User interface

Thanks to the intuitive user interface of Desigo Fire Portal, tasks can be easily performed on computers, laptops, tablets, or smart phones. We recommend using the Chrome browser.

Overview of all sites

Operating and display elements on the overview page
1	Navigation bar	Based on user profile, a user can switch to: Accounts (formerly Account Manager), Devices (formerly Asset Manager), or other Cloud apps. another site another organization User information Help
2	Status Toolbar	Displays an overview of the states of all registered sites. Also acts as a filter to display only sites with a specific state in the map overview and site list
3	Map overview	Displays all sites registered in the Cloud. The size of the map can vary based on the various facilities and may be limited to one country.
4	Search field	The Site filter searches by site name and/or address. The text filter filters all sites by the entered term. A search query always applies to multiple columns.
5	Site list	Displays all sites registered in the Cloud as a list. Colors and symbols indicate the general state of the applicable site.

Overview of selected sites

Operating and display elements on the overview page
1	Site information	Indicates the current site details. The Site-ID or applicable security norms EN, UL or ULC can be edited or changed.
2	Event details	Displays detailed information on the selected event. It is only display when a specific event is selected. INFO: Does not display all user-relevant information. Higher user rights are required to view all event details, e.g. Element info or Event ID.
3	Menu bar	Switch to another application:
			Incidents, events, alarms, errors, information
			Event history
			Fire control panels
			Device INFO: Devices and test plan reports are only displayed when the site supports the function.
			Notifications
			Notes
			Test plans INFO: Devices and test plan reports are only displayed when the site supports the function.
4	Search window	The event filter filters by event categories. The text filter all events by the entered text. A search query always applies to multiple columns. For example, a search by Zone 1 searches the text in all columns, displaying results for `Zone 1` and `Zone 11`.
5	Event list	Displays all site events in a list. The color of the event type indicates the corresponding event category (urgency).

Device list

The device list displays all the devices belonging to this site. Customized test plans can be created from the device list.

Device list
1	Devices	Opens the device list for the site.
2	Hierarchy browser	Displays the plant hierarchy of the devices: EN = Area – Section – Zone UL = Hardware structure Click another hierarchy level to display subordinate devices.
3	Meters	Displays the devices selected for the test plan as well as the total number of devices.
4	Device filter	The text filter applies to the Description. If you enter, for example, text 30, the results from all the columns are listed, including "301". Other filters include: Model, Last tested, State, and Next due test.
5	Device list	Displays detailed information on zones and devices.
	Type	Displays the Device type.
	Address	Depending on the selected hierarchy level, either zone addresses, or device addresses are displayed.
	Description	Displays the custom description
	Model	Displays the device type.
	Last tested	Displays the date of the last conducted test. It displays regardless of the test results. The symbol displays the test state from the sum of the subordinate information.
	Next due test	Displays the next test date. The default is 365 days to next test. The value may vary depending on national regulations. N/A during the initial commissioning of a site means that device data on the building must be updated.
6	Create	The selected devices can be added to a new or existing test plan. Device data must be updated during initial commissioning of a site.
7	Site report option	Generates a site report on the device information.
8	Synchronize	Synchronizes the data between the devices and Desigo Fire Portal.
9	Show	Displays details on the device. The details are listed in the following table.
10	Device selected	The selected device can be added to a test plan or removed.
11	Device not selected	The device is not added to the test plan.

Device details
Details	Section	Description
	Overview	Displays the detector type. Displays the device name and address. Displays the hierarchical device address. Displays the device model as well as detector type Automatic or Manual.
	Information	Displays the hierarchical customer text structure.
	Test result	Displays the remaining days until testing. Displays the date that the last Disturbance free test was conducted. Displays the date that the sensor was last manually tested. Displays the date the detector was last tested in the test plan. Note: The overview column Last tested displays the information as follows: - The device overview always displays a fault if the sensor state is faulty, even if other sensors are operational. - The displayed date matches the last test time and does not need to match the state.

Test plan

The test plan list displays all the test plans belonging to this site. The test plans can be edited, copied, and deleted. The state must be set to open before the devices can be tested as per the test plan.

Type and source of hazard

Only fire engineers and fire administrators can see the test plans.

Test plan
1	Test plan	Opens all test plans for the site. Only fire engineers and fire administrators can see the test plans.
2	Test plan filter	The text filter applies to columns State, Test plan name, and Assigned to. If you enter, for example, "1", the results from all three columns, as well as result "14" are listed.
3	Test plan list	Displays detailed information on the test plans.
	State	Indicates the state of test plans: New, Open, or Closed.
	Test plan name	Displays detailed information on zones and devices.
	Assigned To	Displays the email address of the desired tester.
	Last modified	Displays when the test plan was last edited.
	Progress	Graphically displays the text plan state.
	Comment	Displays any comments in the test plan.
4	Sync	Sync updates the list and reads the information from the fire control panels.
5		Permits editing, duplicating, or deleting of a test plan. Note: A closed test plan cannot be deleted.

Set data and time format

The browser settings determine the date/time display. The settings can be edited and managed in the Chrome browser at Google Chrome > Settings > Advanced > Languages > Language.

User language

The user language can be Portal set prior to logging on to Desigo Fire Portal. Desigo Fire Portal reports and information from the fire control panel are displayed in the selected language (where available).