with my IR thermometer as it seemed quite warm when I switched from the consumption screen to the energy screen and with the OAT at 80F the MFD read 118F. This after about 20 minutes of operation. Anybody else shoot their MFD? What readings are people getting?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Frank Hudon @ Jul 3 2006, 12:20 AM) [snapback]280388[/snapback]</div> I haven't shot my screen yet but that temperate sounds about right especially for an in car touch screen. I know mine gets pretty hot and I have been meaning to shoot it to see what it runs at but I haven't had the time. I know the LCD screens at work have a temperature of 109F to 115F.
Frank Around +45 C is a normal operating temp for LCD operator screens from A-B / Rockwell. I would suggest it depends on the backlight method used, the driver circuit, etc. Industrial touch screen operator stations that are intended for use in unheated spaces, or outside, are equipped with heating elements, as most LCD's fail to operate at temps much below -20 C. Likewise, aviation displays (PFD/MFD like Honeywell Primus/EPIC) are usually equipped with heaters. When the heater is on, the temp can exceed +50 C I haven't shot my MFD but now that you've caught my curiosity, in 4 weeks when I'm back to work I'll borrow one of the IR units and test my MFD. I'm only in Winnipeg for a couple of days to attend a wedding: I never turn down free booze and free food jay
Whew! From the topic title I thought maybe you had gone postal at your wife's precious car! Glad to see it was only a thermometer.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(artie @ Jul 3 2006, 06:33 PM) [snapback]280736[/snapback]</div> actually I shot her with it as well and she's on the cool side but I've known that for years. :lol:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Frank Hudon @ Jul 3 2006, 09:45 PM) [snapback]280776[/snapback]</div> Frank: Geez you're going to be sleeping on the couch for at least a month. Maybe the whole summer! jay
my display is always very warm. i first thought it had to do with the sun's radiation. but the unmistakable warmth coming from the ledge in front of the MFD in winter nixed that thought in a hurry.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jayman @ Jul 4 2006, 10:03 AM) [snapback]281032[/snapback]</div> I've met both Frank and his wife. I assure you, they are both pretty cool people.
