Mounting EL Displays
Properly mounted, EL displays can withstand high shock loads as well as severe vibration found in demanding applications. However the glass panel used in an EL display will break if subjected to bending stresses, high impact, or excessive loads.
CAUTION: To prevent injury in the event of glass breakage, the use of an impact resistant shield or a protective overlay should be used on the viewer side of the display.
Stresses are often introduced when a display is mounted into a product. Ideally, the mounting tabs of the display should be the only point of contact with the system. Use a spacer or boss for support; failure to do so will bend the display and cause the glass to break. The instrument enclosure or frame should not flex
or distort in such a way that during use the bending loads might be transferred to the display. Mounting surfaces should be flat to within ±0.6 mm (±0.025"). Use all the mounting holes provided. Failure to do so will impair the shock and vibration resistance of the final installation.
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WARNING: These products generate voltages capable of causing personal injury (high voltage pulses up to 230 VAC ). Do not touch the display electronics during operation.
Cable Length
A maximum cable length of 0.6 m (24 in.) is recommended. Longer cables may cause data transfer problems between the data transmitted and the display input connector. Excessive cable lengths can pick up unwanted EMI. There are third party products which allow this maximum cable length to be exceeded. Contact Planar Application Engineering for more information.
Cleaning
As with any glass or coated surface, care should be taken to minimize scratching. Clean the display glass with mild,
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