TwoView™
- Rugged 2U/3U high flip-up dual monitors with integral keyboard and pointing device in a rack mount drawer
- Mounted on solid-bearing slides for ease of deployment and storage
- Built to meet multiple military standards
- TwoView 1 display sizes: 15.0″, 17.0″, 17.3″, 19.0″, 20.1″
- TwoView 2 display sizes: 17.3″, 19.0″
- TwoView 2 Vertical display sizes: 17.3″, 19.0″
- Inquire about custom sizes/resolutions for all models
- Primary markets served are military, industrial and special purpose commercial applications
- Sunlight readable and NVIS-compatible displays, various touch screen technologies, and many more options and accessories available
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Overview
Since its release in 2006, General Digital’s TwoView was designed in-house to meet the physical, mechanical and environmental rigors of industrial and military environments.Our experience supporting Department of Defense programs has taught us the value of designing products with foresight so that they can be manufactured, serviced and upgraded for many years.
The entire TwoView Series is intended for harsh environments, such as extremes of temperature, humidity, shock and vibration.
We work with you to configure and build your TwoView monitor to meet your precise needs. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of practical options for you to custom design your unit.
What truly separates our TwoView Series from the rest of the crowd is its ability to provide you with the following benefits:
- The TwoView Series offers several display sizes/resolutions from 15″ to 20″ and up to 1920 x 1080. (Note that not all size/resolution combinations are available.)
- Configuration flexibility with a wide variety of LCDs, video controllers, display overlays, pointing devices, power supplies, slides and enclosures to meet specific requirements.
- Flawless operation in harsh and demanding environments; e.g., extreme of temperature, humidity, shock, vibration.
- Long product life cycle. We can repair and/or replace defective or degraded parts with like or equivalent, compatible electronics or mechanical parts for an extended lifetime.
- Designed, manufactured, tested and serviced in the U.S.A.
- Custom configurations with optional components:
- Built to meet radiated and conducted EMI requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-167)
- Operation in high ambient lighting or direct sunlight
- Compatibility with night vision goggles (MIL-STD-3009)
- Keyboards/trackballs that operate in rain, and survive direct exposure to spilled liquids
- Extended warranties
TwoView In Depth
Enclosure
The TwoView is designed to provide its operator with the maximum amount of visual information while occupying the smallest possible footprint within an EIA-310 or 19″ RETMA Rack Chassis.
Constructed from a combination of aluminum and steel to provide a rugged, cost-effective and flexible design platform, this formidable display/keyboard/trackball is intended for use in industrial and military applications. The enclosures have an Iridite® coating (conductive anodized) to provide protection from corrosion and improve shielding properties where parts make contact with one another. All external surfaces are finished with a durable black powder coat paint, although custom colors are available upon request.
The low profile (2U or 3U) TwoView can be quickly deployed for operation from its storage position by sliding the drawer out from the rack chassis on its solid-bearing slides. The displays are then flipped up into viewing position on heavy-duty friction hinges and slid apart on ball-bearing slides. When not in use, the displays flip down into a secure storage position, and the entire unit slides into the rack, allowing more room in space-constrained environments.
The TwoView 2 is similar in operation, though the displays do not slide left and right. Instead, each unit is factory configured to have the secondary display flip to the left or right of the primary display.
The TwoView 2 Vertical is designed to flip open vertically on sturdy hinges for narrow-width environments.
Keyboard & Pointing Device
The keyboard and pointing device are located in front of the dual LCDs, providing optimal hand-eye distance. A vast assortment of commercial-, industrial[1]- and military[2]-grade keyboards are available for integration, with or without integrated pointing devices. Unpopulated space is intentionally left below the keyboard to allow additional customization with potential options such as multimedia drive, Smart Card reader, USB ports, audio jacks, pass-through interfaces and more. Click on the Keyboard/Trackball Choices tab below for more information.
[1] Spill/dust proof; typically comprised of steel switch chassis and hardware; Class 2 workmanship.
[2] Spill/dust proof; aluminum switch chassis; stainless hardware; Class 2 or higher workmanship; EMI filters; transient protection; keycap clips; shock sensing; lifetime warranty.
Friction Hinges
The TwoView’s display heads are mounted to the main enclosure via robust continuous-friction hinges that enable the displays to pivot from horizontal to vertical positions. A tubular shaft at the center of the hinge allows for cable routing, which improves shielding and minimizes cable chaffing.
