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The Designers Guide Visualux Ltd PO ox 30, Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 8YT United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)7 865865 Fax: +44(0)7 865830 Email: sales@visualux.com

Visualux Designers Guide Subject Page ontents ------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------- LD Types ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3 S, E, S Series and P (edge lit) backlights ------------------------------------------- 4 acklight information and typical customer drawing---------------------------------------- 5 Specification for backlight (edge lit) light guide-------------------------------------------- 6 Standard (edge lit) backlights------------------------------------------------------ 7 Standard (edge lit) backlights------------------------------------------------------ 8 MEL - LED lighting panels ------------------------------------------------------- 9 MEL - LED lighting panels ------------------------------------------------------ 0 Specification for edge lit backlight LEDs---------------------------------------------- pplication guide for Visualite ontrast Filters------------------------------------------- Fixing methods for Visualite ontrast Filters-------------------------------------------- 3 VT600 nti-reflective surface treatment process----------------------------------------- 4 old athode Fluorescent Lamps (FL) -------------------------------------------- 5 FL Inverters (General) ------------------------------------------------------- 6 FL Inverters - vd --------------------------------------------------------- 7 FL Inverters - v --------------------------------------------------------- 8 Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com

Introduction Thank you for requesting the latest version of the Visualux Designers Guide, we hope that you find it both helpful and informative. The staff of Visualux has been involved with the design and manufacture of products for the opto electronics and associated industries since the early 980 s and during this time have been responsible for designing and supplying products to many of the major electronics companies throughout the world. We operate a policy of continuous development and we are constantly evaluating new materials, so that our products can continue to stay at the forefront of our industry. Our major product lines, LED backlights and ontrast Filters, are detailed in this catalogue. urrently we are developing a range of FL (old athode Fluorescent Lighting) devices which include the lamps, drive inverters and acrylic light guides - these are also shown in the Visualux Designers Guide. We were also involved for many years with the lare/pendar range of high quality switch and indicator assemblies, which were renowned for their quality and reliability, and have maintained a source of supply for these products directly from Europe. If you are unable to find the information that you require in this catalogue then please contact us and we will try our best to supply the data that you require. We would be very pleased to hear from you if you feel that the information in this catalogue is not extensive enough or could be presented in a more user friendly way. Thank you again for the interest that you have shown in our products. RHEL GOLDSWORTHY Sales & Marketing Director atalogue Issue No: - /99 (Web) Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page

Styles of LD (Liquid rystal Display) standard transflective LD transflective LD with a Visualux LED backlight negative transmissive LD with a Visualux LED backlight There are three main types of LD display: Reflective - This type of display relies completely on reflected light (daylight or artificial light) to be viewable - you cannot see it in the dark and it cannot be backlit. Transflective - This type of display can use reflected light or be backlit. Transmissive - This type of display can usually be viewed using reflected light or be backlit. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 3

Visualux (edge lit) acklights Visualux acklights were primarily designed for use with transflective and transmissive LDs but are being used in a number of other areas that include status warning indicators and low power, long life, lighting systems. ll Visualux acklights are supplied, unless otherwise requested, as an S-Series style backlight. elow are descriptions of the standard options that are available. S-Series The ultimate acklight, designed for applications where maximum light output efficiency is the primary concern. Visualux acklights use custom designed LED emitters (fig.) to fire light into a cast acrylic light guide. The S-Series uses ultra white secondary reflectors, located on the vertical edges, to reflect light down to the primary reflector that is located below the viewing area (fig.). We use ultra white spray coatings for our primary and secondary reflectors, unlike our competitors who use a white adhesive tape which can easily delaminate. The S-Series has been designed to utilise all available emitted light and this results in a very low light loss factor. E-Series The E-Series Visualux acklight is manufactured to the same high standards as the S-Series but has been designed for applications where cost effectiveness is of more importance than light output efficiency. Instead of ultra white secondary reflectors, the E-Series uses the reflective properties of a precision machined edge. S-Series This series of Visualux acklights has been designed for applications that require all the benefits of the Visualux technology but at the lowest possible price. S-Series acklights are supplied as two separate unassembled components, e.g. LED emitter and light guide. The LED emitter is the same type as used in the S and E Series Visualux acklights and the cast acrylic light guide is of the same design as the E-Series which utilised the reflective properties of the light guides precision machined edge but without the machined ledge for the LED emitters. P Modules The P modules are either S,E or S Series acklights mounted on to a single sided or PTH circuit board. part from the acklight we are able to mount resistors and other devices that may be required. The major advantage of this system is that only two leads are needed to be terminated. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 4

