Chapter 3: Programming
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Zone programming
A zone is a group of input devices. If your system uses zones, you
must program their operating parameters, such as type, label, and
event notification.
Note:
If your system does not have zones, no programming is
required in this section. If your panel is not configured for zone or
zone/device reporting, programming here has no affect on your
system other than CMS reporting.
Zone programming options
Type
Set zone type to:
Alarm: For circuits with smoke detectors and contact devices. All activations are immediately
considered as alarms. Circuit cannot be restored until devices are restored to normal and panel
is reset.
Monitor: Monitoring of normally open switches for other functions (fire door position, etc.). Not
approved for use under ULC 527 in Canada.
Supervisory: For the connection of supervisory devices. Momentary activation of normally
open devices immediately places the panel in a supervisory state and turns on the supervisory
LED and relay. Note: Latching and nonlatching operation of a supervisory zone is controlled by
the types of devices in the zone. For example, if all devices in the zone are latching devices, the
zone will operate in a latching manner. If you mix latching and nonlatching devices in the zone,
the zone will operate in a latching manner.
Waterflow: Activates alarm events when a waterflow switch closes. Select this zone type when
the devices in the zone are only connected to waterflow switches.
Note:
Do not mix device and zone types. For example, do not place a nonlatching supervisory
device in an alarm zone. When the supervisory device activates and an alarm event is initiated,
the alarm event automatically clears when the device restores without having to reset the
panel.
Label
Enter a text label for the zone (up to 40 characters and two lines). When finished, choose Save.
Correlation groups
Select the correlation group that you want to correlate/assign the zone to. Select Yes to add
the zone to the correlation group or No to not add the zone to the correlation group. When
finished, choose Save.
Note:
A correlation group is a collection of NACs and/or output devices (strobes) that responds
to an input device (smoke detector). When you program the loop devices, you will have to
correlate/assign the desired input device or zone to the correlation group that you want to
activate. Refer to "Correlation groups programming" for more information.
Event notification
Set the active, trouble, disable, prealarm, alarm verify, maintenance alert, and test event
information by choosing one and then setting the notification information. When finished,
choose Save. See "Factory default settings" for zone event notification default settings.
Note:
If your CMS is set to zone reporting, the event notification information sent to the
receiver comes from the programming in this section.
Printer: Yes or No - Specifies if event information is printed
Dialer:
Acct 1 & 2: Event information is sent to both dialer accounts
Acct 1: Event information is sent to dialer account one
Acct 2: Event information is sent to dialer account two
