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      How to Import Assets into a Security Alarm Assets Form
      • 20 Jul 2021
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      How to Import Assets into a Security Alarm Assets Form

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      How to Import Assets into a Security Alarm Assets Form


      1. Export the CSV file for the Security Alarm Devices form to your computer.

      2. Enter the new asset information for your device(s) in the CSV file.

      Note: The required columns and column headers in the CSV file must remain in the same position/order as in the exported CSV file when loading/entering device information. 

      The required column headers for a Security Alarm Assets Form are:

      • Type
      • Zone
      • Location

      The table below describes the required headers for a Security Alarm Assets Form:

      Header Name on CSV file
      Definition
      Type
      This is the Fire Extinguisher Type, such as A-B-C, Foam or Wet Chemical. The Type is displayed in the Details/Service column on the Security Alarm Devices Form.
      Zone

      A Zone represents a way of grouping assets within an assembly. For example, assets can be grouped by:

      • Floor, corridor or stairwell
      • Asset type, such as smoke detectors or emergency exits
      • Quarter (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
      • Designated areas within a building, such as a dock area or entryway
      • Building

      The Zone name is displayed above the asset list and in the zone selection list on the Fire Extinguisher Inspection List.

      Location
      Location is the physical location of an asset within the building. The Location is displayed in the Zone/Location column on the asset form.

      Optional columns and headers that can be used in a Security Alarm Assets Form are:

      • Import/Export Assets
      • Address
      • Notes
      • Last Tested

      The table below describes the required headers for a Security Alarm Assets Form:

      Header Name on CSV file
      Definition
      Import/Export Assets
      Address
      Address is the mailing address of the specific location to be inspected. The Address column is displayed on the Security Alarm Devices Form.
      Notes
      Notes is a column where an inspector or an admin can add miscellaneous notes to the assembly. The Notes are displayed on the Security Alarm Devices Form.
      LastTested
      LastTested is the date the asset was last tested The LastTested column is displayed on the Security Alarm Devices Form.

      3. Save the new CSV file. 

      4. Import the saved CSV file from your computer into the form. 

      5. The Import CSV table is displayed with the newly added asset(s) on the Import/Export Assets screen.

      6. The new assets are now included in the Security Alarm Assets Form.

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      What are the Error Messages on the Import/Export Assets Screen?

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