Five Basic Questions
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:24 am
Five Basic Questions that have come to mind:
Describing the BCS 462:
Along with the eight temperature sensor inputs, the BCS-462 provides eight 5V discrete inputs, and four web-based user inputs. All inputs can trigger controller responses. 18 low-current 5V discrete outputs are provided for relay control. Six of the outputs can be controlled by PWM, differentially by a temperature input, or under complete PID control. The remaining 12 outputs provide on/off control.
1. eight temperature sensor inputs : Sensor Inputs are fairly straight forward and explained in the Wiki and Discussion.
2. eight 5V discrete inputs. Does this mean ? You can have a signal that comes into the BCS to trigger a state. What are devices that can have an Input? Is there a “list” of devices and their uses? Is there a list of specific examples?
3. four web-based user inputs: Are these simply “Virtual Buttons” on the Web Based user interface (ie Main Control Panel of the BCS on your computer)? If this is correct then therefore only available when you are connected using the Web Based user interface (ie Main Control Panel of the BCS on your computer)?
4. 18 low-current 5V discrete outputs are provided for relay control. Six of the outputs can be controlled by PWM, differentially by a temperature input, or under complete PID control.: What is PWM? What does under complete PID control mean?
5. I also am not positive what the world “assert” means in the Wiki. I assume means that it is “active” or fires.
OK, a lot more than 5 questions, but trying to wrap my head around the concepts involved.
Describing the BCS 462:
Along with the eight temperature sensor inputs, the BCS-462 provides eight 5V discrete inputs, and four web-based user inputs. All inputs can trigger controller responses. 18 low-current 5V discrete outputs are provided for relay control. Six of the outputs can be controlled by PWM, differentially by a temperature input, or under complete PID control. The remaining 12 outputs provide on/off control.
1. eight temperature sensor inputs : Sensor Inputs are fairly straight forward and explained in the Wiki and Discussion.
2. eight 5V discrete inputs. Does this mean ? You can have a signal that comes into the BCS to trigger a state. What are devices that can have an Input? Is there a “list” of devices and their uses? Is there a list of specific examples?
3. four web-based user inputs: Are these simply “Virtual Buttons” on the Web Based user interface (ie Main Control Panel of the BCS on your computer)? If this is correct then therefore only available when you are connected using the Web Based user interface (ie Main Control Panel of the BCS on your computer)?
4. 18 low-current 5V discrete outputs are provided for relay control. Six of the outputs can be controlled by PWM, differentially by a temperature input, or under complete PID control.: What is PWM? What does under complete PID control mean?
5. I also am not positive what the world “assert” means in the Wiki. I assume means that it is “active” or fires.
OK, a lot more than 5 questions, but trying to wrap my head around the concepts involved.