Alarmtronic SERIES 4000ASP Sprinkler Alarm Control Panel Operating and Engineering Programming Manual

SERIES 4000ASP

INTELLIGENT SPRINKLER ALARM

CONTROL PANEL

OPERATING AND ENGINEERING

PROGRAMING MANUAL

ISSUE - 2A

( ACCESS CODE 25276 )

IMPORTANT

THE SERIES 4000ASP SPRINKLER PANEL IS BASED UPON A

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM

CONTROL PANEL.

THEREFORE CERTAIN FUNCTIONS WHILST AVAILABLE ARE EITHER

NOT USED/REQUIRED FOR A SPRINKLER SYSTEM

EACH FUNCTION IS SHOWN , BUT FUNCTIONS MARKED* ARE NOT

USED / REQUIRED FOR A

SPRINKLER SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

This document is designed to aid the user in understanding and gaining familiarity with the Series

4000ISP Sprinkler Alarm Panel.

The Series 4000IPS panel is a multi loop panel ( from 1 to 6 as Standard ) for use with Apollo

Intelligent Interface modules having a maximum of 126 modules per loop . The maximum number of modules that can be fitted in a standard system is 384

The System constantly monitors all Modules and Wiring . Any change in the response from a module

That exceed a predetermined level will cause the panel to go into Alarm or Fault mode.

The time taken to monitor a full loop of modules is approximately 4 seconds; This is a function of the

Apollo protocol . To improve the speed of response on the system all Loops are polled and processed in p aral lel . Each module must be given a unique address in the range 1 - 126 . This is set-up on the DIL switches mounted on the Module . Address 0 and 127 are not permitted.

Monitoring is provided for various hardware faults . The panel will periodically perform an EPROM sumcheck, if this differs from a previous value it will report a fault.

A count is also kept of the number of times that the panel automatically resets. This value can be examined and cleared using the Keypad routines .

STATUS LED INDICATIONS

Each device is programed to provide a signal to the Display Status MPX decoders . This in turn provides the correct Status LED operation .Under normal conditions all GREEN Status LED’s as normally illuminated . On a Alarm condition the appropriate Green / Yellow or Red Status LED’s will alternately flash . On depressing the “ Alarm Silence “ Switch the Yellow or Red LED will remain

Steady and the Green LED will extinguish. Should a New alarm be received then the appropriate will alternately flash as previous until “ Alarm Silenced “ .

NOTE - The Controls enable switch must be in the ON position

INTERNAL BUZZER

On Alarm the Internal Buzzer will sound Constant together with any External Alarm fitted and programed . On Alarm Silence the External Alarms will be silenced and the Internal

Buzzer will pulse every 10 seconds

INTERNAL AUXILIARY RELAYS

Internal relays are provided for -

1) Any Alarm ( 2 sets CHO )

2) Any Valve Alarm ( 1 set

3) Any Fire/Flow Alarm ( 1 set CHO )

4) Any Plant Alarm ( 1 set CHO )

For these to operate the panel must be programmed

CONTROL SWITCHES

SYSTEM RESET : Resets the System

ALARM SILENCE : In Alarm Conditions , it will silence the external and internal Sounders. Any subsequent alarms the buzzer will resound. In fault condition , the buzzer will be

Silenced

LAMP TEST : Lamp tests the main LED’s together with LCD Display

STATUS LAMP TEST : Lamp tests the Status LED’s

AUXILIARY ISOLATE : Isolates the Auxiliary relays

DEVICE ISOLATE: Isolates the selected Devices

QUEUE REVIEW : Queue switches for Alarm , Fault , Test and Isolate

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PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

There are a number of programming functions that allow you to configure your system so that it operates exactly as you require.

Programming Functions General

Complete List Of Functions

1 Review Historic Log

1-1 Display Historic Log

1-2 Print Historic Log Entries

1-3 Clear Historic Log

1-4 Print Loop/Device Set-up

1-5 Read/Clear Autostart Count

2 Text Descriptions & Names

2-1 Enter Device Text

2-2 Enter Zone Text

2-3 Enter Company Name

3 Zones - Disable & Assign

3-1 Disable Zones

3-2 Assign Sounder Groups to Zones

3-3 Assign I/O Groups to Zones

3-4 Assign Zone to Device

3-5 Zone Sounder Delay Set-up

3-6 Zone Fire Brigade Delay Set-up

3-7 Set BMS Zone Numbers

4 Sounders - Disable & Assign

4-1 Sounder Configuration

4-2 Configure Sounder Groups

4-3 Disable Sounders

4-4 Assign Sounder Group to Device

4-5 Inhibit Sounders for Device

4-6 Sounder Delay Set-up

4-7 Override Sounder Delays

5 Input/Output - Disable & Assign

5-1 Configure I/O Groups

5-2 Select Fault I/O Group

5-3 Assign I/O Group to Device

5-4 Inhibit I/O for Device

5-5 I/O Unit Action upon Evacuate

5-6 I/O Unit Delay or Immediate

5-7 I/O Delay Set-up

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

6 Device Set-up

6-1 General

6-1-1 Disable Loops

6-1-2 Device Disable

6-1-3 Set Selective Disablement

6-1-4 Set Device Reporting Details

6-1-5 Set Immediate Evacuate for Device

6-1-6 Device Activation Overrides Delays

6-1-7 Inhibit Auxiliary Relays

6-1-8 Global Sensitivity Set-up

6-1-9 Configure Timed Sensitivity

6-2-1 Select Device Heat Grade

6-2-2 Select Device Smoke Sensitivity

6-3 Discovery™ Specific

6-3-1

6-3-2

Select Device Sensitivity Mode

Flashing LEDs On/Off

6-3-3 Disable Specific Flashing LEDs

6-3-4

6-3-5

Re-calibrate All Devices

Check for Devices Needing Service

6-3-6 Read Data Stored in Device

6-3-7 Write Data Stored in Device

6-4 Automatic Address Setting (SAM)

6-4-1 Activate ASET Mode (SAM)