The TwoView 2’s display head is mounted to the main enclosure via four sturdy continuous-friction hinges. The hinges allow the display head assemblies to be tilted more than 90°.
Slides
The TwoView and TwoView 2 monitor/keyboard devices mount to EIA-310 19″ RETMA racks via a pair of solid bearing slides. For special functionality, custom lengths can be supplied.
Additionally, your TwoView can be equipped with a Cable Carrier to prevent tangling and chaffing of the cables supplying power, video, etc.
Connector Panels
All standard connections (keyboard, pointing device, power and video) are located on the rear connector panels. We use locking connectors wherever possible to ensure a secure and reliable connection.
Protective Glass/Overlay and Sealed Gasket
General Digital offers a variety of standard and custom gaskets to augment the performance of the TwoView Series:
- Watertight gaskets (e.g., closed cell, neoprene, rubber, single-sided adhesive, double-sided adhesive, O-ring) are installed between the LCD (or overlay) and the front bezel to prevent liquids from entering the enclosure through the display opening.
- Dust gaskets (e.g., open cell gaskets) are often supplied for monitors that do not require a liquid-tight seal between the display and/or overlay and the bezel, or for systems that use a touch technology (e.g., SAW) that are only compatible with certain gasket types.
- EMI/RFI gaskets reduce radiated and conducted emissions of the monitor.
- Desiccating gaskets can be used to prevent moisture/condensation from forming between the LCD and the overlay when exposed to high humidity.
Power Supply
Depending on the model, the TwoView operates from either an integrated AC switching power supply or +12 Vdc input. General Digital offers an assortment of complementary 1U rack-mounted AC switching power supplies or power supply “bricks” to accommodate your particular needs.
Video and Controls
General Digital offers a wide range of video controllers, allowing you to fine tune the display features and support to your specific video requirements.
We can reprogram the video controller firmware/BIOS to support a variety of video timings and specialty needs, such as STANAG 3350 A/B/C, RS-343 and RS-170. Most of our video controllers will also support interlaced and non-interlaced analog video (separate, composite and Sync-On-Green), and live video signals such as NTSC, PAL or SECAM.
Other input signals we support include ARGB (VGA) to DVI, HDMI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DisplayPort, 4K UHD and more.
Please consult a Sales Engineer to optimize your video controller selection.
OSD Controls
The TwoView monitor can be configured with a variety of standard or custom user controls, most often in the form of membrane or silicone keypads.
Much like your home TV, the On-Screen Display controls allow the user to adjust important display parameters, such as input signal, brightness, contrast, color temperature, sharpness, phase, scaling (aspect ratio), language and many more.
Optional OSD adjustments include backlight dimming and NVIS backlighting on/off.
Display Brightness and Night Vision Enhancements
General Digital can integrate virtually any LCD display size/resolution, from almost any panel manufacturer (OEM), into our enclosures. To assist in selecting the right panel for your application requirements, we have provided a list of commonly used or recommended panels for standard/low luminance, high brightness, sunlight readable and NVIS compatible needs.New display models are constantly being introduced to the market by the LCD manufacturers, making it extremely difficult for us to maintain a comprehensive list. For this reason, we encourage you to speak with a Sales Engineer to share your price and performance objectives, so we can assist you in making the best display selection.
Standard Displays
General Digital has provided a sample listing of some common transmissive displays that are not sunlight readable. Typically, these displays are suitable for applications that are not going to require specialty functionality, such as sunlight readability or NVIS compatibility, and for customers with cost-sensitive budgets.
LCD backlight produces sufficient luminance for use in office, shaded and low ambient/darkness light levels. However, luminance is insufficient to overcome reflected light for use in direct sunlight.
Transmissive-Enhanced View Displays
This type of technology boosts the efficiency of the backlight’s light utilization and minimizes surface reflection of ambient light. It is a transmissive LCD module that produces high contrast images, even in bright outdoor light and direct sunlight. These displays feature a wider color reproduction range than reflective LCDs. Featuring an LED backlight, these displays consume very little power and produce very little heat, making them ideal for integration into fully sealed enclosures, which are devoid of ventilation holes and cooling fans to dissipate heat. They also provide the additional benefit of a wide operating/storage temperature (as great as -30°–85° C), so that they can endure exposure to greater internal ambient temperatures.As a design note, we have found that these panels work best when coupled with an overlay that has an antireflective (AR) coating. Overlays that inhibit transmissivity (e.g., resistive touch screen) or have antiglare (AG) coatings will significantly reduce the panel’s performance in high ambient lighting conditions. Since transmissive displays produce greater brightness from their LED backlights than traditional transflective displays, they are regarded as a better outdoor solution, as they can generate high contrast in total darkness, in direct sunlight or on a cloudy/hazy afternoon.
