Planar EL4737HB, EL4737HB-ICE User Manual

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EL4737HB and EL4737HB-ICE

320 x 128 Pixel Electroluminescent Display

Product Profile

The EL4737HB and the EL4737HB-ICE displays are

low power, rugged, high-resolution electroluminescent

(TFEL) flat panel displays. They replace the LCD or bulky

CRT in instrument product designs. Their compact

dimensions save space that can allow addition of features

or reductions in overall size. They are designed to

function in extreme environments, and the crisp displays

are viewable under most lighting conditions at wide

viewing angles. Their ease of installation reduces system

integration costs.

The EL4737HB and the EL4737HB-ICE are 320

column by 128 row flat panel displays. The pixel aspect

ratio is 1:1. The CRT-type interface is TTL-compatible

and is designed to match the needs of most systems.

These displays also have an interface mode for hardware

compatibility with the Hitachi HD61830B or equivalent

LCD controller. These displays may be driven at frame

rates up to 120 Hz for applications requiring extra

brightness.

The displays require DC power and four basic signals

to operate:

1. Video Data or pixel information (VID)

2. Video Clock, pixel clock, or dot clock (VCLK)

3. Horizontal Sync (HS)

4. Vertical Sync (VS)

EL Technology

A display consists of an electroluminescent glass

panel and a mounted circuit board with control elec-

tronics.

ELECTRODE

DIELECTRIC

LAYERS

1 micron

1 mm

LIGHT EMITTING LAYER

TRANSPARENT

COLUMN ELECTRODE

GLASS SUBSTRATE

VIEW

Operations Manual

The EL glass panel is a solid-state device with a thin

film luminescent layer sandwiched between transparent

dielectric layers and a matrix of row and column

electrodes. The row electrodes, in back, are aluminum;

the column electrodes, in front, are transparent. The

entire thin film device is deposited on a single glass

substrate. A circuit board is connected to the back of the

glass substrate. Components are mounted on this circuit

board within the same area as the electroluminescent

viewing area on the glass panel. The circuit board is

connected to the glass with metal-on-elastomer

interconnect technology. The result is a flat, compact,

reliable and rugged display device.

The EL4737HB-ICE display includes a light absorbing

Integral Contrast Enhancement (ICETM) construction of

the display glass. ICETM background

significantly improves the luminance

contrast of the display in bright ambients,

and makes the display easier to read by

increasing the crispness of the pixels.

The 320 column electrodes and 128

row electrodes are arranged in an X-Y

formation with the intersecting areas

performing as pixels. Voltage is applied

V(t)

to both the correct row electrode and

the correct column electrode to cause a

lit pixel. Special operating voltages

required are provided by a DC/DC

converter.

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Electrical Characteristics

Display

The EL4737HB and EL4737HB-ICE products consist of a display, a DC/DC converter, and interconnecting cable

as shown below.

Back of Display

DC/DC Converter

19 20

Input to the Display at P0

Pins Signal Symbol Description

1, 2 Voltage VH +12V. See also the descriptions of DC power requirements on page 4.

3, 4 Voltage VL +5V optional input, see page 4.

5 Scan Mode SMODE Mode 1 (Standard timing) is selected by taking pin 5 high (or left unconnected). Mode 2 (LCD

timing) is selected by pulling pin 5 low. This signal passes directly from the user to the display

via the DC/DC converter. It is not buffered or terminated within the DC/DC converter.

6 not connected

7, 8, 10

12, 14, 16 Ground GND Signal return.

9 Vertical Sync VS A new frame is initiated by the high state of VS. To properly sync the EL display, VS must be high

at the end of line 1. This signal passes directly from the user to the display via the DC/DC

converter. It is not buffered or terminated within the DC/DC converter.

