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ADM-5842AX USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the ADM-5842AX Industrial Waterproof LCD Display. We are confident that you will be pleased with the performance and reliability of your new display. This display is designed to be operated in harsh environments and meet the screen performance requirements of today's demanding industrial applications.
Unplug the display if cleaning is needed. The screen may be wiped with a dry or slightly damp cloth when the power is off. Important: Read all the contents of this instruction manual carefully before you first use the ADM-5842AX Industrial Waterproof display.
Mounting the Local Host Transmitter.....................21 Mounting the display........................24 Connecting the Local Host Transmitter...................26 Connecting the ADM-5842AX display..................27 Checking connectivity for the ADM-5842AX................29 Adjusting the video quality on the display..................30 Chapter 4 Settings......................31 Installing the eGalaxTouch Utility....................31 Using the eGalaxTouch Utility.....................32 OSD Settings..........................34...
330m (1,000ft). The Local Host Transmitter is situated near the signal source, and the ADM-5842AX full HD display can be placed in your preferred location. With built-in EQ and GAIN control, the transmission path can be adjusted to adapt to the cable quality and video bandwidth to attain desired video quality.
Features For the display • 42” industrial waterproof display, full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution • 16:9(wide) aspect ratio. • LCD protected by tempered glass. • High quality, waterproof stainless steel bezel • Computer video signals of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA, UXGA, WUXGA standard. • Supports vertical refresh rate of up to 75Hz for VGA, SVGA and XGA of VESA standard specification.
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Specifications Local Host transmitter Technical Information Video bandwidth 350MHz Transmission WUXGA — 330m (1,000ft) [CAT5e] Audio support RS-232 signal type Half-duplex & baud rate Input video signal 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak] Equalization Continuous analog control RGB delay control Loop-out 1 VGA loop-out at TX ESD protection [1] Human body model —...
Unpacking Open the package and inspect the items carefully to make sure no item is damaged and all t ures items listed are present in your package. ADM-5842AX Display x1 Local Host Transmitter Remote OSD 6 feet VGA cable x1...
Chapter 2 Basics Interfaces and remote control Display Front View Rear View Display screen De-skew compensation control knob: Power indicator- green for working mode, red for 0,2,4((0-Blue, 2-Green, 4-Red): De-skew compensation standby mode. for delay of respective RGB color channel Remote control IR receiver 1, 3, 5(1-Blue, 3-Green, 5-Red): De-skew compensation DC 24V input...
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RS-232 signal source input(for touch screen use) VGA IN VGA signal source input DC IN 5V/2A DC input Local host VGA signal output(connect to display VGA OUT monitor-optional) Transmitting signal flow(connect to ADM-5842AX LOCAL OUT display via RJ-45 LAN cable)
Remote Control Buttons Description POWER • Power on or power off. MENU • Press MENU to bring up the settings menu such as: Brightness,Contrast, etc. • Move the cursor or increase the data value of settings. ▼DOWN • Move the cursor or decrease the data value of settings. INFO • Press to show channel information, resolution, color space, etc.
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Using the Remote Control Correctly Remote Sensor Point the remote control unit no more than 5 30° meters from the sensor and within 60° of the 30° front of the display. 5M Maximum distance Battery Installation for the Remote Control Push and pull to open the...
• Follow the steps below to connect the Remote OSD: • Step1: As shown in the figure below, the Remote OSD can be affixed to a wall, board or bracket with the use of screws. • Step2: Use the Remote OSD cable to connect to the connector located at the rear of the ADM-5842AX display. Rear panel Remote OSD (supplied) AUTO LEFT...
The configuration is given in two parts: the model number and the order information. Model number The model number can be parsed as followed: For more detailed technical information, including configuration layout, please contact Arista customer support at (510) 226-1800, ext. 400 ADM-58 LCD Size Mounting Scheme Environmental Protection Order information The ordering information for each configuration is defined below.
Physical dimension The diagrams below show the physical and specific dimensions of the ADM-5842AX display and Local Host Transmitter. ADM-5842AX Display 1089mm Front view 682mm 1067mm 1089mm Rear view 150mm 400mm 682mm 400mm L(Overall W(Overall width) Height Weight ADM - 5842AX...
Chapter 3 Connections This section describes the connections/connectors available on the ADM-5842AX industrial LCD display and the Local Host Transmitter. Warning! Make sure your display is grounded at all times. Also make sure that it is on the same ground as any other equipment connected to its communications ports.
Pins in the VGA port 5 4 3 2 15 14 13 12 11 VGA signal input connector Pin NO. Pin Assignment Pin Description Remark VGA R VGA Red signal VGA G VGA Green signal VGA B VGA Blue signal No connection Ground Ground...
Pins in the RS-232 touch port 9 8 7 6 RS-232 signal input connector Pin NO. Pin Assignment Pin Description Remark No connection ISP program upgrade TXD signal serial transmit data ISP program upgrade RXD signal Serial receive data No connection Ground No connection No connection...
Pins in the Remote OSD connector 9 8 7 6 Remote OSD connector Pin NO. Pin Assignment Pin Description Remark No connection INPUT Input confirmation RIGHT OSD cursor control (right)/setting value adjustment MENU Option menu display control POWER Power on/off control LEFT OSD Cursor control (left)/setting value adjustment AUTO...
Mounting the Local Host Transmitter 1. Wall mounting There are two methods to mount the Local Host Transmitter: Wall mounting and DIN-rail mounting. The Local Host Transmitter can be placed on a shelf, table, or mounted onto a control panel. To mount it onto a control panel, you will require the mounting screws found in the accessory box.
