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Afolux Monitor Revision Date Version Changes 2 July, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
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Afolux Monitor Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Afolux Monitor Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 O ........................2 VERVIEW 1.2 F ........................2 EATURES 1.3 M ....................3 ODEL ARIATIONS 1.4 F ......................4 RONT 1.5 R ........................ 5 1.6 S ......................5 PECIFICATIONS 1.7 C ......................
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Afolux Monitor 4.1 B ........................23 UTTONS 4.2 M ....................24 TRUCTURE 4.3 U OSD....................... 25 SING THE 4.3.1 Main Display Features..................25 4.3.2 Color ........................ 26 4.3.3 Image Settings....................27 4.3.4 OSD Configurations..................28 4.3.5 Signal ....................... 29 4.3.6 Auto-Dimming Configurations................. 29 4.3.6.1 Default Settings..................
The Afolux Monitor features an optional USB or RS-232 touch screen monitor, both VGA and DVI inputs, and perfectly compliments the iSignager digital signage player. The Afolux Monitor also has options for accepting a 9-36V DC power input, or power from a power adapter connected to the AC mains.
Afolux Monitor IP 64 compliant front panel RoHS compliant Integrated auto-dimming control sensor 1.3 Model Variations The different models are listed below. Model Number Touch Screen Power Input AFL-W19M AC power adapter AFL-W19M/T-R RS-232 AC power adapter AFL-W19M-USB/T-R AC power adapter...
Afolux Monitor 1.4 Front View A labeled diagram of the front is shown below. Figure 1-2: Front View The OSD panel consists of the following buttons. LCD On/Off Auto Left Down Right Menu The auto-dimming function consists of the following external items:...
Afolux Monitor Auto-Dimming LED The auto-dimming LED lights up in red when the auto-dimming function is on. 1.5 Rear View The rear panel has the video, audio and power input sockets. The rear panel also has the VESA mounting holes.
IP Level IP 64 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications 1.7 Certifications All Afolux Monitor models comply with the following international standards: RoHS IP 64 For a more detailed description of these standards, please refer to Sections A.1 and A.2. Page 6...
To unpack the Afolux Monitor, follow the steps below: WARNING: The front side LCD screen has a protective plastic cover stuck to the screen. Only remove the plastic cover after the Afolux Monitor has been properly installed. This ensures the screen is protected during the installation process.
Afolux Monitor Quantity Item Image AC power adapter Power cord User manual and driver CD Touch pen (T-R models only) Table 2-1: Packing List If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the distributor or sales representative immediately.
Afolux Monitor, installation instructions and configuration options. DANGER! Disconnect Power: Power to the monitor must be disconnected when installing the Afolux Monitor, or before any attempt is made to access the rear panel. Electric shock and personal injury might occur if the rear panel of the monitor is opened while the power cord is still connected to an electrical outlet.
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Soft working mat: When the Afolux Monitor is installed, the screen is placed on the working surface. It is therefore important to rest the Afolux Monitor on a soft at that cannot damage the LCD screen on the front of the Afolux Monitor.
Afolux Monitor 3.4 Rear Panel Connectors Figure 3-2 shows the rear panel connectors. The peripheral connectors on the back panel of the monitor can connect to external devices. Figure 3-2: External Connectors 3.4.1 Audio Jack CN Label: CN Type: Audio jack...
Afolux Monitor 3.4.2 DVI Connector CN Label: DVI-D connector CN Type: See Table 3-2 CN Pinouts: CN Location: See Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-4 The DVI port accepts a DVI input signal. Figure 3-3: DVI Connector DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RX2-...
Afolux Monitor Figure 3-4: DVI-D Connector Pinout Locations 3.4.3 Power Input Connector CN Label: CN Type: DC 12V Jack See Table 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Figure 3-2 CN Location: Connects to an AC power source. DESCRIPTION +12V Table 3-3: DC 12V Connector Pinouts 3.4.4 VGA Connector...
Figure 3-7: Wall Mount 3.5.2 Wall Arm The wall arm allows the Afolux Monitor to be installed on a wall, but can be extended outwards and then easily pushed back against the wall when not in use. For instructions on installing the wall arm, please refer to the manual that came with the wall arm.
