Siemens FC10 User manual

Fire & Security Products
Siemens Building Technologies
FC10
Fire detection control unit
Operating instructions

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1About this document ..............................................................................5
2Safety regulations...................................................................................6
2.1 Signal words and symbols ........................................................................6
2.1.1 Classification and meaning of signal words..............................................6
2.1.2 Symbols and their meaning ......................................................................6
2.1.3 Classification and meaning of additional symbols ....................................6
2.2 Safety-relevant working instructions .........................................................7
3System overview .....................................................................................8
3.1 General .....................................................................................................8
3.2 System configuration ................................................................................9
4Structure and function .........................................................................10
4.1 Indicators and operating modules...........................................................10
4.2 Function ..................................................................................................11
4.2.1 The most important functions..................................................................11
4.2.2 Detector zones........................................................................................11
4.2.3 Operating modes.....................................................................................12
4.2.4 Alarms .....................................................................................................13
4.2.5 Faults ......................................................................................................14
4.2.6 Indicator module (on option) ...................................................................15
4.2.7 Maintenance possibilities ........................................................................15
5Operation ...............................................................................................16
5.1 Normal operation.....................................................................................16
5.2 Operating level 2 enabled .......................................................................16
5.3 Set operating mode 'Manned'/'Unmanned' .............................................17
5.4 Operation in case of alarm with alarm organization ('Manned')..............18
5.5 Activating an evacuation .........................................................................20
5.6 Switching off system parts ......................................................................21
5.6.1 Switching off detector zones ...................................................................21
5.6.2 Temporarily switching off alarm devices.................................................22
5.6.3 Temporarily switching off fire control installations ..................................22
5.6.4 Switching fire control installations and alarm devices temporarily off.....23
5.6.5 Temporarily blocking remote transmission of faults................................23
5.6.6 Temporarily blocking remote transmission of alarms .............................24
5.6.7 Temporarily blocking remote transmission of alarms & faults ................24
5.7 Polling event memory .............................................................................25
5.8 Setting date and time ..............................................................................26
6Maintenance ..........................................................................................27
6.1 Important notes .......................................................................................27
6.2 Check detector network ..........................................................................27
6.3 Check control unit ...................................................................................28
6.4 Simulate alarm ........................................................................................28
6.5 Simulate fault ..........................................................................................29
7Troubleshooting....................................................................................30

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1 About this document
Purpose of the document
This document describes the operation of the fire detection control unit. Please
read the operating instructions thoroughly, to ensure that you manage the opera-
tion of the control unit in case of fire.
Target group
This document is intended for persons operating the fire detection control unit.
Operational and safety regulations
Before groups of persons begin work on the system they must have read and understood the related
documents, in particular Chapter 2 "Safety regulations".
Disregard of the safety regulations
Before they are delivered, products are tested to ensure they function correctly
when used properly. Siemens disclaims all liability for damage or injuries caused
by the incorrect application of the instructions or disregard of warnings of danger
contained in the documentation. This applies in particular to personal injury or da-
mage
 caused by improper use and incorrect use,
 caused by disregarding safety instructions in the documentation or on the prod-
uct,
 caused by poor maintenance or a lack of maintenance.
Standard symbols
 Result, note
'Text' Quotation, reproduced identically
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
RT Remote transmission
Document identification
Position Signification
Title page – System names
– Product type
– Purpose of document
Last page bottom left – Document number
– – Version
Last page bottom right – Manual
– Section
Modification index
Version Date Brief description
007995_a_en_-- 04.2004 First edition

Safety regulations
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2 Safety regulations
This chapter describes the danger levels and the relevant safety regulations appli-
cable for the use of our products. Please read the work instructions as well as the
chapter "About this document" thoroughly before beginning any work.
2.1 Signal words and symbols
2.1.1 Classification and meaning of signal words
The danger level – that is, the severity and probability of danger – is indicated by
the signal words listed below. Non-observance may lead to the consequences indi-
cated:
DANGER! Imminent danger!
 May cause danger to life or serious bodily injury!
WARNING! Dangerous situation!
 May cause serious bodily harm.
CAUTION! May cause dangerous situations!
 May cause light injuries!
NOTE! Possibly harmful situation!
 May cause damage to the product or to objects in the immediate vicinity of
the product!
2.1.2 Symbols and their meaning
The symbols listed below indicate the nature and origin of the danger.
General danger
Electrical voltage
Example for an indication of danger
The example below illustrates the appearance and form of danger warnings in our
documents.
DANGER! External voltage
Disconnect the module from the power supply.
2.1.3 Classification and meaning of additional symbols
Tips and information.
Refers to extremely important or critical decisions to be taken into account before continuing the work.

