Fire System User’s Guide
Table of Contents Introduction Command Center Function Keys Viewing System Events Warning Displays and Tones Fire Alarms Silencing Fire Troubles Detector Reset Key Annunciator Reset Key The Idle Display How the System Reports Alarms System Functions View Memory Fire Test View Log Remote Program System Trouble Displays Log Event Definitions System Glossary Maintenance and Service 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 21 23 26 27 1
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Introduction Using the Command Center Your system’s command center is an advanced digital device that offers a variety of features. Its highly visible, back-lit keypad and built-in sounder alert you to a number of system events. Your system provides access to functions through the Menu. Access the Menu by pressing the [ESC] key. Pressing the [PREV] or [NEXT] key allows you to scroll up or down through the list of functions programmed by your security company.
Command Center Function Keys ENT (Enter) Your command center has four function keys. These keys are used to control your system. The function of the [ENT] key is to select the menu item displayed. Command Center Quiets for Keystrokes ESC (Escape) The [ESC] key has two functions. First, the [ESC] key is used to enter the Menu. Pressing this key takes you to the first item in the menu. Pressing [ESC], [PREV], [NEXT], or [ENT] lights the keys and quiets any warning tones.
Viewing System Events Warning Displays and Tones Your system automatically displays fire alarm events or fire trouble events as they occur. Fire trouble events include such things as a broken wire or a closed sprinkler system valve. Your command center emits one of several distinct tones and displays custom text to alert you to system events. Additional bells or horns may also be connected to your system. Audible and visual devices such as horns and strobes alert you to emergencies.
Fire Alarms Alarm Silence Key Fire alarms are the highest priority events. When a fire point activates, your command center emits a pulsating high-pitched fire tone. Evacuate all occupants and investigate for smoke or fire. The tone sounds for the time set by your servicing company. Press the [ALARM SILENCE] key to silence a fire alarm.
Silencing Fire Troubles Special System Trouble Display After an alarm is silenced, the device that caused the alarm is usually still faulted or activated. In the case of a smoke detector, it must be reset by pressing the [DETECTOR RESET] button (see page 8). An off-normal device creates a fire trouble condition. Examples of trouble conditions include such things as a closed valve or broken wire. When a fire trouble occurs, your command center emits three warble tones, then a pause (repeatedly).
Detector Reset Key Description Detection devices, such as smoke detectors, must be reset after being activated. Pressing the [DETECTOR RESET] key momentarily removes power from these sensors to reset them. Detector Reset Key If the fault condition is still present, the display repeatedly scrolls from * FIRE SYSTEM * to FIRE TROUBLE. Manually press the [NEXT] key repeatedly to display all of the devices that are still off-normal.
Annunciator Reset Key Description After the [ALARM SILENCE], [TROUBLE SILENCE] and/or [DETECTOR RESET] keys are pressed, retrieve the cleared keypad display information with the View Memory ? menu function. Pressing the [ANNUNCIATOR RESET] key clears the ALARM SILENCED message from the display and clears the VIEW MEMORY ? buffer and returns the display to idle text. Thereafter the VIEW MEMORY ? function displays NO EVENTS until another trouble or alarm occurs.
The Idle Display “At an idle state” means that the system is not currently performing a function entered by a user. • PRESS ALARM SIL Indicates that the [ALARM SILENCE] key needs to be pressed. • * FIRE SYSTEM * This is the normal idle display that indicates the system is normal and ready to function. • CHECK FIRE SYS This is one of a number of displays that indicate the system requires service. This guide uses the default idle state displays for examples of these idle states.
Keystroke Checking Tones How the System Reports Alarms Valid Entry Your system may be programmed to automatically send reports to your monitoring facility. This communication temporarily disconnects your telephones. Once the report is completed, your system returns the telephones to normal operation (check with your servicing company). If you press an appropriate key for the function or entry you desire, the command center sounds a muted beep tone, indicating it accepted your keystroke.
System Functions Below is a summary of the features covered in this guide. Some of these functions may not be available in your menu. Access the menu by pressing the [ESC] key. The first menu item, ALARM SILENCE ?, is displayed. This function can be selected by pressing the [ENT] key. Doing this has the same effect as pressing the [ALARM SILENCE] key. Pressing the [NEXT] key when ALARM SILENCE ? is displayed brings up the second menu item, which is TROUBLE SILENCE ?.
VIEW MEMORY? View Event Memory Using View Memory: 1. Press the [ESC] key to enter the menu, then press [NEXT] repeatedly until you reach the VIEW MEMORY ? prompt. Press [ENT]. 2. Your system displays event summary lines and point text in this order: fire alarm summary line, point text for each fire alarm event; fire trouble summary line, point text for each fire trouble event; trouble summary line, and point text for each trouble event. Press [NEXT] to scroll through the events.
FIRE TEST ? Using Fire Test: Description 1. Use this function to test fire points to be certain they function properly. You can review untested points at your command center to help locate the remaining detectors to be tested. Press the [ESC] key to enter the menu, then press [NEXT] repeatedly until you reach the FIRE TEST ? prompt. Press [ENT]. 2. The display shows ## PTS TO TEST. 3. One-at-a-time, activate the detection devices to fault each point. 4.
