Surenoo SLC1601B Series LCD Module User Manual

SLC1601B Series LCD Module

Shenzhen Surenoo Technology Co., Ltd. SLC1601B Series LCD Module User

Manual

The SLC1601B series is a character LCD module manufactured by Shenzhen Surenoo Technology Co., Ltd. The model number for this product is S3ALC1601B. The module can be purchased by clicking on the image provided on the user manual or by visiting the website at www.surenoo.com. The reference controller datasheet, as well as the character LCD selection guide for AIP31066 SPLC780D S6A0069, can also be found on the website.

Specification
The SLC1601B series has the following specifications:

• Display Specification: 16 characters x 1 line
• Mechanical Specification: 80.0mm x 36.0mm x 12.0mm
• Electrical Specification: Operating Voltage: 5V DC; Power Consumption: 1.0mA (typical)
• Optical Specification: LCD Type: STN (Blue); Backlight Type: LED (White)

Outline Drawing
The outline drawing for the SLC1601B series is provided in the user manual.

Electrical Spec
The electrical specifications for the SLC1601B series are as follows:

• Pin Configuration: The pin configuration is provided in the user manual.
• Absolute Maximum Ratings: Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C; Storage Temperature: -30°C to +80°C
• Electrical Characteristics: The electrical characteristics are provided in the user manual.

Inspection Criteria
The inspection criteria for the SLC1601B series are provided in the user manual. This includes the acceptable quality level, definition of lot, and cosmetic inspection criteria for both the module and the screen.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the SLC1601B series LCD module, follow the pin configuration provided in the user manual. Connect the module to a 5V DC power source. The module has a power consumption of 1.0mA (typical). The display is a 16 characters x 1 line STN (Blue) LCD with a white LED backlight. The module can operate within an operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C and can be stored within a temperature range of -30°C to +80°C. Refer to the inspection criteria provided in the user manual for cosmetic inspection guidelines.

ORDERING INFORMATION
SLC1601B Series Table

SLC1601B Series Image
*The number of series image is in accordance with number of the above series table 1.1.

SPECIFICATION

Features

OUTLINE DRAWING

ELECTRICAL SPEC

Pin Configuration

DC Electrical Characteristics

VDD = 5.0V ± 0.2V, GND = 0V, Ta = 25°C

Backlight Characteristics

LCD Module without LED Backlight
Electrical / Optical Characteristics

Lv Sub

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If=20mA

| | | | cd/m2

Uniformity

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Δ%

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IVMin / IVMax *100%

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—

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–

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–

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%

Color| Y-G

INSPECTION CRITERIA

Acceptable Quality Level
Each lot should satisfy the quality level defined as follows

standard

Definition of Lot
One lot means the delivery quantity to customer at one time.

Condition of Cosmetic Inspection

• INSPECTION AND TEST
  • FUNCTION TEST
  • • PACKING SPECIFICTION
• INSPECTION CONDITION
  • Put under the lamp (20w¡Á2) at a distance 100mm from
  • Tilt upright 45 degree by the front (back) to inspect LCD appearance.
• AQL INSPECTION LEVEL
  • SAMPLING METHOD: MIL-STD-105D
  • SAMPLING PLAN: SINGLE
  • MAJOR DEFECT: 0.4% (MAJOR)
  • MINOR DEFECT: 1.5% (MINOR)
  • GENERAL LEVEL: II/NORMAL

Module Cosmetic Criteria

Foreign matter

| No soldering dust| Minor
No accretion of metallic foreign matters(Not exceed￠0.2mm)|
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
| 1.Lead parts|

• Solder to form a’Filet’ all around the lead.
  Solder should not hide the lead form perfectly.(too much)
  Components side
  (In case of ‘Through Hole PCB’)

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| | Solder to reach the Components side of PCB|
| 2.Flat packages| Either ‘toe’(A) or ‘heal’ (B) of the lead to be covered by Lead form to be assume over Solder.

