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EL512.256-H Series 512 x 256 Pixel Electroluminescent Display USER’S MANUAL www.planar.com For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
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Revision Control Date Description April 1995 Document number PI02552 Ver 1 June 2004 Document number 020-0354-00A For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
Contents Product Profile ................................3 EL Technology................................3 Electrical Characteristics............................4 Connector Layout ..............................4 Input to the Display..............................5 Control Basics .................................6 Power Input................................6 Signal Inputs ................................6 Optional Grounding.............................6 Connectors ................................6 Input Specifications..............................7 Display Features .................................7 Video Data Input ..............................7 Two Bit Parallel Data ............................8 Display Enable................................8 Brightness Control ..............................8 Low Power Mode ..............................8...
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Figures Figure 1. EL Technology............................3 Figure 2. Connector Layout ..........................4 Figure 3. Video Input Timing ..........................9 Figure 4. Setup and Hold Timing........................10 Figure 5. Viewing Area Chracteristics ......................14 Figure 6. Front View, without Mounting Frame..................14 Figure 7. Back and Side Views.........................15 Figure 8.
EL glass panel with soldered lead frames. The result is a flat, compact, reliable and rugged display device. EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
DC/DC converter. Electrical Characteristics Connector Layout Fig 2. Input Connectors and Jumpers and their location. EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
8). Can be left disconnected. Luminance LUMPOT2 Input for external luminance control. Can Pot.2 be left disconnected. 3, 4 Reserved Reserved, do not connect. EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
Hirose DF1–6A 1.33 4-pin header Hirose DF1–4P–2.5DSA or eq. Mating Hirose DF1–4S–2.5 R 28 or eq. Protector Hirose DF1–6A 1.33 EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
The minimum and maximum specifications in this Operations Manual should be met, without exception, to ensure the long- term reliability of the display. Planar does not recommend operation of the display outside these specifications. Display Features Video Data Input Four input signals are needed for video input.
Connect power to the display. All pixels of the display will be lit with the exception of the first half of the topmost row. EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
Ω could be placed at each of the four signal line outputs of the transmitter in order to lower signal reflections. Electrostatic Caution: Planar display use CMOS and power MOS-FET devices. These components are electrostatic sensitive. Unpack, assemble and examine this assembly in a staticcontrolled area only.
Figure 4. Setup and Hold Timing. Table 6. Setup and Hold Timing. Symbol Description tVCLK VCLK period 33ns VCLK frequency 30 MHz EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
MTBF > 30,000 h @ 25°C Safety The display will not inhibit the end product from obtaining the following specification: UL544 EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
The anti-reflective coating on the filter should face the user. EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
The display can also be delivered with optional FRA aluminium frame or FRB steel frame (see Fig. 5 and 6). Using FRB frames makes the display mounting compatible with Planar MD512.256 displays. See Ordering Information on page 19.
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Fig 5. Viewing Area Characteristics. Fig 6. Front View without Mounting Frame (standard). EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
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Fig 7. Back and Side Views. Dimensions in mm. EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
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Fig 8. Back and Side Views with FRA Aluminum Mounting Frame. Dimensions in EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
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Fig 9. Back and Side Views with FRB Steel Mounting Frame. Dimensions in mm. EL512.256-H Series Operations Manual (020-0354-00A) For ordering information of el512-256-h3-frb and other EL Displays, please visit http://www.eldisplays.com/el512-256-h3-frb/ or call +1-888-394-4998.
TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Easy to Use There are many options available which make Planar flat panel displays easy to use, easy to interface, and easy to package. Examples of options which are typically available include filters, touch panels and interface cards.
Support and Service Planar is a US company based in Beaverton, Oregon and Espoo, Finland with a worldwide 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.
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