Manual
IO8 – Manual
Input and output expander iO-8 Quick installation guide With expander iO-8 you can increase the number of inputs and outputs in a compatible TRIKDIS device. iO-8 has 8 contacts, which can be set to either input or output mode. Visit iO-8 page on trikdis.com for device specifications and an up -to- date list of compatible TRIKDIS devices. Follow these steps to set up iO-8:
1. Wire iO-8 to a compatible TRIKDIS device as shown:
2. Wire inputs as shown:
The input wiring diagrams and resistor values are determined by the main unit ( SP231, SP3, CG17, G16, G16T, E16, E16T, G17F) to which the iO-8 module is connected.
3. Wire outputs as shown:
4. Connect a USB cable to the main TRIKDIS device and open
TrikdisConfig software. Press Read [F4].
5. Go to Modules window, and click on a free row in the “ RS485
modules” pane. Select “ iO-8 expander” in the drop -down list as shown:
6. Enter iO-8 Serial No. (numbers only) in the cell to the right. You will
find this number on the sticker on iO-8.
7. In the Input and PGM Output drop-down menu selection (Zones
and PGM window), you will now see the iO-8 inputs and outputs, which you can enable: The setup may differ depending on the main TRIKDIS device. Configure settings for zones and PGM outputs according to the manual of the main device.
8. Once finished, press Write [F5] and disconnect USB cable.
9. Trigger the inputs and switch outputs to test the installation.
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