4. Installing the Touch screen Driver
4. 1. Hardware
T
ouchscreen controllers must be configured for the driver prior to installation. Elo typically
ships controllers in a default setup that is compatible with this driver. Controller
requirements are:
Serial
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Serial controllers must conform to these minimum requirements:
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Baud rate-9600 baud.
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Data format-SMARTSET
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It is desirable for a full handshaking connection to be established between the
touchscreen controller and the computer, but it is not required. The controller will function
with this driver in a "two-wire", Receive Data and Ground (RxD and Gnd) configuration.
The consequences of a two-wire connection are:
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Automatic detection of the controllers on serial ports during setup is not possible
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Controller information will not be registered in the Property Page of the Control Panel
4. 2. Software
There are many options to consider when installing the driver files. This section will explain
the most common ways that the driver is installed. Consult Elo Applications Engineering
for situations not covered in this section.
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Setup from Windows Desktop
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Single monitor, serial controller
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Run the self-extracting zip file to unzip the files, using the Run EloSetup option
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EloSetup will launch. Check the "Install Serial Touchscreen Drivers" box
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Review and accept the License Agreement
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Check "Auto-detect Elo devices" if your touchmonitor serial cable is connected to
