Ampac LoopSense EN54.2 User manual

Fire detection and evacuation solutions that save lives.
LoopSense
Fire Alarm Control Panel (EN54.2 & 4)
User Manual
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Responding to a Fire
Access Level 1
Indicators Controls
FIRE ZONE 1

DELAY ACTIVE
OVERRIDE

SILENCE
BUZZER
The OVERRIDE key is pressed to override any delays to outputs
Access Level 2

EVACUATE
The EVACUATE key is pressed to turn ON all alarm devices.

ALARMS
SILENCE
RESOUND
The SILENCE/RESOUND key is pressed to silence any silence-able outputs that have been
activated.
The ALARMS LED will be illuminated to indicate that the silence-able outputs have been silenced and
resound is available. The operation of the SILENCE key will be logged.

RESET
The RESET key is pressed to reset the fire condition. All outputs activated in response to
the fire will deactivate and the panel will revert to the normal condition providing there are no other
abnormal conditions present. –RESET IS LOGGED.
Disabling a Zone
The following example DISABLES a ZONE. Place the Keyswitch in the ENABLED position.
Press 
MENU
ENTER
Then
2
ABC
to open the “Control” menu. By following
the screen prompts select the type of control, 1 to 4. Once selected simply step through the menu again to
implement.
Press 
1
to open the “Zone” menu.
Selecting the Zone Control menu prompts the user to
select the zone number using the generic zone point
selection screen followed by the corresponding zone
control menu. (Sounder access is available at Level 3
only)
CONTROL MENU
1►ZONE 3|PANEL
2|DEVICE 4|GLOBAL CONTROL
Zzzz <status>
<zone descriptor>
1:DISABLE INPUTS 2:DISABLE SOUNDERS
3:SILENT WALK TEST 4:WALK TEST DEVICE►

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Contents
1 About This Manual............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................... 5
2 Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 System Overview............................................................................................................ 5
3 Front Panel Control Card...................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Levels of Access.............................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 Passwords...................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Misplaced Password....................................................................................................... 7
3.2 System Controls & Indicators.......................................................................................... 8
3.3 Liquid Crystal Display.....................................................................................................12
4 Displayed Conditional Responses ........................................................................................................13
4.1 Normal Condition..........................................................................................................13
4.2 Fire Condition................................................................................................................14
4.3 Fault Condition..............................................................................................................15
4.3.1 System Fault Condition..................................................................................................16
4.4 Pre-Alarm Condition......................................................................................................17
4.5 Emergency Condition ....................................................................................................17
4.6 Security Condition.........................................................................................................17
4.7 User Condition ..............................................................................................................18
4.8 Disabled Condition........................................................................................................18
4.9 Other Conditions...........................................................................................................18
5 Test Functions.....................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Loop Test ......................................................................................................................19
5.2 Lamp Test .....................................................................................................................19
5.3 Walk Test ......................................................................................................................20
5.4 Device Locator ..............................................................................................................21
6 Menu Structure...................................................................................................................................22
6.1 Menu Layout and Navigation.........................................................................................22
6.1.1 Generic Point Selection Screens ....................................................................................23
6.1.2 Zone Point Selection......................................................................................................23
6.1.3 Loop Point Selection......................................................................................................23
6.1.4 Loop Device Point Selection ..........................................................................................24
6.1.5 Sub-Address Point Selection..........................................................................................24
6.1.6 Add-On Point Selection .................................................................................................24
6.1.7 Panel Input Point Selection............................................................................................25
6.1.8 Panel Output Point Selection.........................................................................................25
6.1.9 Password User ID Selection ...........................................................................................25
7 Menu Structure & Navigation..............................................................................................................26
7.1 Menu > Display .............................................................................................................26
7.1.1 Menu->Display->About .................................................................................................26
7.2 Menu > Control.............................................................................................................27
7.2.1 Menu > Control > Zone..................................................................................................27
7.2.2 Menu > Control > Device ...............................................................................................28
7.2.3 Menu >Control > Panel..................................................................................................29
7.2.4 Menu ->Control > Global Control...................................................................................32
7.3 Menu -> Events .............................................................................................................33

