Safety and Regulatory Information Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not disassemble the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This equipment is not intended for use in critical applications where its failure to operate would create immediate life threatening circumstances.
Panel Controls and OSD Functions ML18 power and video adjustment controls are located on the rear of the monitor. All monitor vid- eo adjustments are made via the OSD (On-Screen Display) controls. POWER MENU POWER Toggles power On/Off Power indicator light OSD Control Keys 1.
Power Button / Indicator Power Button Toggles monitor on/off after power is supplied to the monitor. The monitor automatically powers On when power is initially ap- plied. This means that the monitor will always power-On after a power outage -- the monitor cannot be left in a permanent Off condition.
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The color of the highlight bar indicates the status of the mode. RED indicates the function is selected and ready to be adjusted. Blinking RED indicates OSD is in pa- rameter adjusting mode. Function Description Adjust the overall image and background brightness level. Brightness Adjust the image brightness in relation to the background.
Secondary Menu Settings Brightness key to increase or decrease the numerical level of brightness of the screen. Contrast key to increase or decrease the numerical level of contrast of the screen. Auto Adjust Automatically adjust horizontal position, vertical position Activates when selected. and clock.
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Function Description Auto Balance Automatically adjust the contrast level of RGB and does not support resolution of Mac 832 x 624 at 75Hz. Balance (R-G-B) Adjust the values of RGB proportionally. Adjust the level of color Red. To adjust the level of color Green. To adjust the level of color Blue.
Languages Press key to move the highlight bar up and down the menu and choose a language by pressing <Menu> key. Upon the selection, the OSDs will be displayed in that language. The languages include English, French, Italian, Deutsch and Spanish. Input Type key to select the Analog (A1), DVI-A (A2), DVI-D (D) for PC application or S-Video (SV) for DVD/VCD application.
° ° The maximum rated temperature of the HIS-ML18 is 45 C (113 when properly ventilated with moving air across the back of the unit– consult the factory for installation instructions when conti- °...
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Installation into Panel Refer to the drawing below. Locate position in panel for mounting of the monitor. Assure that there is adequate space begin the panel. Allow extra space (0.5 in. behind and on each side) for air ventilation. Cut a rectangular hole in the panel. Clean and deburr. Dimensions: 17.85”...
Cleaning Resistive Touchscreen model Any standard glass cleaner can be used to clean the touchscreen. Always spray the glass cleaner on the cloth or towel and then clean the touchscreen. Glass cleaner sprayed directly on the monitor could possibly leak inside a non-sealed unit and cause damage. Vinegar or ammonia will not hurt the touchscreen.
Troubleshooting Blank Screen After installing the power adapter and connecting I/O cable to a PC, the monitor displays a blank screen. • Press the power button and check to see if the power LED is lit. • If the LED is not lit, make sure the PC is powered on. Make sure all cables are connected.
Specifications Display Type Thin-film transistor (TFT) Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Size 18.1” diagonal Image size 14.1” (359mm) x 11.3” (287mm) Native resolution SXGA (1280 x 1024) @ 60 Hz Plug and Play DDC1/2B compatible Minimum resolution VGA (640 x 350), operation in native resolution (1280 x 1024) will ensure best results Pixel pitch 0.281mm (H) x 0.281 mm (V)
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Electrical Power Adapter Input 100VAC – 240VAC, 50-60 Hz Power adapter output 12VDC @ 5.2 amps Monitor input 12VDC Power consumption Approximately 48 watts Power management DPMS/energy star, < 3W Compliance UL 1950, cUL 959; FCC Class A Environmental Temperature 0-45°C (consult factory for installation instructions when con- tinuous 24/7 operation exceeds 40°C) Humidity...
Enclosure Type Panel mount; rear collar compresses gasket against panel, held by 14 10-32 studs Panel rating NEMA 12/4/4X (with proper installation) – built to IP65 stan- dards Physical Depth 2.5” (64mm) behind panel maximum Bezel Acrylic - matte finish, black; or Stainless Steel Front bezel outside di- 19.0”...
Warranty Statement Who is Covered? This warranty covers the purchaser of this product only and is not transferable without our written consent. What Does This Warranty Cover and What is the Period of Coverage? We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, subject to the condi- tions set forth below.
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ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT . You are cautioned that the performance of this product can be affected by many fac- APPLY TO YOU tors, such as system configuration, software, application, and operator control of the system.
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2001 Hope Industrial Systems, Inc. Publication UM-ML18-1.0 April 2002...
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