EST3

Programming Manual
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DOCUMENT HISTORY
Revision

Date

Reason For Change

1.0

18JUL96

Initial release.

1.11.4

N/A

Documentation development releases.

1.5

9MAY97

Update manual to coincide with release of

software version 1.0.

1.61.9

N/A

Documentation development releases.

2.0

14DEC98

Update manual to coincide with release of

software version 1.3. Added chapter 15. Major
revisions made to chapters 3, 6, and 9. Updated
various screen captures throughout.

3.0

21OCT99

Update manual to to coincide with release of

software version 1.5. Added glossary and removed
chapters 4-15. The 3-SDU help file, revision 1.5,
includes the user information formerly contained in
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Important information iv
About this manual v
The EST3 library vi
Related documentation vii
Chapter 1

Overview 1.1
About the Systems Definition Utility 1.2
Programming using rules and objects 1.4
Creating a rules file 1.9
Compiling the rules file 1.12
Developing a labeling plan 1.13
Identifying objects in the system 1.18
Priorities 1.21
Advanced programming techniques 1.25
Programming using logic groups 1.28
Programming using time controls 1.35

Chapter 2

Input event types 2.1

Acknowledge (ACK) 2.2
Alarm 2.3
AlarmSilence (AS) 2.4
AlarmVerify (AVER) 2.5
AllCall 2.6
CallIn (CI) 2.7
Drill 2.8
Emergency (EMER) 2.9
Evacuation (EVAC) 2.10
FirstAlarm (FA) 2.11
FirstDisable (FD) 2.12
FirstMonitor (FM) 2.13
FirstSupervisory (FS) 2.14
FirstTrouble (FT) 2.15
GroundFault (GNDF) 2.16
GuardPatrol (GPG) 2.17
LocalAlarm (LALM) 2.18
LocalMonitor (LMON) 2.19
LocalTrouble (LTRB) 2.20
Monitor (MON) 2.21
R1 2.22
R2 2.23
R3 2.24
RelayConfirmation (RLYCFG) 2.25
Reset 2.26
Security (SEC) 2.27
ServiceDevice (SERV) 2.28
ServiceGroup (SG) 2.29
ServiceGroupActive (SGA) 2.30
SprinklerSupervisory (SPSUP) 2.31
Startup (STUP) 2.32
StationActivation (STACT) 2.33

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Supervisory (SUP) 2.34
Switch (SW) 2.35
TimeControl (TIME) 2.36
Trouble (TRB) 2.37
TwoStageTimerActivation (2STAGEA) 2.38
TwoStageTimerExpiration (2STAGETO) 2.39
Chapter 3

Output commands 3.1

AlarmSilence (AS) 3.3
AlternateLanguage (ALTL) 3.4
AlternateMsgOff (ALTMOFF) 3.5
AlternateMsgOn (ALTMON) 3.6
AlternateSensitivityOff (ALTSOFF) 3.7
AlternateSensitivityOn (ALTSON) 3.8
AmpOff 3.9
AmpOn 3.10
Close 3.11
CommonAlarmOff (CAOFF) 3.12
CommonAlarmOn (CAON) 3.13
CommonMonitorOff (CMOFF) 3.14
CommonMonitorOn (CMON) 3.15
CommonSupervisoryOff (CSOFF) 3.16
CommonSupervisoryOn (CSON) 3.17
Delay (DLY) 3.18
DelayActivate (DLYA) 3.19
DelayRestore (DLYR) 3.20
Disable 3.21
Drill 3.22
Enable 3.23
Evacuation (EVAC) 3.24
FanOff 3.25
FanOn 3.26
FastBlink (FAST) 3.27
GAInhibit (GAIN) 3.28
HoldDoor (HOLD) 3.29
LampTest (LAMP) 3.30
LEDOff 3.31
MsgOff 3.32
MsgOn 3.33
NCClose 3.34
NCFanOff 3.35
NCFanOn 3.36
NCHoldDoor (NCHOLD) 3.37
NCOpen 3.38
NCReleaseDoor (NCRELEASE) 3.39
NSCommonAlarmOff (NSCAOFF) 3.40
NSCommonAlarmOn (NSCAON) 3.41
NSCommonMonitorOff (NSCMOFF) 3.42
NSCommonMonitorOn (NSCMON) 3.43
NSCommonSupervisoryOff (NSCSOFF) 3.44
NSCommonSupervisoryOn (NSCSON) 3.45
NSCommonTroubleOff (NSCTOFF) 3.46
NSCommonTroubleOn (NSCTON) 3.47
Off 3.48
OffGuard 3.49

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On 3.50
OnGuard 3.51
Open 3.52
ReleaseDoor (RELEASE) 3.53
RemoteAltSensitivityOff (RASOFF) 3.54
RemoteAltSensitivityOn (RASON) 3.55
Reset 3.56
SlowBlink (SLOW) 3.57
Steady 3.58
TroubleSilence (TS) 3.59
Appendix A

Quick reference A.1

Glossary Y.1
Index Z.1

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Important information
Limitation of liability
This product has been designed to meet the requirements of
NFPA Standard 72, 1996 Edition; Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc., Standard 864, 7th Edition; and Underwriters Laboratories
of Canada, Inc., Standard ULC S527. Installation in accordance
with this manual, applicable codes, and the instructions of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction is mandatory. EST shall not under
any circumstances be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages arising from loss of property or other damages or losses
owing to the failure of EST products beyond the cost of repair or
replacement of any defective products. EST reserves the right to
make product improvements and change product specifications
at any time.
While every precaution has been taken during the preparation of
this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents, EST assumes
no responsibility for errors or omissions.

FCC warning
This equipment can generate and radiate radio frequency energy.
If this equipment is not installed in accordance with this manual,
it may cause interference to radio communications. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits
for Class A computing devices pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when this
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation
of this equipment is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense, will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.

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About this manual

This manual provides reference information to support the
system programming function.

Intended audience
This manual and the information it contains is intended to be
used by persons who have working knowledge of Windows and
have successfully completed:

The EST3 Self Study Course

The EST3 Programming and Application Course.

Organization
This manual is organized as described below:
Chapter 1 provides a general overview of basic concepts that the
system programmer should understand before attempting to
program system functions.
Chapter 2 provides an alphabetical reference of the input event
types used in the programming language.
Chapter 3 provides an alphabetical reference of the output
commands used in the programming language.
Appendix A provides a quick reference to the information
contained in chapters 2 and 3.

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The EST3 library

A family of documents and multi-media presentations supports
the EST3 network. A brief description of each document is
provided below.
EST3 Installation Manual and Service Manual, P/N 270380.
This manual provides complete information on how to install
and service the EST3 hardware. This manual also includes
installation information on selected Signature Series
components.
EST3 Programming Manual, P/N 270381. This manual provides
quick reference information for defining and labeling individual
system components using the Systems Definition Utility (SDU),
and for writing rules to govern system operation.
EST3 System Operations Manual, P/N 270382. This manual
provides detailed information on how to operate the system and
system components.
EST3 International Installation Supplement Manual, P/N
270925. This manual provides information specific to systems
installed outside the United States and Canada.
EST3 Smoke Management Application Manual, P/N 270913.
This manual provides information for designing, programming,
and testing an EST3 smoke control system.
EST3 Users Self-Study Course, P/N 270684. This course
contains a self-paced manual, and accompanying video. The
course is designed for building personal, security guards,
firefighters, and similar individuals that may be required to
operate the system.
Signature Series Intelligent Smoke and Heat Detectors
Applications Bulletin, P/N 270145. This manual provides
additional applications information on the Signature series
smoke and heat detector applications.
Signature Series Component Installation Manual, P/N 270497.
This manual provides detailed mounting and wiring information
for all Signature series devices.
Speaker Application Guide, P/N 85000-0033. This manual
provides information on the placement and layout of speakers
for fire alarm signaling and emergency voice communications.
Strobe Applications Guide, P/N 85000-0049. This manual
provides information on the placement and layout of strobes for
fire alarm signalings.

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Related documentation

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101

NFPA 70

National Electric Code

NFPA 72

National Fire Alarm Code

UL
R

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (ULI)

333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096

UL 38

Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes

UL217

Smoke Detectors, Single & Multiple Station

UL 228

Door Closers/Holders for Fire Protective Signaling

Systems

UL 268

Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 268A

Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications

UL 346

Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 464

Audible Signaling Appliances

UL 521

Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 864

Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling

Systems

UL 1481

Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 1638

Visual Signaling Appliances

UL 1971

Visual Signaling Appliances

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)

7 Crouse Road
Scarborough, Ontario M1R 3A9

ULC S527

Standard for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems

ULC S524

Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems

ULC S536

Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm

Systems

ULC S537

Standard for the Verification of Fire Alarm Systems

PLUS

Requirements of state and local building codes.

Requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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Overview

Summary

This chapter provides a general overview of basic concepts that

the system programmer should understand before attempting to
program system functions.
Content
About the Systems Definition Utility 1.2
Minimum equipment requirements 1.2
Optional equipment but very nice to have 1.3
Programming using rules and objects 1.4
Rules 1.4
Events 1.7
Device types 1.7
Objects 1.7
Labels 1.8
Creating a rules file 1.9
Order is important 1.9
Compiling the rules file 1.12
Developing a labeling plan 1.13
Formatting labels 1.13
Making labels descriptive 1.14
Using common label modifiers 1.15
Using numbers in labels 1.17
Using labels as messages 1.17
Identifying objects in the system 1.18
Priorities 1.21
Advanced programming techniques 1.25
Wildcards 1.25
N-variable 1.25
Mathematical operators 1.26
Programming using logic groups 1.28
Nonalarm logic groups 1.29
Zone groups 1.32
Check-In groups 1.33
Guard Patrol groups 1.33
Service groups 1.34
Programming using time controls 1.35

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About the Systems Definition Utility

The Systems Definition Utility (SDU) is a database application
used for setting up and programming an EST3 life safety system.
Using the SDU you can:

Build setup files using forms to specify system the hardware

configuration and operating options for a given project

Record audio messages to create an automated voice

messaging system

Create extensive system controls using advanced rules-based

programming.

Minimum equipment requirements

Before installing the Systems Definition Utility, you should
make sure your computer system meets the following minimum
equipment requirements:

IBM-compatible computer with Pentium-class

micropocessor

One or more serial communications (COM) ports for

connecting a bar code reader or a download cable

One parallel printer port (LPT)

Hard disk drive with at least 40 megabytes or more free disk

space

32 MB of Random Access Memory (RAM)

One 3.5-inch floppy drive

One 2X or faster CD-ROM drive

SVGA color display, 800x600, 256-color resolution

Microsoft Mouse or other compatible pointing device

Microsoft Windows 95 or MS-DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1x.

Note: The

amount of free disk space required varies with the

number of projects and the amount of audio messages you plan
to save on the hard drive. A general rule of thumb is to have at
least twice the amount of hard disk space required by your
largest project.
The Systems Definition Utility executes highly disk-intensive
functions. For best results, make sure your computer system is
configured to achieve optimal performance. To optimize your
system, refer to the documentation that came with your
equipment.

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Optional equipment but very nice to have

In addition to the basic system described above, you will also
need the following optional equipment to make use of some of
the advanced features available in the SDU:

Sound card for configuring audio systems using the 3-ASU

Bar code reader for configuring Signature data circuits

300-dpi laser printer or equivalent for printing reports

The following sound cards are recommended:

Manufacturer

Model

Creative Technology

CT2960 16-bit Audio Card

CT03600 16-bit Advanced Wave
Table Audio Card

Diamond Sound

Super Sound Origins Lite

Bravo Sound 16P

MT9ATC931

AT&T

Jazz 16 Business Audio

Ultra

Ultra 32 Audio Card

The following bar code readers are recommended:

Manufacturer

Model

Zebra Technologies
VTI, Inc.

SCANONE

Zebra Technologies
VTI, Inc.

Barcode Anything SCAN 97

Install the bar code reader per the manufacturer's instructions

and configure the reader to interpret Interleaved 2 of 5 bar
codes.

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Programming using rules and objects

System programming is accomplished using a set of rules that
determine the output responses for given input events. The rules
are written, compiled, and then downloaded into the panel.
When an input event occurs (a device goes active), the panel
connected to the device searches for the device/event type
combination in its response tables and, if found, executes the
appropriate output commands.
The most basic fire alarm systems can be programmed using one
simple rule: when smoke detector A activates; sound horn
B. As fire alarm systems become more extensive, they require
a more sophisticated set of rules to program them properly.
Before you begin writing a rule, you should have a thorough
understanding of:

Rules
Events
Device types
Objects
Labels

Rules
A rule is a programming statement that specifies which
commands to execute when a certain event takes place. A rule
consists of a label, an input statement, and an output statement
or statements.
The basic syntax for a rule is:
[Rule_label]
Input_statement:
Output_statement_1, {comments}
Output_statement_2, {comments}
Output_statement_3; {comments}

The rule label can be up to 40 characters in length and enclosed

in brackets. The rule label can be any ASCII character except:
braces { }, the percent symbol %, the number symbol #,
less than and greater than symbols < >, and asterisks *.
The input statement ends with a colon and the output statement
ends with a semicolon. When more than one output statement is
used in a rule, each output statement must end with a comma,
except for the last output statement, which must end with a
semicolon. A rule may contain up to 32 output statements.
When a rule has multiple output statements, each output
command will be executed in the order it is listed in the rule
(from first to last). When the event activating the rule restores,

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the operations performed by the rule will automatically restore

in the reverse order (from last to first).
Comments can be placed anywhere in the rule and must be
enclosed in braces. Be sure to add comments for later reference
and make sure they can be easily seen.
Input statements

An input statement is the part of a rule that determines what

must happen before the corresponding output statements will be
executed. There are two different syntaxes used in rule input
statements depending on the input event type selected. The two
input statement syntaxes are:
event_type :
event_type device_type 'object_label' :
where:
event_type

Specifies the type of input event required for the

rule to execute. When a system input activates,
the resulting change in state creates an event.
Refer to Chapter 2:Input event types for detailed
descriptions of event types and their usage.

device_type

Specifies the device type of the input device

initiating the event. The device_type parameter
is optional when using the 'object_label'
parameter. When the device_type parameter is
not included, all devices whose label matches
'object_label' will respond to the command.

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the input device or circuit

that must go active for the rule to execute. The
'object_label' parameter is optional when using
the device_type parameter. When the
'object_label' parameter is not included, all
devices with the specified device type will
trigger the rule.

Note: When the device_type and 'object_label' parameters are

optional you must specify one or the other or both.

An input statement must be valid for the rule to be successfully
compiled. This means that the device type of the object
identified by 'object_label' must match that specified by
device_type. Also, the input event specified by event_type must
be applicable for the device_type.
Output statements

An output statement is the part of a rule that determines the

commands that will be executed in response to a given input and

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in what order. There are ten different syntaxes used in rule

output statements depending on the output command selected.
The ten output statement syntaxes are:
command ;
command delay_value ;
command 'cabinet_label' ;
command 'routing_label' ;
command device_type 'object_label' ;
command priority 'object_label' ;
command priority device_type 'object_label' ;
command priority 'amp_label' to 'channel_label' ;
command 'guard_label' Route route_id ;
command priority 'msg_label' from 'asu_label' to
'channel_label' ;
Note: When the device_type and 'object_label' parameters are

optional you must specify one or the other or both.

where:
command

Specifies the required final state of the output

device. Refer to Chapter 3:Output commands
for a description of output commands and their
usage.

priority

Specifies the relative importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Refer to Priorities for a
description on priority levels and their usage.

device_type

Specifies the device type of the output device

responding to the command. The device_type
parameter is optional when using the
'object_label' parameter. When the device_type
parameter is not included, all devices whose
label matches 'object_label' will respond to the
command.

delay_value

Specifies the length of a delay in seconds.

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device or circuit

responding to the command. The 'object_label'
parameter is optional when using the
device_type parameter. When the 'object_label'
parameter is not included, all devices with the
specified device type will respond to the
command.

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'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label' Specifies the label of the network routing group
responding to the command.
'amp_label'

Specifies the label of an amplifier.

'channel_label' Specifies the label of an audio channel.

'msg_label'

Specifies the label of a voice message.

'asu_label'

Specifies the label of the audio source unit

providing the voice message.

'guard_label'

Specifies the label of the Guard Patrol group.

route_id

Specifies the route number of the guard patrol

tour.

Events
An event is the outcome produced by a panel's CPU module
when an addressable point on the panel changes state. The
information contained in an event includes the logical address of
the point that changed state, the event type, and the event
message.

Device types
A device type is the classification given to objects created in the
database that defines the operating characteristics of the
corresponding device. For example, the PULL device type is
assigned to objects created for manual pull stations.
Refer to Appendix A: Quick Reference for a list of device types
and their use.

Objects
An object is a database entity that represents an addressable
point in the system, such as rail modules, smoke detectors,
switches, and light emitting diodes (LEDs).
Objects can also be:

Logical groups consisting of other objects

Voice messages

Pseudo points designed to monitor card-level and systemlevel functions

For example, the Signature controller module is an object as are

any Signature devices connected to it. In contrast, the 3-IDC8/4
module is an object, each of its eight circuits are objects, but any
two-wire smokes connected to the circuits are not.

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Labels
A label is a descriptive word or words to identify a specific
object in the project database in order to simplify programming.
Labels are also used to identify a rule in the rules file. Typically,
object labels describe the physical location of the device that the
object represents.
Tip: Excessively long labels are generally harder to read.

Sometimes less is more.

Labels have the following characteristics:

Labels must be unique. Duplicate labels generate compiler

errors and prevent the database from compiling.

Labels are arbitrary except for labels that are automatically

assigned by the system.

Labels are not case sensitive and may contain up to 40

characters. The characters may be any ASCII character
except: braces { } , the percent symbol %, the number
symbol #, less than and greater than symbols < >,
asterisks *, and blank spaces.

The SDU automatically replaces invalid label characters as

shown below to prevent programming errors.
Character substitution table
User types

User sees

space

underscore

<

>

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Creating a rules file

The System Definition Utility provides an editing tool for
creating and editing a rules file. The Rules Editor (default
editor) is limited to editing files of 32 kilobytes or less. If it
appears the 32K limit will be exceeded, a different text editor
must be used to edit the rules file.
You can customize the SDU by changing the Rules Editor
option from the default editor to another editing tool (Word,
Wordpad, etc.). When you select Edit Rules from the Rules
menu, the SDU will automatically run the external editor and
load the project rules file.
Note: When using an external editor, always save your file

before exiting the editor. It's also a good practice to save your
file before compiling and before saving the project.
Tip: Always look for instances where advanced programming

techniques may be used to reduce the rule file's size.

