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  • Page 1 sales@artisantg.com artisantg.com (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Rockwell / Allen-Bradley 6185-AAZAAZZ at our website:...
  • Page 2 Economy Line Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Bulletin 6185-H, 6185-J and 6185-K Installation and User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6185 Economy Line Monitors 6185 Economy Line Monitors..........Description ................Part Numbers................Installing Your Monitor ............Before you Begin..............Installing Your Monitor ............Installing your Monitor in a Panel........... Installing Your Monitor in a Rack ........... Making Connections.............. Connecting a Host Video Source..........Connecting the Touchscreen Interface (Optional) ....
  • Page 4 In no event will Rockwell Automation be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment. The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

  • Page 5: 6185 Economy Line Monitors

    6185 Economy Line Monitors 6185 Economy Line Monitors 6185 Economy Line Monitors 6185 Economy Line Monitors This manual provides installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for the Allen-Bradley 6185 Economy Line monitors. This manual supports the following models: • 6185-H 15.0” Panel Mount •...

  • Page 6: Description

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Description The 6185 Economy Line monitors offer the following: • One-button automatic screen setup • Front panel keypad with lockout feature • External 90-264 VAC Power Supply • Plug and Play and Energy Star compatible • NEMA 4/4X/12 (IP65/IP53 equivalent) front panel Capabilities specific to the 6185-H include the following: •...
  • Page 7 6185 Economy Line Monitors Package Contents The shipping cartons contain the following items: • Monitor • ScreenSet monitor setup utility • Package of mounting hardware • AC power cord • Video cable • This user manual A monitor with a touchscreen option ships with these additional items: •...

  • Page 8: Part Numbers

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Part Numbers The part number for your particular unit consists of the Bulletin number (6185) followed by a seven-digit code indicating the display size and enclosure (H, J, or K) and options on your unit. Following are explanations of the part numbers for the various models of monitors.

  • Page 9: Installing Your Monitor

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Installing Your Monitor Installing Your Monitor Installing Your Monitor Installing Your Monitor Before you Begin This section describes how to install 6185-H, 6185-J and 6185-K monitors. When installing the monitor, it is important to consider environmental factors that could affect performance as well as possible effects from equipment operation on personnel and nearby equipment.

  • Page 10: Installing Your Monitor

    Installing Your Monitor • The Federal Communications Commission has prepared a pamphlet that addresses the problem of radio frequency interference to radio and television reception, which should be consulted in case of problems with such interference. This publication, “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems”...

  • Page 11: Installing Your Monitor In A Panel

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Installing your Monitor in Panel mount monitors are designed to provide protection against water and dust to NEMA 4/4X/12 (IP65/IP53 equivalent) standards. a Panel Slides or shelves are not required because the panel mount monitor is designed to be supported by the panel in which it is installed.
  • Page 12 Installing Your Monitor Panel Mounting Guidelines Observe the following precautions before installing the unit in a panel: • Confirm that there is adequate space behind the panel. Allow at least 1.0” (26mm) on the sides and bottom and 2.0” (51mm) on the top ventilation.
  • Page 13 6185 Economy Line Monitors Installing Your Panel Mount Monitor Complete the following to install your monitor: 1. Prepare panel cutout for monitor. Refer to specific cutout drawings in Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions on page 36. 2. If access to the rear of the monitor is not available following installation, attach the cables to the monitor at this time.

  • Page 14: Installing Your Monitor In A Rack

    Installing Your Monitor Installing Your Monitor in The 6185-K (17” rack mount) is designed for rack mounting, but you can also install the 6185-J (17” panel mount) into a standard rack. a Rack Using optional rack adapters, you can also install the 6185-H into a rack. The rack adapter option for the 6185-H is Accessory option R.
  • Page 15 6185 Economy Line Monitors Installing a Monitor into a Rack 1. Verify that you have either eight rack units, 14.00" (356 mm), for the 6185-H (15” panel mount) or nine rack units, 15.75" (400 mm), for the 6185-K (17” rack mount) available to mount your monitor. 2.

  • Page 16: Making Connections

    Making Connections Making Connections Making Connections Making Connections Making Connections The rear panels of both 6185 Economy Line monitors have connectors for attaching cables to accomplish the following: • Connecting to a host computer video source (HD-15 VGA connector) • Connecting to a host computer serial port for touchscreen •...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Host Video Source

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Connecting a Host Video The video connection to the host is made through a HD-15 (female) connector. Source Note: For specifications on a HD-15 video cable, see page 44. To establish a signal using the HD-15 connector: 1.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Touchscreen Interface (Optional)

    Making Connections Connecting the The serial touchscreen interface connection to the host is made through an RS-232 DE-9 (female) D-shell connector located on the side panel. Touchscreen Interface (Optional) The optional touchscreen provides a high-resolution touch input system. Driver software included with the package allows the touchscreen to function with many popular DOS and Windows -based industrial ®...

