Microsoft Excel™ is used as the primary mechanism to define the configuration of the Overwatch Fire System. This video below provides an overview of the spreadsheet functionality and description of the sheets, fields, and buttons included in the spreadsheet. The following topics are covered:
Overview of the Spreadsheet Layout and Functionality
Reserved Names and Locked Cells
Navigation Buttons
Find / Replace
Template Version
Help Pop-up
System Details (3:15)
Name, Revision, Notes, Time Zone
System Normal and Diagram Images
System IDs
Defining Panels (7:10)
Type, Name, Location
Display, Acknowledge, Read, Reset, and Sort Modes
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
System Diagram Pins
Battery Type and Display Brightness on Battery
Add, Delete, Go To Buttons
Adding Panel Details (16:37)
Configuring Panel Hardware Components
SLC loops
Notification Appliance Circuit
Releasing Actuation Circuit
Ethernet Interface
Adding Devices to SLC Loops (24:20)
Selecting Model
SLC Address and Position in Loop
Device Information 1 and 2 (Name and Location)
Activation Mode / Custom Thresholds
System Diagram Pin Location
Fire Related
Defining Zones (33:40)
Name, Type
Activation Mode and Delay
Silencing Mode
Priority
Latching Modes
Walk Test
NAC Patterns
SLC Notification Patterns
Add, Delete, Go To Buttons
Adding Zone Details (44:00)
Warning and Alarm Input and Output ID
Adding Individual IDs
Show / Hide Description
Zone Association
Adding Groups of IDs with Clipboard
2nd Function System IDs
Adding Second Panel (53:15)
Adding Annunciator
Setting up Local NTP Server
A blank starting spreadsheet (called 'FireSystemExcelDataTemplate.xlsm') can be found in your Design Pad G5 program installation folder and can be used as the starting point for any new configuration.Multimedia
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A copy of the files used to complete configuration shown in the tutorial can be downloaded here (click on each):
