The difference between using "Control Output" and "Input Control Output"

[AdamSteele]

Issue

When configuring an Input to control an Output in an Input Type, what are the differences between using the "Control Output" or "Input Control Output" options?

Product Line

EcoStruxure Security Expert

Environment

Security Expert

Cause

When configuring Input Types there can be some confusion with the terminology used to describe the two types of Outputs that can be controlled from an Input event. 

Control Output options on the Input Types Options (2) tabInput Control Output options on the Input Types Options (3) tab

Resolution

1. The "Control Output" options refer to the Control Output defined in the Input Type's General tab.Control Output
2. The "Input Control Output" options refer to the Control Output defined in the individual Inputs General tab.Input Control Output

An explanation for a related example would be:

1. If a common output for all inputs of the Input Type then;
   1. On the Options (2) tab enable the Activate Control Output On Alarm and Deactivate Control Output On Restore.
   2. On the Configuration tab of the Input Type, set the Control Output to the output you want to trigger.
2. Else if each input has a separate output then;
   1. On the Options (3) tab enable the Activate Input Control Output On Alarm and Deactivate Input Control Output On Restore.
   2. In each Input set the Control Output to the output you want to trigger.