QSC Q-SYS I/O-8 FLEX 8-Channel Expander PoE+ GPIO Mic/Line Phantom Power

Brand: QSC
Form Factor: Wall Mount
Type: channel Expander
Number of Channels: 8
Input/Output Ports: Terminal Bock, GPIO, RJ-45 (Ethernet)
Model: Q-SYS I/O-8 FLEX
MPN: Q-SYS I/O-8 FLEX
Analogue/Digital: Analogue & Digital

QSC Q-SYS I/O-8 FLEX 8-Channel Expander PoE+ GPIO Mic/Line Phantom Power

In good condition and full working order

INTRODUCTION:
The Q-SYS™ I/O-8 Flex channel expander adds a multitude of expansion capabilities to the Q-SYS Platform in a compact, PoE+ capable networked peripheral that can be remotely located wherever the I/O is required. The I/O-8 Flex Channel Expander features eight “Flex channels” (a QSC exclusive technology), which allows each channel to be configured via software as either a mic/line input with phantom power, or a line level output. Additionally, the I/O-8 Flex channel expander offers audio-to-USB bridging for integration with soft-codec applications running on any host PC as well as control connectivity via GPIO and RS232.

APPLICATIONS – MEETING ROOMS AND CONFERENCE SPACES:
When deployed under the table, the I/O-8 Flex channel expander provides a single network cable solution with sufficient analog I/O to accommodate up to eight phantom powered microphones around the table. In addition to that, the onboard GPIO can be used to provide Push-to-Talk or Push-to-Mute functionality as well as microphone LED status. For situations where laptop PC’s are being used for soft-codec conferencing using applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc., the onboard USB device port can be used to provide USB-to audio bridging direct to the PC via driverless USB connectivity.

APPLICATIONS - RACK MOUNT I/O EXPANDER:
For those situations where unexpected inputs and outputs are required late in the design phase, the I/O-8 Flex channel expander is a perfect solution. The eight Flex channels can be reconfigured via software at design or run-time to behave as either a fully balanced mic/line input offering phantom power or as a line level output. Single channel granularity allows the user to configure any combination of inputs / outputs from 8 x 0 through to 0 x 8. Additionally, when used as mic/line Inputs, the eight Flex channels offer microphone fault detection. The onboard RS232 port allows any serial control device to be interfaced with Q-SYS for complete control and monitoring integration.

NETWORK AND POWER:
The Q-SYS Platform utilizes IEEE networking standards and solutions for audio, control and video distribution over a standard Ethernet / IP network. Q-LAN provides deterministic system latencies with analog input to analog output guaranteed at 3.167 ms. The Q-SYS Platform uses Q-LAN for audio, video and control connectivity with all Q-SYS peripherals. Additionally, all Q-SYS Cores support VoIP, SIP, LDAP, AES67, TCP/IP and HTTP Web Sockets among many other standard IT and industry protocols. The I/O-8 Flex channel expander offers PoE+ capability for single cable applications.

REDUNDANCY:
The Q-SYS I/O-8 Flex channel expander offers dual network ports for redundancy with the ability to send and receive on both ports simultaneously for glitch-free switchover in the event of a network failure.

PERIPHERALS:
The I/O-8 Flex channel expander is a Q-SYS peripheral that can be used as part of a Q-SYS system utilizing any Q-SYS Core processor and all other Q-SYS peripheral types including the new Q-SYS AV-to-USB bridging devices. However, the USB device port on the I/O-8 Flex channel expander offers audio bridging.

KEY FEATURES:
Networked I/O expander peripheral
8 software-definable Flex channels (mic/line input with phantom power, or line level output)
Audio-to-USB Bridging for audio integration with soft codec applications
Control connectivity via GPIO and RS232
Microphone fault detection
Dual redundant networking with PoE+ support
Class-leading mounting accessories included for various mounting configurations

Inputs/Outputs:
Audio Flex Channel Capacity: 8
Audio Flex Channel Assignments: Each channel can be configured as a mic/line input or as a line output (configured through Q-SYS Designer Software)
Rear Panel Indicators: “Link”, “Speed” and “Activity” LEDs on all LAN ports
USB inputs/outputs
USB Audio Bridging: Up to 8 x 8 channels of digital audio in/out via software definable USB instances advertised to the USB Host operating system.
USB B (device port):
Bit depth: 16-bit, 24-bit (configured in Q-SYS Designer software)
USB channel capacity: 8 x 8
Sample rate: 48 kHz
Controls and indicators
Front panel controls: “NEXT” OLED page forward capacitive touch button, "ID” device identification capacitive touch button, “Clear Network Settings” - invoked when “NEXT” and “ID” are pressed simultaneously
Front panel connectors: AUX USB: USB Host x2 (Type A connectors)
Front panel indicators: Blue POWER LED, 304 x 96 monochrome OLED display
GPIO
General purpose inputs: 0-24 VDC analog input or contact closure
General purpose outputs: Open collector, 24 VDC at 200 mA max, internal pull-up to 3.3 V
GPIO 12VDC Power Pins: 12 VDC out at 100 mA max

Miscellaneous:
PoE+ Power Input: IEEE 802.3at compliant powered device, PoE+ power supplied through LAN A port
External Power Input: 24 VDC, 1.2 A supplied via the external power input, may be used as the primary power source or as a backup to the PoE+ source
Operating Temperature Range: 0° C - 50° C
Power Consumption: 25.5 W maximum
BTU/Hour: 70 BTUs (power conversion estimate under typical load)
Humidity: 5% to 85% RH
Storage temp: -20 C - +85 C
Regulatory: FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, IC ICES-003, CE (EN55032, EN55035), EU RoHS directive, 2011/65/EU, WEEE directive 2012/19/EU, China RoHS directive GB/T26572, EAC, RCM, UL/cUL/CB, E174401-A18, EFUP: 10 years, Expected Product Life Cycle: 20 years.
Product Dimensions: 8.66 x 9.43 x 1.75 in (220 x 240 x 44 mm), 1RU half rack
Shipping Carton Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 4 in (508 x 305 x 102 mm)
Shipping Weight: 6 lb (2.72 kg)

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