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Inputs: 12
Outputs: 12
5V DC: 1 for every 3 I/O pins
GND: 1 for every 3 I/O pins
5 Position 3.81mm Phoenix/Euroblock type, male header (Green)
4x
Each Block, Pins 1 to 5:
Pin 1: 5V DC @ 350mA Power Source
Pins 2, 3, 4: Logic inputs, 40.2kOhm pull up
Pin 5: Ground
4x
Each Block, Pins 1 to 5:
Pin 1: 5V DC @ 350mA Power Source
Pins 2, 3, 4: Open Collector outputs 40VDC @ 250mA
Pin 5: Ground
RJ-45 (Cat5e or Cat6)
Proprietary Peripheral Bus
P-Link In Port
PoE IEEE802.3AF
Up to 3 GPIO Expander units + Beamforming Microphone Array 2 units + up to 3 DIALOG 20 Wireless Receiver units, along with up to 3 GPIO Expander units in the same chain
Solid core 24AWG, factory terminated Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable
Up to 200' (60m)
Up to 3 GPIO Expander units + Up to 3 Beamforming Microphone Array 2 units + Up to 3 USB Expander units + Up to 3 DIALOG 20 Wireless Mic Receiver units in the P-link chain
3 Position (Tx, Rx, Gnd) 3.81mm Gray Header, Male, Phoenix type Euroblock connectors
Serial commands
Connect with Touch Panel Controller for CP2, 3rd-party control devices
Slide Switch
Toggle toward P-Link to power device by P-Link
Toggle toward PoE to power device by PoE Injector
RJ-45 port
802.3af or 802.3at PoE/PoE+ injector input
Pro CONSOLE Software
Pro CONSOLE Software
Off: Not powered
Solid Blue: Powered ON
Off: No P-Link plugged in
Solid Blue: P-Link plugged in and system working normally
Flashing Blue: Locate mode initiated from Pro CONSOLE Software
Red: an Error condition
It is a high-performance GPIO Expander with 12x Input/Output Pins, specifically designed for seamless integration with the CONVERGE Pro 2 system. This advanced device offers flexible connections, enabling you to program LED activations on microphones, trigger third-party devices, and initiate presets based on room configurations such as combine/divide.
The GPIO Expander is perfect for a variety of applications. It can activate LED on microphones, trigger macros and/or presets, activate camera tracking, and even initiate a global mute with a master button. This versatility makes it an essential tool for any professional audio or video setup.
In terms of connectivity and power, this GPIO Expander offers a direct connection to the CONVERGE Pro 2 (CP2), Beamforming Microphone Array 2, USB Expander, and DIALOG 20 Wireless Receiver. It utilizes P-Link for power, audio, and control from CP2, and a PoE Injector for additional power. For control interface, it uses an RS-232 connection, and for GPIO, it employs Euroblock connections.
In summary, this GPIO Expander with 12x Input/Output Pins for CONVERGE Pro 2 is a robust and versatile tool that enhances the functionality of your audio and video equipment, ensuring optimal performance and seamless operation.