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The controller consists of an internal CPU, 24V inputs/outputs (I/O) and multiple add-on modules for analog measurements.  Serial communication carried over WiFi via a Lantronix PremierWave XN, presenting the PLC as if it were connected to a virtual communication port on the host PC.
The controller consists of an internal CPU, 24V inputs/outputs (I/O) and multiple add-on modules for analog measurements.  Serial communication carried over WiFi via a Lantronix PremierWave XN, presenting the PLC as if it were connected to a virtual communication port on the host PC.
==== Digital Inputs ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Input
!Function
!Description
|-
|X4
|Surge Tank Float
|Not presently implemented; reserved for future use.
|-
|X5
|Motor Starter Status
|Active when the main pump is operating.
|-
|X10
|Boiler Stage A
|
|-
|X11
|Boiler Stage B
|
|-
|X12
|Boiler Stage C
|
|-
|X13
|Boiler Stage D
|
|-
|X14
|Boiler Stage E
|
|}
==== Digital Outputs ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Output
!Function
!Description
|-
|Y4
|Stack Light Red
|Drives the red element of the stack light.
|-
|Y5
|Stack Light Yellow
|Drives the yellow element of the stack light.
|-
|Y6
|Stack Light Green
|Drives the green element of the stack light.
|-
|Y10
|Fill Valve
|Drives the pool fill valve into the open position (spring-return when off).
|-
|Y11
|Motor Starter Stop
|Stops the main pump by mimicking "stop" button closure.
|-
|Y12
|Boiler Disable
|Disables boiler operation when a significant fault condition is observed.
|}


==== Expansion Modules ====
==== Expansion Modules ====