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Status and control from GPI
On the backplane there is a GPI port. This connector can be used for monitoring the modules
status. Also the change over function can be controlled through this connector.
GPI name
(setup1/
setup2)
Function
(setup1/ setup2)
Pin #
Mode
Direction
Electrical
Maximums
for GPI
outputs:
Max current:
100mA
Max voltage:
30V
Max power:
200mW
Status
General error status for the
module
Pin
1
Inverted Open
Collector
(open is
alarm)
Output
Main
Loss of signal or lock at
main input
Pin
2
Inverted Open
Collector
(open is
alarm)
Output
Signal
present 1
Good signal routed to
output 1
Pin
3
Inverted Open
Collector
(open is
alarm)
Output
Signal
present 2
Good signal routed to
output 2
Pin
4
Inverted Open
Collector
(open is
alarm)
Output
Reset
Reset selected input to
main
Pin
5
TTL, 0V =
active level
Input
Set
Set selected input to
standby
Pin
6
TTL, 0V =
active level
Input
Not used
Pin
7
Ground
0 volt pin
Pin
8
0V.
Table 3 - Description of GPI interface
Figure 2 - GPI interface