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How to display a test pattern on an AF-6700 AF-6800 series display

Topic

  • How to display a test pattern on an AF-6700 and AF-6800 series display

Environment

  • Product Family:  Transportation
  • Product:  Data Display
  • Components: AF-670X and AF-680X (236/237-controlled) displays
  • Control System:  236/237 controller, DVS, DMS Code Utility

Steps

  1. Connect laptop to VLinx Ethernet-Serial Converter with network cable.
  2. Download and Launch DMS Code Utility.
  3. Type display name in Location Field.
  4. Click on Add Displays.
  5. Click on Add Display in lower left of Add Displays window.
  6. Enter display width and height values, then click Done.
  7. Click on Add => button, then right-click on the display and select Edit.
  8. Set the address to 0A, enter the IP address, and click Connect.  NOTE:  Laptop's IP should be within range of display's IP.
  9. Click on the wrench icon.
  10. Click on the desired test pattern.
  11. Click on the Test Pattern Off button to deactivate the test pattern.

KB ID: DD4558171

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