Input parameters – GAI-Tronics Sonic Alarm Sonic Alarm System Software Programming and User Manual User Manual
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Input Parameters:
Each RTU contains 32 input circuits that can be used to activate system events. Each input is activated by
a switch contact either opening or closing. Additionally the switch closures can be pulsed (momentary)
or on/off (maintained) action.
Selecting the Input Number – Select the input number (1–32) to be programmed by clicking on it in the
table at the left side of the screen. When selected, the input properties are displayed on the right side of
the screen. It is possible to navigate through the inputs by using the up and down arrows on the keyboard.
Description – A text description of how the input point is being used (e.g. fire alarm, gas alarm, etc.)
Event Type – From the pull-down list, select the type of event that will be activated from the input.
Event Description -
From the pull-down list, select the event that will be activated from the input.
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: If the events have not yet been defined, the list will be blank. Events must first be defined on the
Event List screen.
Switch Type - From the pull-down list, select the type of switch connected to the input. Normally open
switches are open during a normal (off) condition and close during an active (on) condition. Normally
closed switches are closed during a normal (off) condition and open during an active (on) condition.
Switch Mode - From the pull-down list, select the switch action.
If momentary is selected, the programmed event will activate when the switch is in the on position. It
will remain active when the switch returns to the off position. The event then must either time-out or be
stopped by a reset switch connected to another input.
If maintained is selected, the event will activate when the input switch is in the on position and will reset
when the input switch returns to the off position.