LCD MODULE MTC-C162DPRN-2N Version : 1.

0 Jul 22, 1998

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
! PHYSICAL DATA
! EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
! BLOCK DIAGRAM
! ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
! ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
! OPERATING PRINCIPLES & METHODS
! DISPLAY DATA RAM ADDRESS MAP
! ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
! INTERFACE PIN CONNECTIONS
! PART LIST
! CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
! RELIABILITY
! QUALITY GUARANTEE
! INSPECTION CRITERIA
! PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LCD MODULES
! USING LCD MODULES

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! PHYSICAL DATA
Item Contents Unit
LCD type TN ---
LCD duty 1/16 ---
LCD bias 1/5 ---
Viewing direction 6 o’clock
Module size (W×H×T) 80 × 36 × 11MAX (3.15″ × 1.42″ × 0.43″MAX) mm
Viewing area (W×H) 64.5 × 13.8 (2.54″ × 0.54″) mm
Number of characters (characters×lines) 16 × 2 ---
Character matrix (W×H) 5×8 dots
Character size (W×H) 2.95 × 4.35 (0.116″ × 0.171″) mm
Dot size (W×H) 0.55 × 0.50 (0.022″ × 0.020″) mm
Dot pitch (W×H) 0.60 × 0.55 (0.024″ × 0.022″) mm

! EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

! BLOCK DIAGRAM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
VSS VDD VO RS R/W E DB0 DB1 DB2 DB3 DB4 DB5 DB6 DB7 NC NC

DB0
~
SEG80
DB7
RS CONTROLLER IC
R/W
E KS0070B
VSS COM16 LCD PANEL
VDD 16 CHARACTERS ✕ 2 LINES
VO

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! ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ( Ta = 25°C )

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit
Supply voltage for logic VDD -0.3 7.0 V
Supply voltage for LCD VDD - VO -0.3 VDD+0.3 V
Input voltage VI -0.3 VDD+0.3 V
Operating temperature TOP 0 50 °C
Storage temperature TST -10 60 °C

! ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ( VDD = +5V±10% , VSS = 0V, Ta = 25°C )

◆ DC Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage for logic VDD --- 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Supply current for logic IDD --- --- 1.38 3 mA
0°C 4.2 4.8 5.4 V
Operating voltage for LCD VDD - VO 25°C 3.6 4.4 5.1 V
50°C 3.1 3.6 4.2 V
Input voltage ' H ' level VIH --- 2.2 --- VDD V
Input voltage ' L ' level VIL --- -0.3 --- 0.6 V

◆ AC Characteristics

" Write mode

Characteristic Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Test pin

E cycle time tC 500 --- --- ns E
E rise time tr --- --- 25 ns E
E fall time tf --- --- 25 ns E
E pulse width (High, Low) tW 220 --- --- ns E
R/W and RS set-up time tSU1 40 --- --- ns R/W, RS
R/W and RS hold time th1 10 --- --- ns R/W, RS
Data set-up time tSU2 60 --- --- ns DB0 ~ DB7
Data hold time th2 10 --- --- ns DB0 ~ DB7

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" Read mode

Characteristic Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Test pin

E cycle time tC 500 --- --- ns E
E rise time tr --- --- 25 ns E
E fall time tf --- --- 25 ns E
E pulse width tW 220 --- --- ns E
R/W and RS set-up time tSU 40 --- --- ns R/W, RS
R/W and RS hold time th 10 --- --- ns R/W, RS
Data output delay time tD --- --- 120 ns DB0 ~ DB7
Data hold time tDH 20 --- --- ns DB0 ~ DB7

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! OPERATING PRINCIPLES & METHODS

◆ Control and Display Command

Execution Time
Command RS R/W DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0 (fosc = 250kHz) Remark
DISPLAY L L L L L L L L L H 1.64ms
CLEAR
RETURN HOME L L L L L L L L H X 1.64ms Cursor move to first digit
ENTRY MODE L L L L L L L H I/D SH 42µs • I/D : Set cursor move direction
SET
H Increase
I/D
L Decrease
• SH : Specifies shift of display
H Display is shifted
SH
L Display is not
shifted

DISPLAY L L L L L L H D C B 42µs • Display

ON/OFF
H Display on
D
L Display off
• Cursor
H Cursor on
C
L Cursor off
• Blinking
H Blinking on
B
L Blinking off

