Adding an Area to Your S1000 Hardware Profile 

Configuring your SONITROL CORE system correctly is an important part of maintaining reliable, effective security. In this tutorial, we walk through how to add and configure an area within your S1000 hardware profile. In turn, you can better organize and control how your system protects different parts of your facility.

Step 1: Verify your organization

Start by confirming you’re working within the correct organization in the system. This ensures your changes are applied to the right account and environment.

Step 2: Navigate to hardware profiles

Using the Navigation Pane, go to Hardware.

Then select the Profile subcategory. From there, open the hardware profile you want to edit.

Step 3: Access and edit areas

Click Edit and scroll down to the Areas section.

Depending on your template, you may see multiple preconfigured areas already created.

Step 4: Remove or adjust existing areas (optional)

If you don’t need all existing areas, you can select and delete them. The system will prompt you to confirm before removing any areas.

If needed, you can also add new ones back by selecting New Area.

Step 5: Create and name a new area

Choose the area you want to configure and give it a clear name (e.g., “Front Office”), along with a description. This helps ensure your system is easy to manage and understand.

Step 6: Understand logical IDs

Each area is automatically assigned a logical ID based on its order. For example, your first area will be assigned ID 1, the second ID 2, and so on.

Step 7: Set schedules and arming options

You can configure a disarm schedule for specific times (such as business hours).

For added protection, enable auto arm settings so the system arms itself automatically if someone forgets at the end of the day.

Step 8: Configure reporting settings

Make sure reporting is enabled so events are properly captured and communicated. You can choose where signals are sent, including cloud services, central stations, or other endpoints.

Step 9: Review advanced settings

Additional options allow you to fine-tune how your system operates, including:

• Single or dual-user arming requirements
• Entry and exit delay timing
• Area activity tracking
• Warning alerts prior to auto-arming

These settings help you tailor your system to the way your business operates.

Step 10: Save Your Configuration

Once all settings are complete, save and close. You’ll now see your newly configured area with its name and description reflected in the profile.

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