GROUP SCS EV-HMI7 Basic User manual

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Smoke Control System Interface
EV-HMI7 Basic User Manual

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Contents
1. NOTICES............................................................................................................................................3
2. USER INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................................4
USER INPUT.......................................................................................................................................5
PASSWORDS......................................................................................................................................5
3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................6
HOME SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................6
3.1.1. INDICATORS................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.2. RESET........................................................................................................................................................... 6
EV-HE077 OVERRIDE SWITCHES............................................................................................................7
3.2.1. MANUAL ACTIVATION ..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2. OVERRIDE CLOSE............................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2.3. OVERRIDE OPEN ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2.4. RESET........................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.5. SILENCE FAULT............................................................................................................................................... 7
4. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................8
EVENT LOGS ......................................................................................................................................8
SERVICING ........................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1. SYSTEM CLOCK .............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.2.2. SERVICE REMINDER ........................................................................................................................................ 9
DIAGNOSTICS................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1. ADDRESS STATUS ......................................................................................................................................... 10
5. SYSTEM SETUP ................................................................................................................................ 11
ADDRESSES ..................................................................................................................................... 11
LABELS........................................................................................................................................... 11
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................... 12
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 13
FAULTS........................................................................................................................................... 13
EV-301 INTERFACE PANEL.................................................................................................................. 14

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1. Notices
This manual contains notices you have to observe to ensure occupant and personal safety, as well as to
prevent damage to equipment and property.
Important notices relating to safety and the prevention of hazards are highlighted throughout the
documentation by a caution safety symbol with a heading identifying the degree of risk. Read notices and
instructions carefully, failure to take proper precautions may result in death or severe personal injury and
equipment or property damage.
DANGER:
A notice with instructions or information to reduce the potential risk of death or
severe personal injury and reduce potential risks in a life safety scenario.
CAUTION:
A notice with instructions or information to reduce the potential risk of irreversible
equipment and/or property damage.
ANGER
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
A notice with instructions or information to address issues not relating to damage or
injury.
The product/system described in this documentation may be operated by competent personnel in the
operation of smoke extract systems in accordance with the relevant documentation and guidance.
The installation and maintenance for these products shall only be by personnel competent in the operation
and knowledge of electrical equipment, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Competent
personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are qualified and capable of identifying
risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these systems.
Systems that are deemed complex and fall outside the standardized design model require the services of a
suitably qualified and competent fire engineer. Commissioning of such systems will need to be undertaken
by an approved or qualified person.
All life safety systems with fire engineered solutions are subject to approval with the local authority with
jurisdiction.

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2. User Interface
The HMI is the user interface to the smoke shaft system and provides system information and functions
including:
•Alarms, faults, and events
•System reset
•Diagnostics and maintenance features
The HMI should be located at the firefighter’s entrance or command location to provide alarm status for
firefighters and easy operation and access for maintenance activities.
The HMI is a colour touch screen is in landscape style. The touch screen is resistive type and operating the
screen can be done by finger touch or by a stylus or pointer.
A USB flash memory module is inserted at the back of the HMI for storing event logs and backup files. To
access the module, remove the screw located at the bottom of the bezel then open the hinged fascia door.
DANGER:
Risk of electrocution. Observe electrical safety procedures and check power supply has
been isolated or disconnected safely before removing panel covers.
HMI User interface
HMI Rear
A. Touch Display –Colour display showing graphical status and touch function buttons
B. USB Memory Module - Stores event logs and backup files.
C. COM Port –Communication connection to interface panels
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User Input
Command buttons on the touch screen are normally displayed as an icon with a label. When prompted to
enter a value, text or password a keypad will automatically pop up. If applicable, input ranges or limits are
indicated a Min and Max values. Enter the desired value and touch the ENTER key to save or ESC to cancel
and return to screen.
CAUTION:
Do not use hard pointed objects to operate the screen which may cause damage to
the screen
Passwords
Reset functions and system configuration are password protected to prevent tampering and unauthorised
access. There are 3 different password levels. A login window will automatically pop up for access or action a
command that requires a higher level than the current user login.
On an unsuccessful login entry “Invalid username or password”will pop up and will be recorded in the event
log.
User Levels
User
Password
Logout Time
Permissions
SMOKE
SMOKE
10 minutes
Allows reset functions
Access to service and system configuration settings
SCS
*******
10 minutes
Authorised engineer’s access.
The user will automatically logout after a period of inactivity or following a reset command.