Order is important
When you have more than one rule that uses the same input
requirements to trigger separate output responses, the order in
which the rules appear in the rules file affects how the rules are
executed. The compiler takes multiple rules with like input
statements and executes them as though they were a single rule
containing multiple output statements. The output statements are
executed in the same order that they appear in the rules file.
Say you have a rules file containing the following rules:
[Rule 1]
ALARM SMOKE 'LVL5_SMK1' :
DELAY 30,
FANON 'STAIRWELL_PRESSURE_2';
[Rule 2]
ALARM SMOKE 'LVL5_SMK1' :
FAST 'CAB1_PNL1_LED1';
[Rule 3]
ALARM SMOKE 'LVL5_SMK1' :
ON AUDIBLE 'LVL5_HORN';

After compiling, the rules would be executed as though they

were written as:
[Compiled Rule]
ALARM SMOKE 'LVL5_SMK1' :
DELAY 30,
FANON 'STAIRWELL_PRESSURE_2',
FAST 'CAB1_PNL1_LED1',
ON AUDIBLE 'LVL5_HORN';

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Notice that placing Rule 1 before Rule 3 results in a delay before

sounding the horn. By writing rules with multiple output
statements to begin with, situations such as this are more easily
recognizable and can be avoided.
It does not make a difference however when you have more than
one rule that uses the same device but different event types. To
illustrate this suppose you have the following two rules:
[Rule 1]
TROUBLE SMOKE 'LVL5_*':
STEADY 'CAB1_PNL1_LED1',
DELAY 300,
SLOW 'CAB1_PNL1_LED1';
[Rule 2]
ALARM SMOKE 'LVL5_*':
FAST 'CAB1_PNL1_LED1',
ON AUDIBLE 'LVL5_HORN';

If any smoke detector on level 5 goes into trouble, the panel will
activate Rule 1 and turn the specified LED on, wait 5 minutes
(300 seconds), and then flash the LED at a slow rate. If during
the delay period another smoke detector on level 5 goes into
alarm, the panel will activate Rule 2 and flash the LED at a fast
rate, and turn on the specified horn.
The panel does not wait for the trouble response (Rule 1) to
finish before running the alarm response (Rule 2). In this
example however, once the delay period has ended and the
trouble has not been restored, the LED will be set to flash at the
slow rate.
Tip: When adding rules to a previously compiled rules file, place

them at the beginning of the file so they will be checked first. If

they need to be in a certain spot in the file, you can move them
afterwards.
Avoid careless use of wildcards

A wildcard is a very powerful programming aid and can help

reduce the size of your rules file. You should be aware that using
wildcards carelessly could have possible negative side effects.
Take for example the following three rules:
[Rule 1]
ALARM '*':
FAST 'LED_1';
[Rule 2]
ALARM 'SD_*':
DELAY 10,
FAST 'LED_2';
[Rule 3]
ALARM 'SD_L1_*':
DELAY 10,
FAST 'LED_3';

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When a wildcard is placed in the input statement, the compiler

creates an output response for each device that matches the
input. Using the above rules and remembering that order is
important, the output response for an alarm-initiating device
labeled 'SD_L1_1' would be equivalent to:
[Compiled Rule]
ALARM 'SD_L1_1':
FAST 'LED_1',
DELAY 10,
FAST 'LED_2',
DELAY 10,
FAST 'LED_3';

In this example, adding the smoke detector device type to the

input statement would limit the output responses to only smoke
detectors with matching labels.
Likewise, you must be careful when using the wildcard character
in an output statement. For example, placing a wildcard
immediately following the N-variable may return undesirable
results. 'LVL<N:1>*' will select 'LVL1', 'LVL19', 'LVL199', and
so on.

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Compiling the rules file

After creating rules in the rules editor, they must be compiled.
The compiler checks the rules file for any faults, such as
improper syntax, before translating the database into a binary
setup file. The compiler also checks the database for objects that
are not labeled and objects with duplicate labels.
The speed at which the compiler can check the rules file depends
on the size of the database and how the rules are constructed.
Compile speed is relative; however the basic guidelines are:

Rules that only specify device types compile fastest

Rules that only specify the object label compile slowest

Rules that specify both compile somewhere in the middle

The rules compiler ignores any characters between opening and

closing braces. The rules compiler also ignores tabs, spaces, and
line breaks. You should always run the rules compiler anytime
changes are made to the project database.
Tip: When troubleshooting your rules file, use braces to

temporarily comment out parts of the file that are correct.

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Developing a labeling plan

The system definition process will require that you assign labels
to cabinets, modules, and other objects in the database. Before
you start defining your system, develop a labeling plan. A good
labeling plan will ensure that your labels will be understandable
and useful.
There are five things you should consider in your labeling plan:

Label format
Label content
Using common label modifiers
Label numbering
Using labels as messages

Formatting labels
To make your labels more readable, and more understandable,
your labeling plan should include how labels will be formatted.
You should take into consideration that labels will be viewed
online, on printed reports and on the system display panel.
Formatting considerations may include:

How to separate label modifiers

Whether to use all uppercase or all lowercase characters or a
combination of both
How label modifiers may be abbreviated.

Note: Labels are not case sensitive. To the compiler, 'ABCDEF'

and 'abcdef' are duplicate labels, but 'ABC_DEF' is not.

Suppose that you are creating labels for several cabinets in an
industrial park of several buildings. The following shows three
examples using different methods of label formatting for a
cabinet in one of the buildings:
BLDG1CAB

BLDG1_CAB

Bldg1Cab

The first label may be hard to read because it uses all uppercase
characters and there is no separation between the label modifiers
BLDG1 and CAB. The second label is easier to read because of
the space, represented by an underscore, between the two
modifiers. The third label uses upper and lowercase characters to
differentiate between label modifiers.
Always remember to be consistent and find a comfortable
balance between readability and length when formatting labels.
Consistency is the most important factor in making your labels
easy to use and understand. Notice in the example above that
each label abbreviates Building the same way. You want to
avoid using B1, Bldg_1, and Bldg1 as label modifiers to
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label modifiers, as in Bldg_1_Level_7_Cab, may make the label

more readable but unnecessarily adds to the length.

Making labels descriptive

To make your labels more useful, your plan should include how
labels will be constructed. The content of the label should
include some descriptive modifiers that reference the object's
location, function or device type. Depending on the application,
label modifiers may be combined to describe location and
function.
Using labels to describe location

The most common use for labels is to describe the physical

location of a device in the system. The panel can easily identify
each device by their assigned logical address, but some times
that address doesn't mean much to an operator. Typical
modifiers for devices might include:
LVL1

ROOM_101

EAST_WING

Typical modifiers for cabinet labels in a campus application

might include building names, such as:
B1_C1

SUTTON_HALL

ADMIN_BLDG

Using labels to describe function

Some devices in a system, either by design or configuration,

provide specific functions. These devices may include operator
panels and amplifiers, among others. Typical modifiers for
devices that provide a specific function might include:
Label

Description

DMPR_CNTRL

Damper control panel.

AMP_LEVEL7

Amplifier for floor designated as the seventh

level in a multi-floor building.

LEDPANEL

LED panel used as a point annunciator.

Using labels to describe a device type

A system may contain a large number of certain devices, such as

detectors. For devices that exist in large quantities, you might
want to consider using a label to describe the object's device
type. Typical modifiers for these devices include:

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Label

Description

SMK

Smoke detectors

PULL

Pull stations

LED

Control/display module LEDs

SW

Control/display module switches

Using common label modifiers

To make programming easier, consider using common label
modifiers when developing your labeling plan. For example,
using floor numbers as label modifiers can sometimes create
extra work for the system designer when numberless areas also
exist in the same building. Using common label modifiers will
allow you to assign labels faster using the prefabricated labels
editor and also permit using wildcards when writing rules.
Using common labels for building levels

Basements and mezzanines are good examples of areas that are

not typically referred to by floor number. On projects where
numberless floors exist, you might want to use a more generic
label modifier, such as levels, which can apply to all areas, as
shown in Figure 1-1.
Note: You may want event messages that appear on the 3-LCD

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Penthouse

Level 11

7th Floor

Level 10

6th Floor

Level 9

5th Floor

Level 8

4th Floor

Level 7

3rd Floor

Level 6

2nd Floor

Level 5

Mezzanine

Level 4

Lobby

Level 3

Basement

Level 2

Sub-basement

Level 1
[LEVELS2.CDR]

Figure 1-1: By converting floors to levels, all areas can be

labeled with a common modifier that is also meaningful.
Using common labels for vertical applications

Vertical spaces, such as stairwells, elevator shafts, and pipe

chases, may be identified by placing a special character in the
label modifier, for instance a V for vertical. Vertical spaces
typically have unique application requirements. The ability to
uniquely identify objects associated with vertical spaces often
proves useful when writing rules.
Stairwell
V1
Elevator Shaft
V4
Pipe Chase
V3

Stairwell
V2
[LEVELS3.CDR]

Figure 1-2: Labeling vertical areas

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Using numbers in labels

Another way to make programming easier is to have your plan
include numbers as part of a label. Using numbers in labels is
particularly useful when you need to uniquely identify many
objects having common label modifiers. You will also be able to
apply some of the advanced programming techniques, such as
numeric indexing for floor-above and floor-below applications.
If devices are to be activated on a by-floor basis, some reference
to the floor's level number should be made in the device's label.
Unique labels may identify special control functions such as
elevator lobby, smoke detectors, stairwell, and duct applications.
To identify a device as a duct smoke detector, add the label
modifier DUCT to the label. Additional duct detectors on the
same floor can use a similar label but having a different number
at the end of the label. For example, 'LEVEL2_DUCT1' is one
possible label for a duct smoke detector located on the 2nd level.
The number 1 is added at the end of the duct detector label to
make the label unique, assuming there is more than one duct
smoke detector on the second level.
From a programming perspective, having labels with one or
more common modifiers is very advantageous. When it comes
time to write rules for the system, 'LEVEL2' could easily be
replaced with 'LEVEL<N>'.

Using labels as messages

Each addressable point can have a message that is displayed
when the point changes state. If you design your labels with this
function in mind, you may be able use the label as the message
instead of creating a separate message.
Suppose that when a smoke detector goes into alarm, you want
the 3-LCD module to show its location. If you label the smoke
detector as ' SMOKE_ROOM_101', the display would read:
ALARM ACTIVE
SMOKE ROOM 101
Note: Only the first 42 characters of a message appear in the

3-LCD module; two rows of 21 characters each. Underscores

appear as spaces.

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Identifying objects in the system

It is important when reading a job specification to get a feeling
for the functions required of the system, as well as the location
and types of devices required to initiate these functions. The
goal is to identify common functions, areas, devices, etc., to
create labels that permit efficient system programming in userfriendly terms. The most effective method of recognizing
common input and output functions is to create an input vs.
output matrix chart.
In an input vs. output matrix chart, the input devices are listed
on one axis of the matrix and the output devices are listed on the
other. Starting with the first input, an X is placed at the
intersection of each output activated by the input. Figure 1-3 is
an abbreviated example of an input vs. output matrix chart.
When all inputs and outputs have been entered on the matrix,
inspect the matrix for groups or patterns of Xs. These may
appear as lines of Xs, or blocks of Xs. In Figure 1-3, there
are four groups of Xs that can be grouped together. When the
groups have been identified, look at the inputs that are part of
the group to see what they have in common.
The largest group is made up of the General Alarm, Notify
Central Station, and Stairwell Door Locks columns which are
completely filled with Xs. The function these objects have in
common is that they all must be initiated whenever any input
device is activated. The first rule to be written must activate
these three functions whenever any device goes into alarm.
The next group is the Elevator Capture function. Inspection of
the inputs that initiate the elevator capture function reveals that
they are all elevator lobby smoke detectors. This should signal
the designer that a label modifier such as Elevator or Lobby
should be included as part of the device label.
Because there are other smoke detectors on the job, the label
modifier Smoke is not the best choice as a label modifier to
identify the elevator capture function. (Smoke may be
included as a label modifier in the device label, but it will not be
used for the elevator capture function.) A better label modifier
choice would be Elevator or Lobby, or a combination of
both.

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3rd floor pull station

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3rd floor area smoke detector

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3rd floor duct smoke detector

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3rd floor elevator lobby smoke detector

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2nd floor pull station

X X

2nd floor area smoke detector

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2nd floor duct smoke detector

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2nd floor elevator lobby smoke detector

X X X

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1st floor pull station

X X

1st floor area smoke detector

X X

1st floor duct smoke detector

X X

1st floor elevator lobby smoke detector

X X

Bsmnt floor pull station

X X

Bsmnt floor area smoke detector

X X

Bsmnt floor duct smoke detector

X X

Bsmnt floor elevator lobby smoke detector

X X X

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Figure 1-3: Input Vs Output Function Matrix

Add a label modifier to the label of a 2nd floor smoke detector

identify the detector as a elevator lobby smoke detector, for
future use in an elevator capture rule.
'FLOOR2_SMOKE1_ELEVLOBBY'

is one possible label for the 2ND floor elevator lobby smoke
detector.
The keyword ELEVLOBBY will be incorporated in the
elevator capture rule. Any detector having ELEVLOBBY as
part of its label will activate the elevator capture function.
The next object group is the Computer Shutdown function.
Inspection of the inputs that initiate the computer shutdown

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function reveals that they are all devices located on the 2ND
floor. This should signal the designer that a label modifier such
as FLOOR2 or LEVEL2 should be included as part of the
device label for every device on the second floor. This also
implies that the floor number should be included in the labels of
all devices.
The keyword FLOOR2 will be incorporated in the computer
shutdown rule. Any device having FLOOR2 as part of its label
will activate the computer shutdown function. Note that the
elevator lobby detector labeled in the previous example will also
shutdown the second floor computer.
The final object group identified is the 1-3 Floor Exhaust
function. Examination of the inputs that initiate the 1-3 exhaust
function reveals that they are all duct smoke detectors. A label
modifier such as DUCT should be included as part of the
device label for all duct detectors. Notice that the input/output
matrix requires that the basement duct detector does not activate
the 1-3 Exhaust function. This should not affect the choice of
DUCT as a label modifier in the device label, as it is useful to
the designer in determining the device's function.
The keyword DUCT will be incorporated in the 1-3 Exhaust
rule. Because not all detectors with the keyword DUCT in
their labels are required to activate the 1-3 exhaust function, the
additional keywords FLOOR1, FLOOR2, and FLOOR3
will be added to the 1-3 exhaust function rule.
Notice that there are a few matrix entries that are not part of any
group. These functions are activated by a specific device. The
rules used to activate these outputs are written for the specific
function, rather than use by multiple objects.
The matrix for a major project would be very large and detailed.
Many inputs will have only one or two output correlations. The
experienced system designer will quickly recognize the patterns
that develop.
In Figure 1-3, notice that the first, second and third floors are
basically copies of each other. This is typical of high rise
buildings. This duplication of functions permits a designer to
recognize that the floor number will be an important label
modifier when creating labels for devices.
Our example also reveals the importance of well-planned label
modifiers. The proper selection of device labels permits the
designer to account for the common functions throughout the
building by writing only a few rules.

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Priorities
The output priority parameter specifies the relative importance
of the output with respect to other rules activating the same
output and is an optional parameter.
Rules and objects programming has the ability to prioritize
output commands. There are two output priority levels, HIGH
and LOW. A high priority command will override a low priority
command. A low priority command can not override a high
priority command. A special priority called LATCH is discussed
later in this section.
Because an output device may be affected by any number of
input devices, each output has two software counters associated
with it to keep track of the output's status. The High priority
counter reflects the number of high priority set and reset
commands issued to the output, and the resulting high priority
status. The low priority counter reflects the number of low
priority set and reset commands issued to the output, and the
resulting low priority status.
An output's status is the result of both the high and low priority
counters as governed by the rules below.
A. Every set command increments the appropriate counter by
one; restoring a set command decrements the appropriate
counter by one.
B. Every reset command decrements the appropriate counter by
one; restoring a reset command increments the appropriate
counter by one.
C. When the high priority counter is equal to or less than
negative one (-1), the output is off.
D. When the high priority counter is equal to or greater than
one (+1), the output is on.
E. When the high priority counter is zero (0) and the low
priority counter is equal to zero (0), the output is off.
F. When the high priority counter is zero (0) and the low
priority counter is equal to or greater than one (+1), the
output is on.
When the input (left) side of a rule references the alarm event
type, the High priority level is the default value automatically
assigned to all output commands on the right side of the rule.
The output priority can be changed for the special cases where
low output priority is required in command to an alarm input.
When the input (left) side of a rule references any event type
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automatically assigned to all output commands on the right side

of the rule. The output priority can be changed when high output
priority is required.
Latch priority

The latch priority function is a special output priority level used

to force an output to a specific state and reset the high and low
priority counters. The latch priority is not normally required for
normal system programming.
Some functions such as a scheduled time control with no output
duration specified can cause the priority counters to increment
indefinitely. The latch priority can be used to force the time
control to a known state and reset the counters.
Example: Priority settings

Eight inputs, IN1 through IN9, are issuing commands to an

output. Table 1-1 lists the contents of each counter and the
resultant state of the output.
0

All counters initially start out at zero. The output is off, per
rule E.

Input IN1 sets the output with a low priority. The Low
Priority Counter (LPC) increments to 1 per rule A. Output is
on, per rule F.

Input IN2 sets the output with a low priority. The LPC
increments to 2 per rule A. The output is still on, per rule F.

Input IN3 resets the output with a high priority. The High
Priority Counter (HPC) decrements to -1 per rule B. The
output is now off, per rule C.

Input IN4 resets the output with a low priority. LPC

decrements to 1 per rule B. The output is still off, per rule C.

Input IN5 sets the output with a low priority. The LPC
increments to 2 per rule A. The output is still off per rule C.

Input IN6 sets the output with a low priority. The LPC
increments to 3 per rule A. The output is still off per rule C.

Input IN7 sets the output with a low priority. The LPC
increments to 4 per rule A. The output is still off per rule C.

Input IN8 sets the output with a low priority. The LPC
increments to 5 per rule A. The output is still off per rule C.

Input IN9 resets the output with a high priority. The HPC
decrements to -2 per rule B. The output is still off per rule C.

10 IN3 restores. The HPC increments to -1 per rule B. The

output is still off per rule C.

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11 IN9 restores. The HPC increments to 0 per rule B. The

output is now on per rule F.
12 IN1 restores. The LPC decrements to 4 per rule A. The
output is still on per rule F.
13 IN2 restores. The LPC decrements to 3 per rule A. The
output is still on per rule F.
14 IN4 restores. The LPC increments to 4 per rule B. The
output is still on per rule F.
15 IN5 restores. The LPC decrements to 3 per rule A. The
output is still on per rule F.
16 IN6 restores. The LPC decrements to 2 per rule A. The
output is still on per rule F.
17 IN7 restores. The LPC decrements to 1 per rule A. The
output is still on per rule F.
18 IN8 restores. The LPC decrements to 0 per rule A. The output
is now off per rule E.
All inputs have restored, and the output is back at the quiescent
state. Rewriting the rule used in the elevator capture example to
include output priorities:
ALARM SMOKE 'BLD2_ELOBBY':
ON -LOW 'ELEVRELAY';

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Table 1-1: Output Priority Example (Reset = -1 Set = +1)

High Priority Counter
-1 = Output Off
0 = See Low Priority
1 = Output On

Low Priority
Counter
0 = Off
>1 = On,

Step

Event
INx = Input

Quiescent

OFF

Activate IN1 : ON -LOW;

ON

Activate IN2 : ON -LOW;

ON

Activate IN3 : OFF -HIGH;

-1

OFF

Activate IN4 : OFF-LOW;

-1

OFF

Activate IN5 : ON -LOW;

-1

OFF

Activate IN6 : ON -LOW;

-1

OFF

Activate IN7 : ON -LOW;

-1

OFF

Activate IN8 : ON -LOW;

-1

OFF

Activate IN9 : OFF -HIGH;

-2

OFF

10

Restore IN3 : OFF -HIGH;

-1

OFF

11

Restore IN9 : OFF -HIGH;

ON

12

Restore IN1 : ON -LOW;

ON

13

Restore IN2 : ON -LOW;

ON

14

Restore IN4 : OFF -LOW;

ON

15

Restore IN5: ON -LOW;

ON

16

Restore IN6 : ON -LOW;

ON

17

Restore IN7 : ON -LOW;

ON

18

Restore IN8 : ON -LOW;

OFF

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Advanced programming techniques

Advanced programming techniques allow the system
programmer to create more robust rules files. You can use any of
the following:

Wildcards
N-variables
Mathematical operators

Wildcards
The asterisk (*) can be used in a rule as a wildcard character to
conditionally select devices based on character patterns. The
asterisk may be substituted for any single character or group of
characters anywhere in the label.
Example

Selects

'LVL*'

Any devices whose labels begin with "LVL"

'*_SMK'

Any devices whose labels end with "_SMK"

'LVL*_SMK'

Any devices whose labels begin with "LVL"

and end with "_SMK"

'*_SMK_*'

Any devices that have "_SMK_" somewhere

in the label

'*'

All devices whose device types are valid for

the specified input event type or output
command

N-variable
The N-variable can be used in a rule to conditionally select
devices based on the numerical indexing used in their object
labels. When using the N-variable, the numbers required to make
the conditional true are specified in the input statement. When
the input statement becomes true, the number is substituted for
the variable N in the output statement.
Example

Selects

<N : #>

A single number entry

<N : # - #>

A range of numbers

<N : #, #, # - #,
# - #>

A combination of single numbers and

number ranges

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Notes:

The N-variable may be any number between 0 and 32767,

inclusive.

The N-variable may only be used in a label once

Wildcards may not be used in place of a number.

Any combination of single number and ranges may be used

"< n: #, #-#, #, #-# >" with the restriction that there must be
less than 255 characters between the single quotes in the
object label.

