C-Power 5 Series Overview
The Lumen C-Power 5 series is a family of full-color LED display controllers from Shenzhen Lumen Electronics. The series supports video, animation, images, text and clock programs. Communication interfaces depend on the model, so select the version before ordering.
Model and Communication Guide
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| C-Power50A | TCP/IP and USB |
| C-Power51A | Wi-Fi |
| C-Power51A-U | Wi-Fi and USB |
| C-Power51A-RN | Wi-Fi and TCP/IP |
| C-Power52A | GPRS |
| C-Power53A | 3G |
| C-Power54A | 4G |
For the wired network and USB model, see the C-Power50A product page. Confirm network availability and module requirements when choosing a cellular version.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Control size | 512 × 256 pixels; full-color, monochrome and RG displays |
| Grayscale | 4096 levels |
| Total memory | 256 MByte (2 Gbit) |
| Program memory | 128 MByte |
| Font library memory | 128 MByte |
| Program capacity | Up to 512 programs |
| Display windows | Up to 10 playback windows per program |
| Text and picture effects | More than 60 |
| Font libraries | Up to 8 stored and displayed at the same time |
| Software | LedCenter V5.3.3 or above |
| Serial communication | RS232/RS485 on all versions; maximum baud rate 115200 |
| Clock | Real-time clock management; digital and analogue clock support |
| External sensors | Temperature programs and external brightness sensor support; 32-grade brightness |
| Remote control | Program-list editing and display control by infrared controller or keyboard |
Program Editing and Playback
Programs are transferred as compressed packages and decompressed on the card. Supported content includes video programs, SWF and GIF animations, pictures, text, clocks and temperature information. Individual windows can show different content formats; transparent text and clock programs can overlay pictures or video.
Playback can be scheduled by week, hour and minute. Hierarchical program management helps organize stored content. Font-library editing and update tools support multilingual content, including English, simplified and traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hong Kong supplementary characters and Hindi.
The series uses the C-Power family external protocol and secondary-development interface. Development documentation, demonstration programs and source code are listed, along with support for external communication components such as ZigBee and RF. Confirm the required components and integration details for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which C-Power 5 model has both Ethernet and USB?
C-Power50A is the TCP/IP and USB version. C-Power51A-U combines Wi-Fi and USB, while C-Power51A-RN combines Wi-Fi and TCP/IP.
What screen size is listed for the C-Power 5 series?
The published control size is 512 × 256 pixels, with 4096 grayscale levels. Check the module configuration and selected model before planning the screen.
Which software does the series use?
The listed software is LedCenter V5.3.3 or above. Match the software and configuration to the specific controller version.
How many programs and playback windows are supported?
The series listing specifies up to 512 stored programs and up to 10 playback windows within each program.
Can the controller display video, GIF animations and text together?
The series supports video, SWF/GIF animations, pictures and text, with different formats in separate playback windows. Text and clock overlays are also listed. Confirm the media format requirements for your program before deployment.
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