Acura Embedded AcuBrite User manual

ACUBRITE ™

High Bright Rugged

15’’ Touch Screen

Preface

Copyright

The material in this document is the intellectual property of Acura Embedded Systems Inc. This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of

Acura Embedded Systems Inc.

Version 2.0

Warranty

The Acubrite™ is protected by a standard limited warranty.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

IBM PC is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

Intel, MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III,

Pentium-4, Celeron are registered trademarks of

Intel Corporation.

AWARD is a registered trademark of AWARD

International Inc.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

Disclaimer

Content

Acura Embedded Systems Inc. takes every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

In general, the manufacturer will not be liable for loss of data or other direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of

the possibility of such damages.

Introduction................................................................................1

Hardware Installation............…..................................................1

Cautions: ....................................…...........................................2

The Display Timing.........……....................................................4

The Display Outline Dimensions…............................................5

The Display Controls.....................................….........................5

The Screen Adjustment.............................….........................…7

Installing TouchKit.......................................…........................13

Troubleshooting Tip…..............................................................14

Installation Instructions.........................................................…15

Registration Information (Required)…………………………….17

Notes.....................................................…...........................…17

Technical Support ...................................................................18

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

Introduction

 Cable (VGA, USB, Serial, Audio)

Welcome to a fantastic sightseeing world. This new technology will bring you a whole new feeling about LED “monitor”. We show here some of the major advantages of the Acubrite™

15"touch screen high bright LED back-lit monitor.

Hardware Installation

Standard - 12’ cable

(Optional. 6’,10’ & 15’ available! Contact your dealer if you require optional length.)

This section will guide you through the correct installation procedures of the monitor.

Unpacking

After you unpack your LED Monitor, please make sure that the following items are included in the carton and in good condition.

If you find that any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

 Acubrite™ 15" touch screen LED monitor

 Power

Yellow/G --- Ground

Blue --- Ignition

Brown --- +12V Input

Page 1

Pin 1& pin 3 --- Power

Pin 2 --- Ground

Pin 4 --- Ignition

Cautions:

Operating: Use IGNITION wire feature where possible.

No ignition control desired: twist, join, power

and ignition wire together.

Turn off monitor when leaving vehicle.

Do not place over hot areas e.g., Vents.

Clean regularly, annually at a min.

Page 2

FUSE

!0 AMP

POWER

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

Installation

The Display Timing making any connection.

2. Connect the power cable (12v AC/DC adapter or 8v –

30v DC). See “Caution”: Ignition control option (page 2)

Applicable video timing

The following table lists the better display quality modes that the LED monitor provides. If the other video modes are input, the monitor will stop working or display unsatisfactory picture quality.

3. The LED monitor comes with a 15-pin video cable; (you may use this cable for both IBM PC’s & compatibles and

Macintosh.)

4. Tighten the screws of the Display cable until the connectors are fastened securely. (Do not over tighten)

5. Switch on power (#1) to the monitor, then (#2) to the computer system.

Note: Red LED should be on when the monitor is powered on or select a error signal source.

Green LED should be on when both monitor and computer are powered on.

6. Dual Touch Controller:



Serial touch controller (RS 232).



USB touch controller.

Note: Do not use Serial touch port and USB port

simultaneously.

The following picture provides the connection outline

SERIAL TOUCH DVI VGA AUDIO MIC

USB TOUCH

USB EXT.

Page 4

Page 3

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

The Display Outline Dimensions

Acubrite™ 15"(Weight: 8.5 pounds)

350mm

10 mm

Control Button

1 2 3 4 5

1. Up Key >: Hot key for adjusting bright level. Decrease item number or item value.

290mm

380mm

228mm used for go back to previous menu for sub-menu, and the change data don’t save to memory.

305mm 3. Down Key <: Hot key for Cycling through 2 different input sources (1. VGA , 2 . DVI ). Increase item number or value of the selected item.

5. POWER SWITCH (RED): Pushing the power switch will turn the monitor on. Pushing it again to turn the monitor off.

55mm Thickness

310mm

187mm

The Display Controls

9 - Speaker (Back Side)

6. Light Sensor: Automatically adjusting brightness.

6 - Light Sensor

10. USB Extension: Monitor’s USB Ext.at left side.

8 - Manual Dimmer

10 - USB Ext.

Page 5

7 – Microphone

Dimmer Knob

Main Power Switch

Page 6

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

Screen Adjustment Operation Procedure

Menu key Function:

1. Entering the screen adjustment

The setting switches are normally at stand-by.

Push the <Menu-Key> once to display the main menu of the screen adjustment. The adjustable items will be displayed in the main menu.

2. Entering the settings

Use the <Down-Key> and < Up-Key > buttons to select the desired setting icon and push the < Menu-Key > button to enter sub-menu.

3. Change the settings

After the sub-menu appears:

Use the <Down-Key> and < Up-Key > buttons to change the setting values.

