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Setting up touchscreen functionality – Rockwell Automation 6188 Workstation User manual User Manual

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6188 Operator Display Station

Publication 6188-UM001A-EN-P

Touchscreen provides an additional method of operator interface.

1. You must install a software

driver on your computer to handle communications with the
touchscreen controller.

Install the software on the host computer using the installation disks
or CD included with the system accessories.

All touchscreen controllers are configured by default to provide
serial communications at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

2. Perform a calibration on the touchscreen display by doing the

following:

a. Select the Start button and select Settings to access Control

Panel.

b. In Control Panel, select Elo Touchscreen/Monitor Mouse.

c. Select the General tab and click on the Calibrate button.

d. Touch the three reference targets that appear.

e. Follow the directions that are presented

Because the touchscreen emulates a mouse, there may be compatibility
issues involving how the touchscreen emulates mouse buttons, especially
multiple buttons.

For more information, refer to the touchscreen documentation included
with the touchscreen software.

Setting Up Touchscreen

Functionality