Fire Alarm Control Panel FlexES Control

GB Operation Instruction

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Table of Contents

1 General / Application ...................................................................................................................................................4

1.1 Obligations of the operator ......................................................................................................................................5
2 Indicating and operating panel .................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Function key descriptions........................................................................................................................................7
3 Operating mode status indicator ..............................................................................................................................8
3.1 Operation / normal state ..........................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Fire / Pre-alarm.......................................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Fault / Emergency mode .......................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Disablement / Test mode ......................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Technical Alarm......................................................................................................................................................15
4 Operation......................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Keypad enable / Access authorisation ................................................................................................................15
5 Direct operating functions........................................................................................................................................17
5.1 Resetting the fire alarm control panel ..................................................................................................................17
5.2 Activating / deactivating fire department call .......................................................................................................17
5.3 Activating / deactivating acoustic alarms .............................................................................................................18
5.4 Activating / deactivating the activation function for the fire protection equipment..........................................18
5.5 Day/night mode and delay/investigate.................................................................................................................19
5.6 Switching off the buzzer ........................................................................................................................................19
6 Operating menu ..........................................................................................................................................................20
6.1 Function keys / display control..............................................................................................................................20
6.1.1 Message priority levels ................................................................................................................ 21
6.2 >Info< menu............................................................................................................................................................22
6.2.1 Lamp test ..................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2.2 Time settings................................................................................................................................ 23
6.2.3 Time for delay on/off .................................................................................................................... 24
6.2.4 Alarm counter............................................................................................................................... 26
6.2.5 Configuration................................................................................................................................ 26
6.2.6 Power supply ............................................................................................................................... 27
6.2.7 LCD Settings ................................................................................................................................ 27
6.3 >Overview< menu..................................................................................................................................................28
6.4 >Details< display ....................................................................................................................................................29
6.5 >Operate< menu ....................................................................................................................................................31
6.5.1 Operation Zone ............................................................................................................................ 33
6.5.2 Operation detector ....................................................................................................................... 40
6.5.3 Operation outputs ........................................................................................................................ 45
6.5.4 Operation Loop ............................................................................................................................ 49
6.5.5 Customer operations ................................................................................................................... 55
6.6 Menu – Service .....................................................................................................................................................56
6.6.1 Language Selection ..................................................................................................................... 56
6.6.2 Service function release .............................................................................................................. 57
7 Identifier Function ......................................................................................................................................................58

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1 General / Application
Thank you for choosing an Esser by Honeywell product!

Esser is well known for producing high-quality, reliable and innovative products that provide the highest level of
safety at their places of installation over years to come. These operating instructions are intended to quickly and
comprehensively provide you with information on how to operate the fire alarm control panels FlexES Control in
addition to the explanations provided to you by your fire alarm specialist. We recommend reading these operating
instructions carefully and storing them together with all of the fire alarm control panel's technical documentation.
If you have any questions, please contact your fire alarm specialist.

This documentation describes all displays, indicators and operating elements that are relevant for the operation
of your fire alarm control panel.

It is only possible to efficiently protect buildings, public, commercial and industrial facilities as well as domestic
residences and workplaces with a fire alarm system at reasonable expense if such a system is based on and
forms a part of sound overall safety concepts and is effectively implemented. The modular structure of the fire
alarm control panel FlexES Control and unique expansion concept allows it to be fitted with various user-specific micro
modules, making it easy to adapt to all user-specific requirements.

The fire alarm control panel FlexES Control is a state-of-the-art fire alarm system component. The use of intelligent
fire alarms on short-circuit and fault-tolerant loops guarantees that fires are reliably detected at an early point in
time.

The essernet® can be used to link up to 31 ESSER fire alarm control panels or other network devices, such as
display, operating and alarm units. If fire alarm routing equipment (FARE) is requested to forward an alarm to
emergency services, such as the fire brigade, an interface for the required fire brigade operating panel (FBOP)
and fire brigade indicating panel (FBIP) is provided as standard.

Turning off individual alarm units

§ In accordance with EN 54-2, audio alarm devices may only be switched off individually if this is also
indicated in a way that cannot be suppressed by the fire detection status. In general, these would be
individual LED indicators for each siren (control zone). The FACP's standard configuration therefore
does not permit such operations or deactivation of an individual line in case acoustic alarm units may
be connected here.
This configuration can be changed in the FACP program.

Additional and updated Informations

The described features, specifications and product related informations in this manual correspond
to the date of issue (refer to date on the front page) and may differ due to modifications and/or
amended Standards and Regulations of the System design, Installation and Commissioning.

Updated informations and declaration of conformity are available for comparison on the
www.esser-systems.com homepage.

esserbus® and essernet® are registered trademarks in Germany.

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1.1 Obligations of the operator

The person responsible for the fire detection and fire alarm system should generally have the knowledge required
for the operation of such systems. After the fire alarm specialist has instructed the operator in the operation of the
system and handed it over, the operator must:

• be able to operate the FACP within access levels 1 and 2

• be aware of the meaning of the visual and audible indicators and know what measures have to be taken if
they are triggered.

All obligations of the operator of a fire detection and fire alarm system are specified in DIN VDE 0833-2.

Daily testing
Verify daily whether the fire alarm control panel is ready for operation or whether fault messages or disablements
are displayed.

If the fire alarm control panel displays messages, ensure that suitable measures are taken, such as notifying the
maintenance service.

Recommendation:
Start the >Lamp test< function to verify the proper functioning of all visual indicators on the operating panel and
of the buzzer.

Inspection / maintenance
All tests that are to be performed and the rules relating to the replacement of system parts are stipulated in
DIN VDE 9833. Comply with any maintenance instructions by the manufacturer, where applicable. This also
applies to components during

• Quarterly inspection
• Annual maintenance

If this maintenance is not carried out, the proper functioning of the fire detection and fire alarm system is no longer
ensured.

Only authorised customer/maintenance service staff may carry out the inspection/maintenance.

Any work performed on the fire detection and fire alarm system must be recorded in the log book.

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2 Indicating and operating panel

All of the indicating and operating panel (I/O panel) of the fire alarm control panel FlexES with a ¼-VGA display
have an illuminated "night design" look. For ease of use and to make it easier to assess the information being
presented, only those display and operating elements that are enabled will be illuminated in the case of an alarm
event.

1 2 3 4

FIRE FAULT DISABLEMENT TECHN. ALARM

Pre Alarm System fault Test mode Operation

F1 CIE Reset

F2 Fire alarm routing

FD notified
fault
F3 call FD manually
disabled

F4
Sounder
silenced
F5 fault

disabled
Info Overview Details Operate Service
Fire prot. equipm.
5
released
fault
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
disabled

Day / Nigth

1 2ABC 3DEF Day mode active

Delayed

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO OK Verification delay

Buzzer
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ

ESC 0 CLR Keyb. access

6

8 7
Fig. 1: Overview of display and operating elements

 Common display FIRE / Pre Alarm

 Common display FAULT / System fault

 Common display DISABLEMENT / Test mode

 Common display TECHN. ALARM / Operation

 Common display and operating function groups

 Keypad enable (requires access code)

 Function keys F1 to F10, keypad and cursor keys

 ¼-VGA (320 x 240) plain text display

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2.1 Function key descriptions

The function keys serve for quick orientation and operation of individual fire alarm control panel functions.

The keys F1 to F5 are assigned various functions based on the operating state of the fire alarm control panel.
The current functions are shown along the right edge of the display.

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 2: Function keys F6 to F10

The functions of keys F6 to F10 are permanently assigned and are shown along the lower edge of the display:

F6 Info Display of system-specific information and operating functions

F7 Overview Overview for displaying the current status or message levels

F8 Details Display of current alarms / events

F9 Operate Display the main menu of possible operating functions

Select the language for the system-specific display texts

F10 Service
Activate operating level for the installation technician (access level 3)

Take note of the corresponding figures and operating states in the specific chapters!

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3 Operating mode status indicator

A fire alarm control panel has five distinct operating modes:

1. Operation (normal state)

2. Fire / Pre Alarm
3. Fault / System fault
4. Disablement / Test mode
5. Technical Alarm
1

FIRE FAULT DISABLEMENT TECHN. ALARM 3

Pre Alarm System fault Test mode Operation

0001. Fire 16:00 26. Feb. F1 0001. Fire 16:00 26. Feb. F1
Zone: Storage-002-101-012 0003 Zone: Storage-002-101-012 0003
Habitable room Habitable room
F2 F2
Parameter:
0003. Fire 16:00 26. Feb.
F3 Fire
Zone: EDP-005-107-012 0001 F3
Info:Notify Mister R. Miller
2 EDP room
F4
Fon. 01234 / 56789
F4
F5
Info mode Info mode
on F5 F5
off

Info Overview Details Operate Service Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 3: Operating mode status indicator with additional Info text (info mode on / off)

 Common displays for immediate information

 Detailed text message in display

Additional information text with max. 40 characters, if programmed

 F5 key  Info modue on/off (alternate function key)

The five operating modes of the fire alarm control panel are described in the following chapters.

Fault / Disablement
In the event of a fault, or if individual control units or system modules of the fire alarm system are
deactivated, there is no longer any guarantee that a fire will be duly signalled and that the fire
department will be duly notified of any fires.

Emergency mode
In emergency mode and in the event of a fault, the functions of the fire alarm control panel are
significantly restricted. Notify fire alarm specialist / customer service immediately!

Call FD
If it has not been possible to activate the connected master box (MB), the red >Call FD> indicator
will light up. In this case, the fire department was not notified through the MB,
and must be called immediately!

Different display layouts possible.

Depending on the configuration, scope and national requirements and regulations, the actual
display on your unit and the alarm sequence used by your unit might differ from the ones shown
here.

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3.1 Operation / normal state

In its normal state, the FACP is ready for operation and monitoring and has not been modified by outside
intervention.

The unit is connected to a power supply (battery or mains).

The fire alarm control panel is ready for operation.

