Control interface for external devices

TALLY/GPI

TALLY1 to TALLY4 are contact input ports which are used to light the unit’s TALLY indicators.

The TALLY lamps light with contact input.

GPI_In1 to GPI_In4 are contact input ports which are used to control the unit from an external source.

GPI_Out1 to GPI_Out4 are open output ports which are used to output the statuses to an external source.

D-sub 15-pin, female, inch thread

159

Pin No.		Signal	Description of signal	Operation
1		TALLY 1	CAM1 tally input
	9	TALLY 2	CAM2 tally input
2		TALLY 3	CAM3 tally input	Contact input
	10	TALLY 4	CAM4 tally input
3		TALLY 5	CAM5 tally input
	11	GND	GND
4		GPI_In 1	Preset input 1
	12	GPI_In 2	Preset input 2	Contact input
5		GPI_In 3	Preset input 3	Contact input
5		GPI_In 3	Preset input 3
	13	GPI_In 4	Panel lock
6		GPI_Out 1	Remote camera selection 0
	14	GPI_Out 2	Remote camera selection 1	Open collector output
7		GPI_Out 3	Remote camera selection 2	Open collector output
7		GPI_Out 3	Remote camera selection 2
	15	GPI_Out 4	Alarm
8		NC	Not used

Example of GPI_Out connections

Ensure that the conditions given below are satisfied. Dielectric strength: Max. DC 24 V

Current:	Max. 50 mA
AW-RP50	(Max. voltage: 24 V)
AW-RP50
	GPI Out
	(Max. current: 50 mA)
	LED
	Com

Example of TALLY and GPI_In connections

Provide contact inputs.

AW-RP50

+3.3 V

TALLY

GPI In

Com

AW-RP50N specifications

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Panasonic AW-RP50N Control interface for external devices, Sub 15-pin, female, inch thread

Models: AW-RP50N