GU128X64D-7000 - Noritake Company Inc.

Vacuum Fluorescent Display

Module

Specification

Model: GU128X64D-7000

Specification No: DS-1318-0001-01

Date Of Issue: June 22 , 2006

Revision: October 16 , 2006

Published by

NORITAKE ITRON CORP. / Japan

http://www.noritake-itron.jp

This specification is subject to change without prior notice.

/95/

This product complies with RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

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Index.

1 General Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Construction ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Outline ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Weight ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.5 Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 Electrical specification................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Electrical ratings ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Electrical Characteristics........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

3 Optical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

4 Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

5 Interface.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

5.1 Type of interface ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

5.2 Parallel interface...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

5.2.1 Basic function.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

5.2.2 Interface timing ...............................................................................................................................................................................6

5.3 Serial interface ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.3.1 Basic function.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

5.3.2 Asynchronous serial interface timing.............................................................................................................................................. 7

5.4 Reset timing ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

6 Display specification ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.1 Displayable image types ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.1.1 Graphic display................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.1.2 Character display ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8

6.2 Display memory....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.3 Window...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.3.1 Base-Window .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

6.3.2 User-Window...................................................................................................................................................................................9

6.4 Write screen mode for “Base Window” ............................................................................................................................................ 10

6.4.1 Display screen mode (Scanning)...................................................................................................................................................10

6.4.2 All screen mode (Scanning) ..........................................................................................................................................................10

6.5 Character display format...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

7 Function ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

7.1 Commands ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

7.1.1 Character display ...........................................................................................................................................................................12

7.1.2 BS (Back Space)............................................................................................................................................................................13

7.1.3 HT (Horizontal Tab) – 1 character to right ................................................................................................................................... 13

7.1.4 LF (Line Feed)............................................................................................................................................................................... 14

7.1.5 HOM (Home Position) .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

7.1.6 CR (Carriage Return) ....................................................................................................................................................................15

7.1.7 US $ xL xH yL yH (Cursor Set).................................................................................................................................................15

7.1.8 CLR (Display Clear) .....................................................................................................................................................................15

7.1.9 US C n (Cursor ON/OFF) .............................................................................................................................................................15

7.1.10 ESC@ (Initialize Display)............................................................................................................................................................15

7.1.11 ESC % n (Specify Download Register).........................................................................................................................................16

7.1.12 ESC & a c1 c2 [x1 d1...d(a×x1)]...[xk d1...d(a×xk)] (Download character definition)...........................................................16

7.1.13 ESC ? a c (Delete downloaded character).................................................................................................................................... 17

7.1.14 ESC R n (Specifies International font set) .................................................................................................................................... 17

7.1.15 ESC t n (Specifies character code type)........................................................................................................................................ 17

7.1.16 US MD1 (Over-write mode)..........................................................................................................................................................17

7.1.17 US MD2 (Vertical scroll mode)..................................................................................................................................................... 18

7.1.18 US MD3 (Horizontal scroll mode)...............................................................................................................................................18

7.1.19 US s n (Horizontal scroll speed) ................................................................................................................................................. 18

7.1.20 US r n (Specifies or cancels reverse display)...............................................................................................................................18

7.1.21 US w n (Specifies write mixture display mode) ........................................................................................................................... 19

7.1.22 US X n (Brightness level setting).................................................................................................................................................19

7.1.23 US ( a n [parameter] (Display action command group) ..............................................................................................................19

7.1.24 <Function 01H> US ( a n t (Wait) ................................................................................................................................................19

7.1.25 <Function 10H> US ( a n wL wH cL cH s (Scroll display action).............................................................................................. 20

7.1.26 <Function 11H> US ( a n p t1 t2 c (Display Blink) ..................................................................................................................... 21

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7.1.27 <Function 12H> US ( a n p (Screen saver)..................................................................................................................................21

7.1.28 US ( f n [parameter] (Bit image display group) ..........................................................................................................................22

7.1.29 <Function 11H> US ( f n xL xH yL yH g d(1)...d(k)....................................................................................................................22

7.1.30 US ( g n [parameter] (Font command group) .............................................................................................................................23

7.1.31 <Function 03H> US ( g n w (Character display width).............................................................................................................23

7.1.32 <Function 40H> US ( g n x y (Font magnified display).............................................................................................................23

7.1.33 US ( w n [parameter] (Window command group).......................................................................................................................24

7.1.34 <Function 01H> US ( w n a (Current Window select).................................................................................................................24

7.1.35 <Function 02H> US ( w n a b[xPL xPH yPL yPH xSL xSH ySL ySH] ....................................................................................25

7.1.36 <Function 10H> US ( w n a (Write screen mode select (see sect. 6.3) .......................................................................................26

7.1.37 WINx (Short-Cut Current Window Select)...................................................................................................................................26

7.2 Bit image data format............................................................................................................................................................................ 27

8 Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

8.1 Jumper ....................................................................................................................................................................................................28

8.1.1 Baud rate select.............................................................................................................................................................................. 28

8.1.2 Signal select of Pin#3 of 14 through holes for Paralel I/F............................................................................................................ 28

9 Connector ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

9.1 Parallel interface connecter (Fourteen through holes) ...................................................................................................................29

9.2 Serial interface connector (Six through holes) ................................................................................................................................. 29

9.2.1 Asynchronous serial interface .......................................................................................................................................................29

10 Outline Drawing ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Notice for the Cautious Handling VFD Modules.............................................................................................................................................. 31

Revision Note ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32

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1 General Description

1.1 Scope

This specification covers the operation and operating requirements of the vacuum fluorescent

graphic display module GU128X64D -7000.