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| Minor
| 3.Chips| (3/2) H≧h≧(1/2)H| | |  | Minor
9| Backlight defects|

1. Light fails or flickers.(Major)
2. Color and luminance do not correspond to specifications. (Major)
3. Exceeds standards for display’s blemishes, foreign matter, dark lines or scratches.(Minor)

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10| PCB defects|

1. Oxidation or contamination on connectors.*
2. Wrong parts, missing parts, or parts not in specification.*
3. Jumpers set incorrectly.(Minor)
4. Solder(if any)on bezel,LED pad,zebra pad,or screw hole pad is not smooth.(Minor)
   *Minor if display functions correctly.Major if the display fails.

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11| Soldering defects|

1. Unmelted solder paste.
2. Cold solder joints ,missing solder connections, or oxidation.*
3. Solder bridges causing short circuits.*
4. Residue or solder balls.
5. Solder flux is black or brown.
   *Minor if display functions correctly. Major if the display fails.

| Minor

Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Non-Operating)

d≦0.3 0.3<d≦1.0

1.0<d≦1.5
1.5<d

| Disregard 3

1
0

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4| Scratch| In accordance with spots and lines operating cosmetic criteria, When the light reflects on the panel surface, the scratches are not to be remarkable.| Minor
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.

Back-lit type should be judged with back-lit on state only.

| Minor
7| Contamination| Not to be noticeable.| Minor

Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Operating)

d≦0.1 0.1<d≦0.2

0.2<d≦0.3

0.3<d

| Disregard 6

2

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 0.2<d≦0.5
0.5<d≦0.7
0.7<d| Disregard 6
2
0
2| Lines| A)Clear

Note: () – Acceptable Qty in active area L – Length (mm)

W -Width(mm)

∞-Disregard

B) Unclear

| Minor

‘Clear’ = The shade and size are not changed by Vo.
‘Unclear’ = The shade and size are changed by Vo.

Partial defects of each dot (ex.pin-hole) should be treated as’spot’. (see Screen Cosmetic Criteria (Operating) No.1)
7| Brightness (only back-lit Module)| Brightness Uniformity must be BMAX/BMIN≦2

• BMAX :Max. value by measure in 5 points
• BMIN : Min. value by measure in 5 points

Divide active area into 4 vertically and horizontally. Measure 5 points shown in the following figure.

| Minor
8| Contrast Uniformity| Contrast Uniformity must be BmAX/BMIN≦2 Measure 5 points shown in the following figure.

Dashed lines divide active area into 4 vertically and horizontally. Measuring points are located at the inter-sections of dashed line.

Note: BMAX – Max. value by measure in 5 points. BMIN – Min. value by measure in 5 points. O – Measuring points in ￠10mm.

| Minor
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 is defined in above table, the total number should not exceed 10.

In case of ‘concentration’, even the spots or the lines of ‘disregarded’ size should not be 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 HED

Handling Precautions

• This device is susceptible to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) damage. Observe Anti-Static precautions.
• SUR display panel is made of glass. Do not subject it to a mechanical shock by dropping it or impact.
• If SUR 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.
• Do not apply excessive force to the display surface or the adjoining areas since this may cause the color tone to vary.
• The polarizer covering the display surface of the LCD module is soft and easily scratched. Handle this polarizer carefully.
• If SUR 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 Isopropyl or alcohol.
• Solvents other than those above-mentioned may damage the polarizer. Especially, do not use the Water.
• 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.
• 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 cable or the backlight cable.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or process LCD module.
• NC terminal should be open. Do not connect anything.
• If SUR  the logic circuit power is off, do not apply the input signals.
• 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 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.

Power Supply Precautions

• Bify and, at all times, observe absolute maximum ratings for both logic and LC drivers. Note that there is     some variance between models.
• Prevent the application of reverse polarity to VDD and VSS, however briefly.
• Use a clean power source free from transients. Power-up conditions are occasionally jolting and may exceed the maximum ratings of SUR modules.
• The VDD power of SUR module should also supply the power to all devices that may access the display. Don’t allow the data bus to be driven when the logic supply to the module is turned off.

