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PhidgetTextLCD 20X2 : White : Integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8

SKU: 1203_2 NRND

This product supports our Phidget21 libraries. Use as a drop-in replacement for legacy systems.

$70.00

Quantity Available: 43

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10 $66.50
25 $59.50
50 $52.50
100 $49.00
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For new systems and projects, we recommend using the following VINT products instead of this one. If you need more digital inputs, digital outputs, or voltage inputs, you can add other VINT I/O modules to your system.

The 1203 integrates a 20X2 White PhidgetTextLCD screen, and a PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8.

The PhidgetTextLCD allows you to display messages on a 2-line by 20-character LCD screen and connects directly to your computer via USB.

The analog inputs are used to measure continuous voltage outputs generated by various sensors such as temperature, humidity, position, or pressure. Phidgets offers a wide variety of sensors that can be plugged directly into the board using the cable included with the sensor.

The Digital Inputs have a Digital Input Hardware Filter to eliminate false triggering from electrical noise. They can be used to convey the state of devices such as push buttons, limit switches, relays, and logic levels.

The Digital Outputs can be used to drive LEDs, solid state relays, transistors; in fact, anything that will accept a CMOS signal.

Features

  • 2x20 Character text LCD screen for displaying messages
  • Screen backlight with adjustable brightness and contrast
  • 8 Analog Inputs to measure the 0-5V signal produced by one of our many analog sensors
  • 8 Digital Inputs to read the state of a switch or button
  • 8 Digital Outputs to drive an LED, relay or transistor
  • Mounting hardware included

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Product Specifications

Part Number 1203_2B
Board Properties
USB Voltage Min 4.6 V DC
Controlled By USB (Mini-USB)
USB Stack HID
Driver Support Phidget21, Phidget22
USB Voltage Max 5.5 V DC
Current Consumption Min 13 mA
Current Consumption Max 500 mA
Available External Current 487 mA
Recommended Wire Size 16 - 26 AWG
USB Speed Full Speed
Operating Temperature Min 0 °C
Operating Temperature Max 70 °C
LCD Screen
Dots per Character 5 x 8
Character Width 3 mm
Number of Rows 2
Characters per Row 20
Voltage Inputs
Number of Voltage Inputs 8
Voltage Input Resolution (bits) 10 bit
Input Impedance 900 kΩ
Input Voltage Min (DC) 0 V DC
Input Voltage Max (DC) 5 V DC
5V Reference Error Max 0.5 %
Voltage Input Update Rate Min 1 samples/s
Voltage Input Update Rate Max (4 Channels) 1000 samples/s
Voltage Input Update Rate Max (8 Channels) 500 samples/s
Voltage Input Update Rate Max (WebService) 62.5 samples/s
Digital Inputs
Number of Digital Inputs 8
Digital Input Type Active Low
Pull-up Resistance 15 kΩ
Low Voltage Max (True) 900 mV DC
High Voltage Min (False) 4.2 V DC
Low Voltage Trigger Length Min 4 ms
High Voltage Trigger Length Min 15 ms
Digital Input Voltage Max ± 15 V DC
Digital Input Update Rate 125 samples/s
Digital Outputs
Number of Digital Outputs 8
Series Resistance 300 Ω
Digital Output Available Current 16 mA
Digital Output Voltage Min 0 V DC
Digital Output Voltage Max 5 V DC
Customs Information
Canadian HS Export Code 8471.80.00
American HTS Import Code 8471.80.40.00
Country of Origin CN (China)

Product History

Date Board Revision Device Version Packaging Revision Comment
July 2005 0120 Product Release
February 2010 2200Added RC filtering to digital inputs, Configurable speed per analog input. Replaced USB connector with Mini-USB connector.
April 2010 2201fixed data clear on ratiometric switch, fixed overflow report for inputs 2-7
September 2010 2202fixed bug in output set
May 2011 2203getLabelString fixed for labels longer than 7 characters
February 2013 2204USB stack changes; was unstable with lots of set reports
January 20182204BRemoved USB cable from packaging

Software Objects

Channel NameAPIChannel
PhidgetTextLCD 20X2
Text LCD LCD 0
PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
Voltage Input VoltageInput 0 - 7
Voltage Ratio Input VoltageRatioInput 0 - 7
Digital Input DigitalInput 0 - 7
Digital Output DigitalOutput 0 - 7

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Enclosures

You can protect your board from dust and debris by purchasing an enclosure. An enclosure will also prevent unintentional shorts caused by objects touching the pins on the bottom of the board or any terminal screws.

Product Physical Properties
Part Number Price Material
3818_2
Acrylic Enclosure for the 1203
$11.00 Clear Acrylic

USB Cables

Use a USB cable to connect this Phidget to your computer. We have a number of different lengths available, although the maximum length of a USB cable is 5 meters due to limitations in the timing protocol. For longer distances, we recommend that you use a Single Board Computer to control the Phidget remotely.

