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3M Touch Systems Proprietary Information

CT150 15" ChassisTouch
Flat Panel Display Monitor
User Installation Guide

3M Touch Systems

Read and understand all safety information contained in this

document before using this product.

Summary of Contents for MicroTouch CT150

Page 1: ...tems Proprietary Information CT150 15 ChassisTouch Flat Panel Display Monitor User Installation Guide 3M Touch Systems Read and understand all safety information contained in this document before using this product ...

Page 2: ...he substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS a 0 1 by weight for lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers or b 0 01 by weight for cadmium Unless otherwise stated by 3M in writing this information represents 3M s knowledge and belief based on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M NOTICE Given the variety of factors that...

Page 3: ...n to repair or replace that Product quantity or software media or to refund its purchase price 3M Touch Systems Inc has no obligation under 3M Touch Systems Inc warranty for any Product software or software media that has been modified or damaged through misuse accident neglect or subsequent manufacturing operations or assemblies by anyone other than 3M Touch Systems Inc 3M Touch Systems Inc shall...

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Page 5: ...Monitor System Requirements 15 Unpacking Your Touch Monitor 16 Mounting the CT150 Monitor 16 Access to the Video Controls 16 Clearance and Ventilation 17 Securing and Routing System Cables 17 Installing the Video Card and Video Driver 17 Configuring the Display Settings 18 Connecting the Touch Monitor 19 Testing the CT150 FPD 19 Installing TouchWare Software 20 Calibrating the Touch Screen 20 Chap...

Page 6: ...6 CT150 FPD Monitors 3M Touch Systems Proprietary Information Monitor Installation Problems 30 Troubleshooting the Touch Screen 31 Power Management 32 Regulatory Agency Approvals 32 ...

Page 7: ...his document Pay close attention to the following installation warnings and safety precautions Intended Use The CT150 flat panel display FPD touch monitor has been designed and tested to replace an existing monitor and convert it into a flat panel touch screen This model is intended for indoor use only and is not designed for use in hazardous locations Explanation of Signal Word Consequences DANGE...

Page 8: ... service personnel The backlight inverter output is at high voltage Do not use non conforming replacement parts Do not place wet or damp objects on the monitor Do not expose the monitor to rain or other sources of water steam or moisture Do not place foreign objects on the monitor or its cables Do not remove the cover or back of the monitor Ensure that connecting the unit to the power source will ...

Page 9: ...han the room ambient and consideration should be given to installing the unit in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature When installing the unit ensure that it does not restrict the flow of air to any other equipment within the installation required for safe operation Do not expose this display to direct sunlight or heat Passive heat may cause damage to the metal case...

Page 10: ...ed or frayed 3M Touch Systems Support Services 3M Touch Systems provides extensive support services through our website and technical support organization Visit the 3M Touch Systems website at http www 3mtouch com where you can download touch screen software and drivers obtain regularly updated technical documentation on 3M Touch Systems products and learn more about our company Whenever you conta...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 Overview 11 3M Touch Systems Proprietary Information Email US TS techsupport mmm com 3M Touch Systems Worldwide Offices All offices can be reached through the website http www 3mtouch com ...

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Page 13: ... TFT liquid crystal display technology The CT150 monitor supports a full screen resolution of 1024 x 768 Note The CT150 has five buttons for using the on screen menu and adjusting the video display Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on these controls The monitor is available with 3M Touch System s ClearTek capacitive touch screens Capacitive is the touch screen of choice for public access app...

Page 14: ... Video Resolution A flat panel display should be used only at the resolution dictated by the number of pixels on the panel The CT150 monitor has 1024 pixels across the screen and 768 lines of pixels down the screen and can accurately display one resolution 1024 x 768 at full screen Options for Using Other Video Resolutions The 3M Touch Systems CT150 FPD monitor supports all standard resolutions up...

Page 15: ...ws Your PC must have an available RS 232 serial communication COM or USB port You connect the touch screen to this port Your PC must have a unique interrupt request IRQ available to the COM port that the touch screen will use The touch screen cannot share an IRQ with another device Your PC must have a video card and video driver already installed for the monitor If you need to install a video card...

Page 16: ...mounting the unit into an enclosure The CT150 hardware accessory kit includes two brackets washers and screws The mounting holes are located on the sides of the monitor and are threaded to an M4 thread You can attach the brackets to the edges of the chassis The brackets are slotted allowing the chassis to slide in and out You can also rotate the brackets to various positions The unit has a 75mm VE...

