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A6V10333423_a_en_US Siemens Industry, Inc.

01/18/2012 Building Technologies Division

FS920

Fire detection system

Configuration

MP-UL 1.0


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Siemens Industry, Inc. A6V10333423_a_en_US

Building Technologies Division 01/18/2012

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Edition: 01/18/2012

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Table of contents

1 About this document ......................................................................................... 9

1.1 Applicable documents ........................................................................................ 10

1.2

Technical terms.................................................................................................. 11

1.3

History of changes.............................................................................................. 11

2 Safety................................................................................................................. 12

2.1 Safety instructions.............................................................................................. 12

2.2

Safety regulations for the method of operation .................................................. 13

2.3

Standards and directives complied with............................................................. 15

2.4 Release Notes.................................................................................................... 15

3 Installation ........................................................................................................ 16

3.1 System requirements ......................................................................................... 16

3.2

Installing the engineering tool set....................................................................... 16

3.3 IP settings for several network cards ................................................................. 18

3.4 Starting the software .......................................................................................... 19

3.5

Exiting the software............................................................................................ 19

4 Software administration .................................................................................. 20

4.1

Lifecycle Responsibility Concept (LRC)............................................................. 20

4.1.1 Loading / renewing licenses ............................................................... 20

4.1.2 Returning licenses .............................................................................. 24

4.1.3

Viewing license information ................................................................ 25

4.1.4 Installing several different engineering tool kits.................................. 25

4.1.5

Saving a parts list for the 'Site'............................................................ 25

4.2 Engineering tool set: File name and version...................................................... 26

4.3 BDV: File name and version .............................................................................. 26

4.4

Firmware: File name and version....................................................................... 27

4.5 BDV import ......................................................................................................... 28

4.6 Firmware import ................................................................................................. 28

4.7 License key ........................................................................................................ 28

4.8 Calling up log files .............................................................................................. 28

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GUI..................................................................................................................... 29

5.1 Overview of the program window....................................................................... 29

5.2

Menu bar ............................................................................................................ 30

5.3

Toolbar ............................................................................................................... 32

5.4 Help and tooltips................................................................................................. 32


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5.5 Pre-settings ........................................................................................................ 35

5.5.1 Commissioning settings ...................................................................... 36

5.5.2 Quicktext and mouse wheel settings .................................................. 36

5.5.3 Firmware files settings ........................................................................ 37

5.5.4

Internet settings................................................................................... 37

5.5.5

Settings for LRC web server ............................................................... 38

5.5.6 General program settings ................................................................... 39

5.5.7

Cerberus-Remote settings .................................................................. 40

5.5.8 'Site' settings ....................................................................................... 41

5.6

Task cards .......................................................................................................... 42

5.7 Task card components ....................................................................................... 43

5.8 Scroll bars and window separating lines ............................................................ 44

5.9

Expanding and collapsing the elements in the structure tree ............................ 44

5.10 Multiselection...................................................................................................... 44

5.11

Navigating within the program window............................................................... 45

5.11.1

Navigating with task cards .................................................................. 45

5.11.2 Navigating with hyperlinks .................................................................. 45

5.11.3

Navigating with shortcuts.................................................................... 46

5.12 Status bar ........................................................................................................... 46

5.13 Designation of problems and displaying errors .................................................. 47

5.14 Cerberus-Remote............................................................................................... 49

5.15 Dynamic loading................................................................................................. 52

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Program operation ........................................................................................... 54

6.1 Creating a 'Site' .................................................................................................. 54

6.1.1 Loading an existing 'Site' .................................................................... 54

6.1.2

Creating 'Site' based on existing configuration................................... 55 6.1.3 Creating a new 'Site' ........................................................................... 56

6.1.4

Editing the 'Site' properties ................................................................. 57

6.2 Creating a 'Panel' ............................................................................................... 58

6.3 Creating an element ........................................................................................... 60

6.4

Replacing an element......................................................................................... 62

6.5 Deleting an element............................................................................................ 62

6.6

Editing an element.............................................................................................. 62

6.7 Copying properties in the table........................................................................... 63

6.8 Entering quicktext ............................................................................................... 63

6.9

Copying, cutting and pasting an element ........................................................... 63 6.10 Moving an element ............................................................................................. 65

6.11 Re-addressing elements .................................................................................... 65

6.12 Assigning elements ............................................................................................ 67

6.13 Creating and assigning devices ......................................................................... 68

6.14

Deleting a link..................................................................................................... 71

6.15 Finding................................................................................................................ 71


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6.16 Finding and replacing......................................................................................... 73

6.17 Exporting and importing a CSV.......................................................................... 74

6.17.1 Exporting a CSV ................................................................................. 74

6.17.2 Importing a CSV.................................................................................. 75

6.17.3

CSV import log.................................................................................... 76

6.18 Changing display logo........................................................................................ 76

6.19

Creating reports.................................................................................................. 77

6.19.1

'Customer text report'.......................................................................... 78

6.19.2 'Device report' ..................................................................................... 79

6.19.3

'Diagnostics report'.............................................................................. 79

6.19.4 'Event memory report'......................................................................... 80

6.19.5 'Node report'........................................................................................ 81

6.19.6

'Tree report'......................................................................................... 82

7 Connectivity and communication with 'Panel' .............................................. 83

7.1

Connecting the PC to the panel ......................................................................... 83

7.2

Disconnecting PC from the 'Panel'..................................................................... 83

7.3 Connecting Cerberus-Remote ........................................................................... 84

7.4

Loading data to the 'Panel'................................................................................. 85

7.5 Initializing 'Panel' ................................................................................................ 86

7.6 Loading configuration from the PC to the 'Panel' ............................................... 86

7.7 Loading configuration from the 'Panel' to the PC............................................... 88

7.8 Loading event memory to PC............................................................................. 89

7.9

Loading the 'Site' log files to the PC................................................................... 90

7.10 Merging two 'Sites' ............................................................................................. 91

7.11 Updating the firmware of the 'Panel' .................................................................. 91

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Configuration – Overview................................................................................ 92 8.1 Customer text ..................................................................................................... 93

9 'Hardware' task card ........................................................................................ 94

9.1 Intervention concept (IC).................................................................................... 94

9.2 Creating a detector circuit device....................................................................... 96

9.3

Properties of detector circuit devices ................................................................. 97

