Specifications
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Object Notation
When selecting an address for a module or an object (Zone, Trouble Zone or PGM) on a module the address is
entered using the Module Type, Module Address and optionally the number of the object. This is referred to as
the Protege Object Notation.
This notation allows fast and efficient access to any programmable or controllable object within the Protege
System.
Notation Structure
Protege Object Notation always begins with the module type or system type defined by 2 letters and then
followed by an address (3 digits). This is a requirement and is called the Unique Address. It is optionally followed
by a 2 digit number that selects the object within the unique address such as a Zone or PGM and is separated
by a colon.
ZX003:08
The above example refers to ZX (Zone Expansion Module) device address 003 and object 08. This could be
PGM (programmable output) 8, Zone 8, or Trouble Zone 8 depending on the location that has been selected
from keypad menu.
SC001
The example refers to SC (schedule) record address 001.
Module Object Type
The following list shows the module types. All module types have a two letter definition that is used to identify
them in the system.
Module Type Description
CP Control Panel
KP LCD Keypad
ZX Zone Expander
PX PGM Expander
RD Reader Expander
AE Analog Expander (Input or Output)
There are a number of products that utilize the same module object type. For example the PRT-RDM2 Mini
Reader Expander still uses the module type RD as does the PRT-RDI2 and PRT-RDE2 however the hardware
functionality is different when installed and the registered module type is displayed by pressing the [ARM] key at
the expander selection screen.
System Object Type
All programmable system objects and functions have a two letter type definition associated with them. For
example to program a user the user will always be prefixed with the two letter UN system object type identifier.
System Type Description
UN User Number
KP LCD Keypad