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- Page 1 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor (Bulletin 6185-C) Installation and User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rockwell Automation cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams. No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation with respect to use of the information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual. -
Page 3: Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor ,QGXVWULDO ,QGXVWULDO ) ) O O D D W W 3 3 DQHO 0RQLWRU DQHO 0RQLWRU The Bulletin 6185-C 15" Industrial Flat Panel Monitor offers the Description following capabilities: • Bright (172 nits) Active Matrix-TFT 1024 x 768 display •... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Available Options The following options are available to the 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor: • AC and DC power options • NEMA 4/12 or 4X (stainless steel) front panel options • Touchscreen option • Video cable options •... -
Page 5: Installing The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor This section describes how to install the monitor. Installing the 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor Before Installation When installing the unit, it is important to consider environmental factors at the site that could affect performance as well as possible effects from equipment operation on personnel and nearby equipment. -
Page 6: Panel Mounting
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor • Determine the minimum and maximum ambient humidity for the monitor by consulting the specification sheets at the back of this manual. Ensure that the humidity of the ambient air will not exceed these limits. In very dry environments, static charges build up very readily. - Page 7 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Panel Mounting Guidelines Observe the following precautions before installing the unit in a panel: • Confirm that there is adequate space behind the panel. Remember to allow extra space (0.5 in. or 12.7 mm behind and on each side) for air circulation.
- Page 8 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Figure 3 Dimensions (Side View) Figure 4 Dimensions (Back View) Publication 6185-5.1...
- Page 9 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Panel Mounting Procedure 1. Cut and drill the panel (refer to following figure). Units are in mm [inches]. Note: Use #10-32 self-locking nuts for mounting. Figure 5 Panel Mounting Cutout 2. If access to the side of the monitor is not available following installation, attach the power and video cables to the side of the monitor at this time.
- Page 10 ATTENTION: Mounting nuts must be tightened to a torque of 24 inch-pounds to provide panel seal and avoid potential damage. Rockwell Automation assumes no responsibility for water or chemical damage to the monitor or other equipment within the enclosure due to improper installation.
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Page 11: Connecting The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor The side panel of the 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor has connectors for Connecting the 6185-C attaching cables to accomplish the following: Flat Panel Monitor • Connecting to a host video source (HD-15 VGA connector) • Connecting to a host touchscreen control port (DE-9 connector) (optional) •... - Page 12 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Connecting the Video Source The video connection to the host is made through a HD-15 (female) connector located on the side panel. Note: For more information on using an HD-15 video cable to connect to the host computer, refer to Appendix B (Page 37).
- Page 13 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor To connect the touchscreen: 1. For units with the touchscreen option, make sure you have one of the optional serial cables. 2. Connect one end of the touchscreen serial cable to the T/S port connector on the side of the monitor. 3.
- Page 14 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor 4. Connect the plug end of the AC power cord to the main outlet. 5. Restore AC power to the outlet. Connecting DC Power (DC Power Option) The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor with DC power option requires a DC power supply providing 18 to 32V DC.
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Page 15: Initial Video Setup
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor is configured at the factory, but typically Initial Video Setup requires initial adjustments to ensure the best screen image. Rockwell Automation provides the Flat Panel Monitor Adjustment Utility with each flat panel monitor to assist you in adjusting the monitor settings. Workstation Setup There are two important aspects of your workstation setup that affect the screen image of the 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor:... - Page 16 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor The following table lists the amount of video memory you need to run to each video mode: Table A Video Memory Requirements Resolution Color Mode Video Memory 640x480 256 colors (8 bit) 0.4 Mb High color (16 bit color) 0.7 Mb True Color (24 bit color) 1.0 Mb...
- Page 17 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Common Flat Panel Video Adjustments The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor provides controls to adjust the following aspects of the monitor video display: • Horizontal and vertical position • Horizontal size of the display • Clock phase •...
- Page 18 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Note: The adjustment utility delivered with this flat panel monitor is designed to present the "worst case" scenario for graphic display. It shows a range of colors and presents a pattern you can use to ensure that the monitor is adjusted properly. Adjusting Settings Use these instructions to adjust the video settings to achieve the best screen image.
- Page 19 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Step 3 - Start the auto-adjust feature 1. Highlight the Auto Adjust option and press Select. The monitor will attempt to adjust the settings properly based on the current signal. This process may take up to 20 seconds, during which time the screen will be dark.
- Page 20 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Note: Since you have not yet adjusted the clock phase of the monitor, it is possible that the lines may appear consistently fuzzy across the image. You may need to complete the adjustment process before the vertical lines are sharp and crisp.
- Page 21 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Step 7 - Adjust the clock phase 1. Highlight the Basic Adjustment option on the main menu and press the Select button. Then highlight the Clock Phase (pixel adjust) option and press the Select button. 2.
