Elkron FAP54 Owner's manual

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FAP54
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 BASIC CONCEPTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 DETECTORS AND OUTPUT MODULES ............................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 DETECTION LINES AND CONTROL PANEL ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 ZONE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 GROUP OF DEVICES ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7 GROUP OF ZONES ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
1.8 OPERATING MODES OF ZONES AND GROUPS ............................................................................................................. 10
1.9 OPERATING MODES ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2 OPERATING MODES ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 SCANNING PHASE ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.1.1 Alarms display ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.2 General fault display .................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.1.3 Field fault display ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.4 Exclusion display ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.1.5 Maintenance display .................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.1.6 Slave control panel display ........................................................................................................................................ 17
2.1.7 Generic events display ............................................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.8 User’s information display .......................................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.9 Acquisition of alarm, fault or maintenance event ........................................................................................................ 18
2.1.10 General reset ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.2 PROGRAMMING PHASE ................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.3 FAP54 - MODULAR STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................................... 19
2.4 EMERGENCY OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 20
2.5 INDICATORS, KEYS, RELAYS, JUMPERS ........................................................................................................................ 21
2.5.1 Front side indicators ................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.5.2 Keys ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.5.3 Outputs and relays ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.5.4 Jumpers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.6 MASTER AND SLAVE CONTROL PANELS (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................. 23
2.7 CONNECTION WITH PERSONAL COMPUTER ................................................................................................................ 23
2.8 CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................. 24
2.8.1 Programming through control panel menu ................................................................................................................. 24
2.8.2 Programming via PC .................................................................................................................................................. 24
3 MENU PROG- CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................ 25
3.1 CIRCUIT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
3.1.1 Configure all the circuits ............................................................................................................................................. 26
3.1.2 Configure single circuit ............................................................................................................................................... 29
3.1.3 Manual circuit configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 32
3.1.4 Include/Exclude .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.1.5 Verify .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.1.6 Delete all the associations ......................................................................................................................................... 41
3.1.7 Delete expired associations ....................................................................................................................................... 41
3.1.8 Event log .................................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.2 ZONES - ZONES PROGRAMMING .................................................................................................................................... 42
3.2.1 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.2.2 Associate device to zone ........................................................................................................................................... 43
3.2.3 Associate output module to zone ............................................................................................................................... 44
3.2.4 Delayed output modules ............................................................................................................................................ 45
3.2.5 Mode .......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
3.2.6 Include/Exclude .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.2.7 Verify .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.3 GROUP - GROUPS PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................ 54
3.3.1 Group of devices ........................................................................................................................................................ 54
3.3.2 Group of zones .......................................................................................................................................................... 61
3.4 DEVICE – DEVICES PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................................................... 67
3.4.1 Name ......................................................................................................................................................................... 68
3.4.2 Set device (detectors and input modules) .................................................................................................................. 69
3.4.3 Set device– (output module) ...................................................................................................................................... 71
3.4.4 Include/Exclude .......................................................................................................................................................... 73
3.4.5 Verify .......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
3.5 PASSWORD ....................................................................................................................................................................... 75
3.6 LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 76
3.7 CONFIGURE DEVICES ...................................................................................................................................................... 77
3.7.1 Read local device ....................................................................................................................................................... 77
3.7.2 Read remote device ................................................................................................................................................... 81
3.7.3 Configure local device ................................................................................................................................................ 82

