The user can send non printable command codes 10H-1EH as hexadecimal by
prefixing the code using character 60H. Example: `15`3F = Position column 64.
Macro E0 is run at power on unless cleared.
The input impedance of the RS232 is 4K7ohms.
Software and font set are copyright Noritake Itron Corporation 2002
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Parameter
Supply Voltage V
Supply Current
RS232 Input
Reset Input
OPTICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Parameter
Display Area (X xYmm)
Dot Size/Pitch (XxY mm)
Luminance
Colour of Illumination
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Optical filters can provide violet, red, yellow, blue & green output.
SOFTWARE COMMANDS
Hex
10
11
12
13
14
15 + xx
16 + xx
17 + len + data
18
19 + data
1A + effect
1C + macro + len + data
1D + delay
1E + 1E + 1E + FE
1E + 1E + 1E + FF
1E + 1E + 1E + adr
20 - DF
E0 - FF
60 + dh + dl
Dot Graphic VFD Module
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
NORITAKE ITRON VFD MODULES
96 x 8 High Brightness Dot Graphic Display
Single 12V DC Supply
Large 5x7 ASCII & European Font
RS232 Asynchronous Serial Interface
31 Selectable Multi Drop Addresses
Transformerless PSU (patent pending)
Low Profile Construction
28.3
Symbol
I
Vs
Vi
CC
CC
L/
IL /
Vi
Vs
H
IH
Command
Software Reset to power on state
Write Mode toggles overwrite / scroll
Write Direction toggles increment / decrement
Display On/Off. Data is retained
Display Invert. Toggle negative image
Absolute Column Set from 00H – 7FH
Relative Column Set by 00H - 7FH
Graphic Data Write 1 bytes per column, D7 top
Clear Character Buffer with 16 ASCII spaces
Write to Character Buffer for display effect
Display Effect – fade, wipe, scroll, dissolve
Store Macro E0H – FFH in EEPROM
Delay Macro – pause for up to 3 seconds
Clear Macros from EEPROM
Stop Macro if in a loop
Address Select 00H – 3FH for active module
Character Write ASCII font.
Run Macro – execute user defined macro
Send Hexadecimal code instead of binary
Value
153.35 x 12.55
1.35 x 1.35 / 1.6 x 1.6
800 cd/m² Min.
Blue-Green (505nm)
-20°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
20 to 80% RH @ 25°C
Value
12.0VDC -10% +20%
300 mA typ.
-24V max / +24V max
0.8VDC max / 2.0VDC min
153.4
210.0
Condition
G
V
V
V
CC
CC
CC
ND
The module includes the VFD glass, VF drivers and microcontroller
with refresh RAM, character generation, interface logic and
patented transformerless DC/DC converter. The RS232 serial
interface accepts 9600 or 19200 baud rates with optional parity bit.
The module features a low profile design with numerous custom
options available including special fonts and commands. Modules
can be connected to a multi drop address system.
=0V
=12V
=12V
=12V
Character 60H is used as a hexadecimal prefix, but can be displayed with a
repeat send. Column position X = 00H – 7FH.
Data is shown in hexadecimal and sent in binary. e.g. FFH = 11111111 Bin
Address ‘adr’ = 00H - 1FH. Setting ‘adr’ to 00H activates all modules.
The communication settings and address can be set using the three switches
on the rear of the module. Default communication is Addr 00 - 9600,n,8,1 STD.
Choose between ‘STD’ (standard) and ‘WEB’ modes. In ‘WEB’ mode 20H and
all codes below 10H are ignored. To send a SPACE, 5FH can be used. All
codes are accepted when sent using hexadecimal.
Select ‘WEB’ mode when using the display with the Noritake Message Creator
software.
Serial IN
JACK SOCKET CONNECTIONS
+12V
CHARACTER SET - 5X7 Font
0V
Subject to change without notice.
Detailed specification, software
commands and interface timing
Dimensions in mm & subject to tolerances.
IUK Doc. No. 04046 Iss.3
are available on request.
10 April 3003
3.5mm stereo
jack socket
EGU96x8M-K612C5
12.55
11.98
+12V
EGU96x8M-K612C5
36.0
Serial IN 0V
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Canada: +1-416-291-2946
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