4.3″ gen4 Series Intelligent Display Module with DIABLO16 Graphics Controller

The gen4 4.3” Diablo16 Integrated Display Modules are part of the latest gen4 series of modules Designed and Manufactured by 4D Systems.

The gen4 series was designed specifically for ease of integration and use, with careful consideration for space requirements and functionality.

These specific gen4 modules feature a 4.3” colour TFT LCD display, and come with options for Cover Lens Bezel (CLB), Resistive Touch and Capacitive Touch. They is powered by the well-known 4D Systems Diablo16 Graphics Processor, which offers an array of functionality and options for any Designer / Integrator / User.

The 4.3” Diablo16 Integrated Display Module features a TFT LCD Display, is capable of Touch Detection, microSD memory Storage, GPIO and Communications, along with multiple millisecond resolution timers, and Audio Generation.

The gen4 Series is 100% compatible with the Workshop4 IDE and its 4 different development environments, providing the user with a wealth of options for programming and controlling their system.

The gen4 series of Integrated Display Modules feature a 30 pin ZIF socket, designed for a 30 pin FFC cable, for easy and simple connection to an application or mother board, or for connecting to accessory boards for a range of functionality advancements.

The gen4 series of modules have been designed to minimise the impact of display related circuitry, and provide a platform suitable for integration into a product. Application boards can sit flush on the back of the gen4 display module if required, as the display related electronics sit inside the plastic mounting base, leaving the application board surface clear for User circuitry.

Models in this size:

  • gen4-uLCD-43D (non Touch, without Cover Lens Bezel)
  • gen4-uLCD-43DT (Resistive Touch, without Cover Lens Bezel)
  • gen4-uLCD-43D-CLB (non Touch, Cover Lens Bezel)
  • gen4-uLCD-43DCT (Capacitive Touch)
  • gen4-uLCD-43DCT-CLB (Capacitive Touch, with Cover Lens Bezel)
  • gen4-uLCD-43D-SB (non Touch, without Cover Lens Bezel, Superbright Display)
  • gen4-uLCD-43DT-SB (Resistive Touch, without Cover Lens Bezel, Superbright Display)
  • gen4-uLCD-43D-CLB-SB (non Touch, Cover Lens Bezel, Superbright Display)
  • gen4-uLCD-43DCT-SB (Capacitive Touch, Superbright Display)
  • gen4-uLCD-43DCT-CLB-SB (Capacitive Touch, Cover Lens Bezel, Superbright Display)

Information about the display module

  • Powerful 4.3” Intelligent LCD-TFT display module powered by DIABLO16.
  • 480 x 272 Resolution, RGB 65K true to life colours, TFT Screen with integrated 4-wire Resistive Touch Panel (on DT model only), integrated Capacitive Touch (on DCT model only), or non-touch.
  • 6 banks of 32750 bytes of Flash memory for User Application Code and Data.
  • 32Kb of SRAM purely for the User.
  • 16 General Purpose I/O pins for user interfacing, which include 4 configurable Analog Inputs.
  • The GPIO is variously configurable for alternative functions such as:
    • 3x I2C channels available.
    • 1x SPI dedicated for SD Card and 3x configurable SPI channels available.
    • 1x dedicated and 3x configurable TTL Serial comm ports available.
    • Up to 6 GPIO can be used as Pin Counters.
    • Up to 6 GPIO for PWM (simple and Servo).
    • Up to 10 GPIO for Pulse Output.
    • Up to 14 GPIO can be configured for Quadrature Encoder Inputs (2 channels).
  • 30pin FPC connection, for all signals, power, communications, GPIO and programming.
  • On-board latch type micro-SD memory card connector for multimedia storage and data logging purposes.
  • DOS compatible file access (FAT16 format) as well as low level access to card memory.
  • Dedicated PWM Audio pin driven by WAV files from micro-SD card, and for sound generation, for an external amplifier.
  • Display full colour images, animations, icons and video clips.
  • Supports all available Windows fonts.
  • 4.0V to 5.5V range operation (single supply).
  • Module dimensions:
    • (D): 127.6 x 69.3 x 6.7mm.
    • (D-CLB): 123.0 x 84.5 x 7.4mm.
    • (DT): 127.6 x 69.3 x 7.8mm.
    • (DCT): 127.60 x 69.3 x 8.10mm
    • (DCT-CLB): 123.0 x 84.5 x 8.2mm.
  • 4x mounting tabs with 4.2mm holes for mechanical mounting using M4 screws (D and DT only).RoHS and REACH compliant.
  • CE Compliant – please ask for CE declarations from our Support Team.