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3.7.4 Configure remote device ............................................................................................................................................. 99
3.7.5 Update device ........................................................................................................................................................... 100
3.7.6 Device replacement .................................................................................................................................................. 100
3.8 MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................................................................................................................. 102
3.8.1 Printer ....................................................................................................................................................................... 102
3.8.2 Communications ....................................................................................................................................................... 103
3.8.3 Remote control unit................................................................................................................................................... 110
3.8.4 Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 112
3.8.5 Clock......................................................................................................................................................................... 113
3.8.6 Outputs and Relays .................................................................................................................................................. 113
3.8.7 Alarm timers ............................................................................................................................................................. 115
4 SERVICE MENU ....................................................................................................................................................................... 116
4.1 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................. 116
4.1.1 Periodic Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 117
4.1.2 Maintenance now ..................................................................................................................................................... 123
4.1.3 Verify by level ........................................................................................................................................................... 124
4.1.4 Verification by address ............................................................................................................................................. 126
4.1.5 Set time/interval ........................................................................................................................................................ 127
4.1.6 Password .................................................................................................................................................................. 127
4.2 CLOCK ............................................................................................................................................................................... 128
4.3 EVENT LOG ....................................................................................................................................................................... 129
4.4 PRINT EVENT LOG ........................................................................................................................................................... 130
4.5 LEVELS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 131
4.6 TEST .................................................................................................................................................................................. 131
4.6.1 Zone test ................................................................................................................................................................... 132
4.6.2 Lamp Test ................................................................................................................................................................. 132
4.6.3 Device Test ............................................................................................................................................................... 132
4.7 FW VERSIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 136
5 INCLUDE / EXCLUDE KEY ...................................................................................................................................................... 137
6 TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................................................. 138
6.1 ELECTRIC AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................ 138
6.2 WEATHER CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................................................................... 138
6.3 AESTHETIC AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................... 138
7 APPENDIXES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 138
7.1 APPENDIX 1 – ERROR CODES FOR FAULT OF DEVICES ............................................................................................ 138
7.2 APPENDIX 2 – FAULT CODES FOR CIRCUIT MODULE ................................................................................................. 140
7.3 APPENDIX 3 – FAULT CODES FOR THE COMMAND AND CONTROL MODULE ......................................................... 140
7.4 APPENDIX 4 – FAULT CODES FOR THE LCD ANNUNCIATORS ................................................................................... 141
7.5 APPENDIX 5 – FAULT CODES FOR IP COMMUNICATOR ............................................................................................. 141
7.6 APPENDIX 6 – SYSTEM ERROR CODES ........................................................................................................................ 142
7.7 APPENDIX 7 – FAULT CODES FOR SLAVE CONTROL PANELS .................................................................................. 143
7.8 APPENDIX 8 – PROCEDURE ERROR CODES ................................................................................................................ 144
7.9 APPENDIX 9 – LINE FAULT BITMAPS ............................................................................................................................. 147
7.10 APPENDIX 10 – DEVICE TYPES ...................................................................................................................................... 147
7.11 APPENDIX 11 – QUALIFIER OF DEVICE ATTRIBUTES .................................................................................................. 148
7.12 APPENDIX 12 – ALARM TYPES ....................................................................................................................................... 148
7.13 APPENDIX 13 – ZONE TYPES ......................................................................................................................................... 148
7.14 APPENDIX 14 – ERROR CODES FOR PRINTER MODULE ............................................................................................ 148
7.15 APPENDIX 15 – PS2 KEYBOARD MAPPING ................................................................................................................... 149
7.16 APPENDIX 16 – ERROR CODES FOR CIRCUIT FAULT (COMM. ERROR).................................................................... 149

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FAP54 is a modular fire detection control panel and allows, thanks to its expandability of peripherals and functions, to
adapt to the specific needs of the system.
The multi-microprocessor control panel integrates the following functions:
 Display and front keypad for direct interface with the operator
 USB port for control panel configuration by PC
 PS2 port for keypad connection for control panel configuration
 Data base with programming data and event log.
The possible expansion boards, which can be inserted directly on the main (CPU) board, are the following:
 LAN interface
 IP/WiFi interface
 RS485 port (opto-isolated) for MASTER/SLAVE functions (optional)
The possible upgrades to allow high loads and specific system needs are as follows:
 Detection circuit modules
 Module for printer connection
 LCD annunciators

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 TERMINOLOGY
In order to clarify the concepts expressed in the rest of the document, a definition of the terms used throughout the
manual is reported below.
Actuator = addressed output module connected to the detection line which is controlled by the control panel in case
of alarm or fault. The actuator can be configured to control: an alarm box (type “C”), a fire fighting apparatus (type
“G”), a fault warning device (type “J”) or a technological device ( type "T").
Adaptation = adjustment of the opacity average value detected by the optical smoke detector. Adaptation is required
to adjust detection as a consequence of to the progressive accumulation of dirt inside the smoke analysis chamber.
Alarm 1 only mode = when it is in idle condition and detects one or more alarms from devices belonging to the same
zone/group, the control panel switches to alarm state with siren output disabled. If other devices of the same
zone/group notify further alarms, the siren output keeps being disabled.
Detection circuit = wired physical connections between devices and the control panel.
Detector = automatic detector (sensor) which can detect an alarm condition when the element under control exceeds
a given alarm threshold.
Field fault = fault affecting the detection field (e.g., detectors, detection circuits, etc.).
Fire alarm zone = when an alarm condition occurs, all the output modules, siren outputs, alarm relays and indicators
are activated according to the alarm level reached by the control panel.
General fault = hardware fault relating to the control panel or the peripherals connected with it.
Group of devices = abstract entity which allows to group detectors, manual keys and input interfaces/modules
present on the detection lines and belonging to different or equal zones. It is useful to generate a higher level control
offering more versatility in those cases requiring a cross check.
Group of zones = abstract entity which allows to group zones to generate a higher level control offering more
versatility in those cases requiring a cross check.
Hotel (mode) = when the control panel detects a device in alarm, it switches to alarm condition with siren output
disabled and activates the timer. If another device goes to alarm condition while the timer is running, the residual timer
is compared with the hotel reload timer. If the hotel reload timer is lower than the residual timer, the latter is shortened
to the hotel reload timer. In any case, when the timer expires the control panel activates the siren output.
Loop line (class A) = the topology of the detection circuit is a closed loop. Both ends of the detection circuit are
connected to the control panel.
Manual call point = manual device which allows the user to force an alarm condition. The default alarm level
associated with the manual call point is two units.
Master Alarm = the MASTER ALARM function allows the activation of all actuators, appropriately enabled, when the
GENERAL ALARM key on the front of the control panel is pressed. The purpose is to activate alarm signals and
implementations in the shortest possible time and with a single action. The Master Alarm function can be performed,
after activation, also by manual keys or when a zone switches to the alarm condition.
Multiple knock = when the control panel is in idle condition and one or more alarm devices are detected in the same
zone and the sum of their weights is below the weight assigned to that zone, the control panel switches to the alarm
condition with the siren output disabled. When the sum of the alarm device weights in the same zone is equal to or
higher than the weight of the zone, the control panel activates the siren output.
Multiple knock with delay = when the control panel is in idle condition and one or more alarm devices are detected
in the same zone and the sum of their weights is below the weight of the zone, the control panel switches to the alarm
condition with the siren output disabled. When the sum of the alarm device weights in the same zone is equal to or
higher than the weight of the zone, the control panel enables the zone timer. When this timer expires, the control
panel activates the siren output.
Multiple knock with reset = when the control panel is in idle condition and one or more alarm devices are detected
in the same zone and the sum of their weights is below the weight of the zone, the control panel switches to the alarm
condition with the siren output disabled and starts the reset timer; when the sum of the alarm device weights in the
same zone is equal to or higher than the weight of the zone, the control panel goes to an alarm condition equivalent to
the one with siren output activated. When the reset timer expires, the control panel cancels the alarm condition and
returns to the idle state. This mode can be applied only to technological zones.

