SO3IB27

ST-3.IB27

Softron

Softron GPICommander 3 is a USB-to-GPI and GPI-to-USB conversion box. Designed to pass along AppleScript-based commands to and from other computers and devices, GPICommander 3 is managed by the Mac-based GPICommander app, available via free download. GPICommander 3 works with most of Softron's other Mac-based broadcast workflow automation software. It also works with applications from other vendors, provided they can send and/or receive AppleScript.Also, by using the available SDK and writing your own code, you can directly address the hardware without employing AppleScript. The hardware is compatible with Windows; however, no software is supplied. You can control the unit by writing C code, and an API is available upon request. GPICommander 3 connects to your computer via the included USB cable and receives power through the same connection.Each of the DB-25 connector's 24 GPI inputs (open-collector type, common ground) can be assigned an AppleScript. When their contact-closure status changes, that triggers the AppleScript to run. This could, for instance, cause Softron's MovieRecorder to start recording, or the OnTheAir application could be scripted to begin its playlist. A single AppleScript can send multiple commands to multiple applications.There are also eight independent relay outputs on the "Phoenix" connector for sending GPI commands to other computers and devices. Each GPICommander 3 unit has a unique serial ID, so you can attach more devices to your host computer via USB, thereby expanding the possible inputs and/or outputs.