1.2 Construction

The module consists of a 128 x 64dot graphic BD-VFD, refresh RAM, character generator, DC/DC

converter, display controller, and all necessary control logic. The module can simultaneously

display graphic patterns and/or characters on the screen.

1.3 Outline

Power supply: + 5 VDC only

Interface: Parallel interface (CMOS)

Serial interface (Asynchronous, Possible to input by RS-232 level)

Function: Character display, 5x7, Attribution

(5x7Character font, refer to spec. of DS-898-0002-xx)

Graphic display

Control command

Character download function

Screen saver function

Applied reliability spec: TT-99-3102

Applied production spec:TT-98-3413

1.4 Weight

About 71 g

1.5 Block Diagram

Parallel IF

Circuit

Controller

BD-VFD

Parallel IF

Connecter

Serial I/F

Connecter

EF1

VDD2

EF2

DC/DC

Converter

VCC

GND

Jumper

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2 Electrical specification

2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Power Supply Voltage VCC -0.3 - +6.0 VDC

Logic Supply Voltage

D0-D7, /WR,/RD, /RESET VIN -0.3 - Vcc+0.3 VDC

Logic Supply Voltage

SIN VIN -20.0 - +20.0 VDC

2.2 Electrical ratings

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Power Supply Voltage VCC 4.75 5.0 5.25 VDC

All driving voltage for the VFD is converted from the DC/DC converter on board.

2.3 Electrical Characteristics

Measuring Conditions: Ambient temperature = 25degrees C, VCC =5.0VDC

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Note

D0-D7,/WR,/RD IIL1 - - -0.15 mA VIN=0V

“L” Level Logic

Input Current /RESET IIL2 - - -0.6 mA VIN=0V

“H” level Logic Input Current

D0-D7,/WR,/RD,/RESET IIH - - 1.0 uADC VIN=5V -

"H" VIH 0.8VCC - VCC - - -

Logic Input Voltage

D0-D7,/WR,/RD, /RESET "L" VIL 0 - 0.2VCC VDC - -

"H" VOH 3.8 - VCC VDC IOH=-1.5mA -

Logic Output Voltage

D7(Busy flag), PBUSY "L" VOL 0 - 0.6 VDC IOL=1.6mA -

Logic input resistance

SIN RIN 3 - -

KOhm - -

"H" VIH 3.0 - +15 VDC - -

Logic Input Voltage

SIN "L" VIL -15 - 0.5 VDC - -

"H" VIH 4.0 - VCC VDC RL=3KOhm -

Logic Output Voltage

SBUSY "L" VIL 0 - 0.5 VDC RL=3KOhm -

Power Supply Current 1 ICC1 - 330 410 mADC - (1)

Power Supply Current 2 ICC2 - 270 340 mADC - (2)

Power Supply Current 3 ICC3 - 30 40 mADC - (3)

Power Consumption - 1.65 2.05 W - (1)

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Note

“SBUSY” is open collector terminal. (Pull down by 10Kohm)

(1),(2) ICC1 shows the current at all dots in the screen are lighted and ICC2 at all dots off. At power on

rush, more than 2times current of above table should be expected. Provide the quick rise type power

supply (<100msec.).

(3)Icc3 shows the current at Power OFF Mode (Power save mode).

3 Optical Specifications

Number of dots: 8192（128 x 64）

Display area: 57.45mm x 28.65mm(X x Y)

Dot size: 0.30mm x 0.30mm(X x Y)

Dot pitch: 0.45mm x 0.45mm (X x Y)

Luminance: 350cd/m2 Min. (700cd/m2 Typ.)

*Typ. is reference value.

Color of illumination: Green (Blue Green)

4 Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature: -40 to +85degrees C

Storage temperature: -40 to +85degrees C

Storage humidity: 20 to 80 % R.H(Non Condensing)

Vibration: 10-55-10Hz, all amplitude 1mm, 30Min., X-Y-Z (Non operating)

Shock: 392m/s2 (40G) 9mS X-Y-Z, 3times each direction (Non operating)

5 Interface

5.1 Type of interface

The following interfaces are available on this module;

Parallel interface (CMOS)

Serial interface (Asynchronous, Possible to input by RS-232 level)

5.2 Parallel interface

5.2.1 Basic function

The module sets the PBUSY line upon receipt of data, and clears the line when ready to receive

more data. PBUSY is readable by Status read of D7 bit or PBUSY signal directly.

RS terminal is reserved for swiching of data and command. This is not available on this module.

Please do not use this terminal.

