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BrightSign USB Interface ProductsImportant: LS424 is no longer compatible with my USB
products using BrightAuthor.
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USB-Compatible Boards |
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USB-A-0x4 (no inputs, 4 logic outputs)Price Each: $25.00 (USD) |
Need 1 to 4 more additional logic outputs? 4 Logic Outputs. Plugs directly into the BrightSign (no USB cable) Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-A-8IO (8 Logic inputs or 8 Logic Outputs or Custom)Price Each: $30.00 (USD) |
Need additional inputs or logic outputs? Plugs directly into the BrightSign (no USB cable) Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-4x4 (4 inputs, 4 outputs)Price Each $62.00 (USD)
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This provides an interface for driving 4 outputs at 2 amps
maximum each output. It has a USB-B connector for connection to the
BrightSign. Links: Specification Sheet Schematic |
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USB-4x4-BF(4 inputs, 4 outputs with Brightness & Fade)Price Each $75.00 (USD)
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This provides an interface for driving 4 outputs with
Brightness & Fade at 4 amps maximum each output. It has a USB-B connector
for connection to the BrightSign. Links: Specification Sheet Schematic |
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Price Each $65.00 (USD)
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This board simulates the GPIO of a BrightSign (8
programmable Inputs/Outputs (I/O's). It has a DB15 connector for
connections to HMS Boards that utilize the DB15-GPIO connector. Use for
BrightSigns w/out a GPIO port Links: Specification Sheet Schematic |
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| USB-TB10-GPIO (Simulates the GPIO) Price Each: $65 (USD)
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This board simulates the GPIO of a BrightSign (8
programmable Inputs/Outputs (I/O's). It has a terminal block for
connections. A dip switch to set inputs/outputs Links: Specification Sheet Schematic |
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USB-8x8-R2 (8 Inputs, 8 Outputs)Price Each: $85.00 (USD) |
8 Inputs (buttons) and 8 Outputs w/Lamp Drivers. Single byte
or 'HMS Protocol' for control of outputs. USB can power the outputs (jumper
'W1' provided for this feature). Reduced footprint. External 5-24V Power required. Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-RJ12-8x8-5V (8 Inputs, 8 LED Drives 'Set')Price Each: $45.00 (USD) |
USB 'Set' consists of a USB board with RJ12 connector and an 8x8 board with RJ12 connector. Use this 'set' when you need to remote buttons (inputs) with or without lights. Single byte for control of outputs. USB powers both boards. |
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Series 3 & 4 'USB' or 'Serial' Compatible Boards
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3.5mm Stereo Cable 1MPrice Each: $3.00 (USD) |
Stereo Cable for 'Serial' Connection Note: Be sure to select 'Invert Levels' in the serial port setup in BrightAuthor. |
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3.5mm Stereo Cable 15"Price Each: $2.50 (USD) |
Stereo Cable for 'Serial' Connection Note: Be sure to select 'Invert Levels' in the serial port setup in BrightAuthor. As of mid February 2024, -AP versions of 'S3' boards are available with inverted serial signals so the the requirement to 'Invert Serial Signals' is no longer required. |
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USB-S-8InputPrice Each: $55.00 (USD) |
8 Inputs (buttons) No External power required for USB 5V external power required for Serial Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-S-8x8Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $95.00 (USD) |
8 Inputs (buttons) and 8 Outputs w/Lamp Drivers. HMS
Protocol for FADE control of Outputs or 'Non HMS Protocol' for non-fade
control (on/off). External 12-24V Power required. Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-S-16-InputContact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $68.00 (USD) |
16 Inputs (buttons), No Outputs USB Powered or External 5V (if 3.5mm Serial) Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-S-16x16Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $145.00 (USD) |
16 Inputs (buttons) and 16 Outputs w/Lamp Drivers. HMS
Protocol for FADE control of Outputs or 'Non HMS Protocol' for non-fade
control (on/off). External 12-24V Power required. Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-S-16x16-APContact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $153.00 (USD) |
16 Inputs (buttons) and 16 Outputs w/Lamp Drivers. HMS
Protocol for FADE control of Outputs or 'Non HMS Protocol' for non-fade
control (on/off). This 'AP' version has an updated processor with
'Auto-Polarity' detection of the serial connection. This version does not
require the BrightSign to have the 'invert serail' requirement. External 12-24V Power required. Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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| USB-S-8I-8R (8 Inputs, 8 Relay Outputs)
Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $110.00 (USD) |
USB or Serial 8 Input & 8 RELAY Input/Output board
4 amp rated contacts. Terminal Blocks for AC/DC connections Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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| USB-8I-8R-HC (8 Inputs, 8 Relay Outputs High
Current)
PPrice Each: $125.00 (USD) |
USB 8 Input & 8 RELAY Input/Output board 10 amp
rated contacts. Terminal Blocks for AC/DC connections LLinks: Specifications Sheet& Schematic |
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| USB-S-16R (16 Relay Outputs)
Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $145.00 (USD) revised 08/09 |
USB or Serial 16 RELAY Output board >4 amp rated contacts.
