Global Cache GC-100-06 Quick Start Manual

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 (for
example, 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.
Getting started is simple. All it requires is connecting power, configuring the unit, and attaching cables. This guide provides a
step-by-step method to get you up and running quickly and easily with a discussion of each connector's pin out, web page
configuration, and specification.
Power is supplied by an AC wall adapter rated for 9V to 18V DC@300mA. Shortly after applying power all the IR indicators
will momentarily turn on then off signifying completion of the self-test. The GC-100 is ready for operation after the power
(PWR) indicator is on and not blinking which signifies a self-test fault.
LAN connection is used for all communication over the network and for configuring the GC-100. Accessing the GC-100 is
initially achieved using its default IP address 192.168.1.70. The best method for configuring the GC-100 is to communicate
over an isolated network, directly to a networked PC utilizing a cross-over LAN cable or an isolated hub with standard LAN
cables. The PC must also be on the same network with an address such as 192.168.1.102. The "LINK" indicator on the LAN
connector will light when the cabling is plugged in properly. After establishing a link, the GC-100's internal web pages are
accessible from a browser at address:
http://192.168.1.70/
A suitable static IP address can now be entered for your network environment, making sure the GC-100's IP address is outside
the network's DHCP partition, if DHCP is used. In addition the default gateway address and subnet mask will need to be set
before installing the GC-100. Once the GC-100 is on your network, further configuration can be accomplished through the new
IP address.
Power LAN
GC-100-06 Front Panel
connector or a flat bladed screw driver. (Refer to the Serial DB9 Connector diagram for pin locations.) IR indicator 1 will blink
on then off, signifying the GC-100 has been set to factory defaults, including Configuration Lock, which defaults to disabled.
are used to configure the GC-100 for proper operation in a particular environment. Parameters are selected by pull
Web pages
down menus and put in effect after executing "Apply." The GC-100 resets, blinking all indicators on then off, to complete the
update.
GC-100-06 Quick Start Guide - PDF
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IR and Sensor
Serial
Except for serial, all data commands are sent over TCP/IP
Port 4998. This includes infrared, sensor, and relay
commands. Each serial connection has a unique port
number for communication, starting with Port 4999 for
serial 1, Port 5000 for the next serial connector, and so on.
can be set during power up by connecting
Factory defaults
pins 7 and 2 on connector SERIAL 1 with a wrap back
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