Safety and Regulatory Information Safety and Regulatory Information WARNING! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose live components to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit� Do not disassemble the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Operator could be exposed to dangerously high voltage if AC power is not connected properly�...
The European Union WEEE Regulations of 2014 require producers of electrical and electronic equipment to finance the takeback of WEEE resulting from products that we place on the market. Hope Industrial Systems will take back WEEE, free of charge, when purchased directly from us� Please contact support for details�...
Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Front and Side Views 437.8 mm (17.24") 231.6 mm 353.6 mm (9.12") 290.9 mm (13.92") (11.45") 307.6 mm (12.11") 7.1 mm 49.6 mm (0.28") (1.95") Bottom View 348.0 mm 56.7 mm (13.70") (2.23") 7.1 mm 437.8 mm (0.28") (17.24") ML15I User Manual, 99194B, March 2025...
Mechanical Drawings Rear View 174.0 mm (6.85") 50.0 mm (1.97") 100 mm VESA Mounting Pattern (M4 screws provided, 16 mm maximum depth of screw) 134.3 mm (5.29") ML15I User Manual, 99194B, March 2025...
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Step 1: Prepare for Installation IMPORTANT! Perform the following steps BEFORE installation of the monitor into the panel. 1� Ensure that sufficient power is available. 2� Ensure that sufficient space is available to allow for proper air flow into and out of the unit�...
Installation Instructions Step 2: Bench-test Configuration Make sure everything works before installing into the production environment. TIP! If using a KVM extender, please refer to the installation instructions included with the KVM extender module. It is particularly important to bench-test the full configuration prior to final installation.
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II, III, Division 2 Hazardous Location requirements. TIP! To avoid incompatibility issues, use only certified video adapters available from Hope Industrial Systems. Many 3rd-party signal adapters are known to cause signaling issues� Power Connection The HIS-ML15 is available with either AC or DC power input.
Connect and Set Up Touch Screen Applies to touch screen monitors only� Instructions below apply to Windows systems� Contact Hope Industrial Systems if you require a CD-ROM with documentation and touch screen drivers. For a full list of downloadable drivers, please check the following address: https://www�HopeIndustrial�com/support/drivers/...
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Installation Instructions Installing the Driver: Serial (RS-232) Connections Serial Connections must be made before installing the driver. 1� Connect one end of the Serial cable to the Serial input port on the rear of the monitor� Connect the other end to the Serial port on the host computer. Tighten the screw locks on the cable connectors to ensure adequate strain relief�...
Once you have completed the full bench-test configuration and confirmed that all components are working properly, you are ready to install the monitor into its panel cutout. WARNING! Hope Industrial Systems will not assume liability for damage to internal electronics due to improper installation� Contact Hope Industrial Systems if you need additional assistance�...
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6� Refer to the enclosure mounting diagram below. 7� Insert the unit into the front of the panel and re-attach the collar� NOTE: Contact Hope Industrial Systems if for any reason your application does not allow for installation of the collar�...
Video Settings Video Settings Setting the Timing Mode Setting the timing mode of your computer graphics adapter (or other video source) is important for maximizing the quality of the screen image and for minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the resolution (e.g. 1024 x 768) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency; e.g. 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls to adjust the screen image.
Video Settings Control Panel Buttons Use the control panel buttons located on the back of the monitor to display and adjust various settings on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS 1� To open the OSD menu, press the Menu button. NOTE: All OSD menus and adjustments screens disappear automatically after 30 seconds.
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Video Settings Button Control Functions Menu • Opens the OSD menu� • Exits the submenu� • Exits the OSD menu� Navigate Down / When the OSD menu IS NOT displayed: Auto Setup • Shortcut to Auto Setup function� When the OSD menu IS displayed: •...
Video Settings On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus To open the OSD menu, press the Menu button once. Main Menu Description Picture Includes the Backlight, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Color Balance, User Color, and Gamma functions� Display Includes the Aspect Ratio, Over Scan, and VGA Settings functions�...
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Video Settings Picture Menu Description Contrast Adjusts the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Saturation Adjusts the intensity and vividness of the colors on the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the clarity of the screen to make the image sharper or softer�...
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Video Settings Picture Menu Description User Color The User Color submenu allows individual adjustment of Red, Green, and Blue� • Gain Red adjusts the intensity of the red color in the brighter parts of the image. • Gain Green adjusts the intensity of the green color in the brighter parts of the image.
