Instruction manual

ECLIPSE OMEGA MATRIX INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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from the matrix by daisy-chaining the cards together. Each card has an IN and an

OUT connector for this purpose.

The RLY-6 and GPI-6 cards connect to the GPI/RLY interface connector using

shielded category-5 cable. For more information about the GPI-6 and RLY-6

cards, consult their respective manuals in the Eclipse Omega manual set.

RS-232 CONNECTOR

The female 9-pin D-type socket labeled “RS-232” connects the CPU card to an

external computer.

ALARM I/O CONNECTOR

The female 9-pin D-type socket labeled “Alarm I/O” connects the Eclipse matrix

to an external alarm indicator, such as a light or buzzer and/or to an external

alarm source.

GENERAL-PURPOSE OUTPUTS CONNECTOR (“GP OUT”)

The male 25-pin D-type socket labeled “GP OUT” connects the CPU card to

eight general purpose outputs (GPOs). General-purpose outputs are single-pole

double-throw relays with contact ratings of 30 VDC (volts direct current) at 1

ampere.

A general purpose output or “relay” is a switch that you control remotely. You

program the relay in the ECS configuration program to close a contact whenever

an intercom panel’s key is pressed. When the contact is closed, it completes an

electronic circuit’s signal path so that a remote device, such as a light, is powered.

You can program a GPO to mute a speaker, to turn on an applause light, to turn

on a door lock, or to perform a variety of other functions. For example, to get the

attention of a panel operator working in a high-noise environment such as a

control booth, you can program a relay to switch on a light at his panel each time

he receives an incoming call, to ensure that he will not miss the call.

Note: If you use the GP-OUT port, you must fit the following filter between the

PROC-RCC socket and the cable:

CINCH FA-25PS/1 25W D-type in-line 1000pF filter

(UK supplier: Farnell 322-2676)

GENERAL-PURPOSE INPUTS CONNECTOR (“GP IN”)

The female 25-pin D-type socket labeled “GP IN” connects the Eclipse Omega

CPU card to eight general purpose inputs (GPIs).

You can connect an external logic device–such as an external foot switch, a

panel-mounted switch, or the logic output of some other device–to the “GP IN”

connector. When the external logic device is activated, it sends a control signal

into the matrix to perform one of several preset functions, such as turning an