Message Configuration for MxBus Modules

The configuration sections for inputs are present if the module has inputs. Add creates a new line for configuring the current input. To delete a configuration line, click on the corresponding Remove button. Use the first dropdown edge type to set either the desired edge trigger (falling, raising, both), a level period or a parameter. The other selection fields are filled according to the first selection:

The configuration sections for outputs are present if the module has outputs. Add creates a new line for configuring the current output. To delete a configuration line, click on the corresponding Remove button. The first dropdown field shows the generated message names that will be executed when receiving the message. The second dropdown field shows the action to be executed; depending on the selection, more fields will be displayed.

The KeypadRFID and BellRFID modules can trigger messages when specific RFID cards are presented. To use this feature, you need to add the unique identifier (UID) of the card on the text field. The UID is printed on the back of the card in the center and it can have up to 16 characters in hexadecimal notation (0−9, A−F):

For modules with the ability for audio feedback, you can add/remove messages and the corresponding feedback types (error, success, alarm).

For modules with the ability for visual feedback, you can add/remove messages and the corresponding feedback types (error, success, alarm).

For modules such as the BellRFID, you can configure messages for the available edge triggers in the sections of the corresponding bell button. When using the Parameter setting, the message will transmit the state of the bell buttons as a parameter. Accordingly, you can only select messages that correspond to the signature (sea also under Managing Messages).

The KeypadRFID module has its own configuration section. Its purpose is to map number codes to different messages. Every number code can have up to 16 digits.

The MX-GPS-Box has a temperature sensor, an illumination sensor and a GPS sensor (date and time, position). Since it receives precise time and date information from the GPS satellites, you can use the MX-GPS-Box as camera time server. Please note that the MX-GPS-Box needs to run in classic mode for this purpose. There are two operating modes for the temperature and illumination sensors: Status and Threshold.

In Status mode, the measured values of the sensors can be attached as parameters to the message that will be sent. The message can be sent either using a timer after the specified time in seconds has passed or when receiving the selected message. The default time span for the timer is five minutes (300 seconds); this will prevent the message from being sent too often.

In Threshold mode, you can specify how the threshold or a value range are to be interpreted. To set a threshold, you can use either the Above or the Below comparison type. Note that − in this case − the lower and the upper threshold need to be identical. To set a value range, you can use either the Inner or the Outer comparison type. Enter sensible values for the upper and the lower thresholds. You can send the values of the GPS sensor together with a message. The message can be sent either using a timer after the specified time in seconds has passed or when receiving the selected message. The default time span for the timer is five minutes (300 seconds); this will prevent the message from being sent too often.

The MxMultiSense has sensors for measuring temperature, illumination and sound volume as well as an additional PIR (passive infrared) sensor. There are two operating modes for the temperature and illumination sensors: Status and Threshold.

In Status mode, the measured values of the sensors can be attached as parameters to the message that will be sent. The message can be sent either using a timer after the specified time in seconds has passed or when receiving the selected message. The default time span for the timer is five minutes (300 seconds); this will prevent the message from being sent too often.

In Threshold mode, you can specify how the threshold or a value range are to be interpreted. To set a threshold, you can use either the Above or the Below comparison type. Note that − in this case − the lower and the upper threshold need to be identical. To set a value range, you can use either the Inner or the Outer comparison type. Enter sensible values for the upper and the lower thresholds. The PIR and sound volume sensors can trigger messages of the specified trigger values (in percent) are exceeded.

The MX-Proximity-Box can trigger messages when detecting movements. The Recurrence time specifies the time to pause before a new message can be sent. Note that you can set the sensor range to either Near or Far. In addition, you can use a movement profile, which combines preset sensor values for amplitude, approach speed and escape speed. These values can be customized when using the Custom profile mode.

Once you have finished configuring the modules, you can save the current module's configuration by clicking on the Write configuration button at the bottom of the module section. In order to save the configuration of all modules at once, click on Transfer entire configuration at the bottom of the dialog.

In order to load the entire configuration, click on the Load connected devices from configuration button at the bottom of the dialog. The form shows the corresponding modules and the configuration sections. Note that you can also load individual module configurations. This will only update the corresponding device section of the dialog.

Click on the Create default configurations for all devices button at the bottom of the dialog to create a configuration with preset values. This will create configuration sections for all attached modules with appropriate default values and the corresponding messages. Note that you can do this manually for individual modules.

You can reset every module to its factory default settings. This will discard all configuration changes for the device made in this dialog. You can either discard the changes of all modules at the same time (click on Factory Defaults at the bottom of the page) or for a single module (Factory Reset at the bottom of a device section).