{"id":62,"date":"2026-02-12T05:28:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T05:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securitywholesalers.com.au\/tools\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:41:52","slug":"alarm-planner-tool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.securitywholesalers.com.au\/tools\/alarm-planner-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Alarm Planner Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Design your alarm system layout visually in minutes. Upload a floorplan, place PIR motion sensors, door\/window reed switches, sirens, keypads and alarm panels directly onto the plan, assign zone numbers, and generate a complete Bill of Materials with Hikvision, Bosch or Dahua product suggestions. Perfect for installers, integrators, and property owners planning a professional security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"cp_alarm_app\">\r\n\r\n    <h2>Alarm System Floorplan Designer<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"cpap_intro\">\r\n      Upload a floorplan, place PIRs, reed switches, sirens, keypads and panels,\r\n      assign zones, and generate a complete Bill of Materials with brand-based\r\n      product recommendations from SecurityWholesalers.\r\n      <br><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Drag devices using the coloured icon handle.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Toolbar -->\r\n    <div class=\"cpap_toolbar\">\r\n\r\n      <label class=\"cpap_btn\">\r\n        \ud83d\udcc2 Upload Floorplan\r\n        <input type=\"file\" id=\"cpapUpload\" accept=\"image\/*\" hidden>\r\n      <\/label>\r\n\r\n      <select id=\"cpapDeviceType\" disabled>\r\n        <option value=\"pir\">PIR Motion<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"door\">Door Contact<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"window\">Window Contact<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"siren\">Siren<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"keypad\">Keypad<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"panel\">Alarm Panel<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"custom\">Custom Device<\/option>\r\n      <\/select>\r\n\r\n      <button id=\"cpapAddDevice\" class=\"cpap_btn\" disabled>\r\n        \u2795 Add Device\r\n      <\/button>\r\n\r\n      <select id=\"cpapZoneSelect\" disabled>\r\n        <option value=\"\">Assign Zone\u2026<\/option>\r\n      <\/select>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Brand Selector -->\r\n      <select id=\"cpapBrandSelect\" disabled>\r\n        <option value=\"hikvision\" selected>Hikvision AX PRO<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"bosch\">Bosch Solution<\/option>\r\n        <option value=\"dahua\">Dahua AirShield<\/option>\r\n      <\/select>\r\n\r\n      <button id=\"cpapBOMBtn\" class=\"cpap_btn\" disabled>\r\n        \ud83d\udce6 Generate BOM\r\n      <\/button>\r\n\r\n      <button id=\"cpapExportPNG\" class=\"cpap_btn\" disabled>\r\n        \ud83d\udce4 Export PNG\r\n      <\/button>\r\n\r\n      <label class=\"cpap_toggle\">\r\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"cpapPanMode\">\r\n        Pan Mode\r\n      <\/label>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Canvas -->\r\n    <div class=\"cpap_canvas\">\r\n      <div id=\"cpapStage\"><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Bottom Panel -->\r\n    <div class=\"cpap_bottom\">\r\n\r\n      <h3>Device List<\/h3>\r\n      <div id=\"cpapDeviceList\" class=\"cpap_list\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n      <button id=\"cpapDeleteDevice\" class=\"cpap_btn cpap_danger\" disabled>\r\n        \ud83d\uddd1 Delete Selected\r\n      <\/button>\r\n\r\n      <div id=\"cpapBOMOutput\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  \n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alarm System Floorplan Designer \u2013 How to Use This Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Alarm System Designer helps you plan the placement of key alarm devices on a real floorplan before installation. It is ideal for designing wired or wireless alarm systems, preparing zone layouts, and producing a product-ready equipment list for quoting or ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to build your alarm layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Upload Your Floorplan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by clicking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc2 Upload Floorplan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose an image file such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>House or office floorplan PDF export (JPG\/PNG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building layout screenshot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site plan drawing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once uploaded, the floorplan will automatically scale to fit the workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Add Alarm Devices to the Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the floorplan loads, you can begin placing devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a device type from the dropdown, such as:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PIR Motion Sensor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Door Contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Window Contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siren<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keypad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alarm Panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom Device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2795 Add Device<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new device will appear on the floorplan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Move Devices into Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To reposition a device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Click and drag the coloured icon directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each icon acts as the movement handle, allowing you to place sensors precisely where they will be installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Place PIRs in corners for maximum coverage, and door contacts on main entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4 \u2013 Rename Devices (Optional)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can customise device names for clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To rename:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-click the device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cFront Door Reed\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGarage PIR\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMaster Bedroom Keypad\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful when preparing zone schedules or installer documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5 \u2013 Assign Alarm Zones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most alarm panels require each sensor to be assigned to a zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To assign zones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click a device to select it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a zone number from the <strong>Zone dropdown<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zone 1 \u2013 Front Door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zone 2 \u2013 Hallway PIR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zone 3 \u2013 Bedroom Window<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The assigned zone will appear in the device list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6 \u2013 Generate a Bill of Materials (BOM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your system layout is complete, click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udce6 Generate BOM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool will automatically count all devices placed on the plan and produce a full equipment list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also choose a preferred system brand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hikvision AX PRO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bosch Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dahua AirShield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The BOM will display suggested SKUs and product links to help with quoting or ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7 \u2013 Export Your Alarm Layout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When finished, click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udce4 Export PNG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This downloads a high-resolution image of your alarm system plan, suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer proposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installer handover packs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal job planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8 \u2013 Pan Mode (Moving Around Large Plans)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For large floorplans, enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pan Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you to drag the background to move around the workspace without accidentally shifting devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disable Pan Mode to return to normal device placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool provides an excellent starting point for designing alarm layouts, but final installation should always consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detector coverage angles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pet immunity requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wiring routes (wired systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signal range (wireless systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local compliance and installation standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Quote Your Alarm System?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your layout and BOM are complete, you can use the generated equipment list to order professional-grade alarm hardware directly through SecurityWholesalers.com.au.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Design your alarm system layout visually in minutes. 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