The gen4-uLCD-43DT includes the following items:

  • gen4-uLCD-43DT Intelligent Display Module
  • gen4-IB Interface Board
  • 30-way 150mm FFC Cable
  • Quick Start Guide available as a download.

If you are a first time user and just beginning your development, we strongly recommend purchasing a Starter Kit of this same model as it includes additional items that allow you to get started with your development immediately.

Starter Kit part number is SK-gen4-43DT.

SPECIFICATIONS

Diagonal Display Size INCHES

4.3

Resolution

480×272

Brightness

400 cd/m2

Backlight LEDs

2×5

Touch

Resistive-Touch

Controller

DIABLO16

Operating Ambient Temperature

-20 to 70°C

Storage Temperature

-30°C to +80°C

Connector

30 way FPC

Display Viewing Area (mm)

95.04 x 53.86

Module Dimensions (mm)

127.60 x 69.30 x 7.80

RoHS?

Yes

Country of origin

Australia

CCCN / tarif code

85312000

ECCN export control code

EAR99

TARIC Code

8531209590

AHECC Code

85312000

Package Dimensions L x W x H (mm)

167 x 126 x 41

Product Weight (g)

88

Weight with Packaging (g)

155.5

REACH

Yes

CE Mark

Yes

Supply Voltage

5.0V DC

Supply Current

310 mA

Frame Rate

9.3 fps

colours

RGB 65K

Processor Capability

1220K Pixels / second

SD Card Slot

Yes – RAW or FAT16 Support. SPI Compatible microSD Cards Only

Flash

6 banks of 32KB

RAM

32KB SRAM

I2C

3 x Channels

GPIO

16 x GPIO

SPI

3 channels available

Codeless Programming

Yes

IDE

4D Workshop4 IDE

Serial Speed

300 to 2187500 baud

Serial Interfaces

1 x dedicated and 3 x configurable

8-bit Parallel Transfer

Yes

Viewing Angle

Standard Viewing Angle

SIZE & WEIGHT

Viewing Area: 95.04 x 53.86 mm

Module Width: 127.60 mm

Module Height: 69.30 mm

Module Depth: 7.80 mm

Module Weight: 88 g

WORKSHOP4 IDE

Workshop4 is a comprehensive software IDE for Microsoft Windows that provides an integrated software development platform for all of the 4D family of processors and modules. The IDE combines the Editor, Compiler, Linker and Downloader to develop complete 4DGL application code.

All user application code is developed within the Workshop4 IDE.

DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUITS ANY APPLICATION & USER LEVEL

Workshop4 includes four development environments for the user to choose based on application requirements or even user skill level.

WORKSHOP4 PRO

Make complex widget design, simple.

Smart Widgets Editor is a powerful utility which enables the generation of Smart Widgets.

  • Users can create complex widgets with up to six layers, including the layer for the base image. The order of the layers can be arranged as desired.
  • Each layer can contain one or more images arranged in sequence that can be manipulated in a variety of ways. Image manipulation options include horizontal motion, vertical motion, and angular motion. Additionally, the transparency of a layer can be set.
  • Two or more layers can be linked to produce synchronized movements of images. This enables the generation of complex widgets with multiple moving parts. Clockwork feature is also supported. This enables users to quickly generate clock widgets.
  • Each layer can have a numeric part which can display numbers in various fonts and formats. Alternatively, the numeric part can be a fixed sequence of text.
  • The output frames can be utilized using any of the supported Workshop4 environments.

GENIE MAGIC

Genie Magic is an extension to ViSi-Genie, which is available in Workshop4 PRO. Genie Magic allows the User to add 4DGL code to various points in the ViSi-Genie backend code, which allows Users to take full advantage of the power of 4DGL, while retaining the speed and convenience of ViSi-Genie and its defined communication protocol.

Genie Magic allows you to enter 4DGL code in the form of Events, Code and Objects, along with various touch related additions too, giving you to the power to achieve advanced GUI’s in ViSi-Genie without having to write the full code yourself.