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7.3.1 Menu->Events->Print ....................................................................................................33
7.3.2 Menu->Events->Delete..................................................................................................33
7.3.3 Menu->Events->Goto....................................................................................................33
7.4 Menu > Tools ................................................................................................................34
7.5 Menu > Setup................................................................................................................35
7.5.1 Menu->Setup->Date and Time ......................................................................................35
7.5.2 Menu->Setup->Day/Night .............................................................................................35
7.5.3 Menu->Setup->Earth Monitoring ..................................................................................36
7.5.4 Menu->Setup->Passwords.............................................................................................36
7.6 Menu > Programming....................................................................................................37
7.6.1 Menu->Programming->Zone .........................................................................................38
7.6.2 Menu->Programming->Device.......................................................................................39
7.6.3 Menu->Programming->Panel ........................................................................................44
7.6.4 Menu->Programming->Sounders ..................................................................................47
7.6.5 Menu->Programming->Learn Options ...........................................................................48
7.6.6 Menu->Programming->Version .....................................................................................50
7.7 Event Logging................................................................................................................51
8 Complete Menu Structure...................................................................................................................52

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1About This Manual
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains all the information required to operate the LoopSense Fire Alarm Control Panel
(FACP). The first step in becoming a proficient operator is to be familiar with and understand the “Menu
Structure” and the keys used to navigate through it. Once this concept along with the screen prompts that
are displayed during the navigation process are understood the user will find the operation of the
LoopSense Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) a simple task.
2Introduction
2.1 System Overview
The purpose of the LoopSense Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) is to monitor changes in inputs, report those
changes and update selected outputs as programmed.
The FACP processes changes in inputs such as fire, fault, pre-alarm, emergency, security, user, transparent
and system and has a built-in menu structure to view its status, perform operational tests, and modify the
panel’s configuration and programming.
The LoopSense FACP is compliant with EN54-2 and EN54-4.
In addition to the mandatory requirements of EN54-2 the LoopSense meets the following optional features
with requirements:
7.8 Output to fire alarm devices
7.9 Control of fire alarm routing equipment
7.9.1 Output to fire alarm routing equipment
7.9.2 Alarm Confirmation input from fire alarm routing equipment
7.11 Delays to outputs
7.12 Dependencies on more than one alarm signal Type A, B and C
8.3 Fault signals from points
8.9 Output to fault warning routing equipment
9.5 Disablement of each addressable points
10 Test condition

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3Front Panel Control Card
The Front Panel Control Card interfaces to the Main Control Board and supports;
➢all the controls and functional indicators
➢the FACP Reset
➢Menu system control
➢Serial or Parallel Printer port
Figure 1: Front Panel Layout
3.1 Levels of Access
The FACP supports three levels of access.
Access Level 1 (Untrained User):
The FACP is in Access Level 1 by default.
Only the OVERRIDE, PREVIOUS, NEXT, SILENCE BUZZER and LAMP TEST controls are active.
Access Level 2 (Authorised User):
To enter Access Level 2 the user has to enter a password using the alpha numeric keys. The password entry
screen will be presented if any higher access level key is pressed. Alternatively turning the Keyswitch to the
ON position will force the panel into access level 2. The user is able to navigate through the menu system in
access level 2 however the ENTER PASSWORD menu item will be displayed in place of the PROGRAMMING
and SETUP menus.
Note: PROGRAMMING and SETUP menus are not accessible during a Fire condition
If ENTER PASSWORD is selected, the password entry screen will be presented allowing the user to enter the
access level 3 password. The user is able to enter the password when the password screen is presented.

