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  • Page 1 FP2500-T41 User Manual Digital Electronics Corporation...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing Digital’s TFT type color display panel, the 'FP2500-T41' (hereafter referred to as the FP unit). The FP unit is a TFT type color liquid crystal display monitor for IBM-PC compatible personal computers (VGA mode). Please read this manual completely to insure the correct use and complete understand- ing of the FP unit's functions.

  • Page 3: For The Safe And Correct Use Of This Unit

    For the Safe And Correct Use of this Unit: This manual describes safety instructions for correct use of the FP unit. Please keep this manual close at hand, and refer to it when necessary. The following symbols are used throughout this manual to ensure the safe use of the FP unit.

  • Page 4: Warning Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Warning For the safe use of this unit, be sure to follow these guidelines: Because of the ever present danger of electrical shock, be sure to unplug the power cable from the FP unit before plugging the cable's other end into the wall. Do not use power in excess of the unit's specified voltage range since it may cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 5: Caution Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Caution For the correct use of this unit, please follow these guidelines: Do not press the screen's touch surface too strongly with either your finger or a hard object, since the touch surface may be damaged. When the surface of the display screen becomes dirty or smudged, clean the display with a cloth soaked in a neutral detergent.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ........................i For the Safe and Correct Use of this Unit ..............ii Warning: Safety Instructions ..................iii Caution: Safety Instructions ..................iv Table of Contents ......................v When Connecting to a PC ................... vii FP2500-T41 Features ....................viii Package Contents .......................
  • Page 7 Chapter 3—Installation and Wiring 3-1 Installation .........................3-1 3-2 Wiring ........................3-5 1 Power Cable Connection ....................3-5 2 Precautions: Connecting the Power Supply ..............3-6 3 Precautions: Grounding ..................... 3-7 4 Precautions: Input/Output Signal Lines ................3-7 3-3 Operation Mode Setup and Display Positioning ............3-8 1 Operation Mode Setup and Adjustment ..............3-8 2 Front LED Option Mode Display ..................

  • Page 8: When Connecting To A Pc

    When Connecting to a PC The FP unit's analog interface is designed for standard VGA mode. The number of dots (pixels) displayed are as follows: Size H Sync. V Sync. Dot Clock Range 640 X 480 31.469±1 KHz 60±1 Hz 25.175MHz±1% 640 X 400 24.827±1 KHz...

  • Page 9: Fp2500-T41 Features

    FP2500-T41 Features The features of the FP2500-T41 are as follows. High Quality TFT Color LCD Display This unit is equipped with a 10.4 inch TFT type color LCD. Its superior brightness and wide viewing angle, not found in ordinary laptop type TFT LCD's, widens your scope of applications.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents The FP's packing box contains the items listed below. Please check to be sure each is included and is not damaged. FP unit (FP2500-T41-24V) FP2500/2600 User Manual(Contained in plastic case) User Manual Installation Gasket (1) Installation Brackets (4) 3.5 inch floppy disk FP2500-T41/FP2600-T41 (Contains Touch Panel programs)

  • Page 11: Ul/C-Ul (Csa) Application Notes

    UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes The FP2500-T41-24V is a UL/c-UL (CSA) listed product. (UL file No.E182139) This unit conforms as a product to the following standards: UL508 Industrial Control Equipment UL1604 Electrical Equipment for use in Class 1 & 2 - Division 2, or Class 3 Hazardous Locations.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1-Introduction

    C h a p t e r 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2...

  • Page 13: Optional Equipment

    Introduction 1-2 Optional Equipment All optional items listed below are products of Digital Electronics Corporation. Item Model Description Serial interface cable (5m) used for touch panel data transmission between the host SIO Cable FP61V-IS00-O and the FP or command transmission to the FP.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2-Specifications

    Chapter 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1...

  • Page 15: Structural Specifications

    Specifications (Continued from previous page) The front face of the FP unit, installed in a solid panel, has been tested using conditions equivalent to the standard shown in the specification . Even though the FP unit’s level of resistance is equivalent to the standard, oils that should have no effect on the FP can possibly harm the unit.

  • Page 16: Functional Specifications (For Dc24V)

    Specifications 2-2 Functional Specifications (For DC24 V ) T FT Active m atrix color LCD Displa y Me dia 26cm (type 10.4) Opposite angle Displa y Size 221.2W × 158.4H Displa y Are a (m m ) 640(H)×480(V)pixels(1pixel=R+G+B pixel) Re solution 262,144 colors (R/G/B Six bits each) Displa y Colors 240cd/m...

