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MD-215 Hardware User's Manual
Edition 2.0, February 2017
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  • Page 1 MD-215 Hardware User’s Manual Edition 2.0, February 2017 www.moxa.com/product © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 MD-215 Hardware User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Powering on/off the MD-215 Series ....................... 3-6 SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons ....................3-6 Connecting Data Transmission Cables ....................3-8 Connecting the MD-215 to a Computer ..................3-8 Enabling the Touch Screen Interface (Z models only) ................3-8 Connecting Video Input Cables ......................3-9 Connecting the Built-in Buzzer ......................
  • Page 4 DDF (DC Input Power Detect Function) ..................C-6 DD? (Query DC Input Power Detect Function Status) ............... C-6 BLI (Brightness Control) ....................... C-6 DUF (Disable UART Command Function) ..................C-7 EMS (ECDIS Mode Select) ......................C-7 CT? (Current Temperature Query) ....................C-8 SS? (System Status Query) ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction In this chapter, we give a general introduction to the features and specifications of the MD-215 display. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Ordering Information  Package Checklist  Product Features  MD-215 Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 6: Overview

    1024 x 768 resolution, and comes with RS-232/422/485 ports for connecting serial devices. The MD-215 series displays are designed with a wide, -40 to 70°C temperature range, making them some of the most reliable industrial platforms available for harsh, hot, indoor/outdoor environments.

  • Page 7: Md-215 Hardware Specifications

    MD-215 Hardware Introduction MD-215 Hardware Specifications Display Panel Size: 15-inch readable image size Panel Type: TN Touch: Capacitive multi-touch with glove-friendly support (touch models only) Aspect Ratio: 5:4 Pixels: 1024 x 768 Pixel Pitch (RGB): 0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm...
  • Page 8 MD-215 Hardware Introduction EMS: IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV...

  • Page 9: Hardware Introduction

    Hardware Introduction The MD-215 Series display is compact, well-designed, and ruggedized for marine applications. The intelligent SavvyTouch display control buttons allow you to see control buttons easily in low light environments and identify system hardware failures easily. Multiple serial ports allow you to configure display parameters, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to developing your applications.

  • Page 10: Appearance And Layout

    MD-215 Hardware Hardware Introduction Appearance and Layout Dimensions...

  • Page 11: Savvytouch Display Control Buttons

    Hardware Introduction SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons The MD-215 comes with SavvyTouch display control buttons located at the lower right corner of the front surface. These intelligent buttons will light up automatically when your fingers draw near. Refer to the following table for the function of each button.

  • Page 12: Hardware Connection Description

    Hardware Connection Description In this chapter, we show how to correctly install the MD-215 display using various mounting kits, how to connect the different types of cables, and how to enable functions. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 13: Placement Guidelines

    Before installing and mounting the MD-215 display, please read the following notes: 1. The MD-215 series is designed for various installation or mounting methods, including desktop mounting, panel mounting, and VESA mounting. Please refer to the relevant mechanical drawings in the next sections.

  • Page 14: Panel Mounting

    11 mm. For a secure mounting, all 8 clamps must be used. The clamp arms are fastened into slots on all four sides of the MD-215. Use the short M4 SUS (stainless) screws to fasten the clamp arms to the MD-215 mounting slots, as shown in the magnified inset in the diagram just below.

  • Page 15: Vesa Mounting

    MD-215 Hardware Hardware Connection Description VESA Mounting The MD-215 Series also comes with an optional VESA mounting kit. Four flat screws and four round screws are required to fasten the VESA mounting bracket. See the figure below for detailed screw specifications and torque values.

  • Page 16: Safety Precautions

    Grounding the MD-215 Series Be sure to ground the MD-215 Series before powering it on. Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting the power.

  • Page 17: Powering On/Off The Md-215 Series

    To power off the MD-215 Series, touch the MENU button for 4 seconds until the green LED light of the MENU button turns off, or use a UART command (MCC-0x9F-Power Down/Up Display) to turn off the display.
  • Page 18 DC Input Power DC Input Power NOTE If the MD-215 is powered using a DC converter, an “OFF” message will appear when the INFO dialog displays the AC power status and vice versa. This will not affect the MD-215’s operation. ECDIS The ECDIS button is specially designed to support ECDIS for maritime applications.

