VK162-12 Matrix Orbital, VK162-12 Datasheet - Page 8

• Manufacturer Part Number: VK162-12
• Description: VFD DISPLAY 16X2 SER/I2C
• Manufacturer: Matrix Orbital
• Series: VK162-12r

Specifications of VK162-12

• Outline L X W X H: 80.00mm x 36.00mm x 12.70mm
• Viewing Area: 51.40mm L x 11.40mm W
• Display Format: 16 x 2
• Display Type: Character
• Format: 5 x 7 Dots
• Character Size: 4.76mm H x 2.46mm W
• Interface: Serial
• Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C
• Product: Character Display Modules
• Character Count X Line: 16 x 2
• Module Size (w X H X T): 80 mm x 36 mm x 12.7 mm
• Operating Temperature Range: - 20 C to + 70 C
• Dot Format: 5 x 7
• Viewing Area (w X H): 51.4 mm x 11.4 mm
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Voltage - Supply: -
• Number Of Dots: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Details
• Other names: 635-1014

1.3 Connecting to a PC
connect your display to a PC, you will require a standard RS-232 9-pin serial cable such as the one pictured
in
page 2
Matrix Orbital
figure 5 on the previous page
1. Plug the serial cable into the com port you wish to use.
2. Connect the modified 5V power adapter to a power lead from your PC power supply (you will have to
3. Connect the serial cable to the DB-9 connector on the back of the display.
4. Connect the 5V power adapter to the 4-pin connector on the back of the display.
• Horizontal or vertical bar graphs
• Fits Matrix Orbital’s mountings without any modifications
The VK162-12 connects seamlessly to a PC and it is an excellent means of testing the functionality. To
In order to connect your display to a personal computer follow these easy instructions:
.
open your computer case).
WARNING DO NOT use the standard floppy drive power connector,
as this will not provide you with the correct voltage and will damage the
display module.
, as well as a modified 5V power adapter such as the one pictured in
Figure 7: PC vs Matrix Orbital Display Module Wiring
VK162-12
figure 2 on
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