Fire Alarm Control Panel

NFS-3030/E
Programming Manual

Document 51345
11/04/2003
PN 51345:C
Rev: C
ECN 03-419

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 Fire Alarm System Limitations
While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and
smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter-
warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote mined rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise
notification capability—can provide early warning of a develop- heat detectors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time.
ing fire. Such a system, however, does not assure protection For this reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector
against property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. should be tested at least once per year by a qualified fire pro-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detec- tection specialist. Heat detectors are designed to protect
tors be located throughout a protected premise following the property, not life.
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the
Protection Association Standard 72-1999 (NFPA 72-1999), same room as the control panel and in rooms used by the sys-
manufacturer's recommendations, State and local codes, and tem for the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communi-
the recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of cations, signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no located, a developing fire may damage the alarm system, crip-
charge to all installing dealers. A study by the Federal Emer- pling its ability to report a fire.
gency Management Agency (an agency of the United States Audible warning devices such as bells may not alert people
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in if these devices are located on the other side of closed or
as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are partly open doors or are located on another floor of a building.
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not Any warning device may fail to alert people with a disability or
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm sys- those who have recently consumed drugs, alcohol or medica-
tem may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply tion. Please note that:
may not function, for a variety of reasons:
• Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first- meaning of the signal. It is the property owner's responsi-
floor or basement fire. bility to conduct fire drills and other training exercise to
make people aware of fire alarm signals and instruct them
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors
because: • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, or
chimneys may inhibit particle or smoke flow. A fire alarm system will not operate without any electrical
power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air Equipment used in the system may not be technically com-
outlets. patible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equip-
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before ment listed for service with your control panel.
reaching the detector. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at or temporarily disabled. For added protection against tele-
various levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not phone line failure, backup radio transmission systems are rec-
created by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the ommended.
detectors will not go into alarm. The most common cause of fire alarm malfunction is inade-
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing quate maintenance. To keep the entire fire alarm system in
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per
chambers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming the manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
fires, which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ion- dards. At a minimum, the requirements of Chapter 7 of NFPA
izing-type sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires 72-1999 shall be followed. Environments with large amounts
better than smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different of dust, dirt or high air velocity require more frequent mainte-
ways and are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type nance. A maintenance agreement should be arranged
of detector is necessarily best and a given type of detector through the local manufacturer's representative. Maintenance
may not provide adequate warning of a fire. should be scheduled monthly or as required by National and/
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate or local fire codes and should be performed by authorized pro-
warning of fires caused by arson, children playing with fessional fire alarm installers only. Adequate written records of
matches (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent all inspections should be kept.
explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, etc.). Precau-L-4-2003.fm

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 Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
sources of power before servicing. The control unit and asso- ning-induced transients. Although no system is completely
ciated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert- immune from lightning transients and interferences, proper
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this aerial wiring is not recommended, due to an increased sus-
unit until this manual is read and understood. ceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Techni-
CAUTION - System Reacceptance Test after Software cal Services Department if any problems are anticipated or
Changes. To ensure proper system operation, this product encountered.
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72-1999 Chapter 7 Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
after any programming operation or change in site-specific inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
software. Reacceptance testing is required after any change, Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
addition or deletion of system components, or after any modifi- reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
cation, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
All components, circuits, system operations, or software func- cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
tions known to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. former, and printed circuit board location.
In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadvert- Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs.
ently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not Over-tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced ter-
directly affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 minal contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal
devices, must also be tested and proper system operation ver- removal.
ified.
Though designed to last many years, system components
This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0°C can fail at any time. This system contains static-sensitive
to 49°C (32°F to 120°F) and at a relative humidity (noncon- components. Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap
densing) of 85% at 30°C (86°F) per NFPA, and 93% ± 2% at before handling any circuits so that static charges are removed
32°C ± 2°C (89.6°F ± 1.1°F) per ULC. However, the useful life from the body. Use static-suppressive packaging to protect
of the system's standby batteries and the electronic compo- electronic assemblies removed from the unit.
nents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
system and all peripherals be installed in an environment with gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
a nominal room temperature of 15-27° C/60-80° F. avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi- by authorized personnel.
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a
Precau-L-10-2003.fm
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.

FCC Warning
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can Canadian Requirements
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may for radiation noise emissions from digital apparatus set
cause interference to radio communications. It has been out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana-
tested and found to comply with the limits for class A dian Department of Communications.
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which is designed to provide reasonable Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radi-
protection against such interference when operated in a oelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appa-
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in reils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le
a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
case the user will be required to correct the interference ministere des Communications du Canada.
at his own expense.

Gamewell Trademark set here. Acclimate Plus™, AWACS™, HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan®,
UniNet®, and VIEW® are registered trademarks of NOTIFIER. NION™ is a trademark of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and
NOTIFIER® is a registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation.
ARCNET® is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. LEXAN®
is a registered trademark of GE Plastics, a subsidiary of General Electric Company.

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 Table of Contents
Section 1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 About This Manual ............................................................................................ 9
1.2 Supplemental Information ................................................................................. 9
1.3 Introduction to the Control Panel..................................................................... 10
1.3.1 Features .......................................................................................... 10
1.4 Navigating Menu and Programming Screens.................................................. 10
1.5 Basic Procedure ..............................................................................................11
1.6 Getting Started ................................................................................................ 11
1.6.1 Password Change ........................................................................... 11
Master Password......................................................................................12
User Password .........................................................................................12
Incorrect or Forgotten Password ..............................................................13

Section 2 Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.1 Event Counts Display ...................................................................................... 15
2.2 Multiple Event List ........................................................................................... 15
2.3 History Display (History Select Screen) .......................................................... 15
2.4 Read Status..................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Program/Alter Status ....................................................................................... 16
2.6 Printer Functions ............................................................................................. 16

Section 3 Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 General Information......................................................................................... 17
3.2 Panel Program ................................................................................................ 18
3.2.1 Panel Program Menu (1) .................................................................18
3.2.2 Network Parameters........................................................................ 18
3.2.3 Panel Settings ................................................................................. 19
Reminder Menu ........................................................................................21
3.2.4 Panel Timers (Menu 1).................................................................... 22
3.2.5 Panel Timers (Menu 2).................................................................... 23
3.2.6 LCD Programming........................................................................... 23
3.2.7 ACS Programming .......................................................................... 24
ACS Point Programming ..........................................................................25
3.2.8 Supervision...................................................................................... 27
3.3 Panel Program Menu (2) ................................................................................. 28
3.3.1 Password Change ........................................................................... 28
3.3.2 Weekly Occupancy Schedule.......................................................... 28
3.3.3 Remote Display Menu ..................................................................... 29
Remote Display Point Programming ........................................................30
3.3.4 Loop Configuration .......................................................................... 30
Loop Point Programming..........................................................................31
3.3.5 Custom Action Message .................................................................31
3.3.6 Event Logging ................................................................................. 32
3.3.7 Holiday Menu .................................................................................. 32
3.4 Point Program ................................................................................................. 34
3.4.1 Detector Point.................................................................................. 35
Zone Map .................................................................................................36
Detector Point Programming (2)...............................................................37
Custom Action Message...........................................................................37
Sensitivity .....................................................................................38
Detector Occupancy Schedule ....................................................39
3.4.2 Module Point ................................................................................... 40
Module Point Programming (Monitor Module)..........................................40
Module Point Programming (Control Module) ..........................................41
3.4.3 Panel Circuit Module ....................................................................... 43
Point Programming (1) .............................................................................43
Point Programming (2) - Monitor ..............................................................44
Point Programming (2) - Control...............................................................45

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3.4.4 General Zone .................................................................................. 45
3.4.5 Releasing Zone ............................................................................... 46
Releasing Zone Programming..................................................................46
3.4.6 Logic Zone....................................................................................... 47
Logic Zone Programming .........................................................................47
Edit Logic Equation...................................................................................47
Add Point/ Zone........................................................................................49
Add Logic Function...................................................................................49
Add Time/Date..........................................................................................50
3.4.7 Trouble Zone ................................................................................... 50
Trouble Zone Programming......................................................................50
3.4.8 Annunciator Board Label.................................................................51
3.5 Delete Program ............................................................................................... 52
3.6 Autoprogram Menu.......................................................................................... 54
3.6.1 To Create a New Program .............................................................. 54
3.6.2 To Add/Delete Devices from the Program....................................... 54
3.6.3 Confirmation Screens...................................................................... 55
SLC and Panel Circuit Statistics...............................................................55
Add New Points ........................................................................................56
Error and Discrepancy Resolution............................................................57

Section 4 Alter Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

4.1 Disable/Enable Point Selection ....................................................................... 61
4.2 Disable/Enable ................................................................................................ 62
4.3 Detector Sensitivity.......................................................................................... 62
4.3.1 Sensitivity Select ............................................................................. 63
Change Alarm/Prealarm Sensitivity..........................................................63
4.4 Clear Verify Counters ...................................................................................... 64
4.5 Clear History.................................................................................................... 64
4.6 Walk Test ........................................................................................................ 65
4.7 Program Time/Date ......................................................................................... 68
4.8 Control On/Off Point Select ............................................................................. 69
4.8.1 Control Off ....................................................................................... 69
4.8.2 Control On ....................................................................................... 70

Section 5 Service Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

5.1 Version Information ......................................................................................... 71
5.2 Power-up Screen............................................................................................. 72
5.3 Bootloader Screen........................................................................................... 72
5.3.1 LCD-160 Download Menu ............................................................... 73
5.3.2 Loop Download Menu ..................................................................... 73
5.4 Download Screen ............................................................................................ 74
5.5 Application Corrupt Screen ............................................................................. 75

Appendix A Menu Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Screens Overview ................................................................................................. 77

Appendix B Releasing Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Releasing Zones ................................................................................................... 79
NFPA Releasing Applications ............................................................................... 79
Abort Switches ...................................................................................................... 80
ULI Abort Switch ........................................................................................................82
IRI Abort Switch .........................................................................................................82
NYC Abort Switch ......................................................................................................83
Example 1 - Delay Time Does Not Exceed 120 Seconds ........................83
Example 2 - Delay Time Exceeds 120 Seconds ......................................85
AHJ Abort Switch .......................................................................................................86
Cross Zones ...............................................................................................................87
Purpose of Cross Zones...........................................................................87

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How Cross Zones Work............................................................................87
Using Type Codes for Releasing Zones ....................................................................88
How to Program an Abort Switch .............................................................90
How to Program a Manual Release Switch ..............................................91
How to Program a Manual Release Delay Switch....................................92
How to Program a Second Shot Switch ...................................................94
How to Program a Release End Bell Circuit.............................................95
How to Program a ULC Release Circuit ...................................................96
How to Program a Release Circuit ...........................................................97
How to Program a Release Form-C Circuit ..............................................98
How to Program a Release Audible Circuit ..............................................99
How to Program an Instant Release Circuit ...........................................100
How to Program a Release Code Bell Circuit.........................................101
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................... 102
Initiating Devices ......................................................................................................102
Warning Sounders ...................................................................................................102
Auxiliary Control Functions ......................................................................................102
ACS Annunciation ....................................................................................................102

Appendix C Special Zone Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)................................................... 103
What is Presignal and PAS? ....................................................................................103
Purpose ..................................................................................................103
Notes on using ZF0 ................................................................................103
Restrictions on using ZF0.......................................................................103
Selecting Presignal and PAS Outputs .....................................................................104
Presignal.................................................................................................104
Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS).............................................................104
Coding Functions for Panel Circuit Outputs ........................................................ 104

Appendix D AWACS™ Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

AWACS Overview ............................................................................................... 105
AWACS Features ................................................................................................ 105
Drift Compensation and Smoothing .........................................................................105
Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels ...................................................................106
Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm .......................................................................................107
Detector Sensitivity ..................................................................................................107
Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing ........................................................................107
Pre-Alarm ............................................................................................................ 108
Definition ..................................................................................................................108
Alert Level ................................................................................................................108
Alert Functions........................................................................................108
Action Level .............................................................................................................109
Action Functions .....................................................................................109
Detector Sensitivity Settings................................................................................ 109
How to Select Pre-Alarm and Alarm Sensitivity .......................................................109
How to Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration per Foot ..............................111
Detector Status Display....................................................................................... 111
Detector Maintenance Display .................................................................................111
Print a Detector Maintenance Report .......................................................................112
How to Interpret a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report ........................112

Appendix E CBE: Zones and Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Zones .................................................................................................................. 115
Equations ............................................................................................................ 115
Arguments ................................................................................................................116
Logic Equations .......................................................................................................117
Logic Functions ......................................................................................117
The “AND” Operator ...............................................................................117
The “OR” Operator .................................................................................117
The “NOT” Operator ...............................................................................117

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The “ONLY1” Operator ...........................................................................117
The “ANYX” Operator .............................................................................117
The “XZONE” Operator ..........................................................................117
The “RANGE” Operator ..........................................................................117
Time-based Functions ............................................................................117
Logic Equation Syntax Example.............................................................118
Evaluating an Equation...........................................................................119
Trouble Equations ....................................................................................................119

Appendix F Detector Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Overview ............................................................................................................. 121
How to Replace a Detector with a Different Type of Detector............................. 121

Appendix G Type Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

What are Type Codes? ....................................................................................... 123
How to Select a Type Code................................................................................. 123
Type Codes for Input Devices ............................................................................. 124
Overview ..................................................................................................................124
Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors ........................................................................124
Type Codes for Monitor Modules .............................................................................125
Type Codes for Output Devices .......................................................................... 126
FlashScan Codes ................................................................................................ 127

Appendix H System Troubles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Section 6 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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 About This Manual General Information

Section 1 General Information

1.1 About This Manual
The following graphics appear in the manual to indicate a caution, a warning, or a note.
CAUTION: Information about procedures that could cause programming errors, runtime
! errors, or equipment damage.
WARNING:Information about procedures that could cause irreversible damage to the
control panel, irreversible loss of programming data or personal injury.
Note: Information that highlights an important part of the preceding or subsequent text or illustration.