In the following rule, pressing the switch labeled

'LVL1_PHONE_CNTRL' turns on a module labeled
'LVL1_PHONE_JACK'. The same rule turns on a module
labeled 'LVL5_PHONE_JACK' when the switch labeled
'LVL5_PHONE_CNTRL' is pressed.
[PHONE_SWITCH]
SWITCH 'LVL<N:1,3-5>_PHONE_CNTRL':
ON FIREPHONE 'LVL<N>_PHONE_JACK';
Note: The above rule does not produce an output response when

a switch labeled 'LVL2_PHONE_CNTRL' is pressed.

Mathematical operators
Mathematical operators can be used in conjunction with the Nvariable in the rule output statement to conditionally select
devices based on the numerical indexing used in their object
labels.
When using mathematical operators, the numbers required to
make the conditional true are specified by the N-variable in the
input statement. When the input statement becomes true, the
number is substituted for the variable N in the output statement
and then increased or decreased by the number specified by the
# parameter.
Example

Selects

<N + #>

A number greater than the number

determined by N in the input statement

<N - #>

A number less than the number determined

by N in the input statement

Notes:

The # parameter may be any number between 1 and 32767,

inclusive.

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<N + #> may not equal greater than 32767.

<N - #> may not equal less than zero.

Wildcards may not be used in place of the #-parameter.

An application calls for all devices on a floor of a 10-story

building to activate the horns and strobes on the fire floor, the
floor above the fire floor, and the floor below the fire floor.
Using mathematical operators, the rule required might appear as
shown below.
Note: You can not combine multiple N-variables in the same

pair of brackets, i.e. <n, n+1, n-1> is not valid.

[FireFlrHorn]
ALARM 'LEVEL<n:1-10>*':
ON 'LEVEL<n>_HORN',
ON 'LEVEL<n>_STROBE',
ON 'LEVEL<n+1>_HORN',
ON 'LEVEL<n+1>_STROBE',
ON 'LEVEL<n-1>_HORN',
ON 'LEVEL<n-1>_STROBE';

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Programming using logic groups

System programming permits devices to be combined together in
a logic group to provide a separate group response from
individual device responses. The following types of logic groups
may be defined for system programming.

Nonalarm logic groups (And, Matrix, Instruction Text)

Alarm logic groups (Zone)

Trouble logic groups (Zone)

Check-In groups

Guard Patrol groups

Service groups

In general:

Any 1 device can be a member of up to1 Zone group, 10

And groups, 10 Matrix groups, 1 Service group, and 4
Instruction Text groups

Any device that is a member of a Check-In group can only

be a member of 1 Check-In group and no other groups.

Any device that is a member of a Guard Patrol group can

only be a member of 1 Guard Patrol group and no other
groups.

Logic groups have the following parameters:

And

499 per project, max

64,000 devices per group, max
1 to 255 devices required to activate

Matrix

255 per project, max

64,000 devices per group, max
1 to 10 devices required to activate
10-device search radius, max

Instruction Text

999 per project, max

64,000 devices per group, max

Zones

999 per project, max

64,000 devices per group, max

Check-In

255 per project, max

255 devices per group, max

Guard Patrol

255 per project, max

10 tours per group, max
64 devices per tour, max

Service

255 per project, max

64,000 devices per group, max

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Nonalarm logic groups

And groups

And groups are a collection of devices that are grouped together

to provide a unique response based on:

a specific number of device activations (changes in state)

the activation type

For example, you can configure an And group of eight smoke

detectors (SMK_1SMK_8) to activate when any three go into
alarm with the exception of SMK_5 which can go into alarm or
trouble.
Notes

Each And group member's change in state produces a

separate event that may be viewed on the 3-LCD in addition
to the And group's activation event.

If a member can have more than one concurrent change in

state, an example being a smoke detector that is in trouble
and then goes into alarm, each change in state counts as 1
activation.

And group activations can be configured for any event type

(alarm, supervisory, trouble, monitor). For example, you can
have an And group that produces a trouble event when it
activates and another that produces an alarm event.
And groups can consist of any of the following device types:
Acknowledge, AlarmSilence, AllCall, AlternateLanguage,
AlternateMsg, AlternateSensitivity, And, Audible,
CardDBIncompatibility, CfgMismatch, CommFailure,
CommonAlarmOutput, CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl, DamperFeedback,
DoorControl, DoorFeedback, Drill, Evacuation,
ExtDBIncompatibility, FailSafe, FanControl, FanFeedback,
Firephone, FirstAlarm, FirstDisable, FirstMonitor,
FirstSupervisory, FirstTrouble, GAInhibit, Gatevalve,
GenAlarm, GroundFault, Heat, Lamptest, LocalAlarm,
LocalMonitor, LocalRelay, LocalTrouble, Matrix, Monitor,
NonsupervisedOutput, Power, Pull, R1, R2, R3, RebootFault,
Reset, Security, ServiceDeviceSupervision,
ServiceGroupActive, Smoke, Smoke Vfy, StageOne, StageTwo,
Startup, SupervisedOutput, Supervisory, Switch, Tamper,
TaskFailure, Temperature, Text, TroubleSilence,
TwoStageTimerActive, TwoStageTimerExpiration,
UserTrouble, Visible, Waterflow, Zone

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Matrix groups

Matrix groups are a collection of device types that are grouped

together to provide a unique response similar to the way an And
group operates. In addition to an activation number, a Matrix
group searches a range of devices around the first device in the
group that goes active for a second device to go active in order
to activate the group. Each device within a Matrix group is
assigned a set of x,y coordinates to create a matrix grid
according to their mounting location.
The radius of a Matrix specifies the size of the search radius.
The search radius is the number of devices away from the first
active device that the system will search for a second device.
The activation number of a Matrix group specifies the number of
device activations that must occur to turn on the output of the
Matrix group. Either condition will activate the output of the
Matrix group.
A Matrix group can be configured to generate any activation
type (alarm, supervisory, trouble, monitor) and can consist of
any of the device types found in an And group.
Figure 1-4 illustrates the activation process for a Matrix group
with only alarm activations.
Start

[1] Are any devices

in alarm?

No

Yes

[2] Is devices in
alarm > or = to the
activation number?

Yes

No

[3] Are two devices

in alarm within the
search radius?

Yes

[4] Activate matrix

group.

No

Stop

[MTRXACT.CDR]

Figure 1-4: Matrix group activation process flow chart

Matrix group activated by the radius setting

A computer room has 36 detectors installed in a six-by-six

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their respective positions in the matrix. The Matrix group is

configured having a radius of 1 and an activation number of 3.
Matrix Group A
Radius = 1
Activation No. = 3
1,1 2,1 3,1 4,1 5,1 6,1
1,2 2,2 3,2 4,2 5,2 6,2
First detector in alarm
Search radius

1,3 2,3 3,3 4,3 5,3 6,3

1,4 2,4 3,4 4,4 5,4 6,4
1,5 2,5 3,5 4,5 5,5 6,5
1,6 2,6 3,6 4,6 5,6 6,6
[MTRXGRP2.CDR]

In the illustration above, the detector at location 3,3 was the first
detector to go into alarm, as indicated by the dark gray box. The
Matrix group creates a search radius around the first active
device, as indicated by the light gray box. Should any additional
detector in the light gray box go into alarm, the Matrix group
will activate its output response.
The following rule activates a device labeled 'HALON' when the
matrix group labeled 'MATRIX_GROUP_A' changes to the
active state and produces an alarm event.
[SampleRule]
Alarm Matrix 'MATRIX_GROUP_A':
ON 'HALON';
Note: The input event type used in rules written for And and

Matrix groups depend on the group's Activation Event setting.

For example, you must use the Trouble event type when the
activation event is set for trouble.
Matrix group activated by activation number setting

Matrix Group B consists of 36 detectors and is configured with a

radius setting of 2 and an activation number of 3.

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Matrix Group B
Radius = 2
Activation No. = 3
1,1 2,1 3,1 4,1 5,1 6,1
1,2 2,2 3,2 4,2 5,2 6,2
First detector in alarm
Search radius

1,3 2,3 3,3 4,3 5,3 6,3

1,4 2,4 3,4 4,4 5,4 6,4
1,5 2,5 3,5 4,5 5,5 6,5
1,6 2,6 3,6 4,6 5,6 6,6
[MTRXGRP3.CDR]

The detector at matrix location 2,3 was the first detector to go

into alarm, as indicated by the dark gray box. The Matrix group
creates a search radius around the first active device, as
indicated by the light gray box. Detectors 5,1 and 6,6 go into
alarm. The Matrix group will activate its output even though a
second detector within the search radius did not go into alarm,
but because the total number of detectors in alarm was equal to
the activation number setting.
Instruction Text groups

Instruction Text groups are used to provide additional detailed

instructions or warnings for when any device type in a particular
group goes active. You can further qualify an active device by
its active state. For example, you can have the Instruction Text
group activate when a device goes into alarm or into trouble.
When any device in the group goes active, the Instruction Text
Active event is sent to the Monitor queue on the 3LCD. The
message text is routed through the printer port. The message text
may also be reviewed by selecting the Instruction Text Active
event in the Monitor queue and pressing the Details switch.
An Instruction Text group can consist of any of the device types
found in an And group.

Zone groups
Zone groups are a collection of input devices that are grouped
together to provide a unique response separate from their
individual device responses. For all the devices in the group that
go into alarm, only a single Zone Active event is sent to the
Alarm queue on the 3-LCD. To determine which devices in the
zone are active, select the Zone Active event in the Alarm queue
and press the Details switch.
Zone groups can consist of any of the following device types:

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Evacuation, Failsafe, GenAlarm, Heat, LocalAlarm, Pull,

Smoke, SmokeVfy, StageOne, StageTwo, Waterflow
Zone groups can also be configured to activate when any device
in the group goes into trouble.
With firmware version 1.4, it is no longer required to create a
Zone group or be programmed for Proprietary operation in order
to utilize a CDR-3 Zone Coder. You can place the zone code at
the beginning of the message of each individual point used to
activate the CDR-3. There are two advantages to not activating a
CDR-3 from a Zone group:

The 3-LCD displays each device activation as a separate

alarm event.

Subsequent device activations will initialize succeeding

alarms.

Setting the Zone Group Inhibit option prevents the zone group's
response from re-activating when subsequent members of the
group go active after the outputs have been silenced.

Check-In groups
Check-in groups are a collection of Emergency device types that
are grouped together to provide a unique response when
members of the group fail to check in during a prescribed time
period. If one or more devices do not check in during the allotted
time, a Check-In Active response is generated, indicating those
devices which have failed to check in. Check-in groups are
typically used in senior citizen housing to monitor the wellness
of occupants.
Note: Devices that do not check in are removed from the check-

in list and must be restored in order to be available for the next

check-in period.
If a device connected to a Check-in group is activated outside of
the check-in time window, an Emergency response is activated.
If a device that checked in during the required time period is
activated a second time within the check-in window, an
Emergency activation will also be generated.

Guard Patrol groups

Guard Patrol groups are groups of input devices that must be
activated in a sequential order and within specified time
constraints. Each defined patrol lists the number of stations, and
the minimum and maximum times to reach each patrol station. A
rule must be written that defines the actions to be taken in the
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Service groups
Service groups are a collection of devices that are grouped
together for testing purposes. When enabled, the Service group
automatically disables the member device's normal alarm
response, and provides a common alternate test response.
Service groups can consist of any of the following device types:
Audible, CommonAlarmOutput, CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, CommonTroubleOutput,
DamperControl, DamperFeedback, DoorControl, DoorFeedback,
Emergency, FanControl, FanFeedback, Firephone, Gatevalve,
GenAlarm, Guard, Heat, Monitor, Power, Pull, Security, Smoke,
SmokeVfy, StageOne, StageTwo, SupervisedOutput,
Supervisory, Tamper, Temperature, Visible, Waterflow

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Programming using time controls

Time controls are used as an argument in the input statement of
rule to initiate system events at a specific date and time. Timecontrolled events could include such things as:
locking/unlocking doors, turning lights on/off, and switching
device sensitivities.
A time control becomes active (true) when all its settings match
the day/date/time value generated by the system calendar/clock.
After becoming active, a time control stays active for the length
of time specified by its duration setting.
You can also configure a time control to activate only when it is
a scheduled holiday. Holidays are scheduled from the 3-LCD
module. Holiday time controls activate in addition to nonholiday time controls.
To make configuring regularly occurring time-controlled events
easier, follow these general rules when making month, day, and
date settings:
If you want a time
control to activate

then select

Once a year

The target month, every day of the

week, and the date

Once a month

Every month, every day of the

week, and the target date

Once a week

Every month, the target day of the

week, and every date

Once a day

Every month, every day of the

week, and every day

Time control for a specific date each month

Suppose you have an application requiring the system to execute

a specific command on the 15th day of every month. Instead of
configuring twelve separate time controls, this could be
accomplished using one time control labeled 'Day_15_only' as
follows:
1. Select every month.
2. Select every day of the week.
3. Select 15 in the date field.

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Time control for a specific day each month

Suppose you have an application requiring that system to

execute a specific command on the first Monday of every month.
This could be accomplished using one time control labeled
'First_Monday', as follows:
1. Select every month.
2. Select Monday.
3. Select numbers 1-7 in the date field.
In this example, dates 1-7 are selected because the first Monday
of a month could fall on any of the first seven days.
Time control for a range of days

Suppose you have an application requiring that system to

execute a specific command on a MondayFriday schedule. You
could create a time control labeled 'Mon_thru_Fri' as follows:
1. Select every month.
2. Select only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday.
3. Select every date because Monday - Friday can land on any
date depending on the month.

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Input event types

Summary

This chapter provides an alphabetical reference of the input

event types used to program the system. Optional parameters are
shown in italics.
Content
Acknowledge (ACK) 2.2
Alarm 2.3
AlarmSilence (AS) 2.4
AlarmVerify (AVER) 2.5
AllCall 2.6
CallIn (CI) 2.7
Drill 2.8
Emergency (EMER) 2.9
Evacuation (EVAC) 2.10
FirstAlarm (FA) 2.11
FirstDisable (FD) 2.12
FirstMonitor (FM) 2.13
FirstSupervisory (FS) 2.14
FirstTrouble (FT) 2.15
GroundFault (GNDF) 2.16
GuardPatrol (GPG) 2.17
LocalAlarm (LALM) 2.18
LocalMonitor (LMON) 2.19
LocalTrouble (LTRB) 2.20
Monitor (MON) 2.21
R1 2.22
R2 2.23
R3 2.24
RelayConfirmation (RLYCFG) 2.25
Reset 2.26
Security (SEC) 2.27
ServiceDevice (SERV) 2.28
ServiceGroup (SG) 2.29
ServiceGroupActive (SGA) 2.30
SprinklerSupervisory (SPSUP) 2.31
Startup (STUP) 2.32
StationActivation (STACT) 2.33
Supervisory (SUP) 2.34
Switch (SW) 2.35
TimeControl (TIME) 2.36
Trouble (TRB) 2.37
TwoStageTimerActivation (2STAGEA) 2.38
TwoStageTimerExpiration (2STAGETO) 2.39

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Acknowledge (ACK)
Use the Acknowledge event to activate a rule when an operator
acknowledges an event displayed on the 3-LCD module.
The Acknowledge event requires that you specify a device type
or an object label, or both.
Acknowledge device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
And, Audible, CommFailure,
CommonAlarmOutput, CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl,
DamperFeedback, DoorControl, DoorFeedback,
Emergency, ExtDBIncompatibility, Failsafe,
FanControl, FanFeedback, Firephone,
Gatevalve, GenAlarm, GenSmoke, GroundFault,
Guard, GuardPatrol, Heat, LocalAlarm,
LocalMonitor, LocalRelay, LocalTrouble,
LoopControllerResetExt, Matrix, Monitor,
NSCommonAlarmOutput,
NSCommonMonitorOutput,
NSCommonSupervisoryOutput,
NSCommonTroubleOutput, PanelCommFault,
Power, Pull, Security, ServiceDeviceSupervision,
ServiceGroup, ServiceGroupActive, Smoke,
SmokeVfy, SprinklerSupervisory, StageOne,
StageTwo, SupervisedOutput, Supervisory,
Switch, Tamper, TaskFailure, Temperature,
TwoStageTimerActive,
TwoStageTimerExpiration, UserTrouble, Visible,
Waterflow, Zone

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Note: The Acknowledge input event can only be used when the

system is configured as a proprietary fire alarm system, in

accordance with NFPA 72.
Example
{Light LED on control/display module to indicate
message for SMK_1 has been acknowledged}
[ACKMSGON]
ACK SMK 'SMK_1':
STEADY -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED1';

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Alarm
Use the Alarm event to activate a rule when any point on a panel
or any panel in the same network routing group changes to the
alarm state.
The Alarm event requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both.
Alarm device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
And, Failsafe, GenAlarm, GenSmoke, Heat,
Matrix, Pull, Smoke, SmokeVfy, StageOne,
StageTwo, Waterflow, Zone

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Turn on fan relay when any lobby smoke detector
goes into alarm}
[FAN_ON]
ALARM SMK 'LVL*_LOBBY*':
FANON -HIGH 'FAN_RELAY';
Tip: Use the GenSmoke device type when you want to write a

single rule that applies to devices that can have either Smoke or
SmokeVfy device types.

