Links [54] Galaxy Flex Installer Manual116Links [54]Links offer a powerful method of interconnecting zones, output functions, codes, keypads,and MAX modules. When you create a link between one of the source types and a validdestination type a links table is constructed. Activating the source of a link activates thedestination and this can be used to switch outputs on and off and to omit zones, codes, andkeypads from the system.The number of links that can be assigned is 5.Programming LinksWhen you select the Links option, the details of link 01 are displayed. If no link has beenassigned the screen displays 01 NOT USED.Use A or B to scroll through the links, or enter a specific link number, for example 03, 05.When the required link is displayed, press ent to begin the programming procedure. Thesystem prompts for the Link Source to be assigned. If groups are set then some sources anddestinations will not be available for programmingTo program links:1. Press # to select the required link source (refer to Table 8 Link Source).2. Press A or B to select the actual link source (for example, the zone address or the usercode number).3. If the source is required to toggle the destination on and off, press . The source isprefixed by a on the display.Note: The link destination is activated by the first operation of the source and thendeactivated by the second operation.4. Press ent. The source of the link is assigned and the keypad prompts for the linkdestination to be allocated.5. Press # to select the required link destination (refer to Table 8 Link Source).6. Press A or B to select the actual link destination (for example, the zone address or theoutput type). To cancel a link program the source as not used.7. Press ent.8. If the link destination is d). Output Type and Groups have been enabled (refer toOptions [63]), allocate each link to at least one group.Note: The groups determine which of the assigned output type destinations the linkactivates.The details of the assigned link are displayed.Note: If the link is currently active, the source is separated from the destination by a +(plus) symbol. If the link is not active a – (minus) symbol is displayed.9. Press A or B to move to the next link to be assigned and repeat the process or press entto escape from the LINKS option.