Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 6185-C Installation And User Manual
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 6185-C Installation And User Manual

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 6185-C Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Allen-Bradley 6185-AAZAAZZ 10.4" Flat Panel Monitor In Stock Qty Available: 2 Used and in Excellent Condition Buy Today! https://www.artisantg.com/79667-1 A l l t r a d e m a r k s , b r a n d n a m e s , a n d b r a n d s a p p e a r i n g h e r e i n a r e t h e p r o p e r t y o f t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e o w n e r s . •...
  • Page 2 Industrial 15" and 12.1" Flat Panel Monitors Bulletin 6185-C and Bulletin 6185-B Installation and User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors ... Description ................Part Numbers................6185-C Monitor Hazardous Locations ........Power Indicators..............Installing Your Monitor ............Before you Begin..............Installing Your Monitor ............Making Connections.............. Connecting the Monitor............
  • Page 4 In no event will Rockwell Automation be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment. The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
  • Page 5 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Publication 6185-5.1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 6: 6185-C And 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors

    Flat Panel Monitors Flat Panel Monitors Flat Panel Monitors This manual provides installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for the Allen-Bradley 6185-C and 6185-B monitors. This manual supports the following Rockwell Automation models: • 15.0” Panel mount (6185-C) • 12.1” Panel mount (6185-B)
  • Page 7: Description

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Description The 6185-C and 6185-B monitors offer the following: • 256K color (18-bit) display • AC or DC power options • Plug and Play compatible • 120°H, 100°V viewing angle Capabilities specific to the 6185-B include the following: •...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Package Contents The shipping cartons contain the following items: • Monitor • Screen setup utility on floppy diskette • Package of mounting hardware • AC power cord (optional) • Video cable (optional) • This user manual A monitor with a touchscreen option ships with these additional items: •...
  • Page 9: Part Numbers

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Part Numbers The part number for your particular unit consists of the Bulletin number (6185) followed by a seven-digit code indicating the size (B or C) and options on your unit. Following are explanations of the part numbers for the various models of monitors.
  • Page 10: 6185-C Monitor Hazardous Locations

    6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors 6185-C Monitor See the nameplate label on the 6185-C monitor for certifications. Hazardous Locations ATTENTION: In Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, the panel mount (6185-C) must be wired per the National Electric Code and/or Canadian Electric code as it applies to hazardous locations.
  • Page 11: Installing Your Monitor

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Installing Your Monitor Installing Your Monitor Installing Your Monitor Installing Your Monitor Before you Begin This section describes how to install the 6185-C and 6185-B. When installing the monitor, it is important to consider environmental factors that could affect performance as well as possible effects from equipment operation on personnel and nearby equipment.
  • Page 12 Installing Your Monitor and television reception, which should be consulted in case of problems with such interference. This publication, “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems” (Stock #004-000- 00345-4) may be obtained from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. •...
  • Page 13: Installing Your Monitor

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Installing Your Monitor Panel mount monitors are designed to provide protection against water and dust to NEMA 4 (IP65) and NEMA 12 (IP53) standards. Slides or shelves are not required because the panel mount monitor is designed to be supported by the panel in which it is installed.
  • Page 14: Panel Mounting Guidelines

    Installing Your 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 15 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.
  • Page 16: Making Connections

    Making Connections Making Connections Making Connections Making Connections Making Connections Connecting the Monitor Side panels of both the 6185-C and 6185-B monitors have connectors for attaching cables to accomplish the following: • Connecting to a host video source (HD-15 VGA connector) •...
  • Page 17: Safety Considerations

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Safety Considerations When connecting the monitor, note the following safety considerations: ATTENTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD! – Substitution of components (6185-C) may impair suitability for Class I, Div. 2. EXPLOSION HAZARD! – Do not disconnect equipment (6185-C) unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Touchscreen Interface (Optional)

    Making Connections Connecting the The serial touchscreen interface connection to the host is made through an RS-232 DE-9 (female) D-shell connector located on the side panel. Touchscreen Interface (Optional) The optional touchscreen provides a high-resolution touch input system. Driver software included with the package allows the touchscreen to function with many popular DOS and Windows -based industrial ®...
  • Page 19 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors ATTENTION: Chassis ground must be connected for safe operation of the monitor. The AC receptacle on the monitor is a 3-wire type with chassis ground pin, and the mating AC cord supplied is a 3-wire type, designed for connection to a grounded 3-pin AC outlet.
  • Page 20 Making Connections ATTENTION: Chassis ground must be connected for safe operation of the monitor. The DC screw terminals on the monitor have a chassis ground pin. However, some DC sources may not provide a proper ground path. If you fail to ground the monitor properly, the setup may result in personal injury from electrical shock or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 21: Configuring Video Setup