Terminal Blocks for AC/DC connections Contact HMS for custom build (less relays). Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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| USB-16R-HC ( (16 Relay Outputs, High Current)
Price Each: $160.00 (USD) |
USB 16 RELAY Output board 10 amp rated contacts.
Terminal Blocks for AC/DC connections LiLinks: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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USB-S-32_OUTb> CoContact 'Tech Support' if you need a serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $165.00 (USD)orm target="paypal"
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| 32 Outputs (Expandable to 128 outputs) Links: Specification Sheet ScSchematic |
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Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a serial compatible board because you can't invert the serial levels (BrightSign Model Dependent). 64,96 or 128 Output Ordering:b> | Ordering for multiple boards will include the interconnecting cable. Boards are 'stackable' or can be mounted side to side. Two interconnecting cables included for vertical stacking or for mounting of boards side by side. |
Note: Expander boards have no USB or Serial connectors |
USB-S-48-EX (48 INPUTS, EXPANDABLE)Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a USB-'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals) Price Each: $110.00 (USD) |
48 Inputs (buttons). 3.5mm Stereo Jack for Series 3
machines (Requires external 5V for serial port usage). Up to 336 inputs
with multiple 48-EX boards.
Links: Specifications Sheet Schematic |
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48-EX (48 INPUTS EXPANDER FOR THE ABOVE)Price Each: $105.00 (USD) |
48 Inputs (buttons). A 10 pin ribbon cable connects the
boards to each other. Contact HMS-Electronics 'Technical Support' for
stacking requirements/details Links: Schematic Specifications Sheet (see the above) |
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10 Pin Ribbon Cable '48-EX-RC'. Order with receptacles to match the total board stack. |
10 pin ribbon cable is required with the order of 48-EX boards. The cable is long enough to vertical stack or horizontal mount the boards. | |
USB-RS232 (True RS232 -/+ voltages) |
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| USB-A-RS232 Price Each: $12.00 (USD) | 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'. |
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USB-Cables |
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| USB C TO B (Type C to type B 2.0 Cable) 1 meter length Price Each: $12.00 (USD) | 1 meter cable USB Type C to USB Type B (2.0), Use for HMS boards requiring USB-B and BrightSigns with type C USB connector. The BrightSign supplies 5V to the USB connector. |
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 usb2video.brs
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Free script file to report USB messages to your
monitor screen. For HMS 'USB' boards. Uses 'Port2' (USB-Serial Interface) Note: This script will fail to run if the HMS USB board is not connected. Rename the file to 'autorun.brs' and put it on your SD card |
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serial2video.brs
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Free script file to report Serial messages to
your monitor screen. For HMS 'USB-S3' boards. Uses Port0 (the 3.5mm serial
connection) Rename the file to 'autorun.brs' and put it on your SD card Note: Not compatible with Series 4 machines and 'S3' Serial boards. To be compatible with Series 4 machines, you will need a 'S4' serial board. |
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Links: Power SuppliesNote: External power supplies usually required when driving external loads. |
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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. |
Author: Richard Harkey
Revised: August 27, 2024
