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MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD Features RS485 communication interface. 8 on-board output drivers Built in Alarm System LCD display (128x64 or 192x64 dots) 32K bytes EEPROM ...
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MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD IMPORTANT Although the information contained herein has been carefully verified, NEWELL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED assumes no responsibility for any errors that may occur, for any damage to property or persons resulting from improper use of this manual or from the related software. NEWELL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED products are not authorized for use as components in medical, life support or military devices.
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MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD Document Overview Connectors ................................ 4 PCB Size ................................5 Technical Specifications............................. 5 Power Supply (J1) ............................. 6 Reset.................................. 6 Communication Interface (J8, JP2, JP3, JP4)....................6 Output Connection (J3)............................7 Keypad (J2)................................ 7 LCD..................................7 Device ID ................................7 Easy Control Resource............................
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MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD Connectors Key Inputs Connector J2 X2 X1 X0 Y3 Y2 Output Connector J3 Power Supply GND V+ System Startup Delay Jumper (JP1) Connected to 128x64 or 192x64 LCD Module LCD Contrast Adjustment VR1 System Status LED...
MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD PCB Size 85mm φ4.0mm 7.5mm 84mm Technical Specifications Maximum boards 256(addressed by device ID) (In same control network) more than 256 (addressed by serial number) Communication Interface RS485 Outputs 8 output drivers (can be used to drive relays, LEDs… )
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MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD Power Supply (J1) The device requests an DC power supply and connect to J1. Please refer to Connectors DC: 8-24 V 6W Reset The device reset and set default output state at power-up, the state of the outputs does not change even a system software or hardware reset (Watchdog Timer - WDT) may occur.
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MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD Output Connection (J3) The device features 6 output drivers that can be used to drive relays, LEDs… , and featuring continuous load current ratings to 250 mA for each of the drivers, but the full load current ratings of all outputs can’...
MC138 LCD CONTROL BOARD Properties Settings Choose the menu [Device] - [Properties] to open the dialog window and press button [Help] to get the detail of the settings. System variable Choose the menu [Device] - [Resource] to get the list of the variable in the system.