SHIFT L L L L L H S/C R/L X X 42µs

H Display shift
S/C
L Cursor move

H Right shift
R/L
L Left shift

SET FUNCTION L L L L H DL N F X X 42µs

H 8 bits interface
DL
L 4 bits interface

H 2 line display
N
L 1 line display

H 5 X 10 dots
F
L 5 X 7 dots

SET CG RAM L L L H CG RAM address 42µs CG RAM Data is sent and

ADDRESS (corresponds to cursor address) received after this setting
SET DD RAM L L H DD RAM address 42µs DD RAM Data is sent and
ADDRESS received after this setting
READ BUSY L H BF Address Counter used for 0µs
H Busy
FLAG & both DD & CG RAM address
BF
ADDRESS
L Ready
− Reads BF indication internal
operating is being performed
− Reads address counter contents
WRITE DATA H L Write Data 46µs Write data into DD or CG RAM
READ DATA H H Read Data 46µs Read data from DD or CG RAM
X : Don’t care

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◆ Initializing by Internal Reset Circuit

The KS0070B automatically initializes (resets) when the power is on using the internal reset circuit. The following
instruction are executed in initialization. The busy flag is kept in busy state (BF=1) until initialization ends. The busy state is 10ms
after VDD rises to 4.5V.
(1) Display Clear
(2) Function Set
DL = 1 : 8-bit interface data
N = 0 : 1-line display
F = 0 : 5x7-dot character font
(3) Display On/Off Control
D = 0 : Display Off
C = 0 : Cursor Off
B = 0 : Blink Off
(4) Entry Mode Set
I/D = 1 : +1 (Increment)
S = 0 : No Shift

◆ Initializing by Instruction

Power On
|
Wait for more than 15ms after VDD rises to 4.5V
|
RS R/W DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0 BF cannot be checked before this instruction.
0 0 0 0 1 1 * * * * Function Set
|
Wait for more than 4.1ms
|
RS R/W DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0 BF cannot be checked before this instruction.
0 0 0 0 1 1 * * * * Function Set
|
Wait for more than 100µs
|
RS R/W DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0 BF cannot be checked before this instruction.
0 0 0 0 1 1 * * * * Function Set
|
| BF can be checked after following
| instruction.
| When BF is not checked, the waiting time
| between instructions is longer than execution
instruction time.
|
RS R/W DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0 Function Set (Specify the number of display
0 0 0 0 1 1 N F * * lines and character font.) The number of
display lines and character font cannot be
changed afterwards.
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Display Off
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Display Clear
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 I/D S Entry Mode Set
|
|
#
Initialization ends

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◆ Standard Character Pattern

! DISPLAY DATA RAM ADDRESS MAP

Characters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
First line 00H 01H 02H 03H 04H 05H 06H 07H 08H 09H 0AH 0BH 0CH 0DH 0EH 0FH
Second line 40H 41H 42H 43H 44H 45H 46H 47H 48H 49H 4AH 4BH 4CH 4DH 4EH 4FH

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! ELECTRO-OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS ( VOP = 4.4V, Ta = 25°C )

Item Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit Remarks Note
Response time Tr --- --- 183 --- ms --- 1
Tf --- --- 72 --- ms --- 1
Contrast ratio Cr --- --- 7.6 --- --- --- 2
35 --- --- deg ∅ = 90° 3
Viewing angle range θ Cr ≥ 2 39 --- --- deg ∅ = 270° 3
33 --- --- deg ∅ = 0° 3
14 --- --- deg ∅ = 180° 3

Note1: Definition of response time.

Note2: Definition of contrast ratio ‘Cr’. Note3: Definition of viewing angle range ‘θ’.

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! INTERFACE PIN CONNECTIONS

Pin NO. Symbol Level Description
1 VSS 0V Ground
2 VDD 5.0V Supply voltage for logic
3 VO --- Input voltage for LCD
4 RS H/L H : Data, L : Instruction code
5 R/W H/L H : Read mode, L : Write mode
6 E H, H → L Chip enable signal
7 DB0 H/L Data bit 0
8 DB1 H/L Data bit 1
9 DB2 H/L Data bit 2
10 DB3 H/L Data bit 3
11 DB4 H/L Data bit 4
12 DB5 H/L Data bit 5
13 DB6 H/L Data bit 6
14 DB7 H/L Data bit 7
15 NC --- No Connection
16 NC --- No Connection

