POSIFLEX PD-2300 Series User manual

VFD CUSTOMER DISPLAY for
ALPHANUMERICAL DISPLAY
in 2 x 20 format
Rev. : Original
2100
2200
PD-2300 Series
USER’S MANUAL

P/N: 19470900010
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES
FCC NOTICE
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures to correct the
interference.
WARRANTY LIMITS
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person
other than the authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the
problem happened. Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in
application of this merchandise. The manufacturer is by no means responsible for any
damage or hazard caused by improper application.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual assists the user to utilize the VFD customer display PD-2300 series.
Thisseries providesversatile fonts and support various instruction sets. This series of
products receive instructions in serial communication protocols and is capable of entering
pass through mode so that all instructions received pass on to next connected serial device
if properly configured.
The manufacturer of the PD-2300 series heartily apologizes to the user for
reserving the right to change or to modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and
constant progress and improvement on science and technology. The user who wants to
construct software program to control this product may always obtain the most up to date
information through any of our web sites: http://www.posiflex.com,
http://www.posiflex.com.twor http://www.posiflexusa.com.
Copyright Posiflex Inc. 2004
TRADE MARKS AND SERVICE MARKS
POSIFLEX is a registered trademark ofPosiflex Incorporated.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and registered trademarks and service
marks of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES ························1-1
Brief ·····························1-1
Detail ·····························1-1
MODEL NUMBERS ··················2-1
CARTON CONTENTS ················3-1
INSTALLATION ····················4-1
Connector area························4-1
Signal connection ·······················4-1
For RS232 interface stand alone models ···········4-1
For USB interface models ·················4-1
For PST option ······················4-2
Power connection ·······················4-2
Using 12 V AC power adaptor ···············4-2
Using printer power adaptor ················4-2
After powering up ······················4-3
MECHANICAL FEATURES ············5-1
Dimension drawing ······················5-1
Display frame features ····················5-1
COMMAND EMULATION ·············6-1
SPECIFICATIONS ···················7-1
Optical ····························7-1
Mechanical ··························7-1
Electrical ···························7-1
Environmental ························7-1

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I. FEATURES
A. Brief
PD-2300 series is a product series of customer display utilizing VFD
(vacuum fluorescent display) technology with adequately large character size.
This series presents not only exactly same mechanical styling and all functional
capabilities as its predecessor PD-2200 series but also additional advanced
arrangement for power connection and interface selection of USB.
B. Detail
•Bright vacuum fluorescent display
•Two-line display with 20 characters per line
•Adequately large characters for easy viewing (9.03 mm by 5.25 mm)
•Long life and trouble free operation
•Generous base best for freely stand alone
•Two adjustable viewing angles
•Pole height adjustable
•Display frame can slidehorizontally and rotate 360°freely
•Brightness adjustable by software
•Simple installation
•Direct interface connection with computers and peripherals
•Selectable interface of Serial interface with pass through capability
and USB interface
•Multiple choices for power supply source.
•Support Euro Code Page

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II. MODEL NUMBERS
Example: PD2300SUS-B
Product type for VFD
customer display of
9 mm letter height
Reserved digit
0: stand alone model
1: PST option (RS232
interface only
, power
source not required)
S: RS232 interface
U: USB interface
00: No adaptor, no power cable
AU: Australia 12 V AC adaptor
CN: China 12 V AC adaptor
EU: Europe 12 V AC adaptor
SA: South Africa 12 V AC adaptor
UK: British12 V AC adaptor
US: USA 12 V AC adaptor
PP: power cable (using printer power)
-B: Beige case, green display
-C: Charcoal case, blue display

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III. CARTON CONTENTS
1. Pole display, pre-assembled.
2. User’s Manual.
3. Interface cable (RS232 or USB per order)
4. 12 V AC power adaptor or power cable for printer power or neither per
order

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IV. INSTALLATION
A. Connector area
In base of stand alone models, looking from rear side of the bottom, the
connector area will look like below:
For serial (RS232) interface models:
For USB interface models:
B. Signal connection
1. For RS232 interface stand alone models
1. With all power off, connect the male connector of interface cable to
“RS232 In”in connector area and the female end to COM port of the
host.
12 V AC In
+24 V DC In
+24 V DC Out
RS232 In
VFD
RS232 Out
USB
HOSTPD2300POS printer
RS232
RS232 Out
RS232 In
COM port

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2. Connect the pass through RS232 device to the “RS232 Out”if exists.
3. Proceed connection to power adaptor of either 12 V AC or +24 V DC.
2. For USB interface models
1. Connect the “B” type connector of the interface cable to “USB”in
connector area and the “A”type end to USB port of the host.
2. Proceed connection to power adaptor of either 12 V AC or +24 V DC.
3. For PST option
Follow the pole display installation instruction of the PST series. No
external power connection beyond the power arrangement in COM port of PST
system is required.
C. Power connection
1. Using 12 V AC power adaptor
HOSTPD2300
USB USB
PST
PD2301VFD
12 V AC
Power Adaptor
PD2300
12 V AC In

