Tyco 4100ES User manual

SP1 Fire Indicator Panel
Operator’s Manual
4100ES Fire Indicator Panel
Operator’s Manual
LT0568 Iss 1.0
InfoAlarm Operator’s Manual

4100ES Fire Indicator Panel Operator’s Guide
Fire detectors in the building are grouped into zones (searchable areas).
Zones can be Isolated by pressing the zone’s isolate pushbutton on the panel – this prevents an
alarm from activating the panel outputs.
When a non-isolated detector detects an alarm, the fire panel displays the alarm information, calls
the fire brigade, activates the Warning or Evacuation System (EWS), and initiates any other
programmed functions.
The fire panel display consists of two sections –the operator interface (upper section) and the Zone
Isolate pushbutton switches & indicators (lower section).
The operator interface indicates common Alarm, Fault & Isolation Status on LEDs, and point
(detector) status on the LCD.
When an Alarm, Fault or Isolation occurs, the buzzer will operate until the corresponding
acknowledge (Ack) key is pressed.
Silence the External Bell or Strobe: Press the
<EXT BELL ISOLATE> key.
Silence the Evacuation System: Press the
<WARN SYS ISOLATE> key. This will turn off warning
sounders powered by the Fire Panel.
Isolate a Zone: Press the appropriate Zone Isolate
pushbutton and the Isolated LED for that zone will turn on.
Acknowledge an Isolation: Press the <ISOLATE ACK>
key.
Acknowledge an Alarm: Press the <FIRE ALARM ACK>
key.
Acknowledge a Fault: Press the <FAULT ACK> key.
The panel is reset by pressing <SYSTEM RESET>. If an alarm won’t reset, the point may still be
activated. Press <FIRE ALARM ACK> when the point alarm is displayed, then press <DISABLE>,
<ENTER>. Press <FAULT ACK> (to acknowledge the fault caused by disabling a point), then press
<SYSTEM RESET> again. The disabled detector must be re-enabled when the condition is cleared.
Operator Interface
Zone Isolate
Pushbuttons

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Australian Standard AS 4428.1, Control and Indicating Equipment. ActivFire Listing No. afp1682
The 4100ES is manufactured for :
Tyco Fire Protection Products
47 Gilby Road
Mt Waverley
VIC 3149
AUSTRALIA
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
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Document Number : LT0568
Issue : Issue 1.0, 1 October 2013
1.03.05
Manufacturer’s Details
Approvals
Manufacturer
Copyright and
Trademark
Information
Document
Firmware
Revision
Amendments

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4100ES Panel Supplied by:
Installation Location
Contract/Job Number
As installed, FIP System Drawing Number
Panel Installation Date
Panel Commissioned Date
Weekly Battery Test Day & Time
Maintenance Company
Telephone
Service Contract
Some of the operation of the 4100ES, as described in this manual, is dependent on custom
configuration as performed by the field engineer. If the configuration is not as per the
recommended template, then the operation may differ and compliance to AS 4428.1 may
be invalid.
The 4100ES has a facility to allow levels of passcode protection. The standard
programming template has operation of all the functions as described in this manual set to
not require entry of a passcode.
ZONE ISOLATIONS - The zone isolate status is not stored in non-volatile memory, so if
the panel is powered down and back up, or restarted in any way, all zones will be de-
isolated.
CLASS A PRODUCT –In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Product/Site
Cautions &
Warnings

