The Designers’ Guide Visualux Ltd PO Box 30, Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 8YT United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)1271 865865 Fax: +44(0)1271 865830 Email: [email protected] Visualux Designers Guide Subject Page Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 LCD Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 S, E, SA Series and PCB (edge lit) backlights - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Backlight 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Specification for edge lit backlight LEDs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Application guide for Visualite Contrast Filters- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12 Fixing methods for Visualite Contrast Filters- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 VT600 Anti-reflective surface treatment process- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 CCFL Inverters (General) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 CCFL Inverters - vDC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 CCFL Inverters - vAC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] 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 1980’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 Contrast Filters, are detailed in this catalogue. Currently we are developing a range of CCFL (Cold Cathode 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 Clare/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. RACHEL GOLDSWORTHY Sales & Marketing Director Catalogue Issue No: 22- 11/99 (Web) Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 2 Styles of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A standard transflective LCD A transflective LCD with a Visualux LED backlight A negative transmissive LCD with a Visualux LED backlight There are three main types of LCD display: v 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. v Transflective - This type of display can use reflected light or be backlit. v Transmissive - This type of display can usually be viewed using reflected light or be backlit. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 3 Visualux (edge lit) Backlights V isualux Backlights were primarily designed for use with transflective and transmissive LCDs but are being used in a number of other areas that include status warning indicators and low power, long life, lighting systems. All Visualux Backlights are supplied, unless otherwise requested, as an S-Series style backlight. Below are descriptions of the standard options that are available. S-Series The ultimate Backlight, designed for applications where maximum light output efficiency is the primary concern. Visualux Backlights use custom designed LED emitters (fig.1) 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.2). 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 Backlight 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. SA-Series This series of Visualux Backlights has been designed for applications that require all the benefits of the Visualux technology but at the lowest possible price. SA-Series Backlights 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 Backlights 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. PCB Modules The PCB modules are either S,E or SA Series Backlights mounted on to a single sided or PTH circuit board. Apart from the Backlight 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)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 4 Visualux (edge lit) Backlights W hen the Visualux Backlights are used with transflective LCDs a brilliant white reflector is usually sufficient. However, a transmissive (transparent) LCD will benefit from using a Backlight that has a brightly coloured primary reflector, because the LCD characters or graphics will have a contrasting background even if the Backlight is not illuminated. One of the major benefits of using a Visualux Backlight is the exceptionally long life span of the device, which can be up to 100,000 hours - this is equivalent, in most cases, to the life of a typical LCD. Visualux Backlights 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. Customised sizes are available and the cost for the origination of S and E-Series Backlights is usually less than £200. For this sum you will receive an engineering drawing, which is allocated its own unique data reference number and a quantity of Backlights 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 Backlight that you require in this Designers Catalogue, please contact your local Visualux sales office to discuss your requirements. A typical Visualux Backlight custom drawing Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 5 Visualux (edge lit) Backlights Specification for the Visualux Backlight body (Light