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Open line (class B) = one end only of the detection circuit is connected to the control panel.
Point/Device = objet connected to the detection circuit which can transmit or receive information concerning the fire
detection.
Single knock = when the control panel is in idle condition and detects a device in alarm, it switches to the alarm
condition and activates the siren output.
Single knock with delay = when the control panel is in idle condition and detects one or more devices in alarm, it
switches to the alarm condition with the siren output disabled and starts a timer. When the timer expires, the siren
output is activated.
System = set of connected devices (control panel, expansion, sirens, detectors, keypads, wiring cables, etc.) which
carry out a specific function.
The system interacts with the outside world through its inputs and outputs.
System fault = fault in the integrity of the data contained in the memories of the control panel or error in the execution
of the software program contained in the control panel.
Technological zone = when an alarm condition occurs, all the output modules are activated according to the alarm
level reached. The siren output, the relays and the alarm indicators are never enabled though.
Weight = it is the contribution brought by the device going in alarm condition to the alarm condition of the zone/group
it belongs to. When the sum of the weights of the devices in alarm belonging to the same zone/group is equal to or
higher than the one defined for that zone/group, the zone/group goes to alarm condition and, according to its
programming mode, can start its timer.
The weight of a zone in fire mode has a fixed unmodifiable value and equals 2; conversely, the weight of a zone in
technological mode can be modified. The weight of detectors is fixed and equals 1, whereas the weight of manual call
points is 2 (it can be downgraded to 1, though). The weight of the remaining types of devices is programmable.
Zone = geographical subdivision of the premises and environments under surveillance where one or more devices
(max 32) are installed and share the signalling equipment.
1.2 BASIC CONCEPTS
Normally a fire system is composed of several physical elements (detectors, manual call points, output modules,
detection lines,…) and abstract elements (zones, groups of devices, groups of zones) which make up a complex
control and surveillance system.
Therefore, it is necessary to briefly analyse the elements making up a fire system to better understand the
performances of FAP54 control panel.

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1.3 DETECTORS AND OUTPUT MODULES
These devices, installed on the detection lines, are subdivided into two categories:
 Detectors (smoke detectors, heat detectors, smoke-heat detectors, manual call points, etc.)
 Actuators (actuation modules, etc.)
When the control panel is in “field scanning” mode, the detectors constantly monitor possible alarm conditions (smoke
presence due to fire, temperature increase or air opacity ). If a device detects an alarm condition, it sends the alarm
information to the control panel through the detection line.
The control panel, in turn, activates the outputs associated with the alarm condition and the output modules
associated with the zone which the alarming detector belongs to. As a result, the output modules operate other
devices for managing and/or signalling the alarm condition.
The devices which can be connected to the detection lines of FAP54 control panel are the following:
DEVICE
Abbreviat
ion
SMOKE DETECTOR SM
HEAT DETECTOR HT
OUTPUT MODULE OM
CONCENTRATOR MODULE CM
MANUAL CALL POINT MN
CURRENT INPUT MODULE 4-20 mA CI
BEAM DETECTOR BD
SMOKE/HEAT DETECTOR SH
LATCHED INPUT MODULE LI
PULSED INPUT MODULE PI
SMOKE/HEAT/GAS DETECTOR XS
BATHROOM CALL CORD TB
GAS DETECTOR GS
LATCHED INPUT WITH SIREN OUTPUT IS
Each device is characterized by the following basic information:
 type of the device
 number of the circuit connected to the line where the device is located
 address assigned to the device
The maximum number of devices which can be connected to a detection line is 128.
Moreover, FAP54 control panel makes it possible to associate a 32-character text with each device for an easy
identification.
1.4 DETECTION LINES AND CONTROL PANEL
The detection lines are the wired physical connections over which communication between the devices and the
control panel takes place. They are also used by the control panel to power supply the devices.
The number of detection lines which can be connected to the control panel depends on the control panel configuration
and each line can be configured in loop or open mode.
If the line is configured as a loop, the wire where the devices are connected “comes out and returns” to the control
panel, whereas in the case of a line configured as open the wire “comes out” without returning to the control panel.
The control panel is equipped with circuit modules, which provide the interface between the detection lines and the
control panel.
They communicate directly with the devices and notify the control panel about alarms or faults occurring on the field.
Besides, these modules are autonomous and can work also without the control panel supervision.