1.2 Supplemental Information

The table below provides a list of document sources (manuals) containing additional information regarding
the NFS-3030/E and optional peripherals. The NOTIFIER document (DOC-NOT) chart provides the
current document revision. A copy of this document is included in every NOTIFIER shipment.

For information on… Refer to… Part No.

Installation NFS-3030/E Installation Manual 51330
Operation NFS-3030/E Operations Manual 51344
Main Power Supply AMPS-24/E 51907
SLC Wiring Instructions SLC Wiring Manual 51253
Off-line programming utility VeriFire™ Tools CD help file VERIFIRE-TCD
Compatible Devices Device Compatibility Document 15378
Annunciators Annunciator Control System 15842
Annunciator Fixed Module 15048
ACM-8R Annunciator Control Module 15342
LCD-160 Manual 51850
LCD-80 Manual 15037
LDM Series Lamp Driver Annunciator 15885
SCS Smoke Control System 15712
NCA Network Control Annunciator Manual 51482
RPT-485W/RPT-485WF EIA-485 Annunciator Loop Repeater 15640
Auxiliary Power Supply,Charger ACPS-2406 Installation Manual 51304
APS-6R Instruction Manual 50702
CHG-120 Battery Charger Manual 50641
FCPS-24 Field Charger/Power Supply Manual 50059
Cabinets & Chassis CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Cabinet Installation Instructions 15330
Transponders & Transmitters DPI-232 Manual 51499
RFX Wireless Transmitter Manual 51012
TM-4 Instructions (Reverse Polarity Transmitter) 51490
UDACT Manual (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter) 50050
XP Transponders Manual 15888
XP5 Series Manual 50786
Universal Zone Coder UZC-256 Universal Zone Coder 15216
UZC-256 Programming 15976
Voice Alarm Systems & Voice XPIQ Manual 51013
Evacuation VEC 25/50 Manual 50686
Voice Alarm System Manual 51252
RM-1 Series Remote Microphone Instructions 51138
ACT-2 Instructions 51118
Networking Noti•Fire•Net Version 4.0 and Higher Manual 51584
NCM-W/F Instructions 51533
NCS ONYX™ Network Version 4.0 and Higher 51658

Figure 1.1 Supplemental Documentation

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 General Information Introduction to the Control Panel

1.3 Introduction to the Control Panel

The NFS-3030/E is an intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with features suitable for most
applications.
There are two basic configuration options for the NFS-3030/E. It can be ordered with:
• a front display/keypad, which allows programming and viewing options at the panel, or
• no display/keypad.
This manual gives programming instructions using the front display/keypad.
Displayless Mode
When there is no keypad/display at the panel, it is controlled by remote annunciators. VeriFire™
Tools programming is required. The displayless panel has four buttons on its circuit board that are
service-level switches for local operation should it become necessary. They are the only buttons,
and are clearly marked with ACK for Acknowledge, SIGSIL for Signal Silence, SYSRST for
System Reset, and LAMP TEST. These buttons are mainly for installer use: the operator should
utilize a remote annunciator for these functions, if possible. The status indicator LEDs on the
circuit board are the same as on the display/keypad (refer to the NFS-3030/E Operating Manual for
LED descriptions.
Refer to VeriFire™ Tools for information on programming without an NFS-3030 display/keypad.
A PC is required when using VeriFire™.
Canadian applications must conform to ULC requirements for displays and network control. Refer
to the Canadian Applications appendix in this panel’s installation manual.

1.3.1 Features
Programming features include the following:
• Ease of use - Field program the control panel without special software skills.
• Local programming - program directly from the control panel keypad to reduce installation
time.
• PC programming - input long data entry programming information on a PC; transfer
programming data between a PC and the control panel.
• Autoprogram option - automatically detect newly installed, addressable devices, allowing
quicker installation.
• Security - use passwords to control access to the control panel and protect programming.
• Large display option - 640 character screen, 16 lines x 40 characters

1.4 Navigating Menu and Programming Screens

The Main Menu (refer to Figure 2.1) leads to screens with various menu and programming options.
Choices may be made from the menu screens by pressing the soft key closest to the menu option.
Appendix A: Menu Hierarchy gives the programming menu hierarchy: refer to this appendix for an
overall view of the layout of the screens.
Field information may be added/modified using the keyboard and special function keys.
Arrow keys on the keyboard can be used to navigate between fields on a screen if there are no soft
keys to select the fields.
Scrolling through a list of selections in a screen field can be performed either by repeatedly
pressing the associated soft key, or by pressing the Next Selection/Previous Selection special
function keys on the Display/Keypad.
Pressing a BACK soft key on a screen returns the programmer to the previous screen without saving
the information entered.
Pressing an ACCEPT soft key will save the information entered on the screen. It may also return to
the previous screen and/or perform other functions as described in the soft key section for each

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screen.
When the FACP can not read an address (that is, if the point entered on the screen for processing
does not exist) it will display an error screen for several seconds, then return to the screen where the
address was entered. The user must check his input and investigate the state of the point.

1.5 Basic Procedure

For initial programming of the panel, or for major changes and additions, the following basic
procedure is recommended to prevent errors resulting in reprogramming and wasted time.
• Use work sheets to record the exact information for every detector, module, annunciator point
and software zone in the system. Pay close attention to the Software Type IDs. For voice
systems, pay close attention to AMG annunciator point commands. The panel program may
also be created using VeriFire™ Tools and downloaded to the panel after assembly and power-
up.
• Assemble and apply power to the control panel as described in this panel’s installation manual.
All system boards must be physically installed.
• Read this manual before programming.
• Enter/change master and user passwords.
• Enter panel and network parameters.
• Program all devices and thoroughly test the entire system. The Walk Test feature can be used to
test devices and their programming.
• Make a hard-copy record of the program on the printer.
• Save the program by uploading it using VeriFire™ Tools.

1.6 Getting Started

Once the system has been physically installed, programming may begin. The user may program at
any time except while there is an unacknowledged alarm present.
To ensure security, passwords should be entered at this time to replace the factory default settings.

1.6.1 Password Change

The NFS-3030/E has two password levels; master and user. There is one master password, which
grants access to all system programming. There are nine user passwords, each of which may be
assigned access to the programming change menus, the alter status menus, or both. A user
password does not give access to or allow change to any password parameters, not even its own.
Only the master password will allow access to password change screens.
The panel arrives with factory default settings of 00000000 for the master password, and 11111111
for one user password.
Follow the steps below to change the factory settings:
1. Press PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS at the Main Menu screen.
2. Using the keyboard, enter eight zeroes (00000000) after ENTER PASSWORD .
3. Press the ACCEPT soft key.
4. Press the PANEL PROGRAM MENU soft key.
5. Press the MORE soft key.
6. Press the PASSWORD CHANGE soft key.

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CHANGE PASSWORD

MASTER PASSWORD

USER PASSWORD

BACK

Figure 1.2 Change Password Screen

Soft Keys
MASTER PASSWORD - Press to change the master password
USER PASSWORD - Press to change the user password.
Note: Only a master can change another password.

Master Password

Press the MASTER PASSWORD Soft Key to display the following screen. Type in the new password
that will replace the factory default password: there can be up to eight alphanumeric characters.
Press the enter key on the keyboard. RE-ENTER PASSWORD will appear. Retype the password for
verification. Press enter to save the new password.

CHANGE MASTER PASSWORD

ENTER PASSWORD ********

RE-ENTER PASSWORD ********

BACK

Figure 1.3 Change Master Password Screen

User Password

Press the USER PASSWORD soft key to display the following screen.

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CHANGE USER PASSWORD

USER:1 REFERENCE:JOHN

ENTER PASSWORD ********

RE-ENTER PASSWORD ********

MODE: PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 1.4 Change User Password Screen

Soft Keys
USER: Press this soft key to scroll through the nine user password numbers. When this key is
pressed, the rest of the display will update to reflect information for each new record. Stop at the
password number that requires entering.
MODE: Press this soft key to select the user’s level of access. Levels are as follows:
•PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS Gives access to the Program Change Menu and Alter Status Menu.
•ALTER STATUS Gives access to the Alter Status Menu
•NONE Gives no access.
REFERENCE: Press this key to enter a maximum 20-character alphanumeric label that identifies the
user. Press the enter key on the display/keyboard to enter the information.
ENTER PASSWORD - Press to enter a new password. Type in up to eight alphanumerics on the
keyboard, then press enter. RE-ENTER PASSWORD will appear. Retype the password for
verification.
ACCEPT: After entering all password information and retyping the password at the prompt, press this
soft key to save all the password information.

Incorrect or Forgotten Password

If a password is entered incorrectly, the panel will respond by displaying an INVALID

PASSWORD message and a code. The programmer may hit the escape key and re-enter the
password correctly. However, if the password has been forgotten, record the code and contact
NOTIFIER. After proper authentication, the master password can be determined by deciphering the
code. An example of the message that would appear on the display follows:
INVALID PASSWORD:
9066-21FS-7D78-5FA4-6163

Code

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Section 2 Main Menu

The Main Menu screen is the means by which the programmer can access displays, history
information, printing and programming menus. This screen is accessible from the System Normal
Screen, and from most other screens by pressing the BACK soft key until it displays.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

11:58:45A WED JUN 26, 2002

EVENT COUNTS DISPLAY READ STATUS

PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS

MULTIPLE EVENT LIST PRINTER FUNCTIONS

HISTORY DISPLAY BACK

Figure 2.1 Main Menu Screen

Soft Keys
Pressing the soft keys brings the user to the screens described below.

2.1 Event Counts Display

Pressing the EVENT COUNTS DISPLAY soft key on the Main Menu brings up the EVENT
COUNTS screen. This screen will automatically display if an off-normal event requiring
acknowledgement occurs. The display consists of current counts of off-normal events in six
categories: the counts include both acknowledged and unacknowledged events.
Refer to this panel’s operations manual for an illustration and description of the Event Counts
Display.

2.2 Multiple Event List

Pressing the Multiple Event List soft key shows off-normal events simultaneously in groups of eight. It
displays automatically for off-normal events when the Canada event order has been selected. (Refer to
Event Ordering in "Panel Settings" on page 19 for information on display order.)
Refer to this panel’s operations manual for an illustration and description of the Multiple Event
List.

2.3 History Display (History Select Screen)

The History Select screen allows the user to select a type of history file to view, and to set time/date
or point range viewing parameters.
Refer to this panel’s operations manual for an illustration and description of History Display.

2.4 Read Status

Pressing the Read Status soft key brings up screens to view the present status of points, zones, and other
system information. Refer to this panel’s operations manual for a full description of Read Status.

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2.5 Program/Alter Status

Pressing the Program/Alter Status soft key brings up screens for panel programming, point
programming, autoprogramming, clear programming, altering the status of points, walk test, and
other information. Refer to Section 3 Program, and Section 4 Alter Status for a full description of
Program/Alter Status.

2.6 Printer Functions

Pressing the Printer Functions soft key brings up screens to print reports. Refer to this panel’s
operations manual for a description of Printer Functions. This key will appear only if a printer
operation has been selected. Refer to "Supervision" on page 27 for selection information.

