El512.256-H3 FRB
El512.256-H3 FRB
256-H Series
512 x 256 Pixel
Electroluminescent Display
USER’S MANUAL
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Revision Control
Date Description
April 1995 Document number PI02552 Ver 1
June 2004 Document number 020-0354-00A
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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
Mechanical Characteristics...................................................................................................................................13
Display External Dimensions...........................................................................................................................13
Display Viewing Area Characteristics...........................................................................................................13
Description of Warranty ........................................................................................................................................18
Easy to Use .................................................................................................................................................................18
Support and Service................................................................................................................................................19
Ordering Information .............................................................................................................................................19
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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. Back and Side Views, with Aluminum Mounting Frame.....................................................16
Figure 9. Back and Side Views, with FRB Steel Mounting Frame .......................................................17
Tables
Table 1. Input to the Display .............................................................................................................................5
Table 2. Connectors..............................................................................................................................................6
Table 3. PS1 .............................................................................................................................................................7
Table 4. Input Specifications .............................................................................................................................7
Table 5. Video Input Timing ............................................................................................................................10
Table 6. Setup and Hold Timing.....................................................................................................................10
Table 7. Environmental Characteristics.......................................................................................................11
Table 8. Optical Characteristics ......................................................................................................................12
Table 9. Display External Dimensions..........................................................................................................13
Table 10. Display Viewing Area Characteristics........................................................................................13
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Product Profile
The EL512.256–H series displays are rugged, high resolution
electroluminescent (EL) flat panel displays. They replace the bulky CRT in
control and instrument product designs. They feature an integrated DC/DC
converter, and their compact dimensions save space that can allow addition of
features or reduction in overall size. They are designed to work in extreme
environments and the crisp display is viewable at wide viewing angles both in
horizontal and vertical directions. Their ease of installation reduces system
integration costs.
The EL512.256–H is a 512 column by 256 row flat panel display with a 1:1 pixel
aspect ratio. The digital flat panel interface is designed to match the needs of
most systems. The displays may be driven at frame rates up to 75 Hz.
The EL512.256–H displays require +5 Vdc and +11…+30 Vdc power input and
four basic input signals to operate:
EL Technology
Figure 1. EL Technology.
Electrical Characteristics
Connector Layout
Power Input
The required supply voltages for the display are +5 Vdc (Vcc1) for the logic and
+11…+30 Vdc input (Vcc2) for the integrated DC/DC converter. The high
voltages needed for driving the display are generated by the DC/DC converter
from the Vcc2 input voltage. The input voltages can be connected either
through J1 or J2.
Signal Inputs
Connector J1 contains input for the video signals, connector J2 contains two
control inputs and connector J3 contains input for external luminance control.
The signals on J2 and J3 that are not used can be left disconnected.
Optional Grounding
In order to improve the EMC properties of the display system, there is an
option for the customer to tie together the signal ground of the display and
the chassis of the user device. For this purpose the four corner mounting nuts
are each connected to the signal ground with 10 nF / 50 V capacitors. When
using this option, please be aware of the possible risk of lowered isolation
strength of the device and possible generation ground loops.
Connectors
Table 2. Connectors.
J1 16-pin header ODU 511.066.003.016 or eq.
Mating ODU 517.065.003.016 or eq.
Locking clip ODU 511.065.716.700 or eq.
J2 6-pin header Hirose DF1–6P–2.5DSA or eq.
Mating Hirose DF1–6S–2.5 R 24 or eq.
Protector Hirose DF1–6A 1.33
J3 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
When shipped from the factory, jumpers PS1/1 and 2 are set.
Input Specifications
Table 4. Input Specifications.
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Absolute min./max.
Logic input HIGH 2V Vcc1 + 0.5V abs. max.
Logic input LOW 0.8V –0.5V abs. min.
Logic supply voltage Vcc1 4.75V 5.0V 5.25V 6V abs. max.
Logic supply current at 5V Icc1 — — 0.2A
Display Supply voltage Vcc2 11V — 30V 33V abs. max.
Supply current at 12V Icc2 0.5A 0.9A
Supply current at 12V Icc2 0.3A 0.5A
(LOWPWR)
Power consumption 6W 12W
5V/12V
Power consumption 4W 7W
5V/12V (LOWPWR)
Operating conditions: Frame rate 70 Hz. ambient temperature 25°C.