Visualux (edge lit) acklights When the Visualux acklights are used with transflective LDs a brilliant white reflector is usually sufficient. However, a transmissive (transparent) LD will benefit from using a acklight that has a brightly coloured primary reflector, because the LD characters or graphics will have a contrasting background even if the acklight is not illuminated. One of the major benefits of using a Visualux acklight is the exceptionally long life span of the device, which can be up to 00,000 hours - this is equivalent, in most cases, to the life of a typical LD. Visualux acklights are available in a large range of standard sizes with a brilliant white or brightly coloured primary reflector. The secondary reflectors of the S-Series are always brilliant white. ustomised sizes are available and the cost for the origination of S and E-Series acklights is usually less than 00. For this sum you will receive an engineering drawing, which is allocated its own unique data reference number and a quantity of acklights dependent on the complexity of the part. Delivery is usually 3-4 weeks from receipt of order. For large volume usage we can also supply LED emitters made to your custom design. Visualux operate a policy of constant development, so if you do not find the type or style of acklight that you require in this Designers atalogue, please contact your local Visualux sales office to discuss your requirements. typical Visualux acklight custom drawing Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 5

Visualux (edge lit) acklights Specification for the Visualux acklight body (Light Guide) Mechanical Properties: Tensile Strength ompressive Strength Flexural Strength Impact Strength Modules of elasticity Elongation at break Indentation hardness Test DIN 53455 DIN 53454 DIN 5345 DIN 53453 DIN 53457 DIN 53455 DIN 53456 Unit N/mm N/mm N/mm kj/m N/mm % N/mm Values 65-68 5 0 3,000 4 75 Thermal Properties: Heat Stability - Vicat Forming temperature oefficient of linear thermal expansion Specific heat Thermal conductivity DIN 53460 VDE 0304/ o o mm/m o. kj/kg o. W/m o. 05 50-70 0.08.46 0.9 Electrical Properties: Dielectric strength Volume resistively Dielectric constant, 0 3 Hz. Dissipation factor, 50 Hx. DIN 5348 DIN 5348 DIN 53483 DIN 53483 kv/mm. ohm x cm. 40 0 5 3.4 0.06 Other Properties: Specific gravity Water absorption Light transmission DIN 5347 at 0 o.in 4 hrs. 4500 g/cm % %. 0.7 9 Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 6

Visualux (edge lit) acklights range of Visualux acklight designs Reference VLX00 VLX0 VLX04 VLX06 VLX08 VLX0 VLX VLX4 VLX6 VLX8 VLX0 VLX VLX4 VLX6 VLX8 VLX30 VLX3 VLX34 VLX36 VLX38 VLX40 VLX4 VLX44 VLX46 VLX48 VLX50 VLX5 VLX54 VLX56 VLX58 Style L 66.50 47.00 47.00 47.00 66.00 66.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 38.50 43.50 6.00 30.00 50.50 5.50 5.50 4.00 50.50 57.00 49.50 76.50 90.00 90.00 98.00 88.00 08.00 34.00 67.00 47.50 48.70 H 9.50 9.50 0.50 3.00 8.00.00 0.50 9.50 0.50 4.50 0.50 8.00 5.50 5.50 7.00.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 8.00 8.00.00 4.50 3 3 3 8.50 7.00 3.30 No. of LEDs 6 4 4 4 6 6 7 8 8 9 8 0 3 6 4 4 Illuminated rea (mm) 66.50 x 7.00 47.00 x 7.00 47.00 x 8.00 47.00 x 0.50 66.00 x 9.50 66.00 x 9.50 3.50 x 0.50 3.50 x 9.50 8.50 x 0.50 36.00 x 4.50 4.00 x 0.50 3.50 x 8.00 7.50 x 5.50 48.00 x 5.50 50.00 x 7.00 49.00 x.50 39.50 x 0.00 48.00 x 0.00 54.50 x 0.00 47.00 x 3.00 76.50 x 5.50 90.00 x 5.50 90.00 x 9.50 98.00 x.00 88.00 x 3.50 08.00 x 3.50 34.00 x 3.50 67.00 x 6.00 47.50 x 4.50 48.70 x 0.80 Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 7

