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Connecting the display | ZM Series User Manual
Connecting touch control
The touch screen ZM series monitors can provide touch control to the Zeus 2 Processor as well
as Windows 7 and Windows 8 PCs. Connection can be made via serial data for Zeus 2 Processor
or USB for PC systems.
Serial connection
The ZM series monitors must always be connected to Zeus 2 Processor via serial. Make all
connections with power turned off.
3 4 2 1
Key Zeus 2 Processor serial cable colours
1 Orange
2 Orange/white
3 Blue/white
4 Blue
¼ Note: Serial connection will support very long cable runs provided a good quality cable
designed for serial data is used.
USB connection
Connection using USB is straightforward, as regular off-the-shelf cables may be used, which
are available in various lengths (generally up to 5m). The monitor end must be fitted with
a USB type B male plug. The opposite end should suit the device being controlled, which
typically will use the common USB type A male plug.
¼ Note: Where USB is used, cable length should not exceed 5m when using regular cables.
Lengths over 5m may be possible with the use of a USB cable fitted with active boosting.
¼ Note: Do not connect both serial and USB to the same video source.
¼ Note: Ensure any third party video source connected to the ZM monitor has an isolated USB
connection to avoid potential damage due to incorrect installation, or failure elsewhere in the
system.
¼ Note: Full functionality of the touch screen features of the ZM Monitors is only achieved
via the serial connection to a Zeus 2 Processor. It is the preferred method of connection over
using a USB cable.
Connecting NMEA 2000
When connected to a compatible processor such as the Zeus 2 Processor, the display should
also be connected to the NMEA 2000 network. This enables the monitors home key to
bring up the home screen. NMEA 2000 is also used for applying software updates from the
processor to the display.
Zeus 2 Processor serial
cable