21.14 Zone types
The zone types on the SPC system are programmable from both the browser and keypad. The table
below gives a brief description of each zone type available on the SPC system. Each zone type
activates its own unique output type (an internal flag or indicator) that can then be logged or assigned
to a physical output for activation of a specific device if required.
Zone Type
Processing
Category
Description
ALARM Intruder This zone type is the default zone type setting and is also the most
frequently used zone type for standard installations.
An Open, Disconnected, or Tamper activation in any mode (except
unset) causes an immediate full alarm.
In the Unset mode, Tamper conditions are logged, causing the alert
message ZONE TAMPER and triggering a local alarm. In Partset A,
Partset B and Full Set modes, all activity is logged.
ENTRY/EXIT Intruder This zone type should be assigned to all zones on an entry/exit route
(for example, a front door or other access area to the building or
premises). This zone type provides an entry and exit time delay.
The entry timer controls this delay. When the system is being full set,
this zone type provides an exit delay allowing time to vacate an area.
The exit timer controls this delay. In Partset A mode, this zone type is
inactive.
EXIT TERMINATOR Intruder This zone type is used in conjunction with a push button on an exit
route and acts as an exit terminator – that is, it provides an infinite exit
delay period and will not allow the system to set until the button is
pressed.
FIRE Hold-up Fire zones are 24-hour zones for fire monitoring and their response is
independent of panel operating mode. When any fire zone opens, a full
alarm is generated and the FIRE output type is activated. If the ‘Report
only’ attribute is set then activation will only be reported to the central
station and a Full Alarm will not be generated.
FIRE EXIT Hold-up This is a special type of 24-hour zone for use with fire exit doors that
should never be opened. In Unset mode, an activation of this zone will
trip the Fire-X output, causing alert messages.
LINE Fault Telemetry line monitoring input. This is usually used in conjunction with
a telephone line health output from an external digital dialer or direct
line communication system. When activated, it produces a local alarm
in Unset mode and a full alarm in all other modes.
PANIC ALARM Hold-up This zone type is active on a 24-hour basis and activated via a panic
button. When a Panic zone is activated it will report a Panic event,
independent of panel arming mode. All activation’s are logged and
reported if log attribute is active. If the SILENT attribute is set then the
alarm will be silent (Activation is reported to ARC), otherwise it will
generate a Full alarm.
SPC42/52/53/63 – Installation & Configuration Manual Appendix
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