Siemens Synova FC330A User manual

Synova®FC330A
Fire detection system
Operating manual
System operation for user
Phase 4
Fire & Security Products
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Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this operation manual 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fundamentals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control console layout 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview operating menu 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fundamental operation 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating access 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating “manned” and “unmanned” 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cerberus Alarm Concept (CAC) 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disable/Enable System Parts 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporary isolation of a detector zone 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporary isolation of a single detector 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Transmission 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm devices 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faults 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faults 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detector test 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamp test 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery load test 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test of acoustic alarm devices 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test of Remote Transmission (RT) 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Functions 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer disabling/enabling 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper replacement with logging printer B2Q191 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poll alarm counter 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poll event memory 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poll user text of zones or elements 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poll system status 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poll configuration data 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printout 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set time and date 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction

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About this operation manual
How to use this operation manual
This operation manual describes the use and the operation of the control console FC330A. It
contains all information for the normal user with access level 2 who has to react to alarms, disa-
ble and enable parts of the system, etc.
This document contains the following:
Chapter Contents Page
Introduction −General information about this operation ma-
nual
−How to use this manual
1
Fundamentals Fundamental information on the console:
−Description of the control console, functions of
the keys
−Description of the floor panels, functions of the
keys
−Overview of the menu structure
−Fundamental operation of the console
−What is normal operation
−How to get access for operation
−Manned and unmanned operation
3
Alarm −Organisation of the SPECIAL Alarm Concept
−How to read an alarm message
−How to react in an alarm situation
15
Disable/Enable System Parts −Temporary isolation of a detector zone/single
detectors, i. e. for repair works
−Disabling/Enabling remote transmission
−Disabling/Enabling alarm devices
21
Faults −How to react to a fault message
−Remedies by the user
31
Maintenance Maintenance works carried out by the user e.g.:
−Testing detectors
−Testing lamps, batteries, alarm devices, re-
mote transmission
33
Other functions −Disabling/Enabling the printer, paper replace-
ment
−Printing information
−Polling information, i. e. alarm counter, event
memory, user texts, system status, configura-
tion data
−Setting time and date
43
How to read this operation manual
This operation manual uses several symbols to guide the user through the manual.
The meanings in detail are:
1. Multi step actions are marked with numbers.
"Single step actions are marked with a triangle.
The result of an action is marked with an arrow.
In body text you will find quotations like display texts, keys or LED−fields or LEDS.
Frequently used keys are shown as they look like on the console, e.g. ok .

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Control console layout
Control console FC330A
ALARM
System on
Fault
Isolation
Detector
test mode
FC330A
Remote alarm
fault / off
Alarm horn
fault / off
System fault
Remote alarm
active
Alarm delay
off
Premises
manned
hm
0
del
789
456
123
F1
F2
ok
Start/
Stop
Reset
Acknowledge
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Silence/resound horn
9
NORMAL OPERATION
MON 04.01.99 09:13
ALARM LED bar Red LED’s blinking when an alarm signal is pending.
Text display Displays selection menus as well as alarm and fault messages.
Scroll key Allows scrolling of alarm messages in the text display.
Acknowledge key Confirms an alarm or a message (2 variants possible).
Variant 1:
1st activation
Alarm horns and buzzer
off
2nd activation
Reactivation alarm horns
Variant 2:
1st activation
Buzzer off
2nd activation
Alarm horns off
3rd activation
Reactivation alarm horns
Reset key Resets alarm and fault messages.
Display fields Indicates the operating state by an LED.
Command fields Possess a button to change the operating mode and may have an
LED to indicate the operating state.
Alarm delay off Cancels alarm delay. Remote alarm is given immediately.
Premises manned
key
Toggles between “manned” and “unmanned” operating mode.
Function keypad Keys for menu−orientated operation and password input.
St Start/Stop key Open and close menus.
F1 F2 Function keys Usage depends on context.
ok Execution key Starts the selected menu function.
Move up/down key Selects menu items upwards/downwards.
hm Home key Returns to the previous menu.
del Delete key Deletes the character left of the cursor.
