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FIRE FIGHTER’S GUIDE
1. VIEW NEXT ALARM
Press "NEXT" key once -
- The LCD will display the next alarm.
2. ACKNOWLEDGE DISPLAYED ALARM
Press "ACK" key once.
- LCD will display "ACKD" for the displayed alarm.
- If all alarms are acknowledged, the ALARM LED will go
steady.
3. RESET ALL ACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS
Press "RESET" key once.
- LCD will display "Resetting all acknowledged alarms".
- If there are no acknowledged alarms the LCD will display "No
acknowledged zones to reset".
- If all alarms are reset, the LCD will exit FFCIF mode.
4. ISOLATE ALL ACKNOWLEDGED ALARMS
Press "ISOLATE" key once.
- LCD will display "Isolating all acknowledged alarms".
- If there are no acknowledged alarms the LCD will display "No
acknowledged zones to isolate".
- Isolated LED will turn on if any zones are isolated.
- If all alarms are isolated, the LCD will exit FFCIF mode.
5. ISOLATE/DE-ISOLATE BELLS
Press "BELLS ISO" key once.
- If the "Bells Isolated" LED is off
The "Bells Isolated" LED will turn on steady.
The bells will turn OFF if they are on.
- If the "Bells Isolated" LED is on.
The "Bells Isolated" LED will turn off.
If any un-isolated alarms exist, the bells will ring.
6. BRIGADE TEST
Press and hold the "BRIG TEST" key for at least 2 seconds.
- The Alarm LED will turn on.
- The FIP will signal Alarm to the brigade, if programmed
to.

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F3200
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
F3200 PRODUCT MANUAL
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DOCUMENT: LT0120 (A5 Bound)
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AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS AS4050(INT) 1992
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INSTALLATION DETAILS
For your reference please complete the following information on the F3200 Fire Indicator
Panel supplied.
F3200 FIP SUPPLIED BY
F3200 FIP INSTALLATION LOCATION
CONTRACT/JOB NUMBER
F3200 SERIAL NUMBER
F3200 SYSTEM AS INSTALLED DRAWING
NUMBER
ISSUE:
F3200 SYSTEM PARAMETERS DRAWING
NUMBER
ISSUE:
DATE PANEL MANUFACTURED
DATE PANEL INSTALLED
DATE PANEL COMMISSIONED
MAINTENANCE COMPANY
TELEPHONE B.H. A.H.
SERVICE CONTACT
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(INCLUDE TITLE)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation Details............................................................................................................ ii
End User Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................... v
Amendments ................................................................................................................. vi
1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................1-1
1.1 SCOPE................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION .................................................................... 1-4
1.4 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................... 1-5
1.5 GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY....................................................................... 1-6
1.6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL............................................................................ 1-6
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................2-1
2.1 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ........................................... 2-2
2.2 F3200 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION......................................................................... 2-5
2.3 SYSTEM STRUCTURE & CONFIGURATION.................................................. 2-10
3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................3-1
3.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................... 3-5
3.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 3-6
3.4 INPUT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 3-8
3.5 OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 3-9
3.6 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS........................................................................... 3-10
4 GENERAL DISPLAY & KEYPAD OPERATION.........................................4-1
4.1 INTERPRETING THE LEDS............................................................................... 4-2
4.2 LCD BASE DISPLAY & MENU STRUCTURE .................................................... 4-4
4.3 RESPONDING TO ALARMS .............................................................................. 4-7
4.4 DEALING WITH FAULTS ................................................................................... 4-8
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - BRIGADE FUNCTIONS ..........................5-1
5.1 INTRODUCTION TO BRIGADE FUNCTIONS.................................................... 5-2
5.2 SILENCING THE INTERNAL SOUNDER........................................................... 5-4
5.3 ACKNOWLEDGE ZONES IN ALARM ................................................................ 5-5
5.4 RESET ACKNOWLEDGED ZONES IN ALARM................................................. 5-6
5.5 ISOLATE ACKNOWLEDGED ZONES IN ALARM.............................................. 5-7
5.6 ISOLATING/DE-ISOLATING BELLS .................................................................. 5-8
5.7 EXITING FFCIF MODE....................................................................................... 5-9
5.8 RECALLING ALARMS ...................................................................................... 5-10
5.9 BRIGADE TEST................................................................................................ 5-11
5.10 FFCIF MODE 2 OPERATION .......................................................................... 5-12
5.11 BRIGADE FUNCTIONS ON NETWORK SYSTEMS ....................................... 5-13
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - SYSTEM FUNCTIONS............................6-1
6.1 BATTERY TEST ................................................................................................. 6-2
6.2 BELL TEST ......................................................................................................... 6-3
6.3 BELL ISOLATE OR DE-ISOLATE ...................................................................... 6-4
6.4 LCD/LAMP (LED) TEST...................................................................................... 6-4
6.5 SYSTEM TEST ................................................................................................... 6-5

