Introducing our versatile and highly customizable MAGNA Series Large Digit Displays, designed to meet a diverse range of industrial and commercial needs. With a myriad of options and features, these displays offer unparalleled flexibility to suit your specific requirements. Choose from a range of digit heights to tailor the display to your viewing distance needs. Opt for 2-1/4", 4", 6", or 8" digit heights, with viewing distances of up to an impressive 320 feet (100 meters) achieved with 8" digits. The rule of thumb is Read more...

The Complete MAGNA Series Large Digit Display Range

This is the full MAGNA Series lineup in one place — every digit height, digit count, and mounting style built around the same rugged, NEMA-4 sealed platform. Rather than starting from what a display shows, this overview is organized to help you match a viewing distance and installation environment to the exact model, quickly. Each display in the range shares the same power options, sealing, and optional outputs, so once you know your required viewing distance you can select digit count, brightness, and mounting independently. The sections below group the range by digit height and by how the models differ from one another, so you can move from "how far do I need to see it" to "which model" in a few steps.

Browse the Range by Digit Height

  • 2-1/4" (57 mm): Compact large-digit displays for viewing distances up to about 90 feet, suited to control rooms and machine-level readouts.
  • 4" (102 mm): Mid-range displays readable up to roughly 160 feet, a common choice for production floors and process areas.
  • 6" (150 mm): Larger displays for open floor plans and yards, readable up to about 240 feet.
  • 8" (200 mm): The largest digit height in the range, readable up to approximately 320 feet (100 meters), for outdoor and long-sightline applications.

How the Models in the Range Differ

Because every display shares the same sealed housing and power architecture, the practical differences come down to four things: the digit height, which fixes your maximum viewing distance; the digit count (4 or 6, with period or color dividers); the brightness level (normal or outside viewing, for sun-exposed installations); and the mounting and output options (panel, wall, or suspension mount, plus optional relays, analog output, or serial I/O). Choosing a model is mostly a matter of fixing the viewing distance first, then selecting digit count and outputs to match your signal and installation.

Range & Selection Frequently Asked Questions

How many MAGNA Series display models are in the full range?

The MAGNA Series spans four digit heights — 2-1/4", 4", 6", and 8" — each available in 4-digit and 6-digit configurations, for eight models total. Because every model shares the same sealed housing, power inputs, and option boards, the practical choice is which digit height and digit count match your viewing distance and data rather than learning a different product line for each size.

How do I determine which digit height I need?

The rule of thumb is that viewing distance in feet is 40 times the digit height in inches, or in metric terms, viewing distance in meters is digit height in millimeters divided by 2. An 8" (200 mm) display is readable up to roughly 320 feet (100 meters), while a 2-1/4" (57 mm) display is intended for shorter sightlines of around 90 feet.

Can these displays be used outdoors?

Yes. Every MAGNA Series display is sealed to NEMA-4 (IP65) standards and is available with an outside viewing brightness option for use in direct sunlight, making the range suitable for industrial yards, parking lots, roadways, and other exposed installations. A heater option is also available for displays operating in cold-weather environments.

What mounting options are available across the range?

All models offer a choice of panel mount, wall mount, or suspension mount, regardless of digit height or digit count. This lets you standardize on the same installation hardware and approach across a facility even when mixing different display sizes.

Which outputs and communications are available?

Every model in the range accepts the same optional plug-in features: two or four 2A relay outputs, an analog output, and serial I/O. You select these independently of digit height and digit count, so any display in the range can be configured for alarm control or integration with a PLC or data system.

If I need to display more than one type of data, can I mix digit heights on the same system?

Yes. Since all MAGNA Series displays share the same power options, sealing, and signal handling, a single installation can combine, for example, a 4" display over a process line with an 8" display visible across a yard, both driven from the same class of signal inputs. This makes the range convenient for facilities that need both close-range and long-distance readouts.

What is the difference between period dividers and color dividers?

Period dividers use a standard decimal point between digits, useful for displaying values like currency or measurements with fractional precision. Color dividers use a contrasting colored segment instead, which can improve readability at long viewing distances or under bright ambient light where a small decimal point may be harder to distinguish.

What signal inputs can the MAGNA Series accept?

The MAGNA Series supports a choice of signal inputs and functions, allowing the display to show data such as process values, counts, rates, or time depending on how it's configured. This makes the same physical display adaptable to a wide range of source signals rather than requiring a dedicated model per input type.

How deep is the MAGNA Series enclosure?

All models in the range are only 3.0 inches (75 mm) deep, regardless of digit height. This consistent depth simplifies enclosure and panel-cutout planning even when different digit sizes are used across a facility.

What power options are available?

Every MAGNA Series display can be ordered for either 95-264 Vac or 11-30 Vdc operation. This wide input range covers most industrial power environments without requiring a separate converter or power supply.

Are the displays field-programmable, or do they require special software?

The MAGNA Series is fully programmable from the front panel, so configuration and adjustments can be made directly at the unit without external software or programming tools. This simplifies both initial setup and later changes to displayed data or settings.

Can the displays trigger alarms or control other equipment?

Yes. Optional two or four 2A relay outputs are available across the range, allowing the display to trigger alarms, indicators, or control external equipment based on the displayed value. An analog output option is also available for retransmitting the signal to other systems.

Does the MAGNA Series support digital communications for data logging or PLC integration?

Yes. Optional serial I/O is available on all models, allowing the display to communicate with PLCs, data loggers, or other control systems in addition to showing the value locally on the large digit display.

What is the largest viewing distance achievable in the range?

The 8" (200 mm) digit height model achieves the longest viewing distance in the range, up to approximately 320 feet (100 meters), making it the appropriate choice for large yards, roadways, or wide-open facility floors.

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