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How to perform a pixel test on an AF 6700 and AF 6800 display

Potential Symptoms

How to perform a pixel test on an AF-670X and AF-680X series display?

    Environment

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

    Resolution

    Using DMS Code Utility:
    1. Connect laptop to VLinx Ethernet-Serial Converter.
    2. Download and launch DMS Code Utility.
    3. Enter Location Field (for example TEST).
    4. Click on Add Displays.
    5. Click on Add Display in lower left of Add Displays window.
    6. Set 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 must be within range of display's IP.
    9. Click on the Display Control (wrench icon).
    10. Click on LED Test.
    11. Click on the Done button to exit Display Control, then right-click on Display and select Diagnostics.  It will query the display and return information including any pixel errors.
    12. Or, cycle power to the display from the breakers at the TB.  A pixel test and results will be displayed during initial power-up of the display. 

    KB ID: DD4558190

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