T-EVT technology uses the high brightness/efficiency LED backlight as a light source while minimizing the surface reflection of ambient light. The result is an LCD that produces high contrast images even in bright outdoor light or direct sunlight.
GenFlective™/Transflective Displays
This type of panel incorporates a highly reflective backlight that reflects the ambient lighting back out of the display to enhance its native brightness produced by its active backlight. Like the Transmissive-Enhanced View Displays, GenFlective panels work best when coupled with an AR-coated overlay. They are least effective with overlays that retard the light transmission (e.g., resistive touch sensors) or have a matte finish.
T-EVT technology uses the high brightness/efficiency LED backlight as a light source while minimizing the surface reflection of ambient light. The result is an LCD that produces high contrast images even in bright outdoor light or direct sunlight.
Sunlight Readable/NVIS Compatible Displays
These displays feature a value-add backlight, typically made from high efficiency LEDs. These displays produce significant active luminance. Often, the peak luminance is limited by internal ambient temperature constraints or must be connected to an intelligent backlight controller and thermal sensor that will automatically reduce brightness/power to avoid over-temperature conditions or thermal shutdown. The high luminance output makes them ideal for use with a wide variety of overlays such as touch sensors, EMI filters, heaters, etc.
Sunlight readable displays use a General Digital-enhanced, highly efficient, super bright/sunlight readable LED backlight to provide maximum functional brightness. The addition of surface treatments such as antireflective coatings and optical bonding reduce surface reflections and increase contrast so displays can be used in direct sunlight.
If our stock offering does not suit your needs in terms of size, fit or function, please contact a Sales Engineer and we will work with you to configure a system to your specifications. Customers can also request that we integrate one of our many LED-based sunlight readable, NVIS or sunlight readable/NVIS enhanced displays into their product. These solutions provide many advantages, such as increased longevity, improved durability, higher brightness, lower power consumption and/or NVIS compatibility.
Keyboard/Trackball Choices
The TwoView can be configured with a vast assortment of commercial-, industrial- and military-grade keyboards, with an integrated trackball. Customers may opt for other pointing devices, such as a touch pad, or omit it altogether. Currently, the TwoView 2 and TwoView 2 Vertical can be configured with only a light-industrial-/commercial-grade keyboard. Consult a Sales Engineer to discuss what will best suit your needs.
Multiple keyboard protocols are supported including PC (USB, PS/2, AT, XT) and SUN® (Type 5 [8-pin Mini-DIN], Type 6 [USB]), as well as custom or proprietary interfaces.
Commercial-grade Keyboards
- 83 black keys
- USB or PS/2 interfaces
- Mechanical key switches with tampo-printed keys
- Keys rated for 50 million actuations
- 11.1″ x 5.2″ surface area
Industrial-grade Keyboards
- Sealed spill proof/dust proof construction
- Cola/coffee/beverage immune
- Impervious to many chemicals
- Electronics, switch actuators, optical sensors and internal connectors protected from contamination
- Full travel, solid-state switches
- Steel switch chassis and hardware
- Extremely high MTBF
- Class 2 workmanship
- Optional backlighting
Military-grade Keyboards
- Sealed spill proof/dust proof construction
- Cola/coffee/beverage immune
- Impervious to many chemicals
- Electronics, switch actuators, optical sensors and internal connectors protected from contamination
- Full travel, solid-state switches
- Extremely high MTBF
- EMI Filters
- Transient protection
- Aluminum switch chassis
- Stainless hardware
- Keycap clips, black keys
- Shock sensing
- Class 2 or higher workmanship
- Optional backlighting
- Lifetime warranty
TwoView 2 Keyboard
- 87 keys
- PS/2 or USB interface
- Trackball with 2 buttons
Optional Backlighting
- Reliable LED light source (Green, Red, Amber, Blue)
- Negative/Reverse Image key legends enhance readability and overall image
- Brightness control via potentiometer or keyboard keys
- Brightness control capability provides flexibility for different ambient conditions and personal preferences
- Durable key legends
Optional Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Protection
- Specially designed multi-layer PCB provides shielding, protection and drain to ensure EMI/RFI/TEMPEST/FCC/VDE/EMP/ESD/LE compliance and survival for electromagnetic events
- PCB mounted EMI/RFI filters
- PCB mounted voltage transient/surge protection devices for extreme ESD, lightning or EMP induced voltage surges
- EMI/RFI/Environmental gasketing
- Special switch chassis enhances EMI/RFI/Environmental shielding and performance
Other Options
- NVIS-compatible backlights
- Key colors (Navy Gray, Off-White, Black)
- Conformal coating for redundant protection and long term resistance to excessive rain, humidity, salt/fog and corrosion
- International Key Legend set or other custom key sets
- Keycap retaining clips for extreme shock event
- Custom firmware for various special functions, power sequencing, etc.