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Configuring Video Setup Configuring Video Setup Configuring Video Setup Configuring Video Setup After making the connections, you are ready to setup your monitor. This section describes how to setup and configure your monitor. You will need to use the following procedures: •...
  • Page 22: Setting Up Your Workstation

    Configuring Video Setup Figure 6 Monitor Video Adjustments You may also need to adjust the brightness or contrast of the screen image based on the conditions of the location in which the monitor is installed. Note: The screen setup utility delivered with this flat panel monitor is designed to present the "worst case"...
  • Page 23 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Note: These monitors use a flat panel display, but they use the workstation’s analog VGA interface. Because of this, some setup screens may indicate that the monitor is operating as a CRT (analog) device, rather than a flat panel (digital) device.
  • Page 24 Configuring Video Setup Setting Up Video Resolution Flat panel monitors are fixed resolution devices and the image looks best when operated at their native resolution. If you switch the resolution of this monitor from the native resolutions, the display may look slightly distorted due to replication techniques used to display the full screen.
  • Page 25: Starting The Screen Setup Utility

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Starting the Screen Setup 1. Insert the diskette provided with the monitor in the floppy drive of the host computer. Utility Note: This utility is designed for 32-bit operating systems only (Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT 4.0 or greater).
  • Page 26: Adjusting Your Monitor With The Osd

    Configuring Video Setup Adjusting Your Monitor Your monitor is equipped with three controls or pushbuttons on the rear panel: with the OSD • Select • Up • Down. These controls allow you to operate the OSD to adjust and setup your monitor.
  • Page 27 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Working with the OSD Starting the OSD 1. Press the Select pushbutton to display the OSD. Verifying Workstation Settings You changed the settings in Setting Up Your Workstation on page 21. This procedure verifies your selections. 1.
  • Page 28 Configuring Video Setup Figure 8 Setup Screen Example, Needing Video Adjustments Figure 9 Setup Screen Example Detail: Horizontal Size Adjustment Note: If you are running the monitor with a resolution other than native mode, you will not see individual lines in all cases. This is a result of the replication techniques used to display the full image.
  • Page 29 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Verifying the Horizontal Position Verify that the horizontal position is set correctly. The setup image has a thin white border around the image. It should be visible on the right and left sides of the screen. 1.
  • Page 30 Configuring Video Setup Adjusting the Brightness Changing the brightness setting adjusts the overall intensity of the monitor. To obtain the best display, first set the brightness control to the appropriate setting under the lighting conditions in which the monitor will be used. Note: Allow time for the backlight on the monitor to warm up completely before you adjust the brightness control.
  • Page 31 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors OSD Menu Reference You can make other adjustments in addition to the most common ones previously listed. Use the following table as a reference of the available options on the OSD menu. OSD Menu Items Description Basic Adjustment Menu...
  • Page 32: Full Range Dimming Control (Optional 6185-C Only)

    Configuring Video Setup Full Range Dimming Allen-Bradley provides a full range dimming control option for the 6185-C that allows full range control of image luminance from the front Control panel. The full range dimming control option is Accessory option A. (Optional 6185-C Only) Adjusting the Full Range Dimming Control The LEDs are present with or without the dimmer control, but the two...
  • Page 33 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors 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 34: Calibrating The Video Gain

    Configuring Video Setup Calibrating the Video Gain Monitors with this a full range dimming control option have a calibration mode to allow you to compensate for abnormal video signal levels. Many PC video cards drive the video signal above the .714V as defined by the VGA standard.
  • Page 35: Performing Routine Maintenance

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Performing Routine Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance Performing 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 36: Troubleshooting And Support

    Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting You can refer to this table to help identify the cause and offer a solution to a problem. This table lists typical problems you may encounter. Table G Troubleshooting Table Symptom...
  • Page 37 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Symptom Possible Problem Action Image is not stable. Monitor is not synched to video source. Refer to installation instructions. Check for proper video cable installation. Replace suspected faulty cable. Check to ensure that video source is operating within the display’s range.
  • Page 38: Allen-Bradley Support

    • Sales and order support • Product technical training • Warranty support • Support service agreements Refer to the Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Internet site at http://www.ab.com for local contact information. Technical Product Assistance If you need to contact Allen-Bradley for technical assistance, please review the information in the Troubleshooting section first.
  • Page 39: Appendix A: Installing Your Monitor In A Rack