FIRE TEST ? (continued) Faulting a point more than once does not increment the test count. However, the command center emits a brief tone and displays the point text each time you fault the point, allowing you to test multiple devices assigned to one point. 5. When all points have been tested, 0 PTS TO TEST is displayed. Press [ESC]. The display momentarily shows ALL PTS TESTED before returning to idle text. 6. During the Fire Test you may want to see the points that remain untested.
VIEW LOG ? 2. To view the entire log from the newest event, press [ENT]. Description The date and time of the event displays. Press [NEXT] to view the description of the event, or press [PREV] to view the description of the prior event. Press [PREV] again to view the date and time of the previous event. Use this function to review events in your system at your command center. Reviewing past events may help you identify problems.
REMOTE PROGRAM ? For systems without a phone number: 1. Ensure your security system is at idle text. 2. Call this phone number: ______________________. This number is designated for the Remote Account Manager. You must make the call using the telephone located ___________________________. 3. Identify yourself and your premises (account number, name, address, etc.) and advise the operator of the services you wish to have performed. 4.
8. At the conclusion of the programming session your system sends a report to the security company and then returns your telephone to normal service and your display to idle text. For systems with a phone number: 1. Ensure your security system is at idle text. 2. Call this phone number: ______________________. This number is designated for the Remote Account Manager. 3. Identify yourself and your premises (account number, name, address, etc.
VIEW POINT STATUS ? • PT###_OPEN_HW: a HW point is open. Description • PT###_NORML_HW: a HW point is normal. Use this function to identify the number or location of each point in an area, and to show the current condition of any point you select. This function is useful as an aid in servicing the system. 1. Press the [ESC] key to enter the Menu. Press [NEXT] until the VIEW PT STATUS ? function is displayed. 2. Press [ENT].
DISPLAY REV? Description This function displays the revision of firmware currently installed in the panel. 1. Press the [ESC] key to enter the Menu. Press [NEXT] until the DISPLAY REV ? function is displayed. 2. The current revision of firmware displays (9112 REV # # - # #) for 5 seconds. 3. The display returns to idle text.
System Trouble Displays If you see any of the following system trouble displays, contact your servicing company to determine whether repairs are needed: SERVC BATT LOW Indicates the system’s battery is low, or temporarily draining faster than the system can charge it. If this display remains or appears frequently, call your security company for service. CALL FOR SERVICE Call your servicing company. Your security system may have failed.
SERVC PH LINE #1 (or 2) Indicates telephone line trouble. Call your phone company from another phone to report telephone trouble. This message may not appear in some systems. ALARM SILENCED This display is added to the scrolling alarm display when alarm sounders are silenced. This message clears when the [ANNUNCIATOR RESET] key is pressed. SERVC PRINTER Indicates that a local printer (if installed) at your premises is in a trouble condition.
Log Event Definitions BYPASS - Point bypassed. An event modifier showing how the point was bypassed follows this event in the log. AC FAIL - AC power to the panel interrupted. CANCEL - User canceled an alarm from the area specified. AC RSTOR - AC power to the panel restored. CKSUM FAIL - Panel programming corrupted. Call for service. ALARM - Alarm at point in area specified. AUTO - Event Modifier for BYPASS event. Indicates four alarms or troubles in one clock hour caused automatic (swinger) bypass.
FIRE TRBLE - Trouble condition at point specified. PROG OK - Panel successfully programmed by a local programmer. FIRE START - Fire Walk Test started. PT TESTED - This point walk tested. LOG FULL - Panel log is full. New event overwrites oldest event. PWR RESET - Power was reset at specified time. LOG THRES - Panel log reached programmed threshold (Log % Full). RAM FAIL - RAM programming session terminated abnormally or RAM using incorrect passcode and/or lock code.
REMO RESET - Panel reset from RAM. STAT RPT - Status report sent. RESTORAL - Restoral at device in area specified. TEST RPT - Test report sent. SDI FAIL - SDI device specified is not working. 1 to 8 = supervised command centers, 017, 018, 019 = printers. TIME CHG - User changed panel’s time. TROUBLE - Trouble condition at point specified. SDI RSTOR - The problem with SDI device specified resolved. WALK END - Walk test in area specified completed. SENSOR - Event modifier for SENS RESET event.
System Glossary Area - A group of detection devices connected to your security system. Monitoring Facility - A facility where trained personnel monitor your system 24 hours a day. Your system may be programmed to contact this facility during alarm conditions, enabling personnel to dispatch the proper authorities. Relay - Your system may have relays programmed to provide control of devices such as premises lighting or entry gates.
Maintenance and Service This system requires very little maintenance, however, you should test the system weekly to ensure it is working properly. A test schedule and maintenance program can be arranged. If you notice a change in operation during normal use or testing, call for service as soon as possible. Do not attempt to repair the control panel, command centers, or detectors yourself.