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The access level 1 controls are active as well as SILENCE RESOUND, RESET, EVACUATE and MENU ENTER
controls. All menu items are active apart from the programming menu.
Access Level 3 (Authorised Service Technician/Engineer):
All access level 1 and 2 controls, PROGRAMMING, SETUP menus and individual sounder output disable
options are active.
If ENTER PASSWORD is selected, the password entry screen will be presented allowing the user to enter the
access level 3 passwords.
3.1.1 Passwords
The FACP will support 99 user programmable passwords. Each password includes an access level which can
be either 2 or 3 corresponding to the access levels and a unique ID which ranges from 1 to 99. There is also
a facility in the access level 3 SETUP menu to add, edit or delete passwords.
Note: Onsite programming only allows for the editing of ID1 and ID2 all other ID’s need to be set using
the LoopMaster configuration tool
All passwords are a 4 digit numeric entry and the system default passwords are as follows:
ID
Password
Access Level
1
3333
3
2
User Defined
User Defined
Password Conditions
1. All password IDs that have not been assigned a password are set to access level 1 to prevent false
entries.
2. The entering of a password will be logged using the ID.
3. If no key is pressed for 5 minutes the access level will timeout to the default access level being 2 or
1 depending on the key-switch position.
4. The access level timeout and key-switch operations will also be logged.
5. The intervals between key presses when entering the password must not exceed 30 seconds
otherwise the password entry screen will timeout returning the panel to the default access level.
6. The FACP can also be forced to the default access level by pressing the CANCEL key 4 times while
default screen is displayed.
3.1.2 Misplaced Password
In the situation, where access to the panel is required, and the passwords are not available, there is a
facility for the appropriate service personnel to gain access to the panel.
The procedure is as follows:
1. The password “
#
, , , , ,
#
” is entered.
2. The panel responds by displaying a unique 10 digit key
3. Contact the local Ampac Service Centre and they will issue a temporary password
4. The temporary password is entered, and access is gained to the panel. The operator can now
access the password menu and set the passwords up as appropriate for the installation
The temporary password will be deleted, the next time a password is successfully entered into the FACP.

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3.2 System Controls & Indicators
The front panel has fourteen push button controls, a key switch and an alpha numeric keypad.
Controls, Normal –Enabled (Key Switch)
CONTROLS ENABLE KEY SWITCH. = OFF, = ON
If the key switch is in the OFF position (access level 1), then the OVERRIDE, PREVIOUS, NEXT, SILENCE
BUZZER and LAMP TEST controls are active.
If the key switch is in the ON position (access level 2), then the SILENCE RESOUND, RESET, EVACUATE and
MENU ENTER controls are also active.
The key switch is optional. If the key switch is not used, then a pass-code is entered (using the alpha
numeric keys) to gain access to level 2 or 3.
Note: Keys, when pressed, will present an audible feedback “beep” to the user.
Delay Active / Override
Available at access level 1 and above
DELAY ACTIVE
OVERRIDE
Delay Active –Indicator is illuminated steady when one or more zones are configured with
Investigation delays and Delay Mode is active. The indicator will flash if any Investigation delay timer is
running.
If the override control or evacuate control is activated while the investigation delay timer is running, then
the indicator will go steady and the investigation zone enters the fire condition.
The indicator will only be OFF if:
➢The Delay Mode is OFF
➢No investigation delays are configured
➢The panel has switched to day or night mode where no delays have been configured.
Override –Momentary push button. - (EN54-2:1997, clause 7.11), When Delay Mode is ON and one or
more zones configured with investigation delays have their delay timer running, activating the OVERRIDE
control overrides the investigation delay timer allowing the zone or zones to enter the fire condition
immediately.
Alarm - Silence / Resound Alarms
Available at access level 2 and above
ALARMS
SILENCE
RESOUND
Alarms –The indicator is lit when the sounders configured to be silence-able have been silenced
in response to any activation sources, indicating the resound function is active.
Silence Resound –Momentary push button. Used to silence any alarm devices and resound them by way of
a “Toggle” function if the ALARMS indicator is illuminated. Only alarm devices configured with the silence-

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able attribute set shall respond to silence/resound. Silenced alarm devices shall automatically resound on
the occurrence of a new fire event.
Pre-Alarm / Previous 
Available at access level 1 and above
PRE-ALARM
Pre-alarm –Illuminated when one or more devices are in the pre-alarm condition and not
disabled
Previous Momentary push button. Used to scroll the LCD display to view the previous available entry.
Fire Output / Next 
Available at access level 1 and above
FIRE OUTPUT
Fire Output –Illuminated steady if a designated fire output has been activated and flashes if a
FARE input is configured and active and remains so until the fire alarm condition is reset.
Next Momentary push button. Used to scroll the LCD display to view the next available entry.
Fire / Silence Buzzer
Available at access level 2 for the alarm buzzer, available at access level 1 and above for the fault buzzer
FIRE
SILENCE
BUZZER
Fire –Indicator is illuminated when one or more devices are reporting a FIRE condition or the
evacuate control has been activated.
Silence Buzzer –Silences the panel buzzer. Buzzer is activated under the following conditions:
Alarm Buzzer -
➢Fire condition
Fault Buzzer -
➢Fault with loop devices
➢Fault with the loops
➢Fault with the fire alarm routing equipment or fault warning routing equipment
➢Fault with alarm devices or circuit
➢Fault with connected modules, cards and boards
➢Fault with secondary power supply
➢Fault with main power supply

