audioShare Control Relay Module Installation Guide v00r01-090421.wpd
5
SYSTEM PLANNING
Before installation begins, in fact, before the wiring phase of construction even begins, we
recommend that you plan where each type of unit will be installed. This will greatly simplify the
system configuration after installation.
Appendix C
is a
Location Worksheet
that will help
identify where each unit is placed in the home along with other pertinent information needed during
the configuration process. Make additional photo copies as needed. A complete list of units is
found in the
audioShare
®
User Guide
.
CRM Placement
CRMs may be placed anywhere in the
audioShare
®
system where control of external devices such
as security gates, garage doors, yard lights, security (alarm) systems, thermostats, irrigation systems,
etc. are located. The only site preparation required is the installation of a Cat 5 cable from the
audioShare
®
system, in any configuration of home run and/or daisy chain (see the
audioShare
®
Basic Installation Guide
). Power and control signals are supplied to the CRM over the Cat 5 so
no other wiring is needed. The CRM includes dry relay contacts, both normally open (N.O.) and
normally closed (N.C.), to operate any device up to 120 VAC or 30 VDC at up to 2 Amps. Relay
operation can be momentary or continuous and is completely configurable from any wall station.
There are 14 pre-defined modes of operation as well as a user definable mode which can be
configured from any personal computer attached to the system via an Ethernet port (ASPEM or
ASHB3).
CRMs also accept input signals from any external device that provides a switch or relay closure or
a TTL voltage level from 0 - 24 VDC. These input signals may be used to send control information
to the
audioShare
®
system to acknowledge the completion of an operation, or to trigger an audible
signal, or to start or stop the operation of another external device, or whatever other purpose the user
needs.
CRM Addresses
Use a logical address numbering system, one that will be easy for the users to remember. There are
up to 39 addresses available for CRMs, 201 through 239. The address book feature allows users to
assign names the addresses for easier access.