Simplex MINIPLEX 4100ES Series User manual

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Rev. 4
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Fire Alarm S
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Operator’s
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affiliates and are used under license.
Specifications and other information shown were current as of publication and are subject to
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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 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.
EYE SAFETY HAZARD -Under certain fiber optic application conditions, the optical output of
this device may exceed eye safety limits. Do not use magnification (such as a microscope or other
focusing equipment) when viewing the output of this device.
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 NFPA72 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.
Cautions and Warnings
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8BHow to Use this Publication............................................................................................ix
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38BIntroduction.................................................................................................................ix 
39BGeneral Conventions..................................................................................................ix 
40BKeyboard Conventions ...............................................................................................ix 
41BUsing the Mouse..........................................................................................................x 
Chapter 1 0BBasic Concepts and Operations....................................... 1-1 
42BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 1-1 
43BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 1-1 
9BBasic System Description............................................................................................ 1-2 
44BOverview.................................................................................................................. 1-2 
10BNormal Appearance of Operator Interface Panel........................................................ 1-4 
45BDescription............................................................................................................... 1-4 
Chapter 2 1BAlarm Conditions ............................................................... 2-1 
46BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 2-1 
47BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 2-1 
11BAcknowledging an Alarm............................................................................................. 2-2 
48BHow the FACP Indicates that an Alarm has Occurred............................................ 2-2 
49BOverview – Acknowledging Alarms......................................................................... 2-2 
50BGlobally Acknowledging Alarms .............................................................................. 2-3 
51BIndividually Acknowledging Alarms ......................................................................... 2-3 
12BSilencing an Alarm....................................................................................................... 2-5 
52BOverview.................................................................................................................. 2-5 
53BUsing the Alarm Silence Key................................................................................... 2-5 
13BResetting the System .................................................................................................. 2-6 
54BOverview.................................................................................................................. 2-6 
55BResetting a System with Active Alarms................................................................... 2-6 
56BPerforming a Hardware Reset................................................................................. 2-7 
14BDisabling a Point that Remains in Alarm..................................................................... 2-8 
57BOverview.................................................................................................................. 2-8 
58BImportant Notes....................................................................................................... 2-8 
59BProcedure................................................................................................................ 2-8 
Chapter 3 2BTrouble Conditions ............................................................ 3-1 
60BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 3-1 
61BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 3-1 
15BOverview...................................................................................................................... 3-2 
62BHow the FACP Indicates the Presence of a Trouble............................................... 3-2 
63BWhat Acknowledge Does......................................................................................... 3-2 
64BGlobal Versus Individual Acknowledge ................................................................... 3-2 
65BTrouble Indications for TrueAlarm Sensors............................................................. 3-3 
66BWhat to Do when TrueAlarm Troubles Occur.......................................................... 3-3 
16BAcknowledging Troubles ............................................................................................. 3-4 
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67BGlobally Acknowledging Troubles ........................................................................... 3-4
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68BIndividually Acknowledging Troubles....................................................................... 3-4 
17BIf the Trouble Doesn’t Clear......................................................................................... 3-6 
69BOverview.................................................................................................................. 3-6 
70BSystem Reset Key................................................................................................... 3-6 
71BDisabling a Point with a Trouble Condition.............................................................. 3-6 
Chapter 4 3BSupervisory Conditions..................................................... 4-1 
72BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 4-1 
73BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 4-1 
18BOverview...................................................................................................................... 4-2 
74BHow the FACP Indicates the Presence of a Supervisory Condition........................ 4-2 
75BWhat Acknowledge Does......................................................................................... 4-2 
19BAcknowledging Supervisory Conditions...................................................................... 4-3 
76BGlobally Acknowledging Supervisory Conditions .................................................... 4-3 
77BIndividually Acknowledging Supervisory Conditions ............................................... 4-3 
Chapter 5 4BSelecting Points for Status and Control........................... 5-1 
78BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 5-1 
79BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 5-1 
20BSelecting Points from Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory List.............................................. 5-2 
80BProcedure................................................................................................................ 5-2 
21BSelecting Points from the Menu................................................................................... 5-3 
81BProcedure................................................................................................................ 5-3 