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AlarmSilence (AS)
Use the AlarmSilence event to activate a rule when an operator
presses a switch that starts a panel's Alarm Silence function. The
switch can be the Alarm Silence switch on the 3-LCD module or
a control/display module switch programmed to execute the
AlarmSilence command. Typically, you use the AlarmSilence
event to silence device types in addition to those automatically
silenced by the Alarm Silence function.
The AlarmSilence event does not require a that you specify a
device type or an object label.
AlarmSilence :
Note: Project configuration settings determine if the Alarm

Silence function automatically silences only audible or audible

and visible device types.
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when
notification devices have been silenced}
[ALARM_SILENCE_ON]
AS:
FAST -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_1';

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AlarmVerify (AVER)
Use the AlarmVerify event to activate a rule when a smoke
detector starts its smoke verification cycle. Typically, the
AlarmVerify event is used to provide an indication of potential
alarm or pre-alarm conditions.
The AlarmVerify event requires that you specify a device type
or an object label, or both.
AlarmVerify device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
GenSmoke, SmokeVfy

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when any
smoke detector is in its smoke verification
process}
[VERIFY_ON]
AVER GENSMOKE 'SMK_*':
SLOW -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_1';

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AllCall
Use the AllCall event to activate a rule when an operator presses
the All Call or All Call Minus switch on the 3-ASU.
The AllCall event does not require that you specify a device type
or an object label.
AllCall :
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when All
Call in process}
[ALL_CALL_ON]
ALLCALL:
FAST -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_1';

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CallIn (CI)
Use the CallIn event to activate a rule when a fire safety
professional plugs a handset into a firefighter's telephone jack.
The CallIn event requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both.
CallIn device_type 'object_label':
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Firephone

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when
connection made to firefighter's telephone
circuit}
[CALLIN_ON]
CI FP 'FP_LVL_<N:1-10>':
FAST -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_<N>';

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Drill
Use the Drill event to activate a rule when an operator presses a
switch that starts a panel's Drill function. The switch can be the
Drill switch on the 3-LCD module or a control/display module
switch programmed to execute the Drill command. Typically,
you use the Drill event to activate devices in addition to those
automatically activated by the Drill function.
The Drill event does not require that you specify a device type
or an object label.
Drill :
Note: Project configuration settings determine if the Drill

function automatically activates only audible or audible and

visible device types.
Example
[DRILL_RESPONSE]
DRILL:
AMPON 'LEVEL3_AMP' TO 'CH_PAGE_01_08',
MSGON 'DRILL_MESSAGE' TO 'CH_PAGE_01_08';

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Emergency (EMER)
Use the Emergency event to activate a rule when a member of a
Check-in group activates their check-in device anytime outside
of their check-in period or a second time during their check-in
period.
The Emergency event requires that you specify a device type or
an object label, or both.
Emergency device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Emergency

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Turn on the common distress relay}
[DISTRESS]
EMER '*':
ON SUP 'DISTRESS_RELAY';

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Evacuation (EVAC)
Use the Evacuation event to activate a rule when an operator
presses a control/display module switch programmed to execute
a panel's Evacuation function. Typically, you use the Evacuation
event to activate devices in addition to those automatically
activated by the Evacuation function.
The Evacuation event does not require that you specify a device
type or an object label.
Evacuation :
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when an
Evacuation has been initiated}
[EVACUATION_RESPONSE]
EVAC:
FAST -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_1';

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FirstAlarm (FA)
Use the FirstAlarm event to activate a rule the first time that any
point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing group
changes to the alarm state.
The FirstAlarm event does not require that you specify a device
type or an object label.
FirstAlarm :
Example
{Light LED on control/display module when the
first alarm event occurs}
[FIRST_ALARM_ON]
FA :
STEADY -LOW 'FIRST_ALARM_LED';

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FirstDisable (FD)
Use the FirstDisable event to activate a rule the first time that
any point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing
group changes to the disabled state.
The FirstDisable event does not require that you specify a device
type or an object label.
FirstDisable :
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when the
first disable event occurs}
[FIRST_DISABLE_ON]
FD:
SLOW -LOW 'FIRST_DISABLE_LED';

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FirstMonitor (FM)
Use the FirstMonitor event to activate a rule the first time that
any point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing
group changes to the monitor state.
The FirstMonitor event does not require that you specify a
device type or an object label.
FirstMonitor :
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when the
first monitor event occurs}
[FIRST_MONITOR_ON]
FM:
SLOW -LOW 'FIRST_MONITOR_LED';

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FirstSupervisory (FS)
Use the FirstSupervisory event to activate a rule the first time
that any point on a panel or any panel in the same network
routing group changes to the supervisory state.
The FirstSupervisory event does not require that you specify a
device type or an object label.
FirstSupervisory :
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when the
first supervisory event occurs}
[FIRST_SUPERVISORY_ON]
FS:
FAST -LOW 'FIRST_SUPR_LED';

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FirstTrouble (FT)
Use the FirstTrouble event to activate a rule the first time that
any point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing
group changes to the trouble state.
The FirstTrouble event does not require that you specify a
device type or an object label.
FirstTrouble :
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when the
first trouble event occurs}
[FIRST_TROUBLE_ON]
FT:
FAST -LOW 'FIRST_TROUBLE_LED';

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GroundFault (GNDF)
Use the GroundFault event to activate a rule when a rail module
detects a ground fault on its field wiring.
The GroundFault event requires that you specify a device type or
an object label, or both.
GroundFault device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
GroundFault

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the pseudo point initiating

the event.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module to indicate
a ground fault}
[GROUNDFAULT_RESPONSE]
GNDF 'Grnd_Fault_Data_Card_1_01_05':
FAST -LOW 'GROUND_FAULT_LED';

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GuardPatrol (GPG)
Use the GuardPatrol event to activate a rule when a patrol guard
fails to activate a patrol tour station at the proper time.
Typically, you use the GuardPatrol event to create an output
response for the entire Guard Patrol group.
The GuardPatrol event requires that you specify a device type or
an object label, or both.
GuardPatrol device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
GuardPatrol

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the Guard Patrol group

initiating the event.

Example
{Turn on the guard patrol late/out of sequence
horn}
[GUARDPATROL_RESPONSE]
GPG 'GUARD_PATROL_Group1':
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LocalAlarm (LALM)
Use the LocalAlarm event to activate a rule when a rail module's
LocalAlarm pseudo point goes active.
The LocalAlarm event requires that you specify a device type or
an object label, or both.
LocalAlarm device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
LocalAlarm

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the pseudo point initiating

the event.

Example
{Light LED on control/display module when
unprogrammed device detected on Signature
controller module}
[LOCAL_ALARM_ACTIVE]
LALM 'Unprogrammed_Device_Data_Card_1_01_05':
STEADY -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_1';

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LocalMonitor (LMON)
Use the LocalMonitor event to activate a rule when a rail
module's LocalMonitor pseudo point goes active.
The LocalMonitor event requires that you specify a device type
or an object label, or both.
LocalMonitor device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
LocalMonitor

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the pseudo point initiating

the event.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when the
Signature controller is identifying the devices
on the loop}
[LOCAL_MONITOR_ACTIVE]
LMON 'Reconstct_Line_Data_Card_1_01_05':
SLOW -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_1';

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LocalTrouble (LTRB)
Use the LocalTrouble event to activate a rule when a rail
module's LocalTrouble pseudo point goes active.
The LocalTrouble event requires that you specify a device type
or an object label, or both.
LocalTrouble device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
LocalTrouble

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the pseudo point initiating

the event.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when a map
fault occurs on the Signature controller module}
[LOCAL_TROUBLE_ACTIVE]
LTRB 'Map_Fault_Data_Card_1_01_05':
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Monitor (MON)
Use the Monitor event to activate a rule when any point on a
panel or any panel in the same network routing group changes to
the monitor state.
The Monitor event requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both.
Monitor device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
And, DamperFeedback, DoorFeedback,
FanFeedback, Matrix, Monitor

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Turn on fan status LEDs 1-10}
[FAN_LED]
MON FANFB 'FAN<N:1-10>_STATUS':
STEADY -LOW 'FAN<N>_ON';

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R1
Use the R1 event to activate a rule when the first phase of the 3phase reset cycle starts after an operator presses the Reset switch
on the 3-LCD.
The R1 event does not require that you specify a device type or
an object label.
R1 :
Note: The R1 event is self-restoring. Any outputs activated by

this event automatically restore at the end of the reset cycle.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module during
first phase of the reset cycle}
[FIRST_PHASE_RESET]
R1:
SLOW -LOW 'R1_LED';

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R2
Use the R2 event to activate a rule when the second phase of the
3-phase reset cycle starts. The second phase starts after the first
phase finishes.
The R2 event does not require that you specify a device type or
an object label.
R2 :
Note: The R2 event is self-restoring. Any outputs activated by

this event automatically restore at the end of the reset cycle.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display during second
phase of the reset cycle}
[SECOND_PHASE_RESET]
R2:
FAST -LOW 'R2_LED';

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R3
Use the R3 event to activate a rule when the third phase of the 3phase reset cycle starts. The third phase starts after the second
phase finishes.
The R3 event does not require that you specify a device type or
an object label.
R3 :
Note: The R3 event is self-restoring. Any outputs activated by

this event automatically restore at the end of the reset cycle.

Example
{Light LED on control/display module during
third phase of the reset cycle}
[THIRD_PHASE_RESET]
R3:
STEADY -LOW 'R3_LED';

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RelayConfirmation (RLYCFG)
Use the RelayConfirmation event to activate a rule when a
control relay indicates that its electrical contacts have switched
positions. Typically, you use the RelayConfirmation event in
applications that require verifying the proper operation of
remote controlled functions.
The RelayConfirmation event requires that you specify a device
type or an object label, or both.
RelayConfirmation device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Audible, CommonAlarmOutput,
CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl,
DoorControl, FanControl, Firephone, LocalRelay,
NonsupervisedOutput, SupervisedOutput, Visible

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Light LED on control/display module when relay
confirmation occurs}
[RELAY_OK]
RLYCFG DOOR 'DOOR_CONTROL_RELAY':
STEADY -LOW 'DOOR_RELAY_LED';

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Reset
Use the Reset event to activate a rule when an operator presses a
switch that starts a panel's Reset function. The switch can be the
Reset switch on the 3-LCD module or a control/display module
switch programmed to execute the Reset command. Typically,
you use the Drill event to activate output responses in addition
to those automatically activated by the Reset function.
The Reset event does not require that you specify a device type
or an object label.
Reset :
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module during
reset cycle}
[SYSTEM_RESET_ON]
RESET:
FAST -LOW 'RESET_LED';
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Security (SEC)
Use the Security event to activate a rule when the open input to a
device or circuit that monitors a supervisory or tamper switch
closes.
The Security event requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both.
Security device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Security

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Light LED on control/display module when relay
confirmation occurs}
[RELAY_OK]
SEC SEC 'CAB1_TAMPER_SW':
STEADY -LOW 'TAMPER_SW_LED';

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ServiceDevice (SERV)
Use the ServiceDevice event to activate a rule when an
authorized service technician activates a device in a Service
group under test. The ServiceDevice event is used to program
individual responses for each device in the Service group.
The ServiceDevice event requires that you specify a device type
or an object label, or both.
ServiceDevice device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Audible, CommonAlarmOutput,
CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput,
CommonTroubleOutput, DamperControl,
DamperFeedback, DoorControl, DoorFeedback,
Emergency, FanControl, FanFeedback,
Firephone, Gatevalve, GenAlarm, GenSmoke,
Guard, Heat, Monitor, Power, Pull, Security,
Smoke, SmokeVfy, SprinklerSupervisory,
StageOne, StageTwo, SupervisedOutput,
Supervisory, Tamper, Temperature, Visible,
Waterflow

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Note: Outputs activated by a rule using the ServiceDevice event

stay latched until the service test is canceled.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when device
activates}
[DEVICE_TEST]
SERV PULL 'IDC_RM_CKT<N:1-8>':
FAST 'CDM_1_LED<N>';

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ServiceGroup (SG)
Use the ServiceGroup event to activate a rule when an
authorized service technician activates any device in a Service
group under test. The ServiceGroup event is used to program a
single response for the entire Service group in order to perform a
one-man test.
The ServiceDevice event requires that you specify a device type
or an object label, or both.
ServiceGroup device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
ServiceGroup

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the service group initiating

the event.

Notes

Outputs activated by a rule using the ServiceGroup event

automatically restore after a programmed delay period.
You must include a delay command at the end of a rule activated
by the ServiceGroup event with a delay value sufficient to
perform the one-man test
Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when
ServiceGroup event occurs}
[SERVICE_GROUP_RESPONSE]
SG 'SERVICE_GROUP_<N:1-8>':
ON VIS 'LVL<N>_STROBES',
DLYR 300;

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ServiceGroupActive (SGA)
Use the ServiceGroupActive event to activate a rule when an
authorized service technician starts a test on a service group
from the 3-LCD module.
The ServiceGroupActive event does not require that you
specifya device type or an object label.
ServiceGroupActive :
Example
{Light LED on control/display module when any
service group is in test mode}
[SERVICE_GROUP_ACTIVE_RESPONSE]
SGA:
STEADY 'CDM_1_LED1';

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SprinklerSupervisory (SPSUP)
Use the SprinklerSupervisory event to activate a rule when the
open input to a device or circuit that supervises a component of
the sprinkler system closes. Typically, you use the
SprinklerSupervisory event to provide local and off-premises
notification of sprinkler system status.
The SprinklerSupervisory event requires that you specify a
device type or an object label, or both.
SprinklerSupervisory device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Gatevalve, Power, SprinklerSupervisory,
Tamper, Temperature

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Note: The Supervisory event can be used with a greater number

of device types and should be used in place of the

SprinklerSupervisory event. Any existing rules using the
SprinklerSupervisory event will still function properly and
should not be rewritten.
Example
{Light LED on control/display module when any
tamper switch is activated}
[TAMPER_LED]
SPSUP TAMP 'FLOOR*':
STEADY -LOW 'TAMPER_LED';

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Startup (STUP)
Use the Startup event to activate a rule when the panel is
initially powered up or when an operator initiates the Restart
command from the 3-LCD module. Typically, you use the
Startup event to program the initial operating state of system
components or functions.
The Startup event does not require that you specify a device type
or an object label.
Startup :
Example
{Disable HVAC switches on startup}
[STARTUP]
STUP:
DISABLE -LOW SW '*HVAC*';

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StationActivation (STACT)
Use the StationActivation event to activate a rule when a patrol
guard activates a patrol tour station. Typically, you use the
StationActivation event to monitor a patrol guard's progress
through the tour.
The StationActivation event requires that you specify a device
type or an object label, or both.
StationActivation device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Guard

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the object triggering the

event.

Example
{Light LED on control/display module when any
tamper guard station is activated}
[GUARD_STATION_OK]
STACT 'STATION<N:1-10>':
STEADY -LOW 'STATION<N>_OK';

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Supervisory (SUP)
Use the Supervisory event to activate a rule when any point on a
panel or any panel in the same network routing group changes to
the supervisory state.
The Supervisory event requires that you specify a device type or
an object label, or both.
Supervisory device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
And, Gatevalve, Matrix, Power,
SprinklerSupervisory, Supervisory, Tamper,
Temperature

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the object triggering the

event.

Note: The Supervisory event can be used with a greater number

of device types and should be used in place of the

SprinklerSupervisory event. Any existing rules using the
SprinklerSupervisory event will still function properly and
should not be rewritten.
Example
[AND_1_IN_SUP]
SUP AND 'AND_GROUP1':
STEADY -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED1';

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Switch (SW)
Use the Switch event to activate a rule when an operator presses
a control/display module switch.
The Switch event requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both.
Switch device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
Switch

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the switch initiating the

event.

Note: Any commands listed in an output statement activated by

the Switch event are automatically assigned a high priority.

Example
{Light all LEDs on control/display module while
lamptest switch is pressed}
[REMOTE_LAMPTEST]
SW 'LAMPTEST_SWITCH':
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TimeControl (TIME)
Use the TimeControl event to activate a rule when a specific
combination of days, dates, and/or time of day occurs. Typically,
you use the TimeControl event to program output responses that
hold and release doors or change smoke detector sensitivity.
The TimeControl event requires that you specify a device type
or an object label, or both.
TimeControl device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
TimeControl

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the time control initiating

the event.

Example
{Hold all doors at 6:30 PM}
[DOOR_LOCK]
TIME 'LOCKDOORS':
HOLD -LOW DOOR '*DOORLOCKS*';

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Trouble (TRB)
Use the Trouble event to activate a rule when any point on a
panel or any panel in the same network routing group changes to
the trouble state.
The Trouble event requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both.
Trouble device_type 'object_label' :
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device initiating

the event. Valid device types are:
And, Audible, CommFailure,
CommonAlarmOutput, CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl,
DamperFeedback, DoorControl, DoorFeedback,
Emergency, ExtDBIncompatibility, Failsafe,
FanControl, FanFeedback, Firephone,
Gatevalve, GenAlarm, Gensmoke, Guard, Heat,
LoopControllerResetExt, Matrix, Monitor,
NSCommonAlarmOutput,
NSCommonMonitorOutput,
NSCommonSupervisoryOutput,
NSCommonTroubleOutput, PanelCommFault,
Power, Pull, RebootFault, Security,
ServiceDeviceSupervision, Smoke, SmokeVfy,
SprinklerSupervisory, StageOne, StageTwo,
SupervisedOutput, Supervisory, Tamper,
TaskFailure, Temperature, UserTrouble, Visible,
Waterflow, Zone

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the device initiating the

event.

Example
{Energize the remote common trouble relay}
[TROUBLE_LED]
TRB '*':
ON SUP 'TROUBLE_RELAY';

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TwoStageTimerActivation (2STAGEA)
Use the TwoStageTimerActivation event to activate a rule when
a panel's two-stage alarm timer starts counting down. Typically,
you use the TwoStageTimerActivation event in jurisdictions that
require some time delay in order to verify the source of the
alarm before sounding a general alarm.
The TwoStageTimerActivation event does not require that you
specify a device type or an object label.
TwoStageTimerActivation :
Note: The project parameters' setting determines the two-stage

timer's count value.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when the
two-stage timer starts}
[2STAGE_TIMER_ACTIVE]
2STAGEA:
FAST -LOW '2STAGE_ACTIVE_LED';

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TwoStageTimerExpiration (2STAGETO)
Use the TwoStageTimerExpiration event to activate a rule when
a panel's two-stage alarm timer expires. Typically, you use the
TwoStageTimerExpiration event to sound a general alarm in
jurisdictions that require some time delay to verify of the source
of the alarm.
The TwoStageTimerExpiration event does not require that you
specify a device type or an object label.
TwoStageTimerExpiration :
Note: The project parameters setting determines the two-stage

timer's count value.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when the
two-stage timer ends}
[2STAGE_TIMER_EXPIRED]
2STAGETO:
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Output commands

Summary

This chapter provides an alphabetical reference of the

commands used to program the system. Optional parameters are
shown in italics.
Content
AlarmSilence (AS) 3.3
AlternateLanguage (ALTL) 3.4
AlternateMsgOff (ALTMOFF) 3.5
AlternateMsgOn (ALTMON) 3.6
AlternateSensitivityOff (ALTSOFF) 3.7
AlternateSensitivityOn (ALTSON) 3.8
AmpOff 3.9
AmpOn 3.10
Close 3.11
CommonAlarmOff (CAOFF) 3.12
CommonAlarmOn (CAON) 3.13
CommonMonitorOff (CMOFF) 3.14
CommonMonitorOn (CMON) 3.15
CommonSupervisoryOff (CSOFF) 3.16
CommonSupervisoryOn (CSON) 3.17
Delay (DLY) 3.18
DelayActivate (DLYA) 3.19
DelayRestore (DLYR) 3.20
Disable 3.21
Drill 3.22
Enable 3.23
Evacuation (EVAC) 3.24
FanOff 3.25
FanOn 3.26
FastBlink (FAST) 3.27
GAInhibit (GAIN) 3.28
HoldDoor (HOLD) 3.29
LampTest (LAMP) 3.30
LEDOff 3.31
MsgOff 3.32
MsgOn 3.33
NCClose 3.34
NCFanOff 3.35
NCFanOn 3.36
NCHoldDoor (NCHOLD) 3.37
NCOpen 3.38
NCReleaseDoor (NCRELEASE) 3.39
NSCommonAlarmOff (NSCAOFF) 3.40
NSCommonAlarmOn (NSCAON) 3.41

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NSCommonMonitorOff (NSCMOFF) 3.42
NSCommonMonitorOn (NSCMON) 3.43
NSCommonSupervisoryOff (NSCSOFF) 3.44
NSCommonSupervisoryOn (NSCSON) 3.45
NSCommonTroubleOff (NSCTOFF) 3.46
NSCommonTroubleOn (NSCTON) 3.47
Off 3.48
OffGuard 3.49
On 3.50
OnGuard 3.51
Open 3.52
ReleaseDoor (RELEASE) 3.53
RemoteAltSensitivityOff (RASOFF) 3.54
RemoteAltSensitivityOn (RASON) 3.55
Reset 3.56
SlowBlink (SLOW) 3.57
Steady 3.58
TroubleSilence (TS) 3.59

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AlarmSilence (AS)
Use the AlarmSilence command to activate a panel's Alarm
Silence function from a control/display module switch. By
programming a control/display module switch to execute the
AlarmSilence command, an operator can silence alarm
notification signals from panels that do not contain a 3-LCD
module.
The AlarmSilence command only requires that you specify a
cabinet label or a routing label.
AlarmSilence 'cabinet_label' ;
or
AlarmSilence 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Notes

You must configure the switch used to execute the AlarmSilence

command as a momentary switch.
Project parameter settings determine whether the Alarm Silence
function silences only audible, or audible and visible notification
appliance circuits.
The system Alarm Silence function treats devices assigned the
CommonAlarmOutput device type as audibles.
Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the routing
label.
Example
{Initiate the Alarm Silence function from a
remote panel}
[REMOTE_ALARM_SILENCE]
SW 'B1_C1_REM_ALRM_SIL':
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AlternateLanguage (ALTL)
Use the AlternateLanguage command to change the language
that the 3-LCD module uses to display text from a
control/display module switch. By programming a
control/display module switch to execute the AlternateLanguage
command, an operator can control bilingual operation of the
panel. You can also use to a time control to automatically switch
between the primary and secondary language.
The AlternateLanguage command does not require that you
specify a device type or an object label.
AlternateLanguage ;
Notes

You must configure the switch used to execute the

AlternateLanguage command as a momentary switch.
The AlternateLanguage command only switches languages on
the panel that contains the switch programmed to execute the
command.
Device event messages are not affected by the Language settings
and are displayed as they are entered in the SDU. You can
customize the SDU to change the target language used for
entering device event messages.
Example
{Change character set on display from
control/display module}
[ACTIVATE_ALTERNATE_LANGUAGE]
SW 'B1_C1_ALT_LANG':
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AlternateMsgOff (ALTMOFF)
Use the AlternateMsgOff command to activate the primary
routing settings that a panel uses for routing device event
messages.
The AlternateMsgOff command only requires that you specify a
cabinet label or a routing label.
AlternateMsgOff 'cabinet_label' ;
or
AlternateMsgOff 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Note: Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the

routing label.
Example
{Change message routing from control/display
module to primary}
[PRIMARY_MSG_ON]
SW 'B1_C1_PRI_MSGON':
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AlternateMsgOn (ALTMON)
Use the AlternateMsgOn command to activate the alternate
routing settings that a panel uses for routing device event
messages.
The AlternateMsgOn command only requires that you specify a
cabinet label or a routing label.
AlternateMsgOn 'cabinet_label' ;
or
AlternateMsgOn 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Note: Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the

routing label.
Example
{Switch to alternate message routing
configuration during non-regular work hours}
[ALTERNATE_MSG_ON]
TIME 'MON_FRI_NONREG_HOURS':
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AlternateSensitivityOff (ALTSOFF)
Use the AlternateSensitivityOff command to load the primary
sensitivity and alarm verification settings into every smoke
detector in the system. Typically, the primary settings are used
during normal business hours when the protected premises is
occupied.
The AlternateSensitivityOff command does not require that you
specify a device type or an object label.
AlternateSensitivityOff ;
Example
{Switch smoke detectors to primary sensitivity
level during regular work hours}
[ALT_SENS_OFF]
TIME 'MON_FRI_REGULAR_HOURS':
ALTSOFF;
Tip: Use the RemoteAltSensitivityOff command for greater

control over smoke detector selection. The

RemoteAltSensitivityOff command allows you to load primary
sensitivity and alarm verification settings into every smoke
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AlternateSensitivityOn (ALTSON)
Use the AlternateSensitivityOn command to load the alternate
sensitivity and alarm verification settings into every smoke
detector in the system. Typically, the alternate settings are used
during off-normal business hours when the protected premises is
unoccupied.
The AlternateSensitivityOn command does not require that you
specify a device type or an object label.
AlternateSensitivityOn ;
Example
{Switch smoke detectors to alternate sensitivity
level setting during non-regular work hours}
[ALT_SENS_ON]
TIME 'MON_FRI_AFTER_HOURS':
ALTSON;
Tip: Use the RemoteAltSensitivityOn command for greater

control over smoke detector selection. The

RemoteAltSensitivityOn command allows you to load alternate
sensitivity and alarm verification settings into every smoke
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AmpOff
Use the AmpOff command to turn off an amplifier's audio
output and remove the connected audio channel from its input.
The AmpOff command contains two parts. The first part of the
command (AmpOff) identifies the amplifier and the second part
(to) identifies the audio channel.
The AmpOff command only works on devices with the Amp
device type. You are required to specify the amplifier label and
the channel label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
AmpOff priority 'amp_label' to 'channel_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'amp_label'

Specifies the label of the amplifier module to turn

off.

