The options displayed vary depending on the Security Grade of the system. |
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System Option |
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General Settings | ||
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Areas |
Select to enable multiple areas on the system. Note: This option is displayed for the Domestic and Commercial installation types, only. |
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Code Restore |
Grade 3 only: A user, who does not have the right to restore an alarm, is able to restore the alarm with this feature. On resetting an alarm, a 6 digit code is required. The user must call the installer to generate a restore code, with which the user is able to restore the alarm. |
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Offline Tamper |
Enable this for offline expander zones to generate a zone tamper. |
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Keyfob Restore |
If enabled, key fob is enabled to restore alerts by pressing the Unset key. |
Web only |
Audio Expander LED |
If enabled, audio expander will not turn on LED when microphone active. |
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Report in Eng mode |
If enabled, the panel will always report alarm activations and panic alarms. |
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Outputs in Eng Mode |
If selected, the following are not deactivated in Full Engineer mode:
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Alarm on Reporting Fail |
If a ‘Fail to Communicate‘ alert is raised, external bells will activate. |
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Retrigger Duress |
If enabled, duress alarm will retrigger. |
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Retrigger Panic |
If enabled, panic alarm will retrigger. |
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Override Reader Profile |
If enabled, the LED behavior of readers will be controlled by the panel. |
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Silence Audio Verification |
If enabled, then the internal and external bells (system and area), the keypad buzzers and annunciation messages on the Comfort Keypad will be silenced during audio verification. |
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Watchdog Output Mode |
Enables output 6 on the SPC controller board to be used for monitoring purposes. The following modes of operation of the watchdog output can be selected:
The following options combine the Enabled option with hardware-fault reporting in the event of a main microprocessor failure. If such a failure occurs, a SIA event is sent to ARC1. Note: The ARC must be configured to use SIA and SIA Extended 1 or 2. CID and FF are not supported by this reporting method.
The SIA event reported is HF and Extended SIA reports Hardware Fault. Note: Hardware faults are not reported if the Engineer is logged in to the system. For more information on ARCs, see Alarm Reporting Centres (ARCs). |
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SPCP355 |
Enable VdS power supply. For VdS installations, this option is automatically selected. |
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Bell on Fail to Set (FTS) |
Enable to activate the internal bell if the system fails to set. |
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Strobe on Fail to Set (FTS) |
Enable to activate the strobe if the system fails to set. |
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Hide bypass |
If enabled, the bypass messages will no longer be displayed on keypad. |
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Battery capacity |
Total batteries capacity in AH, for panel only (3–100Ah). You must enter this value and Max current value to view the remaining battery time on the keypad in the event of mains failure. This is indicated under the STATUS > BATTERY > BATT TIME menu. |
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Max current |
The total current draw from batteries when mains fail occurs (30–20000mA). You must enter this value and the Battery capacity value to view the remaining battery time on the keypad in the event of mains failure. This is indicated under the STATUS > BATTERY > BATT TIME menu. |
Partset | ||
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Partset A Rename |
Enter a new name for your PARTSET A mode (for example, Night Mode). |
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Partset B Rename |
Enter a new name for your PARTSET B mode (for example, Floor 1 only). |
Alarm | ||
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Bell on First |
Enable to activate relevant bells/sirens on an unconfirmed alarm. When this option is disabled, the relevant bells/sirens will only activate on a confirmed alarm or if the detector that caused the unconfirmed alarm is reactivated. |
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Bell Retrigger |
Enable to resound bells/sirens if a second zone activation is detected (after the bell time has elapsed). If not checked then the external bells will only trigger once. |
Web Only |
Alert Forbid Set |
If enabled, a user cannot set an area if there is an area or system alert present on the system. Note: This option is only available when the Standards > Region selected is Switzerland or Security Grade selected is ‘Unrestricted’. |
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Restore on Unset |
Enable for alerts to auto clear after 30 seconds in Unset mode. Note: To comply with PD6662, you must disable this option. |
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Antimask Set |
Select the type of event reported resulting from antimask detection when panel is Set. Options are Disabled, Tamper, Trouble or Alarm. The option can only be configured when the panel is in ‘Unrestricted’ mode. In Grade 2 or 3 mode, the type of event reported is in accordance with the standards for the selected region:
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Antimask Unset |