Page 17: ...onnected Be sure to tighten all cable screws Route all wiring and cabling away from heat sources and sharp metal edges to avoid damage Also keep the touch screen cable away from sources of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference Installing the Video Card and Video Driver Before you can connect your touch monitor make sure your computer has a video card already installed for the monitor Af...

Page 18: ...called vertical scan rate or vertical sync 60 Hz Color depth also called color palette or number of colors at least 16 bit high color Using the Standard Controls for the Video Card In addition to the standard controls on the monitor each video card has several controls that let you adjust the display settings The software and driver for each video card is unique In most cases you adjust these sett...

Page 19: ...r serial or USB to the FPD Connect the other end to an available port on the back of your computer If you are using a USB connection make sure you have installed the TouchWare drivers before connecting the touch screen cable 4 Connect one end of the RS 232 serial touch screen cable to the FPD Connect the other end to an available serial communication COM port on the back of your computer 5 Plug th...

Page 20: ...ed on the CD packaged with your monitor We strongly recommend you read the README TXT before you begin any software installation Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 9x Windows NT Controllers TouchWare 5 64SR6 X X X EX II series Serial resistive series MT 7 11SR1 X X All current controllers serial and USB MicroTouch software includes the touch screen driver and control panel that enables your touch scr...

Page 21: ... Systems Proprietary Information To calibrate the touch screen open the touch screen control panel and select Calibrate Follow the directions displayed on the screen For more information on calibration refer to the online help or the user documentation ...

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Page 23: ...ments Be sure to set the controls under your normal lighting conditions Display a test image or pattern whenever you adjust the video Controls for Adjusting the Video Display Your CT150 monitor has five controls for adjusting the video display MENU SELECT LEFT RIGHT LED POWER MENU The first press of the menu button will call up the On Screen Display OSD A second press will enter the current sub me...

Page 24: ...ou to adjust the brightness of the display Adjust the brightness using the UP and DOWN buttons and press EXIT to confirm the new setting Contrast When the Contrast option is chosen you can choose to adjust the overall contrast Use the UP and DOWN buttons to alter the setting Once you are satisfied with the contrast settings press EXIT to return to the main menu Auto Adjust When an auto adjustment ...

Page 25: ...f the bars of noise are still present this setting can be adjusted manually Adjust this setting so that the vertical bars of noise are replaced by either an even amount of noise across the whole screen or the noise disappears completely Adjusting the Phase Setting can eliminate any remaining noise Phase Setting If you do an Auto Adjust the monitor will try to find the best Phase setting If the pha...

Page 26: ...ness option can be used to adjust the sharpness of the picture when lower resolutions are being displayed Information This option will display the monitor resolution H Freq V Freq and version Color Temperature This option will activate a sub menu allowing the operator to adjust the color balance and level for the display There are three color presets plus an option for user settings to be stored B...

Page 27: ...s you to alter the OSD menu position on the display which language the OSD will appear in and how long the menu should stay on the screen when no buttons are pressed Miscellaneous Menu The Miscellaneous menu will allow you to reset the monitor to the factory default video settings If you wish to do this select the reset option ...

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Page 29: ...on Do not install the display in a place where ventilation may be hindered Always maintain adequate ventilation to protect the display from overheating and to ensure reliable and continued operation Touch Screen Care and Cleaning The touch screen requires very little maintenance 3M Touch Systems recommends that you periodically clean the glass touch screen surface Typically an isopropyl alcohol an...

Page 30: ...signal from the PC Check that the computer is powered on Check that the video cable is connected properly and securely to the monitor and the computer Check that the LED on the rear of the unit is green Check that no pins are bent in the video cable connector Check that the video card is firmly seated in the card slot in your computer Check that the video input from the video card falls within the...

Page 31: ...ivate the touch screen driver Are the communication settings correct Is the touch screen trying to use the same COM port or IRQ as another device for example a mouse If so a hardware device conflict will result and the touch screen will not work Touch screen is not accurate Calibrate the touch screen for the current video resolution and operating system Cursor does not follow finger movement or do...

Page 32: ...regulatory standards FCC B CE UL cUL C Tick This equipment has been tested and found to comply within limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accord...

Page 33: ...uilleur du Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits 3M Touch Sys...

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