Operation
RFI-9256 Radio Modem User Manual
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5.4 Auxiliary I/O
The RFI-9256 provides eight auxiliary digital I/Os. Refer to Appendix A.3 for individual pin assignments
and electrical specifications.
Each I/O can be individually configured as an input or output. The outputs can have a default state when
power is applied before a connection is established to a remote radio. See appendix B.4.2 on page 81 for
details.
If the outputs are to be used to drive a load, an external module should be used to condition the outputs
should be used. Refer to Appendix A.6 for example circuit schematics.
5.4.1 Input Sampling
All digital inputs are sampled at a fixed interval that may also be configured. The smaller the sample interval
the faster changes will be propagated across the radio network. However if a lot of changes occur to the
digital I/Os in rapid succession this can generate a large amount of traffic that may adversely affect serial
port data throughput.
5.4.2 I/O Routing
The I/Os can be mirrored across a radio network.
I/Os are routed transparently on point-to-point or Hayes dial-up links. When a point-to-point link is used and
remote I/O is enabled, each output on a unit will be set to the current state of the input on the other unit. For
this reason it is important to ensure that the outputs on one unit are matched with inputs on the other unit.
When Hayes dial-up is used, the I/Os will be mirrored so long as a connection is established. When the
connection is closed the I/Os will be held at the last known value.