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Section Two:Installation Connecting Controllers
signal must be amplified will vary based upon environmental factors.
Pointmaker LLC recommends that you test any configuration to determine
whether the line drivers are needed.
FOR RS-232 Touch Screens:
You may install your own extension cable according to the following specifi-
cations:
• Three conductor cable
• Male DB-9 to female DB-9 wired straight through on pins 2, 3, and 5.
If you determine that you need a line driver to maintain signal strength, you
may purchase the DTX-DRV line driver from Pointmaker LLC (see “If
installing the optional DTX-DRV extension” on page 22). The DTX-DRV
specification allows for distances up to 450 feet.
For USB Touch Screens:
Pointmaker LLC offers a USB line driver and extension hardware. Many third
party line drivers are also available (call Pointmaker LLC for compatibility).
NOTE: Make all connections before applying power.
1. Make video connections as indicated earlier in this section, and install the
touch screen to the monitor as directed by your touch screen man-
ufacturer. (see Connecting Audio/Video Sources and Outputs, on page
17)
2. Connect a USB cable and extension to the USB port on the Pointmaker.
Pointmaker
Touch Screen
and Monitor
Video OUT
USB or
COMM Port
Video IN
USB or RS-232 IN
Figure 2-3: Touch screen hook-up overview