6-4-2 Clear Loop

6-4-3 Clear Device

7 Monitor Device Counts & Test

7-1 Device Count, Type & Value

7-2 Test Sounders

7-3 Sounders on Test Activation

7-4 Test Zones

7-5 Sub-Panel LED Test

7-6 Light LED on device

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8 General

8-1 Time/Date & Timers

8-1-1 Set Date & Time

8-1-2 Define Day & Night

8-1-3 Delays Off at Night

8-1-4 Configure Evacuate Timer

8-1-5 Device Starts Evacuate Timer

8-1-6 Fire Brigade Delay Set-up

8-2 Special Features Set-up

8-2-1 Two Devices to Evacuate

8-2-2 Call Points to Evacuate

8-3 Memory - BEWARE, ENGINEERS ONLY

8-3-1 Clear Customer Flash Memory

8-3-2 Clear Non-Volatile RAM

8-3-3 Calculate Customer Flash Checksum

8-3-4 Calculate Program Flash Checksum

8-4 Other Features

8-4-1 Active/Installation Mode

8-4-2 Upload/Download Link to PC

8-4-3 Printer Disable/Enable

8-4-4 Set User Access Code

8-4-5 Set User Functions

8-4-6 Select language

8-4-7 Select Integrated Sub-panel Type

8-4-8 Set Installer Access Code

8-5 Remote Access and Monitoring

8-5-1 Configure PC Graphics Interface

8-5-2 Modem Dial Out Number

8-5-3 Modem Initialisation String

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

Keys To Use Within Functions

Most functions use some or all of the following keys:

0-9 are used to input numbers and are used to browse through items

B-SP and are often used to change fields (move the cursor)

+/- are often used to select the loop

ENTER is used to select items and store changes

ESC is used to abort changes and exit

HOME is often used to go back to the start of a function

The cursor is often used to highlight the item that is being changed.

Help

Where possible help is displayed automatically. However additional help is sometimes available if you press the help key ‘:’ the colon.

The first press will display help for 7 seconds, a second press will ensure the help is displayed for 20 seconds. Pressing any key whilst help is displayed will clear the help and the key press will otherwise be ignored.

QUART

The QUART (Quad Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) is an optional part that is necessary for operation of the following:

Printer

BMS (Building Management System)

PC Graphics Software output

Modem

If the QUART is not fitted then access will automatically be denied to the programming functions that require it.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

General

Because of the flexibility and functionality of this panel it can sometimes be quite hard to establish your desired configuration. Zone, device and group events interact as do the various timers.

If the system does not seem to operate as intended please take your time and review the various sections in this manual. Some settings need the front panel buttons to be activated whilst others can be inhibited for specific devices.

The basic functionality of the panel is readily available and the Sprinkler alarm system will be operational just by supplying it with electrical power. Exercising cause and effect capability is what this section is all about. The best way to become familiar with all the programming facilities of this panel will be a hands-on approach aided closely by this manual.

Note -

if a Alarm occurs whilst the panel is in programming mode then programming mode will automatically be exited. If a fault occurs whilst in programming mode the fault will be reported but it is necessary to manually exit programming mode to read the fault details on the LCD.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

Specific Functions

1 Review Historic Log

All the functions associated with reviewing or printing events and settings.

1-1 Display Historic Log

The panel logs all events in an internal event log. It can store a rolling 2000 entries. When it is full the latest entry is added and the oldest entry discarded.

Help is automatically displayed on entry to the function because it is not possible to display a log entry and help at the same time.

To select a specific entry, input the number and then press ENTER.

1-2 Print Historic Log Entries

Select which entries you wish to print and press ENTER.

If the printer is already in use it is necessary to wait until the printer is free before starting a new print job.

If you wish to stop a printout enter the function again and you will be given the option of canceling the printout.

This function cannot be accessed remotely (from a Repeater or the PC Graphics Interface).

Nothing will be printed if the printer is disabled by (function 8-4-3).

Note that once the log is full the log entry number (0001 - 2000) will change for each logged event but log entry 0001 will be the oldest entry and 2000 will be the most recent.

1-3 Clear Historic Log

Clears the Historic Log.

1-4 Print Loop/Device Set-up

Prints all the device information for the specified Analogue Loop. The information printed includes the device address, type, zone, text label and whether it is currently disabled.

If the printer is already in use it is necessary to wait until the printer is free before starting a new print job.

If you wish to stop a printout enter the function again and you will be given the option of canceling the printout.

This function cannot be accessed remotely (from the PC Graphics software or a Repeater).

Nothing will be printed if the printer is disabled by (function 8-4-3).

1-5 Read/Clear Autostart Count

Every time the Main Panel has a Master Reset or it’s power is cycled the Autostart count is incremented.

SYSTEM RESETs from the front panel button do not increment the Autostart count.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

2 Text Descriptions & Names

All the functions associated with textual labels or names.

2-1 Enter Device Text

First select the device then input the text label for that specific device. If the IR keypad is being used, to enter letters rather than numbers press the SHIFT key momentarily.

If the device already has a text label it will be displayed and can be edited if required.

Each device can have a label of up to 22 characters.

Clears the text to the right of the cursor

Gets the text for the previous device

HOME takes you back to the start of the text

DELETE (PS2 Keyboard only) deletes the character under the cursor

The device text is displayed in the event of a fault, fire or pre-alarm. The text is also shown when the event log is reviewed or printed.

2-2 Enter Device location Text

First select the Zone then input the text label for that Zone. If the IR keypad is being used, to enter letters rather than numbers press the SHIFT key momentarily.

If the Zone already has a text label it will be displayed and can be edited if required.

Each Zone can have a label of up to 16 characters.

The Zone text is displayed in the event of a fault, fire or pre-alarm. The text is also shown when the event log is reviewed or printed.

2-3 Enter Company Name

Allows the company or building name to be entered.

The name can be up to 28 characters long and will be automatically centered when it is displayed.

The company name is displayed above the date and time whilst the system is not in an alarm or fault state.

The company name also forms the header on the printout after a SYSTEM RESET.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

3 Zones - Disable & Assign

All the functions associated with managing Zones

3-1 Disable Zones *

Allows you to disable or enable Zones.

All devices in disabled Zones will cease to operate with the exception of the (audible) output from loop sounders.

Any Zones that are disabled will also be indicated when programming mode is exited. They can then be reviewed using the DISABLED (QUEUE REVIEW) button.

3-2 Assign Sounder Groups to Zones *

Sounder Groups (set up using the Sounders programming functions) can be assigned to Zones.

Each Zone can be assigned two sounder groups. The first Sounder Group is activated when the first fire is detected, the second Sounder Group is activated when a second fire is detected in the same Zone.

3-3 Assign I/O Groups to Zones

I/O Groups (set up using the I/O programming functions) can be assigned to Zones.