  • Page 17: Interface Specifications

    Specifications 2-3 Interface Specifications (For DC 24V) 2-3-1 Analog RGB Interface Input signal type Analog RGB Input signal characteristic Image signal: analog RGB Synchronous signal: TTL level, negative true or positive true Scanning type: non-interlase Setting by OSD (On Screen Contrast Adjustment Display) Sub Contrast Adjustment...
  • Page 18 Specifications Pin Assignments and Signal Names for Analog RGB Signal Name Condition Pin Location Analog R R signal input Analog G G signal input Analog B B signal input Reserved NC (spare for input) Digital grounding Digital signal GND Return R R signal GND Return G G signal GND...

  • Page 19: Serial Interface

    Specifications 2-3-2 Serial Interface Baud rate: 9600 bps Data length: 8 bits Serial Interface Parity: none Stop bit: 1 Pin Assignments and Signal Names for Serial Interface Signal Condition Pin Location Name Carrier Detect (FP->Host) Receive Data (FP->Host) Send Data (FP<-Host) Data Terminal Ready (FP<-Host) Ground Data Set Ready (FP->Host)

  • Page 20: Usb Interface

    Specifications 2-3-3 USB Interface Pin Assignments and Signal Names for USB Interface Signal Condition Pin Location Name 1 USB1-5V +5VIN 2 USBD1(-) USBdata(-) 3 USBD1(+) USBdata(+) 4 GND Ground Communication Low speed Device Connector: B type connector FP2500-T41 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Cable Diagrams

    Specifications Cable Diagrams 2-4-1 RGB Interface Cable Pin Connections FP side RGB cable PC side RED VIDEO Output RED VIDEO Analog R Input RED IN Analog G Input GRIN IN GRN VIDEO Output GRN VIDEO Analog B Input BLU IN BLU VIDEO Output BLU VIDEO...

  • Page 22: Pin Connections For The Sio Interface Cable

    Specifications 2-4-2 Pin Connections for the SIO Interface Cable FP side SIO cable PC side Output Input Output Input Input Output Input Output GND 5 GND 5 Output DSR 6 Input DSR 6 Input Output Output Input Input Signal names for the FP's SIO interface are designed to match the same pin order as the SIO interface on a standard PC.

  • Page 23: Names And Functions Of Fp Parts

    Specifications Names and Functions of FP Parts Front View A: TFT Color LCD The display monitor for your host. B: Touch Panel Allows you to perform touch operation. C: Power Input Terminal Block Provides the input and ground terminals for a power cable.

  • Page 24: Flat Panel (Fp) Dimensions

    Specifications 2-6 Flat Panel (FP) Dimensions 2-6-1 External Dimensions ( DC24V ) Unit: mm [in.] 301.0 [11.85] 58 [2.28] 317 [12.48] 8 [0.31] Front Side FP2500-T41 User Manual 2-11...

  • Page 25: Installation Brackets

    Specifications 2-6-2 Installation Brackets Unit: mm [in.] 16[0.63] 31[1.22] 19.5[0.77] 2-6-3 FP Installation Dimensions Unit: mm [in.] Panel +0.04 301.5 [11.87 2-12 FP2500-T41 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3-Installation And Wiring

    C h a p t e r 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2...
  • Page 27 Installation and Wiring • For easier maintenance and operation, and improved ventilation, be sure the FP unit is mounted at least 100 mm away from any adjacent structures or objects. • The FP uses natural ventilation through its outer shell for cooling. When installing the unit horizontally or sideways (portrait style), use a fan or air conditioning unit to prevent overheating.
  • Page 28 Installation and Wiring Installing the FP 1) Insert the FP into the panel cut Panel out, as shown here. Insertion Slots 2) Insert the installation fasteners into the FP’s insertion slots, at the top and bottom of the unit. (total: 4 slots) Insertion Slots Bottom 3) Insert each of the fasteners...
  • Page 29 Installation and Wiring 4) Use a Phillips screw driver to tighten each fastener screw and secure the FP in place. Do not use too much force, since it may damage the FP unit. A torque of only 0.5 N•m is sufficient to tighten these screws.

  • Page 30: Power Cable Connection

    Installation and Wiring 3-2 Wiring 3-2-1 Power Cable Connection Warning • To prevent electrical shocks, be sure the Power Cable is plugged first into the FP unit, then into the wall (main supply). • Your FP2500-T41-24V uses input voltage of only DC24V. If your power supply is greater than that required by your unit, it may damage both the power source and the FP unit.

  • Page 31: Precautions: Connecting The Power Supply

    Installation and Wiring Connect the FP power cable as follows: 1) Check to make sure the FP's power cord is disconnected. 2) Remove the plastic terminal cover. 3) Remove the screws from the 3 middle terminals, align the power wire connectors and re-insert the screws.

