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Elevator Sio Board

Elevator SIO Board List​

Screen Overview​

The Elevator SIO Board List screen provides a searchable list of elevator Serial I/O (SIO) boards configured in BluSKY. It is used to locate SIO boards by system and controller, review mapped inputs/outputs, and open records for view, edit, or deletion. Administrators use this screen during elevator hardware setup and troubleshooting.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
SystemFilters results to SIO boards within a specific access control system.Dropdown; optional.
ControllerFilters results to boards connected to a specific elevator or Mercury controller.Dropdown; values are constrained by System (if selected).
Search TextFree-text search against the SIO board dataset.Placeholder shows “Name”; accepts partial matches.
ViewStatus filter for the result set.Default = All Active; other statuses may include Inactive or Deleted (if permitted).
SubmitExecutes the search with the selected criteria.Required to refresh results after changing criteria.
ResetClears all criteria and restores default filters.Returns the page to initial state.
Record CountDisplays the number of records returned by the current filter.Shown as a badge above the grid (e.g., “643”). Read-only.
Row SelectorRadio button used to select a single record in the grid.Required before using View, Edit, or Delete. Single-select.
ElevatorName/identifier of the elevator car or group associated with the SIO board.Grid column; clickable on View/Edit.
Controller (grid)The controller to which the SIO board is connected.Read-only in list; editable inside the record.
SIO BoardThe specific SIO board (e.g., MR16OUT chain reference).Identifies board model/chain or logical name.
InputThe input point or source linked to the SIO board.May be blank if not configured.
OutputThe output point mapped from the SIO board.Column appears when data exists; may be empty for input-only mappings.
PaginationNavigation to move through result pages.Includes first/prev/numbered/next/last controls at the bottom of the grid.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Create – Opens a form to add a new Elevator SIO Board configuration.
  • View – Opens the selected SIO board in read-only mode.
  • Edit – Opens the selected SIO board for modification.
  • Delete – Soft-deletes the selected SIO board (remains available in audit history).
  • Expand – Shows an expanded audit/detail view with additional columns (e.g., Output, Count of Inputs/Outputs, Inserted/Updated/Deleted By and Dates).
  • Submit – Runs the search using current criteria.
  • Reset – Clears filters and reloads defaults.
  • Row click – Highlights a record and enables record-level actions.

Usage Instructions & Examples​

How to find an SIO board

  1. Choose a System (optional) and Controller (optional).
  2. Enter a keyword in Search Text (e.g., “MR16out” or an elevator car name).
  3. Set View to All Active (or another status as needed).
  4. Click Submit. Use Pagination to navigate large result sets.

How to view or edit an SIO board

  1. Run a search and locate the desired row.
  2. Select the Row Selector for that record.
  3. Click View to review details or Edit to modify mappings and properties.
  4. Save changes in the edit form to apply updates.

How to add a new SIO board

  1. Click Create.
  2. Complete required fields such as System, Controller, SIO Board identifier, and any Input/Output mappings.
  3. Save. The new board appears in the list when the filter is re-submitted.

How to review audit history and technical details

  1. After searching, click Expand.
  2. Review additional columns including Output, Counts of Inputs/Outputs, and audit fields (Inserted/Updated/Deleted By and Dates).
  3. Use browser back or the standard list navigation to return to the main grid.

How to remove an SIO board

  1. Search and select the target record with the Row Selector.
  2. Click Delete and confirm. The board becomes soft-deleted.
  3. To verify, change View to include Deleted (if available) and Submit.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • The grid defaults to All Active; records with other statuses are hidden until View is changed and the query is re-submitted.
  • A row must be selected before View, Edit, or Delete becomes actionable.
  • Expand displays additional operational and audit columns; performance may be slower for very large datasets.
  • Input or Output columns may be empty if a board is partially configured (e.g., inputs only).
  • Reset restores default criteria and clears the current result set until Submit is clicked again.
  • Delete is a soft-delete; records remain in the database for audit and can be surfaced when viewing non-active statuses (if your role allows).
  • Pagination appears automatically when results exceed one page; the current page is highlighted.
  • If no criteria are entered and Submit is not clicked, the page displays guidance text indicating that search criteria must be selected.

Permissions​

  • Access typically limited to Global Administrators, Integrators, and Tenant Administrators with hardware setup permissions.
  • Create/Edit/Delete require elevated rights specific to Elevator hardware configuration (e.g., “Manage Elevator Hardware” or equivalent).
  • Users without edit rights can search and View but cannot modify or Delete.
  • Visibility of Deleted records and audit columns in Expand may be restricted by role.

Linked Workflows​

  • After creating an SIO board, map elevator inputs and outputs used for car calls, floor relays, and interlocks.
  • Associate boards to the correct Elevator Controller during system commissioning.
  • Test input/output activity via Control tools (e.g., device status/monitoring) after configuration.
  • Use Intelligence/Reports to audit SIO board changes and troubleshooting history.