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5.6 Configuring Module Settings
Up to three optional interface modules can be fitted to the expansion bay of the HMS-4X Main
Station.
Warning: The interface modules are not hot pluggable. Ensure that the Main Station is powered
down before inserting or removing modules.
The Menu mode > Module Settings are used to set up the interface modules.
Tip: For more detailed information about interface modules, including pin out information, see
HMS-4X Main Station rear panel: Interface modules
5.6.1 Configuring a Four-Wire Interface Module
The following procedure shows you how to configure the Module Settings for a Four-wire
interface module.
To configure the Module Settings for a four-wire interface module:
1. In Menu mode, select Module Settings.
2. From the second menu, select one of the two available ports on the two-wire interface
module:
a. Slot 2/Port A 4W
b. Slot 2/Port B 4W
Note: In this example, the four-wire module has been fitted to slot 2 in the expansion
bay. The expansion bay contains three slots.
4W = four-wire.
3. To associate any available Channel with the selected port, or to disable Channels
associations:
a. From the third menu, select Channel Assign.
b. From the fourth menu, select one of the following:
n Disabled (default)
n Channel 1.
n Channel 2.
n Channel 3.
n Channel 4.
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