Hochiki FIRENET L@TITUDE User manual

FIRENET L@TITUDE FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
Contents 2
Interpreting Panel Information 4
Panel LEDs 5
Fire In Zone Indicators 6
User Access Levels 8
No User Group 9
User Access Level 2 10
User Access Level 3 10
Controls 12
No User Group 12
System Information 13
Panel Tests 14
User Access Level 2 15
System Information 15
Disablements 16
Disable Positive Alarm 17
Test Zones 18
Set Date &Time 19
View Event Log 20
View Devices 21
Panel Tests 21
GUISettings 22

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Reviewing Commands 24
General Information 26
Operating Instructions 26
Inspecting Batteries 26
Replacing Standby Batteries 26
Related Documentation 26
Troubleshooting 28
Contact Information 30
Emergency Contact 30
Service Contact 31
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INTERPRETING PANEL INFORMATION
The event tabs will numerically indicate active events on the panel; the active event type with the highest priority will
automatically be displayed. Any event type can be accessed by pressing the associated tab. Monitor the LED indicators,
Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC), and LCD messaging to interpret panel information.

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Panel LEDs
For complete information about each event type, refer to Section 1: Events and Status.
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Fire In Zone Indicators
Fire In Zone indicators are an optional feature provided on the fascia of the FireNET L@titude Fire Alarm ControlPanel
in single, double, or triple bank configurations. The following figure illustrates a single bank of 48 Fire In Zone indicators:

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USER ACCESS LEVELS
FIRE SYSTEM NORMAL
The Fire System Normal display is visible on the panel GUI
when operating in quiescent (standby) mode. Control
buttons will appear on the panel GUI when there are active
events.

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No User Group
The No User Group access level does not require a log in code or operation of the front panel keyswitch. Specific
functions are restricted when operating the fire control panel in the No User Group.
This level allows users to view system information and to perform simple tests. It also provides options for testing LED
indicators of the fascia as well as color composition of the LCD panel GUI. Refer to No User Group for specific feature
details.
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User Access Level 2
Mandatory controls are included in features of access level 2. Access can be achieved via keyswitch or configurable
password. Refer to User Access Level 2 for specific feature details.
NOTE When using a panel with a Plex-Door Enclosure, User Access Level 2 is achieved by using the key to open the door.
User Access Level 3
User Access Level 3 through the Activate Controls button on the panel GUI. A password must be configured for Level
3 Access.
NOTE After two minutes of inactivity, the panel will return to No User Group.

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CONTROLS
No User Group

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System Information
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Panel Tests
LAMP & BUZZER TEST
This test confirms operation of the indicator lamps and the
buzzer. To perform the Lamp & Buzzer Test:
1. Press the panel GUI during the Fire System Normal
condition.
2. Press Panel Tests > Lamp & Buzzer Test. The internal buzzer
of the fire control panel sounds and all indicator lamps light
for 5 seconds. Contact Technical Support if fascia lamps do
not light.
DISPLAY TEST
This test confirms operation of the panel GUI. To perform the
Display Test:
1. Press the panel GUI during the Fire System Normal
condition.
2. Press Panel Tests > Display Test. A confirmation window will
appear.
3. Press Continue to test the display. The panel GUI cycles
through a series of blank raster colors.

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User Access Level 2
The User Options menus are as shown:
System Information
Refer to No User Group: System Information.
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Disablements
DISABLEMENTS
Certain parts of the fire alarm system can be temporarily
disabled to suit conditions. All disablements can be
performed from this window. Press the desired button for
options when performing that specific disablement.
To view the disablement, and/or re-enable it, press the
Disablement tab. All current disablements will be displayed,
with options to Enable or show More Details. Alternatively,
there will be an Enable All button at the bottom of the
window.

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Disable Positive Alarm
DISABLE POSITIVE ALARM
The Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) provides a fire alarm
delay if the responding party manually silences the alarm at
the control panel. This action provides time to investigate an
alarm before evacuating a building.
To disable the positive alarm, press Disable Positive
Alarm and choose On or Off on the screen that appears.
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Test Zones
TEST ZONES
To test zones on the fire control panel:
1. Press Test Zones on the panel GUI.
2. Check the desired boxes on the Test Zones window.
3. Press Details View for a more detailed view of the available zones.
4. Press Submit. Select Yes or No for the NACs On field and press
Submit to test the zones. The zone(s) will be tested and the
appropriate LEDs will light.
To view the test, and/or restore the zone, press the Controls &
Other Events tab > (#)Zone in Test. All currently tested zones
will be displayed, with options to Restore or show More Details.
Alternatively, there will be a Restore All button at the bottom of
the window.

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Set Date &Time
SET DATE & TIME
Use this option to set the date and time. Use the arrows to
increase or decrease the value for each field, or press the
field to manually enter a new value.
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View Event Log
VIEW EVENT LOG
This option displays the panel event log.
lPress More Details to display additional information about
the selected event.
lPress More Options to filter the results by event type, date,
panel, loop, zone, and/or address.