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6.6 RECALL SYSTEM FAULTS................................................................................ 6-7
6.7 BUZZER TEST.................................................................................................. 6-12
6.8 RECALL HISTORY ........................................................................................... 6-13
6.9 SET SYSTEM TIME.......................................................................................... 6-14
6.10 SET SYSTEM DATE ........................................................................................ 6-14
6.11 ANCILLARY & PLANT ISOLATE ..................................................................... 6-15
6.12 PRINT FUNCTIONS......................................................................................... 6-17
6.13 RZDU STATUS DISPLAY ................................................................................ 6-18
6.14 RECALL DATABASE CRC .............................................................................. 6-19
6.15 ERROR AND EVENT MESSAGES.................................................................. 6-20
7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ZONE FUNCTIONS.................................7-1
7.1 ZONE ALARM OR FAULT TEST........................................................................ 7-2
7.2 ZONE ISOLATE OR DE-ISOLATE ..................................................................... 7-5
7.3 ZONE RESET ..................................................................................................... 7-7
7.4 ZONE AUTO-RESET MODE .............................................................................. 7-9
7.5 ZONE STATUS RECALLS................................................................................ 7-12
8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - RELAY/OUTPUT FUNCTIONS...............8-1
8.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 8-2
8.2 MODULE RELAY STATUS RECALL.................................................................. 8-4
8.3 MODULE RELAY ISOLATE................................................................................ 8-5
8.4 MODULE RELAY RESET SUPERVISION FAULT ............................................. 8-6
8.5 MODULE RELAY TEST...................................................................................... 8-7
8.6 ANCILLARY RELAY STATUS RECALL ............................................................. 8-8
8.7 ANCILLARY RELAY ISOLATE ........................................................................... 8-9
8.8 ANCILLARY RELAY RESET SUPERVISION FAULT ...................................... 8-10
8.9 ANCILLARY RELAY TEST ............................................................................... 8-11
8.10 OPEN COLLECTOR STATUS RECALL OR TEST ......................................... 8-12
9 PLACING INTO OPERATION.....................................................................9-1
9.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2 POWER-UP ........................................................................................................ 9-2
9.3 COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST ......................................................................... 9-3
10 SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE ....................................................10-1
10.1 SYSTEM TESTING & FAULT FINDING .......................................................... 10-2
10.2 MODULE REMOVAL ....................................................................................... 10-3
10.3 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 10-4
10.4 PREVENTION OF FALSE ALARMS................................................................ 10-6
11 NETWORK SYSTEMS ..............................................................................11-1
11.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 11-2
11.2 NDU - NETWORK DISPLAY UNIT .................................................................. 11-4
11.3 LCD TOTALS, LEDs, OUTPUTS & BUZZER OPERATION ........................... 11-5
11.4 BELL ISOLATE/NETWORK SILENCE OPERATION....................................... 11-7
11.5 NETWORK FIP & ZONE NUMBERING ........................................................... 11-8
11.6 SYSTEM FAULT RECALL/NET PANEL STATUS RECALL ......................... 11-10
11.7 NETWORK COMMAND RESPONSES & EXCEPTION MESSAGES .......... 11-12
11.8 NETWORK SYSTEM COMMANDS............................................................... 11-14
11.9 REMOTE RELAY & OPEN COLLECTOR OPERATION & ZONE MAPPING11-17
11.10 NETWORK ZONE RECALLS & COMMANDS............................................... 11-18
11.11 POINT RECALLS & COMMANDS ................................................................. 11-27

