Simplex 2004 Series User manual

2004 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control
Unit Operation Guide
579-1403 Rev A
*05791403A*

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Contents 1 Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information.....................................................................................3
2 Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 User interface................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Control unit buttons.............................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1.1 ACK.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1.2 SILENCE.................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1.3 RESET.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1.4 WALK TEST............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1.5 ENABLE/ DISABLE...............................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 LED indicators and piezo..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Operations..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Normal operation.................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Fire alarm operation.............................................................................................................................................................................7
4.3 Supervisory operation......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Trouble operation.................................................................................................................................................................................9
5 Default programming assignments.......................................................................................................... 10
5.1 IDC, NAC, and relay default function types..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 NAC, relay, and signal circuit output mode assignments.............................................................................................................. 10
5.3 DACT defaults..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6 Programming...............................................................................................................................................11
6.1 Programming IDCs............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Programming NAC..............................................................................................................................................................................12
6.3 Programming DACT............................................................................................................................................................................16
6.4 Programming system options...........................................................................................................................................................16
6.5 Walk test.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.6 Setting the time and date..................................................................................................................................................................19
6.7 Uploading and downloading job files.............................................................................................................................................. 19
6.8 Restarting the CPU............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
7 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 21
8 DIP switch setting........................................................................................................................................23
8.1 DIP switch SW1................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.2 DIP switch SW2................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
8.3 DIP switch SW3................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
8.4 DIP switch SW4................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
9 Appendix A: CID points default values..................................................................................................... 26

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2004 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Unit Operation Guide
1 Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Follow the instructions in this installation manual. These instructions must be followed to avoid
damage to this product and associated equipment. Product operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY SIMPLEX™ PRODUCT THAT APPEARS DAMAGED Upon unpacking your Simplex product, inspect
the contents of the carton for shipping damage. If damage is apparent, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify an
authorized Simplex product supplier.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD Disconnect electrical field power when making any internal adjustments or repairs. All repairs should
be performed by a representative or an authorized agent of your local Simplex product supplier.
STATIC HAZARD Static electricity can damage components. Handle as follows:
• Ground yourself before opening or installing components.
• Prior to installation, keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times.
SULFURIC ACID WARNING Battery contains sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes and can
destroy fabric. Replace any leaking or damaged battery while wearing appropriate protective gear. If you come in contact with
sulfuric acid, immediately flush skin or eyes with water for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS – PART 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
SYSTEM REACCEPTANCE TEST AFTER SOFTWARE CHANGES
To ensure proper system operation, this product must be tested in accordance with NFPA-72, after any programming operation or change
in site-specific software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, addition or deletion of system components, or after any
modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or software functions known
to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected, at least 10%
of initiating devices that are not directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tested and proper system
operation verified.
NFPA 72® is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association.
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2 Introduction
The 2004-9101 is a conventional fire alarm control unit (FACU). The system includes four Class B Initiating Device Circuits (IDCs) and one
Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC). You can wire the NAC using Class A or Class B wiring.
Use the built-in Digital Alarm Communications Transmitter (DACT) for remote station or central station monitoring.
The 2004-9101 system uses audible and visible indications during alarm, supervisory or trouble conditions. If any of these conditions
occur, the system activates the applicable notification appliances, respective LEDs, and the control unit piezo. The indications continue
until an operator acknowledges the condition.
The user interface features LED indicators and a keypad. You can configure the various functions of the control unit using DIP switches on
the system board.
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3 User interface
The user interface is used to operate the FACU.
Figure 1: User interface
3.1 Control unit buttons
3.1.1 ACK
Pressing the ACK key performs the following actions:
• Silences the piezo sounder
• Acknowledges all unacknowledged alarm, supervisory and trouble events.
• Changes the flashing LED to steady
• And sends acknowledge messages to the history file.
The ACK key does not have any effect on the NACs.
3.1.2 SILENCE
If an alarm exists, press the SILENCE key to turn off all silenceable outputs, such as NACs. The system turns on the ALARM SILENCED
LED. The system also sends an alarm silenced message to the history file.
Hold the SILENCE key for more than 10 seconds to perform a DACT test and send a test signal to the receiving station.
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3.1.3 RESET
Press and release the RESET key to complete the following actions:
• Reset all alarm notification appliances and controls.
• Remove alarms from the alarm list after respective devices are restored to a normal state.