Note: Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to
the device may occur. 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. VS signal marks the topmost
row, HS envelopes the pixels in one row and VCLK indicates the valid pixel
data. The visible pixels in a row are the last 512 pixels before the fall of the HS.
The topmost row displayed is the first HS HIGH time ending after the rising
edge of VS. If HS is running continuously, the rising edge of the VS can be
simultaneous to the previous falling or rising edge of the HS.
See details on the timing as well as setup and hold timing on pages 9 and 10.
Display Enable
The display can be totally shut off for screen save or power reduction by a LOW
sate in the ENABLE control input (J2/pin 6). When disabled, the display stops
scanning and only the DC/DC converter remains functional lowering the
power consumption to below 2 W. In normal operation the ENABLE input
should be pulled HIGH or left disconnected (internal pull-up).
Brightness Control
The brightness of the display can be adjusted (appr. between 40 and 100%) by
an external 50 k Ω logarithmic potentiometer between the LUMPOT1 and
LUMPOT 2 inputs (J3/pins 1 and 2). The control function is done by feeding a
small DC current signal via the external potentiometer from LUMPOT1 (+5V
reference voltage) to LUMPOT2. If the two inputs are left disconnected, the
brightness is at its maximum level.
Self Test
The operation of the display can be easily checked without any external
signals by the self test function.
All pixels of the display will be lit with the exception of the first half of the
topmost row.
The display is made of glass material and should be handled with proper care.
Do not drop the display or allow hard objects to strike its surface.
NOTE: For trouble-free data transfer a maximum cable length of 300 mm (12
in.) from data transmitter to display input connector is recommended. If
longer cables up to 2m (80 in.) length are needed, a serial resistor of appr. 47
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. When shipping use packing
materials designed for protection of electrostatic-sensitive components.
Notes:
1
This time is needed to display the last row and to change the frame.
2
Only rising edge is used.
3
Video Clock VCLK should be kept running.
4
The values for two bit parallel mode are 256/256 tVCLK. The number
of VCLK pulses during HS high time should be even.
Temperature
Operating H2 0…+55°C
H3 –25…+65°C
Non-operating –40…+75°C
Operating Survival H2 –20…+65°C (no permanent damage)
H3 –40…+65°C (no permanent damage)
Test duration 24 h at temperature extremes (without condensation)
Humidity
Relative Humidity +40°C, 93% RH, Operating (IEC 68-2-3)
Damp Heat +25…+55°C, 95% RH, Non operating (IEC 68-2-30)
Altitude
Operating 15,000 m (50,000 ft.) above sea level
Vibration
20…500 Hz
ASD level 0.05 G2/Hz
Random vibration wide band
IEC 68–2–36, Test Fdb
Shock
Magnitude 100 G
Duration 4 ms (half sine wave)
Number of shocks 18 (3 on each of the 6 surfaces)
IEC 68-2-27, test Ea
Reliability
MTBF > 30,000 h @ 25°C
Safety
The display will not inhibit the end product from obtaining the following
specification: UL544
Display Colour
Wide band amber (Zn:Mn)
Luminance Non-uniformity
Maximum 35% = (1– min. luminance/max
luminance) x 100. Maximum
difference between any two of five
points (center and four corners)
Luminance Variation (Time)
Maximum 20% 10,000 h
Luminance Variation (Temperature)
Typical 10% over –25…+65°C range.
Maximum 15%
Viewing Angle
Minimum 160°
Optional Filter
For best overall optical performance of the display, a neutral gray circular
polarizing filter with anti-reflective coating or etch is the usual choice. This
filter will make the reflective electrodes of the display darker and will improve
the contrast ratio. The anti-reflective coating on the filter should face the user.
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. Call Planar for complete information and availability.
RMA Procedure: For a Returned Material Authorization number, please contact Planar
Systems, Inc., 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.
Ordering Information
Product Part Number Description
EL512.256–H2 E0051240022 0 - +55°C operating temperature range
EL512.256–H2 FRA E0051240024 Aluminium mounting frame (mounting
compatible with MD512.256–37C)
EL512.256–H2 FRB E0051240026 Steel mounting frame (mounting compatible
with MD512.256–43/38/39 and EL6648MSS)
EL512.256–H3 996-5052-00 -25 - +65°C operating temperature range
EL512.256–H3 FRA 996-5059-00 Aluminium mounting frame (mounting
compatible with MD512.256–37C)
EL512.256–H3 FRB 996-5060-00 Steel mounting frame (mounting compatible
with MD512.256–43/38/39 and EL6648MSS)
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