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1.5 ZONE
The zone is an abstract entity composed of a set of detectors.
Each detector, regardless of the circuit it is connected to, can be associated with any zone. The only limitation is that
a detector can be associated with only one zone. Therefore, different zones cannot share detectors.
In theory, all the devices (not output modules) of the system can be associated simultaneously to the same zone.
Nevertheless, it is good practice to associate no more than 32 devices per zone, otherwise the system would not
be compliant with the standard EN 54-2.
FAP54 control panel provides the user with 480 zones.
The zone 480, in theory fully usable as the other zones, in practice covers the role of temporary storage area for the
devices just acquired by the panel at the end of an initialization procedure.
Therefore, it is necessary to move the devices just acquired by the panel from the zone 480 to other zones which the
user intends to use. For each of these zones the limit of 32 devices must not be violated.
If devices are left in zone 480, upon returning to scanning, the control panel will report a field fault.
It is possible to associate output modules with zones, these modules will be activated when the zone goes into alarm
condition (the zone goes into alarm condition when one or more detectors belonging to the zone detect an alarm).
Up to 50 output modules can be associated with each zone and each module can be associated with more than one
zone at the same time.
Each zone can be configured with either one of these operating modes:
 fire alarm
 technological
Each operating mode leads to a certain number of modes of activation of the alarm condition, the outputs and the
relays; it is possible to assign a 32 characters name to each zone.
1.6 GROUP OF DEVICES
The group of devices is an abstract entity composed of a set of detectors.
Each detector, regardless of the line it is connected to, can be associated with each group of devices, without any
limitation. Each detector can be associated with as many groups of devices as the user wants at the same time.
Therefore, different groups can share detectors.
FAP54 control panel provides the user with 240 groups of devices.
It is possible to associate up to 50 detectors with each group of devices.
Moreover, up to 50 output modules can be associated with each group of devices, and each module can be
associated with more than one group at the same time.
Each group of devices can be configured with either one of these operating modes:
 fire alarm
 technological
Each operating mode leads to a certain number of modes of activation of the alarm condition; it is possible to assign a
32 characters name to each group of devices.

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1.7 GROUP OF ZONES
The group of zones is an abstract entity composed of a set of zones.
Each zone can be associated with each group of zones, without any limitation. Each zone can be associated with as
many groups of zones as the user wants at the same time. Therefore, different groups can share zones.
FAP54 control panel provides the user with 240 groups of zones.
It is possible to associate up to 50 zones with each group.
Moreover, up to 50 output modules can be associated with each group of zones, and each module can be
associated with more than one group at the same time.
Each group of zones can be configured with either one of these operating modes:
 fire alarm
 technological
Each operating mode leads to a certain number of modes of activation of the alarm condition; it is possible to assign
a 32 characters name to each group of zones.
1.8 OPERATING MODES OF ZONES AND GROUPS
Each zone, group of devices or group of zones can be programmed with one of the following operating modes:
Fire: when an alarm occurs, all the output modules, the fire alarm signalling outputs (siren outputs), alarm relays and
indicators are enabled according to the alarm level of the control panel.
This mode is represented by the following acronym: FR.
Technological: when an alarm occurs, all the output modules are enabled according to the alarm level of the control
panel. The fire alarm signalling outputs (siren outputs) are never enabled.
This mode is represented by the following acronym: TN.
1.9 OPERATING MODES
Each zone, group of devices and group of zones can be programmed to switch to the alarm condition with the siren
output enabled or not.
The siren output, in turn, is activated when one or more detectors detect an alarm condition or because of the
expiration of an activation timer, according to the programming mode of the zone or group.
The alarm condition with siren output disabled is characterized by:
 buzzer activated
 fire alarm LED blinking
 alarm relay activated
 siren relay deactivated
 siren output deactivated
The alarm condition with siren output enabled is characterized by:
 buzzer activated
 fire alarm LED steady ON
 alarm relay activated
 siren relay activated
 siren output activated

