Managing relays in the ATRIUM software

Managing relays in the ATRIUM software

Introduction

Typically, relays are used to activate alarm sounders or other devices such as lighting control units and air conditioners. Relays are controlled using macros. For example, a relay can be activated by a macro when the trigger event occurs within the schedule (see the Macros section in this article for more information). 

The controller includes two relay outputs.

From the Dashboard tab, click on the Relays icon. From this page, relays may be edited, manual control may be applied and live status may be displayed.



Relays are only used with macros. see the Macros section in this article for more information.

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Modifying a Relay

Select a relay from the list and click on the Properties button.




General Information

  1. Display Name: Identifies the relay throughout the ATRIUM software. We recommend using a name that is representative of the usage of this relay.
  2. Enabled: When selected, enables the usage of this relay.
  3. Reversed Logic: When selected, reverses the logic from either normally closed (N.C.) to normally open (N.O.) or vice-versa. Refer to Jumper Settings in the module instruction manual for more information on N.C. and N.O.
A relay can be set through one of two available modes:

Follow Mode

In Follow Mode, the relay will be activated/deactivated by following a preset. Select one type, one event, and one entity from the list.



Action Mode

In Action Mode, a separate action can be programmed to activate and/or deactivate the relay.
  1. Relay Activation: Select the type, event and entity from the list that will activate the relay.
  2. Timed: When selected, a timer can be set for the relay by entering the desired time (hh:mm:ss).
  3. Relay Deactivation: Select the type, event and entity from the list that will deactivate the relay.

Notes Tab

Use the Notes text field to record any additional notes that may be required. We recommend that you keep a log of what settings were changed and when they were changed.

Save Button

Use the Save button to save changes.

Cancel Button

Use the Cancel button to ignore changes.

Reset

Cancels the operator’s override relay control, returning the relay to its current scheduled or event state.

Activate

Manually activates the relay, overriding its current scheduled or event state.



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