Keylock switch Gives access to user operating level 2 without password. Only
when keylock switch is installed.

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Floor panel
The floor panel is a typical local indication terminal. It mainly serves to display alarm events re-
motely. Secondary it is also an operating terminal to acknowledge and reset the control console
from remote.
Two types of panels are available:
B3Q590/595
Alarm
Remote alarm
actuated
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
Acknowledge
Reset
B3Q580
11
2 2
3
4
5
Alarm
Fault
System ON
ALARM zone ###/## / ###### 1( 1)
1st floor office 101
ALARM zone ###/## / ###### 1( 1)
1st floor office 101
Text display Displays alarm messages.
Scroll key Allows scrolling of alarm messages in the text display.
Also to initiate lamp test (press key w3 sec).
Acknowledge key Confirms an alarm or a message.
activation
Alarm horns and buzzer
off
Reset key Resets alarm messages.
Display fields Indicates the operating state by an LED.
Keylock switch Gives access to user operating level 2 without password.
The display of the floor panel indicates the same event text as shown at the control console. It
only displays one message at a time.

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Overview operating menu
After getting operating access, the start menu appears. From the main menu, all menus can be
selected (page 9, fundamental operation).
With access level 2 all menu points exept other functions − configuration can be
selected.
The passwort for access level 2 is:
SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
ENABLE: 1. Detector/ConTrol ZONES
(1) 2. horn/RT/alarm contacts
3. printer
ENabling: 1. detector ’zone’
(1.1) 2. detector ’element’
3. ConTrol ’zone’
4. All Fire Ctrl ’zones’
Enable detector zones 1...256
Enable detector elements within zone
Enable control zones 1...64
ENabling: 1. horn
(1.2) 2. alarm contacts
3. RT−alarm
4. RT−fault
Enable control lines 1...4 for alarm horns
Enable alarm contacts 1...4
Enable remote transmission ALARM
Enable only event logging or all messages
Enable remote transmission FAULT
DISabling: 1. detector/ConTrol ZONES
(2) 2. horn/RT/alarm contacts
3. printer
DISabling: 1. detector ’zone’
(2.1) 2. detector ’element’
3. ConTrol ’zone’
4. All Fire Ctrl ’zones’
Disable detector zones 1...256
disabling permanent or for a set time 1...98h
DISabling: 1. horn
(2.2) 2. alarm contacts
3. RT−alarm
4. RT−fault
Disable control line 1..4 for alarm horns
Disable alarm contacts 1...4
Disable remote transmission ALARM
Disable only event logging or all messages
Disable remote transmission FAULT
Disable detector ELEMENTS within zone
disabling permanent or for a set time 1...98h
Disable conTrol zones 1....64
INFO: 1. system status
(3) 2. event memory/alarm counter
3. configuration/user text
4. configuration zone/line/LON
STATUS: 1. fault
(3.1) 2. isolation
3. pre−alarm
4. techn.alarm /element status
View fault messages
View turned off system components
View pre-alarm messages
View ELEMENT states
MEMORY: 1. event memory
(3.2) 2. alarm counter
View reviewing event list
View number of alarms and remote alarms
INFO: 1. configuration system
(3.3) 2. configuration coll line
3. user text detector zn/elem
4. user text ConTrol zone
View general parameter settings
View parameter settings coll. lines
View user texts detector zones/elements
View user texts control zones
INFO: 1. configuration det. zones
(3.4) 2. configuration addr. lines
3. configuration LON devices
View parameter settings detector zones
View parameter settings addr. lines
View parameter settings LON-bus
Enable all control zones
ENable printout messages: 1. log ALL
(old: #) 2. only ALARMS 3. log NONE Enable only alarms or none
Disable all control zones
Disable only alarms or none
ENable printout messages: 1. log ALL
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SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
FUNCTIONS: 1. function
(4) 2. system TEST
3. printout
4. configuration
FUNCTIONS: 1. switching alarm org.
(4.1) 2. set time / date
Switching manned $unmanned via menu
Set or adjust time and date
SYSTEM TEST: 1. horn
(4.2.1) 2. alarm contacts
3. RT−alarm
4. RT−fault
Activate all ’horns’ for 30 sec
Activate all ’alarm contacts’ for 30 sec.
