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7700GPI

VistaLINK® General Purpose Interface Module

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The 7700GPI VistaLINK® General Purpose Interface module links third-party equipment and Evertz VistaLINK® Network Management System (NMS). Third-party equipment with fault alarming capabilities through General Purpose Interface outputs (GPOs) can communicate fault alarm conditions to the VistaLINK® application software through this GPO to SNMP translator, thereby extending fault-monitoring capabilities across the broadcast network.

Equipped with a Linear Time Code (LTC) input, the 7700GPI module can synchronize logged fault alarms within the VistaLINK® application software with the facility clock for accurate alarm acknowledgement and record keeping. In addition, it is possible to label each GPI input for easier notification. The label follows the fault message (trap) through to the VistaLINK® PRO server and onto email/pager notifications (if enabled).

The GPI module is also equipped with three NC/NO GPI outputs (GPO) and can be utilized to relay a "message" from the VistaLINK® system to connected gear. Configuration changes or additional fault alarming is possible through this interface.

VistaLINK® offers remote monitoring, control and configuration capabilities via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) giving the flexibility to manage operations, including signal monitoring and module configuration from SNMP-capable control systems (Manager or NMS).

Features

  • 20 opto-isolated General Purpose Interface inputs (GPI)
  • Enabled GPI inputs/alerts translated and reported to Network Management System (NMS) user interface via SNMP
  • Selectable +5V or +12V supply for driving GPI over longer cable runs
  • Three relay closure General Purpose Interface outputs (GPO)
  • GPI/GPO easily accessed through pin-headers (2x6 Phoenix Terminal Blocks) on rear plate
  • One LTC input for module synchronization of fault alarms to facility time
  • Modular, conveniently fits into 7800FR 3RU frame
  • Module status LED and 20 GPI LEDs for simple GPI input diagnostics
  • Frame status trigger
  • Jumper-configurable RS-232/RS-422 input serial COM port for serial protocol interface translation
  • VistaLINK® capable for remote monitoring and control via SNMP (using VistaLINK® PRO) when installed in 7800FR frame with a 7800FC VistaLINK® Frame Controller

Specifications

General Purpose Interface Input
Number of Inputs 20
Type Opto-isolated, active low with jumper selectable +5V or +12V supplied voltage
Connector Phoenix Terminal Block (2x6)
Signal Level Jumper selectable +5V or +12V

General Purpose Interface Output
Number of Outputs 3
Type "Dry Contact" relay closure
Connector 2 pins per output on Phoenix Terminal Block (2x6)
Signal Level Normally closed and normally open

LTC Input
Number of Inputs 1 (± pair)
Type Balanced
Level 100mV p-p
Connector Phoenix Terminal Block pins (2x6)

Data Input Serial Port
Number of Ports 1 RS-232 or 1 RS-422 (jumper selectable)
Connector Phoenix Terminal Block pins (2x6)
Baud Rate Up to 1Mbaud

Electrical
Voltage +12V DC
Power 6 watts
EMI/RFI Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
EU EMC Directive

Physical
Number of Slots 1

Ordering Information

7700GPI VistaLINK® General Purpose Interface Module

Ordering Options
Notes • Rear plate must be specified at time of order - eg: [model]+3RU
Rear Plate Suffix
+3RU 3RU rear plate for use with 350FR, 7700FR-C, 7800FR or 7801FR Multiframes

Enclosures
350FR Portable Multiframe which holds 7 single slot modules
7700FR-C 3RU Multiframe which holds 15 single slot modules
7800FR 3RU Multiframe which holds 15 single slot modules
7801FR 1RU Multiframe which holds up to 4 single slot or 2 dual slot modules