Trackball (1-3/8″ and 2.0″)
- Spill proof/dust proof
- Sealed stainless steel bearings
- High strength stainless steel encoder shafts
- Removable black phenolic ball for cleaning
- Optical sensors for long-term reliability
- Low force ball wiper
- Trackball cavity drain for excessive rain/spill
- 3-button layout
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
Options & Accessories
A myriad of display enhancements and services are available, such as:
- Antireflective coatings/antiglare etching (PDF)
- Night Vision Goggle-compatible displays
- Sunlight readable displays
Optical bonding- Film laminations
- Touch screens
- EMI/RFI filters
- Display heaters
- Vandal shields
- Custom controls
- Multimedia drives
KVM switches- Slide extension brackets
- Cable carriers
- Rack adaptors
- Private labeling
- Extended warranties
- Power supplies, cables and more
- Programmable backlight/thermal controllers for optimal brightness/temperature conditions
Please consult a Sales Engineer to discuss your specific needs or ideas.
Configuration Control for Extended Life Cycle
We at General Digital are completely responsible for the design and construction of our products, allowing us to maintain nearly total control of their future. To that end, we gladly offer our engineering services to customers who require special customization of our devices to meet their commercial, industrial, marine or military requirements.Our experience supporting Department of Defense programs has taught us the value of designing products with foresight so that they can be manufactured, serviced and upgraded for many years.
Though the market introduces new innovations and product upgrades at an alarming rate, our product management team knows the importance of proactive customer notification. Thus, we can offer product adaptation with similar or equivalent performance before designs become obsolete, thereby extending the product life cycle.
Please consult a Sales Engineer for additional details.
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Design Your Display
To assist in determining your display needs, download our TwoView Series Product Sampler. It will give you some ideas of what is viable, as it lists the specifications for several recently quoted or purchased configurations. Or explore our online Product Sampler to browse some popular configurations.Can’t find a perfect fit? Use the form below to request a display tailored to your requirements. A Sales Engineer will contact you shortly to discuss your project.
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Applications
TwoView Applications include:
Humvees and ECS™ transit cases for the CONDOR (Command and Control On-the-Move Network, Digital Over the Horizon Relay) program- Aircraft and ground vehicle systems for C4I applications
- Utilized in forward deployed interim air traffic management stations
- In support of:
- Navigation
- Global Positioning
- Communications
- Fire Control
- Targeting
- Man-Machine Interfaces
- Airborne platforms, ground vehicles, and mobile rapid deployment
- Surface and sub-surface naval warships
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Downloads
General Digital designs and manufactures scores of different monitor configurations each year, making the creation of technical documentation for each configuration impractical. We efficiently combine data into a select few documents, which answer most questions that customers typically ask. Please feel welcome to request any information not found here.
Utilities are available to all visitors, and can be used for a variety of LCD monitor applications.
User Manuals and Calibration & Setup Guides are available for customers only.
Drivers are available for customers only.
If you have lost the password provided with your product, please contact us right away.
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Gallery
The photos below represent a small sampling of General Digital’s standard and custom TwoView dual LCD/keyboard products. They serve to illustrate the many display sizes and mechanical configurations we offer, as well as standard and custom design features, capabilities and options. Click the thumbnails to view full-size photos.
