3.6 Output Circuits

This page configures the usage of the output circuits provided by the DEICE-Controller. Outputs 1...10 refer to the photo-MOS outputs. Outputs 11...16 are the general purpose relay outputs of the DEICE-Controller. Outputs 17...32 are the 24VDC power relay outputs of the DEICE-Controller.

Following properties may be configured for each output:

• Type --- Defines the main purpose / type of the output:

  • UNUSED --- The output is not connected / not used
  • OUTPUT --- The output is configured as general purpose output, its state may be controlled at the web interface or through one of the M&C interfaces.
  • INTERNAL --- The output is controlled by the software. It is not accessible for general purpose. (e.g. The Alarm Outputs of the DEICE-Controller)
  • BL-OFF --- The output is selected as Heater/Blower Output of the DEICE-Controller, but is not selected for the stages.
  • BL-SEL1 --- The output is selected as Heater/Blower Output of the DEICE-Controller and is selected for operation as stages 1.
  • BL-SEL2 --- The output is selected as Heater/Blower Output of the DEICE-Controller and is selected for operation as stages 2.
  • BL-SEL3 --- The output is selected as Heater/Blower Output of the DEICE-Controller and is selected for operation as stages 3.
  • SUB-OFF --- The output is selected as Subreflector Heater Output of the DEICE-Controller, but is not selected.
  • SUB-SEL --- The output is selected as Subreflector Heater Output of the DEICE-Controller and is selected for operation.
  • RBL-OFF --- The output is selected as Rain Blower Output of the DEICE-Controller, but is not selected.
  • RBL-SEL --- The output is selected as Rain Blower Output of the DEICE-Controller and is selected for operation.

• Name --- When you activate an output at the 'Type' setting, the DEICE-Controller names this output as 'Oxx'. You may name the output in a more meaningful way by entering a circuit name at this place.

• Polarity --- 'NORMAL' polarity closes the contact for the output setting 'ON'; 'INVERTED' polarity reverses this behavior. The polarity setting is not available if a photo-MOS output is configured as 'na'.

Please note, that the function of the outputs 1...10 first and foremost is controlled by the jumper settings (JP1...JP10) inside the DEICE-Controller.