Planar EL640.480-AG1 Series, EL640.480-AG1 ET LP, EL640.480-AG1 NE, EL640.480-AG1 ET CC User Manual

EL640.480-AG1 Series
ICEBrite™ VGA Flat Panel Displays

USER’S MANUAL

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Revision Control

Date Description

July 1999 Document number OM501-01

June 2004 Document number 020-0350-00 Rev A

March 2005 Rev B (ECO 2201) updated J1 connector information

Contents

EL640.480-AG1 Series VGA Display .....................................................................................................................3

Features and Benefits..........................................................................................................................................3

Options .....................................................................................................................................................................3

Installation and Handling........................................................................................................................................4

Mounting EL Displays..........................................................................................................................................4

Cable Length...........................................................................................................................................................5

Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................5

Avoiding Burn-In ...................................................................................................................................................5

Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................6

Control Basics .........................................................................................................................................................6

Power.........................................................................................................................................................................6

Data and Power Connector............................................................................................................................... 7

Locking Power and Data Connector .........................................................................................................8

Dimming Connector J2..................................................................................................................................

Interface Information........................................................................................................................................... 9

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Video Input Signals..........................................................................................................................................9

Self-Test Mode......................................................................................................................................................11

Optical Performance..........................................................................................................................................12

Dimming ................................................................................................................................................................12

Generating Grayscales.......................................................................................................................................12

Environmental......................................................................................................................................................13

Reliability................................................................................................................................................................13

Safety and EMI......................................................................................................................................................14

Mechanical Characteristics..............................................................................................................................14

Component Envelope .......................................................................................................................................14

Description of Warranty ........................................................................................................................................16

Ordering Information.............................................................................................................................................16

Support and Service................................................................................................................................................17

Figures

Figure 1. Data/Power Connector.....................................................................................................................7

Figure 2. Video Input Timing Diagram.......................................................................................................... 9

Figure 3. Setup and Hold Timing Diagram. ...............................................................................................10

Figure 4. Data Format........................................................................................................................................11

Figure 5. EL640.480 AG1 Dimensions. .........................................................................................................15

Tables

Table 1. DC Input Voltage Requirements. ....................................................................................................6

Table 2. Video Input Requirements. ............................................................................................................... 6

Table 3. J1 Connector Pinouts.......................................................................................................................... 7

Table 4. J2 Connector Pinouts.......................................................................................................................... 8

Table 5. Video Input Timing ............................................................................................................................10

Table 6. Setup and Hold Timing.....................................................................................................................10

Table 7. Optical Characteristics......................................................................................................................12

Table 8. Environmental Characteristics.......................................................................................................13

Table 9. Display Life Expectancy....................................................................................................................13

Table 10. Mechanical Characteristics...........................................................................................................14

EL640.480-AG1 Series VGA Display

The EL640.480-AG1 series displays are 8.1" diagonal VGA products which offer
designers an affordable solution in demanding applications where superior visual
performance and environmental ruggedness are critical. Utilizing Planar’s
proprietary ICEBrite (Integrated Contrast and Brightness Enhancement)
technology, these displays excel in ambient light environments ranging from
dark to nearly sunlight-bright. This technology achieves very high contrast and
exceptionally clear images using a common 8-bit FPD-type interface compatible
with most LCD video controller chips.

The EL640.480-AG1 ET (AG ET) is the extended-temperature version of the
EL640.480-AG1 (AG) display. See temperature specifications on page 14 for more
information. The EL640.480-AG1 ET LP (AG ET LP) is the low-profile version of the
AG1 ET.

Through simple design and advanced manufacturing technologies, Planar’s new
VGA display family brings the visual performance and image quality of EL into
cost-sensitive applications that have up to now been limited by the performance
of LCD displays.

Features and Benefits

• Excellent visual performance:
High brightness and contrast

Wide viewing angle > 160°

• Reliable, long operating life

• Extremely rugged and durable

• Low EMI emissions

• Rapid display response < 1 ms

• Low power design

Options

Anti-glare and conformal coating options are available on this display.

The anti-glare option adds an anti-glare film to the front of the display to reduce
specular reflections (see Application Note 135 for more information).

The conformal coating option adds a protective layer to the display for
applications in which the display may be subjected to high humidity, dust, or salt
mist (see Application Note 122 for more information).

A locking connector, which is standard in the AG ET version, is optional with the
AG display.

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Installation and Handling

The mechanical package consists of the display panel and electronic circuit board
adhesively bonded together and mounted in a plastic bezel. The bezel supplies
the mounting ears and protects otherwise exposed leads. The display is made of
glass material and must be handled with care.

CAUTION: The display uses CMOS and power MOS-FET 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.

Do not drop, bend or flex the display. Do not allow objects to strike the surface of
the display.

Mounting EL Displays

The AG1 display series was designed to facilitate the mounting of optical
treatments and touch screens on the viewing side of the display. To this end, the
glass extends in front of the mounting bezel by approximately 0.5 mm (0.02") It is
imperative that any mounting scheme apply uniform pressure across the glass at
all times. Pressure applied only to the corners or edge of the glass is likely to
cause breakage.

Mounting should be done using the mounting ears only. Use either metric M3
screws tightened to 350 Ncm maximum, or unified #4 screws tightened to 4.7
in/lb maximum.

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.

CAUTION: To prevent injury in the event of glass breakage, a protective overlay should
be used on the viewer side of the display.

WARNING: These products generate voltages capable of causing personal injury (high
voltage up to 230 Vac ). Do not touch the display electronics during operation.

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