JLCooper eBOX Hub

Connect up to seven eBOX and eBOX GPI8 units over an Ethernet network for central management using this eBOX Hub from JLCooper. The hub features 24 TTL/CMOS terminal block inputs, 24 TTL/CMOS terminal block outputs, 24 GPI parallel dry relay outputs, a 25-pin D-Sub input, and a 25-pin D-Sub output. An RJ45 port connects your eBOX Hub to your eBOX environment for management using macOS or Windows software.

Other features include 1 RU rackmount size, an internal power supply, a USB management port, up to 25 presets, detachable terminal block connectors, a backlit LCD, and ultralow latency operation.

Quick Features

• Connects with up to seven eBOX and eBOX GPI8 units
• 24 CMOS GPI inputs and outputs
• 24 GPI parallel opto-isolated inputs
• 24 GPI parallel dry relay outputs
• Software for macOS and Windows
• Built-in USB and 10/100 Ethernet
• RJ-45 Ethernet connector
• Ultralow latency < 20 ms
• Use with eBOX, eBOX GPI8, and sBOX
• Backlit LCD screen
• Detachable Weidmüller terminal strip connectors
• Front panel power switch
• Single 19" rackmount size (1 RU)
• Heavy-duty rack enclosure
• Internal universal switching power supply

Main Features

Two Types of GPI Inputs

The rear panel has 24 TTL/CMOS compatible inputs (with internal pull-ups to +5V and referenced to ground) on a 25-pin D-sub connector. It also has 24 parallel, opto-isolated inputs on high-quality, detachable Weidmüller terminal block connectors.

Two Types of GPI Outputs

The rear panel GPI output has 24 TTL/CMOS-compatible outputs on a 25-pin D-sub connector. CMOS GPI outputs can deliver 0 to 5V and can source or sync up to 6mA. There are also 24 parallel, electrically isolated dry relay outputs on detachable, Weidmüller terminal block connectors. Relay outputs can handle up to 500mA at 200 VDC maximum.

Ethernet

The RJ45 Ethernet port can be connected to a network hub, switch, or router. The eBOX Hub supports IEEE 802.3u clause 28 auto-negotiation, which automatically senses the port speed and duplex operation and chooses the highest performance settings.

Programming

Program and review all eBOX Hub functions, including port speed, parity, IP address, remote IP address, and TCP port from the front panel, or use free software for macOS and Windows.

Events

The eBOX Hub is a client with functionality similar to a standard eBOX. Up to seven remote eBox or eBOX GPI8 units (in any combination) can connect to eBOX Hub. Each connected eBOX or eBOX GPI8 is set up as a server, and eBOX Hub can exchange messages with all of them.

Each GPI input allows up to 16 events to take place when a GPI is triggered. Events include destination eBOX, GPI output number, and polarity (meaning that a GPI can be inverted as part of the event). An assignment table is stored in the hub as the result of front-panel or remote software programming that will determine how inputs from remotely connected eBOX units are routed to the GPI outputs on the eBOX Hub, and vice versa. Spoke-to-spoke communication is possible.

Presets

The hub supports 25 presets that contain the contents of the assignment tables. Each can be named up to 32 characters.

Compatibility

eBOX products are directly supported by Chyron Hego, Ensemble Designs, Grass Valley, Harmonic, Imagine Communications, Middleman Software, Newtek, Playbox Neo, Yamaha, and others. The eBOX family of products includes Atlas, eBOX, eBOX IO, eBOX GPI8, gBOX, sBOX8D, and sBOX8R.