Matrix Orbital GLC24064 - Manual (Page 7)

1.4.1 Here’s what to do:
Figure 2: Connections for Testing
1. Refer to the Figure above for the following steps.
2. Wire the connector to the power supply. On most connectors the RED lead will go to +5V and the
BLACK lead to GND.
NOTES
• Do not connect the GLC24064 to a spare floppy drive power lead in the PC. The
wiring is not correct and the unit will be damaged.
• The Manufacturer’s Warranty becomes void if the unit is subjected to over-voltage
or reversed polarity.
3. Connect the display to the PC using the serial cable and adapter if required.
4. Connect the power connector, ensuring that the +5V goes to V+ as shown in the Figure above. Turn
on the power; the LCD backlight should come on.
5. Use the mogd.exe program to exercise some of the features of the display to make certain everything
works properly.
6. To experiment with typing text; run a PC terminal program, such as Hyperterm. Make certain it’s
configured to use the correct port. Set the baud rate to 19,200.
Once this is complete, try typing some characters on the keyboard. The characters should now appear on the
display screen. Note that CR, backspace, etc., will not have any effect. Text will wrap around to the next
line when the end of a line has been reached.
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