CFA633-RMC-KS

CFA-633 Serial LCD 16x2 +Fans +Keypad, RoHS Compliant, Red LED Backlight, STN Negative, Blue, Transmissive 0°C to +50°C 6:00

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CFA633 Serial Family

Robust packet based communications protocol with 16-bit CRC.
Compact size: fits in a 1U rack mount case (35 mm overall height).
Advanced digital GPIO control with PWM output.
Four fan connectors with RPM monitoring or variable PWM fan power control.
Available in a 5.25" half-height LCD drive bay kit, (see mounting bracket photos).
ATX power supply control functionality allows the buttons on the CFA-633 to replace the "power" and "reset" buttons on your system, simplifying your front panel design.
Temperature monitoring: up to 32 channels at up to 0.5 deg C absolute accuracy. Ready-to-use WRDOWY17 Dallas Semiconductor 1-Wire temperature sensors are optional. Alternatively, you can create your own sensors using DS1822 or DS18B20 parts and the tutorial on creating temperature sensors.
Integrated LED backlit 6-button translucent silicon keypad with screened legend.
"Fail-Safe" fan power setting allows safe host fan control based on temperature.
Non-volatile memory ("EEPROM") capability: Customize the "power-on" display settings plus a 16-byte "scratch" register for storing IP, netmask, system serial number, etc.

For reference only. For design purposes, please use the specifications in the datasheet.

Physical Characteristics

Characters x Lines

16 x 2

Module Overall
	width	height	depth
millimeters	110.5	35	24.1
inches	4.3	1	0.9

PCB Outline
	width	height	depth
millimeters	110.5	35	24.1
inches	4.3	1	0.9

Other Features Affecting Size
Keypad Please see the datasheet

Viewing Area
	width	height
millimeters	61	15.8
inches	2	0.6

Active Area
	width	height
millimeters	56.2	11.5
inches	2.2	0.4

Character Size
	width	height
millimeters	2.95	5.55
inches	0.11	0.21

Character Pitch
	width	height
millimeters	3.55	5.95
inches	0.13	0.23

Dot Size
	width	height
millimeters	0.55	0.65
inches	0.02	0.02

Dot Pitch
	width	height
millimeters	0.6	0.7
inches	0.0	0.0

Weight

45g

Keystroke Travel

2.4mm

Optical Characteristics

Display Technology	LCD
Display Addressing	passive
Glass Type/Glass Color	STN/Blue
Polarizer	Transmissive
View Direction	6:00

Backlight Color	Red
Backlight Type	LED
Mode	Negative
Foreground Color	Red
Background Color	Dark

Environmental

Operating Temperatures
	min	max
Celsius	0°	50°
Farenheit	32°	122°

Storage Temperatures
	min	max
Celsius	-10°	60°
Farenheit	14°	140°

Humidity
	min	max
Non-condensing	0%	90%

Electronics

Interface

RS232

Datasheets

CFA633-RMC-KS_Data_Sheet_v3.0.pdf (6MB, Jul 2010, Datasheet v.3.0, Hardware v.1.5a, Firmware v.k1.9)
CFA633-RMC_v2.0.pdf (2MB, Jun 2009, Datasheet v.2.0, Hardware v.1.5a, Firmware v.k1.9)
CFA633-RMC_k1.9c.pdf (1MB, Oct 2008, Datasheet v.1.9c, Hardware v.1.5a, Firmware v.1.9)
CFA_633_k1.9b.pdf (2MB, Sep 2005, Datasheet v.1.9b, Hardware v.1.5a, Firmware v.1.9)
CFA_633_k1.9a.pdf (2MB, May 2005, Datasheet v.1.9a, Hardware v.1.5a, Firmware v.1.9)
CFA_633_1_9.pdf (2MB, Oct 2004, Datasheet v.1.9, Hardware v.1.9, Firmware v.1.9)

Other Files

1 to 1 Template - CFA633-XXX-KS_v2.0_1_TO_1.PDF (56KB)
Other Document - CFA633 v1.5a to v1.5c changes (1MB) Description and images of the changes from the v1.5a CFA633 to the v1.5c CFA633.

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Part Change Notice #10291

Products Affected:	CFA633-YYB-KS, CFA633-TMC-KS, CFA633-RMC-KS, CFA633-YYB-KU, CFA633-TMC-KU, CFA633-RMC-KU, CFA533-YYH-KS, CFA533-YYH-KU, CFA533-TMI-KS, CFA533-TMI-KU, CFA533-YYH-KL, CFA533-TMI-KL, CFA533-YYH-KC, CFA533-TMI-KC, CFA533-TMI-KI, CFA533-YYH-KI, CFA633-YYH-KS, CFA633-TMI-KS, CFA633-YYH-KU, CFA633-TMI-KU, CFA633-RDI-KU, CFA633-RDI-KS
Date Issued:	November 10, 2010
Summary:	Technical Bulletin TB01: Comparison of CFA533 and CFA633 Modules by Version Number
Description:	The attached PDF file describes differences between our CFA633 v1.5x and CFA633 v2.0 intelligent display module series. We also list the CFA533 series as a comparison for customers who do not require the fan control available in the CFA633 series. Hardware version numbers are silkscreened on the back of the PCBs. Additional information can be found in supporting documents for PCN: http://www.crystalfontz.com/products/document/2371/CFA633_v1-5a_to_v1-5c_changes.pdf http://www.crystalfontz.com/products/pcnfile/10286/PCN_CFA633_2-0.pdf
Reason:	Clarify the differences between the different modules.
Impact:	None.
Attachment:	TB01_Comparison_of_CFA533_and_CFA633_Modules.pdf (86KB)

