Item Appliance Page

As new Initiating and Notification Appliances are added to the Parts Database, the Item Appliance Tab stores data such as the device's Temperature/ Candela ratings and Coverage Area. For any device, the Label/Symbol Name, Compatible Panel Card and, if applicable, Base data are also defined in the Item Appliance Page.

The notification device's Description, Size and Part Number fields are displayed in the left image (originally defined in the Item Data Tab).

Depending on the type of device, the Temperature, Candela, Decibel and/or Wattage Tap fields will be enabled for modifications.

Coverage Areas

The Initiator Coverage Area field is modifiable, along with the Notification Coverage Area fields.

Adjust the device's coverage area as needed by entering values into the X, Y and Z coordinate fields. These fields are editable during the item's entry into the Parts Database as well as when the device is being updated within its default Properties Page.

Symbol Name & Label

The Symbol Name and Label dialog box contains editable fields where users can select from a drop-down menu or customize the Name/Label.

Resistance, db Distance & Dispersion

The Resistance field is editable for devices such as the end-of-line resistor. For audible devices, the db Distance and Dispersion fields will be enabled for the user to enter values.

Current

The Current may pass through option is turned on by default, but can be disabled.

Compatible Panel Cards

The Compatible Panel Cards dialog on the left includes the descriptions for those cards that are compatible with the device. If none are listed, then all cards are considered compatible with the device.

To add a Panel Card, click on the Edit button to pull up the Appliance/Card Compatibility dialog, then click the Add Member button. Change one card to another by clicking the Change Member button. Remove a Panel Card from the list with the Remove Members button.

Compatible Bases

Base information, if applicable, can be added to the device within the Item Appliance Tab. The Base's data includes Part Number, Type, Description and Size.

Add, Change & Remove Bases

To add a compatible base to the device, click the Compatible Bases button, which pulls up the Appliance/Base Compatibility dialog below left. Next, click the Add Member button. Change one base to another by clicking the Change Member button. Remove a Base from the list with the Remove Members button. Alternatively, highlight the base in the list to be modified, then choose another from the drop-down menu.

Please Note: Once additions, changes, and removals are completed, modifications will be effective immediately and cannot be undone (unless the item is edited in another section of the database interface).