  • Page 19: Connecting Data Transmission Cables

    Microsoft® Windows® XP and older do not support touch technology, so you must install a driver to enable the touch function. Drivers for the touch-screen interface are included on the MD-215 software CD. To install a driver, simply insert the Driver CD into the computer and select the operating system.

  • Page 20: Connecting Video Input Cables

    MD-215 Hardware Hardware Connection Description Connecting Video Input Cables The MD-215 comes with VGA and DVI-D inputs, allowing you to connect two computers or laptops. Pin assignments are shown below: VGA Connector Pin No. Signal Definition Green Blue DDC Data...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Built-In Buzzer

    MD-215 Hardware Hardware Connection Description Connecting the Built-in Buzzer The MD-215 comes with a built-in buzzer terminal block located on the bottom of the product. It is normally used to connect more buzzers. Buzzer Buzzer Pinouts Buzzer BUZ+ – 3-10...

  • Page 22: Display Control Interface

    Display Control Interface The MD-215 comes with a UART interface that gives system designers a convenient means of coding custom software controls for the display panel. This chapter describes the details of the UART control interface and the format of the available commands.

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Uart Control Interface

    Display Control Interface Connecting to the UART Control Interface The control interface of the MD-215 is accessed over the RS-232/422/485 serial port. A Telnet terminal (like Moxa’s PComm terminal emulator, or PuTTY) should be used to communicate with the display.
  • Page 24 MD-215 Hardware Display Control Interface 3. After successfully connecting, select the Send pattern tab. 4. At this point, you may enter a command in the HEX field, and then click Start Send to send the command. The following example queries the firmware version on the scalar board.

  • Page 25: Uart Command Format

    MD-215 Hardware Display Control Interface In the above screenshot, the scalar firmware version (1.0) is outlined in red. UART Command Format The message format is as follows: Byte # 2,3,4 7 + (LEN-1) 7+LEN ATTN ADDR IHCHK DATA IDCHK The minimum message size is 7 bytes, and the maximum size is 82 bytes.
  • Page 26 MD-215 Hardware Display Control Interface CMD (Message Commands and Queries) The command portion of the message will be one of the following values. For details, refer to the Display UART Commands section. CMD 0 CMD 1 CMD 2 ASCII Description...

  • Page 27: Downloading Rgb Files

    MD-215 Hardware Display Control Interface Downloading RGB Files This feature returns the ECDIS RGB file that is currently saved to the EEPROM; consequently, it is only available for type-approved ECDIS models. Use the following commands for downloading RGB files from VGA input source.
  • Page 28 MD-215 Hardware Display Control Interface Download the RGB File: D2N Command Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6 Byte 7 Byte 8 0xFF 0x44 0x4C 0x4E 0x1A Appointed 0xAF packet ASCII This is a sample command for reading and returning packet 0 of the RGB file:...

  • Page 29: Regulatory Approval Statement

    Regulatory Approval Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 30: On-Screen Display (Osd) Controls

    On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls This chapter discusses how to navigate the On-screen Display (OSD) and how to use the menus to adjust the panel’s image properties. The following topics are covered in this appendix:  Opening the Configuration Screen  OSD Menu Map and Items Explained ...

  • Page 31: Opening The Configuration Screen

    MD-215 Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls Opening the Configuration Screen To configure the panel display settings, open the on-screen display (OSD) configuration panel by pressing the MENU button. The LCD panel will then display a configuration menu superimposed over the currently displayed image.

  • Page 32: Image Setting - Display

    MD-215 Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls Image Setting – Display Adjust “VGA” signal Horizontally (left/right) and Vertically (up/down) and Clock and Phase. • H Position: Move image horizontally (left/right). • V Position: Move image vertically (up/down). • Clock: Adjust the horizontal frequency (clock) of the analog signal.

  • Page 33: Color Mode - Color Temperature - User

    MD-215 Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls Color Mode – Color Temperature – User Adjust individual value of Red, Green and Blue color gains. Value adjustable from 0 to 100. The default value is 100. Management – Communication Set up serial communication mode for remote control and/or accessing internal information about the unit, including brightness, firmware version, and other values.

  • Page 34: Osd Misc - Osd Position

    MD-215 Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls OSD Misc – OSD position Adjust the visual appearance of the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. • OSD H.Position = Adjust OSD menu horizontally (left/right), values from 0 to 100. • OSD V.Position = Adjust OSD menu vertically (up/down), values from 0 to 100.

