Setup guide
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DS2 Network Guide
How to Enable and Congure Alarms
The unit supports 20 alarm inputs which can be individually congured.
This section will be divided into:
Enabling and conguring the alarm inputs
Enabling and conguring the alarm actions
By default the 20 alarm inputs are disabled, these need to be enabled so that external alarm devices
can be connected to the unit.
1. Select Alarms/VMD -> Alarm Inputs
2. Place a tick in the box under the Enabled option to select all the alarm inputs or
individually tick the required alarm(s).
Note: There are 20 alarm inputs on board the unit and the option for additional alarm inputs (21
to 36) by connecting a DM alarm module to the unit. Ensure the additional alarm module is
connected to the unit before powering up the unit.
3. Select the input that the alarm will be triggered on from the drop down menu, select the
contact number.
4. Select whether the input is Normally Open or Normally Closed by default.
5. Enable the alarm input if the End Of Line (EOL) option is to be active on that input.
6. Set the Nuisance Count for the input.
7. Set the Stuck Time in minutes
8. Set the pulse extension for the relevant alarm input (if applicable).
9. Remember to save the conguration by selecting Save Settings!
Once the alarm inputs have been enabled it is necessary to congure what actions will be taken
when an alarm is triggered.