9.3.1 Device with internal LED..................................................................... 97

9.3.2

Input.................................................................................................... 97

9.3.3 Output ................................................................................................. 98

9.3.4 HZM with conventional detector circuit............................................... 98

9.3.5

HCP with 'NAC/speaker/telephone' .................................................... 98

9.3.6 Detector sensor................................................................................... 99

9.3.7 Detector with audible base ............................................................... 100

9.3.8 Detector with configurable output ..................................................... 100

9.3.9 Detector with ambient supervision.................................................... 101

9.3.10

FDCIO442......................................................................................... 102


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9.4 Periphery board................................................................................................ 104

9.4.1 'Onboard NAC' element .................................................................... 105

9.4.2 'Optional NAC (FCI2011)' element.................................................... 105

9.4.3 'City tie' and 'Leased line' elements .................................................. 107

9.5

RS485 class A module (isolated) ..................................................................... 108

9.6

Power supply.................................................................................................... 110

9.7 Releasing module............................................................................................. 110

9.8

LED module FTO2008...................................................................................... 112

9.9 Dialer module (DACT)...................................................................................... 113

9.10

SAFEDLINK interface (FN2001/2010) ............................................................. 114

10 'Detection' task card....................................................................................... 115

10.1 Creating 'Detection tree' ................................................................................... 116

10.2

'Area'................................................................................................................. 117

10.2.1 Alarm verification concept (AVC) ...................................................... 117

10.2.2

Immediate global alarming................................................................ 120

10.3

'Section' ............................................................................................................ 120 10.4 'Zone'................................................................................................................ 120

10.4.1

'Automatic alarm zone'...................................................................... 122

10.4.2 'Manual alarm zone' .......................................................................... 123

10.4.3 'Supervisory zone'............................................................................. 123

10.4.4 'Waterflow zone'................................................................................ 124

10.4.5 'Sub-system zone'............................................................................. 124

10.4.6

'Trouble zone'.................................................................................... 126

10.4.7 'Status zone'...................................................................................... 126

10.4.8 'Gas zone' ......................................................................................... 127

10.5

Configuring the 'Zone'....................................................................................... 127 10.6 Assigning hardware tree to detection tree........................................................ 130

11 'Control' task card .......................................................................................... 131

11.1 Creating a control tree...................................................................................... 131

11.2 'Alarming control group'.................................................................................... 132

11.2.1

'RT control' elements......................................................................... 133

11.2.2 Assigning 'RT control' elements........................................................ 134

11.2.3

'City tie' element................................................................................ 136

11.2.4 Assigning the 'City tie' element ......................................................... 137

11.2.5 'Leased line' elements....................................................................... 139

11.2.6

Assigning 'Leased line' elements...................................................... 140

11.2.7 Properties of the controls for remote transmission ........................... 141

11.2.8 'DACT control' element ..................................................................... 142

11.2.9 Assigning the 'DACT control' element............................................... 142

11.2.10 Properties of the 'DACT control' element.......................................... 144


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11.2.11 'NAC control' elements...................................................................... 145

11.2.12 Assigning 'NAC control' elements..................................................... 146

11.2.13 Properties of 'NAC control' elements................................................ 148

11.3 'Fire control group'............................................................................................ 149

11.3.1

'Fire control' element......................................................................... 149

11.3.2

Assigning 'Fire control' element........................................................ 150

11.3.3 Properties of element 'Fire control' ................................................... 152

11.3.4

'ILED control' element....................................................................... 154

11.3.5 Assigning an 'ILED control' element ................................................. 155

11.3.6

Properties of the 'ILED control' element ........................................... 157

11.3.7 Properties of the assigned cause elements...................................... 158

11.3.8 Properties of the assigned effect elements....................................... 160

11.4

'Evac control group' .......................................................................................... 161

11.4.1 'Universal evac control' element ....................................................... 161

11.4.2

Assigning a 'Universal evac control' element.................................... 162

11.4.3

Properties of the 'Universal evac control' element............................ 163

11.4.4 Properties of the assigned cause elements...................................... 165

11.4.5

Properties of the assigned effect elements....................................... 168

11.5 'Releasing control group'.................................................................................. 168

11.5.1 'Agent releasing control' element...................................................... 168

11.5.2 Assigning an 'Agent releasing control' element ................................ 170

11.5.3 Properties of the 'Agent releasing control' element .......................... 172

11.5.4

'Sprinkler releasing control' element ................................................. 173

11.5.5 Assigning a 'Sprinkler releasing control' element ............................. 174

11.5.6 Properties of the 'Sprinkler releasing control' element ..................... 176

11.5.7

Properties of the assigned cause elements...................................... 178

12 'Operation' task card...................................................................................... 180

12.1

Global system configuration............................................................................. 180

12.1.1 System behavior ............................................................................... 180

12.1.2 Master clock...................................................................................... 181

12.1.3

Country settings................................................................................ 182

12.2 Person Machine Interface (PMI) ...................................................................... 182

12.3

Basic settings ................................................................................................... 182

12.4 LEDs................................................................................................................. 184

12.4.1 Assigning the hardware ID to the LED.............................................. 185

12.4.2

Assigning a pre-defined cause ......................................................... 185 12.4.3 Assigning an event............................................................................ 187

12.5 Standard keys .................................................................................................. 188

12.6 Favorites........................................................................................................... 189

12.6.1 Creating favorites.............................................................................. 191

12.6.2

Text for favorites ............................................................................... 191

12.6.3 Defining position of favorite .............................................................. 192


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12.7 Configuring standard keys and favorites.......................................................... 192

12.7.1 Assigning the hardware ID to the standard key ................................ 192

12.7.2 Assigning standard keys and favorites ............................................. 193

12.7.3 Properties of the assigned functions................................................. 197

12.8

Toggle function................................................................................................. 199

12.8.1 Configuring the standard key for the toggle function ........................200

12.8.2

Configuring the LED for the toggle function...................................... 202

12.9

Visibility............................................................................................................. 203

12.9.1 Properties of visibility ........................................................................ 204

12.9.2

Standard visibility.............................................................................. 205