  • Page 32: Precautions: Grounding

    Installation and Wiring 3-2-3 Precautions: Grounding (a) Exclusive grounding (BEST) Connect the FP's FG terminal to an ex- clusive ground. [diagram (a) - Grounding FP unit other resistance of under 100Ω.] equipment If exclusive grounding is not possible, use a common connection point. [diagram (b)] The grounding wire should have a cross (b) Common grounding (OK)

  • Page 33: Operation Mode Setup And Display Positioning

    Installation and Wiring 3-3 Operation Mode Setup and Display Positioning 3-3-1 Operation Mode Setup and Adjustment The setup switches (dip-switches) are located in the rear of the unit. FP2500-T41 (rear view) Dip-switch The default settings for the FP were created based on the standard connection method used with IBM-PCs.

  • Page 34: Front Led Option Mode Display

    Installation and Wiring SW1-4 This switch is used to designate the FP's display mode. SW1-4 Display Mode VGA Graphics & text mode VGA Graphics mode For more details, refer to 2-3-1 'Analog RGB Interface'. SW1-5 This switch controls the Automatic Backlight OFF mode. When this switch is ON, and if there is no SIO transmission or touch operation performed for 5 minutes, the backlight turns off automatically.

  • Page 35: Display Position Compensation By Osd

    Installation and Wiring 3-3-3 Display Position Compensation by OSD The OSD (On Screen Display) is the screen menu displayed on the central part of the screen when the following FP startup is performed. 1) OSD Startup Method Touch the screen within 5 seconds in order of 1) , 2) and 3).
  • Page 36 Installation and Wiring 3) Characters and their functions Contrast adjustment : The function to adjust Contrast Sub-contrast adjustment : The function to adjust contrast of each RGB color. Brightness adjustment : The function to adjust brightness of colors. Horizontal display position adjustment : The function to adjust horizontal position of the display screen.
  • Page 37 Installation and Wiring 4) Menu Settings <Example> Contrast Adjustment Ajustment item Adjustment bar Adjustment key Save setup values Cancel The value for each setting item can be increased or decreased by pushing the adjustment key. • Contrast, Sub Contrast : Higher contrast can be obtained by the value +.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4-Touch Panel Commands

    C h a p t e r 4 Touch Panel Commands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2...

  • Page 39: Boot-Up Initialization

    Touch Panel Commands Boot-up Initialization When the power is turned ON, the touch panel is initialized as follows. Clears its internal buffer. Initializes the serial communication mode. 9600bps Baud rate 8 bits Data length none Parity 1 bit Stop bit Initializes the system default values.

  • Page 40: Touch Interface Data

    Touch Panel Commands 4-3 Touch Interface Data Since the FP uses an analog type touch panel, all 640 x 480 coordinates can be detected. Resolution of the analog touch panel is 1024 x 1024, so a conversion program to convert the coordinates to 640 x 480 becomes necessary. Also, a calibration program to adjust the actual touch position is needed.
  • Page 41 Touch Panel Commands (2) Data Format All data is in binary format. Header: 1 byte (11h= touched; 10h = released) X coordinate: 2 bytes (0 to 3FFh) Y coordinate: 2 bytes (0 to 3FFh) X coordinate Y coordinate added when touch is released. <Example>...
  • Page 42 Touch Panel Commands Touch Panel Commands The following are touch panel commands sent from the host computer to the FP unit. The letter inside the bracket next to the command code shows the actual character used for that code. Display ON 65h ( e ) / 67h ( g ) RS232C 65h ( e ) / 67h ( g )
  • Page 43 Touch Panel Commands Buzzer (high) ON 71h ( q ) RS232C Buzzer (high) ON 71h ( q ) Turns on the buzzer output (high). Buzzer (high) OFF 72h ( r ) RS232C Buzzer (high) OFF 72h ( r ) Turns off the buzzer output (high). Buzzer (low) ON 73h ( s ) RS232C...
  • Page 44 Touch Panel Commands Reserved The following commands are reserved. If these commands are used, they are sometimes treated as errors. Reserved FP2500-T41 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Touch Panel Commands MEMO FP2500-T41 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Chapter 5-Touch Panel Communication Programs

    Chapter 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 Touch Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1...

  • Page 47: Operation Environment

    Touch Panel Communication Program 5-2 Operation Environment FP unit Analog RGB Interface Cable SIO Interface Cable (5m) (FP-CV00<2.5m>,FP-CV01<5m>) (FP61V-IS00-O) (VGA standard: Dsub 15-pin male) (Straight Cable: Dsub 9-pin female) Personal Computer 3.5 inch FD Touch panel communication programs FP2500-T41 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Touch Panel Input Drivers

