Specifications

338 Module 136: System Monitoring | Trouble Inputs
Trouble Inputs
A Trouble Input is a logical entity that behaves like a physical input, but changes state based on the state of a
system trouble condition. For example, AC Fail or Battery Low.
 In a normal condition, the Trouble Input is closed, much like a PIR that is not detecting any movement.
 When a trouble conditions occurs, the associated Trouble Input opens.
Trouble Input Programming
Trouble Inputs are programmed much like a physical input, starting with the name.
The Add Controller and Add Expander wizards provide the option to create Trouble Inputs for you, but we
recommend you format these to include at least the site code (for example Controller Tamper TXS) to allow for
easy identification.
Module Address
Trouble Inputs also have a module address, just like physical inputs:
These are described for each hardware module in the corresponding installation manual.
Some Trouble Inputs are not applicable to a particular type of module. For instance, Trouble Input 1 on a
Controller is Controller Tamper. The PCB Controller has an onboard tamper, but the DIN Controller does not.
Trouble Input 1 on a DIN Controller will never open.
Contact ID Configuration
The Configuration section is used to override the default Contact ID settings. Leave these as is unless you have
a specific requirement for reporting codes.