TCG104VGLPEANN-AN60 Kyocera 10.4 inch 640x480 VGA TFT LCD Panel

TCG104VGLPEANN-AN60 Overview

The Kyocera TCG104VGLPEANN-AN60 is a 10.4 inch VGA module at 640 x 480 with an LVDS interface and a 450 cd/m2 LED backlight, housed in a 240.7 x 180.2 x 9.0 mm frame. It belongs to the generation of Kyocera panels that replaced CCFL tubes with LEDs while keeping the VGA resolution and mounting pattern that industrial controllers were designed around.

The operating range is the unusual part: -20 to +80 degC, ten degrees higher at the top end than most 10.4 inch panels of the same class. That extra margin is what makes it usable in enclosures that are not air-conditioned, or in equipment mounted close to a heat source such as a mould, a furnace guard or a compressor skid.

Key Characteristics

• +80 degC upper limit: ten degrees more headroom than a typical 10.4 inch module, useful where the cabinet interior runs hot

• VGA resolution in 10.4 inch: 640 x 480 matches the controllers, screen layouts and font sets already in service, so no redesign is needed

• 450 cd/m2 LED backlight: brighter than the CCFL panels it replaces, with 50,000 h life and no inverter, lamp harness or high-voltage wiring

• LVDS input: a differential link that tolerates longer cable runs in a cabinet than a TTL ribbon would

• 9.0 mm profile: keeps the depth of an existing front plate, which matters when the machine frame cannot be modified

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

• Injection moulding and die-cast machines: fronts mounted near the heated platens, where cabinet temperature is high

• Furnace and oven controls: panels on kiln, dryer and heat-treatment lines

• Compressor and pump skids: outdoor or semi-outdoor cabinets without climate control

• Retrofit of CCFL 10.4 inch panels: machines whose inverter has failed and whose controller already provides LVDS

Integration Notes

Confirm the LVDS mapping before the first power-up. Kyocera used more than one pin-out across the TCG104 range, and a harness wired for a different suffix will show a shifted or inverted image rather than no picture at all, which is easy to misread as a panel defect.

The LED backlight is driven inside the module, so the host only supplies the logic rail and a brightness signal. That removes the high-voltage section of the old design, but the inverter and lamp harness must be stripped out completely: leaving an unloaded inverter connected to the same supply is a common cause of intermittent flicker after a retrofit.

Quality Inspection

Modules are powered for a full white, black and grey check, then run for a short soak at elevated ambient to confirm the +80 degC rating is not marginal. The LVDS connector is inspected, the front is checked for pressure marks, and each unit is photographed before packing so the condition is traceable.

Packing and Shipping

Foam-lined carton with the front protected by film, modules standing upright so the 240.7 x 180.2 mm glass does not flex. Cartons carry model, quantity and a fragile mark; for high-temperature applications we can also supply the module with the protective film left on for fitting in situ.

FAQ

Why does this module reach +80 degC when most 10.4 inch panels stop at +70?
Kyocera specified the TCG104VGLPEANN-AN60 for a wider upper limit, which is why it is used in moulding, furnace and compressor cabinets. The limit applies to the panel; the host electronics and the LVDS driver still have their own ratings.

Is a heater needed for low temperatures?
Operation is rated from -20 degC, so the panel starts without a heater in most workshops. Below that, or after long storage in an unheated building, let the equipment warm up before applying power to avoid condensation.

Which LVDS pin-out does it use?
It follows the Kyocera TCG104 family mapping for this suffix, which differs from some earlier revisions. Send us the controller part number and we will confirm the pair order before you build the harness.

Can it replace a CCFL 10.4 inch panel directly?
Electrically yes, if the controller provides LVDS and the outline matches 240.7 x 180.2 x 9.0 mm. The old inverter must be removed, not left connected, and the brightness control has to move to the LED driver input.

What is the contrast ratio in practice?
500:1 is the specified typical value, adequate for text, tables and trend graphs under factory lighting. For photographic or video content a panel with a wider gamut and higher contrast is the better fit.