Velleman K8063 Assembly Manual Download Page 2

Features & Specifications 

The K8063 is a 7-segment display which can be controlled by a two-wire serial connection, using the RS232 protocol.  The 
protocol is platform-independent i.e. any computer running any programming language can  control the K8063, as long as it 
is equipped with a serial port.  Up to 255 units can be individually addressed, allowing you to create large display systems for 
e.g. scoreboards, clocks, timers, thermometers, games, … 

 

 
Features  

 

 

Red bright 57mm jumbo 7-segment display 

 

Complete with snap-in enclosure 

 

Multiple units can easily be linked in order to create larger readouts for different purposes e.g. scorekeeping, timing, 
counting, ... 

 

Easy platform-independent control via three-wire RS232 interface 

 

Up to 255 separate units can be addressed 

 

Tested with distances of up to 50m between PC and display 

 

Use our optional PCUSB6 for USB connection 

  

Specifications  

 

 

Power supply: 9 to 12Vdc / 120mA per display 

 

RS232 interface: 2400baud / 8databits / no parity / 1 stop bit 

 

Dimensions: 74 x 58.5 x 32mm   

 

The general manuals containing guidelines for assembly, safety and electromagnetic compatibility can be downloaded 
from our Velleman website (support / manuals / 

HALG

).

 

Summary of Contents for K8063

Page 1: ...INTERFACE K8063 ILLUSTRATED ASSEMBLY MANUAL H8063IP 1 Total solder points 82 Difficulty level beginner 1 2 3 4 5 advanced Multiple units can be linked in an easy way to create larger readouts for e g...

Page 2: ...display Complete with snap in enclosure Multiple units can easily be linked in order to create larger readouts for different purposes e g scorekeeping timing counting Easy platform independent contro...

Page 3: ...he eyes Needle nose pliers for bending leads or to hold components in place Small blade and Phillips screwdrivers A basic range is fine For some projects a basic multi meter is required or might be ha...

Page 4: ...nts are cone shaped and shiny 3 Trim excess leads as close as possible to the solder joint REMOVE THEM FROM THE TAPE ONE AT A TIME AXIAL COMPONENTS ARE TAPED IN THE CORRECT MOUNTING SEQUENCE You will...

Page 5: ...end of chain For example when linking 4 digits mount the resistor R2 on the last 4th digit and leave its space open on the other 3 digits R3 10K 1 0 3 B R4 1K 1 0 2 B R5 100 1 0 1 B R6 100 1 0 1 B R7...

Page 6: ...PCB tabs IC1 VK8063 Programmed PIC16F630 12 IC Watch the position of the notch T1 BC547B 7 Transistor C4 100 F C5 100 F 8 Electrolytic Capacitors Watch the polarity VR1 UA7809 6 Voltage regulator M3...

Page 7: ...install the digit display on the solder side of the PCB Pay attention to the posi tion of the decimal point see figure 1 0 Then turn the PCB around and place it into the housing with the display towa...

Page 8: ...8 Construction If you want to mount the digit s on the wall finish by mounting the brackets on the PCB see figure 3 0 Fig 3 0 Parker screw 2 9 x 12 7mm...

Page 9: ...until the desired address is displayed and remove the SK7 address jumper note addresses 0 to 9 are displayed as 0 to 9 addresses 10 to 19 are displayed as 0 to 9 note the dot The K8063 will loop the...

Page 10: ...ook up Female 9P SUBD connector To serial port 1 5 Fig 5 0 To pin 2 3 supply supply To pin 5 1 2 n Hook up All units have two sets of connectors This allows you to hook them up in an easy way as shown...

Page 11: ...re unable to handle the large currents that flow when more than 6 units are operated simultaneously Furthermore if more than 15 units are operated at the same time we recommend to use a separate power...

Page 12: ...8063 via a computer In order to display information on the K8063 you need to send it a correct data string The data string consists of 5 bytes Byte 1 chr 13 letting the K8063 know that data will come...

Page 13: ...care A Send ASCII 32 48 57 blank 0 9 P Decimal point 0 or 255 OFF ON I Intensity control 0 or 255 BRIGHT DIM E Emergency stop All displays are blanked regardless of address Hint execute the Strobe co...

Page 14: ...e S command By doing this all displays are updated at the same time C Change address Allows you to change the address of an individual K8063 Put jumper SK7 in place on each K8063 which needs to respon...

Page 15: ...t off Decimal point remains on until it has been forced off I Brightness control Parameter 255 set the display to dim parameter 0 sets the display to bright Remark For best results we recommend to sen...

Page 16: ...ay a 0 on all units with address 1 Execute the A command and supply address 1 Next execute the S strobe command Data to be sent to serial port Chr 13 Init command Chr 1 Address 1 Chr 65 A ASCII comman...

Page 17: ...and Chr 255 255 sum of segments Chr 177 Checksum 2 compliment of the sum of the 4 previous bytes 100ms pause Chr 13 Init command Chr 8 Don t care Chr 83 S strobe command Chr 1 Don t care Chr 151 Check...

Page 18: ...18 PCB 16 PCB...

Page 19: ...5V1 GND R3 10K GND GND C1 100n C2 100n GND GND C4 100 GND D1 1N4007 SK2 SK3 SK5 RS232 SK6 I O GND VR1 UA7809 a 7 b 6 c 4 d 3 e 2 f 9 g 10 DP 8 A 1 A 5 DY1 A 2301SR R5 100 R6 100 R7 100 R8 100 R9 100 R...

Page 20: ...s and typographical errors reserved Velleman Components nv H8063IP 2004 ED1 rev 4 VELLEMAN Components NV Legen Heirweg 33 9890 Gavere Belgium Europe www velleman be www velleman kit com 5 4 1 0 3 2 9...

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