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2.2 Safety-relevant working instructions
Country-specific standards
The products are developed and produced in compliance with the relevant interna-
tional and European safety standards. Should additional country-specific, local
safety standards or regulations concerning project planning, installation, operation
and disposal of the product apply in the place of operation, then these standards or
regulations must also be taken into account in addition to the safety regulations
mentioned in the product documentation.
Please especially consider the following instructions:
 Do not open the device!.
 If any tools or accessories such as ladders are required, safe and suitable de-
vices must be used.
 Prevention of spurious tripping of the remote transmission must be assured.
 Inform the alarm and fault receiving stations connected to the system (e.g. fire
brigade) before carrying out the tests.
 Activate fire control installations for test purposes only when you are sure that no
damage will be caused.

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3 System overview
3.1 General
The fire detection system consists of the following modules:
 Detectors (detection)
 Control unit (evaluation)
 Alarm devices (alarming)
1234
8888
Detector zone
Line 1
Remote transmission Fault
Fire control installations
Line 3
Line x
Detector zone
Manual call point zone
Mixed zone
Supply
115/230VAC
Remote transmission Alarm
Line 2
Alarm devices
Detection Evaluation Alarming
Fig. 1 Setup of a fire detection system
Detectors
With detectors, we distinguish between automatic detectors and manual call points.
Automatic detectors monitor a room and automatically trigger alarm in case of fire.
Depending on the type, automatic detectors may react on smoke, flames, or tem-
perature.
Manual call points must always be actuated by a person.
Control unit
All detectors and alarm devices are connected to the fire detection control unit. If a
detector gives alarm, this alarm signal is transmitted to the control unit. The control
unit decides how the alarm shall be processed. This also applies for fault signals.
The processing of alarms and faults differs from one control unit type to the next. It
is e.g. possible to automatically alert the fire brigade, or to activate signal horns.
Alarm devices
Alarm devices only come into operation in case of alarm. In case of alarm, the sig-
nal horns and flash-lights are activated via control lines. In addition, it is possible to
transmit the alarm to an external receiving station (e.g. fire brigade) via a remote
transmission device (RT). In case of fault, it is also possible to inform an external
receiving station.

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3.2 System configuration
Each fire detection system is configured individually. The configuration has an in-
fluence on the operation. The table below shows the configuration of your fire de-
tection system.
Parameters Functions and configuration
Operating access via password
via key switch
Remote transmission of alarms yes
no
Alarm sequence involving present staff yes
no
Switchover from 'Manned' to 'Unmanned' automatic
manual
automatic switchover time from 'Manned'
to ''Unmanned''
indicate
do not indicate
1. automatic switchover time from
'Manned' to ''Unmanned''
18:00
_____________
2. automatic switchover time from
'Manned' to ''Unmanned''
not activated
_____________
Delay period V1 ____ minutes
Delay period V2 ____ minutes
Switchover
summer time / winter time
automatic
manual
Remote transmission of faults yes
no
Function Evacuate activated
not activated
Access to Acknowledge always possible
only with password/key switch
Faults must be reset yes
no
Faults are always immediately transmitted
to the receiving station
yes
no
Manual call points in mixed detector
zones trigger alarm also when the detec-
tor zone is switched off
yes
no
Maximum operating time without mains
supply
______ h
Building plan handed over on: __________
by: _________
Tab. 1 System configuration

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4 Structure and function
This chapter describes the setup and function of the fire detection control unit. It
provides the reader with an overview of the possibilities offered by the fire detec-
tion control unit. An exact description of the different procedures is included in the
sections 'Operation' and 'Maintenance'.
4.1 Indicators and operating modules
The figure below shows the indicators and operating modules. Depending on the
type (number of zones), your control units comprises more or fewer zone keys. The
function of the zone keys is the same with all control unit types.
12349 9 9 9
General LEDs
General keys
Zone keys
Zone LEDs
Numerical keys Indicator module
General keys
General LEDs
Fig. 2 Indicators and operating modules
The operating panel comprises the following elements:
 Light emitting diodes (LED)
 Keys
 Indicator modules (on option)
 Key switch (on option)
LED
Designation Function
General LEDs Indicate the status of the entire system.
Zone LEDs Indicate the status of the individual zones. One red and one
yellow LED is allocated to each zone.
Tab. 2 Function of the LEDs
General:
red LED = alarm
yellow LED = fault, or a part of the system is switched off
Keys
Designation Function
General keys General entries, e.g. Acknowledge
Zone keys Allocate selected functions to the zone; one key is allocated to
each zone
Numeric keys Entry of numeric values
Tab. 3 Function of the keys

