BSS BLU-GPX Network Controlled General Purpose Input Output Expander

The Soundweb London BLU-GPX is a network-controlled GPIO expander which facilitates the cost-effective addition of Control Inputs, Logic Outputs, and Relays to systems requiring extra analog control/interfacing capability. The BLU-GPX features the same rich palette of Logic Objects found in other Soundweb London devices, two PoE-enabled Ethernet ports for communications and primary power, a 12VDC power connector for secondary power, a RS-232 port for compatibility with serial devices, a bank of user-configurable front panel LEDs, a user-configurable front panel LCD, a user-configurable piezo buzzer for audible indication, and locate functionality.
The BLU-GPX has 36 Control Inputs. As with the Control Inputs found on other Soundweb London devices, these Control Inputs can be connected to contact closures for controlling binary parameters, resistor ladders for controlling multi-state parameters, or potentiometers for controlling continuous parameters.
The BLU-GPX has a software-programmable 4 kHz piezo buzzer for audible indication of user-defined events.
A bi-directional locate function allows devices to be identified both from and within HiQnet London Architect.
The BLU-GPX and the other members of the Soundweb London family provide the building blocks of the perfectly tailored system solution.

Key Features

• 36 Control Inputs (GPI)
• 23 Logic Outputs (GPO)
• 8 NC/NO Relay Outputs
• 47 Commons for Simple Wiring
• 12 Reference Connections for 3-Wire Mode
• 2-Wire or 3-Wire Mode Specifiable per Input Bank
• 1 Opto-Isolator for Fault Monitoring
• Rich Palette of Logic Objects
• 2 PoE-Enabled Ethernet Ports for Configuration, Control, Monitoring,
• Primary Power, and Redundant Comms
• 12VDC Secondary Power Connector for Power Source Backup
• 48 User-Configurable LEDs (Front Panel)
• User-Configurable LCD (Front Panel)
• 4kHz Piezo Buzzer for Audible Indication
• Bi-Directional Locate Functionality

Technical Specifications

Control Ports: 36 inputs and 23 outputs, 3.5mm Phoenix/Combicon
Control Input Voltage: 0 to 4.5v
Control Input Impedance:4.7kΩ to +5V (2-wire mode), >1MΩ (3-wire mode)
Logic Output Voltage: 0 or +5V unloaded
Logic Output Impedance: 440Ω
Logic Output Current: 10mA source, 60mA sink
Relays: 8 isolated, N/O, N/C, Common terminals, 3.5mm Phoenix/Combicon
Watchdog Output: Phoenix/Combicon connector for failsafe control
Opto Output Current: 14mA maximum
WIt'standing Voltage: 80V maximum (Off)
Series Impedance: 220Ω (isolated)
Control Network:
Connectors: RJ-45 Ethernet connector, DB-9 male RS232
Maximum Cable Length: 100m/300ft on Category 5 cable between device and Ethernet switch
Power and Dimensions:
Primary: IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Secondary: 12VDC, 19W external power supply
Operating Temp. Range: 5(41) to 35(95) degrees C(degrees F)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.75” (45mm) x 19” (483mm) x 7.75” (197mm)
Weight: 2.96 lbs / 1.34 kg
Front Panel:
LED Indicators: 48 Software-Programmable LED Red/Green/Yellow Indicators. Power Supply, Network
Link, and Data Activity
Other: LCD display, Locate Button