Inputs, Relay Outputs, And Power Status; Capturing External Events Using Inputs - Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE User Manual

5: Inputs, Relay Outputs, and Power
Status
• Capturing External
Events using
Inputs
Rev 2.0 Mar.10
The Raven XE has special features for use in an M2M environment.
The Raven XE can be configured to monitor the input, respond to
specific types of events, and even trigger a digital output. These
features can be configured to your needs.
Capturing External Events using
Inputs
While using a special power cable with I/O, the Raven XE is equipped
with an I/O interface for use in instrumentation applications. This
includes 1 digital input and 1 programmable I/O which can be
connected, to sensors and switches to monitor status and remotely
control equipment.
Figure 5-1: Raven XE
Digital Input
By measuring contact closures on switches, the digital input(s) can
report a simple open or closed state. Digital input(s) can be wired to
the two ground signals via a switch. When the switch is open, the
input will read "OPEN". When the switch is closed and the input is
connected to ground, the input will read "CLOSED".
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