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2. DIN-Rail mounting Please follow the steps as shown below to mount the Local Host Transmitter via DIN- Rail. • Step 1: Place the metal clasp on the back of the Local Host Transmitter, and screw it in using “#6-32UNC screws •...
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In order to correctly install the Local Host Transmitter, the specific dimensions are indicated in the diagram below. 34mm 1.35 " 5.12 " 130mm 144mm 5.65 " 4 X .35 103mm 4.04 " 70mm 2.76 " 8 X .18 157mm 6.19 "...
ADM-5842AX display, holes have been pre-drilled on the back of it. As shown in the figure below, please follow these steps to mount the display. • Step 1: Place two VESA mounts on the back of the ADM-5842AX display, and align the holes on the VESA mounts with the holes on the display. • Step 2: Use a screwdriver to tighten the eight “M8” size screws to fix the VESA mounts on the display.
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Mounting 150 x 400mm/5.92 x 15.75 inch Warning! The ADM-5842AX display needs to be mounted on a VESA-compliant mount and wall bracket. Failure to properly and securely situate the display can result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
VGA-Out/RS232 port of a computer. 2. Connecting to the ADM-5842AX display: Connect one end of the RJ-45 LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port of the Local Host Transmitter. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 LAN cable to the TX RJ-45 LAN Port of ADM-5842AX display.
2. Connecting the Local Host Transmitter: Connect one end of the RJ-45 LAN cable to the TX port of the ADM-5842AX LCD display. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port of the Local Host Transmitter.
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The AC to DC 24V power supply provided with the ADM-5842AX does not have environmental protection. In order to meet a degree of protection, the power supply needs to be installed in a specific IP rating enclosure. Step1 Step3 Step2 Industrial Enclosure screws In order to correctly install the power supply, the specific dimensions for the power supply are indicated in the diagram below.
2. Press the Power button on the Remote Control or Remote OSD to turn devices. the ADM-5842AX on. Turning off the ADM-5842AX • Press the Power button on the Remote Control or Remote OSD to turn off the ADM-5842AX display. • If the display is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, press the Power button to turn off the display and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Adjusting the video quality on the display After the ADM-5842AX display has been turned on for the first time, and if the display is blurry, try to adjust the EQ and Gain rotary knobs to improve the cable skew. GAIN rotary knobs are designed for gain control, and EQ rotary knobs are designed for equalizing the wave form of the receiving video signal.
Chapter 4 Settings Installing the eGalaxTouch Utility Insert the driver CD into your computer and 3. Click “next”and follow the on-screen install the eGalax touch driver software by instructions to continue the installation. following the steps below. 1. Double click “setup” to start the installation of the eGalaxTouch software.
Using the eGalaxTouch Utility There are seven property tabs in the eGalaxTouch utility window: General, Setting, Tools, Display, Edge Compensation, Hardware and About. Each tab contains different functions for users to adjust to their preferences. Users can easily manage all the eGalaxTouch controller settings through this utility window.
OSD Settings Display settings 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote OSD or the Remote control to enter the settings/options menu. 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons or the LEFT button to select. Press the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the Remote OSD to confirm. Select and enter the Picture Settings screen.
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System settings 1. Press the MENU button to enter the settings/options screen, then press the Right button to bring up the system setting screen. OSD Language English Restore Factory Default Blending OsdDuration 15 Sec Light Sensor Off Temperature Sensor Off 2.
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Input source settings 1. Press the MENU button to enter the settings/options screen, then continuously press the Right button to bring up the Input Source setting screen. 2. Press the UP/DOWN buttons or the LEFT button to select either (DVI, PC-RGB), then press the ENTER or INPUT buttons to confirm the selection and exit.
Chapter 5 Appendix Maintenance and troubleshooting 1. Maintenance Regular maintenance of the ADM-5842AX industrial waterproof display can help prevent damage or downtime. Warning! Do not operate or service the unit with its chassis open. There are hazardous voltages inside. Service should only be performed by qualified and authorized personnel. Make sure your industrial display is powered down and unplugged before removing the cover or working on internal components.
North America region. 1) Limited Warranty Coverage • If a product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Arista Corporation will, for the length of a period of three years, starting with the date of the original purchase (invoice date), at its discretion, either repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or replace it with a new or refurbished product.
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Any damages will be assessed and the cost of repair or refurbishment will be deducted from the credit issued. No Credit DOA: No credit will be given to the customer for DOA products received by Arista beyond 30 calendar days after the invoice date. No credit will be given to all non-cancellable,...
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• In cases of transportation damage, the customer is responsible for filing any and all claims with the shipping carrier. • To avoid any potential risk that an RMA product is lost or damaged while in transit to Arista, it is recommended that the customer insures and declares the full value of the RMA product.
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Products will not be accepted by Arista Corporation if not accompanied by a valid RMA number, which must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Arista reserves the rights to return any RMA product received that does not comply with the information given on the original Return Material Authorization (RMA) request, such as: • Invalid RMA number...
Frequently asked questions What does ‘refresh rate’ mean in relation to an LCD display? The refresh rate is of much less relevance for LCD displays. LCD displays stay at a stable, flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible difference between 85Hz and 60Hz. Are LCD display Plug-and-Play? Yes, the displays are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows XP, 7 and 8 What is a Liquid Crystal Display? A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles, etc.
Disposal and Recycling Information Your display must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. Because your remote control contains a battery, it must be disposed of separately from household waste. When your display reaches the end of its life cycle, contact your local authorities to know about recycling options.
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