Outputs
Outputs are used to control devices from the Protege System. An output can be used to control lighting, activate a siren, turn on an indicator or unlock a door.
Address:
- Module Type: The type of module that the output is 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.
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 (seconds): The duration (in seconds) 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' on the monitoring page.
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 specific 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.
Commands
- Commands