  • Page 19: Connecting Power

    2. Connect the external power supply cable to the 12 VDC power input connector on the monitor. Important: If you need an extra cable restraint, Rockwell Automation provides a lance in the sheet metal, so you can secure the power cable to the chassis with a tie wrap.

  • Page 20: Disabling The Keypad

    Making Connections Disabling the Keypad You can disable the keypad, if you wish. The keypad disable switch is covered with a hole plug. 1. Remove the plug with a small screwdriver. 2. Slide the switch to the right to disable the keypad. The left position keeps the keypad enabled.

  • Page 21: Configuring Video Setup

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Configuring Video Setup Configuring Video Setup Configuring Video Setup Configuring Video Setup After making the connections, you are ready to setup your monitor. This section describes how to setup and configure your monitor. In the figure on the left, the gray shaded areas represent where you are now in the general process to install, connect, and adjust your monitor.

  • Page 22: Setting The Monitor Type

    Configuring Video Setup Setting the Monitor Type If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000, and your video card supports it, you should enable your workstation to detect Plug & Play monitors and select Plug and Play as the monitor type. If your video card does not support Plug and Play, or if you are using Windows NT, you should set the monitor type manually.

  • Page 23: Check Operating Resolution

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Depending on if you are using Windows NT, Windows 95 Windows 98, or Windows 2000 accessing the monitor type settings can differ. Use the following table as a procedure guideline for accessing the monitor types manually. Table C Procedures for Accessing Monitor Type Manually Windows NT...

  • Page 24: Performing Auto Setup

    The 6185 Economy Line monitors can sample the input video signal and set themselves up with a press of the AUTO setup button. The AUTO setup function works with most screens using reasonable video content, but Rockwell Automation provides a ScreenSet monitor setup utility to display the best possible image. Note:...
  • Page 25 6185 Economy Line Monitors 1. Insert the ScreenSet utility diskette provided with the monitor, into your computer’s floppy drive. 2. Start the ScreenSet utility using the instructions on the diskette. Note: Your setup screen may look slightly different. 3. Press the AUTO button. The automatic adjustment display appears.

  • Page 26: Adjusting Your Monitor Using The On-Screen Display

    Configuring Video Setup Adjusting Your Monitor You may want to fine tune or verify setup for your monitor. Use the control buttons and On-screen Display (OSD) to modify your monitor’s Using the On-screen settings, while viewing the ScreenSet setup screen. Display From the OSD main menu you can select any function.

  • Page 27: Verifying The Coarse Settings

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Verifying the Coarse The Coarse adjustment controls the video sample rate of the monitor and effects the horizontal size of the monitor image Settings If you are running native mode… You should see individual lines across the center section of the ScreenSet utility.

  • Page 28: Verifying Horizontal And Vertical Positions

    Configuring Video Setup Verifying Horizontal and The white pixel border on the setup screen should be visible around the perimeter of the display. Vertical Positions If it is not, adjust the Horizontal and Vertical position controls until it If the Coarse adjustment was set correctly, you should be able to adjust the Horizontal position one click to the right or left and the white border should disappear off the respective side.

  • Page 29: Osd Menu Reference

    6185 Economy Line Monitors OSD Menu Reference You can make other adjustments in addition to the most common ones previously listed. Use the following table as a reference of the available options on the OSD menu. Note: The OSD Menu items included in this table include the ones supported by your monitor.
  • Page 30 Configuring Video Setup Color Control: Adjusts the color hue and saturation. Color hue is most noticeable in areas of white. • R(ed) • G(reen) • B(lue) Language: Sets the OSD language display. The language setting only affects the language of the OSD. It •...

  • Page 31: Performing Routine Maintenance

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Performing Routine Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance Cleaning Occasionally clean the display panel and cabinet with a soft cloth dampened (not soaked) with a mild (non-abrasive) glass cleaner. Keep turning a fresh side of the cloth toward the screen surface to avoid scratching it with accumulated grit.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting And Support

    Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting and Support Self-Test Rockwell Automation also provides a self-test feature for verifying that your monitor is running correctly. If the monitor and computer are property connected but the monitor remains dark and the power indicator is blinking, run the self-test.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Solutions

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Troubleshooting Refer to this table to help identify the cause and offer a solution to a problem. This table lists typical problems you may encounter. Solutions Table F: Troubleshooting Table Symptom Action No picture Verify that the power cord is connected. Test outlet by plugging in a properly functioning device.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting and Support Symptom Action The power indicator blinks amber once The monitor is saving your changes to the OSD. The power indicator blinks amber. The monitor is using its power management. Green and Amber LEDs blink back and forth Monitor keypad lock is enabled.

  • Page 35: Allen-Bradley Support

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Allen-Bradley Support Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide, with over 75 Sales/Support Offices, 512 authorized Distributors and 260 authorized Systems Integrators located throughout the United States alone, plus Allen-Bradley representatives in every major country in the world.

