Kentec Syncro - Loop Explorer Software

Kentec Syncro - Loop Explorer Software

Compatibility Note

It is important to ensure you are using the correct version of the software.

  • Syncro (Original/AS): Uses the standard "Loop Explorer" software.
  • Syncro+ / Taktis: Newer Kentec panels (like the Touchscreen Syncro+ or Taktis) generally use a browser-based interface or newer configuration tools, though they often maintain backward compatibility concepts.

5. Workflow Example – Commissioning a New Loop

  1. Install loop devices physically, leaving addresses as factory default (often address 0 or unset).
  2. Connect PC to Syncro panel, open Loop Explorer.
  3. Perform Auto-Learn – software finds all devices by their unique serial number.
  4. Assign logical addresses (1 to 240) via drag-and-drop or auto-sequence.
  5. Set device types – if a device was misidentified (e.g., a module as a detector), manually correct.
  6. Configure zone mapping – assign each address to a zone number.
  7. Adjust sensitivity – e.g., set corridor detectors to lower sensitivity to avoid nuisance alarms.
  8. Test each device using Loop Explorer’s “Test” function – activates LED on device without triggering a full alarm.
  9. Upload configuration to panel’s loop controller.
  10. Save loop map file (.lpx or .kxl) for future maintenance.

3.4 Loop Health Diagnostics

  • Loop resistance (end-of-line reading)
  • Capacitance (indicates water ingress or cable issues)
  • Noise level (AC ripple on loop)
  • Device protocol timing errors (e.g., Apollo XP95 vs. Discovery, Hochiki ESP)

Loop Explorer can graph loop voltage and current over time – invaluable for intermittent faults. Kentec Syncro - Loop Explorer Software

3. User Interface and Usability

The software is designed with a tabbed workspace environment. Users can switch between different views—such as the Loop View (linear representation of the wiring loop), the Graphic View (floor plans), and the Event Log. Kentec Syncro - Loop Explorer Software Compatibility Note

  • Event Log: The software downloads the panel’s history log, displaying a timestamped record of all events (alarms, faults, disables, and system resets). This is critical for post-incident investigation.
  • Firmware Updates: The software often facilitates the uploading of new firmware to the control panel, ensuring the system remains up-to-date with the latest features and bug fixes.