5.3 GPI CONTROL
NOTE: Peripheral devices can be operated manually, or via macros (re- fer to Section 5.4).
A GPI can control up to eight relays. Relays are controlled from the auxiliary keys on the CM9760 keyboard. A list of all GPIs and auxiliary keys should be available from your manager or security supervisor.
5.3.1 Selecting GPIs
NOTE: If the GPI number is valid, GPI n will be displayed (where n is the GPI number). If the GPI has not been installed, GPI not present will appear. If access to the GPI has been denied to that operator, GPI denied will ap- pear.
1.Display the GPI 
from the default menu.
2. Type the GPI number using the keypad and then press | ,(or other user |
definable control key that has been assigned the Enter function), or press the GPI key.
3.If the GPI number is valid, select the appropriate Aux channel, such as 
, so as to operate the peripheral device.
4.Having completed all operations, select 
.
5.4 MACROS
NOTE: A macro will not execute if it calls for the use of a camera or moni- tor which is already controlled by a user via a keyboard. The macro will not run until control is released to it by the operator. To accomplish this, either:
(1)Backward or forward step to a
(2)Press the "MON" or "CAM" button.
Macros are sequences of commands or steps. A list of macros should be available from your manager or security supervisor.
When a macro is run, the steps programmed into that macro are performed. Mac- ros can be run manually or automatically. Automatic operation can be as a result of alarms, or the reaching of specific times or dates.
5.4.1 Loading Macros
NOTE: If a valid macro number is entered, “Macro n” will appear, and the macro will run. If an invalid macro number is entered, “Macro not present” will appear. If the operator has insufficient access rights, “Ac- cess denied” will appear.
A macro can be loaded as follows:
1.Ensure that the default menu is displayed.
2.Enter the macro number.
3.Select 
or press 
.
When a macro completes all its steps, it stops and will only run again if restarted (refer to Section 5.4.3). If the macro is continuous, it will run until cleared or halted.
4.To return to the default menu, select
.
When the CM9760 keyboard is in normal mode, the selection of cameras by a
macro can be overridden. Selecting 
and 
on the macro
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