12.9.3 Standby visibility................................................................................ 206

12.9.4 Expanded visibility............................................................................. 207

12.10

LED module...................................................................................................... 209

12.10.1 LED module with 24 pre-configured LED zones............................... 210

12.10.2

LED module with 48 individually configurable LEDs.........................212

12.11 Printer ............................................................................................................... 215

12.12

Remote terminal and remote display................................................................ 218

12.12.1

Remote terminal FT2015 .................................................................. 218

12.12.2

Remote display FT2014.................................................................... 218

12.12.3 Creating and assigning the remote terminal ..................................... 218

12.12.4 Creating and assigning the remote display....................................... 220

12.12.5 Setting properties.............................................................................. 221

12.12.6

Configuring the visibility .................................................................... 221

12.12.7

Configuring LEDs.............................................................................. 223

12.12.8 Assigning the hardware ID to the LED.............................................. 223

12.12.9 Configuring keys ............................................................................... 225

13 'Network' task card......................................................................................... 226

13.1

Global network configuration............................................................................ 226

13.1.1 Creating a stand-alone 'panel' .......................................................... 226

13.1.2 Creating networked 'panels'.............................................................. 227

13.1.3

Configuring a 'Panel' as a router panel............................................. 227

13.1.4

Configuring a 'Panel' as GAP............................................................ 228

13.1.5

Configuring GAP with DHCP server ................................................. 229

13.1.6 Manual allocation of addresses in the sub-nets................................ 229

13.1.7 Entering routes for external access to extended networks via GAP.230

13.1.8

Setting network speed for SAFEDLINK ............................................ 232

13.2

Establishing connection from PC to FS920 network........................................ 233

13.3 Checklist for network configuration .................................................................. 234

13.3.1 Checklist for network configuration................................................... 234

13.3.2 Checklist in the event of problems with integration........................... 235

Index ................................................................................................................ 236


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Applicable documents1

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1 About this document

Goal and purpose

This document describes the configuration of a FS920 fire detection system using the

engineering tool kit FX7230.

Scope

The information in the documents A6V10333380 and A6V10333434 is prerequisite for

configuration of the fire detection system with the engineering tool set FX7230. See

chapter 'Applicable documents'.

This document is valid for the market package MP-UL 1.0.

NOTI E

Fire detection system with Ethernet 'Panels' that does not comply with UL-864

No approval or system acceptance

For non-UL compliant features and settings refer to the table in document

A6V10356958, 'FC922/FC924/FT924 Fire Alarm Control Panel, Installation

Instructions'.

Ethernet 'Panels' are not permitted for the market package MP-UL 1.0. There are

however references to Ethernet 'Panels' in Cerberus-Engineering-Tool FXS7212 and

the set of help documents FXS7216.

● Do not plan or configure any Ethernet 'Panels'.

Target groups

The information in this document is intended for the following target groups:

Target group Activity Recommended qualification

Commissioning personnel Configures the product at theplace of installation according tocustomer-specific requirements.

Checks the product operabilityand releases the product for useby the operator.

Searches for and correctsmalfunctions.

Has obtained suitable specialist training for thefunction and for the products.

Has attended the training courses forcommissioning personnel.

Maintenance personnel Carries out all maintenancework.

Checks that the products are in

perfect working order. Searches for and corrects

malfunctions.

Has obtained suitable specialist training for thefunction and for the products.


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Applicable documents

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Document identification

The document ID is structured as follows:

ID_ModificationIndex_Language_COUNTRY

Example: A6V10315023_a_en_US

Conventions for text marking

Markups

Special markups are shown in this document as follows:

⊳ Requirement for a behavior instruction

⇨ Intermediate result of a behavior instruction

⇨ End result of a behavior instruction

[➙ X] Reference to a page number

'Text' Quotation, reproduced identically

Identification of keys

Supplementary information and tips

The 'i' symbol identifies supplementary information and tips for an easier way of

working.

1.1 Applicable documents

Document ID Title

A6V10333401 System description

A6V10333409 Mounting, Installation, Product Data

A6V10333396 Planning

A6V10333421 Inscription Strips

A6V10333434 Commissioning, Maintenance, Troubleshooting

A6V10333380 Operation

A6V10332926 List of compatibility

A6V10356958 Fire Alarm Control Panel, Installation Instructions


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1.2 Technical terms

Term Explanation

ASD Application-specific detectionBBMD BACnet broadcast management device

BDT Broadcast device table

BDV Base data variant

C-NET Addressed detector circuit

FDT Foreign device table

GAP Global access point

IEC Intelligent environmental compensation

LRC Lifecycle responsibility concept

NAC Notification appliance circuit

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

PMI Person Machine Interface

RT Remote transmission

You will find more technical terms and explanations for them in document

A6V10333401, in the 'Glossary' chapter. See chapter 'Applicable documents'.

1.3 History of changesThe table below shows this document's history of changes:

Modification index Edition date Brief description

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2 Safety

2.1 Safety instructionsThe safety notices must be observed in order to protect people and property.

The safety notices in this document contain the following elements:

Symbol for danger

Signal word

Nature and origin of the danger

Consequences if the danger occurs

Measures or prohibitions for danger avoidance

Symbol for danger

This is the symbol for danger. It warns of risks of injury.

Follow all measures identified by this symbol to avoid injury or death.

Additional danger symbols

These symbols indicate general dangers, the type of danger or possible

consequences, measures and prohibitions, examples of which are shown in the

following table:

General danger Explosive atmosphere

Voltage/electric shock Laser light

Battery Heat

Signal word

The signal word classifies the danger as defined in the following table:

Signal word Danger level

DANGER DANGER identifies a dangerous situation, which will result directly in death or serious injury if

you do not avoid this situation.

WARNING WARNING identifies a dangerous situation, which may result in death or serious injury if you do

not avoid this situation.

CAUTION CAUTION identifies a dangerous situation, which could result in slight to moderately seriousinjury if you do not avoid this situation.

NOTICE NOTICE identifies possible damage to property that may result from non-observance.


