Break Out Board

The Break Out Board is an auxillary piece of the Validar System. It enables the Input-Output signaling of the Validar 86 to terminate onto larger gauge wiring, typically found in vehicles, through screw-type terminal blocks. All 12V signal inputs are protected with resettable fuses to guard against potential wire heating resulting from accidentally pinched cables.

An onboard Siren Detect circuit senses the high power AC signal and converts it to a logic DC signal. This input can also be configured as a standard logic input. Two field replaceable 20A/35A 14V relays provide NO and NC contacts for external apparatus control.

A second “OUTPUT” RJ45 receptacle provides expansion to an optional Break out Board containing four more relays. Circuit board mounted on a PVC Din Rail channel allow for ease of access.

Expandability

The Validar 86 circuit design offers further expansion by decoding the inputs and encoding the outputs to optional multiplexing modules that can provide:

Up to 63 monitored Inputs

Up to 63 driven Outputs