The first 4 I/O groups are activated when the first fire is detected, the 5th I/O group is activated when a second fire is detected in the same Zone.

The details of the activation are set up using the I/O programming functions.

3-4 Assign Zone to Device

Allows the Zone to Device be defined for the Status Display MPX

Select which devices make up which Zones. If a device has a text label it will be displayed. If a Zone has a text label it will also be displayed.

Up to 384 Zones to Devices can be defined.

Zone 000 is not a Zone and indicates no Zone has been assigned.

3-5 Zone Sounder Delay Set-up *

Allows the sounder activation delay to be enabled or disabled for each specific Zone.

Note that this delay will only occur if the following has also been set:

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Sounder programming function 4-6: The sounder delay period is set, the delay is set to ZONAL

MODE and the devices that initiate the delay have been specified.

The front panel ACTIVE DELAYS button has been set to on (LED lit).

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Note -

specific devices in the Zone can be set to override this delay.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

3-6 Zone Fire Brigade Delay Set-up *

Allows the Fire Brigade signal delay to be turned on or off for a specific Zone.

Note -

effect.

the Fire Brigade Delay Mode (function 8-1-6) must be set to ZONAL for this function to have an

3-7 Set BMS Zone Numbers *

Allows a BMS (Building Management System) Zone to be attached to a fire system Zone.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

4 Sounders - Disable & Assign *

4-1 Sounder Configuration

Allows selection of PRESET or PROGRAMMED sounder operation.

Selecting PRESET (the default) will result in all sounders being operated; any Sounder Group settings will be ignored.

Note -

the Sounder Groups must be defined before PROGRAMMED is selected because the default group settings have all sounders set to silent.

Note -

PRESET or PROGRAMMED does not affect any sounder delay settings.

4-2 Configure Sounder Groups *

Allows all the Sounder Groups to be defined. A Sounder Group can consist of any combination of sounders. 512 Sounder Groups can be defined.

First select the Sounder Group number then work your way through each panel.

For each panel you can select how each sounder reacts when that sounder group is activated.

For each sounder:

‘C’ indicates continuous operation.

‘S’ indicates silent (no) operation.

‘P’ indicates pulsing operation.

As you select different panels you will automatically only be offered the sounders that the particular panel can support (although they may not physically be fitted).

Panel 00 is the Main Panel.

Group 512 is the Common Sounder Group. This is always operated when Sounder Group operation is turned on and a Alarm occurs.

When a Alarm occurs all the Sounder Group information for the Device in Alarm is combined: the device

Sounder Group is combined with the Zone Sounder Group and the Common Sounder Group. ‘P’ pulsing will override ‘S’ silent and ‘C’ will override ‘P’ pulsing.

When a subsequent Alarm occurs the new Sounder Group information is added to the existing Sounder

Group information. ‘P’ pulsing will override ‘S’ silent and ‘C’ will override ‘P’ pulsing.

Note -

if Sounder Groups are defined then it is essential to set 4-1 Sounder Configuration to

PROGRAMMED, otherwise, all the system sounders will be activated by any fire event.

Note -

individual Devices can be set not to activate Common Sounder Groups, Zone Sounder Groups or all sounders. See function 4-5 Inhibit Sounders for Device.

Note -

there is not room on the display to display help whilst using this function but help is available, as usual, by pressing ‘:’, the colon key.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

4-3 Disable Sounders *

Allows specific sounders to be disabled or Enabled.

Disabled sounders will not be operated regardless of Sounder Configuration, Sounder Groups and evacuate requests.

‘E’ indicates enabled

‘D’ indicates disabled

As you select different panels you will automatically only be offered the sounders that the particular panel can support (although they may not physically be fitted).

When programming mode is exited all sounders that have been disabled can be reviewed using the

DISABLED (QUEUE REVIEW) button.

Note -

there is not room on the display to display help whilst using this function but help is available, as usual, by pressing ‘:’, the colon key.

4-4 Assign Sounder Group to Device *

Allows a Sounder Group to be assigned to a Device. When the device goes into alarm then the assigned

Sounder Group will be activated (Sounder Groups only function when Sounder Configuration is set to

PROGRAMMED).

Note -

when a device occurs all the Sounder Group information for the device in Alarm is combined: the device Sounder Group is combined with the Zone Sounder Group and the Common Sounder Group. ‘P’ pulsing will override ‘S’ silent and ‘C’ will override ‘P’ pulsing.

Note -

do not use this function to assign sounders to Sounder Groups; it will have no effect. Assign sounders to Sounder Groups using function 4-2 Configure Sounder Groups.

4-5 Inhibit Sounders for Device *

Allows a device to be set so that is does not operate certain Sounder Groups. (Sounder Groups only function when Sounder Configuration is set to PROGRAMMED).

The options are:

COMMON The Common Sounder Group (512) is not activated when the device detects Alarm

ZONAL

ALL

The Zone Sounder Group for the device is not activated when the device detects fire

No sounders are activated when the device detects fire

Inhibiting all sounders for a device will inhibit all sounders even if the Sounder Configuration is set to

PRESET.

COMMON or ZONAL inhibits will not inhibit the Sounder Group directly assigned to a device (function 4-

4 Assign Sounder Group to Device) if that device detects fire.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

4-6 Sounder Delay Set-up *

Allows the sounder delay to be set-up:

The sounder delay can be set to GLOBAL MODE, ZONAL MODE or DISABLED.

The sounder delay period is defined (to a maximum of 10 minutes).

The devices that initiate a delayed sounder activation are specified.

If the function is set to ZONAL MODE it is also necessary to set up the activation using Function 3-5 Zone

Sounder Delay Set-up.

The options for initiation are:

DEVICES ONLY - devices start the delay timer. The sounder groups associated with the activated detector will be queued for delayed activation.

ANY DEVICE - any device will start the delay timer. The sounder groups associated with the activated device will be queued for delayed activation.

For sounder delays to operate the front panel ACTIVE DELAYS button has to be set to on.

There is only one sounder delay timer so when this expires any further sounder activations will be immediate.

If ALARM SILENCE is pressed when there are sounders queued for delayed activation the queued sounders are also silenced (stopped from sounding). Once the first alarm has been silenced by pressing ALARM

SILENCE all subsequent fires will be reported immediately (the sounder delay settings will be ignored).

Note -

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specific sounders (function 4-7) and specific detectors (function 6-1-6) can be set to override this

4-7 Override Sounder Delays *

Allows specific sounders to activate immediately even if the system has been set with sounder delays active.