Operation /WR /RD /RS D0-D7

Data write 0 → 1 1 X D0-D7:Data write

Status read 1 0 X D0-D6: Indefinite

D7: PBUSY Flag

1:BUSY, 0:READY

Vcc

Display

Controller R

SBUSY

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5.2.2 Interface timing

Data write timing

Data read timing

Max.

30ns

Max.

80ns

D0-D7

/RD

Min.

100ns

Min.

10ns

Min.

50ns

D0-D7

/WR

Min.

100ns

Max.

100ns

Min.

0μs

PBUSY

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5.3 Serial interface

5.3.1 Basic function

There is an Asynchronous serial interface, and RS-232 level input is possible. The module sets the

SBUSY line upon receipt of data, and clears the line when ready to receive more data.

5.3.2 Asynchronous serial interface timing

Interface:

Receiving Buffer Capacity: 12 byte

SBUSY change timing:

SBUSY 1(BUSY) 0(READY)

Condition When there is data in buffer When there is no data in buffer

Data can be stored into receiving buffer. However, it recommends not sending the data

when SBUSY=1.

5.4 Reset timing

Reset pulse (active low) should be longer than 1mS.

The module sets the SBUSY/PBUSY line upon receipt of Reset signal and clears the line when

ready to receive the data.

Baud rate 9,600 ～ 115,200bps (Selectable by Jumper)

Parity None parity

Format Start (1bit)＋Data (8bit)＋Stop (1bit)

Handshake SBUSY

Min.

0μs

/WR

SIN

/Reset

Min.

1ms

PBUSY

SBUSY

Max.

100ms

VALID

SBUSY

SIN

Min.

0μs

Max.

30μs

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6 Display specification

6.1 Displayable image types

6.1.1 Graphic display

Number of dot: 128 x 64 dots

6.1.2 Character display

Character mode: 5 x 7 dot

Character font type: 5 x 7 dot - Characters, ANK, international font

Character display width: Fixed character format 1 & 2, Proportional character format 1 & 2.

Attribution: Character magnify, Reverse

6.2 Display memory

Size: 256x 64 dots - separated as: Display area (128x64dots)

Hidden area (384x64dots).

Hidden area also can be displayed by using “Display action command group” Refer to

“Display action command group”, Page 19.

By using “User Window” function, All display area can be separated, and each window

separated can be controlled independently.

0 511

1 510

All display memory 512 dots

dots

127

Display area 128 dots Hidden area 384 dots

…

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6.3 Window

Window function divides display screen as “Window” ,and each divided “Window” can be controlled

and displayed independently. Refer to “Window command group”, Page 24.

There is no independed display memories for each “Window”.

There are 2 types of “Window”, Base-Window and User-Window .

6.3.1 Base-Window

This has the whole display screen and if User-Window is not defined, all display operation is

processed under this Base-Window.

When some User-Window is defined, the display operation to the out of display screen of

User-Window should be processed under Base-Window.

When Base-Window is selected even if some User-Window is defined, all of display operation is

processed under Base-Window. Therefore, the current display pattern of User-Window is

overwritten.

6.3.2 User-Window

User-Window is defined by command, and display operation can be processed on

User-Window selected by “Current Window select” command.

User-Window can be defined up to 4 windows.

Base-Window ABCDEFG

HIJKLMN

OPQRSTU User-Window

01234567

Base-Window

User-Window 2

User-Window 3

User-Window 1 User-Window 4

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6.4 Write screen mode for “Base Window”

This effects only for Base Window.

There are two types of Write screen mode, Display screen mode and All screen mode which can be

changed by command. (Refer to Window command group , “Write screen mode select”,Page 26)

6.4.1 Display screen mode (Scanning)

When the cursor is located on the Display area, all of operation will be done within Display area, and

when cursor is located on the Hidden area, it will be done within Hidden area.

6.4.2 All screen mode (Scanning)

All of operation will be done on all of area.

Display area 128 dots Hidden area 384 dots

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6.5 Character display format

Character display format is following selectable by “Character display width” command.

Type of

character

Display

position Format

Fixed

character

width 1

Fixed

character

width 2

Proportional

character

width 1

Proportional

character

width 2

Character

format

5 x 7 5 x 7 n x 7 n x 7

Upper space 0 0 0 0

Lower space 1 1 1 1

Left space 0 1 0 1

Standard

character

and

Download

character

5x7dot

Y=0～3

Right space 1 1 1 1

Character

format

6 x 8 * 7 x 8 6 x 8 * 7 x 8

Upper space 0 0 0 0

Lower space 0 0 0 0

Left space 0 0 0 0

Download

character

7x8

Y=0～3

Right space 0 0 0 0

* The most left part of 6x8 dot within 7x8 dot is displayed.

Note: In case of proportional character width is specified, the blank character (20H) will be operated

as same as 2 dot width character.

Fixed character width 1 Fixed character width 2

Proportional character width 1 Proportional character width 2

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7 Function

7.1 Commands

The details of each command as follows;

Note: The size of character (X x Y dot) desclibed in this section is depending on the command of

“Character display width” or “Font magnified display”.

