LCD0821-VPT Matrix Orbital, LCD0821-VPT Datasheet - Page 26

• Manufacturer Part Number: LCD0821-VPT
• Description: LCD ALPHA/NUM DISPL 8X2 Y/G BK
• Manufacturer: Matrix Orbital
• Series: LCD0821r

Specifications of LCD0821-VPT

• Display Type: TN - Twisted Nematic
• Display Mode: Reflective
• Number Of Digits/alpha: 16
• Outline L X W X H: 58.00mm x 32.00mm x 25.00mm
• Viewing Area: 38.00mm L x 16.00mm W
• Backlight: LED - Yellow/Green
• Display Format: 8 x 2
• Character Size: 5.56mm H x 2.96mm W
• Character Format: *
• Voltage - Supply: 12V
• Dot Size: 0.06mm W x 0.17mm H
• Interface: I²C, RS232, TTL
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Operating Temperature: -
• Other names: LCD082-VPT; LCD082-VPT

6 Special Characters
6.1 Introduction
internal banks of memory. Each set of eight can be recalled from memory at any time, and selected characters
can be written to the display screen. Characters and sets can be created at any time, saved for later use, and
displayed to the screen through the intuitive command structure described below.
6.2 Creating a Custom Character
Matrix Orbital
The LCD0821 has the ability to create four different sets of eight custom characters and save them to
Syntax
Description
Remembered
Syntax
Parameters
This command will turn the block cursor off.
Yes
Hexadecimal
Decimal
ASCII
Hexadecimal
Decimal
ASCII
Parameter
refID
data
0xFE 0x54
254 84
254 “T”
0xFE 0x4E [refID] [data]
254 78 [refID] [data]
254 “N” [refID] [data]
LCD0821
Length
1
8
Description
Character reference ID (0-7).
Character data.
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