Parameter settings

With the mo-vis Configurator Software, you can change the parameters of the Multi Switch.

Input settings

Note: When power is removed from the Multi Switch, all outputs will return to their open condition.
Parameter Min. Max. Default/options Description
Select Mode - - Select by click See below
Start Scanning by Click
Hold while Scanning
Select Timed Click
Continuous Scanning
There are several possibilities to activate the outputs (select modes):
  • Select by click: in this mode, clicking shortly once or more times will activate the output (short close/open input). After the clicks are given:
    • The output will be closed for a set time (depending on the output's Close Time setting) OR
    • The selected output is locked until released (depending on the output's Lock setting
    The period between the clicks needs to be shorter than the Action Delay.
  • Start scanning by click: a short click will start the scanning of the active outputs. A corresponding number of beeps and a selection of LEDs indicate where the Multi Switch is in its scanning process.
    When the desired output is selected, press again to activate it. The output will react:
    • The output will be closed as long as the input is kept closed OR
    • The output is locked until released (depending on the output's Lock setting
    If you wait too long, the selection process will stop and no output will be activated. This is a built-in feature to cancel any unwanted input.

    The scanning of the outputs is done at an interval of Select/Scan Time.

  • Hold while scanning: Keep the input closed and a scanning of the active outputs will start. A corresponding number of beeps and a selection of LEDs indicate where the Multi Switch is in its scanning process.
    When the desired output is selected, release the input device. The output will react:
    • The output will be closed for a set time (depending on the output's Close Time) OR
    • The output is locked until released (depending on the output's Lock setting)

    If you wait too long, the selection process will stop and no output will be activated. This is a built-in feature to cancel any unwanted input.

    The scanning of the outputs is done at an interval of Select/Scan Time.

  • Select Timed Click: In this mode, the selected output depends on the duration and/or number of clicks.
    • To operate output 1 to 3: keep the input closed and the Multi Switch will start to scan the first 3 active outputs. A number of beeps will be generated. The corresponding LEDs will also be activated.
      • Short press (< Select/Scan Time): output 1
      • Medium press (> Select/Scan Time, but < than 2x Select/Scan Time): output 2
      • Long press (> 2x Select/Scan Time): output 3
    • To operate output 4: execute a double click within the Select/Scan Time.
    When the desired output is selected, release the input to activate it. The output will react:
    • The output will be closed for a set time (depending on the output's Close Time setting) OR
    • The selected output is locked until released (depending on the output's Lock setting)

    If you wait too long, the selection process will stop and no output will be activated. This is a built-in feature to cancel any unwanted input.

  • Continuous Scanning: In this mode, the active outputs are scanned all the time (continuously).

    When the desired output is selected, close the input to activate it.

    The output will react:
    • The output will be closed as long as the input is kept closed OR
    • The output is locked until released (depending on the output's Lock setting)
Active outputs 1 4 1 Number of outputs used. If set to '1', the switch will never enter Select Mode.
Calibration Method (proximity mode only) - - Auto
Note: Only useful in combination with a proximity sensor.
See below
Manual
When your input is a proximity sensor, the Calibration Mode is useful:
  • Auto: The Multi Switch will automatically calibrate over time. This is only useful when the user of the device is able to keep a distance of at least 30 mm from the sensor when not operated.
  • Manual: The use of manual calibration is necessary when the activating part of the body remains constantly close to the sensor (less than 30 mm distance). If is therefore appropriate to calibrate manually at regular intervals (every day or after a few days).

    Ask the user to go to the position where he would like the input to be open. Then press the button on the box and the system will store that position as the open reference.

    When the calibration is successful, a continuous beep will sound. If it was unsuccessful or if calibration mode is set to auto or a mechanical switch connected, a number of short beeps will be produced.
Sensitivity (proximity mode only) 10 100 50
Note: Only useful in combination with a proximity sensor.
Sensitivity of the proximity sensors. The higher the value, the more sensitive the device becomes. Reduce this value in case of false contacts.
Output sequence - - Tip-Tip The Select Sequence is: Green Tip > Yellow Tip > Green Ring > Yellow Ring
Tip-Ring The Select Sequence is: Green Tip > Green Ring > Yellow Tip > Yellow Ring
Action Delay 10 2500 50 In mS
Select/Scan Time 100 5000 1000 In mS
Input beep - - None No sound (default)
A short beep
Select beep - - None No sound
Medium A normal (medium) beep (default)
Long A long beep
Output beep - - None No sound
Short A short beep (default)
Medium A normal (medium) beep
Quit beep - - None No sound
Medium A normal (medium) beep
Long A long beep (default)

Output settings

There are four groups, one group for each output. The parameters for each group are equal.

Parameter Min. Max. Default/options Description
Mode - - Momentary/Timed
  • The output will be closed as long as the input is closed (momentary) OR
  • The output will be closed for a set time (timed)
Switched The output will toggle between open and closed. This is useful to switch something on continuously.
Close Time 20 60000 200 The time the output will be closed.
Note: Only relevant in case of a timed output.
Lock - - No See below
Timed Close
Timed Open
Nudge
The Lock Mode can be a very useful mode if you want to control a device for a longer time, e.g. a communication or environmental device.
There are several options:
  • No (default): normal operation. After the output was operated, we will return to selection mode.
  • Timed Closed: the output will be locked in the selected output. To escape this mode (i.e. to break the lock), we need to close the input continuously for longer than the Quit Time. When working in this mode, the output will be closed when the input is closed. This means, that as you break the lock, your output will react as well.
  • Timed Open: the output will be locked in the selected output. To break the lock, we need to close the input continuously for a time longer than the Quit Time. When working in this mode, the output will be closed when the input is released.
  • Nudge: the output will be locked in the selected output. To break the lock, we need to close the input shortly for a time shorter than the Quit Time. The output will be closed only if you hold longer than the Quit Time.
Output modes in Lock mode:
  • Momentary/Timed: the output will be closed at least as long as the Close Time or longer.
    Example with a Close Time of 500 mS
    • Close input 200 mS => output is closed 500 mS
    • Close input 800 mS => output is closed 800 mS
  • Switched: output will toggle between open and closed.
Quit Time 200 60000 5000 The time needed to close the input in order to open the Lock. The parameter Lock needs to be set to Yes for this output.