'channel_label' Specifies the label of the audio channel to

remove from the amplifier input.
Example
{Turn amplifiers off and deselect the page
channel}
[PAGE_OFF_SWITCHES]
SW 'LVL<N:1-10>_PAGE_OFF':
AMPOFF -LOW 'LEVEL<N>_AMP' TO
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AmpOn
Use the AmpOn command to turn on an amplifier's audio output
and connect an audio channel to its input. The AmpOn command
contains two parts. The first part of the command (AmpOn)
identifies the amplifier and the second part (to) identifies the
audio channel.
The AmpOn command only works on devices with the Amp
device type. You are required to specify the amplifier label and
the channel label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
AmpOn priority 'amp_label' to 'channel_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'amp_label'

Specifies the label of the amplifier module to turn

on.

'channel_label' Specifies the label of the audio channel to

connect to the amplifier input.
Example
{Turn amplifiers on and select the page channel}
[PAGE_ON_SWITCHES]
SW 'LVL<N:1-10>_PAGE_ON':
AMPON -LOW 'LEVEL<N>_AMP' TO 'CH_PAGE_01_08';

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Close
Use the Close command to turn off an output circuit or relay that
connects to the control mechanism used to close a damper.
The Close command only works on devices with the
DamperControl device type. You are required to specify the
object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
Close priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit off (nonactive) the control

mechanism closes the damper.
Example
{Close dampers from control/display module
switch}
[DAMPER_CLOSE_SWITCHES]
SW 'LVL<N:1-10>_DMPR_CLOSE':
CLOSE -LOW DAMP 'DMPR_RELAY_LVL<N>';

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CommonAlarmOff (CAOFF)
Use the CommonAlarmOff command to turn off a supervised
notification signal output circuit that a panel automatically
activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs.
The CommonAlarmOff command only works on devices with
the CommonAlarmOutput device type. You are required to
specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
CommonAlarmOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: Active common alarm outputs can not be turned off using

the CommonAlarmOff command.

Example
[COMMON_ALARM_OFF_SWITCHES]
SW 'COM_ALARM_OFF_LVL<N:1-10>':
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CommonAlarmOn (CAON)
Use the CommonAlarmOn command to turn on a supervised
notification signal output circuit that a panel automatically
activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs.
The CommonAlarmOn command only works on devices with
the CommonAlarmOutput device type. You are required to
specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
CommonAlarmOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[COMMON_ALARM_ON_SWITCHES]
SW 'COM_ALARM_ON_LVL<N:1-10>':
CAON -LOW 'LVL<N>_COM_ALARM_CKT*';

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CommonMonitorOff (CMOFF)
Use the CommonMonitorOff command to turn off a supervised
notification signal output circuit that a panel automatically
activates when the FirstMonitor event occurs.
The CommonMonitorOff command only works on devices with
the CommonMonitorOutput device type. You are required to
specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
CommonMonitorOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Notes

Active common monitor outputs can not be turned off using the
CommonMonitorOff command.
You can not use any device to turn off a common monitor output
that upon activation produces a monitor event. For example, you
can not use a control/display module switch.
Example
[COMMON_MON_OFF_RESPONSE]
ALARM GENALARM:
CMOFF -LOW 'EVAC_DOOR';

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CommonMonitorOn (CMON)
Use the CommonMonitorOn command to turn on a supervised
notification signal output circuit that a panel automatically
activates when the FirstMonitor event occurs.
The CommonMonitorOn command only works on devices with
the CommonMonitorOutput device type. You are required to
specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
CommonMonitorOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[COMMON_MON_ON_RESPONSE]
ALARM GENALARM:
CMON -LOW 'COM_MON_CKT_LVL*';

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CommonSupervisoryOff (CSOFF)
Use the CommonSupervisoryOff command to turn off a
supervised notification signal output circuit that a panel
automatically activates when the FirstSupervisory event occurs.
The CommonSupervisoryOff command works on devices with
the CommonSupervisoryOutput device type. You are required to
specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
CommonSupervisoryOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: Active common supervisory outputs can not be turned off

using the CommonSupervisoryOff command.

Example
[COMMON_SUP_OFF_SWITCHES]
SW 'COM_SUP_OFF_LVL<N:1-10>':
CSOFF -LOW 'LVL<N>_COM_SUP_CKT*';

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CommonSupervisoryOn (CSON)
Use the CommonSupervisoryOn command to turn on a
supervised notification signal output circuit that a panel
automatically activates when the FirstSupervisory event occurs.
The CommonSupervisoryOn command works on devices with
the CommonSupervisoryOutput device type. You are required to
specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
CommonSupervisoryOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[COMMON_SUP_ON_SWITCHES]
SW 'COM_SUP_ON_LVL<N:1-10>':
CSON -LOW 'LVL<N>_COM_SUP_CKT*';

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Delay (DLY)
Use the Delay command to insert a time delay between rule
output command statements when a rule activates and restores.
The Delay command only requires that you specify the delay
value.
Delay delay_value ;
Parameter

Description

delay_value

Specifies the length of the delay from 1 to 32767

seconds, inclusive.

Example
{Turn amps on at startup to accept the General
channel}
[STARTUP_AMPS]
STUP:
AMPON 'LVL_5_AMP' TO 'CH_GEN_01_08',
DLY 10,
AMPON 'LVL_6_AMP' TO 'CH_GEN_01_08';

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DelayActivate (DLYA)
Use the DelayActivate command to insert a time delay between
rule output command statements only when the rule activates.
The delay is not inserted when the rule restores.
The DelayActivate command only requires that you specify the
delay value.
DelayActivate delay_value ;
Parameter

Description

delay_value

Specifies the length of the delay from 1 to 32767

seconds, inclusive.

Example
{Supply and pressure fan alarm response}
[ALARM_FAN]
ALARM GENSMOKE:
FANOFF 'SUPPLY_FAN',
DLYA 15,
FANON 'PRESSURE_FAN1';

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DelayRestore (DLYR)
Use the DelayRestore command to insert a time delay between
rule output command statements only when the rule restores.
The delay is not inserted when the rule activates.
The DelayRestore command only requires that you specify the
delay value.
DelayRestore delay_value ;
Parameter

Description

delay_value

Specifies the length of the delay from 1 to 32767

seconds, inclusive.

Example
{Supply and pressure fan alarm response}
[ALARMFAN]
ALARM GENSMOKE:
FANON 'PRESSURE_FAN1',
DLYR 15,
FANON 'PRESSURE_FAN2';

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Disable
Use the Disable command to inhibit the automatic or manual
control of a system hardware component, circuit, or logic group.
The Disable command requires that you specify a device type or
an object label, or both.
Disable device_type 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device

responding to the command. Valid device types
are:
12SW/12LED, 12SW/24LED, 24LED, 3-AADC,
3-ASU, 3-DSDC, 3-FTCU, 3-IDC8/4, 3-OPS,
3SW/3LEDX6, Amp, And, Audible, CheckIn,
CommonAlarmOutput, CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl,
DamperFeedback, DoorControl, DoorFeedback,
Emergency, FanControl, FanFeedback,
Firephone, Gatevalve, GenAlarm, GenSmoke,
Guard, GuardPatrol, Heat, LED, LocalAlarm,
LocalMonitor, LocalRelay, LocalTrouble, Matrix,
Monitor, NonsupervisedOutput,
NSCommonAlarmOutput,
NSCommonMonitorOutput,
NSCommonSupervisoryOutput,
NSCommonTroubleOutput, Power, Pull,
Security, Smoke, SmokeVfy,
SprinklerSupervisory, StageOne, StageTwo,
SupervisedOutput, Supervisory, Switch, Tamper,
Temperature, Text, TimeControl, Visible,
Waterflow, Zone

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: Disabling a Zone group disables the group and all the

devices in the group.

Example
[CIRCUIT_DISABLE]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
DISABLE DSDC 'SIGA_CIRCUIT_1';

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Drill
Use the Drill command to activate a panel's Drill function from a
control/display module switch. By programming a
control/display module switch to execute the Drill command, an
operator can turn on alarm notification signals from panels that
do not contain a 3-LCD module.
The Drill command only requires that you specify a cabinet label
or routing label.
Drill 'cabinet_label' ;
or
Drill 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Notes

You must configure the switch used to execute the Drill

command as a momentary switch.
Project parameter settings determine whether the Drill function
activates only audible, or audible and visible notification
appliance circuits. The Drill function activates notification
appliance circuits but does not put the panel into alarm.
Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the routing
label.
Example
[REM_DRILL_CNTRL]
SW 'B1_CAB<N:1-5>_DRILL':
DRILL 'CAB<N>';

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Enable
Use the Enable command to allow automatic or manual control
of a system hardware component, circuit, or logic group.
The Enable command requires that you specify a device type or
an object label, or both.
Enable device_type 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device

responding to the command. Valid device types
are:
12SW/12LED, 12SW/24LED, 24LED, 3-AADC,
3-ASU, 3-DSDC, 3-FTCU, 3-IDC8/4, 3-OPS,
3SW/3LEDX6, Amp, And, Audible, CheckIn,
CommonAlarmOutput, CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl,
DamperFeedback, DoorControl, DoorFeedback,
Emergency, FanControl, FanFeedback,
Firephone, Gatevalve, GenAlarm, GenSmoke,
Guard, GuardPatrol, Heat, LED, LocalAlarm,
LocalMonitor, LocalRelay, LocalTrouble, Matrix,
Monitor, NonsupervisedOutput,
NSCommonAlarmOutput,
NSCommonMonitorOutput,
NSCommonSupervisoryOutput,
NSCommonTroubleOutput, Power, Pull,
Security, Smoke, SmokeVfy,
SprinklerSupervisory, StageOne, StageTwo,
SupervisedOutput, Supervisory, Switch, Tamper,
Temperature, Text, TimeControl, Visible,
Waterflow, Zone

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[CIRCUIT_ENABLE]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
ENABLE 3-DSDC 'SIGA_CIRCUIT_1';

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Evacuation (EVAC)
Use the Evacuation command to activate a panel's Evacuation
function from a control/display module switch. By programming
a control/display module switch to execute the Evacuation
command, an operator can put a panel into alarm and force the
panel to activate its programmed alarm responses from panels
that do not contain a 3-LCD module..
The Evacuation command only requires that you specify a
cabinet label or routing label.
Evacuation 'cabinet_label' ;
or
Evacuation 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Note: Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the

routing label.
Example
[REM_EVAC_CNTRL]
SW 'DISPLAY_1_SW1':
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FanOff
Use the FanOff command to turn off an output circuit or relay
that connects to the control mechanism used to turn off a fan.
The FanOff command only works on devices with the
FanControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
FanOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit off (nonactive) the control

mechanism turns off the fan.
Example
[SUPPLY_FAN_CNTRL]
SW 'SUPPLY_FAN<N:1,2>_OFF':
FANOFF 'SUPPLY_FAN<N>';

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FanOn
Use the FanOn command to turn on an output circuit or relay
that connects to the control mechanism used to turn on a fan.
The FanOn command only works on devices with the
FanControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
FanOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit on (active) the control mechanism

turns on the fan.
Example
[SUPPLY_FAN_CNTRL]
SW 'SUPPLY_FAN<N:1,2>_ON':
FANON -LOW 'SUPPLY_FAN<N>';

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FastBlink (FAST)
Use the FastBlink command to turn a light-emitting diode on a
control/display module on and off at a fast interval.
The FastBlink command only works on devices with the LED
device type. You are required to specify the object label.
Specifying a priority value is optional.
FastBlink priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module when second
phase of the system reset process occurs}
[ANN_RESET_2ND_PHASE]
R2:
FAST -LOW 'R2_LED';

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GAInhibit (GAIN)
Use the GAInhibit command to stop a panel's two-stage timer
from a control/display module switch. By programming a
control/display module switch to execute the GAInhibit
command, an operator can stop a panel's two-stage alarm timer
before it expires and prevent the panel from sounding a general
alarm.
The GAInhibit command only requires that you specify the
cabinet label or the routing label.
GainInhibit 'cabinet_label' ;
or
GainInhibit 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Notes

You must configure the switch used to execute the GAInhibit

command as a momentary switch.
Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the routing
label.
Example
{Cancel the two-stage alarm timer}
[GAINHIBIT_CNTRL]
SW 'GAINHIBIT_SW':
GAIN 'ALL_CABINETS';

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HoldDoor (HOLD)
Use the HoldDoor command to turn on an output circuit or relay
that connects to the control mechanism used to hold a door.
The HoldDoor command only works with devices assigned the
DoorControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
HoldDoor priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit on (active) the control mechanism

holds the door.
Example
{Energize magnetic door holders from panel
control switch}
[MANUAL_DOOR_CNTRL]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
HOLD -HIGH 'DOORCONTROL_*';

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LampTest (LAMP)
Use the LampTest command to activate the lamp test function
from a control/display module switch. By programming a
control/display module switch to execute the LampTest
command, an operator can perform a lamp test on panels that do
not contain a 3-LCD module.
The LampTest command does not require that you specify a
device type or an object label.
LampTest ;
Notes

You must configure the switch used to execute the LampTest

command as a momentary switch.
The LampTest command operates only on the panel containing
the switch programmed to execute the command.
Example
[LAMPTEST]
SW 'LAMPTEST_ON':
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LEDOff
Use the LEDOff command to turn a light-emitting diode on a
control/display module off.
The LEDOff command only works on devices with the LED
device type. You are required to specify the object label.
Specifying a priority value is optional.
LEDOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
{Turn Damper Open LEDs Off when closed limit
switch is activated}
[DAMPER_LIMIT_LED_OFF]
MON DAMPERFB 'FAN<N:1-5>_DAMP_CLIMIT':
LEDOFF -LOW 'DMPR<N>_OPEN_LED';

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MsgOff
Use the MsgOff command to stop broadcasting a voice message
over the selected audio channel. The MsgOff command contains
two parts. The first part of the command (MsgOff) identifies the
message and the second part (to) identifies the audio channel.
The MsgOff command only works on devices with the Msg
device type. You are required to specify the message label and
the channel label. Specifying an ASU label or priority value is
optional.
MsgOff priority 'msg_label' from 'asu_label' to
'channel_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'msg_label'

Specifies the label of the voice message to stop

broadcasting.

'asu_label'

Specifies the label of the audio source unit

providing the voice message.

'channel_label' Specifies the label of the audio channel

broadcasting the voice message.
Note: Only use the from 'asu_label' parameter with systems

containing multiple audio source units.

Example
[EVAC_MSG_OFF_TEST]
SW 'FLOOR1_TEST':
MSGOFF 'TEST_MESSAGE' FROM '3-ASU1' TO
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MsgOn
Use the MsgOn command to start broadcasting a voice message
over a selected audio channel. The MsgOn command contains
two parts. The first part of the command (MsgOn) identifies the
message and the second part (to) identifies the audio channel.
The MsgOn command only works on devices with the Msg
device type. You are required to specify the message label and
the channel label. Specifying an ASU label or priority value is
optional.
MsgOn priority 'msg_label' from 'asu_label' to
'channel_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'msg_label'

Specifies the label of the voice message to start

broadcasting.

'asu_label'

Specifies the label of the audio source unit

providing the voice message.

