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Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. CE (with roda standard AC/DC converter) EN 55022 (CISPR 22 ) Radio Frequency Interference...
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RD15 B Manual Environmental Information The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its produc- tion. It may contain hazardous substances for the health and the environment. In order to avoid dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems.
Introduction Scope of delivery The RD15 B display allows operation under extreme environmental conditions. All interfaces and slots are covered. The casing provides a maximum of protection against shock, vibration, dust and humidity. Technical details are listed in chapter „3 Specifications“.
RD15 B Manual Overview 1.2 Overview 1.2.1 Front view Figure 2: Front view Front USB 2.0 interface Mouse pointer with left and right mouse button F1 – F8 keys MODE/SET key & brightness up down Function...
Introduction RD15 B Manual 1.2.2 Rear side view Figure 4: Rear side view 1.2.3 Connector panel Figure 5: Connector panel Name Function Connector DC-In +19V DC power supply 62IN-12E-8-33P pin contact Combo Port Touch screen, USB and speaker signal Sub-D9 jack ...
RD15 B Manual Overview 1.2.4 Right side view Figure 6: Right side view Increase volume Reduce volume 1.2.5 Left side view Figure 7: Left side view Please note: The left and right side mounting holes are M6x6 Helicoils.
1.3 Commissioning • Remove the RD15 B from the packaging and set it on a surface with the bottom side facing up. • If appropriate attach the RD15 B to the fitting mounting solution. Screws (M6 for mounting) are not part of the standard RD15 B scope of delivery.
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RD15 B Manual Commissioning • Turn the display ON by pressing the power button for approx. 5 seconds. The power LED will light up green. • If the display shows a “no signal” message, check the cable connections and the settings of the signal source.
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2.4 Switching ON The RD15 B is equipped with a power ON delay to avoid switching ON/OFF the display by accident. In order to switch ON the display, the power ON/OFF button must be pressed for approx. 5 seconds without interruptions.
2.10 USB Interfaces The RD15 B is equipped with an USB hub with 2 USB interfaces at the rear side and one USB interface on the front side to allow the use of additional peripheral devices like USB keyboards or USB sticks.
2.12 Invisible Mode (manual or wire contact) The RD15 B is equipped with a manual and wire contact triggered Invisible Mode function. With the help of this function the brightness of the display can immediately be set to a predefined value either via key- stroke or wire contact trigger.
The device is now reset to factory defaults. 2.13 NVIS For operation together with IE NV goggles the RD15 B can be switched into NVIS mode. The brightness of the display will be reduced to a very low, user defined value.
ON/OFF remotely with the RD15 B ON/OFF button. Please note: in this case the power ON/ OFF delay of the RD15 B is still in place. To shut ON/OFF the notebook the RD15 B’s ON/OFF button must be pressed for approx.
• Connect the C5 connector with the C6 power inlet of the adapter. • Plug AC plug of the AC line into the wall outlet. • Attach the DC plug to the DC-In connector of the RD15 B, turn the lock ring clockwise to secure it. 2.18.1.3 AC/DC adapter power LED The green power LED indicates the AC/DC adapter is ready for operation.
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Specifications RD15 B Manual Connector type: Sub-D9 jack Mating plug: Sub-D9 plug Signal Function Type Ground Reference not connected USB Data - USB Data - USB Data + USB Data + Audio left Audio Input left Input not connected not connected...
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RD15 B Manual Interfaces Signal Function Type PWR SW Power Switch (5 V DC) not connected DDC-CLK Display Data Channel Clock DDC-DATA Diplay Data Channel Data not connected TX1 - (G) T.M.D.S Data 1 - Input TX1 + (G) T.M.D.S Data 1 +...
Specifications RD15 B Manual 3.3.4 VGA Figure 13: VGA Connector type: Sub-D15 jack Mating plug: Sub-D15 plug Signal Function Type Red signal Input Green Green signal Input Blue Blue signal Input reserved reserved Ground Reference GND Red Ground Reference GND Green...
RD15 B Manual Environmental ratings 3.3.5 USB 2.0 3x Figure 14: USB Connector type: USB A jack Mating plug: USB A plug Signal Function Type USB + 5 V + 5 V power supply Output USB - USB Data -...
Specifications RD15 B Manual 3.4.2 MIL-STD-810F Item Description Temperature According to MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4 and 502.4, Procedure I and II: Operating: -31°C to +63°C (no condensation) Stored: -40°C to +85°C Vibration According to MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Category 20, Fig- ure 514.5C-3...
OSD Menu RD15 B Manual OSD Menu Please note: Pressing “Enter” and “right” buttons will reset the OSD settings to factory values. Press any OSD menu button to enter OSD main menu. The sub menus can be selected with the “left” and “right”...
OSD Menu RD15 B Manual 4.5 Firmware (no input possible) Function Description Version and date of firmware. Table 15: OSD Firmware 4.6 Gamma Function Description Default Gamma Set Gamma values. Values: off, 1 to 7 Table 16: OSD Gamma 4.7 Size...
If the input of the touch screen is imprecise, the touch screen can be calibrated with the device driver’s calibration application. If the roda driver suite is used, the calibration application can be found in the start menu. Click “Start” “All Programs” “UDDP” “Calibrate” and follow the instructions. For optimal touch screen operation the reading points should be touched as accurate as possible.
RD15 B Manual Troubleshooting 5.3 Troubleshooting Should the display fail to function properly, the troubleshooting steps below may help to locate and solve the problem: • Check AC/DC adapter, battery and the power source. • Minimize the configuration, e.g., remove additional peripherals and devices.
E-Mail: support@roda-computer.com If it is necessary to send your computer for repairs, you can download a service waybill (Service Supply Note) from the roda home page (www.roda-computer.com), which have to be filled in. 5.4.1 Service Supply Note Figure 16: Service Supply Note...
4. If possible use the original packaging to send the device back to the Service Center. 5. Make sure the send the device back to the Service Center and not to any other site. Please note: The roda Service Center needs the serial number of the defective. Make sure to provide the serial number.
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Annex RD15 B Manual Annex Annex A: List of abbreviations Ampere (unit) Alternating Current Celsius (unit) Conformité Européenne Direct Current Europäische Gemeinschaft EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power Electromagnetic compatibility European Norm Federal Communications Commission Gram (unit) GmbH Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung...
RD15 B Manual Annex Annex B: Overview of the power supply connectors for different countries Version Country/region Technical data Europe 230V, 50Hz, 6A Switzerland 220V, 50Hz, 6A United Kingdom 240V, 50Hz, 6A Australia 240V, 50Hz, 6A North America 120V, 60Hz, 7A...
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