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How risk of injury is presented

Information about the risk of injury is shown as follows:

WARNING



● Measures / prohibitions for danger avoidance

How possible damage to property is presented

Information about possible damage to property is shown as follows:

NOTI E



● Measures / prohibitions for danger avoidance

2.2 Safety regulations for the method of operation

National standards, regulations and legislation

Siemens products are developed and produced in compliance with the relevant

European and international safety standards. Should additional national or local safety

standards or legislation concerning the planning, assembly, installation, operation or

disposal of the product apply at the place of operation, then these must also be takeninto account together with the safety regulations in the product documentation.

Electrical installations

WARNING

Electrical voltage

Electric shock

● Work on electrical installations may only be carried out by certified electricians or

by instructed persons working under the guidance and supervision of a certified

electrician, in accordance with the electrotechnical regulations.

Wherever possible disconnect products from the power supply when carrying out

commissioning, maintenance or repair work on them.

Lock volt-free areas to prevent them being switched back on again by mistake.

Label the connection terminals with external voltage using a 'DANGER External

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Route mains connections to products separately and fuse them with their own,

clearly marked fuse.

Fit an easily accessible disconnecting device in accordance with IEC 60950-1

outside the installation.

Produce earthing as stated in local safety regulations.

Assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance

If you require tools such as a ladder, these must be safe and must be intended for

the work in hand.

When starting the fire control panel ensure that unstable conditions cannot arise.

Ensure that all points listed in the 'Testing the product operability' section below are

observed.

You may only set controls to normal function when the product operability has been

completely tested and the system has been handed over to the customer.

Testing the product operability

Prevent the remote transmission from triggering erroneously.

If testing building installations or activating devices from third-party companies, you

must collaborate with the people appointed.

The activation of fire control installations for test purposes must not cause injury to

anyone or damage to the building installations. The following instructions must be

observed:

– Use the correct potential for activation; this is generally the potential of the

building installation.

– Only check controls up to the interface (relay with blocking option).

– Make sure that only the controls to be tested are activated.

Inform people before testing the alarm devices and allow for possible panic

responses.

Inform people about any noise or mist which may be produced.

Before testing the remote transmission, inform the bodies which will receive the

corresponding alarms.

Modifications to the system layout and products

Modifications to the system and to individual products may lead to troubles,

malfunctioning and safety risks. Written confirmation must be obtained from Siemens

and the corresponding safety bodies for modifications or additions.

Modules and spare parts

Components and spare parts must comply with the technical specifications defined

by Siemens. Only use products specified or recommended by Siemens. Only use fuses with the specified fuse characteristics.

Wrong battery types and improper battery changing lead to a risk of explosion.

Only use the same battery type or an equivalent battery type recommended by

Siemens.

Batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Observe

national guidelines and regulations.


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Disregard of the safety regulations

Before they are delivered, Siemens products are tested to ensure they function

correctly when used properly. Siemens disclaims all liability for damage or injuries

caused by the incorrect application of the instructions or the disregard of danger

warnings contained in the documentation. This applies in particular to the following

damage:

Personal injuries or damage to property caused by improper use and incorrect

application.

Personal injuries or damage to property caused by disregarding safety instructions

in the documentation or on the product.

Personal injury or damage to property caused by poor maintenance or lack of

maintenance.

2.3 Standards and directives complied with A list of the standards and directives complied with is available from your Siemens

contact.

2.4 Release NotesLimitations to the configuration or use of devices in a fire detection installation with a

particular firmware version are possible.

WARNING

Limited or non-existent fire detection

Personal injury and damage to property in the event of a fire.

● Read the 'Release Notes' before you plan and/or configure a fire detection

installation.● Read the 'Release Notes' before you carry out a firmware update to a fire

detection installation.

NOTI E

Incorrect planning and/or configuration

Important standards and specifications are not satisfied.

Fire detection installation is not accepted for commissioning.

Additional expense resulting from necessary new planning and/or configuration.

● Read the 'Release Notes' before you plan and/or configure a fire detectioninstallation.

● Read the 'Release Notes' before you carry out a firmware update to a fire

detection installation.


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System requirements

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3 Installation

3.1 System requirements

Hardware

Component Minimum requirements

Processor Pentium M1.6

Main memory 512 MB

Hard disk 400 MB, better still 1 GB of free memory

CD drive R/W Available

Network connection Ethernet RJ45

Screen resolution 1024 x 768

Colors 65535

Software

Operating system Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit versiononly), Windows 7

Acrobat Reader Version 6 or higher

Browser Internet Explorer or similar browser

Administrator rights to the OS of the PC are required for the installation of the

software.

3.2 Installing the engineering tool setWhen the engineering tool kit FX7230 is installed, the following components are

installed:

Firmware package FXS7211

Cerberus-Engineering-Tool FXS7212

Base data variant (BDV) FXS2004

Set of help documents FXS7216

Periphery update package FXS2007

When the Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is installed, the two routes in the table beloware entered in the PC's network settings.

Network address Network mask Gateway address Metric

192.168.0.0 255.255.0.0 192.168.200.1 10

192.168.0.0 255.255.0.0 192.168.201.1 10

Persistent routes


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Installing the engineering tool kit FX7230

1. Run the installation file.

The installation routine starts and guides you through the installation.

2. Follow the instructions of the installation routine and observe the installation paths.

Installation paths

During installation, you can change the standard installation paths offered.

You can change various paths subsequently within the software, but you must then

move the respective folder manually to the new location.

We do not recommend that you change the paths after successful installation in the

software.

You can change the following standard installation paths during installation:

Target directory

C:\Program Files\Siemens\F-FX7230\[Version]1

Common data directory

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application

Data\Siemens\F-FX7230\[Version] 1

Log file directory


Data\Siemens\F-FX7230\[Version] 1\Logfiles

The path for the log files cannot be changed afterwards.

If you install a version of the software with another major or minor version, new

standard installation paths are created. The existing installation paths are retained.

You can also open the log file directory via the start menu as follows:

Start > All Programs > Siemens > F-FX7230 > [Version] 1 > Logfiles

1 [Version] = Version of the software, e.g. US_en_1-V1

See also

Engineering tool set: File name and version [➙ 26]

Installing several different engineering tool kits [➙ 25]


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3.3 IP settings for several network cardsTo connect to a 'Panel' via the FS920 network or directly to the 'Panel', you can use an

additional network card on the PC, for example, a "USB to Ethernet adapter".