Guide) Mechanical Properties: Tensile Strength Compressive Strength Flexural Strength Impact Strength Modules of elasticity Elongation at break Indentation hardness Test DIN 53455 DIN 53454 DIN 53452 DIN 53453 DIN 53457 DIN 53455 DIN 53456 Unit Values 2 N/mm N/mm2 N/mm2 kJ/m2 N/mm2 % N/mm2 65-68 125 120 12 3,000 4 175 Thermal Properties: Heat Stability - Vicat B Forming temperature Coefficient of linear thermal expansion Specific heat Thermal conductivity DIN 53460 o C C 105 150-170 mm/moC. 0.08 o VDE 0304/1 o kJ/kg C. W/moC. 1.46 0.19 DIN 53481 DIN 53482 DIN 53483 DIN 53483 kV/mm. ohm x cm. 40 1015 3.4 0.06 DIN 53472 at 20oC.in 24 hrs. 4500 A g/cm2 % % 1.2 0.17 92 Electrical Properties: Dielectric strength Volume resistively Dielectric constant, 103 Hz. Dissipation factor, 50 Hx. Other Properties: Specific gravity Water absorption Light transmission Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 6 Visualux (edge lit) Backlights A range of Visualux Backlight designs Reference VLX100 VLX102 VLX104 VLX106 VLX108 VLX110 VLX112 VLX114 VLX116 VLX118 VLX120 VLX122 VLX124 VLX126 VLX128 VLX130 VLX132 VLX134 VLX136 VLX138 VLX140 VLX142 VLX144 VLX146 VLX148 VLX150 VLX152 VLX154 VLX156 VLX158 Style L H A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B A A A A A A A A A A 66.50 47.00 47.00 47.00 66.00 66.00 26.00 26.00 31.00 38.50 43.50 26.00 30.00 50.50 52.50 51.50 42.00 50.50 57.00 49.50 76.50 90.00 90.00 98.00 88.00 108.00 134.00 67.00 47.50 48.70 29.50 29.50 20.50 23.00 18.00 22.00 10.50 9.50 10.50 14.50 10.50 18.00 15.50 15.50 17.00 12.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 13.00 28.00 28.00 22.00 24.50 35.00 35.00 35.00 28.50 17.00 23.30 No. of LEDs 6 4 4 4 6 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 8 8 9 8 10 13 6 4 4 Illuminated Area (mm) 66.50 x 27.00 47.00 x 27.00 47.00 x 18.00 47.00 x 20.50 66.00 x 19.50 66.00 x 19.50 23.50 x 10.50 23.50 x 9.50 28.50 x 10.50 36.00 x 14.50 41.00 x 10.50 23.50 x 18.00 27.50 x 15.50 48.00 x 15.50 50.00 x 17.00 49.00 x 12.50 39.50 x 20.00 48.00 x 20.00 54.50 x 20.00 47.00 x 13.00 76.50 x 25.50 90.00 x 25.50 90.00 x 19.50 98.00 x 22.00 88.00 x 32.50 108.00 x 32.50 134.00 x 32.50 67.00 x 26.00 47.50 x 14.50 48.70 x 20.80 Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 7 Visualux (edge lit) Backlights A range of Visualux Backlight designs Reference VLX200 VLX202 VLX204 VLX206 VLX208 VLX210 VLX212 VLX214 VLX216 VLX218 VLX220 VLX222 VLX224 VLX226 VLX228 VLX230 VLX232 VLX234 VLX236 VLX238 VLX240 VLX242 VLX244 VLX246 VLX248 VLX250 VLX252 VLX254 Style L H C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D D D D 68.50 53.00 68.50 71.00 28.50 28.50 33.50 41.00 46.00 28.50 32.50 53.00 55.50 54.00 44.50 53.00 59.50 65.00 73.00 67.00 52.00 61.00 71.00 82.00 166.00 93.50 67.50 72.00 28.50 23.00 18.80 15.50 10.50 9.50 10.50 14.50 10.50 18.00 15.50 15.50 17.00 12.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 14.50 14.50 17.00 13.00 13.00 16.50 26.00 65.00 76.00 53.00 48.00 No. of LEDs 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 32 18 12 14 Illuminated Area (mm) 63.50 x 28.50 48.00 x 23.00 63.50 x 18.80 66.00 x 15.50 23.50 x 10.50 23.50 x 9.50 28.50 x 10.50 36.00 x 14.50 41.00 x 10.50 23.50 x 18.00 27.50 x 15.50 48.00 x 15.50 50.50 x 17.00 49.00 x 12.50 39.50 x 20.00 48.00 x 20.00 54.50 x 20.00 60.00 x 14.50 68.00 x 14.50 62.00 x 17.00 47.00 x 13.00 56.00 x 13.00 66.00 x 16.50 77.00 x 26.00 166.00 x 60.00 93.50 x 71.00 67.50 x 48.00 43.00 x 72.00 Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 8 Visualux (bottom lit) Backlights 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. VLX-MEL6001 VLX-MEL6001-1 VLX-MEL6002 VLX-MEL6002-1 VLX-MEL6003 VLX-MEL6003-1 VLX-MEL6003-2 VLX-MEL6003-3 VLX-MEL6004 VLX-MEL6004-1 A (Length) 72.00 72.00 82.30 82.30 159.20 159.20 159.20 159.20 78.00 78.00 B (Width) 29.50 29.50 29.50 29.50 21.20 21.20 21.20 21.20 43.50 43.50 C (Lit Length) 68.00 68.00 78.30 78.30 155.60 155.60 155.60 155.60 74.00 74.00 D (Lit Width) 26.50 26.50 26.50 26.50 16.70 16.70 16.70 16.70 39.50 39.50 Overall Thicknes s 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 No. of LEDs 44 44 52 48 56 56 56 56 78 78 Typ. V 4.2 8 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 220 110 260 240 280 280 280 280 390 390 VLX-MEL6005 VLX-MEL6006 VLX-MEL6006-1 VLX-MEL6007 VLX-MEL6007-1 VLX-MEL6007-2 VLX-MEL6008 VLX-MEL6009 VLX-MEL6010 68.00 60.70 60.70 89.00 89.00 89.00 73.30 65.50 104.00 18.60 20.80 20.80 24.00 24.00 24.00 43.50 22.00 28.50 65.60 58.70 58.70 85.00 85.00 85.00 71.70 61.50 100.00 16.60 18.40 18.40 20.00 20.00 20.00 39.80 19.00 24.