London Electronics Titan Series Configuration guide

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Document Ref:pm65\manuals\ Revision:1 Dated: 22 September 2011
Alphanumeric LED display modules
Titan message displays
General information
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Caution: There is a risk of electrical
shock if this instrument is not properly installed
Caution: Risk of danger: Read the whole
manual before you install this display
London Electronics Limited
Thorncote Road, Near Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1PU
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
www.london-electronics.com [e-mail]
Rear case screws - please note
The rear panel is held in place with finger-screws, which
only need to be gently tightened.
Do not use tools to tighten or loosen the screws, as
this could cause damage to the internal threads.

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.Warranty
We warrant our products against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three
(3) years from the date of purchase.
In the event of a defect during the warranty period, the unit should be returned, freight (and
all duties and taxes) prepaid by the Buyer to the authorised distributor from where the unit
was purchased.
The Distributor, at its option, will repair or replace the defective unit. The unit
will be returned to the Buyer with freight charges prepaid by the distributor.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from:
1. Improper or inadequate maintenance by the buyer.
2. Unauthorised modification or misuse.
3. Operation outside the environmental specification of the product.
4. Mishandling or abuse.
The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral is
expressed or implied. We specifically disclaim the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
In no event shall we be liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages
(including loss of profits) whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory.

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Warranty 2
Contents 3
Warnings 4
Introduction 5
General Description 6
Connections 7
Message Data Format 8
Message examples 9
Internal Switch Settings 10
Wall Mounting 11
Panel Mounting 12
Specifications 13
Notes 14
Notes 15
Declaration of Conformity 16
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Contents

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Safety First ..............Don't assume anything............. Always double check.
If in doubt, ask someone who is QUALIFIED to assist you in the subject.
Warnings
Please carefully read this manual and all warnings. Install the display ONLY when you are sure
that you’ve covered all aspects.
Where the product is intended for “UL” installations, removal or
addition of option boards is not permitted.
Check that the model number and supply voltage suit your application before
you install the display.
Connect the display according to current IEE regulations, IEC61010 &
NFPA:70 National Electric Code in USA.
Power supplies to this equipment must have anti-surge (T) fuses rated at 1A for
230V supply, 2A for 110V, 5A for 48VAC supply or 10A for DC supplies in the
range 11-30VDC.
Don’t touch any circuitry after you have connected the display, because there may be
lethal voltages on the circuit board.
Do not apply power to the display if its case is open.
Only adjust on-board switches or connections with the power turned off
Make sure all screw terminals are tight before you switch the meter on.
Only clean the display’s case and window with a soft damp cloth. Only lightly dampen
with water. Do not use any other solvents.
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Rear case screws - please note
The rear panel is held in place with finger-screws, which
only need to be gently tightened.
Do not use tools to tighten or loosen the screws, as
this could cause damage to the internal threads.

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Introduction
Please contact us if you need help, if you have a complaint, or if you have suggestions to help
us improve our products or services.
If you contact us about a product you already have, please tell us the full model number and
serial number, so that we can give you accurate and fast help.
This product has a 2 year warranty. We will put right or replace any display which is faulty
because of bad workmanship or materials. This warranty does not cover damage caused by
misuse or accident.
If you return a unit for repair, please include a detailed description of the problem, and the
name of a contact who we can refer to for any questions. Please mark for the attention of the
QA Department.
IMPORTANT
If this equipment is important to your process, you may want to buy a spare to cover possible
failure or accidental damage in the future.
This is because during factory shutdown periods, you may have to to wait several weeks for
an equivalent replacement, or we may have no stock at the time you urgently need it.
You may also need to pay extra carriage charges if you want a fast, guaranteed courier service.
Warranty repairs or replacements are usually returned with a standard courier service.
We do not offer compensation for losses caused by failure of this instrument.
If you do not agree with these conditions, please return this item in unused condition, in its
original packaging and we will refund the purchase price, excluding any carriage paid.
We thought you’d prefer to know about possible delays and extra charges now, rather than
during a panic. A spare unit could help to avoid these issues.
We always try to improve our products and services, so these may change over time. You
should keep this manual safely, because future manuals, for new designs, may not describe
this product accurately.
We believe these instructions are accurate, and that we have competently designed and
manufactured the product, but please let us know if you find any errors.

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General Description
This series of displays accepts industrial signals to allow various alphanumeric messages to
be displayed, such a weight, temperature, pressure, humidity etc.
The main function of this series is to give a clear readout of important information.
Various character heights are available, to suit the maximum viewing distance required in
each installation. For every 10 metres of viewing distance required, use 1” of digit height.
Displays have four power supply options : 100-240 VAC, 5V DC, 48 VAC or 11-30 VDC
These displays must be installed fully assembled, and must be installed according to local
electrical installation rules.
When properly installed, and provided they have been ordered with cable glands exiting the
lower surface of the case, they provide ingress protection to IP65 / NEMA4X from all directions.
Safety
Obey all safety warnings in this manual, and install the display according to local wiring and
installation regulations. Failure to follow these guidelines may cause damage to the display,
connected equipment, or may be harmful to personnel.
Any moving mechanical device controlled by this equipment must have suitable access guards
to prevent injury to personnel if the display should fail.
!
Caution: There is a risk of electrical
shock if this display is not properly installed
Caution: Risk of danger: Read the whole
manual before you install this display

