Panel Mounting ........................... 3-5 VESA Mounting ........................... 3-5 Grounding the MD-200 Series Display ....................3-9 Powering On the MD-200 Series Display ....................3-10 Powering Off the MD-200 Series Display ....................3-10 SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons .................... 3-10 Connecting Data Transmission Cables ....................3-12 Enabling the Touch Screen Function (Z models only) ................
Introduction The MD-200 series displays are designed to meet the demands of the marine industry. With full range dimming, optical bonding (optional), and wide angle viewing, these computer display terminals meet the required marine standards and are perfectly suited for a variety of marine applications, both indoors and outdoors. In addition, these displays use either AC or DC power inputs, simplifying the installation of the displays at field sites.
ECDIS applications, but also for a variety of other bridge applications. The MD-200 series displays feature both AC and DC power inputs, and can be conveniently installed on any bridge, without the need for extra hardware.
MD-200 Series Hardware Introduction Weight: 15.2 kg Dimensions: 621 x 440 x 90 mm (24.45 x 17.48 x 3.57 in) Mounting: VESA, panel, or desktop mountings Environmental Limits Operating Temperature: -15 to 55°C (5 to 131°F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
MD-200 Series Hardware Introduction Serial Signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND RS-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND Front Panel LEDs: MENU, Brightness, INFO, ECDIS, Day/Dusk/Night Smart OSD: Yes Physical Characteristics Housing: Aluminum sheet metal Weight: 12 kg Dimensions: 595 x 393 x 75 mm (23.42 x 15.47 x 2.95 in)
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MD-200 Series Hardware Introduction Resolution: • VGA: 640 x 480 • SVGA: 800 x 600 • XGA: 1024 x 768 • XGA+: 1152 x 864 • SXGA: 1280 x 1024 Serial Interface Serial Standards: 1 RS-232 port (DB9), 1 RS-422/485 port (terminal block)
MD-200 Series Hardware Introduction Safety Information We recommend taking the following precautions to minimize heat build-up within the unit: • Position the unit within ±40° of the vertical • If (a) the unit is not positioned within ±40° of the vertical, (b) the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C, or...
Hardware Overview The MD-200 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.
Hardware Overview SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons The MD-200 series display comes with SavvyTouch display control buttons located on the lower right hand corner of the front panel. These intelligent buttons light up automatically when your fingers draw near. The following table describes the function of each button.
Hardware Installation and Connection This chapter shows you how to correctly install your MD-200 series display using various mounting kits, how to connect the cables, and how to configure display functions. This chapter includes the following topics: Placement Notes ...
Before you install and mount the MD-200 series display, read the following notes: 1. The MD-200 series is designed for various installation or mounting methods, including desktop mounting, panel mounting, and VESA mounting. Refer to the related mechanical drawings in the following sections.
Hardware Installation and Connection Desktop Mounting The MD-200 series display comes with optional brackets that allow you to install the unit on a horizontal surface, such as a desktop. Three round screws are required for each bracket. See the following figures for detailed...
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Place your MD-200 series display on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For proper ventilation, leave some space between the MD-200 series display and other equipment. ATTENTION Do NOT place equipment or objects on top of the MD-200 series display. Doing so might damage internal components.
VESA Mounting The MD-200 series also comes with an optional VESA mounting kit. Six flat-headed screws and four round screws are required to fasten the VESA mounting bracket. See the following figure for detailed screw specifications and torque values.
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MD-200 Series Hardware Hardware Installation and Connection MD-226...
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MD-200 Series Hardware Hardware Installation and Connection MD-224...
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MD-200 Series Hardware Hardware Installation and Connection MD-219...
Grounding the MD-200 Series Display Make sure that you ground the MD-200 series display 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.
Powering Off the MD-200 Series Display To power off the MD-200 series display, touch the MENU button for about four 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 MD-200 series display.
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DC Input Power NOTE If the MD-200 series display is powered using a DC converter, an “N/A” message appears when the INFO dialog displays the AC power status and vice versa. This does not affect the normal operation of the MD-200 series display.
