eBox - Ethernet to Serial/GPI

eBOX Quad Serial to Ethernet Interface

It eliminates information bottlenecks and overcomes distance limitations typically inherent to serial communication. It simplifies long distance cabling by using IP addressable, point-to-point architecture to send control messages over existing 10BASE-T Ethernet wiring.

eBOX features four serial connectors, activity LED's, 24 GPI Inputs and 24 GPI Outputs as a standard feature (General Purpose Interface - facilitates switch closure control).

It's ideal for LAN, WAN and Internet control of VTRs, DDRs, HDRs, switchers, computer based editing systems, cameras, projectors and other products that use RS-232/422 (9-Pin)/485 and GPI.

Commands from a host NLE, Browser or RS-422 switcher/ controller may be directed to individual devices on the network.

This allows broadcast or networked facilities to control distanced machine rooms from an edit bay's central host computer.

eBOX is ideal for broadcast television, streaming media networks, multi-room editing facilities, news production or any audio/video/multimedia studio where remote hosts need to control devices over long distances or via the Web. Host to eBOX, eBOX to host and eBOX to eBOX communication is possible. An unlimited number of units can be addressed.

JLCooper's SDK provides comprehensive tools for software developers to link Visual Basic, C++, HTML or embedded devices for direct control of any device connected to any eBOX.

eBOX Features

• 4 9-Pin D Sub Serial Connectors
• 1/2 Rack Version
• Two 25 Pin D Sub GPI Connectors
• RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
• Network Units on LAN or WAN
• Dimensions 8.5" x 4.7" x 1.75"