AMX Sensors and Receivers IR User Manual

Integrating Global Caché with AMX and Crestron SystemsSeptember 6th, 2007Global Caché

www.globalcache.com• Features Open architecture, API open and available Flexible and easy to install and use IR, serial, and relay  Reliable, no m

www.globalcache.com• Male DB9 connector• Bi-directional• 1200 baud to 57.6Kbaud• Hardware flow control and parityGC-100 Serial Ports

www.globalcache.comIP-Enabling Serial (RS232) DevicesGC-100-12 Network AdapterLANIP NetworkPC/Computing DeviceControl SoftwareLANIR and SensorSerialPW

www.globalcache.com• Three dry contact relay ports• Phoenix style connectors• Rated for 24 volt AC/DC @ 500mA max Ideal for low voltage applicationsG

www.globalcache.comIP-Enabling Relay (Contact Closure) DevicesGC-100-12 Network AdapterLANIP NetworkPC/Computing DeviceControl SoftwareLANIR and Senso

www.globalcache.com• Generates Infrared (IR) for device control Wide frequency range (32kHz – 500kHz) to support high-end equipment, such as B&O

www.globalcache.comSerial IR or SensorPWRGC-100-06 Network AdapterLANAudio/VisualEquipmentIP NetworkEmitterDual EmitterPC/Computing DeviceControl Soft

www.globalcache.comGC-CGX Converter CableStick-on EmittersSerial IR or SensorPWRGC-100-06 Network AdapterLANIP NetworkPC/Computing DeviceControl Softw

www.globalcache.comIP-Enabling Devices in a WirelessEnvironmentWireless BridgeWireless AccessPoint (WAP)GC-100-12 Network AdapterEthernetEthernetIR Co

www.globalcache.com• Embedded web server for easy configurationGC-100 Configuration

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www.globalcache.com• Configure IR ports as sensor input• Device state condition accessible over a network Verify IR command Interfacing with other s

www.globalcache.comLANIR and SensorSerialPWRRelayIP NetworkGC 100-12GC-SV1GC-SP1GC-SC1Voltage DetectionSensorContact ClosureSensorComposite VideoSenso

www.globalcache.com• Monitors on/off status of video equipment Detects presence of composite or component video signals Ideally suited for DVDs and

www.globalcache.com• Monitors on/off status of powered state of electronic equipment Detects AC or DC voltage ± 2V up to 24 volts• Equipment, power s

www.globalcache.com• Detects the open and closed status of a pair of isolated contacts such as a relay or switch Ideal for detecting contact closures

www.globalcache.com• GC-100-06Power inputNetwork connectionSerial portThree independent IR outputs or sensor inputsDimensions: 6.0" L x 3.0"

www.globalcache.comIR Products• Integrated IR solutions for IP network environments GC-IRL IR Learner GC-IRE IR Extender GC-RG1 IR Receiver

www.globalcache.com• Learns and digitizes IR codes simply and easily• Full frequency IR spectrum 30KHz to 500KHz• Free software utility to capture IR

www.globalcache.com Learns IR commands DisplaysGC-100 orCCF format Auto copies to clipboardfor easy database creation Captures full IR spectrumsig

www.globalcache.com• Digitize IR signals from receivers• Powered by the serial port• Full frequency IR spectrum 30KHz to 500KHz• Compatible with GC-RG

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www.globalcache.comAny Serial PortGC-100-12 Network AdapterDigitizes IR signalsGC-IREGC-RG1IR ReceiverLANIR and SensorSerialPWRRelayRS232RemotePC/Comp

www.globalcache.com• General spectrum IR receiver 30KHz to 80KHz• Plasma display and fluorescent light friendly• Compatible with Xantech and other IR

www.globalcache.comGC-IREGC-RG1IR ReceiverRS232RemoteIR DistributionBlockXantechSpeakerCraftNilesReceiver PortGC-RG1IR ReceiverGC-RG1 (cont.)

www.globalcache.com• Use IR remote control as input device for control systems with the GC-RG1 and GC-IRE Activate events or other system-wide comman

www.globalcache.comIR to Digital Input Events• A remote can now activate any eventIR input received by Software can now trigger any system eventSends

www.globalcache.com6 ft. CableGC-CXGConverterGC-IRENot UsedGroundEmitter OutputGround PowerIR Output Converts voltage levels Optically isolatesIR Re

www.globalcache.comBenefits of using with AMX• Easily add IR, serial, and relay control to any room by running a single Cat5 network cable• Leverage e

www.globalcache.comAMX without GC-100Equipment RoomLiving RoomSDCol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9PowerLink/A ctivityHubHome Theatre SystemNetwork CableNetwork Cab

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www.globalcache.comUsing the AMX Duet Driver• Download and install the GC-100 Duet driver from AMX’s website• Define devices for each GC-100 module (s

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www.globalcache.comUsing the AMX Duet Driver• Define device numbers in NetLinx application

www.globalcache.comUsing the AMX Duet Driver• Initialize the driver

www.globalcache.comUsing the AMX Duet Driver• Include IR conversion program code

www.globalcache.comUsing the AMX Duet Driver• Sending IR commands

www.globalcache.comUsing the AMX Duet Driver• Sending Relay Commands

www.globalcache.comUsing the AMX Duet Driver• Sending RS232 Serial Data

www.globalcache.comBenefits of using with Crestron• Easily add IR, serial, and relay control to any room by running a single Cat5 network cable• Lever

www.globalcache.comCrestron without GC-100Equipment RoomLiving RoomSDCol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9PowerLink/ActivityHubHome Theatre SystemSerial CableTouch Pa

www.globalcache.comCrestron with GC-100Equipment RoomLiving RoomSDCol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9PowerLink/ActivityHubHome Theatre SystemNetwork CableTouch Pane

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Download and install the GC-100 Crestron template module from Global Caché’s website• Create TCP/IP Cli

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www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Add module to your Simpl Windows application

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Logic pins for GC-100 module

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• TCP/IP Client objects

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Initialize module and set model number

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Send IR by loading the IR command text into one of the IR output pins

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Control relay outputs via digital input pins

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Poll for sensor input states

www.globalcache.comUsing the Crestron Module• Serial communications are performed directly on the TCP/IP Client objects and are not interpreted by the

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