Protec 6100 - 7 Commissioning the 6100; Terminology; Loop Device Input Group, Output Group and Zone Programming; Non Latching Loop Devices

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7.0 Commissioning the 6100
The 6100 can be commissioned in a basic manner by using the menus, or more extensively using the Windows
programming software. It is recommended that the Windows software is used ( for a list of compatible PC
hardware and operating systems please consult the 6100 programming manual ).
It has been assumed that the time and date have been set ( consult the user manual for details of how to do
this ).
7.1 Terminology
Loop input devices ( Detectors, Manual Call Points, MIP’s etc ) are programmed into input groups
and zones.
Loop output devices ( Sounders, CCO’s etc ) are programmed into output groups.
How an activation from a device in a particular input group triggers output groups is determined by
how the panel is programmed to execute it’s cause and effects sequences ( in the matrix ).
Output groups are set to either Continuous ( C ), Warble ( W ), Pulsed ( P ) or Off ( O ), operation
and activation is strictly by precedence ( continuous, warble, pulsed and off. In that order ).
7.2 Loop Device Input Group, Output Group and Zone Programming
Loop input devices must be programmed with an input group and zone appropriate to the cause and
effects sequences required.
31 input groups are available for loop devices ( please note that, if enabled, the ‘Remote Alarm ‘ and
‘ Class Change ‘ inputs occupy inputs groups 31 and 30 respectively which cannot then be used by
other input devices ). Input group 32 is reserved for the Sound Alarms button.
Zone numbers range from 1 to 32 ( inclusive ).
Loop output devices must be programmed with an Output Group ( 1 to 32 inclusive ) appropriate to
the cause and effects sequence required.
7.3 Non latching Loop Devices
Loop devices may be individually programmed as non-latching. This means that when that device
returns to normal after having been in alarm the 6100 will automatically reset ( assuming no other
devices have entered the alarm condition ).
An activation from a non-latching device does not activate the global fire contacts.
Devices programmed to be non-latching usually need to be set as non latching on the device itself
( please consult the relevant loop device datasheet for details ).