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U s e r M a n u a l
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Gangway, Gangway16 and Gangway32 are trademarks of JLCooper
Electronics. All other brand names are the property of their respective owners.
Gangway32 User Manual, First Edition (October 18, 2017)
Part Number 932154
2017 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
(310) 322-9990 (310) 335-0110 www.jlcooper.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 4
Installation ..................................................................................... 5
Unpacking ................................................................................... 5
Setup ............................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Gangway32 ........................................................ 6
Using the Gangway32 ................................................................... 7
Technical Reference ...................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 11
Care and Service ....................................................................... 11
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Introduction
The Gangway32 is a 32-port “gang roll” router for RS-422 decks.
This allows you to control up to 32 decks or video servers from
one 9-pin controller.
The unit has 54 illuminated pushbutton switches to configure and
show the port routing.
Connections include two 9-pin D-Sub connectors for controllers (1
on the rear panel, 1 on the front panel) and 32 9-pin D-Sub
connectors for devices such as VTR decks, video servers and
switchers.
The unit can be powered from the supplied power adaptor or
powered from 9-12 volts DC.
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Installation
Unpacking
When you receive your Gangway32, you should receive the
following items:
Gangway32
This Users Manual
9 volt DC power supply
Please take a moment to register your product at:
http://www.jlcooper.com
This will allow us to notify you of important updates and changes.
Setup
The Gangway32’s compact 1U rack mount design makes it easy to
locate wherever you need it. The Gangway32 must be setup up in
a location that does not experience vibration, excessive humidity,
dust or temperature extremes. The Gangway32 can be mounted in
any orientation.
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Connecting the Gangway32
Connecting the Gangway32 is quite straightforward. The
Gangway32 typically connects between one or two controller(s)
and up to 32 slave devices as shown in the following diagram.
Connect your deck controller into the Controller port on the rear
panel. Alternately, your deck controller can be plugged into the
Controller port on the front panel if it is more convenient. In this
case, make sure the front panel Enable button is illuminated.
Connect your slave devices to the numbered ports on the rear
panel. You can connect up to 32 slave devices to the Gangway32.
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Using the Gangway32
The Gangway32 has 54 illuminated switches on the front panel to
set and indicate the routing configuration of the Gangway32.
1 - 32
These numbered switches allow the user to enable a slave device
connected to the corresponding numbered port on the rear panel.
This allows commands from the controller port to be routed to the
selected numbered port(s).
All
The All switch toggles between setting all numbered ports on or
off. The All switch lights up when the All switch has been pressed
to select all the slave devices. The All switch will extinguish when
the All switch has been pressed again to deselect all the slave
devices or one of the numbered switches has been pressed.
Tally Select
The Tally Select switch allows you to route Tally messages (device
status and responses) back to the controller. Pressing this button
allows you to use the numbered buttons to select the slave device
that returns tally messages back to the controller. Only one slave
device at a time can return tally back to the controller.
Group Select
The Group Select switches allow you to save and recall prestored
configurations in nonvolatile memory. These settings are retained
after the power has been switched off to the unit.
To save the state current front panel configuration, press and hold
the desired Group Select (1, 2 or 3). The numbered switches will
briefly blink to indicate that the routing configuration has been
stored.
To recall a configuration, merely press one of the Group Select (1,
2 or 3) buttons. The front panel will instantly update with the
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selected configuration and illuminate the selected Group Select
button.
Notes:
The Group Select buttons are disabled when the Tally Select is lit.
The state of the Front Panel Enable LED is not stored.
The All button is turned off.
Enable
The Enable button selects the front panel controller port. If the
Enable button is illuminated, the Gangway32 uses the front panel
controller port. If the Enable button is extinguished, the
Gangway32 uses the rear panel controller port.
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Technical Reference
Pin
Slave Devices
Controller
1
Ground
Ground
2
Receive A
Transmit A
3
Transmit B
Receive B
4
Ground
Ground
5
Not connected
Not connected
6
Ground
Ground
7
Receive B
Transmit B
8
Transmit A
Receive A
9
Ground
Ground
RS-422 Pinout
Serial Port Interface
The pinout of the serial ports is listed in the table below.
GPI Input
The Gangway32 has 32 General Purpose Interface inputs and 32
General Purpose Interface outputs.
The inputs can be used to sense external signals such as tallies and
alarms. These pins are a CMOS input. The input signal must be
limited to between 0 and 5 volts referenced to ground. This input
is pulled up to +5 volts with an internal pullup resistor. This
makes it compatible with dry relay contacts, optoisolators and open
collector outputs.
The outputs can be used to trigger external devices such as
indicators and alarms. These pins are a CMOS outputs. The
outputs must be limited to between 0 and 5 volts referenced to
ground.
The pinout of the GPI ports is listed in the table on the following
page.
