360 Systems DigiCart/E - Manual (Page 14)

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• Introduction
Serial and GPI Control
A variety of serial and parallel ports adapt DigiCart/E to most facilities:
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Two RS-422 serial ports operate with standard ES-Bus protocols; one is compatible with
DigiCart II, with our new RC-Series remote controls and with existing DigiCart interfaces to
automation systems. The other supports Peripheral Bus "E-MEM" commands (in Sony or Grass
Valley formats), giving popular video switchers direct control of DigiCart/E.
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Five optically isolated GPI inputs provide control of play, stop, record, pause, and loop. These
conform to the DigiCart II connector
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for easy upgrades.
DigiCart/E Uses a Time-Proven User Interface
DigiCart recorders are hands-on machines. Its physical buttons, knobs and display make it a good choice for
fast-paced operations, with direct access to frequently used functions. The new DigiCart/E continues a ten-
year industry operating standard. Many users will never have to open the Operations Manual to make full use
of DigiCart/E.
Qualified Network Components
In order to guarantee predictable performance and knowledgeable factory support, 360 Systems qualifies
various components and configurations for Ethernet Audio systems. At the present time, Ethernet Audio
Systems are commissioned and tested at the factory to insure that the setup is consistent and that the server is
fully functional.
In the interest of extending the flexibility of the system and further understanding of it, this manual details
some configurations that are not yet qualified. While 360 Systems will always endeavor to support its
customers in the best way possible, we cannot guarantee the performance of, or technical support for,
systems that use unqualified configurations or components, or that run additional software, drivers or
applications. Implementation of configurations and use of network components not qualified by 360 Systems
is done at the sole risk and responsibility of the system user. See Appendix F - Qualified Network
Components on page 63 for a list of qualified components, servers and configurations available at this
writing, or contact your 360 Systems sales representative for a current listing.
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Compatible with DigiCart/II units with Digital I/O. Older units with analog I/O only had a different configuration; contact 360 Systems for details.