As you select different panels you will automatically only be offered the sounders that the particular panel can support (although they may not physically be fitted).

0 indicates normal operation

X indicates that the specific sounder will operate immediately

Sounders set to immediate will also override any Sounder Group settings for that specific sounder.

Sounders set to immediate operation will sound continuously (pulsing settings will be overridden).

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

5 Input/Output - Disable & Assign

Input/Output Analogue Loop device management.

5-1 Configure I/O Groups

Allows an I/O Group to be established. The I/O Group can then be used for alarm or fault reporting. 512

I/O Groups can be defined.

First select the Group number then assign the I/O loop addresses..

Each I/O Group can have up to 32 I/O units. (256 for the Common I/O Group)(Group 512).

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1 indicates that its output will not be activated indicates that its output will be activated

So for a single I/O device the ‘IO’ should be set to : 10000000

I/O Group 512 is the Common I/O group. The Common I/O Group is always activated when a alarm occurs.

When a alarm occurs all the I/O information for the device in alarm is combined: the device I/O Group is combined with the Common I/O Group and the four ‘first fire’ Zone I/O Groups.

When a subsequent fire occurs in the same Zone the ‘second fire’ Zone I/O group is activated.

Upon a alarm the I/O operations are cumulative.

Note -

specific devices can be set not to activate I/O (including Common I/O) - function 5-4 Inhibit I/O for Device.

5-2 Select Fault I/O Group

Allows a specified I/O group to be activated if a fault condition occurs.

It is not recommended to use the same I/O group for alarm and fault reporting.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

6 Device Set-up

Allows specific settings to be selected for individual Analogue Loop devices.

6-1 General

Settings common to all types of Analogue Loop devices.

6-1-1 Disable Loops

Allows a specific Analogue Loop to be disabled or enabled. The default is enabled.

All devices on disabled loops will cease to operate with the exception of the (audible) output from loop sounders.

Any loops that are disabled will also be indicated when programming mode is exited. They can then be reviewed using the DISABLED (QUEUE REVIEW) button.

6-1-2 Device Disable

Allows a specific device to be disabled or enabled. The default is enabled.

Disabled devices have both inputs and outputs disabled.

This function does not disable the (audible) output from loop sounders.

Any devices that are disabled will also be indicated when programming mode is exited. They can then be reviewed using the DISABLED (QUEUE REVIEW) button.

6-1-3 Set Selective Disablement *

Allows a specific device to be set up for selective disablement.

Outside programming mode any devices that are currently disabled can then be reviewed using the

DISABLED (QUEUE REVIEW) button.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

6-1-4 Set Device Reporting Details

Each detector can be set to:

FIRE

FAULT

PRE-ALARM

The default is FIRE reporting.

When the device is activated or reaches its alarm threshold then the event is reported in accordance with this setting.

Primarily intended for use with Input modules, it can allow activation of one input to trigger a fault report rather than a fire.

6-1-5 Set Immediate Evacuate for Device *

When a device set to immediate evacuate reports a alarm all Sounder Group settings are ignored. All sounders are operated immediately as if the Sounder Configuration was set to PRESET and all delays are ignored.

Note -

disabled sounders will not sound.

6-1-6 Device Activation Overrides Delays *

Allows a device to be set to override all zonal and global sounder, Fire Brigade Transmission and I/O delay timers. When this device is activated the Fire Brigade Transmission is activated immediately and the

Sounder Groups and I/O Groups associated with this device are also activated immediately (even if they were already queued for delayed activation).

However this device will not start any of the timers either which means that subsequent fires reported from other detectors may experience the full delay duration (as programmed).

6-1-7 Inhibit Auxiliary Relays

Allows a specific detector to be set to not operate system I/O's when it reports a alarm

(Equivalent to pressing auxiliary relays disablement button.)

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

6-1-8 Global Sensitivity Set-up *

This function selects the sensitivity of all the detectors that have been set to GLOBAL SENSITIVITY.

The actual setting for each detector depends on whether the detector is XP95

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™ ™

Different settings can be entered for weekdays and for Saturday and Sunday.

Settings are :

HIGH / MODE 1 (S90 /XP95 alarm threshold of 45 or Discovery Mode 1)

NORMAL / MODE 3 (S90 /XP95 alarm threshold of 55 or Discovery Mode 3)

LOW / MODE 5

TIMED

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If TIMED is selected then the night and day sensitivity settings used are based on whether it is night or day.

Set the night and day sensitivities using programming function 6-1-9. Define the time day and night start using programming function 8-1-2.

The Pre-alarm levels are always 10 below the alarm thresholds.

Ensure that the system clock day, date and time are set correctly (function 8-1-1).

Note that in order to keep day/night and day settings consistent a day setting starts at sunrise (which is set by function 8-1-2). This means that, for example, the Saturday setting will start at 8:00 AM on Saturday.

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6-1-9 Configure Timed Sensitivity *

Allows the sensitivity to be set for day and night. The actual setting depends on whether the detector is

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Settings are :

HIGH / MODE 1 (S90 /XP95 alarm threshold of 45 or Discovery Mode 1)

NORMAL / MODE 3 (S90 /XP95 alarm threshold of 55 or Discovery Mode 3)

LOW / MODE 5

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(S90 /XP95 alarm threshold of 65 or Discovery Mode 5)

Note -

only detectors that have their sensitivity set to GLOBAL SENSITIVITY will have their sensitivity changed, and then only if 6-1-8 Global Sensitivity Set-up has the day set to TIMED.

Note -

S90™/XP95™ detectors set to LOW sensitivity do not meet the requirements of EN54 part 5.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

Analogue Loop device settings that are specific to devices that support the S90 communication protocol.

™ or XP95 ™

6-2-1 Select Device Heat Grade *

This function is only applicable to Heat Detectors. It has no effect on other devices.

It allows the alarm threshold for the heat detector to be set.

The default threshold is 55 º C.

The Pre-alarm levels are always 10º C below the alarm thresholds.

6-2-2 Select Device Smoke Sensitivity *

This function is only suitable for smoke detectors.

It allows the alarm threshold for smoke detectors to be set.

Each individual detector has the following settings:

NORMAL

LOW

HIGH

GLOBAL

If GLOBAL is selected then, depending the day, the appropriate HIGH, LOW, NORMAL or TIMED setting is used (see functions 6-1-8 Global Sensitivity Set-up and 6-1-9 Configure Timed Sensitivity).