Operating Precautions

• DO NOT plug or unplug SUR module when the system is powered up.
• Minimize the cable length between SUR  module and host MPU.
• For models with backlights, do not disable the backlight by interrupting the HV line. Unload inverters produce voltage extremes that may arc within a cable or at the display.
• Operate SUR module within the limits of the modules temperature specifications.
• SUR chancel/Environmental Precautions
• Improper soldering is the major cause of module difficulty.
• Use of flux cleaner is not recommended SUR  they may seep under the electrometric connection and cause display failure.
• Mount SUR module so that it is free from torque and mechanical stress.
• Surface of the LCD panel should not be touched or scratched.    The display front surface is an easily scratched, plastic polarizer. Avoid contact and clean only when necessary with soft, absorbent cotton dampened with petroleum benzene.
• Always employ anti-static procedure while handling SUR module.
• Prevent moisture build-up upon the module and observe the environmental constraints for storage tem
• Do not store in direct sunlight
• If leakage of the liquid crystal material should occur, avoid contact with this material, particularly ingestion.
•  If the body or clothing becomes contaminated by the liquid crystal material, wash thoroughly with water and soap 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
SUR LCD is composed of glass and polarizer. Pay attention to the following items when handling.

• 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.

• Do not touch, push or rub the exposed polarizers with anything harder than an HB pencil lead (glass,
  tweezers, etc.).

• SUR 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 isopropyl alcohol.

• When 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.

• Wipe off saliva or water drops immediately, contact with water over a long period of time may cause or color fading.

• Avoid contacting oil and fats.

• 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.

• Do not put or attach anything on display area to avoid leaving marks on.

• Do not touch the display with bare hands. This will stain the display area and degradant insulation

• SUR between terminals (some cosmetics are determinate to the polarizers).

• As glass is fragile. It tends to become or chipped during handling especially on the edges. Please avoid dropping or jarring.

Installing LCD Modules

• Cover the surface with a transparent protective plate to protect the polarizer and LC cell.
• When assembling the LCM into other equipment, the spacer to the bit between the LCM and the fitting SUR 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 Handling LCD Modules
Since SUR 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.

• Do not alter, modify or change the shape of the tab on the metal frame.
• Do not make extra holes on the printed circuit board, modify its shape or change the positions of components to be attached.
• Do not damage or modify the pattern writing on the printed circuit board.
• Absolutely do not modify the zebra rubber strip (conductive rubber) or heat seal connector.
• Except for soldering the interface, do not make any alterations or modifications with a soldering iron.
• Do not drop, bend or twist SUR 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.

• Make certain that you are grounded when handing LCM.

• 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.

• When soldering the terminal of LCM, make certain the AC power source for the soldering iron does not leak.

• 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.

•  As far as possible make the electric potential of your work clothes and that of the work bench the ground
  potential.

• 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 SUR LCM

• Observe the following when soldering lead wire, connector cable and etc. to the LCM.

  • Soldering iron temperature : 280℃±10℃
  • 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 due to flux spatters.

• 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.

• When remove the electroluminescent panel from the PC board, be sure the solder has completely melted, the soldered pad on the PC board could be damaged.

Precaution for Operation

• Viewing angle varies with the change of liquid crystal driving voltage (VO). Adjust VO to show the best contrast.
• Driving the SUR LCD in the voltage above the limit shortens its life.
• 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.
• If 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.
• Condensation on terminals can cause an electrochemical reaction disrupting the terminal circuit. Therefore, it must be used under the relative condition of 40℃, 50% RH.
• When turning the power on, input each signal after the positive/negative voltage becomes stable.

Limited Warranty

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

Return Policy

No warranty can be granted if the precautions stated above have been disregarded. The typical examples of violations are:

• Broken LCD glass.
• PCB eyelet 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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References

• Surenoo Tech: Professional LCD Module Supplier Since 2005

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