Matrix Orbital GLK12232-25-SM Legacy - Manual (Page 6)

1.4 mogd.exe
Matrix Orbital has developed an interface program which exercises all the features of the display. It
is also used to manage font and graphics downloads. The program, called "mogd.exe", is provided on the
Matrix Orbital Cd and website.
To install mogd.exe follow these steps;
1. Insert the Matrix Orbital CD-ROM into the appropriate drive.
2. Locate the file "mogd.zip". It should be in the “Download” directory.
3. Unzip mogd.zip to a temporary directory, using a program such as Winzip, Pkzip, etc.
4. Double click on "setup.exe".
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
After installation is complete there will be a Matrix Orbital entry under “Programs” in the “Start Menu”.
Click on this entry to run mogd.exe.
The first time mogd.exe is run, some information will be required;
• The port number to be used. (Usually COM1 or COM2)
• The baud rate for the connection. It is recommended to use 19,200 for initial startup of the display
• The type of display unit, set to 122 x 32 for the GLK12232-25-SM
Once this information has been entered, the program can be used to control all functions of the display.
1.5 Installation
The display is easy to install:
1. Connect the "Plug for GLK12232-25-SM" to the Power / RS-232 connector on the back of the display.
2. Connect the RS-232 connector to an available PC COM port.
3. Connect the "Power from PC" connector to a 3.5" floppy drive power connector. A PC power "Y"
cable may be used to connect to a 5.25" drive connector instead.
4. Turn on the PC. The backlight on the display should come on.
1.6 Setting Up
Before setting up the application the user may want to try out the display. This is easily done with a PC.
If not equipped with a dual bay PC mounting kit, the following will be required;
• The PC cable available from Matrix Orbital. This is the simplest way to make test connections without
having to solder up cables and connectors
• A 5 V or 12 V power supply (depending on the module ordered)
• A PC with a spare RS-232 port (COM1 or COM2)
• The mogd.exe program
• A power connector. The type used for 3.5" floppy drives works fine with the appropriate connector
only!
• A modified serial cable
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