Outputs generally represent physical devices connected to the Protege X system, such as sirens, beepers, LED indicators and door lock relays. Any device that has a binary on-off state can be connected to Protege X as an output. This means Protege X can be used to control a wide range of devices, from lighting to HVAC.
However, outputs do not need to be physical: Protege X can use virtual outputs to track binary states without the need for a physical device. This allows for advanced programming using schedules, input types, automations and programmable functions.
Name
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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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Keypad Display Name: The name that will be downloaded to the controller. This will be displayed on the keypad and in reports by IP monitoring services. The keypad can only display the first 16 characters of the display name, so it should concisely describe the physical location and function of the resource.
General
Address
- Module Type: The type of module that the output is physically connected to (e.g. keypad, output expander).
- Module Address: The Physical Address of the module that the output is connected to.
- Module Output: The index of the output on the connected module. See the relevant module installation manual for wiring instructions.
Configuration
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Activation Schedule: This schedule is used to automatically turn the output on and off. When the schedule becomes valid the output is activated. When the schedule becomes invalid the output is deactivated.
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By default, the activation schedule only controls the output when the schedule changes state (becomes valid or invalid). The output can still be controlled by other methods between these times. To ensure the output remains in the scheduled state enable Always Verify Schedule below.
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Always Verify Schedule: With this option enabled the output will verify the schedule every minute. If the output is not in the correct state it will be activated or deactivated to match the state of the schedule.
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Activation Time: The duration that the output will stay on when it is activated. This applies to most methods of activation (e.g. manual activation, activation schedule, programmable function, automation). The output status will be shown as 'On Timed'.
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If the activation time is set to 0 the output will remain on continuously until it is deactivated by any method.
Some methods of output activation (e.g. output group, input type, access level) have defined times which may override the activation time.
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Activation Retrigger: With this option enabled, if an output is activated a second time when it is already 'On Timed' the activation time will restart. This allows outputs such as lights to stay on for longer when they are retriggered.
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Support Manual Commands: When this option is enabled, an operator with the appropriate permissions can send manual commands to the output. For example, an operator might activate a lighting output to turn on the lights. For more information and available commands, see Manual Output Commands.
Commands
- 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.
Options
General
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Log Output Events: When this option is enabled the output will generate an event whenever it is activated or deactivated.
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Disable this option to prevent output events from being generated.
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You may disable event logging for outputs that are primarily used for automation or control (such as virtual outputs) to reduce their impact on event storage.
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Invert Output: When this option is enabled the output activation will be inverted. For example, if a light output is inverted deactivating the output will turn the light on and activating the output will turn the light off.
A module update will be required whenever this setting is changed.
If the output is on the controller the option must be enabled in both the controller output and the corresponding output on the onboard reader expander. Then it must be manually activated and deactivated before this change will take effect.
Preset State
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Preset Controller Power Up: With this option enabled the output will be set to a specific state (defined below) when the controller is restarted or powered on for the first time. If not, the output will be reset to its last known state.
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Output Turns On When Controller Powers Up: When the Preset Controller Power Up option above is enabled, this option defines the initial state of the output when the controller powers up. With this option enabled the output turns on. With this option disabled the output turns off.
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Preset Module Power Up: With this option enabled the output will be set to a specific state (defined below) when the module it is connected to is powered up.
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This will override the last known state of the output and the Preset Controller Power Up setting above.
A module update will be required whenever this setting is changed.
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Output Turns On When Module Powers Up: When the Output Turns On When Module Powers Up option above is enabled, this option defines the initial state of the output when the connected module powers up. With this option enabled the output turns on. With this option disabled the output turns off.
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Preset Module Offline: With this option enabled the output will be set to a specific state (defined below) when the connected module goes offline. For example, this could be used to turn on an indicator light or beeper when a module goes offline, or ensure that emergency lighting turns on if a connection is damaged.
A module update will be required whenever this setting is changed.
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Output Turns On When Module Offline: When the Preset Module Offline option above is enabled, this option defines the state of the output when the connected module goes offline. With this option enabled the output turns on. With this option disabled the output turns off.
Manual Output Commands
Clicking the button beside an output record (only visible when hovering) opens a menu with manual commands for that output.
Control
- Activate: Turn the output on indefinitely.
- Deactivate: Turn the output off.
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Activate For Time: Turn the output on for the time entered in the adjoining field.
- The activation time must be entered before clicking the Activate For Time button.
- The time field format is hh:m:ss, allowing the output to be activated for a maximum of 23:59:59.
Currently you must clear (backspace) existing time values before you can enter or change times. This will be changed in a future release.