Number of X dot and Y dot for 1 character width for each commands except “Character display”

under the condition of each character display width are as follows;

Character type Fixed character

width 1

Fixed character

width 2

Proportional

character width 1

Proportional

character width 2

Nunber of X dot 5 + 1 5 + 2 5 + 1 5 + 2

Nunber of Y dot 7 + 1 7 + 1 7 + 1 7 + 1

7.1.1 Character display

Code: 20H – FFH

Name: Character display

Function: Display the character on cursor position.

This command effects on the current window selected by “Current window select”.

When MD1 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character size

is in right side. - Display >> HT

The space for one line is in

the lower side. HT >> Display >> HT

Right end The space for one line is

NOT in the lower side. HT >> Display >> HT

When MD2 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character size is in

right side. - Display >> HT

The space for one line is in the

lower side. HT >> Display >> HT

Right end The space for one line is NOT

in the lower side. HT >> Display >> HT

When MD3 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character size

is in right side. - Display >> HT

Right end - HT >> Display >> HT

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7.1.2 BS (Back Space)

Code: 08H

Function: The cursor moves to left by one character.

This command effects on the current window selected by “Current window select”.

When MD1 and 2 modes is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character size is in

left side. - The cursor moves to left by one

character.

The space for one line is in the

lower side.

The cursor moves to the right end

of one upper line.

Left end The space for one line is NOT

in the lower side. The cursor does not move.

When MD3 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character size is in

left side. - The cursor moves to left by one

character.

Left end - The cursor does not move.

7.1.3 HT (Horizontal Tab) – 1 character to right

Code: 09H

Function: The cursor moves to right by one character. This command effects on the

current window selected by “Current window select”. The detail of operation is:

When MD1 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character size is in

right side. - The cursor moves to right by one

character.

The space for one line is in the

lower side.

The cursor moves to the left end of

one lower line.

Right end The space for one line is NOT

in the lower side.

The cursor moves to the left end of

top line.

When MD2 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character

size is in right side. - The cursor moves to right by one character.

The space for one line is in the

lower side. The cursor moves to the left end of one lower line.

Right end The space for one line is NOT

in the lower side.

All displayed pattern is scrolled up to one upper line,

displayed pattern of lowest line is cleared. And

cursor moves to left end of bottom line.

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When MD3 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for 1 character size is in

right side. - The cursor moves to right by one character.

Right end -

The displayed pattern on cursor line is scrolled to left by

one character, Right end character is cleared, and cursor

moves to the right end.

7.1.4 LF (Line Feed)

Code: 0AH

Function: The cursor moves to one lower line. This command effects on the current window

selected by “Current window select”. The detail of operation is as follows;

When MD1 modes is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for one line is in the lower

side.

The cursor moves to the same position of one

lower line.

- The space for one line is NOT in the

lower side. The cursor moves to the left end of top line.

When MD2 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

The space for one line is in the

lower side.

The cursor moves to the same position of one lower

line.

- The space for one line is NOT in the

lower side.

All of displayed pattern is scrolled to one upper line,

and displayed pattern of bottom line is cleared.

The cursor does not move.

When MD3 mode is selected.

Cursor position

X direction Y direction Operation

- - The cursor does not move.

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7.1.5 HOM (Home Position)

Code: 0BH

Function: The cursor moves to the home position. This command effects on the current

window selected by “Current window select”.

7.1.6 CR (Carriage Return)

Code: 0DH

Function: The cursor moves to left end of same line. This command effects on the

current window selected by “Current window select”.

7.1.7 US $ xL xH yL yH (Cursor Set)

Code: 1FH 24H xL xH yL yH

xL: Cursor position x Lower byte (1 dot/unit)

xH: Cursor position x Upper byte (1 dot/unit)

yL: Cursor position y Lower byte (8 dot/unit)

yH: Cursor position y Upper byte(8 dot/unit)

Definable area: 0 ≦ (xL + xH x 256) ≦ 511

0 ≦ (yL + yH x 256) ≦ 7

Function: The cursor moves to specified X, Y position on display memory. If the specified X, Y

position (X, Y, either or both) is over range, the command is ignored, and keep same

cursor position.

This command effects on the current window selected by “Current window select”.

7.1.8 CLR (Display Clear)

Code: 0CH

Function: The display screen is cleared and the cursor moves to home position after this

command was executed. This command effects on the current window selected by

“Current window select”.

7.1.9 US C n (Cursor ON/OFF)

Code: 1F 43H n

n: Display cursor ON/OFF select

n = 0 : Cursor OFF

n = 1 : Cursor ON

Default: n = 0

Function: Select cursor ON or OFF.

When cursor display ON is selected, the cursor position is displayed by 1x8 dots.

7.1.10 ESC@ (Initialize Display)

Code: 1BH 40H

Returns to default.

Jumper is not re-loaded.

The contents of receiving buffer remain in memory.