Operation

Fig. 4: Operation / normal state

• The green >Operation< indicator is illuminated.

• All other indicators are inactive and there are no messages.
• The operating unit keypad is disabled.
• The >Keyb. access< key is illuminated.

The fire alarm control panel might, during normal operation, indicate that a component within the system, e.g. a
zone or a separate control, has been disabled.

Such components can also comprise individual sensors of fire detectors that, depending on the unit's programme,
are time or event controlled and deactivated accordingly.

The fire alarm control panel FlexES Control can also be operated in day/night mode. This feature can be used to
deactivate sensors, fire alarms, zones or control units during the day-time in critical environments if it can be
simultaneously ensured that these areas will be constantly occupied and that the persons occupying the area will
be able to directly report any fires.
Day mode
In day mode, the master box can be set to notify the fire department only following a slight delay so as to allow
any person present on site to personally verify the fire.
Night mode
In night mode, all fire warnings will be forwarded directly to the fire department.

Please refer to chapter 6.2.3 for more information on the day/night mode and delayed/verification
delay functions.

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3.2 Fire / Pre-alarm

Common display FIRE
FIRE (red)
FIRE This indicator signals that a fire has been detected and that an internal
or external alarm might have been triggered. The fire warning will be
Pre Alarm shown on the display, and some other indicators might also be
illuminated for additional information.

Pre-Alarm (red)
Fig. 5: Fire / Pre-alarm A >Pre-alarm< is shown if a fire detector has reached the pre-alarm
threshold or if a zone or detector has detected a fire signal in the case
of a pre-programmed two-zone / two-detector interdependency. The
>Pre Alarm< is reset automatically if no other signals are detected. If
there is a pre-alarm warning, the site from which the pre-alarm
originates and its cause must always be checked.
The pre-alarm is the precursor to a fire warning. The decision of whether
to issue a pre-alarm or fire warning is made either by the fire alarm
control panel or the automatic detector.

• The control panel's internal buzzer sounds.

• The external and internal alarm equipment, such as the acoustic alarms, are activated.
• Programmed fire protection equipment and fire control systems are activated.
• The display shows the zone that is issuing the fire alarm and the relevant configured text.

Other common displays

Fire alarm routing  FD notified (red)

Fire alarm routing The emergency response services (e.g. fire department) will be
automatically notified of the fire through the connected master box.
FD notified
Fire alarm routing  call FD manually (red)
call FD manually If no master box is connected or if it has not been possible to activate
the master box because of a fault/disablement, the >call FD manually
< indicator will also light up, which indicates that it has not been
possible to automatically notify the fire department.

Fire prot. equipm.

released
Fire prot. equipment  released (red)
Fire protection equipment is being activated.

Fig. 6: Other common displays

Fault / Disablement
In the event of a fault, or if individual control units or system modules of the fire alarm system are
deactivated, there is no longer any guarantee that a fire will be duly signalled and that the fire
department will be duly notified of any fires.

Call FD
If it has not been possible to activate the connected master box (MB), the red
>call FD manually< indicator will light up.
In this case, the fire department was not notified through the MB, and must be called immediately!

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3.3 Fault / Emergency mode

Common display FAULT
Fault (yellow)
FAULT The system has detected at least one fault.
The error message is shown on the display.

Other indicators might also illuminate to provide additional information.

Fig. 7: Fault / Emergency mode

• The internal control panel buzzer is sounded repeatedly.

• The display will show a plain text error message / cause.

Other common displays

Fire alarm routing  fault (yellow)
Fire alarm routing At least one of the master box for automatically notifying the fire
department or emergency services cannot be activated.
See the display for further details (control zone ID etc.)
fault
This means that, in the case of an event, the fire department will not be
automatically called.

Sounder  fault (yellow)

At least one of the acoustic alarms cannot be activated.
Sounder
See the display for further details (control zone ID etc.)

fault There is a possibility that not all of the acoustic alarms are activated in
the case of an event.

Fire prot. equipment  fault (yellow)

At least one of the activation paths for the fire protection equipment is
Fire prot. equipm.
malfunctioning.
See the display for further details (control zone ID etc.)
fault
The connected fire protection equipment will not be activated in the
case of an event.

Fig. 8: Other common displays

Fault
Faulty detector zones / control zones or inputs / outputs will not issue a warning in the case of an
event. Notify fire alarm specialist / customer service!

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Common display System fault

System fault (yellow) - emergency mode
FAULT The fire alarm control panel (FACP) is no longer functioning reliably.

System fault The FACP's warning capability is diminished.

Other indicators might also illuminate to provide additional information.

Fig. 9: Common display System fault

• There will not be any plain text messages.

• Information will not be analysed.
• No external devices will be activated.
• The master box (MB) that automatically notifies the fire department (FD) and the LED >FD notified< and >Call
FD manually< messages will be activated if a fire is detected.
• Depending on the programming, additional activations are possible even while the fire alarm control panel is
in emergency mode (such as via relay 2).

Emergency mode (system fault)

The fire alarm control panel's proper functioning is no longer reliable when in emergency mode or
if the system is faulty. Notify fire alarm specialist / customer service immediately!

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3.4 Disablement / Test mode

Common display DISABLEMENT
DISABLEMENT (yellow)
DISABLEMENT A component within the system (e.g. a zone or control unit) has been
deactivated. The deactivation is also shown on the display.

Other indicators might also illuminate to provide additional information.

Fig. 10: Common display DISABLEMENT

• The common display > DISABLEMENT< will illuminate.

• The display will indicate the deactivation in plain text.

Additional common display

Fire alarm routing  disabled (yellow)

Fire alarm routing
Is illuminated  The master box for automatically notifying the fire
department or emergency services has been
manually deactivated. This means that, in the case of
an event, the fire department will not be automatically
disabled called.
Flashes  The master box activation function is currently
deactivated (e.g. due to an open tamper contact).
This means that, in the case of an event, the fire
department will not be automatically called. This state
can only be changed by closing the housing tamper
contact. The keys cannot be operated!

This function can be manually switched on/off by pressing the

key (alternate function key).

Sounder  silenced (yellow)

Sounder
silenced The activated acoustic alarm devices have been acknowledged and
silenced. Depending on the program, the alarm devices will be
activated again when there are new alarm signals.
disabled
The acoustic alarm devices can be switched to silence by pressing the
key and will then be activated again if there are new events.
Fig. 11: Other common displays Pressing the key again will activate the sound again
(alternate function key).

Sounder  disabled (yellow)

The activation function for the acoustic alarm devices has been
automatically or manually deactivated. This means that, in the case of
an event, the acoustic alarm devices are not activated and there will not
be any acoustic alarm devices.

The alarm devices can be manually switched on/off by pressing the

key (alternate function key).

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Fire prot. equipment  disabled (yellow)

Fire prot. equipm. The activation function for the fire protection equipment has been
automatically or manually deactivated.

The connected fire protection equipment will therefore not be activated

in the case of an event.
disabled
This function can manually switch the connected fire protection

Fig. 12: Other common displays equipment on/off by pressing the key (alternate function key).

Common display test mode

Test mode (yellow)

DISABLEMENT The FACP's test mode has been activated for servicing and
maintenance purposes.
Test mode
Additional information about the Test mode is shown on the display.

Fig. 13: Common display test mode Other indicators might also illuminate to provide additional information.

• The unit has been switched to service mode for service and maintenance purposes.
• Detectors / zones can be tested for proper functioning without triggering external or internal alarms.

Fire alarm control panels that have already been installed and are fully operational may only be
operated by fully authorised and trained persons, by taking adequate precautions and, where
applicable, in consultation with the relevant emergency services (e.g. fire department).

Disablement
In the case of an event, deactivated components will not be activated or triggered and will not
issue an alarm!
Test mode
In test mode, no alarms are issued by devices that are switched to test mode! The FACP's ability
to detect fires and trigger alarms is restricted!

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3.5 Technical Alarm

Common display TECHN. ALARM

Technical alarm (blue)
TECHN. ALARM The unit has detected a technical alarm signal (plant alarm).
The alarm cause is shown on the display.
Operation
Other indicators might also illuminate to provide additional information.

Fig. 14: Common display TECHN. ALARM

The technical alarm monitoring function can be used to view or monitor the state of external components.

An example of a technical alarm signal is an external error indicator contact (e.g. of an air conditioning / ventilation
system or of an external power supply). The fire alarm control panel will decode and display the triggering of the
external contact as a >TECHN. ALARM<.

4 Operation
4.1 Keypad enable / Access authorisation
When the fire alarm control panel is fully operational and in its normal state, the keypad is protected against
unauthorised and accidental operation by an access code. The keypad is locked during normal operation and
cannot be used for inputting information. When in this state, the unit can only be operated at access level 1.

Enable
Keyb. access
Press the key and enter the relevant access code.

Fig. 15: Enable / disable keypad Disable

Press the key again.

To protect against unintended activation of the key, which could lead to the release or disabling of
the keypad, a detection delay of about 1 second has been set for this key.

Access level 1
Access level 1 allows status messages and alarm signals to be queried / displayed and the control panel's buzzer
to be silenced.
Further operation of the FACP depends on the country-specific configuration and may be limited.

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Access level 2 (operator)

• The keypad is fully enabled for the operation of the fire alarm control panel FlexES Control and other control
panels that are connected to one another via the essernet®.
• The display menu is activated.
• The common display >DISABLEMENT< might illuminate. Depending on the customer data programming,
enabling the keypad will cause at least one zone, one output or one of the fire alarm system's components,
such as an master box, to be deactivated.

Keyboare is locked F1

Enabeling keypad by entering F2

1 2ABC 3DEF

access code: _ F3 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the operator access code to
7PQRS

ESC
8TUV

0
9WXYZ

CLR
release using the keypad.
F4

F5
OK Press OK key  confirm
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 16: Access level 2 (operator)

The access code is assigned specifically for the building by the installation technician.