If you use more than one network card on the PC and all are set for DHCP, you must

observe the following points:

Once the data has loaded from the PC to a 'Panel', the standard gateway for the

Intranet/Internet can be overwritten when initializing a 'Panel' or disconnecting a

connection to a 'Panel'.

You can specify the IP settings for the connection to the FS920 network manually.

For manually specified IP settings for the FS920 network, there is no conflict with a

DHCP server in the FS920 network.

Manually specifying IP settings

1. Change the IP settings for the network card with which you are establishing the

connection to the FS920 network from DHCP to manual.

2. Enter one of the following IP addresses.

- For direct connection to the 'Panel': 192.168.200.5 / 255.255.255.0

- For access via the FS920 network: 192.168.201.5

IP settings are manually specified.

Network settings for the Intranet/Internet are not overwritten.

If you have manually specified the IP settings for the FS920 network, you must also

change the manually specified network settings when changing the connection

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3.4 Starting the softwareYou can start the software as follows:

Click the software symbol on the desktop.

In the task bar, click on 'Start' > 'Programs' > 'Siemens' > 'FX7230' > [Version] 1 >'F-FXS7212'.

1 [Version] = Version of the software

If you are starting Cerberus-Engineering-Tool for the first time, you will need to load the

licenses. Otherwise the functions of Cerberus-Engineering-Tool are not available.

License check

The licenses are checked when Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is started. When no

objection or warning messages appear, the licenses are valid.

The following objection or warning messages may occur:

Warning that there are no valid licenses. This warning occurs after Cerberus-

Engineering-Tool has been started for the first time. Message that the validity period is over.

Warning that the validity will expire.

Objection that the licenses have been manipulated, e.g. date changed on the PC.

See also

Lifecycle Responsibility Concept (LRC) [➙ 20]

3.5 Exiting the softwareYou can exit the software as follows:

In the menu bar, click on 'File' > 'Exit'. Click on the 'X' button in the title bar.

If you have made changes in the software and not saved these, a window opens

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4 Software administration

4.1 Lifecycle Responsibility Concept (LRC)The Lifecycle Responsibility Concept (LRC) regulates licensing and 'Site' data storage.

The LRC web database, a web application in Cerberus-Engineering-Tool, is used to dothis.

Licensing

Each organizational unit receives its own licenses for its users of Cerberus-

Engineering-Tool. The user must be registered on the LRC web server. Users may

load their licenses using a tool function. The licenses are valid for three, six or twelve

months. Before the licenses expire, the user must renew them.

Two licenses are required:

The primary license makes it possible to work with Cerberus-Engineering-Tool.

The default license enables the communication between the 'Panels'.

'Site' data storage

The user of Cerberus-Engineering-Tool must regularly, e.g. monthly, store a parts list

of the 'Sites' he has created on the LRC web server. There is a function for this in

Cerberus-Engineering-Tool.

See also

Saving a parts list for the 'Site' [➙ 25]

4.1.1 Loading / renewing licensesYou can use the 'Retrieve your licenses.' option to load licenses.

The 'Renew your licenses.' option can be used to renew licenses soon before or afterthey expire. You can select this option at the earliest 60 days before the licenses'

expiry date.

Loading or renewing a licenses online

You have an account on the LRC web server.

You are a member of a registered organizational unit.

You have received an e-mail with the required information (URL, user name,

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1. In the menu bar, click on 'File' > 'Manage licenses'.

The following window is opened:

2. Select 'Manage your licenses online (recommended).'.

3. Select 'Retrieve your licenses.' and/or 'Renew your licenses.'.

4. Click on 'Next'.


5. Enter your user name and the password and click on 'Finish'.

The connection with the LRC web server is established.

The user name and the password are authenticated. The licenses for the corresponding software version of Cerberus-Engineering-

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6. Click on 'Restart tool'.

Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is restarted.

Loading or renewing licenses offline

If you are not connected to the LRC web server, the licenses must be loaded or

renewed offline.

You know the installation code. You will find the installation code under 'Help' >

'About'.

1. Contact the HQ Administrator by phone or email to apply for the licenses.

The HQ Administrator then checks the membership of your organizational unit

and verifies whether other installation codes are registered with the same user

account.

The HQ Administrator creates the identities, generates the licenses and sends

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3. Select 'Manage your licenses offline (for this option, please contact your

administrator).' and 'Install your licenses.'.

4. Click on 'Next'.

The following window is opened and the installation code is displayed.

5. Click on 'Browse' and select the license file.

6. Click on 'Finish'.

The licenses for the corresponding software version of Cerberus-Engineering-

Tool are generated.

The following window is opened and the installed licenses are listed:

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4.1.2 Returning licensesIf Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is being installed on a new PC, the licenses on the

previously used PC must be returned and then reloaded on the new PC.

Returning licenses online

Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is still installed and the licenses have not expired.

The previously used PC is not defective.


The 'License wizard' window opens.

2. Highlight 'Manage your licenses online (recommended).'.

3. Highlight 'Uninstall the current licenses.'.

4. Click on 'Next'.

The 'License wizard' window for entering the password is opened.

5. Enter your user name and the password and click on 'Finish'.

The connection to the LRC web server is established.

The user name and the password are authenticated.

The LRC web server is informed when the licenses are returned.

The installation code is deleted from the user profile.

The license data on the hard disk is deleted.

The 'License wizard' window is opened along with the confirmation message.

6. Click on 'Restart tool'.

Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is restarted with the message 'License missing'.

Returning licenses offline

If you are not connected to the LRC web server or the previously used PC is defective,

the licenses must be returned offline.

1. Inform the HQ Administrator by phone or e-mail about the PC change and state the

installation code of the new PC.

The HQ Administrator accepts the change and changes the installation code in

the user profile on the LRC web server.

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4.1.3 Viewing license informationYou can view information about the installed licenses as follows:

1. Select 'Help' > 'About' from the menu bar.

2. Click on the following button in the new window:

The 'Installed licenses' window opens.

Information about the installed licenses is displayed, e.g. expiry date and license

owner.

4.1.4 Installing several different engineering tool kitsSeveral engineering tool kits with different country or language versions can be

installed on one PC.

You have downloaded two Engineering tool sets, A and B, from the LRC web

server or received them on a data carrier.

