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ArtistaUSB II

ArtistaUSB II is a USB-Controller for TFT-Displays with resolutions from 320x240 QVGA up to 1920x1080 WUXGA.

The ArtistaUSB Controller series is able to drive TFT displays via USB interface without the need of a graphics card - easy, comfortable and cost-efficient. Even 4-wire resistive touch screens can be operated with this unique controller.

Further software compatible Artista family products:
ArtistaNET and ArtistaMEDIA

Order No. ZU-02-170

Resolution	QVGA (320x240) up to Full HD (1920x1080)
Backlight	Integrated Backlight-Inverter control (brightness adjustment via USB-interface)
Touch options	resistive analogue 4-wire integrated, on request: capacitive, IR, via USB port
Temperature range Top/Tst	0 to +70°C / -35 bis +85°C
Interface	24 Bit LVTTL interface (16 Bit intern)
Compatibility	USB 2.0
Image transfer rate at 60Hz frame rate	Up to 60 images/second at USB 2.0 High-Speed from Q2/2010: optional data compression, cutting the transfer time of a standard video in half
Power supply	12V
Specific	more than 100 Displays at one USB Host

ArtistaUSB, -NET and -MEDIA can be combined in one network

Software Support:
(driver, SDK and User-SW ACC)

	Software support Windows
	Software support Vista
	Windows 7
	Windows SDK (C# / COM Object)
	Linux SDK

Please consider:
ArtistaUSB Controller are only available in connection with a TFT display since control cards and controller boards for TFT displays must be adjusted or configured to the TFT display. This applies to the adjustment of the jumper as well as to the BIOS software.

General Product Philosophy:
The ArtistaUSB was developed for cost effective enhancements of visualizing systems with additional TFT-units (with/without touch) and different contents. In contrast to other Enhancement-Technologies the intention was to have a minimized load on the CPU caused by enhancement and to have no necessity for powerful and energy intensive CPUs (green IT).

ArtistaUSB Controller are developed and produced by Distec GmbH. For our own developments we ensure:

	Long term availability
	Product steadiness
	Compatibility of subsequent products concerning design, integration and function
	Technical support

Application examples:

	Cash registers /POS: additional external displays as Kustomer or advertising monitors.
	Closed PC systems with 1x RGB output: additional displays without hardware changes.
	Multiplex display for real estate agencies
	Elektronic price labels: via one single host several graphics price labels within a distance of approx. 10m
	Digital Signage payment terminal: retrofitting of grphicas payment terminals with a touch screen for direct signature.

ArtistaDisplayPrinterThe easiest software for slide shows

Managing image content for Artista TFT controllers is now easier than ever. Content can be sent from any Windows application (e.g. Word, Powerpoint, Photoshop etc.) directly to one or more Artista driven displays using the new "print" feature. No additional imaging software is required.
For further information please click here.

ArtistaControlCenter (ACC)
Software for slide shows

ACC is a flexible and easy to handle application software for creating slide shows for displays with Artista TFT controllers.

Digital advertising and signage has never been that simple and uncomplicated!
For further information please click here.