8display functions, 1 introduction, 2 display on – Matrix Orbital LCD2041 User Manual
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Description
This command will set the startup state for the GPO on the next power
up. A value of one will cause the GPO to be off on the next startup
while a value of one will cause the GPO to be on.
NOTE
This command does not affect the current state of the GPO.
Remembered
Always
8
Display Functions
8.1
Introduction
The LCD2041 employs software controlled display settings, which allow for control over, clearing the
screen, changing the brightness and contrast or setting timers for turning it on or off. The combination of
these allow you complete software control over your display’s appearance.
8.2
Display On
Syntax
Hexadecimal
0xFE 0x42 [min]
Decimal
254 66 [min]
ASCII
254 “B” [min]
Parameters
Parameter
Length
Description
min
1
Minutes before turning the display
on (0 to 90).
Description
This command turns the backlight on after the [minutes] timer has
expired, with a ninety minute maximum timer. A time of 0 specifies that
the backlight should turn on immediately and stay on. When this
command is sent while the remember function is on, the timer will reset
and begin after power up.
Remembered
Yes
Default
0
8.3
Display Off
Syntax
Hexadecimal
0xFE 0x46
Decimal
254 70
ASCII
254 “F”
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