6.5.26 GPIO
The GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) interface allows different console
functions to be controlled by external control signals, and to generate control
signals depending on the current status of different console functions. Assign-
ment of functions and control signals to the pins of the I/O connectors as well
as the behavior of the input and output signals can be freely congured.
Distributed Control Please note that in I/O sharing applications, a GP input may also control a
function of a neighboring system, and a GP output may be controlled from a
function of a neighboring system, without additional wiring; refer to chapter
6.5.20.1.
Extra GPIO Frame Systems with the Compact SCore can consist of the internal plus up to ve
external frames. Starting with SW V2.2 however, one additional frame may
be used for GPIO cards only.
OnAir 2500 Only 16 internal GPIOs plus one GPIO card with 16 GPIOs in an optional,
external D21m I/O frame supported.
6.5.26.1 GPI
The GP input function generates an output parameter depending on the level
and the input status signals (open, closed/momentary, or closed/latching) from
the GP input logic, according to the input pin signal and the argument(s) and
parameter(s) described below.
Label The label of the corresponding frame/GPIO card/input pin is displayed here
for reference.
Function Type When touching this button, a menu appears where all available functions can
be selected from, as shown above. For details see the table below.