Product Physical Properties
Part Number Price Connector A Connector B Cable Length
3017_1
USB-A to Mini-B Cable 28cm 24AWG
$3.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 280 mm
CBL4011_0
USB-A to Mini-B Cable 28cm Right Angle
$3.50 USB Type A USB Mini-B (90 degree) 280 mm
3036_1
USB-A to Mini-B Cable 60cm 24AWG
$3.50 USB Type A USB Mini-B 600 mm
CBL4012_0
USB-A to Mini-B Cable 83cm Right Angle
$4.50 USB Type A USB Mini-B (90 degree) 830 mm
3037_0
USB-A to Mini-B Cable 120cm 24AWG
$4.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 1.2 m
3018_0
USB-A to Mini-B Cable 180cm 24AWG
$4.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 1.8 m
3020_1
USB-A to Mini-B Cable 450cm, 20 AWG 2C
$12.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 4.5 m
CBL4020_0
USB-C to Mini-B Cable 60cm 24AWG
$5.00 USB Type C USB Mini-B 600 mm
CBL4021_0
USB-C to Mini-B Cable 180cm 24AWG
$6.00 USB Type C USB Mini-B 1.8 m

Phidget Cables

To connect analog sensors you'll need Phidget cables. You can solder multiple cables together in order to make even longer Phidget cables, but you should be aware of the effects of having long wires in your system.

Product Physical Properties
Part Number Price Cable Length
3003_0
Phidget Cable 10cm
$1.50 100 mm
CBL4104_0
Phidget Cable 30cm
$1.75 300 mm
3002_0
Phidget Cable 60cm
$2.00 600 mm
CBL4109_0
Phidget Cable 60cm
$2.00 600 mm
CBL4105_0
Phidget Cable 90cm
$2.00 900 mm
3038_0
Phidget Cable 120cm
$2.25 1.2 m
CBL4106_0
Phidget Cable 150cm
$2.50 1.5 m
3039_0
Phidget Cable 180cm
$2.75 1.8 m
3004_0
Phidget Cable 350cm
$3.00 3.5 m
KIT4030_0
Phidget Cable Kit
$10.00 80 mm
CBL4318_0
Phidget Cable Extension Wire 22AWG
$0.75/Meter

The following boards also have analog inputs, digital inputs, and digital outputs:

Product Voltage Inputs Digital Outputs Digital Inputs
Part Number Price Number of Voltage Inputs Number of Digital Outputs Number of Digital Inputs
1018_3
PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
$90.00 8 8 8
1011_0
PhidgetInterfaceKit 2/2/2
$50.00 2 2 2
1018_2
PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
$90.00 8 8 8
1010_0
PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 Mini-Format
$70.00 8 8 8
1019_1
PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 w/6 Port Hub
$110.00 8 8 8
1203_2
PhidgetTextLCD 20X2 : White : Integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
$70.00 8 8 8

These devices have VINT ports, which can each be configured to behave as an analog input, digital input, or digital output:

Product Board Properties
Part Number Price Number of VINT Ports VINT Communication Speed Max Controlled By
HUB0002_0
VINT Hub Phidget
$40.00 6 1 Mbit/s USB (Mini-USB)
HUB0007_0
1-Port VINT Hub Phidget
$26.00 1 1 Mbit/s USB (USB-A)
HUB0001_0
VINT Hub Phidget
$35.00 6 1 Mbit/s USB (Mini-USB)
HUB5000_0
Wireless VINT Hub
$65.00 6 100 kbit/s Local Network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi)
SBC3003_0
PhidgetSBC4
$130.00 6 100 kbit/s

Have a look at our options for LCD displays:

Product LCD Screen
Part Number Price Number of Rows Characters per Row Character Width
3652_0
LCD Screen 2x20 (12.7mm Characters)
$25.00 2 20 5.9 mm
3650_0
LCD Screen 2x20 (5.5mm Characters)
$18.00 2 20 3.2 mm
3653_0
LCD Screen 2x40 (5.5mm Characters)
$25.00 2 40 3.2 mm
3654_0
LCD Screen 4x20 (4.75mm Characters)
$20.00 4 20 3 mm
3655_0
LCD Screen 4x40 (4.89mm Characters)
$35.00 4 40 2.8 mm

Or, these LCD controllers:

Product Board Properties
Part Number Price Controlled By
LCD1100_1
Graphic LCD Phidget
$34.00 VINT
1203_2
PhidgetTextLCD 20X2 : White : Integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
$70.00 USB (Mini-USB)
1204_0
PhidgetTextLCD Adapter
$30.00 USB (Mini-USB)