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3M Touch Screen Controller EX 111 User Manual

3M Touch Screen Controller EX 111
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3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information -- 29489v05
3M
MicroTouch
Controller EX USB
Reference Guide
For EX111 and EX121
Read and understand all safety information
contained in this document before using this product.
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3M Touch Screen Controller EX 111 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeTouch Screen Controller
InterfaceUSB
Operating Voltage5V DC
Resolution4096 x 4096
Response Time10 ms
CompatibilityWindows, Linux
Touch PointsSingle

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

What You Need to Know

Information assumed for using this document, including firmware commands and potential performance impacts.

Important Safety Information

Read, understand, and follow all safety instructions before using the product.

Signal Word Consequences Explanation

Signal Word Consequences Explanation

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION signal words to indicate potential hazards and property damage.

Fire and Explosion Risk Warnings

Details risks of fire and explosion, prohibiting use in hazardous locations or outdoors without proper standards.

Disposal and Environmental Precautions

Addresses risks associated with improper disposal and environmental contamination from components and displays.

Sensor Care and Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the touch sensor surface using isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth.

Sensor Care and Handling

Sensor Care and Handling

Advises on cleaning with a soft cloth, avoiding gritty materials, and careful handling of the sensor's flex tail.

3M Touch Systems Support and Contact

Support Services Information

Outlines support services, website resources, and information required for contacting technical support.

Contact Information

Directs users to the website for contact information for all 3M Touch Systems offices.

Chapter 2 Integrating the 3M MicroTouch EX USB Controllers

Overview of EX USB Controllers

Introduces the EX121 and EX111 controllers, their features, USB interface, and linearization process.

Integration and Testing Requirements

Integration and Testing Requirements

Lists necessary items for integrating and testing the EX USB controller, including sensors, cables, and software.

Handling and ESD Protection

Handling and ESD Protection Details

Provides precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices during mounting and controller installation.

Establishing the Data Connection

Data Connection Procedure

Details how to establish the USB data connection using the 3M™ MicroTouch™ USB communication cable.

Sensor Connection for EX121 Controllers

Sensor Connection for EX121 Controllers

Describes the 12-pin sensor cable connector for EX121 controllers and its pinout.

Sensor Connection for EX111 Controllers

Sensor Connection for EX111 Controllers

Describes the 5-pin sensor flex tail connector for EX111 controllers and its pinout.

Mounting the Controller

Controller Mounting Guidance

Provides guidance on mounting the cased and uncased controllers, considering placement and screw types.

Supplying Power to the Controller

Power Supply Requirements

Specifies the USB bus power requirements for the controller, including voltage, current, ripple, and noise.

Mounting the Sensor

Sensor Mounting Recommendations

Refers to external documentation for sensor mounting recommendations and integration guidance.

Turning On Your System

System Startup Procedure

Outlines the steps for starting up the custom system after connecting cables and mounting the controller.

Status Light (LED) Diagnostics

LED Diagnostic Interpretation

Explains how the LED on the controller provides diagnostic feedback on its operating status.

LED Diagnostic Codes

LED Diagnostic Codes

Details the meaning of LED flashes and bits to diagnose various controller self-test errors and their solutions.

LED Diagnostic Codes Continued

LED Diagnostic Codes Continued

Continues the table of LED diagnostic codes for EX USB controllers, including resistance, backplane, and corner errors.

Installing 3M MicroTouch Software

Software Installation Guide

Guides users on installing the necessary touch driver and software for various operating systems.

Chapter 3 3M MicroTouch EX USB Controller Communications

Overview of USB Firmware Commands

Discusses the fundamentals of communicating with the EX USB controller using firmware commands.

Communicating with the Controller

Controller Communication Methods

Provides information on sending firmware commands and interpreting controller responses using vendor requests.

Vendor Requests

Available Vendor Requests List

Lists the six available vendor requests used for controller communication, such as Calibrate, Status, and Reset.

Sending Commands to the Controller

Vendor Request Format

Details the general format for USB vendor requests, including fields like bmRequestType, bRequest, wValue, wIndex, and wLength.

Receiving Reports from the Controller

Controller Report Types

Explains the four types of reports sent from the controller to the host, categorized as synchronous and asynchronous.

Controller Initialization

Controller Initialization Procedure

Recommends issuing a Reset command for initializing the EX USB controller when the host system powers on.