Part Change Notice #10286

Products Affected:	CFA633-YYB-KS, CFA633-TMC-KS, CFA633-RMC-KS, CFA633-YYB-KU, CFA633-TMC-KU, CFA633-RMC-KU
Date Issued:	October 6, 2010
Summary:	CFA633 hardware v2.0 / Firmware version 2.0 (called "s2.0" for serial modules and "u2.0" for USB modules)
Last revision:	Hardware v1.5c / Firmware v1.9k
Description:	In a continuation of product improvement the CFA633 will be moving to a new hardware layout with supporting firmware changes and improvements. Highlights include: Serial and USB interfaces are build options - no more USB daughter board Wide temperature support with -20°C ~ +70°C operation / -30°C ~ +80°C storage Taller keypad
Reason:	Improvements in design allow for better manufacturing, ESD protection, and appearance.
Impact:	The new version is designed to be Fit, Form, and Function compatible with previous versions of the CFA633 series. Semi-Custom and Defined Parts will be migrated to new part numbers.
Recommendation:	Engineering samples should be available by the end of Quarter 4, 2010. Please send an email to support@crystalfontz.com to work with our engineering and support team to assist you with the migration.
Availability:	Volume availability First Quarter 2011
Price Change:	No change at this time
Attachment:	PCN_CFA633_2-0.pdf (1MB)

Part Change Notice #10283

Products Affected:	CFA633-YYB-KS, CFA633-TMC-KS, CFA633-RMC-KS, CFA633-YYB-KU, CFA633-TMC-KU, CFA633-RMC-KU, DB633-ALTMI-KS5, DB633-ALTMI-KU3, DB633-ALYYH-KS5, DB633-ALYYH-KU3, DB633-BGTMI-KS5, DB633-BGTMI-KU3, DB633-BGYYH-KS5, DB633-BGYYH-KU3, DB633-BKTMI-KS5, DB633-BKTMI-KU3, DB633-BKYYH-KS5, DB633-BKYYH-KU3, DB633-ALRDI-KS5, DB633-ALRDI-KU3, DB633-BGRDI-KS5, DB633-BGRDI-KU3, DB633-BKRDI-KS5, DB633-BKRDI-KU3, , DB633-ALTMI-KS3, DB633-ALTMI-KS4, DB633-ALTMI-KU1, DB633-ALTMI-KU2, , DB633-ALYYH-KS3, DB633-ALYYH-KS4, DB633-ALYYH-KU1, DB633-ALYYH-KU2, , DB633-BGTMI-KS3, DB633-BGTMI-KS4, DB633-BGTMI-KU1, DB633-BGTMI-KU2, , DB633-BGYYH-KS3, DB633-BGYYH-KS4, DB633-BGYYH-KU1, DB633-BGYYH-KU2, , DB633-BKTMI-KS3, DB633-BKTMI-KS4, DB633-BKTMI-KU1, DB633-BKTMI-KU2, , DB633-BKYYH-KS3, DB633-BKYYH-KS4, DB633-BKYYH-KU1, DB633-BKYYH-KU2, , DB633-ALRDI-KS3, DB633-ALRDI-KS4, DB633-ALRDI-KU1, DB633-ALRDI-KU2, , DB633-BGRDI-KS3, DB633-BGRDI-KS4, DB633-BGRDI-KU1, DB633-BGRDI-KU2, , DB633-BKRDI-KS3, DB633-BKRDI-KS4, DB633-BKRDI-KU1, DB633-BKRDI-KU2
Date Issued:	August 12, 2010
Summary:	We will be phasing in the CFA-633 hardware version v1.5c over the next few months as the inventory of v1.5a modules is exhausted.
Last revision:	1.5a
Description:	The currently shipping version of the CFA-633 hardware is v1.5a. Here is a list of the changes between v1.5a and v1.5c: * Changed from black painted steel plated bezel to stainless steel bezel. Your front panel bezel should hide the bezel, so this change should not affect the appearance of your product. If your product design exposes part of the CFA-633's black bezel, that area will now show as stainless steel. * Increased keep-out clearance on PCB around the mounting holes. * Minor PCB layout changes. * Some factory configuration jumpers have changed. Please see the document linked here for photographs showing the difference: CFA633_v1-5a_to_v1-5c_changes.pdf
Impact:	The v1.5c should be a drop-in replacement for any v1.5a application.
Recommendation:	If you currently have a semi-custom part number based on v1.5a, we will need to issue a new semi-custom part number based on the v1.5c platform.
Availability:	0-2 months

Part Change Notice #10282

Products Affected:	CFA633-YYB-KS, CFA633-TMC-KS, CFA633-RMC-KS, CFA633-YYB-KU, CFA633-TMC-KU, CFA633-RMC-KU, CFA635-TMF-KU1, CFA635-TMF-KU2, CFA635-TFE-KU1, CFA635-TFE-KU2, CFA635-YYE-KU1, CFA635-YYE-KU2, CFA635-YYE-KS1, CFA635-TMF-KS1, CFA635-TFE-KS1, CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KL, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU, CFA533-YYH-KS, CFA533-YYH-KU, CFA533-TMI-KS, CFA533-TMI-KU, CFA533-YYH-KL, CFA533-TMI-KL, CFA533-YYH-KC, CFA533-TMI-KC, CFA533-TMI-KI, CFA533-YYH-KI
Date Issued:	June 6, 2010
Summary:	Keypad height change
Description:	Over the next 6 months or so, we will be transitioning to a keypad that is 1.5mm taller than the keypad currently shipping on these modules.
Reason:	We have found that in all cases that we are aware of, the keypad being 1.5mm taller will alleviate some customer difficulties.
Recommendation:	If you need the keypad to remain the same height for your application, please email support@crystalfontz.com so that we can set aside some of the shorter keypads for your company's application.
Availability:	~0-6 months.
Price Change:	None.