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For the zones and groups of devices, the following applies:
Single knock When the control panel is in idle condition and detects one or more devices in alarm, it
switches to the alarm condition with siren output enabled.
Single knock
with delay
When the control panel is idle condition and detects one or more alarm devices, it switches
to the alarm condition with siren output disabled and starts an activation timer. When the
timer expires, the control panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output enabled.
Multiple
knock
For zones programmed in “Fire” operating mode, the following applies:
when the control panel is in idle condition and one alarm from a device belonging to the
zone is detected, the panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output disabled. As
soon as an alarm from another device of the same zone is detected, the panel goes to the
alarm condition with siren output enabled.
For zones programmed in “Technological” operating mode and groups the following
applies:
when the control panel is in idle condition and one or more alarm devices are detected in
the same zone/group and the sum of their weights is less than the weight assigned to the
zone/group, the control panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output disabled;
when the sum of the alarm device weights in the same zone/group is equal to or greater
than the weight assigned to the zone/group, the control panel switches to the alarm
condition with siren output enabled.
Multiple knock
with delay
For zones programmed in “Fire” operating mode, the following applies:
when the control panel is in idle condition and one alarm from a device belonging to the
zone is detected, the panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output disabled. As
soon as another alarm from a device of the same zone is detected, the panel activates the
timer for the activation of the siren output. When this timer expires, the control panel
switches to the alarm condition with siren output enabled.
NOTE: if the control panel is in idle condition and a manual call point is pressed, the
control panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output disabled and the activation
timer is started at once.
For zones programmed in “Technological” operating mode and groups the following
applies:
when the control panel is in idle condition and one or more alarms from devices belonging
to the same zone/group are detected and the sum of their weights is less than the weight of
the zone/group, the control panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output disabled;
when the sum of the alarm device weights in the same zone/group is equal to or greater
than the weight of the zone/group, the control panel starts the timer for the activation of the
siren output. When the timer expires, the control panel switches to the alarm condition with
siren output enabled.
Alarm 1 only
This mode is only applicable to zones/groups programmed with “technological” mode
:
When the control panel is in idle condition and one or more devices detect an alarm, the
control panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output disabled. If further devices
detect an alarm, the control panel keeps being in the state of alarm condition with siren
output disabled.
Multiple knock
with reset
This mode is only applicable to technological zones:
When the control panel is in idle condition and one or more alarm devices are detected in
the same zone and the sum of their weights is less than the weight of the zone, the control
panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output disabled and starts the reset timer;
when the sum of the alarm device weights in the same zone is equal to or greater than the
weight of the zone, the control panel switches to the alarm condition with siren output
enabled.
When the reset timer expires, the control panel cancels the alarm condition and returns to
idle state.
Hotel
This mode is only applicable to zones programmed in “Fire” operating mode:
When the control panel detects a device in alarm, it switches to the alarm condition with
siren output disabled and starts the timer associated with the device Tp. If another alarm is
detected by another device before the expiration of Tp, the remaining amount of Tp is
compared to the hotel reload time Th. If Tp > Th, Tp is reloaded with Th, otherwise no
reload is done. In any case, Tp keeps running and, on its expiration, the control panel
switches to the alarm condition with siren output enabled.

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For the groups of zones, the following applies:
 If a zone belonging to a group goes to alarm condition with siren output disabled, its contribution to the alarm
condition of the group is ignored.
 If the zone goes to alarm condition with siren output enabled, it contributes to the alarm condition of the group
according to its programming mode, as reported in the table below:
Single knock When a zone of the group goes to alarm condition with siren output enabled, the group
switches to alarm condition with siren output enabled.
Single knock
with delay
When a zone of the group goes to alarm condition with siren output enabled, the group
switches to alarm condition with siren output disabled and starts an activation timer.
When the timer expires, the group switches to alarm condition with siren output enabled.
Multiple knock
When a zone of the group goes to alarm condition with siren output enabled, the weight
of the group is increased by one unit and the group switches to alarm condition with siren
output disabled. As soon as the weight of the group is equal to or greater than the weight
assigned to the group in the programming phase, the group switches to alarm condition
with siren output enabled.
Multiple knock
with delay
When a zone of the group goes to alarm condition with siren output enabled, the weight
of the group is increased by one unit and the group switches to alarm condition with siren
output disabled. As soon as the weight of the group is equal to or greater than the weight
assigned to the group in the programming phase, an activation timer starts. When the
timer expires, the group switches to alarm condition with siren output enabled.
Alarm 1 only When a zone of the group goes to alarm condition with siren output enabled, the group
switches to alarm condition with siren output disabled.
In general, in the delayed modes it is possible to:
 Assign different timers to detectors and manual call points.
 Increase the timer through the INCREASE DELAY key on the control panel keypad.
 Force the immediate expiration of the timer through the SKIP DELAY key on the control panel keypad.
 Assign a zero value to the timer through the “Clear delay” function in the case of manual call points and input
modules provided with this functionality.

