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    M a rin er LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI IP-65 T ouch Mon itors U SE R’S GUIDE ww w .planar .com[...]

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    2 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) The information c ontained in this document is subjec t to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by c opyright. All rights are reserved. No par t of this document may be repr oduced, translated to another langu[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 3 T able of Contents Usage Notice Pr ecautions ................................................................................................................... ................. 5 In a Wa tercraft or Vehicle ...................................................[...]

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    4 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Addendum A .................................................................................................................... ................ 24 USB Contr ol of OSD Functions ..................................................................................[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 5 Usage Notice Precautions T o maximize the life and safe use of your unit, always be sur e to follow the warnings , precautions and maintenance r ecommendations in this user ’ s guide. In a W atercr af t or V ehicle: The monitor should be visible to the driv [...]

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    6 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Introduction About Plan ar’ s Mariner T ouch Monitors The LX0801PTI, LX1201PTI and LX1501PTI are high-performance, rugged t ouch monitors intended f or demanding environments, such as those aboar d a watercraft. The monitors f eature a AML CD TFT display wit[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 7 Rear V iew (Descriptions) : USB por t ( T ype B) for connecting the touchscreen to the r emote computer 1. VGA Signal Input 2. 8-32 VDC Internally Regulated P ower Input 3. Modular , remo vable connec tor plate f or customizing I/O (not available on 12" 4[...]

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    8 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) F eatures Brightness con trol • allows y ou to easily adjust the display to match the ambient light, from full sunlight to night. The monitor’ s • TFT display is optically bonded to the T ouchscreen to increase con trast ratio . Increased contrast r atio[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 9 Package Overvie w The following items are shipped with the display . I f any of these items are not in the shipping container , please contact Planar . LX080PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI T ouch Monitor (Bezel is attached for shipping .) Quick Star t Guide Note: Mo[...]

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    10 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Inst allation Bef ore Inst alling Keep the f ollowing in mind while installing the monitor: The monitor should be visible to the driv er only if it is used for navigation, • system contr ol or vehicle information. If the monitor will be used for other purpo[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 11 Step 1 - Mounting the Monitor The back and sides of the monitor include mounting points that y ou can use to mount the monitor as your installation r equires. Mounting holes on the LX0801PTI, LX1201PTI and LX1501PTI allow the monitor to be mounted : F ront mo[...]

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    12 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Step 2 - Conn ecting the Monitor Once the monitor is mounted in plac e, connect it to the computer (or other video source) and the r egulated DC power supply as f ollows. Planar does not supply a power supply . The monitor is intended to be po wered fr om the[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 13 Step 3 - IRtouch Software Inst allation Run IRtouch driver setup 1. Acc ept user agreement 2. 3. Install in default location IMPORT ANT – Do not plug in the touchscreen yet! Install the driver fi rst. ![...]

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    14 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Click Install 4. Click continue, y ou can trust Planar and IR touch 5. Click on F inish 6. Attach the Planar monitor t o the system or install the computer to a docking station. Attach the USB cable. After the USB cable from the monitor is attached to the com[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 15 7. Continue Click F inish 8. Click the IR touch icon locat ed on your desktop to calibrate the touch 9. monitor . Click Calibrate 10.[...]

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    16 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Set Modes 11. When used in rugged envir onments with sof tware written f or touchscreens, you may fi nd it easier to use the ‘ click on release ’ radio button. Beep 12. Y ou can set the computer to beep on touch activation if needed.[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 17 User Controls F ront Pan el Controls C ONTROL FUNC TION Auxiliary Pow er Switch T urns the CPU off and sends signal to host PC through power cable . Brightness Adjust Swit ches Enables brightness adjustment by depressing one or the other button. Depressing b[...]

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    18 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) T urning the Monitor On and Off The monitor’ s power button can contr ol power to the display and CPU . It is not designed to electrically isolate the monitor or CPU fr om the supply . Use an appropriately siz ed (4A slow blow 12VDC/2A slow blow 24VDC) magn[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 19 If these optimal cleaners are not available use water or mild glass or windo w cleaner (that does not con tain ammonia) applied to the cloth and not to the display . • Clean the monitor housing with a sof t cloth moistened with mild detergent. • Never app[...]