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

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55

65

The Pre-alarm levels are always 10 below the alarm thresholds.

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PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

Analogue Loop device settings that are specific to devices that support the Discovery™ communication protocol. These functions will only act on Sub-panels that are set to Discovery™ protocol.

6-3-1 Select Device Sensitivity Mode *

Allows a specific operating mode to be selected for a specific device. Refer to the device data sheet for the mode definitions.

The modes usually relate to sensitivity or detection method.

Settings are MODE 1, MODE 3, MODE 5 or GLOBAL.

If GLOBAL is selected then, depending on the day, the appropriate HIGH, LOW, NORMAL or TIMED setting is used (see functions 6-1-8 Global Sensitivity Set-up and 6-1-9 Configure Timed Sensitivity).

In this context:

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

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MODE 3

MODE 5

6-3-2 Flashing LEDs On/Off *

When set to FLASHING all Discovery™ devices on the system will flash their LEDs when they are polled.

Only Discovery™ devices that have had the flash disabled will not flash when polled (see programming function 6-3-3).

Note -

when this setting is changed it is necessary to write individually to every Discovery™ device connected to the system. This can take 60 seconds. During this time do not select any Discovery™ Specific programming functions (6-3-X).

6-3-3 Disable Specific Flashing LEDs *

Use this function to individually disable the LED flash when polled on Discovery™ detectors.

This setting has no effect when programming function 6-3-2 ‘Flashing LEDs On/Off’ is set to OFF.

6-3-4 Re-calibrate All Devices *

Activates the Discovery™ rapid drift compensation on all Discovery™ devices connected to the system.

This should be used after detectors have been serviced.

Note -

when this is activated it is necessary to write individually to every Discovery™ device connected to the system. This can take 60 seconds. During this time do not select any Discovery™ Specific programming functions (6-3-X).

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

6-3-5 Check for Devices Needing Service *

When activated this function reads the drift compensation value of every Discovery™ device connected to the system.

Any devices that are close to their drift compensation limit (and therefore will shortly be in need of servicing) are reported via the normal fault reporting mechanism. These ‘FAULTS’ will have the message

‘DEVICE NEEDS SERVICE’. They can be reviewed once programming mode has been exited. Because they are reported as ‘FAULTS’ they are recorded in the event log and can therefore be reviewed and printed out using programming functions 1-1 and 1-2.

'Check for Devices Needing Service' reports ‘DEVICE NEEDS SERVICE’ when the device drift compensation is less than 6 or greater than 28. (The device itself will set it’s drift flag at compensation values of 3 and 31 which will result in the system reporting a ‘DRIFT WARNING’ fault for the device.)

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when this function is activated it is necessary to read from every Discovery™ device connected to the system. This can take 60 seconds. During this time do not select any Discovery™ Specific programming functions (6-3-X).

6-3-6 Read Data Stored in Device *

Allows any of the data bytes stored in any Discovery™ device connected to the system to be read.

The byte read is displayed in decimal.

Reads will only be attempted on sub-panels that are set for Discovery™ detectors.

If the chosen device is not a Discovery™ device an error will be reported (this error is not logged).

6-3-7 Write Data Stored in Device *

Allows a decimal value to be written to any of the four 8-bit user data locations in any Discovery™ device connected to the system.

Writes will only be attempted on sub-panels that are set for Discovery™ detectors.

If the chosen device is not a Discovery™ device an error will be reported (this error is not logged).

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

6-4 Automatic Address Setting (SAM)

Introduction

Automatic Address Setting (ASET) is a special install and commissioning mode that can be activated on a per loop basis whilst in INSTALLATION mode. ASET mode is only required if Self Addressable Modules

(SAM’s) are used in the fire protection system. Self Addressable Modules (SAM’s) do not have their addresses set using switches. They automatically assign their own addresses and ASET mode is used to achieve this.

Because ASET mode requires manual triggering of each detector (using smoke spray) the installer can effectively choose the address for each detector and simultaneously program and test each device.

SAM’s can be mixed with other types of devices on the same loop. Each time a SAM is programmed it takes the next free address on its loop.

How The Mode Works

Before ASET mode can be activated the system must be in INSTALLATION mode. Select this using programming function 8-4-1.

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Activate ASET mode for the loop to be programmed and tested

Activate the device associated with a blank SAM on this loop with smoke spray

The LED on the detector will illuminate

The activated SAM will take the next available address in that loop.

If selected (using function 7-3) the panel will sound the sounders for 1 second

A message will be displayed on the Main panel and Repeaters indicating a successful test activation at the assigned address

The successful test is recorded in the Main Panel event log

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This procedure is then repeated for each blank SAM on the loop.

After every 8th SAM activation, the sub-panel will reset the loop to clear the latched alarm condition of all

SAM’s that are free from smoke. When this happens it is necessary to wait 30 seconds from the LED extinguishing before activating the next SAM.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

6-4-1Activate ASET Mode (SAM) *

Use this function to activate Self Addressable Module (SAM) Automatic Address Setting (ASET) Mode for a specific loop.

ASET mode can only be activated when the system is in INSTALLATION mode (see programming function

8-4-1).

When one or more loops are in ASET mode the Main Panel TEST LED will be illuminated and the Main

Panel TEST QUEUE button can be used to display the loops that are in ASET mode.

A one second audible confirmation of each successful SAM activation is enabled or disabled using programming function '7-3 Sounders on Test Activation'. If the audible confirmation setting is changed it will not affect loops already in ASET mode, only those loops activated afterwards.

All loops in ASET mode will revert to normal operation on SYSTEM RESET or Master Reset.

Standard sub-panels and sub-panels not set to Discovery™ protocol will not enter ASET mode.

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If two SAM’s are simultaneously activated neither will be programmed with an address. One SAM must be activated (and programmed) at a time.

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Whilst ASET mode is activated there is no fire protection on loops in ASET mode. (Any fire detection will be considered as a test activation.)

6-4-2 Clear Loop *

Use this function to erase all Self Addressable Modules (SAM’s) on a specific loop.

Once erased all SAM’s on that loop

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must be reprogrammed using ASET mode (programming function 6-

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An erased SAM will not offer any fire protection.

6-4-3 Clear Device *

Use this function to erase a single Self Addressable Module (SAM) on a specific loop.

Typically this would be used when the wrong SAM was accidentally activated in ASET mode.