22BSelecting Points with the Entry Keypad....................................................................... 5-4 
82BOverview.................................................................................................................. 5-4 
83BSelecting Points....................................................................................................... 5-4 
Chapter 6 5BAdvanced Functions.......................................................... 6-1 
84BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 6-1 
85BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 6-1 
23BLogging In and Out of the System............................................................................... 6-2 
86BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 6-2 
87BLog In Procedure..................................................................................................... 6-2 
88BLog Out Procedure .................................................................................................. 6-3 
24BSetting System Time and Date.................................................................................... 6-5 
89BProcedure................................................................................................................ 6-5 
25BViewing the Time at which an Event Occurred............................................................ 6-6 
90BOverview.................................................................................................................. 6-6 
91BProcedure................................................................................................................ 6-6 
26BEnabling and Disabling Points..................................................................................... 6-7 
92BOverview.................................................................................................................. 6-7 
93BProcedure................................................................................................................ 6-7 
27BForcing Points On and Off........................................................................................... 6-8 
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94BOverview.................................................................................................................. 6-8
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95BForcing Points ON and OFF.................................................................................... 6-8 
96BReturning a Point to Automatic Operation............................................................... 6-8 
28BDisplaying and Clearing Historical Logs...................................................................... 6-9 
97BOverview.................................................................................................................. 6-9 
98BDisplaying/Clearing Historical Logs......................................................................... 6-9 
29BPrinting Reports......................................................................................................... 6-10 
99BOverview................................................................................................................ 6-10 
100BProcedure.............................................................................................................. 6-11 
Chapter 7 0BInstall Mode......................................................................... 7-1 
4Introduction.............................................................................................................. 7-1 
In this chapter.......................................................................................................... 7-1 
Accessing Install Mode ........................................................................................... 7-2 
Adding and Removing Points and Cards................................................................. 7-3 
Adding and Removing Lists ..................................................................................... 7-4 
Adding and removing groups to Install Mode .......................................................... 7-4 
Viewing Install Mode................................................................................................... 7-5 
Chapter 8 6BSystem Test Procedures.................................................... 8-1 
101BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 8-1 
102BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 8-1 
30BLamp Test / Tone Alert Test........................................................................................ 8-2 
103BOverview.................................................................................................................. 8-2 
104BPerforming a Lamp Test.......................................................................................... 8-2 
105BTesting the Tone-Alert............................................................................................. 8-2 
31BWalk Test™ Overview................................................................................................. 8-3 
106BOverview.................................................................................................................. 8-3 
107BImportant Notes....................................................................................................... 8-3 
32BSetting WalkTest Options............................................................................................ 8-5 
108BEnabling WalkTest for a Group ............................................................................... 8-5 
109BSetting Options........................................................................................................ 8-5 
33BTrueNAC Voltage Drop Test........................................................................................ 8-6 
110BOverview.................................................................................................................. 8-6 
111BAccessing the TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test............................................................ 8-6 
112BAccessing the TrueNAC Voltage Drop Test............................................................ 8-7 
113BTesting all TrueAlert Power Supply’s SLCs............................................................. 8-7 
114BTesting all TrueAlert Power Supply’s SLCs............................................................. 8-8 
115BTesting each TrueAlert Power Supply’s SLC .......................................................... 8-8 
116BTesting each TrueAlert Power Supply’s SLC .......................................................... 8-9 
117BThe TrueNAC Report............................................................................................... 8-9 
118BTrueNAC Report Samples....................................................................................... 8-9 
119BTrueNAC Report Samples..................................................................................... 8-10 
120BTrueNAC Report Samples..................................................................................... 8-11 
121BOverview................................................................................................................ 8-12 
122BDisable IDNET CO Algorithms without WalkTest Enabled.................................... 8-13 
123BDisable IDNET CO Algorithms with WalkTest Enabled......................................... 8-13 
Chapter 9 7BAudio Operations ............................................................... 9-1 
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124BIntroduction.............................................................................................................. 9-1
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125BIn this Chapter ......................................................................................................... 9-1 
34BSingle Channel Audio Operation................................................................................. 9-2 