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    20 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Appendix T roubleshooting the Monitor If you are experiencing tr ouble with the monitor , refer t o the following. If the problem persists , please contact your local dealer or our ser vice cent er . Problem: No image appears on scr een Make sure the brightne[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 21 Specifi cations Parameter LX1501PTI - 15" Display T ype F ull Color TFT AML CD Display Viewin g Area 304 (w) x 228 (h) mm Diagonal Viewi ng Area 15" (381 mm) Display Color 262 K (6 bit/color); 16.7 m (8 bit) Resolution 1024 (H) x 768 ( V ) pixels X[...]

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    22 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Parameter LX1201PTI - 12.1" Display T ype F ull Color TFT AML CD Display Viewin g Area 246 (w) x 184.5 (h) mm Diagonal Viewi ng Area 12.1" (307 mm) Display Color 262 K (6 bit/color); 16.7 m (8 bit) Resolution 1024 (H) x 768 ( V ) pixels XGA Contrast[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 23 Parameter LX0801PTI - 8.4" Display T ype F ull Color TFT AML CD Display Viewin g Area 170 (w) x 127 (h) mm Diagonal Viewi ng Area 8.4" (213 mm) Display Color 262 K (6 bit/color); 16.7 m (8 bit) Resolution 800 (H) x 600 ( V ) SVGA Contrast Rati o 650[...]

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    24 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Addendum A An interc onnec tion to the host PC with USB can be exploited by the cust omer to create an OSD . Planar has utilized a power ful Pix elworks video IC to enable this functionalit y should customers desir e increased contr ol func tions. Planar does[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 25 Addendum C Note, this manual has been published prior t o the release of LX0801PTI, please consult factor y for additional inf ormation. Addendum D 186 (TOUCH SCREEN OPENING) 262 247 (TOUCH SCREEN OPENING) 325 142 35 61 75 BRIGHNESS CONTROL REMOTE CPU POWER S[...]

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    26 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 231 (TOUCH SCREEN OPENING) 307 (TOUCH SCREEN OPENING) 392 317 171 64 90 104 BRIGHNESS CONTROL REMOTE CPU POWER SWITCH (NOT DISPLAY POWER) Addendum E 75 DEPTH 5MM MIN THREAD MOUNTING HOLES 4 X M4X0.7 DEPTH 5.5MM MIN THREAD MOUNTING HOLES 4 X M4X0.7 336.0 28 10[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 27 Addendum F CPU P o wer Switch Scheme Pin Wire Color Defi nition 1 Blue 8-30 VDC to Invertor 3 Y ellow 8-30 VDC to Invertor 6 Green 8-30 VDC to V ideo Board 2 Orange Ground to Invertor 7 White Ground to Video Board Direct 8-30 VDC P o w er Scheme[...]

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    28 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Addendum G RAM Mount f or LX0801 PTI 7.35 RE F. 0.22 2.44 R EF . 2.49 1.50 1.19 0. 91 RAD. 120 DEGREES 3 PLACES[...]

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    LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) 29 Addendum H F requently Asked Questions Q1: I want to be able to turn pow er off to the monitor on/off with a switch. I do not want the monitor to be in stand-by po wer mode because it draws pow er ; and, I don ’t want to use a V ehicle Batter y V oltage S[...]

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    30 LX0801PTI/ LX1201PTI/ LX1501PTI - IP -65 T ouch Monitors User’ s Guide (020-0982-00A) Planar Sy stems, Inc. Customer Service 24x7 Online T echnical Suppor t: http://ww w .planar .com/support Email: PlanarSuppor t@planar .com Americas Support 1195 NW Compton Driv e Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 T el: 1-866-PLANAR-1 (752-6271) (US only) 1-503-748-579[...]