Description
The IO64 is an input/output expander for our other products.
Anyone who’s owned a PC takes the occasional crash and reboot for granted. With show control that’s simply not an option. That’s why our products use special, highly reliable hardware, connectors, and our super-stable ScriptOS real-time operating system. Some Alcorn McBride show controllers have been powered up and operating continuously for twenty years without a reboot or power cycle. Try that with a PC!
The IO64 has one RS-232 serial port, brought out on an easy to use DB-9 connector. This port may be configured for MIDI. The IO64’s uses self-restoring polymer fuses on its 32 discrete outputs. Even a dead short in the field won’t harm them; they simply open the circuit until the problem is corrected, then almost miraculously heal themselves.
All inputs and outputs are brought to removable Phoenix-type terminal blocks, so it’s easy to swap without undoing a bunch of wires.
Control
Front Panel
Power LED
Acknowledge (ACK) LED
Error LED
2 Serial Activity LEDs
32 Input Status LEDs
32 Output Status LEDs
Rear Panel
Programming Port DB-9M
Serial Port DB-9M
MIDI Multiplexed Input/Output 5-pin DIN Female
Phoenix-type removeable terminal blocks for all 64 I/O points
Power 5-pin DIN Female
Serial Port
RS-232C
300 baud – 38.4 Kbaud
7, 8, or 9 Data Bits
1 or 2 Stop Bits
All parity types
Port may also be used for MIDI
Opto Inputs
24 VDC, 20 mA maximum
Reconfigurable for voltages down to 5 VDC
Trigger latency < 1 frame
Relay Outputs
Contact Closures limited internally to 900 mA
Self-restoring polymer fuses
Show Memory
32 Kbyte EEPROM stores approximately 5000 events
Nonvolatile, robust memory retains show data permanently
No battery backup required
Physical
Size
19″W x 5 “D x 1.75″H (48.25 cm W x 12.7 cm D x 4.5 cm H)
Weight
8 lbs. (3.5 Kg)
Operating Temperature
0°C (32°F) to 60°C (140°F), free air circulation
Operating Environment
0-90% relative humidity, non-condensing
AC Adapter
100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 25W maximum
Power Supply Compliance
UL, CE, CSA, WEEE, RoHS
Manual
Description
Download
Software
Description
Download
WinScript
Our powerful scripting language for designing, testing and downloading your show into any of our show controllers.
AMI Terminal
Send serial or ethernet commands to Alcorn McBride products. Good for controlling hardware and troubleshooting.
These tools help you access the advanced features of your product. Visit our Software page for more selections.
Firmware
Product
Version
Download
Alcorn McBride provides the latest firmware for your product at no charge. To learn how to check your firmware version and upgrade it, visit our Firmware page.
Part Number
Description
ITB16
Spare 16 position terminal block for IO64
DBWP-10
Serial Cable, 9 Pin to 9 Pin, 10 Feet
DBWP-25
Serial Cable, 9 Pin to 9 Pin, 25 Feet
CNU-2
Serial Cable, 9 Pin to 9 Pin, Null Modem, 2 Feet
CNU-10
Serial Cable, 9 Pin to 9 Pin, Null Modem, 10 Feet
USBSER
USB to RS232 Serial Adapter for Computer
PSSC
Spare Universal Power Supply, 5V/5A, +/- 12V/1A UL Class 2, CE, 110/220V
