NovaStar H_STD I/O Card
The H_STD I/O Card is the standard control and communication card for NovaStar H-Series processors, not a video input. Installed in an input card slot, it gives the processor a full set of external control interfaces: programmable serial ports, an Ethernet control port, programmable GPIO, relay outputs, and infrared outputs. With it, the H2, H5, H9, H15, or H20 can command and trigger third-party devices such as displays, switchers, and power circuits as part of an integrated AV control system.
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Ideal Applications
Perfect for a wide range of professional LED display scenarios
Integrating the processor into a room control system to drive displays, switchers, and projectors
Triggering scenes, presets, or external events via GPIO contact closures
Switching power to connected devices through the onboard relay outputs
Controlling IR-driven equipment and serial-controlled gear from one card
Why a standard I/O control card?
Unlike the video input cards, the H_STD I/O Card is about control, not pixels. It turns an H-Series processor into a control hub that can talk to the rest of the room over serial, Ethernet, GPIO, relay, and infrared, so the wall processor can both react to and command external equipment.
Choose this card when your installation needs the processor to integrate with a larger AV control system or to automate actions: powering devices on and off via relays, triggering presets from contact closures, sending RS232/RS422/RS485 commands, or driving IR devices. It occupies an input slot, so it trades a video input for control capability.
Key Highlights
Technical Specifications
2x COM Ports
| Description | Programmable RS422/RS485/RS232 ports |
| Purpose | Control devices that adopt RS422/RS485/RS232 protocol |
1x ETHERNET
| Description | 10/100Mbps self-adaptive |
| Purpose | Control the device connected to this card |
| Protocols | TCP/IP protocol and UDP/IP protocol supported |
3x I/O
| Description | Programmable GPIO ports |
| Purpose | Trigger execution of function requirements via programming |
| Modes | Input and output modes supported |
| Configuration | Pins 1, 2 and 3 can be set to either input or output, pin G is common ground |
3x RELAY OUT
| Description | Relay control outputs |
| Purpose | Control power on/off of connected devices |
| Specifications | Max 30 VDC, 3A |
| Configuration | Six pins divided into three groups, can be connected/disconnected via programming |
3x IR OUT
| Description | Infrared control outputs |
| Purpose | Programmable infrared control |
| Configuration | Pins 1, 2 and 3 for infrared emission, pin G is common ground |
Specifications
- This card can be installed into the input card slots
- Provides comprehensive control and communication interfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a video input card?
No. The H_STD I/O Card is a control and communication card. It provides serial, Ethernet, GPIO, relay, and infrared interfaces rather than video inputs.
What serial protocols does it support?
It has two programmable COM ports that support RS422, RS485, and RS232.
What is the Ethernet port for?
It is a 10/100Mbps self-adaptive control port supporting TCP/IP and UDP/IP, used to control devices connected to the card.
What can the relay outputs do?
There are three relay outputs rated up to 30 VDC at 3A, used to control power on/off of connected devices. They can be connected or disconnected via programming.
How do the GPIO and IR outputs work?
Three programmable GPIO pins can each be set as input or output (with a common ground) to trigger functions, and three IR outputs provide programmable infrared control.
Where does the card install?
It installs into an input card slot of the H2, H5, H9, H15, or H20 processor.
What warranty is included?
All NovaStar products include a full 3-year manufacturer warranty when purchased from authorized distributors like Olympian LED.
Do you offer volume pricing?
Yes! As the largest NovaStar distributor in the USA, we offer special pricing for bulk orders and repeat customers. Contact our sales team for a custom quote.
Do you have this in stock?
We maintain over $2 million in inventory at our Titusville, Florida warehouse. Most orders ship same-day. Contact us to confirm current availability.
Can I get NET 30 payment terms?
NET 30 terms are available for qualified businesses and established customers. Please contact our sales team to discuss payment options.
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For pricing, availability, or technical questions about the H_STD I/O Card, contact Olympian LED today.