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Fault / Reset
Available at access level 2 and above
FAULT
RESET
Fault –Indicator illuminated when there are one or more faults on the system.
➢Fault with loop devices
➢Fault with the loops
➢Fault with the fire alarm routing equipment or fault warning routing equipment
➢Fault with alarm devices or circuit
➢Fault with connected modules, cards and boards
➢Fault with secondary power supply
➢Fault with main power supply
➢Lit in conjunction with System Fault indicator
Reset –Momentary push button. Pressing RESET returns the FACP to its normal default state, by clearing all
fire alarm conditions, updating the relevant indicators and outputs. If fault conditions are cleared they shall
be re-established within 20 seconds
Disabled –Evacuate
Available at access level 2 and above
DISABLED
EVACUATE
Disabled –The indicator is illuminated when one or more zone detectors, loop devices or panel
outputs are disabled.
Evacuate - Momentary push button. Turns on all alarm devices, illuminates the FIRE indicator, activates the
output to the fire alarm routing equipment and announces the evacuate condition on the LCD.
Also if there any alarm devices configured with delays, the evacuate key will override these and force the
alarm devices into evacuate.
Note: If there are any zones configured for Investigation or Dependency A, B or C, these shall be
bypassed when the EVACUATE key is pressed.
LAMP TEST
Lamp Test –Pressed for 2 to 3 seconds turns ON all indicators (including any ancillary cards),
segments of the LCD and the local buzzer in a logical sequence.
CANCEL
Cancel –Used to cancel a navigation step or entry in the MENU function
MENU
ENTER
MNO
6
12
ABC
3
DEF
4
GHI JKL
5
PQRS
7
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
*
0
#

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MENU / ENTER, 0-9, *, #, CANCEL and ◄▼▲► - Provides a means for entering the menu system, and
carrying out interrogation, control and programming activities
POWER
Illuminated to show the presence of mains power and flashes when the
mains have failed
SYSTEM FAULT
Illuminated when the FACP is unable to provide mandatory functions.
Indicator is latched, until cleared by the RESET control
EARTH FAULT
Illuminated when there is an earth fault detected on the panel
ALARMS STATUS
Illuminated steady if any of the alarm devices (sounders and/or strobes) have been
disabled and flashes if any of the alarm devices (sounders and/or strobes) are in fault. Disable has priority
over fault
FIRE OUTPUT STATUS
Illuminated steady if the fire output has been disabled and flashes if the
fire output is in fault (open or short circuit condition). Disable has priority over fault
TEST
Illuminated when the panel is in the “Walk Test” mode.
ZONE 1
Illuminated when the associated zone1-32 is in alarm.