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7.1.11 ESC % n (Specify Download Register)

Code: 1BH 25H n

Function: Specify enable or disable for download character.

n = 1: Enable (If download character is not defined, buil-in character is displayed)

n = 0: Disable (Characters already downloaded, defined, and displayed are not affected)

7.1.12 ESC & a c1 c2 [x1 d1...d(a×x1)]...[xk d1...d(a×xk)] (Download character definition)

Code: 1Bh 26h a c1 c2 [x1 d1…d(a×x1)]…[xk d1…d(a×xk)]

a: Select character type

c1: Start character code

c2: End character code

x: Number of dot for X direction

d: Defined data

Definable area: a = 1

x = 5: 5x7 dot font

x = 7: 7x8 dot font

32 ≦ c1 ≦ c2 ≦ 255

0 ≦ d ≦ 255

x = 5: Upper 7 bit is valid.

x = 7: All 8 bit is valid.

k ＝ c2 – c1 + 1

Function: To define download characters into RAM.

A maximum of 16 characters may be downloaded and defined.

x=5 : Defined by 5x7dot, and 5x7 dot character regulated upper and lower space is displayed as

same as standard character display.

x=7 : Defined by 7x8 dot, and 6x8 or 7x8 dot character unrelated to space is displayed.

After the first 16 are defined, any additional characters required must replace one already defined.

Downloaded characters are valid until they redefined, an initialize (ESC@) sequence is executed,

or the power is turned off. To display the download character, excution of “Downlord character

difinition” and “Specify download character” is required. In case of displaying download character

is re-defined, displaying character is not changed, new download character is applied from new

data.

(5x7 dot) (7x8dot)

d1 d2 d3 d4 d5

d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7

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7.1.13 ESC ? a c (Delete downloaded character)

Code: 1BH 3FH a c

a: Select character

c: Character code for delete

Definable area: a = 1

32 ≦ c ≦ 255

Function: Delete defined download character.

The built-in chracter is displayed after this command is excuted.

It does not affect to the displaying download character.

This command is ignored if character code for download character is not defined.

7.1.14 ESC R n (Specifies International font set)

Code: 1BH 52H n

Definable area: 0 ≦ n ≦ 13

Default: n=0

Function: Select international font set.

7.1.15 ESC t n (Specifies character code type)

Code: 1BH 74H n

Definable area: n = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19

Default: n = 0

Function: Selects font code

7.1.16 US MD1 (Over-write mode)

Code: 1FH 01H

Function: Over-writes, or replaces existing data.

This command effects on the current window selected by “Current window select”.

n Font set

0 America

1 France

2 Germany

3 England

4 Denmark 1

5 Sweden

6 Italy

7 Spain1

8 Japan

9 Norway

10 Denmark2

11 Spain2

12 Latin America

13 Korea

n Font code type

0 PC437(USA – Euro std)

1 Katakana – Japanese

2 PC850 (Multilingual)

3 PC860 (Portuguese)

4 PC863 (Canadian-French)

5 PC865 (Nordic)

16 WPC1252

17 PC866 (Cyrillic #2)

18 PC852 (Latin 2)

19 PC858

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7.1.17 US MD2 (Vertical scroll mode)

Code: 1FH 02H

Function: Scrolls cursor up 1 line

This command effects on the current window selected by “Current window select”.

7.1.18 US MD3 (Horizontal scroll mode)

Code: 1FH 03H

Function: Scrolls cursor horizontally 1 space

This command effects on the current window selected by “Current window select”.

7.1.19 US s n (Horizontal scroll speed)

Code: 1FH 73H n

Definable area: 0 ≦ n ≦ 31

Default: n = 0

Note that until scrolling action is ended, new

command(s) will not excuted. Scroll base

speed “T” is depending on write screen mode,

character size selected.

7.1.20 US r n (Specifies or cancels reverse display)

Code: 1FH 72H n

n : Specify or cancel reverse character and graphic display

Definable area: 0 ≦ n ≦ 1

n=0: Cancel reverse mode

n=1: Specify reverese mode

Default: n=0

Note: This command is valid to the new data after this command is specified.

This does not affect the contents already displayed.

If n=0 is specified, scrolling

is appeared by character n Speed

0 By Character

1 T msec / 2dots

2 – 31 (n-1)×T msec / dot

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7.1.21 US w n (Specifies write mixture display mode)

Code: 1FH 77H n

n : Specif display write mode

Definable area: 0 ≦ n ≦ 3

n = 0: Normal display write. (Not mixture display)

n = 1: OR display write

n = 2: AND display write

n = 3: EX-OR display write

Default: n = 0

Function: Specifies write mixture mode. The new character or graphic image display mixed with

current display image stored in display memory is overwritten to the display memory.

7.1.22 US X n (Brightness level setting)

Code: 1FH 58H n

n : Brightness level setting

Definable area: 1 ≦ n ≦ 8

Default: n=8

Function: Specify brightness level of whole display screen.

n Level

1 12.5% 2 25%

3 37.5% 4 50%

5 62.5% 6 75%

7 87.5% 8 100%

7.1.23 US ( a n [parameter] (Display action command group)

Function: Execute processing of display action command.

n Function No. Function

01H Function 01H Wait

10H Function 10H Scroll display action

11H Function 11H Blink display action

40H Function 40H Screen saver

n: specify function code.

The next command or data is not excuted until display action processing is ended.

