Global Cache GC-100-06 Quick Start Manual

GC-100
DB9 DB9 DB9 DB25
male male female male
Data
RxD 2 3 2 3
TxD 3 2 3 2
Gnd 5 5 5 7
Data Flow Control
RTS 7 8 7 5
CTS 8 7 8 4
Modem Controls
DTR 4 6 4 6
DSR 6 ignored by the GC-100
IR output and sensor input share a common
connector and indicator on the GC-100. Each 3.5mm
audio connector is independently configured using
the internal web pages or the GC-100 Discovery &
Configuration Utility available for download from
www.globalcache.com. Each connector has three
contacts configured as either an infrared (IR) output,
Control-S output (IR/no carrier), GC-BL2 IR Blaster
output, or sensor input, as shown below.
When configured as an output the indicator will blink
as an IR command is transmitted. When functioning
as a sensor, the indicator is "on" when a positive input
or no connection is present. The maximum sensor
input voltage is ±24V, with an "on" indication for
voltages greater than 2.5V and "off" when less than
0.8V with an input impedance of ~100KΩ.
When selected, IR commands can be transmitted
DB25
without their carrier frequency, as waveform envelopes.
female
This is used for direct audio/video inputs, such as
Control-S, or for modulating RF signals.
2
When configured in GC-BL2 Blaster mode, the
3
7 connector is to be used with a GC-BL2 IR Blaster. This
mode supports the Global Caché GC-BL2 IR Blaster
only.
4
5
Sensor Notifications
changes in sensor state. Any connector configured as an
input with auto-notify will send notifications. The state
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of a sensor can also be polled at any time.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with ICES-
003 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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160 East California Street
PO Box 1659
Jacksonville, Oregon 97530
Phone (541) 899-4800
Fax (541) 899-4808
www.globalcache.com
Support: support@globalcache.com
Sales: sales@globalcache.com
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Quick Start Guide
Global Caché
GC-100-06

Network Adapter

The GC-100-06 Network Adapter connects
diverse and previously unconnected devices and
appliances in a network-based home, school
or business. Using many commonly needed
controls and sensor inputs in one box, the GC-
100 provides an easy way for controlling real-
world devices, reducing the time and complexity
of an installation by eliminating piggybacked
components and multiple power supplies. By
simply sending commands over the network, your
audio/visual equipment is turned to the proper
volume by infrared (IR), shades are lowered with
relays (on the GC-100-12), and your favorite
DVD is selected through serial communications;
and all started with the push of a button. As a
result of using open standards TCP/IP, any
networked device, such as your PC, can send
and retrieve GC-100 data. With the GC-100, a
variety of devices can be connected to control and
monitor the environment over a network or even
the Internet.
The GC-100 is designed to work with many of
the popular control software packages. These
packages contain the drivers needed for the proper
operation of the GC-100, as well as, an easy-to-
use interface for configuring your automated
environment. It is required that such a package
be employed when using the GC-100 product
family.