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 26 36 30 42 26 42 72 24 72 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.2 130 180 150 210 130 210 360 120 360 Part No. mA For termination and colour details please contact Visualux (All dimesions in mm) Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 9 Visualux (bottom lit) Backlights 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-MEL6011 VLX-MEL6012 VLX-MEL6013 VLX-MEL6014 VLX-MEL6015 VLX-MEL6016 A (Length) 99.50 64.00 155.00 89.00 68.00 70.00 B (Width) 20.40 19.00 34.60 24.00 20.30 21.50 C (Lit Length) 95.00 61.00 150.00 85.80 66.00 66.00 D (Lit Width) 17.60 17.00 31.60 20.80 17.80 16.50 Overall Thicknes s 5.20 5.00 5.20 6.00 6.50 4.70 No. of LEDs 30 18 88 42 26 24 Typ. V 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 mA 375 225 440 210 130 120 We are constantly adding to the list of standard size MEL panels - please contact Visualux for further details. For termination and colour details please contact Visualux (All dimesions in mm) Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 10 Visualux (edge lit) Backlights Specification for Visualux Backlight LEDs CHARACTERISTICS Peak Forward Current 10 seconds pulse 0.3 duty cycle Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Average Forward Current COLOUR: REFERENCE NO: Forward Voltage (VF) IF=20mA Reverse Current (IR) VR=10v Luminous Intensity (IV) IF=10mA Peak Wavelength (P) RATINGS 1.0 Amp -30oC +85oC -55oC +100oC 25mA RED GREEN AMBER YELLOW LL-1-2-R 4.2v Typ. 4.6v Max. 0.1mA Max. Typ. 15mcd 630Nm LL-1-2-G 4.2v Typ. 4.6v Max. 0.1mA Max. Typ. 40mcd 570Nm LL-1-2-A 3.6vTyp. 4.0v Max. 0.1mA Max. Typ. 30mcd 610Nm LL-1-2-Y 4.2v Typ. 4.6v Max. 0.1mA Max. Typ. 35mcd 585Nm HIGH EFFICIENCY RED LL-1-2-HER 3.6v Typ. 4.0v Max. 0.1mA Max Typ. 80mcd 660Nm SPECIAL NOTE v Low melting point solder should be used. v Maximum soldering tip temperature should not exceed 255oC. v Maximum soldering time should not exceed 3-4 seconds from the reflector edge. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 11 Visualite Contrast Filters Application guide for Visualite Contrast Filters T he Visualite Contrast 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 1.5mm but custom thicknesses are available, to special order, and are available in increments of 0.1mm starting from 0.5mm. COLOUR * Red 2424 *Red 6400 Red 6531 Green 4720 * Green 4748 Grey 2711 * Grey 2064-2 * Grey 7210 * Yellow 5425 * Amber 5423 Blue 3214 Clear 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) Any single or multi coloured display Any single or multi coloured display Any single or multi coloured display Electroluminescent Plasma Blue LED or Vacuum Fluorescent L.C.D. or any display * Denotes non standard colours - minimum purchase quantities apply q q q q Manufactured from High Grade Optical Acrylic Standard thickness 1.5mm - Other thicknesses available to order Standard thickness tolerance an unrivalled +/- 10% Available with our VT600 anti glare treatment Your Visualite Contrast 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)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 12 Visualite Contrast Filters Method A Method B Above are shown two preferred methods of fixing a Visualite Contrast Filter Method A This is the most cost effective way of fixing. The Visualite Contrast 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 B This method, although more expensive than Method A, gives a more professional and aesthetically pleasing look to the front panel. The Visualite Contrast Filter is supplied with a machined ledge around the perimeter of the filter. The ledge is usually between 5-10 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. As with Method A, a suitable sealant or double sided gasket should be used for fixing. A major advantage of using this method of fixing is that the Visualite Contrast 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)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 13 VT600 Anti-reflective VT600 Anti-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, PVC 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 Contrast Filters as standard and can be applied to ‘free issue’ mouldings and bezels. VT600 has also been applied to the front polarisers of LCDs, in situations where a low level of light reflection is required. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page14 Visualux CCFL Products Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting Visualux are able to supply a range of CCFL tubes, inverters and light guides to suit most applications. Due to the very large range of CCFL 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 CCFL modules to your specification. These modules comprise CCFL tube(s) fitted to an acrylic light guide which can then connected to an inverter. CCFL Sizes (Normally available from stock) (All dimesions in mm) Part No. VLXF-220-RGD/2.4 VLXF-240-RGD/2.4 VLXF-258-RGD/2.4 VLXF-216-RGD/2.6 VLXF-300-RGD/2.6 VLXF-50-RGD/3.0 VLXF-216-RGD/3.0 VLXF-240-RGD/3.0 VLXF-250-RGD/3.0 VLXF-300-RGD/3.0 VLXF-360-SYN/3.0 VLXF-100-SYN/4.0 VLXF-216-SYN/4.0 VLXF-266-SYN/4.0 VLXF-300-SYN/4.0 VLXF-220-RGD/4.1 VLXF-252-RGD/4.1 microLux2x50 kit VLXLEAD-300/600 Diameter 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.1 2.0 Length 220 240 258 216 300 50 216 240 250 300 360 100 216 266 300 220 252 50 Termination Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends Leads & Connector * Leads & Connector * Leads & Connector * Leads & Connector * Leads & Connector * Wire Ends Wire Ends Wire Ends 300/600 Connectort/Wire End Notes Complete with inverter H.V. lead & connector to fit our VLXINV inverters (except VLXINV-8002) * The connectors fit the VLXINV series of inverters except VLXINV-8002 The above list shows a range of the stock size CCFLs currently available. Visualux offer a full customising service on CCFLs 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 CCFL tubes and inverters please contact Visualux regularly for the latest product information. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page15 Visualux CCFL Products Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting Drive Inverters Visualux supply a large range of standard CCFL 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. A 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 CCFLs 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: 5vDC Input - Single Output 5vDC Input - Dual Output 9vDC Input - Single Output 9vDC Input - Dual Output 12vDC Input - Single Output 12vDC Input - Dual Output 24vDC Input - Single Output 24vDC Input - Dual Output 12vDC Input - Single Output (Dimming) 12vDC Input - Up to 8 lamp output with TTL On/Off and Brightness control 230vAC, 50Hz Input - Dual Output We are constantly increasing our range of CCFL tubes and inverters please contact Visualux regularly for the latest product information. Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page16 Visualux CCFL Products Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting Drive Inverters (vDC) Inverter Lamps Input (VDC) Size L x W x H (mm) VLXINV-4153 VLXINV-4253 VLXINV-4353 VLXINV-42032 VLXINV-43032 VLXINV-8002 VLXINV-4151 VLXINV-4251 VLXINV-4351 VLXINV-4451 VLXINV-4321 VLXINV-4321A VLXINV-4152 VLXINV-4252 VLXINV-4352 VLXINV-4452 VLXINV-4453 VLXINV-4154 VLXINV-4254 VLXINV-4354 VLXINV-4454 VLXINV-41012 VLXINV-42012 VLXINV-41022 VLXINV-42022 VLXINV-43022 VLXINV-41032 VLXINV-44032 VLXINV-41042 VLXINV-42042 VLXINV-43042 VLXINV-44042 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 12 12 12 12 8 - 20 5 5 5 5 6 7.2 9 9 9 9 12 24 24 24 24 5 5 9 9 9 12 12 24 24 24 24 58 x 21 x 11.5 58 x 21 x 11.5 58 x 21 x 11.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 80 x 20 x 9.0 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 70 x 21 12.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 70 x 21 12.5 70 x 21 12.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 58.5 x 21 x 11.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 70 x 21 x 12.5 CCFL Length 3-4mm dia.* 50-150 151-250 251-350 151-250 251-350 50-150 151-250 251-350 351-420 251-350 251-350 50-150 151-250 251-350 351-420 351-420 50-150 151-250 251-350 351-420 50-150 151-250 50-150 151-250 251-350 50-150 351-420 50-150 151-250 251-350 351-420 Minimu m Order 1 1 1 1 1 1 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 1 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 1 1 25 25 25 25 Notes Stock Item Stock Item Stock Item Stock Item Stock Item Stock Item - Dimming To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order Stock Item To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order Stock Item Stock Item To Order To Order To Order To Order * 3-4 mm dia. is an example of usage - we have used these inverters on CCFLs from 2.6 to 6.0 mm diameter Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page17 Visualux CCFL Products Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting Drive Inverters (vAC) Inverter Lamps Input (VAC) Size L x W x H (mm) VLXINV-2301502 VLXINV-2303002 VLXINV-2304202 VLXINV-1151502 VLXINV-1153002 VLXINV-1154202 VLXINV-1502U VLXINV-3002U VLXINV-4202U 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 230 230 230 115 115 115 115/230 115/230 115/230 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 163 x 22.5 x 14.5 CCFL Length 3-4mm dia.* 50-150 151-300 301-420 50-150 151-300 301-420 50-150 151-300 301-420 Minimum Order Notes TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 1 1 1 To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order To Order Stock Item Stock Item Stock Item * 3-4 mm dia. is an example of usage - we have used these inverters on CCFLs from 2.6 to 6.0 mm diameter Visualux Ltd Tel: +44 (0)1271 865865 Fax: +44 (0)1271 865830 E-Mail: [email protected] Page18