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TYCO SERVICES FIRE & SAFETY SYSTEMS
END USER LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
The F3200 Fire Indicator Panel has a configuration programming facility which may be
accessed from the keypad by using a password.
This programming facility allows the user to define detail of the operation of the F3200
System which is being customised. It is possible for the user to program operational
features that prevent the installed FIP from meeting statutory requirements.
TYCO SERVICES FIRE & SAFTEY does not accept responsibility for the suitability of
the functions programmed by the user.
AS3548 NOTICE
This is a 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.

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AMENDMENTS
ISSUE DATE AMENDMENT ECN
1 20/01/94 ORIGINAL ISSUE -
1.1 07/04/94 ADDED 5.4.2(c)
CORRECTED 9.2 & APPENDIX A
UPDATED FOR SW V1.10. RZDU, FFCIF MODE 2 &
PRINT FUNCTIONS.
2033
2050
1.2 01/08/95 APPENDIX A -
ADDED HOCHIKI DCC-A & C,
FLAMEGUARD & INTERTEC DETECTORS.
AMENDED INTRINSICALLY SAFE INFORMATION
2263
2.0 03/11/97 NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE V2.00
INCLUDES NETWORKING, DAYLIGHT SAVING,
RECALL DATABASE CRC, DATABASE VERIFY,
RDU ZONE TEST, LEAP YEAR BUG FIX FOR “NO
MAINS” OPERATION, NDU OPERATION, OTHER
MINOR IMPROVEMENTS.
CONTROLLER BD WAS 1931-2-1.
2620
2709
2.01 01/12/98 AS3548 CLASS A NOTE ADDED (PAGE IX) 2897
2.02 19/04/01 TYCO BRAND USED. 3169
2.03 06/06/01 UPDATE FOR SOFTWARE V2.01 TO V2.09.
APPENDIX A – ADDED SIMPLEX DETECTORS.
SECT 6.6.3 SYSTEM FAULTS UPDATED.
ADDED 6.15 ERROR AND EVENT DESCRIPTIONS.
NDU NZ MODE ADDED – KEYSWITCHES, LEDS
ETC.
SECT 7.4 AUTO RESET MODE UPDATED.
SECT 11.8.7 NETWORK SOUNDER SILENCE.
SECT 11.11 POINT RECALLS UPDATED.
3165
2.04 29/07/02 PREFIX AND APPENDIX A REVISED 3322

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1 INTRODUCTION

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1.1 SCOPE
The F3200 Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) has an Operator Display Panel with an
alphanumeric "Liquid Crystal Display" (LCD) and a keypad. The keypad has numeric
keys (0 to 9) and specific control keys (e.g. Bells Isolate, Reset, etc).
The operator controls the FIP by pressing the appropriate control keys. The FIP, in turn,
prompts the operator by displaying messages on the LCD. Where appropriate, the FIP
will provide the operator with options, numbered from 1 up. The operator selects the
desired option by pressing the appropriate key on the numeric keypad.
Control of the FIP is therefore intuitive to an operator familiar with the basic principles of
a fire alarm system.
Such an operator may well perform all desired functions without reference to this
manual. This manual is intended as a guide to an unfamiliar operator and a reference
for the more experienced operator.
It is recommended that the building owner's representative who is responsible for the fire
alarm system, becomes familiar with the FIP operation by practice and by reference to
this manual. The unfamiliar operator should learn the basic principles described in
Chapter 2, and become familiar with the F3200 system structure and controls.
With appropriate hardware and cabling F3200 panels may be networked to form a
system of inter-connected panels and network devices.
This manual describes the operation of both non-networked and networked F3200
panels, and also describes the operation of the NDU (Network Display Unit) which is
essentially a networked F3200 without any alarm zone modules or relay modules.
An NDU may be programmed to operate in “New Zealand mode” for use in New
Zealand. New Zealand mode is not available for an F3200 Fire Panel.
Section 1.6 describes how this manual should be used according to the type of panel
being operated.
The Manual is structured in chapters as follows:
Chapter 1: Introduction: An introduction to this manual, other F3200 Product
manuals and the standards relating to fire alarms.
Chapter 2: System Description; A description of the F3200 system features and
functions.
Chapter 3: Specifications; A summary of F3200 system specifications.
Chapter 4: General Display & Keypad Operation;A description of display
indications, menu structure and key functions.
Chapter 5: Operating Instructions - Brigade Functions;A detailed description of
the operation and function of keys for FIRE FIGHTER'S USE provided on
the F3200 ("ACK", "RESET", "ISOLATE", "BRIG TEST" and "NEXT").

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SCOPE (CONTINUED)
Chapter 6: Operating Instructions - System Functions;A description of the
operation and function of keys provided on the F3200 FIP for system
testing and operation. For example, System Test, Bell Test, Bell Isolate
and Recall History.
Chapter 7: Operating Instructions - Zone Functions;A detailed description of the
operation and function of keys provided on the F3200 FIP for zone tests
and functions.
Chapter 8: Operating Instructions - Relay/Output Functions;A description of the
operation of keys provided on the F3200 FIP for relay and output test and
functions.
Chapter 9: Placing Into Operation;A description of how to place a system into
operation. Also included is a System Commissioning Checklist.
Chapter 10: System Testing & Maintenance;A description of fault finding, routine
testing and system maintenance.
Chapter 11: Network System Operation;Operation of a networked panel or NDU.
Appendix A: Compatible Actuating Devices (Detectors);A list of detectors approved
for use with F3200.
1.2 ATTACHMENTS
A FIRE FIGHTER'S GUIDE is fixed inside the front cover for quick reference in
emergencies.
Your installation company should install the following documents inside the panel:
(a) An "AS INSTALLED" fire detection system diagram and/or summary, describing
the installed layout of your F3200 System.
(b) Other "AS INSTALLED" information, such as System configuration parameters.
(c) A Maintenance Log-Book.

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1.3 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION
1.3.1 PRODUCT RELATED
The following manuals for the F3200 are available:
F3200 Operator's Manual This manual
LT0119 is in A4, loose leaf form.
LT0120 is in A5, bound form.
F3200 Technical Manual Provides technical information for system designers
and service staff. Part number LT0121.
F3200 Installation & Provides information for personnel responsible for
Programming Manual system design, installation and commissioning. Part
number LT0122.
1.3.2 STANDARDS RELATED
This manual makes reference to the following Australian Standards:
AS1603.4 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Part 4 - Control and Indicating Equipment.
AS1670 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems-
System Design, Installation and Commissioning.
AS1851.8 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment
Part 8 - Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
AS4050(INT) Fire Detection and fire alarm systems - Fire Fighter's control and
indicating facilities.
AS3548 Noise Emission Standard
This manual makes reference to the following New Zealand standards.
NZS4512 Automatic Fire Alarm Systems in Buildings.

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1.4 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations and terminology are used in this manual:
AC Alternating Current
"ALM" Display abbreviation for ALARM
AS Ancillary Supervision
AVF Alarm Verification, or check alarm.
AZC Alarm Zone Circuit, commonly referred to as "Detection Zone"
AZF Alarm Zone Facility, commonly referred to as "GROUP"
CIE Control and Indicating Equipment
DC Direct Current
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EOL End Of Line device
EPROM (U.V.) Erasable PROM
FFlashing LED indicator
FFCIF Fire Fighter's Control & Indication Facilities, AS4050 (INT)
FIP Fire Indicator Panel
"FLT" Display abbreviation for FAULT
FRC Flat Ribbon Cable
"ISO" Display abbreviation for ISOLATED
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting diode (Visual Indicator)
MAF Master Alarm Facility
MCP Manual Call Point (break glass switch)
No Number
O/C Open Circuit
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory
PSU Power Supply Unit
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Rapid Flashing LED indicator
RZDU Remote Zone Display Unit
S/C Short Circuit
SF Slow Flashing LED indicator
SID System Identification Number for a Network Device
VB Battery Backed Voltage
VBF Fused Battery Backed Voltage
VNB Non-Battery Backed Voltage
VNBF Fused Non-Battery Backed Voltage
8RM 8 Relay Module
8ZM 8 Zone Module

