Matrix Orbital GLC24064 - Manual (Page 6)

• The port number to be used. (Usually COM1 or COM2)
• The baud rate for the connection. It is best to use 19,200 for initial start-up of the display
• The type of display unit. Set to 240 x 64 for the GLC24064
Once this information is entered the program can be used to control all functions of the display.
1.4 Trying Out the GLC24064
Before setting up the application it is best to test out the display. This is easily done with a PC.
The following is required for testing;
• A 5V power supply (8 to 30 VDC for “Efficient switching supply” (VPT) models)
• A power connector. The type used for 3.5” floppy drives works fine
• A PC with a spare RS-232 port. (Either COM1 or COM2)
• The mogd.exe program
• A 9 or 25 conductor RS-232 serial cable. If using a 25 conductor cable, a 25 to 9 pin adapter will also
be required
The back view of the GLC64064 is shown below for reference.
Figure 1: Rear View of GLC24064
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