NORITAKE-ITRON GU96X8M-K612C5 technology data

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Dot Graphic VFD Module GU96X8M-K612C5

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q 96 x 8 High Brightness Dot Graphic Displa
q Single 12V DC Supply
q Large 5x7 ASCII & European Font
q RS232 Asynchronous Serial Interface
q 64 Selectable Multi Drop Addresses
q Transformerless PSU (patent pending)
q Low Profile Construction

19.3

153.4

The module includes the VFD glass, VF drivers and microcontrolle
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 dro

192.0

200.0

Body height 3.9mm max + Plunger height 1.1mm

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

Parameter Symbol Value Condition

Supply Voltage VCC 12.0VDC +/- 10% GND=0V
Supply Current ICC 250 mA typ. VCC =12V
RS232 Input VsIL / VsIH -24V max / +24V max VCC =12V
Reset Input ViL/ViH 0.8VDC max / 2.0VDC min VCC =12V

OPTICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION
Parameter Value

Display Area (X xYmm) 153.35 x 12.55
Dot Size/Pitch (XxY mm) 1.35 x 1.35 / 1.6 x 1.6
Luminance 800 cd/m² Min.
Colour of Illumination Blue-Green (505nm)
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity

-20°C to +70°C

-40°C to +85°C
20 to 80% RH @ 25°C

Optical filters can provide violet, red, yellow, blue & green output.

SOFTWARE COMMANDS
Hex Command

10 Software Reset to power on state
11 Write Mode toggles overwrite / scroll
12 Write Direction toggles increment / decrement
13 Display On/Off. Data is retained
14 Display Invert. Toggle negative image
15 + xx Absolute Column Set from 00H – 7FH
16 + xx Relative Column Set by 00H - 7FH
17 + len + data Graphic Data Write 1 bytes per column, D7 top
18 Clear Character Buffer with 16 ASCII spaces
19 + data Write to Character Buffer for display effect
1A + effect Display Effect – fade, wipe, scroll, dissolve
1C + macro + len + data Store Macro E0H – FFH in EEPROM
1D + delay Delay Macro – pause for up to 3 seconds
1E + 1E + 1E + FE Clear Macros from EEPROM
1E + 1E + 1E + FF Stop Macro if in a loop
1E + 1E + 1E + adr Address Select 00H – 3FH for active module
20 - DF Character Write ASCII font.
E0 - FF Run Macro – execute user defined macro
60 + dh + dl Send Hexadecimal code instead of binary

The user can send non printable command codes 10H-1EH as hexadecimal.
Prefix the code using character 60H. Example: `15`3F = Position column 64.

Macro E0 is run at power on.

ut impedance of the RS232 is 4K7ohms.

The in

address system.

12.55

7.48

4.0

8.0

PL2

1.6

CHAR ACTER SET - 5X7 Font

Character 60H is used as a hexadecimal prefix, but can be displayed with a
repeat send.

Data is shown in hexadecimal and sent in binary. e.g. FF = 11111111 Bin
Address ‘adr’ = 00 - 3F. Setting ‘adr’ to 00 activates all modules.
Column position X = 00 – 7F.
The communication settings and address can be set using the three
switches on the rear of the module. Default communication is 9600,n,8,1.
The display effects command allows curtain dissolve, scroll and fade.
Software and font set are copyright Noritake Itron Corporation 2002

27.0

21.0

3.0

Dimensions in mm & subject to

tolerances.

Mounting holes 3.5mm dia.

PL2

Pin Signal Description

1 VCC 12V Supply
2 RXD RS232 received data
3 VCC 12V output loop
4 NP No pin for polarization
5 /RST CMOS 5V level Reset Input. Active low
6 GND 0V Supply

Detailed specification, software
commands and interface timing

are available on request.

Subject to change without notice.

IUK Doc. No. 03876 Iss.3

10 May 02

CONTACT

Noritake Sales Office Tel Nos

Nagoya Japan: [phone]

Canada: [phone]

Chicago USA: [phone]

Munchen (D): [phone]

Itron UK: [phone]

Rest Europe: [phone]

www.noritake-itron.com

NORITAKE ITRON VFD MODULES 96 x 8 Dot Graphic