NSC Sicherheitstechnik Solution F2 Specification sheet

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Fire Control Panels “Solution F2”
Operating and Installation Manual
Issue: May 2011

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Content
1. Description of Control Panel:........................................................................................................... 5
LED indications:.......................................................................................................................... 5
LC module indications:............................................................................................................... 6
Description of the push buttons:................................................................................................. 7
Configuration: ............................................................................................................................. 7
2. Menus for the end user:................................................................................................................... 9
Description.................................................................................................................................. 9
General Main menu for end user................................................................................................ 9
Main menu „Switch on / switch off“............................................................................................. 9
Switching on/off: zones and single detectors........................................................................... 10
Switching on/off: Addressable detectors.................................................................................. 10
Switching on/off: OC-Outputs................................................................................................... 10
Switching on/off: 6 internal relays............................................................................................. 11
Switching on/off: 4 internal power outputs ............................................................................... 11
Switching on/off: sounders / strobes ........................................................................................ 11
Switching on/off: Alarm Transmission Device (TD).................................................................. 12
Switching on/off: Alarm transmission delay.............................................................................. 12
Switching on/off: Fire protection outputs.................................................................................. 12
Alarmcounter ............................................................................................................................ 12
Changing the end user access code........................................................................................ 13
Diagnosis Menu........................................................................................................................ 13
Event memory .......................................................................................................................... 13
Event memory: "Filter“.............................................................................................................. 13
Event memory: "Printing“.......................................................................................................... 14
Detector data............................................................................................................................ 14
Table of detectors..................................................................................................................... 14
Example of detector data: MCP ............................................................................................... 16
Example of detector data: Optical smoke detector .................................................................. 17
Only for Hochiki ESP............................................................................................................... 17
Only for Apollo Discovery......................................................................................................... 18
Only for Hochiki ESP............................................................................................................... 17
Example of „Zeropoint“ and „Firepoint“ display........................................................................ 17
Only for Apollo Discovery......................................................................................................... 18
Hardware modules: Overview .................................................................................................. 19
Internal Modules: Details.......................................................................................................... 19
Example of details of Hochiki ESP detector module................................................................ 19
Modem data.............................................................................................................................. 19
Display of FRP/LCD Panel....................................................................................................... 20
Example of details of a fire brigade repeater panel with fire brigade control panel ................. 20
Example of power supply voltages........................................................................................... 20
Example of power output voltages ........................................................................................... 20
Example of input voltages ........................................................................................................ 21
Example of displaying software version and Serial No............................................................ 21
3. Menus for the installer:.................................................................................................................. 22
Access to the installer menu .................................................................................................... 23
General Main menu for installer ............................................................................................... 23
Main menu: Test functions ....................................................................................................... 24
Detector test (only for addressable detectors)......................................................................... 24
Menu "Manual Controlling“....................................................................................................... 25
Manual Control: internal OC Outputs....................................................................................... 25
Manual Control: 6 internal Relays............................................................................................ 25
Manual Control: 4 monitored Power Outputs........................................................................... 26
Manual Control: Output modules (loop) ................................................................................... 26
Menu „Simulation“ .................................................................................................................... 26
Menu „Revision“ ....................................................................................................................... 27