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Approvals....................................................................................................................iv
Manufacturer...............................................................................................................iv
Copyright and Trademark Information........................................................................iv
Document ...................................................................................................................iv
Firmware Revision......................................................................................................iv
Amendments...............................................................................................................iv
Product/Site.................................................................................................................v
Cautions & Warnings...................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 Overview.........................................................................1-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................1-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................1-1
Typical Panel Layout..............................................................................................1-2
Overview...................................................................................................................1-2
Basic System Description......................................................................................1-3
Overview...................................................................................................................1-3
Control Keys & Indicators......................................................................................1-5
Overview...................................................................................................................1-5
Control Keys & Indicator Functions..........................................................................1-5
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface...........................................................1-6
Description................................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2 Managing Alarm Conditions .........................................2-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................2-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................2-1
Acknowledging Alarms..........................................................................................2-2
What the System Does When an Alarm Occurs ......................................................2-2
Overview –Acknowledging Alarms..........................................................................2-2
Procedure.................................................................................................................2-3
Isolating (Silencing) the Warning System or External Bell ................................2-4
Overview...................................................................................................................2-4
Isolating the EWS.....................................................................................................2-4
Isolating the External Bell.........................................................................................2-4
Isolating the Zone.....................................................................................................2-4
Isolating ACF Outputs............................................................................................2-5
Overview...................................................................................................................2-5
Operation..................................................................................................................2-5
Restoration ...............................................................................................................2-5
Resetting Alarms ....................................................................................................2-6
Overview...................................................................................................................2-6
Reset Procedure.......................................................................................................2-6
Resetting Air Conditioning Controls ....................................................................2-7
Overview...................................................................................................................2-7
Indication ..................................................................................................................2-7
Resetting...................................................................................................................2-7
Displaying Event Time ...........................................................................................2-8
Procedure.................................................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3 Managing Fault and Isolate Conditions.......................3-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................3-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................3-1
Acknowledging Fault or Isolate Conditions.........................................................3-2
How the 4100ES Indicates the Presence of a Fault or Isolate condition .................3-2
What Acknowledge Does .........................................................................................3-2
Panel Operating Procedure –Fault Condition..........................................................3-3
Resetting Fault Conditions .......................................................................................3-3
Viewing Fault or Isolate Conditions......................................................................3-4
Overview...................................................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4 Selecting Points for Status or Control.........................4-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................4-1
Selecting Points with the Function/Numeric Keypad .........................................4-2
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Overview...................................................................................................................4-2
Selecting Points directly ...........................................................................................4-2
Chapter 5 Testing and Controlling Points.....................................5-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................5-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................5-1
Alarm and Fault Test for Zones.............................................................................5-2
Alarm Test ................................................................................................................5-2
Fault Test..................................................................................................................5-2
Isolating and De-isolating Zones ..........................................................................5-3
Overview...................................................................................................................5-3
Isolating a Zone........................................................................................................5-3
De-Isolating a Zone ..................................................................................................5-3
Disabling and Enabling Points..............................................................................5-4
Disabling and Enabling Points..............................................................................5-4
Overview...................................................................................................................5-4
Disabling a Point.......................................................................................................5-4
Enabling a Point........................................................................................................5-5
Turning a Point ON or OFF....................................................................................5-6
Overview...................................................................................................................5-6
Turning a Point ON...................................................................................................5-6
Turning a Point OFF.................................................................................................5-7
Returning a Point to Automatic Operation................................................................5-7
Sounder (Buzzer)......................................................................................................5-7
Chapter 6 Displaying and Modifying Detailed Point Attributes..6-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................6-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................6-1
Detailed Point Attributes........................................................................................6-2
Select a Point............................................................................................................6-2
See the Attributes.....................................................................................................6-2
Summary of Display-Only Attributes.........................................................................6-2
Example of Display-Only Attributes..........................................................................6-4
Chapter 7 Setting Access Levels and Logging In ........................7-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................7-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................7-1
Logging In and Out of the System ........................................................................7-2
Introduction...............................................................................................................7-2
Log In Procedure......................................................................................................7-2
Log Out Procedure ...................................................................................................7-3
Chapter 8 Viewing and Clearing Historical Logs..........................8-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................8-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................8-1
Viewing and Clearing the Historical Alarm and Fault Logs ...............................8-2
Viewing Logs ............................................................................................................8-2
Clearing the Logs......................................................................................................8-3
Chapter 9 Service-Related Operations..........................................9-1
Introduction...............................................................................................................9-1
In this Chapter ..........................................................................................................9-1
Setting Time and Date............................................................................................9-2
Procedure.................................................................................................................9-2
Displaying Software Revision ...............................................................................9-3
Procedure.................................................................................................................9-3
Displaying Software Revision, Continued ...........................................................9-4
Procedure (Cont’d) ...................................................................................................9-4
Viewing Card Status Information..........................................................................9-5
Overview...................................................................................................................9-5
Procedure.................................................................................................................9-5
Viewing Card Status Information, Continued ......................................................9-6
Power Supply/Charger Voltage and Current Readings............................................9-6
Displaying Network Node Information .................................................................9-7

