Low Cost Text display

Ventax · Nov 30, 2009

I am looking for some recommendations for a 1 or 2 line by 20 character text display compatible with a SLC 503 or 504. I just want a fault display with no bells or whistles, possibly with 2 buttons but not essential.

Thank you for your input.

PCPtech · Nov 30, 2009

I am sure there is something that is a little cheaper out there but the panelview component line is pretty inexspensive. You don't need to buy porgramming software either you plug in either USB or eithernet (if equiped) and program via IE or firefox.
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/br/2711c-br001_-en-p.pdf
I think the smallest 2" is a couple hundred bucks.

OkiePC · Nov 30, 2009

vorne

super product, low price

ndzied1 · Nov 30, 2009

OkiePC said:
vorne

super product, low price

Wow, for that price you can get a 5.7" TFT color touchscreen with 5 Function Keys:

http://hmi.beijerelectronics.com/we...AllDocuments/048FBC3F8BABD59AC1257392003635C5

<disclaimer : I work for a Beijer Distributor >

TConnolly · Nov 30, 2009

Optimate

OkiePC · Nov 30, 2009

ndzied1 said:
Wow, for that price you can get a 5.7" TFT color touchscreen with 5 Function Keys:

http://hmi.beijerelectronics.com/we...AllDocuments/048FBC3F8BABD59AC1257392003635C5

<disclaimer : I work for a Beijer Distributor >

You are right. I overlooked the "possibly with 2 buttons" part. The Vorne displays are great if you need to read at a distance, and are very durable, cheaper replacements for the A/B DL series, and are easy to drive from a parallel output (dc output card w/canned messages) or a serial port.

But if it's going right in front of the operator, buy a full blown HMI for the job...

Paul

bikerdude · Nov 30, 2009

HI,
Features:

Clear 2x16 character display
Turn backlighting on or off with a single command
Directly supports ASCII DEC characters 32-127
Eight user-definable custom characters
Move the cursor anywhere on the display with a single command
Baud mode selector and adjustable contrast on the back of the display

Application Ideas:

Professional-looking text user interface on any microcontroller application
Easy serial debugging without a PC
Real-time sensor data output on autonomous robots

Key Specifications:

Power requirements: +5 VDC, 20 mA (light off), 80 mA (light on)
Selectable asynchronous serial baud rates: 2400, 9600, 19200
Dimensions: Approx. 1.5 x 3.15 in (38 x 80 mm) NOTE: Board and LCD size and style may vary
Operating temp range: -4 to +158 °F (-20 to +70°C)

$29.99

Bare Bones text display unit. No mounting enclosure included at all. I ran one off of a SLC504 serial port for a few hours just messing around. Get a 5VDC power supply & a little enclosure & your good to go for a hundred bucks or less. They look better in person with the backlight on.

BD

ScottTheEngineer · Nov 30, 2009

http://www.pro-lite.com/indoor-singleline-plxpsb40.htm

We used these in our factory for fault displays. can't remember the program that we used though.

Ventax · Dec 1, 2009

Thanks for the ideas. This is for a fault display on a remote panel. The Optimate looks good. The parallax is tempying but I'm going to test one before adding it to a project

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