This new function is only available with CKB304v2 and CKB312 hardware.
Hardware Connection:
- The CKB304 V2 has a relay output that can be energized from both the Dealer and Monitoring Portals.
- Terminal Location:
- As with most security hardware, there is continuity between the NC (normally closed) and C terminals in a non-energized state, and no continuity during an energized state.
- The reverse is true for the NO (normally open) terminal; there is no continuity between the NO and C pin when the relay isn't energized, and continuity when the relay is energized,
- Circuit is independent from the Alarm Inputs and Arming Input
Portal Configuration
The relay output is not a premium function and will be available to anyone installing a V2 or newer CKB304. Always remember to verify the central station has a plan in place to utilize the relay for your desired function - additional CS fees may apply.
- After Registering an applicable Bridge on an up-to-date software build, users will immediately notice the (currently disabled) Relay is listed in your Device List in the Dealer Portal:
- Mouse over the Rely to see the familiar configuration gear and map location button and click to open menu(identical to those of the IP camera in the device list):
- Use Relay toggle button: Enables/Disables Relay function
- Allow Relay Control in Monitoring Portal toggle button: Allows/Disallows the Monitoring Personnel to manually engage relay with software toggle, and see relay on Monitoring Map.
- Allow Relay Control in End-User Portal toggle button: Allows/Disallow the End User to Toggle the Relay from the CHeKT.com phone application.
- Name of Relay
- Current Relay Status "Normal/Energized."
- Click Status Label/Icon to open Labeling Options:
- Custom Label For Relay States: This is for something like "Pump on" "Pump Off" "Gate Secure/Ajar" Etc. These labels will be visible in the Monitoring and Dealer interface.
- Same Idea, but the picture overlayed on the "button" in software. Some options include:
- 7. Click Associate Camera to open the camera assignment window. You can select from already connected cameras on that Bridge to associate a camera stream with the relay; changing states will create a snapshot event sourced from that stream
- Select the camera (only 1 of 4 possible shown) and click "assign"
- 8. Click Type of Control to configure relay state change specifics:
- Latch: Click Checkbox to enable. When energized, the state will maintain that status until canceled by the portal user or Six hours passes.
- Momentary: With the slider set the number of seconds a momentary trigger will keep the relay state energized.
- On the left, you can test either relay function directly from this screen while configuring, and the top box is where the thumb of the assigned camera will be displayed.
- Automated Engage
- Authorized users can now set the relay to change state automatically when the Monitoring Portal is launched - this function is great for engaging a spotlight or starting an automated voice-sequence.
- Just select the desired automatic function and check the box to enable~
Monitoring Portal
- Verify you have enabled the relay and the toggle in your dealer portal allowing Monitoring Station Access:
- (Set optional pictures to represent relay and enable relay on monitoring portal map, just like a camera)
Launch the Monitoring Portal
- You will immediately notice a "relay" button at the top right near the event toggle:
- Clicking that Relay Button at the top of the Monitoring Portal will open the Manual Relay status and toggle button:
- If you have "auto-energize" enabled, that relay will audibly latch as the portal is opening, and the button will show the relay as "energized" by the time the portal is loaded. The operator can click that button to unlatch the relay, re-latch, or send momentary (depending on what is pre-configured above in the dealer portal section):
- Any custom pictures for the two states will show here, on both the toggle near the top right and the map at the bottom: (lock and door pictured)
CKB 312 4 Relay Configuration :
Happen to have one of our brand-new 12 channel, 4 relay units on hand? Don't worry, configuration is the same, just multiplied by 4:
Buttons will stack in Monitoring Interface: (5 Relays shown, our initial V2 from above and the 312 newly enabled relays):
It's easy to recognize that v2 from earlier, as we labeled it with a different picture. Remember that taking the time to use those custom features will make life easier for the operators, and customers.
Note on Automatic Launch: If the dealer intends to engage the relay automatically upon Operator Engagement, but not give the operator relay-toggle access, simply enable the automatic trip function:
And do not enable the operator control toggle:
As always, let us know how we can help.