Video Settings Display Menu The Display menu includes the Aspect Ratio, Over Scan, and VGA Settings functions. Display Menu Description Aspect Ratio Adjusts the aspect ratio of the image. The factory default setting for this product is Full Screen. • Full Screen scales the input signal to fit the full screen.
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Video Settings Display Menu Description VGA Settings The VGA Settings submenu includes the Timing, Auto Setup, Auto Color, H Total, H Pos, V Pos, and Phase functions� • Timing displays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer. •...
Video Settings Setup Menu The Setup menu includes the Input, Auto Scan, Advanced Setup, Reset to Factory Defaults, and OSD functions� Setup Menu Description Input • Allows the user to select between DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA input� • This feature may also be accessed by pressing the right [►] button outside of the OSD menu�...
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Video Settings Setup Menu Description Advanced Setup The Advanced Setup submenu includes the ALC, Presence Detection, Power Manager, and CVT Mode functions. • Power Manager set to "On" (the factory default setting) will turn the display off when no video signal is detected and automatically turn the display back on when a video signal is available again.
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Video Settings Setup Menu Description The OSD submenu provides several adjustments for the OSD menu settings. • Language allows the user to choose the language used in the menus and control screens. Choose from English (the factory default setting), Deutsch, Español, Français, and Italiano�...
Video Settings Info Menu The Info menu includes the monitor's Software Version, Software Revision, PA, Timing, and Mode ID� Info Menu Description Software Version Software variant Software Revision Software version Software part number and revision Timing Current screen resolution and refresh rate Mode ID ID of the selected timing in the mode table ML15I User Manual, 99194B, March 2025...
Cleaning Instructions Cleaning Instructions CAUTION! DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS OR DIRTY SHOP RAGS, ON THE DISPLAY AS IT WILL SCRATCH THE PROTECTIVE COATING. ALWAYS USE A SOFT CLOTH, PREFERABLY MADE OF COTTON. All displays may be cleaned using any standard glass cleaner as long as there is no abrasive or oily content.
If the problem still exists, try bypassing the KVM extender. If this fixes the problem and allows the monitor to work properly, then the KVM extender is the source of the problem� Please refer to the troubleshooting section of the KVM extender manual or contact Hope Industrial Systems for additional assistance. Symptom Causes...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Causes Solutions "Scanning Video cable is not plugged Check the video cable connection at the Ports / No in correctly� monitor, PC, and/or KVM extender. Signal" PC is not powered on� Ensure PC is powered on� message box and no image PC is not sending signal.
Troubleshooting Touch Screen Troubleshooting Applies to touch screen monitors only� To be sure that you have the most current driver, please check the following address: https://www�HopeIndustrial�com/support/drivers/ Symptom Causes Solutions No response Touch screen cable is not Make sure either the USB or Serial touch when touching plugged in correctly.
Specifications Specifications Display Type Thin-film transistor (TFT) Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Size 15" diagonal Image Size (W x H) 304 mm x 228 mm (12�0" x 9�0") Native Resolution XGA (1024 x 768, 4:3 aspect ratio) Minimum Resolution 640 x 400 Pixel Pitch 0�297 mm x 0�297 mm Number of Colors...
Input Connectors • DisplayPort, DVI-I • Optional adapters are available for other connection types (contact Hope Industrial Systems for details) Input Signal Formats • RGB Analog video, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ohms Compatible sync modes: Separate H/V sync, Composite sync, Sync on Green •...
Specifications Electrical Monitor Input • AC power models – 100 to 240 VAC, 1�5/0�75 A, 60/50 Hz • DC power models – 9�6 to 36�6 VDC, 2�5 to 0�65 A, Class 2 or SELV/LPS Power Consumption ~ 13�5 W Power Consumption <...
Specifications Compliances and Certifications Electrical • UL/EN/IEC62368-1, UL Recognized Component (File No. E212889) • UL 508A Listed (File No� E318630) • FCC Class A • CAN ICES-3A/NMB-3A • • UKCA • NOM (Registration No. NOM-019-SCFI-1998) NOTE: DC power must use shielded DC input cable Environmental •...
The warranty remains in force for a five year period beginning on the date we invoice you. If Hope Industrial Systems repairs or replaces a product under warranty, its warranty term is not extended, but the repair itself is warranted for 90 days�...
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