Partitioning The System - Paradox Esprit 642 User Manual

5.8 Partitioning the System

Depending on your needs, your installer can program your
panel to recognize and control two separate areas (System A
and System B) by activating the system's partitioning feature.
Access codes can also be programmed to arm/disarm one
system or both systems simultaneously.
You can use partitioning in installations where shared
systems are more practical, such as office/warehouse
buildings, or apartment/condominium complexes. For more
information, see Arming a Partitioned System on page 24.
5.8.1 Arming a Partitioned System
Zones can be divided into two systems. Based on your
requirements, the installer designates which zones belong to
System A or System B, both systems (dual area), or are not
given assignment (common area). A zone belonging to a dual
area is armed if either System A or System B is armed, and
disarmed only when both systems are disarmed. A zone
belonging to a common area is armed only when both
systems are armed and disarmed if either System A or
System B is disarmed.
The installer must program the required access code
definitions. These definitions determine which access codes
can arm System A, as well as which codes can arm System
B. Codes can also be given access to both systems.
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