• Silence all silenceable outputs.
• Reset detectors.
• Return the system to a normal state, provided that no alarm, supervisory or trouble conditions are present.
Hold the RESET key for more than ten seconds to perform a Lamp test by turning on all LEDs and control unit piezos for up to five
seconds. If any alarm or trouble exists after a reset, the notification appliance circuits resound.
3.1.4 WALK TEST
Press the WALK TEST key to activate the walk test feature and turn on the control unit piezo. The WALK TEST LED turns on steady and the
SYSTEM TROUBLE LED starts flashing.
3.1.5 ENABLE/ DISABLE
Press the ENABLE/ DISABLE key next to the zone display to quickly disable the zone. The system turns on the control unit piezo and the
DISABLED LED and the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED start flashing.
To enable the disabled zone, press the ENABLE/ DISABLE key again.
3.2 LED indicators and piezo
Table 1: LED indicators
Component LED
colour Description
Zonal Fire LEDs Red Separate fire indicators for each zone indicate a fire alarm when the LED of a respective zone is flashing,
and an acknowledged alarm when steady on.
Zonal Supervisory
LEDs Yellow Separate supervisory indicators for each zone indicate a supervisory condition when the LED of a respective zone is flashing, and an acknowledged condition when steady on.
Zonal Trouble LEDs Yellow Separate trouble indicators for each zone indicate a trouble condition when the LED of a respective zone
is flashing, and an acknowledged trouble when steady on, in the zone displayed next to the LED.
Zonal Disable LEDs Yellow Separate disable indicators for each zone indicate a disabled condition when the LED of a respective zone
is flashing and an acknowledged trouble when steady on.
AC Power LED Green Indicates AC power is applied to the control unit when steady on.
Battery Trouble LED Yellow Indicates a battery trouble state when flashing and acknowledged trouble when steady on.
Alarm Silenced LED Yellow Indicates an alarm has been silenced when steady on.
Ground Fault LED Yellow Indicates a ground fault state when flashing and an acknowledged trouble when steady on.
Disabled LED Yellow Indicates the system NAC or DACT or City card has been disabled when flashing and an acknowledged
trouble when steady on.
System Trouble LED Yellow Indicates a trouble state when flashing and acknowledged trouble when steady on.
Walk Test LED Yellow Indicates system is in walk test when steady on.
Piezo - Emits tones during alarm, supervisory and trouble conditions.
Tone-alert pulses for an alarm condition, and is on steady for a trouble or supervisory.
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4 Operations
4.1 Normal operation
Normal condition is the standard condition of operation. When no alarm or trouble conditions exist, the control unit's operator interface
shows the following:
• Green AC POWER LED is on steady.
• All other control unit indicator LEDs and local piezo are off.
• All NACs are off.
• All relays are in their normal state.
4.2 Fire alarm operation
An alarm condition occurs when an initiating device, such as a smoke detector or heat detector, activates.
When an alarm occurs, the control unit's operator interface shows the following:
• The respective zone’s red FIRE LED starts flashing.
• The local piezo produces a pulse tone.
• Alarms latch and are not allowed to clear automatically.
• Activates the general alarm relay and NAC.
• Communicates the alarm condition to the central station, and the remote station if programmed.
• The system stores an alarm event in the history file.
When you press the ACK key, the following actions occur:
• The respective zone’s FIRE LED illuminates steady.
• The local piezo turns off.
• The system stores an acknowledged event in the history file.
When you press the SILENCE key, the following actions occur:
• The yellow ALARM SILENCED LED turns on. There is no effect on any other LEDs.
• The system turns off the NAC, if programmed as SSIG.
• The system stores an alarm silence event in the history file.
• If a subsequent alarm occurs, the respective FIRE LED starts flashing, the Alarm Silenced LED turns off and the NACs and local piezo
resounds.
When you press the RESET key, the following actions occur:
• The system returns to its normal state if an alarm condition has been cleared and the respective zone’s FIRE LED turns off.
• All latched circuits reset automatically.
• Turns off all devices and circuits that are programmed to turn off when this key is pressed. For example, the NAC’s configured as RSIG
and Alarm relay (RRELAY).
• The system stores a system reset event in the history file.
• If a device remains in alarm state during the reset period, the system reset is aborted, and the system remains in the alarm state.
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4.3 Supervisory operation
A supervisory condition occurs when an initiating device activates. An example is a smoke detector or a heat detector that connects to an
IDC with a supervisory (SUPV) function type.
