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Signal Types

Signal types define how various alarms and events are signaled visually and acoustically. You can configure individual combinations of LED signals and buzzer tones to clearly identify different alarm states.

Overview​

The overview page shows all available signal types in a structured table with search and management functions.

Search Function​

Using the search field, you can specifically search for certain signal types. The search filters the results in real-time based on the entered search term.

Signal Types Table​

The table shows all available signal types with the following information:

  • NAME: The name of the signal type
  • Actions: Available actions for each signal type (View, Edit, Delete)

Default available signal types:

  • All off: All visual and acoustic signals disabled
  • 10 seconds red/green flashing & quiet buzzer: Time-limited signaling with moderate intensity
  • 10 seconds red/white flashing & fast/loud buzzer: More intense time-limited signaling
  • 10 seconds pink/blue flashing & oscillating buzzer: Alternative color combination with oscillating buzzer tone
  • Continuous blue LED & buzzer off: Continuous blue LED display without acoustic signals
  • Continuous green LED & buzzer off: Continuous green LED ready indicator

The table shows "Showing 1 to 6 of 6" entries and allows selection of number of entries to display (25 per page).

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New signal types can be added via the corresponding button. Each signal type can be configured individually.

Configure Signal Type​

The detailed configuration of a signal type enables precise setting of visual and acoustic signals as well as their test functions.

General ​

Name​

The name of the signal type is displayed here and can be edited. Assign a unique and meaningful name for easy identification.

LED Configuration ​

Settings for configuring visual signaling via LEDs.

LED Mode​

Select a preconfigured LED mode from the dropdown menu. The available modes define color, flashing behavior and intensity of the LED signals.

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Please select a preconfigured LED mode from the dropdown menu.

Duration​

Input field for setting the LED illumination duration in seconds. For continuous signals, this field remains empty or is set to a maximum value.

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Please select how many seconds the LEDs should illuminate.

Show Preview​

A checkbox option "Show preview" allows testing the LED configuration directly and verifying the behavior.

Buzzer Configuration ​

Settings for configuring acoustic signaling.

Buzzer Tone​

Select a predefined buzzer tone from the dropdown menu. Different tones enable acoustic differentiation of various alarm types.

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Please select a predefined buzzer tone from the available options.

Duration​

Input field for setting the buzzer duration in seconds. Determines how long the acoustic alarm should sound.

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Please select how many seconds the buzzer should sound.

Volume​

A slider for stepless adjustment of buzzer volume from low to high. Enables adaptation to environmental requirements.

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Please select whether the volume should be low or high.

Show Preview​

Checkbox option to activate buzzer preview. Enables direct testing of acoustic settings.

On-Device Test ​

Functionality for testing the configuration directly on the device.

Test Function​

Test the configuration with a device test. The test function ends automatically after 10 seconds (acoustic signal) or 30 seconds (optical signal), regardless of the set duration.

Device Selection​

An input field for selecting the alarm siren for testing with an arrow button to start the test.

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Please select an alarm siren for testing from the list of available devices.

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The device test activates the configured signals on the selected device. Inform other people in the vicinity about the test to avoid confusion.

Predefined Signal Types​

Standard Signal Types​

The system provides various predefined signal types:

All Off​

  • LED: Off
  • Buzzer: Off
  • Usage: Muting all signals

Time-Limited Signaling​

  • 10 seconds red/green flashing & quiet buzzer: Moderate alarm intensity
  • 10 seconds red/white flashing & fast/loud buzzer: High alarm intensity
  • 10 seconds pink/blue flashing & oscillating buzzer: Alternative signaling

Continuous Signaling​

  • Continuous blue LED & buzzer off: Continuous visual status display
  • Continuous green LED & buzzer off: Continuous ready indicator
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Use different signal types for various alarm types to enable quick identification of the alarm situation.

Further Information​