Sharp LM100SS1T52 is a compact thin 10-inch SVGA color CSTN integrated LCD module, originally factory-equipped on vintage injection molding machines, small CNC controllers, textile printing equipment and legacy industrial PLC HMI terminals.
Adopting Normally Black color FSTN liquid crystal technology, it is optimized for long-term static text, numerical parameters, production curves and simple color industrial UI display under 24/7 continuous indoor constant-temperature workshop operation. It uses standard 31-pin 8-bit parallel TTL RGB bus with 3.3V logic voltage, fully compatible with early industrial single-chip mainboards without LVDS signal output, eliminating extra signal conversion hardware during screen replacement.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Model Number | LM100SS1T52 |
| Manufacturer | Sharp Corporation (Japan) |
| Diagonal Size | 10.0 inches |
| Native Resolution | 800(RGB) × 600 SVGA, 4:3 Aspect Ratio, 99 PPI |
| LCD Technology | Color CSTN / FSTN-LCD, Transmissive, Normally Black |
| Color Depth | 4096 display colors (12-bit RGB) |
| Pixel Arrangement | RGB Vertical Stripe |
| Signal Interface | Single-channel 8-bit Parallel TTL RGB, 31Pin Connector, 3.3V Logic Voltage |
| Backlight System | Single-side single CCFL lamp, no onboard drive circuit, external single-channel CCFL inverter required, 25,000 hrs typical lifespan |
| Typical Brightness | 100 cd/m² |
| Typical Contrast Ratio | 50:1 |
| Viewing Angle (L/R/U/D, CR≥5) | 30° / 30° / 25° / 15°, optimal viewing: 6 o’clock |
| Response Time (Tr / Td) | 220 ms / 80 ms typical |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Active Display Area (AA) | 203.98 mm (W) × 152.98 mm (H) |
| Overall Outline Dimension | 236.8 mm (W) × 172.5 mm (H) × 6.8 mm (D) |
| Net Weight | ~340 g typical |
| Surface Treatment | Matte anti-glare polarizer, 3H hard scratch-resistant coating |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 ℃ ~ +40 ℃ |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25 ℃ ~ +60 ℃ |
| Touch Function | No integrated touch panel |
| Compliance Standard | RoHS Lead-Free Certified, Mercury warning for CCFL backlight |
| Product Status | Discontinued legacy industrial CSTN module, only A-grade tested spot stock for equipment repair & cross-replacement |
Application Scenarios
Auxiliary main HMI panels for injection molding, blow molding & plastic machinery
Old-generation small CNC machine tool operator display terminals
Textile, printing & packaging equipment control screens
Portable industrial test, measurement & analytical instruments
Frequency converter, hydraulic power cabinet static parameter monitoring terminals
Environmental monitoring & power distribution cabinet local display screens
Cross-replacement spare screen for Sharp LM100SS series 10" CSTN color modules
Compact embedded PLC static text, bar graph and curve display equipment
FAQ
Q1: Does LM100SS1T52 need an external inverter for backlight?
A1: Yes, single side single CCFL lamp without built-in drive circuit. A matched single-channel CCFL inverter board is mandatory; dual-lamp inverters or WLED drivers cannot be directly used.
Q2: What signal logic voltage does this panel adopt?
A2: 3.3V 8-bit parallel TTL RGB, different from 5V TTL older CSTN screens; signal board voltage needs to be adjusted before replacement.
Q3: Can LM100SS1T52 replace LM100SS1T522 directly?
A3: Yes, consistent outline size, mounting holes and 31Pin TTL pinout; only confirm single-channel CCFL inverter matching, plug-and-play without mechanical modification.
Q4: What temperature environment is suitable for this CSTN screen?
A4: Operating temperature limited to 0~40℃, storage -25~60℃. It cannot work stably in unheated cold workshops or high-temperature machinery cabinets exceeding rated range, not wide-temperature industrial grade.
Q5: What are the main disadvantages of CSTN compared with modern TFT LCD?
A5: Slow response speed, extremely narrow upper vertical viewing angle, low brightness, limited 4096-color gamut; unsuitable for fast dynamic images, machine vision inspection or high-precision grayscale display, only for static parameter monitoring.

