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Integration Technical Training
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Integration Guides
• Cleatek II Integration Guide
• Tough Touch II Integration Guide
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Integration Suggestions & Techniques
Refer to 3MTS ClearTek II Integration Guide part # 19-278 and Product
Specification part # 23655 for updated & detailed information
Product Handling
Product Inspection - <23” & =>23”
Product Cleaning
Prepare Touch Screen
Mounting Touch Screen
Routing of Touch Screen Cable
Testing the Touch System
2D Bar Code Information
• Scanner & Program
• 2D Bar Code Label
Serial Number Label
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Product Handling
Never remove the touch screen from its package by gripping and pulling the flat
cable. This may break the cable.
Handle the product with gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints or smudges. The
transparency of the touch screen is critical.
Once removed from the original package, touch screens are not to be stacked. The
edges may cause scratching.
Do not place heavy objects on the touch screen.
Prevent assembly tools from coming into contact with the touch screen.
Whenever possible, use plastic tools. Do not apply undue stress to the cable area
(this is the most fragile section).
Blow any contaminants from the surface with a filtered de-ionized air source before
cleaning with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Ensure that
there are no contaminants in the cloth.
Prevent any liquids from coming into contact with the edges of the touch screen.
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Product Inspection – Size and Types
Viewing Area Anomalies All Measurements Are
All diameters refer to the smallest circle In Inches
that will totally contain the anomaly.
A maximum of 5 anomalies within
Opaque Circula 0.040
specification are allowed per touch
Anomaly r
screen.
Artifacts measuring less than 0.005 Linear 0.25 X 0.010
inches are not counted as anomalies.
Translucent Circula 0.070
Anomaly r
Linear 1.0 X 0.010
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Product Inspection – Measurement Tool
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Product Inspection – Technique <23” diagonal
Light booth 30" D x 44" W x 24" H
Flat black background and sides
Two 20 watt 24" fluorescent tubes
CTKII overlay (p/n 27316) to measure
visual anomalies
Position front of touch screen 18" (45 90 deg.
cm) from your eye, and inspect for
fifteen seconds for both reflection and
transmission. Use one of the following
patterns to aid the eye:
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Product Inspection – Technique =>23” diagonal
Flat LCD in the “ON” position
Color display image running on LCD
Position touch sensor in front of the LCD at a distance of 18" (45 cm) from your eye.
Inspect for fifteen seconds in transmission with colors red, green, blue & white in
background. Use one of the following patterns to aid the eye:
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Product Cleaning
Typically, an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50 is the best
cleaning agent for your touch screen. You can also use straight isopropyl
alcohol. In addition, 3M Touch Screen Cleaner CL680 has been tested and
approved for this use. Be sure to follow solvent manufacturer's precautions
and directions for use when using any solvents.
It is important to avoid using any corrosive chemicals on the touch screen.
Do not use any vinegar‑based solutions.
Always dampen the cloth and then clean the screen. Be sure to spray the
cleaning liquid onto the cloth, not the screen, so that drips do not seep
inside the display or stain the bezel.
Apply the cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid using gritty cloths.
Always handle the touch screen with care. Do not pull on or stress flex tail
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Prepare the Touch Screen
Strips of high-density foam mounting tape (3M Product Numbers 4956, 4956F, or
4979F) with adhesive on both sides should be used to attach the touch screen to
the LCD metal frame. These strips should not form a full seal – allow for
ventilation (1-2 mm gaps) at the corners as shown above. Because new LCDs run
significantly hotter than their predecessors, you should allow air to escape to
avoid damaging the LCD with temperature and pressure equalization issues.
Leave small
space (1-2
mm) to
enable
ventilation Leave small
space (1-2
mm) to
enable
ventilation
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Mounting the Touch Screen
The touch screen must be mounted such that the spacing between the touch screen
and LCD does not vary due to compression or expansion from touch forces or
temperature changes. For optimal performance, we strongly recommend using 3M
brand 4956, 4956F, or 4979F tape for this purpose. Failure to mount the touch
screen in this fashion may result in reduced accuracy.
Tape extending beyond the touch screen edge may cause excessive stress on the
tail connection. Apply the tape to the touch screen surface, rather then the LCD, to
ensure proper alignment. DON’T:
Mounting tape should not extend beyond the touch screen
DON’T:
DO:
Mounting tape
Mounting
should not
tape should
extend beyond
align with
the touch
touch screen.
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Routing the Touch Screen Cable
To minimize the risk of electromagnetic interference, never run the touch screen tail near
or over the LCD backlight inverter. Although the tail is shielded, the noise generated by an
inverter is broadband and can contain frequencies close to the signal frequency.
The touch screen tail is not a handle. Never pick your touch screen up by the tail. It is an
electrical connection and is not designed for high stress.
Do not place constant stress on the tail during handling or integration. Do not expose the
tail to mechanical stresses because of the integration design. Provide adequate slack to
ensure there is no straining on the tail. Avoid lateral pulls that may overstress the
outermost electrical contacts on the glass.
Avoid creasing the tail within 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) of the strain relief. A soft bend is
acceptable.
Avoid creasing
the tail within 0.5
inch (1.27 cm) of
the strain relief.
A soft bend is
acceptable.
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Routing the Touch Screen Cable (continued)
Always design your touch screen integration with the flex tail exiting from the
top or sides of the display. Never design tail exits from the bottom as spills
could accumulate in the tail attachment area and cause electrical shorting.
The touch screen tail is designed to be flexible, and it may be creased once
in a single direction, in multiple locations along the tail and then secured in
position with a light adhesive tape. Avoid angular creases (45°) to the tail
directly in the area of the bond and tape strain relief.
The touch screen tail should not move freely after assembly. Apply tape or
another light adhesive to secure the tail in a manner that does not apply
stress to the tail.
Apply tape or other insulating material to sharp edges to protect the tail.
Route the cable away from sharp edges whenever possible. If this cannot
be avoided, secure the tail so it does not move.
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Testing the Touch System
Using Verifier.bat utility in congunction with MT7
driver
Once you have run the Verifier.bat program a
control panel appears
The program should automatically find USB
controllers.
Serial controllers – you must click the “Remove
Serial” button prior to disconnecting the
controller, and then click “Refresh Serial” button
after reconnecting a new controller.
The “Calibrate” button performs a 3 point
calibration
The “Test” button performs accuracy tests on the
4 corners to confirm touch screen operation
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2D Bar Code Information – Scanner & Program
USB Scanner 4800SR – Advance Data Capture Corp.
Barcode.exe – see 3MTS FAE for program
• Run Barcode.exe
• On the menu bar click “Scanner Port” – select USB
• If the program doesn’t recognize the touch system, click “Touch Screen Port on
the Menu bar. Then select the port that your controller is attached to.
• Once the program recognizes the touch controller, line up the scanner with the
2d Bar Code Label and press the scanner button. The system should display
scan successful.
• You can verify the data was scanned properly. Click “Tools”: on the menu bar
then “Block 2”. You can verify the data here from the 2D Bar Code Label.
Ensure the Display Format is set to “Hex” in order to match the data that is on
printed on the 2d bar code label. See example on next slide.
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2D Bar Code Information – Verify 2D Bar Code Label Data
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Serial Number Label Information
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