
2.3 GPO
A unique feature of the GLK12232-25 is the ability to control relays and other external devices using a
General Purpose Output (3), which can provide up to 20 mA of current and +5Vdc from the positive side of
the GPO. This is limited by a 240 ohm resistor which is located directly above the positive pin as pictured
below in figure 14. If the device, which is being driven by a GPO, requires a relatively high current (such as
a relay) and has an internal resistance of its own greater than 250 ohms, then the 240 ohm resistor may be
removed and replaced with a Jumper.
Pin 1 - GND
Pin
2 + MAX: 20 mA, +5Vdc
Figure 14: General Purpose Output
WARNING If connecting a relay, be sure that it is fully clamped using
a diode and capacitor in order to absorb any electro-motive force (EMF)
which will be generated.
2.4 Protocol Select Jumpers
The Protocol Select Jumpers, pictured below in figure 15, provide the means necessary to toggle the
display module between RS-232, TTL and I
2
C protocols. As a default, the jumpers are set to RS-232 mode
with zero ohm resistors on the 232 jumpers. In order to place the display module in I
2
C mode you must
first remove the zero ohm resistors from the 232 jumpers and then solder the resistors on to the I
2
C jumpers.
The display will now be in I
2
C mode and have a default slave address of 0x50 unless it has been changed.
Similarly, in order to change the display to TTL mode, simply remove the zero ohm resistors from the 232
or I
2
C jumpers and solder them to the TTL jumpers.
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