Activate ’remote alarm’ for 30 sec.
Activate ’remote fault’ for 30 sec.
SYSTEM TEST: 1. horn/al.contact/RT
(4.2) 2. lamps/battery
3. fire and contr.zones
SYSTEM Test: 1. lamps/display
(4.2.2) 2. battery
Activate all LEDs and LCD for 10 sec.
Load battery for 10 sec.
Set detectors to ’Detector test’ per zone
Set detectors to ’Detector test’ zone X...Y
PRINT: 1. system status
(4.3) 2. event memory/alarm counter
3. configuration/user text
4. configuration zone/line/LON
PRINT: 1. fault
(4.3.1) 2. isolation
3. pre−alarm
4. techn.alarm /element status
Print current fault messages
Print current turned off system components
Print current information messages
Print current ELEMENT states
PRINT: 1. event memory
(4.3.2) 2. alarm counter
Print event memory list
Print alarm counter readings
PRINT: 1. configuration system
(4.3.3) 2. configuration coll. line
3. user text detector zn/elem
4. user text ConTrol zone
Print general parameter settings
Print parameter settings coll. lines
Print user texts detector zones / elements
Print user texts control zones
PRINT: 1. configuration det. zones
(4.3.4) 2. configuration addr. lines
3. configuration LON devices
Print parameter settings detector zones
Print parameter settings addr. lines
Print parameter settings LON-bus
page 8
SYSTEM TEST: 1. single zone test
(4.2.3) 2. zone range test
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SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
FUNCTIONS: 1. function
(4) 2. system TEST
3. printout
4. configuration CONFIGURATION: 1. user functions
(4.4) 2. user text
3. service functions
4. erase functions
direct setting user parameters
direct definition user texts
Level SERVICE FUNCTIONS
> enter password?
hm: back to menu Stop: end operating
ERASE data: 1. ERASE alarm counter
(4.4.4) 2. ERASE event memory
3. ERASE conf + sys data
4. ERASE element status
(locked with switch ’S2’)
(not locked)
to erase ’non−alarm’ events
SERVICE 1. addr. line −> CONNECT
level : 2. addr. line −> DISCON.
(4.4.3) 3. test AI−LED’s ON/OFF
4. reconfigure addr. lines
connect addressable loop
disconnect addressable loop
for TEST LEDs
to reconfigure addr. lines
5. horn/ctrl/RT −> OFF
6. TEST−alarm −> HORN
7. Visualizer ON/OFF
8. re−parametrise LON
to activate horn briefly with each det.
TEST alarm
enable / disable ’visualizer’
to start automatic configuration of LON-
Bus
Level SERVICE FUNCTIONS
> enter password?
hm: back to menu Stop: end operating
only for specialized personell
only for service
engineer
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Fundamental operation
How to operate the control console
To choose a menu item in the display of the console:
1. Press St .
Display shows 
2. Enter the password and press ok .
Display shows 
3. Select the menu item with the and
keys and press ok .
or
"Enter the number of the menu option on the numeric keypad (e. g. option 2.).
Display shows 
4. Repeat the selection until the required
menu is displayed.
5. Follow the instructions on the display.
6. Finish the operation by pressing St .
or
"Press hm to return to the previous menu.
Example
The following description is an example for choosing the Disable elements menu.
1. Press St .
2. Log in.
Display shows 
3. Select option 2. with the and keys
and press ok .
or
"Enter “2”.
Display shows 
4. Select option 1. with the and keys
and press ok .
or
"Enter “1”.
Display shows 
5. Select option 2. with the and keys
and press ok .
or
"Enter “2”.
Display shows 
Actions in the operation manual
In this operation manual, selecting a menu item will be described from now on in a short form as
follows:
"Select option 2. 1. 2.
