Display M2256PW ™ User Guide Read and understand all safety information contained in this document before using this product. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
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Access to the Video Controls ...14 Adjusting the M2256PW Video Display...15 Chapter 3 Enabling Your M2256PW Display Windows™ 7 USB Compatibility...18 All Other Platforms ...18 Multitouch Application Support...18 Installing 3M™ MicroTouch™ Software ...19 Video Alignment ...19 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
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Output Identity ...36 Soft Reset ...36 Restore Defaults ...36 Unit Type...37 Touch Data Format...38 Appendix C Regulatory Information Regulatory Agency Approvals ...40 FCC Warning ...41 CE Conformity for Europe ...41 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide...
Intended Use The 3M Touch Systems M2256PW Display was designed for touch input and tested to replace an existing display. These displays are intended for indoor use only and are not designed for use in hazardous locations.
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Dropping the display may cause the glass parts to break. • Ensure mounting screws are tightened fully to prevent instability. • Do not place foreign objects on the display. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide...
• Do not install the display in a place where ventilation may be hindered. Always maintain adequate ventilation to protect the display from overheating and to promote reliable and continued operation. or call 3M Touch Systems 1-866-407-6666 for 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
Touch Sensor Care and Cleaning The touch sensor requires very little maintenance. 3M Touch Systems recommends that you periodically clean the glass touch sensor surface. Be sure to turn off your display before cleaning. Typically, an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50 is the best cleaning agent for your touch sensor.
3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide You can contact 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Technical Support (US only -- Eastern Standard Time) by calling the hot line, sending email or a fax. • Technical Support Hot Line: 978-659-9200 • Technical Support Fax: 978-659-9400 •...
CHAPTER 2 Setting up Your M2256PW Display This chapter describes how to set up your 3M Touch Systems M2256PW Display. You need to complete the following tasks: • Unpack the components • Connect the video, touch display cables, and power cables •...
• US and European power cables • Software CD and documentation Cables Included with Your M2256PW Display USB Cable EU power cable VGA cable Audio cable 9-pin RS-232 serial cable US power cable DVI cable 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
Use M4 x 8 mm screws to secure the VESA mount stand. Follow the manufacturer's instructions included with the mounting device to properly attach your display. Note: Do not use longer screws as they could potentially damage electronics inside the display. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide...
1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1680 x 1050 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60, 70, 72, and 75 56, 60, 70, 72, and 75 60, 70, and 75 60 and 75 60 and 75 60 and 75 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
• Be sure to adjust the controls in your normal lighting conditions. • Display a test image or pattern whenever you adjust the video. Menu/Select Down Auto/Exit 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide Power...
Choices are Brightness, Contrast, or Exit BRIGHTNESS Selecting the Brightness option will allow you to adjust the brightness of the display. Adjust the brightness using the up and down buttons and press SELECT to confirm the new 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
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Moves image horizontally on screen either left or right. V POSITION (Vertical position) Moves images vertically on screen either up or down LANGUAGE Sets the language for the OSD -- the choices are English, French, German, Italian, and Chinese 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
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In order for the Recall function to work, the timing must fall under one of the factory preset timing modes. SHARPNESS Adjusts the video quality to be sharp or blurry (special for text mode). EXIT Exits the OSD menu. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
All Other Platforms When using a Windows™ 7 serial connection or for Windows XP, Vista or Linux operating systems (either USB or serial), 3M provides MicroTouch MT 7 Software for multi-touch drivers. This guide includes information for writing your own drivers to interface with the 3M Multi-touch Technology.
For more information on installing this software and using the control panel, refer to the 3M™ MicroTouch™ Software User Guide on the accompanying CD or on the corporate website at www.3m.com/touch.
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If you are using 3M™ MicroTouch™ MT 7 Software, launch the MT 7 Control Panel and follow the instructions on the Main tab. You'll be asked to touch 3 targets. If you are writing your own drivers, you should provide your own video alignment tool.
You should be aware of the results before executing any firmware commands. To optimize the performance of the PX controller and simplify the development of custom drivers, 3M Touch Systems recommends you use the commands listed in this appendix for current development. Communication Basics This section provides information on sending firmware commands to the controller and interpreting the responses that the controller returns.
Calibration software paints a target in the lower left corner. Controller is waiting for a touch in the upper right corner. Calibration software paints a target in the upper right corner. Calibration completed successfully. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information Description Class,H2D,Interface Set Report...
Value 0x21 0x09 0x0303 Size Value 0x03 0x07 0x01 0x02 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide Description Feature Report ID Number of actual 30 fingers supported Description Class,H2D,Interface Set Report msb=03=Feature lsb=03= Feature Report ID...
0x08 Size Value 0x13 See table 16 See table 16 See table 16 See table 16 See table 16 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information Description Class,H2D,Interface Set Report msb=03=Feature lsb=03= Feature Report ID Always 0 Always 8 Description Feature Report ID...
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0-255 0xXX 0xXX 0xXX 0xXX 0xXX 0xXX 0xXX 0xXX 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide Description Touch Report Structure Number of valid touch reports Description 0x00 Report not valid 0x04 Not touching 0x07 Touching Touch thread ID number...
You should be aware of the results before executing any firmware commands. To optimize the performance of the 3M™ PX controller and simplify the development of custom drivers, 3M Touch Systems recommends you use the commands listed in this appendix for current development.
This section provides information on sending firmware commands to the controller and interpreting the responses that the controller returns. The commands listed in Table 17 are those that 3M Touch Systems currently uses for development. 3M Touch Systems recommends that you use only these commands for 3M™...
Each controller response consists of a header, the command response, and a terminator in the following format: <Header>Command Response<Terminator> Note: The following descriptions of header, response, and terminator, use 3M Touch Systems terminal emulator key sequences. The format of controller responses varies depending on the terminal emulation mode you are using.
To optimize the performance of the touch controller and simplify the development of custom drivers, 3M Touch Systems recommends you use the commands listed in Table 17 for current development. Using these commands ensures compatibility with all 3M™...
Touching the two valid calibration points results in a successful calibration. If either calibration point is invalid, the calibration fails. The PX controller restores the previous calibration values. If Calibrate fails, repeat the CX process. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
Response: <SOH>ADXxxx<CR> where: = Two ASCII characters that describe the type of 3M Touch Systems controller. Xxxx = This is a unique identifier not necessarily the actual firmware revision number. Description: Returns a 6-character identifier, which describes the controller type and the firmware version number.
(a self-test code). Returns an identification code up to 8 ASCII characters in the following format: <SOH>TtFfffSs<CR> Format Tablet Multitouch Mode Stream 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
16,383. The data is sent in the following format: Indicates the PX series of controllers Notes Code area checksum error Touch screen not connected or potential problem. Parameter Block1 checksum error Problem with ADCs 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide...
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The ID is released on liftoff, and becomes available to be reassigned. When multiple fingers are down, the packets from the touch streams are sent interleaved. There is no order imposed on the interleave. Bits 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Move the equipment away from the receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information 3M™ Display M2256PW User Guide...
3M Touch Systems is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
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