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Global Caché
Integrating Global Caché with
AMX and Crestron Systems
September 6th, 2007

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  • Page 1 Global Caché Integrating Global Caché with AMX and Crestron Systems September 6th, 2007...
  • Page 2 • Focused on IP-enabling and connectivity products for residential, educational, and commercial markets • Open systems based on industry standards • GC-100 is first product of its kind • Market leadership with over 20,000 units installed in the field www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 3: Sales Channel

    Sales Channel • Global Caché products are available through Distributors VARs – Sell as part of total solution; retain GC brand OEMs – Sell under their brand www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 4: Why Global Caché

    Why Global Caché? • Our claim to fame? We’re open! Architecture Public API We work with everybody • Why do you want it? Choice Cost Allows for changing environment www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 5 Partners • Software and hardware partners (partial list) Control4 Exceptional Innovation (Lifeware) Niveus NetStreams LG Electronics Many more… www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 6: Gc-100 Network Adapters

    GC-100 Network Adapters • IP-enable any device • Address several market segments Residential • Home theater • Home automation • Hi-rise (MDUs) Commercial • Boardrooms Educational • Classroom multimedia control • AV asset management www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 7: Why A Network Adapter

    Why a Network Adapter? • Control systems and software operate on TCP/IP networks • Networks are everywhere - home and business environments • Many common devices don’t connect directly to a network Common non-IP devices • IR – A/V equipment •...
  • Page 8 GC-100: IP-Enabling IP-Enabling Infrared (IR), Serial (RS232), Relay Devices and Sensor Input Control Software IP Network PC/Computing Device GC-100-12 Network Adapter Serial Relay IR or Sensor Serial Controlled Relay Controlled IR Controlled Sensor Input Devices Devices Devices Switch Controlled 30KHz - 500KHz...
  • Page 9 GC-100 Hardware www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 10 GC-100 Features & Benefits • Benefits • Features Saves installation time and Open architecture, API open and money available Very little training required Flexible and easy to install and Simpler more flexible design choices IR, serial, and relay Fewer support issues...

  • Page 11: Gc-100 Serial Ports

    GC-100 Serial Ports • Male DB9 connector • Bi-directional • 1200 baud to 57.6Kbaud • Hardware flow control and parity www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 12 GC-100 Serial Ports (cont.) IP-Enabling Serial (RS232) Devices Control Software IP Network PC/Computing Device GC-100-12 Network Adapter Serial Relay IR and Sensor Lighting systems Plasma Displays HVAC Security www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 13: Gc-100 Relay Ports

    GC-100 Relay Ports • Three dry contact relay ports • Phoenix style connectors • Rated for 24 volt AC/DC @ 500mA max Ideal for low voltage applications www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 14 GC-100 Relay Ports (cont.) IP-Enabling Relay (Contact Closure) Devices Control Software IP Network PC/Computing Device GC-100-12 Network Adapter Serial Relay IR and Sensor Relay Controlled Devices Drop down Curtains Garage Door Screen www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 15 GC-100 IR Ports • Generates Infrared (IR) for device control Wide frequency range (32kHz – 500kHz) to support high-end equipment, such as B&O Emitters for each IR port included Supports Control-S direct cable connection Output to other IR environments (Xantech) via GC-CGX...

  • Page 16: Ir Emitters Over A Network

    IR Emitters Over a Network Control Software IP Network PC/Computing Device GC-100-06 Network Adapter Serial IR or Sensor Audio/Visual Equipment Emitter Dual Emitter www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 17: Connecting Other Ir Environments

    Connecting Other IR Environments Control Software GC-CGX Converter Cable IP Network PC/Computing Device GC-100-06 Network Adapter Serial IR or Sensor GC-CGX Power Supply IR Receiver Port Audio/Visual IR Distribution Equipment Xantech Block SpeakerCraft Stick-on Emitters Niles IR Blaster www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 18: Gc-100 Wireless Environment

    GC-100 Wireless Environment IP-Enabling Devices in a Wireless Environment Control Software Ethernet Wireless Access Point (WAP) IP Network Traffic PC/Computing Device Wireless Bridge Ethernet GC-100-12 Network Adapter Serial Relay IR or Sensor Serial Controlled Relay Controlled IR Controlled Sensor Input...
  • Page 19 GC-100 Configuration • Embedded web server for easy configuration www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 20: Sensor Products

