General Digital Corporation Rugged, Daylight and Sunlight Readable, 1U Rack Mount, Flip-up or Flip-down, Flat Panel LCD Monitor SlimLine Micro Solar™

High Brightness Displays for Improved Outdoor Viewability Today, LCD panels typically produce a maximum brightness (white light) of 200–350 nits, which is insufficient luminance (brightness) in environments where they are exposed to high ambient lighting or direct sunlight—without requiring “value-added” improvements. It is General Digital’s™ experience that a luminance of greater than 100 fL (343 nits) is required for daylight applications, and a luminance of greater than 200 fL (686 nits) is required for sunlight readable applications. It should be noted that the contrast ratio of the panel and the reflectance (surface and specular) of the viewing surface also play significant roles in determining a display’s luminance requirement in high ambient lighting conditions. General Digital™ possesses the capability of augmenting the luminosity of most LCD panels by implementing one or more of the following product improvements: - Replace standard backlight and inverter with “high brightness” backlight and inverter - Add and/or replace LCD optical films - Add contrast enhancement filters to surface of LCD display - Optically bond contrast filters to LCD display to improve optical path and reduce surface and/or specular reflectance Although General Digital™ has introduced our value-added “high brightness” capability to a number of our standard products, we have elected to integrate this capability primarily on a “semi-custom” basis. This decision is largely influenced by the impracticality of supporting all of the permutations of standard product that we now offer. We have found that a “tailored” solution of our standard product, rather than “off-the-shelf,” will best meet customer’s needs. And, in fact, many of our standard models are designed to accommodate sunlight and daylight readability. In some cases, General Digital™ will require a minimum purchase quantity or small non-recurring engineering charge to implement a “high brightness” upgrade. Please speak with a Sales Engineer for additional details. Dependable and Compact Optimized for its ultra-low profile (1.75" high), the SlimLine Micro Solar™ is designed to save valuable space and expense by providing a reliable and user-friendly operator interface. The compact design (the smallest dimensionally in our product line) and industrial durability of the SlimLine Micro Solar™, combined with General Digital’s™ legendary configuration control and long product life cycles, make it an ideal display solution for network administration, telecommunications, mobile (transit case), tactical in-vehicle applications and more. AMTFT LCD Screens General Digital™ integrates the latest advances in LCD display technology in virtually any size you require. Our stock offering sizes range from 15.0" to 19.0" (diagonal viewing area). These panels provide the equivalent viewing area of much larger CRTs. All of our active matrix TFT LCD panels offer up to 16.7 million colors, wide viewing angles, and fast response times (suitable for live video). We qualify multiple sources of supply to ensure product availability and long life. If our stock offering does not suit your needs in terms of size, fit or function, please contact a Sales Engineer and we will work with you to configure a system to your specifications. Video Support All standard SlimLine Micro Solar™ units support interlaced and non-interlaced analog video (Separate, Composite, Sync-on-Green). Support for STANAG 3350 A, B and C Analog SoG video is also included as a standard feature. In addition, they can be optionally configured to support analog, digital and integrated video (DVI-A, DVI-D, DVI-I), as well as serial digital interface (HD-SDI, SD-SDI) video. Live Video Support The SlimLine Micro Solar™ can be configured with a video controller that supports NTSC, PAL, RS-170, and SECAM video in composite video or S-video format. The response time of the active matrix TFT makes it the ideal platform for live video input. High Performance LCD Controller Internal to our LCD monitor is a choice of several LCD controllers that convert analog video signals into the proper digital signals required to drive the display. It is the LCD controller that enables the LCD monitor to function as a direct replacement for the traditional CRT. The controllers provide intuitive operation of their controls and calibration through the use of a membrane pad and a series of on-screen menus. All models support the following display image controls: auto and manual setup, brightness, contrast, horizontal position, vertical position, tuning, size, individual RGB adjust, image expansion on/off, and system information. Advanced features are supported on a selective basis (image rotate and invert, audio controls, advanced scaling). Protective Glass & Sealed Gasket (On Select Models) General Digital™ protects your 15" display by adhering a piece of glass to the surface of the LCD panel to guard the liquid crystal material from making direct contact with foreign objects. In addition, a sealed gasket is installed between the display and bezel to protect the monitor’s electronics from dust, liquids (e.g., spilled coffee) or other debris. Ultra-Low Profile Enclosure The 1U high (1.75") rack mount enclosure of the SlimLine Micro Solar™ is constructed from a combination of steel and aluminum, providing a cost-effective, lightweight housing that can be used in most commercial and industrial applications. Additionally, the SlimLine Micro can be mounted to a ceiling or wall. Use of continuous-friction hinges permit the display to be user adjusted over a usable range of greater than 90°. A spring coil latch is used to secure the display while it is stowed. A pair of 20" or 24" long chassis slides facilitate rack mounting and ease of operation. Interface connectors for input power, and optional keyboard/pointing device are located on the rear of the device, and face inward to keep the overall depth of the system at 20"/24" (depending on display size). Total Design Control General Digital™ gladly offers its engineering services to customers who require special customization of our devices to meet their commercial, industrial or military requirements. Please speak with a Sales Engineer for additional details. Configuration Control & Product Longevity We at General Digital™ are completely responsible for the design and manufacturing of our products, allowing us to maintain nearly total control of their future. Our experience supporting Department of Defense programs has taught us the value of designing products with foresight so that they can be manufactured, serviced and upgraded for many years. Though the market introduces new innovations and product upgrades at an alarming rate, our product management team knows the importance of proactive customer notification and can offer product adaptation with similar or equivalent performance before designs become obsolete, thereby extending the product life cycle. Private Labeling General Digital™ encourages relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other organizations, and is willing to maintain your company identity (private label) on our products. Please speak with a Sales Engineer for additional information. Options & Accessories A limited number of options and accessories are offered in support of the SlimLine Micro Solar™ including: cable managment systems, freestanding and rack mounted power supplies, rack mount and desktop keyboards with pointing devices, rack slides, video / serial / power cables and more. Please speak with a Sales Engineer or visit our Options and Accessories page for further details.