11 Horizontal Sync HS Mode 1: HS high time brackets the active pixel data for a horizontal scan line. Mode 2: HS marks

the last pixel of a horizontal scan line. HS high time should be less than 1 tVCLK. In either mode,

HS period must be an even multiple of 4 tVCLK. The last 320 pixels prior to the falling edge

of HS will be visible on the display. This signal passes directly from the video source to the display

via the DC/DC converter. It is not buffered or terminated within the DC/DC converter.

13 Video Clock VCLK VCLK provides the necessary signal to latch in the information present on VID. The VID and HS

signals are referenced to VCLK, which must continuously run. Data latching occurs on the falling

edge of VCLK. This signal passes directly from the video source to the display via the DC/DC

converter. It is not buffered or terminated within the DC/DC converter.

15 Video Data VID VID contains the serial video data to be displayed. A logic high corresponds to a lit pixel. Pixel

information on VID is supplied from left to right and from top to bottom; the first bit of data on

VID at the beginning of a frameis displayed as the pixel at the upper left corner of the display.

Bit number 320 is at the upper right corner. Bit number 321 is directly beneath pixel number

1 and so on. This signal passes directly from the video source to the display via the DC/DC

converter. It is not buffered or terminated within the DC/DC converter.

Video Timing at P0

Standard Video Timing (Mode 1)

Mode 1 Video Parameters

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Parameter (Symbol) Min. Max. Units

1 Video clock period (tVCLK) 195  ns

2 VCLK rise/fall time (tDR/tDF)  1 5 ns

3 VCLK low time (tWL) 100  ns

VCLK high time (tWH) 100  ns

4 VID setup to VCLK (tDS) 50  ns

5 VID hold from VCLK (tDH) 50  ns

6 HS hold from VCLK (tHSH) 50  ns

7 HS setup to VCLK fall (tHSS) 50  ns

Video Timing at P0

for Hitachi 61830B LCD Controller (Mode

319 320

Parameter (Symbol) Min. Max. Units

8 HS low time

9 HS high time (tHS high) 320  tVCLK

10 VS hold from HS (tVSD) 0  ns

1 1 VS setup to HS (tHSD) 60  ns

12 VS high/low width (tVS h/l) 1  tVCLK

13 HS period

14 VS period (tVS) 128  tHS

Frame Rate (1/VS period)  120 Hz

VCLK must be running during HS low time.

(tHS low) 8  tVCLK

(tHS) 65  µs

Mode 2 Video Parameters

Parameter (Symbol) Min. Max. Units

1 Video clock (CL2) period (tVCLK) 195 630 ns

VCLK rise/fall time tDR/tDF — 15 ns

2 VCLK lowtime (tWL) 100 — ns

VCLK high time (tWH) 100 — ns

3 VID setup to VCLK (tDS) 50  ns

4 VID hold from VCLK (tDH) 50  ns

5 HS (CL1) high time (tHS high) 100 tVCLK ns

Parameter (Symbol) Min. Max. Units

6 HS setup time (tHSS) 100 tWL ns

7 HS hold from VCLK (tHSH) 0 tWH ns

8 VS (FLM) setup to HS (tHSD) 400  ns

9 VS hold from HS (tVSD) 1000  ns

HS (CL1) period (tHS) 320  tVCLK

VS period (tVS) 128 tHS

Frame Rate (1/VS period)  120 Hz

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INT

1 2

EXT

1 2

Video Electrical Specifications

Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Units

maximum input voltage  5.5 V

VIL low-level input voltage - 0.3 0.8 V

VIH high-level input voltage 2.4 5.0 V

IIL low-level input current  - 0.4 mA

IIH high-level input current  10 µA

VOH output high voltage 2.0 V

@ IOH= 0.4 mA

VOL output low voltage 0.4 V

@ IOL = 2.1 mA

Note: All inputs are TTL-compatible CMOS with

24KΩ pull-up resistors and 100Ω series resistors (to

minimize under- and over-shoot of input signals).

