EM-8001 (external IO-module)

You can use the EM-8001 to expand the number of inputs from 8 to 16, 24, 32, or even 40 inputs¹.

• For information on installing, mounting, and connecting the external IO-module, see the Quickstart EM-8001.
• For details on safety regulations, storage and transport, defects and repair, recycling and disposal, or warranty and liability, refer to Legislation and regulations.

Good to know:

• You require software version 2.1.1 or higher to connect 1 or 2 external modules.
• You require software version 2.7.1 or higher to connect 3 or 4 external modules.

Configuration

• From the dashboard, go to Settings | External modules.
• Click Edit. You now have 2 options:

1. Add automatically (only possible via the dialler)

• Click Scan. After a few seconds, the linked modules appear.
• Click the edit icon () and:
  • Enter a clear name; the system displays this name in the call and in the logbook.
  • Note that the client ID is assigned automatically. You can change this if necessary.
• Click Edit.
• Click Back to exit the menu.

2. Add manually (possible via the dialler and via remote setup)

• Click Add.
• Enter a clear name; the system displays this name in the call and in the logbook.
• Select the client ID you chose when connecting.

  Good to know: The number of times the LED flashes at Status on the EM module indicates the client ID to which the module is connected.

• Click Add.

Good to know: You can delete previously added modules that are not, or are no longer, applicable via the bin icon ().

Note: If you delete an EM-8001, you also delete all settings made for this external IO-module.

Relay switching

The EM-8001 can switch a relay during an alarm. You can configure this relay as an external flashing light or external buzzer. The circuit follows the alarm dialler. See Settings | System | Outputs for further setup.

Input status

The EM-8001 features LEDs that indicate the status of each input:

Modified alarm dialler screens

Dashboard

The system replaces the 8 inputs of the dialler with icons for the alarm dialler and linked modules.

• Click the dialler or linked module icon to view the status of the corresponding 8 inputs.
• Click the relevant input to go to that input’s alarm screen.

Alarms

The system adds the alarm inputs of the external module(s) under Alarms. You can configure these inputs in the same way as the dialler’s alarms. See Alarms | Configure inputs for further explanation.

Logbook

The logbook shows to which device the notifications belong; for example, Octalarm, module 1, module 2, or the associated name.

1. Not applicable to ARA. ↩