Display modules with exceptional optical performance.

KOE (Kaohsiung Opto-Electronics) have announced the introduction of a new 10.2" Full HD TFT display module. The Rugged+ TX26D208VM0AAA display features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and IPS (in-plane switching) wide viewing-angle technology. The TX26D208VM0AVA is also available with KOE's proprietary Pixel Eyes PCap touch technology.

Their latest IPS display technology delivers exceptional colour saturation and image stability, high contrast and deep black levels. Viewing angles of up to 170° are supported in all directions (left/right, up/down). The 10.2-inch display module has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and a high brightness LED backlight featuring a specified brightness rating of 1200cd/m², an integrated dimming function, and a 70K hour lifetime. These key features ensure that display images are bright, colourful, and precisely defined.

The new Rugged+ display modules have been designed and developed for use under mechanical shock and vibration environments where guaranteed and consistent display operation is an essential requirement. A further benefit of all Rugged+ display modules is the cosmetic specification which defines zero bright dot defects. This provides users with the assurance of a high quality, premium display module.

Benson Huang, marketing manager, KOE said, "The introduction of the new 10.2" Rugged+ display modules demonstrates KOE's continued focus on producing high quality, high resolution, premium performance LCD displays suitable for use in challenging applications. The use of Full HD resolution and Pixel Eyes touch technology has enabled KOE to launch the first fully integrated PCap touch display solution designed specifically for use in the industrial sector."

The 10.2-inch TX26D208VM0AAA LTPS (low temperature poly-silicon) display module features mechanical outline dimensions of 241.9mm (w) x 147.8mm (h) x 12.6mm (d) and an active LCD area of 225.792mm (w) x 127.008mm (h). A 50-pin, 2-channel LVDS data interface supports 24-bit RGB data which enables a colour palette of up to 16.7milliion colours. KOE's 10.2-inch Rugged+ TFT display modules will also provide reliable operation in extreme temperature environments with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

KOE's proprietary Pixel Eyes in-cell capacitive touchscreen technology and cover glass optical bonding feature on the new 10.2-inch TX26D208VM0AVA display module. Pixel Eyes touch technology enables the projected capacitive touch functionality to be fully integrated into the internal LCD cell structure.

Key features of Pixel Eyes include enhanced optical performance, highly accurate touch interactions, and support for up to 10 multiple touch points. Pixel Eyes touchscreen display modules are ideal for graphical user-interface applications which require a robust, reliable touch solution offering precise and flexible gesture response.

The KOE TX26D208VM0AAA and TX26D208VM0AVA Rugged+ display modules are designed for use in harsh environment applications such as medical equipment, construction and agricultural machinery, forklift trucks, marine instruments, avionics systems and industrial HMI. The new 10.2-inch Full HD display modules are available immediately from KOE's sales channel and distribution partners.

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A range of open frame and chassis LCD monitors

All-in-one monitors simplify system integration

Ginsbury have announced the introduction of a new range of open frame and chassis LCD monitors. Ginsbury's open frame LCD monitors have been designed for simple and easy system integration, negating the need to source individual display and peripheral components. All of Ginsbury's open frame monitors are mounted on durable metal frames incorporating the LCD panel, an analogue to digital interface board, a backlight driver and any associated cables and connectors. Construction includes a main chassis with an EMI cover plate and VESA compliant mounting holes.

Paul Constable, Product Manager, Ginsbury said, "Ginsbury's open frame and chassis monitors provide robust and well integrated subassemblies for use where high performance display systems are required."

Ginsbury's Chassis LCD monitors are fitted with an integrated front bezel but are otherwise of similar construction to their Open Frame counterparts.

Touchscreen integration is supported with options for projected or surface capacitive, 4 or 5-wire resistive, surface acoustic wave (SAW) and infra red (IR). The integrated touchscreen controller supports either a USB or RS232 serial interface. Digital and analogue video inputs are supported.

Available sizes!

The Ginsbury open frame and chassis LCD monitors are ideally suited for use in applications such as public information terminals, industrial process equipment, ticketing and vending machines, gaming, digital signage and are available immediately.

Compatible 5.7" TFT expands line-up

Enhanced, cost effective upgrade for mature technology

KOE Europe has announced the introduction of a new 5.7" QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) TFT LCD module. The new TX14D26VM1BAA is a further addition to KOE's expanding Lite+ product family. Lite+ modules offer cost effective LCD solutions that feature industry standard screen sizes, display resolutions and data interfaces but without any compromise in display optical performance.

The new TX14D26VM1BAA provides a compatible upgrade for the existing KOE 5.7" TX14D22VM1BAA display module. The white LED backlight enables an exceptional brightness of 800cd/m² and an estimated half brightness lifetime of 40K hours. Contrast ratio is specified as 800:1.

Applications such as ticketing machines, point of sale terminals and public information kiosks are often found in high brightness outdoor environments. The KOE Lite+ product line-up feature high brightness, long-life LED backlights and high contrast ratios to provide strong optical performance and display images that are clear, concise and able to be viewed under bright ambient light conditions.

Mark Stephenson, Technical Marketing Manager, KOE Europe, said "The 5.7" display has been a de-facto industry display standard for many years and is used by a large and established customer base. We believe it is essential to maintain customer confidence and meet the needs of our customers by producing compatible, cost effective solutions for mature technology while still offering enhancements in optical performance such as improved brightness and contrast."

A 40-pin CMOS interface supporting 6-bit RGB enables a colour palette of up to 262K colours. The 5.7" module has mechanical outline dimensions of 131.0mm (w) x 102.2mm (h) x 7.1mm (d) and a operating temperature range of -30°C to +80°C.

