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The SPC system provides a range of output types, the logic of these types can be selected by system or area, any output type can be assigned to any physical output on the SPC system. This guide is intended to provide you with an overview of the output types available, the operation of the type.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Output<\/span>\u00a0Type<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
External Bell<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0type is used to activate the system external bell and is active when any Area External Bell is active. By default, this\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is assigned to the first\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0on the controller board (EXT+, EXT-).<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b>\u00a0An external bell\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is automatically activated whenever a zone programmed as an Alarm zone triggers an alarm in Fullset or Partset modes.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

External Bell Strobe<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0type is used to activate the strobe on the system external bell and is active when any area strobe is active. By default, this\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is assigned to the strobe relay\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0(Output<\/span>\u00a03) on the Controller board (NO, COM, NC).<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b>\u00a0An external bell strobe\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is automatically activated whenever a zone programmed as an alarm zone triggers an alarm in Fullset or Partset modes. The external bell strobe activates on a \u2019Fail to Set\u2019 condition if the strobe on the \u2019Fail to Set\u2019 option is checked in system options.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Internal Bell<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0type is used to activate the internal bell and is active when any area Internal Bell is active. By default, this\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is assigned to the second\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0on the controller board (INT+, INT-).<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b>\u00a0An internal bell\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is automatically activated whenever a zone programmed as an Alarm zone type triggers an alarm in Fullset or Partset modes. The internal Bell activates on a \u2019Fail to Set\u2019 condition if the Bell on the \u2019Fail to Set\u2019 option is checked in system options.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Alarm<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on following alarm zone activation on the system or from any area defined on the system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alarm Confirmed<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on when an alarm has been confirmed. An alarm is confirmed when 2 independent zones on the system (or within the same Area) activate within a set time period).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panic*<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on following activation of panic alarm zone types from any area. A panic alarm\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is also generated if a user duress event is generated or if the panic option for the keypad is enabled.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hold-up<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on whenever a zone programmed as a Hold-up type zone triggers an alarm from any area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fire<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on following a fire zone activation on the system (or from any area).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tamper<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on when a tamper condition is detected from any part of the system.<\/p>\n

For a grade 3 system, if communication is lost to an XBUS device for greater than 100s, a tamper is generated and SIA and CIR reported events will send a tamper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Medical<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on when a medic zone is activated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fault<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on when a technical fault is detected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0follows tech zone activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mains Fault*<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when Mains power is removed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Fault*<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when there is a problem with the backup battery. If the battery voltage drops below 11V this\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates. The \u2019Restore\u2019 option for this fault is only presented when the voltage level rises to above 11.8V.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partset A<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated if the system or any area defined on the system is in Partset A mode.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partset B<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated if the system or any area defined on the system is in Partset B mode.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fullset<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated if the system is in Fullset mode.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fail to set<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates if the system or any area defined on the system failed to set; it clears when the alert is restored.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry\/Exit<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates if an Entry\/Exit type zone has been activated; that is, a system or area Entry or Exit timer is running.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Latch<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on as defined in the system latch\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0configuration (see\u00a0Configuring system latch and auto set\u00a0output<\/span>s<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0can be used to reset latching sensors as smoke or inertia sensors.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fire Exit<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns ON if any Fire-X zones on the system are activated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chime<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on momentarily when any zone on the system with chime attribute opens.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smoke<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on momentarily( 3 seconds) when a user unsets the system; it can be used to reset smoke detectors.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0will also activate when the zone is restored.<\/p>\n

When using the zone to reset latched smoke detectors the first code entry will not activate the smoke\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0but will silence bells, on the next code entry if the fire zone is in the open state the smoke\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0will activate momentarily. This process is repeatable until the fire zone is closed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Walk Test*<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on momentarily when a walk test is operational and a zone becomes active. This\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0can be used, for example, to activate functional tests of connected detectors (if available).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auto Set<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on if the Auto Set feature has been activated on the system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
User Duress<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on if a user duress state has been activated (PIN code + 1 has been entered on the keypad).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PIR Masked<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on if there are any masked PIR zones on the system. It generates a fault\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0on the keypad led.<\/p>\n

This\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is latched so it will remain active until restored by a level 2 user.<\/p>\n