    Touch Panel Communication Program 5-3 Touch Panel Input Drivers 5-3-1 FPATPH.EXE (Touch Panel Handler) Input for the analog touch panel is carried out at a resolution of 1024 x 1024 dots, with the origin point located in the upper right corner of the panel. The origin point of the display panel, however, is located in the upper left corner, and its resolution is 640 x 480 dots.
  • Page 49 Touch Panel Communication Program How to Operate the Software FPATPH [parameter] FPATPH -r * Explanation of parameters -a <n>Selects the I/O base address of the SIO port where the touch panel is connected. (hexadecimal, default = 2f 8) n = 3f 8 (COM1) 2f 8 (COM2) -q <n>Selects the interrupt level (IRQ) for the SIO port where the touch panel is connected.
  • Page 50 Touch Panel Communication Program Function FPATPH. EXE has the following functions, which are activated by software interrupt (Default = INT59H) function calls. < INT 59H Function List > Function Code Contents 8100h Touch panel input (infinite wait) 8101h Touch panel input (instant return) 8102h Non-destructive input 0200h...
  • Page 51 Touch Panel Communication Program Function 0200h Input buffer clear Clears the touch panel's input buffer. < input > AX = 0200h < output > AH = 0 : normal end Function 8500h Detection of touch panel's conditions Returns the touch panel condition. <...
  • Page 52 Touch Panel Communication Program 5-3-2 FPCALIB.EXE (Touch Panel Data FPCalibration) Because of changes in operational environment and the unit's deterioration, differ- ences in theoretical and actual touch coordinates arise; and therefore these differ- ences must be corrected periodically, via a utility software called FPCALIB.EXE (touch panel data FPcalibration).

  • Page 53: Fpcalib.exe (Touch Panel Data Calibration)

    Touch Panel Communication Program Touch the desigated positions, one after Analog Touch Panel Calibration F P C A L I B . E X E V e r s i o n 1 . 0 0 C o p y r i g h t ( c ) the other.

  • Page 54: Chapter 6-Troubleshooting

    C h a p t e r 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 55: No Display

    Troubleshooting 6-1-2 No Display When the screen does not display when powering up, or if the screen turns OFF by itself, use the flowchart below to find an appropriate solution. No Screen Display Does the backlight (CFL) light up? Connect the appropriate voltage. Is it using the correct Chapter 2.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting Is the computer operating? Start the computer. Connect the RGB cable correctly. Is RGB cable connected Chapter 2-4 Cable Diagrams. correctly? Select the correct display mode with Dip SW1-4. Is display mode Chapter 3-3 Operation Mode right? Setup and Display Positioning. Adjust the screen display position.

  • Page 57: Touch Panel Does Not Work

    Troubleshooting 6-1-3 The Touch Panel Does Not Work When the touch panel does not react, or its reaction is very slow after it is pressed, follow the flowchart below to find the origin of the problem and the appropriate solu- tion.

  • Page 58: Chapter 7-Maintenance

    Chapter 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2...
  • Page 59 Maintenance 3) Attach the new gasket to the FP. Be sure to insert the gasket into the GP’s groove so that the gasket’s groove sides are vertical. 4) Check if the gasket is attached to the FP correctly. • The gasket must be inserted correctly into the groove for the FP’s moisture resistance to be equivalent to IP65f.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Backlight

    Maintenance Replacing the Backlight When the unit’s backlight burns out, the unit’s status LED will brink green/red or orange. FP2500-T41 units use a CFL, long-life type backlight. The actual life of the back- light however, will vary depending on the FP’s operating conditions, and replacement may be required.
  • Page 61 Maintenance MEMO FP2500-T41 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Index

    Index Symbols Electrical Specifications 2-1, 7-2 3.5 inch floppy disk ix, 5-1 Environmental Specifications 2-1 Exclusive grounding 3-7 External Dimensions 2-2, 2-11 Afterimage iv Analog RGB interface viii, 2-4, 2-8, 2-10 Factory Set Mode 3-8, 3-9 Analog RGB Interface Cable 1-1, 1-2, 2-8 FG terminal 3-5, 3-7 Angled face 3-2 Flammable gas (environment) iii...
  • Page 63 IA (Industrial Automation) viii Packaging Input Voltage 2-1, 3-5 Contents ix Insertion Slot 3-3 Phase adjustment 3-11, 3-12 Installation 3-1 Pin Assignments 2-5, 2-6, 2-7 Installation Gasket ix, 3-1, 7-1 PL-TD000 1-2, 4-3 Installation Guide ix Possible Device Problems 6-1 Installation brackets ix, 1-2, 2-12, 3-3 Power Cable Connection 3-5 Interface Specifications 2-4...
  • Page 64 UL/c-UL x UL1604 x UL508 x UL Registration Model x User Manual ix USB Interface 2-7, 2-10 USB Interface Cable 1-1, 1-2, 2-9 Vertical Installation 3-2 Vertical display adjustment 3-11, 3-12 Vibration Endurance 2-1 Voltage Transformer 3-6 Weight 2-2 Wiring 3-5 Grounding 3-7 Input/Output Signal Lines 3-7 Power Cable 3-5...
  • Page 65 MEMO FP2500-T41 User Manual...

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