Genie Magic is fully supported by the genieArduino and geniePi libraries, making communication with an Arduino or Raspberry Pi host even more powerful.

When using Genie Magic in combination with the Smart Widget Editor, it is possible to use the Smart Widgets Editor tool and Smart Widgets to create other graphical user interface elements such as:

  • Dropdown Menu

  • Side Menu

  • ‘Carousel Slider’

  • List Box

  • Dock Menu
  • Quarter-Rotary Menu

  • Fading Slide-To-Unlock Button

  • Spectrum With Transparency

  • And Many Others

DOWNLOADS

Compatibility: Workshop4 is a Windows-only product. It is compatible with Windows 8 through to Windows 11.

Note some older OS such as ME, Vista, XP and 7 have not been tested for some time and are not supported by Microsoft anymore; however, they may still work.
Legacy support updates for the older OS may not be possible, depending on what issues are found. For best results, run a current Windows OS. It is possible to run Workshop4 under a VM on Linux or Mac. However, it is up to the User to set this up.

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Our dedicated Volume Sales team will address your specific requirements and help you get an accurate quotation in a timely manner.

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gen4-uLCD-43DT

  • 4.3″, 480×272 pixel, slim Intelligent Display Module with embedded DIABLO16 processor and Resistive Touch Panel.
  • Suitable for fast and easy integration of a full colour HMI with touch into any application or product.
  • Starter Kits available for first time users.
  • Bundles with hardware interface boards for Arduino and Raspberry Pi also available.
  • See product description below for more details.

US$94.95

We are delighted to offer volume discounts to qualified customers and organisations.

Starter Kits and Accessories

  • SK-GEN4-43DT-PI Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi projects

    This Starter Kit includes everything you need to integrate the gen4-uLCD-43DT  into any Raspberry Pi project, and it is ideal for first-time users. The SK-GEN4-43DT-PI Starter Kit includes:
    • gen4-uLCD-43DT
    • 4D Serial Pi Adaptor
    • gen4-IB interface board
    • 4D-UPA programmer
    • 4GB Industrial microSD Card
    • 150 mm FFC Cable
    • 5-way female-to-female ribbon cable with male-to-male adaptor.

    US$129.95

  • SK-GEN4-43DT-AR Starter Kit for Arduino projects

    This Starter Kit includes everything you need to integrate the gen4-uLCD-43DT-AR into any Arduino project, and it is ideal for first-time users. The SK-GEN4-43DT-AR Starter Kit includes:
    • gen4-uLCD-43DT-AR
    • 4D Arduino Adaptor Shield II
    • gen4-IB interface board
    • 4D-UPA programmer
    • 4GB Industrial microSD Card
    • 150 mm FFC Cable
    • 5-way female-to-female ribbon cable with male-to-male adaptor.

    US$129.95

  • SK-GEN4-43DT Starter Kit for first-time users

    This Starter Kit includes everything you need to integrate the gen4-uLCD-43DT into any project, and it is ideal for first-time users. The SK-GEN4-43DT Starter Kit includes:
    • gen4-uLCD-43DT
    • gen4-IB interface board
    • 4D-UPA programmer
    • 4GB Industrial microSD Card
    • 150 mm FFC Cable
    • 5-way female-to-female ribbon cable with male-to-male adaptor

    US$119.95

  • GEN4-BEZEL-43B

    • Black Bezel for 4.3" gen4 Series Display modules
    • Allows for easy mounting option to walls and panels

    US$13.95

  • 4D-UPA

    Universal Programming Adaptor for IoD-09, gen4 Display Modules and uLCD-Display Modules for connecting module to a computer using a microUSB Cable

    US$10.95

  • GEN4-PA

    • Programming Adaptor for gen4 Series of Display Modules
    • Allows easy connection of gen4 Display Modules to a PC using a microUSB Cable
    • Provides full 30 pin breakout from the gen4 Display Modules

    US$10.95

  • GEN4-IB

    • Interface Board for gen4 Intelligent Display Modules
    • Used to connect module to a uUSB-PA5-II or 4D Programming Cable
  • gen4-Breakout

    • Breakout Board for gen4 and pixxiLCD modules
    • Used to connect module to a host or breadboard
    • Breaks out all 30 signals from the 30-way FFC, into pads for wire connections or for 0.1" (2.54mm) pitch headers to be soldered on

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