Designing a Satel alarm — layout, cables and materials

Choosing a model from the catalogue

Search for the exact model in the appropriate system or manufacturer’s catalogue.

1. Choose a system in the catalogue and enter a product name or model code. Adjust the category filter if needed.
2. View opens product information. Select prepares the device for placement; then click its installation location on the plan.
3. On a computer, you can also drag a product card onto the plan.
4. After placement, check the object type, cable, route and mounting height in its details.

Prices and stock levels come from the catalogue’s data source. Check current availability before purchasing.

Editing, replacing and updating multiple devices

Click a symbol on the plan or an item in the list to open its details.

1. Edit the name, room, route, cable, height or notes. Field changes are saved automatically.
2. Replace product changes the model while keeping its location. Check which devices are selected for replacement.
3. Bulk editing lets you select fields and target devices. Select only the intended items and apply the change.
4. Use Undo to reverse a mistake.

Export a JSON project backup before changing many objects.

Cable routes

The route type defines the device’s connection destination.

1. Select an object and check Cable route in its details.
2. Choose the correct destination, such as a distribution board, rack or alarm panel.
3. In Wiring, select the installation type to view the relevant routes.
4. Check the route after replacing or moving a device.

Selecting actual cable products

In Wiring, configure the cable’s use and select a specific catalogue product.

1. Go to Floor plan → Wiring and open Cable configuration using the top toolbar icon.
2. Choose a product for the required function. Check the manufacturer, price per metre and availability.
3. You can change the cable assigned to an individual point in the device details.
4. After a change, check the cable schedule and project estimate.

Also consider the operating environment, shielding and conductor type when selecting cables. A similar name does not prove compatibility.

PDF project and current view

The project PDF documents the plan and selected installations.

1. Under Export, open project PDF generation.
2. Choose a floor plan style, paper size and the required pages.
3. Generate current view includes the objects currently visible. Set the layers before exporting.
4. Check the crop and plan coverage before confirming.
5. Open the generated file and check label readability, scale and completeness of the pages.

Do not change the project while the export is being generated. If the export fails, try a smaller selection of pages and report the problem with the settings you used.