When a supervisory condition occurs, the control unit's operator interface shows the following:
• The respective zone’s yellow SUPV LED starts flashing.
• The local piezo produces a steady tone.
• Activates the general supervisory relay.
• Communicates the supervisory condition to the central station, remote station (if programmed).
• The system stores an supervisory event in the history file.
When you press the ACK key, the following actions occur:
• The respective zone’s SUPV LED illuminates steady.
• The local piezo turns off.
• The system stores an acknowledged event in the history file.
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4.4 Trouble operation
When the trouble condition occurs, the control unit's operator interface shows the following:
• The yellow SYSTEM TROUBLE LED starts flashing.
• You can see the different LEDs to see specific troubles:
- If there are troubles on the IDC zone, the respective zone’s yellow TROUBLE LED starts flashing.
- If there is AC loss, the green AC POWER LED turns off.
- If there are battery faults, the yellow BATTERY TROUBLE LED starts flashing.
- If there are ground faults, the yellow GROUND FAULT LED starts flashing.
- If the system is disabled, the respective yellow DISABLED LED starts flashing.
• The local piezo produces a steady tone.
• The system activates the general trouble relay.
• Communicate the trouble condition to the central station, and the remote station if programmed.
• The system stores a trouble event in the history file.
When you press the ACK key, the following actions occur:
• The SYSTEM TROUBLE LED and all other specific trouble indicators illuminates steady.
• The local piezo turns off.
• The system stores an acknowledged event in the history file.
The following are latch-able trouble:
NAC over current Trouble: NAC short during alarm condition
Recovery steps:
• Clear the alarm condition and reset the panel.
• Reset the panel again to clear the trouble.
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5 Default programming assignments
5.1 IDC, NAC, and relay default function types
For information on the default function types of IDCs, NACs and relays, see Table 2.
The function type of IDCs and NACs is a programmable attribute that you can manually change.
Table 2: Default function types of IDC, NAC, and relay
Circuit Default function type
IDC1-4 Fire
NAC1 QALERT
AUX1 (Relay 1) Common Trouble
AUX2 (Relay 2) Common Alarm, On Until Reset (RRELAY)
AUX3 (Relay 3) Common Supervisory
For an explanation of relay functions, see the follow points:
• RRELAY: Relay activates on general alarm; it remains on-until-reset.
• Common Trouble: Relay activates when a Trouble condition occurs; remains on-until-cleared.
• Common Supervisory: Relay activates when a Supervisory condition occurs; remains on-until-cleared.
5.2 NAC, relay, and signal circuit output mode assignments
See Table 3 for default, output, method (steady, temporal, for example) assignments for the NAC and Relay circuits.
The operating of NAC is a programmable attribute that you can manually change.
Table 3: Default operating modes of NAC, relay and signal circuit outputs
Circuit Operating mode
NAC1 Temporal Code: A three pulse coding pattern consisting of three 1/2 second pulses, each separated
by 1/2 second silence. Each group of three pulses is separated by 1.5 seconds of silence
Relay 1 to 3 Steady on
SIGNAL Modules Steady on
5.3 DACT defaults
Default NAC is enabled, the rest setting can be configured through the PC tool.
Table 4: Default CID event codes
Function type Fire Supervisory Trouble
FIRE 110 - 330
WSO 110 200 330
SUPV - 200 330
VSMOKE 111 - 330
Note: Any other trouble not specifically mentioned would have a code of 330. For example, a trouble on an output device reports an event
code of 330.
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6 Programming
Important: Notice to installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and other involved parties.
This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for
Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values
or not used at all as indicated below.
Table 5: IDC, NAC, relay function settings
Program feature or option Permitted in UL 864? (Y/N) Possible settings Settings permitted in UL 864
IDC Function Type Y FIRE, WSO, SUPV, VSMOKE FIRE, WSO, SUPV, VSMOKE
NAC Function Type Y QALERT, SSIG, RSIG QALERT, SSIG, RSIG
Relay Function Type Y RRELAY, SUPV, TRBL RRELAY, SUPV, TRBL
Reminder Setting option Y On / Off On
AC delay transmission setting Y 0 hrs to 24 hrs 0 hrs to 3 hrs
This section describes setting the characteristics of each initiating device and notification appliance to the specific values required for the
job.