Access code for enabling the keypad

This table contains the factory code setting for access level 2 (operator), which defaults to >0123<.
Once the system has been installed and is ready for use, your fire alarm specialist should change this code and
enter the new code into the table.

0123 Factory setting for access level 2

Access level 3 (Fire alarm specialist / customer service)

This access level may only be used for operating and configuring the unit and for inputting data by specialist
personnel. Incorrect configuration / data inputs can impact the proper function of the fire alarm control panel.

Please note that enabling the keypad might disable a master box!
In the case of a fire alarm, the master box in access levels 2 and 3 might be prevented from being
activated due to a programmed disablement, in which case the fire department will not be automatically
called.
In the case of a fire, the fire department will therefore have to be alerted by telephone!
Before activating this function, all national and local requirements must be observed!

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5 Direct operating functions

The following chapter details the most important operating functions of a single fire alarm control panel FlexES
Control (stand alone). These operating functions might differ for control panels that are linked to one another
through an essernet®. Please contact your installer / customer service for more information.

 Fully operational fire alarm control panels may only be operated by fully authorised and trained
persons, by taking adequate precautions, and where applicable, in consultation with the relevant
emergency services (e.g. fire department).
 The control panel's operating functions can only be used if the keypad is enabled for use.
 When a fire brigade indicating panel (FBIP) is connected, it is possible that certain functions may
not be executable from the fire alarm control panel. The FDOP has priority control over these
functions, which may only be operated by the fire department (for example: >Audio On< if the
signal device has been connected to the FBIP):

5.1 Resetting the fire alarm control panel

Pressing the key will reset all triggered or faulty fire alarms, zones,
CIE Reset
displays and technical alarms to their normal default state and make them
fully operational.
Fig. 17: Resetting the fire alarm
control panel

5.2 Activating / deactivating fire department call

Deactivated (yellow)
Fire alarm routing Is illuminated  The master box for automatically notifying the fire
department or emergency services has been manually
deactivated. This means that, in the case of an event, the
fire department will not be automatically called.
disabled
Flashes  The master box activation function is currently deactivated
(e.g. due to an open tamper contact). This means that, in
Fig. 18: Activating / deactivating fire the case of an event, the fire department will not be
department call automatically called. This state can only be changed by
closing the housing tamper contact. The keys cannot be
operated!

This function can be manually switched on/off by pressing the key

(alternate function key).

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5.3 Activating / deactivating acoustic alarms

Silenced (yellow)
Sounder The activated acoustic alarm devices have been acknowledged and
silenced silenced. Depending on the programme, the alarm devices will be activated
again with each new alarm signal.

disabled
The acoustic alarm devices can be silenced by pressing the key and
will be activated again in the case of new events or can be reactivated
manually (alternate function key).
Fig. 19: Activating / deactivating
acoustic alarms

Disabled (yellow)
This key can be used to activate or deactivate (alternate function key) the
activation function for those relays of this FACP that were programmed with
the >acoustic alarm off< function in the customer data, such as the relays to
which acoustic and optical alarm devices are connected.

Deactivated components are optically shown in the common display

>DISABLEMENT<.

This function can be manually switched on/off by pressing the key

(alternate function key).

5.4 Activating / deactivating the activation function

for the fire protection equipment

Disabled (yellow)
Fire prot. equipm.
The activation function for the fire protection equipment has been
automatically or manually deactivated. The connected fire protection
equipment, e.g. a fire extinguishing device, will therefore not be activated in
disabled the case of an event.

This function can be manually switched on/off by pressing the key

Fig. 20: Activating / deactivating the
activation function for the (alternate function key).
fire protection equipment

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5.5 Day/night mode and delay/investigate

The control panel's alarm responses to events can be individually adjusted for day and night mode.
One example would be a building that, during the daytime, is occupied by people who would immediately notice
a fire alert, check whether there is a fire and then manually trigger the alarm.

In this case, the control panel's >Delay< function can be activated in day mode to prevent the master box from
being automatically activated. This setting would not apply to night mode, where any fire alert would immediately
trigger a non-delayable alarm.

Key
Day / Nigth
Day mode active Activate/deactivate (if programmed) day/night mode.
Delayed
Delay function active (yellow) ≙ day mode
Verification delay
Illuminates to indicate that the >Day mode< function has been activated on the
fire alarm control panel.
Fig. 21: Day/night mode and
delay/investigate
Delay activated (yellow)
The programmed delay has been triggered by a fire alarm. Once the time delay
has elapsed, the alarm is automatically triggered unless the key for
investigating the cause of the alarm is pressed within this time.

Key
>Investigate activated< (yellow) display
Pressing this key will stop the delay function and start the programmed
investigation time. Once the investigation time has elapsed, the alarm is
automatically triggered unless the >Reset FACP< key for resetting the FACP
is pressed within this time.

Fire alarms can be set off manually at any time by triggering a manual fire
alarm.

Please see chapter 6.2.3 for more information on the day/night mode and
delay/investigate functions.

5.6 Switching off the buzzer

Acknowledging the control panel's buzzer

Buzzer
This key can also be operated if the keypad is disabled.
Fig. 22: Switching off the buzzer The buzzer will be activated again when there is a new event.

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6 Operating menu
6.1 Function keys / display control
The ten function keys (F1 to F10) can be used to select the associated menu items as shown in the plain text
display. The menu items shown in the display will differ depending on the respective control panel status and
operating level.

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 23: Function keys / Selection menu

Main menu items (F6 to F10)

The selection menu provides direct access to logically grouped menu items. When the keypad is enabled, the
display will show up to four menu items, which can be individually selected using the function key shown directly
underneath it.

Lamp test, set time, Time for delay on/ off, alarm counter, upgrade, power supply,
Info 
LCD parameters.

Common display and number of different message types such as >Fire alarm, fault,
Overview 
disabled< etc.

Details  Indication of status based on the priority level of the current messages.

Operate  Operate detector and/or control zones (On/Off, status query and test function).

Select the language for the system-specific display texts.

Service 
Activate operating level for the installation technician (access level 3).

Function keys F1 to F5
In the fire alarm control panel programming, the F1-F5 function keys can be assigned freely
programmable switching functions. It is also possible to assign an additional text to these
switching functions for indication on the display as well as a short description of the switching
function for “labelling” the respective function key.

Custom operating menu

A customer, user-defined operating menu with max. 6 menu functions can be created in the
customer data for individual operation of certain central functions.

Detailed information on defining user-specific functions can be found in the online help for the
service and programming software tools 8000.

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6.1.1 Message priority levels

Priority levels
The plain text display of the fire alarm control panel FlexES Control always shows the first and last messages that
have the highest current priority level.

If several messages with the same priority level exist at the same time, they can be opened by pressing the arrow
keys.

At priority level one, only all the groups signalling a fire are displayed.

The corresponding detectors (FIRE-Det) are displayed in priority level 2 messages.

Priority stage Condition Display

1 Fire alarm (zone) FIRE

2 Fire (fire detector details) FIRE Det

3 Fire loop FIRE

4 Technical alarm T-ALARM

5 Pre-alarm PRE ALARM

6 Trouble TROUBLE

7 Trouble loop LINE TROUBLE

8 Transfer route switched on (loop) LINE ON

9 System trouble SYS TROUBLE

10 Disconnection DISCONNECTION

11 Disconnection loop LINE OFF

12 Trouble relay output TROUBLE

13 Switch-off relay output O/P OFF

14 Activate ACTIVATE

15 Testmode TEST

If the FACP is operated while a message is being displayed, the function associated with the
message will be performed. If no keys are pressed, the display will automatically show the
message with the highest priority again.

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6.2 >Info< menu

The >Info< menu contains a range of information on various components of the fire alarm control panel, which
can also be obtained or viewed by using the corresponding cursor keys.

F6 Press key  menu Info on

Navigating within the >Info< menu

Info F1
1- Lamp test
1 2ABC 3DEF
2- Time & Date F2
3- Time for delay on / off 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Direct selection by entering
4- Alarm counter
F3 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ a number 1 - 7
5- SW-Version
6- Power supply ESC 0 CLR
7- LCD Settings F4

F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service Scroll or page up/down the

OK display screen

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 24: >Info< menu

For confirming a selection

OK
or

Press key  back to >Info<

F6 menu

1. Lamp test Switch on the lamp test function to check the visual and audible indicators of the
operating panel (see chapter 6.2.1)

2. Time settings Input the system time and system date (see chapter 6.2.2)

3. Time for delay on/off Input the switching times to control the delay function (see chapter 6.2.3)

4. Alarm counter Alarm counter display (see chapter 6.2.4)

5. Configuration Displays the system hardware and software version data of the fire alarm control
panel (see chapter 6.2.5)

6. Power supply Displays the current power supply values for service and maintenance purposes
(see chapter 6.2.6)

7. LCD Settings Contrast and brightness setting of the display (see chapter 6.2.7)

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6.2.1 Lamp test

The >Lamp test< function will activate the control panel's display (with general information) and all of the operating
unit's optical displays and the control panel's internal buzzer for approx. 10 seconds in order to test the operating
unit's optical and acoustic indicators.

Start lamp test

F1
FlexES Control Select the >Lamp test< menu item from the
ESC F2 Info menu and confirm the selection by
pressing the >OK< key or select it directly
Panel No. XX F3 using the keypad by entering a number.
Version XXXXXXXX Date: XX. XXX.
F4
CD: XXXX XXXXXXXXXX Stop lamp test
F5 F2
ESC = The lamp test can be stopped
Info Overview Details Operate Service before its scheduled 10 second
duration by pressing the >F2< key.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 The lamp test stops automatically after approx.

10 seconds!
Fig. 25: >Lamp test< Info menu item

• The control panel's buzzer goes off.

• The display will show information on the control panel type, control panel ID and other data.

6.2.2 Time settings

The time and date can be set by opening the >Info< menu using the corresponding function key.

