Global Cache GC-100 User Manual

Integrating Global Caché with

AMX and Crestron Systems

September 6th, 2007

Global Caché

www.globalcache.com

The Company

• Founded in 2002 by Silicon Valley veterans from

the IT industry

• Focused on IP-enabling and connectivity products

for residential, educational, and commercial
markets

• Open systems based on industry standards

• GC-100 is first product of its kind

• Market leadership with over 20,000 units

installed in the field

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Sales Channel

• Global Caché products are available through

 Distributors
 VARs – Sell as part of total solution; retain GC brand
 OEMs – Sell under their brand

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Why Global Caché?

• Our claim to fame? We’re open!

 Architecture
 Public API
 We work with everybody

• Why do you want it?

 Choice
 Cost
 Allows for changing environment

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Partners

• Software and hardware partners (partial list)

 AMX
 Control4
 Exceptional Innovation (Lifeware)
 Niveus
 NetStreams
 LG Electronics
 Many more…

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GC-100 Network Adapters

• IP-enable any device

• Address several market segments

 Residential

• Home theater

• Home automation

• Hi-rise (MDUs)

 Commercial

• Boardrooms

 Educational

• Classroom multimedia control

• AV asset management

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• Control systems and software operate on TCP/IP

networks

• Networks are everywhere - home and business

environments

• Many common devices don’t connect directly to a

network

 Common non-IP devices

• IR – A/V equipment

• Serial – HVAC, A/V equipment, lighting, pools, security

• Relay – curtains, projector drops, motors

Why a Network Adapter?

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TV
Plasma
AV Equipment
HVAC
Security

Switch Controlled
On/Off
Contact Closure
Lights
Curtains
Irrigation

Relay Controlled

Devices

Video Signal
Sensor
Voltage Sensor
Contact Closure
Sensor

30KHz - 500KHz
Audio
Video
Plasma
DVD

IR Controlled

Devices

IP-Enabling

Infrared (IR), Serial (RS232), Relay Devices and Sensor Input

Serial Controlled

Devices

GC-100-12 Network Adapter

Serial Relay IR or Sensor

PWR

LAN

IP Network

PC/Computing Device

Control Software

Sensor Input

GC-100: IP-Enabling

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GC-100 Hardware

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• Features

 Open architecture, API open and

available

 Flexible and easy to install and

use

 IR, serial, and relay
 Reliable, no moving parts
 Sensor and IR input over a

network

 Three models, plus rack mount

option

 Cost effective

• Benefits

 Saves installation time and

money

 Very little training required
 Simpler more flexible

design choices

 Fewer support issues
 Future proof
 Expands installation

opportunities

GC-100 Features & Benefits

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• Male DB9 connector

• Bi-directional

• 1200 baud to 57.6Kbaud

• Hardware flow control and parity

GC-100 Serial Ports

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IP-Enabling Serial (RS232) Devices

GC-100-12 Network Adapter

LAN

IP Network

PC/Computing Device

Control Software

LAN

IR and SensorSerial

PWR

Relay

Lighting systems
HVAC

Plasma Displays
Security

GC-100 Serial Ports (cont.)

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• Three dry contact relay ports

• Phoenix style connectors

• Rated for 24 volt AC/DC @ 500mA max

 Ideal for low voltage applications

GC-100 Relay Ports

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IP-Enabling Relay (Contact Closure) Devices

GC-100-12 Network Adapter

LAN

IP Network

PC/Computing Device

Control Software

LAN

IR and SensorSerial

PWR

Relay

Relay Controlled

Devices

Drop down

Screen

Curtains Garage Door

GC-100 Relay Ports (cont.)

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• Generates Infrared (IR) for device control

 Wide frequency range (32kHz – 500kHz) to support

high-end equipment, such as B&O

 Emitters for each IR port included
 Supports Control-S direct cable connection
 Output to other IR environments (Xantech) via GC-CGX

cable

 Individually configurable as sensor input ports

GC-100 IR Ports

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Serial IR or Sensor

PWR

GC-100-06 Network Adapter

LAN

Audio/Visual

Equipment

IP Network

Emitter

Dual Emitter

PC/Computing Device

Control Software

IR Emitters Over a Network

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GC-CGX Converter Cable

Stick-on Emit ters

Serial IR or Sensor

PWR

GC-100-06 Network Adapter

LAN

IP Network

PC/Computing Device

Control Software

Xantech
SpeakerCraft
Niles

GC-CGX

IR Distribution

Block

Power
Supply

IR Receiver Port

GC-100

GC-CGX

Audio/Visual

Equipment

IR Blaster

Connecting Other IR Environments

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IP-Enabling Devices in a Wireless

Environment

Wireless Bridge

Wireless Access

Point (WAP)

GC-100-12 Network Adapter

Ethernet

Ethernet

IR Controlled

Devices

Relay Controlled

Devices

IP Network

Traffic

PC/Computing Device

Control Software

Serial Relay IR or Sensor

PWR

Sensor Input

Serial Controlled

Devices

LAN

GC-100 Wireless Environment