You can set the following attributes for each of the control unit's IDCs and NACs:
• Function Type - Determines the operation of the point.
IDC: You can can set whether the device indicates the status change as a fire alarm or supervisory.
NAC: You can can set whether the device turns off on silence or resets.
6.1 Programming IDCs
By default, the system configures all IDCs for the FIRE function type.
To edit the IDC function type, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Open the control unit's door to access the DIP switches on the system board.
3. DIP switch SW1 is used to configure the IDC function type.
Table 6: DIP switch setting for IDC configuration
DIP switches 1 through 8
IDC-1 IDC-2 IDC-3 IDC-4
IDC function type
SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4 SW1-5 SW1-6 SW1-7 SW1-8
FIRE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SUPV 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
VSMOKE 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
WSO 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Figure 2: DIP switch SW1 settings
Note: As shown in Figure 2, IDC1, IDC3 and IDC4 are configured for FIRE IDC2 is configured for SUPV.
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Table 7: IDC function types
Function type Device state = status Description
FIRE
Normal = NORMAL
Abnormal = FIRE
Short = FIRE
Open = TROUBLE
Fire monitor zone
WSO
Normal = NORMAL
Current Limited = SUPERVISORY
Short = FIRE
Open = TROUBLE
Combination waterflow and water
supervisory zone
SUPV
Normal = NORMAL
Abnormal = SUPERVISORY
Short = SUPERVISORY
Open = TROUBLE
Supervisory monitor
VSMOKE
See the following notes
Normal = NORMAL
Abnormal = VERIFY
Short = FIRE
Open = TROUBLE
Verified fire alarm – the abnormal
(current limited) state causes the alarm
verification cycle to start.
A short is an immediate alarm.
Note: The alarm verification cycle works in every zone as follows:
• Only connect smoke detectors to IDCs with the VSMOKE function type. If a device with the function type VSMOKE enters a current-
limited state, the alarm verification cycle begins. The control unit starts a delay timer of 25 seconds. When the timer expires, the zone
containing the activated detector is reset. Following the reset, another 15 second timer starts. When the 15 second timer expires,
the system checks the zone for an alarm. If a current-limited condition exists on the zone, the control unit initiates a fire alarm. If
no current-limited condition exists, the control unit starts a 2 minute timer. While the timer is counting down, any current-limited
condition on any zone will trigger a fire alarm.
• Only connect the following detectors to IDCs with the VSMOKE function type:
- Smoke detectors without an alarm verification feature.
- Smoke detectors with an alarm verification feature of less than 10 sec that do not reset.
A short from a pull-station always triggers an alarm condition, regardless of the alarm verification cycle.
At any stage of the alarm verification cycle, the presence of two devices in alarm triggers an alarm condition.
6.2 Programming NAC
Default NAC is configured for QALERT function type and temporal coding pattern.
To edit the NAC function type, coding pattern, EOLR value selection and operations, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the control unit.
2. Open the control unit's door to access the DIP switches on the system board.
3. Use DIP switch SW2 to configure the NAC function type and coding pattern. See Figure 3, Table 8 and Table 9.
4. Use DIP switch SW3 to configure EOLR value selection and operations. See Figure 4 and Table 10. An EOLR is required for NAC
terminated in Class B wiring style.
Table 8: DIP switch setting for NAC function type configuration
DIP switches 1 and 2
NAC-1
NAC function type
SW2-1 SW2-2
QALERT 0 0
SSIG 0 1
RSIG 1 0
- 1 1
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Table 9: NAC function types
Function
type Description Function type Description
SSIG
General Alarm (on-until-silence).
Use for NAC circuits containing only audible devices.
If you use NAC circuits to connect external sync
modules, set coding pattern as Steady.
RSIG
General Alarm (on steady-until-reset).
If you use NAC circuits to connect visual-only devices,
set coding pattern as Sync.
If you use NAC circuits to connect external sync
modules, set coding pattern as Steady.
QALERT
General Alarm Horn/Strobe (Horn on-until-silence;
Strobe on-until-reset).
Use for NAC circuits containing both horns and
strobes.
Note: If NFPA NAC is enabled (active), then both
horns and strobes will turn off on pressing silenced
key.
