Allen & Heath GPIO General Purpose I/O Interface

Use the Allen & Heath GPIO interface for control integration of an AHM-64 processor or dLive/Avantis system with 3rd party hardware.

NOTE: GPIO requires dLive firmware V1.6 or higher.

Allen & Heath GPIO Features

• Up to 8 networked GPIO units can be added to a dLive/Avantis system
• Networked Cat5 connection to Avantis mixer, dLive MixRack or Surface (<100m)
• 8 opto-isolated inputs
• 8 normally open (N/O) relay outputs, one of them configurable to Normally Closed output (N/C)
• Industry standard Phoenix connectors
• Freestanding or rack-mount (1u / 1/2 Width) operation
• PoE (IEEE 802.3af-2003) compliant
• IO parameters configured via Avantis mixer, or dLive Surface or Director
• 2 10V outputs (500mA max)

• GPIO General Purpose I/O Interface1

• System
  • Relay Output Max Voltage: 24V
  • Relay Output Max Current: 400mA
  • Input: Switched to ground
  • External Power Output: +10VDC / 500mA max
  • Operating Temperature Range: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)
  • Power Supply: 12V DC via external PSU (1A max) or PoE (IEEE 802.3af-2003) (0.9A max)
• Dimensions and Weight (WxDxH)
  • Unboxed: 6.75x8x1.7", 2.7 lbs (171x203x43mm , 1.2kg)
  • Boxed: 14.25x12x3.5", 6.6 lbs (360x306x88 mm, 3kg)

More about Allen & Heath's GPIO Interface

The General Purpose I/O Interface (GPIO) from Allen & Heath is an all-purpose network device that enables third-party hardware integration to a dLive, Avantis, or AHM system. The GPIO provides 8 opto-isolated inputs and 8 normally open (N/O) relay outputs on Phoenix connectors, as well as 2x +10V DC outputs. This interface is a great choice for several types of applications, from EVAC (alarm/system mute), broadcast (on-air lights, fader start logic), theater automation (curtains, lights), and much more.

Effortlessly incorporate the GPIO in any size or style of setup. The unit can be operated free-standing on a desktop or tabletop. For more permanent setups, it can be installed in a 19” rack (1U height, one-half width) using optional mounting accessories (sold separately). Use a single Cat5 cable to connect up to 8 GPIO modules to a dLive system directly, or via a 100Mb/s network switch.

The GPIO’s input and output functions are software-assignable using AHM System Manager, dLive Director software (PC or Mac), or via an Avantis mixer or dLive Surface. This interface features a built-in power supply that accepts 12V DC, as well as PoE-compliant (IEEE 802.3af-2003), enabling you to power the interface via a network port from an external switch or PoE injector.

Up to 8 GPIO modules can be connected to an AHM, Avantis, or dLive system via Cat cable, directly or via a network switch. GPIO functions are programmed using the AHM System Manager software, dLive Surface / Director software, or Avantis mixer / Director software and can be configured for several install and broadcast applications, including EVAC (alarm/system mute), broadcast (on-air lights, fader start logic) and theater automation (curtains, lights).