Programmable LCD Message Board Kit with Serial Interface and 8 Inputs

Velleman K8045 Electronic Kit ( Soldering Required)
Ability Level 5 : Professional

The K8045 Programmable Message Board with LCD, Serial Interface and 8 Inputs is a SELF-ASSEMBLY electronic kit that allows you to add an LCD display to any low-tech application and make it look high-tech!

• replace up to 9 indicators or lamps by one single backlit LCD
• recall messages simply by pressing a button
• inputs accept dry contacts, open collectors and logic levels
• no programming skills required !
• store up to 9 sixteen-character messages in non-volatile EEPROM memory
• 4 operating modes:
  • 1): display the status of all inputs simultaneously
  • 2): display all active inputs
  • 3): display active input with highest priority
  • 4): display text messages in a 'tickertape'-fashion
• a default message can be displayed to signal that no inputs are active
• messages can be transferred to the K8045 from any PC or terminal
• message transfer software is available - see link below
• wireless data transfer between PC/terminal and K8045 is possible with optional RX/TX433 modules
• 1 on-board push button is available for an application of your choice
• options:
  • RF wireless link: RX433N + TX433N (see manual)
  • supertwist HQ display: LCD1601ASL
  • bezel enclosure: B8045

• inputs: 8 (24Vmax)
• display: supertwist backlit LCD with 16 characters and 1 line
• communication: RS232 serial 2400/N/8/1 no handshaking
• power supply: 9-12VDC/150mA adapter or 2x9VAC/150mA transformer
• dimensions: 124 x 73 x 30mm (4.9" x 2.9" x 1.2")
• Product format: SELF-ASSEMBLY electronic kit (KT Product Formats Info)
• Illustrated Assembly Manual (UK)
• Connection diagram: K8045 with 2-wire remote control K8023
• Connection diagram: K8045 with relay output module K8027
• Manual k8045