Visualux (edge lit) acklights range of Visualux acklight designs Reference VLX00 VLX0 VLX04 VLX06 VLX08 VLX0 VLX VLX4 VLX6 VLX8 VLX0 VLX VLX4 VLX6 VLX8 VLX30 VLX3 VLX34 VLX36 VLX38 VLX40 VLX4 VLX44 VLX46 VLX48 VLX50 VLX5 VLX54 Style D D D D L 68.50 53.00 68.50 7.00 8.50 8.50 33.50 4.00 46.00 8.50 3.50 53.00 55.50 54.00 44.50 53.00 59.50 6 73.00 67.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 66.00 93.50 67.50 7.00 H 8.50 3.00 8.80 5.50 0.50 9.50 0.50 4.50 0.50 8.00 5.50 5.50 7.00.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.50 4.50 7.00 3.00 3.00 6.50 6.00 6 76.00 53.00 48.00 No. of LEDs 4 4 4 3 8 4 Illuminated rea (mm) 63.50 x 8.50 48.00 x 3.00 63.50 x 8.80 66.00 x 5.50 3.50 x 0.50 3.50 x 9.50 8.50 x 0.50 36.00 x 4.50 4.00 x 0.50 3.50 x 8.00 7.50 x 5.50 48.00 x 5.50 50.50 x 7.00 49.00 x.50 39.50 x 0.00 48.00 x 0.00 54.50 x 0.00 60.00 x 4.50 68.00 x 4.50 6.00 x 7.00 47.00 x 3.00 56.00 x 3.00 66.00 x 6.50 77.00 x 6.00 66.00 x 60.00 93.50 x 7.00 67.50 x 48.00 43.00 x 7.00 Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 8

Visualux (bottom lit) acklights MEL - LED Lighting Panels MEL (Maximum Even Luminance ) Panels - These lighting panels are manufactured for Visualux and offer a totally even illumination due to the LEDs being placed in a 'lattice' directly beneath the viewing area. Part No. VLX-MEL600 VLX-MEL600- VLX-MEL600 VLX-MEL600- VLX-MEL6003 VLX-MEL6003- VLX-MEL6003- VLX-MEL6003-3 VLX-MEL6004 VLX-MEL6004- VLX-MEL6005 VLX-MEL6006 VLX-MEL6006- VLX-MEL6007 VLX-MEL6007- VLX-MEL6007- VLX-MEL6008 VLX-MEL6009 VLX-MEL600 (Length) 7.00 7.00 8.30 8.30 59.0 59.0 59.0 59.0 78.00 78.00 68.00 60.70 60.70 89.00 89.00 89.00 73.30 65.50 04.00 (Width) 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50.0.0.0.0 43.50 43.50 8.60 0.80 0.80 4.00 4.00 4.00 43.50.00 8.50 (Lit Length) 68.00 68.00 78.30 78.30 55.60 55.60 55.60 55.60 74.00 74.00 65.60 58.70 58.70 8 8 8 7.70 6.50 00.00 D (Lit Width) 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.70 6.70 6.70 6.70 39.50 39.50 6.60 8.40 8.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.80 9.00 4.50 Overall Thicknes s 4.00 4.00 4.00 No. of LEDs 44 44 5 48 56 56 56 56 78 78 6 36 30 4 6 4 7 4 7 Typ. V 4. 8 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. m 0 0 60 40 80 80 80 80 390 390 30 80 50 0 30 0 360 0 360 For termination and colour details please contact Visualux (ll dimesions in mm) Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 9

Visualux (edge lit) acklights Specification for Visualux acklight LEDs HRTERISTIS Peak Forward urrent 0 seconds pulse 0.3 duty cycle Operating Temperature Storage Temperature verage Forward urrent RTINGS.0 mp -30 o +85 o -55 o +00 o 5m OLOUR: REFERENE NO: Forward Voltage (VF) IF=0m Reverse urrent (IR) VR=0v Luminous Intensity (IV) IF=0m Peak Wavelength (P) RED LL---R 4.v Typ. 4.6v Max. 0.m Max. Typ. 5mcd 630Nm GREEN LL---G 4.v Typ. 4.6v Max. 0.m Max. Typ. 40mcd 570Nm MER LL--- 3.6vTyp. 4.0v Max. 0.m Max. Typ. 30mcd 60Nm YELLOW LL---Y 4.v Typ. 4.6v Max. 0.m Max. Typ. 35mcd 585Nm HIGH EFFIIENY RED LL---HER 3.6v Typ. 4.0v Max. 0.m Max Typ. 80mcd 660Nm SPEIL NOTE Low melting point solder should be used. Maximum soldering tip temperature should not exceed 55 o. Maximum soldering time should not exceed 3-4 seconds from the reflector edge. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page