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Settings 1 of FCP ..................................................................................................................... 27
To set date and time................................................................................................................. 27
Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 28
System settings........................................................................................................................ 28
Scanning RS485 devices ......................................................................................................... 29
Scan detectors.......................................................................................................................... 29
Delete Configuration................................................................................................................. 30
Delete Texts ............................................................................................................................. 30
Delete Events ........................................................................................................................... 30
Selecting the panel language................................................................................................... 30
Einstellungen 2 der BMZ.......................................................................................................... 30
Changing the installer access code.......................................................................................... 31
Configuring the interfaces ........................................................................................................ 31
Interface protocols.................................................................................................................... 31
Interface baudrates................................................................................................................... 31
Modem functions...................................................................................................................... 32
Power outputs: Thresholds....................................................................................................... 32
Loop parameters ...................................................................................................................... 32
Options ..................................................................................................................................... 33
ESPA 4.4.4 Settings................................................................................................................. 33
Modbus Einstellungen.............................................................................................................. 33
4. Firmware Update........................................................................................................................... 34
For the flash update of the Solution F2 firmware you need the following items:...................... 34
Preparation............................................................................................................................... 34
Start of Bootloader & Flash Update Routine............................................................................ 34
Execute flash update................................................................................................................ 35
Errors and possible reasons..................................................................................................... 36
5. Mounting instruction ...................................................................................................................... 38
6. Commissioning of Solution F2....................................................................................................... 39
General..................................................................................................................................... 39
Checking the documentation.................................................................................................... 39
Checking the system components ........................................................................................... 39
Checking the wiring system...................................................................................................... 39
Measure cable resistance of loop wiring (without voltage)....................................................... 40
Measurement of the end of line resistors of the monitored power outputs (without voltage)... 40
Measurement of the end of line resistors of the monitored inputs (without voltage)................ 40
Checking the end of line resistor on the RS485 bus................................................................ 41
Commissioning of the power supply......................................................................................... 41
Scanning of internal an external components.......................................................................... 41
Detector modules ..................................................................................................................... 41
Serial devices ........................................................................................................................... 42
Addressable detectors/modules............................................................................................... 42
Checking of earth fault.............................................................................................................. 43
Measurement of loop voltage and current................................................................................ 43
Configure power outputs .......................................................................................................... 43
Configuration of the fire control system.................................................................................... 44
Functional tests ........................................................................................................................ 45
7. Technical specifications :............................................................................................................... 46
8. CE marking :.................................................................................................................................. 47
Attachment A : Menus for the end user
Attachment B : Menus for the installer

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1. Description of Control Panel:
Picture of the control panel of the "Solution F2":
LED indications
Dynamic functions keys F1 – F4, Keypad and cursor push buttons
The functions are individually indicated
in the bottom line of the LC module
Field programmable push buttons S1 – S2
‘Prog’ : to select the main menu
‘ext. sounders off / on’
‘int. buzzer off“ / “LED test’
‘Reset’
LED indications:
LED : Description :
green LED "In Operation“ The Fire Control Panel (FCP) is in operation.
green LED "Delay“ Delay of transmission device signal to the fire brigade for
automatic detectors.
green LED "No Delay“ Indicates that the FCP is in normal operation mode. That
means the main alarm is NOT delayed and any alarm
activates the Fire Brigade immediately.
green LED "Service“ Indicates that the FCP is in „Service Mode“.
red LED "Main alarm“ Indicates that the FCP is in Alarm condition. See LC
module for detailed information. If an alarm transmission
device (TD) is connected to the panel the panel has tried
to activate the TD.
red LED "Internal alarm“ Indicates that the FCP is in Alarm condition. See LC
module for detailed information.
red LED "Fire Brigade alarmed“ Indicates that the FCP has activated the alarm
transmission device (TD) to the Fire Brigade and the TD