! PART LIST
Part Name Description Quantity
IC KS0070B.PCC 1
LCD TM002-DPRDCN 1
PCB MCC162A4-5 1
Frame MC161-1 1
Rubber connector 70.5x3.0x2.2mm YP 2
Resistor 2.2KΩ 5
Resistor 91KΩ 1

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! CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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! RELIABILITY
◆ Content of Reliability Test
Environmental Test
No. Test Item Content of Test Test Condition Applicable
Standard
1 High temperature Endurance test applying the high storage 60 °C ------
storage temperature for a long time. 200 hrs
2 Low temperature Endurance test applying the low storage -10 °C ------
storage temperature for a long time. 200 hrs
3 High temperature Endurance test applying the electric stress 50 °C
operation (Voltage & Current) and the thermal stress to 200 hrs ------
the element for a long time.
4 Low temperature Endurance test applying the electric stress 0 °C ------
operation under low temperature for a long time. 200 hrs
5 High temperature / Endurance test applying the high temperature 60 °C , 90 %RH MIL-202E-103B
Humidity storage and high humidity storage for a long time. 96 hrs JIS-C5023
6 High temperature / Endurance test applying the electric stress 40 °C , 90 %RH MIL-202E-103B
Humidity operation (Voltage & Current) and temperature / 96 hrs JIS-C5023
humidity stress to the element for a long time.
7 Temperature cycle Endurance test applying the low and high -10°C / 60°C
temperature cycle. 10 cycles
-10°C 25°C 60°C ------
30min 5min. 30min
1 cycle
Mechanical Test
8 Vibration test Endurance test applying the vibration during 10∼22Hz → 1.5mmp-p MIL-202E-201A
transportation and using. 22∼500Hz → 1.5G JIS-C5025
Total 0.5hrs JIS-C7022-A-10
9 Shock test Constructional and mechanical endurance test 50G half sign MIL-202E-213B
applying the shock during transportation. wave 1l msedc
3 times of each direction
10 Atmospheric Endurance test applying the atmospheric 115 mbar MIL-202E-105C
pressure test pressure during transportation by air. 40 hrs
Others
11 Static electricity test Endurance test applying the electric stress to
VS=800V , RS=1.5 kΩ MIL-883B-3015.1
the terminal. CS=100 pF
1 time
∗∗∗ Supply voltage for logic system = 5V. Supply voltage for LCD system = Operating voltage at 25°C.

◆ Failure Judgement Criterion

Criterion Item Test Item No. Failure Judgment Criterion
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Basic specification Out of the Basic Specification
Electrical characteristic Out of the DC and AC Characterstic
Mechanical characterstic Out of the Mechanical Specification Color
change : Out of Limit Apperance Specification
Optical characterstic Out of the Apperance Standard

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! QUALITY GUARANTEE

◆ Acceptable Quality Level

Each lot should satisfy the quality level defined as follows.
- Inspection method : MIL-STD-105E LEVEL II Normal one time sampling
- AQL
Partition AQL Definition
A: Major 0.4% Functional defective as product
B: Minor 1.5% Satisfy all functions as product but not satisfy cosmetic standard

◆ Definition of ‘LOT’
One lot means the delivery quantity to customer at one time.

◆ Conditions of Cosmetic Inspection

" Environmental condition
The inspection should be performed at the 1m of height from the LCD module under 2 pieces of 40W white fluorescent lamps
(Normal temperature 20∼25°C and normal humidity 60±15%RH).
" Inspection method
The visual check should be performed vertically at more than 30cm distance from the LCD panel.
" Driving voltage
The VO value which the most optimal contrast can be obtained near the specified VO in the specification. (Within ±0.5V of the
typical value at 25°C.).

! INSPECTION CRITERIA
◆ Module Cosmetic Criteria
No. Item Judgement Criterion Partition
1 Difference in Spec. None allowed Major
2 Pattern peeling No substrate pattern peeling and floating Major
3 Soldering defects No soldering missing Major
No soldering bridge Major
No cold soldering Minor
4 Resist flaw on substrate Invisible copper foil (∅0.5mm or more) on substrate pattern Minor
5 Accretion of metallic No soldering dust Minor
Foreign matter No accretion of metallic foreign matters (Not exceed ∅0.2mm) Minor
6 Stain No stain to spoil cosmetic badly Minor
7 Plate discoloring No plate fading, rusting and discoloring Minor
8 Solder amount a. Soldering side of PCB Minor
Solder to form a ‘Filet’
1. Lead parts all around the lead.
Solder should not hide the
lead form perfectly. (too much)
b. Components side
( In case of ‘Through Hole PCB’ )

Solder to reach the Components side of PCB.