126BOverview.................................................................................................................. 9-2 
127BEvacuate Entire Building.......................................................................................... 9-3 
128BEvacuate Specific Floors when No Alarms are Present.......................................... 9-3 
129BEvacuate Additional Floors During an Alarm........................................................... 9-3 
130BPage Entire Building................................................................................................ 9-4 
131BPage Only Floors Being Evacuated......................................................................... 9-4 
132BPage Additional Floors............................................................................................. 9-4 
133BListen to What is Being Played Using the Local Speaker ....................................... 9-4 
134BSilencing the Audio System..................................................................................... 9-4 
135BResetting the Audio System .................................................................................... 9-4 
35BSingle Channel Audio Plus Paging.............................................................................. 9-5 
136BOverview.................................................................................................................. 9-5 
137BEvacuate Entire Building.......................................................................................... 9-5 
138BEvacuate Specific Floors when No Alarms are Present.......................................... 9-5 
139BEvacuate Additional Floors During an Alarm........................................................... 9-5 
140BPage Entire Building................................................................................................ 9-6 
141BPage Specific Floors................................................................................................ 9-6 
142BPage Additional Floors............................................................................................. 9-6 
143BListen to What is Being Played Using the Local Speaker ....................................... 9-6 
144BSilencing the Audio System..................................................................................... 9-6 
145BResetting the Audio System .................................................................................... 9-6 
36BTwo Channel Audio Operation .................................................................................... 9-7 
146BOverview.................................................................................................................. 9-7 
147BEvacuate Entire Building.......................................................................................... 9-8 
148BEvacuate Specific Floors when No Alarms are Present.......................................... 9-8 
149BEvacuate Additional Floors During an Alarm........................................................... 9-8 
150BAlert Specific Floors................................................................................................. 9-8 
151BEvacuate Floors On Which Alert Message is Playing ............................................. 9-9 
152BPage Entire Building................................................................................................ 9-9 
153BPage Specific Floors................................................................................................ 9-9 
154BPage Additional Floors............................................................................................. 9-9 
155BListen to What is Being Played on the EVAC Channel Using the Local Speaker... 9-9 
156BListen to What is Being Played on the Alert Channel Using the Local Speaker ... 9-10 
157BSilencing the Audio System................................................................................... 9-10 
158BResetting the Audio System .................................................................................. 9-10 
37BThree to Eight Channel Audio System Operation ..................................................... 9-11 
159BOverview................................................................................................................ 9-11 
160BEvacuate Entire Building........................................................................................ 9-12 
161BEvacuate Specific Floors when No Alarms are Present........................................ 9-12 
162BEvacuate Additional Floors During an Alarm......................................................... 9-12 
163BAlert Specific Floors............................................................................................... 9-12 
164BEvacuate Floors On Which Alert Message is Playing ........................................... 9-13 
165BPage Entire Building.............................................................................................. 9-13 
166BPage Specific Floors.............................................................................................. 9-13 
167BPage Additional Floors........................................................................................... 9-13 
168BPlay Announcements on Specific Floors............................................................... 9-14 
169BListen to What is Being Played on the EVAC Channel Using the Local Speaker. 9-14 
170BListen to What is Being Played on the Alert Channel Using the Local Speaker ... 9-14 
171BSilencing the Audio System................................................................................... 9-14 
172BResetting the Audio System .................................................................................. 9-14 
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Before you start using the 4100ES Fire Alarm Operator’s Manual, it's important to understand the
typographic conventions used in this publication.
The following conventions are used in this publication to identify special names or text.
Convention Meaning
Bold type
Indicates words or characters that you type. Unless it is
specifically noted, you can type the text in lowercase or
uppercase characters. For example, cd access means that
you type the lowercase letters “cd” followed by a space and
the lowercase word “access.”
Italic type
Indicates information that the user must supply, such as
filenames. For example, cd directory_name means that you
type the letters “cd” followed by a space and a directory name.
Indicates important terms or titles of publications.
“Text in quotes” Indicates the title of a chapter or section of the manual, such
as “How to Use This Publication.”
Bulleted lists Provides you with information. They are also used to indicate
alternatives in numbered procedural steps.
1. Numbered lists Indicates procedures that you must carry out sequentially.
The following conventions are used to describe keys and key combinations.
Convention Meaning
SHIFT Key names appear in bold type and in capital letters and are
referred to by their names only, without the word "key." For
example, "press SHIFT" means press the key labeled "Shift."
CTRL+ALT+DEL
A plus sign (+) between two key names means that you hold
down the first key while pressing the second key. For example,
"press SHIFT+F1" means hold down the SHIFT key while
pressing the F1 key. If the key sequence includes three or
more key names, hold down all of the keys except for the last
one, and then press and release the last key. For example,
"press CTRL+ALT+DELETE" means hold down the CTRL and
ALT keys, and then press the DELETE key.
ALT,F,P
A comma between key names means that you press and
release the first key, and then press and release the second
key, and so on. For example, "press ALT, F, P" means press
ALT and release it, press F and release it, then press P and
release it.
Arrow keys Arrow keys refers to the UP ARROW (), DOWN ARROW (),
LEFT ARROW (), and RIGHT ARROW () keys.
