Planar EL480.60.43 User Manual
EL480.60.43
ICEBRITE
TM
EL DISPLAY
Operations Manual
The Definition of Quality
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Copyright © 1999 by Planar Systems, Inc.
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Revision Control
Date Description
May 1999 Document number OM305-00
Contents
EL480.60.43 Display ...........................................................................................................2
Features ............................................................................................................................2
Installation and Handling.....................................................................................................3
Mounting EL Displays .....................................................................................................3
Cable Length ....................................................................................................................3
Cleaning............................................................................................................................4
Avoiding Burn-In .............................................................................................................4
Specifications.......................................................................................................................4
Power................................................................................................................................4
Connector .........................................................................................................................5
Interface Information........................................................................................................6
Video Input Signals.......................................................................................................6
Dimming...........................................................................................................................7
Self-Test Mode.................................................................................................................8
Optical..............................................................................................................................8
Generating Grayscales......................................................................................................8
Environmental..................................................................................................................9
Reliability.........................................................................................................................9
Safety and EMI Performance ...........................................................................................9
Mechanical Characteristics.............................................................................................10
Component Envelope.....................................................................................................10
Figures
Figure 1. Data/Power Connector......................................................................................5
Figure 2. Video Input Timing Diagram............................................................................6
Figure 3. Pixel Location versus Sequence of Data...........................................................7
Figure 5. Display Dimensions........................................................................................11
Tables
Table 1. DC Input Voltage Requirements........................................................................4
Table 2. Video Input Requirements..................................................................................5
Table 3. Connector Pinouts..............................................................................................5
Table 4. Video Input Descriptions....................................................................................7
Table 5. Optical Characteristics. ......................................................................................8
Table 6. Environmental Characteristics. ..........................................................................9
EL480.60.43 Display
The EL480.60.43 thin film electroluminescent (EL) small graphics
display is a low cost, high performance alternative to industry-standard
small graphics LCDs. The EL480.60.43 utilizes Planar’s proprietary
Integral Contrast Enhancement (ICE) technology to achieve
unparalleled image quality without the use of expensive filters. This
small graphics display excels in a wide range of ambient lighting
environments while effectively eliminating the blooming common to
other high-bright displays.
The display consists of an EL glass panel and control electronics
connected using elastomeric interconnects into a space-saving, rugged
package for easy mounting and includes a DC/DC converter. The
EL480.60.43 is easily interfaced using standard 4-bit LCD control
signals. Each of the pixels has an aspect ratio of 1:1 (V:H) and is
individually addressable to clearly display high information content
graphics and text.
Features
♦ Excellent visual performance:
High brightness and contrast
Wide viewing angle > 160°
No compensation needed
♦ Rapid display response < 1 ms
♦ Space-efficient mechanical package
♦ Low EMI emissions
♦ Extremely rugged and durable
♦ Reliable, long operating life with > 50,000 MTBF
♦ 4-bit STN LCD-type interface
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Installation and Handling
Do not drop, bend or flex the display. Do not allow objects to strike the surface
of the display.
CAUTION: The display uses CMOS and power MOSFET devices. These
components are electrostatic-sensitive. Unpack, assemble, and examine
this assembly in a static-controlled area only. When shipping, use
packing materials designed for protection of electrostatic-sensitive
components.
CAUTION: To prevent injury in the event of glass breakage, the use of an
impact resistant shield or a protective overlay should be used on the
viewer side of the display.
Mounting EL Displays
Properly mounted, EL displays can withstand high shock loads as well as severe
vibration found in demanding applications. However the glass panel used in an
EL display will break if subjected to bending stresses, high impact, or excessive
loads.
Stresses are often introduced when a display is mounted into a product. Ideally,
the mounting tabs of the display should be the only point of contact with the
system. Use a spacer or boss for support; failure to do so will bend the display
and cause the glass to break. The instrument enclosure or frame should not flex
or distort in such a way that during use the bending loads might be transferred to
the display. Mounting surfaces should be flat to within ±0.6 mm (±.025"). Use
all the mounting holes provided. Failure to do so will impair the shock and
vibration resistance of the final installation.
The EL480.60.43 is a tab mounted display. Use appropriate length standoffs to
assure that screws through the mounting tabs do not introduce bending stresses
into the display. Do not deflect the ECB out of its normal plane. The
EL480.60.43 mounting tabs were designed for a 3 mm screw.
WARNING: These products generate voltages capable of causing
personal injury (high voltage up to 230 VAC ). Do not touch the display
electronics during operation.
Cable Length
A maximum cable length of 600 mm (24 in.) is recommended. Longer cables
may cause data transfer problems between the data transmitted and the display
input connector. Excessive cable lengths can pick up unwanted EMI. There are
third party products which allow this maximum cable length to be exceeded.
Contact Planar Application Engineering for more information.
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