‎ Detector Groups

 

Groups can be created and assigned to detectors. Once assigned, groups of devices may have properties changed in bulk:

• disabled and re-enabled the group - 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. Alternatively, groups may be useful if you want to consider different detector loops in your project.

• toggle visibility of the group

• toggle FOV/FOI of the group

• toggle the labels of the group

 

You can create a group from the “Add Item” tab:

 

 

 

 

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 as well as the other toggle options.

 

 

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