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Procon Technology has finally found a quality message board at an off-the-shelf price that you'll be proud to hang in your window! Please see prices below and contact us regarding your quantity requirements. In Australia, call 1300304125 (toll free) now to buy!

STOP PRESS: The XC0193 unit can be programmed to display 1..99 pre-programmed user messages* which can then be selected by your software running on a PC! Please contact us for further details and example programs. *You can also send 1,000's of messages from the PC! i.e. current temperature, product count or fault information etc. etc.

XC0193 (shown above)
The M500N-7X50R1 (manufacturer's part no.) is a professional message board or programmable message display (with clock included). It is for indoor use and can be fixed to a wall or flat surface (e.g. counter or floor) with the brackets provided. It could also be fixed to a window using double-sided tape. It features infra-red or IR remote control programming and computer programming capability via a serial or COM port. A USB to serial port adapter, part no. D-2340 can be used on computers with USB ports only! The XC0193 has an LED (Light Emitting Diode) array of 7x50 LEDs (up to 10 characters wide - 8 characters normally) with two brightness levels (Red and Bright Red), 7 font sizes, 24 special effects (display movements), 8 movement or scolling speeds, 3 audio beep types, 1 to 8 second pauses, as well as being able to incorporate the current time and date into the message! In addition, both upper and lower case characters (A-Z) can be programmed as well as 0-9 and all standard keyboard characters and 66 special characters (European and Greek alphabets) so there is little or no limitation to the messages you can display and the interesting effects you can make! The time and date can be set by the IR remote or by the PC, the time can be set for 12 hour (without am/pm) or 24 hour (military style) display*. The date is displayed as YY-MM-DD. Hundreds of characters can be programmed into this units memory which remains programmed (even if power is lost) until overriden or cleared. The time and date information also is not lost when power goes down! To make it easier to program, your message may be divided up into files (1..99) and only those files that need to change can be edited separately (e.g. daily specials). The sequence of files to be displayed automatically is controlled by 10 sequence files (S0-S9). In addition pre-programming all your messages makes it easy to select (using the remote or your own computer program) at the appropriate time (messages may also be programmed to display automatically at set time-of-the-day and day-of-the-week). Comes with 12 months warranty, 100-240VAC mains power pack (5V 1A), IR remote control with 2 x AAA batteries, mounting brackets, 8m long serial port cable and CD-ROM with software and documentation.

* Using the remote unit to reset the time to 00:00:00 you can also use the display as a timer with a maximum duration of 24 hours. You can also set an hourly chime and an alarm time - how long the alarm sounds can also be programmed!

X2800 (shown above)
'THE MESSENGER' from ALL-Ride (item no. 28730) provides a good quality message display in a car, truck, shop window or counter or in the school, office or home (for indoor use only). It's total size is 420x90x70mm and provides a 50x7 LED display (10 characters wide) measuring 225mm wide and 32mm high. It is programmed and messages are switched by an IR remote control and allows the selection of 98 pre-programmed messages and words or the programming of up to 11 user messages (max. 470 characters). Unlike the XC0193, 'The Messenger' doesn't provide any fancy display options other than changing the right-to-left scolling speed, it does however provides the capability of programming a sequence of up to 16 messages and plays this when the 'PLAY' button is pressed (press it twice to play the sequence repeatedly). The X2800 can be powered from any 9 to 24 Volt (1 Amp) power source. A mains adapter and a car cigarette lighter socket are provided. The unit can be easily attached to any table or window by the adhesive tape provided and can be rotated for optimum viewing! Note, before using this device in a car or truck please check local, state and federal laws! The remote sensor is actually located at the rear of the unit for easier control of the display from behind. The unit can be programmed with all upper and lower English characters as well as most of the symbols shown on the standard computer keyboard (including the dollar and english pound symbols). The documentation is provided in four languages and additional documentation and suggested expressions are given by Procon Technology separately. Comes with 12 months warranty, 100-240VAC mains power pack (12V 1A), IR remote control with 2 x AAA batteries, adhesive tape and documentation.