Figure 3-9: Monitor Stand 3.5.4 Ceiling Mount The ceiling mount allows the Afolux Monitor to be installed in a position where it will hand from the ceiling. For instructions on installing the ceiling mount, please refer to the manual that came with the ceiling mount.
Figure 3-10: Ceiling Mount 3.5.5 Mobile Mount The mobile mount allows the Afolux Monitor to be easily moved around to wherever it's needed. For instructions on installing the Afolux Monitor on the mobile mount, please refer to the manual that came with the mobile mount.
Afolux Monitor 3.6 Touch Screen Driver Installation NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit the IEI website or contact technical support for the latest updates.
Afolux Monitor 4.1 Buttons There are several on-screen-display (OSD) control buttons oriented either vertically along the right hand side of the monitor front panel. Figure 4-1 shows a typical arrangement of OSD controls. Figure 4-1: OSD Control Buttons for All Models Menu/Enter Button Press this button to open the OSD window.
Afolux Monitor Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor detects the brightness of ambient environment when the auto-dimming function is turned on. Power LED The power LED is turned on in green when the LCD monitor is on. Auto-dimming LED The auto-dimming LED is turned on in red when the auto-dimming function is 4.2 Menu Structure...
Afolux Monitor Level 0 Level 1 Value Auto-Dimming Menu Light Enable Off, On Light Max 0 to 100 Light Min 0 to 100 LUX Max 0 to 400 LUX Min 0 to 400 Table 4-1: OSD Menus 4.3 Using the OSD OSD menu options are described below.
Afolux Monitor Horizontal This item adjusts the screen size in the horizontal direction. Size 4.3.2 Color Color options are shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3: Color Options The Color menu fine-tunes the palette of color hues for the LCD. NTSC standard Kelvin...
Afolux Monitor 4.3.3 Image Settings The image settings are shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4: Image Settings Menu Image settings are described below. Automatically adjusts the color settings. Auto Color Adjusts the width of the display screen. Width Phase Adjusts the input signal and dot clock position (Analog only) H.
Afolux Monitor 4.3.4 OSD Configurations The OSD configurations are shown in Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5: OSD Configurations Menu OSD Configurations are described below. Determines how many seconds the OSD screen stays on OSD Time Out screen before it disappears when OSD is left unattended.
Afolux Monitor 4.3.5 Signal The Signal menu in Figure 4-6 enables manual selection of the type of graphic source input: Figure 4-6: Signal Menu Uses the VGA input signal Analog Digital Uses the DVI input signal 4.3.6 Auto-Dimming Configurations Auto-dimming can automatically adjust the backlight brightness according to the ambient light.
Afolux Monitor Light Source Brightness (LUX) Overcast day 1000~2000 Sunny day 10,000 Direct sunlight 100,000 Table 4-2: LUX Measurement of Everyday Light Source 4.3.6.1 Default Settings The auto-dimming default settings are listed below. Default Settings Description Light Min Minimum backlight value (Unit in percentage %)
Afolux Monitor Light Enable Turn turn auto-dimming function. When ON/OFF auto-dimming is turned on, the auto-dimming LED on the OSD panel is on and the monitor automatically adjusts the brightness according to ambient light conditions. Adjusts the maximum LCD brightness value. The value is Light Max from 0% to 100%.
Afolux Monitor 70%. By doing this, the LCD brightness does not become too bright or too dark if the ambient light reaches the default maximum or minimum value. LUX Max. and LUX Min. The SRM series is an ideal product for outdoor display. However, if the SRM series is installed in an environment with stable and low lux lighting, the LCD monitor cannot detect the default maximum lux (5200 lux) and make the LCD brightness reach to the maximum.
Afolux Monitor A.1 RoHS Compliant All models in the AFL LCD monitor series comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Materials (RoHS) Directive. This means that all components used to build the industrial monitors and the monitor itself are RoHS compliant.
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Afolux Monitor AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
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Afolux Monitor Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables some peripheral devices to bypass the system processor and communicate directly with the system memory. DIMM Dual Inline Memory Modules are a type of RAM that offer a 64-bit data bus and have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module.
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Afolux Monitor Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between. LVDS Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) is a dual-wire, high-speed differential electrical signaling system commonly used to connect LCD displays to a computer.
Afolux Monitor C.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
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Afolux Monitor Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply Assemblies...
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