Table 10: DIP switch setting for NAC coding pattern configuration
DIP switches 3 through 5
NAC-1
NAC coding pattern
SW2-3 SW2-4 SW2-5
Temporal 0 0 0
Sync 0 0 1
Steady 0 1 0
20 BPM 0 1 1
120 BPM 1 0 0
- 1 0 1
- 1 1 0
- 1 1 1
Table 11: NAC coding patterns
Coding
pattern Description Coding pattern Description
Steady Steady On
Temporal
Standard Temporal coded pattern.
A three pulse coding pattern consisting of three
1/2 second pulses, each separated by 1/2 second
silence. Each group of three pulses is separated by
1.5 seconds of silence.
20 BPM Slow March Time - 20 beats per minute (See note)
Synch Generates synchronization pulse for visual only
devices connected to NAC circuits. 120 BPM Fast March Time - 120 beats per minute (See note)
Note: 60 BPM March-Time rate is used when both the QALERT function types are selected and either 20 BPM or 120 BPM is selected as
the NAC coding pattern.
Figure 3: DIP switch SW2 settings
Note: NAC is enabled and configured for QALERT function type with Temporal coding pattern. Both Silence/ Rest Inhibit and Alarm
Cutout Timer features are enabled. See Figure 3.
• Use DIP switch SW2-6 to enable or disable the Silence/Reset Inhibit feature.
The default switch position is OFF. To enable this feature turn the switch position to ON.
• Use DIP switch SW2-7 to enable or disable the Alarm Cutout Timer feature.
The default switch position is OFF. To enable this feature turn the switch position to ON.
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• Use DIP switch SW2-8 to enable or disable NAC.
The default switch position is OFF. To disable the NAC turn the switch position to ON.
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Table 12: DIP switch setting for NAC EOLR selection
DIP switches 1 through 3
NAC-1
NAC EOLR values
SW3-1 SW3-2 SW3-3
10 KΩ 0 0 0
3.9 KΩ 0 0 1
4.7 KΩ 0 1 0
5.1 KΩ 0 1 1
5.6 KΩ 1 0 0
15 KΩ 1 0 1
- 1 1 0
- 1 1 1
Figure 4: DIP switch SW3 settings
• Use DIP switch SW3-4 to enable or disable the Class-A wiring configuration of an NAC feature.
The default switch position is OFF. To enable this feature turn the switch position to ON.
• Use DIP switch SW3-5 to enable or disable the NFPA NAC setting.
The default switch position if OFF. To enable this setting turn the switch position to ON.
• DIP switches SW3-6, SW3-7 and SW3-8 are spare. No settings are linked to those switches.
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6.3 Programming DACT
With the DACT facility, the control unit can use one or two telephone lines, or a single Ethernet connection, to call a supervising station
(remote station or central station) and report a local alarm, trouble, or supervisory condition.
You can disconnect DACT by setting the DIP switch SW4-3 to On state. Configure the following settings through the PC tool only. Refer to
the PC programming manual for more details.
• Setting Primary Phone Number
• Setting Primary Account Number
• Setting Secondary Phone Number
• Setting Secondary Account Number
• Test Report Time:
This option specifies the time at which the Test Report Event is sent to the supervising station. Time is set in 24 hour, military format.
For system software revision 01.00 and later, the test report message is sent at 6 hour intervals, beginning at the time entered. The
time is set by the PC tool.
• AC Fail Delay
• IP Communicator
• CID Event Codes
6.4 Programming system options
The programming system options can be either of the following:
• Pre-defined modes of operation with a range of settings to choose. These type of system options define global operations such as the
time and date format and door drop timers, for example.
• Options you can use to enable or disable a specific hardware module, such as the city circuit.
To edit system options, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the control unit.
2. Open the control unit door to access the DIP switches on the system board.
3. Use DIP switches SW2, SW3 and SW4 to configure different system options.
Figure 5: DIP switch settings
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Table 13: System options configuration
System option Switch
name
Switch
position Operation
OFF
Alarm Silence/ Reset Inhibit feature is disabled -
Press the SILENCE or RESET key to activate Alarm Silence/
Reset.
