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Ips Groups

IPS Group​

Screen Overview​

The IPS Group screens allow administrators to configure Intrusion/Perimeter Security (IPS) groups used for arming, disarming, and alarm handling. From the List view you can browse existing groups and from Create/Edit you define delays, initial state, SIA reporting details, and the Procedures that run when the group changes state or generates alarms.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
ControllerThe hardware controller that hosts the IPS group.Required. Determines which devices and Procedures are available.
NameDisplay name of the IPS group.Required. Must be unique within the controller.
Initial IPS Group StateDefault state when the group is created or the controller is restarted.Required. Typical values: Disarmed, Armed, etc.
Entry Delay SecondsDelay (in seconds) allowed for entry before an alarm is generated.Integer ≥ 0. 0 = no delay. Appears in list.
ExitDelaySecondsDelay (in seconds) allowed for exit when arming.Integer ≥ 0. 0 = no delay. Appears in list (label shown without spaces).
On Disarmed ProcedureProcedure to execute when the group transitions to Disarmed.Optional. Runs after state change.
On Fault ProcedureProcedure to execute when the group goes Fault.Optional.
On ArmedAway ProcedureProcedure to execute when the group arms in Away mode.Optional.
On ArmedStay ProcedureProcedure to execute when the group arms in Stay mode.Optional.
On ArmedInstant ProcedureProcedure to execute when the group arms in Instant mode.Optional.
On EntryDelayInProgress ProcedureProcedure to execute when an entry delay starts.Optional.
On ExitDelayInProgress ProcedureProcedure to execute when an exit delay starts.Optional.
On AlarmNew ProcedureProcedure to execute when a new alarm is generated.Optional. Often used to activate sirens, lock doors, or notify.
On AlarmedCancelled ProcedureProcedure to execute when an alarm is cancelled.Optional.
On DisarmedReadyToArm ProcedureProcedure to execute when the group returns to ready-to-arm.Optional.
SIA Reporting TypeType of monitoring/reporting used for this group.Options include Disabled, Dialer, Keltron, etc. Drives which SIA fields are required.
SIA Account NumberMonitoring station account number used for SIA reporting.Required when reporting is enabled. Appears in list.
SIA Alternate Account NumberSecondary monitoring station account number.Optional; used for alternate paths/receivers. Appears in list.
SIA Group NumberSIA group/partition number for the receiver.Optional but commonly required by the receiver. Appears in list.
SIA TimeoutCommunication timeout (seconds) for SIA reporting.Integer ≥ 0. Required for some reporting types.
Automatically disarm group on valid accessIf Yes, a valid credential at an associated portal disarms the group.Default No. Use with caution; all events are logged.
Skip 'Alarm Cancelled' state and go to 'Disarmed'If Yes, bypasses the intermediate Alarm Cancelled state.Default No. Affects event history and Procedures.
Report transition from Disarmed-Ready-To-Arm to Disarmed-NOT-Ready to arm with 'IPS Change of State'If Yes, generates an additional Change of State event on that transition.Default No. Impacts auditing/notifications only.
Current IPS Group StateThe group’s live state as reported by the controller.Read-only column on the expanded list.
Behavior MaskInternal code that summarizes the selected behavior options.Read-only column on the expanded list; reflects the three behavior toggles.
Retain (per‑field)Keeps the last value you entered for that field when creating multiple records.Available next to several fields (e.g., Controller, Name, delays, SIA fields). Applies to the current user/session only.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Create – Opens the Create IPS Group form.
  • View – Opens the selected group in read-only mode.
  • Edit – Opens the selected group for modification.
  • Delete – Removes the selected group. System preserves audit history.
  • Expand – Shows the full set of columns (controller, states, all Procedures, behavior mask, SIA details).
  • Save – Commits changes on Create/Edit and returns to the record.
  • Save + New – Saves and opens a blank form for the next group (respects Retain selections).
  • Back To List – Returns to the IPS Group List without saving.
  • Row selection and column sorting – Click a row to select; click column headers to sort.
  • Pagination – Use the pager at the bottom of the expanded list to navigate long results.

Usage Instructions & Examples​

How to create a new IPS Group

  1. Click Create on the IPS Group List.
  2. Select Controller and enter a unique Name.
  3. Choose Initial IPS Group State (e.g., Disarmed).
  4. Set Entry Delay Seconds and ExitDelaySeconds (e.g., 10 and 10).
  5. Optionally pick Procedures for each event (e.g., On AlarmNew Procedure = “Activate Siren”).
  6. If reporting to a monitoring station, set SIA Reporting Type and complete SIA Account Number, SIA Group Number, and SIA Timeout.
  7. Set behavior toggles as needed (e.g., Automatically disarm group on valid access = Yes).
  8. Click Save to finish, or Save + New to add another group.

Example: configure SIA reporting (Dialer)

  1. Edit the target group.
  2. Set SIA Reporting Type = Dialer.
  3. Enter SIA Account Number = 12345, SIA Group Number = 1, SIA Timeout = 45.
  4. Optionally set SIA Alternate Account Number for a backup receiver.
  5. Save. Events for this group will now be reported via SIA.

Quickly clone similar groups

  1. From Create, check Retain next to Controller, delays, and SIA fields.
  2. Click Save + New after each record.
  3. Only change the Name and any group-specific Procedures for each new entry.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • Required fields: Controller, Name, Initial IPS Group State. Save is blocked until these are provided.
  • Entry/Exit delays must be non-negative integers; 0 creates immediate arming/alarm transitions.
  • If SIA Reporting Type is Disabled, the SIA fields are ignored by the system.
  • When SIA Reporting Type requires it (e.g., Dialer, Keltron), missing SIA Account/Group/Timeout will block saving.
  • Changing Controller may refresh the available Procedure list to those valid for the new controller.
  • Expand displays additional read-only columns including Current IPS Group State, all Procedure assignments, Behavior Mask, and SIA details.
  • Delete may be blocked if the group is referenced by IPS points/areas or active policies. Remove dependencies first.
  • The three behavior toggles update Behavior Mask in the expanded list and affect event generation and procedure execution order.
  • Retain values persist for the current browser session and user only; they do not change system defaults.

Permissions​

  • Accessible to users with IPS configuration privileges, typically Global Administrators, Tenant Administrators, or Integrators.
  • Edit and Create require “Manage IPS Groups” (or equivalent) permission.
  • Delete requires a higher privilege such as “Delete IPS Groups.”
  • Viewing the list may be allowed to security operators with read-only rights; SIA fields may be hidden based on role.

Linked Workflows​

  • After creating a group, associate IPS points/areas to it in the IPS configuration screens.
  • Map Procedures referenced here to automation actions (door control, notifications, sirens).
  • Use Schedules or Automation to arm/disarm groups at specific times.
  • Monitor live state and alarms for these groups under Control > IPS/Alarms.
  • Pair with access control rules to optionally disarm on valid access.