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3M Touch Systems Proprietary Information

M150 Flat Panel Display
Touch Monitor User Guide

3M Touch Systems

Read and understand all safety information

contained in this document before using this product.

Summary of Contents for MicroTouch M150

Page 1: ...3M Touch Systems Proprietary Information M150 Flat Panel Display Touch Monitor User Guide 3M Touch Systems Read and understand all safety information contained in this document before using this product ...

Page 2: ...s written consent User should contact its sales representative if User s opportunity involves a medical device application IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASER Specifications are subject to change without notice 3M Touch Systems Products are warranted to meet their published specifications from the date of shipment and for the period stated in the specification 3M Touch Systems makes no additional warran...

Page 3: ... for Using Other Video Resolutions 13 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your M150 FPD Monitor System Requirements 15 Unpacking Your Touch Monitor 16 Arm Mounting Option 17 Countertop Base Mounting Option 18 Access to the Video Controls 18 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 19 Installing the Video Card and Video Driver 20 Supported Video Display Modes and Refresh Rates 20 Configuring the Display Settings 20 Using the ...

Page 4: ...Video Display 27 Auto Config 28 Brightness 29 Contrast 29 Color 29 Position 30 Image 30 Miscellaneous Menu 31 Lock Out Feature 31 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining Your Touch Monitor 33 Touch Screen Care and Cleaning 33 Monitor Installation Problems 34 Troubleshooting the Touch Screen 35 Power Management 36 M150 Regulatory Agency Approvals 36 ...

Page 5: ...Safety Information Read and understand all safety information before using this product Follow all instructions marked on the product and described in this document Pay close attention to the following installation warnings and safety precautions Intended Use The M150 flat panel display FPD touch monitor was designed for touch input and tested to replace an existing monitor These monitors are inte...

Page 6: ... 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 To avoid the risk of glass breakage which may result in minor or moderate injury Handle the monitor with care to avoid breaking the touch screen sensor The display contains glass parts Dropping the display may cause the glass part...

Page 7: ... with awkward accessibility Extended use may result in muscle tendon or fixed posture strains It is recommended you take periodic breaks from continuous use Service and Repair Indicators Do not attempt to service this unit yourself Removing the display cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks Unplug the display from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personne...

Page 8: ...nformation on additional peripherals Technical Support is available Monday through Friday 8 a m to 8 p m US Eastern Standard Time 9 a m to 5 p m throughout Europe Limited service Saturdays and Sundays You can contact 3M Touch Systems Technical Support US only Eastern Standard Time by calling the hot line or sending a fax Technical Support Hot Line 978 659 9200 Technical Support Fax 978 659 9400 To...

Page 9: ...h Systems Ltd 5th Floor Victoria Center 15 Watson Road North Point Hong Kong Phone 852 2333 6138 Fax 852 2333 6861 Italy MicroTouch Systems Srl C so Milano 19 20052 Monza MI Italy Phone 39 039 2302230 Fax 39 039 2302370 Japan 3M Touch Systems Japan Branch Bellevue Mizonokuchi Building 3F 3 2 3 Hisamoto Takatsu ku Kawasaki shi Kanagawa 213 Japan Phone 81 44 811 1191 Fax 81 44 811 1138 Korea MicroTo...

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Page 11: ... adjustable to approximately 60 off the vertical to accommodate different counter and user heights a positive locking mechanism a weighted base for additional stability a touch screen interface several mounting options and built in cable management The M150 monitor also features a space saving design high resolution low radiation and low power consumption These qualities make the M150 FPD touch mo...

Page 12: ... offer the M150 with a 5 wire resistive touch screen This technology has been tested in a laboratory environment to withstand 35 million mechanical touches without noticeable degradation to the surface 1 Native Video Resolution on a Flat Panel Display Flat panel displays unlike CRTs are optimized to run at one resolution A flat panel display has discrete points that determine the exact location of...

Page 13: ...ons The M150 monitor supports all standard resolutions up to their respective native resolution for monitor setup Many video cards initially display a screen image at the SVGA or VGA resolution By supporting these resolutions the monitor can display the desktop controls that let you change to the optimal resolution of 1024 x 768 ...

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Page 15: ...ires a personal computer PC This touch monitor will not work with Macintosh computers The requirements for your PC are as follows Your PC must have an available RS 232 serial communication COM port You connect the touch screen to this port Your PC must have a video card and video driver already installed for the monitor If you need to install a video card or a video driver refer to your computer d...

Page 16: ...touch monitor Note Before setting up your M150 FPD refer to the Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this document Unpacking Your Touch Monitor Carefully unpack the carton and inspect the contents Your M150 monitor includes the following cables and accessories 15 pin video cable 9 pin RS 232 serial communication cable AC DC power supply 12V DC output AC power cable 3M CD with t...