Visualite ontrast Filters pplication guide for Visualite ontrast Filters The Visualite ontrast Filters that are available from Visualux Ltd are manufactured from the highest quality polymers currently available world-wide. The standard thickness for these filters is.5mm but custom thicknesses are available, to special order, and are available in increments of 0.mm starting from 0.5mm. OLOUR * Red 44 *Red 6400 Red 653 Green 470 * Green 4748 Grey 7 * Grey 064- * Grey 70 * Yellow 545 * mber 543 lue 34 lear 0000 SUGGESTED USE (Display type) L.E.D. L.E.D. or Plasma High brightness or matched L.E.Ds Vacuum Fluorescent L.E.D. (Green) ny single or multi coloured display ny single or multi coloured display ny single or multi coloured display Electroluminescent Plasma lue LED or Vacuum Fluorescent L..D. or any display * Denotes non standard colours - minimum purchase quantities apply Manufactured from High Grade Optical crylic Standard thickness.5mm - Other thicknesses available to order Standard thickness tolerance an unrivalled +/- 0% vailable with our VT600 anti glare treatment Your Visualite ontrast Filter is available as a custom cut to size part or can be purchased as a complete sheet for your own fabrication. Machining options are also available for customising your parts - a full design and development team is available to help with any design problems that might be encountered. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page

Visualite ontrast Filters Method Method bove are shown two preferred methods of fixing a Visualite ontrast Filter Method This is the most cost effective way of fixing. The Visualite ontrast Filter is supplied as a square or rectangle and is bonded to the underside of the front panel by using a suitable sealant or double sided gasket. Method This method, although more expensive than Method, gives a more professional and aesthetically pleasing look to the front panel. The Visualite ontrast Filter is supplied with a machined ledge around the perimeter of the filter. The ledge is usually between 5-0 mm wide, depending on the size of the filter, and the depth of the ledge is usually the same as the thickness of the front panel into which it will be fitted. s with Method, a suitable sealant or double sided gasket should be used for fixing. major advantage of using this method of fixing is that the Visualite ontrast Filter will be fixed level with the top surface of the front panel thus minimising the build up of dirt and dust in the viewing area. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page 3

VT600 nti-reflective VT600 nti-reflective surface treatment process..... how would you prefer your display to look? VT600 anti-reflective surface treatment process is a coating developed by Visualux engineers. This surface treatment process enables unwanted light reflections to be dissipated from the viewing surfaces of acrylic, polycarbonate, PV and other types of plastic display filters and panels. Unlike other anti-glare style coatings, VT600 has been specifically formulated to allow the forming of the display panels or filters after VT600 has been applied and this will not result in any cracking or peeling of the coating. This is particularly useful if the customer needs to purchase the material in sheets and then form the parts after other manufacturing processes have been undertaken. VT600 is applied to the Visualite ontrast Filters as standard and can be applied to free issue mouldings and bezels. VT600 has also been applied to the front polarisers of LDs, in situations where a low level of light reflection is required. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page4

Visualux FL Products old athode Fluorescent Lighting Visualux are able to supply a range of FL tubes, inverters and light guides to suit most applications. Due to the very large range of FL tubes and inverters currently available, Visualux will advise on the best combination of parts to suit your application. We are able to supply just the tube or inverter or in house, we manufacture complete FL modules to your specification. These modules comprise FL tube(s) fitted to an acrylic light guide which can then connected to an inverter. FL Sizes (Normally available from stock) (ll dimesions in mm) Part No. VLXF-0-RGD/.4 VLXF-40-RGD/.4 VLXF-58-RGD/.4 VLXF-6-RGD/.6 VLXF-300-RGD/.6 VLXF-50-RGD/3.0 VLXF-6-RGD/3.0 VLXF-40-RGD/3.0 VLXF-50-RGD/3.0 VLXF-300-RGD/3.0 VLXF-360-SYN/3.0 VLXF-00-SYN/4.0 VLXF-6-SYN/4.0 VLXF-66-SYN/4.0 VLXF-300-SYN/4.0 VLXF-0-RGD/4. VLXF-5-RGD/4. microluxx50 kit VLXLED-300/600 Diameter.4.4.4.6.6 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4. 4..0 Length 0 40 58 6 300 50 6 40 50 300 360 00 6 66 300 0 5 50 300/600 Termination Leads & onnector * Leads & onnector * Leads & onnector * Leads & onnector * Leads & onnector * onnectort/wire End Notes omplete with inverter H.V. lead & connector to fit our VLXINV inverters (except VLXINV-800) * The connectors fit the VLXINV series of inverters except VLXINV-800 The above list shows a range of the stock size FLs currently available. Visualux offer a full customising service on FLs with lamps available in lengths and diameters to your specification. Shaped lamps are also available to special order. We are constantly increasing our range of FL tubes and inverters - please contact Visualux regularly for the latest product information. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page5

