Configure Inputs

The Inputs editor contains the following settings to configure analog or switch inputs:

General (Advanced)
Input Switches list showing function icon, Switch type & number, and Description with the name and function details.

Select a switch to view and configure the following properties:

General
Logical Address
Advanced
Analog input or Function

Initially only the basic fields are shown. Most standard setups do not require advanced properties, but you can reveal all fields by clicking the sb icon advanced Advanced button.

Displayed fields can be sorted in one of two ways by clicking the following icons:
sb icon categorized Categorized
sb icon alphabetical Alphabetical

Refer to the property description pane at the bottom of the editor for explanations of each property.

The local temperature sensor must be configured on Input 1.

Configure inputs:

Select an input switch.
Input 1 only: Set Analog input to True for a local temperature sensor, or False for a dry contact input.
Select and configure the applicable properties for each input as required (see below).
Press F12 or click Save to Device.

Standard properties are shown in bold. Advanced properties are shown in bold italics.

All
Property	Description
General (Advanced)
*Switches*	Enabled/Disabled. Affects all switches.

Input
Property	Description
General
Name	User-specified switch name.
Switch	Enabled/Disabled for a single switch.
Analog input	Select True for temperature sensor (Input 1 only) or valve position sensor, or False for dry contact input.
Logical Addresses
Logical Area	Sets the area where the switch will be used.
Channel	Sets the affected channel. Select a channel or use All Channels (0).
*Join*	Assign any join rows that are applicable using the join byte.
*BLA*	Base Link Area Enabled/Disabled.
Advanced
*Enabled when panel disabled*	If True, function is still available in panic mode.
*Trigger at startup*	If True, switch action is force-triggered at startup. Defined action will be executed based on switch state (pressed or released) when device is reset.
*Proxy channel index*	Can be referenced in a custom action using Action Chain Editor > Preset (Advanced) to send a DyNet message to a different logical address. Allows you to specify the proxy channel index of a different input to use the logical address associated with that input. (see System Manager: Configuring Actions)
Analog input
Type	Sets the input to Temperature sensor (Input 1 only) or Valve position sensor.
Sample Period (milliseconds)	Period between samplings.
Filter type	Set to All pass (no filter) or Averaging (uses the Averaging filter parameter to remove noise and smooth the temperature values).
Averaging filter parameter	Default: 64
Function
Function	Select one of the following functions to display the specific function properties: Airflow sensor Used to detect fan failure. Custom Set multiple actions. Dirty air filter Indicates air filter is dirty and requires cleaning. Drip tray overflow The drip tray is full with water and needs draining. Energy holdoff Also known as Window switch. Turns off the plant to conserve energy when a window is open. Smoke detector trip Indicates smoke alert. Hot water on cold valve Indicates that hot water is available on the cold water valve. Preset Recalls a preset over DyNet. No function
Activated when	Pressed/Released
DyNet mute	If True, stops DyNet messages being created by this function.
Preset	Selected preset
Fade (rounded to 10 ms)	Default: 00:00:02:000 (hh:mm:ss:mmm)
Custom Functions
Press actions Release Actions Extended press actions Extended release Actions	Click the Modify button to select the action(s) from the Action Chain Editor: Preset Local Task Channel Level Stop Fade Stop Fade Programme Reset One Touch Toggle Preset Preset Offset Panic Occupancy Sign On Set Display Brightness Dynet1 Physical Message Dynet1 Physical Smart Send Dynet1 Logical Message Dynet1 Logical Smart Send (see System Manager: Configuring Actions)