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Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB) – Issue 1
Patterson Street Blaydon Tyne & Wear
NE21 5SG United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)191 414 5511
Fax: +44 (0)191 414 0545
Web: www.zytronic.co.uk Email: info@zytronic.co.uk

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  • Page 1: Touchscreen User Manual - Issue

    Touchscreen User Manual Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB) – Issue 1 Patterson Street Blaydon Tyne & Wear NE21 5SG United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)191 414 5511 Fax: +44 (0)191 414 0545 Web: www.zytronic.co.uk Email: info@zytronic.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen Driver Software – Universal Point Device Driver (UPDD) 3.2 Driver Software Installation 3.3 Connecting the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen to the Host Computer 3.3.1 Connecting the Serial Controller to the Host Computer 3.3.2 Connecting the USB Controller to the Host Computer...

  • Page 3: Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial And Usb)

    5.4 Properties Page 5.5 Calibration Page 5.6 Status Page 6.0 SOURCES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND HELP 7.0 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE X-Y CONTROLLER TOUCHSCREEN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 8.0 APPENDIX A: CONTROLLER PCB CARD DIMENSIONS 8.1 Serial ZXY-S-OFF-32-A Controller 8.2 USB ZXY-U-OFF-32-A Controller 9.0 APPENDIX B: SERIAL CONTROLLER INTERFACE CABLE...

  • Page 4: User Manual Issue Record

    Explanation of Symbols Used Within This Manual Symbol Meaning Attention – Read Important associated Note(s) Warning Hazardous Voltage Caution – Item is susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage if proper precautions are not taken Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual This manual provides all of the information you need to install and use the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y controller Touchscreen. The manual is organised as follows: Installation of the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen.

  • Page 6: The Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen

    1.7 Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen Driver Software The Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen is connected to a host computer via a Serial or USB connection. The Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen Driver software is called the Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD).

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    For Serial controller devices ensure that no other device/software is using the selected Com Port. Ensure that the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen is NOT connected until the UPDD Driver Software has been successfully installed first. Ensure that Industry standard Anti static procedures for electronic equipment are followed during unpacking and installation of the product.

  • Page 8: Installing The Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Ycontroller Touchscreen

    2.0 INSTALLING THE ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE X-Y CONTROLLER TOUCHSCREEN This section of the manual presents several recommended integration guideline scenarios for the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen. The section is broken down in to sensor integration and controller PCB integration. Notes: •...
  • Page 9 Display to a common earth point Figure 1: Direct Touch integration with a typical front bezel which can be made from either plastic or metal Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 10 Touchscreen 3mm Gasket Front Sacrificial Panel (Glass or Polycarbonate) Display Earth the Display to common earth point Figure 3: Through Touch integration with a front sacrificial glass only Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 11: Typical Controller Pcb Integration Guidelines

    2.2 Typical Controller PCB Integration Guidelines All Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreens come with a controller PCB card that is used to receive and process the signals from the sensor to determine the position of the applied touch.
  • Page 12 Figure 5: Serial RS232 Touchscreen controller PCB card USB Mini B Connector Grounding/Fixing Interface Holes Sensor Flexi Tail ZIF Grounding/Fixing Power and Operation connector interface Holes LED’s Figure 6: USB Touchscreen controller PCB card Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 13: Controller Pcb Card Step-By-Step Integration

    Controller PCB mounting holes to the nearest chassis ground potential, as shown in Figure 8. Ensure that the flying grounding lead is kept as short as possible. A good chassis ground connection to the controller is important to establish stable operation. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 14 Figure 7: Controller PCB Card Mounted onto rear of LCD metal back plate Grounding cable (Braid) Metal grounding screw Metal star washer Controller Plastic Back Plate Spacers Figure 8: Controller PCB Card Mounted with flying ground lead Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 15: Connecting The Sensor To The Controller Pcb Card And Powering Up The Device