    Sensor Products • Configure IR ports as sensor input • Device state condition accessible over a network Verify IR command Interfacing with other systems Providing feedback • Three Sensors for maximum flexibility Video signal sensor Power sensor Contact closure sensor www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 21: Sensor Input Over A Network

    Sensor Input over a Network Control Software IP Network PC/Computing Device GC 100-12 Serial Relay IR and Sensor GC-SV1 Composite Video Sensor GC-SP1 Voltage Detection Sensor GC-SC1 Contact Closure Sensor Patch Push Plug Button Power Source GC-SV1 GC-SP1 GC-SC1 www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 22: Gc-Sv1 Video Out Sensor

    • Monitors on/off status of video equipment Detects presence of composite or component video signals Ideally suited for DVDs and VCRs Plugs directly into GC-100 Can be polled by control system or send automatic notifications IR Output GC-SV1 Video Out 6 ft.

  • Page 23: Gc-Sp1 Ac/Dc Voltage Sensor

    Detects AC or DC voltage ± 2V up to 24 volts • Equipment, power strips (via wall adapter) or ring condition of a telephone circuit Optically isolated for circuit protection Plugs directly into the GC-100 Can be polled by control system or send automatic notifications IR Output GC-SP1...

  • Page 24: Gc-Sc1 Contact Closure Sensor

    Ideal for detecting contact closures on thermostats, motion sensors, security contacts, and doors • Filters false triggers associated with contact bounce (debounce) • Plugs directly into the GC-100 • Can be polled by control system or send automatic notifications Sensor Output GC-SC1 Contact Closure 6 ft.
  • Page 25 Dimensions: 12.0" L x 3.0" D x 1.3" H GC-100-18 / GC-100-18R • GC-100-18 Serial Relay IR and Sensor Same configuration as GC-100-12 Dimensions: 17.5" L x 3.0" D x 1.3" H • GC-100-18R Same configuration as GC-100-18 with rack mount kit installed www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 26 IR Products • Integrated IR solutions for IP network environments GC-IRL IR Learner GC-IRE IR Extender GC-RG1 IR Receiver www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 27: Gc-Irl Ir Learner

    GC-IRL IR Learner • Learns and digitizes IR codes simply and easily • Full frequency IR spectrum 30KHz to 500KHz • Free software utility to capture IR codes directly to the Windows clipboard for easy database creation • Plugs directly into any serial port •...

  • Page 28: Ir Learning For Dealers/Installers

    IR Learning for Dealers/Installers Free GC-IRL IR Learner Utility Learns IR commands Displays GC-100 or CCF format Auto copies to clipboard for easy database creation GC-IRL Learner Utility RS232 RS232 GC-IRL Captures full IR spectrum GC-IRL signals (30KHz - 500KHz)

  • Page 29: Gc-Ire Ir Extender

    GC-IRE IR Extender • Digitize IR signals from receivers • Powered by the serial port • Full frequency IR spectrum 30KHz to 500KHz • Compatible with GC-RG1 receiver • Compatible with other receivers via GC-CXG converter cable Xantech Speakercraft Niles www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 30: Converting Ir Signals To Digital

    Converting IR Signals to Digital GC-RG1 IR Receiver Controller GC-IRE Digitizes IR signals Remote RS232 Any Serial Port Relay Serial IR and Sensor PC/Computing Device GC-100-12 Network Adapter www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 31 GC-RG1 Receiver • General spectrum IR receiver 30KHz to 80KHz • Plasma display and fluorescent light friendly • Compatible with Xantech and other IR distribution systems • Very small footprint - 10mm x 21mm x 25mm (.40”x.82”x.95”) • Plugs directly into the GC-IRE or IR distribution box •...
  • Page 32 GC-RG1 (cont.) GC-RG1 GC-RG1 IR Receiver IR Receiver GC-IRE Receiver Port Remote Xantech IR Distribution SpeakerCraft Block Niles RS232 www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 33 IR Events • Use IR remote control as input device for control systems with the GC-RG1 and GC-IRE Activate events or other system-wide commands www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 34: Ir To Digital Input Events

    IR to Digital Input Events • A remote can now activate any event GC-RG1 IR Receiver Remote GC-IRE Digitizes IR signals GC-100-12 Network Adapter RS232 Serial Relay IR or Sensor Sends digitized IR signals over the network to control software Controller...
  • Page 35 6 ft. Cable Ground Optically isolates Not Used Remote GC-IRE Digitizes IR GC-IRE Signals GC-100-12 Network Adapter RS232 Serial Relay IR or Sensor Sends digitized IR signals over the network to control software Controller IR input received by Software can...

