HID Areo x200

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HID Areo x200

HID Aero x200

Location: Main Menu > Monitor/Command > Devices > Select x1100 Controller > Add Subcontroller / Select Existing x200

Overview

The HID Aero x200 is an input/output expansion panel designed to extend the monitoring and control capabilities of the Aero x1100 controller within the Drawbridge system.

Unlike the x100, which is focused on access points (doors/readers), the x200 is primarily used for general-purpose input and output expansion, making it ideal for monitoring external devices and triggering auxiliary system actions.


Key Features

Supports up to:

o16 general-purpose inputs

o2 general-purpose outputs

Inputs can be configured as:

oSupervised

oUnsupervised

Supports analog-to-digital conversion on supervised inputs

Ideal for:

oAlarm monitoring

oEnvironmental inputs

oAuxiliary device control

Seamlessly integrates with the x1100 controller


Creating or Editing an x200

1.Navigate to Devices

2.Select the associated Aero x1100 controller

3.Click the Add Subcontroller tab (or select an existing x200)

4.Choose Aero x200

5.Click Create

This opens the configuration page for the x200.


Configuration Fields

General

Description

oA short, descriptive name for the x200 panel (e.g., Mechanical Room Inputs).


Settings Tab

Selected Channel

oDisplays which port (Channel 1 or 2) on the x1100 the x200 is connected to.

Address

oThe hardware address of the x200 panel.

oMust match the physical configuration of the device.


Details Tab (Read-Only)

Used for troubleshooting and system validation.

Aero Controller

oThe parent x1100 controller

Hardware Server

oThe Drawbridge server the controller communicates with

Aero Controller UID

oInternal system identifier for the x1100

Subcontroller UID

oInternal identifier for the x200

SIO Number

oManufacturer reference value

Revision

oHardware revision level

Firmware Version

oInstalled firmware version

Serial Number

oUnique hardware identifier


History Tab

Displays a full audit history of:

oConfiguration changes

oSystem updates

oUser actions


Adding I/O Devices to the x200

The x200 is used specifically for input and output points (not readers).

Steps to Add an I/O Point

1.Navigate to Devices

2.Select the x200 panel

3.Click the Add Device tab

4.Select the I/O type:

oInput

oOutput

5.Click Create

6.Configure the device as needed and click Save


Best Practices

Ensure the Address matches the physical device configuration.

Use clear naming conventions for inputs and outputs (e.g., Fire Alarm Input, Gate Relay Output).

Verify communication with the x1100 before configuring I/O points.

Use supervised inputs where possible for increased reliability and fault detection.