Display shows 
START system operating
> enter password?
hm /Stop: end operating
Access level + page 11 SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
DISabling: 1. detector/ConTrol ZONES
(2) 2. horn/RT/alarm contacts
3. printer
SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
DISabling: 1. detector/ConTrol ZONES
(2) 2. horn/RT/alarm contacts
3. printer
DISabling: 1. detector ’zone’
(2.1) 2. detector ’element’
3. ConTrol ’zone’
4. All Fire Ctrl ’zones’
DISABLE element:
> zone no.? (range ### − ###)
hm: back to menu Stop: end operating
DISABLE element:
> zone no.? (range ### − ###)
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Normal operation
What is “normal operation”?
The system is ready to receive danger messages (alarm) from the detectors.
No fault messages are pending.
The green LED in the display field System on is on.
The illumination of the text display may be turned off, but turns on as soon as any key is
pressed or an alarm, fault or status is issued.
Display shows 
Mains interruption
In case of a mains interruption the fire detection system is powered by an internal battery. No
fault message is issued in the text display and the normal operation will continue , until a preset
default time is expired
When the system is powered by the internal battery the green LED in the display field System on
is blinking.
ALARM
System on
Fault
Isolation
Detector
test mode
FC330A
Remote alarm
fault / off
Alarm horn
fault / off
System fault
Remote alarm
active
Alarm delay
off
Premises
manned
hm
0
del
789
456
123
F1
F2
ok
Start/
Stop
Reset
Acknowledge
1
2
Silence/resound horn
NORMAL OPERATION
WED 21.7.99 15:00
NORMAL OPERATION
WED 21.7.99 15:00
The delay is min
Standard default: 10 min

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Operating access
Possible access levels
Three main access levels are defined allowing different privileges for the operation of the fire
detection system. Access is provided by a four digit password for the higher access levels, re-
spectively.
iAfter 3 consecutive incorrect password entries the operation access is disabled for 15 minu-
tes.
Overview of the access levels
Access level Group of persons Enabled operating functions
Access level 1
(no password)
everybody −Scrolling alarm messages
−Acknowledge messages
Access level 2
(password required or
key−lock switch, if instal-
led)
system operator 1 (e. g. jani-
tor)
−Acknowledge messages
−Alarm reset
−Fault/Info scrolling
−Isolation of system parts
−Poll system information
−Perform system tests
Access level 3
(various passwords to di-
stinguish)
service engineer
or
system operator 2 (e. g. se-
curity officer)
−Edit user text
service engineer −Service functions
−Erase data
service engineer −Application setting
−Setting passwords
Automatic timeout
The access by password is automatically cancelled if no key is operated for:
5 min during state of “normal operation“
30 sec during condition “alarm“
How do I get operating access?
"Enter the password on the keypad as described below.
or
"Turn the keylock switch in horizontal position.
Access with level user operating 2 is provided as long as the key is left in horizontal position.
System on
Fault
Isolation
Detector
test mode
FC330A
Remote alarm
fault / off
Alarm horn
fault / off
System fault
Remote alarm
active
Alarm delay
off
Premises
manned
hm
0
del
789
456
123
F1
F2
ok
Start/
Stop
1
2
Acknowledge messages
possible:
with access level 1 p
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Operating access via password
The passwords are defined and released to the operators by the service engineer.
In case of misskeying the password, use del to cancel keying errors.
Log in
1. Press St .
Display shows 
2. Enter the password and press ok .
Display shows 
3. Proceed operating (access is now provided)
Log out
There is no log out procedure, because the operating access expires automatically if no key is
pressed within a certain time (page 11, Automatic timeout).
START system operating
> enter password?
hm /Stop: end operating
SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
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Operating “manned” and “unmanned”
iSPECIAL Alarm Concept used: Yes No 
Basic rules
The operating states “manned” and “unmanned” are defined in a SPECIAL Alarm Concept,
where signals from automatic fire detectors and manual call points are processed differently (for
details page 16).
The switchover from the operating states “manned” to “unmanned” and vice versa is either done
manually by the operating personnel or automatically as programmed by the service engineer.
Operating state “manned”
The operating person, responsible for the surveillance of the system and the alarm investiga-
tion, is present on the premises.
The LED in the display field Premises manned is on.
The LED in the display field Isolation is on (depends on system configuration).
Operating state “unmanned”
The responsible operating person is not present on the premises.
