Global Caché
third party hardware
The Global Caché is the solution to all your integration problems! It connects any device that can be controlled by an IR remote or through serial to the internet! For example do you need to control that amplifier but don't have a computer near, no problem. Put a Global Caché next to it and you are in business. Integration with Girder and NetRemote is seamless.
Features
- Connects Serial/IR devices to your network, no special cabling needed!
- Works with NetRemote and Girder without trouble.
- the GC-100-12 model has 3 relays
- IR outputs can be switched into input mode allowing you to detect the state of a device over the network.
- Great for home automation!
Why Do I need a Global Caché?
Unfortunately, most devices such as TVs, stereos, and security alarms can't communicate over networks. Top-to-bottom proprietary systems can control these devices, but are extremely expensive and require specialized dealer training for installation. Recently, more affordable control and automation software, based on open systems and standards has become available. However, to use the new open systems software, multiple devices and sometimes piggybacked equipment is necessary to connect various types of household devices to a network. This method can be quite expensive, somewhat complex, and often unreliable. Global Caché's cost effective and easy-to-use GC-100 is designed to solve those problems.
Specifications
- Network Connection: RJ45, 10 Base-T
- Power Inpu:t 12 to 85V DC@500mA (wall power adapter included)
- IR: 3.5mm mono jack, independent user-selectable IR outputs or sensor inputs
- Serial: Male DB9, RS232 up to 19.2Kbps bidirectional hardware flow control
- Relay: Screw terminal plug, 24V AC/DC@.5A N.O. contact with transient voltage suppression
- Network Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP
- Management: Embedded web server
- LEDs: Link, network activity, power, IR, and sensor activity
- Warranty: One year limited warranty
Usage with Promixis Products
To use the Global Caché with Girder go through the following steps, if anything is unclear please do read the Girder manual.
Sending IR signals from Girder
To send out an IR signal we'll need to take several steps.
- Create or Open a GML (make sure you have a GML open and a folder created.).
- In the action list on the left handside find Global Caché and drag the "Send IR CCF" action to the newly created folder/group.
- In the dialog that comes up enter a valid CCF code. You can find most CCF codes Remote Central or in our Infra-Red database. (See the Infra-Red Profile Editor in the View menu)
- Make sure the IP address is correct, it defaults to the default Global Caché address, but you might have changed it manually.
- Then select the correct Module and Address, you can find what to pick for this from the Global Caché manual.
- Leave repeat at 0.
- Hit F5 to test it!
Passthrough functionality for NetRemote
You can also configure Girder to use the Global Caché as the IR passthrough device. This means that when you hit a button inside NetRemote this event travels over the Wireless or Wired network into Girder and Girder passes the IR code onto the Global Caché which turns it into IR and can then control a TV or other IR-controlled device.
Buy now
The Global Cache is sold by a 3rd party distributor
| GC-100-06 |
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| GC-100-12 |
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| GC-100-12 Rack |
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Documentation
GC-100-06 Quick Start GuideGC-100-12 Quick Start Guide
Datasheet
Support
Support RequestsSpecifications
GC-100-06
- Power input
- Network connection
- Serial port
- Three independent IR outputs or sensor inputs
- One additional expansion module supported
- Dimensions: 6.0" L x 3.0" D x 1.3" H
GC-100-12
- Power input
- Network connection
- Two serial ports
- Three relays
- Six independent IR outputs or sensor inputs
- Two additional expansion modules supported
- Dimensions: 12.0" L x 3.0" D x 1.3" H