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3.3 Liquid Crystal Display
LCD is used to display abnormal conditions and for interrogation, control and programming activities. When
the FACP is in its normal state a default screen is displayed.
Backlight (refer to EN54.2:1997: 12.8.5):
The associated backlight is energised;
➢In access level 1 during initialisation
➢for 1 hour if a new fire or fault event occurs
➢for 25 seconds following any key press, otherwise it shall be switched OFF.
In access level 2 or higher the backlight shall always be ON.
Alarm, Fault and Isolate information is accessed through the Main Menu.
FRONT
PANEL I/F
JTAG
LCD BACK
LIGHT
LCD CONNECTOR
SILENCE
BUZZER
COMMS
PARALLEL SERIAL
FAULT
BUZZER
PWR LINK
PWR LINK
KEY
SWITCH
PRINTER
RESET
CONFIG
DIAGNOSTIC
Zone 1-4
Zone 5-8
Zone 9-12
Zone 13-16
Zone 17-20
Zone 21-24
Zone 25-28
Zone 29-32
U2
U12 U14
RN17
RN13
RN18
RN14
RN19
D32
D31
D30
D29
D28
D27
D26
D25
D24
D23
D22
D21
D20
D19
D17
D16
D15
D14
D13 D1
C32 C33
R9
L2
L1
SW27
SW28
R19
Q6
R15
C5
R17
R20
R22
R29
C24
RN9
R24
R7
C12
C31
C13
R12
Q4
+
BZ1
C18
C19
C37
C23
C15
C36
C10
C22
C20
C8
C14
C2
C25
C17
C35
C16
C28
C4
C26
C30
C27
C7
C3
C11
C29
C34
CN7
CN8
CN2 CN3 CN1
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN9 CN10
D2
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D35
D39
D34
D38
D46
D47
D40
D42
D43
D9
D10
D11
D12
D37D36
D33
D48
D49
D18
LK1
Q5
Q3
Q2
Q7
R28
R18
R1
R14
R2
R11
R21
R25
R13
R27
R23
R26
R4
R3
R6 R5
R8
RN6
RN12
RN15
RN11
RN20
RN10
RN3
RN4 RN5
RN1
U6
U9
U13
U8
U3
U11
U1
C1
R10
RN2
U4
U5
C9
C21
U10
R16
Q1
U7
U16
RN16
U15
RN8
RN7
TH1
D45 D41D44
N1236
D3
DELAY ACTIVE
ALARMS
PRE-ALARM
FIRE OUTPUT
FIRE
FAULT
DISABLED
ZONES 1 - 32
PWR
SYST
FLT
ETH
FLT
ALM
STAT
FIRE
O/P
TEST
Figure 2: Control Card PCB Layout

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4Displayed Conditional Responses
4.1 Normal Condition
The POWER LED is illuminated meaning the mains voltage is present, and all other indicators are off. The 4
x 40 LCD will display the;
DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM ACCESS LEVEL 1
USER DESCRIPTOR LINE 1
USER DESCRIPTOR LINE 2
SYSTEM STATUS DAY-NIGHT/MAN I/O
current date, time and access level on line 1
configured user descriptors of customer/site
specific information on lines 2 and 3
system status - day-night and manual I/O
active information on line 4
In the above screen, ACCESS LEVEL corresponds to the currently active user access level.
In Zone mode, if there is an individual device or input that is disabled within a zone consisting of more then
one input, the panel exhibits a partially disabled status and displays the following:
Selecting DEVICE►sets the panel into device mode allowing the individual conditions to be displayed,
scrolled and controlled.
Display =
<DATE> <TIME> ACCESS LEVEL: 1
<USER DESCRIPTOR LINE 1>
<USER DESCRIPTOR LINE 2>
PARTIAL DISABLE DEVICE►
The default screen is not displayed if there is an abnormal status present on the system. The highest
priority scrollable status screen is displayed in its place.
Note: Individual disablement of sounders and the Partial Disable condition are additional features
which fall outside the scope of EN54.2. The display of the individual disablements are suppressed during the
fire alarm condition however they may be interrogated via the Menu->Display->Disable menu in this
instance. Only the global disablement/re-enablement of sounders is compliant with EN54.2.
Furthermore after any interrogation at the front panel by the user, the display reverts to the highest
priority scrollable status screen or default screen 5 minutes after the last key press. The exception to this
timeout is when an alarm is present on the system where the keypad timeout is 30 seconds in this case.