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Section 3 Program
3.1 General Information
The NFS-3030/E operates with two levels of programming: Program, and Alter Status.
Program level allows change to the essential control panel functions such as point functions, system
functions, and passwords. Program level change requires the master password, or a user password
that allows access to the Program level. All password information can be changed with a master
password only.
Alter Status level allows change to operating parameters, such as detector sensitivity, or time/date,
or Walk Test. The master password, or a user password that allows access to the Alter Status level,
is required.
Note: All events except troubles are annunciated during programming. When an annunciated event
occurs, the panel will automatically exit the programming screen and the Event Counts menu
screen will appear.
To access the Program level, press the Program/Alter Status soft key on the Main Menu and at the
prompt enter a master password, or a user password that allows access to the Program level. The
following screen will display.
Note: No program menus will display if a user password is entered that has access to Alter Status
level only: the Alter Status menu will be the sole menu choice.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JAN 21, 2002

PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS

ALTER STATUS MENU DELETE PROGRAM MENU

AUTOPROGRAM MENU

PANEL PROGRAM MENU

POINT PROGRAM MENU BACK

Figure 3.1 Program/Alter Status Screen

Press a soft key with the word “program” in its menu to bring up the associated program menu.
When programming the panel for the first time, press the DELETE PROGRAM MENU soft key,
which brings up the Delete Program Menu screen (Refer to Figure 3.44). Press the CLEAR ALL
PROGRAMMING button, then ACCEPT, to ensure that the panel is set to defaults and clear of
programs.
Note: Clearing all programs is not necessary when initial programming with a database
downloaded from VeriFire™.
The logical sequence for initial programming is to program the panel parameters first, then to
program the individual points through autoprogramming and/or point programming.

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3.2 Panel Program

Panel programming provides the means to change settings for the panel system as a whole, as well
to address and program annunciator points.

3.2.1 Panel Program Menu (1)

Press the Panel Program Menu for the following choices.

PANEL PROGRAM MENU

NETWORK PARAMETERS LCD DISPLAY

ACS PROGRAMMING

PANEL SETTINGS SUPERVISION

PANEL TIMERS MORE

BACK

Figure 3.2 Panel Program Menu 1 Screen

3.2.2 Network Parameters

Press the Network Parameters soft key on Panel Program Menu 1 to bring up the following screen.
If the panel will operate as a standalone unit and not part of a network, the node label is the only
field that needs to be entered: it is the label that appears as part of the System Normal message.

NETWORK PROGRAMMING

NODE NUMBER: 000

NODE LABEL:
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL
STYLE: STYLE 7

CH A. THRESHOLD: HIGH ACCEPT

CH B. THRESHOLD: LOW BACK

Figure 3.3 Network Programming Screen

Soft Keys
NODE NUMBER: Enter the network node number of this panel. For standalone NFS-3030/E, the
network node number will be 000. A valid network node number range is 1-240. Once the soft key
has been pressed, the number may be typed in from the keypad, or the Next/Previous Selection
special function key on the keypad may be used to toggle through online node numbers. The
network node number may be viewed by pressing the Lamp Test special function key longer than
five seconds. (Refer to "Version Information" on page 71 ). Default: 000

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NODE LABEL: Enter the network node label for this panel. This is the label that appears in the
System Normal message. Default: <blank>
STYLE: Select the wiring style as 4 or 7. Default: style 4
CHANNEL A THRESHOLD, CHANNEL B THRESHOLD: Enter HIGH or LOW, for high or low
threshold setting for channel A or B on the NCM module. Default: HIGH
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the information entered on this screen.

3.2.3 Panel Settings

Press the Panel Settings soft key on the Panel Program Menu 1 screen to choose panel settings.

PANEL SETTINGS

LOCAL CONTROL: YES REMINDER MENU

PIEZO: ON MORE

PROPRIETARY SUPERVISING STATION: NO

EVENT ORDERING: USA ACCEPT

DISPLAY ADDRESS: YES BACK

Figure 3.4 Panel Settings (1) Screen

Soft Keys
LOCAL CONTROL: Press this soft key to toggle between Yes and No. This option disables (No) or
enables (Yes) local panel control of the Signal Silence, System Reset, and Drill Fixed Function
keys, as well as SIGNAL SILENCE, SYSTEM RESET, and ACKNOWLEDGE soft keys. A setting of
No (disable) turns the panel piezo sounder off, overriding the next field if PIEZO is set to ON.
Default: Yes
Note: A setting of NO (disable) will disable key switch operation.
Note: ACS devices programmed for acknowledge, signal silence, system reset and drill are not affected by
this setting: these commands will still function at the devices if LOCAL CONTROL is set to No.
PIEZO:Press this soft key to toggle between Off and On. This option enables (On) or disables
(Off) the panel piezo from sounding when alarms or troubles occur. A setting of On is overridden if
LOCAL CONTROL is set to No. Default: On
PROPRIETARY SUPERVISING STATION:Press this soft key to enable (Yes) or disable (No)
Local Receive mode. When enabled, events and the clearing of events must be handled one at a
time: each must be acknowledged. Latching events require a system reset. The panel will override a
setting of Yes if the Node Number is greater than zero. Default: No
EVENT ORDERING: Press this soft key to toggle between USA and Canada ordering priorities.
This order is applied to events shown in the Multiple Events List screen. Default: USA
USA Event Order Canada Event Order
Fire Fire
Security Supervisory
Supervisory Trouble
Trouble Prealarm
Prealarm Disabled
Disabled

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DISPLAY ADDRESS: Press this soft key to toggle between Yes and No. Choose Yes to display all
point address information at the top of event screens and in printouts. Choose No to suppress
address information display and printing. Default: Yes
REMINDER MENU: Press this soft key to bring up the Reminder Menu screen.
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the information entered on this screen.
MORE: Press this key to progress to the second Panel Settings screen.

PANEL SETTINGS

LCM LOCAL MODE: YES

PANEL CIRCUIT BELL CODING: MARCH

DCC PARTICIPATION: NO

DEFAULT SETTINGS ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.5 Panel Settings (2) Screen

Soft Keys
LCM LOCAL MODE: Press this soft key to toggle between Yes and No. Enter Yes to enable all SLCs
to participate in local mode. When enabled, the LCM will operate in a limited fashion when
communication is lost with the NFS-3030/E CPU. Inputs on the LCM loop (and associated LEM
loop, if installed) will activate outputs on the same loop(s)
• when the inputs and outputs have been set with point programming to participate in local mode
• when the type codes are of the same type: that is, an input with a fire alarm type code will
activate an output with a fire alarm type code
Default: NO
PANEL CIRCUIT BELL CODING: Press to toggle between MARCH and TEMPORAL. This is a
global setting: ZF8 must be entered in the zone map of any panel circuit point that will participate
in this coding. Refer to “Coding Functions for Panel Circuit Outputs” on page 104 for more
information. Default: MARCH
DCC PARTICIPATION: Press this key to program the panel for DCC (Display and Control Center)
participation. This network function ensures that one location at a time is in command of the
Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence and Drill functions. Default: NO
CAUTION: On systems utilizing the DCC function, all locations that can participate in DCC
! should be set to YES.
DEFAULT SETTINGS: Press this soft key to activate default settings for the following:
Program setting for: Default:
Local Control Yes
Piezo On
Proprietary Supervising Station No
Event Ordering USA
Display Address Yes
LCM Local Mode No
Panel Circuit Bell Coding March
DCC Participation No

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Reminder Menu

Press the Reminder Menu soft key on the Panel Program Menu 1 screen to set the trouble reminder.

REMINDER MENU

TROUBLE REMINDER: YES

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.6 Reminder Menu Screen

Soft Keys
TROUBLE REMINDER: Press this soft key to toggle between the two possibilities:
YES: Choose this to initiate a daily 11:00AM reminder that there are uncleared troubles in the
system. The reminder will appear on the screen and will sound a piezo (if the piezo is enabled).
NO: Choose this if no reminder is desired. Default: YES
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the information entered on this screen.

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3.2.4 Panel Timers (Menu 1)

Press the Panel Timers soft key on the Panel Program Menu 1 screen to display the following
screen.

PANEL TIMERS

VERIFY TIME: 30 VERIFY=PREALARM: NO

MAXIMUM VERIFICATION COUNT: 00

AC FAIL DELAY: 8 HOURS MORE

SILENCE INHIBIT:00:00 ACCEPT

AUTO SILENCE: OFF BACK

Figure 3.7 Panel Timers (Menu 1) Screen

Soft Keys
VERIFY TIME: Press this soft key to set the Alarm Verification timer. Type in a value of 0-60
(seconds), which will delay initiating devices set for Alarm Verification from signaling for the
amount of time entered. If a second alarm occurs while the alarm verification timer is counting, the
timer will stop and the alarm will signal immediately. Default: 30
Note: This value may not exceed 30 seconds for ULC installations.
MAXIMUM VERIFICATION COUNT: Press and enter a value from 0-20 for a maximum
verification count threshold value that applies to detectors set to participate in Alarm Verification.
A value of zero produces no verification trouble. When the counter exceeds the threshold value
entered, a trouble is generated to the panel. Default: 20
AC FAIL DELAY: Press this soft key to set the timing for the time delay from AC Failure to when
the trouble is reported. Type in a value of 6-12 (hours), or 0 (zero). A value of zero will cause
immediate notification. Default: 8
The onboard trouble relay ( TB3 on the CPU-3030 ) will activate and TM-4s will report according
to this setting.
UDACTs are notified immediately of AC failure by the panel, regardless of the panel’s delay
setting. Once the UDACT receives notification, it operates according to its own programmed AC
Fail Delay reporting schedule.
Example: AC Failure occurs at 1:00 p.m. on a panel with an AC FAIL DELAY setting of 8
hours. The UDACT is set for notification after 6 hours.
Time Event
1:00 p.m. AC Failure. Panel notifies UDACT. Panel and UDACT timers begin countdown to
report time.
7:00 p.m. UDACT reports.
9:00 p.m. TM-4 reports, TB3 trouble relay activates.

The AMPS-24, ACPS-2406, and XPIQ power supplies must be set to an AC Delay value of 0
(zero) when used with this panel.
SILENCE INHIBIT: Press to enter a value from 0 (disabled) to 5 minutes. This software timer
disables the SIGNAL SILENCE key function for the time entered when a fire alarm occurs. The
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AUTO SILENCE: Press to enter a value of OFF (no Auto Silence Timer), or a value of 10, 15 or 20
minutes. This global software timer functions like pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE key. For
example, if a value of 10 is entered, the control panel will silence all active outputs programmed as
silenceable after ten minutes. Default: 0FF
Note: This value must be 20 minutes for ULC installations.
VERIFY=PREALARM: Press this soft key to enter Yes or No for displaying Prealarm during alarm
verification. Default: NO

3.2.5 Panel Timers (Menu 2)

Press the MORE soft key on the Panel Timers Menu 1 screen to display the following screen.

PANEL TIMERS

PAS: OFF

PRESIGNAL DELAY: MM:SS

DEFAULT TIMERS

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.8 Panel Timers (Menu 2) Screen

Soft Keys
PAS: Press to toggle between the choices of OFF or ON for PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence). Refer
to Appendix C: Special Zone Outputs for an explanation of this option. Default: OFF
PRESIGNAL DELAY: Press to enter a value of 00:00 (OFF) or a value of 1:00 to 3:00 minutes (in
the format MM:SS, where MM= minutes, SS=seconds). This feature initially causes alarm signals
to sound only in specific areas, monitored by qualified personnel. This allows delay of the alarm for
up to 3 minutes after the start of alarm processing. Refer to Appendix C: Special Zone Outputs for
further explanation of this option. Default: 3:00
DEFAULT TIMERS: Press this soft key to activate default settings for the following:
Program setting for: Default:
Verify Time 30 seconds
Max. Verify 20
AC Fail Delay 8 hours
SIlence Inhibit 0 (disabled)
Auto Silence Off
Verify=Prealarm No
PAS OFF
Presignal Delay 3 minutes

ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the information entered on this screen and return to the
previous screen.

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backlight on or off.