Select the type of event reported resulting from antimask detection when panel is Unset. Options are Disabled, Tamper, Trouble or Alarm. The option can only be configured when the panel is in ‘Unrestricted’ mode. In Grade 2 or 3 mode, the type of event reported is in accordance with the standards for the selected region:
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Out of bounds EOL unset |
Select the type of event reported resulting from Out of Bounds EOL detection when the panel is unset. Options are: Disabled, Tamper and Trouble. The option can only be configured when the panel is in ‘Unrestricted’ mode. In Grade 2 or 3 mode, the type of event reported is in accordance with the standards for the selected region:
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Out of bounds EOL set |
Select the type of event reported resulting from Out of Bounds EOL detection when the panel is set. Options are: Disabled, Tamper and Trouble. The option can only be configured when the panel is in ‘Unrestricted’ mode. In Grade 2 or 3 mode, the type of event reported is in accordance with the standards for the selected region:
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Zone Unstable unset |
Select the type of event reported resulting from Zone Unstable detection when the panel is unset. Options are: Disabled, Tamper and Trouble. A zone is unstable if a valid sample cannot be obtained within 10 seconds. The option can only be configured when the panel is in ‘Unrestricted’ mode. In Grade 2 or 3 mode, the type of event reported is in accordance with the standards for the selected region:
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Zone Unstable set |
Select the type of event reported resulting from Zone Unstable detection when the panel is set. Options are: Disabled, Tamper and Trouble. A zone is unstable if a valid sample cannot be obtained within 10 seconds. The option can only be configured when the panel is in ‘Unrestricted’ mode. In Grade 2 or 3 mode, the type of event reported is in accordance with the standards for the selected region:
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End Of Line |
Select the End Of Line termination resistors that will apply to either all zones on the system or new zones added to the system. Select a value to enable the appropriate feature. To apply a new EOL setting to all existing zones, select the Update all zones checkbox. If you change the End of Line value but do not select this checkbox, the new setting applies only to zones added after changing the value. |
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EOL Wide |
If enabled, EOL wide bands are used. |
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Suspicion Audible |
If enabled then WPA Suspicion alerts have audible and visible indicators on the keypad (Financial mode only). |
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Seismic Test on Set |
If enabled, all seismic sensors in any area that is being set will be tested before area or system set (Financial mode only). |
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Auto Restore |
Enable this feature to automatically restore alerts on the system, that is, when the open zone that triggered an alarm is closed, a manual restore operation on the keypad/browser is not required. If disabled it prevents the user from restoring alerts by resetting the input that triggered the alert. |
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Alarm on Exit |
Enabled: If a non-entry/exit zone is activated during the exit timer countdown, a local alarm is raised by sounding the bells. Disabled: If a non-entry/exit zone is activated during the exit timer countdown, an alarm is not raised. Note: This option only displays when the Unrestricted grade is selected as enabling it is not in accordance with EN50131. When you choose the Swiss or Belgium Region under Standard Compliance Settings, this option is automatically enabled but it is not visible under Options. |
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Alarm on Entry |
Enabled: If a non-entry/exit zone is activated during the entry timer countdown, a local alarm is raised by sounding the bells. Disabled: If a non-entry/exit zone is activated during the entry timer countdown, an alarm is not raised. Note: This option only displays when the Unrestricted grade is selected as enabling it is not in accordance with EN50131. When you choose the Swiss Region under Standard Compliance Settings, this option is automatically enabled but it is not visible under Options. |
Confirmation | ||
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Confirmation |
The Confirmation variable determines when an alarm is deemed to be a confirmed alarm.
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Keypad | ||
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Always Show State |
If enabled, the setting status of the system (Fullset/Partset/Unset) is permanently displayed in the bottom line of the keypad display. If unchecked the setting status will disappear from the keypad display after 7 seconds. |
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Show Open Zones |
If enabled, open zones will display on keypad in Unset mode. |
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Call ARC Message |
If enabled, the ARC message will be displayed for 30 seconds after Unset, if confirmed alarm has been reported. |
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Call ARC Line 1 |
ARC message in line 1 of display (16 chars). |
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Call ARC Line 2 |
ARC message in line 2 of display (16 chars). |
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Show Cameras |
If enabled, offline cameras will be displayed on the keypad in Unset mode. |
Log Keypad Access | Enable this option to log users' keypad access (successful and failed log-in attempts). | |
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Idle State Language |
Select the language displayed in idle state.
