Software Zones Correlations
168 MS-9200UD PN 51906:A 12/10/02
APPENDIX A
Software Zones
A.1 Correlations
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
1
addressable input devices assigned to
it and from 1 to 99
1
addressable output devices assigned to it.
Monitor and control modules comprise one group of 99
1
addresses, with each module
having a unique address from 1 to 99
1
. Detectors comprise a separate group of 99
1
addresses, each detector having a unique address from 1 to 99
1
in its group. Be careful
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.
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