CEC016 - 50 Message Programmable LCD Display (20x4)

50 message, programmable LCD display, with 4 lines of 20 characters. One default message and up to 49 other messages are programmable using an onboard RS-232 serial port and supplied Windows software. 

Any of the 49 remaining pre-programmed messages can be displayed by closing the respective onboard 7x7 matrix terminals.

Functions include:

• RS-232 serial connector for quick message programming
• default message - displayed when no one of the 49 pre-recorded messages is selected
• Hierarchical or Rotary display modes - when several messages are selected at the same time Hierarchical Mode displays the most important message only (number 1 first moving down to 49 as the message inputs are released); Rotary Mode displays all selected messages sequentially
• external message activation using any 'make' contact e.g. switches, relays, open collector outputs or simply push buttons
• single or dual line messages
• Character set includes lower and uppercase letters, 0-9, !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[]_{}¥|^`’
• relay output for controlling external devices. Can be programmed to activate with a single or combination of messages and have a timed or conditional deactivation
• luminescence control
• Fits into a DIN-RAIL Ref. C-7585

The module includes protection against inverse polarity, indicator LED and screw terminal connections. Simply install the supplied software on a Windows PC equipped with an serial port and software

Technical Specifications
Power Supply	12Vdc e.g. Order Code PSU446 with connector 778.106
Current Consumption	20 - 450mA
PC Connection	M-F serial lead (Order Code LDC441)
Display	4 lines x 20 character
Character Height	4.8 mm
Message Memory Type	Non-volatile
Illumination option	Yes
Output	1 x SPDT Relay
Maximum Output Load (Resistive)	Up to 240Vac or 28Vdc @ 5 Amps max. (Relay Datasheet)
Relay Connections	NO, NC, C (Relay FAQ)
Protection against Inverse Polarity	Yes
LCD Module Dimensions	97 x 42 mm
LCD Visible Area:	76 x 20 mm
Board Dimensions (WxHxD)	Display Board: 100 x 30 x 60 mm Control Board: 105 x 25 x 75 mm
Weight	280g
Board Connections	Screw terminal blocks
Product Format	PRE-ASSEMBLED Electronic Module more
Documentation	User Manual