4. Save

After finishing the adjustment, push the < Menu-Key > button to memorize the setting.

5. Return & Exit the main menu

Exit the screen adjustment; push the “<Menu-Key >” button.

When no operation is done around 30 sec (default OSD timeout), it goes back to the stand-by mode and no more switching is accepted except <MENU> to restart the setting.

There are 7 sub pages inside the OSD manual, Brightness,

Signal Source, Sound, Color, Image, Tools, and Exit. See below:

< Menu-Key >

Contrast &

Brightness

Setup the contrast and brightness.

Signal source You can select signal source.

Speaker

Color

To adjust the volume of speakers.

To adjust image colors.

The Screen Adjustment

Main Menu < Menu-Key>

You can adjust the brightness, contrast, display colors, the horizontal and vertical position of the display and OSD menu, etc. through the main menu display. The <Down-Key> and

<Up-Key> are used to scroll through items within the menu.

The selected item is highlighted as the scrolling move along.

The < Menu-Key > key is used to activate the highlighted item. During this state, < Menu-Key > key is used to close the

OSD menu from the screen.

Page 7

Picture

OSD

Exit

Setup the image position and size within the panel.

OSD functions

Exit setting

Page 8

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

When you press “<Menu-Key >” button, you enter the

“Brightness” sub page. You will see 5 selections:

Change source to VGA

Change source to DVI

OSD Brightness Setup the contrast and brightness.

When you press “<Menu-Key >” button, you enter the

“Speaker” sub page. You will see 2 selections:

Adjust the brightness

Ambient light sensor

Press “left”dim to “0”, while press

“right” to increase to “100”.

Accompany with ambient light sensor to auto dimming.

Potentiometer

Ambient light sensor with OSD offset

Contrast

Adjust VR function.

Adjust min. luminance to fit your application.

Press “menu” and “right” can adjust the contrast from “0” to“100”

When you press “<Menu-Key >” button, you enter the “Signal source” sub page. You will see 5 selections:

Audio

Volume

Mute

Audio volume adjustment

Mute the speaker

Page 10

Page 9

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual sub page. You will see 6 selections for color adjustment:

Auto just

Clock

Phase

HPos

Adjust the optimal frequency of horizontal and vertical.

Adjust manually by “Clock”

Adjust “double image” to make it perfect image

Shift the screen horizontally

Vpos Shift the screen vertically

When you press “<Menu-Key >” button, you enter the “OSD

Tool” ” sub page. You will see 6 selections:

Auto Color

SRGB

Color Tempture

Optimal color performance.

Windows standard color setting.

3 options in thi s selection.

Color Tempture User

Color

Tempture_6500K

Color

Tempture_93OOK

Warm color scheme

Cold color scheme

Whe you p ress “<Menu-Key > ” button, you enter the “Image” page” sub page. You w ill see 5 selections:

Page 11

OSD Control 4 more options

OSD_time Time of OSD from 2 to 16 sec.

PhaseOSD_HPos Move the OSD horizontally over the screen

OSD_VPos

Factory_Reset

Move the OSD Vertically over the screen

Back to the fact ory default setting

Sharpness Make the characters looks sharper

Page 12

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

Installing TouchKit Touch Screen Controller Tro ubl eshooting Tips

TouchKit is the software which contains drivers of the touch panel controllers.

Follow these steps to install TouchKit.

1. Insert the CD to CD-ROM.

2. Choose the appropr iat e OS (for example, if you are using windows 2000 or XP, choose Win2000 / XP)

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

C onfiguration Utility

There are five property pages in TouchKit utility, and they ar e General, Setting, Edge coefficient, Monitors and

About. Each property page contains differe nt functions for users to do the adjustments. Therefore use rs can easily manage all the TouchKit controllers through TouchKit utility.



General property page contain s the functions of language selection, devices ad d/remove, 4 points calibration, Draw test and Advanced.

 There are three functional groups in Setting property page, and at the upper section of the property page is sound option; at the middle section is Mouse

Mode; and at the lower section is Double Click

Adjustment.

 Edge Coefficient property page contains the functions of Edge Compensation for Top, Bottom,

Left, Right, X Axis and Y Axis.

 There are three functions in Monitors property page, and they are Multiple Monitors, Split Monitors and

One Point Calibration.

 About contains the information about TouchKit

In t che wh he event that you experience trouble with your Display, ck om the following items before contacting the dealer from the Display was purchased. The most common pro blems usually involve an incorrect connection from the

Vid eo Card to the Display. We recommend that you also consul t your Video Card User’s manual during the

Troubleshoo ting Proced ure. Do not exceed the maximum refresh rate recommended for the display.

Problem Trou bleshootin

 Check that powe r cord of Computer has been screen connected securely into wall outlet or ground ed extension c able or strip.

 Ch eck that power switch of the Display ha s be en press ed and LED on the front of Dis play is lit.

