JLCooper eBOX GPI8 Ethernet to GPI Interface, 8 Opto-Isolated Inputs/8 Relay Outputs

The eBOX GPI8 Ethernet to GPI Interface is a robust and efficient solution for controlling devices across various locations, whether within your facility or globally. This high-quality, general-purpose interface box seamlessly converts 8 GPI inputs and outputs to 10/100 Ethernet, offering a user-friendly and reliable alternative to complex systems.

Designed with 8 Optically-Isolated GPI Inputs and 8 Dry Relay Outputs, the eBOX GPI8 is fully compatible with both eBOX and sBOX systems. It's an ideal choice for a wide array of applications, including LAN, WAN, and Internet control with switchers, computer-based systems, cameras, monitors, projectors, and other devices.

The eBOX GPI8 excels in diverse environments such as broadcast television, streaming media networks, multi-room editing facilities, news production, and any audio/video/multimedia studio where remote hosts need to control devices over long distances or via the Internet.

This efficient interface simplifies long-distance control by using IP addressable, point-to-point architecture to send GPI messages over existing 10/100 BASE-T wiring. It supports communication between eBOX to eBOX, host to eBOX, and eBOX to host using standard TCP/IP. Traffic can be conveniently routed over internal LANs, wireless LANs, MANs, WANs, and even over the Internet.

Configuration of the eBOX GPI8 is straightforward, accomplished through a provided Windows application. Parameters such as port speed, parity, IP address, remote IP address, and TCP port can be easily set. All settings are stored in nonvolatile memory for reliable operation.

The eBOX GPI8 supports IEEE 802.3u clause 28 Auto-Negotiation, which automatically senses the Ethernet port speed & duplex operation and selects the highest performance settings. Front panel LEDs provide clear indications of GPI and Ethernet status.

The unit functions as a server, passively waiting for client devices to connect to it. These devices can be a computer or another eBOX configured as a client. When the eBOX is configured as a client, it actively attempts to connect to the server eBOX.

Physical connections are easily accomplished using the supplied high-density, removable, Weidmuller terminal block screw connectors with 8 opto-isolated inputs. The GPI output connector features 8 electrically isolated dry relay outputs. Parallel CMOS level GPI inputs with internal pull-ups to +5 volts and GPI output ports are available on 25 pin D-sub connectors.

For software developers, JLCooper's Developer Documentation provides comprehensive tools for linking Visual Basic, C++, or embedded devices for direct control of any device connected to any eBOX. In essence, the eBOX GPI8 Ethernet to GPI Interface is a durable, reliable, and efficient solution for a wide range of applications.