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BrightSign USB Interface Products

Important: LS424 is no longer compatible with my USB products using BrightAuthor.
  Script will still work!  OR, you can use a 'workaround' Link:LS422 Info

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USB-Compatible Boards

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

USB-A-0x4 PICTURE

USB-A-8IO (8 Logic inputs or 8 Logic Outputs or Custom)

Price Each:  $30.00 (USD)

Inputs/Outputs Selection
Need additional inputs or logic outputs?

Plugs directly into the BrightSign (no USB cable)

Links:  Specifications Sheet     Schematic

USB-A-8IO PICTURE

USB-4x4 (4 inputs, 4 outputs)

Price Each $62.00 (USD)

 

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

USB-4x4 Picture

USB-4x4-BF

 (4 inputs, 4 outputs with Brightness & Fade)

Price Each $75.00 (USD)

 

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

USB-4x4 Picture


USB-DB15-GPIO (Simulates the GPIO of Series2 machines)  $65

Price Each $65.00 (USD)

 

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

USB-GPIO-S2 Picture
 

USB-TB10-GPIO  (Simulates the GPIO)

Price Each: $65 (USD)

 

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

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


     

Series 3 & 4 'USB' or 'Serial' Compatible Boards
It has been reported to me that some Series 4 BrightSigns won't invert the TTL-serial signals

Order 'Auto-Polarity' boards if you can't invert the serial signals.  Contact the store manager with an email or place the 'AutoPolarity' comment on the PayPal order.

3.5mm Stereo Cable 1M

Price Each:  $3.00 (USD)

Stereo Cable for 'Serial' Connection

Note: Be sure to select 'Invert Levels' in the serial port setup in BrightAuthor.

STEREO CABLE PICTURE

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.

STEREO CABLE PICTURE

USB-S-8Input

Price Each:  $55.00 (USD)

8 Inputs (buttons)

No External power required for USB

5V external power required for Serial

Links: Specifications Sheet     Schematic

USB-S3-8X8 PICTURE

USB-S-8x8

Contact '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

USB-S3-8X8 PICTURE

USB-S-16-Input

Contact '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

USB-S3-8X8 PICTURE

USB-S-16x16

Contact '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

USB-S3-16X16 PICTURE

USB-S-16x16-AP

Contact '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

USB-S3-16X16 PICTURE
     
 USB-S-8I_8R (8 Inputs, 8 Relay Outputs)

Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals)

Price Each: $120.00 (USD)

USB or Serial 8 Input & 8 RELAY Output board

6 amp rated contacts.  Terminal Blocks for AC/DC connections
Contact HMS for custom build (less relays).

Links: Specifications Sheet    Schematic

RS232-8Relay Interface
 USB-S-8R (8 Relay Outputs)

Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals)

Price Each: $110.00 (USD)

USB or Serial 8 RELAY Output board

6 amp rated contacts.  Terminal Blocks for AC/DC connections
Contact HMS for custom build (less relays).

Links: Specifications Sheet   Schematic

RS232-8Relay Interface
 USB-S-16R (16 Relay Outputs)

Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals)

Price Each: $160.00 (USD)

USB or Serial 16 RELAY Output board

6 amp rated contacts.  Terminal Blocks for AC/DC connections
Contact HMS for custom build (less relays).

Links:  Specifications Sheet    Schematic

RS232-8Relay Interface
 USB-S-32_OUT

Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board. (Because you can't invert the serial signals)

Price Each: $165.00 (USD)

32 Outputs (Expandable to 128 outputs)

Links: Specification Sheet   Schematic

Contact 'Tech Support' if you need a 'S4' serial compatible board.

 64,96 or 128 Output Ordering:

Mother/Daughter Boards
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 


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)

Note: 48-EX has no USB or Serial connector

10 Pin Ribbon Cable '48-EX-RC'.  Order with receptacles to match the total board stack.

Number of Boards
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-Cables

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. USB Type C to Type B (2.0)
 
Disketteusb2video.brs 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

Disketteserial2video.brs 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.

 

Links:   Power Supplies

 Note: External power supplies usually required when driving external loads.

 

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: 03/02/2024