These displays are ideal for promotional messages in shop windows or at exhibitions or in your own home on special occasions (e.g. parties). Could also be used in hotels and motels (to indicate vacancies) or in reception areas (to keep staff or visitors up-to-date) or in churches, retirement villages, hospitals, schools, universities and in restaurants for serving customers or as a score-board or results display in sporting clubs! Imagine messages like 'Sale now on ... HUGE discounts on all merchandise ...', 'Now serving no. 14', 'Mr Smith please call ext. 201'.

Payment and delivery?
Payment may be made by debit or credit card (AMEX, DC, JCB, VISA or MASTERCARD) by PHONE, FAX or MAIL (or email at your own risk). AUS$ prices are Australian dollars. Note, these are EXPORT prices. For delivery within Australia please add 10% GST (use +GST column). For current exchange rates click here. For an order form that you can print out and fax or mail to us - click here.

XC0193 delivery charge within Australia $11 ($16.50 for WA, NT and remote QLD). Delivery to all overseas destinations - P.O.A. (ask us).

EX-GST or DUTY FREE purchases may only be made when the delivery address is outside of Australia. i.e. for EXPORT orders. Prices subject to change without notice. ^Assumes AUS$1 = 65c US.

Further applications: 1. The X2800 when powered up activates all LEDs at once for 3 seconds and then it automatically displays the 'BANNER' message every 30 seconds. With the X2800 power supply hooked into your car's stop lights this could be used to 'send a message' to the driver behind. Note, check local, state and federal laws before using this on the road. 2. For the price, these quality units could be used to indicate whether a shop is 'OPEN' or 'CLOSED'. Simply use the remote to change from one display to the other (or with the XC0193 use the automatic time-of-day, day-of-week display) ... more than that ... you can indicate the hours of operation and other important information! 3. The XC0193 could also be used as a large digital clock in a school, business or factory. It can be easily read from 25m or more away (provided there is no glare). The time may be adjusted by the remote control or through the PC interface and it does not need adjustment if power is lost! 4. Procon Technology is working on special software or a small control unit that allows this display to be easily used for restaurant service. e.g Now serving 01 04 12 etc. If you are interested in this type of application or another special application please contact us. e.g. a display activated by motion sensor! 5. OEM (Own Equipment Manufacturers) may wish to use these units in their own enclosure as the X2800 electronic board can be easily removed from the case!

Further information on the XC0193: 1. The XC0193 has a display 50mm (2") high and 375mm (15") long. The total size is 100mm (4") high, 435mm (17") long and 35mm (1.4") deep. 2. The display unit has a solid black aluminium metal casing with red acrylic front panel cover over the 7x50 red LED array. The unit weighs 0.9Kg (2.0lbs). 3. Other features; demonstration mode, test mode, daily alarms, auto. on/off control, 7 font sizes (5x6, 5x11, 7x6 - default, 7x11, 7x9, 7x17 and small), 30 special symbols (e.g. telephone, arrows, house) and 8 user defined graphics, 8 pre-defined cartoons (animated messages) and 8 pre-defined graphics (unfortunately these pre-defined graphics were designed for a larger display of 80 dots wide). 4. The remote control features; display on/off control, password protection on program changes (this can be turned off if not necessary), clear all/message/file function and cursor, delete and insert functions. 5. The brackets included provide firm support and allow the display to be angled at +/-75 degrees. These brackets may also be used to prop up the unit on a horizontal surface. The unit weighs 0.9Kg and should always be mounted securely! 6. Instructions for this unit are provided on CD-ROM (if you don't have a computer ask for a hardcopy). Note, although this is a 7x50 display the instructions can be found in the '7x80' directory on the CD-ROM. i.e. click on 'User Manual.pdf' for instructions on installing the message board and programming it using the IR remote control or PC software. 7. The software 'editor.exe' can be executed from CD-ROM, it should however be copied to harddrive to operate properly (also copy the sub-directory 'language'). When executing the software you will be asked for the width of the display - enter 50 and then click 'OK'. Enter your message selecting the 'Font' and 'Color' required. Further options can be found by right-clicking the button on the mouse. Additional file entries (2..99) can be inserted by pressing Ctrl-Enter as many times as required. Other options can be found by click on the 'Moving-Sign' menu. When ready to download the information to the display click the icon in the top-left corner (below File), select the COM port and then click OK. If nothing happens on the display, check that the power is on and that the serial cable is plugged into the correct port. Also try using the 'Test Moving-Sign' function under the 'Moving-Sign' menu.