Page 17: ...ll need to remove the monitor face from the back stand and back yoke Figure 1 Disassembling the Yoke Base for Arm Mounting Step 1 Unlock the yoke With the unit laying face down safely and securely on a nonabrasive surface remove the two screws connecting the top of the yoke Lift yoke and pull down to disengage tabs to remove Step 2 Remove the bottom two screws holding the hinge cover in place Remo...

Page 18: ...e the base plate on for a secure fit Figure 2 Keyhole Mounting Slots 96 mm 33 25 mm 17 75 mm 10 mm 5 5 mm 55 45 mm 48 mm Access to the Video Controls The controls for adjusting the video display are located on the front of the M150 FPD monitor These buttons let you display the on screen menu and adjust the phase image position contrast and brightness Make sure you have unobstructed access to the v...

Page 19: ... best suits them with no degradation in touch stability Turn the positive locking mechanism adjustment knob 1 4 turn horizontal to vertical to loosen Adjust the M150 FPD by pushing on the top of the monitor until the screen is at the best viewing angle for you Then turn the adjustment knob a 1 4 turn back to lock in place To raise the monitor back to vertical unlock the adjustment knob lift slight...

Page 20: ...support one of the display modes specified in Table 1 If you select an unsupported video mode the monitor may stop working or display unsatisfactory picture quality Table 1 Applicable Display Mode and Refresh Rate Display Mode Refresh Rate VGA 640 x 480 60 72 75 US Text 720 x 400 70 SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz 60 72 75 XGA 1024 x 768 60 70 75 Configuring the Display Settings After you connect your M150 F...

Page 21: ... may change This behavior is normal You can readjust the image using the monitor controls described in Chapter 3 of this guide For more information on adjusting the desktop area resolution color depth or refresh rate refer to your video card documentation Multimedia Options The M150 FPD monitor comes with multimedia options built in It has a microphone built into the FPD bezel speakers installed i...

Page 22: ... use the power supply included with the monitor or an equivalent class 2 rated LPS power supply 5 Connect the power cable to the AC DC supply Connect the other end to the appropriate AC outlet Figure 7 Connecting the M150 Cables to your Computer You should be sure all cable connections are secure tighten all cable screws Shaking and vibration may dislodge cables that are improperly connected Route...

Page 23: ...system the cover on the base unit must be removed To remove this cover 1 Push in and lift up on each of the two tabs located on the left and right sides of the cover This action will release the cover tabs from the base 2 Slide the cover back towards you to remove Testing the M150 FPD Note The M150 FPD has a power status light located on the front of the bezel After connection turn on the power sw...

Page 24: ...TouchWare software includes the touch screen driver and control panel that enables your touch screen to work with your computer When you install the CD included with your monitor TouchWare will automatically load the correct driver for your system 3M Touch Systems currently supports touch screen drivers for the following PC operating systems Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT 4 0 Windows 9x Window...

Page 25: ...t calibrate the touch screen Calibration serves two purposes Sets the active area of the touch screen Aligns the touch screen s active area to the underlying video 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 27: ... adjust the video display MENU Shows or hides the menu SELECT Highlights the current menu option or saves the current setting Press or to change the value Left Enables you to scroll backwards through items on the menu decrease the value of selected option or move to the previous menu item Right Enables you to scroll forward through items on the menu increase the value of selected option or move to...

Page 28: ...O and is highlighted by a red bar If the Select key is pressed the main menu is redisplayed and nothing is changed When Yes is selected an automatic configuration is started After the process is completed successfully a confirmation box Does this image look correct is displayed If image is correct select Yes to exit confirmation box If image isn t correct select No to go to PHASE item adjustment a...

Page 29: ...contrast of the display Adjust the contrast using the left and right arrow buttons and press SELECT to confirm the new setting Color When you choose the Color option from the OSD this will bring up a sub menu that will allow you to adjust the RGB or Black Level color balance for your display Use the left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the color menu By adjusting a single color you can m...

Page 30: ...stable horizontal noise lines and cross talk stretching from the edge of small windows on your display If you change your display to Windows shut down mode this noise will be more visible and easier to eliminate Click on the Start button at the bottom right side and then click Shut Down This will bring you to the Windows shutdown mode After finishing phase adjustment click on the Cancel to return ...

Page 31: ...OSD menu position horizontal and vertical position is adjusted separately Each position item will bring up the slider window the maximum value of the sliders are based on the size of the OSD menu System Info is used to provide detailed information regarding the current input resolution frequencies and firmware version Note The OSD will timeout after 45 seconds of inactivity and will not save any n...

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Page 33: ...onitor video controls Refer to Chapter 3 for more information 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 g...

Page 34: ...tlet Check that the LED is showing green on the AC DC power supply Try using another power cable Try using another electrical outlet Is the monitor receiving a valid video 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 no pins are bent in the video cable connector Check that the video...

Page 35: ...activate the touch screen driver Are the communication settings correct Is the touch screen trying to use the COM port or IRQ of 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 does...

Page 36: ... 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 accordance with the instructions may case harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particul...

Page 37: ...o 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 Systems is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than...

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