    Figure 10. It is important that the connection is made the correct way to prevent incorrect operation. Figure 10: Insert flexi tail into ZIF connector on PCB Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 16 Do not bend the flexi tail to less than a radius of 2.5mm. The flexi tail can be damaged and the touchscreen may not operate correctly if the flexi tail is severely creased. WARNING: Do not bend the flexi tail to less than a radius of 2.5mm. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 17: Powering Up The Touchscreen Controller Pcb Card

    4.75v will cause product to not operate correctly. IMPORTANT: A 5V d.c. ± 5% (max) Tolerance good regulated 100mA supply must be used to power both Serial and USB controllers. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 18: Controller Operational Status Led Indicators

    Failure to see either of the LED’s illuminate as described in the above sequence will indicate a possible problem with either power supply to the board or an on board controller firmware issue. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 19: Integration Disclaimer

    Zytronic will, if requested, provide reasonable assistance without prejudice in the evaluation of a proposed integration but Zytronic shall not be liable for any advice or assistance given and the provision of such advice or assistance shall not affect the provisions of this clause. Requests for assistance must be made to Zytronic’s Technical Department direct.

  • Page 20: Installing The Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Ycontroller Touchscreen Driver Software

    Before installing the Driver software you will need to download the latest software and manual from the Zytronic website (http://www.zytronic.co.uk/downloads.htm). The Driver software installation described in this manual is for use with the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen Serial and USB product only. 3.2 Driver Software Installation To install the Driver Software carry out the following: 1.
  • Page 21 Figure 14: UPDD Install Page Figure 15: Serial Com Port Selection Figure 16: Installation Complete Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 22 X to indicate to the user the touch screen will not be working. Calibrate: Invokes the calibration procedure Adjust Settings: Invokes the UPDD Console Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 23: Connecting The Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen To The Host Computer

    Displays Software Build ID Close: Removes the UPDD System tray icons 3.3 Connecting the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen to the Host Computer Once the UPDD Driver software has been successfully installed the Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen can now be connected to the host computer.
  • Page 24 Figure 18: New Hardware wizard Figure 19: Install the software automatically Windows will then search and install the relevant driver files for the newly detected hardware, as shown in Figure 20. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 25 Having installed the relevant driver files, Windows now informs the user that the Found New Hardware procedure is complete and the Hardware is ready to use, as illustrated in Figure 21 and Figure 22. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 26 • This opens the Device Manager and lists all the connected devices to the host computer. • The Zytronic, x-y, USB (UPDD) entry is located within the Mice and other pointing devices sub menu, as shown in Figure 23. •...

  • Page 27: Quick Configuration Of The Updd Driver And Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen

    This section of the manual describes how to quickly configure the main parameters of the UPDD Driver and Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen. The example described below is based on a USB controller, however the procedure is the same for a Serial controller.
  • Page 28 1 to 2 with occasional high peaks are normal. • Now close the Test Sensor page by clicking on the Close button in the right hand corner of the page. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 29 3mm thick front glass sensor. • Having set the desired Threshold level, now click on the Close button on the Firmware Settings page to close the window. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 30 After pressing the Confirm button this completes the calibration of the touchscreen. • Calibration can be repeated at any time. • All calibration data is by default stored in the Windows Registry. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 31: Help Page

    The online Help files can be reviewed by carrying out the following: • Click on the Help button located at the bottom of the UPDD console, as shown in Figure 28. Figure 28: Help Page button Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 32: Eeprom Calibration Data Storage

    With two touchscreens plugged in and registered on the host computer if you now go to the Hardware page within the UPDD console there is effectively now two controller name entries which can be seen Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 33 Figure 30: Two controller entries detected From Figure 30, it can be seen that the two controller entries in this scenario are called Zytronic, x-y and Zytronic, x-y(2). These are the two touchscreen devices connected to the same host computer.
  • Page 34 Admin: Any device currently in use is forced into a ‘pen up’ state and the device is given immediate priority. Defines the interlock release time, as described above. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 35: Process To Uninstall The Updd Projected Capacitive Touchscreen Driver

    Notes: • Removal of the UPDD Projected Capacitive software Driver will terminate the operation of Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen. • A restart of the machine after executing the Uninstall procedure MUST be carried out to remove all the associated Driver files successfully.

