Automations
Automation points are digital 'switches' in the system which can be used to control outputs. Users can activate and deactivate automations from a keypad, making them a convenient way to control devices that need to be operated regularly. For example, an automation might be used to control outdoor lighting, irrigation or HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems.
Users can activate automations from a keypad by logging in and pressing [MENU] [5] [5]. Select an automation and press [1] to activate it for a set time, [2] to deactivate it and [3] to activate it indefinitely. It is also possible to view and control automations from the keypad's offline menu (see Controller Records | Keypads | Options 2).
Automations are also used in the C-Bus integration to connect inputs and outputs to C-Bus groups. This allows inputs and outputs to control C-Bus groups and C-Bus groups to control outputs, fully integrating building security and automation systems.
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Name: The name of the record in English.
English is the default system language for all records and is assumed to be the primary language.
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Name (Second Language): The name of the record as it appears within the Protege X user interface when the operator's Portal Settings display language is set to a language other than English.
When the operator's display language is set to any language other than English, all 'Second Language' values become the primary value, and the English versions are displayed as the 'Second Language' value.
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Automation Output Time: When the automation is activated, by pressing [1] on a keypad or by the C-Bus integration, it will remain on for this duration. Any outputs activated by the automation will also turn off after this time.
In the C-Bus integration this option is only relevant in the case where a C-Bus group controls a Protege X output.
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Automation Output/Output Group: In normal operation this output or output group is activated when the automation is activated from the keypad. It is deactivated when the automation is deactivated.
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C-Bus Application Code: The address of the C-Bus application that the automation will communicate with. Application codes can be found in the C-Bus software or system documentation.
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C-Bus Group Code: The address of the C-Bus group that the automation will communicate with. Group codes can be found in the C-Bus software or system documentation.
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Enable C-Bus Automation Function: When this option is enabled the automation controls or is controlled by the assigned C-Bus group.
This option must be enabled for the automation to begin communicating with C-Bus.
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C-Bus Automation Output: When this option is enabled this automation will control the assigned C-Bus group.
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Use Output Status in C-Bus Function: When this option is enabled the automation will change or transmit the status of its automation output or output group rather than the status of the automation itself.
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C-Bus Operates on Rising Edge: C-Bus processing activates on the rising edge of a change in the output/input state, i.e. changing from off to on.
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C-Bus Operates on Falling Edge: C-Bus processing activates on the falling edge of a change in the output/input state, i.e. changing from on to off.
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