7.1.24 <Function 01H> US ( a n t (Wait)

Code: 1FH 28H 61H 01H t

n: Classify command

t: Wait time

Definable area: n = 01H

0 ≦ t ≦ 255

Note: Wait time, define, command, and data processing are stopped while waiting by this

command. Wait time = t X approx. 0.5sec

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7.1.25 <Function 10H> US ( a n wL wH cL cH s (Scroll display action)

Code: 1FH 28H 61H 10H wL wH cL cH s

n : Classify command

wL: Display screen shift ,number of upper byte.

wH: Display screen shift ,number of lower byte.

cL: Number of reptition lower byte

cH: Number of reptition upper byte

s: Scroll action speed

Definable area: n = 10H

0 ≦ (wL + wH x 256) ≦ 4095

0 ≦ (cL + cH x 256) ≦ 65535

0 ≦ s ≦ 255

Function: Shift the display screen.

Horizontal scrolling can be possible by specifying the shift byte to multiple number of (Display

screen “y” dot /8). Display swiching can be possible by specify shift byte to (Display screen “x” dot

x Display screen “y” dot /8). Scroll speed is specified by “s”. Scroll speed: s X approx. 14msec/1

shift

For example: 1dot scroll to the left: wL=04H, wH=00H

Display area 128 dots

Hidden area 384 dots

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7.1.26 <Function 11H> US ( a n p t1 t2 c (Display Blink)

Code: 1FH 28H 61H 11H p t1 t2 c

n: Classify command

p: Blink pattern

t1: Normal display time

t2: Brank or Reverse display time

c: Number of reptition

Definable area: n = 11H

0 ≦ p ≦ 2

p=0: Nomal display.

P=1: Repeat blink display with nomal and Brank display

P=2: Repeat blink display with nomal and Reverse display

1 ≦ t1 ≦ 255

1 ≦ t2 ≦ 255

1 ≦ c ≦ 255

Function: Blink display action Blink pattern specifed by “p”.

Time specified by “t1” , “t2”, and repeat Blink display

A : t1 X approx.14msec Nomal display

B: t2 X approx. 14msec Brank or Reverse display

This command does not affect to display memory.

If c=0 is specified, brink display is repeated until when c=1 – 255 or Initialize command is specified,

and the command/data execution is continued during display blinking.

If c=1 – 255 is specified, brink display is repeated 1-255 times, and the command/data execution

is stopped. After display blinking is ended, return to nomal display and command/data execution

is re-started.

7.1.27 <Function 12H> US ( a n p (Screen saver)

Code: 1FH 28H 61H 40H p

n: Classify command

p: Screen saver mode

Definable area: n = 40H

0 ≦ p ≦ 4

p=0: Power OFF (All dot OFF, Power save mode)

p=1: Power ON (All dot ON)

p=2: All dot OFF

p=3: All dot ON

p=4: Repeat blink display with nomal and Reverse display (Nomal :2sec., Reverse:2sec.)

Function: Control Power ON or OFF, and Start Screen saver mode.

p=0~1 : Control Power ON or OFF. This is applied until this command is re-specified

p=2~4 : Start Screen saver mode. This command is canceled if next any data is inputted during

screen saver mode, and return to the previous display condition before screen saver mode

specified.

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7.1.28 US ( f n [parameter] (Bit image display group)

Function: Execute processing of bit image data.

n: Specifies function code.

7.1.29 <Function 11H> US ( f n xL xH yL yH g d(1)...d(k)

(Real-time bit image display)

Code: 1Fh 28h 66h 11h xL xH yL yH g d(1)...d(k)

n: Classify command

xL: Bit image X size lower byte ( by 1dot)

xH: Bit image X size upper byte ( by 1dot)

yL: Bit image Y size lower byte ( by 8dots)

yH: Bit image Y size upper byte ( by 8dots)

g: Image =1(Fixed)

d(1) - d(k): Image data (Refer to figure as follows)

Definable area: n ＝ 11H

1 ≦ (xL + xH×256) ≦ 512

1 ≦ (yL + yH×256) ≦ 8

g=1

0 ≦ d ≦ 255

k = x X y X g

Function: Display the bit image data inputed on the cursor position real-time.

Cursor position will not change.

When bit image is display on cursor position, and if it overflows from the current window, it is

displayed until edge of area defined, and remaining bit image overflowed is not displayed. If the

Display position or image size e.t.c are defined to out of definable area, the command is ignored,

and the data is valid as standard data.

n Function No. Function

11H Function 11H Real-time bit image display

Display memory

Cursor position

(

)

(

)

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7.1.30 US ( g n [parameter] (Font command group)

Function: Execute processing of window command.

N Function No. Function

03H Function 03H Character display width

40H Function 40H Font magnified display

n: specify function code.

7.1.31 <Function 03H> US ( g n w (Character display width)

Code: 1FH 28H 67H 03H w

n: Classify command

w: Specify width

Definable area: n = 03H

0 ≦ w ≦ 3

w = 0: Fixed character width 1 (1 dot space in right side)

w = 1: Fixed character width 2 (1 dot space in each right and left side)

w = 2: Proportional character width 1 (1 dot space in right side)

w = 3: Proportional character width 2 (1 dot space in each right and left side)

Default: w= 1

Function: Specifies character display width.