Start entering the time

Info F1
Time settings Select the >Time settings< menu item from
F2 the Info menu and confirm the selection by
pressing the >OK< key or select it directly
Zeit: 16 : 30 h
F3 using the keypad by entering a number.
Date: 15 . 01 . 2012
Save F4 Highlight the relevant input field (hours,
minutes, day, etc.) using the cursor keys or
F5 function keys and enter the required value
using the keypad.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

Save  Save the numeric values

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
F4 displayed on the screen.

Fig. 26: >Time settings< Info menu item

Press key  back to >Info< menu without
F6 modifications.

If no keys are pressed, the menu closes

automatically after approx. 10 seconds
without saving any of the changes / inputs!

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6.2.3 Time for delay on/off

This function allows the master box, alarm equipment and fire protection equipment to be activated only following
a delay. This can be used, for example, in buildings and areas that are always occupied to allow a direct alarm to
be delayed by pressing of the key so that the remaining time (programmable) before automatic issuing of
an alarm can be used to determine why the alarm was triggered.

If this function has been activated in the fire alarm control panel's program, it can be programmed with a specific
switching time for automatic activation/deactivation. The switching time can be entered as follows:

1. By the fire alarm specialist in the customer data program

2. In the fire alarm control panel under >Time settings< (Info menu)
3. A combination of point 1+2

The fire alarm system's operator can also enter a switching time for the > Time for delay on/off< function in addition
to the switching time programmed in the customer data (if programmed by the fire alarm system installer) under
the >Time for delay on/off< menu item.

Start entering the time

Info F1
Time for delay Select the >Time for delay on/off< menu item
F2 Highlight the relevant input field (hours,
Time for delay on: 06 : 30 h
F3
minutes, day, etc.) using the cursor keys or
Time for delay off: 15 : 00 h function keys and enter the required value
Save F4 using the keypad.

F5
Save  Save the numeric values displayed
Info Overview Details Operate Service F4 on the screen.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Press key  back to >Info< menu without

F6 modifications.
Fig. 27: Display Info - >Time for delay on/off<

If the installer of the fire alarm system programmed a switching time for the >Time for delay on/off< function in the
customer data, the system will accept the first activation time and first deactivation time as the valid switching time
if an additional switching time is also entered under the >Time function< menu item. The customer data can also
be programmed with >Special days< on which the automatic delay/investigation time (i.e. programmed by the
installer) does not apply.

To use the >Time for delay on/off< function, this must be activated for the desired detector zones in the customer
data programming of the control panel.
Example:

Customer data programming: Activation time 06:30 am, deactivation time 21:30 pm

Operator input: Activation time 10:00 am, deactivation time 15:00 pm

Applicable switching time: Activation time 06:30 am, deactivation time 15:00 pm

Please take into account and observe any additional local requirements and regulations!
Use of this function is strictly subject to observance of all national and local requirements and
regulations. Depending on the area of use and the specific application, use of this function might be
prohibited or it might be necessary for the programmable delay / verification times to comply with
certain regulations.

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If the >Time for delay on< function has been activated, the master box, alarm equipment and fire protection
equipment will only be activated after the programmed delay time has elapsed in the case of fire alarm. If the key
is pressed during this delay, the delay function is stopped and the activation of the master box, alarm
equipment and fire protection equipment is delayed once more by the programmed investigation time. This time
period can then be used to investigate the cause of the alarm.
Sequence of actions in the case of an event

Day / Nigth
Day mode active
Delay time active

FIRE
Pre Alarm Detector signals >FIRE<

Day / Nigth

Delayed
Delay time started

Delay time active

Day / Nigth

NO
Delayed
Delay time expires
Verification delay

YES Press Alarm

key

Verification time active

NO
CIE Reset Verification time expires

YES

Panel in normal
operation mode Alarm

Fig. 28: Sequence of actions in the case of an event

• Once the delay and verification time have elapsed, the master box, alarm equipment and fire
protection equipment are automatically activated unless the >CIE Reset< key is pressed
beforehand and the alarm cancelled.
• The fire alarm system can be manually triggered at any time, which will activate all of these
components immediately, depending on the programming.
• In event of additional (a second one or more) fire alarms, the delay time is ignored and an
alarm is issued immediately.
• The delay and investigation time is programmed on a building-specific basis and should be
based on the current VdS guidelines and local requirements, if applicable.

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6.2.4 Alarm counter

List showing individual alarm messages from fire and technical alarm detection zones for this particular FACP
and the sum total of the other fire alarm control panels connected through the essernet®.

Display alarm counter

Info 19:47 13. Mar. F1
Alarm counter Select the >Alarm counter< menu item from the Info menu
F2 and confirm the selection by pressing the >OK< key or
Fire: 0008 Total: 0008 select it directly using the keypad by entering a number.
Techn.Alarm: 0004 Total: 0004
F3
Example alarm counter screen
F4
The system has recorded 8 fire alerts and 4 technical
F5 alarms from this fire alarm control panel.

Info Overview Details Operate Service The sum total of all of the alarm messages recorded to
date in the essernet® network are 8 fire alerts and 4
technical alarms (TAL). The four-digit alarm counter
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 records a max. of 9999 events for each type of message
or alert, after which it will start counting again at >0000<.
Fig. 29: >Alarm counter< Info menu item

F6 Press key  back to >Info< menu

If no keys are pressed, the menu closes automatically.

The fire alarm control panel FlexES Control also features an integrated event log that is capable of recording
10.000 events in chronological order. The event log can be opened at the service PC and the events viewed,
sorted or printed, for instance by message type and time.

6.2.5 Configuration
The display will show the system's hard and software version data. This information can be used to quickly obtain
system information for service and maintenance purposes, or at the request of technical customer service (The
display might differ from the one shown).

Display configuration information

Info
F1
Configuration Select the >Configuration< menu item from the Info menu
FlexES control Operating panel F2 and confirm the selection by pressing the >OK< key or
Status XXXXXXXX select it directly using the keypad by entering a number.
Version: XXXXXXXX F3
Ser. no.: XXXXXXXX
Build Time: XXXXXXXX
Keyboards XXXXXXXX F4
F6 Press key  back to >Info< menu
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service If no keys are pressed, the menu closes automatically.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 30: >Configuration< Info menu item

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6.2.6 Power supply

The power supply's technical data will be displayed. This information can be used by the installation technician to quickly
obtain system information for service and maintenance purposes (the display might differ from the one shown).
Display power supply specifications
Power supply 1 Battery test F1
Charge rate 00,00 A Select the >Power supply< menu item from the Info menu
Batt. 1: 00,00 Volt Temp: 0 °C and confirm the selection by pressing the >OK< key or
Ri: - - - mOhm F2
Batt. 2: 00,00 Volt Temp: 0 °C select it directly using the keypad by entering a number.
Ri: - - - mOhm F3 Depending on the configuration of the fire alarm system,
ACDC: 00,00 Volt Housing Temp: 0 °C
Earth fault: 00,00 V Value ok Power the panel can display up to 3 power supplies for each
F4
CC 4321: off off off off supply 2 FACP.
ext. 321: 00,00V 00,00V 00,00V Power
supply 3 F5
Start service function >Battery test< of the
F1 displayed power supply
Info Overview
Übersicht Details
Zustand Operate
Bedienen Service
Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F3 Update displayed values for power supply 1

Fig. 31: >Power supply< Info menu item

F4 Update displayed values for power supply 2

F5 Update displayed values for power supply 3

F6 Press key  back to >Info< menu

If no keys are pressed, the menu closes automatically.

Power supply values

Detailed information on the meaning of the displayed power supply values can be found in the online
help for the service and programming software tools 8000.

6.2.7 LCD Settings

This function can be used to adjust the display's (brightness + / brightness -) and (contrast +/ contrast -).

Display / change the display's LCD calibration

Info Brigthness + F1
LCD Settings Select the >LCD Settings< menu item from the Info menu
Brigthness - F2 and confirm the selection by pressing the >OK< key or select
Brightness = 100 it directly using the keypad by entering a number.
Contrast + F3
Contrast = 100
Contrast - F4 F1 F2 Brightness + / -

save F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service F3 F4 Contrast + / -

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
F5 Saves the current LCD settings

Fig. 32: >LCD calibration < Info menu item

F6 Press key  back to >Info< menu

If no keys are pressed, the menu closes automatically.

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6.3 >Overview< menu

The >Overview< menu contains information on all of the current status and message levels such as >Fire<,
>Disablement< and >Fault< of the fire alarm control panel by order of priority.

Overview F1

Fault: 5 Messages F2
Fault loop: 2 Messages
System fault: 1 Message F3
Actuation: 4 Messages
F4

F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F7 Press key  menu Overview on

Fig. 33: >Overview< menu

If there are more messages than can be displayed on the screen, the messages can be
OK
scrolled through using the cursor keys.

1 2ABC 3DEF By inputting a number 1-9, the relevant message can be selected directly. Depending
4GHI 5JKL 6MNO on the message sizes, a max. of 9 messages are displayed.
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
Should there by more than 9 messages pending, then use >F5< to move to the next
ESC 0 CLR message list.

Viewing >Status< details

OK
The detailed >Status< function is described in the following chapter.

F5 Press  to enable lateral scrolling.

Inputting the number on the keypad, enables the detailed display of the selected display
priority in the >Status< view.

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6.4 >Details< display

The fire alarm control panel FlexES Control status display allows messages to be detected and classified quickly and
efficiently. In addition to the coloured common displays in the indicating and operating panel, all critical and
additionally useful information is displayed in detail.

0001. Fire 16:00 26. Feb. F1 F8 Press key  Status display on

1 2
Zone: 0003
3 Habitable room
F2
1
0003. Fire 16:00 26. Feb.
Zone: 0001 F3
EDP room Decoding the information conveyed in the
F4 message >0001. Fire<:
Info mode
on F5 4 • First fault alarm on 26th February at 16:24 pm.
• The additional text programmed for zone
Info Overview Details Operate Service
provides information on the message
cause.
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 34: Status display for a fire alarm message (example)

 The system has received a total of three fire alerts. The display will always only show the first (1.) and
last (in this case, 3.) message. The other or next alarm messages can be accessed by scrolling through
the messages until getting to the next one (2.).
 Time / date of this alarm message.

