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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]]. |