MegaPoints Controllers
System2 Panel Controller User Reference
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System2 Panel Controller
Introduction
The System2 Panel Controller is a 16 input and 16 output device
primarily suited to driving mimic panels on System2 networks. It
features a Wi-Fi based intuitive configuration from the comfort of
your PC, tablet or phone.
Each input channel is individually configurable for:
o
Switch type
Push to make
Toggle
Block Detector
Points Position Sensor
o
Latching time (delay)
o
RGB colour
o
Invert the switch logic
Each output channel can:
o
Drive single and dual LEDs
o
Reverse its output
You will also need:
12 Volt DC regulated power supply.
o
500 mA per Panel Controller.
Network cable (twisted pair).
o
Telephone cable
o
Alarm cable
o
Such as CW1109B/Y supplied by CPC/Farnell . See website for cable links. Non
twisted pair cable is OK for testing purposes, not for installation.
To use the network features of this board you will require:
A Wi-Fi Router that is configured for:
o
DHCP (default enabled on most routers)
o
An active internet connection (only required for software updates).
A current browser that supports HTML5.
This is a 12 Volt device and
should be connected to a
minimum
of
2
Amp
regulated power supply.
MegaPoints Controllers use
static sensitive components
that must be handled with
care.
Avoid
touching
any
components or the circuit
printed on the bottom of
the board.
Avoid placing the board on
any
metallic
surfaces
including track.
DO NOT connect any part
of this device directly to
your track bus.