1. Install engineering tool kit A.

2. Load the licenses for organizational unit A from the LRC web server for

engineering tool kit A.

3. Install engineering tool kit B.

4. Load the licenses for organizational unit B from the LRC web server for

engineering tool kit B.

4.1.5 Saving a parts list for the 'Site'You can back up a parts list of the 'Site' currently loaded by loading the data on to the

LRC web server.

Select 'File' > 'Transfer traceability report' from the menu bar.

Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is connected with the LRC web server.

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4.2 Engineering tool set: File name and versionFile name format:

[Prefix]-[Country]_[Language]_[Sales channel]-[Meta data version].R.exe

Example: F-FX7230-US_en_2-4.0.0.R.exe

Designation Coding

Prefix F-FX7230

Country Double digit, in accordance with ISO 3166-1 ALPHA-2

Language Double digit, in accordance with ISO 639-1:2002

Sales channel Single digit, numerical (1-4)

Meta data version Three levels separated by full stops: major, minor, bugfix

Numerical, any number of points per level

R Release

.exe File extension, upper- or lower-case letters

4.3 BDV: File name and versionFile name format:

[Prefix]-[Country]_[Language]_[Sales channel]-[Meta data version]_[BDV

version]([Variant]).eBDV

Example: F-FXS2004-US_en_2-41.6.1_01.eBDV

Designation Coding

Prefix F-FXS2004Country Double digit, in accordance with ISO 3166-1 ALPHA-2





BDV version Double digit, numerical with leading zero when applicable

Variants Optional, single digit, only CAPS

.eBDV File extension of every BDV, upper- or lower-case letters

The file name of a BDV must not be changed by the user.

BDVs with file names which do not correspond to the arrangement cannot be used by

the software.

See also

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4.4 Firmware: File name and versionFile name format:

[Prefix]-[Country]_[Language]_[Sales channel]-[Meta data

version]_([Variant])_[Firmware version].zip

Example: F-FXS7211-XU_xx_x-41.6.1_00.zip

Designation Coding

Prefix F-FXS7211

Country Double digit, in accordance with ISO 3166-1 ALPHA-2

XU: Several countries


xx: All languages


x: All sales channels



Variants Optional, multiple digits, upper- or lower-case letters, numbers and'-'

Firmware version Double digit, numerical with leading zero when applicable

.zip File extension of every firmware, upper- or lower-case letters

The file name of the firmware must not be changed by the user.

Firmware with file names which do not correspond to the arrangement cannot be

used by the software.

See also

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4.5 BDV import A BDV can be made available in Cerberus-Engineering-Tool by clicking on the 'File' >

'Import new BDV' menu item. During this import process, the BDV is saved into the

standard BDV path from a selectable location.

All imported BDVs are kept in a list which indicates the BDVs permitted for producing a

new 'Site' or changing an existing 'Site'.

When importing a new BDV, you are asked whether you want to delete old BDVs.

Existing 'Sites' have saved the BDV used with the 'Site' data and do not need access

to the BDV in the aforementioned standard BDV path. You can therefore delete old

BDVs if you do not want to create any 'Sites' with old BDVs or convert 'Sites' into an

old BDV.

See also

BDV: File name and version [➙ 26]

4.6 Firmware importFirmware can be made available in Cerberus-Engineering-Tool by clicking on the 'File'

> 'Import new FW package' menu item. During this import process, a firmware is saved

into the standard firmware path from a selectable location.

See also

Firmware files settings [➙ 37]

Firmware: File name and version [➙ 27]

4.7 License key A license key can be installed in every 'Panel'. The FCA2012 license key enables the

'Cerberus-Remote' function.

4.8 Calling up log filesYou can open the log file directory as follows:

Via the Start menu

Start > All Programs > Siemens > F-FX7230 > [Version] 1 > Logfiles

In Windows Explorer


Data\Siemens\F-FX7230\[Version] 1\Logfiles

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2 Menu bar 7 Hyperlinks

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5.2 Menu barThe menu structure and menu items are fixed for each task card. Individual menu

items may be shaded out depending on the task card selected. Menu items that can

not be run are shaded gray.

There are the following main menus and submenus:

Main menu Submenu Action

File New site Create new 'Site'

Open Open existing configuration of a 'Site'

Save Save current configuration of 'Site'

Save as ... Save current configuration under a new name

Site properties 'View and edit 'Site' properties

Close Close configuration currently open

Manage licenses Load, renew or return license

Import new BDV Import BDV

Import new FW package Import firmware

Import new help Import Help file

Transfer traceability report Load parts list of 'Site' currently loaded on to the LRC server

Compare sites Compare configurations or BDVs

Reports Create reports about 'Site'

CSV import Import data in CSV format

CSV export Export data in a CSV file

Show CSV import log Viewing the CSV import log[List of the recently opened 'Sites'] Open one of the recently opened 'Sites'

Exit Exit Cerberus-Engineering-Tool

Edit New panel Create new 'Panel'

New panel with address Create new 'Panel' with individual address

New element Create new element

Undo Undo last action

Redo Restore action that was undone last

Copy Copy elements or values

Cut Cut elements or values

Paste Paste elements or values

Paste without children Paste element without child element

Delete Delete element

Replace element Replacing element

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Main menu Submenu Action

Change element address: +1 Increase the address of the selected element as well as all higherelements by one

Merge sites Merge two 'Sites'

Exchange logo in site Change display logo

Convert site Convert configuration of 'Site'

Show conversion log View conversion log

View Find Search for elements using various search criteria

Find and replace Search for and replace elements using various search criteria

Find next Jump from one hit to the next

Show problems Displaying an element's problems

Show all problems Displaying problems for the entire 'Site'

Commissioning Assign Open 'Assign' window for assigning elements

Unassign Delete link

Create and Assign Open 'Assign' window for creating and assigning devices at the sametime

Disconnect Interrupt communication to 'Panel'

Initialize panel 'Initialize 'Panel'

Transfer PC -> site Load configuration of 'Site' to the 'Panel'

Transfer site -> PC Load configuration of 'Site' to the PC

Create backup embeddedconfiguration

Create back-up of 'Site' configuration

Transfer site event memory -> PC Load event memory of 'Site' to the PC

Transfer site log files -> PC Load log files from selectable 'Panels' to the PC

Diagnostics report Create reports about 'Site'

Update FW update main CPU Update firmware of the main CPU

FW update additional CPUs Update the firmware of the additional CPUs

FW update main and additionalCPUs

Updating the firmware of the main CPU and the additional CPUs

Cerberus-Remote Connect Connect Cerberus-Remote

Connect to favorite Connect Cerberus-Remote to 'Panel' from the favorite list

Add to favorites Add connected 'Panel' to favorite list

Disconnect Disconnect Cerberus-Remote

Network Reset network configuration Set standard values for the IP addresses and network masks of all

sub-nets. All manual changes to these values are overwritten.