PIR Masking is logged by default. The number of log entries do not exceed 8 between arming periods.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Zone Omitted<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on if there are any inhibited, isolated, or walk test zones on the system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fail to Communicate<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on if there is a failure to communicate to the central station.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Man Down Test<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0turns on a \u2018Man Down\u2019 wireless device which is activated during a \u2018Man Down\u2019 test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unset<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated if the system is in Unset mode.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alarm Abort<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates if an alarm abort event occurs, that is, when a valid user code is entered via the keypad after a confirmed or unconfirmed alarm. It is used, for example, with external dialers (SIA, CID, FF).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seismic Test<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is used to activate a manual or automatic test on a seismic zone. Seismic sensors have a small vibrator that will be attached to the same wall as the sensor and is wired to an\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0on the panel or one of its expanders. During the test, the panel waits up to 30 seconds for the seismic zone to open. If it does not open, the test fails. If it opens within 30 seconds the panel then waits for the zone to close within 10 seconds. If that doesn\u2019t happen, the test fails. The panel then waits a further 2 seconds before reporting the test result. The result of the test, either manual or automatic, is stored in the system event log.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local Alarm<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates on a local intrusion alarm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RF\u00a0Output<\/span><\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when a Fob or WPA button is pressed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modem 1 Line Fault<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when there is a line fault on the primary modem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modem 1 Failure<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when the primary modem fails.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modem 2 Line Fault<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when there is a line fault on the secondary modem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modem 2 Failure<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when the secondary modem fails.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Low<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when the battery is low.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Status<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates if an \u2018All Okay\u2019 entry procedure is implemented and there is no alarm generated, that is, the \u2018All Okay\u2019 button is pressed within the configured time after the user code is entered.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warning Status<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates if an \u2018All Okay\u2019 entry procedure is implemented and a silent alarm generated, that is, the \u2018All Okay\u2019 button is not pressed within the configured time after the user code is entered.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ready to Set<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates when an area is ready to set.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Setting ACK<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0signals the setting status. The\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0toggles for 3 seconds to signal that the setting has failed. The\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0remains on for 3 seconds if setting is successful.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fullset Done<\/td>\nThis\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0activates for 3 seconds to signal that the system has been fullest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blockschloss 1<\/td>\nUsed for normal Blockschloss devices.<\/p>\n

When all zones in an area are closed, and there are no pending faults, the \u2018Blockschloss 1\u2018\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated. If the lock on the Blockschloss is closed, a \u2018Keyarm\u2018 input is activated, the relevant area is set and the \u2018Setting Ack\u2018\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated for 3 seconds to signal that the setting was successful. \u2018Blockschloss 1\u2018 is not deactivated.<\/p>\n

If the Blockschloss is unlocked, the Blockschloss device deactivates the Keyarm input to the unset state (closed) and the area is unset. \u2018Blockschloss 1\u2018 is then deactivated.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Blockschloss 2<\/td>\nUsed for Blockschloss device type - Bosch Blockschloss, Sigmalock Plus, E4.03.<\/p>\n

When all zones in an area are closed, and there are no pending faults, the \u2018Blockschloss 2\u2018\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated. If the lock on the Blockschloss is closed, a \u2018Keyarm\u2018 input is activated, the relevant area is set and the \u2018Setting Ack\u2018\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is activated for 3 seconds to signal that the setting was successful. \u2018Blockschloss 2\u2018 is then deactivated.<\/p>\n

If the Blockschloss is unlocked, the Keyarm zone is switched to unset (closed) and the area is unset. \u2018Blockschloss 2\u2018 is activated (if area is ready to set).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Lock Element<\/td>\nActivates if the Lock Element is in the \u2018locked\u2018 position.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unlock Element<\/td>\nActivates if the Lock Element is in the \u2018unlocked\u2018 position.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Code Tamper<\/td>\nActivates if there is a code tamper in the area. Clears when state is reset.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trouble<\/td>\nActivates if any zone is in trouble state.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ethernet Link<\/td>\nActivates if there is a fault on the Ethernet link.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network Fault<\/td>\nActivates if there is an EDP communications fault.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glass Reset<\/td>\nUsed to switch on the power for the glassbreak interface module and to remove power in order to reset the device. The\u00a0output<\/span>\u00a0is reset if a user enters their code, the zone is not in the closed state, and the bells deactivated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Confirmed holdup<\/td>\nActivates in the following scenarios for PD6662 compliance:<\/p>\n