Ansul AutoPulse Z-28 User manual

PC
PROGRAMMING
INSTRUCTIONS AGENT RELEASE
CONTROL SYSTEM
ANSULº
28
P/N 579-383 Doc. 430546
12//3/02 Rev: A

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Trademarks Copyright © Ansul, 2002. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for
any purpose, without the express written consent of Ansul.
Cautions and Warnings SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES - To ensure proper
system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA72, Chapter 7 after any
programming operation or change in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required
after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any modification, repair
or adjustment to system hardware or wiring.
All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known to be affected by a
change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently
affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a
maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system operation verified.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Follow the instructions in the installation,
operating and programming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid damage to
the control panel and associated equipment. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) operation and
reliability depend upon proper installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY ANSUL PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED. Upon
unpacking your Ansul product, inspect the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If
damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify Ansul.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Disconnect electrical power when making any internal
adjustments or repairs. Servicing should be performed by qualified Ansul representatives.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com-
mercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference
in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.

Codes and Standards The AUTOPULSE Z-28 is listed for the following listing categories.
UL 864 Listings for Type of System:
UL 864 Power-Limited Fire Alarm Control Unit
Local (formerly NFPA 72A)
Requires the sounding of an alarm via listed notification appliance(s)
Auxiliary (formerly NFPA 72B)
Requires City Circuit Module, Part No. 430607
Remote Station - protected premise (formerly NFPA 72C)
Requires City Circuit Module, Part No. 430607
UL 864 Listings for Type of Service:
Automatic, Manual, Waterflow, and Sprinkler Supervisory
Factory Mutual Approved:
Same as UL above
Local Approvals:
CSFM*
MEA
* This product has not been approved by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) as of publication.

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The installer should be familiar with the relevant codes listed below as well as any other
applicable local codes and standards, when installing a fire alarm system.
• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
• NFPA 11 Standard for Low-Expansion Foam and Combined Agent Systems
• NFPA 11A Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems
• NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
• NFPA 12A Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
• NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
• NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
• NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Deluge Foam-Water Sprinklerand Foam-Water
Spray Systems
• NFPA 16A Standard for the Installation of Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
• NFPA 17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
• NFPA 25 Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems
• NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
• NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows
• NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
• NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning
Systems
• NFPA 92A Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems
• NFPA 92B Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas
• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
• NFPA 170 Standard for Fire Safety Symbols
• NFPA 231C Standard for Rack Storage of Materials
• NFPA 1221 Standard on the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Public Fire Service
Communication Systems

About this Manual The following conventions are used in this publication to identify special names or text.
• When a membrane panel key (located below the display) is referenced in this manual, it is
normally shown between left and right arrows. Examples are <ALARM SILENCE> and
<SYSTEM RESET>.
• Numbered lists indicate procedures with steps that you must carry out sequentially.
• Bulleted lists may be used to indicate alternatives in numbered procedural steps.

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1.
AUTOPULSE Z-28 FACP Overview...................... 1-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 1-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 1-1
Related Documentation ........................................................................1-2
Programmer Overview .........................................................................1-3
Overview........................................................................................ 1-3
Tabs............................................................................................... 1-4
Icons.............................................................................................. 1-5
Menu Structure.............................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2.
Installing/Upgrading PC Programmer Software. 2-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 2-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 2-1
Before You Begin .................................................................................2-2
System Requirements ................................................................... 2-2
Required Components................................................................... 2-2
Step 1. Install the Software Key ...........................................................2-3
Overview........................................................................................ 2-3
Installation...................................................................................... 2-3
Step 2. Install or Upgrade the PC Programmer Software ....................2-4
Overview........................................................................................ 2-4
Procedure...................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3.
Downloading a BIN File ........................................ 3-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 3-1
Before You Begin........................................................................... 3-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 3-1
Connecting Serial Cable and Setting Serial Parameters .....................3-2
Overview........................................................................................ 3-2
Step 1. Connect the Serial Cable .................................................. 3-2
Step 2. Set PC Programmer Communication Parameters ............ 3-2
Step 3. Set AUTOPULSE Z-28 FACP Baud Rate......................... 3-3
Enabling the Panel for Download .........................................................3-4
Procedure...................................................................................... 3-4
Downloading the BIN File .....................................................................3-5
Overview........................................................................................ 3-5
Step 1. Copy BIN File from Floppy to PC Programmer Computer 3-5
Step 2. Start Download on PC Programmer................................. 3-5
Step 3. Warm Start the AUTOPULSE Z-28 FACP ........................ 3-6

