New line of devices offers toughened, weather resistant data display with integral USB 2.0 interface

CHICAGO - April 2, 2014 - Newark element14 today announced the availability of the new Storm Interface 5100 series of data display devices. Available in 4 or 8 x 20 character display (20 character x 8 line, or 128 x 64 pixel graphic) versions, these USB 2.0 monochrome display devices install into any control panel or equipment enclosure.

Impact, shock and vibration resistant and sealed for use in wet or dirty environments, the Storm Interface 5100 display assemblies can be specified with or without three independently illuminated menu navigation keys and are offered in eight different configurations and specifications. Rated for use in either Industrial (IND) or Extreme (EXM) environments, the 5100 Series Displays are ready to use for a wide range of indoor or outdoor applications.

Other specifications of the Storm Interface 5100 Series include:

  • Extended operational temperature range of -20°C to 70°C
  • Programmable USB display controller and system interface
  • Display connection to the host system via single USB cable with a USB Mini-B connector
  • Easy-to-use API with downloadable object code libraries
  • USB 2.0 HID compliant

The 5100 series can be purchased on the web at www.newark.com.  

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About the Premier Farnell Group

Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a global leader in high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. It trades as Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 across Asia Pacific. With sales last year of £968m, the Group is supported by a global supply chain of more than 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers' needs.



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