Running a unit as Stand-Alone (Analog Only)
Running a ioibox unit in analog stand-alone offers tracking and threat detection without the need for
a network. If the IP network infrastructure will not be used and the existing analog infrastructure will
continue to be maintained, accessibility to the ioibox units for additional configurations should be
considered, especially if the units are installed in hard to reach locations.
In situations where there is no network infrastructure permanently connected to the ioibox units, the
ability to make adjustments and configurations requires the ioibox unit be reconnected to a
computer (network) for configuration.
Use of a laptop may offer some mobility, however units and cameras may be installed hard to reach
locations or pose some risk in accessing them. For these situations it may be useful to wire
accessible extensions to provide optimal configuration of these units.
The ability to use programmed incident responses in an analog-only configurations can provide
considerable benefits, such as a lockdown on threat detection. With an analog-only system, the
ability to change or command ioibox units and their connected relay contacts will not be available in
analog only monitors.
Consideration and care needs to be given to how the security officers will reset, command, and
override incident responses. For example, if the system detects someone walking in a detection
zone and automatically executes a lockdown, security officers should have a bypass to the
lockdown.
Overview of Alarm Inputs (Dry Contacts)
Alarm Inputs of the ioibox units allow interaction among the ioibox units, cameras, and signals sent
from external devices.
The units can receive input signals (dry contact close/open) from external devices. For example,
fire alarms, PIR, magnetic sensors, fence sensors, break glass stations, control valve sensors,
mercury switches, etc and use them for triggering automatic actions.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the system and system interference, a certified electrician must assure
that the ground voltage (ground loops) is comparable among all connected system
components.
CAUTION
Assure the common ground terminal connection for alarm inputs is connected in the right
terminal connector socket of an Alarm Input pair.
Specification:
Dry Contacts (max. 24VDC 100mA) IN
For more information on Alarm Inputs, see the
Connecting Alarm Inputs
section (page 29)
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