Visualux FL Products old athode Fluorescent Lighting - Drive Inverters Visualux supply a large range of standard FL drive inverters to suit the most demanding applications. Whether it is as a one off replacement for an existing unit or a large production batch requirement, your orders wil be treated with the same high degree of professionalism. Visualux inverter can be supplied with solder pad connections, flying leads, or connectors - depending on the inverter type. If your product requires a custom inverter, Visualux can usually have custom designs and pricing available within a week. Inverter configurations already supplied by Visualux include variable range input devices and multiple output systems. To be sure of obtaining the maximum life from your FLs it is essential to use an inverter that is matched as accurately as possible to the characteristics of the lamp. Overdriving can result in a brighter lamp but this will inevitably result in a much reduced lamp life. Standard Inverters available are: 5vD Input - Single Output 5vD Input - Dual Output 9vD Input - Single Output 9vD Input - Dual Output vd Input - Single Output vd Input - Dual Output 4vD Input - Single Output 4vD Input - Dual Output vd Input - Single Output (Dimming) vd Input - Up to 8 lamp output with TTL On/Off and rightness control 30v, 50Hz Input - Dual Output We are constantly increasing our range of FL tubes and inverters - please contact Visualux regularly for the latest product information. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page6

Visualux FL Products old athode Fluorescent Lighting - Drive Inverters (vd) Inverter VLXINV-453 VLXINV-453 VLXINV-4353 VLXINV-403 VLXINV-4303 VLXINV-800 VLXINV-45 VLXINV-45 VLXINV-435 VLXINV-445 VLXINV-43 VLXINV-43 VLXINV-45 VLXINV-45 VLXINV-435 VLXINV-445 VLXINV-4453 VLXINV-454 VLXINV-454 VLXINV-4354 VLXINV-4454 VLXINV-40 VLXINV-40 VLXINV-40 VLXINV-40 VLXINV-430 VLXINV-403 VLXINV-4403 VLXINV-404 VLXINV-404 VLXINV-4304 VLXINV-4404 Lamps Input (VD) 8-0 5 5 5 5 6 7. 9 9 9 9 4 4 4 4 5 5 9 9 9 4 4 4 4 Size L x W x H (mm) 58 x x.5 58 x x.5 58 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 80 x 0 x 9.0 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 70 x.5 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 70 x.5 70 x.5 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 58.5 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 70 x x.5 FL Length 3-4mm dia.* 50-50 5-50 5-350 5-50 5-350 50-50 5-50 5-350 35-40 5-350 5-350 50-50 5-50 5-350 35-40 35-40 50-50 5-50 5-350 35-40 50-50 5-50 50-50 5-50 5-350 50-50 35-40 50-50 5-50 5-350 35-40 Minimu m Order 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Notes - Dimming * 3-4 mm dia. is an example of usage - we have used these inverters on FLs from.6 to 6.0 mm diameter Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page7

Visualux FL Products old athode Fluorescent Lighting - Drive Inverters (v) Inverter VLXINV-3050 VLXINV-30300 VLXINV-3040 VLXINV-550 VLXINV-5300 VLXINV-540 VLXINV-50U VLXINV-300U VLXINV-40U Lamps Input (V) 30 30 30 5 5 5 5/30 5/30 5/30 Size L x W x H (mm) 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 63 x.5 x 4.5 FL Length 3-4mm dia.* 50-50 5-300 30-40 50-50 5-300 30-40 50-50 5-300 30-40 Minimum Order T T T T T T Notes * 3-4 mm dia. is an example of usage - we have used these inverters on FLs from.6 to 6.0 mm diameter Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7 865865 Fax: +44 (0)7 865830 E-Mail: sales@visualux.com Page8