Zone types

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.
HOLD-UP ALARM	Hold-up	This zone type is active on a 24-hour basis and activated via a button. When a Hold-up zone is activated it will report a Hold-up event, independent of panel arming mode. The SILENT attribute is set by default therefore the alarm will be silent. If unset, it will generate a full alarm. All activations are logged and reported if log attribute is active.
TAMPER	Tamper	When open in the Unset mode, a Local Alarm is generated but no external bell will activate. If the system is Full Set, a Full alarm is generated. If the Security Grade of the system is set to Grade 3 then an engineer code is required to restore the alarm.
TECHNICAL	Intruder	The tech zone controls a dedicated tech zone output. When a tech zone changes state, the tech zone output will follow. That is: When the tech zone opens, tech zone o/p triggers on When the tech zone closes, tech zone o/p goes off If more than one tech zone has been assigned, the tech zone output will remain on until all tech zones are closed.
MEDICAL	Hold-up	This zone type is used in conjunction with radio or hardwired medical switches. Activation in any mode will: Trigger the medical digital communicator output (unless Local attribute is set) Cause the panel buzzer to sound (unless Silent attribute is set) Display the message Medic Alarm
KEYARM	Intruder	This zone type is normally used in conjunction with a key lock mechanism. A Keyarm can be configured to perform the following Setting Options: Fullset Partset A Partset B A Keyarm zone will SET the System/Area/Common Areas according to the selected Setting Option when it is OPENED and will UNSET the System/Area/Common Areas according to the selected Setting Option when it is CLOSED. If the zone with the keyarm zone type is assigned in an non area system then the keyarm operation will SET/UNSET the system. If the zone with the keyarm zone type is assigned to an area then the keyarm operation will SET/UNSET the area. If the zone with the keyarm zone type is assigned to a common area then the keyarm operation will SET/UNSET all the areas in the common area. If the ‘Open only’ attribute is set then the armed status of the System/Area/Common Areas will toggle on each opening of the key lock (that is, Open once to SET the system, Close and Open again to UNSET). If the ‘Fullset Enable’ attribute is set then zone activation will only Fullset the system. If the ‘Unset Enable’ attribute is set then zone activation will only unset the system. Keyarming will force set the system/area and auto-inhibit any open zones or fault conditions. Note: Your system will not comply with EN standards if you enable this zone type to set the system without first entering a valid PIN on an external device.
SHUNT	Intruder	This zone type is only available in Commercial Mode of operation. Though the Shunt Alarm Zone type can be set in Domestic Mode of operation, it has no effect. This zone type when opened inhibits all zones that have the shunt attribute set. This operation applies for both SET and UNSET modes. As soon as the shunt zone is closed, the zones with the shunt attribute set will become un-inhibited again.
X-SHUNT	Intruder	This zone type is only available in Commercial Mode of operation. A zone programmed with the x-shunt zone type inhibits the next consecutive zone on the system whenever it is opened. This operation applies for both SET and UNSET modes. As soon as the x-shunt zone type is closed the next zone becomes de-inhibited again.
DETECTOR FAULT	Fault	Detector Fault zones are 24 hour zones that are applicable to a detector device, for example, a PIR. The fault zone type triggers the Fault output. When the system is armed, a fault output is triggered. Both the keypad LED and the buzzer are activated when Unarmed.
LOCK SUPERVISION	Intruder	Only available in Commercial mode. Used to monitor a door lock. System can be programmed not to set unless door is locked.
SEISMIC	Intruder	Only available if the panel is in Financial mode of operation. Vibration sensors, also called seismic sensors, are used to detect intrusion attempts by mechanical means, such as drilling or making holes through walls or safes.
ALL OKAY	Intruder	This zone type enables a special entry procedure to be implemented using a user code and ‘All Okay’ input. A silent alarm is generated if an All Okay button is not pressed within a configurable time after a user code is entered. (See Adding/Editing an area for details of ‘All Okay’ configuration.) All Okay uses two outputs, Entry Status (Green LED) and Warning Status (Red LED), to indicate entry status using LEDs on the keypad.
UNUSED	Intruder	Allows a zone to be disabled without the need for each zone to have EOL resistors fitted. Any activation on the zone will be ignored.
HOLDUP FAULT	Fault	Holdup Fault zones are 24 hour zones that are applicable to a holdup signaling device, for example, a WPA. The fault zone type triggers the Fault output. When the system is armed, a fault output is triggered. Both the keypad LED and the buzzer are activated when Unarmed. This zone type will report the SIA messages, HT (Holdup Trouble) and HJ (Holdup Trouble Restore) and for CID, a sensor trouble event (380) is produced.
WARNING FAULT	Fault	Warning Fault zones are 24 hour zones that are applicable to a warning signaling device, for example, an internal or external bell. The fault zone type triggers the Fault output. When the system is armed, a fault output is triggered. Both the keypad LED and the buzzer are activated when Unarmed. This zone type will report the SIA messages, YA (Bell Fault) and YH (Bell Restore) and for CID, a sensor trouble event (380) is produced. Note: On a grade 2 system, a cable fault will cause a fault and not an alarm.
SETTING AUTHORISATION.	Intruder	Applicable to Blockschloss operation. This zone type is used to send a setting authorisation signal to the panel that the Blockschloss is ready to set. The Set option must be selected for the ‘Setting Authorisation‘ attribute for the area
LOCK ELEMENT	Intruder	If using a Lock Element (bolt) with a Blockschloss, this zone type signals the position of the lock element to the panel (locked or unlocked). This bolt locks the door in the set state. This signal is checked during setting process. If the ‘locked‘ information is not received, the setting will fail.
GLASSBREAK	Intruder	Zone is connected to an RI S 10 D-RS-LED glassbreak interface in combination with GB2001 glassbreak detectors. This zone type is available on controllers and expanders. It is not available as wireless or as a door zone type if the DC2 is configured as a door. The zone type reports in the same way as an alarm zone over SIA and contact ID. The rights to restore/inhibit/isolate glassbreak are the same as the alarm zone type Power up condition — As the power is supplied by the panel any state changes within the first 10 seconds are ignored in order to allow the device to settle. Reset condition — Signals are ignored from the glassbreak interface for 3 seconds after the device has been reset. Exiting engineer mode — The glassbreak output may be toggled when exiting engineer mode, in which case the signals from this sensor will be temporarily ignored for 3 seconds.
WATER		This zone type follows the same behaviours as a Technical zone type.
HEAT		This zone type follows the same behaviours as a Technical zone type.
FRIDGE/FREEZER		This zone type follows the same behaviours as a Technical zone type.
GAS		This zone type follows the same behaviours as a Technical zone type.
SPRINKLER		This zone type follows the same behaviours as a Technical zone type.
CO		This zone type follows the same behaviours as a Technical zone type.
ENTRY/EXIT 2		This zone type follows the same behaviours as an Entry/Exit zone type with a separate Entry timer. This is so that there can be two entry timers to a building from different points.

