NORITAKE ITRON CORPORATION

Stand-alone system operation

Program Macro (a BASIC-like programming language) enables flexible control

Program Macro compiler "Macro Soushi" (free)

GU-3000 series modules provide a runtime environment for the "Program Macro" programming language. General-purpose I/O signals can be input, and operations based on that can control the display content and ouput signals. Programs created using the Program Macro compiler, "Macro Soushi" can be loaded into the GU-3000 unit, which can then operate as a stand-alone host controller.

GPIO ports for controlling external devices such as switches or PLC.

Connect to switches or PLC I/O

General-purpose I/O ports are useful for controlling switches, sensors, sequencers (PLC), or lights, etc. PLC signal could be used to change the VFD module display. VFD module could output a signal to activate a rotating light.

Macro function, for automatically repeating a registered command sequence

Repeat until external command received

A sequence of commands, stored inside the module, can be run continuously. For example, cursor set command and character codes can be stored as Macro data. On sending the Start Macro command, the characters can be continuously displayed. Useful for start-up display, idle display, or demonstration display sequences.

Easily adaptable for various applications

Wide range of sizes, from compact to long message displays
  

Long models available, over 500mm

All models features a bright, easy-to-see vacuum fluorescent display (VFD). Compact models 100mm or less, long message display models are available - a wide range of sizes and functions to suit various display applications.

CJK + US/European fonts built-in, ready for international usage
     

Asian fonts available


32-dot high-resolution
Japanese font available

English characters and digits, kana, and International fonts for 11 countries (mainly European fonts), as well as Chinese, Japanese and Korean 2-byte fonts are built-in as standard. Other fonts, such as Tamil, or Vietnamese, etc, may also be possible (contact us).

• Detail of Built-in fonts

Custom fonts, images, etc can be registered and displayed
 

Image data stored in FROM
Recall image for display by command


User-created font table stored in FROM
Display by sending character code


Font registration software “GUF39” (free)

Images such as icons, etc, and fonts etc, can be pre-stored (registered) in FROM. The image can be quickly displayed with a short command, reducing the load on the host. Font data in BMP format can be easily registered using the "GUF39" software. Up to 224 characters can be defined for original design fonts, foreign characters, or icons, etc.

Improved EMI,ESD characteristics, strong noise resistance

EMI and ESD characteristics improved over previous VFD modules. Useful for harsher noise environments or applications.

Wide operating-temperature range, -40 ~ 85℃

LCD, due to it's structure, is affected by temperature, but VFD is resistant to temperature effects, providing a clear, stable display in low or high temperatures.

Visibility and reliability below freezing is particularly valued, with various products being used in extremely cold environments nearing -40℃, for applications such as operating panels for commercial freezers.

Other features (hardware)

Power-saving function

If no data is received after a set time, VFD display power can be automatically turned off (display power auto on/off function). This can greatly reduce power consumption when display is not necessary, and also prolongs service life.

DMA Mode for high-speed animation display

High-speed animation possible by
immediately displaying received data

Using 8-bit parallel connection, received image data can be directly displayed. This enables real-time animation display synchronous with data transfer.

Packet Mode - Simultaneously control up to 16 connected units

Splitter board (sold separately)
for connecting up to 16 units

Cascaded connection, of up to 16 units, with individual control in packet mode, is also supported. Refer to specification for details.

Other features (software)

Simple ASCII-based command control

Display characters or images
by just sending the command

Just power-on and send commands to immediately display text or images.

Action commands for enhancing display

These visual effects are easily done using action commands.

Scroll	Blink	Curtain
Wipe	Random

Character commands for magnification, bold, etc
  

Character commands can vary character display.

Bold

Magnify

Proportional spacing

Window function for convenient control of screen areas

1. Sampling window
2. Measurement window
3. Temperature window
4. Concentration window

For measuring equipment or audio level meters, etc, display of multiple parameters can be easily controlled.

Up to four "User windows" can be arbitrarily set. The underlying screen area is the (default) "Base window". Each window has it's own home position. Text display, including scrolling, operates within the window.

Detail of Built-in fonts

　Built-in 14 standard font types, providing support for 11 languages.

Character codes

Normal fonts usable in the default state. Character codes 20h?7Fh are normal fonts, codes 80h - FFh depend on the "Character Code Type" setting. Using "International font setting", characters shown with pink background are replaced with the designated international font. Using "Character code type" setting, characters shown with light blue background are replaced with the designated character code type.

International font set "America" and Character Code Type "PC437 (USA : Standard Europe)" are the normal default settings.

International fonts

Characters that can be set using International font setting. Various countries and languages are supported. When set, the character codes shown in pink are replaced.

Character code type (codes 80h~FFh)

Characters that can be set using Character code type setting, other than the default "PC437 (USA : Standard Europe)". Various countries and languages are supported. When set, the character codes shown in light blue are replaced.

Katakana	PC850 (Multilingual)	PC860 (Portuguese)
PC863 (Canadian-French)	PC865 (Nordic)	WPC1252
PC866 (Cyrillic #2)	PC852 (Latin 2)	PC858

Asian fonts: Kanji, Hangul, Simplified/Traditional Chinese

Modules with built-in 2-byte fonts support Japanese Kanji, Korean Hangul, and Chinese Simplified and Traditional.

Japanese Kanji JIS No. 1/No. 2 standard (partial extract)

Korean Hangul KSC5601 (partial extract)

Simplified Chinese GB2312 (partial extract)

Traditional Chinese Big-5 (partial extract)