Midi Control System

With the MCS-MIDI having 8 standard buttons, and 8 standard outputs there are some special operational features.

For example output 9 is active when the first combination is active (say 999) and output 10 is active when the second combination is active (say At Scene). Therefore these would be useful for activating sirens when in the ‘Response999’ combination mode, or perhaps activating ‘Rear Reds’ when in the ‘At Scene’ mode. That then leaves 2 outputs that are multifunctional. Where output 11 always follows button 3, where the user can configure the system so these buttons are steady on together (double the current draw) OR flash in an alternating pattern at 60BPM. With output 12 being capable of being configured to be active whenever any button is pressed OR is active whenever the unit is awake.

Handset Features

• Each button can be set with 1 of 8 back light colours upon each individual action and to suit switch function
• All Clear function – when activated, all buttons on the handset are turned off, and held off as long as the input stays active
• Buttons can be individually allocated with the use of self adhesive, pre-printed legends (supplied) or bespoke legends (available to order)
• 3 stage back illumination – low when OFF, high when ON, both levels automatically dim when vehicle side lights are ON
• Each small button can be latching or momentary
• Double width combo button can have a multi-function ‘HOT’ key double or triple action depending on required function and change colour depending on its mode
• A fully tactile one piece wipe clean keypad with positive clicks
• Option to enable ‘beep’ every time a button is pressed and/or ‘beep’ every 5 seconds when switch active
• Pressing a button or the ignition input wakes unit from sleep mode so long as battery voltage is within operating range
• Supplied complete with protective rubber surround as standard which can be removed for dash mounted applications

Typical Application Schematic