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An erased SAM will not offer any fire protection.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

7 Monitor Device Counts & Test

7-1 Device Count, Type & Value

Use this function to check that all Sub-panels are present and that all devices are present.

Use +/- to select the Analogue Loop number and 0-9 and loop.

to select the device address on that

This function is also useful to confirm the address of the various different types of devices connected to the

Analogue Loops.

Note that in Installation Mode all information is live i.e. the count of devices will change as the panel learns and device types will be updated if they change. In Active Mode only the device value is live.

7-2 Test Sounders *

Use this function to test the audibility of the sounders in a more comfortable manner than pressing

SOUND ALARMS.

Main Panel *

The Main Panel Conventional Sounders will sound for 1 second then be silenced for 9 seconds.

Standard Sub-panels

Conventional Sounders and Loop Sounders are operated for 1 second then silenced for 9 seconds.

Note that the Loop Sounder operation is not synchronized to the loop sounder polling so the sounder operation may sound a little intermittent - this is OK.

Integrated Sub-panels *

Conventional Sounders and Loop Sounders are operated for 1 second then silenced for 9 seconds.

Conventional Sounder operation for a Repeater Integrated Sub-panel will be synchronized to the Loop

Sounder operation.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS JUNO-NET

7-3 Sounders on Test Activation *

This function allows you to choose an audible confirmation that a device has detected a fire. The audible confirmation consists of a 1 second period of sounder operation. The settings selected by this function are used by ‘7-4 Test Zones’ and ‘6-4-1 Activate ASET Mode (SAM)’.

ALL SOUNDERS ON DETECTOR TEST activates the Main Panel Conventional Sounders and all

Conventional Sounders and Loop Sounders on the Sub-panel under test.

SUB_PANEL SOUNDERS ON DETECTOR TEST only operates the Conventional Sounders and Loop

Sounders on the Sub-panel under test. I.e. The Sub-panel that the detector under test is physically connected to.

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using this function AFTER ‘7-4 Test Zones’ and ‘6-4-1 Activate ASET Mode (SAM)’ will NOT change the settings for the zones already in test mode and the loops already in ASET mode.

7-4 Test Zones *

Select the Zones you wish to put into test mode.

Exit programming mode, but DO NOT press SYSTEM RESET as this clears all test modes.

In test mode when a detector is activated the LED on the detector will be illuminated and the event will be reported on the Main Panel (and Repeaters) for 15 seconds. If selected then the sounders will also operate for 1 second. The LED on the detector is not latched and will clear when the alarm level falls below the alarm threshold for the device.

Pressing TEST QUEUE REVIEW will report the zones that are in Test Mode.

7-5 Sub-Panel LED Test *

This function is used to confirm that all the Standard Sub-panel LEDs are functional.

Each of the LEDs on all sub-panels will operate in sequence.

The test is only performed whilst LED TEST MODE is shown within this programming function.

There is no need to press ENTER just use UP/DOWN to toggle between LED NORMAL MODE and LED

TEST MODE.

This test has no effect on Integrated Sub-panels.

Upon exit of this programming function normal functionality is automatically restored.

7-6 Light LED on device *

This function is used to confirm the physical location of a specific detector.

For each Sub-panel only one detector LED can be lit at any one time.

Select the device and SWITCHED ON and press ENTER. The device will typically take a few seconds to respond.

Selecting NORMAL for that device, or selecting SWITCHED ON for another device on the same Subpanel, will clear the LED on the first device.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8 General

8-1 Time/Date & Timers

8-1-1 Set Date & Time

Allows the date and time for the system to be set. The date and time is displayed on the LCD whilst the system is not in fault or fire.

Press ENTER to skip an entry and after each entry.

It is important to set the date and time because it is used in the event logging and may also be used to change the detector sensitivities or to disable delays at night.

There is only one clock in the system. Setting the date and time at a Repeater is actually setting the Main

Panel clock.

8-1-2 Define Day & Night *

Defines sunrise and sunset for the system.

The system considers a day to start at sunrise. So when different detector sensitivities are set for different days (function 6-1-8) the new day will start at the sunrise time defined here.

If different sensitivities have been set for day and night (function 6-1-9) then the times defined here are the

™ device, this takes up to 30 seconds, and in Installation Mode an additional 30 seconds is allowed before

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If delays have been set to be switched off at night (function 8-1-3) then this will happen at the sunset time defined here.

8-1-3 Delays Off at Night *

This function allows the delays for Sounders, I/O activation and Fire Brigade Transmission to be overridden at night.

There are two options: OFF and UNAFFECTED.

UNAFFECTED means that the system settings will remain the same at night as they are during the day.

OFF means that at night time the Sounder, I/O module and Fire Brigade Transmission delays are all turned off and the outputs will activate immediately a fire is detected.

This function has exactly the same effect as using the ACTIVE DELAYS button on the front panel to disable the delays at sunset, then using the same button to restore the day setting at sunrise.

Sunrise and sunset are defined using function 8-1-2.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8-1-4 Configure Evacuate Timer *

Allows the evacuate timer to be enabled and the duration of the timer to be set.

The evacuate timer runs in parallel to all other events. Once triggered it starts counting down, when it expires all sounders are activated. This means various sounder groups may be activated in the meantime

(and even silenced) but when the evacuate timer expires all sounders not sounding are activated.

10 minutes is the maximum duration.

The Evacuate Timer can be set to:

DISABLED

DEVICE MODE

GLOBAL MODE

In DEVICE MODE the evacuate timer is started when a device that has been configured to start the

Evacuate Timer detects a fire.

In GLOBAL MODE the Evacuate Timer is started when any device detects a fire.

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for DEVICE MODE to work at least one device must be set to start the timer. See programming function 8-1-5.

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once started the evacuate timer is not stopped by pressing ALARM SILENCE, although ALARM

SILENCE will still silence the sounders once they have been activated.

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disabled sounders are never activated by the evacuate timer.

8-1-5 Device Starts Evacuate Timer *

Allows you to specify specific detectors that will start the Evacuate Timer.

The Evacuate Timer must be in DEVICE MODE to be activated by specific devices. See programming function 8-1-4.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8-1-6 Fire Brigade Delay Set-up *

Allows the Fire Brigade Delay timer to be enabled and the duration of the delay to be set.

10 minutes is the maximum duration.

The timer can be set to:

DISABLED

ZONAL MODE

GLOBAL MODE

The triggering of the delay must also be specified, settings are:

CALL-POINTS ONLY - call-point start the delay, other devices cause immediate fire brigade output activation.