2. Flat packages Either ‘toe’ (A) or ‘heal’ (B) of Minor

the lead to be covered by ‘Filet’. A B

Lead form to be assume over

solder.

3. Chips (3/2) H ≥ h ≥ (1/2) H Minor

h H

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◆ Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Non-Operating)

No. Defect Judgement Criterion Partition
1 Spots In accordance with Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Operating) No.1. Minor
2 Lines In accordance with Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Operating) No.2. Minor
3 Bubbles in polarizer Minor
Size : d mm Acceptable Qty in active area
d ≤ 0.3 Disregard
0.3 < d ≤ 1.0 3
1.0 < d ≤ 1.5 1
1.5 < d 0

4 Scratch In accordance with spots and lines operating cosmetic criteria. When the light Minor
reflects on the panel surface, the scratches are not to be remarkable.
5 Allowable density Above defects should be separated more than 30mm each other. Minor
6 Coloration Not to be noticeable coloration in the viewing area of the LCD panels. Minor
Back-lit type should be judged with back-lit on state only.
7 Contamination Not to be noticeable. Minor

◆ Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Operating)

No. Defect Judgement Criterion Partition
1 Spots A) Clear Minor
Size : d mm Acceptable Qty in active area
d ≤ 0.1 Disregard
0.1 < d ≤ 0.2 6
0.2 < d ≤ 0.3 2
0.3 < d 0
Note : Including pin holes and defective dots which must be within one pixel
size.
B) Unclear

Size : d mm Acceptable Qty in active area

d ≤ 0.2 Disregard
0.2 < d ≤ 0.5 6
0.5 < d ≤ 0.7 2
0.7 < d 0

2 Lines A) Clear Minor

L 5.0 (0)
∞
2.0 (6) See No. 1
W
0.02 0.05 0.1
Note : ( ) - Acceptable Qty in active area
L - Length (mm)
W - Width (mm)
∞ - Disregard
B) Unclear
L 10.0 (0)
∞
(6)

2.0 See No. 1

W
0.05 0.3 0.5
‘Clear’ = The shade and size are not changed by VO.
‘Unclear’ = The shade and size are changed by VO.

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◆ Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Operating) (Continued)

No. Defect Judgement Criterion Partition
3 Rubbing line Not to be noticeable.
4 Allowable density Above defects should be separated more than 10mm each other. Minor
5 Rainbow Not to be noticeable. Minor
6 Dot size To be 95% ∼ 105% of the dot size (Typ.) in drawing. Minor
Partial defects of each dot (ex. pin-hole) should be treated as ‘spot’.
(see Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Operating) No.1)
7 Uneven brightness Uneven brightness must be BMAX / BMIN ≤ 2 Minor
(only back-lit type - BMAX : Max. value by measure in 5 points
module) - BMIN : Min. value by measure in 5 points
Divide active area into 4 vertically and horizontally.
Measure 5 points shown in the following figure.

$ $

$ $

$ : Measuring points

Note :
(1) Size : d = (long length + short length) / 2
(2) The limit samples for each item have priority.
(3) Complexed defects are defined item by item, but if the number of defects are defined in above table, the total number should
not exceed 10.
(4) In case of ‘concentration’, even the spots or the lines of ‘disregarded’ size should not allowed. Following three situations
should be treated as ‘concentration’.
- 7 or over defects in circle of ∅5mm.
- 10 or over defects in circle of ∅10mm.
- 20 or over defects in circle of ∅20mm.

! PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LCD MODULES

◆ Handing Precautions
(1) The display panel is made of glass. Do not subject it to a mechanical shock by dropping it or impact.
(2) If the display panel is damaged and the liquid crystal substance leaks out, be sure not to get any in your mouth. If the
substance contacts your skin or clothes, wash it off using soap and water.
(3) Do not apply excessive force to the display surface or the adjoining areas since this may cause the color tone to vary.
(4) The polarizer covering the display surface of the LCD module is soft and easily scratched. Handle this polarizer carefully.
(5) If the display surface becomes contaminated, breathe on the surface and gently wipe it with a soft dry cloth. If it is heavily
contaminated, moisten cloth with one of the following solvents :
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Ethyl alcohol
(6) Solvents other than those above-mentioned may damage the polarizer. Especially, do not use the following.
- Water
- Ketone
- Aromatic solvents
(7) Exercise care to minimize corrosion of the electrode. Corrosion of the electrodes is accelerated by water droplets, moisture
condensation or a current flow in a high-humidity environment.

