FSR Flex-IO16, Installation And Operating Manual

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DESCRIPTION
The Flex-IO16 is a fully programmable control system component that provides an interface
between virtually any equipment having an RS-232 or Ethernet port and an external control
panel with up to 16 switches and lamps. This extremely versatile unit can be used to expand the
IO capabilities of the FSR Flex-LT control products or any 3rd party control system. It can also
be used to add IP connectivity to equipment that only has an RS- 232 port.
Configuration of the Flex-IO16 is accomplished through the use of the Flex-IO Builder GUI. The
Flex-IO builder can create, edit, debug, upload and download projects, and can also be used to
verify wiring and control in installed systems. The Flex-IO builder connects to the Flex-IO16 via
the second dedicated RS-232 “Program” port, or Ethernet.
Each of the 16 switch inputs can be configured to execute command strings up to 250
characters in length upon the press, hold, or release of the switch, or they can alternate
between two different strings when set to alternate action mode. The 16 lamp outputs can be
independently configured to turn on, off, blink or toggle state in response any of the switch input
events, or they can be remotely commanded via serial or IP. The short circuit
protection and automatic reset feature of the lamp outputs makes the Flex-IO16 very robust and
prevents damage due to typical field wiring errors. High output drive capability allows direct
control of external 12 volt relays.
The unit can be powered locally with an external IT-PS1 12 volt supply, or remotely via POE
from a POE network switch or midspan injector.
More complex control requirements can be satisfied by combining the Flex-IO16 with any of the
Flex-LT control products using virtual switch commands to the Flex-LT.
The FLEX-IO16 I/O Expansion Unit can be used with the FSR HuddleVU HV-T6 and HV-T3
Table Box models to convert button presses into serial or IP commands. This allows control of
various devices within a FLEX Controlled environment, while also providing LED feedback.
When used in conjunction with FSR’s line of T3-MJ Table Mic Boxes, you can easily connect up
to 16 boxes and have LED feedback when the mute circuits are activated on a 3rd Party DSP
Controller.