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gave a response to confirm the activation. (Input
“TD response” in the wiring diagrams can be used for
this confirmation signal).
red LED "Call Fire Brigade“ Indicates that the FCP is in Main Alarm condition but the
alarm transmission device (TD) could not be activated.
So the Fire Brigade maybe has to be called by phone.
yellow LED "Fault“ Indicates that the FCP is in fault condition. At least one
device (detector, module), input, output or system
component is not in normal condition. See LC module for
detailed information.
yellow LED "System“ The FCP itself is in fault condition. That means that
maybe the main board (micro controller) does not
work well and the correct function of the FCP is not
guaranteed. Please check immediately by the
installation company.
yellow LED "Disabling“ Indicates that at least one device (detector, module),
input or output is disabled (switched off).
yellow LED "Transmission Device“ (TD) In case of flashing this LED (and yellow LED "Fault“ is
on) the TD is in fault condition.
In case this LED is on (and yellow LED "Disabled“ is on)
the TD is switched off.
yellow LED "Sounders“ In case of flashing this LED (and yellow LED "Fault“ is
on) one of the sounder outputs is in fault condition.
In case this LED is on (and yellow LED "Disabled“ is on)
one of the sounder outputs is switched off.
red LED "FPE activated“ One or more automatic controlling, configured to
switching function "switch like fire protection equipment“,
are active.
LC module indications:
The LC module is a graphics LCD which is automatically illuminated in the case of any event. That means
if an alarm message, a fault message, a disabled message or just if any push button is pressed the LC
module activated the illumination. Then detailed information is shown in the display. Either the LCD
shows the information in 8 lines of alpha numerical texts or in a graphics mode like bar charts or columns.
Usually the FCP shows the condition of the panel in the middle of the LC module. There is in big letter the
current status on a dark background. The following messages are possible :
IN OPERATION = normal condition
ALARM = the FCP is in alarm condition
T E S T ALARM = the FCP is in test alarm condition
FAULT = the FCP is in fault condition
SWITCH OFF = certain devices of the FCP are switched off
ACTIVATION = outputs are activated by automatic controllings
If the user enters one of the menus (by pressing the push button „Prog“) at the bottom line of the LC
module he sees the dynamic function keys F1 – F4. Sometimes all 4 keys are used, sometimes only

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one or two. It depends on the menu. Here we do not describe the function keys in details. Therefore
please have a look into section 2.
Please note that : usually there are the following standard functions for
„F1“ = „cancel“ or „back“. Means to leave the current menu and jump into the menu above, and
„F4“ = „Enter“. Means to select (or confirm) the function which is marked in the LC module by a
black background.
Description of the push buttons:
The control panel of the FCP "Solution F2“ is a high-quality membrane keypad. An intelligent circuit
detects any pressing of the push buttons and confirms it by a beep.
Push button : Description :
By this push button the user leaves the normal operation display and enters the main
menu of the FCP. See the detailed description in section 2.
This push button deactivates (switch off) the external sounder outputs in case of an
alarm. This is a temporary deactivation because if another alarm comes in the
sounders will be activated again. It's also possible by this key to reactivate the
sounders manually.
This push button deactivates (switch off) the internal buzzer in case of an alarm or
fault message. This is a temporary deactivation because if another message comes in
the buzzer will be activated again.
In case of an alarm and delyed alarm transmission, the inspection time will be started.
If there is no alarm and no fault holding this push button activates an LED test.
This push button resets the FCP.
To reset a "key deposit alarm" message you have to enter the installer mode in main
menu. Afterwards the alarm can be reset it by this key.
Programmable function key (S1, S2). The setting could be done by the pC
configuration tool.
Use this push button in the menus to confirm your inputs line by line.
Use this push button in the menus to cancel your inputs.
Cursor control keypad.
Configuration:
The configuration of the fire control panel "Solution F2" has to be done generally by the PC configuration
software.
With Firmware release 1.00 and following the data communication between panel amd pc must be
enabled by user- or installercode. This requires as minimum release 6.0.0.0 of the configuration
software.
You need a standard USB cable USB-A to USB-B for connection between pc an panel.

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Some essential settings also can be made directly through the keypad of the panel, i.e. setting of system
parameters or interface configuration. You have to type in the installer code to get access to the relating
menus (s. menu 20)