'channel_label' Specifies the label of the audio channel

broadcasting the voice message.
Notes

The MsgOn command must be placed after the AmpOn

command in a rule and selected to the same audio channel as the
amplifier.
Only use the from 'asu_label' parameter with systems containing
multiple audio source units.
Example
{Send test message to Floor 1 on EVAC channel
from panel control switch}
[EVAC_MSG_ON_TEST]
SW 'FLOOR1_TEST':
AMPON 'LEVEL3_AMP' TO 'CH_EVAC_01_08',
MSGON 'TEST_MESSAGE' FROM '3-ASU1' TO
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NCClose
Use the NCClose command to turn on an output circuit or relay
that connects to the control mechanism used to close a damper.
The NCClose command only works on devices with the
DamperControl device type. You are required to specify the
object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
NCClose priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit on (active) the control mechanism

closes the damper.
Example
{Close dampers from control/display module
switch}
[DAMPER_CLOSE_SWITCHES]
SW 'LVL<N:1-10>_DMPR_CLOSE':
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NCFanOff
Use the NCFanOff command to turn on an output circuit or relay
that connects to the control mechanism used to turn off a fan.
The NCFanOff command only works on devices with the
FanControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
NCFanOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit on (active) the control mechanism

turns off the fan.
Example
[SUPPLY_FAN_CNTRL]
SW 'SUPPLY_FAN<N:1,2>_OFF':
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NCFanOn
Use the NCFanOn command to turn off an output circuit or relay
that connects to the control mechanism used to turn on a fan.
The NCFanOn command only works on devices with the
FanControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
NCFanOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit off (nonactive) the control

mechanism turns on the fan.
Example
[SUPPLY_FAN_CNTRL]
SW 'SUPPLY_FAN<N:1,2>_ON':
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NCHoldDoor (NCHOLD)
Use the NCHoldDoor command to turn off an output circuit or
relay that connects to the control mechanism used to hold a
door.
The NCHoldDoor command only works with devices with the
DoorControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
NCHoldDoor priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit off (nonactive) the control

mechanism holds the door.
Example
{Energize magnetic door holders from panel
control switch}
[MANUAL_DOOR_CNTRL]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
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NCOpen
Use the NCOpen command to turn off an output circuit or relay
that connects to the control mechanism used to open a damper.
The NCOpen command only works on devices with the
DamperControl device type. You are required to specify the
object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
NCOpen priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit off (nonactive) the control

mechanism opens the damper.
Example
{Open dampers from control/display module
switch}
[MANUAL_DAMPER_CNTRL]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
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NCReleaseDoor (NCRELEASE)
Use the NCReleaseDoor command to turn on an output circuit or
relay that connects to the control mechanism used to release a
door.
The NCReleaseDoor command only works on devices with the
DoorControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
NCReleaseDoor priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit on (active) the control mechanism

releases the door.
Example
{Release door locks from panel control switch}
[DOOR_RELEASE_CNTRL]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
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NSCommonAlarmOff (NSCAOFF)
Use the NSCommonAlarmOff command to turn off a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstAlarm event occurs.
The NSCommonAlarmOff command only works on devices
with the NSCommonAlarmOutput device type. You are required
to specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is
optional.
NSCommonAlarmOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Notes

Active nonsupervised common alarm outputs can not be turned

off using the NSCommonAlarmOff command.
The NSCommonAlarmOff command does not affect the
operation of the Form C common alarm relay on the 3-CPU1
module.
Example
[NSCOMMON_ALARM_OFF_SWITCHES]
SW 'NSCOM_ALARM_OFF_LVL<N:1-10>':
NSCAOFF -LOW 'LVL<N>_NSCOM_ALARM_CKT*';

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NSCommonAlarmOn (NSCAON)
Use the NSCommonAlarmOn command to turn on a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstAlarm event occurs.
The NSCommonAlarmOn command only works on devices with
the NSCommonAlarmOutput device type. You are required to
specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
NSCommonAlarmOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[NSCOMMON_ALARM_ON_SWITCHES]
SW 'NSCOM_ALARM_ON_LVL<N:1-10>':
NSCAON -LOW 'LVL<N>_NSCOM_ALARM_CKT*';

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NSCommonMonitorOff (NSCMOFF)
Use the NSCommonMonitorOff command to turn off a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstMonitor event occurs.
The NSCommonMonitorOff command only works on devices
with the NSCommonMonitorOutput device type. You are
required to specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is
optional.
NSCommonMonitorOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Notes

Active nonsupervised common monitor outputs can not be

turned off using the NSCommonMonitorOff command.
You can not use any device to turn off a nonsupervised common
monitor output that upon activation produces a monitor event.
For example, you can not use a control/display module switch.
Example
[NSCOMMON_MON_OFF_RESPONSE]
ALARM GENALARM:
NSCMOFF -LOW 'NSCOM_MON_CKT_LVL*';

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NSCommonMonitorOn (NSCMON)
Use the NSCommonMonitorOn command to turn on a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstMonitor event occurs.
The NSCommonMonitorOn command only works on devices
with the NSCommonMonitorOutput device type. You are
required to specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is
optional.
NSCommonMonitorOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[COMMON_MON_ON_RESPONSE]
ALARM GENALARM:
CMON -LOW 'COM_MON_CKT_LVL*';

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NSCommonSupervisoryOff (NSCSOFF)
Use the NSCommonSupervisoryOff command to turn off a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstSupervisory event occurs.
The NSCommonSupervisoryOff command only works on
devices with the NSCommonSupervisoryOutput device type.
You are required to specify the object label. Specifying a
priority value is optional.
NSCommonSupervisoryOff priority 'object_label';
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Notes

Active nonsupervised common supervisory outputs can not be

turned off using the NSCommonSupervisoryOff command.
The NSCommonSupervisoryOff command does not affect the
operation of the Form C common supervisory relay on the
3-CPU1 module.
Example
[NSCOMMON_SUP_OFF_SWITCHES]
SW 'NSCOM_SUP_OFF_LVL<N:1-10>':
NSCSOFF -LOW 'LVL<N>_NSCOM_SUP_CKT*';

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NSCommonSupervisoryOn (NSCSON)
Use the NSCommonSupervisoryOn command to turn on a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstSupervisory event occurs.
The NSCommonSupervisoryOn command only works on
devices with the NSCommonSupervisoryOutput device type.
You are required to specify the object label. Specifying a
priority value is optional.
NSCommonSupervisoryOn priority 'object_label';
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[NSCOMMON_SUP_ON_SWITCHES]
SW 'NSCOM_SUP_ON_LVL<N:1-10>':
NSCSON -LOW 'LVL<N>_NSCOM_SUP_CKT*';

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NSCommonTroubleOff (NSCTOFF)
Use the NSCommonTroubleOff command to turn off a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstTrouble event occurs.
The NSCommonTroubleOff command only works on devices
with the NSCommonTroubleOutput device type. You are
required to specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is
optional.
NSCommonTroubleOff priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Notes

Active nonsupervised common trouble outputs can not be turned

off using the NSCommonTroubleOff command.
The NSCommonTroubleOff command does not affect the
operation of the Form C common trouble relay on the 3-CPU1
module.
Example
[NSCOMMON_TRB_OFF_SWITCHES]
SW 'NSCOM_TRB_OFF_LVL<N:1-10>':
NSCTOFF -LOW 'LVL<N>_NSCOM_TRB_CKT*';

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NSCommonTroubleOn (NSCTON)
Use the NSCommonTroubleOn command to turn on a
nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically activates
when the FirstTrouble event occurs.
The NSCommonTroubleOn command only works on devices
with the NSCommonTroubleOutput device type. You are
required to specify the object label. Specifying a priority value is
optional.
NSCommonTroubleOn priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
[NSCOMMON_TRB_ON_SWITCHES]
SW 'NSCOM_TRB_ON_LVL<N:1-10>':
NSCTON -LOW 'LVL<N>_NSCOM_TRB_CKT*';

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Off
Use the Off command to turn a system hardware component,
circuit, or logic group off.
The Off command requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both. Specifying a priority value is optional.
Off priority device_type 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device

responding to the command. Valid device types
are:
Audible, CheckIn, CommonAlarmOutput,
CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl,
DoorControl, FanControl, Firephone, LED,
NonsupervisedOutput, NSCommonAlarmOutput,
NSCommonMonitorOutput,
NSCommonSupervisoryOutput,
NSCommonTroubleOutput, ServiceGroup,
SupervisedOutput, Visible

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
{Turn off all horns in the building from
control/display module}
[REMOTE_HORN_OFF]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
OFF -LOW AUD 'HORN*';

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OffGuard
Use the OffGuard command to cancel a specific guard patrol
tour. The OffGuard command contains two parts. The first part
of the command (OffGuard) identifies the GuardPatrol group
and the second part (Route) identifies the route number.
The OffGuard command only works on devices with the
GuardPatrol device type. You are required to specify the guard
label and the route identifier number.
OffGuard 'guard_label' Route route_id
Parameter

Description

'guard_label'

Specifies the label of the Guard Patrol group

responding to the command.

route_id

Specifies the route number of the guard patrol

tour.

Example
{Deactivate individual guard patrol route from
remote panel toggle switch}
[GUARDPATROL_ROUTE_OFF]
SW 'PANEL_2_SW1':
OFFGUARD 'GUARD_PATROL_GROUP1' ROUTE 1;

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On
Use the On command to turn a system hardware component,
circuit, or logic group on.
The On command requires that you specify a device type or an
object label, or both. Specifying a priority value is optional.
On priority device_type 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

device_type

Specifies the device type of the device

responding to the command. Valid device types
are:
Audible, CheckIn, CommonAlarmOutput,
CommonMonitorOutput,
CommonSupervisoryOutput, DamperControl,
DoorControl, FanControl, Firephone, LED,
NonsupervisedOutput, NSCommonAlarmOutput,
NSCommonMonitorOutput,
NSCommonSupervisoryOutput,
NSCommonTroubleOutput, ServiceGroup,
SupervisedOutput, Visible

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
{Turn on all horns in the building from
control/display module}
[REMOTE_HORN_ON]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW2':
ON -HIGH AUD 'HORN*';

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OnGuard
Use the OnGuard command to start a specific guard patrol tour.
The OnGuard command contains two parts. The first part of the
command (OnGuard) identifies the GuardPatrol group and the
second part (Route) identifies the route number.
The OnGuard command only works on devices with the
GuardPatrol device type. You are required to specify the guard
label and the route identifier number.
OnGuard 'guard_label' Route route_id
Parameter

Description

'guard_label'

Specifies the label of the Guard Patrol group

responding to the command.

route_id

Specifies the route number of the guard patrol

tour.

Example
{Activate guard patrol route from
control/display module switch }
[Group1GuardPatrolRoutesOn]
SW 'Panel_1_SW1':
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Open
Use the Open command to turn on an output circuit or relay that
connects to the control mechanism used to open a damper.
The Open command only works on devices with the
DamperControl device type. You are required to specify the
object label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
Open priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit on (active) the control mechanism

opens the damper.
Example
{Open dampers from control/display module
switch}
[MANUAL_DAMPER_CNTRL]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
OPEN -HIGH 'DAMPERCONTROL_*';

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ReleaseDoor (RELEASE)
Use the ReleaseDoor command to turn off an output circuit or
relay that connects to the control mechanism used to release a
door.
The ReleaseDoor command only works on devices with the
DoorControl device type. You are required to specify the object
label. Specifying a priority value is optional.
ReleaseDoor priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Note: The output circuit must be wired to the control mechanism

so that with the output circuit off (nonactive) the control

mechanism releases the door.
Example
{Release door locks from panel control switch}
[DOOR_RELEASE_CNTRL]
SW 'PANEL_1_SW1':
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RemoteAltSensitivityOff (RASOFF)
Use the RemoteAltSensitivityOff command to load the primary
sensitivity and alarm verification settings into every smoke
detector on selected panels or on a group of panels. Typically,
the primary settings are used during normal business hours when
the protected premises is occupied.
The RemoteAltSensitivityOff command only requires that you
specify a cabinet label or a routing label.
RemoteAltSensitivityOff 'cabinet_label' ;
or
RemoteAltSensitivityOff 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Note: Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the

routing label.
Example
{Automatically switch smoke detectors only on
Cab2 to primary sensitivity level during regular
work hours}
[PRIMARY_SENSITIVITY_CAB2]
TIME 'MON-FRI_REGULAR_HOURS':
RASOFF 'CAB_2';

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RemoteAltSensitivityOn (RASON)
Use the RemoteAltSensitivityOn command to load the alternate
sensitivity and alarm verification settings into every smoke
detector on selected panels or on a group of panels. Typically,
the alternate settings are used during normal business hours
when the protected premises is unoccupied.
The RemoteAltSensitivityOn command only requires that you
specify a cabinet label or a routing label.
RemoteAltSensitivityOn 'cabinet_label' ;
or
RemoteAltSensitivityOn 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Note: Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the

routing label.
Example
{Automatically switch smoke detectors to
alternate sensitivity level only on Cab2 during
non-regular work hours}
[ALTERNATE_SENSITIVITY_CAB2]
TIME 'MON-FRI_AFTER_HOURS':
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Reset
Use the Reset command to activate a panel's Reset function from
a control/display module switch. By programming a
control/display module switch to execute the Reset command, an
operator can reset the system from panels that do not contain a
3-LCD module.
The Reset command only requires that you specify a cabinet
label or a routing label.
Reset 'cabinet_label' ;
or
Reset 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Notes

You must configure the switch used to execute the Reset

command as a momentary switch.
Wildcards may be used in the cabinet label but not in the routing
label.
Example
[REMOTE_RESET]
SW 'REM_RESET_SWITCH':
RESET 'All_Cabinets';

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SlowBlink (SLOW)
Use the SlowBlink command to turn a light-emitting diode on a
control/display module on and off at a slow interval.
The SlowBlink command only works on devices with the LED
device type. You are required to specify the object label.
Specifying a priority value is optional.
SlowBlink priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
{Flash LED on control/display module to indicate
FirePhone device type is activated}
[ANN_RESET_2ND_PHASE]
R2:
SLOW -LOW 'R2_LED';

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Steady
Use the Steady command to turn a light-emitting diode on a
control/display module LED on and have it remain on.
The Steady command only works on devices with the LED
device type. You are required to specify the object label.
Specifying a priority value is optional.
Steady priority 'object_label' ;
Parameter

Description

priority

Specifies the order of importance this command

has over other commands affecting the same
output device. Valid priority levels are:
-low, -high, -latch, -set

'object_label'

Specifies the label of the output device

responding to the command.

Example
{Light LED on control/display module to indicate
Firephone device type is activated}
[PHONE_CONNECT_REQ]
CALLIN:
STEADY -LOW 'DISPLAY_1_LED_1';

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TroubleSilence (TS)
Use the TroubleSilence command to activate a panel's Trouble
Silence function from a control/display module switch. By
programming a control/display module switch to execute the
TroubleSilence command, an operator can turn off a panel's
trouble buzzer from panels that do not contain a 3-LCD module.
The TroubleSilence command only requires that you specify a
cabinet label or a routing label.
TroubleSilence 'cabinet_label' ;
or
TroubleSilence 'routing_label' ;
Parameter

Description

'cabinet_label' Specifies the label of the panel responding to the

command.
'routing_label'

Specifies the label of the network routing group

responding to the command.

Note: You must configure the switch used to execute the

TroubleSilence command as a momentary switch.

Example
[REMOTE_TROUBLE_SILENCE]
SW 'B1_C1_REM_TRBL_SIL':
TS 'ALL_CABINETS';

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Quick reference

Summary

This appendix provides a quick reference to the information

contained in chapters 2 and 3.
Content
Table A-1: Fire alarm system input events A.2
Table A-2: Fire alarm system commands A.4
Table A-3: Fire alarm system device types A.7

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Table A-1: Fire alarm system input events

Choose this event

To activate a rule when

Acknowledge

An operator acknowledges an event displayed on the 3-LCD

module

Alarm

Any point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing

group changes to the alarm state

AlarmSilence

An operator presses a switch that starts a panel's Alarm Silence

function

AlarmVerify

A smoke detector starts its smoke verification cycle

AllCall

An operator presses the All Call or All Call Minus switch on the
3-ASU

CallIn

A fire safety professional plugs a handset into a firefighter's

telephone jack

Drill

An operator presses a switch that starts a panel's Drill function

Emergency

A member of a Check-in group activates their check-in device

anytime outside of their check-in period or a second time during
their check-in period

Evacuation

An operator presses a control/display module switch

programmed to execute a panel's Evacuation function

FirstAlarm

The first time that any point on a panel or any panel in the same
network routing group changes to the alarm state

FirstDisable

The first time that any point on a panel or any panel in the same
network routing group changes to the disabled state

FirstMonitor

The first time that any point on a panel or any panel in the same
network routing group changes to the monitor state

FirstSupervisory

The first time that any point on a panel or any panel in the same
network routing group changes to the supervisory state

FirstTrouble

The first time that any point on a panel or any panel in the same
network routing group changes to the trouble state

GroundFault

A rail module detects a ground fault on its field wiring

GuardPatrol

A patrol guard fails to activate a patrol tour station at the proper

time

LocalAlarm

A rail module's LocalAlarm pseudo point goes active

LocalMonitor

A rail module's LocalMonitor pseudo point goes active

LocalTrouble

A rail module's LocalTrouble pseudo point goes active

Monitor

Any point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing

group changes to the monitor state

R1

The first phase of the 3-phase reset cycle starts after an

operator presses the Reset switch on the 3-LCD module

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Table A-1: Fire alarm system input events

Choose this event

To activate a rule when

R2

The second phase of the 3-phase reset cycle starts

R3

The third phase of the 3-phase reset cycle starts

RelayConfirmation

A control relay indicates that its electrical contacts have

switched positions

Reset

An operator presses a switch that starts a panel's Reset

function

Security

The open input to a device or circuit that monitors a supervisory

or tamper switch closes

Service

An authorized service technician activates a device in a Service

group under test

ServiceGroup

An authorized service technician activates any device in a

Service group under test

ServiceGroupActive

An authorized service technician starts a test on a service

group from the 3-LCD module

SprinklerSupervisory

The open input to a device or circuit that supervises a

component of the sprinkler system closes

Startup

The panel is initially powered up or when an operator initiates

the Restart command from the 3-LCD module

StationActivation

A patrol guard activates a patrol tour station

Supervisory

Any point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing

group changes to the supervisory state

Switch

An operator presses a control/display module switch

TimeControl

A specific combination of days, dates, and/or time of day occurs

Trouble

Any point on a panel or any panel in the same network routing

group changes to the trouble state

TwoStageTimerActivation

A panel's two-stage alarm timer starts counting down

TwoStageTimerExpiration

A panel's two-stage alarm timer expires

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Table A-2: Fire alarm system commands

Choose this command

To do this

AlarmSilence

Activate a panel's Alarm Silence function from a control/display

module momentary switch in order to silence alarm notification
signals from panels that do not contain a 3-LCD

AlternateLanguage

Change the language that the 3-LCD uses to display text from a
control/display module momentary switch

AlternateMsgOff

Activate the primary routing settings that a panel uses for

routing device event messages

AlternateMsgOn

Activate the alternate routing settings that a panel uses for

routing device event messages

AlternateSensitivityOff

Load the primary sensitivity and alarm verification settings into

every smoke detector in the system

AlternateSensitivityOn

Load the alternate sensitivity and alarm verification settings into

every smoke detector in the system

AmpOff

Turn off an amplifier's audio output and remove the connected

audio channel from its input

AmpOn

Turn on an amplifier's audio output and connect an audio

channel to its input

Close

Turn off an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to close a damper

CommonAlarmOff

Turn off a supervised notification signal output circuit that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs

CommonAlarmOn

Turn on a supervised notification signal output circuit that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs

CommonMonitorOff

Turn off a supervised notification signal output circuit that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstMonitor event
occurs

CommonMonitorOn

Turn on a supervised notification signal output circuit that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstMonitor event
occurs

CommonSupervisoryOff

Turn off a supervised notification signal output circuit that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstSupervisory event
occurs

CommonSupervisoryOn

Turn on a supervised notification signal output circuit that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstSupervisory event
occurs

Delay

Insert a time delay between rule output command statements

when a rule activates and restores

DelayActivate

Insert a time delay between rule output command statements

only when the rule activates

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Table A-2: Fire alarm system commands

Choose this command

To do this

DelayRestore

Insert a time delay between rule output command statements

only when the rule restores

Disable

Inhibit the automatic or manual control of a system hardware

component, circuit, or logic group

Drill

Activate a panel's Drill function from a control/display module

momentary switch in order to turn on alarm notification signals
from panels that do not contain a 3-LCD

Enable

Allow automatic or manual control of a system hardware

component, circuit, or logic group

Evacuation

Activate a panel's Evacuation function from a control/display

module momentary switch in order to activate the panel's
programmed alarm responses

FanOff

Turn off an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to turn off a fan

FanOn

Turn on an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to turn off a fan

FastBlink

Turn a control/display module LED on and off at a fast interval

GAInhibit

Stop a panel's two-stage timer from a control/display module

momentary switch in order to prevent the panel from sounding
a general alarm

HoldDoor

Turn on an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to hold a door

LampTest

Activate a panel's lamp test function from a control/display

module momentary switch in order to perform a lamp test on
panels that do not contain a 3-LCD

LEDOff

Turn a control/display module LED off

MsgOff

Stop broadcasting an voice message over the selected audio

channel

MsgOn

Start broadcasting a voice message over a selected audio

channel

NCClose

Turn on an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to close a damper

NCFanOff

Turn on an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to turn off a fan

NCFanOn

Turnoff an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to turn on a fan

NCHoldDoor

Turn off an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to hold a door

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Table A-2: Fire alarm system commands

Choose this command

To do this

NCOpen

Turn off an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to open a damper

NCReleaseDoor

Turn on an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to release a door

NSCommonAlarmOff

Turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs

NSCommonAlarmOn

Turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs

NSCommonMonitorOff

Turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstMonitor event occurs

NSCommonMonitorOn

Turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstMonitor event occurs

NSCommonSupervisoryOff

Turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstSupervisory event occurs

NSCommonSupervisoryOn

Turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstSupervisory event occurs