DC/DC Converter - PS512-1

The display and the DC/DC converter are matched at the factory. Replacements to these matched units must

be adjusted according to specifications. Consult Planar for design specifications.

DC Power Consumption

Power is dependent on the actual text or graphics displayed. For a typical screen of text and graphics, power

is under 2.7 watts. Maximum power is 3.7 watts at 60 Hz frame rate and maximum power is 6.9 watts at 120 Hz.

DC Power Input Specifications

Description Min. Nom. Max. Units

Input voltage (VH) 10.8 12.0 13.2 VDC

Input voltage

absolute max. (VH)   15.0 VDC

Input current (IH)

VH=Min, 240 Hz frame rate   0.52 A

Optional 5V (VL) 4.75 5.0 5.25 VDC

Absolute max. (VL)   7.5 VDC

Input current (IL)   0.05 A

DC/DC Converter Calibration - PS512-1

The DC/DC converter cannot be tested separately. It

requires an active low enable signal from the display to

activate the high voltage section. The display provides this

signal after detecting the presence of video signals at its

input.

The DC/DC converter has been properly calibrated at

the factory to the EL display by means of a voltage output

adjustment. The converter should not need adjustment in

the field. If the DC/DC converter and display become

separated the following procedure can be used to set the

converter to the proper voltage:

1. Ensure power to the DC/DC converter is off.

2. Turn trimpot on the DC/DC converter fully

counterclockwise (ccw).

3. Connect the DC/DC converter to the display using

the flat cable.

J1 Jumper Function

EXT = +5V (VL) supplied by customer from an

external source.

INT = +5V (VL) generated from VH within the

DC/DC converter. Shipped set for INT from

factory.

4. Apply a full on video pattern to the display (full white

field). At the factory, calibration is done with all pixels on.

5. Set the DVM to measure a 250VDC voltage.

6. Connect the positive lead of the DVM to HV2 test

point. Connect the ground lead of the DVM to GND test

point on the DC/DC converter.

7. Apply power to the DC/DC converter.

8. Note the voltage statement is

on the display. A sample is shown

at right:

9. Adjust trimpot R20 on the DC/DC converter

clockwise (cw) until the voltage reading of the DVM is equal

to the V (ALL ON) voltage ±1V, as specified on the display.

Do NOT exceed 235V. Do NOT adjust R19.

10. Calibration is complete.

PS SN:___________ V(ALL ON):+______

Operational Specifications

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Environmental

Temperature

Operating 0°C to +55°C

Operating Survival -20°C to +70°C

Non-Operating -40°C to +75°C

Humidity

95% relative humidity (non-condensing) as verified by

MIL-STD-202F method 106E

Altitude

Operating 15,000 ft. (4,572 m) above sea level

Non-Operating 50,000 ft. (17,678 m)above sea level

Test limits 8 hours

Vibration (Operating)

5-25Hz:

Sweeptime 10 min ea. axis, 1 min sweep rate

Amplitude 0.100 inches p-p displacement

Dwell at resonance 15 min each axis

25-55Hz:

Sweeptime 5 min ea. axis, 3.2 min sweep rate

Amplitude 0.060 inches p-p displacement

Dwell at resonance 15 min each axis

IIf no resonance is found, dwell is performed at 55Hz,

0.0600 inches p-p displacement, for 15 minutes.

Optical

Display Color

Peak wavelength (typ) 585 nm, Yellow-Orange

Pixel Luminance

ON luminance Typ. Min.

EL4737HB

at 60 Hz 50 fL (171)* 30fL(103)*

at 120 Hz 100 fL (342)* 60fL(206)*

EL4737HB-ICE

at 60 Hz 16.5fL (56)* 9.9fL(34)*

at 120 Hz 33.0fL(112)* 19.8fL (68)*

*cd/m

Luminance measured at center of display screen, full

ON pattern, 25°C ambient. Note: the Hitachi 61830B

LCD controller is limited in frame rate and will not drive

the display to its maximum brightness potential.

