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eBOX GPI8 Ethernet to GPI Interface Users Manual

10 Resetting eBOX GPI8 Settings The eBOX GPI8 settings can be forced to factory defaults by using the reset button. The reset button is located behi

11 Initial Hardware Configuration IP Address The IP Address of the unit depends on the position of DIP switches 1, 2 and 3. This is detailed in the

12 eBOX GPI8 Configuration Utility The eBOX GPI8 to be configured while the eBOX GPI8 is in use and avoids any compatibility issues with web browser

13 eBOX GPI8 to Configure In this section, enter the IP Address, TCP Port and Password of the target eBOX GPI8 that you wish to configure. IP Addr

14 eBOX GPI8 Settings This section allows you to change the operational settings of the eBOX GPI8 Ethernet interface. These settings are identical t

15 Max Buff Size This parameter is not used in the eBOX GPI8.

16 Configuration with Web Page Interface Note: The ability to configure the eBOX GPI8 with the eBOX GPI8 Configuration Utility while the eBOX GPI8 is

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18 Operational Settings Device IP Address IP address of this eBOX GPI8 when SW1, SW2 and SW3=On. Subnet Mask The mask is a binary pattern that is mat

19 eBOX GPI8 Security The eBOX GPI8 contains a basic security mechanism that prevents unintended hosts or eBOX GPI8es from passing data through a sec

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20 eBOX GPI8 IP Address The IP address of the eBOX GPI8 can be set by the rear panel DIP switches or by the internal web page. As above, the DIP swi

21 Here is a table of how IP address and the TCP port are set with the DIP switches in eBOX GPI8 GPI to Ethernet conversion modes. SW3 SW2 SW1 IP Ad

22 GPI Outputs in GPI Conversion Modes GPI Outs When the eBOX GPI8 operates as a GPI to Ethernet Converter, it will send to the Doremi server status

23 GPI Programmer Software The GPI Programmer Software pictured below allows you to program custom messages and behaviors when the eBOX GPI8 is in ei

24 Status Window This window shows additional status messages of the connection to the eBOX GPI8 you want to configure. In addition, you will also s

25 Serial Ports Parity / Type This parameter is not used in the eBOX GPI8. GPI Pins These are the pins on the GPI Input connector. Commands These are

26 eBOX GPI8 GPI Tester Utility The GPI Tester Utility pictured below allows you to perform basic tests with your eBOX GPI8, eBOX I/O (if equipped) a

27 eBOX GPI8 IP address This is the IP address of the eBOX GPI8 you want to test. eBOX GPI8 TCP Port This is the TCP port of the eBOX GPI8 you want t

28 Test All Sets all GPI Outputs to the inactive state (logic high or 5 volts) and sets each GPI Outputs to the active state (logic low or 0 volts) o

29 eBOX GPI8 Software for Apple Mac Installation The installer puts the folder eBOX GPI8 in the /Applications folder. This folder contains the eBOX G

3 Table of Contents Introduction ... 6!Setup ...

30 Preferences The preferences are where you set the IP Address, port and the optional password. NOTE: The password feature is not currently impleme

31 Password If you check the Use Password checkbox, you can define an eight character password that will be sent as part of every message to and from

32 When the eBOX GPI8 Control Center is in the background or not running, the eBOX GPI8 driver checks to see what application is in front then uses

33 You set up an action in one of the tabs (for example, GPI, MIDI, Special, Delay) then click on Add Action. You can keep adding as many actions as

34 MIDI Tab The MIDI tab is where you can assign MIDI message to a control. These messages will be received by any running MIDI application that is c

35 Custom MIDI Messages By clicking the Custom radio button, you can define your own MIDI message. The different message types will appear in a popu

36 Depending on the type of message you choose, other editing controls will appear. If the message type you have chosen has a channel, you can eithe

37 Special Tab The Special Tab is not currently implemented. Delay Tab You can use the Delay Tab to set a delay between two actions. Simply move the

38 Keyboard Triggers For any buttons that trigger an output (actually, all buttons except for the GPI IN buttons), you can also choose a keyboard tri

39 All buttons can be either latched or momentary, and you can choose to have them repeat their actions while the button is down. GPI Input Pins Th

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40 Currently the Special Tab is not implemented. But even without it you have the ability to do something like turn on a contact then delay up to 2 s

41 GPI Preset Buttons The four GPI Preset buttons are similar to the GPI Output buttons, except that they allow you to affect all of the GPI outputs

42 Live Mode In live mode, the Inspector window is hidden, and the main window’s appearance changes slightly. The GPI Input Buttons change to indic

43 In Programming mode, only one button (the one being programmed) can be active at once. In Live mode, any button can be active. When the eBOX GP

44 Using the eBOX GPI8 With a Router In this section, we will explain how to configure the eBOX GPI8 to work with a router. In this example, we will

45 Technical Reference Electrical Connections Ethernet This eBOX GPI8 port is just like an Ethernet port on a computer, to connect it to a hub, swit

46 GPI Port Pinouts The eBOX GPI8 has two connectors for GPI Inputs. One is an orange terminal strip along the top of the rear panel. The other is

47 The eBOX GPI8 has two connectors for GPI Outputs. One is an orange terminal strip along the top of the rear panel. The other is a 25 pin D-submi

48 The GPI ports on the rear of the eBOX GPI8 are 25 pin D-sub connectors. The GPI In connector has 8 TTL/CMOS compatible inputs with internal pull-

49 GPI Port Circuitry Details The eBOX GPI8 GPI input and output circuits are detailed in the following section. The inputs on the terminal strip ar

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50 The inputs of the eBOX GPI8 GPI ports on the 25 pin D-subminiture connector are CMOS inputs. The input circuitry has a 4700 ohm pullup resistor t

51 The outputs of the eBOX GPI8 GPI ports on the 25 pin D-subminiture connector are also CMOS. The output signal is referenced to pin 1 of the GPI O

52 Power The eBOX GPI8 requires a 9 volt DC, center positive power supply capable of delivering at least 500 milliamps. The unit comes with a power

53 Troubleshooting If for some reason the eBOX GPI8 does not give you the expected results, take a moment to do some investigating. The most importa

54 If you are using the eBOX GPI8 Configuration Utility, be sure to reboot the eBOX GPI8 for the settings to take effect A common problem is forgetti

55 JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty JLCooper Electronics ("JLCooper") warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or wor

6 Introduction The eBOX GPI8 is a general purpose interface box that converts 8 GPI (General Purpose Interface) inputs and outputs to 100/10baseT Eth

7 Setup Unpacking The eBOX GPI8 package will contain the following items: • eBOX GPI8 • Power Supply • This Users Manual • Four rubber feet Conn

8 Operating Modes The eBOX GPI8 has five distinct modes of operation that are set by the rear panel DIP switches. The DIP switches are read only at

9 eBOX GPI8 Client Mode When the eBOX GPI8 is set to client mode, it actively attempts to connect to another eBOX GPI8 in server mode. The IP addres