TC Electronic UpCon - Manual (Page 28)

Setting up GPI/O
24 UpCon
Setting up GPI/O
Setting up GPI
To set up GPI, go to the Frame / Sys-
tem / GPI/O / GPI page. Use this page to config-
ure GPI operation.
UpCon GPI page
UpCon includes four multi-state GP inputs used
to signal…
– preset change,
– content data,
– meter functions and
– logging functions.
The famous multi-state functionality inherited
from DB4 and DB8 makes use of precise voltage
windows to define which function is selected. Er-
ror-free operation is ensured by a refined window
detection algorithm.
GPI 1: Preset Recall
GPI 1 enables switching between 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 or
16 Scene Presets.
Please note that setting the GPI Preset Recall
parameter to an even number (2, 4, 8 or 16) will
cause UpCon to instantly recall a Scene User
preset of the Bank selected – even if no GP input
signal is applied.
Setting the GPI Preset Recall parameter to an
odd number (3 or 7) enables normal operation
and preset recall via Ethernet and the TC Icon
software as long as no GP input signal is ap-
plied. However, if GPI 1 is activated, the GP input
selection of preset overrides normal operation.
! More GPI functions will be added with upcom-
ing UpCon software versions.
GP Input Calibration
To calibrate GPI, go to the Frame / Sys-
tem / GPI/O / Cal page.
UpCon GPI calibration page
Each GPI may be used to switch between up to
8 states. GPI calibration should be performed
when switching between more than two states
(as it is required for preset recall).
Current section
The Current section of the GPI Calibration page
provides live status information for the GP in-
puts. Here, “Vs” denotes positive terminal on the
respective GP connector, typically 3.3 V.
Limits section
The Limits section of the GPI Calibration page
shows the lower (“GPI Lo Threshold”) and upper
(“GPI Hi Threshold”) limits of the voltage win-
dows for the four GP inputs.
To calibrate a GPI input, click the respective Cali-
brate button and follow the on-screen instruc-
tions.
Setting up GPO
To set up GPO, go to the Frame / Sys-
tem / GPI/O / GPO page.
UpCon GPO page
Two relay-based general-purpose outputs are
available. Use this page to configure them.