The LED in the display field Premises manned is off.
System on
Fault
Isolation
Detector
test mode
FC330A
Remote alarm
fault / off
Alarm horn
fault / off
System fault
Remote alarm
active
Alarm delay
off
Premises
manned
hm
0
del
789
456
123
F1
F2
ok
Start/
Stop
1
Manual switching between the operating states “manned” and “unmanned”
iManual switching between the operating states “manned” and “unmanned” is only possible
during defined working hours (page 14, Automatic switchover).
1. Log in with ”access level 2”.
2. Press the Premises manned key on the control panel to toggle between the operating states
“manned” (yellow LED is on) and “unmanned” (yellow LED is off).
or
"Toggle between “manned” and “unmanned” via menu which is described next page.
Operating state ”unmanned”
Display shows 
Operating state ”manned”
Display shows 
NORMAL OPERATION
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NORMAL OPERATION
mode ’manned’
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Toggle via menu
1. Press St .
Display shows 
2. Select option 4. 1. 1.
Display shows 
3. If the operating state has to be changed
to
−“manned”: select option 1.
−“unmanned”: select option 2.
If mode ”manned” is selected
Display shows 
for a few seconds
Automatic switchover
The automatic switchover is used for example, to prevent the system status “manned” during
nighttime when no operating personnel is present: The system switches automatically to status
“unmanned” at a defined time (e. g. after the office hours). The same scheme can be used for
unattended times during weekends or holidays. The automatic switchover scheme is defined by
the service engineer. No user action is required.
Automatic switchover from “manned” to “unmanned”: at p.m.
Automatic switchover from “unmanned” to “manned”: at a.m.
Extra time
The function “extra time” allows to set the system to manned operation for a preset time, after the
automatic switchover to unmanned has taken place.
1. Press St .
Display shows 
2. Select option 4. 1. 1.
Display shows 
The actual display depends on the initial mode, here e. g. mode unmanned (i. e. after
17:00).
3. Select option 3.
Display shows 
4. Enter the extra time.
The time until the system is set to manned mode is displayed.
SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
mode ’manned’ until ##:##, 1.> unmanned
sel. #, 2.> manned 3.extra time
hm: back to menu Stop: end operating
mode ’manned’ TERMINATED
> system is set to NORMAL OPERATION
timeout /hm: menu Stop: end operating
Function extra time
activated p
not activated p
SELECT: 1. ENabling
(main menu) 2. DISabling
3. INFO polling
4. other functions
mode ’unmanned’ 2. > ’manned’
(hm = INTERRUPT) 3. extra time
hm: back to menu Stop: end operating
EXTRA TIME h/min? (max. ##:##)
hm: back to menu Stop: end operating
Extra time max.

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SPECIAL Alarm Concept
Purpose and principle
To prevent the unnecessary turn out of the fire department for minor incidents a SPECIAL Alarm
Concept was developed.
It involves operating personnel in the alarming sequence and relies on two operating states:
“unmanned” mode while the operating personnel is not present on the premises.
“manned” mode while the operating personnel is present on the premises.
“unmanned” mode
When the system operates in “unmanned” mode, the fire brigade is called immediately when an
alarm signal is issued.
“manned” mode
When the system operates in “manned” mode, manual call points and automatic detectors trig-
ger different actions in the event of an alarm:
Event Action
Manual call point is actuated The fire brigade is summoned immediately.
Automatic fire detector responds The fire brigade is summoned only after a preprogrammed
time in which the operating personnel performs following
alarm response procedure:
1. Confirm the alarm within the alarm acknowledgement time
V1 (press the Acknowledge key).
2. Read the alarm locations on the text display.
3. Go to these locations immediately.
4. Decide at the face whether this is an emergency or a minor
incident.
Emergency "Actuate the nearest manual call point immediately!
or
"Press the Alarm delay off key on the control console!
The fire brigade is summoned immediately.
Minor incident Reset the system before expiration of the alarm investigation
time V2 by pressing the Reset key.
The system is in the normal operation mode again.
iThe times V1 and V2 are only relevant, when the remote transmission is installed.