Broadcast Tools GPI-24 Installation And Operation Manual

General purpose 24 input interface

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Installation and Operation Manual
GPI-24
General Purpose 24 Input Interface
Firmware Version 1.16 or above
Manual Update: 01/08/2007
Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this
document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no
responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions
of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
Broadcast Tools® is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools, Inc.
Copyright, 1989 - 2007 by Broadcast Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 Manual Update: 01/08/2007 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    GPI-24 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® GPI-24, General Purpose 24 Broadcast Tools® Input Interface (referred to as the GPI-24 throughout this manual). We’re confident Products, as with any that this product will give you many years of dependable service. This manual is...
  • Page 3: Product Description

    StarGuide II/III relay card adapter; LED indicators for power and input activity. The GPI-24 is supplied with a Smart USB-RS-232 adapter cable, DB-9 straight-through serial cable and 9 vac wall transformer. The GPI-24 is powered by a surge protect- ed internal power supply. Two GPI-24’s may be horizontally rack mounted via the optional 1-RU, RM-3 mounting shelf or up to 12 units on the RA-12 rack panel mounted vertically.
  • Page 4: Installation

    GPI-24 Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLATION CAUTION! Please examine your GPI-24 carefully for any damage that may have been Installation of the GPI- sustained during shipping. If any is noted, please notify the shipper immediately and 24 in high RF environ- retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper.
  • Page 5 NOTE: Step-by-step HyperTerminal setup instructions are available on-line at www.broadcasttools.com under “Downloads”. 2 - Connect the supplied 9VAC power supply connector in to the GPI-24’s power jack labeled “Power 9VAC”, then plug the transformer in to a power source of 120vac 60Hz.
  • Page 6 GPI-24 Installation and Operation Manual Menu Item 2 Data entry is identical to menu item 1, except the character strings are transmitted when the input is returned (rising edge) high. String examples: StarGuide II/III receiver code: SP A,P,4\d013SP A,S,39\d013AM A,1\d013 IDC, SFX2100 receiver Code: SetAudioConfig –c 101\d013...
  • Page 7 GPI-24 Installation and Operation Manual Menu and Status Commands *0MM – Open Configuration Menu *0SP - request immediate status of the long PIP format (item 8). Response is: SuP,A,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x—> 24<cr><lf > where input 1 is first and input 24 is last. x is 0 if the corresponding input is high (OFF), 1 oth- erwise (ON).
  • Page 8: Specifications

    GPI-24 Installation and Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Digital Inputs 24 - Optically Isolated inputs (5 vdc @ 8ma). 20ms min duration. RS-232 Serial Port 9600, 2400, 38400, 57600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Other baud rates may be requested as a special order.
  • Page 9 If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’...

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