 Line showing additional text (shows additional text entered for this message).

 Info mode on / off

The additional text for the displayed group / message is automatically displayed - if programmed.
The F5 function key >Info mode on<can be used to switch between the additional text and the
parameter display. If no additional text was programmed for this message, the menu item >Info mode<
will not be shown.

Deviating display screen

The display screen for this menu item depends on the customer data programming and is
described here without the extended function for input/display of identifiers.
For more information and differences from the version with identifier function, see chapter 7.

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When viewing the additional text, it is possible to switch between the additional text display and the parameter
display by pressing F5.

F1 Press key  Info modue on / off

0001. Fire 16:00 26. Feb.
Zone: Storage-002-101-012 0003
F5 (alternate function key)
Habitable room
F2
Parameter:
Fire F3 Example information text display
Info:Notify Mister R. Miller
Fon. 01234 / 56789 The information text (max. 4 lines / 40 characters per
F4
line) specific to this zone and specifically programmed
Info mode F5 for this message in the fire alarm control panel's
off customer data can be opened by pressing the >F5< key.
Info Overview Details Operate Service In this example, a two-line information text has been
programmed for zone 0003 when in fire condition:

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Notify Mr. R. Miller

(Fon. 01234/ 56789)
Fig. 35: Info mode (example)

To return to the status display, press the >F5< key.

If no keys are pressed, the display will automatically return to showing the previous menu item.

Operating functions available when viewing the status indicator

The fire alarm control panel's messages are displayed on the display in order of priority. If there are several
messages of varying priority, these messages can be viewed as required.

 First / last message with next higher priority

OK  Next equal priority message / other messages

 First / last next lower priority message

Fig. 36: Cursor keys  Previous equal priority message

 OK Confirm selection/input highlighted on display

The different display messages and their associated priority levels are shown in the table in chapter 6.1.1.

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6.5 >Operate< menu

The >Operate< menu contains a range of operating functions for controlling the fire alarm control panel. When
opening the operation menu in the status display, the operation options for the relevant zone or control panel
whose status was being viewed will open.

The display screen for this menu item depends on the customer data programming, here the display screen is
described without the extended function for input/display of identifiers.

For more information and differences from the version with identifier function, see chapter 7.

• Depending on the configuration, scope and local requirements and regulations, the actual
display on your unit might differ from the ones shown here.
• The text "identifier" only appears on the displays if the "identifier" function has been
programmed in the customer data.
• Additional information for installation technicians can be found in the online help in the service
and programming software tools 8000.
• The programmed, building-specific operations and displays must be documented by the
installation technician for the operator / owner of the FACP.

The keypad can be used to enter both numbers and letters.

Depending on the items shown on the display, functions can be selected directly by entering the associated ID.

1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO

ESC Cancel a function

7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ

ESC 0 CLR
CLR Delete last entry
Fig. 37: Keypad

Operate F1 Press key  Operate

F9
1 - Zone (dis-, enabled, test, status) F2
2 - Output (On, Off, State) Select the >Zone Operate< function in the Operate
3 - Line (On, Off) F3 screen and run it with the >OK< key or select it using
4 - Customer operations the keypad by entering a number 1 - 4  the sub-menu
F4
is then opened directly.
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The cursor keys can be used to switch between

the main menu /sub-menus.
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 38: >Operate< menu

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Detectors, zones, loops and/or control panels

Operation On F1
• disabled / enabled
Identifier:
Off
F2
Zone: 3 • Test
Detector: 0
Test F3 • Details
Details F4 • More functions
1 to 2
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The system is operated using the F1 - F5 function keys.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 39: Disablement of control zone 22 (example)

2ABC 3DEF
Cursor field
1
The required input field can be selected using
4GHI 5JKL 6MNO OK and (e.g. detector ID).
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
Keypad
ESC 0 CLR
Enter the required number into the highlighted input field.

• Fire alarm control panels that have already been installed and are fully operational may only be
operated by fully authorised and trained persons, by taking adequate precautions and, where
applicable, in consultation with the relevant emergency services (e.g. fire department).
• Before a zone is activated or deactivated, it is necessary that a "0" is entered in the "Detector"
field.
Depending on the state of the FACP, it is possible that a detector number ≥ 0 already exists in
the "Detector" field.

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6.5.1 Operation Zone

The display screen in this menu item depends on the customer data programming and design. The description in
this chapter does not cover the extended function for the input/display of identifiers.
For more information and differences from the version with identifier function, see chapter 7.

Operation On F1 O-Sensor F1
off
Identifier:
Off OI-Sensor F2
Zone: 3 F2
off
Detector: 0 Test F3 G/I-Sensor F3
off
Details F4 sensors F4
on
1 to 2
F5
2 to 2
F5 Press F5 key  show /
more fctn. more fctn.
hide more functions
Info Overview Details Operate Service Service (alternate function key)

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 40: Function menu 1 and 2

Activating / resetting a zone

The activate/reset function reactivates a deactivated zone, including all of its fire alarms, and returns to a fully
operational state or resets a zone that is already activated and deletes any current messages such as fire or error
messages.

Operation On F1
1 2ABC 3DEF
Enter the zone ID using the keypad
4GHI 5JKL 6MNO

Identifier: 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ (e.g. No. 3)

Off
Zone: 3 F2 ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 0
Test F3 Before a zone is activated or deactivated,
it is necessary that a "0" is entered in the
Details F4 "Detector" field.
1 to 2 Depending on the state of the FACP, it is
more fctn. F5
possible that a detector number ≥ 0
Info Overview Details Operate Service
already exists in the "Detector" field.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F1 Press F1 key  On

Fig. 41: Activation/resetting of zone 3 (example)

Operation On F1
Identifier:
Off
Zone: 3 F2
Detector: 0
Test F3
On

Will be used Details F4 The performance of this operation will be briefly

confirmed on the display with a text message.
1 to 2
F5
more fctn. The relevant zone is activated.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 42: Operation will be used (example)

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The corresponding zone will be activated and/or the

Operation F1 activation process will reset any potential error or
alarm messages.
Identifier: F2
Zone: 3
Zone
Detector: 12 +1 F3
On
Device
F4
F3 Zone +1  Zone number + 1
Is used +1

F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F4 Detector +1  Detector number + 1

Switch back to the menu for the last

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 OK operated zone (Zone 3 in the example).

Fig. 43: Display showing activation of zone 3 (example)

Disable a detector zone

When disabling a zone, the zone will be deactivated along with all of its fire alarm detectors.
The zone can be selected using the zone ID.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the zone ID using the keypad

Identifier:
Off
F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 3)
Zone: 3 ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 0
Test F3
Before a zone is activated or deactivated,
Details F4 it is necessary that a "0" is entered in the
"Detector" field.
1 to 2
more fctn. F5 Depending on the state of the FACP, it is
possible that a detector number ≥ 0
Info Overview Details Operate Service already exists in the "Detector" field.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
F2 Press F2 key  Off

Fig. 44: Disablement of zone 3 (example)

Operation On F1
Identifier:
Off
Zone: 3 F2
Detector: 0
Test F3
Off
The performance of this operation will be briefly
Will be used Details F4
confirmed on the display with a text message.
1 to 2
more fctn. F5 The relevant zone is deactivated.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 45: Operation will be used (example)

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Operation F1
The corresponding zone will be disabled and/or the
Identifier: F2 activation process will reset any potential error or
Zone: 3 alarm messages.
Zone
Detector: 12 +1 F3
Off
After completing an operation, the menu will
Detector
Is used +1 F4 continue to be displayed so that further operations
are possible.
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F3 Zone +1  Zone number + 1

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F4 Detector +1  Detector number + 1

Fig. 46: Display showing disablement of zone 3 (example)

0001. Disablement 10:36 15. Jan. F1

Zone: 0003
F2

F3 The deactivation will be shown in the status display.

F4 In addition to the plain text message in the display,

Info mode the deactivation will also be optically indicated by the
on F5
common display >Disablement< on the operating
Info Overview Details Operate Service
unit.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 47: Display showing deactivation of zone 3

A deactivated zone cannot issue an alarm in the case of an event!

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Test of a zone
This menu item can be used to switch a zone to test mode for testing purposes. The test function, activates all
the programmed displays and controls associated with this zone and the status of the zone.

This function only applies to the detectors associated with this (local) FACP.

1 2ABC 3DEF
Operation On F1 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the zone ID using the keypad
Identifier:
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 3)
Off
F2
ESC 0 CLR

Zone: 3
Detector: 0
Test F3 Press F3 key  Test
F3
Details F4 Execution of this operation will be briefly
confirmed on the display with a text
1 to 2
more fctn. F5 message.

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The relevant zone is switched to test
mode.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
Numbers already entered be deleted
CLR using the >CLR< key.
Fig. 48: Test of zone 3 (example)

Activation of the test function is briefly confirmed on

Operation F1 the display.
Identifier: F2 After completing an operation, the menu will
Zone: 3 continue to be displayed so that further operations
Zone
Detector: 12 +1 F3 are possible.
Test
Detector
Is used +1 F4
F3 Zone +1  Zone number + 1
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F4 Detector +1  Detector number + 1

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 49: Zone 3 - Display showing test function (example)

Depending on the customer data programming, the test function might also activate the master box (MB)
and other external alarm devices.

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Details of a zone
This function can be used to check the current status, such as >Normal<, >Alarm< and >Fault<, of the relevant
zone.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the zone ID using the keypad

Identifier:
Off
F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 3)
Zone: 3 ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 0
Test F3
Before a zone is activated or deactivated,
Details F4 it is necessary that a "0" is entered in the
"Detector" field.
1 to 2
more fctn. F5 Depending on the state of the FACP, it is
possible that a detector number ≥ 0
Info Overview Details Operate Service already exists in the "Detector" field.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
F4 Press F4 key  Details

Fig. 50: Checking the status of zone 3 (example)

Operate 10:36 15. Jan. F1

Get current state
F2
Identifier:
Zone: 0003
F3
State: normal
F4
The display shows the status of the selected zone
F5 (normal, fault, disablement etc.).