NSCommonTroubleOff

Turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstTrouble event occurs

NSCommonTroubleOn

Turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a panel automatically

activates when the FirstTrouble event occurs

Off

Turn off a system hardware component, circuit, or logic group

OffGuard

Cancel a specific guard patrol tour

On

Turn on a system hardware component, circuit, or logic group

OnGuard

Start a specific guard patrol tour

Open

Turn on an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to open a damper

ReleaseDoor

Turn off an output circuit or relay that connects to the control

mechanism used to release a door

RemoteAltSensitivityOff

Load the primary sensitivity and alarm verification settings into

every smoke detector on selected panels or on a group of
panels

RemoteAltSensitivityOn

Load the alternate sensitivity and alarm verification settings into

every smoke detector on selected panels or on a group of
panels

Reset

Activate a panel's Reset function from a control/display module

momentary switch in order to reset the system from panels that
do not contain a 3-LCD

SlowBlink

Turn a control/display module LED on and off at a slow interval

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Table A-2: Fire alarm system commands

Choose this command

To do this

Steady

Turn a control/display module LED on and have it remain on

TroubleSilence

Activate a panel's Trouble Silence function from a

control/display module momentary switch in order to turn off a
panel's trouble buzzer from panels that do not contain a 3-LCD

Table A-3: Fire alarm system device types

Use this device type

with these events

and these commands

12SW/12LED
(12S12L)

none

Disable, Enable

12SW/24LED
(12S24L)

none

Disable, Enable

24LED
(24L)

none

Disable, Enable

3-AADC
(AADC)

none

Disable, Enable

3-ASU
(ASU)

none

Disable, Enable

3-DSDC
(DSDC)

none

Disable, Enable

3-FTCU
(FTCU)

none

Disable, Enable

3-IDC8/4
(IDC)

none

Disable, Enable

3-OPS
(OPS)

none

Disable, Enable

3SW/3LEDX6
(3S3L6)

none

Disable, Enable

AlarmSilence
(AS)

none

none

AlternateLanguage
(ALTL)

none

none

AlternateMsg
(ALTM)

none

none

AlternateSensitivity
(ALTS)

none

none

Amp

none

AmpOff, AmpOn, Disable,

Enable

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Table A-3: Fire alarm system device types

Use this device type

with these events

and these commands

And

Acknowledge, Alarm,
Monitor, Supervisory, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Audible
(AUD)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On

CheckIn
(CIG)

none

Disable, Enable, Off, On

CommFailure
(CFAIL)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

CommonAlarmOutput
(CAO)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with CommonAlarmOff,
CommonAlarmOn

CommonMonitorOutput
(CMO)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with CommonMonitorOff,
CommonMonitorOn

CommonSupervisoryOutput
(CSO)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with
CommonSupervisoryOff,
CommonSupervisoryOn

DamperControl
(DAMP)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with Close, NCClose,
NCOpen, Open

DamperFeedback
(DAMPFB)

Acknowledge, Monitor,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

DoorControl
(DOOR)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with HoldDoor,
NCHoldDoor,
NCReleaseDoor,
ReleaseDoor

DoorFeedback
(DOORFB)

Acknowledge, Monitor,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Drill

none

none

Emergency
(EMER)

Acknowledge, Emergency,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Evacuation
(EVAC)

none

none

ExtDBIncompatibility
(EXTDBIN)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

Failsafe
(FSAFE)

Acknowledge, Alarm, Trouble

none

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Table A-3: Fire alarm system device types

Use this device type

with these events

and these commands

FanControl
(FAN)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with FanOff, FanOn,
NCFanOff, NCFanOn

FanFeedback
(FANFB)

Acknowledge, Monitor,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Firephone
(FP)

Acknowledge, CallIn,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On

GAInhibit
(GAIN)

none

none

Gatevalve
(GATE)

Acknowledge, ServiceDevice,
SprinklerSupervisory,
Supervisory, Trouble

Disable, Enable

GenAlarm
(GENA)

Acknowledge, Alarm,
MaintenanceAlert,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

GenSmoke
(GENS)

Acknowledge, Alarm,
AlarmVerify,
MaintenanceAlert,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

GroundFault
(GNDF)

Acknowledge, GroundFault

none

Guard

Acknowledge, ServiceDevice,
StationActivation, Trouble

Disable, Enable

GuardPatrol
(GPG)

Acknowledge, GuardPatrol

Disable, Enable, OffGuard,

OnGuard

Heat

Acknowledge, Alarm,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

LampTest
(LAMP)

none

none

LED

none

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with FastBlink, LEDOff,
SlowBlink, Steady

LocalAlarm
(LALM)

Acknowledge, LocalAlarm

Disable, Enable

LocalMonitor
(LMON)

Acknowledge, LocalMonitor

Disable, Enable

LocalRelay
(LRLY)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation

Disable, Enable

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Use this device type

with these events

and these commands

LocalTrouble
(LTRB)

Acknowledge, LocalTrouble

Disable, Enable

LoopControllerResetExt
(LCREXT)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

Matrix

Acknowledge, Alarm,
Monitor, Supervisory, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Monitor
(MON)

Acknowledge, Monitor,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

MSG

none

none

NonsupervisedOutput
(NSO)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation

Disable, Enable, Off, On

NSCommonAlarmOutput
(NSCAO)

Acknowledge, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with
NSCommonAlarmOff,
NSCommonAlarmOn

NSCommonMonitorOutput
(NSCMO)

Acknowledge, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with
NSCommonMonitorOff,
NSCommonMonitorOn

NSCommonSupervisoryOutput
(NSCSO)

Acknowledge, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with
NSCommonSupervisoryOff,
NSCommonSupervisoryOn

NSCommonTroubleOutput
(NSCTO)

Acknowledge, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On; but

not with
NSCommonTroubleOff,
NSCommonTroubleOn

PanelCommFault
(PCF)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

Power

Acknowledge, ServiceDevice,
SprinklerSupervisory,
Supervisory, Trouble

none

POWER
(POFF)

none

Disable, Enable

Pull

Acknowledge, Alarm,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

RebootFault
(RBF)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

Security
(SEC)

Acknowledge, Security,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

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Table A-3: Fire alarm system device types

Use this device type

with these events

and these commands

ServiceDeviceSupervision
(SERVSUP)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

ServiceGroup
(SG)

Acknowledge, ServiceGroup

Off, On

ServiceGroupActive
(SGA)

Acknowledge,
ServiceGroupActive

none

Smoke
(SMK)

Acknowledge, Alarm,
MaintenanceAlert,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

SmokeVfy
(VFY)

Acknowledge, Alarm,
AlarmVerify,
MaintenanceAlert,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

SprinklerSupervisory
(SPSUP)

Acknowledge, ServiceDevice,
SprinklerSupervisory,
Supervisory, Trouble

Disable, Enable

StageOne
(STAGE1)

Acknowledge, Alarm,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

StageTwo
(STAGE2)

Acknowledge, Alarm,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

SupervisedOutput
(SUP)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On

Supervisory
(SUP)

Acknowledge, ServiceDevice,
Supervisory, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Switch
(SW)

Acknowledge, Switch

Disable, Enable

Tamper
(TAMP)

Acknowledge, ServiceDevice,
SprinklerSupervisory,
Supervisory, Trouble

Disable, Enable

TaskFailure
(TFAIL)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

Temperature
(TEMP)

Acknowledge, ServiceDevice,
SprinklerSupervisory,
Supervisory, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Text

none

Disable, Enable

TimeControl
(TIME)

TimeControl

Disable, Enable

TroubleSilence
(TS)

none

none

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Table A-3: Fire alarm system device types

Use this device type

with these events

and these commands

TwoStageTimerActive
(2STAGEA)

Acknowledge,
TwoStageTimerActive

none

TwoStageTimerExpiration
(2STAGETO)

Acknowledge,
TwoStageTimerExpiration

none

UserTrouble
(USRTRB)

Acknowledge, Trouble

none

Visible
(VIS)

Acknowledge,
RelayConfirmation,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable, Off, On

Waterflow
(FLOW)

Acknowledge, Alarm,
ServiceDevice, Trouble

Disable, Enable

Zone

Acknowledge, Alarm, Trouble

Disable, Enable

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12SW/12LED device type

Classification used for a control/display module with 12

switches and 12 light-emitting diodes. Abbreviation: 12S12L.

12SW/24LED device type

Classification used for a control/display module with 12

switches and 24 light-emitting diodes. Abbreviation: 12S24L.

24LED device type

Classification used for a control/display module with 24 lightemitting diodes. Abbreviation: 24L.

3-AADC device type

Classification used for a 3-AADC addressable analog controller

module. Abbreviation: AADC.

3-ASU device type

Classification used for a 3-ASU audio source unit. Abbreviation:

ASU.

3-DSDC device type

Classification used for a Signature controller module.

Abbreviation: DSDC.

3-FTCU device type

Classification used for a 3-FTCU firefighter's telephone control

unit. Abbreviation: FTCU.

3-IDC8/4 device type

Classification used for a 3-IDC8/4 initiating device circuit

module. Abbreviation: IDC.

3-OPS device type

Classification used for a 3-OPS off-premises signaling module

Abbreviation: OPS.

3SW/3LEDx6 device type

Classification used for a control/display module with 6 groups of

3 switches and 3 light-emitting diodes. Abbreviation: 3S3L6.

Acknowledge event

Event produced when an operator acknowledges an event

displayed on the 3-LCD module. Abbreviation: ACK.

activation number

Total number of state changes required to activate an And or

Matrix group. For example, the system counts a device that
goes into trouble and then into alarm as two activations.

active state

Condition of a circuit when the circuit is turned on.

active project

Project currently opened in the SDU program.

Alarm event

Event produced when any point on a panel or any panel in the

same network routing group changes to the alarm state.

AlarmSilence command

Command used to activate the panel's programmed Alarm

silence response. Abbreviation: AS.

AlarmSilence device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when an operator presses a switch that
executes the AlarmSilence command. Abbreviation: AS.

AlarmSilence event

Event produced when an operator presses a switch that

executes the AlarmSilence command. Abbreviation: AS.

AlarmVerify event

Event produced when a smoke detector starts its smoke

verification cycle. Abbreviation: AVER.

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AllCall device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when an operator presses the All Call or All Call
Minus switch on the 3-ASU.

AllCall event

Event produced when an operator presses the All Call or All

Call Minus switch on the 3-ASU.

AlternateLanguage
command

Command used to change the language setting on a panel.

Abbreviation: ALTL.

AlternateMsgOff command

Command used to toggle the event message routing from the

alternate setting to the primary setting. Abbreviation:
ALTMOFF.

AlternateMsgOn command

Command used to toggle the event message routing from the

primary setting to the alternate setting. Abbreviation: ALTMON.

AlternateSensitivityOff
command

Command used to load the primary alarm sensitivity and alarm

verification settings into every smoke detector in the system.
Abbreviation: ALTSOFF.

AlternateSensitivityOn
command

Command used to load the alternate alarm sensitivity and

alarm verification settings into every smoke detector in the
system. Abbreviation: ALTSON.

Amp device type

Classification used for a zoned amplifier module.

AmpOff command

Command used to turn off an amplifier's audio output and

removes the connected audio channel from its input.

AmpOn command

Command used to turn on an amplifier's audio output and

connect an audio channel to its input.

And device type

Classification used for an And logic group.

And group

A group of devices in the database combined to provide a

unique response based on a number of device activations.

application code

Program file that controls the way a rail module performs firerelated functions.

Audible device type

Classification used for a notification appliance circuit that

produces a signal able to be perceived by the sense of hearing.
Abbreviation: AUD.

bootloader code

Program file that controls the way a rail module performs

system-level functions like startup tests, downloading, and rail
bus communications.

bus

A set of conductive paths used for transferring data between

electronic components.

cabinet number

1. Index used to classify a cabinet when it is added to the

database. 2. Panel number.

CallIn event

Event produced when someone plugs a handset into a

firefighter's telephone jack. Abbreviation: CI.

CardDBIncompat device
type

Classification used for a pseudo point that the system changes

to the active state when the CPU module's database contains
different information than a rail module's database.
Abbreviation: DBIN.

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CheckIn device type

Classification used for a Check-In logic group. Abbreviation:

CIG.

Close command

Command used to turn off an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to close a damper.

COM port

I/O port on desktop and laptop computers used for connecting

RS-232 serial devices. In most cases, COM1 (I/O range
03F8H-03FFH, IRQ4) is used to connect a mouse while COM2
(I/O range 02F8H-02FFH, IRQ3) is used to connect a modem
or other serial device.

CommFailure device type

Classification used for a pseudo point that the system changes

to the active state when a CPU module can not communicate
with other CPU modules on the network. Abbreviation: CFAIL.

CommonAlarmOff command

Command used to turn off a supervised notification signal

output circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstAlarm event occurs. Abbreviation: CAOFF.

CommonAlarmOn command

Command used to turn on a supervised notification signal

output circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstAlarm event occurs. Abbreviation: CAON.

CommonAlarmOutput device
type

Classification used for a supervised notification signal output

circuit that a panel automatically activates when the FirstAlarm
event occurs. Abbreviation: CAO.

CommonMonitorOff
command

Command used to turn off a supervised notification signal

output circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstMonitor event occurs. Abbreviation: CMOFF.

CommonMonitorOn
command

Command used to turn on a supervised notification signal

output circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstMonitor event occurs. Abbreviation: CMON.

CommonMonitorOutput
device type

Classification used for a supervised notification signal output

circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstMonitor event occurs. Abbreviation: CMO.

CommonSupervisoryOff
command

Command used to turn off a supervised notification signal

output circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstSupervisory event occurs. Abbreviation: CSOFF.

CommonSupervisoryOn
command

Command used to turn on a supervised notification signal

output circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstSupervisory event occurs. Abbreviation: CSON.

CommonSupervisoryOutput
device type

Classification used for a supervised notification signal output

circuit that a panel automatically activates when the
FirstSupervisory event occurs. Abbreviation: CSO.

DamperControl device type

Classification used for an output circuit or relay that connects to

a control mechanism used for opening or closing a damper.
The output circuit may be supervised or nonsupervised
depending on the type and placement of the module used for
the circuit. Abbreviation: DAMP.

DamperFeedback device
type

Classification used for a non-latching input circuit that monitors

the operation of a damper control circuit. Abbreviation:
DAMPFB.

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deenergize

1. To remove an electric current from a device in order for the

device to cease operating. 2. To cause the normally-open
contacts of a relay to open and the normally-closed contacts to
close by removing an electric current from its coil.

Delay command

Command used insert a time delay between rule output

command statements when a rule activates and restores.
Abbreviation: DLY.

DelayActivate command

Command used to insert a time delay between rule output

command statements only when the rule activates.
Abbreviation: DLYA.

DelayRestore command

Command used to insert a time delay between rule output

command statements only when the rule restores. Abbreviation:
DLYR.

device type

A device type is the classification given to an object in the

project database that defines the operating characteristics of
the device the object represents.

Disable command

Command used to inhibit the automatic or manual control of a

system hardware component, circuit, or logic group.

DoorControl device type

Classification used for an output circuit or relay that connects to

a control mechanism used for holding or releasing a door. The
output circuit may be supervised or nonsupervised depending
on the type and placement of the module used for the circuit.
Abbreviation: DOOR.

DoorFeedback device type

Classification used for a non-latching input circuit that monitors

the operation of a door control circuit. Abbreviation: DOORFB.

download

1. The process of transferring a copy of a file from a local

computer to a remote computer over a network or modem. 2.
To transfer a copy of a file from a local computer to a remote
computer over a network or modem.

Drill command

Command used to activate a panel's programmed Drill

response.

Drill device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when an operator presses a switch that
executes the Drill command.

Drill event

Event produced when an operator presses a switch that

executes the Drill command.

Emergency device type

Classification used for check-in devices used in distress

notification applications. Abbreviation: EMER.

Emergency event

Event produced when a member of a Check-in group activates

their check-in device once anytime outside of their check-in
period or twice during their check-in period. Abbreviation:
EMER.

Enable command

Command used to allow automatic or manual control of a

system hardware component, circuit, or logic group.

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energize

1. To apply an electric current to a device in order for the device

to operate. 2. To cause the normally-open contacts of a relay to
close and the normally-closed contacts to open by applying an
electric current to its coil.

Evacuation command

Command used to activate a panel's programmed Evacuation

response. Abbreviation: EVAC.

Evacuation device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when an operator presses a switch that
executes the Evacuation command. Abbreviation: EVAC.

Evacuation event

Event produced when an operator presses a switch that

executes the Evacuation command.

event

Outcome produced when an addressable point on the panel

changes state.

ExtDBIncompatibility

Classification used for the pseudo point that the system

changes to the active state when a CPU module's database is
not at the same revision level as other CPU modules on the
network.

FailSafe device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when a device asserts the rail alarm-not line
and the CPU module has not registered an alarm event.
Abbreviation: FSAFE.

FanControl device type

Classification used for an output circuit or relay that connects to

a control mechanism used for turning a fan on or off. The output
circuit may be supervised or nonsupervised depending on the
type and placement of the module used for the circuit.
Abbreviation: FAN.

FanFeedback device type

Classification used for a non-latching input circuit that monitors

the operation of a fan control circuit. Abbreviation: FANFB.

FanOff command

Command used to turn off an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to turn off a fan.

FanOn command

Command used to turn on an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to turn on a fan.

FastBlink command

Command used to turn a control/display module LED on and off

at a fast interval. Abbreviation: FAST.

Firephone device type

Classification used for a telephone riser selector circuit.

Abbreviation: FP.

FirstAlarm device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the first point on a panel or any panel in
the same network routing group changes to the alarm state.

FirstAlarm event

Event produced when the first point on a panel or any panel in

the same network routing group changes to the alarm state.
Abbreviation: FA.

FirstDisable device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the first point on a panel or any panel in
the same network routing group changes to the disable state.

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FirstDisable event

Event produced when the first point on a panel or any panel in

the same network routing group changes to the disable state.
Abbreviation: FD.

FirstMonitor device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the first point on a panel or any panel in
the same network routing group changes to the monitor state.

FirstMonitor event

Event produced when the first point on a panel or any panel in

the same network routing group changes to the monitor state.
Abbreviation: FM.

FirstSupervisory device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the first point on a panel or any panel in
the same network routing group changes to the supervisory
state.

FirstSupervisory event

Event produced when the first point on a panel or any panel in

the same network routing group changes to the supervisory
state. Abbreviation: FS.

FirstTrouble device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the first point on a panel or any panel in
the same network routing group changes to the trouble state.

FirstTrouble event

Event produced when the first point on a panel or any panel in

the same network routing group changes to the trouble state.
Abbreviation: FT.

GAInhibit command

Command used to stop a panel's two-stage timer and prevent

the panel from sounding a general alarm. Abbreviation: GAIN.

Gatevalve device type

Classification used for an active-latching input circuit that

supervises a gate valve to determine when the valve is not fully
open. Abbreviation: GATE.

GenAlarm device type

Classification used for an alarm input circuit that connects to

normally-open dry contact initiating devices, non-retarded
waterflow alarm switches, or to devices used in applications
that must differentiate between shorted and alarm conditions.
Abbreviation: GENA.

GenSmoke

Artificial device type that replaces using the Smoke and

SmokeVfy device types in a rule. Abbreviation: GENS.

GroundFault device type

Classification used for the pseudo point that a rail module

changes to the active state when the rail module detects a
ground fault. Abbreviation: GNDF.

GroundFault event

Event produced when a rail module detects a ground fault on its

field wiring. Abbreviation: GNDF.

Guard device type

Classification used for an input device that connects to a guard

patrol tour station.

GuardPatrol device type

Classification used for a Guard Patrol logic group. Abbreviation:

GPG.

GuardPatrol event

Event produced when patrol guard fails to activate a patrol tour

station at the proper time. Abbreviation: GPG.

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Heat device type

Classification used for input circuit that changes to the alarm

state when it detects the heat generated by a fire.

HoldDoor command

Command used to turn on an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to hold a door.
Abbreviation: HOLD.

label

Descriptive word or phrase used to identify a specific system

component in the database.

LampTest command

Command used to activate the lamp test function from a

control/display module switch. Abbreviation: LAMP.

LED

1. Semiconductor device that converts electrical energy into

light. 2. Acronym for a light-emitting diode.

LED device type

Classification used for a light-emitting diode on a control/display

module.

LEDOff command

Command used to turn a control/display module LED off.

local

Close at hand or restricted to a particular area.

local panel

A panel that can be operated directly rather than over the

network.

