The B-101 push-button interface provides a convenient way of connecting a Museum Technology X-6000 illuminated push-button to any of the BrightSign players which have a 15 pin GPIO connector. Instead of push-buttons, other activators such as the the KD-1 or KD-3 proximity switches may be employed. For convenience in testing of the programming and installation, a push-button is provided on the B-101. This button duplicates the function of the remotely mounted sensor, thus allows the exhibit to be fully tested prior to actual installation.