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1.5 GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY
The following terminology is used throughout this manual:
Ancillary Equipment : Equipment external to Fire Alarm system
Ancillary Relay : Relay in FIP which operates Ancillary equipment
Auto-Reset : Mode for one person testing of detectors
Auxiliary Output : Output for driving additional LEDs/relays
Baud : Bits per second
Brigade : Fire Brigade, or any other authority which receives the
FIP alarm signals
Control Output : Output from FIP to other equipment
Detector : Alarm Detection Device
FFCIF Mode : The LCD is displaying the alarms list. Limited key
entry permitted as per AS1603.4
Global : A function that may affect more than one zone
MAF Zone : Any zone, Alarm or Ancillary Relay, that is configured
to signal the brigade in the event of an alarm or fault
Mapping : Programmable causal relationship between inputs
and outputs
Zone : Fire searchable area of building
1.6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual describes the operation of both non-networked and networked F3200
panels and also describes the operation of the NDU (Network Display Unit), which is
essentially a networked F3200 without any alarm zone modules or relay modules.
Chapters 1 to 10 apply to non-networked panels, networked panels and NDUs, except
that NDUs do not have 8 zone modules or 8 relay modules, and may not have a MAF
module. In Chapters 1 to 10 if a particular detail or command differs between non-
networked and networked panels, then either the appropriate information for networked
systems is also described or the user is directed to Chapter 11.
Chapter 11 contains information specifically for users of networked F3200 panels and
NDUs and does not contain any information relevant to users of non-networked F3200s.
It is recommended that operators of networked panels or NDUs read the Introductory
sections of Chapter 11.
An NDU may be programmed to operate in “New Zealand” mode for use in New
Zealand. Any differences in operation between New Zealand mode and Australian mode
for the NDU, are described, where applicable, throughout this manual.

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2.1 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
2.1.1 DETECTORS & ALARM ZONE FACILITY
A fire alarm system has sensors (electric transducers) which detect the presence of fire.
These include heat detectors (thermals), product of combustion detectors (smoke),
sprinkler system water flow switches, manual call points (break glass switches), and
others.
The building being protected is divided into areas of limited size called zones. The
detectors in each zone are connected to an electric circuit called an Alarm Zone Circuit
(AZC). The portion of the FIP which controls the AZC is called the Alarm Zone Facility
(AZF). In F3200 the 8 Zone Module does this. When a detector detects fire (i.e.
operates) it changes the electrical condition on the AZC and the AZF senses this (zone
alarm). The detector remains in the operated state (latches) until the AZF temporarily
removes the voltages to it (resets it). N.B. some detectors, e.g. flow switches, are non-
latching.
As well as sensing when a detector has operated the AZF can sense a fault in the AZC
wiring (zone fault).
The zone isolate function prevents a zone alarm or fault being registered by the Master
Alarm Facility (MAF). Refer to Fig 2.1.1.
2.1.2 ALARM VERIFICATION
When programmed (by the installer) to do so, the AZF may perform a verification
function on sensed alarms. This Alarm Verification (AVF) functions as follows:
When an AZF senses that a detector has operated, it does not register alarm
immediately but delays for a period of time and then resets the detector (typical total
delay is 11 seconds). If that, or another detector on the AZC operates within the next
150 seconds (or similarly programmed period) then the AZF recognises that as a verified
alarm, and generates alarm to the MAF.
2.1.3 DISPLAY
There is a display of zone status which allows the operator to see if a particular zone is
normal or is in alarm or fault, and if it is isolated.
There is also a separate display of common status which shows if any zone in the
system is in alarm, fault, or is isolated.