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Indicator module
The indicator module is optional and is possibly not equipped yet. The operation
thus differs largely and is mentioned in this manual in the corresponding sections.
Key switch
The key switch is optional and is possibly not equipped yet. It serves for enabling
operation and has the same function as the password (see section 'Enabling oper-
ating level 2').
4.2 Function
4.2.1 The most important functions
Function levels
The fire detection control unit is secured against unauthorized manipulation by the
following operating levels:
 Operating level 1: operation always possible
 Operating level 2: control panel only possible with password or key switch
 Operating level 3: operation only possible for the service technician
On operating level 1, only the most important commands in case of alarm can be
issued. All other commands are only accessible on operating level 2.
Power supply
The fire detection control unit is always connected to the power supply system. In
case of a mains failure the control unit is fed from the built-in batteries. Battery op-
eration in case of mains failure is limited.
4.2.2 Detector zones
In the fire detection system, several detectors are always combined in a so-called
detector zone. Depending on the version, the control unit monitors 2, 4, 8, 12 or 24
detector zones.
Up to 32 detectors can be connected to one detector zone. In case of fire, only the
detector zone of the alarming detector is indicated on the control unit. It is thus im-
portant to know where the detectors of the individual detector zones are located.
The service technician has handed over a building plan to you, in which the alloca-
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4.2.3 Operating modes
The fire detection control unit has the following mode of operations:
 'Unmanned'
This operating mode must be set when no instructed staff is present. In case of
alarm or fault, remote transmission (e.g. to the fire brigade) is activated immedi-
ately.
 'Manned'
In this operating mode instructed staff is present, who is involved in the process
in case of alarm or fault. In this operating mode, an alarm or fault signal acti-
vates the remote transmission (e.g. to the fire brigade) only after the expiry of a
defined period of time.
Manual switchover between 'Manned' and 'Unmanned'
The switchover between the operating modes 'Manned' and 'Unmanned' may al-
ways be performed manually.
Automatic switchover between 'Manned' and 'Unmanned'
With fire detection system with an indicator module, automatic switchover is possi-
ble. At maximum two switchover times may be defined.
Automatic switchover between summer time and winter time
With fire detection systems with an indicator module, switching over between
summer time and winter time can be effected automatically.

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4.2.4 Alarms
An alarm is triggered when:
 a manual call point has been activated,
 an automatic detector has detected a fire.
The process in case of alarm depends on:
 the operating mode set ('Manned' or 'Unmanned');
 the zone type selected (internal, via timer V1 and V2 or direct)
The following figure shows the processing of alarms:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
‘V1’
•
•
•
•
•
state ‘ALARM 1’
zone output activated
start timer ‘V1’
Decision
ALARM
mode ‘manned’
ALARM
manual call point zone
mode ‘manned’
no influence
state ‘ALARM 2’
Buzzer & sounders (re-) activated
control lines(re-) activated
contact RT-Alarm activated
Reset
V1 expired ?
acknowledged ?
V2 expired ?
fire ?
minor incident ?
Start timer ‘V2’
Zone type ‘via timer V1/V2’ Zone type ‘direct’
ALARM
mode ‘unmanned’
state ‘ALARM 0’
buzzer activated
sounders activated
zone output activated
ALARM
mode ‘manned’
no influence
Zone type ‘internal’
activate next call point
or
press key
‘cancel alarm delay’
no fire zone fire detector zone fire detector zone
buzzer activated (continuous)
sounders activated
Fig. 3 Flow diagram in case of alarm
Process: Zone type direct
In case of alarm, the fire brigade is called up immediately.
Process: Zone type via timer V1 and V2
With this zone type, the process depends on the operating mode set. As a rule:
 in operating mode 'Unmanned'
In case of alarm, the fire brigade is called up immediately.
 in operating mode 'Manned'
During V1 the staff may acknowledge the alarm. During V2 the staff may check
whether it is a real fire or false alarm.
Process: Zone type internal
Alarm is only indicated on the control unit, it is not transmitted to the fire brigade.

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4.2.5 Faults
The fire detection control unit includes a comprehensive self-monitoring functional-
ity. When the control unit detects an error in the system (e.g. a detector is re-
moved), this is signaled as fault. Faults are normally transmitted to a receiving sta-
tion. Faults should always be remedied as quickly as possible.
The process with a fault depends on the set operating mode 'Manned' or 'Un-
manned' (see figure below).
•
•
•
‘V1’
state ’ FAULT’
buzzer is activated
start timer ‘V1’
state ‘RT-FAULT’
buzzer is activated
V1 expired?
Acknowledged?
FAULT
mode ‘manned’
FAULT
mode ‘unmanned’
local FAULT
Remains until fault is
remedied or reseted
Fig. 4 Flow diagram in case of fault
Process in operating mode 'Unmanned'
The fault automatically activates the remote transmission for faults.
Process in operating mode 'Manned'
During V1 the staff may acknowledge the fault. The control unit will indicate the
fault until it has been remedied. When the fault is not acknowledged within V1, the
remote transmission function is activated.
Faults are possibly always immediately transmitted to the receiving station (see section 'Configura-
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4.2.6 Indicator module (on option)
The indicator module is optional and possibly not equipped in your system.
The indicator module can display the following information:
 Number of registered alarms (alarm counter)
 Expiry of the delay periods V1 and V2 in case of alarm
 Time
 Events with date and time, e.g. fault (recallable event memory)
4.2.7 Maintenance possibilities
Fire detection systems must be serviced regularly. Only this way can it be ensured
that the system works properly in case of emergency. For this reason, regularly
perform the following maintenance work:
 Test LED on the control unit
 Test detectors
 Test fire alarm devices such as horns or flash-lights
 Test remote transmission
 Check alarm organization