LCD PROGRAMMING

LCD INTENSITY: 50%

BRIGHTER DEFAULT

DARKER CURRENT

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH ACCEPT

BACKLIGHT ON EXCEPT AC FAIL BACK

Figure 3.9 LCD Display Screen

Soft Keys
BRIGHTER: Press this soft key to increase contrast. The intensity will increase by approximately
5% with each press of the key.
DARKER: Press this soft key to decrease contrast. The intensity will decrease by approximately
5% with each press of the key.
LANGUAGE: Press this soft to choose the language that will display on the LCD. Menu choices are
ENGLISH, HEBREW, PORTUGUESE and SPANISH.
To change the language display on an LCD-160, refer to "LCD-160 Download Menu" on page 73.
BACKLIGHT: Press this soft key to select one of the following backlighting options: ON EXCEPT
AC FAIL, OFF, or ON. When ON EXCEPT AC FAIL is selected, the backlight will turn off when
the power supply designated as the main power supply experiences AC failure. (The designation is
made at the Supervision screen using the MAIN POWER SUPPLY AC FAIL ADDRESS field. Refer
to "Supervision" on page 27.)
Default: ON
DEFAULT: Press to select the factory default setting (60%).
CURRENT:Press to select the intensity that was in effect when the screen was accessed..
ACCEPT: Line 5 (which displays LCD INTENSITY: 50% in the figure above) will change
value when the INTENSITY soft keys are pressed. Press ACCEPT to save the desired setting.

3.2.7 ACS Programming

An ACS device is a remote device used by the panel to annunciate certain system messages, and/or
to act with limited commands. A total of 32 annunciator devices may be present on the EIA-485
ACS circuit; however, some devices have associated expander devices, and an NFS-3030/E ACS
circuit can accomodate up to 3,072 annunciator points. The ACS Programming and ACS Point
Programming screens in this section allow the user to define the mapping and functional mode of
these devices and points. Each annunciator board may be labeled using the ACS Label Menu.
(Refer to “Annunciator Board Label” on page 51).
Note: Smoke Control devices must be set as FSCS or HVAC annunciator types. In addition to its 64
smoke control points, when an SCS device is operating in FSCS (Firefighters Smoke Control
Station) mode, there are 32 additional points which function as alarm points. They can be mapped
to a zone or point to send the SCS device into a fire alarm state when any of the additional 32 points
is activated. Any of the 32 alarm points that are used must be set to MONITOR mode from the
panel. Any of these points that are not used can be set to NONE. Refer to the SCS manual for
further information on Smoke Control devices.

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Note: When using an AMG, the address it occupies (an address of 25 through 32, typically address
32 ) must be set to annunciator type AMG, and address one must be set to annunciator type 64PT.
UDACT and TM-4 communicators are installed on the same EIA-485 ACS circuit as annunciators,
and so are included with annunciator programming. The TM-4 occupies one of the 32 annunciator
addresses, and the UDACT can occupy one or more of these addresses. Other than address
assignment, there is no ACS point programming for these devices. Refer to the specific device
manual for more information.
Press the ACS Programming soft key at the Panel Program screen to invoke the following screen.
Press the up and down arrow keys on the keypad to navigate through the annunciator addresses.
There will be a cursor highlighted at the current annunciator address position.

ACS PROGRAMMING

A01:64PT A02:64SYS A03:96PT A04:TM4

A05:UDACT A06:96SYS A07:FSCS A08: NO
A09: NO A10: NO A11: NO A12: NO
A13: NO A14: NO A15: NO A16: NO
A17: NO A18: NO A19: NO A20: NO
A21: NO A22: NO A23: NO A24: NO
A25: NO A26: NO A27: NO A28: NO
A29: NO A30: NO A31: NO A32:AMG

ANNUNCIATOR TYPE ACCEPT

POINT PROGRAMMING BACK

Figure 3.10 ACS Programming Screen

Soft Keys
ANNUNCIATOR TYPE: When the cursor is placed at the desired address, press this soft key to
scroll through the following list of types. Stop at the appropriate type.

Type Used for

64 PT 64 point annunciation
64SYS 64 point annunciation, with first 8 points reserved
96PT 96 point annunciation
96SYS 96 point annunciation, with first 8 points reserved
UDACT UDACT
TM4 TM-4
AMG AMG
FSCS Smoke control modules set for FSCS mode
HVAC Smoke control modules set for HVAC mode

POINT PROGRAMMING: Press this soft key to proceed to the ACS Point Programming screen.
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save all the changes made and return to the previous screen (Panel
Program).

ACS Point Programming

ACS Point Programming can be reached by pressing POINT PROGRAMMING at the ACS
Programming screen. This screen allows the programmer to assign a mode and sources to each
annunciator point at the annunciator address. One ACS input may be used to control multiple panel
circuit or SLC output modules by listing the output points in the SOURCE fields.

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Note: Panel circuit or SLC output modules with releasing Type IDs may not be listed in the
annunciator source fields.

ACS POINT PROGRAMMING

POINT: A27P04

MODE: CONTROL

SOURCE: L01M037 L01M038

P10.2

NEXT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS BACK

Figure 3.11 ACS Point Programming Screen

Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to enter the ACS point number. The format is AxxPyy, where A is the
two-digit device address, P is the two-digit point number. Enter a leading zero for one-digit
numbers.
MODE: Press this soft key to enter the ACS mapping mode. Refer to the following chart for
possible mode choices and descriptions of their functions.

ACS Point Function Explanation

Mode The point...
None is not programmed. No messages are sent from or received at this point. LEDs at this point do
not light.
Control will change the state of up to eight panel The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped point is active. The
circuits or control modules to off or on when its Status (trouble) LED is on when a point or zone is disabled or in trouble.
button is pushed. This mode is not for use with an ACS point with no switch, or with a TM-4
or UDACT.
Monitor will show the current status of a specified point The Point Active LED is lit if the corresponding mapped point or zone is
or zone. active. The Status (trouble) LED is on if that point or zone is disabled or in
trouble. If the point has a button, it has no effect when pushed.
Telephone supports telephone functionality when mapped Both the Point Active LED and the Status (trouble) LED will flash if a
to a telephone point. Press the button to telephone has been placed in the jack at the mapped telephone point.
connect the mapped point with the telephone Otherwise, the Point Active LED is lit if the corresponding point or zone is
station. active. The Status (trouble) LED is lit if that point or zone is in trouble or
disabled.
This mode is for use with ACS Series annunciator points configured for
telephone operation.
Disable will change the state of a point or zone The Point Active LED is lit if the corresponding mapped point or zone is
specified through mapping from enabled to active. The Status (trouble) LED is lit if that point or zone is disabled or in
disabled, or from disabled to enabled, when its trouble.
button is pushed. This mode is not for use with an ACS point with no switch, or with a TM-4,
UDACT, or smoke control device.
Acknowledge will act like an Acknowledge soft key or button The Point Active LED is lit when there are any fire alarms in the system.
on the panel, acknowledging an event when its The Status (trouble) LED is lit when there are troubles in the system.
button is pushed.
Silence will act like the Signal Silence button on the The Point Active LED is lit if all silenceable outputs have been silenced.
panel, silencing all silenceable outputs when The Status (trouble) LED is lit if not all silenceable outputs have been
its button is pushed. silenced after the button is pushed.
Reset will act like the System Reset button on the No LED will ever light at this point.
panel, resetting the panel when its button is This mode is not for use with an ACS point with no switch, or with a TM-4,
pushed. UDACT, or smoke control device.
Drill will act like the Drill button on the panel, The Point Active LED lights when the button is pushed and the system has
initiating a fire drill when its button is pushed. entered the drill state. The Status (trouble) LED will never light.
This mode is not for use with an ACS point with no switch, or with a TM-4,
UDACT, or smoke control device.

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SOURCE: Pressing this soft key will select the Source field and also toggle between display
formats if a point value is allowed. Enter a point or zone, or the panel’s node number if the mode
type is a system function such as acknowledge or reset.
Up to eight sources are allowed when CONTROL mode is chosen.
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the changes to the point displayed. The next point address will
appear.
BACK: Press this soft key to exit the screen without saving, and return to the ACS Programming
Screen.

3.2.8 Supervision
From the Panel Program Menu (1), select SUPERVISION to display the following screen.

SUPERVISION

MAIN PS AC FAIL ADDRESS: LXXMXXX

PRINTER: 80-COLUMN

AUXILIARY TROUBLE REPORTING:NO ACCEPT

TAMPER INPUT: NO BACK

Figure 3.12 Supervision Screen

Soft Keys
MAIN POWER SUPPLY AC FAIL ADDRESS: Press to enter the “Monitor AC Fail” (base plus
one) address of the main power supply. Refer to the main power supply manual for complete
addressing information. Type in the address using the keypad.
The LCD backlight will turn off when this power supply experiences AC failure (see BACKLIGHT
in "LCD Programming" on page 23).
PRINTER: Press to scroll through the types of printer supervision: NONE, 40-COLUMN,
40-COLUMN SUPERVISED, 80-COLUMN, 80-COLUMN SUPERVISED, GRAPHIC, OR
GRAPHIC SUPERVISED. The printer will not be active if NONE is selected. If a SUPERVISED
selection is made, the printer will be supervised. Default: NONE
Note: When changing from an 80-column or 80-column supervised to a graphic or graphic
supervised printer (or vice-versa) , settings must be changed at the printer. Refer to this panel’s
installation manual for the settings.
AUXILIARY TROUBLE REPORTING: Press to toggle between Yes and No. Choose Yes if a
trouble bus cable has been attached at J5 of the CPU-3030. Default: NO
TAMPER INPUT: Press the soft key to toggle between Yes, No, and AKS-1.
Yes/No reports (YES) or does not report (NO) a tamper situation at the panel cabinet door (as
determined by an STS-1 tamper switch connected as shown in this panel’s installation
manual).
AKS-1 should be selected when there is an AKS-1 key switch connected to the panel cabinet
door (which allows the operator to use Signal Silence, Reset, Drill and Acknowledge functions
when a key turns the lock to “Enable”). Default: NO

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ACCEPT: Press to save changes and return to previous menu.

3.3 Panel Program Menu (2)

Pressing the MORE soft key at Panel Program Menu 1 displays the Panel Program Menu 2 screen.

PANEL PROGRAM MENU

PASSWORD CHANGE EVENT LOGGING

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULES HOLIDAY MENU

REMOTE DISPLAY MENU

LOOP CONFIGURATION

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE BACK

Figure 3.13 Panel Program Menu 2 Screen

Soft Keys
Press a soft key to bring up the associated menu.

3.3.1 Password Change

Refer to paragraph 1.6.1 on page 11 for information on password change.

3.3.2 Weekly Occupancy Schedule

The user may specify up to ten different schedules; the one displayed when the screen is invoked is
the one that is currently in effect.

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: 10

SUNDAY - , -
MONDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
TUESDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
WEDNESDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
THURSDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
FRIDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
SATURDAY 08:00-12:00, -
HOLIDAY - , -
ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.14 Weekly Occupancy Schedule Screen

Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to navigate between occupancy time fields: use the keypad to
type in the time values.
SOFT KEYS

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WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: Press this soft key to toggle between schedules 1 - 10. A
value of zero indicates no schedule.
ACCEPT: Press this to save changes made on the screen.

3.3.3 Remote Display Menu

This screen displays when the REMOTE DISPLAY MENU soft key is pressed at the Panel
Programming Menu 2 screen.
Note: To change the language of the remote display, or to program the panel banner to appear in the
remote display, refer to"LCD-160 Download Menu" on page 73.

REMOTE DISPLAY MENU

D01:YES D02:NO D03:NO D04:NO

D05:NO D06:NO D07:NO D08:NO
D09:NO D10:NO D11:NO D12:NO
D13:NO D14:NO D15:NO D16:NO
D17:NO D18:NO D19:NO D20:NO
D21:NO D22:NO D23:NO D24:NO
D25:NO D26:NO D27:NO D28:NO
D29:NO D30:NO D31:NO D32:NO
INSTALL REMOTE DISPLAY

POINT PROGRAMMING BACK

Figure 3.15 Remote Display Menu Screen

Soft Keys
INSTALL REMOTE DISPLAY: To install a remote display, press the arrow keys to place the
cursor on the line next to the remote display address to be installed. Press this soft key until YES
displays. Default:No
POINT PROGRAMMING: Once a display has been installed, press this soft key to program the
display point.

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Remote Display Point Programming

REMOTE DISPLAY MENU

DISPLAY ADDRESS
D01

POINT LABEL
EAST WING HALLWAY

LOCAL CONTROL:YES

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 3.16 Remote Display Point Programming Screen

Soft Keys
DISPLAY POINT: Press this soft key to bring the cursor to the underlined field. Use the keypad to
type in the desired display address.
POINT LABEL: Press this soft key to bring the cursor to the underlined label field. Type in a label
of up to 40 characters that will appear in trouble messages.
LOCAL CONTROL: Press to toggle between YES and NO. A setting of YES enables local control at
the remote display.