DETECTORS ONLY - any device that isn't a call-point starts the delay, call-points will cause immediate fire brigade output activation.

ANY DEVICE - any device will start the delay.

If the function is set to ZONAL MODE it is also necessary to set up the activation using Function 3-6

Zone Fire Brigade Delay Set-up.

For the Fire Brigade delay to operate the front panel ACTIVE DELAYS button has to be set to on.

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specific devices (function 6-1-6)can be set to override this delay.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8-2 Special Features Set-up *

Programming functions associated with the system response and detection of a fire.

8-2-1 Two Devices to Evacuate *

Enables or disables a system wide setting that detection of fire by two detectors automatically starts evacuation.

Evacuation means any Sounder Group settings will be ignored and all sounders will be operated immediately.

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disabled sounders will not be activated.

8-2-2 Call Points to Evacuate *

Enables or disables a system wide setting that a report of fire from a call-point automatically starts evacuation.

Evacuation means any Sounder Group settings will be ignored and all sounders will be operated immediately.

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disabled sounders will not be activated.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8-3 Memory - BEWARE, ENGINEERS ONLY

Programming functions that are associated with management of the Main Panel memory.

8-3-1 Clear Customer Flash Memory

This function erases all of the site specific data from the customer Flash memory on the SIM CARD. This is the majority of the programmed settings.

DO NOT erase this data if you were supplied with pre-programmed site data.

It is not recommended that this function is carried out from a Repeater as the erase will take a few seconds and during that time communication to the Repeater will be lost.

If the Customer Flash Memory is cleared:

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All Sounder Groups will have continuous sounder operation

All Sounder Group definitions will be cleared

The Sounder Configuration will be set to PRESET

All Zone text will be cleared

All Zone Sounder and I/O group settings will be cleared

All Zone definitions will be cleared (no devices assigned)

Zone sounder delay settings will be cleared

The company name will be cleared

All device text will be cleared

All device specific settings will be cleared

All sensitivity settings will be reset

All delay settings will be cleared

The language will be reset to English

All I/O group definitions will be cleared

User access to all programming functions will be denied

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the Installer Access Code will not be cleared.

After clearing the Customer Flash Memory it is essential to perform a system Master Reset to ensure the new settings are sent to all sub-panels. (Settings are otherwise only sent when they are changed using the programming functions.)

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8-3-2 Clear Non-Volatile RAM

Clearing the NVRAM on a panel with an Integrated Sub-panel will also clear the NVRAM for the Integrated

Sub-panel. Because clearing the NVRAM clears all the installation settings the system is automatically put into Installation Mode.

For the Sub-panel this means:

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Information on all fitted devices will be cleared

Checksums will be cleared, and re-calculated

Sensitivity settings will be cleared

For the Main Panel this will result in:

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All disabled Analogue Loops will be enabled

All disabled Zones will be enabled

All disabled devices will be enabled

The printer will be enabled

All disabled sounders will be enabled

The event log will be cleared

The auto-reset count will be cleared

Information on fitted sub-panels and their types will be cleared

All checksums will be cleared and recalculated

After clearing the NVRAM it is essential to perform a system Master Reset to ensure the new settings are sent to all sub-panels. (Settings are otherwise only sent when they are changed using the programming functions.)

8-3-3 Calculate Customer Flash Checksum

Calculates and stores the checksum for all the data in the customer Flash memory.

When settings are changed using the programming functions this checksum will be re-calculated as required. Downloads of customer data also result in an automatic update of the checksum. However if a

SIM CARD is supplied with pre-programmed data (i.e the data changed externally) this function is necessary otherwise the panel will believe the data has been corrupted and report a fault.

This stored checksum is regularly (approximately every 2 minutes) compared with a freshly calculated checksum to check for memory corruption.

8-3-4 Calculate Program Flash Checksum

Unlikely to be required in normal circumstances, this function calculates and stores a checksum for the program Flash memory.

Software upgrades, either downloaded, or from a new SIM CARD are detected by the Main Panel and automatically result in a new checksum being calculated and stored.

This stored checksum is regularly (approximately every minute) compared with a freshly calculated checksum to check for memory corruption.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

8-4 Other Features

These are programming functions that do not fall into any other category.

8-4-1 Active/Installation Mode

An essential function. The system should always be left in ACTIVE mode, unless the system is being installed and debugged.

When the system is set to Installation Mode the green SYSTEM ON LED on the front panel of the Main

Panel and Repeaters will flash.

Whilst in Installation Mode the system will automatically detect and record the presence of all connected devices and sub-panels.

To install the system first ensure all detectors, sounders and sub-panels are connected and have power.

Next select Installation Mode using this function, exit programming mode and press SYSTEM RESET.

Once the system has been in Installation Mode for 90 seconds then the system can be put into Active

Mode.

Note that there is no clear end to Installation mode because the system is constantly looking and learning.

However if the system is put into Active Mode and Installation Mode hasn’t had time to identify all system components you will very quickly be greeted with error reports regarding the presence of unexpected devices.

If devices are ever removed, replaced or added then Installation Mode must be selected so that the system can learn the new configuration. If you do not do this the system will report a fault.

8-4-2 Upload/Download Link to PC

This function cannot be accessed remotely (from a Repeater or from the PC Graphics software). Entering this function will automatically stop all normal fire alarm system operations including communications to sub-panels and Repeaters.

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It allows customer site data to be downloaded into the Customer Flash Memory.

It allows customer site data to be uploaded from the Main Panel to a PC. You may wish to do this to save the configuration or for ease of editing. Once edited the data must be downloaded back into the panel.

To perform an upload or download you will need the correct hardware fitted to the Main Panel, a lead for connection to a PC and the correct PC software.

Connection to a PC requires a pin-pin 9 way lead with a male D connectors at one end and a female D connector at the other end. (Only three wires are actually necessary, so if problems are encountered it is worth trying a lead with only three wires - Tx (pin 2), Rx (pin 3) and GND (pin5)).

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

The PC Loader Software

The PC Loader software is run under Windows. Communication to the panel is through one of the PC serial comm ports (normally COM1).

The Main Panel

Entering the ‘Upload/Download Link to PC’ function will immediately stop all normal fire alarm system operation including all communication to Sub-panels and Repeaters connected on the Data Loop.

The correct hardware is also required so follow this procedure - the order of connection is very important.

