Datamax H-Class GPI O Option Instructions Manual page 3

Ove r vie w

This docum ent describes t he inst allat ion and use of t he General Purpose I nput Out put

( GPI O) opt ion for t he H- Class print er. Aft er verifying t he kit cont ent s and t ools needed,

follow t he st eps t o inst all and begin using t he opt ion.

For safet y and t o avoid equipm ent dam age, t urn OFF t he power swit ch and

unplug t he AC power cord from t he print er before st art ing t his inst allat ion.

CAUTI ON

Con t e n t s

This kit cont ains t he following it em s:

 GPI O Circuit Card Assem bly

 Cover Plat e

 Screws

Tools Re qu ir e d

To inst all t his opt ion, you will need a Philips screwdriver.

Addit ion a l Re qu ir e m e n t s

Depending on your applicat ion, you m ay need t he following hardware t o int erface t he card:

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GPI / O A

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DB15 Male connect or ( e.g., St arTech C15PCM) and shielded cabling.

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GPI / O B

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High Densit y DB15 Male VGA connect or ( e.g., St arTech C15HPSM) and

shielded cabling.

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COM C

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DB9 Male connect or ( e.g., St arTech C9PSM) and shielded cabling, or a

prefabricat ed cable ( see part num bers and pin out requirem ent s below) .

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COM D

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RJ45 Plug ( e.g., Belkin R6G088) and shielded cabling, or a prefabricat ed

cable ( see part num ber and pin out requirem ent s below) .