3.3.4 Loop Configuration

This screen displays when the LOOP CONFIGURATION soft key is pressed at the Panel
Programming Menu 2 screen. Here the programmer chooses one of the ten possible SLC loops for
further definition.

LOOP CONFIGURATION

POINT SELECT:
Lyy (LOOP)

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 3.17 Loop Configuration Screen

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Soft Keys
POINT SELECT: Pressing this soft key will invoke the cursor at the underlined field. Enter the
loop number desired (01 through 10) in the yy of the Lyy format.
NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press either key to go forward or back through the loop
selections.
ACCEPT: Press to proceed to the Loop Point Programming screen.

Loop Point Programming

LOOP POINT PROGRAMMING

INSTALLED: YES BLINK MODE: YES

DETECTOR POLL: CLIP

MODULE POLL: CLIP

RAPID POLL: ENABLED ACCEPT

WIRING STYLE: 6 BACK

Figure 3.18 Loop Point Programming Screen

Soft Keys
INSTALLED: Press this soft key to choose YES or NO, depending on whether an SLC is installed
at this address.
FlashScan and CLIP Mode
FlashScan devices can be programmed to run in either CLIP or FlashScan mode. The types can not
be mixed on a loop: for example, if Loop 1 is programmed with a FlashScan module poll, CLIP
modules may not be used on that loop.
A detector’s LEDs will light a steady green for several seconds while it is subjected to a detector
test during FlashScan polling. Each detector is tested this way on a regular basis. During the short
time the LEDs are on steady, the detector is not providing fire protection.
DETECTOR POLL: Press to select FLASHSCAN or CLIP loop polling.
MODULE POLL: Press to select FLASHSCAN or CLIP loop polling.
RAPID POLL: For CLIP mode only - enable or disable Rapid Poll for CLIP. This feature will poll
the first 20 modules more often to speed response on manual pull stations.
WIRING STYLE: Press to select the NFPA wiring style (4 or 6) of the loop. If Style 6 is entered
when the wiring is Style 4, a trouble message will be generated at the panel.
BLINK MODE: Press to enable (YES) or disable (NO) detector LED blinking for this loop.

3.3.5 Custom Action Message

A Custom Action Message appears when the MORE INFORMATION soft key is pressed when an
event is displayed on the Event Counts screen. This panel supports up to 100 Custom Action

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Messages.

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: 001

MESSAGE
Edit
Custom
Action
Message here.

ACCEPT

VIEW BACK

Figure 3.19 Custom Action Message Screen

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE:Enter a number with a value of 001 to 100 to display the
corresponding Custom Action Message, or to add or edit a message.
MESSAGE: Enter/edit a custom message in the four lines indicated. The message may be up to 160
characters.
VIEW: Press this soft key to view the message that corresponds to the number entered in the
underlined field.
ACCEPT: Press to save any change made to the message and return to the previous screen.
Note: A printout of all the messages may be obtained by entering the Print Programming Menu (2)
and pressing the CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGES soft key.

3.3.6 Event Logging

This menu gives the option of logging Non-fire Activations and Output Activations into a history file.

EVENT LOGGING

NON-FIRE ACTIVATIONS: YES

OUTPUT ACTIVATIONS: YES

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.20 Event Logging Screen

Press the appropriate softkey to choose event logging (Yes) and no event logging (No). When Yes
is chosen, the activations are logged into history and printed.

3.3.7 Holiday Menu

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Schedule to determine holiday occupancy hours. For example, the schedule displayed in Figure
3.14 Weekly Occupancy Schedule Screen, Schedule 10, has blank fields in the Holiday row. This
Occupancy Schedule defines the schedule for the dates on the Holiday Menu screen below: there
will be no occupancy hours on these dates.
The Holiday Menu is displayed when the Holiday Menu soft key is pressed at the Panel
Programming (2) Menu.

HOLIDAY MENU

MM/DD/YY

01 01/01/**
02 05/27/02
03 07/04/**
04 09/06/02
ANY YEAR 05 12/25/**

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 3.21 Holiday Menu Screen

The cursor will appear in the date fields, and may be moved using the keyboard arrow keys. Type to
add/edit any holiday dates.
SOFT KEYS
ANY YEAR: Press to place asterisks in the YY section of the field. An asterisk denotes any year.
NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press to view the next or previous group of five holidays.
ACCEPT: Press to save changes to the date fields and to return to the Panel Program Menu.

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3.4 Point Program

The Point Program allows the programmer to enter/change point information for detectors,
modules, panel circuits, and general, releasing, logic and trouble zones.
Press the Point Programming Menu soft key of the Program/Alter Status Menu to display the
screen below.

POINT PROGRAM MENU

POINT SELECT:
LyyDzzz (DETECTOR)

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 3.22 Point Program Menu

Soft Keys
POINT SELECT: Press until the desired point type appears. The types - detector, module, panel
circuit module, general zone, logic zone, trouble zone, or ACS Board - appear in the parenthesis
after the point formats. Enter the desired point address in the format field.
ACCEPT: Press to progress to the appropriate screen, based on the type of point selected.
NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press to scroll backward or forward to the next or previously
installed point.

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3.4.1 Detector Point

This screen displays when a detector is chosen at the Point Program menu (see Figure 3.22 on page
34 ).

DETECTOR POINT PROGRAMMING

L03D123
TYPE:
SMOKE (PHOTO)

FLASHSCAN TYPE: PHOTO

POINT LABEL:
MORE

EXTENDED LABEL:
ACCEPT
ZONE MAP:
Z003, Z104, Z105, Z106, Z107,
Z110, Z114, Z115, Z116, Z117 BACK

Zone Map Zone Map position 10

position 1 - Zone Map position 6
(primary zone)

Figure 3.23 Detector Point Programming Screen

The point address is displayed in line 3 of this screen. Existing point information is displayed in the
fields.
Soft Keys
TYPE: Press this soft key to scroll through the point type choices: stop at the appropriate selection.
If a new point is being added, no other field will be displayed until TYPE: is entered and the
ACCEPT soft key is pressed . At this point, the rest of the fields will appear.
FLASHSCAN CODE LABEL: Press to scroll through a list of FlashScan Codes. Stop when the
appropriate label appears (see Appendix Table G-4 on page 127 for codes and descriptions). If the
detector is not a FlashScan type, choose NONE.
POINT LABEL: Press this soft key to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 20-character
maximum point label that will appear in message formats. If no entry is made, the field will default
to the point address.
EXTENDED LABEL: Press to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 12-character maximum
extended label to further define the location or nature of the point.
ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. During initial programming, zone map
position one for each detector is set to Z0YY, where YY represents the loop number where the
detector resides. In Figure 3.23 above, zone position one has a value of Z003 (YY = 03). The
detector in the example resides on loop 3.
To add or delete zones for this point, press this soft key to progress to the Detector Zone Map
screen.
MORE: Press this soft key to progress to the next detector point programming screen.
ACCEPT: Press to accept changes. If the user is adding a point, pressing this soft key after entering
the TYPE field will display all the other fields.

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Zone Map

The Detector Zone Map screen will display when the ZONE MAP soft key is pressed at the Detector
Point Programming screen
Zone Map
Position
Zone Map
Position 1 - DETECTOR ZONE MAP
2
Use to link L03D123
zone label 3 ZONE SELECTION
to detector Z003, (ZONE)
4 Z187, (ZONE)
5 Z234, (ZONE)
ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
6 ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
7 ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
8 ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
ZXXX (UNMAPPED) ACCEPT
Zone Map ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
Position 9 - Use
to activate BACK
sounder/relay-
based detectors.

Zone Map Position 10 - Use for

detectors set to Prealarm, Action.

Figure 3.24 Zone Map (Detector Point) Screen

The point address will appear in line 3 of the screen.
Refer to “CBE: Zones and Equations” on page 115, and "Special Zone Outputs" on page 103 in this
manual for more information about zones and how they apply to Control-By-Event.
Soft Keys
ZONE MAP: A detector may be mapped to up to ten general, releasing, or special zones. There are
ten positions available for mapping; positions 1, 9 and 10 - refer to Figure 3.24 - have additional
functionality.
Position 1 - Use this position to link the 20-character zone label to the detector. The zone label
will appear after the 20-character label and 12-character extended label, providing a total of 52
characters to describe an event.
Position 10 - Use this position to map detectors with an “Action” Prealarm setting. The zone in
the tenth position will activate when the detector reaches its Prealarm threshold; no other zones
in this detector’s zone map will activate.
Position 9 - Use this position to activate sounder- or relay-base of a detector. When this
position is mapped to the same zone as Position 10, the sounder or relay base will be activated
when the detector goes into prealarm (Action).
1. Fire Alarm or Supervisory Events - All CBE positions will activate.
2. Prealarm events - Only Position 10 will activate.
Move the cursor with the keyboard arrow keys to the appropriate zone map position, then select the
type of type of zone by pressing the NEXT SELECTION (+) key until the desired zone type appears.
Type in a zone number to map the detector to it.
ACCEPT: Press to save entries made on this screen and return to the Detector Point Programming
screen.

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Detector Point Programming (2)

Press the MORE soft key on the Detector Point Programming screen to display this screen.

DETECTOR POINT PROGRAMMING

L03D123
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE:010

ALARM VERIFICATION: OFF SENSITIVITY

LOCAL MODE: OFF PREALARM:ALERT

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE:10 ACCEPT

MULTI-DETECTOR: D100, D105 BACK

Figure 3.25 More Detector Point Programming (2) Screen

Soft Keys
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: Displays the custom action message number (a value of one
through 100). The default value is 0 (no message). Press this soft key to progress to the Custom
Action Message screen (Figure 3.26) to view the message or to choose a different message for
viewing when this point activates. (To create a new custom action message, refer to "Custom
Action Message" on page 31.)
ALARM VERIFICATION: Press this key to determine the device’s participation in Alarm
Verification. Choosing Yes will set the device participation to the values entered at the Panel
Timers screen (Figure 3.7).
LOCAL MODE: Press to toggle between Local Mode (ON) or no Local Mode (OFF). When there is
a communication loss between the panel and an SLC, the devices on the SLC that have been
selected for Local Mode participation will continue to function in a limited manner. Those input
points on the loop will activate output points of the same type code designation on the loop (that is,
input points with fire alarm type codes will activate output points with fire alarm type codes, etc.).
All detector types on an SLC can participate in local mode.
Note: The panel setting LCM LOCAL MODE must be set to Yes for local mode to work at the device
level.
SENSITIVITY: Press to proceed to the Detector Sensitivity screen.
WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: To choose an existing weekly occupancy schedule, press this
soft key to proceed to the Detector Occupancy Schedule screen. Refer to “Weekly Occupancy
Schedule” on page 28 for information on how to set up a schedule.
MULTI-DETECTOR: This detector can be linked with up to two detectors at other addresses on
the same loop in cooperative multi-detector sensing if entries are made in these fields. The
detectors need not be sequential in their addresses. Refer to the section on Cooperative Multi-
Detector Sensing in Appendix D: AWACS™ Applications for a description of this function.
PREALARM: Press to select ALERT or ACTION for the Prealarm function. Refer to the section on
Prealarm in Appendix D: AWACS™ Applications for a description of Alert and Action.

Custom Action Message

Press the Custom Action Message soft key on the Detector Point Programming screen to display

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this screen. The user may choose a Custom Action Message at this screen.

DETECTOR CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE

L03D123

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: 001

Custom
Action
Message
Displayed here.

ACCEPT

VIEW BACK

Figure 3.26 Custom Action Message Screen

Soft Keys
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: Enter the number of the Custom Action Message to be displayed
during alarm conditions for this point (refer to Figure 3.19 for an example).
VIEW: Press this soft key to view the message associated with the number entered.
ACCEPT: Press to save the entries made on this screen.
Sensitivity
Detector sensitivity levels for alarm and prealarm are set at this screen, which displays when the
SENSITIVITY soft key is pressed at the Detector Point Programming (2) screen.