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KEY
AZC = Alarm Zone Circuit
AZF = Alarm Zone Facility
MAF = Master Alarm Facility
ACF = Ancillary Control Facility
FIP = Fire Indicator Panel
= End of Line (circuit) Device
= Detector
FIG 2.1.1
BASIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
ACF
AZF MAF
Operator
Controls
Power
Signal to Brigade
Warning Devices
(e.g. Bells)
Ancillary Control
Outputs (e.g. Air
Conditioning
shutdown)
Visual Indication of
Status
AZC n
FIP
AZC 1
AZC 2

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2.1.4 MASTER ALARM FACILITY
The MAF receives zone status (normal, alarm, fault) and transmits it (via a signalling
device) to the Brigade. It also operates the system alerting devices (e.g. electric bells) to
warn people to evacuate the building.
Individual (or blocks of) zones can be isolated, the Bells output can be isolated, but the
MAF (i.e. Brigade signalling) cannot be isolated.
In F3200 it is possible to have alarm zones which are not "mapped" to the MAF and/or
the Bells i.e. when in alarm, do not cause a Brigade signal or Bells operation.
2.1.5 ANCILLARY CONTROL FACILITY
The ancillary control facility consists of electric relays (electrically controlled switches)
which can be used to switch equipment which is not directly part of the Fire Alarm
System. Examples include shutting down airconditioning plant, returning lifts to a certain
floor and releasing fire stop doors held open by electric door holders.
2.1.6 NETWORKING
A fire panel may be part of a network of devices such as other fire panels, display and
control devices, and colour graphic displays.
This builds larger, more flexible systems, and also allows the display and control of the
system to be provided at multiple locations throughout a building or group of buildings. It
is possible that the brigade signalling would be done by only one panel on the network,
with the other panels transmitting alarm/fault, etc, to the common panel for signalling to
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2.2 F3200 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.2.1 GENERAL
The F3200 is a self-contained, modular, intelligent Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) which
performs the functions of the Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE) as specified by the
Australian Standard AS1603.4 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
It has a high degree of flexibility and expendability, catering for medium to very large
buildings. A single panel may have up to 64 zones and a network system may have up
to 64 panels.
2.2.2 DETECTOR CIRCUITS
The F3200 detector circuit electronics caters for a wide range of detectors, including
various types which have high alarm current requirements. It also caters for interfacing
to:
Intrinsically safe circuit barriers/isolators (hazardous areas).
Long line circuits e.g. from a sub-indicator FIP.
Tamper-proof circuit e.g. for water valve supervision.
A full range of compatible detectors is listed in Appendix A.
2.2.3 DISPLAYS
The primary display of the F3200 is a 2 line by 40 character LCD on which the status
messages and prompts are shown. The LCD has backlight illumination which is turned
on when there is an alarm or operator interaction. Refer Fig 2.2.1.
Common system conditions such as BELLS ISOLATED are displayed on 8 LEDs
adjacent to the LCD.
The display panel composed of the LCD, LEDs and operator keypad is called the
Operator Display panel. The portion of the display panel within the red border is called
the FFCIF display. This meets the requirements of AS4050 (int) for a Fire Fighter's
Control and Indicating Facility (FFCIF). It includes the common status LEDs for ALARM,
ISOLATED and FAULT.
As an optional extra, individual zone status (ALARM, ISOLATE and FAULT) can be
displayed on LEDs by fitting the appropriate number of 16 Zone LED Display boards.
The F3200 electronics includes, as standard, an open collector transistor output for each
zone which can be used to drive an internal or remote mimic display.
An NDU in New Zealand mode may have an additional 3 system status indicators on the
NZ Display Extender board: Fire, Defect, Normal.

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FIG 2.2.1
F3200 - FRONT VIEW