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(8) Install the LCD Module by using the mounting holes. When mounting the LCD module make sure it is free of twisting,
warping and distortion. In particular, do not forcibly pull or bend the I/O cable or the backlight cable.
(9) Do not attempt to disassemble or process the LCD module.
(10) NC terminal should be open. Do not connect anything.
(11) If the logic circuit power is off, do not apply the input signals.
(12) To prevent destruction of the elements by static electricity, be careful to maintain an optimum work environment.
- Be sure to ground the body when handling the LCD modules.
- Tools required for assembling, such as soldering irons, must be properly grounded.
- To reduce the amount of static electricity generated, do not conduct assembling and other work under dry conditions.
- The LCD module is coated with a film to protect the display surface. Exercise care when peeling off this protective film
since static electricity may be generated.

◆ Storage Precautions
When storing the LCD modules, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or to the light of fluorescent lamps. Keep the modules in bags
(avoid high temperature / high humidity and low temperatures below 0°C). Whenever possible, the LCD modules should be stored in
the same conditions in which they were shipped from our company.

◆ Others
Liquid crystals solidify under low temperature (below the storage temperature range) leading to defective orientation or the
generation of air bubbles (black or white). Air bubbles may also be generated if the module is subject to a low temperature.
If the LCD modules have been operating for a long time showing the same display patterns, the display patterns may remain on
the screen as ghost images and a slight contrast irregularity may also appear. A normal operating status can be regained by
suspending use for some time. It should be noted that this phenomenon does not adversely affect performance reliability.
To minimize the performance degradation of the LCD modules resulting from destruction caused by static electricity etc., exercise
care to avoid holding the following sections when handling the modules.
- Exposed area of the printed circuit board.
- Terminal electrode sections.

! USING LCD MODULES

◆ Liquid Crystal Display Modules
LCD is composed of glass and polarizer. Pay attention to the following items when handling.
(1) Please keep the temperature within specified range for use and storage. Polarization degradation, bubble generation or
polarizer peel-off may occur with high temperature and high humidity.
(2) Do not touch, push or rub the exposed polarizers with anything harder than an HB pencil lead (glass, tweezers, etc.).
(3) N-hexane is recommended for cleaning the adhesives used to attach front/rear polarizers and reflectors made of organic
substances which will be damaged by chemicals such as acetone, toluene, ethanol and isopropylalcohol.
(4) When the display surface becomes dusty, wipe gently with absorbent cotton or other soft material like chamois soaked in
petroleum benzin. Do not scrub hard to avoid damaging the display surface.
(5) Wipe off saliva or water drops immediately, contact with water over a long period of time may cause deformation or color
fading.
(6) Avoid contacting oil and fats.
(7) Condensation on the surface and contact with terminals due to cold will damage, stain or dirty the polarizers. After products
are tested at low temperature they must be warmed up in a container before coming is contacting with room temperature air.
(8) Do not put or attach anything on the display area to avoid leaving marks on.
(9) Do not touch the display with bare hands. This will stain the display area and degradate insulation between terminals (some
cosmetics are determinated to the polarizers).
(10) As glass is fragile. It tends to become or chipped during handling especially on the edges. Please avoid dropping or jarring.

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◆ Installing LCD Modules

The hole in the printed circuit board is used to fix LCM as shown in the picture below. Attend to the following items when
installing the LCM.
(1) Cover the surface with a transparent protective plate to protect the polarizer and LC cell.

(2) When assembling the LCM into other equipment, the spacer to the bit between the LCM and the fitting plate should have
enough height to avoid causing stress to the module surface, refer to the individual specifications for measurements. The
measurement tolerance should be ±0.1mm.

◆ Precaution for Handing LCD Modules

Since LCM has been assembled and adjusted with a high degree of precision, avoid applying excessive shocks to the module or
making any alterations or modifications to it.
(1) Do not alter, modify or change the the shape of the tab on the metal frame.
(2) Do not make extra holes on the printed circuit board, modify its shape or change the positions of components to be attached.
(3) Do not damage or modify the pattern writing on the printed circuit board.
(4) Absolutely do not modify the zebra rubber strip (conductive rubber) or heat seal connector.
(5) Except for soldering the interface, do not make any alterations or modifications with a soldering iron.
(6) Do not drop, bend or twist LCM.