Reset sub-net networkconfiguration

Set standard values for the IP addresses and network masks of theselected sub-net. All manual changes to these values are overwritten.

Options Preferences Set software's pre-settings

Help Help View documentation

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5.3 ToolbarThe toolbar allows the operator to access functions quickly.

The following functions can be run directly via the toolbar:

Symbol Menu Item Description

'New site’ Opens the 'Create new site' window

'Open' Opens existing 'Site'

'Save' Saves the current configuration of the 'Site'

'Reports' Opens the 'Reports' window

'Copy' Copies selected elements or values

'Cut' Cuts selected elements or values

'Paste' Pastes copied elements or values

'Paste withoutchildren'

Pastes copied elements without child elements

'Delete' Deletes selected elements/subtrees

'Undo' Undoes the last action

'Redo' Restores the action last undone

'New panel' Opens and closes the 'New panel' window

'New element' Opens and closes the 'New element' window

'Find' Opens the 'Find' window

'Help' Opens the documentation overview

'Transfer PC ->site'

Loads the configuration of the 'Site' to the 'Panel'

'Transfer site ->PC'

Loads the configuration of the 'Site' to the PC

'Assign' Opens and closes the 'Assign' window for assigning elements

'Create and Assign' Opens and closes the 'Create and Assign' window for creatingand assigning devices at the same time

5.4 Help and tooltipsThere are two sources of information in Cerberus-Engineering-Tool:

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Help

There are three ways of calling up the Help function:

Press .

Select 'Help' > 'Help' from the menu bar.

Click on the symbol in the toolbar.

A PDF document containing an overview of the documentation opens. To open a

document, click on its name in the overview.

Inscription Strips A6V10333421

System Description A6V10333401

Planning A6V10333396

List of compatibility A6V10332926

Installation Instructions

WWW

Mounting / Installation / Product Data A6V10333409

Commissioning / Maintenance / Troubleshooting A6V10333434

Configuration A6V10333423

FC92x / FT924 Operation Manual A6V10333380

(simple) A6V10333413

FC92x / FT924FT2014 Remote Display A6V10329825FT2015 Remote Terminal A6V10315025

OperationManuals

HTML help All documents which are marked with the following symbol are part of this HTML help:

Peripheral Devices FC20xx / FT2050Installation Instructions A6V10356958

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Tooltips

Tooltips are windows within the software with context-sensitive detail information.

Tooltips are shown when the mouse pointer is moved over an element designation or

element property in the detail editor.

Example of tooltip for an element property

To display an element's tooltip, proceed as follows:

1. Highlight an element in the tree view.

The element and its properties are displayed in the detail editor.

2. In the detail editor, move the mouse pointer over the element designation in the top

tab.

The tooltip is displayed.

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5.5 Pre-settingsIn the 'Preferences' window, you can specify software pre-settings.

The pre-settings are described in the following chapters.

Specifying pre-settings

1. In the menu bar, click on 'Options' > 'Preferences'.

The 'Preferences' window opens.

2. Click on a view on the left of the window.

The pre-settings for this view are displayed on the right of the window.

3. Select the pre-settings you want and click on 'Apply'.

The pre-settings are saved.

Restoring default settings

1. Click on the view you want on the left of the 'Preferences' window.

2. Click on 'Restore Defaults'.

The default settings for the selected view are restored.

Software paths

If you change program paths then you must move the respective folder manually to

the new location.

If, during installation of the software, no other path has been entered, the common data

directory is in the following path:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\

Application Data\Siemens\F-FX7230\[Version] 1

1 [Version] = Version of the software, e.g. US_en_1-V1

The common data directory contains the following subfolders:

'Additional_Documents'

'BDV'

'FS20_SW'

'Help'

'Logfiles'

'Sites'

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5.5.1 Commissioning settings

Commissioning settings

The following can be set in the 'Commissioning preferences' view:

'Automatic backup embedded configuration': If the checkbox is checked, the

configuration currently stored in the 'Site' is loaded to the PC and stored as the back-

up. This process is undertaken automatically each time you use the 'Transfer PC ->

site' command to load a configuration from the PC to the 'Panel'.

You will find more information about creating a back-up file in document

A6V10333434. See chapter 'Applicable documents'.

5.5.2 Quicktext and mouse wheel settings

Quicktext and mouse wheel settings

The following can be set in the 'Editing preferences' view:

'Quicktext proposals filtration style': To make entering texts in Cerberus-

Engineering-Tool easier, texts that have already been entered are listed as

proposed texts.

– 'first letters': First letters are compared.

– 'contain string': The letter sequence at any position in the word is compared.

'Maximum proposals count': Number of proposed texts that are saved.

'Reset proposals': Delete existing proposed texts. 'Edit proposals': Enter or edit proposed texts.

'Import proposals': Import proposed texts in '.properties' format.

'Export proposals': Export proposed texts in '.properties' format.

'Ignore mouse wheel': If you check this checkbox, the mouse wheel of the

computer mouse is deactivated. This prevents settings in a dropdown list being

unintentionally changed if you are scrolling in the detail editor with the mouse

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The 'Ignore mouse wheel' setting only applies when you select a new element in the

structure tree. The setting is not adopted for the element currently selected.

See also

Entering quicktext [➙ 63]

5.5.3 Firmware files settings

Firmware files settings

In the 'Firmware package preferences' view, you can define the path to the folder in

which the firmware files are stored. This folder also stores files that are imported using

the 'Import new FW package' function.

See also

Firmware import [➙ 28]

5.5.4 Internet settings

Internet settings

The 'Internet preferences' view contains information for accessing the LRC web servervia the Internet. Internet access is used to load, renew and return licenses. You have

three options:

Without proxy: The checkbox for 'Enable proxy' is not checked.

