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hardware:modular-base-units:mod4 [2012/08/10 01:24]
aaron created
hardware:modular-base-units:mod4 [2013/01/14 05:24] (current)
jarrod [On-Board Digital Input]
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 ====== MOD4 ====== ====== MOD4 ======
  
 +The CommandFusion MOD4 is a rack-mountable modular controller, capable of housing 4 modules, in any combination.\\
 +You could for instance load it up with 4 IR modules, giving a total of 32 IR ports. Or perhaps 4 COM4 modules, giving a maximum of 17 RS232 ports (including the on-board RS232 port).\\
  
-Coming Soon+===== Information Panel ===== 
 + 
 +The information panel can be found on the front of the MOD4.\\ 
 + 
 +==== LEDs ==== 
 + 
 +  * CFLink ID LCD 
 +    * Displays the CFLink ID assigned to the unit. 
 +  * Power (Blue) 
 +    * Off = Power off 
 +    * Flashing = Booting or firmware missing 
 +    * Solid = Power on and ready 
 +  * CFLink Fault (Red) 
 +    * Solid = Fault discovered on CFLink bus. Remain solid until reset. 
 +    * Reset unit to clear CFLink fault flag and turn off LED. 
 +  * CFLink Activity (Amber) 
 +    * Flashing = CFLink activity is detected on the CFLink network. 
 +  * COM Port Program Mode (Amber) 
 +    * Solid = On-board RS232 port is in Program Mode (for communicating with CFLink devices via RS232). 
 +  * COM Port RS232 Mode 
 +    * Solid = On-board RS232 port is in RS232 Mode (for controlling third part RS232 devices). 
 + 
 +==== Pinhole Buttons ==== 
 + 
 +  * Setup 
 +    * Press to begin editing the first digit of the CFLink ID 
 +    * Press again to change to editing the second digit of the CFLink ID 
 +    * Press a third time to end editing the CFLink ID. 
 +  * Up 
 +    * When either the first or second digit of the CFLink ID is flashing, press Up to increase the digit. 
 +  * Down 
 +    * When either the first or second digit of the CFLink ID is flashing, press Down to decrease the digit. 
 +  * Reset 
 +    * Press to reset the unit. See the [[hardware:​device-resetting|Device Resetting page]] for more information. 
 +  * COM Port 
 +    * Press to toggle on-board RS232 Mode between Program Mode and RS232 Mode. 
 + 
 +==== Module Information ==== 
 + 
 +Each module slot contains the following information:​\\ 
 + 
 +  * Status/Act LEDs (Amber), 4 per module slot, each corresponding to a specific port on the module. 
 +    * Depending what module is plugged in, these LEDs will show the status or activity of the modules ports. 
 +    * Information such as if a relay is closed or open, when data is being sent or received to COM ports, etc. 
 +    * For cases when a module has more than 4 ports (MOD-LRY8 module, etc), you can toggle which ports the LEDs are related to by pressing and holding any of the test buttons for that module. 
 +  * Module Type Text 
 +    * The module type that is detected will light up blue. 
 +    * When the "​Status/​Act"​ LEDs are relating to ports 1-4, this text will be solidly lit up. 
 +    * When the "​Status/​Act"​ LEDs are relating to ports 5-8, this text will slowly blink. 
 +  * Test Buttons 
 +    * These are for testing relay modules. Pressing and releasing the button will toggle the relay state. 
 +    * Hold any test button for 3 seconds to change the "​Status/​Act"​ to relate to ports 5-8, then press and hold again to change back to ports 1-4. 
 + 
 +===== Ports ===== 
 + 
 +==== On-Board RS232 Port ==== 
 + 
 +Depending what mode the RS232 port is in (indicated via the information LEDs), this port can be used for 2 things: 
 +  - Using RS232 to communicate with other CFLink devices on the CFLink network 
 +  - Communicating with third party RS232 devices such as projectors, TVs, etc 
 + 
 +==== On-Board Digital Input ==== 
 + 
 +This dry contact digital input can be used to trigger rules in the CFLink network.\\ 
 +  - Input 
 +  - Ground 
 +==== CFLink x 2 ==== 
 + 
 +The dual 5-pin CFLink connector is used to communicate with other CFLink devices on the network.\\ 
 +Either connector can be used, as they are true loopthrough ports.\\ 
 + 
 +=== Pinout === 
 + 
 +  - Isolated Ground 
 +  - Data + 
 +  - Data - 
 +  - Power (9-30V DC) 
 +  - Ground 
 + 
 +==== MicroSD ==== 
 + 
 +The MicroSD slot is used to expand the on-board memory via MicroSD cards.\\ 
 + 
 +===== Module Slots ===== 
 +The 4 module slots can be used for any combination of [[hardware:​modules:​|modules]].\\ 
 +\\ 
 +Use a flat head screw driver (preferably plastic to avoid marking, but metal is fine too) to lever the modules out far enough to pull out the remaining amount with your fingers.\\ 
 +\\ 
 +When inserting a module, make sure to insert it straight and all the way in until the latch clicks into position.\\ 
 +\\ 
 +After inserting a module, you will need to reset the MOD4 before that module is detected.\\ 
 + 
 +===== Factory Reset ===== 
 +For information on how to rest your device to factory settings, see the [[hardware:​device-resetting|Device Resetting Page]].
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