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Vitec Multimedia GPI-6 Instruction Manual

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GPI-6
GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS INTERFACE
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 GPI-6 GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS INTERFACE I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 GPI-6 General Purpose Inputs Interface Instruction Manual ©1997, 2005 Vitec Group Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved Part Number 810309, Rev. A Vitec Group Communications, Inc. 4065 Hollis Street Emeryville, CA 94608-3505 U.S.A Clear-Com is a registered trademark of Vitec Group Communications, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION Introduction ..........1-1 Description .
  • Page 4 G P I - 6 G E N E R A L P U R P O S E I N P U T I N T E R F A C E...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow these instructions before operating a GPI-6 general purpose inputs interface. Keep these instructions for future reference. (1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 6 They also refer you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    A TEST pushbutton switch is provided for each input to allow local activation of the software function associated with the input. The front panel of the GPI-6 has six green LEDs to indicate the presence of an input signal on a given channel. A seventh yellow LED indicates that the module is communicating with the matrix.

  • Page 8: Configuration

    OPERATION Once the GPI-6 is installed and configured there are no controls for day-to-day operation. Activation of each individual input is indicated by LEDs. The TEST switches for each input can be used to test the software function associated with the input.

  • Page 9: Installation

    TO MATRIX To connect the GPI-6 to the matrix, plug one end of a RJ-45 cable into the GPI-RLY INTERFACE connector on the back of the matrix. Plug the other end into the top RJ-45 (CH. A MATRIX) connector for the GPI-6.
  • Page 10 Figure 1: “Daisy-Chaining” GPI-6 and RLY-6 Interfaces TO EXTERNAL DEVICE To connect external devices to the GPI-6 interface, use the two DB-9M connectors on the rear cable assembly panel for the interface. Figure 2 shows the pin assignment of these connectors as viewed from the frame side of the connector.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    The two illustrations in Figure 3 show how to connect switches or contacts using the power source provided by the GPI-6 module or powering switches from external sources. Each input can be wired to be isolated from each other as a further variation.
  • Page 12 2 - 4 G P I - 6 G E N E R A L P U R P O S E I N T E R F A C E...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Input Type Opto-Isolated current limited Quantity Voltage Range 5 - 45 volts DC Input Current 4 - 7 mA DC Isolation 10 mega-ohms Module Power Supply Requirements Voltage Required 8 – 10 volts DC Current Required <20 mA Connectors Input Connections 2 ea.
  • Page 14 3 - 2 G P I - 6 G E N E R A L P U R P O S E I N P U T I N T E R F A C E...

  • Page 15: Vitec Group Communications Warranty

    VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS WARRANTY Vitec Group Communications (VGC) guarantees this product to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Clear-Com offers 24/7 customer support.

  • Page 16: Warranty Repair

    WARRANTY REPAIRS While VGC will ensure complete system integrity by providing whatever support is necessary to resolve any failure covered under the terms of the warranty, the normal procedure will be to repair or replace any defective Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that is returned to VGC during the warranty period.
  • Page 17 hereunder and/or with respect to any non-conformance or defect in any such product and/or part thereof delivered hereunder and/or with respect to any non-conformance or defect in any such product and/or part thereof delivered hereunder, or any other warranties or guarantees, including but not limited to any liability of VGC for any consequential and/or incidental damages and/or losses (including loss of use, revenue, and/or profits).
  • Page 18 WARRANTY VALIDATION To validate your warranty, fill in the information below, and mail it to your local Technical Service Center. 4 - 4 V I T E C G R O U P C O M M U N I C A T I O N S W A R R A N T Y...

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