Connecting to an External Device
DME8i-C/DME8o-C/DME4io-C Owner’s Manual
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Intr
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the DME Satellite
Contr
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Connector
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Connecting to
a Computer
A
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Connection
Connecting to an
External De
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Other Functions
Ref
erences
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GPI Connection ([GPI] Connector)
A GPI (General Purpose Interface) device (GPI controller, etc.) can be connected to the rear panel [GPI] connec-
tors to enable the transfer of a variety of control signals. Optional CP4SW, CP4SF, and CP1SF Control Panels
can be also connected via GPI.
The DME Satellite features 8-port GPI input and 4-port GPI output. The +V terminals have an output voltage
of 5 volts. The IN terminal detects voltage changes from 0V to 5V. The OUT terminals output either signal “L”
or “H” at a TTL level.
The parameters for each GPI input and output are assigned via the DME Designer application.
Euroblock connectors are used for all GPI input and output connections. Euroblock connection methods are de-
scribed in “Euroblock plug connection” on page 29 in this manual.
NOTE
• For more information on the CP4SW, CP4SF, and CP1SF Control Panels, refer to the CP4SW/CP4SF/ CP1SF Owner’s
Manual.
• You can use DME Designer to set up the system so that scene recall operations and User Defined parameter control can be
carried out from connected GPI control devices. Refer to the DME Designer Owner’s Manual for details.
NOTE
You can use DME Designer to adjust the input calibration parameters for the [GPI] connector.
1
2
3
4
IN
+V
IN
+V
GND
OUT
GND
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Example: Controlling the DME
Satellite from a switch box
Example: Controlling the DME Satellite via a
10k ohm linear taper potentiometer.
Example: Lighting LED indicators on the
external devices from the DME Satellite
GPI Connection
GPI Connection
Continuous Variable Volume
Max. 16mA
DME Satellite [GPI] Connector
DME Satellite [GPI] Connector
DME Satellite [GPI] Connector
Euroblock Plug
Remote Switch Box
Remote Fader Box
Switches
Remote LED Box
10k ohm Linear
Taper Potentiometer
LEDs and Resistors
GPI Connection
Make sure that the current between the
OUT and GND [GPI] connectors is
less than 16mA.
CAUTION
Euroblock Plug
Euroblock Plug