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4.2 Fire Condition
If an input or device is activated and it is configured to generate a fire condition the FACP responds to the
fire as follows:
➢Common FIRE LED will turn on steady
➢Assigned zone fire LED will illuminate
➢Panel buzzer will sound continuously
➢Fire condition to be reported to the LCD (time ordered buffer 100 entries deep)
➢The fire event will be logged and printed, where a printer is fitted.
➢The panel fire output will activate
➢All outputs configured to operate under a fire condition will operate
The fire condition will be displayed on the LCD in the following format:
Zone with active Fire condition
The LCD displays the fire status screen and indicates the most recent zone in Fire by way of the zone LED
indicators
Zzzz FIRE
<zone descriptor>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
ZONE FIRE XXX OF XXX DEVICE►
The LCD will display the zone in which the fire originated and can be scrolled through all zones in fire using
the PREVIOUS and NEXT keys.
Note: Only fires will be scrollable by default when fires are present on the system. Other events are
viewable via the Display menu when fires are present.
“CONTROL*” Indicates that the control menu hotkey is available; pressing the “*” key on the numeric
keypad will allow direct entry into the control menu for the current point being displayed. This requires
level 2 access.
The user can perform the following actions in response to a fire:
➢The SILENCE/RESOUND key is used to silence any silence-able outputs that have been activated in
response to the fire condition. The ALARMS LED will be illuminate to indicate that the sounders
have been silenced and resound is available. The operation of the SILENCE key will be logged. (This
operation is only available at access level 2)
➢The OVERRIDE key can be used to override any delays to outputs (EN54-2:1997, clause 7.11). (This
operation is available at access level 1)
➢The EVACUATE key can be pressed to turn all alarm devices.
➢The RESET key can be used to reset the fire condition. All outputs activated in response to the fire
will deactivate and the panel will revert to the normal condition providing there are no other
abnormal conditions present. (This operation is only available at access level 2)

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The FACP also displays fires in Device mode. Pressing the “DEVICE►” forward button allows the panel to
display all the devices or inputs on the system that are in fire.
<point location> FIRE
<point descriptor> <type>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
FIRE XXX OF XXX ◄ZONE
Pressing the Zone back key or a keypad time out will return the panel to displaying fire in zone mode.
Use the ▲(up) (down) arrows to cycle through the inputs and devices that are in fire.
Device Alarm LED activation
Due to the limited current available from the analogue loop, the number of alarm LED’s allowed to be
illuminated simultaneously is limited to the first 10 devices in fire on each loop; after this limit is reached
any new devices in fire will not have its alarm LED illuminated until the original fires have been cleared on
that loop.
4.3 Fault Condition
When the system registers a fault condition:
➢Common FAULT LED will be illuminated
➢Corresponding front panel fault LED will illuminate
➢Assigned zone fault LED will flash
➢Panel buzzer will sound intermittently
➢Fault condition to be reported to the LCD.
➢The fault event will be logged and printed, where a printer is fitted.
➢The panel fault output will activate
➢All outputs configured to operate under a fault condition will operate
The fault condition will be displayed on the LCD in the following format:
Zzzz FAULT
<zone descriptor>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
FAULT XXX OFXXX DEVICE►
Only zoned input types shall be displayed collectively as a zone.
<point location> FAULT
<point descriptor> <type>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
FAULT XXX OF XXX ◄DEVICE
Faults originating from sounders, outputs and un-zoned modules on loops, add-ons or the panel main
termination board shall be displayed individually as shown here.
Pressing the “DEVICE►” forward button will allow the panel to display all the individual inputs, outputs and
modules in fault.
Selecting “CONTROL*” will allow direct entry into the control menu for the current point or zone being
displayed (This operation is only available at access level 2).

