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System Programming
System programming involves defining the function of devices and their relationships to each other, referred to as mapping. You
can define behavior characteristics of individual or groups of devices, map devices into zones, and further customize your system
using the panel configuration software from a computer.
The panel configuration software features include:
easy to use Windows-based editing techniques, including
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drag and dr
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Flexibility in configuring points into multiple zones promoting sophisticated mapping relationships.
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Simple sorting and grouping by select fields enhances viewing and analysis of data.
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Options to view points by type, address and function or description.
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Mapping Zones Overview
Mapping is creating relationships between devices, modules and sensors and their behavior between each other. Whereas, the
“zone” is the framework in which you group the devices. These terms and other related mapping concepts are provided in this
section.
Single Zones
The
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feature creates or maps a basic, one-to-one relationship where all devices are automatically grouped into
one
zone
. When all devices are in the same zone, and an input device is activated, all output devices will activate. Please refer to the
illustration below for an example of a one-to-one device relationship:
Mapping all Devices to One Zone
Figure 101.
Zone 1
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Multiple Zones
The panel configuration software allows you to customize the operational mode behavior of devices by grouping them into a
maximum of 99 different zones. All SLC devices, including
the four (4) on-board circuits (I/Os 1 and 2, and NACs 1 and 2),
may be configured to behave in a specific manner.
This flexibility enables you to configure system points to maximize protection
throughout your site.
By organizing devices into different zones, you can create unique relationships between devices for specific outputs or events.
The panel configuration software allows you to efficiently group points to follow a sequence of events producing the same
combination of outputs into different zones. This section addresses how to accomplish these tasks.