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Overview...................................................................................................................9-7
Procedure.................................................................................................................9-7
Displaying Network Node Information, Continued .............................................9-8
Lamp Test................................................................................................................9-9
Procedure.................................................................................................................9-9
Warm Restart of the System................................................................................9-10
Overview.................................................................................................................9-10
Procedure...............................................................................................................9-10
Displaying IDNet & Mapnet Device Status .........................................................9-11
Introduction.............................................................................................................9-11
IDNet Display Information.......................................................................................9-11
IDNet Point Addressing ..........................................................................................9-11
How to Display an IDNet System Point..................................................................9-11
What To Do If an IDNet Point Will Not Reset.........................................................9-11
TrueAlarm Sensor Display Values..........................................................................9-11
Chapter 10 Walk Test Procedures ...............................................10-1
Introduction.............................................................................................................10-1
In this Chapter ........................................................................................................10-1
Walk Test™............................................................................................................10-2
Overview.................................................................................................................10-2
Zone Coding Option ...............................................................................................10-3
Silent Walk Test......................................................................................................10-3
Walk Test™Procedures........................................................................................10-4
How to Enter Walk Test Mode................................................................................10-4
How to Exit Walk Test Mode ..................................................................................10-6
Chapter 11 Printing Reports.........................................................11-1
Introduction.............................................................................................................11-1
In this Chapter ........................................................................................................11-1
Selecting Report ...................................................................................................11-2
Available Options....................................................................................................11-2
Printing a Report...................................................................................................11-3
Overview.................................................................................................................11-3
Procedure...............................................................................................................11-3
Chapter 12 Maintenance Procedures ..........................................12-1
Introduction.............................................................................................................12-1
In this Chapter ........................................................................................................12-1
AS 1851 Testing –Guide for 4100ES –Specific Test Methods............................12-1
Monthly Tests........................................................................................................12-2
Monthly Tests .........................................................................................................12-2
6 Monthly Tests ......................................................................................................12-2
Annual Tests .........................................................................................................12-3
Annual Tests...........................................................................................................12-3
Annual Tests - Smoke Hazard Management Systems...........................................12-4
Five Year Tests .....................................................................................................12-5
Five Yearly Tests....................................................................................................12-5
Battery and Keypad Test Details.........................................................................12-6
Battery Load Discharge Testing (AS 1851:2012 Item 3.7).....................................12-6
PSU Supervision (AS 1851:2012 Item 4.5)............................................................12-6
Panel Switches and Keypads (AS 1851:2012 Item 3.5).........................................12-6

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This chapter provides an overview of the 4100ES operator interface and describes the normal
appearance of the operator interface.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic
See Page #
Typical Panel Layout
1-2
Basic System Description
1-3
Control Keys
1-5
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface
1-6
Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction
In this Chapter

1-2
The 4100ES is supplied with an InfoAlarm graphic Operator Interface plus one or more
Expansion Bays in a suitably sized cabinet. Refer to Figure 1-1.
The Zone Isolate modules are fitted into the Expansion bays from left to right. The first zone
is at the top of the leftmost module.
Depending on the size of the system and other functions required, Zone Isolate modules may
be fitted to the entire bay and additional Expansion Bays may have Zone Isolate modules
fitted. Small systems have only one Expansion Bay, and any required other modules are
installed to the right of the Zone Isolate modules.
Typical Panel Layout
Overview
Figure 1-1. Zone detail
Figure 1-1. Typical Panel Layout
Operator Interface
Alphanumeric display, Keypad,
Acknowledge & Control Keys.
Zone Isolate Modules
Red LED indicates alarm,
Yellow LED indicates isolation,
Pushbutton isolates & de-isolates
Ancillary
Controls
These are optional,
panel (site) specific
controls
Isolate
Pushbutton
Red Alarm
LED
Yellow
Isolate
LED

1-3
The Simplex 4100ES Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) has three general functions.
It monitors fire alarm initiating points (smoke detectors, heat detectors, etc.).
It activates fire alarm notification devices (voice evacuation, bells, strobe lights, brigade
call) when an initiating point activates.
It monitors and controls ancillary building equipment (fan controls, relays, etc.).
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 break-glass manual call point, etc.
The InfoAlarm operator interface, shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1, allows a
system operator to control and monitor the site-specific components connected to the 4100ES.
Figure 1-2. Operator Interface
Table 1-1. Components of the Operator Interface
LED/Key
Description
Refer To
Control Keys and Indicators
Zone Alarm indicator
This flashes when there is a new Zone
Alarm. It goes steady when all zones in
alarm are acknowledged.
Control Keys
Functions include: Alarm Test, Fault Test,
Ext Bell Isolate, Warning System Isolate,
ACF Isolate and Lamp Test.
Chapter 1
Alarms –show the presence of alarms in the system
Fire Alarm LED
and
Fire Alarm Ack Key
The Fire Alarm LED flashes to indicate
the presence of an unacknowledged
alarm condition. The Fire Alarm Ack key
allows you to acknowledge that you have
observed the presence of an alarm.
Chapter 2
Priority 2 Alarm LED
and
Priority 2 Ack Key
Sometimes used for non-brigade-calling
alarms such as supply air detectors.
N/A
Continued on next page
Basic System Description
Overview
Control Keys
& Indicators
Function/
Numeric
Keypad
Graphic
display
Alarms
Warnings

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Table 1-1. Components of the Operator Interface (continued)
LED/Key
Description
Refer To
Warnings - Isolation and Fault indicate when abnormal, non-fire conditions occur.
Isolate LED
and
Isolate Ack Key
When any zone is isolated, this LED
turns on and the buzzer sounds until
Isolate Ack is pressed.
Chapter 3
Fault LED
and
Fault Ack Key
When any fault occurs this LED turns
on and the buzzer sounds until Fault
Ack is pressed.
Chapter 3
Alarm Silenced LED
Alarm Silence Key
Not normally used in Australia
N/A
AC Power LED
Indicates the presence of AC power
at the panel.
N/A
System Reset Key
Pressing this key directs the panel to
reset all attached devices and clear
all acknowledged alarm and fault
conditions.
Chapter 2
Function/Numeric Keypad - Used to call up points for display and control.
Menu / Next / Previous /
Page Up / Page Dn
Press the Menu key to display the
menu options on the LCD. Next &
Previous allow stepping through
options/events, Page Up and Page
Dn allow larger steps through
options.
Chapter 5 on
Graphic Display
Displays text describing abnormal
conditions for devices attached to the
panel (e.g., smoke detector in main
lobby is in alarm). Also displays
system prompts, menus and
messages.
Important Note: The degree to which you are allowed to control the system depends
on the passcode assigned to you. See Chapter 7 for details on this.
Standard Fire Fighter operations do not require a passcode.
Basic System Description, Continued
Overview
(continued)

