NL LCD MONITOR

User/Service manual

NL
LCD MONITOR
SCREEN FORMAT
INCLUDES LAST IMAGE HOLD

Release 2 May 2007

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Releases history
Rev. Date Page/s Modification description .Signature

Draft March 2006 First emission not released

0 May 2006 24 Document approval
Added POWER SUPPLY and
1 March 2007 28 version at 20”

Added video standard in

2 May 2007 28
one model only
3
4

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This publication can only be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated

into any human or computer language with the written consent of NICAL S.P.A.

This manual in English is the original version.

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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 Icon appearing in the manual ................................................................7

2 SAFETY ASPECT 9
2.1 Warning.................................................................................................9
2.2 Environmental risks and displacement................................................. 10
2.3 Symbols used ...................................................................................... 11

3 DESCRIPTION 13
3.1 Identification labels.............................................................................. 13
3.2 Description .......................................................................................... 14

4 TECHNICAL DATA 15
4.1 LCD Monitor Features.......................................................................... 15
4.2 Environment and Reliability ................................................................. 17
4.3 Standards............................................................................................ 17

5 CONFIGURATION 19
5.1.1 POWER SUPPLY 19
5.1.2 NLPWRLCD1 Environment and Reliability 21
5.1.3 NLPWRLCD1 Standards 21
5.2 Monitor interface ................................................................................. 22
5.3 Remote control connector..................................................................... 23

6 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 25

6.1 Frequency of maintenance and cleaning actions ................................... 25

7 SCHEMATICS AND DRAWINGS 27

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1 INTRODUCTION

NOTE:
* The present manual is updated for the product it is sold with in order to
grant an adequate reference in performing diagnostics and repair
operations normally carried out by the service engineer.
The manual may not reflect changes to the product not impacting service
operations.

NL is a high performance LCD monitor developed to offer a superb quality

radiological image display.

The purpose of this manual is to give to the service engineer instructions

for a safe and efficient service and maintenance of NL LCD monitor.

The device must be serviced and maintained in compliance with the

procedures described in this manual and never used for purposes
different than the ones described in this manual.

Users are answerable for legal fulfillment of the installation and

functioning of the device.

1.1 Icon appearing in the manual

This icon indicates a NOTE: please read thoroughly the items marked
* by this picture.

This icon indicates a WARNING message; the items marked by this icon
, refer to the safety aspects of the patient and/or of the operator.

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2 SAFETY ASPECT

, WARNING: Please read this chapter thoroughly.

NICAL devices comply with the related safety requirements; furthermore

it supplies all information necessary for a correct use and the warnings
related to danger associated with x-ray generating units.

NICAL, can not be held responsible for:

• use of NL different from the intended one as described in this

manual;
• damages to the device, to the operator, to the patient, caused either
by wrong installation or maintenance procedures, different from
those described in this manual and in the user manual supplied with
the unit, and by wrong operations;
• mechanical and/or electrical modifications performed during and
after the installation, different from those described in the manual.

Any technical intervention must be performed by NICAL qualified

technicians.

Only authorized personnel can remove the covers and/or have

access to the components under voltage.

2.1 Warning

The NL series monitor must be connected to an EN/IEC 60601-1-1

approved power supplier which must be connected to ground.

This device has not been designed to be used in environments where

vapors, anesthetic mixes flammable with air, or oxygen and nitrous oxide
can be detected.
Avoid pouring water, even accidentally, or other liquids into the device,
as this could cause short-circuits.
Before cleaning the device, please disconnect it from the line voltage.
Though this product has been designed with a quite acceptable
protection level from electromagnetic interference, it is advisable to install
it at a certain distance from electrical energy transformation rooms, from
static continuity units, from portable receiving-transmitting units for

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amateur use and for cellular use. Cellular telephones are only admitted
at a distance of more than 1, 5 m from any component of the device.
Other medical instruments and devices that must be used in the same
installation area of the unit must comply with the Electromagnetic
Compatibility rules in force. Non-complying instruments, of which the
poor protection from electromagnetic fields is well known, must be
installed at least 3 mt away from the NL monitor and supplied by a
different electrical line.
The equipment automatically performs some self-test functions and
therefore is able to detect some anomalous conditions. However,
whenever there are doubts on the performance of the equipment (e.g.
images too clear, too dark or with artifacts), the activity must be
suspended and a NICAL qualified and authorized engineer must be
contacted.

During the use of the equipment, the operator must comply with the
local work safety regulation, in particular with the ones referring to the
use of video terminals.