DETECTOR SENSITIVITY
L03D123

OCCUPIED UNOCCUPIED
SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY
ALARM - 7 ALARM = 3

OCCUPIED UNOCCUPIED
SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY
PREALARM - 5 PREALARM = 3

ALARM SENSITIVITY TABLE ACCEPT

1= 0.50% 4= 1.19% 7= 1.89%
2= 0.73% 5= 1.43% 8= 2.12%
3= 0.96% 6= 1.66% 9= 2.35% BACK

Figure 3.27 Detector Sensitivity Screen

The control panel provides nine levels of Prealarm and Alarm in percent per foot obscuration, or,
for heat detectors, in degrees Centigrade. Alarm sensitivity settings range from one to nine, with
one representing the most sensitive alarm level and nine the least sensitive.
Prealarm sensitivity settings range from zero to nine. Zero indicates no prealarm. A value of one
can be a self-optimizing setting where the control panel selects a suitable prealarm level for the
detector. Values one or two through nine represent decreasing sensitivity, with nine being the least
sensitive.
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full description and a table of the nine sensitivity levels by detector type.
Soft Keys
OCCUPIED SENSITIVITY ALARM:
Press the soft key next to
OCCUPIED SENSITIVITY PREALARM: these setting categories to
UNOCCUPIED SENSITIVITY ALARM: enter values as described
above.
UNOCCUPIED SENSITIVITY PREALARM:
ALARM SENSITIVITY TABLE: This table will toggle from ALARM to PREALARM based on
which sensitivity value is being entered. The table will display the values for this type of detector.
Detector Occupancy Schedule

DETECTOR OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: 10

SUNDAY - -
MONDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
TUESDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
WEDNESDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
THURSDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
FRIDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
SATURDAY 08:00-12:00, -
HOLIDAY UNOCCUPIED
ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.28 Detector Occupancy Schedule Screen

Soft Keys
WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: Press this soft key to place the cursor at the underlined
field. There can be up to ten Weekly Occupancy Schedules. Enter a value of zero through ten. Zero
indicates no schedule is applied, and occupied detector sensitivity values are used.
ACCEPT: Press this key to accept the change made and return to the previous screen.

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3.4.2 Module Point

Module point programming screens will display if a module point address is entered at the Point
Programming Menu (see Figure 3.22 on page 34 ).
Module Point Programming (1)

MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M123
MODULE TYPE: MONITOR

TYPE CODE LABEL:HEAT DETECT

FLASHSCAN CODE LABEL: MONITOR MORE

POINT LABEL:
MONITOR L03M123 ACCEPT

EXTENDED LABEL:
BACK

Figure 3.29 Module Point Programming (1) Screen

Soft Keys
MODULE TYPE: Press the soft key to toggle between CONTROL and MONITOR.
TYPE CODE LABEL: Press this soft key to scroll through the point type choices: stop at the
appropriate selection.
FLASHSCAN CODE LABEL: Press this soft key to scroll through the point type choices: stop at
the appropriate selection (see Appendix Table G-4 on page 127 for codes and descriptions).
Choose NONE if the point type is not FlashScan.
Note: If the point is not installed, MODULE TYPE: , TYPE CODE LABEL:, and FLASHSCAN
CODE LABEL: must be entered before any entries can be saved using the ACCEPT key.
POINT LABEL: Press this soft key to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 20-character
maximum point label that will appear in message formats. If no entry is made, the field will default
to the point address.
EXTENDED LABEL: Press to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 12-character maximum
extended label to further define the location or nature of the point.
MORE: Press to proceed to the next screen for more point programming.
ACCEPT: Press to save entries made on this screen.

Module Point Programming (Monitor Module)

Pressing the MORE soft key at the Module Point Programming screen will display this screen if the
module type was monitor.

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MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M123
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE:020

ZONE MAP:
Z003 , Z104 , Z105 , Z106 , Z107
Z110 , Z114 , Z115 , Z116 , Z117

ALARM VERIFICATION: OFF

LOCAL MODE: OFF ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.30 Module Point Programming Screen 2 (Monitor)

Soft Keys
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: Displays the custom action message number (a value of one
through 100). The default value is 0 (no message). Press this soft key to progress to the Custom
Action Message screen (shown in Figure 3.26) to view the message or to choose a different
message for viewing when this point activates. (To create a new custom action message, refer to
"Custom Action Message" on page 31.)
ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. During initial programming, zone map
position one for each monitor module is set to Z0YY, where YY represents the loop number where
the module resides. In Figure 3.30 above, zone position one has a value of Z003 (YY = 03). The
module in the example resides on loop 3.
To add or delete zones, press this soft key to proceed to the Module Zone Map screen. Refer to
"Zone Map" on page 36 for an illustration and explanation of the Detector Zone Map screen. The
Module Zone Map screen is the same except that Module replaces Detector in the title and the
module address appears instead of the detector address. Up to ten general, releasing or special
zones may be mapped to a monitor module: none of the zone map positions are fixed.
ALARM VERIFICATION: Press this key to determine participation in Alarm Verification.
Choosing Yes will set the device participation to the value entered at the Panel Timers screen
(Figure 3.7). The only module type that can participate in alarm verification is the FZM-1.
LOCAL MODE: Press to toggle between Local Mode (ON) or no Local Mode (OFF). When there is
a communication loss between the panel and an SLC, the devices on the SLC that have been
selected for Local Mode participation (ON) will continue to function in a limited manner.
Participating input points on the loop will activate output points of the same Type ID designation
on the loop (that is, fire alarm input points will activate fire alarm output points, etc.). Monitor
modules with these categories of Type ID codes can participate in Local Mode: fire alarm,
supervisory, security, trouble. Refer to "Type Codes for Input Devices" on page 124 to determine
which Type ID codes fall into these categories. Default: OFF
Note: The panel setting LCM LOCAL MODE must be set to Yes for local mode to work at the device
level.
ACCEPT: Press to save entries made on this screen and to return to the previous screen.

Module Point Programming (Control Module)

Pressing the MORE soft key at the Module Point Programming screen will display this screen if the
module type was control.

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MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M150

ZONE MAP:
Z000 , Z104 , Z105 , Z106 , Z107
Z110 , Z114 , Z115 , Z116 , Z117

WALK TEST: OFF LOCAL MODE:ON

SWITCH INHIBIT: YES ACCEPT

SILENCEABLE:NO BACK

Position 1
Figure 3.31 Module Point Programming Screen 2 (Control)
Soft Keys
ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. The default value assigned to control modules
during initial programming is Z000 at Position 1 (refer to Figure 3.31), with the exception of control modules
with the following Type IDs: Telephone, Gen Alarm, Gen Supervis, Gen Trouble, and Trouble Pend.
To add or delete zones, press this soft key to proceed to the Module Zone Map screen. Refer to
"Zone Map" on page 36 for an illustration and explanation of the Detector Zone Map screen. The
Module Zone Map screen is the same except that Module replaces Detector in the title and the
module address appears instead of the detector address. Up to ten general, logic, release, special or
trouble zones may be mapped to a control module.
WALK TEST: This field determines if the output will activate during Walk Test. Values are ON
(the output will activate) and OFF (the output will not activate). Default: OFF.
Note: The FZM-1 does not participate in Walk Test. The following Type ID codes do not
participate in Walk Test, and the WALK TEST soft key will not appear when the screen displays:
REL END BELL, RELEASE CKT, REL CKT ULC, REL. FORM C, REL AUDIBLE, INST
RELEASE, NONRESET CTL, TELEPHONE, and FORM-C RESET. The FMM-1module with
SMOKE CONV, HEAT DETECT, or SMOKE DETECT does not participate in Walk Test.
SWITCH INHIBIT: This field determines whether a user can manually activate an output.
Values are YES (can not be activated manually) or NO (can be activated manually). Default: NO
SILENCEABLE: This field determines whether the user can manually silence an activated output.
Values are as follows:
NO Not manually silenceable
YES - RESOUND FIRE Silenceable, resound on fire alarm events Network and Local Resound
YES - RESOUND SUPERV Silenceable, resound on supervisory events Network and Local Resound
YES - RESOUND SECURITY Silenceable, resound on security events Network and Local Resound
YES - RESOUND TROUBLE Silenceable, resound for trouble Local Resound
YES - NO RESOUND Silenceable, does not resound

Note: This soft key will not appear for modules with Type ID codes where silence is not optional.
LOCAL MODE: Press to toggle between Local Mode (ON) or no Local Mode (OFF). When there is
a communication loss between the panel and an SLC, the devices on the SLC that have been
selected for Local Mode participation (ON) will continue to function in a limited manner.
Participating input points on the loop will activate output points of the same Type ID designation
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modules with these categories of Type ID codes can participate in Local Mode: fire alarm,
supervisory, trouble. Refer to"Type Codes for Input Devices" on page 124 to determine which Type
ID codes fall into these categories. Default: OFF

3.4.3 Panel Circuit Module

There are three panel circuits on the FACP, and each circuit can accomodate up to four panel circuit
modules that have eight push-button switches apiece. The switches can be programmed as input or
output points, depending on the module type.
WARNING: When using alarm verification, do not mix fire alarm points with non-fire alarm
! points on the same IZM-8RK/IZE-A Initiation Zone Module.
The point information is displayed onscreen in the format Pyy.z, where P means panel circuit
point, yy is the panel circuit module number (1 through 12), and z is the module push-button
number (1-8). Each panel circuit point is assigned an address by the panel depending on its
location. Refer to Figure 3.32 below for an illustration of how the panel assigns addresses.
.

CPU-3030 Panel 1st position* 2nd position 3rd position 4th position
Circuit Connection module module module module
addresses addresses addresses addresses
Pyy.1 Pyy.5
Panel Circuit #1 (J10) P1.1 - P1.8 P2.1 - P2.8 P3.1 - P3.8 P4.1 - P4.8
Pyy.2 Pyy.6 Panel Circuit #2 (J11) P5.1 - P5.8 P6.1 - P6.8 P7.1 - P7.8 P8.1 - P8.8
Pyy.3 Pyy.7 Panel Circuit #3 (J12) P9.1 - P9.8 P10.1 - P10.8 P11.1 - P11.8 P12.1 - P12.8
Pyy.4 Pyy.8 * The first position is the position closest to the CPU-3030 connection, the
fourth position is the furthest from this connection. These address assignments are
Panel Circuit Module
fixed; if a panel module is not installed in position 3 of panel circuit #1, the fourth
position module still has an address of P4.yy.

Figure 3.32 Panel Circuit Point Addresses

Point Programming (1)

The Panel Circuit Point Programming screen will display if a panel circuit point address is entered
at the Point Programming Menu (see Figure 3.22 on page 34 ).

PANEL CKT POINT PROGRAMMING

P11.2
PANEL MODULE TYPE: MONITOR

TYPE CODE LABEL:HEAT DETECT

MORE

POINT LABEL: ACCEPT

EXTENDED LABEL:
BACK

Figure 3.33 Panel Circuit Point Programming (1) Screen

Soft Keys
PANEL MODULE TYPE: Press the soft key to toggle between MONITOR, CONTROL-CRM,
CONTROL-ICM. Select MONITOR for IZM-8RK/IZE-A modules, CONTROL-CRM for
CRM-4RK/CRE4 modules, and CONTROL-ICM for ICM-4RK/ICE-4 modules.
TYPE CODE LABEL: Press this soft key to scroll through the point Type Code choices: stop at

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the appropriate selection.

POINT LABEL: Press this soft key to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 20-character
maximum point label that will appear in message formats. If no entry is made, the field will default
to the point address.
EXTENDED LABEL: Press to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 12-character maximum
extended label to further define the location or nature of the point.
MORE: Press to proceed to the next screen for more point programming.
ACCEPT: Press to save entries made on this screen.

Point Programming (2) - Monitor

PANEL MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

P10.2
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE:020

ZONE MAP:
Z011 , Z104 , Z105 , Z106 , Z107
Z110 , Z114 , Z115 , Z116 , Z117

ALARM VERIFICATION: OFF

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.34 Panel Module Point Programming (2) -Monitor - Screen

Soft Keys
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: Displays the custom action message number (a value of one
through 100). The default value is 0 (no message). Press this soft key to progress to the Custom
Action Message screen (shown in Figure 3.26) to view the message or to choose a different
message for viewing when this point activates. (To create a new custom action message, refer to
"Custom Action Message" on page 31.).
ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. The default value assigned to panel circuit
input modules during initial programming is Z011 in the first zone map position.
To add or delete zones, press this soft key to proceed to the Panel Module Zone Map screen. Refer
to "Zone Map" on page 36 for an illustration and explanation of the Detector Zone Map screen. The
Panel Module Zone Map screen is the same except that Panel Module replaces Detector in the title
and the module address appears instead of the detector address. Up to ten general, releasing or
special zones may be mapped to a panel monitor module.
ALARM VERIFICATION: Press this key to determine participation in Alarm Verification.
Choosing Yes will set the device participation to the value entered at the Panel Timers screen
(Figure 3.7).
ACCEPT: Press to save entries made on the screen and return to the previous screen.