NOTE: A manual with the RS232 communications protocol for the XC0193 is available along with example programs in QBASIC and VisualBASIC. You can program the XC0193 from a PC, microcontroller or industrial PLC (Programmable Control Unit). You can sent the Time and Date on the unit, change messages and select messages to be displayed...

Further information on the X2800:
The following pre-programmed messages and words are provided:

GENERAL:
00. Say it with +Messenger+
01. Become a doctor and support a lawyer
02. Everybody is entitled to my opinion
03. Forget about world peace ... Visualize using your turn signal
04. Honk if you love peace and quiet
05. I brake for no apparent reason
06. I get enough exercise just pushing my luck
07. If the universe is expanding ... Why can't I find a parking space
08. If you can read this, I can hit my brakes and sue you
09. I'm an optimist, but I don't think it helps
10. Insanity is hereditary ... you get it from your kids
11. Lottery... A tax on people who are bad at math
12. Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot
13. My other car is a Porsche
14. My wife complains I never listen ... Or something like that
15. Non-conformists are all alike
16. Out of my mind ... Back in ten minutes
17. Please tailgate, I need the money
18. Pride is what we have... Vanity is what others have
19. Seen it ... Done it ... Can't remember most of it
20. Stop repeat offenders. Don't re-elect them
21. The difference between genius and stupidity ... Genius has it's limits
22. Time is what keeps things from happening all at once
23. Trust in God he will protect
24. Under labour, man exploited man. Under liberal, it's just the opposite
25. When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane
26. When God created man she was only joking
27. Why is "abbreviation" such a long word?
28. Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition
29. You can't be late until you show up

CAR: 30. Baby on board 31. Back off 32. Child on board 33. Children crossing 34. Detour ahead 35. Dim your lights 36. Follow me 37. Go round 38. Help me 39. Keep left 40. Keep right 41. Look out... bike ahead 42. Move over 43. On tow 44. Pedestrian crossing ahead 45. Reversing 46. Roadworks ahead ... slow down 47. School zone ... slow down 48. Slow down 49. Turning left 50. Turning right 51. Your door is open 52. Your lights are on 53. Your lights aren't working 54. Zebra x'ing ahead

RETAIL: 55. Back in 10 minutes 56. Don't ask for credit... he doesn't work here any more 57. Gone to lunch... back soon 58. Holiday opening hours 59. No cheques accepted 60. No drugs kept on premises 61. No money kept on premises 62. Position vacant ... Apply within 63. Sorry we are closed ... 64. Today's specials... 65. Trading hours 66. We close at 67. We open at 68. We will be closed 69. We will be closed for the holidays 70. Yes ... we are open 71. 8.30 am 72. 9.00 am 73. 4.30 pm 74. 5.00 pm 75. 5.30 pm 76. 6.00 pm

OFFICE: 77. Closed for......... 78. Deliveries to rear door 79. No door- to- door salespersons 80. No entry 81. No hawkers 82. No smoking 83. Please wait 84. Use other door 85. We have moved 86. Welcome

WORD: 87. Caution 88. Call 89. Contractor 90. Danger 91. Fax 92. Minutes 93. Mobile 94. Now 95. Phone 96. Please 97. Stop 98. You

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