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4.3.1 System Fault Condition
(EN54.2:1997: 8.5, 13.4, 13.6, 13.7a)
The System Fault condition is activated if the FACP fails to provide mandatory functions. When a system
fault condition occurs, the panel buzzer, System Fault and General Fault indicators shall be activated.
Mandatory functions failures include:
➢Critical hardware failure on Main Termination Board (MTB) –The system fault condition is driven
by hardware for this failure and can be cleared by hardware reset or power cycle of the MTB if the
hardware is not damaged.
➢Reset of the CPU on the MTB while the MTB maintains power –The panel shall re-initialise if
possible and the system fault condition shall be driven by software. In this case the fault buzzer is
silence-able at access level 1 or higher by using the SILENCE BUZZER control and the system fault
can be cleared by activating the RESET control at access level 2 or higher. If the RESET control is
activated at access level 1, the user shall be prompted to enter a password; successful entry of an
access level 2 or 3 password shall complete the action.
➢Loss of communications with the Front Panel (FP) –The system fault condition shall be hardware
driven on the FP via the software in MTB and can be cleared by hardware reset or power cycle of
the FP if it is not damaged. The system fault condition is not resettable or silence-able whilst the
condition is driven by hardware. Upon successful reset of the FP, the system fault condition shall
remain latched and shall be driven by software. In this case the condition is silence-able at Access
level 1 by using the SILENCE BUZZER control and reset-able at access level 2 or higher by using the
RESET control.
➢Memory corruption (checked hourly) –The system fault condition shall be driven by software. The
panel shall be forced to diagnostics mode and all outputs shall be switched off. The system fault
buzzer may be silenced in this instance by using the SILENCE BUZZER control access level 1 or
higher and cleared by activating the RESET control at access level 2 or higher.
➢Exception due to software failure in MTB –The system fault condition shall be hardware driven via
software when panel reboots and can be silenced and cleared by pressing the STAR ‘*’ key on the
FP provided the key-switch is in the access level 2 position. The exception codes shall be presented
on the LCD for service support and the system shall remain in boot mode until resolved.
The following screen shall be presented if the system fault condition is driven by software for mandatory
functions failures 2, 3 and 4 above:
SYSTEM FAULT: <fault status>
PRESS <RESET> TO CLEAR
Fault statuses include:
➢“REBOOT DETECTED”
➢“MEMORY CORRUPTION”
➢“FRONT PANEL FAIL”
If the system is forced into diagnostics mode upon a memory corruption (mandatory functions failure 4
above) and the access level 2 keyswitch is active, the above screen shall be displayed as shown. If the
access level 2 keyswitch is off when this occurs, the bottom line screen shall read “ACTIVATE KEY-SWITCH TO
ALLOW RESET” in place of “PRESS <RESET> TO CLEAR”.

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If the panel is forced into boot mode upon a software exception (mandatory functions failure 5 above), a
screen such as the following shall be presented
!EXCEPTION! –PRESS * TO SILENCE
SR = 0x200000DF PC = 0x00437283 # = 0x00
BOOT VER: 1.01.0
Note: The silence feature is only available if the access level 2 keyswitch is active
In the event of a software exception these numbers should be recorded and reported to a customer
support representative.
Note: Sections 5.4 to 5.8 contain examples of device mode screens. Zone mode screens will display the
Zone mode descriptor. See section 5.3 for example.
4.4 Pre-Alarm Condition
When a Pre-Alarm event occurs, the following actions take place.
➢The associated LED will operate
➢The condition will be reported on the LCD.
➢The event will be logged and printed, where a printer is fitted.
➢All outputs configured to operate under this condition will operate
<point location> PRE-ALARM
<point descriptor> <type>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
PRE-ALARM XXX OF XXX ◄ZONE
4.5 Emergency Condition
When an Emergency event occurs, the following actions take place.
➢The condition will be reported on the LCD.
➢The event will be logged and printed, where a printer is fitted.
➢All outputs configured to operate under this condition will operate
<point location> EMERGENCY
<point descriptor> <type>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
EMERGENCY XXX OF XXX ◄ZONE
4.6 Security Condition
When a Security event occurs, the following actions take place.
➢The condition will be reported on the LCD.
➢The event will be logged and printed, where a printer is fitted.
➢All outputs configured to operate under this condition will operate
<point location> SECURITY
<point descriptor> <type>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
SECURITY XXX OF XXX ◄ZONE

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4.7 User Condition
When a User event occurs, the following actions take place.
➢The condition will be reported on the LCD.
➢The event will be logged and printed, where a printer is fitted.
➢All outputs configured to operate under this condition will operate
<point location> USER
<point descriptor> <type>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
USER XXX OF XXX ◄ZONE
4.8 Disabled Condition
When the user disables an input, output or zone the associated configured outputs will no longer operate
and will no longer effect panel conditions. The system registers a disabled condition as follows:
➢Common DISABLED LED will be illuminated
➢Disabled condition to be reported to the LCD.
➢The disable event will be logged and printed, where a printer is fitted.
➢All outputs configured to operate under a disabled condition will operate
<point location> DISABLED
<point descriptor> <type>
<date> <time> CONTROL*
DISABLED XXX OF XXX ◄ZONE
4.9 Other Conditions
The two remaining conditions are:
System
➢This event is not printed or displayed on the LCD
➢The event will be logged
➢All outputs configured to operate under this condition will operate
Transparent
➢This event is not logged, printed or displayed on the LCD
➢All outputs configured to operate under this condition will operate

