‎ Detector Groups

 

Group labels can be created and assigned to detectors. Once assigned, groups of devices may be disabled and re-enabled simultaneously. This may be useful if you want detectors to only contribute to coverage in one region, such as a deck or level on an offshore platform. This may also be useful if you want to consider different detector loops in your project.

 

You can create a group by using the “Add Item” tab as normal:

 

 

 

 

When you do this, a new item will appear on the project tree showing the created groups:

 

 

 

Detectors can be assigned groups either by using the property grid, or the context menu. This applies for both flame and gas detectors:

 

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Detectors don’t have to be assigned groups, but if they are, the assignment appears next to the name:

 

 

 

You can also get visual representation on the 3D window by coloring the detectors by the groups:

 

 

 

Once defined, groups of detectors may be disabled all at once by right-clicking on the group and choosing Disable as shown below. Enabling works in the same way. 

 

 

Detector Groups will also be listed when exporting detector layout reports.