Continued on next page
8B How to Use this Publication
38B Introduction
39B General
Conventions
40B Keyboard
Conventions
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The following table lists four common terms related to mouse operation that you should know.
Use the left mouse button for all actions unless instructed otherwise.
Note: When using the mouse button to point, click, or drag, keep the mouse steady;
otherwise, you may select the wrong item.
Term Function
Point Move the mouse until the tip of the mouse pointer rests on the
screen object or area that you wish to select.
Click Point to the item you want to select, then press and
immediately release the mouse button.
Double-click Point to the item you want to select, then press and immediately release the mouse button twice in rapid
succession.
Drag
Point to the item you want to move, then press and hold down
the mouse button while you move the mouse to the desired
location. Once you have moved the mouse pointer to the
position you want, release the mouse button.
How to Use this Publication, Continued
41B Using the Mouse
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This chapter provides an overview of the operator interface panel and describes the normal
appearance of the operator interface panel.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic See Page #
Basic System Description 1-2
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface Panel 1-4
Chapter 1
0B Basic Concepts and Operations
42B Introduction
43B In this Chapter
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The Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) has three general functions.
It monitors fire alarm initiating points (smoke detectors, heat detectors, and pull stations).
It activates fire alarm notification appliances (horns, strobes, audio evacuation messages)
when an initiating point activates.
It monitors and controls auxiliary building equipment (fan dampers, relays, security devices).
Note: The term point is used extensively throughout this manual. It is a generic term
used to refer to an individual component of the system, such as a single smoke
detector, a single pull station, etc.)
The operator interface, shown in Figure 1-1, allows a system operator to control and monitor the
facility-specific components connected to the FACP.
Figure 1–1. Operator Interface
Table 1–1. Components of the Operator Interface
LED/Key Description Refer To
Fire Alarm LED and Fire
Alarm ACK Key
The Fire Alarm LED flashes to indicate
the presence of an unacknowledged
alarm condition. Other components of
the system, such as the horns and
strobes, also activate to indicate the
presence of an alarm. The FIRE
ALARM ACK key allows you to indicate
that you have observed the presence
of an alarm.
Chapter 2
Alarm Silenced LED/Alarm
Silence Key
Pressing the ALARM SILENCE key
provides a means of silencing the
building’s audible notification
appliances (horns). The LED indicates
when this key has been used.
Chapter 2
Continued on next page
9B Basic System Description
44B Overview
Facility-Specific
Control Keys
Labels shown are
examples.
Entry
Keypad
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Table 1-1. Components of the Operator Interface (continued)
LED/Key Description Refer To
System Warning Keys and
LEDs
The System Warning LEDs –
Supervisory and Trouble – indicate
when abnormal, non-fire conditions
occur to the fire alarm’s wiring or
devices. The System Warning keys –
SUPV ACK and TROUBLE ACK –
allow an operator to acknowledge the
presence of the abnormal condition.
Chapter 3 for
Troubles.
Chapter 4 for
Supervisory
Conditions
System Reset Key
Pressing this key directs the panel to
reset all attached devices and clear all
acknowledged alarms, troubles, and
supervisory conditions.
Chapter 2
AC Power LED Indicates the presence of AC power at
the panel. N/A
Event Time Key Used to display the time at which an acknowledged alarm, trouble, or
supervisory condition occurred. Chapter 6
Entry Keypad Used to call up points for monitoring
and control. Chapter 5
Facility-Specific Control
Keys
These are programmable keys.
Typical functions include manual
evacuation, ground fault monitor, etc. N/A
Enable/Disable Keys Pressing these keys allows you to
enable or disable devices attached to
the panel. Chapter 6
On/Off/Auto Keys
Pressing these keys allows you to
force a device (such as a relay) ON or
OFF. The Auto key returns control of
the device to the panel.
Chapter 6
Arm/Disarm Keys Used with security points. These keys
allow you to turn security devices on
(arm) or off (disarm). Chapter 6
Alphanumeric Display
Displays text describing abnormal
conditions for devices attached to the
panel (i.e., smoke detector in main
lobby is in alarm). Also displays
system prompts and messages.
Important Note: The degree to which you are allowed to control the system depends on
the passcode assigned to you. See “Logging in and Out of the System” for details on
this.
Basic System Description, Continued
Overview
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The operator interface panel shows the following under normal conditions.
Green power LED is ON – indicating the panel is receiving AC Power.
All other LEDs off.
Alphanumeric display reports that the system is normal, as shown below.
