley Spares Publication 6186M-UM001D-EN-P...
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Product Specifications Mechanical Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 1200M 260 x 340 x 56 mm (10.24 x 13.39 x 2.21 in) 1500M 309 x 410 x 58 mm (12.2 x 16.14, 2.28 in) 1700M 355 x 452 x 55 mm (14.02 x 17.80 x 2.16 in) 2000M 399 x 483 x 74 mm (15.7 x 19.0 x 2.9 in) Weight...
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