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5 Operation
5.1 Normal operation
In normal operation, the following LED light up:
 'System ON'
 'Mode Manned' (if the control unit is in operating mode 'Manned' ist)
5.2 Operating level 2 enabled
General
Normally the fire detection control unit is blocked for operation. Operation (operat-
ing level 2) is enabled either by entering the password or by means of the key.
Password
To enable operating level 2 with the password, proceed as follows:
1. Enter the password using the numeric keys.
 The LED 'Operating access' lights up and the operation is enabled.
2. To block the operating level 2 again, you will have to wait. The operating level 2
is blocked again automatically 3 minutes after the last input.
 The LED 'Operating access' no longer lights up.
Key
To enable operating level 2 with the key, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the key in the lock and turn it clockwise by 90°.
 The LED 'Operating access' lights up and the operation is enabled.
2. To block operating level 2 again, take the key from the lock.
 The LED 'Operating access' no longer lights up.

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5.3 Set operating mode 'Manned'/'Unmanned'
General
You can recognize the set operating mode on the LED 'Manned'.
LED 'Manned' Operating mode
On 'Manned'
Off 'Unmanned'
When instructed persons are in the building, the operating mode 'Manned' should
be set.
For this reason the first instructed person entering the building should set the fire
detection control unit to operating mode 'Manned'. The other way round, the in-
structed person who is the last to leave the building should set the fire detection
control unit to operating mode 'Unmanned'.
Procedure
To switch between the operating modes 'Manned' and 'Unmanned', proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Enable the operating level 2 (password or key).
1. Press the key 'Manned/Unmanned'.
2. Check the setting by means of the LED 'Manned'.
Note on control units with an indicator module
 The automatic switchover between the operating modes 'Manned' and 'Un-
manned' depends on the set configuration.
 When switching from 'Unmanned' to 'Manned', it is possible to have the next
switchover time from 'Manned' to 'Unmanned' indicated (e.g. 18:00; see table
'Configuration').

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5.4 Operation in case of alarm with alarm organization ('Manned')
Important
Alarms always require the quick and controlled intervention of the persons present.
For this reason, read this section thoroughly to make sure you make the right deci-
sions in case of emergency.
In case of emergency the following documents are needed:
 Building plan with allocation of the detectors to the detector zones
 Checklist for the operation of the control unit (please copy the next page)
Procedure
In case of alarm the LED 'Alarm' and the red zone LED are flashing rapidly. In case
of alarm, proceed as follows:
1. Press the key 'Acknowledge'.
 The LEDs 'Alarm' and the corresponding red zone LED are flashing slowly.
2. Read the fire location (detector zone).
3. Go to the fire location.
4. Decide whether it is an emergency of a false alarm.
In case of emergency
1. Activate the next manual call point or go back to the control unit and press the
key 'Alarm delay' off.
 The fire brigade is alerted.
 The LED 'RT Alarm' lights up.
In case of false alarm
1. Go back to the control unit.
2. Press the key 'Reset' on the control unit.
 The LEDs 'Alarm' and the corresponding red zone LED no longer light up.
 The control unit is in normal operation again.
Note on control units with an indicator module
 The remaining delay periods V1 and V2 are indicated on the display.
 All other indications are overwritten during the alarm.

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Copy this page and keep it ready in case of alarm!
Alarm (red LEDs are
flashing rapidly)
F
Press red key
Read off fire location
Go to the fire location
Decide!
Activate next
manual call
point
Back to the
control unit
Press green
key
FireNo fire

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5.5 Activating an evacuation
Overview
It is possible to activate an evacuation without an alarm being triggered by a detec-
tor. In this case no alarm message is transmitted to the fire brigade.
Procedure
To activate an evacuation, please proceed as follows:
1. Enable the operating level 2 (password or key).
2. Press the key 'Evacuation'.
 The LED 'Evacuation' lights up.
 The fire alarm devices (e.g. horns) are activated
3. To cancel the evacuation, press the key 'Evacuation' again.
 The LED 'Evacuation' no longer lights up.
 The fire alarm devices (e.g. horns) are deactivated
 The control unit is in normal operating condition again.