Appendix A: Software Zones; A.1: Correlations - Fire-Lite MS-9200UD User Manual

Software Zones
APPENDIX A
A.1 Correlations
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Software Zones
Setup and configuration of an addressable system is different than a conventional
system. In a conventional system, assignment of input devices (smoke detectors, pull
stations, heat detectors, etc.) to zones is accomplished through wiring. The wiring is
direct from clearly marked panel terminals to any device assigned to a particular zone.
Connection of output devices (horns, bells, strobes, etc.) in a conventional system is
accomplished by direct wiring of the output devices to Notification Appliance Circuit
terminals.
In an addressable system, a minimum of a single pair of wires (SLC communication
loop) is used to connect all addressable input and output devices. Communications
between the FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) and all addressable devices takes place
over the wire pair which originates from the FACP. Software programming is used to
configure the system as opposed to direct wiring. Zone assignments are created via
software means, hence the term software zones.
Setup of an MS-9200UD software zone is accomplished by panel programming. Each
addressable device can be assigned to a maximum of five software zones. Each
software zone, however, may have from 1 to 99
it and from 1 to 99 addressable output devices assigned to it.
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Monitor and control modules comprise one group of 99
having a unique address from 1 to 99
addresses, each detector having a unique address from 1 to 99
not to duplicate addresses within any one group (modules and detectors). Refer to the
following page for an example of zoning.
In the example on the following page:
• Zone 01 has the following addressable devices assigned to it:
✓ SD350 smoke detectors with addresses 01 and 02
✓ MMF-300 monitor module with address 01
✓ MMF-302 monitor module with address 02 and 03
✓ CMF-300 control modules with addresses 05, 06, 07, 09 and 13
• Zone 02 has the following addressable devices assigned to it:
✓ MMF-302 monitor module with addresses 02 and 03
✓ CP350 smoke detectors with addresses 03 and 04
✓ CMF-300 control modules with addresses 08, 09 and 10
• Zone 03 has the following addressable devices assigned to it:
✓ SD350 smoke detectors with addresses 05, 06 and 07
✓ MMF-302 control module with address 04
✓ CMF-300 control modules with addresses 09, 11 and 12
The example points out some of the key assignment features of the MS-9200UD.
Addresses of detectors are not duplicated. Addresses of monitor and control modules
are not duplicated. The control module with address 09 is assigned to three software
zones (providing floor above and floor below). Be careful to properly plan the
installation prior to installing any devices.
addressable input devices assigned to
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addresses, with each module
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. Detectors comprise a separate group of 99
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in its group. Be careful
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MS-9200UD PN 51906:A 12/10/02
Correlations
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