2.2 Environmental risks and displacement

The NL monitor contains in some of its parts, materials that at the end of
the units life, must be recycled at an approved location.
Particularly the device contains the following materials and/or
components:

• iron, copper, aluminum, non-biodegradable plastic material, glass-

resin for printed circuit board (PCB).

Correct disposal of this product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and others European countries with separate
collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of
the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal.

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2.3 Symbols used

Symbol Description

Warning, read the relevant documentation

Direct current

Complies with Medical Equipment Directive 93/42

Device with type B applied parts

Correct disposal of this product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

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3 DESCRIPTION

3.1 Identification labels

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3.2 Description
NL is an LCD monitor which is used in radiological application for its
excellent brightness and an optimum contrast ratio and for its visibility angle
which corresponds to 180° in vertical and horizontal viewing.
All NL LCD monitors are provided with a VESA interface where it is
possible to mount any kind of support by the customer.

NL monitor is available in different versions with a specific code like the

following explanation:

N L RB 20 A A A

A = 625/50 video input per tutte le

RB17 = 17 Inches
versioni
RB20 = 20 Inches
MC18 = 18 Inches
B = 1049/60 video input per tutte le
Versioni

C = 525/60 video input.

Solo per versione 17’’ e 20’’

D = 625/50, 625/100 e 1249/50 video

input.
Solo per versione 17’’ e 20’’

E = 525/60, 525/120 e 1023/60 video

input.
Solo per versione 17’’ e 20’’

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4 TECHNICAL DATA

NOTE:
* Technical data, performance and instructions provided in this manual
are referred to the NLRB20AAB model. Therefore, some of these
characteristics are not applicable for systems with fewer features.

4.1 LCD Monitor Features

Technical data
Type Monitor LCD
Manufacturer NICAL
Model Refer to optional
Hardware requirements
VESA compatible 100x100 mm
Mounting interface
centered mounting pad
Power supply location Internal power supply
Video connector Double BNC video connector
Brightness and contrast controls Dedicated knob or remote regulation
Case color White RAL 9001
Frame color Anthracite RAL 7016
Dimensions and
Monitor 17” Monitor 18” Monitor 20”
weight
Weight 4 Kg 5 Kg 6,5 Kg
Height 302 mm 329 mm 343 mm
Depth 60 mm 74 mm 77 mm
Width 367 mm 401 mm 444 mm
Screen dimensions 17” 18’’ 20’’
Electrical characteristics for all models
Standard power supply 18 Vdc ±10%
Current absorbed 3A
Power absorbed 55 W

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Display
Monitor 17” Monitor 18” Monitor 20”
characteristic
Visibility angle 180° 180° 180°
Contrast 1000:1 1000:1 1000:1
Resolution 1280x1024 1280x1024 1600x1200
Pixel pitch 0,264x0,264 mm 0,2805x0,2805 mm 0,255x0,255 mm
Gray scale 768 levels 768 levels 768 levels
Max luminance 350 Cd/m2 900 Cd/m2 450 Cd/m2
Calibration automatic automatic automatic
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 4:3
Total response time Total response time Total response time
Response time
less than 25 ms less than 25 ms less than 25 ms
A/D Sampling 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit
Anti veiling Anti veiling Anti veiling
glare/reflection glare/reflection glare/reflection
Screen surface
with no speckle with no speckle with no speckle
noise noise noise
Last image hold Last image hold Last image hold
Storage memory
input connection input connection input connection
2 BNC connectors 2 BNC connectors 2 BNC connectors
Video input
75 Ohm 75 Ohm 75 Ohm
Video signal 1Vpp negative sync. 1Vpp negative sync. 1Vpp negative sync.

CCIR 625/50Hz CCIR 625/50Hz

EIA 525/60 EIA 525/60

1049/60 CCIR 625/50Hz 1049/60

Standard Video
625/100Hz 1049/60 625/100Hz

1023/60 1023/60

525/120 525/120

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4.2 Environment and Reliability

Temperature: from 0° to +40° Celsius

Operative Humidity: 10% to 80 % (non condensing)
Altitude: until 10.000 ft (3.000 mt)
Temperature: from -20° to +60° Celsius
Transport and storage Humidity: 5% to 85 % (non condensing)
Altitude: until 15.000 ft (4.500 mt)
MTBF 50.000 hours at 25°C and 200 Cd/m2

4.3 Standards

NL LCD monitor with accessories and optional complying with the

relevant standards:

Electro medical equipment. General safety

EN 60601-1 requirement (included amendment
A1+A2+A11+A12+A13)
Electro medical equipment. General safety
requirement.
EN 60601-1-2
2 – Collateral standards: Electromagnetic
compatibility.
Code of Regulations Part 15 (Radio Frequency
Devices), Subpart A (General) and Subpart B
FCC Part 15 rules
(Unintentional Radiators) of the Federal
Communication Commission (FCC)
EN 60950 Information device safety
The symbol CE grants that NL LCD monitor
complies with directives 93/42 by the European
Community.

