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Clear-Com Communication Systems
Eclipse PiCo Matrix Instruction Manual
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high-noise environment such as a control booth, it can be programmed
as a relay to switch on a light at the panel each time an incoming call is
received to ensure that the call is not missed.
The general-purpose outputs are connected to the male 25-pin D-type
socket labeled “GP OUT” on the back of the PiCo.
After a GPO has been connected it is possible to check whether or not
a GPO is “on” directly from the front panel of the PiCo. A GPO can be
toggled “on” or “off” directly from the PiCo front panel as well.
The front panel display always shows the most current on/off status of
the GPO, whether it has been produced by using the front-panel
controls or by using the Eclipse Configuration System (ECS)
programming software.
To check whether or not a GPO is on and/or to toggle a GPO on/off
1. From the Main menu, select STATUS.
The Status menu appears.
2. From the Status menu, select GPO.
The GPO Status menu appears.
Figure 3-14: GPO Status Menu
If a GPO is “on” an “X” appears in the checkbox next to that GPO
number on the menu. An unchecked box indicates that a GPO is
“off.”
3. To toggle a GPO on, scroll to and select its associated checkbox. To
toggle a GPO off, clear its associated checkbox.
A screen appears asking for confirmation of the selection. Select
YES to confirm. Select NO or EXIT to cancel the changes.
The GPO status menu always shows the current status of the GPO,
regardless of whether the status changes by using the front-panel
menu options or by using the Eclipse Configuration System
programming software.
4. To exit the menu, scroll to and select EXIT.
GPO STATUS
GPO 1 [ ]
GPO 5 [ ]
EXIT
GPO 2 [ ] GPO 3 [ ] GPO 4 [ ]
GPO 6 [ ] GPO 7 [ ] GPO 8 [ ]