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GPI-8941 Series User Guide (v9.0) Introduction • 11
Introduction
This guide provides an overview of the GPI-8941 General Purpose Interface Processor. The following chapters are
included:
• “ Introduction ” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “ Before You Begin ” provides general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your
GPI-8941.
• “ Hardware Overview ” an overview of the card-edge controls of the GPI-8941 and the supported rear module.
• “ Physical Installation ” provides instructions for the physical installation of a GPI-8941 card.
• “ GPIO Cabling ” outlines the GPIO cabling designations for the GPI-8941 based on the card type.
• “ Reference Cabling ” provides general information for connecting a reference signal for the GPI-8941.
• “ Serial Cabling ” provides general information on cabling the serial adapter port on the rear module.
• “ Using DashBoard ” provides an overview of launching DashBoard and accessing the GPI-8941 interfaces in
the DashBoard window.
• “ Basic Configuration ” provides instructions for configuring the GPI-8941 using the options available in
DashBoard.
• “ Setting up Remote Control ” outlines how to specifying the communication protocol for a GPI output, and to
set up communications on the Serial or Ethernet port.
• “ Configuring the GPI Inputs ” outlines how to configure each GPI input using the options in DashBoard.
• “ Configuring the GPI Outputs ” outlines how to configure each GPI output using the options in DashBoard.
• “ Monitoring ” provides an overview of the available options for monitoring the inputs and outputs of the card.
• “ Software Upgrades ” outlines how to upgrade the software on the GPI-8941 using the options in DashBoard.
• “ DashBoard Menus ” summarizes the menus and parameters of the GPI-8941 tabs in DashBoard.
• “ Technical Specifications ” provides the specifications for the GPI-8941.
• “ RossTalk Protocol ” provides additional information on the RossTalk protocol when used with the GPI-8941.
• “ Software Licenses ” provides third-party software license information for your GPI-8941.
• “ Service Information ” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your GPI-8941.
• “ Glossary ”provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your GPI-8941:
• DashBoard User Guide , Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
• OGX-FR Series Quick Start Guide , Ross Part Number: 8322DR-202
• OGX-FR Series User Guide , Ross Part Number: 8322DR-204
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Network tab, click
Apply
.