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To connect GPI input lines, you will need to build a custom cable that connects the automation system’s GPI output to the desired input ports on the Lightning’s GPI connector. The figure below illustrates a typical GPI interface circuit.

Automation System’s

Relay Output

+ GPI

Pin 1 (in 0)

Pin 11 (in 1)

Lightning

Pin 3 (in 2)

Pin 13 (in 3)

GPI Inputs

 

 

Ground

Pins 2, 4, 6, 12, 14

Simplified Schematic of GPI Interface

The following table provides pinout information for the GPI Connector (mini 15-pin “D” Male).

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

1

In 0

9

Out 1 +

2

Ground

10

Out 1 –

3

In 2

11

In 1

4

Ground

12

Ground

5

No connection

13

In 3

6

Ground

14

Ground

7

Out 0 +

15

No connection

8

Out 0 –

 

 

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Pinnacle Speakers Lightning 1000 manual Simplified Schematic of GPI Interface