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.

HOLD-UP ALARM

Hold-up

This zone type is active on a 24-hour basis and activated via a button. When a Hold-up zone is activated it will report a Hold-up event, independent of panel arming mode. The SILENT attribute is set by default therefore the alarm will be silent. If unset, it will generate a full alarm. All activations are logged and reported if log attribute is active.

TAMPER

Tamper

When open in the Unset mode, a Local Alarm is generated but no external bell will activate. If the system is Full Set, a Full alarm is generated. If the Security Grade of the system is set to Grade 3 then an engineer code is required to restore the alarm.

TECHNICAL

Intruder

The tech zone controls a dedicated tech zone output. When a tech zone changes state, the tech zone output will follow. That is:

When the tech zone opens, tech zone o/p triggers on
When the tech zone closes, tech zone o/p goes off

If more than one tech zone has been assigned, the tech zone output will remain on until all tech zones are closed.

MEDICAL

Hold-up

This zone type is used in conjunction with radio or hardwired medical switches.

Activation in any mode will:

Trigger the medical digital communicator output (unless Local attribute is set)
Cause the panel buzzer to sound (unless Silent attribute is set)
Display the message Medic Alarm

KEYARM

Intruder

This zone type is normally used in conjunction with a key lock mechanism.

A Keyarm can be configured to perform the following Setting Options:

Fullset
Partset A
Partset B

A Keyarm zone will SET the System/Area/Common Areas according to the selected Setting Option when it is OPENED and will UNSET the System/Area/Common Areas according to the selected Setting Option when it is CLOSED.

If the zone with the keyarm zone type is assigned in an non area system then the keyarm operation will SET/UNSET the system.
If the zone with the keyarm zone type is assigned to an area then the keyarm operation will SET/UNSET the area.
If the zone with the keyarm zone type is assigned to a common area then the keyarm operation will SET/UNSET all the areas in the common area.
If the ‘Open only’ attribute is set then the armed status of the System/Area/Common Areas will toggle on each opening of the key lock (that is, Open once to SET the system, Close and Open again to UNSET).
If the ‘Fullset Enable’ attribute is set then zone activation will only Fullset the system.
If the ‘Unset Enable’ attribute is set then zone activation will only unset the system.

