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The Alarm Output Module (AOM) enables you to use weather station alarms
or commands from your computer to automatically start or stop external
devices such as indicator lights, audio alarms, sprinkler controllers, relays, or
other low-voltage AC or DC loads. The AOM works with the GroWeather™,
Energy EnviroMonitor™, or the Heath EnviroMonitor™. The
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GroWeatherLink
alarm outputs manually (by turning them on or off from the software), though
the software is not required for basic operation.
CAUTION: WHILE WE HAVE MADE EVERY EFFORT TO INSURE THAT THE ALARM OUTPUT MODULE
WILL WORK RELIABLY, YOU SHOULDNOT USE IT IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING POTENTIAL
PROPERTY LOSS OR HAZARDS TO HEALTH OR SAFETY OF PEOPLE OR LIVESTOCK. DAVIS
INSTRUMENTS CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY FAILURE OF THE ALARM OUTPUT
MODULE.
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- Page 1 (by turning them on or off from the software), though the software is not required for basic operation. CAUTION: WHILE WE HAVE MADE EVERY EFFORT TO INSURE THAT THE ALARM OUTPUT MODULE WILL WORK RELIABLY, YOU SHOULDNOT USE IT IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING POTENTIAL PROPERTY LOSS OR HAZARDS TO HEALTH OR SAFETY OF PEOPLE OR LIVESTOCK.
- Page 2 OMPONENTS The AOM includes the following components. Please make sure you have all listed components before continuing. Alarm Output Module Alarm Output Module Cable, 2-foot (0.6 m) Power Y-Cable AC-Power Adapter Two Cable Ties Three #6 x 1” (25 mm long) Self-Threading Screws...
- Page 3 AOM I YPICAL NSTALLATIONS The AOM may be connected to either the sensor interface module or to the Interface Cable Adapter Module. The two illustrations below show typical AOM installations. AOM C AOM C Typical AOM Installations ONNECTED TO ENSOR NTERFACE ONNECTED TO NTERFACE...
- Page 4 Reattach the cover as shown below. Make sure the tabs on top of the cover snap back into their slots, locking the cover in place Page 4 LARM UTPUT ODULE EMOVING THE OVER EATTACHING THE OVER Alarm Output Module...
- Page 5 From the SIM (or the Interface Cable Adapter Module) this is sent to the Alarm Output Module. The data are sent twice, once in true form and once inverted, and are shifted into the AOM’s Input Register.
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Page 6: Alarm Signal
(J3) EALTH ONSOLE Air Temp-Low Air Temp-High Inside Temp-Low Inside Temp-High Outside Hum-Low Outside Hum-High Inside Hum-Low Inside Hum-High UV Dose Outside Temp-Hum Index Wind Speed Temp-Hum-Sun-Wind Index Daily Rain Inside Temp-Hum Index Wind Chill UV Index Alarm Output Module... - Page 7 AOM” on page 9). The red LED indicators display the status of each of the four selected alarm signals. When the LED is lighted, the out- put is closed (if the ENABLE switch is set to ON). Alarm Output Module Operation Page 7...
- Page 8 Terminal J5 contains four jumper wires, one for each alarm output (A, B, C, D).To connect an alarm signal to one of the alarm outputs, insert the desired jumper wire from J5 in the appropriate pin jack on J3. Page 8 Alarm Output Module...
- Page 9 find it useful to write them in the left-hand col- umn of the table on page 9. Write the letter of the alarm output next to the number of the pin to which that output is assigned. Operation of the Alarm Output Module LARM UTPUT...
- Page 10 “CLOSED.” ETTING UMPER Setting the ENABLE switch Make sure the ENABLE switch is set to the “ON” position. Otherwise, the outputs will remain open. ENABLE S WITCH UMPER IRES HOWN Page 10 Alarm Output Module...
- Page 11 When finished, gather all wires together and secure them to the cable tie lug using a cable tie. as shown below. When tightening the cable tie, make sure the wires are on top of the lug. Operation of the Alarm Output Module NSTALLING IRES...
- Page 12 “Typical AOM Installations” on page 3 for illustrations.)A 2’ (0.6 m) AOM cable is provided to make this connection. You may also use a 40’ (12 m) stan- dard 6-conductor cable (available from Davis Instruments). The maximum cable length for this connection is 40 feet (12 m).
- Page 13 You may use a separate AC-power adapter for the AOM and the console, or you may use the power Y-cable as shown below to connect power to both the console and the AOM from a single adapter. Operation of the Alarm Output Module SING THE OWER...
- Page 14 If you plan to place the AOM on a horizontal surface, attach one of the adhesive pads to each of the four raised circles on the underside of the base. Page 14 TTACHING THE ASE TO THE OUNTING TTACHING DHESIVE URFACE Alarm Output Module...
- Page 15 Operation of the Alarm Output Module Page 15...
- Page 16 Product Numbers: 7736 Davis Instruments’ Part Number: 7395-085 Alarm Output Module Manual Rev. B Manual (7/7/99) This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC. © Davis Instruments Corp. 1996. All rights reserved.
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