- Page 22 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Step 9 - Adjust the contrast 1. Highlight the Basic Adjustment option on the main menu and press the Select button. Then highlight the Contrast option and press the Select button. 2. Adjust the contrast value up to its highest setting. The gray bars on the bottom of the screen image change to white.
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Page 23: Operating The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor This section describes how to operate the 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor. Operating the 6185-C Flat You can adjust the monitor attributes several different ways: Panel Monitor • Using the optional luminance control on the front panel •... - Page 24 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Controls The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor is equipped with three controls on the rear panel: Select, Up, and Down. These controls allow you to adjust the user interface settings for the monitor. Note: For more information on adjusting controls to achieve the best screen image, refer to Page 15.
- Page 25 Returns the user interface control settings to the default values. These default values may not be the same as the ones that were set when you received your monitor. Rockwell Automation often changes the defaults by lowering the brightness and increasing the contrast. Also, the phasing will be different depending on the specific configuration for your monitor.
- Page 26 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Phase Adjusts the clock phase of the monitor to best match the video clock rate. Horizontal Position Adjusts the location of the image on the monitor from left to right. Horizontal Size Changes the width of the image on the monitor from left to right. Adjusts the sample rate of the monitor to match the pixel timing of the workstation's video card.
- Page 27 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Current Video Signal Information The System options of the user interface menu displays information on the current video signal. Figure 12 Status Display Fields ([DPSOH [ +N 9 Value Description Vertical Refresh Rate Vertical clock rate in Hz Vertical Polarity Polarity of vertical sync signal...
- Page 28 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Optional Full Range Dimming Control The 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor can be equipped with optional display dimming circuitry that allows full range control of image luminance from the front panel. The LEDs are present with or without the dimmer control, but the two buttons that adjust the luminance of the monitor are optional.
- Page 29 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor To adjust the luminance of the monitor: Press and hold either one of the dimmer buttons until the luminance is adjusted as desired. • The left dimmer button reduces the luminance and the right button increases it.
- Page 30 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor To calibrate the monitor: 1. Start the flat panel adjustment utility included with the monitor. For instructions on starting the utility, refer to Page 18. 2. Press and hold down both dimmer buttons for eight seconds. Note: The screen will go blank after two seconds and will come back on after eight seconds.
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Page 31: Routine Maintenance
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor 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
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor You can refer to this table to help identify the cause and offer a solution Troubleshooting to a problem. This table lists typical problems you may encounter. Table D Troubleshooting Table Symptom Possible Problem Action Open the 6185-C and reconnect the power Status LED does not come on. - Page 33 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Symptom Possible Problem Action Color(s) are missing. Video cable problem Check for proper video cable installation. Replace suspected faulty cable. Fault in monitor Have monitor serviced. Screen jitter or noisy video. Monitor clock phase not properly Adjust monitor clock phase settings (Page adjusted.
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Page 34: Appendix A: 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. It is a straight-wired serial (RS-232) cable with a male DE-9 D-shell connector on the monitor end. - Page 35 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Interconnecting wiring to the host serial port connection is shown in the following table. Table E Touchscreen Interface Monitor (DCE Device) Host (DTE Device) DE-9 (Female) Signal Description DE-9 (Male) DB-25 (Male) Not Connected (DCD) Transmit Data (TXD) Receive Data (RXD) Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
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Page 36: Performing A Calibration
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor After installing the driver software, follow the instructions in the Performing a Calibration touchscreen documentation. Following installation of the touchscreen software and calibration, the touchscreen is ready to use. Publication 6185-5.1... -
Page 37: Appendix B: Hd-15 Video Cable
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor $ SSHQGL[ % SSHQGL[ % + + ' ' 9 9 LGHR & LGHR &D D EOH You use an HD-15 video cable equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end to connect the 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor to the host computer. -
Page 38: Appendix C: Backlight Replacement
Over time, the backlight for the 6185-C Flat Panel Monitor will wear out. The backlights typically last 50,000 hours before they reach 50% of their original intensity or fail. Replacement backlights are available from Rockwell Automation. After you order and receive replacement backlights from Rockwell Replacing the Backlight Automation, follow the instructions included with the backlights. -
Page 39: Specifications
Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Specifications Display Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD Backlight Type Cold Cathode Tube (CCT) (2 bulbs) Life Expectancy 50,000 hours (typical) Field Replaceable Nominal Display Area Horizontal 12.0in. (304mm) Vertical 9.0in. (228mm) Resolution 1024x768 pixels, 256K colors Viewing Angle... - Page 40 Industrial 15" Flat Panel Monitor Electrical Line Voltage 85 to 264VAC, or 18 to 32VDC, -42 to -60VDC (optional) Line Frequency 47-70Hz or DC Ground Leakage 1.0 uA max at 1.5KVDC Power Consumption 40W max, 50 VA Environmental Panel Rating NEMA 4/12 (built to IP65 standards), NEMA 4X Optional Operating Temperature...
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