SIMPLICITY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL.
Software Version :PANEL-R1578 & LOOP-R1062
Approved Document No: GLT.MAN-107
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Issue : 2.00 Authorised: GH Date: 4/06/2007
3. DESIGNING THE SYSTEM
Designing a Simplicity System is a fairly straightforward matter. It just takes a bit of thought to zone allocation
during the system design stage.
1. Decide on the zone allocation for the system. Each zone can have a maximum of 16 devices fitted. Consider
the simplified 3-storey building below.
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
ZONE 1: DEVICE ADDRESS 1 TO 16
ZONE 2: DEVICE ADDRESS 17 TO 32
ZONE 3: DEVICE ADDRESS 33 TO 48
ZONE 7: DEVICE ADDRESS 97 TO 112
ZONE 4: DEVICE ADDRESS 49 TO 64
ZONE 5: DEVICE ADDRESS 65 TO 80
ZONE 6: DEVICE ADDRESS 81 TO 96
The advantage of this method of zone allocation is that it simplifies the panel setup by eliminating a
programming stage.
The main disadvantage of this method of zone allocation is the maximum zone capacity of 16 devices If a zone
has more than 16 devices it will need to be split into smaller zones.
Similarly, a zone with only one device would leave 15 empty addresses on that zone.
This will not cause a problem if it is considered at the system design stage.
(
Note that a Simplicity 64 can only have 4 zones, so would not be suitable for the above system
)
2. Sounder operation. On the Simplicity Panels, all sounders are common acting. That is, an alarm signal from
any device will activate all sounders. If you require any kind of zonal sounder operation, ask your dealer about
the premier AD & Premier AL Fire Alarm Panels.
3. Whenever possible, give each device as descriptive a label as possible. The better the description, the easier
it is to locate in the event of an alarm. The panel allows 20 characters. It may be necessary to use abbreviations
to achieve the required label.
4. Keep the design of the system, and any changes to it well documented. This makes it easier to trace any
configuration errors during installation & commissioning.
