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QUICK START GUIDE
LEDO-QS-001 / Rev 0.1 / 15 Oct 2026

DRAFT - NOT FOR RELEASE. Converted from the existing Quick Start Guide and checked against the instruction and programming manuals. Unresolved installation and protocol details require engineering approval.

LED_O

Quick Start Guide

Install the device, establish browser access and check Modbus TCP communication before integrating it with a machine.

LED_O with pole mounting arrangement
Illustrative product rendering

1. Before you begin

2. Mount and connect with power isolated

  1. Secure the supplied mounting arrangement in a position visible to the operator. Obtain the approved mounting drawing for hole positions, fixings and clearances.
  2. Support the cables against pulling, crushing and repeated flexing. Keep power and communication wiring away from high-current and switching circuits.
  3. Connect Ethernet to an isolated commissioning network or PC. Keep the power supply isolated while connecting the supply wiring and functional earth for EMC.
LED_O Ethernet and separate 24 V DC power connections Connect the PLC Ethernet port to LED_O for Modbus TCP communication. A commissioning PC can be used instead for browser access. Connect the separate DC supply positive to the brown conductor and zero volts to the blue conductor. The green conductor provides functional earth for EMC return paths, not protective earthing for electrical safety. This is a connection overview, not a connector pinout; the functional-earth path is not drawn. PLC Modbus TCP client 24 V DC supply Separate power source LED_O Ethernet +24 V DC 0 V DC Ethernet / Modbus TCP +24 V DC / brown conductor 0 V DC / blue conductor
Connection overview, not a connector pinout. For browser commissioning, use a PC instead of the PLC. Green conductor: functional earth (FE) for EMC return paths; not drawn above.

Functional earth for EMC: LED_O is a low-voltage device powered by 24 V DC. The green conductor provides an EMC return path, not a protective-earth safety connection. Install this functional-earth connection in accordance with the manufacturer's EMC installation requirements.

IP65: dust-tight and protected against water jets; not suitable for immersion. Follow the approved installation instructions to maintain enclosure protection. Never connect directly to mains voltage or open the enclosure for commissioning.

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FIRST CONNECTION
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3. Establish network access

Factory IP address10.0.0.49
Subnet mask255.255.255.0
Gateway / DNS10.0.0.1 / 10.0.0.1
Example commissioning PC10.0.0.100 / 255.255.255.0, only if unused on this network
  1. After approved installation checks, apply 24 V DC. With no Ethernet connection, the display may indicate that no network connection is detected.
  2. Set the PC to a unique address on the same subnet. Connect one factory-default device at a time to avoid duplicate IP addresses.
  3. Open https://10.0.0.49. If a certificate warning appears, verify the device identity and use the manufacturer's approved certificate procedure; do not disable browser security globally.
  4. Use manufacturer-provided credentials if prompted. Assign a suitable unique operational IP address and record it. Reconnect at the new address and change default credentials where supported.

The original quick guide also lists 192.168.1.50. This version uses 10.0.0.49, consistent with its Ethernet table and both other manuals. Confirm against the release firmware. Do not expose the device directly to the internet.

4. Check the display and Modbus connection

Use the web interface's text-display controls to enter a short message such as READY. Select a visible text colour and confirm that the physical display changes. Exact control labels and apply/save behaviour require a firmware check.

Read-only Modbus check: connect to the assigned device IP on TCP port 502. Using FC03, read one holding register at the documented address 28 (TEXT_GAP). Record the returned value; no particular default value is assumed.

Confirm whether the client expects a zero-based offset or a one-based register reference, and confirm the unit identifier with the manufacturer. This example is derived from the source register map, not hardware-tested. Do not trial writes on an operational machine.

FC16 grouped writes from the source guide
StartQuantityRegisters, in order
04POSX, POSY, ENDX, ENDY
44SHAPE, SHAPE_Q, SHAPE_WEIGHT, SHAPE_COLOR
82BITMAP, BITMAP_Q
102BORDER_WEIGHT, BORDER_COLOR
123TEXT_POSX, TEXT_POSY, TEXT_COLOR
242ROTDIR, ROTSPEED
262FILL_SCREEN, FILL_COLOR

If connection fails: check power, Ethernet, the assigned IP, subnet and duplicate addresses. For Modbus, also check port 502, client addressing and other connected clients; the source guide specifies a maximum of one TCP client. If the browser works but the display does not change, consult the Programming Manual before changing registers.

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REGISTER REFERENCE
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5. Control registers

Addresses and write functions are transcribed from the original quick guide. FC06 writes a single register; FC16 writes multiple registers using the groups on page 2. Confirm address convention, valid ranges and firmware behaviour before writing.