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Always check the specification of the power adaptor against the power
socket before making any connection. Always keep the insertion of the power
adaptor into the power socket as the very last step of the whole installation
procedure. Connect the 2.5φ/5.5φDC plug of the 12 V AC adapter to the
2.5φ/5.5φ“12 V AC In”jack in connector area. You may now place the base on
a horizontal surface and prepare to power on.
2. Using printer power adaptor
The PD2300 series can also be powered by the power adaptor supporting
a Posiflex POS printer by using a specific power cable. Follow steps below:
1. Check that the (+24 V DC) power adaptor plug matches the power
socket. But please always keep the insertion of the power adaptor into
the power socket as the very last step of the whole installation
procedure.
2. Insert the 3 pin power connector from the +24 V DC power adaptor to
the “+24 V DC In”jack in the connector area.Be sure to hear a click
to obtain a firm contact.
3. Insert either end of the power cable to “+24 V DC Out”jack in the
connector area and insert the other end to the power connector of
Posiflex POS printer if needed. Be sure to hear a click at each
connection to obtain a firm contact.
4. Now place the base on a horizontal surface and prepare to power on.
CAUTION: Before doing the insertion or extraction of the 3 pin power
connector (at “+24 V DC In”, “+24 V DC Out”or in POS
printer), be sure to pull the outer sleeve of the plug
backward to release the internal latch. Failure to do this
could damage the connector. Such damage is considered as
an artificial destruction and is not covered by the warranty.
Posiflex POS
Printer Power
Adaptor (24 V DC)
PD2300Posiflex POS printer
+24
V
DC
+24 V DC Out
+24 V DC In
Power Cable

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D. After powering up
A firmware version and emulation mode as power on sign will appear for
a while. Then a blinking block-shaped cursor will appear at the left-most digit of
the top row for Noritake or Futaba emulation mode and no cursor will appear for
other emulation modes. The installation is now completed.

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V. MECHANICAL FEATURES
A. Dimension drawing
Stroke
135.0
36.8
60.3
70.0
110.0
180.0
41.0
70.0
260.0
157.1
22.9
70.0
(Lowest height)
220.0
180.0
41.0
135.0
70.0
(Max. height)
315.0
41.0
PD2300 Series
B. Display frame features
In addition to the above drawings given, the PD2300 series is delicately
designed to have the following user-friendly mechanical features for most up-to-
date store management systems.
The display panel of PD2300 series can be moved or rotated/tilted both
vertically and horizontally
The overall pole height can be adjusted freely by pulling the button
switch and match it to one of the concave cavities on inner pole at a proper
height. Overall height of PD2300 series is adjustable from 291mm to 426mm.
Button switch

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The display frame can be slid left-and-right-wise for a total sliding
distance of 100mm. It can also be rotated horizontally for almost 360 degree,
however, the rotation is limited to within 360 degree to avoid the internal cable
to be broken. It can further be tilted to offer 2 different viewing angles ---14.5°,
30°from the vertical position.

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VI. COMMAND EMULATION
This VFD customer display provides several
software programming emulation modes for display
control. The emulation mode is defined by adjusting
the DIP SW on the back as in the following table.
Switching these DIP switches may require some
proper tool or special effort. The switch positions must be changed only when
power turned off. The relationship is tabulated below.
Emulation Mode
UTC (/Futaba)
Noritake
Aedex (/ADM)
Epson
SW 1 on off on off
SW 2 on on off off
The parenthesized Futaba and ADM modes can be accessible when the
internal jumper JP3 is opened. The followings are some brief introduction of the
emulation modes as they are compared to each other for selection guide:
Mode Futaba
Noritake
Aedex
ADM
Epson
UTC
Cursor
Blinking
Block
Blinking
Block
N.A.
N.A.
Invisible
Blinking
Block
(DP)
Default mode
V. scroll
up OvrN.A.
N.A.
OvrPT
User defined font N.A. 2 chars
N.A.
N.A.
2 chars
2 chars
(PT)
Brightness control YES YES NO NO
YES YES (DP)
Pass through function
YES YES YES
NO
YES YES (PT)
Leading code change
YES YES YES
NO
NO YES (PT)
Code page select YES YES NO NO
YES YES
Auto scroll message
YES YES NO NO
NO YES (PT)
Timer clock NO NO NO NO
YES YES (PT)
To display the Euro-dollar sign on the Euro code page supported models,
please select code page 13(Hex) and display code D5(Hex). Please visit our web
site http://www.posiflex.com.tw for details on software commands if required.
Push up to
switch on
SW1
SW2

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VII. SPECIFICATIONS
A. Optical
Number of digits 20 digits/row, 2 rows
Dot matrix 5 X 7 dots
Digit height 9.03 mm
Digit width 5.25 mm
Display color Blue or Green
B. Mechanical
Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Height 291 ~ 426 mm
Width 260 mm
Depth 110 mm
Case color Charcoal or Beige
C. Electrical
12 V AC power adapter
Input: 120VAC, 60 Hz or 220VAC, 50 Hz
Output: 12VAC heavy duty, 1.2 A (min.)
+24 V DC power adaptor:
Input: 120VAC~220VAC, 50~60 Hz
Output: 24VDC heavy duty, 2.5 A
Power from Posiflex POS system:
+ 5VDC (PD2301)
D. Environmental
Operating temperature 0°to + 40°C
Storage temperature -20°to + 70°C
Relative humidity 90%, non-condensing
Vibration 4 G
Shock 40 G
WARNING: If the user opens the pole display housing to make any change, all
the product warranty will be voided.