Aritech 1X-E4 Series, Installation Manual

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Chapter 3: Configuration and commissioning
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Zone type
Use this menu to configure the zone type for each zone in your fire alarm and
evacuation system. The default setting for each operating mode is included in
Appendix A “Configuration presets” on page 79.
To configure the zone type:
1. Set the display as shown below, and then press Enter.
2. Select the zone (for example, zone 1), and then press Enter.
The red Zone LED flashes fast to indicate that the corresponding zone
configuration menu is active.
3. Select a value using the value selection buttons (2 and 4).
4. Press Enter.
5. Save your changes.
The available settings for this feature are shown below.
Display Description
Mixed zone. The control panel automatically
distinguishes between an automatic alarm (generated by
a detector) and a manual alarm (generated by a manual
call point fitted with a 100 Ω resistor). [1]
Automatic zone. All fire alarms are treated as reported
by a detector, even if the fire alarm is reported by a
manual call point in the zone.
Manual zone. All fire alarms are treated as reported by a
manual call point, even if the fire alarm is reported by a
detector in the zone.
[1] This option is not available if EN 54-13 is enabled or an intrinsically-safe
zone is configured.