Note: If the appearance of the operator interface panel is not as
shown above, refer to the information in Chapters 2, 3, and 4 for
instructions on managing the alarm, supervisory, or trouble
condition.
10B Normal Appearance of Operator Interface Panel
45B Description
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
08:23:45 MON 18-SEPT-00
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An alarm condition occurs when an initiating device (such as a manual pull station, smoke
detector, etc.) activates. The FACP indicates the presence of the alarm condition through
messages it displays on the alphanumeric display, by flashing the ALARM indicator, and by
activating the building’s notification appliances (horns and strobes).
Note: An alarm condition is a serious event, indicating the possibility of fire danger. In
addition to using the operator interface panel to investigate and manage alarm
conditions as described in this chapter, you should also be aware of any facility-specific
procedures that you may be required to follow.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic See Page #
Acknowledging an Alarm 2-2
Silencing an Alarm 2-5
Resetting the System 2-6
Disabling a Point that Remains in Alarm 2-8
Chapter 2
1B Alarm Conditions
46B Introduction
47B In this Chapter
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When an alarm condition is detected by the FACP, the panel does the following to indicate the
presence of the alarm.
Red LED, labeled Fire Alarm flashes
Tone-alert (piezo buzzer) pulses
LEDs on remote annunciators may illuminate
The alphanumeric display on the interface panel indicates an alarm condition. The exact
manner in which the alphanumeric display reports information for the alarm condition
depends on whether the system’s Display First Alarm Option is enabled.
 If Display 1
st
Alarm Option is Enabled. The display alternates between two screens
similar to Screen 1 and Screen 2 shown below. Screen 1 is a tally screen indicating the
total number of fire alarms, priority 2 alarms, supervisory conditions, and trouble
conditions present on the panel. Screen 2 is a detailed description of the first alarm
received by the panel.

If Display 1
st
Alarm Option is not enabled.Only a screen similar to Screen 1
appears, indicating the total number of alarm conditions present on the system.
The first step in managing an alarm condition is to acknowledge the alarm. Acknowledging an
alarm does two important things:
It records the time and date at which you observed the presence of an alarm, trouble, or
supervisory condition on the operator interface panel and stores that information in the
system’s historical log.
When you press the acknowledge key, the system displays specific data on the location of the
alarm.
It is important to understand that the FACP can be configured with either Global or Individual
Acknowledge. These options function as follows:
Global Acknowledge. When global acknowledge is enabled, one press of the ALARM
ACK key acknowledges every abnormal point currently reporting an alarm status. This is
helpful when a series of devices enter an alarm state (for example, all of the smoke detectors
in an area of the building) and you want to acknowledge all of them at the same time.
Individual Acknowledge. If individual acknowledge is enabled, the ALARM ACK key
must be pressed to individually acknowledge each alarm. Individual acknowledge must be
selected if the panel is providing proprietary receiving service in accordance with NFPA72.
The ALARM ACK key, which is used to acknowledge alarms (either globally or individually), is
located just beneath the SYSTEM ALARM LED
Continued on next page
11B Acknowledging an Alarm
48B How the FACP
Indicates that an
Alarm has Occurred
49B Overview –
Acknowledging
Alarms
**FIRE** Press (ACK) to review.
FIRE = 1 PRI2=0 SUPV=0 TRBL=0
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING ROOM 31
PULL STATION
Screen 1
Screen 2
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Use the following procedure if the Global Acknowledge option is enabled on your system.
1. Unlock and open the enclosure door. Read the alphanumeric display on the interface panel.
It reports the number of alarm conditions as shown below.
2. Press the ALARM ACK key. Read and follow the instructions on the alphanumeric display.
After you press the ALARM ACK key, the system responds as follows:
The tone-alert silences and the alphanumeric display reports pertinent information about
the alarm, such as the following:
The SYSTEM ALARM LED changes from flashing to steady ON, and all alarm
conditions are acknowledged.
Pressing the ALARM ACK key again displays information on the next alarm. Continue
to do this to review all alarms in the system.
Use the following procedure if the Individual Acknowledge option is enabled on your system.
1. Unlock and open the enclosure door. Read the alphanumeric display on the interface panel.
It reports the number of alarm conditions as shown below.
2. Press the ALARM ACK key. A report similar to the one shown below appears. Read and
follow the instructions on the alphanumeric display.