Fixed character width 1 & 2: Character is written with fixed character width. (6 or 7dot)

Proportional character width: Character is written with proportioned character width.

7.1.32 <Function 40H> US ( g n x y (Font magnified display)

Code: 1FH 28H 67H 40H x y

n: Classify command

x: Specify the size of magnification X

y: Specify the size of magnification Y

Definable area: n = 40H

1 ≦ x ≦ 4

1 ≦ y ≦ 2

Default: x = 1

Y = 1

Function: Specifies magnification of character.

Character is magnified including the space specified by Character display width command.

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(x=1, y=1)

(x=2, y=2)

7.1.33 US ( w n [parameter] (Window command group)

Function : Execute processing of window / screen command.

n Function No. Function

01H Function 01H Current window select

02H Function 02H User -Window difinition and cancel

10H Function 10H Write screen mode select

n: specify function code.

7.1.34 <Function 01H> US ( w n a (Current Window select)

Code: 1FH 28H 77H 01H a

n: Classify command

a: Current window number

a = 0: Base-Window

a = 1 ～ 4: User-Window

Definable area: n = 01H

0 ≦ a ≦ 4

Function: Select current window

This command is ignored if current window number is specified for User-Window that is

not defined.

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7.1.35 <Function 02H> US ( w n a b[xPL xPH yPL yPH xSL xSH ySL ySH]

(User Window definition-cancel)

Code: 1Fh 28h 77h n a b [xPL xPH yPL yPH xSL xSH ySL ySH]

n: Classify command

a: Definable window No. No.1 ～ 4

b: Define or Cancel b=0 : Cancel, b=1: Define

xPL:

Left position of window lower byte ( by 1dot)

xPH:

Left position of window upper byte ( by 1dot)

yPL: Top position of window lower byte ( by 8dot)

yPH:

Top position of window upper byte ( by 8dot)

xSL:

X size of window lower byte ( by 1dot)

xSH: X size of window upper byte ( by 1dot)

ySL: Y size of window lower byte ( by 8dot)

ySH: Y size of window upper byte ( by 8dot)

Definable area: n = 02H

1 ≦ a ≦ 4

0 ≦ b ≦ 1

0 ≦ xP ≦ 511

0 ≦ yP ≦ 7

1 ≦ xS ≦ 512

1 ≦ yS ≦ 8

Function: Define or cancel User-Window

Display contents are remained even if this command is excuted.

When User-Window is defined (b=1)

Specify Definable Window No., Window position and Window size, and Window position and

Window size are specified by the block (Block/1x8dot)

All display memory 512 dots

dots

xP xS

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User-Window can be defined up to 4 windows.

The cursor position after excuted this command is specified to top left (X=0, Y=0).

When User-Window is canceled (b=0)

It is not necessary to specify window position [xPL～ySH] in case of cancel the

User-Window .

The Base-Window is selected as current window in case of user window canceled was

selected as current window.

7.1.36 <Function 10H> US ( w n a (Write screen mode select (see sect. 6.3)

Code: 1FH 28H 77H n a

n: Classify command

a: Write screen mode

a = 0: Display acreen mode

a = 1: All screen mode

Definable area: n = 10H

0 ≦ a ≦ 1

Default: a= 0

Function: Select the write screen mode. This effects only for Base Window.

Display action is valid within area of either Display ara or HIdden area depending on

cursor position.

Select “All screen mode”: Display action is valid on all of screen area.

7.1.37 WINx (Short-Cut Current Window Select)

Function: Current window move to selected window.

Refer to 7.1.34 for more detail.

WINx Function

WIN0 (10h) Select the base window

WIN1 (11h) Sleect the user window1

WIN2 (12h) Select the user window2

WIN3 (03h) Select the user window3

WIN4 (04h) Select the user window4

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7.2 Bit image data format

The Bit image consists of the data for image size (x * y) as follows;

Data Pattern position

d (1) P1

d (2) P2

d (x * y) P( x * y )

P(x*y)

P(x*y-1)

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8 Setup

8.1 Jumper

8.1.1 Baud rate select

J0 J1 Baud rate

OPEN OPEN 38,400bps

SHORT OPEN 19,200bps

OPEN SHORT 9,600bps

SHORT SHORT 115,200bps

8.1.2 Signal select of Pin#3 of 14 through holes for Paralel I/F

JRB Signal of Pin#3

OPEN NC

C-R

SHORT /RESET (Input)

C-B

SHORT PBUSY (Output)

R-C-B

SHORT Do not use.

No. Function Default

J0 OPEN

J1 Baud Rate select OPEN

J2 Reserve (Do not change) OPEN

JRB Signal select of Pin#3 of 14

through holes for Paralel I/F OPEN

Pin# 3

/RESET Input

PBUSY Output

JRB

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9 Connector

9.1 Parallel interface connecter (Fourteen through holes)

* Pin#3 can be changed to /RESET or PBUSY terminal, and selectable by jumper.