 Check that Video(Signal) cable from the

Display has been securely and correctly

Abnormal image

Colors of image on screen are abnormal

Disturbances on screen co nnected.

 Ch eck that Video Card is firmly seated in ca rd slot of Com puter moth erboard.

 Check that the video input from the Video

Card falls within the timing range

 Check that the video input from the Video Card falls within the timing range.

 Check that Video(Signal)Cable from the

Display has been securely and correctly conn ected to the video connector at the rear side of the Computer.

 C heck that Video(Signal)Cable from the dis plays has been securely and correctly connected to the 15-pin Video Connector at the rear side of the computer

 OSD adjustment is incorrect. Please consult section for OSD screen adjustment procedures.

Page 13

Page 14

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

ACURA INS TALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before attaching any wiring be sure that power leads are correctly fused and correctly identified ( + or –) as well as correct voltage and wire size (12 ga power supply minimum) Caution: Incorrect connection of wires will affect the electronics and will void warranty – (Burnt wiring and blown circuitry is evidence of improper installation) The following instruction is desi gned to assist the technician or customer in the basic steps of installing Acura products and make s the assumption that commonsense and previous experience will aid in the installa tio n. Safety and caution must always take precedence in the installation of any electrical or me chanical system. The correct tools, parts, fasteners, saf ety equipment as well as any instru ctions, diagrams and schematics must be gathered, revie wed or made available prior to beginning t he process of installation.

The installer is required to prepare in advance the w ork area and see that the electrical or mechanical needs of the project are in place before starting and that any other possible interference are addressed. A rev iew of the Installation Check List is critical since this list needs to be checked off and a c op y sent back to the supplier so it can be atta ched to the

Customer file. All projects requir e the filling out of appropriate forms or else warranty may be limited.

The list and/or these In stallation In structions are not designed to be ex haustive or restrictive they are part of a proce ss of total quality management and will help the installer to be in control of the project.

Please refer to caution and insta llation guides provided with each piece of equipment, component or accessory.

In order to receive the best perfo rm ance out of a new Acura computer system all components should be installed in a way that all ows for ease of operation by customer’s trained personnel o r trainer under regular oper ating c on ditions.

Please take a moment to ch eck off the following boxes so the undersigned can verify that the installation is complete and opera ti onal. If something is not working as initially configured and tested please inform the in staller im mediately so that the problem can be fixed as promptly as possible. Follow up with a Corr ectiv e Action Report (CAR) where appropriate.

Below are some poin ts or con ditions to watch out for: (Please initial them off as you proceed)

Fasteners will require lock washers, washers, isolation or proper grounding ventilation.

T

Computer is adequately hidden and out of the way yet readily accessible with good ouch screen is mounted securely to the apparatus.

Touch screen is in a location where desired user/s can comfortab

Connections, components or accessories are no imp eding the duties of personnel

Unit is fully functional while the engine or radio of the apparatus is running and free of

RF ly operate the unit

Areas to receive equipment are clear and free from obstruction

The mounting system selected is r the apparatus. appropriate fo

Factory operating system (locked) and all factory applications are functional

All service personnel and trainers understand the components and wiring for all applicable systems as well as In-line fuses are accessible and their locations are known

Administrative controls for systems are in the hands of trained service personnel

Before attaching brackets make sure there are no hidden fluid or wiring obstructions

Use appropriate fasteners and backing as required.

Ensure Power Sources are identified and adequate to operate system without over taxing available battery reserve. An Amp hour survey should be completed and additional battery capacity addressed. Power is direct from battery to a distribution fused block.

Page 15

Note: Check twice install once.

For As sistance call your sales and service representative first for guidance.

_________ ___________________________

Print Name Signature of Chief or Representative Date of sig nature

__________ ______

_________ __________________________ _

Print Name Signature of Authorized Installer

Page 16

Date of signature

AcuBrite™ Manual User’s Manual

Customer

Name: ____________________________________

Location: _________________________________

Serial Number: ____________________________

VIN Nu mber: ______________________________

Unit Number: ____________

Date Installed: _____________________________

Who Installed: _____________________________

Con tact Number: ___________________________

Notes:

With the unique set of products, Acura Embedded Systems remains committed to its goal of providing trouble-free and customer-friendly service. A special customer service unit has been set up specifically to cater to our esteemed customers' needs.

Toll Free 1-866-502-9666 www.acuraembedded.com

Page 17

Technical Support:

North American Technical supp rt contact your Salesperson

Cal USA/CANADA: 1-866-528-2214

AU/N Z: 3 5284 0222 UK: 8453 455 7 34 support@a curaembe dded.com

Mailing address:

Acura Embedded Systems Inc.

Unit #1, 77 11-128th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 4E6, CANADA

Ph: (604) 502-9666 Fax: (604) 502-9668

Toll Free 1-866-502-9666

Page 18