Coordinate Data Report 1

Coordinate Data Transfer

Describes how Coordinate Data Report 1 transfers raw and adjusted coordinate data asynchronously.

Operating Mode

Operating Mode Definition

Explains how the operating mode determines when the controller sends X and Y touch coordinates to the host.

Calibration Request 4

2-Point Calibration Request

Details the 2-point calibration request, its purpose, and how it maps video targets to sensor coordinates.

Calibration Response and Target Areas

Calibration Response and Target Area Calculation

Explains the device response to calibration requests and how to determine calibration target areas based on display resolution.

Controller Status Request 6

Controller Status Request Details

Describes the request to gather controller status information, including power-on check errors and command completion.

Controller Status Request 6 Format

Controller Status Request 6 Format

Details the bmRequestType, bRequest, wValue, wIndex, and wLength fields for the Controller Status Request.

Controller Status Report 6

Controller Status Report Structure

Explains the report containing controller status, including Power On Check Status, Command Status, and Touch Status.

Controller Status Report Details

Controller Status Report Details

Provides details on POC Status, Cmd Status, Touch Status, and Extended POC Status fields within the report.

Reset Request 7

Reset Request Parameters

Describes the request to perform a controller reset (soft or hard) to apply parameter changes or recover from errors.

Reset Request Response and Compatibility

Reset Request Response and Compatibility

Explains the response to reset requests and potential compatibility issues with drivers after a hard reset.

Restore Defaults Request 8

Restore Defaults Procedure

Details the request to restore controller settings to factory presets, followed by an automatic soft reset.

Controller ID Request 10

Controller Identification Request

Describes the request to retrieve information identifying the controller, including type and firmware revision.

Controller ID Report 12

Controller Identification Report

Explains the report containing controller identification, firmware revision, special features, and ROM checksum.

Expanded Controller ID Report Details

Expanded Controller ID Report Details

Details the fields within the Expanded Controller ID Report, such as Controller type, FW revisions, Features, and Checksums.

Read Parameter Request 16

Parameter Reading Procedure

Describes the request to read configuration parameters from the controller using parameter numbers.

Parameter Data Report 4

Parameter Data Report Structure

Explains the report sent in response to parameter data requests, containing data size and the actual parameter bytes.

Appendix A EX121 Controller Specifications

EX121 Dimensions

Details the physical dimensions of the cased and uncased EX121 controller variants.

EX121 Technical Specifications

EX121 Physical Dimensions

Lists the physical dimensions for the uncased and cased EX121 controllers in inches and millimeters.

EX121 Board Level Functions

Details board-level functions like power requirements for the EX121 controller.

EX121 Regulatory Requirements

EX121 Regulatory Compliance

Lists compliance with various regulatory standards such as CE, EN, EFT, and ESD for the EX121 controller.

EX121 Ambient Operating and Storage Conditions

EX121 Environmental Conditions

Specifies the operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges for the EX121 controller.

EX121 Performance and Reliability

EX121 Performance Metrics

Details performance metrics like minimum touch duration, touch resolution, ESD susceptibility, and MTBF for the EX121.

EX121 Touch System Parameters

EX121 System Parameter Details

Covers EX121 touch system parameters such as accuracy, sensor compatibility, and communication protocol.

Appendix B EX111 Controller Specifications

EX111 Overall Dimensions

Shows the dimensions and mounting hole locations for the EX111 controller.

EX111 Technical Specifications

EX111 Physical Dimensions

Lists the physical dimensions for the uncased EX111 controller in inches and millimeters.

EX111 Board Level Functions

Details board-level functions like power requirements for the EX111 controller.

EX111 Regulatory Requirements

EX111 Regulatory Compliance

Lists compliance with various regulatory standards such as CE, EN, EFT, and ESD for the EX111 controller.

EX111 Ambient Operating and Storage Conditions

EX111 Environmental Conditions

Specifies the operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges for the EX111 controller.

EX111 Performance and Reliability

EX111 Performance Metrics

Details performance metrics like minimum touch duration, touch resolution, ESD susceptibility, and MTBF for the EX111.

EX111 Touch System Parameters

EX111 System Parameter Details

Covers EX111 touch system parameters such as accuracy, sensor compatibility, and communication protocol.

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