Further information regarding standards complying can be requested to:

NICAL S.p.A.
Via Soffredini, 43
20126 - Milano - Italy
Tel.: +39-02-25.711.10
Fax: +39-02-25.722.07
Web site : http://www.nical.com
Email address : nical@nical.com

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5 CONFIGURATION

NOTE:
* The accessories sent with NL LCD monitor is the BNC 75 Ohm
termination connector and the power supply cable only;

5.1.1 POWER SUPPLY

The NL LCD can be connected with the standard LCD power supply
NLPWRLCD1 using the appropriated connector which can be found in
every LCD monitor.

The following pictures show the details:

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The features and the label description of this LCD power supply can be
found in the following description.

Technical data
Type LCD power supply
Manufacturer NICAL
Model Refer to code
Hardware requirements
Case color White RAL 9001
Dimensions and weight
Weight 1,5 Kg
Height 34 mm
Depth 202 mm
Width 72 mm
Electrical characteristics for all models
Standard power supply input 115-230Vac ±10%; 50/60Hz; 110VA
Power supply output 18Vdc; 1-3A

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5.1.2 NLPWRLCD1 Environment and Reliability

Temperature: from -10° to +40° Celsius

Operative Humidity: 10% to 80 % (non condensing)
Altitude: until 20.000 ft
Temperature: from -30° to +60° Celsius
Transport and storage Humidity: 5% to 85 % (non condensing)
Altitude: until 20.000 ft

5.1.3 NLPWRLCD1 Standards

NLPWRLCD1 power supply complying with the relevant standards:

Electro medical equipment. General safety

EN 60601-1 requirement (included amendment
A1+A2+A11+A12+A13)
Electro medical equipment. General safety
requirement.
EN 60601-1-2
2 – Collateral standards: Electromagnetic
compatibility.
EN 60950 Information device safety
The symbol CE grants that NL LCD monitor
complies with directives 93/42 by the European
Community.

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5.2 Monitor interface

As shown in the next picture, the NL monitor can be found in the
following configuration:

NL MONITOR REAR

VESA MOUNTING
INTERFACE

17’’ version: 308 mm

18’’ version: 329 mm
20’’ version: 343 mm

REMOTE
CONTROL
CONNECTOR

BNC VIDEO
INPUT 1-2

17’’ version: 380 mm

18’’ version: 401 mm
20’’ version: 444 mm

WARNING:
, In order to fix the LCD monitor to any kind of stands use the appropriate
screws with maximum depth 7 mm;

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5.3 Remote control connector

In the NL monitor there is the possibility to have a remote control of

contrast and brightness and also the possibility to have a last image
hold of the image (LIH). These features are available using the 9 pin
connector which can be found in the back side near the BNC video
inputs.
A drawing of this connector is shown in the following pictures:

REMOTE
6

4K7
2
CONTRAST
7

3
BRIGHT.
8
4K7 SPARE
4

LIH 9

+18Vdc
5

+18Vdc

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6 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Like all electrical device, this equipment requires periodical checks.
This will insure an efficient and correct functioning for years to come.

This equipment is made up of electrical and electronic parts that need to

be checked out in order to guarantee high quality radiological results as
described in previous chapter.

WARNING:
, • Before proceeding with the cleaning of the equipment, disconnect it
from the mains
• Make sure that water and any other liquids are not spilled inside the
equipment as this may cause corrosion and short circuits
• Clean the painted surfaces by using a moist cloth and neutral
detergent, taking care to wipe them by using a dry cloth. Do not use
solvents (alcohol, petrol, and trichloroethylene) or corrosive or
abrasive products.

6.1 Frequency of maintenance and cleaning actions

Frequency Description

6 months Cleaning the internal parts of the main rack

6 months Checking of the image quality.
6 months Checking of the proper functionality of the equipment as
described in the manual.
1 year Visual checking of the status of the interconnection cables
and relevant connection.
2 years Cleaning of printed circuits board located inside the central
rack and the monitors.

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7 SCHEMATICS AND DRAWINGS

1. LCD-PWV (LCD POWER SUPPLY)

2. LCD-PWV (TOPOGRAPHIC LCD POWER SUPPLY)

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NICAL S.p.A.
Via Soffredini, 43
20126 – Milano
ITALY
Tel.+39-022571110
Fax.+39-022572207

Web mail: nical@nical.com

Web site: http:\\www.nical.com

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