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Use Simplified Menu | Enable this option to use simplified set/unset menus on the 'Comfort' and 'Compact' Keypads (for one area configuration only). | |
PIN | ||
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PIN Digits |
Enter the number of digits for user PINs (max. 8 digits). Increasing the number of digits will add the relevant number of zeros to the front of an existing PIN, for example, an existing user PIN of 2134 (4 digits) will change to 00002134 if the PIN digits is set to 8. If you decrease the number of PIN digits, existing PINs will have their leading digits removed, for example, an existing user PIN of 00002134 (8 digits) will change to 02134 if the PIN digits is set to 5. Note: This option cannot be changed if an SPC Manager PIN digit mode is set. See SPC Manager. Note: To comply with INCERT approvals, the user’s PIN code must contain more than 4 digits. |
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PACE and PIN |
If enabled, both PACE and PIN are required. |
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User Duress |
Select one of the following Duress options to activate this function on the system.
Duress must be enabled for individual users. See section on Adding/Editing a User. |
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PIN Policy |
Click the Edit button to select options for PIN usage.
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Door & Reader | ||
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Reset Cards |
If enabled, access cards passback state will be reset every day at midnight. |
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Ignore site code |
If enabled, the access system will ignore site codes. By ignoring the site code, you only add the card number and increase the card users on the system from 100 to 2,500. |
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Card Formats |
Click the Edit button to select the card formats that will be allowed on this panel. See Supported card readers and card formats for details of currently supported card readers and card formats. Note: Selecting Wiegand enables all Wiegand card formats. |
Web Only |
Door Mode Set |
Select the required user identification to unlock door when area is set. Options are Default, Card and PIN, Card Or PIN. |
Web Only |
Door Mode Unset |
Select the required user identification to unlock door when area is unset. Options are Default, Card and PIN, Card Or PIN. |
Override Reader Profile | If enabled, Reader LEDs indicate setting confirmation and Card+PIN request. | |
Engineer | ||
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Engineer Restore |
(Impact only if Region "UK" is chosen): If this option is enabled, then the engineer has to restore the confirmed alarms. This option works together with the function "Confirmation". |
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Engineer Exit |
If enabled, the engineer is allowed to leave Full Engineer mode with alerts active. |
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Allow Engineer |
Enable this feature to ensure that the engineer can only access the system if the user allows it. If disabled, ENABLE ENGINEER menu option on keypad is not available. Note: Only available if Security Grade is ‘Unrestricted’. For Grade 2/3, user control of engineer access to system is always available. |
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Allow Manufacturer |
Enable this feature to ensure that the engineer can only access the system if the user allows it. If disabled, ENABLE MANUFACTURER menu option on keypad is not available. Note: Only available if Security Grade is ‘Unrestricted’. For Grade 2/3, user control of engineer access to system is always available if user type is ‘Manager’. |
SMS | ||
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SMS Authentication |
Select one of the following options:
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Policy | ||
Web Only
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System Policy |
Configure engineer login and tamper reporting behavior for system. |
Web Only
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Timing Policy |
Display system timing policy. |
Web Only |
Output Configuration |
Click the Edit button to configure latch and autoset output settings (see Configuring system latch and auto set outputs). |
Web Only
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System Alert Policy |
This programming option allows you to restrict the user and engineer’s ability to restore, Isolate and inhibit alerts. The manner in which the system reacts to alerts can also be programmed. |
Web Only
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Zone Alarm Policy |
Select whether particular zone alarms can be restored, inhibited or isolated by the user and engineer. |
Web Only
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Zone Tamper Policy |
Select whether particular zone tampers can be restored, inhibited or isolated by the user and engineer. |
Web Only
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Keypad Display Policy |
Select events to be displayed on keypads in both Set and Unset modes. |
Web Only
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Keypad LED Policy |
Select which LEDs will be displayed on keypads in both Set and Unset modes. |
Web Only
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System General Policy |
Select options to manage remote control of the system and alarm and bell settings from the following: - No confirmed alarms if internally set - Block remote restore - Block remote isolates - Block remote inhibits - No external bell if internal set - Delay reporting if entry active - Confirmed alarm cancels delay |
Web Only
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Confirmed Alarms System Alerts |
Select which system alerts cause a confirmed alarms when at least one alarm is active, and which system alerts cause the panel to enter the tentative state. |
Hold-up Data |
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Web Only
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Hold-up keyword 1 |
Enter the first hold-up keyword to send to the CMS in a Holdup Information (HD) event. |
Web Only
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Hold-up keyword 2 |
Enter the second hold-up keyword to send to the CMS in a Holdup Information (HD) event. |
Web Only
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Phone number 1 |
Enter the first site phone number to send to the CMS in a Holdup Information (HD) event. |
Web Only
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Phone number 2 |
Enter the second site phone number to send to the CMS in a Holdup Information (HD) event. |
See also