TwoView Photos
TwoView 20.1 with DVD Drive & KVM Switch
TwoView 19.0 in Military-grade Enclosure
TwoView 17.0 with Dual Auxiliary USB Ports
TwoView Solar 15.0 with Mil-Spec Backlit Keyboard and Rugged Enclosure
TwoView 2 Photos
TwoView 2 19.0 with Right Opening Display
TwoView 2 17.3 with Left Opening Display
TwoView 2 Vertical Photos
TwoView 2 Vertical 19.0 Designed to Meet Mil Specs
TwoView 2 Vertical 17.3 Designed to Meet Mil Specs
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Videos
Watch the videos below to learn more about our TwoView monitors, and display services General Digital offers for most monitors, whether built by us or another manufacturer.
TwoView 360 Degrees (0:34)
In the space normally reserved for one LCD monitor, the TwoView gives you double the viewing area. Capable of supporting multiple video sources (VGA, DVI, NTSC, HDMI), the TwoView is as versatile as it is rugged. Available in sizes ranging from 15″-20″.
TwoView 2 (0:43)
In the space normally reserved for one LCD monitor, the TwoView 2 gives you double the viewing area. Capable of supporting multiple video sources (VGA, DVI, NTSC, HDMI), the TwoView is as versatile as it is rugged. Available in 19″ display size, with more sizes available soon.
Duration: 0:43
Rugged Rack Mount Monitors for Every Environment (1:31)
Rack mount monitors are essential for maintaining vast amounts of server information when space is critical. General Digital’s industrial- and military-grade rack mount solutions make sure that the job gets done right. We have many configurations of rack mount monitors, to accommodate nearly any application or environment.
Optical Characterization Services (2:16)
Unlike your phone, a display’s position cannot easily be adjusted to increase readability in direct sunlight. General Digital’s Optical Characterization Services take the guesswork out of quantifying how your display will perform under sunlight conditions. The following video explains the process in detail.
Know What You’re Looking For?
Fill out our detailed product inquiry form to kickstart your customized display solution today. Our engineering team will review your requirements and work with you to deliver a rugged system tailored to your mission-critical needs.
Flip-Up Monitor/Keyboard/Trackball Devices that Outclass the Competition
For companies, organizations and institutions that need a flip-up monitor with keyboard built to handle their industrial workload, General Digital display products are the answer. Our LCD monitors have always provided longevity and durability to customers. As we continue our sixth decade providing flat panel displays to the market, we continue to best the competition with:
- LCDs from 15″ to 20″ (inquire about other sizes)
- Configurations that include rack mount drawer and standalone
- Rugged, all-metal construction
- Customer-driven design and configuration control
- Support for screen resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixels
- High performance LCD video controllers
Rack Mount Drawer Display and Keyboard Proves to be a Versatile Combo
Rack mountable LCD models from General Digital meet the standards of all users with durability, simplicity, adaptability, and affordability. We have several flip-up models ideal for military, industrial and commercial uses that require in-vehicle mounting due to light weight and convenient mobility. Most General Digital monitors operate on a single +12V or +24V regulated source, available for purchase directly from us or customer supplied. Call 800.952.2535 today to discuss your requirements with a Sales Engineer.
Flip-Up Flat Screen Products with High Quality Video Output
Every rack mount drawer display with keyboard from General Digital is constructed with an all-metal enclosure. All of our monitors and flip mount kits are manufactured for performance, where durability is at a premium. In comparison to other LCD monitors, the rugged enclosures on our products are designed to be used in harsh settings. For commercial, industrial and military applications, the durability our monitors provide to users is top of the line.
Flip-Up Display/Keyboard Products Boost Private Label Partnerships
In addition to manufacturing flip-up display/keyboard products for commercial, industrial and military applications, General Digital also highly values business partnerships with VARs and OEMs. Incorporating our monitors while simultaneously maintaining company identity on our products through our private labeling services can be a boost to your bottom line. Please contact one of our Sales Engineers at 800.952.2535 for additional information on these programs.
Product Options for You: Display Enhancements, KVM Switches and More
We offer a variety of options and accessories to complement all of our display product lines, as well as customized solutions to fit your particular needs. A Sales Engineer can help you determine which accessories will fit your LCD monitor or system.
Choose from display enhancements, KVM switches and more; call 860.952.2535 or fill out the contact form for more information.
We offer our LCD/keyboard products in many display sizes and backlight options, keyboard styles and interfaces, as well as integrated peripherals, such as DVD Drives/Blu-ray® Drives and Smart Card readers.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
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