User`s guide

246 VEREX Director V4.73 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.3
Expansion Modules and Related
Settings
Expansion m odules are devices that provide
support for additional input s, outputs, a nd/or
special features. Some examples include:
• System LCD keypads (different types—some
with built-in reader);
• Door Controllers (typically supporting
2 doors / 4 readers);
• Elevator / Lift Controller (2 cabs, with one
reader per cab; max. 124 floors);
• Point Expander (8 or 16 input points;
and 4 programmable outputs);
• RF / Wireless Point Expansion (32 inputs);
• Fire Supervision module;
• Map/Graph ic Annunciator;
• High-security comms / printer module
(uses Mark7 / DVACS service in Canada).
• Power supply: Intelligent monitorable power
supplies;
For each panel, up to 24 modules can be set up (or up
to 60 suite-security keypads), including support for up
to 32 doors.
Converted TDC/PDC Door Controller Modules: Up to
10 (combined) per system panel.
Note: To initially set up a system module, you will need
to know its serial number. This is typically hand-written
on a small sticker on the circuit board).
Attention: Some modules (HSC/printer module,
RF/wireless module, and Smart POD) require additional
programming locally, through a system keypad. For
details, refer to the commissioning or hardware guide
for your system.
How to Get Here
Multi-Account Systems: First select [Account Folders]
in the 'tree', and locate and double-click the desired
account.
MyTools Bar: Modules
In the Tree
: Configuration (click the "+"),
ÖModules
(Under the specific panel group and
panel--if listed in the 'tree'.)
Related Topic
: "Other Desktop Choices".
Tip: The Grid / Form toolbar-button allows selecting
your preferred view-mode (forms view is recommended
here).
Things You Can Do
• Add a Module: Click [+] at the bottom of the
form, or right-click the form and select Add
New from the pop-up menu.
• View/Change an Existing One: Select one
from the pop-up list at the bottom of the
form.
• Search for a Module: Click the 'binoculars'
symbol. Then, enter the name and click
[Find].
Tip: You can search by name or the 1
st
few
characters--e.g., nam∗
.
• Delete a Module: Right-click a blank area
on the form (
If grid view: Right-click the item in
the list
), and select "Delete". When prompted
to confirm, select Yes.
Before Deleting: If a module is deleted, or changed
with respect to the number of points or outputs, the
I/O range adjusts accordingly. As such, all
points/outputs pertaining to this expansion-module
number and higher
will need to be reconfigured.
As well, only modules NOT presently associated with
any doors can be deleted. (Issue a report, OR go to
the Door configuration topic, select Grid view, and
look for the specific module.)
Related Topic(s):
• Reporting on Users, System/Device Settings, etc.;
• Working with the Report Viewer
Working in Grid View:
You can: • View or enter values;
• Right-click an item and select from the pop-up menu;
• Click a column heading to sort on that column.
(Filter on Column: Shows only items matching an
entered value or 1
st
few chars.--e.g., nam∗. A red
column heading indicates the list is filtered.)
If a Module is Replaced
If a defective or damaged module is replaced,
be sure to id entify the new module's "Serial
Number" to the soft ware. (See the "Serial
Number" description for details.)
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Then, issue a "Send to Pane l" communications
session to transfer all settings t o the
associated panel.
For details, refer to "Panel Communications and
Updates".
Expansion Modules