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Point Programming (2) - Control

PANEL MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

P11.2

ZONE MAP:
Z000 , Z104 , Z105 , Z106 , Z107
Z110 , Z114 , Z115 , Z116 , Z117

WALK TEST: OFF

SWITCH INHIBIT: YES ACCEPT

SILENCEABLE: YES - RESOUND FIRE BACK

Figure 3.35 Panel Module Point Programming (2) -Control - Screen

Soft Keys
ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. The default value assigned to panel circuit
output modules during initial programming is Z000, with the exception of control modules with the
following Type IDs: Telephone, Gen Alarm, Gen Supervis, Gen Trouble, and Trouble Pend. . To
add or delete zones, press this soft key to proceed to the Panel Module Zone Map screen. Refer to
"Zone Map" on page 36 for an illustration and explanation of the Detector Zone Map screen. The
Panel Module Zone Map screen is the same except that Panel Module replaces Detector in the title
and the module address appears instead of the detector address. Up to ten general, logic, release,
special or trouble zones may be mapped to a panel control module.
WALK TEST: This field determines if the output will activate during Walk Test. Values are ON
(the output will activate) and OFF (the output will not activate). The default is OFF.
Note: The IZM-8RK module does not participate in Walk Test. Also, the following Type ID codes
do not participate in Walk Test, and the WALK TEST soft key will not appear when the screen
displays: REL END BELL, RELEASE CKT, REL CKT ULC, RELEA.FORM C, REL AUDIBLE,
INSTANT RELE, NONRESET CTL, and TELEPHONE.
SILENCEABLE: This field determines whether the user can manually silence an activated output.
Values are YES - RESOUND FIRE (manually silenceable, resounds on fire alarm) and NO (not
manually silenceable). The default is YES.
Note: This soft key will not appear for modules with Type ID codes where silence is not optional.
SWITCH INHIBIT: This field determines whether a user can manually activate an output.
Values are YES (can not be activated manually) or NO (can be activated manually). The default is
NO.

3.4.4 General Zone

This screen displays when a general zone is chosen at the Point Program menu (see Figure 3.22 on
page 34 ).

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ZONE POINT PROGRAMMING

Zyyy
ZONE LABEL:

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.36 Zone Point Programming Screen

Soft Keys
ZONE LABEL: Press to type in a 20-character maximum zone description that will appear in the
zone’s display messages.
ACCEPT: Press to save the message and return to the previous screen.

3.4.5 Releasing Zone

Releasing Zone Programming

This screen displays when a releasing zone is chosen at the Point Program menu (see Figure 3.22
on page 34 ).

RELEASING ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

ZR08

DELAY TIME: 00

ABORT SWITCH: ULI

CROSS ZONE: NO ACCEPT

SOAK TIME: 0000 BACK

Figure 3.37 Releasing Zone Programming Menu Screen

Refer to Appendix B: Releasing Applications for a full explanation of the fields below.
Soft Keys
DELAY TIME: Press this soft key to type a value from 0 to 60 (seconds). Default 00
ABORT SWITCH: Press this soft key to scroll through the selection list of ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ.

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Default:ULI
CROSS ZONE: Press to scroll through the selection list of YES, NO, ZONE, HEAT. Default: NO.
SOAK TIME: Press to type a value from 0 to 9999 (seconds). Default: 0000

3.4.6 Logic Zone

Logic Zone Programming

This screen displays when a logic zone is entered at the Point Programming Menu (see Figure 3.22
on page 34 ).
The logic equation for that zone will display in line 6. Line 4 indicates the current state of the logic
zone (ON or OFF). If there is no equation at the logic zone number entered, nothing will display in
lines 4 and 6, and the user must press the EDIT EQUATION soft key to proceed to the next screen
and enter an equation.
Refer to Appendix E: CBE: Zones and Equations for information on how to create a logic equation,
and how logic equations operate.

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC OFF

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

EDIT EQUATION

NEXT EQUATION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS EQUATION BACK

Figure 3.38 Logic Zone Programming Menu Screen

Soft Keys
EDIT EQUATION: Press to proceed to the edit screen to add or edit a logic equation.
NEXT/PREVIOUS EQUATION: Press to view the next or previous logic equation.

Edit Logic Equation

This screen displays when the EDIT EQUATION soft key is pressed on the Logic Zone.

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Programming Menu

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC OFF INS/OVR

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

INSERT

ADD POINT/ZONE DELETE EQUATION

ADD LOGIC FUNCTION ACCEPT

ADD TIME/DATE BACK

INSERT or OVERWRITE displays here.

Figure 3.39 Edit Logic Equation Screen

The cursor will be present in the equation, and can be moved by pressing the left/right arrow keys
on the keyboard. To add or delete information, use the INS/OVR soft key function described
below. Use the keypad to type in an equation. The ADD POINT/ZONE and ADD LOGIC
FUNCTION soft keys may be used to facilitate creating a logic equation; however, commas must be
added by using the keypad.
Soft Keys
INS/OVR: Press to toggle between insert and overwrite. Stop at the appropriate mode, which
displays in line 8 of the screen. Insert will add information to the equation, overwrite will write
over information already in the equation.
ADD POINT/ZONE: Press to proceed to the Add Point/Zone screen. This screen is an alternative
to typing in the information at this screen; it provides point and zone formats that make it less likely
for typographical errors to occur.
ADD LOGIC FUNCTION: Press to proceed to the Add Logic Function screen. This screen is an
alternative to typing in the information at this screen; it provides logic function formats that make it
less likely for typographical errors to occur.
ADD TIME/DATE: Press to proceed to the Add Time/Date screen.
DELETE EQUATION: Press to delete the entire equation.
ACCEPT: Press to save changes made on this screen and return to the previous screen.
Note: When the ACCEPT soft key is pressed to save an equation, the panel checks the equation for
errors. If there is an error in the equation, the previous screen will not appear, and the cursor will
appear at the error point. Correct the equation, and re-press the ACCEPT: soft key.

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Add Point/ Zone

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC OFF

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

POINT SELECT:
L01D043 (DETECTOR)

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 3.40 Add Logic Point/Zone Screen

The cursor will be present in the logic equation. Place it, using the arrow keys on the keyboard, at
the place where the additional point should be inserted.
Soft Keys
POINT SELECT: Press to scroll through the list of possible formats (detector, module, etc.). Stop
at the desired format. Type in the address for the additional point.
ACCEPT: Press to insert the point into the equation where the cursor is blinking, and to return to
the previous screen.
NEXT/PREVIOUS POINT: Press these soft keys to scroll forward or backward from the
displayed point to the next installed point.

Add Logic Function

This screen appears when the ADD LOGIC FUNCTION soft key is pressed at the Logic Zone
Programming Menu screen.
.

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC OFF

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

LOGIC FUNCTION: AND ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.41 Add Logic Function Screen

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the place where the logic function should be inserted.

Soft Keys
LOGIC FUNCTION: Press to scroll through the list of possible logic functions.
ACCEPT: Press to insert the logic function into the equation where the cursor is blinking, and to
return to the previous screen.
Add Time/Date
This screen appears when the ADD TIME/DATE soft key is pressed at the Logic Zone
Programming Menu screen

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC OFF

DEL

OVERWRITE

ENTER TIME:22:30:00 ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.42 Add Time/Date to Logic Zone Screen

Soft Keys
ENTER TIME: _ _:_ _:_ _ Press this soft key to toggle between the time/date formats. Choose one
based on the type of time-based function used.
Time-based
Screen Field Time/date format
function
DEL, SDEL, TIM ENTER TIME:_ _:_ _:_ _ HH:MM:SS, entered as military time (22:30:00 = 10:30 P.M.)
TIM ENTER DATE:_ _-_ _-_ _ (MM-DD-YY)
TIM ENTER DAY: MO (Use the TOGGLE DAY soft key that appears to scroll through
and choose a day of the week.

3.4.7 Trouble Zone

Trouble Zone Programming

Trouble zones provide a means of using a system trouble input to effect an output. For instance, an
annunciator trouble can be used to activate an output device.
The trouble zone format is ZTxx, where xx is a number from one through ten. When a trouble zone
format is entered at the Point Select screen, the same programming screens and choices appear as
for logic zones, except the zone format is a trouble zone format. (Refer to paragraphs "Logic Zone
Programming" on page 47 and the paragraphs following"Add Time/Date").
Refer to Appendix E: CBE: Zones and Equations for information on how to create a trouble
equation, and how they operate.

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3.4.8 Annunciator Board Label

When A C S B O A R D is selected from the Point Program Menu, the ACS Label Menu appears.

ZONE POINT PROGRAMMING

A01
ACS LABEL:
EAST WING SPEAKERS

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.43 ACS Label Menu Screen

Soft Keys
A C S L A B E L : Type a label for the selected annunciator. The label can have up to 40 characters.

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3.5 Delete Program

Press the D E L E T E P R O G R A M M E N U at the P R O G R A M / A L T E R S T A T U S M E N U menu to
display the screen below.

DELETE PROGRAM MENU

CLEAR: PANEL CLEAR ALL PROGRAMMING

CLEAR: PANEL MODULES CLEAR ACS

CLEAR LOOPS: ALL ACCEPT

DELETE POINT BACK

Figure 3.44 Delete Program Menu Screen

Soft Keys
CLEAR ALL PROGRAMMING: Press to remove all panel, panel module, loop, point and ACS
programming information, as well as logic and trouble zone equations. Pressing this key removes
everything except passwords. A confirmation screen will display asking the user to confirm the
deletion command. Pressing this key causes a reboot.
CLEAR:PANEL Press to remove all programmed panel setting information from control panel
memory. This does not remove ACS programming. A confirmation screen will display asking the
user to confirm the deletion command. Pressing this key causes a reboot.
CLEAR:PANEL MODULES Press to remove all panel module programming information. A
confirmation screen will display asking the user to confirm the deletion command. Pressing this
key causes a reboot.
CLEAR LOOPS Press to scroll through the options: ALL, LOOP 1, LOOP 2,...., LOOP 10. Stop at
the desired option. Press ACCEPT to delete all loop programming for the selected option. Pressing
this key causes a reboot.
DELETE POINT To delete a point, press this soft key to display the Delete Point screen. Pressing
this key may cause a reboot.
CLEAR ACS: Press to remove all ACS programming from panel memory. A confirmation screen
will display asking the user to confirm the deletion command. Pressing this key causes a reboot.
ACCEPT: Press to clear all programming for the selected loop option for CLEAR LOOPS. A
confirmation screen will display asking the user to confirm the deletion command.

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DELETE POINT

POINT SELECT:
LyyDzzz (DETECTOR)

NEXT SELECTION DELETE

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 3.45 Delete Point Screen

POINT SELECT: Press to scroll through the options: detector, module, or panel module. Stop at
the desired option. Press the DELETE soft key to delete the point from programming. A
confirmation screen will display asking the user to confirm the deletion command.
Note: Deleting points that are active or in trouble will cause a reboot.
NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION Press to scroll sequentially to the next or previous point.

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3.6 Autoprogram Menu

The Autoprogram option identifies addressable devices connected to the control panel. Devices
include addressable detectors and modules connected to the panel’s SLCs and Panel Circuits. The
Autoprogram can be used to create a new program, or to add or remove devices from an existing
program. When the points are accepted, they are added to the panel’s database with the defaults
described in the “Point Programming” section of this manual.

3.6.1 To Create a New Program

To successfully create a new program, the FACP must either be new, or have no existing program in
memory for the loops or panel circuits involved.
1. Use the Delete Program Menu screen ( refer to Figure 3.44) to clear any applicable
programming from the panel. For example, if loops one and two are to be autoprogrammed,
clear the programming that exists by entering 1+2 at the Delete Program Menu screen.
2. Install SLCs (loops 1+2 in this example) using the Loop Programming screen (Figure 3.18)
(panel circuits do not require this step).
3. Press the A U T O P R O G R A M L O O P S soft key and enter the desired SLCs (loops 1+2 in this
example), or select A U T O P R O G R A M P A N E L M O D U L E S in the Autoprogram Menu screen
(Figure 3.46)
4. Press the ACCEPT soft key to run the Autoprogram.

3.6.2 To Add/Delete Devices from the Program

When using the Autoprogram option with an existing program, the control panel does not change
program information for installed and programmed devices.
1. If devices are to be added to a new SLC (an SLC that is not in the program), that SLC must be
installed using the Loop Programming screen (Figure 3.18).
2. Physically install/uninstall the SLC devices or panel circuit modules.
3. Press the AUTOPROGRAM LOOPS or the AUTOPROGRAM PANEL CIRCUITS soft key to run
the Autoprogram. Existing information will not be changed.
Autoprogram will find the devices/modules on the selected installed SLCs/panel circuits. It will
compare the information it finds during autoprogramming against any point information that may
already be in the database, and it will look for any addressing errors, such as two detectors with the
same address. If it finds a discrepancy or error, a screen will be displayed with the discrepant or
incorrect information and the programmer will be given the option of changing it.