The Z model of the MD-200 series display comes with a USB port on the bottom panel. You can use the USB port to connect the touch screen interface to a computer’s peripheral device manager. To enable the touch screen function on the Z model of the MD-200 series display, use a Type A male to Type B male USB cable to connect the USB port to a peripheral device input on a computer, laptop, or embedded computer.
MD-200 Series Hardware Hardware Installation and Connection Connecting Video Input Cables The MD-200 series display comes with VGA and DVI-D inputs, allowing you to connect two computers or laptops to the unit. The following figure shows the pin assignments. VGA Connector Pin No.
Connecting the Built-in Buzzer The MD-200 series display comes with a built-in buzzer terminal block located on the bottom of the unit. You can connect the buzzer terminal block to a computer, which sends a signal to trigger the buzzer on the MD-200 series display.
Touch-Screen Function This chapter describes how to install the driver for the touch-screen function and perform screen calibration on the Z model of the MD-200 series display. This chapter includes the following topics: Installing Touch Function Driver Performing Screen Calibration...
Installing Touch Function Driver The Z model of the MD-200 series display includes the touch screen function. If you are using Windows XP or older, you must install a driver before you can use the touch screen feature. The MD-200 series software CD includes the required drivers.
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6. Select the Install RS232 interface drive check box and click Next. 7. Select a screen calibration option and click Next. 8. If you want to use the touch function, make sure that the touch controller’s USB cable is connected to the MD-200 series display. Click OK to continue.
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MD-200 Series Hardware Touch-Screen Function 9. If needed, select the Support Mulit-Monitor System checkbox. Click Next to continue. 10. Accept the default destination folder or click Browse to select one. Click Next to continue.
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MD-200 Series Hardware Touch-Screen Function 11. Click Next to continue. 12. If needed, select the Create a eGalaxTouch Utility shortcut on desktop checkbox. Click Next to continue.
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MD-200 Series Hardware Touch-Screen Function 13. Wait until the installation process is complete. 14. After the driver is installed, click Yes to perform a 4 point calibration for the touch screen function. 15. Click the circle in the corner until it shows OK.
Touch-Screen Function Performing Screen Calibration If you change the display resolution on the Z model of the MD-200 series display, you must perform a 4-point screen calibration for the touch screen function to work properly. To perform a 4-point calibration, complete the following steps: 1.
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MD-200 Series Hardware Touch-Screen Function 4. Click OK to complete the process.
Display Control Interface The MD-200 series display includes a UART interface that provides system designers with a convenient method of developing custom software controls for the display panel. For details, please refer to the Serial Communication Control Interface manual.
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.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls This appendix discusses how to navigate and use the On-screen Display (OSD) menu to adjust image properties on the MD-200 series display. The following topics are covered in this appendix: Opening the Configuration Screen OSD Menu Description ...
• DVI: Set signal source to DVI. • Auto Source: When you set the Auto Source value to Yes, the MD-200 series display automatically searches for and selects a signal source. The default value is Yes. NOTE If the "auto source" function is turned off, the user cannot switch the input source using the OSD menu when it's connected to the wrong input source.
MD-200 Series Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls Image Setting – Display Select Image Setting > Display to specify the following VGA signal settings: • H Position: Move image horizontally (left or right). • V Position: Move image vertically (up or down).
MD-200 Series Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls Management – Communication Select Management > Communication to set up serial communication mode for remote control or for accessing internal information about the unit, including brightness, firmware version, and other values. • RS232: Use standard RS-232 protocol using a DB9 connector.
MD-200 Series Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls OSD Misc – Language Select OSD Misc > Language to set the language to be used for all text and warnings in the OSD menu. • English: Display the OSD menu in English.
MD-200 Series Hardware On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls Service Use the Service menu to view the following information about the unit: • RAP Firmware Rev: Display the scalar firmware version. For example, Ver. 1.0.0. • CYP Firmware Rev: Display the touch keypad firmware version. For example, Ver. 1.0.0.
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