  • Page 36: Appendix A: Installing Rack Brackets On The 6185-H

    Appendix A: Installing Rack Brackets on the 6185-H Appendix Appendix A A A A : Installing Rack : Installing Rack Appendix Appendix : Installing Rack : Installing Rack Brackets on the 6185-H Brackets on the 6185-H Brackets on the 6185-H Brackets on the 6185-H You can install the 6185-H (15”...

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Appendix B B B B : Monitor Dimensions Appendix : Monitor Dimensions Appendix Appendix : Monitor Dimensions : Monitor Dimensions This section shows the dimensions of the monitors. Use this information to ensure you have adequate space to install the unit and route cables. Units are in mm [inches].
  • Page 38 Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions Figure 20 6185-H Front Panel Dimensions Front Panel Dimensions (W1 x H1 x D1): 17.25in x 14.0in x 0.3in (438mm x 355mm x 7mm) Figure 21 6185-H Rear Chassis Dimensions Rear Chassis Dimensions (W2 x H2 x D2): 15.2in x 12.3in x 2.4in (386mm x 313mm x 61mm) Publication 6185-UM003C-EN-P...

  • Page 39: 6185-J (17" Panel Mount) Dimensions

    6185 Economy Line Monitors 6185-J (17” Panel Mount) Figure 22 6185-J Panel Mounting Cutout Dimensions 6185 – J (17” Panel Mount) Publication 6185-UM003C-EN-P Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 40 Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions Figure 23 6185-J Front Panel Dimensions Front Panel Dimensions (W1 x H1 x D1): 19.0in x 15.7in x 0.3in (483mm x 399mm x 7mm) Figure 24 6185-J Rear Chassis Dimensions Rear Chassis Dimensions (W2 x H2 x D2): 16.9in x 13.8in x 2.47in (429mm x 351mm x 63mm) Publication 6185-UM003C-EN-P...

  • Page 41: 6185-K (17" Rack Mount) Dimensions

    6185 Economy Line Monitors 6185-K (17” Rack Mount) Figure 25 6185-K Front Panel Dimensions Dimensions Front Panel Dimensions (W1 x H1 x D1): 19.0in x 15.7in x 1.75in (483mm x 399mm x 44mm) Figure 26 6185-J Rear Chassis Dimensions Rear Chassis Dimensions (W2 x H2 x D2): 16.9in x 13.8in x 2.47in (429mm x 351mm x 63mm)

  • Page 42: Appendix C: Touchscreen Serial Interface

    For Allen-Bradley monitors equipped with touchscreens, a serial communications cable is required. A suitable cable can be obtained from Rockwell Automation or you can create one. The cable is a straight- wired serial (RS-232) cable with a male DE-9 D-shell connector on the monitor end.
  • Page 43 6185 Economy Line Monitors Enabling the Touchscreen Interface The 6185 Economy Line monitors provide a female DE-9 connector on the side 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.
  • Page 44 Appendix C: Touchscreen Serial Interface Note: Before installation, you may want to check the touchscreen manufacturer’s site on the World Wide Web for the latest software drivers. Enter these addresses in your Internet browser: • www.elotouch.com for resistive AccuTouch™ touchscreens Performing a Calibration After installing the driver software, follow the instructions in the touchscreen documentation.

  • Page 45: Appendix D: Video Cables

    6185 Economy Line Monitors Appendix D D D D : Video Cables Appendix : Video Cables Appendix Appendix : Video Cables : Video Cables You can use a HD-15 connector cable to connect your monitor to the host computer. HD-15 Video Connector The HD-15 video cable you use with this monitor is equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end.

  • Page 46: Appendix E: Product Specifications

    Appendix E: Product Specifications Appendix Appendix E: Product : Product Appendix Appendix : Product : Product Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Display 6185-H 6185-J and 6185-K Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD Backlight Type Cold Cathode Tubes (CCT) (2 bulbs) Cold Cathode Tubes (CCT) (4 bulbs) Life Expectancy 50,000 hours (mean for 1/2 brightness point)
  • Page 47 6185 Economy Line Monitors Electrical 6185-H 6185-J and 6185-K Line Voltage 90 to 264VAC Line Frequency 47-70Hz or DC Ground Leakage 1.0 uA max at 1.5KVDC Power Consumption 30W max, 36 VA 42W max, 75 VA Environmental Panel Mount Option Rating NEMA 4/4X/12 (built to IP65 or IP53 standards) Operating Temperature 0C to 40C...
  • Page 48 Appendix E: Product Specifications Certifications - Agency Approvals UL 1950 Recognized Component, C-UL 950 Recognized Component UL Listed when mounted in appropriate enclosure LVD (73/23/EEC) EN 60950 (per UL 1950 3rd ed. without D3 dev.) (89/336/EEC) EN 50081-2 Emissions EN 50082-2 Immunity FCC Class A Australian C-Tick...
  • Page 49 AccuTouch is a trademark of Elo TouchSystems. ClearTek is a trademark of Microtouch. 41061-193-01(3) Publication 6185-UM003C-EN-P Copyright © 2001 Rockwell Automation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

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