9.2 Serial interface connector (Six through holes)

9.2.1 Asynchronous serial interface

Pin No. Signal name Function Direction

1 VCC Power supply Input

2 SIN Data receive Input

3 GND Ground Input

4 SBUSY Display busy Output

5 NC Non connection -

6 /RESET Reset Input

No.

Signal

name Function Direction

No. Signal name Function Direction

1 GND Ground Input 8 D1 Data input Input/output

2 VCC Power supply Input 9 D2 Data input Input/output

3 NC * Non connection - 10 D3 Data input Input/output

4 RS Switch signal Input 11 D4 Data input Input/output

5 /WR Data write Input 12 D5 Data input Input/output

6 /RD Data read Input 13 D6 Data input Input/output

7 D0 Data input Input/output 14 D7(PBUSY) Data input Input/output

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10 Outline Drawing

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Notice for the Cautious Handling VFD Modules

Handling and Usage Precautions:

Please carefully follow the appropriate product application notes for proper usage, safety handling, and operation standards for

maximum performance.

[VFD tubes are made of glass]

• Because the edges of the VFD glass-envelop are not smooth, it is necessary to handle carefully to avoid injuries to

your hands

• Please avoid breaking the VFD glass-envelop to prevent injury from sharp glass particles.

• The tip of the exhaust pipe is fragile so avoid shock from impact.

• It is recommended to allow sufficient open space surrounding the exhaust pipe to avoid possible damage.

• Please design the PCB for the VFD-module within 0.3 mm warping tolerance to avoid any forces that may damage

the display due to PCB distortion causing a breakdown of the electrical circuit leading to VFD failure.

[High voltage]

• Avoid touching conductive electrical parts, because the VFD-module uses high voltage exceeding 30～100 volts.

• Even when electric power is turned off, it may take more than one minute for the electrical current to discharge.

[Cable connection]

• Do not unplug the power and/or data cables of VFD-modules during operating condition because unrecoverable

damage may result.

• Sending input signals to the VFD-module during a power off condition sometimes causes I/O port damage.

• It is recommended to use a 30 cm or shorter signal cable to prevent functional failures.

[Electrostatic charge]

• VFD-modules needs electrostatic free packaging and protection from electrostatic charges during handling and

usage.

[Structure]

• During operation, VFD and VFD-modules generate heat. Please consider sufficient heat radiation dissipation using

heat sink solutions.

• We prefer to use UL grade materials or components in conjunction with VFD-modules.

• Wrap and twist motion causes stress and may break VFDs & VFD modules. Please adhere to allowances within

0.3mm at the point of attachment.

[Power]

• Apply regulated power to the VFD-module within specified voltages to protect from failures.

• Because some VFD-modules may consume in rush current equal to twice the typical current at power-on timing,

we recommend using a sufficient power capability and quick starting of the power regulator.

• VFD-module needs a specified voltage at the point of connection. Please use an adequate power cable to avoid a

decrease in voltage. We also recommend inserting a power fuse for extra protection.

[Operating consideration]

• Illuminating phosphor will decrease in brightness during extended operation. If a fixed pattern illuminates for an

extended period,( several hours), the phosphor efficiency will decrease compared to the non operating phosphor

causing a non uniform brightness among pixels. Please consider programming the display patterns to use all

phosphor segments evenly. Scrolling may be a consideration for a period of time to refresh the phosphor condition

and improve even illumination to the pixels.

• We recommend using a signal cable 30cm or less to avoid some possible disturbances to the signal.

[Storage and operating environment]

• Please use VFD-modules under the recommended specified environmental conditions. Salty, sulfur and dusty

environments may damage the VFD-module even during storage.

[Discard]

• Some VFDs contain a small amount of cadmium in the phosphor and lead in the solder. When discarding VFDs or

VFD-modules, please adhere to governmental related laws or regulations.

[Others]

• Although the VFD-module is designed to be protected from electrical noise, please plan your circuitry to exclude as

much noise as possible.

• Do not reconstruct or repair the VFD-module without our authorization. We cannot assure the quality or reliability of

unauthorized reconstructed VFD-modules.

Notice:

･We do not authorize the use of any patents that may be inherent in these specifications.

･Neither whole nor partial copying of these specifications are permitted without our approval.

If necessary , please ask for assistance from our sales consultant.

･This product is not designed for military, aerospace, medical or other life-critical applications. If you choose to use this product

for these applications, please ask us for prior consultation or we cannot take responsibility for problems that may occur.

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Revision Note

SPEC number Date Revision

DS-1318-0001-00R Mar. 6,2006 Preliminary issue

DS-1318-0001-00 June. 22,2006 Initial Issue

The size of display memory has changed to 512X64, and

descriptions relating with display memory have been modified.

2.3 ICC1~3 has been determined.

7.1.7 Definable area has been modified.

10 Outline dimension has been changed.

DS-1318-0001-01 Oct.16,2006 The description "This product complies with RoHS Directive

2002/95/EC" was added to the beginning.

1.4 Weight has been added.

2.3 Power consumption and note about “SBUSY” have been added.

3. Note has been added.

5.2.2 , 5.4 Timing of PBUSY=L ～WR=L has changed from

Min.1.5µs to Min.0µs.

10 Outline dimension has been changed.