Chapter 4.
Getting Started ...................................................... 4-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 4-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 4-1
Using Quick CFIG to Autoconfigure a Panel ........................................4-2
Using Quick CFIG to Create a New Job........................................ 4-2
Quick CFIG Reconfigure All Hardware Option .............................. 4-2
Upload the Job from the Panel to the Laptop................................ 4-3
Starting the Programmer ......................................................................4-4
Using the Start Menu..................................................................... 4-4
Creating a New Job ..............................................................................4-5
Overview........................................................................................ 4-5
Step 1. Invoke New System Dialog .............................................. 4-5
Step 2. Specify Job Number......................................................... 4-5
Step 3. Specify System Type........................................................ 4-5
Opening an Existing Job Stored on the PC ..........................................4-6
Overview........................................................................................ 4-6
Procedure...................................................................................... 4-6
Uploading a Job from the Panel ...........................................................4-7
Overview........................................................................................ 4-7
Step 1. Set Panel and PC Baud Rates to 19,200......................... 4-7
Step 2. Connect Serial Cable between PC and Panel.................. 4-8
Step 3. Enable Upload on Panel................................................... 4-9
Step 4. Start Upload at PC .......................................................... 4-10
Saving, Archiving, Backing Up, and Restoring Jobs .......................... 4-12
Overview...................................................................................... 4-12
Saving a Job................................................................................ 4-12
Using Save As ............................................................................. 4-14
Archiving a Job............................................................................ 4-14
Backing Up a Job......................................................................... 4-15
Restoring a Backed Up or Archived Job...................................... 4-16
Chapter 5.
Setting General Information, System Options,
Passcodes, and Access Levels ........................... 5-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 5-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 5-1
Entering General Information ...............................................................5-2
Enabling System Options .....................................................................5-3
Overview........................................................................................ 5-3
Time Format .................................................................................. 5-3
Depleted Battery............................................................................ 5-4
Alarm Silence/Inhibit...................................................................... 5-4
Alarm Cutout Timer........................................................................ 5-5
Door Drop on Alarm....................................................................... 5-5
Door Drop on AC Fail .................................................................... 5-5
Air Handling Units Stagger Start.................................................... 5-6
Active Status Reminder ................................................................. 5-6
Signal Operation............................................................................ 5-7
Special Analog Network Initialization............................................. 5-8
Display First Alarm......................................................................... 5-8