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5Test Functions
The FACP provides a set of diagnostic test functions that can be run on various inputs & outputs (like loops,
loop devices, LED indicators, LCD display, Sounders etc) to verify whether they operate as they are
intended.
The diagnostic test functions are;
Loop test
Lamp test
Walk test
Device Locator
5.1 Loop Test
Access level 2
Loop Test is available via the Menu - - Control - - Panel - - Loop. - - Test.
Invoking the Loop Test will drive the loop firstly from side A followed by side B and count all detected
devices on each side of the loop. These counts will be displayed upon completion of the test prompting the
user to press CANCEL to end.
The loop test also monitors for
➢Over current and short circuit in single-ended mode
➢Over current, short circuit and open circuit conditions in redundant mode.
If there were any latching loop faults prior to commencement of the test these will be re-tested and
cleared if no longer present.
Once the Loop Test is complete the loop is re-initialised.
5.2 Lamp Test
Access level 1 or 2
The Lamp Test is initiated by pressing and holding the LAMP TEST key and will include any add-on indicator
cards.
Note: The test will not start if there is a genuine alarm condition is present.
The lamp test performs the following two tests while beeping the panel’s internal buzzer until the
completion of the test.
➢LED test –all front panel LED's shall be illuminated simultaneously. A Lamp test command will be
sent to the add-on modules to instigate their individually controlled lamp test functionality.
➢LCD display –all the pixels of the LCD and backlight are activated simultaneously.
The following will also apply:
➢The lamp test is run while the LAMP TEST key is held.
➢The test will not start if there is a genuine alarm condition present.
➢A fire event is recognised during the test, in which case the test will be aborted and the fire
condition will be displayed.
If the results do not match those described above, the operator is required to note it and report it to
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5.3 Walk Test
Access level 2
Walk Test and Silent Walk Test is available via the
Menu - Control - - Zone. - Select Zone - Silent Walk Test or - Walk Test
The purpose of the walk test is to verify the detectors, MCP's and optionally the alarm devices (sounders)
are functioning as required. Once a zone has been placed in walk test, the maintenance personnel can
manually activate each detector (or MCP) and check the local indicator is illuminated and the alarm devices
(sounders) operate if selected.
Details of walk test are as follows:
➢Individual or multiple zones can be placed under test
➢Zones placed under test can be removed from the test condition via the Zone Control menu at
access level 2 or 3
➢Selecting “SILENT WALK TEST” performs the test without sounding programmed sounders
➢Selecting “WALK TEST” performs the test activating associated sounders as programmed
➢If “WALK TEST” or “SILENT WALK TEST” is invoked the control will toggle to display the “REMOVE
TEST” control
➢The test indicator is illuminated if one or more zones are placed under test and will remain
illuminated for the duration of the test
➢When a zone is placed under test the LCD displays a zone status of “WALK TEST”, “SILENT WALK
TEST”, or “C&E WALK TEST” depending on the type of active test
➢If a fire is registered from within a zone under test the zone status will be displayed as “WALK TEST
FIRE” and sounders will sound if selected. The associated zone fire LED (if fitted) will also be
illuminated
➢The common fire indicator will not be illuminated if a fire is detected from a zone under test
➢The “WALK TEST FIRE” condition will not operate the designated Fire Output/s
➢The “WALK TEST FIRE” condition will be logged and printed
➢A fire detected from within a zone will be automatically reset every 5 seconds after it is detected
and associated sounders will be activated if selected for that duration. If the device within the zone
remains in fire the zone will re-enter the “WALK TEST FIRE” state, otherwise the zone will be
reverted to the active walk test status and the associated zone fire LED (if fitted) is extinguish
➢The test condition can be cleared by selecting “REMOVE TEST” from within the Zone Control menu
for individual zones
➢Pressing the RESET key also removes all zones placed under test
➢The walk test may alternatively be initiated as a System Effect in Cause and Effects. The test will be
performed on the zone designated by the Cause and Effect and the programmed Sounders
activated by default. The test will end when this System Effect is de-activated in the Cause and
Effect
Note: The test is not available if a fire condition existed at the panel prior to the test being invoked