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 51: Zone 3 - Display showing current status (example)

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Sensor Activation/deactivation
Using this function, detector sensors of the intelligent fire detector such as all O sensors (Optical = photoelectric
sensor) or all I sensors (I = ionisation smoke sensors) or in OHG intelligent detectors the OG sensor combination
or in OHI intelligent detectors the OI sensor combination in an loop can be switched off.

If, for example, OHI intelligent detectors are disconnected with the >OI sensors off< function, only the third sensor
- the H sensor (heat sensor) - remains active. Disconnecting the heat sensors (H sensors) is not possible.

Detector sensor abbreviations

O-detector ⇒ Optical fire detector with a single sensor (photoelectric sensor)

H-detector ⇒ Heat detector with a single sensor (Heat sensor)

I-detector ⇒ Ionisation smoke detector with a single sensor (Ionisation sensors)

OH-detector ⇒ Intelligent fire detectors with two various sensors

(OH= Photoelectric and Heat sensor)

OHG-detector ⇒ Intelligent fire detectors with three various sensors

(OHG= Photoelectric-, Heat - and Gas sensors)

OHI-detector ⇒ Intelligent fire detectors with three various sensors

(OHI= Photoelectric-, Heat - and Ionisation sensors)

It is only possible to switch off sensors with the OH, OHG and OHI intelligent fire detectors.

If intelligent fire detectors are installed together with single-criteria detectors (detectors with just one
sensor) on an loop, only the sensors on the intelligent detectors are switched off.

Activation/deactivation prohibited
The display shows the detector sensors that are activated/deactivated.

If a sensor on an loop has already been deactivated, such as if all fire detectors have already been set to >I/G-
sensor off< or if this loop does not contain any of the selected types of sensors or if an entire zone was deactivated,
the display will show the plain text message >Activation/deactivation prohibited<.

On loops, deactivation functions, such as for sensors or detectors, can generally only be executed if no other
subordinated components are deactivated. If individual detector sensors within a zone have already been
deactivated previously, it will not be possible to deactivate this zone as a whole since this zone already contains
deactivated components.

It is, however, possible to deactivate another zone on this loop on which none of the sensors / detectors have yet
been deactivated. For example, in order to change an existing sensor deactivation, it is first necessary to switch
on all deactivated detector sensors with the >Activate all sensors< command. After all the detector sensors are
switched on, another deactivation / sensor deactivation can be performed.

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Activate/deactivate Loop Sensors

The menu allows trained operators to deactivate individual sensors while the fire alarm control panel is fully
operational.

Fully operational fire alarm control panels may only be operated by fully authorised and trained
persons, by taking adequate precautions, and where applicable, in consultation with the relevant
emergency services (e.g. fire department).

Please observe the system-specific information provided by the fire alarm specialist!

This function allows sensors from one zone on a loop to be switched on/off.

Operation O-Sensor F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

off 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the zone ID using the keypad
Identifier:
Zone:
OI-Sensor F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 3)
3 off
ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 0 G/I-Sensor F3
off
sensors
Selecting the desired functions F1 - F4
F4
on
1 to 2
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service F1 Press F1 key  O-Sensor off

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

F2 Press F2 key  OI-Sensor off

Fig. 52: Activate/deactivate Sensors (Loop) (example)

F3 Press F3 key  G/I-Sensor off

F4 Press F4 key  sensors on

Press F5 key  show / hide more

F5 functions (alternate function key)

Example sensor deactivation (Zone)

An esserbus® loop is fitted with OH-fire detectors (smoke/heat detectors) and OHG fire detectors
(smoke/heat/gas). The >O-sensor off< command deactivates all of the optical sensors (O-sensors) of the fire
detectors on this esserbus®.

This deactivation can be reversed using the >Sensors on< command and all deactivated sensors on the
esserbus® loop can be reactivated.

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6.5.2 Operation detector

Activating / resetting individual detectors

The detector-related functions apply only to addressable fire detectors of the IQ8Quad series.

The display screen for this menu item depends on the customer data programming, here the display screen is
described without the extended function for input/display of identifiers.

For more information and differences from the version with identifier function, refer to chapter 7.

Activating individual detector

By activating a detector, a single deactivated detector of the selected zone is switched to being fully operational
or, where detectors are already activated, any current detector messages - e.g. fire or error messages - are reset.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the zone ID using the keypad

Identifier:
Off
F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 3)
Zone: 3 ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 12
Test F3

Details F4
OK
Select the >Detector< input field using
1 to 2 the cursor keys
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the detector ID using the keypad

7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 12)
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 ESC 0 CLR

Fig. 53: Activation/resetting of zone 3-detector 12 (example)

F1 Press F1 key  On

Operation On F1
Identifier:
Off
Zone: 3 F2
Detector: 12
Test F3
On The performance of this operation will be briefly
Will be used Details F4 confirmed on the display with a text message.
1 to 2
F5 The relevant detector is activated or reset through
more fctn.
the activation process.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 54: Operation will be used

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The corresponding zone is activated and/or the

Operation F1 activation process will reset any existing error or
alarm messages.
Identifier: F2
Zone: 3
Zone
After completing an operation, the menu will continue
Deetector: 12 +1 F3 to be displayed so that further operations are
On Detector possible.
Is used +1 F4

F5
F3 Zone +1  Zone number + 1
Info Overview Details Operate Service
Detector +1  Detector number + 1
F4
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Using the "+1" function, such as upon
activation/deactivation or in a service
Fig. 55: Display showing the - activation of zone 3 - detector 12 instance, several detectors can be
operated one after the other without
having to input the zone/detector number
again.

Disable individual detectors

When deactivating a detector, the corresponding detector of a specific zone is disabled.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the zone ID using the keypad

Identifier:
Off
F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 3)
Zone: 3 ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 12
Test F3

Details F4
OK
Select the >Detector< input field using
1 to 2 the cursor keys
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the detector ID using the keypad

7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 12)
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 ESC 0 CLR

Fig. 56: Deactivation of zone 3-detector 12 (example)

F2 Press F2 key  Off

Operation On F1
Identifier:
Off
Zone: 3 F2
Detector: 12
Test F3
Off The performance of this operation will be briefly
Will be used Details F4 confirmed on the display with a text message.
1 to 2
F5 The relevant detector is deactivated or reset through
more fctn.
the activation process.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 57: Operation will be used

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The corresponding detector is disabled or the

Operation F1 activation process will reset any existing error or
alarm messages.
Identifier: F2
Zone: 3
Zone
After completing an operation, the menu will continue
Detector: 12 +1 F3 to be displayed so that further operations are
Off Device possible.
Is used +1 F4

F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F3 Zone +1  Zone Number + 1

Detector +1  Detector Number + 1

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F4
Using the "+1" function, such as upon
activation/deactivation or in a service
Fig. 58: Bestätigung - Abschaltung Gruppe 3 - Melder 12
instance, several detectors can be
operated one after the other without
having to input the zone/detector number
again.

0001. Disablement 10:36 15. Jan. F1

Zone: 0003
Detector: 0012 F2

F3 The disablement will be shown in the status display.

F4 In addition to the plain text message in the display,

Info mode the deactivation will also be optically indicated by the
on F5
common display >Disablement< on the operating
Info Overview Details Operate Service
unit.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 59: Zone 3 detector 12 is deactivated

A deactivated detector cannot issue an alarm in case of an event!

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Checking the status of individual detectors

This function can be used to check the current status, such as >Normal<, >Alarm< and >Fault<, of the relevant
detector.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the zone ID using the keypad

Identifier:
Off
F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 12)
Zone: 3 ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 12
Test F3

Details F4
F4 Press F4  Status
1 to 2
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The entry can be deleted using the

CLR >CLR< key
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 60: Checking the status of detector 12, zone 3 (example)

Operate 10:36 15. Jan. F1 The display shows the status of the selected
Get current state
detector (normal, fault, deactivation etc.).
F2
Identifier:
Zone: 0003
Detector: 0012 F3 Switch back to the menu for the last
OK operated zone (Zone 3 Detector 12 in
State: normal F4
the example).
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 61: Display showing the status of detector 12, zone 3

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Activate/deactivate a device sensor

This function allows sensors from individual detectors on a loop to be switched on/off. For information on sensors,
see chapter 0.

Operation O-Sensor F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

off 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the device ID using the keypad
Identifier:
Zone:
OI-Sensor F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
(e.g. no. 12)
3 off
ESC 0 CLR

Detector: 12 G/I-Sensor F3
off
Selecting the desired functions F1 - F4
sensors F4
on
1 to 2
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F1 Press F1 key  O-Sensor off

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

F2 Press F2 key  OI-Sensor off

Abb. 62: Activate/deactivate Sensors (Detectors) (example)

F3 Press F3 key  G/I-Sensor off

F4 Press F4 key  sensors on

Press F5 key  show / hide more

F5 functions (alternate function key)

Example sensor deactivation (Detector)

The >O-sensor off< command deactivates the sensor of the fire detector.

This deactivation can be reversed using the >Sensors on< command. The deactivated sensor can be reactivated.

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6.5.3 Operation outputs

Activating / resetting outputs

Activation / resetting only reactivates outputs that were switched off. Outputs that are already active are unaffected
by the activation / resetting. A output unit can - depending on the customer data programming - also consist of
several individual output units.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the control zone ID using the

Identifier:
22
Off
F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
keypad (e.g. no. 22)
Output: ESC 0 CLR

F3

Details F4
F1 Press F1 key  On
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The entry can be deleted using the

CLR >CLR< key
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 63: Activating/resetting output zone 22 (example)

Operation On F1
Identifier:
Off
Output: 22 F2

F3
On
The performance of this operation will be briefly
Will be used Details F4 confirmed on the display with a text message.
F5 The relevant control zone is activated or reset
through the activation process.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 64: Operation will be used

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In the case of an event, the activated output will be

Operation
F1 addressed subject to the address conditions specified
Identifier: in the customer data.
Output: 22 F2
After completing an operation, the menu will continue
Output F3
On +1
to be displayed so that further operations are
possible.
Is used F4
Output +1  The output number is
F5 F3 increased by + 1.
Info Overview Details Operate Service Using the "+1" function, such as upon an
activation/deactivation or in a service
instance, several control units can be
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 operated one after the other without
having to input the control unit ID again.