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2. Menus for the end user:
The following description contains all the menus for the end user. If the push button „Prog" is
pressed it starts with the main menu.
Nr. LC-Display of Solution F2 Description
01
Main menu
1. Switch on/off
2. Alarm counter
3. End user code
4. Diagnosis
Cancel Installer Enter
General Main menu for end user
This menu appears immediately after pressing „Prog“.
The functions have the followings meanings :
1. To switch on / off detectors, input-/ output
modules, delay mode, zones and general
outputs Jump to Menu 02
2. Indication of the alarm counter. It is a 4 digit
number (1 – 9999) Menü 03
3. To change the end user code Jump to
Menu 04
4. To jump to the diagnosis menu Jump to
Menu 05
The push button "cancel“ (F1) leads to the normal
status indication of the FCP.
The push button Installer (F3) is to use for the
installer company only. It leads to the menus for
service and configuration.
The push button „Enter“ (F4) selects (activates)
the function which is marked by a black
background. Instead you can also select the
function by pressing the no. left in front of the
functions (here : 1 – 4).
02
Switch on/off
1. Zones & detect. 5. Sounder/Strobe
2. Output
6. Alarm Trans.Dev.
3. Relay
7. Delay
4. Power Output
8. Fire Outputs
Cancel Enter
Main menu „Switch on / switch off“
1. Switching on/off of zones and detectors 
Jump to Menu 02.1
2. Switching on/off of OC-Outputs Jump to
Menu 02.3
3. Switching on/off of Relays inside the FCP 
Jump to Menu 02.4
4. Switching on/off of 3 monitored power
outputs Jump to Menu 02.5
5. Continuously switching on/off of sounders /
strobes (incl. loop sounders) Jump to
Menu 02.6
6. Switching on/off the alarm transmission
device (TD) Jump to Menu 02.7
7. To activate / deactivate the alarm delay for
the TD Jump to Menu 02.8
8. Temporary switching on/off the fire
protection outputs. This means all outputs
will be deactivated until this function is
canceled. The fire protection outputs CAN
NOT be switched off during alarm state.
Jump to Menu 02.9

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02.1
Zones & detect.
Status
from zone : 5
programmed zone text
To zone :
Cancel On Off Detect.
Switching on/off: zones and single detectors
You can switch off single zones or several zones
simultaneously. This is done by using the “from …
to… “ function. Please type the zone number and
confirm by “OK”.
"Status“ means the current status of the zone (e.g.
normal, alarm, fault). To switch off the zone you have
to press "Off“ (F3) or for switching on the zone you
have to press "On“ (F2).
If only one zone shall be switched the line
"to zone“ can be missed and F2/F3 (on/off) can be
pressed immediately.
If single detectors shall be switched you have to type
“Detect.” (F4) after the zone has been confirmed (do
not use F2/F3 (on/off) in this case) Jump to Menu
02.2
02.2
Zone 0005 Status
from detector : 1 normal
evt. individual detector text
to detector : 3 normal
evt. individual detector text
Cancel On Off
Switching on/off: Addressable detectors
The first line of the LC module shows the zone where
the detectors are located (here : 5).
It is possible just to switch off only one detector as
well as several detectors. Please type the detector
number and confirm by “OK”.
"Status“ means the current status of the detector (e.g.
normal condition, alarm condition, fault condition). If a
individual detector text has been configured, this text
will be displayed right below the detector line after
pressing “OK”.
For switching off you have to press "Off“ (F3) or for
switching on you have to press "On“ (F2).
If only one detector shall be switched the line "to
detector“ can be missed and F2/F3 (on/off) can be
pressed immediately.
02.3
Switch on/off
from output : 001 normal
to output :
↓+1 ↑-1 Selection -> +10 <- -10
>001 Output 001 Main processor
002 Output 002 Main processor
003 Output 003 Main processor
Cancel On Off Enter
Switching on/off: OC-Outputs
Here the 8 OC-outputs on the main processor board
of the FCP "Solution F2” as well as the 9 OC-outputs
on the F2 io extension can be switched on/off.
Outputs 1 – 8 : OC- Outputs on main board
Outputs 9 – 17 : OC- Outputs on I/O extension
To switch on/off the outputs there are two possibilities
you can choose :
a)To type the output no. directly by the keypad and
confirming with "OK“. Please use the line “from
output” and “to output” for this.
b)Select the outputs by using the cursor keys ↓ and
↑ (means 1 line up or 1 line down) or the cursor
keys and (means 10 lines down or 10 lines
up) and confirm the output numbers with "Enter“
(F4) or “Ok”.
The actual "status“of the output (e.g. normal condition
or active) will be displayed behind the number.
After selecting the output / outputs you have to switch
them by pressing F3 („off“) or F2 („on“).