Modbus register map
AddressNameWrite FCDescription / format
0POSX16Shape/bitmap X start, pixels
1POSY16Shape/bitmap Y start, pixels
2ENDX16Shape/bitmap X end, pixels
3ENDY16Shape/bitmap Y end, pixels
4SHAPE160=RECT, 1=TRI, 2=CIRC, 3=SLINE, 4=LINE
5SHAPE_Q16Shape quantity, count
6SHAPE_WEIGHT16Shape line weight, pixels
7SHAPE_COLOR16Shape colour, RGB565 uint16
8BITMAP16Bitmap file number, index
9BITMAP_Q16Bitmap quantity, count
10BORDER_WEIGHT16Border line weight, pixels; 0 = none
11BORDER_COLOR16Border colour, RGB565 uint16
12TEXT_POSX16Text X position, pixels
13TEXT_POSY16Text Y position, pixels
14TEXT_COLOR16Text colour, RGB565 uint16
15FONT_TYPE060=Arial8x11, 1=Arial19, 2=ArialItalic11, 3=SegoeUI14
16SI_UNIT06SI unit suffix index; see Programming Manual
17SI_DECIMAL06Decimal places, 0-3
18LO_LIMIT06Graph scale minimum, int16
19HI_LIMIT06Graph scale maximum, int16
20ALO_LIMIT06Low alarm threshold, int16
21AHI_LIMIT06High alarm threshold, int16
22ALO_COLOR06Low alarm colour, RGB565 uint16
23AHI_COLOR06High alarm colour, RGB565 uint16
24ROTDIR16Scroll direction, int16
25ROTSPEED16Scroll speed, int16; 0 = static
26FILL_SCREEN16Fill-screen enable, int16
27FILL_COLOR16Fill colour, RGB565 uint16
28TEXT_GAP06Marquee gap, pixels between repeats

Colour format is not display colour depth. The source register map specifies RGB565 values carried in 16-bit registers. The device's confirmed display output is 14-bit. Keep the documented register encoding when programming; limited light-shade reproduction results from the BAM implementation.

The original specification labels the output "16-bit (5-4-5)". That label has been corrected to 14-bit output. Firmware validation is still required to confirm precisely how each RGB565 input maps to the available display shades.

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DATA / SPECIFICATIONS / SUPPORT
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6. String and data registers

AddressNameFC / maximumDescription
30TEXT16 / 30 registers60 bytes; null-terminated custom message packed into registers
60IVAR16 / 10 registersInteger variable display; appends selected SI unit suffix
80WFVAR16 / 2 registersWrite floating-point value, 4 bytes per register pair
90RFVAR03 / 2 registersRead floating-point value; read-only

Confirm string character encoding, byte order, null-terminator capacity, integer packing and floating-point representation/word order before implementation. These details are not defined by the source quick guide.

7. Technical reference

DisplayRGB; 32 × 124 pixels
Colour output14-bit
LED / pitchSMD2121 / 3 mm
Brightness800-1200 cd/m², after diffuser
Viewing angle≥140°; housing/diffuser limited
Panel native angle≥160°, source value
Refresh / scan≥1920 Hz / 1/16 scan
Dimensions100 × 428.5 × 100 mm (W × H × D); confirm assembly
Weight1.25 kg; confirm included hardware
EnclosureABS + polycarbonate diffuser
ProtectionIP65; no immersion
LED lifetime>50,000 h (L70), source value
Viewing heightPosition for a clear line of sight
Supply24 V DC ±10%
CurrentConfirm: quick guide 1.1 A; instruction manual 1.25 A maximum
ProtectionReverse-polarity, over-current, over-voltage
InterfaceEthernet / Modbus TCP; PC browser (HTTPS)
TCP clients1, source value; confirm scope
Response<10 ms typical, source value
Operating0°C to 60°C
Storage-40°C to 85°C, source value
Humidity30-90% RH, non-condensing
Firmwarev1.0.0-R in source; verify installed version
Update methodEthernet, internal service tool

Unverified mechanical test claims from the source: vibration 10-50 Hz, 10 m/s² for 10 min; damage-limit vibration 10-50 Hz, 20 m/s² for 2 h; drop 1 m onto concrete. Confirm reports and conditions before release. The source's inconsistent "1 m (5 ft)" conversion is not retained.

8. Documents and support

Technical Datasheet / Instruction Manual (DOCX) / Programming Manual (DOCX) / Original Quick Start Guide (DOCX)

The original Word guide retains the dimension illustrations. Obtain an approved dimensioned drawing before drilling or fabrication. Support: mes@led-o.ddns.net.

Release checklist: confirm current ratings; align the Instruction Manual with the functional-earth EMC connection; approve mounting and cable details; hardware-test browser and Modbus steps; complete protocol packing details. EMC testing is reported passed by the manufacturer; formal laboratory documentation is pending. CE/UKCA marking is not claimed complete in this draft.