BEFORE YOU START, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DISABLE SCREEN-SAVERS AND/OR MONITOR STAND-BY

SETTINGS AS ANY DISRUPTION MAY CAUSE INSTABILITY DURING THE PROCESS.

1. Put panel in Installation Mode (Function 8-4-1) (to prevent error reports because of no Data Loop comms)

2.Select 8-4-2 Upload/Download Link to PC. The Panel display should show the following:

3. Press ENTER on the panel to Start upload/download on panel and then start upload/download on PC.

4. Once all uploading and downloading is complete power the Main Panel down

It is important to enter 8-4-2 Upload/Download Link to PC (although not to start the transfer). This is because entering the function stops the Data Loop comms. If you don't do this the PC comms port will be receiving lots of sub-panel and Repeater commands at the wrong baud rate before it starts the

Upload/Download.

PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

Uploading/Downloading Customer Site Data

Depending on the amount of data transferred an Upload or Download can take up to 20 minutes.

It is not necessary to enter Installation Mode after uploading or downloading Customer data. But a Main

Panel Master Reset is essential (and will happen automatically when the Main Panel is powered up after the original PCBs are re-fitted).

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY

8-4-3 Printer Disable/Enable

Use this function to disable the printer operation (if the printer is fitted).

8-4-4 Set User Access Code

Use this function to set the User Access Code. This access code only permits access to the functions defined by 8-4-5 Set User Functions.

The code consists of 5 digits.

Don’t forget to tell the user the new number!

8-4-5 Set User Functions

Allows the user access level to be set for every programming function.

Settings are:

NONE

READ ONLY

FULL ACCESS

Do not set 8-4-5 Set User Functions to FULL ACCESS or the user will be able to enable all the other functions!

It is not appropriate to set some functions to READ ONLY - for example “8-3-4 Calculate Program Flash

Checksum“.

The default setting for all programming functions is NONE.

8-4-6 Select language

Allows the language setting to for the system to be set.

Do this carefully - you will need to navigate back to this function to change it back again.

All text in the system will be changed to use the selected language. The change will take effect when ENTER is pressed.

Languages supported are:

BRAZILIAN

ENGLISH

FRENCH

HUNGARIAN

ICELANDIC

ITALIAN

PORTUGUESE

SPANISH

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY

8-4-7 Select Integrated Sub-panel Type

Allows the Main Panel Integrated Sub-panel type to be set. The choices are:

DISCOVERY

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S90 AND XP95 ™

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™ length analogue loop polling and processes the entire response to determine the device type and processing required. This means all device types are supported simultaneously on all loops.

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™ ™ information supplied by XP95 and Discovery devices is ignored and Discovery specific functionality is disabled. If only S90 devices are fitted to the analogue loops then use this mode. The detection of a fire may be marginally faster than using DISCOVERY mode when the loop is populated entirely with S90 devices.

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Once the integrated sub-panel type has been changed the system must be reset in order for the panel to operate in the new mode.

8-4-8 Set Installer Access Code

This function is reserved for factory use only.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY

8-5 Remote Access and Monitoring *

Remote access and monitoring can be performed via RS485, RS232 or a modem (RS232).

Remote access and monitoring via RS485 and RS232 is performed using the Odyssey PC software whilst the Telemon PC software is used in conjunction with a modem. The term PC Graphics Software is used to describe the Odyssey or Telemon software.

The QUART (optional) is essential for the operation of remote monitoring. If the QUART is not fitted the panel will deny access to functions 8-5-1, 8-5-2 and 8-5-3.

The remote access connection is made to the 9 pin D connector on NET-INT-COMS which is plugged into the NET-CON on the Main Panel. There are a few types of NET-INT-COMS boards but the same variant can be used for direct RS232 Odyssey connection or connection to a modem.

The Panel is compatible with most RS232 modems. Modem communication is at 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit with no parity.

A modem is usually connected to a PC with a “null modem” cable. For connection to the Panel a “straight through” or “pin to pin” lead is required. This lead needs to be fully wired.

When the system is powered up, or a Master Reset is performed, the Main Panel looks for modem on the remote access port. If one is found it will automatically be used for all remote monitoring.

8-5-1 Configure PC Graphics Software Interface *

The PC Graphics Software considers a complete fire alarm system (Main Panel, Repeaters and Subpanels) as a single (Main) panel.

Each fire alarm system must be given a unique number between 1 and 64. This function allows you to set that ‘panel’ number.

If a panel number is not set the PC Graphics Software may not be able to monitor and access the fire alarm system.

8-5-2 Modem Dial Out Number *

This function allows the telephone number of the remote monitoring PC to be entered. The panel will use this number to dial out if a Fire, Fault or Pre-alarm is detected.

If a number is not entered the panel will not dial out, but a remote PC may still dial in.

The telephone number may be a maximum of 30 characters long and may include any characters that the modem recognizes. Spaces may be used to make the number more readable. Other characters that are often used are shown on the next page.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY

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Use pulse dialling

Use tone dialling.

Wait for silence for 5 seconds before dialling

Pause for 2 seconds

For example:

T 9,,44,117 123 456

How The Dial Out Works

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From dialling the panel allows 60 seconds for connection to the PC Graphics Software or the attempt fails.

If the line is engaged or the dial out fails the panel will perform 30 re-dial attempts 1 minute apart, every 10 attempts the modem will be reset.

If the PC Graphics Software link is idle for 3 minutes the modem disconnects and hangs up.

If the PC Graphics Software hangs up the telephone line at its end the Panel will hang up within 60 seconds.

A front panel SYSTEM RESET or a remote reset from the PC Graphics Software will not immediately drop the modem link.

After a panel reset, either from the front panel or remotely from the PC Graphics Software, the panel needs to see PC Graphics Software communications within 30 seconds or the modem will disconnect.

A Master Reset or power cycle of the Main Panel will always cause a modem disconnect.

After 30 consecutive failed dial out attempts the modem will be considered inoperable and no further dial out attempts will be made. However, a successful incoming call will reset this count.

Even when the panel thinks the modem is inoperable it will allow the modem to receive incoming calls (if it can). A successful incoming call will reset all modem error flags and counts.

If any errors are encountered whilst communicating with the modem the modem is reset.

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8-5-3 Modem Initialisation String *

This function should not normally be required. It allows an additional initialisation string to be entered for the modem.

This function may be required to support certain modems or telephone systems.

This string can be a maximum of 30 characters long.