Allen & Heath GPIO General Purpose I/O Interface

Allen & Heath GPIO, a general purpose IO switching interface for control integration of an AHM matrix processor or dLive/Avantis mixing system and 3rd party hardware.

It features 8 inputs for receiving signals or commands from external devices, 8 relay outputs for switching other equipment on or off, and 2 x 10V DC power outputs. This allows the audio system to communicate and interact with equipment such as alarm and evacuation systems, On Air indicators, switches, curtains, lighting and other control systems.

Technical Specifications

Type: General-purpose networked GPIO interface
Compatibility: Allen & Heath AHM, Avantis and dLive
Inputs: 8 optically isolated inputs
Outputs: 8 Normally Open relay outputs
Output configuration: 1 output configurable as Normally Closed
Power outputs: 2 x 10V DC, 500mA maximum combined
I/O connections: Phoenix connectors
Network connection: RJ45 via Cat5 cable or higher
Maximum network distance: 100m
Maximum number of units: 8 per system
Power supply: Supplied 12V DC power adapter or PoE
PoE standard: IEEE 802.3af-2003
Mounting: Freestanding or rack-mounted installation
Rack dimensions: 1U / half-rack width
Configuration software: AHM System Manager, Avantis Director, dLive Director
Applications: EVAC, broadcast, fader start, On Air indicators and theatre automation