Setting Passcodes and Access Levels ................................................5-9
Overview........................................................................................ 5-9
Setting Passcodes....................................................................... 5-10
Setting Access Levels.................................................................. 5-10
Chapter 6.
Programming Cards.............................................. 6-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 6-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 6-1
Overview - Card Tab ............................................................................6-2
Card Tab Screen Components...................................................... 6-2
Card Configuration Rules .............................................................. 6-2
Using Autofill.................................................................................. 6-3
Adding/Deleting Cards .........................................................................6-4
Overview........................................................................................ 6-4
Adding Cards................................................................................. 6-4
Deleting Cards............................................................................... 6-4
Programming the Master Controller (SFI/O) Card ...............................6-5
Overview........................................................................................ 6-5
Programming User-Defined LEDs................................................. 6-5
User-Defined LED Examples......................................................... 6-6
Programming User-Defined Function Keys................................... 6-7
Programming the NAC Card ................................................................ 6-9
Overview........................................................................................ 6-9
Step 1. Open the NAC Card......................................................... 6-9
Step 2. Edit Device Types ............................................................ 6-9
Step 3. Edit Point Types............................................................. 6-10
Step 4. Edit Custom Labels ......................................................... 6-11
Programming the AUX Relay Card ....................................................6-12
Overview...................................................................................... 6-12
Step 1. Open the AUX Relay Card............................................. 6-12
Step 2. Edit the Point Type......................................................... 6-13
Step 3. Edit Custom Label........................................................... 6-14
Programming the SLCnet Card ..........................................................6-15
Overview...................................................................................... 6-15
Step 1. Open the SLCnet Card.................................................... 6-15
Step 2. Edit Each Point’s Device Type ....................................... 6-16
Step 3. Edit Each Point’s Point Type.......................................... 6-17
Step 4. Set Single Station Mode
(Detectors with Sounder Bases Only)........................... 6-17
Viewing and Programming Analog and Digital Pseudos ....................6-18
Overview...................................................................................... 6-18
Viewing Card 18 - Digital System Pseudos................................. 6-18
Card 19 - Digital User Pseudos.................................................. 6-19
Card 20 - Analog System Pseudos.............................................. 6-20
Card 21 - Analog User Pseudos.................................................. 6-21
Card 22 - System Defined List Pseudos...................................... 6-22
Card 23 - User Definable List Pseudos ....................................... 6-23
Programming a Dual RS-232 Card ....................................................6-24
Overview...................................................................................... 6-24
Step 1. Open the RS-232 Card Screen...................................... 6-24
Step 2. Configure Communication Settings................................ 6-24
Step 3. Select Events ................................................................. 6-25

Programming an RS-232 Service Modem Card .................................6-26
Overview...................................................................................... 6-26
Step 1. Open the RS-232 Service Modem Card Screen ............ 6-26
Step 2. Configure Communication Settings for Port B................ 6-26
Step 3. Select Events to Forward to Remote System................. 6-27
Service Modem Commands ........................................................ 6-27
Programming a 24 Point I/O Card ...................................................... 6-31
Overview...................................................................................... 6-31
Programming an Input Device (Two- or Three-Position Switch).. 6-31
Programming an Output Point ..................................................... 6-35
Programming an LCD Annunciator Card ...........................................6-36
Overview...................................................................................... 6-36
Step 1. Open the LCD Annunciator Card Screen....................... 6-36
Step 2. Programming LEDs........................................................ 6-37
Programming Events................................................................... 6-38
Chapter 7.
Programming Points............................................. 7-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 7-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 7-1
Overview - Point Tab ............................................................................7-2
Overview........................................................................................ 7-2
Splitter Bar..................................................................................... 7-2
Site, Card, and Point Views........................................................... 7-2
Sort Order...................................................................................... 7-2
Word Library.................................................................................. 7-2
Autofill............................................................................................ 7-3
Custom Label Spell Check ............................................................ 7-3
Programming a Point’s Hardware Device Type ...................................7-5
Overview........................................................................................ 7-5
Procedure...................................................................................... 7-5
Programming a Point’s Software Point Type ........................................ 7-8
Overview........................................................................................ 7-8
Procedure...................................................................................... 7-8
Programming Custom Labels ............................................................. 7-11
Overview...................................................................................... 7-11
Procedure.................................................................................... 7-11
Chapter 8.
Programming Lists ............................................... 8-1
Introduction.................................................................................... 8-1
In This Chapter.............................................................................. 8-1
Overview - List Tab ..............................................................................8-2
Accessing the List Tab................................................................... 8-2
Icons Used within the Screen........................................................ 8-2
Sorting the Point Display ............................................................... 8-3
Naming Lists and Adding/Deleting Points ............................................8-4
Naming a List................................................................................. 8-4
Adding Points................................................................................. 8-4
Deleting Points............................................................................... 8-4