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Appendix A A A A : Installing Your Appendix : Installing Your Appendix Appendix : Installing Your : Installing Your Monitor in a Rack Monitor in a Rack Monitor in a Rack Monitor in a Rack Installing the 6185-C with You can also install the 6185-C into a rack using optional rack adapters.
  • Page 40 Appendix A: Installing Your Monitor in a Rack Installing Rack Adapter Brackets on a 6185-C Monitor 1. Carefully remove the monitor from its packaging. 2. Locate four mounting studs on each side of the monitor’s back enclosure. 3. Install handles onto rack adapter brackets, if required. 4.
  • Page 41 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Installing a 6185-C Monitor into a Rack 1. Verify that you have eight rack units (14.0”) available to mount your monitor. 2. Locate holes in the rack mounting rails corresponding to the holes in the monitor front panel.
  • Page 42: Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions

    Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions Appendix Appendix B B B B : Monitor Dimensions : Monitor Dimensions Appendix Appendix : Monitor Dimensions : Monitor Dimensions This section shows the dimensions of the both the 6185-B and 6185-C monitors. Use this information to ensure you have adequate space to install the unit and route cables.
  • Page 43 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Figure 13 6185-C Dimensions (Front View) Figure 14 6185-C Dimensions (Side View) Publication 6185-5.1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 44 Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions Figure 15 6185-C Dimensions (Back View) Publication 6185-5.1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 45: 6185-B Dimensions

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors 6185-B Dimensions Figure 16 6185-B Panel Mounting Cutout 6185-B Figure 17 6185-B Dimensions (Front View) Publication 6185-5.1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 46 Appendix B: Monitor Dimensions Figure 18 6185-B Dimensions (Side Views) Figure 19 6185-B Dimensions (Back View) Publication 6185-5.1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 47: Appendix C: 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. The cable is a straight- wired serial (RS-232) cable with a male DE-9 D-shell connector on the monitor end.
  • Page 48: Enabling The Touchscreen Interface

    Appendix C: Touchscreen Serial Interface Enabling the Touchscreen Interface The 6185-C and 6185-B monitors provide a female DE-9 connector on the side panel. This connector provides the serial interface for the touch controller. Interconnecting wiring to the host serial port connection is shown in the following table.
  • Page 49: Performing A Calibration

    Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Note: Before installation, you may want to check the touchscreen manufacturer’s site on the World Wide Web for the latest software drivers. Enter these addresses in your Internet browser: • www.elotouch.com for resistive AccuTouch™ touchscreens •...
  • Page 50: Appendix D: Video Cables

    Appendix D: Video Cables Appendix Appendix D D D D : Video Cables : Video Cables Appendix Appendix : Video Cables : Video Cables You can use a HD-15 connector (all models) or a BNC adapter cable to connect your monitor to the host computer. HD-15 Video Connector The HD-15 video cable you use with this monitor is equipped with a conventional HD-15 connector at each end.
  • Page 51 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Appendix E: Product Appendix : Product Appendix Appendix : Product : Product Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Display 6185-C 6185-B Type Active Matrix Color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD Backlight Type Cold Cathode Tubes (CCT) (2 bulbs) Life Expectancy 50,000 hours (mean for 1/2 brightness point) Field Replaceable...
  • Page 52: Appendix E: Product Specifications

    Appendix E: Product Specifications Electrical 6185-C 6185-B Line Voltage 85 to 264VAC, or 18 to 32VDC (optional) Line Frequency 47-70Hz or DC Ground Leakage 1.0 uA max at 1.5KVDC Power Consumption 40W max, 50 VA 25W max, 30 VA Environmental Panel Mount Option Rating NEMA 4/12 (built to IP65 or IP53 standards), NEMA 4X optional Operating Temperature...
  • Page 53 Bulletin 6185-C and 6185-B Industrial Flat Panel Monitors Certifications - Agency 6185-C 6185-B Approvals UL 1604 Listed UL/C-UL Industrial Flat Panel Monitor UL 1950 Recognized Component, C-UL 950 Recognized Component UL Listed when mounted in appropriate enclosure LVD (73/23/EEC) EN 60950 (per UL 1950 3rd ed. without D3 dev.) (89/336/EEC) EN 50081-2 Emissions...
  • Page 54 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 55 Rockwell Automation Headquarters, 1201 South Second Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204-2496 USA, Tel: (1) 414 382-2000, Fax: (1) 414 382-4444 Rockwell Automation European Headquarters, Avenue Hermann Debroux, 46 1160 Brussels, Belgium, Tel: (32) 2 663 06 00, Fax: (32) 2 663 06 40 Rockwell Automation Asia Pacific Headquarters, 27/F Citicorp Centre, 18 Whitfield Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Tel: (852) 2887 4788, Fax: (852) 2508 1846 World Wide Web: http://www.ab.com...

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