  • Page 35: Osd Misc - Osd Lock Mode

    MD-215 Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls OSD Misc – OSD Lock Mode Prevent accidental user intervention, can set the behavior of how the OSD menu is accessible by the user. • Normal Mode = Default accessible pop-up by touching the “MENU” button.

  • Page 36: Service - Test Pattern

    MD-215 Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls Service – Test Pattern Show the internal test pattern with color boxes for White, Black, Red, Green, Blue and to check for deviations in the TFT panel/display controller behavior. It is independent of any current resolution or specifications found in the signal inputs.

  • Page 37: Display Uart Commands

    In this appendix, we define the serial data format and serial communication protocol that engineers can use to program the MD-215’s display. In particular, we explain how to use the display’s UART commands. The following topics are covered in this appendix: ...

  • Page 38: Osd Control Command

    0xFF. Note that whenever the MD-215 has been restarted, the BRT value will be reset to 100%. If the BRT value has been changed (i.e., the BRT value does not equal 0xFF), the ECDIS function will not be supported and the ECDIS function keys will be disabled and turned off.

  • Page 39: Bru (Glass Display Control-Brightness Button

    Before sending this command, use DL? to determine how many available packets are in each ECDIS table. This command cannot be used if the MD-215 has not been calibrated. Every packet has a head (Byte 7 and Byte 8); Byte 7 is the packet number and Byte 8 is the ASCII code for “-”; the remaining bytes are the data. If the packet is full the data is in Byte 9 to Byte 38.

  • Page 40: Dl? (Ecdis Rgb Package Query

    Before sending this command, use DL? to determine how many available packets are in each ECDIS table. This command cannot be used if the MD-215 has not been calibrated. Every packet has a head (Byte 7 and Byte 8); Byte 7 is this packet number and Byte 8 is the ASCII code for “-”; the remaining bytes are the data. If the packet is full the data is in Byte 9 to Byte 38.

  • Page 41: Gmb (Glass Display Control - Minimum Brightness

    ADF (AC Input Power Detect Function) This default value of this function is OFF. If the MD-215 supports an AC power input, you can turn on this function to detect the AC input power when the MD-215 has connected to the AC power. LEN=one data byte.

  • Page 42: Ad? (Query Ac Input Power Detect Function Status

    MD-215 Hardware Display UART Commands AD? (Query AC Input Power Detect Function Status) If the MD-215 supports an AC power input, you can use this command to query the AC Input Power Detect Function Status. 0x00 AC Input Power Detect is OFF...

  • Page 43: Duf (Disable Uart Command Function

    MD-215 Hardware Display UART Commands 0x06 0xFF 0x42 0x4C 0x49 0x01 0x22 0xFF 0x00 DUF (Disable UART Command Function) Use this command to disable command controls. LEN=one data byte. DATA IDCHK Function description 0x00 0xFF Disable all command control 0x01...

  • Page 44: Ct? (Current Temperature Query

    MD-215 Hardware Display UART Commands CT? (Current Temperature Query) Send this command to Query Current Temperature DATA Return Current Temperature Examples: Send CT? command to Query Current Temperature 0x07 0xFF 0x43 0x54 0x3F 0x00 0x23 0x06 0xFF 0x43 0x54 0x3F...
  • Page 45 MD-215 Hardware Display UART Commands The functional byte positions in the table below are indicated in red. The values (xx,yy) should always be sent in HEX format (not decimal format). For example, if you would like to enter the number 64 (in decimal format), you should enter the HEX equivalent, which is 0x40.
  • Page 46 MD-215 Hardware Display UART Commands MCC Command Syntax and Functionality Details and Values Auto Adjustment Syntax: 07 FF 4D 43 43 02 24 For VGA Mode only Function Examples: Where xx = “0” to “1” Example "1": 07 FF 4D 43 43 02 24 Where zz = Calculated Checksum Query "?":...
  • Page 47 MD-215 Hardware Display UART Commands MCC Command Syntax and Functionality Details and Values Color Temperature Select Syntax: 07 FF 4D 43 43 02 24 Where xx = “0” to “2” Function Examples: Where zz = Calculated Checksum Example "2": 07 FF 4D 43 43 02 24 Available function: Query "?":...
  • Page 48 MD-215 Hardware Display UART Commands MCC Command Syntax and Functionality Details and Values Graphic Vertical Sync. Send only: 07 FF 4D 43 43 01 25 Available response status: Frequency "xxx" = where xxx is a 3-digit HEX number indicating frequency in units of 0.1Hz + 1 character...

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