Via proxy: The 'Enable proxy' checkbox is checked. The information on 'Proxy

host:' and 'Proxy port:' is provided by the IT administrator.

Via proxy with authentication: The 'Enable proxy' and 'Enable proxy authentication'

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Please ask your IT administrator about the access method you should use.

See also


5.5.5 Settings for LRC web server

Settings for LRC web server

The following can be set in the 'LRC server preferences' view:

'LRC server URL:': The URL for the LRC web server

'Server user name:': The user name for the LRC web server

'Server password:': The password for the LRC web server

The user name and password are saved here by clicking on the 'Remember user

name and password' option in the 'License wizard' window.

See also


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5.5.6 General program settings

General program settings

The following can be set in the 'Preferences' view:

'Number of recently opened files:': Number of files that were recently opened and

that are displayed in the 'File' menu.

'Automatically open last site at tool startup': If the checkbox is checked, the 'Site'

that was opened last is loaded when the program starts.

'Help file:': Path to the folder with the help files.

'Additional documents directory:': Path to the folder where additional documents

can be stored, e.g. country-specific information, application guidelines or product

information.

'Tool language:': Selection of the language for the program interface.

'Auto-selection of the type in the Assign dialog': This setting relates to behavior in

the 'Assign dialog', 'New cause dialog' and 'New effect dialog' windows. If the

checkbox is ticked, the first element which can be assigned is automatically looked

for and displayed in the window. If the checkbox is not ticked, you first need to

select a category on the left of the window. Then the first element of this category

which can be assigned is displayed on the right of the window.

See also

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5.5.7 Cerberus-Remote settings

Cerberus-Remote settings

The following can be set in the 'Cerberus-Remote preferences' view:

'Connect Cerberus-Remote automatically when opening Cerberus-Remote task

card': When the checkbox is checked, Cerberus-Remote is automatically

connected when you open the 'Cerberus-Remote task card. The connection is

established with the last connected 'Panel'. When Cerberus-Engineering-Tool is

started, the connection must be manually established once.

'Cerberus-Remote favorite list': You can store frequently used 'Panels' in this list

with the connection details. The 'Panels' in the favorite list are listed in the

'Cerberus-Remote' > 'Connect to favorite' menu. In this way, you can quickly and

easily connect Cerberus-Remote to 'Panels'.

'Add new favorite': Add new 'Panel' to favorite list.

'Edit selected favorite': Edit 'Panel' in the favorite list.

'Delete selected favorite': Delete 'Panel' from the favorite list.

Adding a new 'Panel' to the favorite list

1. Click on 'Add new favorite'.

The 'Add new favorite panel' window opens.

2. Enter the name, IP address, 'Panel' ID and PIN of the 'Panel'.

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The 'Panel' is added to the favorite list.

In the 'Cerberus-Remote' task card, the 'Panel' is listed in the 'Cerberus-Remote' >

'Connect to favorite' menu.

See also

Connecting Cerberus-Remote [➙ 84]

Cerberus-Remote [➙ 49]

5.5.8 'Site' settings

'Site' settings

The following can be set in the 'Site preferences' view:

Path to the folder where the 'Sites' are stored.

Path to the 'BDV' folder: This folder contains the BDV that was included when thesoftware was installed or that has been imported using the 'Import new BDV'

function. This folder may contain more than one BDV.

Preferred BDV language: This selection determines which BDV language is

displayed if the BDV contains several languages. If the preferred language is not

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5.6 Task cardsThe task cards show different perspectives of a 'Site' in the program window. The 'Site'

is configured in the perspectives.

Every task card has a name and its own icon. The particular perspective is shown

when a task card is clicked.

Task cards

Cerberus-Engineering-Tool has the following task cards:

'Hardware': Configuration and display of all hardware components of a 'Site'

'Detection': Configuration and display of detection applications

'Control': Configuration and display of control applications

'Operation': Configuration and display of global 'Site' settings and operating

properties of all operation and indication devices of the 'Site'

'Network': Configuration and display of the network

'Cerberus-Remote': A 'Panel' connected to the PC can be viewed or viewed and

operated with 'Cerberus-Remote'.

See also

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5.7 Task card componentsEach task card has the following components:

Structure tree

Table Detail editor

Hyperlinks

Structure tree

The display and function of the structure tree correspond to the structure tree in

Windows Explorer. Each element in the structure tree is displayed using an icon and

text.

The elements contain configuration data.

The root element of each structure tree is the 'Site' element.

Problems and special instructions are shown with red and yellow exclamation marksin the structure tree.

You will find more information about this in the chapter 'Designation of problems and

displaying errors [➙ 47]'.

Table

The child elements of the highlighted element in the tree are shown in the table. If a

highlighted element in the structure tree has no child element, the table remains empty.

The table provides a selection of the most important properties of the child elements.

Elements that cannot be edited are shaded gray.

Detail editor

The detail editor shows properties of an element or several highlighted elements within

the table or the structure tree. If no element in the table is highlighted, the properties of

the element highlighted in the structure are shown.

The properties of an element are shown in various tabs. If an element is assigned, an

additional tab with the name of the assigned task card is displayed. This tab contains

the properties of the 'Overview' tab of the assigned element.

Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks are shown in the lower part of the detail editor, provided that the selected

element is assigned to other elements.

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5.8 Scroll bars and window separating linesControl elements in the software, e.g. scroll bars and window separating lines,

correspond to the Windows standard.

Scroll bars are automatically displayed as required and each window can be expanded

and minimized at a window separating line.

5.9 Expanding and collapsing the elements in the

structure tree

An element with subtree can be expanded or collapsed according to functionality in

Windows Explorer.

Elements in the structure tree can be expanded and collapsed as follows:

Click on the buttons '+' or '-' next to a tree element.

Double-click on an element.

Highlight the element and press the right or left arrow key.To expand or collapse all elements in the subtree of an element, proceed as follows:

Highlight the element and press or on the keypad.

Highlight the element and click on the '+' or '–' buttons in the top right of the

structure tree.

Buttons to expand or collapse a subtree

5.10 MultiselectionMultiselection allows, e.g. entry of a customer text for several elements in one