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FAQ: What types of cables are available for the Flex?

The Flex units are capable of connecting to a variety of Flex Link cables that provide the end functionality of IP-enabling devices. Available Flex Link cables are listed below:

 

IR Solutions:

All IR cables have an IR modulation frequency of 20 KHz-500 KHz.

All IR cables, with the exception of the FLC-T3, are 6.5 feet (2 meters) in length

All Flex Link cables use a 3.5mm jack to connect to the Flex via the Flex Link 3.5mm port

 

G-IR-E - Global IR Emitter

Emits IR data for control of infrared devices.

Visible emission provides feedback to user.

3.5 mm mono jack male connector

Works with all GC product lines.

FLC-BL - Flex Link Blaster Cable

This product is designed to be used with Global Caché Flex products to provide long range control of infrared devices.

Transmits IR data up to 35 feet for control of infrared devices.

Invisible IR emission.

FLC-T3 - Flex Link Tri-port Cable

This product is designed to be used with Global Caché Flex products to convert the Flex Link Port into 3 independent IR outputs. Emitters not included. See emitters under G-IR-E.

Three independent user selectable IR outputs – 3.5 mm mono jack female connectors

Third IR port supports IR blaster FLC-BL.

FLC-3E - Flex Link 3 Emitter Cable

This product is designed to be used with Global Caché Flex products to convert the Flex Link Port into 3 independent IR outputs.

Three independent, user selectable IR emitters.

FLC-2E1B - Flex Link 2E1B Cable (2 emitters, 1 blaster)

This product is designed to be used with Global Caché Flex products to convert the Flex Link Port into 2 independent IR outputs and 1 IR Blaster.

Two independent, user selectable IR emitters.

Third cable is an IR blaster.   

 

Additional IR convertor cables

GC-CGX - GC-CGX IR Converter Cable (GC-100/iTach/Flex to Xantech, SpeakerCraft and

Niles)

This product connects a GC-100, iTach, or Flex IR output to a Xantech, SpeakerCraft or Niles distribution box 12V IR input.

Ideal for sending GC-100, iTach, and Flex IR commands into a Xantech IR distribution environment.

Power supply is not required when used with a GC-100, iTach, or Flex.

Supports IR frequencies from 30 KHz-200 KHz.

Optically isolated for circuit isolation and protection.

Cable/Connector – 6 feet (1.8 meters), 3.5 mm stereo plug.

GC-CXG - GC-CXG IR Converter Cable (Xantech, SpeakerCraft and Niles to GC-IRE)

This product connects a Xantech IR output to a GC-IRE.

Ideal for digitally capturing IR signals from a Xantech, SpeakerCraft, or Niles IR distribution environment.

Power supply is not required when used with a GC-100, iTach, or Flex.

Supports IR frequencies from 30 KHz-200 KHz.

Optically isolated for circuit isolation and protection.

Cable/Connector – 6 feet (1.8 meters), 3.5 mm stereo plug.

 

Serial Solutions

FLC-SL-232 - Flex Link RS232 Serial Cable

This product is designed to be used with the Global Caché Flex products to transmit and receive serial data.

Interface – Serial RS232.

Connector – Male DB9 port with Male to Female DB9 gender changer included.

Throughput – Straight through or crossover configurable from setup web page.

Speed – 300 baud to 115.2 Kbaud.

Flow control – Bi-directional with hardware RTS/CTS, handshake, and parity.

Cable/Connector – 5 feet (1.5 meters) cable with 3.5 mm plug connects to Flex Link Port.

FLC-SL-MJ - Flex Link RS232 MiniJack Cable

This product is designed to be used with the Global Caché Flex products to transmit and receive serial data.

Interface – Serial RS232.

Connector – Male 3.5 mm mini jack at 90-degree angle for connection to mini jack serial ports.

Throughput – Straight through or crossover configurable from setup web page.

Speed – 300 baud to 115.2 Kbaud.

Cable/Connector – 6.5 feet (2 meters) cable with 3.5 mm plug connects to Flex Link Port.

FLC-SL-485 - Flex Link RS485 Serial Cable

This product is designed to be used with the Global Caché Flex products to transmit and receive serial data.

Interface – Serial RS485.

Connector – 5 pin screw terminal block.

4-wire (full duplex) and 2-wire (half duplex) capable.

Speed – 300 baud to 115.2 Kbaud.

Cable/Connector – 5 feet (1.5 meters) cable with 3.5 mm plug connects to Flex Link Port.

 

Contact Closure/Relay/Sensor Solutions

FLC-RS - Flex Link Relay & Sensor Cable

This product is designed to be used with Global Caché Flex products to control and monitor the status of electronic devices using relay, contact closure, and current/voltage sensing.

Four configurable relay outputs; four configurable sensor inputs.

Outputs – Configurable as contact closure relay/SPST, SPDT, DPDT.

Inputs – Configurable as contact or current/voltage sensing.

Din rail mountable.

Cable/Connector – 5 feet (1.5 meters) with 3.5 mm plug connects to Flex Link Port.




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