OK Wechsel zurück in das Menü.

Fig. 65: Confirmation -Output 22 is activated

Depending on the customer data programming, the activation of a output might also activate the
master box (MB) and other external alarm devices for as long as the respective activation condition
(e.g. fire) persists.
Deactivating outputs
Deactivation switches off the corresponding control or withdraws a previously issued activation. The state of
>inversely< activated relays (activated in the normal state) is not changed by the deactivation. Depending on the
type of control unit (opening or closing unit), another connected, external device might be activated.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the control zone ID using the

Identifier:
22
Off
F2
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
keypad (e.g. no. 22)
Output: ESC 0 CLR

F3

Details F4
F2 Press F2 key  Off
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The entry can be deleted using the

CLR >CLR< key
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 66: Disablement of control zone 22 (example)

Operation On F1
Identifier:
Off
Output: 22 F2

F3
Off
Will be used Details F4 The performance of this operation will be briefly
confirmed on the display with a text message.
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 67: Operation will be used

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The relevant output is deactivated.

Operation
F1
After completing an operation, the menu will
Identifier:
22 F2 continue to be displayed so that further operations
Output:
are possible.
Output
+1 F3
Off
Is used F4 Output +1  The output number is
F3 increased by + 1.
F5
Using the "+1" function, such as upon
Info Overview Details Operate Service activation/deactivation or in a service
instance, several outputs can be
operated one after the other without
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 having to input the output number again.

Fig. 68: Confirmation - deactivation of Output 22

0001. Disablement 10:36 15. Jan. F1

Output: 0022
F2

F3 The deactivation will be shown in the status display.

F4 In addition to the plain text message in the display,

Info mode the deactivation will also be optically indicated by the
on F5
common display >Disablement< on the operating
Info Overview Details Operate Service
unit.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 69: Display showing the deactivation of output 22

• In case of an event, a deactivated control zone will not be activated. Any alarm devices
connected to this control zone will also no longer be activated!
• Access level 1 can only be used to switch off acoustic alarm devices by using the common
disablement key >Acoustic off<!
• Access level 3 can be used to switch off the individual activation outputs of alarm devices!

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Checking the details of a output

This function can be used to check the current state, such as >Normal<, >Activated< and >Fault<, of the relevant
output.

1 2ABC 3DEF
Operation On F1 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO

7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ

Enter the control zone ID using the keypad
Identifier:
22
Off
F2
ESC 0 CLR (e.g. no. 22)
Output:

F3

Details F4
F4 Press F4 key  Details
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The entry can be deleted using the

CLR >CLR< key.
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 70: Checking the details of control zone 22 (example)

Operate 10:36 15. Jan. F1

Get current state
F2
Identifier:
Output: 0022
F3

State: normal F4 The display shows the status of the selected control
zone (normal, activated, fault etc.).
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 71: Output 22 - Display showing current state

Relays can be programmed in the fire alarm control panel's FlexES Control customer data using the >Inverse< function.
These relays are active in normal state in the fire alarm control panel and change their switching status upon
occurrence of their assigned event.

The state of >inversely< activated relays (activated in the normal state) is not changed by a
deactivation.

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6.5.4 Operation Loop

Operation Enable/Reset F1 O-Sensor F1

off
Loop: 131
Disable F2 OI-Sensor F2
off

F3 G/I-Sensor F3
off

F4 sensors F4
on
1 to 2
F5
1 to 2
F5 Press F5 key  show /
more fctn. more fctn.
hide more functions
Info Overview Details Operate Service Service (alternate function key)

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 72: Function Menu 1 and 2

Activating / resetting loops

Activation / resetting only reactivates loops that were switched off.

Operation Enable/Reset F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the Loop number ID using the keypad
Loop: 131
Disable F2
7PQRS

ESC
8TUV

0
9WXYZ

CLR
(e.g. no. 131)

F3

F4
1 to 2
F1 Press F1 key  Details
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The entry can be deleted using the

CLR >CLR< key
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 73: Loop 131 Activating / resetting (example)

Operation Enable/Reset F1
Loop: 131
Disable F2

F3
Ein
F4
Will be used The performance of this operation will be briefly
1 to 2
F5 confirmed on the display with a text message.
more fctn.

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 74: Operation will be used

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The relevant loop is activated or reset through the activation process.

In the case of an event, the activated loop will be addressed subject to the address conditions specified in the
customer data.

After completing an operation, the menu will continue

Operation F1 to be displayed so that further operations are possible.
Loop: 131
F2
Loop
+1
F3 Loop +1  The displayed loop number
On
Is used
F3 is increased by + 1.
F4
1 to 2
more fctn. F5
Using the "+1" function, such as upon
Info Overview Details Operate Service activation/deactivation or in a service instance,
several signal line can be operated one after the
other without having to input the signal line ID again.
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 75: Confirmation - Loop 131 is activated

Depending on the customer data programming, the activation of a loop might also activate the master
box (MB) and other external alarm devices for as long as the respective activation condition (e.g. fire)
persists.

Deactivating loops
Deactivation switches off the corresponding loop or withdraws a previously issued activation.

Operation Enable/Reset F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Enter the loop ID using the keypad (e.g.
Loop: 131
Disable F2
7PQRS

ESC
8TUV

0
9WXYZ

CLR
no. 131)

F3

F4
1 to 2
F2 Press F2  Off
more fctn. F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The entry can be deleted using the >CLR<

CLR key
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 76: Disablement of loop 131 (example)

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Operation Enable/Reset F1
Loop: 131
Disable F2

F3
Off
Will be used F4
The performance of this operation will be briefly
1 to 2
F5 confirmed on the display with a text message.
more fctn.

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 77: Operation will be used

The relevant loop is deactivated.

Operation F1
After completing an operation, the menu will continue
Loop: 131
F2 to be displayed so that further operations are possible.
Loop
+1
F3
Off
Is used
F4 Loop +1  The displayed loop number
F3 is increased by + 1.
1 to 2
more fctn. F5 Using the "+1" function, such as upon
activation/deactivation or in a service instance,
Info Overview Details Operate Service
several signal loop can be operated one after the
other without having to input the signal loop ID
again.
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
OK Switch back to the menu.

Fig. 78: Confirmation - deactivation loop 131

0001. Disablement 10:36 15. Jan. F1

Loop: 0131
F2

F3 The deactivation will be shown in the status display.

F4 In addition to the plain text message in the display,

Info mode the deactivation will also be optically indicated by the
on F5
common display >Disablement< on the operating
Info Overview Details Operate Service
unit.

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 79: Display showing the deactivation of loop 131

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Activate/deactivate Sensors (Loop)

Deactivating a loop will also deactivate all associated components such as the zones and detectors connected to
a module or interfaces, etc.
For information on sensors, see chapter 0.

Operation O-Sensor F1
1 2ABC 3DEF

off 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Loop number (e.g. No. 131) to be input
Loop: 131
OI-Sensor
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
using the keypad.
F2 ESC 0 CLR

off
G/I-Sensor F3
off Selecting the desired functions F1 - F4
sensors F4
on
1 to 2
more fctn. F5
F1 Press F1 key  O-Sensor off
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
F2 Press F2 key  OI-Sensor off
Fig. 80: Activate/deactivate Sensors (Loop) (example)

F3 Press F3 key  G/I-Sensor off

F4 Press F4 key  sensors on

Press F5 key  show / hide more

F5 functions (alternate function key)

Example sensor deactivation (loop)

In this example, an esserbus® loop is fitted with OH-fire detectors (smoke/heat detectors) and OHG fire detectors
(smoke/heat/gas). The >O-sensor off< command deactivates all of the optical sensors (O-sensors) of the fire
detectors on this esserbus® .

This deactivation can be reversed using the >Sensors on< command and all deactivated sensors on the
esserbus® loop can be reactivated. Alternatively, the corresponding loop can also be activated/reset.
Activating/resetting a communication path also automatically reactivates all deactivated components on this line.

In the case of an event, the deactivated loop will not issue an alarm!
Deactivated interfaces and controls will not relay any messages!

Fire alarm control panels that have already been installed and are fully operational may only be
operated by fully authorised and trained persons, by taking adequate precautions and, where
applicable, in consultation with the relevant emergency services (e.g. fire department).

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Example fire alarm control panel FlexES Control (control panel ID 01)
The fire alarm control panel is a stand-alone control panel that can be used on its own or as one of many control
panels integrated within an essernet®-network and has been allocated the ID 01. An essernet® network can
comprise up to 31 interlinked individual fire alarm control panels (with IDs ranging from 01 to 31).

XX

Number of the FACP (double digit)

Fig. 81: Panel ID

2 4
X
0 Number of the module carrier 1 to 5
(Basic- or Extension module (s))
1 Number = 0
3 5 ID of the device on the internal serial bus,
e.g. power supplies connected using the
hybrid cable. (See next page).
Fig. 82: Module carrier ID

1 3 1 4 1 4
X
Slot ID on the module carrier
2 4 1 4 1 4

Fig. 83: Slot ID on the module carrier

The loop ID of the module in the following example is comprised of the fire alarm control panel ID 01, the carrier
module ID 2, slot ID 3 , is >0123<.