Alarm Silence/ Reset Inhibit – Enable / Disable SW2-6
ON Alarm Silence/ Reset Inhibit feature is enabled -
Silence/Reset inhibited for 1 min
OFF Alarm Cutout Timer feature is disabled
Alarm Cutout Timer – Enable / Disable SW2-7 ON Alarm Cutout Timer feature is enabled –
NAC will automatically Silence after 20 mins
OFF NAC is set for Class-B wiring style
NAC Wiring – Class-A or Class-B SW3-4 ON NAC is set for Class-A wiring style
OFF NFPA NAC feature is disabled –
SILENCE key turns off horn and reset key turns off strobe
NFPA NAC – Enable / Disable SW3-5
ON NFPA NAC feature is enabled –
SILENCE key turns off both horn and strobe
OFF Annunciator is disabled
Annunciator 1 – Enable / Disable SW4-1 ON Annunciator is enabled
OFF Annunciator is disabled
Annunciator 2 – Enable / Disable SW4-2 ON Annunciator is enabled
OFF DACT is connected
DACT – Connect / Disconnect SW4-3 ON DACT is disconnected
OFF City circuit module is disabled
City Circuit – Enable / Disable SW4-4 ON City circuit module is enabled
OFF Active Status Reminder feature is enabled –
Reminder is set to 8 hrs
Active Status Reminder – Enable / Disable SW4-5
ON Active Status Reminder feature is disabled –
No reminder
OFF AHJ Reset Feature is Off
AHJ Reset Feature – On / Off SW4-6 ON AHJ Reset Feature is On
OFF Depleted Battery Cutout is disabled
Depleted Battery Cutout – Enable / Disable SW4-7 ON Depleted Battery Cutout is enabled
OFF Warm start power cycle is selected
CPU Restart – Cold Start / Warm Start SW4-8 ON Cold start power cycle is selected
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Table 14: System options setting
Options Settings Options Settings
Active Status
Reminder
Use the Active Status Reminder option to set an
interval and duration during which the system
piezo reminds operators that a FIRE, SUPV, or
TBL condition still exists.
This is accomplished by sounding the front
control unit tone-alert as well as flashing the
LEDs for respective events.
Choose ON or OFF. The default is ON.
If you choose ON, the reminder interval is set to
eight hours.
Signal duration on until ACK; means
acknowledge is required to silence the reminder.
Depleted
Battery Cutout
Choose ON or OFF (default = OFF).
This option selects the operation of the control unit
if an alarm occurs during an AC power loss while a
depleted battery trouble exists.
If this option is selected, the system does the
following:
• An alarm does not initiate if the first alarm occurs
after the depleted battery state has been detected.
If the hardware jumper for depleted battery cutout
has been clipped, the system shuts down 60
seconds after the depleted battery condition is
detected.
• An alarm continues to sound if the depleted battery
state is reached after the system is already in the
alarm state.
Alarm Silence/
Reset Inhibit
While the timer is counting down, the Alarm
Silence/Reset Inhibit Timer prevents a system
operator from using either the Alarm Silence or
System Reset functions.
When the inhibit timer expires, the system
operator can silence or reset the control unit.
Choose ON or OFF. The default is OFF.
If you choose ON, inhibit timer is set to one
minute.
Enable City
Circuit
Choose ON or OFF (default = OFF).
This option activates the control unit's city circuit
module.
If you use a city circuit in the system, you must select
this option or the system reports a trouble.
If you select this option and you do not connect the
city module, the system reports a trouble.
There is no other programming required for the city
module.
The city type is configured with jumpers on the city
circuit board.
Alarm Cutout
Timer
Use the Alarm Signal Cutout timer to set a
duration for how long notification appliances
sound after an alarm.
Choose ON or OFF. The default is OFF.
If you choose ON, the NAC silences after 20
minutes.
Disconnect
DACT
Choose ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.
If you choose ON, it disconnects the DACT and causes
a trouble.
Enable
Annunciator
Choose ON or OFF. The default is OFF.
This option enables communication with
annunciators.
If you enable an annunciator but you do not
connect an annunciator to the control unit, the
system reports a trouble.
AHJ Reset
Feature
Choose ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.
When set to ON, the system resets if the current state
of a device or point no longer causes an alarm. For
example, the system resets if a device or circuit is in a
Trouble state.
When set to OFF, the system resets only if the current
state of a device or point is normal.
NFPA NAC
Choose ON or OFF. The default is OFF.
If you set this option to ON, both horns and
strobes connected on the QALERT NACs turn off
when you activate alarm silence.
If you set this option to OFF, strobes turn off
after the completion of a system reset.
Cold Start /
Warm Start
Choose ON or OFF. The default is OFF.
Off – Warm start; On – Cold start.
This option sets the power cycle of the control unit.
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2004 Foundation Series Fire Alarm Control Unit Operation Guide