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1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 J5
J6
J7
J8
TB1
Open Collector Outputs
OC1 OC2 OC3 OC4 OC5
0V
TB8
Power
+5V
0V 0V
PF#
TB3
RS232
TB2
Isolated
RS485
TXD
RXD
0V
not used
B-
A+
Common
B-
A+
Common
TB4 TB5
Contact Closure Inputs
CC5 CC6 0V CC7 CC8 0V
BATT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW1
J4
Factory connection only - JTAG
J2 Serial stream debug
London
Electronics
9127-0470 P1
LK1 Termination resistor
ICP
Program
port
ON
LED
Width
Height
3 colour or DLV
Comms default
Connections
This Titans are modular, so depending on which build format you order, the location of the
input board and power supply connections will vary.
Input Data Connections
This is the Titan controller board, which you will connect to if you are feeding RS232, RS485 or
contact closure signals to the display...
Power Connections:
A labelled power connector within the case will identify the required power connections

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Standard Message Format:
Start Character (1 byte)
Message Type (1 byte ASCII encoded)
Device Address (1 byte ASCII encoded)
Command Code (1 byte ASCII encoded)
Sub-command Code (1 byte ASCII encoded)
Flags (1 byte ASCII encoded)
Data (0 to [MAX_DATA_LENGTH] bytes)
Checksum (1 byte ASCII encoded)
End Character (1 byte)
Start Character: 0x02
Message type: 0xF8 to 0xFF
The message type provides for multiple message formats. The value range is outside that of the
panel meter device address range allowing meters and displays to co-exist on the same bus.
0xF8 Standard Message format (detailed above)
0xF9 Standard Message format (detailed above) but without the checksum field
0xFA Reserved
0xFB Reserved
0xFC Response to F8 Message
0xFD Response to F9 Message
0xFE Reserved
0xFF Reserved
Device Address:
0x00 to 0xF7
0x00 is the broadcast address. A response must not be requested unless it’s guaranteed that there
is only one device within the specified group.
Command Code: 0x00 to 0xF7
Sub-Command Code: 0x00 to 0xF7
Flags: 0x00 to 0xFF
For command messages:
Bit 0, 0 = Do not respond, 1 = Response required
Bit 1, 0 = Don’t Beep, 1 = Beep when command completed
Bit 2,
Bit 3,
Bit 4,
Bit 5,
Bit 6,
Bit 7,
The beep will sound for all recognised messages including broadcast messages and those with
parameter errors. The beep will not sound for messages with invalid command or invalid sub
command code.
For response messages:
Bit 0, 0 = Command completed successfully, 1 = An error occurred
Bit 1,
Bit 2,
Bit 3,
Bit 4,
Bit 5,
Bit 6,
Bit 7, 1 = Port is locked and command was ignored. No data returned
If an error occurs, a 16-bit error code is returned in the data field
Data:
This field can be zero length depending on the command code.
Checksum:
Not yet implemented.
End Character: 0x03
Message data format

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\x02F9019900038000000011~c1~f1MESSAGE\x03
Address
Formatting
Flash
or
Steady
Command
Colour
Command
Single or multi line Message
Message examples
Colour Commands are:
~c0 = Red
~c1=Green
~c2=Amber
Flash or Steady commands:
~f0 = Steady
~f1 = Flashing
The Colour and Flash/Steady commands are placed immediately before the message text.
You can include multiple colour and flash commands in a message, simply by inserting the appropriate
command prior to a section of text.
For example, to display a steady Hello in green followed by a flashing red 123 we would send:-
~c1~f0Hello~c0~f1123
Messages longer than the display will scroll automatically.
Formatting allows you to justify text, if it is small enough to completely fit within the bounds of the display:
The formats available are:-
00 = Left Justified
01 = Centered
02 = Right justified
11 =
Rotation:
00 = Rotate Left
01 = Fixed
02 = Rotate Right
We provide a free software tool called Titan Manager which allows you to create
messages on PC and then send them to the display via a com port.
For network connections, please see our dedicate guide at:-
https://www.london-electronics.com//Titan_Network_Installation_Guide.pdf
Rotation

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Display Width
SW1,3 SW1,2 SW1,1
OFF OFF OFF 32 pixels
OFF OFF ON 64 pixels
OFF ON OFF 96 pixels
OFF ON ON 128 pixels
ON OFF OFF 160 pixels
ON OFF ON 192 pixels
ON ON OFF 224 pixels
ON ON ON 256 pixels
Display Height
SW1,6 SW1,5 SW1,4
OFF OFF OFF 8 pixels
OFF OFF ON 16 pixels
OFF ON OFF 24 pixels
OFF ON ON 32 pixels
ON OFF OFF Reserved
ON OFF ON Reserved
ON ON OFF Reserved
ON ON ON Reserved
Display Type
SW1,7
OFF Red/Green Tiles Fitted for Tri-colour display
ON Red/Red Tile Fitted for Red DLV display (Forces all colours to yellow)
Communications Default
SW1,8
OFF Communications controlled by on-board configuration
ON Communications forced to 38400, 8, N, 1 with Device Address = 0x01
Internal Switch settings

