Matrix Orbital LCD0821 - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Quick Connect Guide.................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Available Headers ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Standard Module ................................................................................................................................ 3
Recommended Parts ............................................................................................................................. 3
Serial Connections ................................................................................................................................. 3
I 2 C Connections ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Software ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 uProject ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Application Notes ................................................................................................................................ 6
4 Hardware.................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Standard Model .................................................................................................................................. 7
Communication/Power Header ............................................................................................................ 7
Alternate Serial Header ......................................................................................................................... 7
Protocol Select Jumpers ........................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Common Features ............................................................................................................................... 8
General Purpose Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 8
5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Power .................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Display ................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.3 Communication ................................................................................................................................. 10
5.4 Manual Override ............................................................................................................................... 10
6 Commands ............................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Communication ................................................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Text.................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Special Characters ............................................................................................................................. 14
6.4 General Purpose Output ................................................................................................................... 16
6.5 Display Functions .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.6 Data Security ..................................................................................................................................... 18
6.7 Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................... 19