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'Phoenix' GPIO  Interface Products

 

Product

Description

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Some New BrightSigns have no GPIO port.  See the 'USB Products' Page for a USB product that simulates the GPIO.

SERIES 3 & 4 MACHINES Phoenix Connectors & Board Adapters

PH-TB12 (SERIES 3 & 4 GPIO Connector)

 Price Each: $19.00 (USD)

BrightSign is not Shipping GPIO connectors with the new units.  Order here or order with BrightSign when ordering the player.  Note: The GPIO connector from BrightSign is supplied as two 6 pin connectors. Phoenix Terminal Block

12 Pin Phoenix Connector

 

PH-TB6 (SERIES 3 & 4 GPIO Connector)

 Price Each: $12.00 (USD)

BrightSign is not Shipping GPIO connectors with the new units.  Order here or order with BrightSign when ordering the player.  Note: The GPIO connector from BrightSign is supplied as two 6 pin connectors. Phoenix 6 pin

6 Pin Phoenix Connector

 

 

PH-IDC16 (Phoenix Connector Extension Cable)

Order by Length:

Length
Extension Cable for Phoenix Connectors to HMS I/O boards with the matching 12 pin Phoenix connections.  This adapter cable will let you re-locate the HMS I/O board.  Don't forget to order the PH-TB12 Phoenix adapter for the BrightSign.

!Contact Technical Support for a quote for longer Cables!

Note: Upper image shows 'sample' short ribbon cable.
Converts the Phoenix connector to 16 pin Ribbon Cable
To 'remote' and HMS Board or connections

SERIES 3 & 4 MACHINES WITH Phoenix TERMINAL BLOCK Connector

TB12-TB12+V (Dissimilar Voltage Adapter)

 Price Each: $19.50 (USD)

Discount
This adapter allows for different input voltages to the Series 3 & 4 BrightSignS.  It has diodes to block higher voltages (5 to 24V) from getting to the BrightSign.  The diodes conduct the low signal (0V) but block high voltage.  Jumpers are provided to select 3V interface (direct) or 5-24V interface.

Link:    Schematic

TB12-DB12+V DISIMILAR VOLTAGE ADAPTER

 


Old ordering number GPIO-S3-4x4 (4 GPIO inputs, 4 outputs)

 PH-4x4 (4 input, 4 output)

Price Each: $60.00 (USD)

This interface used for 4 direct inputs to the BrightSign and 4 medium current outputs (2 amps maximum each output).  Suitable for driving LED's or Relays.

Links: Data Sheet    Schematic

PH-4x4 Inteface (low current)


 PH-4x4-HC (4 GPIO inputs, 4 'high current' outputs)

Price Each: $70.00 (USD)

This interface used for 4 direct inputs to the BrightSign and 4 high current outputs (10 amps maximum each output).

Links: Data Sheet    Schematic

 PH-4x4-HC Inteface (high current)


 PH-4X4-BF (4 Inputs, 4 Transistor Outputs w/Brightness and Fade)

Price Each: $85.00 (USD)

This interface used for 4 direct inputs to the BrightSign and 4 medium current outputs (2 amps maximum each output)  Brightness and fade potentiometers for each output!

Links: Data Sheet    Schematic

PH-4X4-BF Inteface (low current)


 PH-4X4-BF-HC (4 Inputs, 4 Transistor Outputs w/Brightness and Fade)

High Current Outputs!

Price Each: $95.00 (USD)

This interface used for 4 direct inputs to the BrightSign and 4 high current outputs (10 amps maximum each output)  Brightness and fade potentiometers for each output!

Links: Data Sheet    Schematic

PH-4x4-BF-HC Inteface (high current)


Old Ordering Number: GPIO-S3-4x4R

 PH-4x4R  (4 Inputs, 4 Relay outputs)

Price Each: $78.00 (USD)

This interface used for 4 direct inputs to the BrightSign and 4 medium current Relay outputs (3 amps maximum each output @ 12VDC).  See the Data Sheet for the amp ratings for specific voltages

Links: Data Sheet    Schematic

PH-4X4R
Old Ordering Number GPIO-S3-8-IO

PH-8-IO (8 INPUT OR 8 OUTPUT)

Price Each: $65.00 (USD)

8 Inputs OR 8 Outputs Interface board.  2 amp output drivers.  This board enables a combinations of 8 inputs or 8 outputs or any combination of inputs/outputs for a total of 8 inputs/outputs.

Links: Data Sheet    Schematic

PH-8-IO


 PH-4OPTO
(4 Isolated Inputs)

Price Each: $44.00 (USD)

4 ISOLATED INPUTS (Buttons) for remote trigger of the BrightSign or HMS Interface boards.  Jumpers provided to select 3-5V or 12-24V interface voltages.  Additional terminal block to bypass the opto-couplers (if needed)

Links:   Specification Sheet    Schematic (Typical Connections)

PH-4 Opto

 

Relay Boards with Phoenix I/O Connector (12Volt Relays)


 PH-4x4R-HC
(4 Relay Outputs, 4 GPIO Inputs)

Price Each: $50.00 (USD)

4 Relay Outputs (single pole, normally open)
Relay Rating: 10 Amps 250VAC, 5 Amps 250VAC inductive

4 GPIO inputs (direct connect to GPIO-0 thru GPIO-3 )

Links:   Specification Sheet

4 Relay

 


 PH-4x6R-HC
(6 Relay Outputs, 2 GPIO Inputs*)

Price Each: $65.00 (USD)

6 Relay Outputs (single pole, normally open)
Relay Rating: 10 Amp 250VAC, 5 Amp 250VAC inductive

2 GPIO inputs (direct connect to GPIO-0 thru GPIO-1 )

Note: Unused relays can be configured as GPIO inputs. 

Links:   Specification Sheet

6 Relay

 


 PH-4x8R-HC
(8 Relay Outputs, ?? GPIO Inputs*)

Price Each: $80.00 (USD)

8 Relay Outputs (single pole, normally open)
Relay Rating: 10 Amp 250VAC, 5 Amp 250VAC inductive

Note: Unused relays can be configured as GPIO inputs. 

Links:   Specification Sheet

8 Relay

 

Diskettegpio2video.brs Free script file (BrightScript) to output messages to the monitor screen showing the results of gpio events.  Rename this file to 'autorun.brs' and put it on the sdcard.  

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Note: All boards require 'DB15 Cables' if not attached directly to the BrightSign!

 

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
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Revised: March 11, 2024