Configuring Include/Exclude Commands in Macros for XNET Devices

Scenario

You want to configure a macro to include or exclude an XNET panel device or an input/output component. Depending on the type of fire device, the macro configuration is different. For general information about configuring macros, see Macros.

MXL Devices

  1. Open or create the macro.
  1. Drag the device, for example a TRI-RC, from System Browser to the macro instruction row.
  1. Leave Property to Undefined.
  1. In Command, select the exact command to execute.
    For example, to exclude all the output components, select ExcludeOut.
  1. Complete and save the macro.

XLS and Modular Devices with No Exposed Components

  1. Open or create the macro.
  1. For XLS devices that do not have a subtree of components in System Browser, drag the device object from System Browser to the macro instruction row. For example, an FDO421 smoke detector.
  1. Select the target object in Property.
    The target object can be the entire device or a component. For example, the Relay Output.
  1. In Command, select the exact command to execute.
  1. Complete and save the macro.

XLS and Modular Devices with Exposed Components

  1. Open or create the macro.
  1. If you have the subtree of components in System Browser, drag the specific component from System Browser to the macro instruction row. For example, a HTRI-R Relay Output.
  1. Leave Property to Undefined.
  1. In Command, select the exact command to execute.
  1. Complete and save the macro.