RS232 Products

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BrightSign 'RS232 Serial' Interface Products

for Units with DB9 RS232 Serial Port

& Special Adapter for 3.5mm to RS232

Important Information about Series 3 BrightSigns

The Serial Port on Series 3 BrightSigns is changed to a Stereo connector and no longer supplies 5V as required by most of our RS232 interface boards. You will need to order the ST-DB9-5V adapter in order to interface to any Series 3 BrightSigns. This adapter requires 5V power supply (2.1mm jack provided). Most of the RS232 interface boards have equivalent USB interfaces.

Because all of this product was developed for use with BrightSign products, we are in the process of phasing out RS232 interfaces. Important! If you order RS232 products for use with 'Non BrightSign Products', please contact us and inform us that you wish us to continue with products that you specifically use.

ST-DB9-5V ADAPTER

Price Each: $6.50 (USD)

Series 3 'Serial' Adapter

Use this adapter with any RS232 interface board that utilizes the 5V supplied on the DB9 connector from Legacy BrightSigns. Order a 5V power supply (2.1mm jack) if you need it.

Note: Some recent BrightSigns use RS232 (not RS232-C) This adapter makes easy connection of the stereo cable to the RS232 device

STEREO-DB9-5V ADAPTER

Price Each: $7.50 (USD)

Series 3 'Serial' Adapter

Use this adapter with any RS232 interface board that utilizes the 5V supplied on the DB9 connector from Legacy BrightSigns. Order a 5V power supply (2.1mm jack) if you need it. Has 'Crossover' jumpers in case a Null Modem cable or 'Cross-Over' cable is required.

Note: Some recent BrightSigns use RS232 (not RS232-C) This adapter makes easy connection of the stereo cable to the RS232 device

ST-RS232-5V ADAPTER

TTL-Low-RS232 Adapter

Price Each: $22.00 (USD)

TTL to RS223 Adapter

Use this adapter to 'level shift' and Invert the RS232-C signals on the stereo connection of the BrightSign to True RS232 (+ and - voltages). Order a 5V power supply (2.1mm jack) if you need it. Null-Crossover jumpers provided for the TX/RX pins. Note: Pin 2 and Pin 3 of the DB9 connector should both have negative voltage when J1 & J2 are set properly (both the BrightSign and the RS232 device powered and connected)

Link: Data Sheet Link: About Serial

USB-A-RS232 ADAPTER

Price Each: $12.00 (USD)

USB-A to RS232 Adapter

TRUE RS232 (-/+ VOLTAGES)

Plugs directly into the BrightSign. DB9 female or DB9 Male connectors. On board jumpers to cross TX/RX as needed (eliminates the need for a cross-over cable)
Note: When the jumpers for TX/RX (J1/J2) are set properly, both pin 2 and pin 3 will have negative voltage if the RS232 device is connected and the BrightSign is powered. J1/J2 should both be set to 'M' or 'S'.

Link: About Serial

USB-5V Cable

Price Each: $3.50 (USD)

Series 3 USB-5V Cable

Use the USB Port of the BrightSign to Power the logic of any HMS Serial board (maximum current draw does not exceed 50 milliamps on any HMS Serial board). Use this cable with the above adapter to save on power supply and wiring clutter.

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Link: DB9 Cables for RS232 Interface boards

Link: DB9 to 3.5MM Schematic

BrightSign 'Legacy' Serial Port Interface Products

Product

Description

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Input (only) Boards

RS232-8 INPUT (8 Input Serial Board)

Price Each: $55.00 (USD)

8 Inputs (no outputs), DB9 connector for Serial Port Connection

8 inputs (normally open switches) can be connected via RS232 Serial.

Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet

Links: DB9 Cables

RS232-16 INPUT (16 Input Serial Board)

Price Each: $65.00 (USD)

16 Inputs (no outputs), RS232 DB9 Serial Connector Connections

16 inputs (normally open switches) can be connected via RS232 Serial.
Works with the HMS 'AZ-Sense1' proximity sense switches w/out LED's

Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet

Links: DB9 Cables

40INPUT-RS232 (40 Input Serial Board)

Price Each: $88.00 (USD)

40 Inputs (no outputs), DB9 connector for RS232 Connections.

40 Inputs (normally open switches) can be monitored via RS232. Works with the HMS 'AZ-Sense1' proximity sense switches.

Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet

Links: DB9 Cables

I/O Boards (Inputs & Outputs)

RS232-16x16 ( 16 Input 16 Output, 2 ampere drivers)

To be discontinued: Order the USB-S3-16x16 board

Price Each: $145.00 (USD)

16 Inputs, 16 Outputs, DB9 Serial connector

16 inputs (normally open switches) to be connected via RS232 Serial.

Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet

Links: DB9 Cables About Serial

Relay Boards

RS232-8I-8R-HC ( 8 inputs, 8 Relay Outputs) (cominig late August)

Price Each: $145.00 (USD)

8 inputs (normally open switches) and 8 high current relays (10 amp contacts) interface via RS232 Serial.

Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet

Links: About Serial

USB version shown

High Current Output Driver

HC-DRIVER-8 (8 HIGH CURRENT DRIVERs)

Price Each: $89.00

8 High Current Drivers for use with any HMS board with 8 outputs (Converts low or medium current outputs to 15 amp, high current outputs)

Links: Schematic Specification Sheet

LED Output Module

LED-8-OM

Price Each: $3 (USD)

This LED 'Output Module' provides the developer with a quick and easy 'visual' way to verify programming. Connect this board to the HMS board and you will have a visual on the result of your programming. Can be used with 3.3v or 12V interface voltages. Note: Some I/O's on the HMS board are inverted, just bend the connection wires and rotate the board 180 to get proper orientation of the Output numbers. For 6 amp Terminal Blocks

RS232 Serial Adapters

DB9-5V-DB9 (5 Volt Adapter)

Price Each: $7.00 (USD)

Use this adapter to 'inject' the 5 volts required on HMS 'Serial Interface Products' that do not have the 5 volt regulator on board. This is handy when using a computer to test HMS Serial Products that were designed exclusively for BrightSign use.
Note: Also required if using USB-RS232 Serial Adapter

Links: Specifications Sheet (Picture showing the connection scheme)

BS-RX-GPIO (Adapter)

Control the BrightSign GPIO with other RS232 devices

Price Each: $45.00 (USD)

RX (receive only) GPIO controller for controlling the GPIO of a BrightSign using and external serial device (computer or other external serial controller). This board is configured with DB9 connector and RS232 signals (+/- voltage)

Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet

Links: DB9 Cables

RS232-8 Button Box w/8 Lighted Buttons

RS232-8B-8L (8 Button Box or '8 Button Box-FM')

Price Each: $87.00 (USD)

8 Lighted Buttons (Lights controlled)

Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet

Links: DB9 Cables BrightAuthor (how to set lights)

8-Button-Ovly (for 8 button box)

Price Each: $4.00 (USD)

Black Overlay for 8 button Boxes (DB15 or RS232)

Captive Screws for DB9 & DB15 Connectors

DB15-Screws (Attaching Screws)

Price Each Set (2 screws): $2.00 (USD)

'Captive Screws' for direct attaching of Boards to the BrightSign I/O connectors.

Please inquire if you have a custom requirement for interfacing! Turn around can be a little as two weeks.

Note: External Supply Voltage: An External Power Supply is needed to power the loads on the output connector. Do not connect any loads that have their own power that exceeds the power as applied to the board using the 'Ext. Power Connector'. Doing so may result in damage to the board. I.E. Suppose that 12 volts is supplied to this board and you have a relay board with it's own power of 24Volts DC that powers the relays. The 24VDC will feed back into the board via the foldback diodes. Note: Foldback diodes are required for inductive loads such as relays or small motors.

Updated: 08/27/2024