Lite+ TFT displays are also suitable for medical, marine, process control, gaming and industrial applications.

Design, configuration and virtual assembly of control cabinets & busbar connections

Fig 1
System configuration 3 pole Rittal Flat
PLS busbar system including Rittal
system accessories

Switchgear is used virtually everywhere that electricity flows. The new "Copper" add-on module for EPLAN Pro Panel Professional allows free design, configuration and virtual assembly of control cabinets and the necessary busbar systems. With EPLAN Pro Panel "Copper", information from the "Rittal Power Engineering" planning tool, which is software used for the configuration and design of low-voltage switchgear systems, can, for example, be utilised to fit the necessary Rittal system components into a virtual 3D model.

The comprehensive new engineering solution begins with the design of the switchgear systems. With EPLAN Pro Panel "Copper", users can simply transfer the results of the design process into the EPLAN overall project to allow further virtual setup and assembly of the control cabinet. The "Copper" module allows planning of various components, including switchgear systems, based on the Ri4Power solution from Rittal or the RiLine60 modular busbar system and the TS 8 control cabinet. Any busbar and the associated connecting elements can be individually designed and assembled virtually.

Intuitive construction of copper wires

Fig 2
Virtual bending of busbars in 3D
Easily constructed circuit breakers
with connection points 

The casing and accessories, equipment such as mains switches and circuit breakers, and copper rails required are collated within EPLAN from an online component library and put together to form a virtual prototype of the control cabinet. Where the busbar technology stops, users can design copper rails and connection elements freely within the 3D assembly structure and, where necessary, bend and adapt them as necessary. Design and production-related information, such as bending radii or company-specific bending rules, is utilised directly during the busbar design process and when processing components for the drawing. An individual shape library helps keep numbers of variants down while at the same time, the level of standardisation for production and assembly increases. The innovative EPLAN e-Touch Technology allows copper wires to be fitted intuitively. In brief: The prototype of the switchgear system is in place long before the first components have actually been ordered, produced or fitted.

Detecting potential problems early

Fig 3
Main switch with connection kit including
manufacturing information for machining of
the busbars

Drill holes, recesses and punch holes can be defined for all kinds of connections for copper parts in the 3D assembly design - either as a norm-based drilling template or by placing them individually. The information required to produce and process the components is provided from EPLAN for manual production or to control NC-based bending, drilling or stamping machines. Appropriate test runs on the system and the built-in anti-collision systems allow the whole virtual prototype of the switchgear to be checked. Engineers can detect potential problems as early as possible within the product development process. This prevents last minute corrections at the production and assembly stage, which could delay delivery. However, if a change does need to be made, the system automatically updates all dependent components, parts lists, reports and production drawings. Users save time, costs and materials on an ongoing basis.

Equipment procurement made simple

Fig 4
EPLAN Pro Panel Professional Copper
3D assembly design, busbar construction,
automatic generation of production
drawings and export of order information

A range of reports for equipment ordering and coordination accelerates the whole process. The system generates reports for material ordering, cutting lists and valuable production and assembly documents. The specific integration into the product development environment ensures that the data for equipment procurement, order preparation and coordination, production and fitting is used. In brief: A consistent workflow, which provides system operators with "as built" documentation in accordance with the machinery directive.

Fighting sunlight!

I suppose one could argue that this isn't strictly speaking automation but the number of times I have been unable to read screens in and out of the plant environment because of sunshine or glare makes this is something that interests me. I hope it will interest you too!

Ginsbury have announced the availability of two new 15” Landmark high brightness, sunlight readable TFT LCD modules. The 15.6” LMG226B-156XW01 and the 15.0” LMG241-150X02TL deliver very high levels of screen luminance resulting in exceptional picture sharpness and clarity in high brightness environments.

The LMG226B-156XW01 is a sunlight readable LCD module with a VHB (very high brightness) LED backlight. The LED backlight enables a maximum screen brightness of 1,800cd/m². At this brightness the power consumption of the backlight is 29watts. Typical contrast ratio is specified as 500:1.

The 15.6” display module has a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels with a viewing angle of greater than ±80° in both horizontal and vertical directions. The module has mechanical outline dimensions of 363.8mm (w) x 215.9mm (h) x 14.3mm (d).

The LMG241-150X02TL is a 15.0”, 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, sunlight readable display with a VHB LED backlight in a side mount package of less than 12mm maximum thickness. At the maximum backlight power of 18.5watts, the LMG241-150X02TL delivers a brightness of 1,500cd/m² and a contrast ratio 800:1.

Paul Constable, Product Manager, Ginsbury said, “Standard colour TFT LCDs are often unable to provide sufficient luminance for viewing under bright, outdoor environments and the result is poor image quality. Landmark LCD display modules are high performance products designed specifically for use under high ambient light conditions. The high brightness LED backlights employed by Landmark ensure the display image is easily readable even under direct sunlight.”

The half brightness lifetime of the VHB backlight in the LMG226B-156XW0 and LMG241-150X02TL modules are rated at 50,000 hours. The half brightness lifetime is the number of operating hours before the backlight luminance drops down to 50% of its initial value. Landmark high brightness backlights are engineered to provide the largest possible dimming range. For applications in low lighting environments, the screen brightness can be reduced to less than 5cd/m² using an LED backlight controller with PWM (pulse width modulation) dimming control.

Both modules feature an anti-glare hard coating (3H) treatment on the front surface of the display and an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C.

The Landmark 15.0” and 15.6” display modules are ideal for high brightness environments and outdoor applications such as digital signage, outdoor kiosks, marine, medical, mobile and industrial. The Landmark LMG226B-156XW01 and LMG241-150X02TL are available from Ginsbury immediately.