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Configuring Informers Using Commander Software (Optional)
Setup, Program, and User Manual
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7. Configuring Zones
Zones allow many Informers to share a common name. This can simplify activations for
commonly used groups. You can use zones for physical groupings such as floors (for
example, zone 1 = floor 1, zone 2 = floor 2). Zones can also be named to allow for ease
of selection during events. By grouping RTUs into zones, you are able to activate a large
number of RTUs at the same time. A single RTU can be in multiple zones.
NOTE: Whenever a change is made to the zone configuration, the Program block must be
sent to all RTUs in the system unless Dynamic Zoning is enabled.
Dynamic Zoning
Dynamic Zoning is a method of embedding selected sites in the activation command at
the time of transmission. Dynamic zoning does not require sites to be preconfigured as
to which zone(s) they reside in. This allows for more flexibility in zoning and the ability for
zones to be created without reprogramming remote sites.
Dynamic zoning requires all sites in your system to support the Dynamic Zoning mode.
If one or more sites is running legacy firmware that does not support dynamic zoning,
dynamic zoning must be disabled.
When Dynamic Zoning is disabled, conventional or legacy zoning is used. Conventional
zoning is limited to a maximum of 16 zones and you must program sites with their zone
configuration.
To create zones:
1. From the Commander main window, click System Setup.
The System Setup dialog box appears. Under System Configuration, select the
Dynamic Zoning check box.
2. Click Zones to create and configure zones.
