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​System alarms monitor system entities, such as online status for field servers or field devices. The system alarms are generated by the EcoStruxure Building Operation software. Users cannot create new system alarms. The possible causes of a system alarm are gathered in an enumeration called System alarm ID. When a system alarm is triggered, the cause of the alarm is indicated in the System alarm ID column in the Alarms pane or Alarm View. Some system alarms have additional information in the Alarm text column.

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There are several sets of icons for fire graphics. In Fire Expert Graphics manager, you choose which icon set you want the graphics to use.

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When you force a value, you override all input from the system. For example, if a schedule is set to enable a device at 09:00, but you want to enable it at 08:00, you can force the enablement at 08:00.

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The main purposes of a fire detection system are to save lives and to minimize damage to buildings and other properties in case of a fire. A fire detection system detects actual fire, risks of fire, and other fire-related events.

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The fire detection panel (FDP) is the control unit of your fire detection system. The panel connects objects in a configuration and allows users to interact with them.

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Loop devices provide functionality for fire detection, smoke detection, input, output, and other necessary features.

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Expansion boards are inserted into slots on the FDP panel to provide necessary or additional functionality.

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In a fire detection system, a zone is configured to represent a group of loop devices in a compartment, such as a room, of a building or a property.

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Besides other functions and features, expansion boards have power outputs. The purpose of a power output is to provide other components with current.