1-5
The control keys and indicator LEDs are located on the far left of the operator interface as
shown in Figure 1-3. Each control key is pressed to perform the labelled function, and the
associated LED turns on to show the function is active. Pressing the key again de-selects the
function and turns off the LED.
ZONE ALARM - The red indicator is on
when there is an active alarm in any zone.
FAULT TEST ON –This indicator lights
when zone fault tests have been enabled by
pressing the ALARM/FAULT TEST key.
When this indicator is on, and a zone isolate
key is pressed, a fault test is performed on
that zone.
ALARM TEST ON –This indicator lights
when zone alarm tests have been enabled by
pressing the ALARM/FAULT TEST key.
When this indicator is on, and a zone isolate
key is pressed, an alarm test is performed on
that zone. Any programmed outputs will
operate (including the Brigade signal). If the
zone was already isolated then the test will
not de-isolate it, i.e., the programmed
outputs will not operate.
CAUTION: OPERATION OF THE
ALARM/FAULT TEST KEY MAY CAUSE
ALARM SIGNALS TO SOUND OR FAULT
CONDITIONS IN THE SYSTEM.
ALARM/FAULT TEST –This key cycles
between Alarm Test, Fault Test, and Normal
for zone test modes.
The following keys can be pressed at any time.
The key feedback (beep on buzzer) and the LED
turning on/off may be the only acknowledgment
of the action.
A/C AUTO/RESET –The indicator lights
when the air conditioning system is
automatically controlled by the 4100ES.
Pressing the key after all alarms have been
cleared will reset the air conditioning system
to normal operation.
ACF ISOLATE –When this indicator is on
the ancillary controls: door holders, security
trips, etc., are prevented from operating.
EXT BELL ISOLATE - When this
indicator is on the fire alarm bell or strobe
lamp is prevented from operating.
WARN SYS ISOLATE - When this
indicator is on the Warning System is
prevented from operating.
LAMP TEST –pressing this tests all the
indicators on the front of the 4100ES panel.
Figure 1-3. Control Keys and
Indicators
Control Keys & Indicators
Overview
Control Keys &
Indicator Functions

1-6
The 4100ES operator interface panel shows the following under normal conditions:
Green AC Power LED is ON, indicating the panel is receiving AC Power.
All other LEDs are off.
The alphanumeric display reports that the system is normal and shows the current
time and date, as shown below:
Note: If the appearance of the operator interface is not as shown
above, refer to the information in Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions
on managing the alarm, fault, or isolate condition.
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface
Description

2-1
An alarm condition occurs when an actuating device (such as a manual call point, smoke
detector, etc.) activates. The 4100ES indicates the presence of the alarm condition through
messages it displays on the alphanumeric display, by illuminating the ALARM indicator
LEDs, and by activating the building’s EWS and external bell.
This chapter describes using the operator interface keys to investigate and manage alarm
conditions.
Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic.
Topic
See Page #
Acknowledging Alarms
2-2
Isolating (Silencing) the Warning System or External Bell
2-4
Isolating ACF Outputs
2-5
Resetting Alarms
2-6
Resetting Air Conditioning Control
2-7
Displaying Event Time
2-8
Chapter 2
Managing Alarm Conditions
Introduction
In this Chapter

2-2
When the first alarm condition is detected by the 4100ES, the panel does the following to
indicate the presence of the alarm:
Red Fire Alarm and common Zone Alarm LED indicators flash.
Red Zone Alarm LED flashes on the display module to show the affected zone.
Sounder (buzzer) pulses.
Emergency Warning System (EWS) and External bell activate.
Alphanumeric display on the operator interface shows the location and type (smoke, call
point, etc.) of the first point in the alarm condition, and also the most recent alarm, if there
are several. An example display is shown in Figure 2-1.
Any programmed outputs, including the Brigade connection, operate.
Figure 2-1. Alphanumeric Display Showing Example Alarm
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 the alarm and stores
that information in the system’s historical log.
If multiple alarms are present, the system displays specific data for the next alarm when
you press the <FIRE ALARM ACK> key.
Acknowledging Alarms
What the System
Does When an
Alarm Occurs
Overview –
Acknowledging
Alarms

2-3
Use the following procedure to acknowledge alarm(s):
1. Unlock and open the enclosure door.
2. Press the <FIRE ALARM ACK> key. Pressing the ACK key causes the following to
occur:
Buzzer silences.
Fire Alarm indicator changes from flashing to steady ON.
Alarm acknowledgement message on the graphic display.
3. After the new alarm is acknowledged, the list of all current alarms is displayed, with the
first alarm at the top of the list.
Use the <Up>, <Down>, <Page Up> or <Page Dn> keys to move the highlight to the event of
interest to select it for more information.
The <More Info> soft key will display more information about the selected device in alarm.
The <Event Time> soft key will display the time that the highlighted event occurred.
Acknowledging Alarms, Continued
Procedure