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Titan - Wall Mounting dimensions
X mm
60 mm 80 mm
72.5 mm
60 mm
98 mm
60 mm
Wall
H mm
The 4 bracket holes are 5.2mm diameter
The side holes in
the two brackets
are 8.5mm dia. to
accept M8 bolts.
22mm
M8X12 S.S. bolt
Spring washer
Flat washer
Wall Bracket
Rubber washer
Display boss M8 female
Case
W mm
Detail showing bracket
hardware fitting sequence
25mm
Cable Glands. Number of glands
depends on installed options.
Display Format X mm H mm W mm
64 x 8 523 98 540
80 x 8 643 98 660
96 x 8 767 98 784
128 x 8 1009 98 1026
160 x 8 1251 98 1268
192 x 8 1493 98 1510
32 x 16 279 158 296
64 x 16 523 158 540
80 x 16 643 158 660
96 x 16 767 158 784
128 x 16 1009 158 1026
160 x 16 1251 158 1268
192 x 16 1493 158 1510
224 x 16 1735 158 1752
64 x 32 525 278 542
128 x 32 1009 278 1026
256 x 32 1977 278 1994

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Titan - Panel mounting dimensions
A mm
W mm
B mm
Neoprene
gasket
Neoprene
gasket
Bezel
H mm
M8 x 15 bolt
Spring washer
Flat washer
Wall Bracket
M8 x 20 bolt, gasket compresser
Case
Detail showing bracket hardware fitting sequence
Fit first
Fit last
Panel cutout dimensions
A+3mm(h) x B+3mm(w)
25mm
Panel
Bezel
Neoprene gasket
Cable glands
8mm
67mm
Bezel is 18mm wider/
taller than case
Display Format B mm A mm W mm H mm
64 x 8 541 98 559 116
80 x 8 661 98 679 116
96 x 8 785 98 803 116
128 x 8 1027 98 1045 116
160 x 8 1269 98 1287 116
192 x 8 1511 98 1529 116
32 x 16 297 158 315 176
64 x 16 541 158 559 176
80 x 16 661 158 679 176
96 x 16 785 158 803 176
128 x 16 1027 158 1045 176
160 x 16 1269 158 1287 176
192 x 16 1511 158 1529 176
224 x 16 1753 158 1771 176
64 x 32 543 278 561 296
128 x 32 1027 278 1045 296
256 x 32 1995 278 2013 296

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Specifications
Case Material Heavy duty welded uPVC
Connectors Internal detachable Screw Terminal connectors accessed via
compression glands
Environmental Storage Temperature range -20 to +70C, non condensing
Operating temperature range 0 to 50C. Internal heater option
available for use in conditions down to -25C
Allow 30 minutes for this product to reach thermal equilibrium.
Power Options 110VAC, 240 VAC, 11V DC-30 VDC optional
Burden Depends on pixel count. Typically 15w per 500 pixels
Colours Red Green and Amber - colours may be mixed within tests.
Reading distance 50mm characters can be read to 20m
100mm characters can be read to 40m
Viewing angle Indoor brightness displays = 160 degrees
Outdoor brightness displays = 30 degrees to 1/2 brightness
Sealing IP65 all round, provided the display is mounted vertically and that all
cable glands and rear case-closure screws are properly secured.
Message size. Depends on number of pixels. Messages can be longer than the
display width, in which case they will scroll.
Message Storage As standard, 64 messages may be stored within the display, for
recall via contact closures representing a binary number.
Capacity may be optionally increased to 254 messages
Input Signals RS232
RS422 and RS485
Baud rate selectable from 300 to 115200
Data format selectable 701,7e1,7n2,80,8E,8n,8n2
Address 00 to FF
Contact Closures (to call up stored messages)
Open circuit voltage = 5V DC
Closed circuit current = 1mA
Ethernet TCP/IP 100/10 (Optional)
Profibus DP (Optional)
Addressing 254 unique addresses available

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Notes

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Notes

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Declaration of CE Conformity
Conditions
The displays are allowed to display aberrations during periods when they are subjected to
interference, but must recover automatically when disturbance ceases without the need for
human intervention, such as resetting, power-down etc.
The displays covered by this certificate must be installed in adherence to the following
conditions :-
Signal cabling shall be routed separately to power carrying cabling.
All signal cabling shall be screened. The screen shall only be terminated to the power earth
terminal at the display end of the cable.
Declared as true and correct, for and on behalf of London Electronics Ltd.
J.R.Lees Director
This is to confirm that the Product covered by this declaration has been designed and
manufactured to meet the limits of the following EMC Standard :
EN61326-1:1997
and has been designed to meet the applicable sections of the following safety standards
EN61010-1:2001
Declaration Reference : Titan
Issue Date : 21 September 2011
Products Covered : Titan Series of message displays
Title : DOC-Titan