Keyarming will force set the system/area and auto-inhibit any open zones or fault conditions.

Note: Your system will not comply with EN standards if you enable this zone type to set the system without first entering a valid PIN on an external device.

SHUNT

Intruder

This zone type is only available in Commercial Mode of operation. Though the Shunt Alarm Zone type can be set in Domestic Mode of operation, it has no effect.

This zone type when opened inhibits all zones that have the shunt attribute set. This operation applies for both SET and UNSET modes. As soon as the shunt zone is closed, the zones with the shunt attribute set will become un-inhibited again.

X-SHUNT

Intruder

This zone type is only available in Commercial Mode of operation.

A zone programmed with the x-shunt zone type inhibits the next consecutive zone on the system whenever it is opened. This operation applies for both SET and UNSET modes. As soon as the x-shunt zone type is closed the next zone becomes de-inhibited again.

DETECTOR FAULT

Fault

Detector Fault zones are 24 hour zones that are applicable to a detector device, for example, a PIR. The fault zone type triggers the Fault output.

When the system is armed, a fault output is triggered. Both the keypad LED and the buzzer are activated when Unarmed.

LOCK SUPERVISION

Intruder

Only available in Commercial mode.

Used to monitor a door lock. System can be programmed not to set unless door is locked.

SEISMIC

Intruder

Only available if the panel is in Financial mode of operation. Vibration sensors, also called seismic sensors, are used to detect intrusion attempts by mechanical means, such as drilling or making holes through walls or safes.

ALL OKAY

Intruder

This zone type enables a special entry procedure to be implemented using a user code and ‘All Okay’ input. A silent alarm is generated if an All Okay button is not pressed within a configurable time after a user code is entered. (See Adding/Editing an area for details of ‘All Okay’ configuration.)

All Okay uses two outputs, Entry Status (Green LED) and Warning Status (Red LED), to indicate entry status using LEDs on the keypad.

UNUSED

Intruder

Allows a zone to be disabled without the need for each zone to have EOL resistors fitted. Any activation on the zone will be ignored.

HOLDUP FAULT

Fault

Holdup Fault zones are 24 hour zones that are applicable to a holdup signaling device, for example, a WPA. The fault zone type triggers the Fault output.

When the system is armed, a fault output is triggered. Both the keypad LED and the buzzer are activated when Unarmed.

This zone type will report the SIA messages, HT (Holdup Trouble) and HJ (Holdup Trouble Restore) and for CID, a sensor trouble event (380) is produced.

WARNING FAULT

Fault

Warning Fault zones are 24 hour zones that are applicable to a warning signaling device, for example, an internal or external bell. The fault zone type triggers the Fault output.

When the system is armed, a fault output is triggered. Both the keypad LED and the buzzer are activated when Unarmed.

This zone type will report the SIA messages, YA (Bell Fault) and YH (Bell Restore) and for CID, a sensor trouble event (380) is produced.

Note: On a grade 2 system, a cable fault will cause a fault and not an alarm.

SETTING AUTHORISATION.

Intruder

Applicable to Blockschloss operation. This zone type is used to send a setting authorisation signal to the panel that the Blockschloss is ready to set. The Set option must be selected for the ‘Setting Authorisation‘ attribute for the area

LOCK ELEMENT

Intruder

If using a Lock Element (bolt) with a Blockschloss, this zone type signals the position of the lock element to the panel (locked or unlocked). This bolt locks the door in the set state. This signal is checked during setting process. If the ‘locked‘ information is not received, the setting will fail.

GLASSBREAK

Intruder

Zone is connected to an RI S 10 D-RS-LED glassbreak interface in combination with GB2001 glassbreak detectors.

This zone type is available on controllers and expanders.
It is not available as wireless or as a door zone type if the DC2 is configured as a door.
The zone type reports in the same way as an alarm zone over SIA and contact ID.
The rights to restore/inhibit/isolate glassbreak are the same as the alarm zone type
Power up condition — As the power is supplied by the panel any state changes within the first 10 seconds are ignored in order to allow the device to settle.
Reset condition — Signals are ignored from the glassbreak interface for 3 seconds after the device has been reset.
Exiting engineer mode — The glassbreak output may be toggled when exiting engineer mode, in which case the signals from this sensor will be temporarily ignored for 3 seconds.

WATER