Continued on next page
Acknowledging an Alarm, Continued
50B Globally
Acknowledging
Alarms
51B Individually
Acknowledging
Alarms
**FIRE** Press <ACK> to review.
Fire =1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL=0
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING ROOM 31
PULL STATION FIRE ALARM
**FIRE** Press <ACK> to review.
Fire =1 PRI2 = 0 SUPV = 0 TRBL=0
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING ROOM 31
Press ACK key to acknowledge ALARM
PULL STATION ALARM
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3. Press the ALARM ACK key again. Read the report data. Repeat this procedure to review all
reports. Reports are displayed in chronological order.
Tone-alert silences when the last unacknowledged alarm is acknowledged.
System Alarm LED is ON, but is no longer flashing.
Acknowledging an Alarm, Continued
Individually
Acknowledging
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When an alarm condition exists, various signals (horns and strobes), auxiliary relays, the city
connection (which is the link to the local fire department or central station monitoring service),
and the tone-alert may activate. The ALARM SILENCE key turns OFF all devices that are
programmed to turn off when it is pressed. Typically, this will be the audible notification
appliances (horns).
Note: Depending on the programming of the system, some devices may not turn off
when the ALARM SILENCE key is pressed.
At a minimum, the following occurs when the key is pressed.
Turns OFF signal circuits (which usually connect to the Notification Appliances)
Turns ON the ALARM SILENCED LED
Displays a message indicating the ALARM SILENCE function is activated
You should be aware that the following functions affect the operation of the ALARM SILENCE
function.
If a Coded Input Device (typically a pull station) activates, the <ALARM SILENCE> key
may be ignored until this function has completed coding. Notification appliances (horns)
cannot be silenced when a coded station is in alarm, but silence upon coding completion.
If the Alarm Silence Inhibit Option -- which is a timer that inhibits the operation of the
ALARM SILENCE function – is enabled, pressing the <ALARM SILENCE> key is ignored
until the timer expires. The message “ALARM SILENCE INHIBITED” displays for a short
time to indicate the action was not taken. The message “ALARM SILENCE NO LONGER
INHIBITED” displays when the timer expires.
If Waterflow Sprinkler Devices are activated, Notification Appliances may or may not be
silenced (depending on local code requirements). Usually, a dedicated bell will continue to
sound to indicate water flow.
Some visual notification appliances may continue to flash until the system is reset.
Press the <ALARM SILENCE> key and read the display. The alphanumeric display shows signal
status and the ALARM SILENCE LED turns ON steady.
12B Silencing an Alarm
52B Overview
53B Using the Alarm
Silence Key
ALARM SILENCE IN PROGRESS
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The function of the SYSTEM RESET key depends on whether active alarms are present at the
time the key is pressed.
Active Alarms Present. Pressing the SYSTEM RESET key when alarms are present
attempts to return the system to its normal state. This includes resetting initiating devices
(pull stations and smoke detectors, for example), relays (including city relay and door holder
relays), notification appliances (horns and strobes), and all LEDs and indicators that have
been programmed to be reset with the SYSTEM RESET key. See “Resetting a System with
Active Alarms” below for more information.
No Active Alarms Present. Pressing the SYSTEM RESET key when no alarms are
present causes the system to perform a hardware reset. See “Performing a Hardware Reset”
below for more information.
Activated devices (i.e, devices in alarm) can be reset, using the SYSTEM RESET key. Doing this
allows the system to return to a normal state following alarm activation. Follow these steps to
perform a System Reset when alarms are present.
1. Press the SYSTEM RESET key. The following message appears.
2. One of the following occurs, depending on whether the activated devices reset or not.
If all zones or devices in alarm reset, the SYSTEM ALARM LED flashes. Press the
<ALARM ACK> key, and the following message appears.
If a zone or device remains in alarm and fails to reset, the “SYSTEM RESET IN
PROGRESS” message is followed by the message shown below.
When this message appears, the system remains in an alarm state. The display indicates
the total number of alarms present in the system along with a prompt to use the
<ALARM ACK> key to review the points. (These points do not require
acknowledgment.) The SYSTEM ALARM LED remains ON to indicate that a fire alarm
device is still in the alarm condition. Read the display to determine the type and location
of the device. Follow local procedures to investigate the area of the building in alarm.
Look for devices that are in an alarm state -- pull stations with the handle down, smoke
detectors with their LED lit.
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13B Resetting the System
54B Overview
55B Resetting a System
with Active Alarms
SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS
SYSTEM IS NORMAL
8:37:13 MON 18-SEP-00
ALARM PRESENT, SYSTEM RESET ABORTED
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