LocalAlarm device type

Classification used for a pseudo point that a loop controller

changes to the active state when an unprogrammed device
goes into alarm. Abbreviation: LALM.

LocalAlarm event

Event produced when a rail module's LocalAlarm pseudo point

goes active. Abbreviation: LALM.

LocalMonitor device type

Classification used for a pseudo point that monitors the activity

of rail module functions. Abbreviation: LMON.

LocalMonitor event

Event produced when a rail module's LocalMonitor pseudo

point goes active. Abbreviation: LMON.

LocalRelay device type

Classification used for a pseudo point that monitors a channel

selection relay on a zoned amplifier module. Abbreviation:
LRLAY.

LocalTrouble device type

Classification used for a pseudo point that monitors fault

conditions on a rail module that could compromise the
operation of the rail module. Abbreviation: LTRB.

LocalTrouble event

Event produced when a rail module's LocalTrouble pseudo

point goes active. Abbreviation: LTRB.

logic group

A database object used to provide a single response for a set of

devices

LoopControllerResetExt
device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point changes to the

active state when a loop controller stays in the reset mode
longer than normally expected. Abbreviation: LCREXT.

Matrix device type

Classification used for a Matrix logic group.

mechanism

1. A machine or mechanical appliance. 2. The arrangement of

connected parts in a machine.

Monitor device type

Classification used for a non-latching input circuit that monitors

switch closures. Abbreviation: MON.

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Monitor event

Event produced when any point on a panel or any panel in the

same network routing group changes to the monitor state.
Abbreviation: MON.

MSG device type

Classification used for the recorded audio messages stored in

the 3-ASU.

MsgOff command

Command used to stop broadcasting a voice message over the

selected audio channel.

MsgOn command

Command used to start broadcasting a voice message over a

selected audio channel.

NCClose command

Command used to turn on an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to close a damper.

NCFanOff command

Command used to turn on an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to turn off a fan.

NCFanOn command

Command used to turn off an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to turn on a fan.

NCHoldDoor command

Command used to turn off an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to hold a door.
Abbreviation: NCHOLD.

NCOpen command

Command used to turn off an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to open a damper.

NCReleaseDoor command

Command used to turn on an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to release a door.
Abbreviation: NCRELEASE.

NonsupervisedOutput
device type

Classification used for a notification appliance circuit that does

not monitor its output for open or shorted wiring. Abbreviation:
NSO.

nonactive

Condition of a circuit when the circuit is turned off.

normal state

Condition of a circuit when there are no alarms or troubles on

the system. May be active or nonactive.

notification appliance

Fire alarm system component such as a bell, horn, speaker, or

light that provides audible or visible outputs. Audible notification
appliances produce a signal that can be heard while visibles
produce a signal that can be seen.

NSCommonAlarmOff
command

Command used to turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs.

NSCommonAlarmOn
command

Command used to turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs.

NSCommonAlarmOutput
device type

Classification used for a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstAlarm event occurs.
Abbreviation: NSCAO.

NSCommonMonitorOff
command

Command used to turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstMonitor event
occurs.

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NSCommonMonitorOn
command

Command used to turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstMonitor event
occurs.

NSCommonMonitorOutput
device type

Classification used for a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstMonitor event
occurs. Abbreviation: NSCMO.

NSCommonSupervisoryOff
command

Command used to turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstSupervisory event
occurs.

NSCommonSupervisoryOn

Command used to turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstSupervisory event
occurs.

NSCommonSupervisoryOutp
ut device type

Classification used for a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstSupervisory event
occurs. Abbreviation: NSCSO.

NSCommonTroubleOff
command

Command used to turn off a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstTrouble event
occurs.

NSCommonTroubleOn
command

Command used to turn on a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstTrouble event
occurs.

NSCommonTroubleOutput
device type

Classification used for a nonsupervised output relay that a

panel automatically activates when the FirstTrouble event
occurs. Abbreviation: NSCTO.

n-variable

Programming variable used in a rule to replace the numbers

contained in object labels. In order to use the n-variable, the
object labels for the devices referenced by the rule must
contain a number as part of their label modifier.

object

An object is a database entity that represents actual

addressable devices or circuits in the system.

Off command

Command used to turn off a system hardware component,

circuit, or logic group.

OffGuard command

Command used to cancel a specific guard patrol tour.

On command

Command used to turn on a system hardware component,

circuit, or logic group.

OnGuard command

Command used to start a specific guard patrol tour.

Open command

Command used to turn on an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to open a damper.

Power device type

Classification used for an active-latching input circuit that

supervises the electrical power supplied to fire pumps or other
sprinkler system equipment to determine when power is not
present.

pseudo point

An artificial point that reports Alarm, Monitor, or Trouble

conditions on a rail module's logic circuits.

Pull device type

Classification used for a pull station.

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R1 device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the first phase of the 3-phase reset cycle
starts.

R1 event

Event produced when the first phase of the 3-phase reset cycle
starts.

R2 device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the second phase of the 3-phase reset
cycle starts.

R2 event

Event produced when the second phase of the 3-phase reset

cycle starts.

R3 device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the third phase of the 3-phase reset cycle
starts.

R3 event

Event produced when the third phase of the 3-phase reset

cycle starts.

rail location

Area in a cabinet enclosure used for mounting chassis rail

assemblies. Rail 1 refers to the location closest to the top of the
enclosure, Rail 2 the next lower, and Rail 3 the next lower after
that.

rail-slot position

Physical connection where the module is installed in the cabinet

enclosure.

RebootFault device type

Classification used for the pseudo point that the system

changes to the active state when a panel restarts unexpectedly.
Abbreviation: RBF.

RelayConfirmation event

Event produced when a control relay indicates that its electrical

contacts have switched positions. Abbreviation: RLYCFG.

ReleaseDoor command

Command used to turn off an output circuit or relay that

connects to the control mechanism used to release a door.

remote panel

A panel that can be operated over the network rather than

directly. In a network, all panels that are not the local panel.

RemoteAltSensitivityOff
command

Command used to load the primary sensitivity and alarm

verification settings into every smoke detector on selected
panels or on a group of panels.

RemoteAltSensitivityOn
command

Command used to load the alternate sensitivity and alarm

verification settings into every smoke detector on selected
panels or on a group of panels.

Reset command

Command used to clear a panel.

Reset device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when an operator presses a switch that
executes the Reset command.

Reset event

Event produced when an operator presses a switch that

executes the Reset command.

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rule

Programming statement that designates which commands to

execute when a specific event takes place. When the condition
exists that makes the input statement true (active), the system
will respond as directed by the output statement.

SDU database

Collection of all of the individual projects created by the SDU

program

search radius

Specific area within a matrix grid that the system looks for a
second detector to go into alarm before generating a group
response. The search radius is centered around the first
detector to go into alarm and its size is determined by a radius
number setting.

Security device type

Classification used for an active-latching input circuit that

monitors supervisory or tamper switches. Abbreviation: SEC.

Security event

Event produced when the open input to a device or circuit that

monitors a supervisory or tamper switch closes. Abbreviation:
SEC.

ServiceDevice event

Event produced when an authorized service technician

activates a device in a Service group under test. Abbreviation:
SERV.

ServiceDeviceSupervision
device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when an operator cancels a Service Group test
while a circuit under test remained active. Abbreviation:
SERVSUP.

ServiceGroup device type

Classification used for a Service logic group. Abbreviation: SG.

ServiceGroup event

Event produced when an authorized service technician

activates any device in a Service group under test.
Abbreviation: SG.

ServiceGroupActive device
type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when an operator enables a Service Group
from the 3-LCD module. Abbreviation: SGA.

ServiceGroupActive event

Event produced when an operator enables a Service Group

from the 3-LCD module. Abbreviation: SGA.

SlowBlink command

Command used to turn a control/display module LED on and off

at a slow interval.

Smoke device type

Classification used for input circuit that changes to the alarm

state when it detects the smoke generated by a fire.
Abbreviation: SMK.

SmokeVfy device type

Classification used for an input circuit that changes to the alarm

state after it verifies that it detects the smoke generated by a
fire. Abbreviation: VFY.

SprinklerSupervisory device
type

Classification used for a circuit that supervises a component of

the sprinkler system. Abbreviation: SPSUP.

SprinklerSupervisory event

Event produced when the open input to a device or circuit that

supervises a component of the sprinkler system closes.
Abbreviation: SPSUP.

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StageOne device type

Classification used for the first address (pre-alarm stage) of a

circuit that connects to a 2-stage pull station. Abbreviation:
STAGE1.

StageTwo device type

Classification used for the second address (alarm stage) of a 2stage pull station. Abbreviation: STAGE2.

Startup device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when the panel is energized or an operator
initiates a Restart from the 3-LCD module.

Startup event

Event produced when the panel is energized or an operator

initiates a Restart from the 3-LCD module. Abbreviation: STUP.

StationActivation event

Event produced when a patrol guard activates a patrol tour

station. Abbreviation: STACT.

Steady command

Command used to turn a control/display module LED on and

have it remain on.

SupervisedOutput device
type

Classification used for a notification appliance signaling circuit

that monitors its output for open or shorted wiring. Abbreviation:
SUP.

Supervisory device type

Classification used for an input circuit used for supervising

switch closures. Abbreviation: SUP.

Supervisory event

Event produced when any point on a panel or any panel in the

same network routing group changes to the supervisory state.
Abbreviation: SUP.

Switch device type

Classification used for a control/display module switch.

Abbreviation: SW.

Switch event

Event produced when an operator presses a control/display

module switch.

Tamper device type

Classification used for an input circuit that supervises a secured

component of the sprinkler system to determine when someone
tries to gain access to it. Abbreviation: TAMP

TaskFailure device type

Classification used for the pseudo point that the system

changes to the active state when a CPU module takes too long
to complete a task. Abbreviation: TFAIL.

Temperature device type

Classification used for an input circuit that supervises the

temperature surrounding a component of the sprinkler system
to determine when freezing temperatures exist. Abbreviation:
TEMP.

Text device type

Classification used for an Instruction Text logic group.

TimeControl device type

Classification used for a time control. Abbreviation: TIME.

TimeControl event

Event produced when a specific combination of days, dates,

and/or time of day occurs. Abbreviation: TIME.

Trouble event

Event produced when any point on a panel or any panel in the

same network routing group changes to the trouble state.

TroubleSilence command

Command used to activate the system Trouble Silence

response from a control/display module switch.

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TroubleSilence device type

Classification used for the pseudo point that the system

changes to the active state in order to produce the
TroubleSilence event. Abbreviation: TS.

TwoStageTimerActivation
event

Event produced when a panel's two-stage alarm timer starts.

Abbreviation: 2STAGEA.

TwoStageTimerActive device
type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when a panel's two-stage alarm timer starts.
Abbreviation: 2STAGEA.

TwoStageTimerExpiration
device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state when a panel's two-stage alarm timer expires.
Abbreviation: 2STAGETO.

TwoStageTimerExpiration
event

Event produced when a panel's two-stage alarm timer expires.

Abbreviation: 2STAGETO.

upload

1. The process of transferring a copy of a file from a remote

computer to a local computer over a network or modem. 2. To
transfer a copy of a file from a remote computer to a local
computer over a network or modem.

UserTrouble device type

Classification used for the system pseudo point that changes to

the active state

Visible device type

Classification used for a notification appliance circuit that

produces a signal able to be perceived by the sense of sight.
Abbreviation: VIS.

Waterflow device type

Classification used for an input circuit that changes to the alarm

state when it detects water flowing through the fire protection
sprinkler system. Abbreviation: FLOW.

Zone device type

Classification used for a Zone logic group.

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12SW/12LED device type 3.21, 3.23

12SW/24LED device type 3.21, 3.23

CallIn event 2.7

CheckIn device type 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
Check-In Group description 1.33
Check-In logic groups 1.28
Close command 3.11
CommFailure device type 2.2, 2.37
CommonAlarmOff command 3.12
CommonAlarmOn command 3.13
CommonAlarmOutput device type 2.2,
2.25, 2.28, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
CommonMonitorOff command 3.14
CommonMonitorOn command 3.15
CommonMonitorOutput device type 2.2,
2.25, 2.28, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
CommonSupervisoryOff command 3.16
CommonSupervisoryOn command 3.17
CommonSupervisoryOutput device type
2.2, 2.25, 2.28, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48,
3.50
CommonTroubleOutput device type 2.28
Compiling the rules file 1.12

2
24LED device type 3.21, 3.23

3
3-AADC device type 3.21, 3.23
3-ASU device type 3.21, 3.23
3-DSDC device type 3.21, 3.23
3-FTCU device type 3.21, 3.23
3-IDC8/4 device type 3.21, 3.23
3-OPS device type 3.21, 3.23
3SW/3LEDX6 device type 3.21, 3.23

A
About the Systems Definition Utility 1.2
Acknowledge event 2.2
Alarm event 2.3
Alarm logic groups 1.28
AlarmSilence command 3.3
AlarmSilence event 2.4
AlarmVerify event 2.5
AllCall event 2.6
AlternateLanguage command 3.4
AlternateMsgOff command 3.5
AlternateMsgOn command 3.6
AlternateSensitivityOff command 3.7
AlternateSensitivityOn command 3.8
Amp device type 3.21, 3.23
AmpOff command 3.9
AmpOn command 3.10
And device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.21, 2.34, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
AND Group description 1.29
Audible device type 2.2, 2.25, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50

B
Bar code readers 1.3

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DamperControl device type 2.2, 2.25, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
DamperFeedback device type 2.2, 2.21,
2.28, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23
Delay command 3.18
DelayActivate command 3.19
DelayRestore command 3.20
Device types 1.7
used with And groups 1.29
used with Instruction Text groups 1.32
used with Service groups 1.34
used with Zone groups 1.32
Disable command 3.21
DoorControl device type 2.2, 2.25, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
DoorFeedback device type 2.2, 2.21, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23
Drill command 3.22
Drill event 2.8

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Emergency device type 2.2, 2.9, 2.28, 2.37,

3.21, 3.23
Emergency event 2.9
Enable command 3.23
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Evacuation command 3.24
Evacuation event 2.10
Event 1.7
ExtDBIncompatibility device type 2.2, 2.37

Input statement syntax 1.5

Input vs Output matrix chart 1.18
Instruction Text Group description 1.32
Interleaved 2 of 5 1.3

F
Failsafe device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.37
FanControl device type 2.2, 2.25, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
FanFeedback device type 2.2, 2.21, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23
FanOff command 3.25
FanOn command 3.26
FastBlink command 3.27
FCC warning iv
Firephone device type 2.2, 2.7, 2.25, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
FirstAlarm event 2.11
FirstDisable event 2.12
FirstMonitor event 2.13
FirstSupervisory event 2.14
FirstTrouble event 2.15

G
GAInhibit command 3.28
Gatevalve device type 2.2, 2.28, 2.31, 2.34,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23
GenAlarm device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
GenSmoke device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23
GroundFault device type 2.2, 2.16
GroundFault event 2.16
Guard device type 2.2, 2.28, 2.33, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
Guard Patrol Group description 1.33
Guard Patrol logic groups 1.28
GuardPatrol device type 2.2, 2.17, 3.21,
3.23
GuardPatrol event 2.17

H
Heat device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.28, 2.37, 3.21,
3.23
HoldDoor command 3.29

L
Label modifiers
used in numberless floors 1.15
used in vertical applications 1.16
used to describe device type 1.14
used to describe function 1.14
used to describe location 1.14
using as message 1.17
using numbers to make unique 1.17
Labeling plan
developing 1.13
important considerations 1.13
Labels
characteristics of 1.8
formatting 1.13
making descriptive 1.14
using as the message 1.17
using common modifiers 1.15
using numbers in 1.17
LampTest command 3.30
Latch priority description 1.22
LED device type 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
LEDOff command 3.31
Limitation of liability iv
LocalAlarm device type 2.2, 2.18, 3.21,
3.23
LocalAlarm event 2.18
LocalMonitor device type 2.2, 2.19, 3.21,
3.23
LocalMonitor event 2.19
LocalRelay device type 2.2, 2.25, 3.21,
3.23
LocalTrouble device type 2.2, 2.20, 3.21,
3.23
LocalTrouble event 2.20
Logic group parameters 1.28
Logic group types 1.28
LoopControllerResetExt device type 2.2,
2.37

M
Mathematical operators 1.26
Matrix device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.21, 2.34,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23
Matrix group
activation number setting 1.31
radius setting 1.31

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Matrix Group description 1.30
Minimum equipment required 1.2
Monitor device type 2.2, 2.21, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
Monitor event 2.21
MsgOff command 3.32
MsgOn command 3.33

N
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NCClose command 3.34
NCFanOff command 3.35
NCFanOn command 3.36
NCHoldDoor command 3.37
NCOpen command 3.38
NCReleaseDoor command 3.39
Nonalarm logic groups 1.28
NonsupervisedOutput device type 2.25,
3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
NSCommonAlarmOff command 3.40
NSCommonAlarmOn command 3.41
NSCommonAlarmOutput device type 2.2,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
NSCommonMonitorOff command 3.42
NSCommonMonitorOn command 3.43
NSCommonMonitorOutput device type 2.2,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
NSCommonSupervisoryOff command 3.44
NSCommonSupervisoryOn command 3.45
NSCommonSupervisoryOutput device type
2.2, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
NSCommonTroubleOff command 3.46
NSCommonTroubleOn command 3.47
NSCommonTroubleOutput device type 2.2,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50
N-variables 1.25

O
Objects 1.7
identifying functions in a system 1.18
Off command 3.48
OffGuard command 3.49
On command 3.50
OnGuard command 3.51
Open command 3.52
Optional equipment 1.3
Output statement syntax 1.5

P
PanelCommFault device type 2.2, 2.37
Power device type 2.2, 2.28, 2.31, 2.34,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23
Priorities 1.21

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advanced techniques 1.25
Pull device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.28, 2.37, 3.21,
3.23

R
R1 event 2.22
R2 event 2.23
R3 event 2.24
RebootFault device type 2.37
RelayConfirmation event 2.25
ReleaseDoor command 3.53
RemoteAltSensitivityOff command 3.54
RemoteAltSensitivityOn command 3.55
Reset command 3.56
Reset event 2.26
Rule syntax 1.4
Rules
32K limit 1.9
factors affecting compile speed 1.12

S
Security device type 2.2, 2.27, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
Security event 2.27
Service Group description 1.34
Service logic groups 1.28
ServiceDevice event 2.28
ServiceDeviceSupervision device type 2.2,
2.37
ServiceGroup device type 2.2, 2.29, 3.48,
3.50
ServiceGroup event 2.29
ServiceGroupActive device type 2.2
ServiceGroupActive event 2.30
SlowBlink command 3.57
Smoke device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
SmokeVfy device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.28,
2.37, 3.21, 3.23
Sound cards 1.3
SprinklerSupervisory device type 2.2, 2.28,
2.31, 2.34, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23
SprinklerSupervisory event 2.31
StageOne device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
StageTwo device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
Startup event 2.32
StationActivation event 2.33
Steady command 3.58
SupervisedOutput device type 2.25, 2.28,
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Supervisory device type 2.28, 2.34, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
Supervisory event 2.34
Switch device type 2.35, 3.21, 3.23
Switch event 2.35

Tamper device type 2.2, 2.28, 2.31, 2.34,

2.37, 3.21, 3.23
TaskFailure device type 2.2, 2.37
Temperature device type 2.2, 2.28, 2.31,
2.34, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23
Text device type 3.21, 3.23
TimeControl device type 2.36, 3.21, 3.23
TimeControl event 2.36
Trouble event 2.37
Trouble logic groups 1.28
TroubleSilence command 3.59
TwoStageTimerActivation event 2.38
TwoStageTimerActive device type 2.2
TwoStageTimerExpiration device type 2.2
TwoStageTimerExpiration event 2.39

Visible device type 2.2, 2.25, 2.28, 2.37,

3.21, 3.23, 3.48, 3.50

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UserTrouble device type 2.2, 2.37

W
Waterflow device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.28, 2.37,
3.21, 3.23
Wildcards 1.10, 1.25

Z
Zone device type 2.2, 2.3, 2.37, 3.21, 3.23
Zone Group description 1.32

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