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2 OPERATING MODES
The FAP54 control panel has two operating modes: scanning phase and programming phase.
When FAP54 is powered on, the scanning phase will be always started and maintained until the installer or the user
carries out an intervention.
2.1 SCANNING PHASE
In this operating mode the control panel monitors the devices scattered in the field and manages the following events:
 alarm
 general fault
 field fault
 maintenance
 exclusion
 events related to slave control panels (if the control panel is set as master)
 generic events (not classified into any of the previous categories)
Normally, if there are not active events, the display on the control panel front side shows the following message:
The event indicator is shown when at least one event has occurred since the last time a level 2 password has been
inserted. If no event has occurred, a blinking asterisk will be displayed instead of the event indicator.
If the control panel has not been programmed yet, the display shows the message “MONITORING NOT POSSIBLE”.
If an event occurs, the display shows the event, along with the cumulative counters for each type of event on the right-
hand side.
Should more events occur, the display shows, in addition to the event counter increase, the first event occurred at the
top and the most recent alarm (if present) at the bottom.
The events are displayed according to the following priority:
 Zones in alarms (ZA)
 General faults (GF)
 Field faults (FF)
 Exclusion (EX)
 Group of devices in alarm (GD)
 Group of zones in alarm (GZ)
 Maintenance (MN)
 Events related to SLAVE control panels (SP)
 Generic events (GE)
By using the keys  and  it is possible to change the type of event displayed (the > symbol on the right selects the
type of the event currently shown on the first two rows).
By using the keys < and > it is possible to go back and forth through the events of the selected type.
The selected event will be displayed at the top, while the most recent alarm event will be displayed at the bottom (if at
least one alarm is present) or nothing will be displayed.
Time
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FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
12/05/2021 11:50:42
FAP54-04
Date
Type of control panel
System name Event indicator
Event cumulative
counters
ALM Z002 D00 C01 P015 SM A101 >ZA003
KITCHEN DETECTOR GF000
ALM Z110 D00 C01 P018 SM A101 FF000
CORRIDOR DETECTOR EX000
First event occurred
Last alarm occurred

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2.1.1 Alarms display
 Display of Zone Alarm generated by detector associated with zone
 Display of alarm of group of devices generated by an associated device
 Display of alarm of group of zones generated by an associated zone
Zone delay
Device name
No. of zone in
alarm
Circuit of the device in alarm
Device
type
(see appendix)
Device address
Device
attributes
(see appendix)
>ZA001
GF000
ALM Z110 D00 C01 P018 TP Q Axyy FF000
KITCHEN DETECTOR EX000
Alarm event indicator
Ax = service information
yy = alarm type (see appendix)
ALM G020 D00 C01 P018 TP Q Ax >GD001
KITCHEN DETECTOR GZ000
MN000
SP000
Device
name
Alarm event indicator
Group number
Group delay
Circuit of the device in alarm
Device
type
(see appendix)
Device address
Device
attributes
(see appendix)
Service information
ALM G025 D00 Z033 Ax GD000
BOILER ROOM >GZ001
MN000
SP000
Zone name
Alarm event indicator
G
roup number
in alarm
Group delay
Zone in
alarm
Service information

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2.1.2 General fault display
The display of a general fault depends on the type of event occurred and it usually allows the immediate recognition
of the equipment or part of the control panel in faulty condition which can negatively affect the system operation.
In any case, the display shows each event with all the data needed for the equipment identification (e.g. address)
and the related error code.
Example:
Note that some type of fault is notified with a self-explaining message, allowing the user to immediately understand
what is going on. Other types of fault are notified instead with a message and an error code.
For a detailed explanation of these codes, please refer to the appendixes.
2.1.3 Field fault display
The display of a field fault depends on the type of fault.
Usually, a field fault affects a detection circuit or a device connected to this circuit.
A field fault due to a device is notified as follows:
The field fault on the detection circuit occurs when an event has changed the circuit connection structure, like for
instance the line loop breaking or a short circuit on the line.
In any case, a self-explaining message will be displayed. Below is reported an example of a field fault of type “short
circuit” affecting circuit 1.
For a detailed description of the field faults and any error codes associated with them, please refer to the appendices.
Panel name
FAULT REMOTE PANEL 05 (01) ZA000
PANEL NAME >GF001
FF000
EX000
Type of fault Address of faulty panel Fault code
FAULT CIRCUIT 01 ZA000
SHORT CIRCUIT GF000
>FF001
EX000
Type of fault
Nr. of faulty circuit
FAULT Z020 C01 P018 TP Q F001 ZA000
KITCHEN DETECTOR GF000
>FF001
EX000
Device name
Zone which the device belongs to
Faulty device address
Device
type
(See appendix)
Circuit of faulty device
Fault type
Device
attributes
(see appendix)

