Noritake GU126x64F-K612A4 VFD Module User Manual

NORITAKE ITRON VFD MODULES GU126x64F-K612A4 is a high brightness dot graphic VFD module produced by NORITAKE ITRON, which has a single 5V DC supply, 3 ASCII fonts, SPI and RS232 asynchronous serial interface, 8 user I/O pins and other features.


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Brand
Noritake
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
185 KB
Published
07 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
43E5A2443CC32E3A88E1FBFB3DECA299

About this manual

This manual describes the electrical and optical specifications of the Noritake GU126x64F-K612A4 dot‑matrix VFD module, including power supply requirements, voltage levels for RS232 and logic I/O, display dimensions, luminance, and environmental limits. It also lists the available fonts, I/O pins, and key‑scanning capabilities.

The document contains a complete command set for both asynchronous (RS232/TTL) and synchronous serial interfaces, instructions for displaying text and graphics, area‑fill and outline commands, checksum handling, and macro programming for custom screens and power‑up messages.

What's inside

  • Electrical Specification
  • Optical & Environmental Specification
  • Software Commands
  • Asynchronous Serial Communication
  • Synchronous Serial Communication
  • Displaying Text
  • Displaying Graphics
  • Area Commands
  • Checksum
  • Macros

Specifications

Power Supply Voltage5.0 VDC ±5%
Power Supply Current750 mA typ.
Display Area83.05 x 41.45 mm
Luminance600 cd/m² (200 fL) typ.
Operating Temperature-40 °C to +85 °C
Default UART Settings19200 baud, no parity
User I/O Pins8 pins with key‑scanning

Frequently asked questions

What are the default UART communication settings for the module?

The factory default UART settings are 19200 baud with no parity.

How many user I/O pins does the GU126x64F-K612A4 module provide?

The module provides eight user I/O pins that support key‑scanning.

What is the display luminance of the VFD module?

The display has a typical luminance of 600 cd/m² (200 fL).

Can the module store custom macros for power‑up messages?

Yes, up to eight macros can be stored in non‑volatile EEPROM and one macro is executed at power‑up.

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