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 ...............
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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)
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.