  • Page 36: Detailed Description Of All Updd Driver Parameters And Functions

    Shows the port connected to the device. In the case of USB, PS/2 and Bus connected devices this shows connection information. In the case of serial this option can be used to configure serial port settings. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 37: Firmware Settings Page

    The Firmware Settings page is embedded within the Hardware page and is shown in Figure 33. This firmware page describes the firmware options for the Zytronic, X-Y controllers Figure 33: Firmware Settings page Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1...
  • Page 38 This allows the sensitivity of the sensor to an applied touch to be increased or decreased. Lower values provide greater sensitivity and higher values provide reduced sensitivity. Default value is 22. Initiates a controller firmware reset Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 39: Click Mode Page

    The Click Mode page defines the click mode emulation and links to the click mode settings within the operating system. The Click Mode page is shown in Figure 34. Figure 34: Click Mode Page Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 40 OS and will be fully documented here when it is available. In the meantime the UPDD Version 3 Windows Event Selector is used, which is distributed with UPDD V4. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 41: Properties Page

    However, because this timer is triggered after each received touch packet it is important to Ensure the value is greater than the time interval between data packets otherwise pen up events will constantly be generated. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 42 USB converter is used and the device needs to be ‘stopped’ before it can be safely unplugged from the system. If UPDD has a connection to the device it cannot be ‘stopped’ until disabled by UPDD. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 43: Calibration Page

    4, 9 and 25 uses a calibration algorithm best suited to non-linear data whereas the other patterns are best suited to linear data. If the device supports Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 44 Calibration points are shown to be touched. The ESC key can be used to cancel calibration if required. Calibration will timeout if calibration points are not touched within the specific timeout period. Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 45: Status Page

    Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)
  • Page 46 Invoke the test grid. Dump driver settings to a file. The file is useful for support purposes but can also be used in subsequent installs to define the initial settings Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 47: Sources For Further Information And Help

    Below are a list of web links to sources of further information and help. Latest Touchscreen Drivers and User Manuals http://www.zytronic.co.uk/downloads.htm Touchscreen Information http://www.zytronic.co.uk Universal Pointing Device Driver (UPDD) Information and Documentation http://www.uk.touch-base.com/updddocumentation/ Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 48: Zytronic Projected Capacitive X-Y Controller Touchscreen Technical Specification

    7.0 ZYTRONIC PROJECTED CAPACITIVE X-Y CONTROLLER TOUCHSCREEN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Sensor Detection Method Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT™) Sensor Glass with embedded micro-fine sensing array Size Range Sizes 5.7” thru 23” Controller Electronics Remote PCB, Serial or USB Power Requirements USB Controller powered from regulated VBUS 5V dc ±5% (max) tolerance, Serial Controller powered by regulated 5V dc ±5% (max)

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Controller Pcb Card Dimensions

    8.0 APPENDIX A: CONTROLLER PCB CARD DIMENSIONS 8.1 Serial ZXY-S-OFF-32-A Controller Figure 38: Serial Controller Top Profile Figure 39: Serial Controller Side Profiles Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 50: Usb Zxy-U-Off-32-A Controller

    8.2 USB ZXY-U-OFF-32-A Controller Figure 40: USB Controller Top Profile Figure 41: USB Controller Side Profiles Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Serial Controller Interface Cable Example

    9.0 APPENDIX B: SERIAL CONTROLLER INTERFACE CABLE EXAMPLE 9.1 Example of a Serial Controller Interface Cable Touchscreen User Manual – Issue 1 Zytronic X-Y Controller (Serial and USB)

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