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2.1.4 Exclusion display
During the scanning phase it is possible to know the state of the active exclusions regarding the equipment
connected with the control panel, the abstract entities (zones, groups), the devices and the detection lines.
A few examples are reported below.
 Display of excluded device
 Display of excluded zone
 Display of excluded remote panel
EXCL. ZONE 020 FR ZA000
FIRST FLOOR GF000
FF000
>EX001
Zone name
Zone number
Zone type (see appendix)
EXCL. REMOTE PANEL 05 ZA000
PANEL NAME GF000
FF000
>EX001
Panel name
Type of exclusion
EXCL. Z020 C01 P018 SM ZA000
KITCHEN DETECTOR GF000
FF000
>EX001
Device name
Zone which the device belongs to
Address of
device
Device
type
Circuit of device

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MAINT. Z020 C01 P018 SM GD000
KITCHEN SMOKE DETECTOR GZ000
>MN001
SP000
SLAVE 050 HANGAR GD000
MAINT. Z020 C01 P018 SM GZ000
MN000
>SP001
SLAVE 050 HANGAR GD000
ACTIVE EXCLUSIONS 007 GZ000
MN000
>SP001
2.1.5 Maintenance display
The display of a device requiring maintenance allows the immediate recognition of an optical smoke detector which
needs to be replaced or cleaned as it is no longer reliable. Therefore, the display will show the information necessary
to identify the device on the circuit.
2.1.6 Slave control panel display
This paragraph is valid only if the control panel is configured as a MASTER and it is connected to a network of SLAVE
control panels.
Any event occurring on a SLAVE control panel is notified to the MASTER control panel, which shows it by using two
rows, according to the following rules:
 the first row shows the address and name of the SLAVE control panel affected by the event,
 the second row equals the first row used by the SLAVE control panel to show the event on its own display.
For instance, suppose that the SLAVE control panel with address 50 and named “HANGAR” is affected by a
maintenance event on a detector. This SLAVE control panel, then, shows the following message on its display:
The MASTER control panel to whom the SLAVE control panel is connected shows the following information:
This message says to the user that the smoke detector, located on circuit 1 in the SLAVE 50 and having the address
18, requests a maintenance intervention.
Alarms, faults and maintenance events occurring on a SLAVE control panel are displayed on the MASTER control
panel’s display according to the aforementioned rule (address and name of the SLAVE control panel plus the first row
of the event shown in the SLAVE control panel).
The events of exclusion/inclusion occurring on a SLAVE control panel are handled in a different way:
If a SLAVE control panel is affected by at least one exclusion, the MASTER control panel shows a message like this:
This message indicates the number of elements currently excluded on the SLAVE control panel (in the example, there
are 7 active exclusions on the SLAVE control panel).
If all the currently excluded elements are re-included, the above message is not shown anymore.
MAINT. Z020 C01 P018 SM GD000
KITCHEN DETECTOR GZ000
>MN001
SP000
Device
name
Relevant zone
Address of device
Type of device
Circuit of device

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EVENT NOT AVAILABLE GD000
GZ000
MN000
>SP000
In the case the user wants to receive further information on the events occurring in the SLAVE control panel (for
instance, the name of the device requiring maintenance, or detailed information on the excluded elements), it is
necessary to get to the event log of the SLAVE control panel.
The event log of the SLAVE control panel can be accessed directly from the MASTER control panel’s display. In order
to do this, it is necessary to view any event of the SLAVE control panel of interest in the MASTER control panel’s
display and then press OK.
By pressing OK again when the log of the SLAVE panel is shown in the MASTER panel’s screen, a menu (protected
by level 2 password) is shown which allows the MASTER to send commands (e.g. GENERAL RESET,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, SILENCE/REARM SIREN, etc.) to the SLAVE panel.
For further information on this topic, please refer to paragraph 4.3 EVENT LOG of this manual.
NOTE: consider the following condition:
 the panel is a MASTER and it is connected to one or more SLAVE panels
 the MASTER contains local events ( (there are folders other than SP which are not empty)
 the SP folder is not empty and the events are all generated by the same SLAVE panel
 the MASTER is currently showing events from the SP folder
Under the aforementioned conditions, if the SLAVE panel undergoes a GENERAL RESET the MASTER switches
temporarily to the following screen:
After 20 seconds, the MASTER shows the events of the first not empty local folder.
2.1.7 Generic events display
The folder of generic events is suited for events which must be displayed but cannot be classified in any of the
previous categories.
They are:
 Events of block/resume of actuations for output modules
 Transmission of alarms and faults via E/J type communicator to a remote fire alarm receiving centre.
2.1.8 User’s information display
In FAP544, FAP548 and FAP 5416, it is possible to display two user messages, each one spread over 4 lines rather
than the ELKRON logo.
These messages must be programmed by the user via PC in order to be displayed (the ELKRON logo will be shown
in the bottom part of the display until these user messages are programmed).
The user can program two messages: one to be displayed when the control panel is in monitoring phase with no
event active, the other one to be displayed when at least one event is in progress.
2.1.9 Acquisition of alarm, fault or maintenance event
When an alarm, fault or maintenance event takes place, the control panel carries out all the actions concerning the
event (e.g. activation of actuators, relays, etc.), displays the event and activates the internal buzzer with a continuous
sound to signal the alarm and with an intermittent sound to signal faults and maintenance events.
In these conditions, the user can press ACK in order to acknowledge the event and silence the buzzer. However, the
event is still present and the relevant outputs are still active.
2.1.10 General reset
By pressing RESET (after inserting the password, if enabled) the control panel normal operating conditions will be
restored: all the pending alarms and faults will be cancelled, while the controlled outputs and relays will be forced
back to idle condition.
At the end of this procedure, the control panel will resume the monitoring of the field.
If the cause of an event detected before RESET is still present after RESET has been pressed, the event will be
detected again.
When the control panel is in programming phase, the “General Reset” will reset only the faults and the field monitoring
will not be resumed Each time General reset is invoked, an event is stored in the event log.

