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GPB-1
General Purpose I/O Interface Box
Date: October 2015

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  • Page 1 GPB-1 General Purpose I/O Interface Box Date: October 2015...
  • Page 2 General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual Imprint Copyright © 2015 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All rights reserved. No portions of this document may be reproduced without prior written consent of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual Table of Contents For Your Safety ................... 5 Risk Levels and Alert Symbols ............. 5 Vital Precautions ................... 6 General Precautions ................6 Audience and Intended Use ..............6 Introduction ..................7 How to Use This Manual ...............
  • Page 4 In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or have a remedy for recovery of any special, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages,...
  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual For Your Safety Always keep this document on hand. It should be read, understood and Always keep this document on hand. It should be read, understood and observed by all persons using the General Purpose I/O Interface O Interface Box GPB-1.
  • Page 6: Vital Precautions

    Use only the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. Unplug all cables during transport. Do not store the GPB-1 in places where it may be subject to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe vibration, or strong magnetic fields.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual Introduction The General Purpose IO Box GPB-1 is a break-out box that works with ALEXA Mini and AMIRA, allowing users to build custom button interfaces or electronic controls. The box provides protected input channels that act like user buttons on the camera and can be configured flexibly.
  • Page 8: System Requirements

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual System Requirements To tap the full potential of the device, have all connected units updated to a firmware equal or higher to those listed below. Product Firmware ARRI AMIRA (all versions) SUP 2.0...
  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    The second socket provides connection to other accessory using the EXT connection. Powering up The GPB-1 is powered from the camera’s EXT socket. No dedicated power switch is applied. Connect Switches and Indicators to the GPB-1 The GPB-1 provides 14 ground-isolated inputs and two ground-isolated output switches as well as a built-in 5 volts isolated power supply for easy wiring.
  • Page 10: Setting-Up The Functions On The Camera

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual Momentary switches connected to IN1..IN3, LED indicators on OUT1/2 Note: Do not apply more than 5.5volts to the input terminals! 0.2 amps @ 60 volts The output switches are able to carry loads up to Pins 17,18 5V-ISO and pins 36,37 GND-ISO are each connected internally.
  • Page 11: Appendix

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual Appendix Cables and Accessories The following accessories are compatible with the GPB-1: K2.0007736 Cable ALEXA Mini/AMIRA EXT to GPB-1 K2.0007624 Cable ALEXA Mini EXT to LCS.pdf K2.0008533 GPB-1 mounting bracket – use together with: K2.0006176...
  • Page 12: Connector Pin-Outs

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual Connector Pin-Outs EXT IN (pin type - male) CAN1-H CAN bus 1 CAN1-L CAN bus 1 CAN2-H CAN bus 2 CAN2-L CAN bus 2 24V-CAM Camera supply Ground ARRI R/S* EXT OUT (socket type - female)
  • Page 13: Dimensions And Weight

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual Dimensions and Weight Weight: 125g / 4.4lb Version 10/2015...
  • Page 14: Electrical Data

    0.4 amps respective to GND-ISO International Declarations and Certifications EC Declaration of Conformity The product General Purpose IO Interface Box GPB-1 conforms with the specifications of the following European directives: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 15: Arri Service Contacts

    General Purpose I/O Interface Box GPB-1 – User Manual ARRI Service Contacts Munich, Germany London, Great Britain Arnold & Richter Cine Technik ARRI CT Limited +49 89 3809 2121 +44 1895 457 051 service@arri.de service@arri-ct.com Business hours: Business hours: Mo. - Fr. 9:00 - 17:00 (CET) Mo.
  • Page 16 Document.-No.: 10001286 Technical data subject to change without further notice. © ARRI/2015 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG · Türkenstr. 89 · D-80799 Munich · Phone +49 (0)89 3809 0...

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