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Software Zones
Appendix B
Setup and configuration of an addressable system is quite different than a conventional system. In a conventional sys-
tem, assignment of input devices (smoke detectors, pull stations, heat detectors, etc.) to zones is straight forward.
Wiring is direct from clearly marked panel terminals to any device assigned to a particular zone. Connection of out-
put devices (horns, bells, strobes, etc.) in a conventional system is done by direct wiring of the output device to termi-
nals marked 'bell'.
With addressable systems, the same pair of wires is used to connect to all addressable input and output devices. Com-
munications between the panel and all addressable devices takes place over one pair of wires originating from the
control panel. Software programming is used to configure the system, versus direct wiring. Zone assignment is cre-
ated via software means, hence the term 'software zones'.
Setup of an MS-9200 software zone is straightforward. Any zone may have a minimum of one and a maximum of 99
addressable input devices. Each detector is automatically assigned to a general alarm output. A zone may also have
a minimum of one and a maximum of 99 addressable output devices.
Use the charts on the following pages to help in 'zoning' the system. Note that monitor and control modules make up
one group of 99 addresses. It is critical that addresses of detectors are not duplicated and that monitor and control
module addresses are not duplicated.
In the example on the following page:
• Zone 1 has the following addressable devices assigned to it:
SD300 photoelectric detectors with addresses '01' and '02'
M300 monitor module with address '01'
C304 control modules with addresses '03', '04' and '05'
• Zone 2 has the following addressable devices assigned to it:
CP300 ionization detectors with addresses '03' and '04'
M301 monitor module with address '02'
C304 control modules with addresses '03', '06' and '07'
• Zone 3 has the following addressable devices assigned to it:
SD300 photoelectric detectors with addresses '05' and '06'
CP300 ionization detector with address '07'
C304 control modules with addresses '03', '08' and '09'
The example points out some of the key assignment features of the MS-9200. Addresses of detectors are not dupli-
cated. Addresses of monitor and control modules are not duplicated. The control module at address '03' is assigned
to the maximum three software zones (providing for floor above and floor below). Detectors and monitor modules
are assigned to one software zone.
Be careful to properly plan the installation prior to installing any devices.
Software Zones
Document #50428
Rev. C1
2/15/99
P/N 50428:C1
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