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3. Operation
Home Screen
The Home screen displays an overview of the system status and alarms.
The alarm view displays active critical alarm and fault conditions with a time stamp when the event
occurred. Alarms are highlighted red and fault conditions are highlighted yellow.
A history of alarms and events can be accessed via the EVENTS button (see Event Logs for more
information).
3.1.1. Indicators
Indicators show the general status of the system:
FIRE ALARM - Flashes red in a fire alarm condition and displays the zone description.
FAULT –Flashes yellow to Indicate a fault condition exists.
SERVICE DUE –Lights blue when service timer has expired.
3.1.2. Reset
The RESET button will send a reset command pulse to all connected interface panels.
Any faults and alarms that reset will be automatically cleared from the alarm view.

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EV-HE077 Override Switches
Optional switches connected to the EV-301 interface panels provide local override control and maintenance
operation of the smoke ventilator with visual and audible indication. It has a secured hinged door with a
common key lock to prevent tampering and a frangible break-glass element for emergency use.
Red Button:
OPEN (BOOST) - Override open command and firefighting boost button.
Black Button:
CLOSE (RESET) - Override close command and reset button.
Override Switch Indication:
Colour
Status
Description
Red
Alarm
Emergency alarm condition active
Green
Healthy
Interface panel power supply healthy
Yellow
Fault
Fault condition present
A buzzer pulses when the system is in alarm, or a fault condition is present.
3.2.1. Manual activation
Whilst the system is in standby or normal mode, emergency smoke clearance can be initiated by pressing the
red OPEN button.
3.2.2. Override Close
When in alarm press the black CLOSE button momentary between 1 to 3 seconds for an override close
command.
3.2.3. Override Open
When in alarm press the OPEN button momentary between 1 to 3 seconds for an override open command.
All other zone shaft vents need to be closed before an override open command is accepted.
3.2.4. Reset
Press and hold the CLOSE button for more than 5 seconds to perform a system reset.
3.2.5. Silence Fault
The switch buzzer sounds on a fault and can be silenced if no emergency condition is present.
To mute the buzzer momentary press the override switch CLOSE/RESET for less than a 1 second.

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4. Servicing & Maintenance
Event Logs
A history of events and alarms are logged with coloured text to identify its class.
RED
Emergency alarm event
YELLOW
Fault condition
BLUE
Daily ventilation event
WHITE
System event or error message
The last entry is always at the top of the view by default. Use the scroll buttons located at the bottom of the
window to scroll through the entries. The logs are stored on a USB flash memory module located at the back
of the HMI.
The date & time is when the event occurred, the Reset time is when the event was reset or returned to a
healthy state. The time is displayed in a 24 hour format.
The events can be filtered or sorted by touching the column header. A pop-up window will provide filtering
options for the selected column.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Removal of the memory module will stop log recording and disable viewing of the
alarm and event history.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Event date & time are referenced to the system time set. Please check the system time
is correct for accurate logging.

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Servicing
The servicing screen provides access to diagnostic features. Settings are password protected and requires
the SMOKE login.
4.2.1. System Clock
The current system time and date is displayed and can be adjusted by touching the system clock field (See
Clock Adjustments for further details).
4.2.2. Service Reminder
A service reminder timer can be reset on completion of a service or routine maintenance inspection. The
timer is automatically set for 6 months from the current system date, or a date can be set manually by
touching the Next Service Due Date field. When the date at midnight expires the system will indicate a
SERVICE DUE warning condition.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Ensure the system time is set correctly before completing a service.
It is important for the date and time to be correct for logs and servicing activities.

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Diagnostics
The HMI has diagnostics features providing status information of each interface panel and event logs to
assist maintenance and fault finding. Refer to the EV-301 interface panel instruction manual for further
information.
4.3.1. Address Status
Diagnostics for each interface panel address can be accessed via the Service page. Select the panel address
you wish to view the status of.
OPERATION MODE:
Alarm Panel is in a fire alarm condition.
Lockout Panel is in an alarm Lockout condition triggered by another panel in alarm.
Normal Panel has no alarms active and in normal mode ready for daily operation.
INPUTS:
Input A Input terminal (A) is on and receiving a daily open signal.
Input Z Input terminal (Z) is on and receiving a daily close signal.
Input LZ Input terminal (LZ) is on and receiving a weather sensor close signal.
OUTPUTS:
Open Vent Close smoke vent output.
Close Vent Open smoke vent output.
Signal Relay Signal contact relay is energised.