OFF luminance

EL4737HB 0.3 fL maximum (0.7)*

EL4737HB-ICE 0.1 fL maximum (0.25)*

Luminance measured at center of display screen, 60 Hz

frame rate, full OFF pattern, 25°C ambient.

ON luminance uniformity, maximum difference <26%

Measured between any two of five points (corners and

center): Non-uniformity %= (1 - min luminance/max

luminance) x 100.

Vibration (Non-operating)

55-500Hz:

Sweeptime 120 min ea. axis, 3.2 min sweep rate

Amplitude 3 g peak acceleration

Dwell at resonance 30 min each axis

Dwell is performed at all resonances of g(out)/g(in) ³ 5.

Shock

Magnitude 50 g peak acceleration

Duration 4 ms (half sine wave)

Number of tests 3 on each of 6 surfaces

Mean Time to Failure

Greater than 30,000 hours

Electromagnetic Compatibility

The display is capable of being operated in a final

product that complies with FCC Docket, Part 15, Subpart

J, class B.

Safety

The display will not inhibit the end product from obtaining

any of the following certifications: UL114/478, CSA 154,

IEC 380.

Health

An inert, non-toxic, silicon-based oil is used in the

ON luminance variation (temp.) max. variation ±15%

from 25°C over 0°C to +55°C range.

ON luminance variation (time), max. difference ±10%

at 25°C within 10,000 hours.

Luminanace Contrast Ratio

8:1 min, @ 500 lux

3:1 min, @ 2000 lux

Fill Factor

66.8% luminance area/total active area.

Viewing Angle

Greater than 160° viewing angle.

ICE

Integral Contrast Enhancemen (ICETM) incorporates a new

thin film layer in the EL structure which significantly reduces

light reflections from the display's rear electrode. The

EL4737HB-ICE is the ICETM version of the EL4737HB

display, and offers the following performance advan-

tages:

-inherently higher display contrast

-crisper display images

-a lower cost display solution

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Installation and Handling

Unpacking

Electrostatic Caution

The Planar display and DC/DC converter as-

semblies use CMOS and power MOS-FET devices.

These components are electrostatic sensitive.

Unpack, assemble and examine these assemblies

in a static-controlled area only. When shipping

either assembly, use packing materials designed

for protection of electrostatic-sensitive components.

Unpack and check contents of shipping

container against invoice in a static-controlled area.

Use anti-static bags for storage of displays and DC/

DC converters awaiting assembly processes. Any

discrepancies in materials received and invoiced

should be noted to Planar within 10 days.

Mounting and Connector Locations

As shown on Page 7, this display has four mounting

tabs, two on each side of the display. When mounting

the display, use all four of these tabs; failure to do so

will invalidate the product warranty. To avoid break-

ing the glass, use appropriate length standoffs and

avoid deflecting the mounting holes out of the

plane of the play when tightening the mounting

hardware. The vibration and shock specifications

listed on Page 5 are valid only if all four mounting

tabs are used.

Cleaning

Display Face Any non-abrasive mild

glass cleaner can be used.

Circuit Boards Only isopropyl alcohol should

be used on the ECB assemblies.

Mechanical Characteristics

Display External Dimensions

Height 3.870 in. 98.29 mm

Width 7.878 in. 200.10 mm

including tabs8.300 in. 210.8 mm

Depth 0.575 in. 14.60 mm

Weight (max) 10.5 oz. 298 grams

Recommended air gap behind display places total

depth at 0.75 in. (19.04 mm).

