How to create an alarm device catalog in the backend

Alarm Device Catalogs are a way of grouping like device types together. An advantage of these groups is that information like Manufacturer, Model, Sensitivity Range, and Sensitivity Test Method will pre-fill on the iPad when you add a device. 

Alarm Device Catalogs are available for ULC and NFPA. For ULC, Sensitivity Test Method and Range will appear. For NFPA Sensitivity Range is replaced with Factory Settings. Both ULC and NFPA will display Manufacturer and Model. 

How to Import an Alarm Device Catalog

First, travel to the Settings tab on the left, then scroll to the bottom to find the "Fire Alarms" section.

Once in the Alarm Device Catalog screen, click the button at the top titled "Import."

You will then be prompted to choose a file for import.

Once you've imported your CSV successfully, you'll see a green header saying "Alarm Device Catalogs Imported."

Understanding the Alarm Device Catalog Template

Listed below is a breakdown of all the fields in the alarm device catalog template, a copy of the report available for download, and a sample report. 

Note: not every field is required for a successful import. No one field is required, but a more complete import will allow for more detailed inspections and reports. 

ID - The internal ID given to the catalog 

Type Name - What type of device it is. Inspect Point provides dozens of options to choose from, including Abort Switches, Chimes, and Photo Detectors, to name a few

Legend Prefix - (For ULC only) The prefix you want your catalog to have in the legend

Manufacturer - The manufacturer of the device catalog

Model - The model of the device catalog

Sensitivity Test Method - The kit used to conduct the sensitivity test

Sensitivity Range - The range (in parts per million) in which an alarm device will go off if it detects smoke

Alarm Device Catalog Template: