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Silencing an Alarm While the fire alarm horns, strobes, or sirens are sounding use one of the following methods to silence the alarm. 1. Turn the keyswitch to enable the four function keys. Then press the SILENCE key. 2. Enter your user code. Then press COMMAND. Note: You may silence an alarm using both of the above methods on the Remote Fire Command Center as well. Copyright© 2000 Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. Information furnished by DMP is believed to be accurate and reliable.
User's Guide for XR2400F Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels Table of Contents Section Page Emergency Evacuation Plans ............................................ iv About Your Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel ............. 1 Fire Command Center .............................................. 1 User Menu ................................................................ 1 The Select keys ........................................................ 2 The Fire Command Center ...............................
Emergency Evacuation Plans First Floor The National Fire Protection Association recommends that you establish an emergency evacuation plan to safeguard lives in the event of a fire or other emergency. Use the following steps as a guide. Second Floor Fire Escape Draw a floorplan of your home or business On a clean sheet of paper, draw the walls, windows, doors, and stairs. Also draw any obstacles that a person may encounter while exiting the building such as large furniture or appliances.
Introduction About Your Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel The Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel has been designed with your safety and comfort in mind. It uses the latest in computer based technology to create the most advanced and user-friendly fire, security, and access control system available. The Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel combines ease of use with a simple to understand Fire Command Center display to offer the full range of features requested by today’s fire system owners.
The Fire Command Center Data Entry keys Your system comes equipped with a built-in, easy to use Fire Command Center that allows you to properly operate the system. The keyswitch to the left of the keyboard must be turned to the “enable” position before you can use the four functions keys. It is not necessary to use the keyswitch when using a user code to perform operations.
User Options Menu Remote Fire Command Center Press and hold the ARROW and COMMAND keys for about two seconds. The display shows SET BRIGHTNESS. Use the left SELECT key to lower the display brightness. Use the right SELECT key to increase the display brightness. Press COMMAND. The XR2400F Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel can be expanded by adding a Remote Fire Command Center.
Special Fire Command Center Displays As you use your system, you will occasionally see a display that asks you to enter a code or that describes a condition on the system. Below are some examples of the displays you will see: ALARM A 24 hour zone, such as a fire zone, has been tripped. Your system may sound bells and/or sirens. SYSTEM TROUBLE or SERVICE REQUIRED There is a problem with one or more of the components in your system. Contact our service department as soon as possible.
Fire Command Center User Menu Many of the features of your system have been put into a User Menu that you can access from the Fire Command Center or the Remote Fire Command Center. The menu requires you to enter your user code and then only shows those functions to which you have access. Some features displayed on the User Menu are not necessary for the XR2400F Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel . Please disregard these prompts and displays.
User Menu Alarm Silence Sensor Reset User Code Level: 2 and above. User Code Level: All users. Function: Silences the alarm bell or siren during an alarm. Function: Resets smoke or other latching detectors. Also clears Fire/ Supervisory alarm and trouble displays. Alarm Silence allows you to turn off the alarm bell or siren connected to your system during an alarm. Using Alarm Silence does NOT stop an alarm report from being sent to the central station and does not reset any alarmed devices.
Outputs On Off Zone Status User Code Level: 5 and above. User Code Level: All users. Function: Allows you to turn the system relay outputs on and off. Function: Displays a list of bypassed or alarmed zones. Also allows you to check the status of individual zones. This function is used to individually turn your system’s relay outputs on and off. Your system may use these outputs to control such devices as smoke detectors, heat detectors, and other notification appliances.
System Status System Test User Code Level: All users. User Code Level: 4 and above. Function: Displays the current condition of internal system hardware. Function: System Test is used to test the battery, alarm bell or siren, and communication to the central station. The System Test function begins automatically as soon as you select it. System Status displays the condition of the panel's AC power, battery power, and optional panel tamper.
User Code Authority Levels User Codes User Code Level: 9 only Function: Allows you to add, delete, and change a user's (person operating the system) user code or authority level. M e nu O ptions Sensor Reset There are three characteristics associated with each user code that define its capabilities within the system.
Programming Custom User Codes In addition to the preset authority levels, you can also create custom authority levels by selecting the CUSTOM option at the time the user is being added to the system. This option allows you to assign specific User Menu access to individual users. Adding User Codes 1. Access the User Menu. 2. Press COMMAND until USER CODES? displays. (NOTE: You must have a level 9 authority. If you enter the User Menu with a lower authority, the keyboard will not display USER CODES?.) 3.
Ambush Codes Your system may be programmed to allow user number one (1) to be an Ambush code. This Ambush code functions identically to a standard code with the exception that it sends a silent alarm to the central station. This silent alarm alerts the operator to a duress situation at the premises and prompts the immediate notification of authorities. Deleting User Codes 1. Access the User Menu. 2. Press COMMAND until USER CODES? displays. 3. Press any SELECT key. ADD DEL CHG is displayed. 4.
Setting the Date and Time User Code Level: 8 and above. Function: Allows you to change the current date and time displayed on the Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel and used by the system to log events in its Event Memory program. Setting the System’s Date and Time 1. Access the User Menu. 2. Press COMMAND until TIME? key. displays. Press any SELECT 3. The display shows the current day and time. Press the COMMAND key. The current date is displayed. Press the COMMAND key to make any changes. 7.
Display Events User Code Level: All Users. Function: Allows you to review up to 200 past system events. There are three applicable event types: Zone Activity - Zone alarms, troubles, and restorals. User Code Changes - Adding, deleting, and changing user codes. Supervisory - Problems with the system’s hardware components. The system’s memory can hold a maximum of 200 events for 45 days. Any event older than 45 days is cleared automatically by the system.
About the Display Events Section User Code Change Event Displays This section of the user’s guide shows the User's Guide Display Events items for the Fire Command Center and Remote Fire Command Center displays. While in the Display Events function, use the COMMAND and ARROW keys to go forward or backward through the list of events. This displays any addition, deletion, or change to a user code.
System Monitor Event Types - There are 2 event types: Fire Drill TBL - Trouble RST - Restore System Monitor Event Names - There are 5 system monitors: User Code Level: 8 and above. POWER - AC power to panel BATTERY - On panel LINE 1 - Phone line number 1 LINE 2 - Phone line number 2 TAMPER - On panel box Your system may be programmed to allow a Fire Drill. The Fire Drill is used to test the fire bells, horns, and other notification appliances in your system.
895 Voice Module You can also use the 895 Voice Module with the XR2400F Fire Alarm Control Panel. The 895 allows you to call your system using a touchtone telephone, and perform a variety of functions, ranging from arming and disarming to turning outputs on and off. The 895 operates much like a voice mail system, providing you with easy to follow English language prompts. The 895 Voice Module will provide you with easy-to-understand prompts that lead you through the steps to control your system.
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