Honeywell - AgileIQ

These training videos are intended to support people using the SSE Agile 200 Series Commercial RF Fire System.

Unlike many RF fire systems that use a simple 'star' connectivity to pass messages from a central unit to its 'satellites', the SSE Agile RF Fire System is a true mesh network where each device can transmit and receive data from its neighbours.

This allows more reliable and efficient network solutions to be developed. Obviously the structure of such networks is more complex, but the use of the software design tool AgileIQ greatly simplifies the creative task

This course gives and introduction to using AgileIQ, by showing how easy it is to design, install, set up and maintain a working mesh network

The series of video modules will show how to:

• Install and run the software tool AgileIQ
• Use AgileIQ to make site measurement relating to the RF environment
• Use AgileIQ to design an RF network
• Use AgileIQ to build and commission an RF network
• Generate a site report to support handover of an RF system following commissioning
• Run sumple diagnostics on an RF network

By the end of this self-learning programme a user should have the confidence and ability to use many of the extensive facilities offered by AgileIQ to develop and configure bespoke working RF systems into a range of different site environments.

AgileIQ^TM is a powerful software application that provides a user with all the functionality necessary to create, commission, and maintain an RF Fire Detection Network. Specifically designed to be used with a System Sensor 200 Series Commercial RF Fire Detection System, the AgileIQ^TM PC software tools allow easy system design and development, RF site surveying and commissioning, together with system maintenance and long-term monitoring.

The user interface is designed for simplicity of operation and ease of use especially with touch screens, typically used on tablets. It is structured to lead the user through the basic steps necessary to set up and operate an RF network.
A series of informative guides (or 'wizards') are available to help with specific tasks, using a step-by-step approach with on-screen instructions

The software tools present the user with a number of menu driven interactive screen options to implement and maintain an RF system

These include:

• Site information and layout planning
• Site RF survey aids
• Network configuration management
• RF device programming
• System checking and diagnostics

The AgileIQ^TM software runs on a Windows based PC and communicates with a loop powered gateway and wireless detector devices through and RF 'dongle' interface.

No interconnecting cables are involved.

In this module you'll learn how to install AgileIQ and connect the dongle to PC.

Important note

AgileIQ operates on a PC running Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP. Ensure that Administrator rights are enabled on the user account.

(If not, the install and setup process will not work)

The AgileIQ software is available from the System Sensor Europe website.

Open the Downloads tab, highlight the Software option and click on the logo to accessthe AgileIQ program. Elect to Save the setup files.

Click on the link shown to open the website now.

https://www.systemsensoreurope.com/English/Radio/index.html

When saved, run the
setup_agileiq_<version>.exe program; this will automatically copy the application files to the PC. (Default directory is C:\Program Files\DIS_<version>)

The drivers for the USB dongle will be installed and an AgileIQ icon wil be placed on the PC desktop.

If AgileIQ has already been installed on the PC, double left click on the AgileIQ icon on the PC desktop to start the application

When set-up has finished, the AgileIQ application will start and the user will be asked to connect the USB dongle. Note: when the USB dongle interface is attached, Windows may take a few seconds to recognize the new hardware correctly. Wait for the Dongle LED to turn green before clicking 'OK'; this could take up to 15 seconds or more.

If AgileIQ has already been installed on the PC, double left click on the AgileIQ icon on the desktop to start the application

When the USB dongle is found, the AgileIQ application will start and open at a blank site information window. At this screen it is now possible to start a new project or open an existing one.

Hovering over the different buttons available in AgileIQ^TM with the PC mouse pointer will reveal the button name for a few seconds

Left clicking with a mouse on a button activates the function. Some additional features or buttons are 'hidden' in some fields. Doiubel (left) clicking on an active field on the screen will reveal any additional buttons enabling an extended range of options in that area. In some screen views an arrow button will enable/disable a drop-down panel, allowing access to extra functions.

Note: AgileIQ^TM is intended to be tablet friendly, hence the use of large buttons and icons. Double tapping into a field or icon on a touch screen, or double left clicking on a mouse will perform the same operation and this is equivalent to a single right click with a mouse.

For simplicity in this training video, the words click and double-click will be synonymous with tap and double-tap, and right click is not referred to.