Software =link= | Kentec Syncro - Loop Explorer
Verify cable continuity. Ensure your panel's network settings match the software's communication profile.
Assign a unique (1 to 64) if the panel is part of a networked sequence. Step 2: Selecting the Loop Protocol
It supports clear upgrade paths from existing Syncro systems to newer platforms like the Taktis fire control panel. This allows installers to upgrade life safety systems for their clients with minimal disruption.
Before uploading a modified configuration, always download and save the current running program from the panel. If an error occurs in the new logic, the system can be instantly reverted to its operational baseline.
Getting a PC to talk to a legacy fire panel can sometimes present hurdles. Here is how to solve the most frequent connection faults. 1. "Unable to Open COM Port" / Communication Timeout Kentec Syncro - Loop Explorer Software
Syncro panels store an internal log of historical events (Alarms, Faults, Pre-Alarms, Disables). Loop Explorer allows you to extract this log into a clean spreadsheet format. This makes it simple to filter by date or event type, helping you track down intermittent system issues or verify weekly fire test compliance. Device Analogue Value Monitoring
: Syncro panels are often "dual protocol," supporting devices from major manufacturers like Apollo and Hochiki . Loop Explorer allows you to define which protocol a loop uses and manage the specific attributes of those devices.
| Scenario | Benefit | |----------|---------| | | Verify correct addressing and loop order without a laptop. | | Fault finding | Identify intermittent open/short circuits, high resistance, or noisy devices. | | Device replacement | Read existing settings from a working device to clone onto a new one. | | False alarm investigation | Check trending analogue values – a detector near alarm threshold can be identified early. | | Loop loading check | Ensure total loop current and capacitance are within panel limits (typically 200 devices per loop, 500mA max). |
Create virtual detection zones. Assign physical detectors to these zones to ensure clear location messaging on the panel display during a fire event. Group output devices like bells or electronic sounders together for coordinated evacuation control. Step 5: Establishing Cause and Effect Verify cable continuity
Expand the panel node in the project tree to view the available loops (e.g., Loop 1, Loop 2). Click on a loop to open the device allocation window.
: The device address programmed in Loop Explorer does not match the physical address set on the loop device.
The Kentec Syncro - Loop Explorer Software is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
Data corruption caused by electrical interference or a loose connection. Step 2: Selecting the Loop Protocol It supports
Select the input zones or specific smoke detectors that should trip the logic. Assign their output target to Action Group 01 . Now, any alarm from those inputs will execute the configured actions. 5. Data Transfer: Uploading and Downloading
| Feature | Loop Explorer (LE-1) | Loop Explorer 2 (LE-2) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Specific panels and firmware revisions | All Kentec analogue, addressable control panels | | Upgrade Path | Not applicable | Supports upgrades from Syncro to Taktis panels | | Security | Standard access | Enhanced, highly-secure access control | | Updates & Support | Manual checking | Automatic update alerts and direct access to technical support | | User Interface | Separate interfaces for different products | Unified common interface across all products |
Connect your laptop to a live panel and perform a "Loop Learn". Loop Explorer will pull the existing topology into the software, saving hours of manual data entry. Step 4: Zone Allocation and Text Labeling
Launch Loop Explorer and select . Enter the site location details, client name, and commission engineer identity. This metadata is saved inside the configuration file for future reference. Step 2: Adding Panels to the Network