Broadcast Tools GPIO-32+2 User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
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GPIO-32+2
32 input USB General Purpose Interface with two SPDT relays
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Table of Contents
Section Title Page #
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Who to Contact for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features/Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Surge Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
UPS standby power system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
GPI Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configuration DIP-switch setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USB Serial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Information Retrieval/Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connector, DIP-switch, and LED layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix
Product label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix
Fractional schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix
Functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix
Application example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a BROADCAST TOOLS® GPIO-32+2, thir-
ty-two input USB General Purpose Interface with two SPDT relays (referred to as the
GPIO-32+2 throughout this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you
many years of dependable service. This manual is intended to give you all the infor-
mation needed to install and operate the BROADCAST TOOLS® GPIO-32+2.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Only qualified technical personnel should install the GPIO-32+2. Any
attempt to install this device by a person who is not technically qualified could result
in a hazardous condition to the installer or other personnel or damage to the GPIO-
32+2 or other equipment. Please ensure that proper safety precautions have been
taken before installing this device. If you are unfamiliar with this type of equipment,
please contact a properly qualified engineer to handle the installation and setup of
the GPIO-32+2. Broadcast Tools, Inc., is unable to support NON-Broadcast Tools
software, hardware or NON-Broadcast Tools computer/hardware/software prob-
lems. If you experience these problems, please research your hardware/software
instruction manuals or contact the manufacturers technical support department.
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP
If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance,
please contact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment.
If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools® products, you
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installation and operation.
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OVERVIEW
Product Overview
The GPIO-32+2 interfaces 32 general purpose logic inputs and the control of two
independent SPDT relays to the user’s PC USB port. The GPIO-32+2 conforms to
the PIP serial format which is used on most of our audio switchers and supported by
most of the radio automation software suppliers. Additional features include; Plug-
in euroblock screw terminals; 36 LED indicators for power, PIP activity, relays K1,
K2 and each of the 32 GPI inputs. By utilizing the 32 GPI inputs and the two relays,
up to 96 GPI's may be monitored. The GPIO-32+2 is supplied with a USB type A/B
cable and 9.0 VDC universal domestic wall power supply. The unit is internally
surge protected. Up to four GPI-32+2’s may be rack mounted on one RA-1, 1-RU
rack shelf.
Features/Benefits
• Two user selectable unit ID's: 0, 1 (polling required.)
• Two user selectable baud rates: 9600, and 38400.
• PIP serial protocol.
• USB interface for connection to PC.
• LED indicators for all 32 inputs, K1, K2, power, PIP/GPI.
• All connections except for the USB type B connector and a coaxial DC jack are
on removable euro-block screw terminal connectors to simplify wiring and serv-
ice, mating plugs are supplied.
• Fully RFI proofed.
• Surge protected internal power supply, universal switching power adapter with
domestic connectors supplied.
• Up to four GPI-32+2’s may be rack mounted on one RA-1, 1-RU rack shelf.
Inspection
Please examine your GPIO-32+2 carefully for any damage that may have been sus-
tained during shipping. If any damage is present, please notify the shipper immedi-
ately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper. The package should
contain the GPIO-32+2, a USB type A/B cable and 9.0 VDC universal wall power
supply with domestic connector. Manuals may be downloaded from our web site.
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INSTALLATION
Installation
Surge Protection
The GPIO-32+2 has built-in resistance to voltage changes; we recommend that you
use a power surge protector or line conditioner on the incoming AC line. Lightning
strikes and/or other high voltage surges may damage your GPIO-32+2 and connect-
ed equipment if it is not properly protected. For lightning protection devices, check
out www.polyphaser.com and www.itwlinx.com.
UPS Standby Power System
We recommend that you connect your GPIO-32+2 to a UPS system. A UPS helps
minimize the risk to the GPIO-32+2 and provides power during a power outage.
Power
2.1mm coaxial DC power jack, 7.5 - 12 VDC, center positive.
USB Port
This type B USB port is used to connect the GPIO-32+2 to a computer
LED indicators
• “PWR” LED: Pulses to indicate normal operation.
• “PIP” LED: Flashes to indicate PIP activity.
• “GPI” LEDs: Indicates individual GPI input activity, 1-32.
• “K1” “K2” LEDs: Indicates K1 and K2 relay state.
Relays
The K1 and K2 SPDT relay connections are via two 3-positions plug-in euroblock
screw terminals. The K1 GD/CM terminal is also a GPI input ground terminal, the
K2 CM terminal can be switched between ground and floating via DIP-switch and
is set to ground from the factory.
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GPI Inputs
The 32 general purpose inputs may be activated by either pulling the input to ground
or releasing the input to a high state. A valid input must be 15ms in duration or
greater. External sources can be contact closures, open collectors or 5 to 24 volt
logic level sources. The impedance of each input is 22K ohms.
Input connections are via two 16-position plug-in euroblock screw terminals labeled
“GPI Inputs” 1 thru 32. The K1 GD/CM terminal is the a GPI input ground termi-
nal, the K2 CM terminal can also be switched between ground and floating via DIP-
switch and is set to ground from the factory. See the “Configuration DIP-switch
Setup” section of this manual for more information.
To install, remove the plug from the header, strip 1/8” of insulation from the wire.
Insert the wire in to the desired terminal and tighten the set screw. When finished,
reinsert the plug into the header.
Up to 96 GPIs may be monitored by using the GPIO-32+2’s to SPDT relays control
the GPI ground connection to the devices being monitored. See the appendix for an
Application Example diagram.
NOTE: All connections and indicators are noted on the top cover label.
Configuration DIP-switch Setup
The configuration DIP-switch package (SW1) is located on GPIO-32+2’s printed
circuit board.
SW1-1 Unit ID
OFF = 0 NON-Polling (default)
ON = 1 Polling is required
SW1-2 Baud rate
OFF = 9600 (default)
ON = 38400
SW1-3 Invert status send and poll bits
OFF = Commands *uSPii & *uSPA data is displayed as normal (default)
ON = Commands *uSPii & *uSPA data sense is inverted in all cases
SW1-4 Unused
SW1-5 K2 common floating/ground
OFF = K2, common (wiper) floating
ON = K2, common (wiper) grounded (default)
SW1-6 Unused

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USB Serial Operation
To control the GPIO-32+2, you must connect it to the USB port of a PC running a
serial terminal program such as HyperTerminal, or PuTTY. When you first plug the
GPIO-32+2 into your PC it should automatically install the correct FTDI USB Serial
“Virtual COM port” drivers which will allow you to access the GPIO-32+2 on a
COM port. Set the terminal program to 9600,8,N,1, flow control to NONE.
Character Echo should also be turned ON.
NOTE: If the GPIO-32+2’s FTDI USB Serial “Virtual COM port” drivers do
not automatically install they may be downloaded here:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Information Retrieval/Control Commands
PIP serial format: The (*) asterisk is the beginning of string, next is the unit ID, then
the command. No carriage return or line feed is required. Commands are NOT case
sensitive.
Character String Meaning Allowable Values
u Unit ID 0 or 1
ii Input Number 01 32
r Relay Number 1 or 2
*uSPii - Request status for a single input 01 thru 32.
Command Example: Request status of input 01: *0SP01 No carriage return or
line feed required. Commands are NOT case sensitive.
Response Example: S0P,01,x <cr><lf> where x is 0 if the corresponding input is
high, 1 otherwise.
*uSPA - Request status for ALL inputs
Command Example: *0SPA No carriage return or line feed required. Commands
are NOT case sensitive.
Response Examples:
S0P,A,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x <cr><lf>
S0P,A,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0<cr><lf> When
input 01 is pulled low.
S0P,A,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0<cr><lf> When
input 01 is released back high.
Input 01 is the first character, while input 32 is the last character. x is 0 if the
corresponding input is high, 1 otherwise.
*uORrL - Latch output relay “r”
Command Example: *0OR1L No carriage return or line feed required.
Commands are NOT case sensitive.
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*uORrF - Unlatch output relay “r”
Command Example: *0OR1F No carriage return or line feed required.
Commands are NOT case sensitive.
*uORrP - Pulse output relay “r”
Command Example: *0OR1P No carriage return or line feed required.
Commands are NOT case sensitive.
*uU - Send Unit Information :<product name(GPIO-32+2)><version n.nn><cr><lf>
Command example: *0U No carriage return or line feed required. Commands are
NOT case sensitive.
Response Example: GPIO-32+2_1.01<cr><lf>

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GPI Inputs: The 32 general purpose inputs may be activated either by pulling the
input to ground or releasing the input to a high state. A valid input
must be greater than 15ms in duration. External sources can be con-
tact closures, open collectors or 5 to 24 volt logic level sources.
Input impedance is 22K ohms (contact current per input 0.250 ma at
5 volts DC).
Input Interfacing Two 16-position plug-in euroblock screw terminals. Plugs supplied.
Relays: Two SPDT relays with two three-position plug-in screw terminals.
K1 common grounded, K2 common switchable between floating
and ground.
GPI Indicators: 32 LED’s indicating when an input is on or off. When the LED is illu-
minated, the input is grounded.
USB Serial Port USB Type B jack. FTDI Virtual Com Port chipset, 9600, or 38400
baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Handshaking disabled.
Logic Flash Microprocessor w/non-volatile memory
Power 7.5-12 VDC, 2.1mm coaxial power jack, universal switching power
adapter with domestic connectors supplied. International connectors
optional.
Power Indicator Green LED, indicator will blink indicating proper operation.
Mechanical 6.10” x 3.75” x 1.60” (DWH)
Weight 2 pounds
Options RA-1, 1-RU rack shelf. Up to four units may be accommodated.
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