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PALS Installation Manual
CRISIS CONTROLLER©™ HARDWARE (continued)
ITo program the SIO32, see the Actall® User Manual. Programming identifies the module to the controller, and
enables and integrates its function with the system. Outputs can be programmed to toggle states upon activation,
or can be set to trip for defined momentary activation periods.
The Crisis Controller©™ software treats SIO32 Inputs like transmitters. They are defined as N/O or N/C (inputs
controlled by switches are always pulled high). Switch transitions must be at least 25msec in duration. This permits
“de-bouncing” of switches. Inputs can be tripped either by switch closure or by voltage changes. In addition,
switches can be programmed to directly trip outputs.
The Crisis Controller©™ can automatically respond to alarm or trouble events by automatically communicating
with on-site or off-site pagers. Users can also manually activate specific pagers as needed (see Actall® User Manual
for additional details).
The system accommodates multiple pager services, with service to all types of pagers. When programmed or
manually instructed to send a page, the system calls the pager service assigned to the pager and relays numeric or
alphanumeric information. This paging interface requires a connection via a COM port.
Installation:
Due to the versatility of the many paging systems available, please see the manufacturer’s
documentation for hardware installation and programming.
The Crisis Controller©™ will support a dedicated line printer that will produce real time printouts of system activity,
or can be used with a standard printer with reports being requested by Operators or Supervisors.
Installation:
Attach the printer to the parallel port of the PC using a standard parallel printer cable. With one
end attached to the printer, attach the other end to the Alert Monitoring Hardware Key.
Transmitters should not be mounted on-site until they have been programmed and labeled for easy identification
in the field. Transmitters are programmed from the Alert Monitoring Center using a programming cable connected
to the Serial Receiver
Paging
Printer
Wireless Transmitters