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Pin
GPI 1-8
GPI 9-16
GPI 17-24
GPI 25-32
1
Input 4
Input 12
Input 20
Input 28
2
Input 3
Input 11
Input 19
Input 27
3
Input 2
Input 10
Input 18
Input 26
4
Input 1
Input 9
Input 17
Input 25
5
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
6
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
7
+ 5 Volts
+ 5 Volts
+ 5 Volts
+ 5 Volts
8
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
9
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
10
Output 8
Output 16
Output 24
Output 32
11
Output 5
Output 13
Output 21
Output 29
12
Output 3
Output 11
Output 19
Output 27
13
Output 1
Output 9
Output 17
Output 25
14
Input 5
Input 13
Input 21
Input 29
15
Input 6
Input 14
Input 22
Input 30
16
Input 7
Input 15
Input 23
Input 31
17
Input 8
Input 16
Input 24
Input 32
18
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
19
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
20
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
21
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
22
Output 7
Output 15
Output 23
Output 31
23
Output 6
Output 14
Output 22
Output 30
24
Output 4
Output 12
Output 20
Output 28
25
Output 2
Output 10
Output 18
Output 26
GPI Pinout
Power
The Gangway32 requires a 9-12 volt DC power supply capable of
delivering at the minimum, 0.5 amps. The unit comes with a
power supply (JLCooper part number 561036). If you need a
power supply specific to your location, please contact your local
distributor or JLCooper Electronics.
Warning: Using a power supply other than, the unit specified could
result in damage to the Gangway32 and/or other equipment, which is
not covered by the JLCooper Factory Warranty.
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Troubleshooting
If for some reason the Gangway32 does not give you the expected
results, take a moment to do some investigating. The most
important concept is that you have your Gangway32 connected
properly as outlined in Installation and Use. Take a moment to
double check your setup.
A common problem is forgetting to turn the power switch on or
turning the unit on after the software application has launched.
In addition, the JLCooper website (www.jlcooper.com) will
contain current information on drivers, applications and
troubleshooting.
Below are listed some possible issues and solutions.
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If all else fails, you can contact the JLCooper Service Department
at: service@jlcooper.com.
Care and Service
If properly cared for, your Gangway32 should provide years of
troublefree performance. While the Gangway32 is built in a rugged
enclosure, please avoid dropping the Gangway32.
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not allow liquids, dust or other
foreign matter to get inside the unit.
There are no user-serviceable parts in the Gangway32. Please refer
to the JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty on the
following page for detailed warranty and service information.
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JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty
JLCooper Electronics ("JLCooper") warrants this product to be free of defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This
warranty is non-transferable and the benefits apply only to the original owner. Proof of
purchase in the form of an itemized sales receipt is required for warranty coverage. To
receive service under this warranty, customers in the United States should contact the
JLCooper factory at (310) 322-9990 and talk to a service technician. If necessary, a
Return Authorization number may be issued. For our customers outside the United States,
it is recommended that you first contact your Dealer or Distributor, since they may offer
their own service or support policy. If local support is not obtainable, please send a FAX
to JLCooper's Service Department at +1 310 335 0110 with a detailed description of the
service required. Upon issuance of return authorization, the product should be packed in
the original shipping materials and shipped prepaid and insured to: Service Department,
JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. Please include the
following: copy of the sales receipt, your name and address (no P.O. Boxes, please), a
brief description of the problem, and any other related items discussed with the service
department and considered necessary to evaluate the product or effect a repair. The return
authorization number must be clearly written on the outside of the package. JLCooper
will at its option, without charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace the defective
part(s) or unit. Shipping costs are not covered by this warranty. JLCooper's normal repair
turn around time at the factory is approximately 15 business days from receipt of product
to shipping. Your actual turn around time will include return shipping. Actual turn around
time will vary depending upon many factors including the repeatability of the customer's
reported complaint, the availability of parts required for repair, the availability of related
products needed to evaluate the product if necessary. Priority services are available at
additional cost. These should be discussed with the service technician at the time the
return authorization is issued. This warranty provides only the benefits specified and does
not cover defects or repairs needed as result of acts beyond the control of JLCooper
including but not limited to: abuse, damage by accident/negligence, damage from using
incorrect power supply, modification, alteration, improper use, unauthorized servicing,
tampering, or failure to operate in accordance with the procedures outlined in the owner's
manual; nor for natural or man-made events such as, but not limited to flooding,
lightning, tornadoes, earthquake, fire, civil unrest, war, terrorism, etc.
THE DURATION OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR
EXPRESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HEREIN. JLCOOPER HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF
TIME, INCONVENIENCE, DELAY IN PERFORMANCE OF THIS WARRANTY, THE
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, AND FOR BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. JLCOOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENT OR
INTENTIONAL ACTS OF THE SHIPPER OR HIS CONTRACT AFFILIATES. THE
CUSTOMER SHOULD CONTACT THE SHIPPER FOR PROPER CLAIMS
PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING FROM
SHIPMENT. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE GOVERENED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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