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Advisor Master Programming Guide 127
19-Area linking
In an object with multiple areas, the entrance to the object in most cases is
shared by all areas. This shared area should only be armed when the last area is
armed. The shared area is a common area.
The simplest way to have a common entrance is by assigned multiple areas to a
zone. This zone will only generate an alarm if all assigned areas are armed. The
longest exit and entry time will be used.
The other way to create common areas is by using a dedicated area. By linking
the other areas to this area, the area will arm automatically when the last (linked)
area is armed. As soon as the first area disarms, the common area will also
disarm.
Using linked areas, the common area can also be disarmed on its own. It has a
separate entry and exit time. Reporting is selectable. It can have separate event
flags.
For example:
• Area 1 is a foyer.
• Area 1 is linked to areas 2, 3, 4.
• When any of areas 2, 3 or 4 is disarmed, area 1 will be disarmed.
• When all of areas 2, 3 and 4 are armed, area 1 will be armed.
Linked areas also have alarm control over the common area (if programmed in
the alarm group).
For example:
• Area 1 is linked to areas 2, 3, 4.
• A user with area 3 can therefore reset an alarm in area 1.
Linking areas
Linking areas is done by first selecting the common area.
Area Linking
Common area:
Next select the areas to be linked to the common area. Remove linked areas by
entering these again.
Area 1: 2, 3, 4
Area to Link: