For a detailed description of the available configuration options for each type of input, see
on page 90.
2.5.1
Binary inputs
2.5.1.1
Push button inputs
Push button inputs are typically connected to external push buttons, and can be configured
to trigger different actions upon detection of “short” and “long” presses. For example, a push
button input can be connected to a physical push button to control a light dimmer. Short
presses can be configured to toggle the light on and off, while a long press can be configured to
start a dimming operation.
For each input configured as a push button input, a configuration parameter allows to customize
the minimum press time to differentiate between short and long press operations.
2.5.1.2
Switch/sensor inputs
Switch/sensor inputs are typically connected to external switches or sensors, and can be config-
ured to trigger different actions when the input contact closes and when the contact opens.
A typical use case for switch/sensor inputs is to connect external alarm sensors; for example, a
fire detector, or a magnetic door/window sensor. Different actions can be triggered when the
alarm conditions is detected, and also when the alarm condition deactivates.
2.5.1.3
Input locking
For each binary input, an optional “Input lock” communication object is available. This object
allows to temporarily disable operation of the associated input. While an input is locked, short
and long presses (for push button inputs) or state transitions (for switch/sensor inputs) are
ignored, and the corresponding actions are not triggered.
2.5
Multifunction inputs
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