◆ Electro-Static Discharge Control

Since this module uses a CMOS LSI, the same careful attention should be paid to electrostatic discharge as for an ordinary CMOS
IC.
(1) Make certain that you are grounded when handing LCM.
(2) Before remove LCM from its packing case or incorporating it into a set, be sure the module and your body have the same
electric potential.
(3) When soldering the terminal of LCM, make certain the AC power source for the soldering iron does not leak.
(4) When using an electric screwdriver to attach LCM, the screwdriver should be of ground potentiality to minimize as much as
possible any transmission of electromagnetic waves produced sparks coming from the commutator of the motor.
(5) As far as possible make the electric potential of your work clothes and that of the work bench the ground potential.
(6) To reduce the generation of static electricity be careful that the air in the work is not too dried. A relative humidity of 50%-
60% is recommended.

◆ Precaution for soldering to the LCM

(1) Observe the following when soldering lead wire, connector cable and etc. to the LCM.
- Soldering iron temperature : 280°C ± 10°C.
- Soldering time : 3-4 sec.
- Solder : eutectic solder.
If soldering flux is used, be sure to remove any remaining flux after finishing to soldering operation. (This does not apply in the
case of a non-halogen type of flux.) It is recommended that you protect the LCD surface with a cover during soldering to prevent any
damage dur to flux spatters.
(2) When soldering the electroluminescent panel and PC board, the panel and board should not be detached more than three times.
This maximum number is determined by the temperature and time conditions mentioned above, though there may be some variance
depending on the temperature of the soldering iron.
(3) When remove the electoluminescent panel from the PC board, be sure the solder has completely melted, the soldered pad on
the PC board could be damaged.

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◆ Precautions for Operation

(1) Viewing angle varies with the change of liquid crystal driving voltage (VO). Adjust VO to show the best contrast.
(2) Driving the LCD in the voltage above the limit shortens its life.
(3) Response time is greatly delayed at temperature below the operating temperature range. However, this does not mean the LCD
will be out of the order. It will recover when it returns to the specified temperature range.
(4) If the display area is pushed hard during operation, the display will become abnormal. However, it will return to normal if it is
turned off and then back on.
(5) Condensation on terminals can cause an electrochemical reaction disrupting the terminal circuit. Therefore, it must be used
under the relative condition of 40°C , 50% RH.
(6) When turning the power on, input each signal after the positive/negative voltage becomes stable.

◆ Storage
When storing LCDs as spares for some years, the following precaution are necessary.
(1) Store them in a sealed polyethylene bag. If properly sealed, there is no need for dessicant.
(2) Store them in a dark place. Do not expose to sunlight or fluorescent light, keep the temperature between 0°C and 35°C.
(3) The polarizer surface should not come in contact with any other objects. (We advise you to store them in the container in
which they were shipped.)
(4) Environmental conditions :
- Do not leave them for more than 168hrs. at 60°C.
- Should not be left for more than 48hrs. at -20°C.

◆ Safety
(1) It is recommended to crush damaged or unnecessary LCDs into pieces and wash them off with solvents such as acetone and
ethanol, which should later be burned.
(2) If any liquid leakes out of a damaged glass cell and comes in contact with the hands, wash off thoroughly with soap and water.

◆ Limited Warranty
Unless agreed between TRULY and customer, TRULY will replace or repair any of its LCD modules which are found to be
functionally defective when inspected in accordance with TRULY LCD acceptance standards (copies available upon request) for a
period of one year from date of shipments. Cosmetic/visual defects must be returned to TRULY within 90 days of shipment.
Confirmation of such date shall be based on freight documents. The warranty liability of TRULY limited to repair and/or replacement
on the terms set forth above. TRULY will not be responsible for any subsequent or consequential events.

◆ Return LCM under warranty

No warranty can be granted if the precautions stated above have been disregarded. The typical examples of violations are :
- Broken LCD glass.
- PCB eyelet’s damaged or modified.
- PCB conductors damaged.
- Circuit modified in any way, including addition of components.
- PCB tampered with by grinding, engraving or painting varnish.
- soldering to or modifying the bezel in any manner.
Module repairs will be invoiced to the customer upon mutual agreement. Modules must be returned with sufficient description of
the failures or defects. Any connectors or cable installed by the customer must be removed completely without damaging the PCB
eyelet’s, conductors and terminals.

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