2-4
When an alarm condition occurs, the building’s warning system activates to warn the
building’s occupants about the alarm condition. In addition, the external bell sounds to
indicate the location of the 4100ES to the fire brigade. During maintenance or testing, these
outputs can be prevented from activating by isolating them before an alarm occurs. In a real
alarm situation, they should be left operating until brigade personnel choose to turn them off.
While the alarm exists and the zone is not isolated, pressing the <WARN SYS ISOLATE>
key (control key) toggles the state of the warning system output.
The following occurs when the <WARN SYS ISOLATE> key is first pressed:
Warning System Isolate indicator turns steady ON.
The Emergency Warning System (EWS) turns OFF. If the EWS is a separate system (e.g.
EWIS), then you may have to manually reset the EWIS panel.
If another alarm occurs, the 4100ES will not activate the EWS again until the warning system
is de-isolated. Do this by pressing the <WARN SYS ISOLATE> key again so that the
Warning System Isolate indicator turns OFF.
When the alarms in the panel have been reset, leave the EWS de-isolated.
While the alarm exists and the zone is not isolated, pressing the <EXT BELL ISOLATE> key
toggles the state of the external bell output.
When the bell is sounding due to an alarm condition, pressing the <EXT BELL ISOLATE>
key once does the following:
EXT BELL ISOLATE indicator turns steady ON.
The External Bell turns OFF.
If another alarm occurs, the 4100ES will not activate the external bell again until it is de-
isolated. Do this by pressing the <EXT BELL ISOLATE> key again so that the EXT BELL
ISOLATE indicator turns OFF
When the alarms in the panel have been reset, leave the external bell de-isolated.
Note that pressing the Isolate key for every zone that is in alarm will turn on each
corresponding zone isolate LED and turn off all outputs activated by the zone being in alarm,
such as the warning system and external bell.
Note also that with a point or zone in alarm, e.g., from an Alarm Test, these Isolate keys can
be used during testing to briefly allow an output to turn on and check that it works.
Isolating (Silencing) the Warning System or External Bell
Overview
Isolating the EWS
Isolating the
External Bell
Isolating the Zone

2-5
Isolating ACF Outputs
The Ancillary Control Facility (ACF) consists of relay outputs which can be used to control
equipment which is not part of the 4100ES fire alarm system, such as shutting down air
conditioning or returning lifts to a certain floor.
During maintenance or testing, these outputs can be isolated, to prevent unwanted annoyance
to the building occupants.
Press the <ACF ISOLATE> key once. The <ACF ISOLATE> indicator will light, and the
Isolate indicator above the <Isolate Ack> key will flash. The LCD will display a message:
ACF ISOLATE
PRESS <ACK> key to acknowledge
Press the <Isolate Ack> key to acknowledge that the ACF is isolated.
Note that isolation takes effect immediately from pressing the <ACF ISOLATE> key, not
from when the <Isolate Ack> key is pressed.
Press the <ACF ISOLATE> key once. The ACF ISOLATE indicator goes out.
Note: If there are any alarm conditions still active, the ACF outputs will operate as
programmed, e.g., shut down equipment.
Overview
Operation
Restoration

2-6
The Alarm state and some Fault conditions latch within the panel so they can be
acknowledged and viewed. When the latched states are no longer required they can be reset.
The condition that caused each point to go into alarm must be cleared before the system can
reset to the normal state, e.g., smoke cleared from smoke detectors, glass replaced in manual
call point.
Press the <SYSTEM RESET> key. What happens next depends on whether all alarm
conditions are clear or not, as follows:
If any Alarm Condition is Not Clear, the system attempts to reset the points in
alarm for 25 seconds. During this interval, it displays a message that reads, “System
Reset in Progress”.
When the reset is successful and complete, this message is displayed:
If any point alarm fails to clear, e.g., smoke is still present, the system displays a
message that reads “Alarms Present – System Reset Aborted”.
Note: If an alarm cannot be cleared¸ you must clear (fix) the condition that is
causing the alarm or disable the point from the panel. Refer to “Disabling a Point” in
Chapter 4 for information on doing this.
If all Alarm Conditions are Clear, the system does a hardware reset, which
generally takes almost no time.
Resetting Alarms
Overview
Reset Procedure