Input Expanders
Input expanders extend the number of inputs available within the system, allowing you to monitor more devices such as door contacts, elevator inputs, PIRs and panic buttons. Virtual input expanders can also be used to generate alarms via input follows output programmable functions.
For wiring instructions, see the relevant installation manual.
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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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Virtual Module: Enable this option to register the module as a virtual module. Virtual modules act as placeholders in the system, allowing you to program virtual inputs and outputs for use with programmable functions and other advanced features.
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Invert Device Tamper: When this option is enabled the module's tamper input will be inverted. This should be enabled when the tamper switch has a normally open configuration.
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Physical Address: The network address of the module on the controller network. Connected expander modules can be addressed with the controller's Module Addressing function.
The maximum physical address available for input expander modules is 248.
- This field is used to send programming commands to the device. It should only be used when specifically advised by ICT documentation or technical support.
Clicking the button beside an expander record (only visible when hovering) opens the module update command window for that module.
Programming changes which alter the way hardware will operate require a module update to download the hardware configuration.
- Update Module: Performs a module update on the selected module. A module update command causes the module to restart.
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