Interlogix VEREX Director - Manual (Page 283)

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Output Points and Related Settings
Output points are programmable electronic
switches that can be used to signal alarms or
control items such as lights, garage doors, etc.
The
Output Points screen allows viewing or
changing the characteristics for each of these
outputs.
Power: Outputs provide a switching function only
(devices must include a suitable power source).
Map/Graphic Annunciator Modules: Outputs on a
"Map" module pertain to firing the LEDs on the module
itself rather than external devices.
Exception: Outputs 1 and 2 on a map module can
each fire an LED and are also provided on the board
(OP1=+V/High; OP2=0V/Low).
Door Controllers and Suite-Security Keypads: These
devices have built in dedicated outputs that are set up
directly under "Doors" or "Suite Security".
Special Features and Complex
Equations
Beginning with V4.2, output programming has
been greatly enhanced, including:
 Any output function can be set as a positive
trigger (Normally 0V/Low; +V/High when
triggered), or negative trigger (Normally
+V/High; 0V/Low when triggered);
 In addition to steady operation, three On/Off
cadence selections are provided;
 Outputs can be triggered by just about any
type of event(s)--including the new activity-
monitoring and user-counting features.
 Complex equations can be set up using
"Boolean" operators (AND, OR, XOR, etc.)
General Signalling Functions
Outputs can be set to activate whenever a
certain type of input is triggered or a specific
event occurs. This can be associated with a
desired panel ("System"), or a specific "Area",
holiday, or device.
Keypad Function Keys
The function-key feature allows setting up
actions to occur when a user presses the “ƒ”
and a number at an 'LCD keypad'. This
pertains to outputs set to "Function Key X".
ƒ1-ƒ5 are available to all users, while ƒ6-ƒ9 and ƒ0 can
be set (on an area-by-area basis) to require a user with
“Function Key” authority to log in before the keys will
work. For details, see the "Require Function Key PIN"
selection under "Areas and Related Settings".
Function key ƒ5 is pre-set to toggle the keypad chime
feature on and off. It can be programmed for other
actions, but is generally not—since the keypad chime
feature would be toggled as well.
The Numeric Paging Feature
UK/ACPO: This feature is not supported with
UK/ACPO operation.
Also See: [Management], Serial Reporting.

Software-Based Text Paging (Serial Reporting)
Outputs 5-8, or 5-8 & 121-128 (see exception)
can be set to signal a numeric pager when
triggered by their associated alarm condition.
Exception: Beginning with V4.4 (software and
firmware), the outputs to use for numeric paging are
configurable.
Related: Configuration, System, I/O Mapping 

I/O Mapping  (under "General System Settings
for a Panel").
Outputs 005 - 008: These are 'virtual' outputs that are
not associated with any physical wiring).
The specific alarm/event to be associated with
each of the outputs is defined here, while other
settings for the paging feature are set through
the System Communication screen.
For details,
refer to "Monitoring, Paging, & Remote Mgt. Settings".
Parallel STU / REDCARE and VBUS
Outputs
Outputs pertaining to a Subscriber Terminal
Unit (STU) interface (and also regarding VBUS
operations) need to be reserved ahead of time.
Select Outputs: Configuration, System, I/O
Mapping ; 
I/O Mapping  (under "General
System Settings...", previous).
How to Get Here
Multi-Account Systems: First select [Account Folders]
in the 'tree', and locate and double-click the desired
account.
MyTools Bar: Output Points
In the Tree: Configuration
(click the "+") ,
 Output Points (Under the specific panel group and
panel--if listed in the 'tree'.)
Related Topic: "Other Desktop Choices"
Programmable Outputs (Signalling & Device-Switching)