DC/DC Converter Characteristics

Height 2.00 in. 50.8 mm

Width 5.25 in. 133.4 mm

Depth 0.75 in. 19.1 mm

Weight 3.0 oz. 85 grams

Display Viewing Area Characteristics

Active area

Width 6.647 in 168.83 mm

Height 2.653 in 67.39 mm

Pixel pitch

Width 0.021 in 0.533 mm

Height 0.021 in 0.533 mm

Pixel size

Width 0.0170 in 0.432 mm

Height 0.0170 in 0.432 mm

Pixel matrix

Width 320 pixels

Height 128 pixels

Avoiding Burn-in

As with any other display, it is prudent to use

screen-saver software to avoid burn-in of images

that remain on the screen for extended periods.

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Caution

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Properly mounted, this display can withstand high shock loads as well as severe vibration in

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aggressive environments. However, the glass panel used in this display will break when subjected to

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bending stresses, high impact or excessive loads.

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To prevent injury in the event of glass breakage, a protective overlay should be used on the

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viewer side of the display.

Interconnections

J0 Connector: T & B Ansley 609-1627 or equivalent

P0 Mating Connector: T & B Ansley 609-1630 or equivalent.

J3 Connector: T & B Ansley 609-2627 or equivalent.

J1 Connector: 3M 50226-B002 or equivalent

P3 Mating Connector: T & B Ansley 609-2630 or equivalent

P1 Connector: 3M 3399-7626 or equivalent

+5V opt.

+12V

VID

VCLK

P0 J3

DC/DC

Converter

J1J0 P3 P1

Display

Display External Dimensions

Please contact Planar Applications Engineering foe a mailed or

faxed copy of this page with the drawings included.

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The Definition of Quality ®

Description of Warranty

This description is not the full warranty, and should

not be construed as a substitute for the full warranty. A

copy of the full warranty is available upon request.

Planar warrants that the goods it sells will be free of

defects in materials and workmanship, and that these

goods will substantially conform to the specifications

furnished by Planar, and to any drawings or specifica-

tions furnished to the Seller by the Buyer if approved by

the Seller. This warranty is effective only if Planar receives

notice of such defect or nonconformance during the

period of warranty, which begins the day of delivery.

The goods Planar sells are warranted for a period of

one year unless otherwise agreed to by Planar and the

Buyer. The Buyer must return the defective or non-

conforming goods, upon request, to Planar not later

than 30 days after Planars receipt of notice of the

alleged defect or non-compliance. Buyer shall prepay

transportation charges, and Planar shall pay for return

of the goods to the Buyer. No goods are to be returned

to Planar without prior written permission.

Easy to Use

There are many options available which make Planar

flat panel displays easy to use, easy to interface, and

easy to package. Call Planar for complete information.

Support and Service

Planar is a U.S. company based in Beaverton, Or-

egon and Espoo, Finland with a world-wide sales

distribution network. Full application engineering support

and service are available to make the integration of

Planar displays as simple and quick as possible for our

customers.

RMA Procedure: For a Returned Material Authoriza-

tion number, please contact Planar Systems, Inc., or

Planar International's Customer Service Department,

with the model number(s) and original purchase order

number(s). When returning goods for repair, please

include a brief description of the problem, and mark the

outside of the shipping container with the RMA number.

The warranty does not apply in cases of improper or

inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, unauthorized

modification of the goods, operation of the goods

outside their environmental specifications, neglect or

abuse of the goods, or modification or integration with

other goods not covered by a Planar warranty when such

modification or integration increases the likelihood of

damage of the goods.

Represented by:

North and South American sales: European and Far East sales:

Registered Trademarks

Planar and The Definition of Quality are registered

trademarks of Planar Systems, Inc.

Ordering Information

EL4737HB EL display with separate DC/

DC converter &

interconnecting cable.

EL4737HB-ICE ICETM display with seperate

DC/DC converter &

interconnecting cable.

Planar America, Inc. Planar International Ltd.

1400 NW Compton Drive P.O. Box 46 (Olarinluoma 9)

Beaverton, Oregon 97006-1992 FIN-02201 Espoo, Finland

Phone: (503) 690-6967 Phone: +358 9 420 01

Fax: (503) 690-1493 Fax: +358 9 422 143

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