Global Caché Home Network Adapter, 18", Rack-Mount

Automate Common Devices Over A Network

This unit is the same as the GC-100-18 with a built-in rack mount.

Most home electronic devices – such as TVs, stereos, and security alarms – can't communicate over networks. Global Caché's cost effective and easy-to-use GC-100 network adapters are designed to solve this problem by creating a network to control the most commonly used devices, each easily managed and accessed via built-in software.

The GC-100 Network Adapter connects common electronic devices using a series of sensors that can work, interrupt, or be polled by another network device. This mix-and-match design includes infrared (IR), serial and relay communications (including sensor inputs) that provide control of diverse systems such as entertainment, security, lighting, and irrigation.

Control Options

• Serial Controlled Devices: TV, AV, HVAC, Security
• Relay Controlled Devices: Switch Controlled On/Off, Contact Closure, Lights, Curtain, Pool, Irrigation
• IR Controlled Devices: 30KHz – 500KHz, Audio, Video, DVD
• Sensor Input: Video Signal, Sensor, Power Presence, AC/DC, Contact Closure

• Connects IR, Sony Control-S, RS232 serial, sensors, and relay contact closures to a network
• 10 Base-T network port
• Very small footprint
• Only one power supply required for each enclosure
• Embedded web server for easy configuration using a browser

Benefits

• Cost effective pricing saves you money
• Modular design saves time and money on installation
• Use one device rather than several from different vendors to save time and money on service
• Ability to provide open network-based system for more satisfied customers
• Lower cost and high reliability for more satisfied customers
• Less inventory required due to modular mix and match design
• One power supply avoids expense, clutter, and improves reliability

18 Inch with rack mount kit installed (GC-100-18R)

• Power input
• Network connection
• Two serial ports
• Three relay connections
• Six independent IR outputs or sensor inputs
• Dimensions: 17.5.0" L x 3.0" D x 1.3" H with rack mount kit installed

IMPORTANT NOTE: Global Caché products are not available to ship outside the U.S. Please contact Global Caché directly for international orders.

Network-Based Automation

As the number of homes and businesses with high-bandwidth Internet and networking capability has grown dramatically, so has the number of people who want to take advantage of their connected environments. Using network-based automation and control software, you can be safer, more energy efficient, and have more convenience and fun.

• Power Input: 9 to 18V DC@300mA (wall power adapter included)
• LED Indicators: Power, network activity, link status, IR transmission, sensor input status, GC-100 visual ID
• Setup: Integrated web server allows for easy browser based configuration; Downloadable iLearn (free from Global Cache) software allows for the capture and storage of IR commands for control uses with the GC-IR Learner
• Warranty: Two year limited warranty

Network Interface:

• 10 Mbps Ethernet Protocol
• Connector: RJ45
• Standards: TCP, DHCP, HTTP

Serial Interface:

• Connector: Male DB9
• Data Rates: 1200 baud to 57.6 Kbaud
• Parity: odd, even, none
• Flow control: bi-directional hardware RTS/CTS
• IR input: utilizing a GC-IRE and GC-RG1, IR commands are received via RS232 port

IR and Sensor Interface:

• Selectable IR outputs or sensor inputs per port
• IR emitter supplied for each IR port
• GC-BL2 IR Blaster support
• Connector: 3.5mm stereo jack
• IR input: IR commands received via RS232 port utilizing GC-IRE and GC-RG1

Relay Interface:

• 3 Integrated Contact Closure Relays with transient voltage suppression
• Screw terminal 24V AC/DC@.5A N.O. contact
• Allows for control and monitoring of in-line, low voltage wiring
• Possibilities include: pools/spas, garage doors, irrigation, etc ...
• Certifications: FCC (Part 15, Class B), C-tick, CE; RoHs compliant