01 2 3 01 2 3

FACP No. 1 FACP No. 1

2
2 3
3 OR

Fig. 84: Example definition of the communication path ID of the FACP FlexES Control (horizontal and vertical layout)

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Option: Channel number

The channel number can be used to differentiate between other slot connection options, e.g.:

01 1 2 1

FACP No. 1

1
4

4
1 2 3

1 2 3
ON
1

ON

ON
2 3 4
5 6 7

4
8

1 2 3

1 2 3
ON

ON

2
1
4
2 3
ON

Fig. 85: Example interface 1 of the basic module carrier / control module

Example with Fire Alarm Control Panel No. 1

Path 0112 channel 1  Interface 1 of the basic module carrier / control module (RS485-1)

Path 0112 channel 2  Interface 2 of the basic module carrier / control module (RS485-2)

Path 0112 channel 3  Interface 3 of the basic module carrier / control module (TTY)

Energy supply module(s)  The primary loop numbers of the energy supply modules are
dynamically assigned by the control panel based on the control panel
layout. There are no statically assigned primary loop numbers.

Path 0111 / 0112  Control module no. 1

Path 0113 / 0114  Static assignment if the control module no. 2 is used (option for
redundant operation). Otherwise, the primary loop number is assigned
to the module that is connected to slot 0113 or 0114.

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6.5.5 Customer operations

The FlexES Control fire alarm control panel supports the creation of customised operating menus with their own
switching functions. This requires the programming of the menu items and the assignment of the desired switching
functions in the customer data programming.

If no customer-specific operations have been programmed, menu item 4 >Customer operations< is displayed with
the following message "No operation available".

Operate F1
F9 Press key  Operate
1 - Zone (dis-, enabled, test, status) F2
2 - Output (On, Off, State)
3 - Loop (On, Off) F3
Select the >Customer operations< function in the
4 - Customer operations Operate screen and run it with the >OK< key or select
F4 it using the keypad with by entering the number 4 
the sub-menu is then opened directly.
F5

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The cursor keys can be used to switch between

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 the main menu /sub-menus.

Fig. 86: Menu - Customer operations

If the >Customer operations< function has been programmed, the menu items, switching functions and the
meaning can be input by the installation technician in the following table.

Menu item Switching function Explanation / meaning

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6.6 Menu – Service

6.6.1 Language Selection
In the > Language Selection< menu, the language for the system texts in the display can be changed. The
languages displayed can be selected.

It is not possible to change the language for the additional texts programmed in the customer data programming
of the FACP (information texts, identifiers). These texts are always displayed in the language that has been
input.

Service function operator F1 F10

Press key  Service
1 - Service function release F2
2 - Language / Sprache
F3
Select the >Language / Sprache< function in the
F4 Service Display and run it with the >OK< key or
select it using the keypad by entering the number 2
F5  the sub-menu is then opened directly.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

The cursor keys can be used to switch

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 between the main menu /sub-menus.

Fig. 87: Menu – Service / Language Selection

Language Setup F1

1 - Reload Language from Control F2

2 - Lade deutsche Sprache
3 - Load english Language F3
4 - Chargez la langue française
Select the >Language Setup< function in the Service
F4 Display and run it with the >OK< key or select it using
the keypad by entering a number 1 - 4  the sub-
F5
menu is then opened directly.
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 88: Language Setup

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6.6.2 Service function release

This access level may only be used for operating and configuring the unit and for inputting data by specialist
personnel.

Incorrect configuration / data inputs can impact the proper function of the fire alarm control panel.

F1
Service function operator F10 Press key  Service function operator
1 - Service function release F2
2 - Language / Sprache
F3 Select the >Service function release< function in the
Service screen and run it with the >OK< key or select it
F4
using the keypad by entering the number 1  the sub-
F5 menu is then opened directly.

Info Overview Details Operate Service

The cursor keys can be used to switch between

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 the main menu /sub-menus.

Fig. 89: Menu – Service / Service function release

Access level 3 F1

Service release by entering F2 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO To enable, input the access code for

access code: _ F3
7PQRS

ESC
8TUV

0
9WXYZ

CLR
specialist / customer service via the keypad.

F4

F5 OK Press OK key  confirm

Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 90: Access level 3 (Service function release)

The range of operations and functions available at access level 3 (fire alarm specialist / customer
service) are detailed in the Commissioning Instruction (Part No. 798982.GB0).

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7 Identifier Function
The fire alarm control panel FlexES Control supports operation via the input of identifiers. An identifier consists of
a max. of 18 alphanumeric characters and is specified in the customer data programming of the FACP. The fire
alarm control panel can either by operated via identifiers or by inputting zone, detector and control zone numbers.

On fire alarm control panels where this identifier function is activated, this operating concept differs
slightly by the functions described below.

In more extensive systems, the identifier function allows building identifiers (warehouse, main entrance, staircase
etc.), for example, to be input as a description of the associated zone number. This function supports simple and
fast operation, without the need to enter the individual zone numbers.

System requirement
System software: HMI: 1.03.R000
Programming software tools 8000: from V1.19 R000
The identifier function is possible with a FlexES Control (stand-alone) fire alarm control panel or with networked
FlexES Control fire alarm control panels with the corresponding programming. For systems networked via
essernet®, the identifier function must be activated for all panels of the network.

Whilst panel start-up procedure the „Identifier“ is communicated within the essernet®. This will be
indicated as “System Fault Identifier” at the operation panel and may take a few minutes relating to
the system configuration.

If the identifier option is configured for a system the Display shows „Identifier ???“ if detector and control functions
are operated.

Use cursor button to select and edit the Identifier.

If the selected detector is already assigned to an Identifier, this will be displayed directly instead of the question
marks.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO

Identifier: ??? 7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ

Edit Identifier
Off F2 ESC 0 CLR

Control: 22
F3
Possible entries:
[ ] Entries valid Details F4

F5
Installer OK Confirm by pressing >OK<
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 91: Identifier functionality

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Identifiers for detector zones, detectors and control zones

The >identifier function< can be used for all detector zones, detectors and control zones. These can therefore be
operated easily and directly. It is no longer required to input a zone/detector number or a control zone number.
These numbers are uniquely assigned to an identifier.

F1 F9 Press key  Operate

Operate

1 - Zone (dis-, enabled, test, status) F2

2 - Output (On, Off, State) Select the >Zone Operate< function in the Operate
3 - Loop (On, Off) F3 screen and run it with the >OK< key or select it using
4 - Customer operations
the keypad by entering a number 1 - 4  the sub-
F4
menu is then opened directly.
F5
Installer
Info Overview Details Operate Service

The cursor keys can be used to switch between

the main menu /sub-menus.
F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 92: Display screen >Operate<

Operation via "Identifier" is only possible in menu items 1 (Zone Operate) and 2 (Control Operation).

Example:
For detector zone 3, all connected fire detectors were programmed with the identifier "BUILDING….".

Using input "B", all identifiers starting with this letter are automatically searched through and a "suggestion list" of
possible inputs is displayed.
These suggestions include further sub-identifiers such as "F" for floor or "A" for acoustic alarm devices in this
building and/or values for the zone/detector numbers.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Input the desired starting characters/letters

Identifier: BUILDING-01 Off
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
of the identifier.
F2 ESC 0 CLR

Zone: 003
Detector: Test F3

Possible entries: Details F4

[E A 1 2 3] Entries valid OK Confirm by pressing >OK<
1 to 2
F5
more fctn.
Installer
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F5 Press F5 key  for additional functions

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 If >input valid < appears, the identifier is

complete, and you can possibly call up
Fig. 93: Zone 3 with Identifier „BUILDING….“ further numbers / letters with the

key.
Only then do the corresponding values of
the zone / detector appear.

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The keypad can be used to enter both numbers and letters.

1 2ABC 3DEF
Depending on the items shown on the display screen, functions can be
4GHI 5JKL 6MNO selected directly by inputting the associated numbers / letters.

7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ ESC = Cancel a function

ESC 0 CLR CLR = Delete the last entry

Fig. 94: Keypad / number entry 0 = The 0 key can be used to enter characters . and - .

The following numbers / letters (only uppercase) can be input via the keypad:

1234567890.-
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Input example: BUILDING-01

[Key 2]  3x  B
[Key 8]  3x  U
[Key 4]  4x  I
[Key 5]  4x  L
[Key 3]  2x  D
[Key 4]  4x  I
[Key 6]  3x  N
[Key 4]  2x  G
[Key 0]  3x  -
[Key 0]  1x  0
[Key 1]  1x  1

Example:
Operation of detector zones (via identifier input)

Enter the first letter of the desired zone identification in the field >Identifier<. The possible inputs are searched
through using the filed identifiers in the FACP and completed.

If an identifier cannot be completed automatically because, for example, several different zone numbers or
detector numbers still exist, then the possible inputs available to complete the identifier are listed for selection.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Input the desired starting characters/letters

Identifier: STORAGE-002-101-012 Off
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
of the identifier.
F2 ESC 0 CLR

Zone: 101
Detector: 012 Test F3

Possible entries: Details F4

[ ] Entries valid OK Confirm by pressing >OK<
1 to 2
F5
more fctn.
Installer
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F5 Press F5 key for additional functions

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 95: Operation of zones/detector zones via the identifier function

Detector-related functions apply only to addressable fire detectors of the IQ8Quad series.

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Example:

Operation of controls (via identifier input)

Enter the first letter of the desired control in the field >Identifier<. The possible inputs are searched through using
the filed identifiers in the FACP and completed.

If an identifier cannot be completed automatically because, for example, several different control zone numbers
exist, then the possible inputs available to complete the identifier are listed for selection.

Operation On F1 1 2ABC 3DEF

4GHI 5JKL 6MNO Input the desired starting characters/letters

Identifier: ACUSTICS-ENTRANCE Off
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
of the identifier.
F2 ESC 0 CLR

Control: 22
Test F3
Possible entries:
[ ] Entries valid Details F4

1 to 2
F5
more fctn.
Installer OK Confirm by pressing >OK<
Info Overview Details Operate Service

F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Fig. 96: Operation of controls via the identifier function

In this example, the identifier >ACUSTICS-ENTRANCE< was used to select the associated control no. 22.

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