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K-Cube
™ Liquid Crystal Controller
Chapter 4: Standalone Operation
Rev A, September 11, 2020 Page 13
4.1.7. Menu Option
– Brightness
For certain applications, it may be necessary to adjust the brightness of the LED display. The brightness is set
as a value from 0 (Off) to 100 (brightest). The display can be turned off completely by entering a setting of zero;
however, pressing the MENU button on the top panel will temporarily illuminate the display at its lowest
brightness setting to allow adjustments. When the display returns to its default operating display mode, it will
turn off again.
Press the MENU button then use the wheel to scroll to 6 Brightness.
Press the MENU button to enter.
Use the wheel to change the brightness value.
Press the MENU button to store the setting and return.
4.1.8. Menu Option
– Disp.Timeout
'Burn In' of the display can occur if it remains static for a long time. To prevent this, the display is automatically
dimmed after a specified time interval.
Press the MENU button, then use the wheel to scroll to 7 Disp. Timeout.
The adjustment is done in steps of 1 minute if the timeout is between
1 and 10 minutes; 10 minute steps between 10 minutes and 1 hour;
and 30 minute steps above 1 hour, up to a maximum of 480 minutes.
After 480 minutes there is an option for Never.
4.2. Software Operation
This chapter only covers the operation of the stand-alone software GUI.
4.2.1. Device Connection
After software installation, connect the KLC101 to the PC with a USB3.0 cable and power on the device. Once
powered on, start the software. The software should recognize and connect to the device automatically. If not,
click the connect button and manually select and connect devices from the pop-up window.
Figure 7 Click the Connect Button to Select and Connect KLC101
Menu options
6 Brightness
Brightness - 50
to change
Menu options
7 Disp.Timeout
After 10 min
to change