Industrial 03100-00-256N Alphanumeric Plasma Display

The Argus 03100-00-256N is an alphanumeric plasma display that functions as a compact operator interface (HMI/MMI/OIT) on industrial equipment, designed to present textual and numeric data directly on the control panel to guide machine operators through setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks. Identified by part number 03100-00-256N, also appearing as 0310000256N, it is listed by Argus in the DISPLAY ALPHANUMERIC PLASMA DISPLAY family and categorized under HMI/MMI/OIT, with a weight of 3.88 lb, indicating a relatively compact footprint for embedded control panels. The model is explicitly marked as discontinued by the manufacturer, which has implications for sourcing, compatibility with older control systems, and the availability of official replacements or support from Argus. In typical deployments, it served as an alphanumeric readout on operator consoles for CNC machines and other PLC-controlled equipment, delivering a dedicated surface for text and numeric data on industrial panels where quick readability and robust operation are essential. Because it is discontinued by the manufacturer, sourcing can be limited and buyers often rely on surplus, refurbished, or used stock through third-party distributors to maintain legacy systems.