  • Page 36: Benefits Of Using With Amx

    Benefits of using with AMX • Easily add IR, serial, and relay control to any room by running a single Cat5 network cable • Leverage existing AMX equipment • Auto discovery of GC-100s via the AMX Duet driver makes installation easy •...

  • Page 37: Amx Without Gc-100

    AMX without GC-100 Living Room AMX Touch Panel Equipment Room AMX NetLinx Controller Serial Cable IR Emitter Wire LINK/ACT Status Output Input IR Emitter Wire Home Theatre System L i n k / A c t iv it y P o w e r C o l www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 38: Amx With Gc-100

    AMX with GC-100 Living Room AMX Touch Panel Equipment Room AMX NetLinx Controller LINK/ACT Status Output Input Serial Connection IR Emitters L i n k / A c t iv it y Network Cable P o w e r C o l Home Theatre System www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 39: Using The Amx Duet Driver

    Using the AMX Duet Driver • Download and install the GC-100 Duet driver from AMX’s website • Define devices for each GC-100 module (serial ports, relay ports, and IR ports) • Initialize the driver • Include IR conversion program code •...
  • Page 40 Using the AMX Duet Driver • Define device numbers in NetLinx application www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 41 Using the AMX Duet Driver • Initialize the driver www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 42 Using the AMX Duet Driver • Include IR conversion program code www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 43 Using the AMX Duet Driver • Sending IR commands www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 44 Using the AMX Duet Driver • Sending Relay Commands www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 45 Using the AMX Duet Driver • Sending RS232 Serial Data www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 46: Benefits Of Using With Crestron

    Benefits of using with Crestron • Easily add IR, serial, and relay control to any room by running a single Cat5 network cable • Leverage existing Crestron equipment • Cost effective www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 47: Crestron Without Gc-100

    Crestron without GC-100 Living Room Touch Panel Equipment Room Controller Serial Cable IR Emitter Wire IR Emitter Wire Home Theatre System L i n k / A c t i v it y P o w e r C o l...

  • Page 48: Crestron With Gc-100

    Crestron with GC-100 Living Room Touch Panel Equipment Room Controller Serial Connection IR Emitters L i n k / A c t i v it y Network Cable P o w e r C o l Home Theatre System www.globalcache.com...

  • Page 49: Using The Crestron Module

    Using the Crestron Module • Download and install the GC-100 Crestron template module from Global Caché’s website • Create TCP/IP Client objects • Initialize the module and set model number • Module provides functions for sending IR, relay control, and sensor inputs.
  • Page 50 Using the Crestron Module • Add module to your Simpl Windows application www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 51 Using the Crestron Module • Logic pins for GC-100 module www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 52 Using the Crestron Module • TCP/IP Client objects www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 53 Using the Crestron Module • Initialize module and set model number www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 54 Using the Crestron Module • Send IR by loading the IR command text into one of the IR output pins www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 55 Using the Crestron Module • Control relay outputs via digital input pins www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 56 Using the Crestron Module • Poll for sensor input states www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 57 Using the Crestron Module • Serial communications are performed directly on the TCP/IP Client objects and are not interpreted by the module www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 58 Conclusion • Established leader in the market • First product of its kind • Partnered with almost every control system provider • Flexible, cost effective, and embraces open systems • Simple hardware design for high reliability • Simplest way to glue it all together via IP networking www.globalcache.com...
  • Page 59 More Information • Sales – Robin Ford robin.ford@globalcache.com • Technical Support support@globalcache.com • Marketing - Rusty Keller rusty.keller@globalcache.com www.globalcache.com...

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