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2.2 PROGRAMMING PHASE
In this operating mode, the control panel can be programmed by a user/technician.
During the programming phase, the control panel does not perform the field monitoring and the detection lines are
powered off (there are procedures though, run by the user in the programming phase, which can temporarily power on
the detection lines).
The transition in programming phase involves the intermittent activation of the buzzer, the turn-on of the general fault
indicator and the activation of the fault relay.
2.3 FAP54 - MODULAR STRUCTURE
FAP54 is a fire detection control panel with a completely modular structure which makes it possible to meet all field
requirements also in the event of further system expansion. To meet these needs, FAP54 consists of different internal
modules which can be “added” or “removed”. Below is reported a list of the modules making up FAP54 with a
description of each single one:
 CPU board
A microcontroller based on ARM7 32-bit core managing all the control, programming and actuation functions.
The CPU communicates with the control board and the circuit modules through an internal communication bus
(RS485). This communication bus includes all the information coming from the detection fields and the controls
transmitted from the CPU to the modules.
 Control board
This board, located on the control panel bottom part, is fitted with a microprocessor (8 bit) and carries out slave
functions in relation to the CPU board, converting the serial commands received on the internal bus into electrical
commands to the outputs.
In addition, it monitors the absorption and management of the overall current to field and siren outputs.
The Control board is fitted with the warning relays and the terminals for the connection of:
o detection lines
o LCD annunciators (enabled through an additional module)
o master slave (which can be enabled through an additional module)
o alarm outputs
o field output
o siren output
The Control Board is also fitted with 2 expansion slots, one used for the battery charger board and the other for
further expansions.
 Backplane board
This board, located on the control panel bottom part, is electrically connected with the Control Board. The circuit
modules shall be put on it.
 Battery charger board
This board, fitted on the Control Board, manages the battery charge in compliance with EN54-04.
 Circuit module board
This module, inserted in a slot placed on the Backplane, is the interface between the detection line and the CPU.
It is an independent module managed internally by an 8-bit microprocessor. The purpose of this module is to
monitor the devices connected to the detection line and notify the control panel about alarm or fault events.
 AC power supply
This function is carried out by an AC/DC converter which transforms V~ (from 98 to 264) input into 26V⎓ output.
The AC / DC converter is capable of supply 5.5A.
 Display
It shows all the information processed by the CPU board.
Considering the type of control panel, the displays provided are:
o 4x40 display for FAP541 control panel
o 240x128 graphic display for with colour backlighting for FAP544, FAP548 and FAP5416 control panels
 ITS500 Printer module (optional)
This module allows the connection of a parallel printer based on continuous module and ASCII standard of
Centronics type.
This module is installed on the RS485 communication line used for the LCD annunciators and therefore requires
the RS232/485 module (mentioned below) in order to enable the communication with the control panel.

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 RS232/485 module (optional)
Module to be installed directly to the CPU board in order to enable the communication between:
o MASTER panel and SLAVE panels
o FAP panel and the LCD annunciators
o FAP panel and the printer module
 LAN / TCP / IP500 module (optional)
Module which makes it possible to connect the control panel to a LAN. It is installed directly on the CPU board.
This module operates as an E/J type communicator for transmission of alarms and faults to a remote fire alarm
receiving centre.
 IT500F Interface (optional)
Interface which makes it possible to connect the control panel to a LAN via Ethernet (wired) or WiFi (radio). This
interface operates as an E/J type communicator for transmission of alarms and faults to the “My Elkron Family”
APP installed on a Smartphone or Tablet.
2.4 EMERGENCY OPERATION
The modular structure of FAP54 allows the complete control of the detection field also if the CPU board is faulty. In
this case, as a result of the smart circuit modules, both the monitoring of the field and the notification of alarms are
ensured through the relays and alarm indicators.
However, it is important to bear in mind that this mode does not replace the normal control panel operation, but it is an
emergency operation.
It is also necessary to specify that all the zone/group associations of the devices are no longer valid: each module
signals the alarm condition when a detector on its line reveals an alarm condition and the same module activates all
the type "C" actuators present on its lines of revelation.