LCD0821 Matrix Orbital, LCD0821 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: LCD0821
• Description: LCD ALPHA/NUM DISPL 8X2 YW/GN BK
• Manufacturer: Matrix Orbital
• Series: LCD0821r

Specifications of LCD0821

• Display Type: TN - Twisted Nematic
• Display Mode: Transmissive
• Number Of Digits/alpha: 16
• Outline L X W X H: 58.00mm x 32.00mm x 21.00mm
• Viewing Area: 38.00mm L x 16.00mm W
• Backlight: LED - Yellow/Green
• Display Format: 8 x 2
• Character Size: 5.55mm H x 2.95mm W
• Character Format: 5 x 7 CURS
• Voltage - Supply: 5.0V
• Dot Size: 0.55mm W x 0.55mm H
• Interface: I²C, RS232, TTL
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
• Character Count X Line: 8 x 2
• Module Size (w X H X T): 58 mm x 32 mm x 25 mm
• Fluid Type: STN
• Background Color: Yellow / Green
• Backlight Type: LED Yellow / Green
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 635-1009; LCD082

1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 4
2. Connections and Configuration............................................................................................. 7
3. Displaying Text ...................................................................................................................... 14
4. Bar Graphs and Special Characters .................................................................................... 17
5. Miscellaneous Commands ................................................................................................... 20
6. Appendix: Command Summary ........................................................................................... 22
7. Appendix: Specifications and Options................................................................................ 26
8. Appendix: Glossary............................................................................................................... 28
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1.1 What it Does ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 What it Does Not Do ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Setup for Testing .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Trying Out your LCD0821 ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Connector Pinout .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 General Purpose Output.................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 The Built-In Character Font............................................................................................................ 14
3.3 Writing Text to the Display ............................................................................................................ 15
3.4 Text Commands.............................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Command List ................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1 Command List ................................................................................................................................ 20
6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Issuing Commands.......................................................................................................................... 22
6.3 On Numbers.................................................................................................................................... 22
6.4 Text Commands.............................................................................................................................. 23
6.5 Bar Graphs and Special Characters ................................................................................................ 24
6.6 Miscellaneous Commands .............................................................................................................. 25
7.1 Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 26
7.2 Options ........................................................................................................................................... 27
2.1.1 Power and I
2.1.2 RS-232 Communications ........................................................................................................ 9
2.1.3 Applying Power via the RS-232 Connector.......................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Configuring RS-232 and I
2.1.5 I
6.3.1 ASCII Characters.................................................................................................................. 23
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C Communications............................................................................................................. 11
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C Connections .................................................................................................... 7
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