AUTOPROGRAM MENU

AUTOPROGRAM LOOPS: ALL

AUTOPROGRAM PANEL MODULES

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.46 Autoprogram Menu Screen

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Soft Keys
AUTOPROGRAM LOOPS: Press to scroll through the options: ALL, 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8, 9+10.
Stop at the desired option to select it.
AUTOPROGRAM PANEL MODULES: Press to select panel modules for autoprogramming.
ACCEPT: Press to autoprogram the selection. A confirmation screen will display asking the
programmer to confirm the autoprogram choice made (press the YES soft key to confirm). A screen
with the message AUTOPROGRAM IN PROGRESS will display until autoprogramming is complete.

3.6.3 Confirmation Screens

SLC and Panel Circuit Statistics

When autoprogramming is complete, the panel will display a list of the number of modules and
detectors found on each SLC, or it will display the number of inputs or outputs found on each panel
module. Refer to Figure 3.47 and Figure 3.48 for examples of these screens.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

LOOP DETECTORS MODULES

1 011 087
2 030 129
3 NOT INSTALLED
4 NOT INSTALLED
5 NOT INSTALLED
6 NOT INSTALLED
7 NOT INSTALLED
8 NOT INSTALLED
9 NOT INSTALLED ACCEPT
10 NOT INSTALLED ALL

REVIEW BACK

Figure 3.47 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (SLCs)

Soft Keys
REVIEW: Press this soft key to review the new devices found (with the option of adding them to
the program one by one), devices that are in the database that the autoprogram did not find, devices
that have data base and autoprogram information that differs, and devices that are incorrectly
doubled up on a single address. Devices will display in the following order:
• L01M001 through L01M159
• L01D001 through L01D159
• L02M001 through L02M159, etc.
Depending on what information was found, different screens may appear for different points. Refer
to Figure 3.49 through Figure 3.52 for examples of the screens.
ACCEPT ALL: Press to accept all the new devices that have been found by the autoprogram.
Errors and discrepancies will still be displayed the same as if the REVIEW soft key had been
pressed: however, new devices will not individually display for review and acceptance.

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AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

PANEL MODULE STATUS

1 INPUT, 8 POINTS 7 OUTPUT, 4 POINTS

2 OUTPUT, 8 POINTS 8 OUTPUT, 4 POINTS
3 OUTPUT, 8 POINTS 9 NO ANSWER
4 OUTPUT, 8 POINTS 10 NO ANSWER
5 OUTPUT, 8 POINTS 11 NO ANSWER
6 OUTPUT, 8 POINTS 12 NO ANSWER

ACCEPT
ALL

REVIEW BACK

Panel Module number Number of points found

Panel Module type during autoprogramming
(input or output)
Figure 3.48 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (Panel Circuits)
Soft Keys
REVIEW: Press this soft key to review the new panel modules found (with the option of adding
them to the program one by one), modules that are in the database that the autoprogram did not
find, and modules that have data base and autoprogram information that differs. Devices will
display in the following order: P01 through P12.
Depending on what information was found, different screens may appear for different points. Refer
to Figure 3.49 through Figure 3.51 for examples of the screens.
Note: If panel circuit points have been added, Autoprogram will add them. Pressing the REVIEW
soft key does not give the option to review panel circuit points.
ACCEPT ALL: Press to accept all the new modules and devices that have been found by the
Autoprogram. Discrepancies will still be displayed the same as if the REVIEW soft key had been
pressed: however, new devices will not individually display for review and acceptance.

Add New Points

When the REVIEW soft key is pressed, the panel will individually display each new SLC or panel
circuit point found during autoprogramming. The screen below uses an SLC detector point as an
example. A new panel circuit point will display “NEW PANEL MODULE FOUND AT PXX”

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instead of the message below.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

NEW DEVICE FOUND AT LXXXDXXX

ADD POINT?

YES NO

EDIT BACK

Figure 3.49 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (New SLC Point)

Soft Keys
YES: Press this soft key to install the new point into the panel’s database.
EDIT: Press this soft key to advance to the point programming menu for the new point. (This
option is available for SLC points only, not for panel points. The E D I T soft key will not appear for
panel modules).
NO: Press if the point will not be installed.

Error and Discrepancy Resolution

Pressing the REVIEW soft key will bring up screens that provide the means to resolve any errors or
discrepancies found during autoprogram.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

NO DEVICE FOUND AT LXXDXXX

DELETE POINT?

YES NO

BACK

Figure 3.50 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (Missing Point)

Display
This screen will display either the SLC device address or the panel circuit module address when a
previously installed/programmed point does not respond during a subsequent Autoprogram.
Soft Keys
YES: Press to delete the point information from the panel’s database.

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NO: Press to leave the point information in the panel’s database.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

MISMATCHED MODULE FOUND AT PXX

OLD:CONTROL-ICM
NEW:CONTROL-CRM

ACCEPT CHANGES?

YES NO

BACK

EDIT will appear here when the

mismatched point is an SLC device

Figure 3.51 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (Mismatched Point)

Display
The O L D field contains the information currently in the panel’s programming database. The N E W
field contains the information found during autoprogramming. The fields contain the FlashScan
Type ID codes if the device is FlashScan, or they will contain the device type if CLIP.
Soft Keys
YES: Press this soft key to accept the new device type.
EDIT: This soft key will appear only when SLC devices are mismatched. It will not appear for
panel modules. Press it to advance to the point programming screen for this point.
NO: Press if the new information should not be installed over the existing information in the
database.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

DOUBLE ADDRESS FOUND AT LXXDXXX

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.52 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (Double Address)

Display
The SLC loop number and device address are displayed where the Autoprogram has found more

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than one detector or module with the same address.

Soft Keys
ACCEPT: Pressing this soft key acknowledges that the programmer has been informed of the
double address. Autoprogram will not make a modification to the database for this point. The
installer must correct this problem.

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Section 4 Alter Status

Alter Status provides a programming level for changing operating parameters such as detector
sensitivity, Walk Test, changing system time/date and disabling/enabling points. Alter Status is
accessible with the Master Password and with User Passwords programmed for Alter Status.

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ALTER STATUS

DISABLE/ENABLE WALK TEST

DETECTOR SENSITIVITY CHANGE TIME/DATE

CLEAR VERIFY COUNTS CONTROL ON/OFF

CLEAR HISTORY BACK

Figure 4.1 Alter Status Screen

Soft Keys
All soft key selections (except BACK) are menu selections. Press to display the desired menu.

4.1 Disable/Enable Point Selection

.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JAN 21, 2002

POINT SELECT

POINT SELECT:
LyyDzzz (DETECTOR)

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 4.2 Point Select for Disable/Enable Screen

Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to identify the type of point to disable/enable: the choices that will
appear in parentheses next to the point format are DETECTOR, MODULE, PANEL CKT, or
GENERAL ZONE. Enter the address of the point using the keyboard. If there is an event in the
display area, that address will be the default. If no event is present, the default format will be that of
a detector.

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4.2 Disable/Enable
A point can be disabled or enabled using this screen. Press the DISABLE/ENABLE soft key at the
Alter Status screen to display the following.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

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10:22:34A FRI JUL 19, 2002

DISABLE/ENABLE: L03D052
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
ELEVATOR LOBBY EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z005 SMOKE(PHOTO)

VALUES: 011% OF ALARM, 045% OF PREALARM

DISABLE BACK

Figure 4.3 Disable/Enable Screen

Soft Keys
DISABLE/ENABLE Only the applicable command will display. Press to disable an installed,
programmed point, or to enable a disabled one.
WARNING:Do not rely on Disable to disable releasing points during testing. Releasing points
! must be physically disconnected.

4.3 Detector Sensitivity

This screen is displayed when the “Detector Sensitivity” soft key is pressed on the Alter Status
Menu screen.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JAN 21, 2002

POINT SELECT

POINT: LyyDzzz (DETECTOR)

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 4.4 Sensitivity Select Point Screen

Soft Keys
POINT: Press to place the cursor in the format field. Type the address using the keyboard.
NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press these soft keys to scroll sequentially through the detector
addresses on the loop. The screen will display the next loop when the last device on this loop is
passed.
ACCEPT: Press to proceed to the Detector Sensitivity screen.

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4.3.1 Sensitivity Select

Detector sensitivity levels, set during initial programming, may be changed through accessing the
Detector Sensitivity Select screen and the command screen that follows. The Detector Sensitivity
Select screen is displayed when the ACCEPT: soft key is pressed at the Sensitivity Select Point
screen.
The current sensitivity values displayed are described in Detector Point Programming (Refer to the
paragraph"Sensitivity" on page 38 ) and in Appendix D: AWACS™ Applications

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ADDRESS: L03D052
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
ELEVATOR LOBBY EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z003 SMOKE(PHOTO)

OCCUPIED ALARM UNOCCUPIED ALARM

SENSITIVITY = 7 SENSITIVITY = 5

OCCUPIED PREALARM UNOCCUPIED PREALARM

SENSITIVITY = 5 SENSITIVITY = 3

BACK

Figure 4.5 Detector Sensitivity Select Screen

Soft Keys
OCCUPIED ALARM SENSITIVITY:
Press the soft key next to one of
OCCUPIED PREALARM SENSITIVITY: these setting categories to proceed
UNOCCUPIED ALARM SENSITIVITY: to the next screen, where the
setting value may be changed.
UNOCCUPIED PREALARM SENSITIVITY:

Change Alarm/Prealarm Sensitivity

This screen displays when any of the soft keys is pressed on the Detector Sensitivity Select screen.
The user can change detector sensitivity values using this screen.
The settings (1-9) displayed below the soft key are unique to the type of detector.

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ADDRESS: L03D052
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
ELEVATOR LOBBY EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z003 SMOKE(PHOTO)

OCCUPIED ALARM =6,

1= 0.50%, 6= 1.66%
2= 0.73%, 7= 1.89%
3= 0.96%, 8= 2.12% ACCEPT
4= 1.19%, 9= 2.35%
5= 1.43%,
BACK

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Figure 4.6 Change Alarm Sensitivity Screen

Soft Key
OCCUPIED ALARM: The type of alarm/prealarm will display based on which soft key was
pressed in the previous screen. For example, in the screen above, OCCUPIED ALARM displays
because the OCCUPIED ALARM SENSITIVITY: soft key was pressed.
The detector sensitivity values display below the soft key. Select a value by pressing the soft key
until the desired value appears in the underlined field.
ACCEPT: Press to accept the change made on this screen, and to return to the previous screen.

4.4 Clear Verify Counters

The Clear Verify Counters screen lets you clear all counters for detectors selected for Alarm
Verification on the FACP. It displays when the “CLEAR VERIFY COUNTERS” soft key is pressed
on the Alter Status Menu screen.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JAN 21, 2002

ALTER STATUS MENU

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

THIS WILL CLEAR ALL VERIFY COUNTERS

CLEAR COUNTERS

BACK

Figure 4.7 Clear Verify Counters Screen

Soft Keys
CLEAR COUNTERS: Press this soft key to clear all verification counters.

4.5 Clear History

This screen is displayed when the CLEAR HISTORY soft key is pressed on the Alter Status Menu
screen. It brings the user to a command screen, where the type of history may be selected for
clearing.

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LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JAN 21, 2002

CLEAR HISTORY

ALARM HISTORY

EVENT HISTORY

ALL HISTORY

BACK

Figure 4.8 Clear History Screen

Soft Keys
ALARM HISTORY: Press to clear Alarm history.
EVENT HISTORY: Press to clear Event history.
ALL HISTORY: Press to clear both Alarm and Event history.

4.6 Walk Test

Walk Test allows the user to test the entire fire alarm system while away from the control panel.
There are two types of Walk Test - Basic and Advanced - and each type operates in audible mode.
Walk Test results are sent to the printer and to Event History as “Test”.
WARNING: Physically disconnect all releasing devices before starting WalkTest. It is not
sufficient to disable in any other manner.
WARNING: Walk Test mode can deactivate fire protection.
•Prior to Walk Test, secure all protected buildings, and notify the building owner/operator, fire
department, and other pertinent personnel that testing is in progress.
•Immediately after Walk Test is completed, notify the same people that testing is complete and
the system is restored to normal operation. Reconnect releasing devices.
•Walk Test will “time out” and return to normal operation after one hour when no Walk Test
activations have occurred during that time.
•Walk Test may be exited at any time by pressing the ABORT soft key on the screen
Basic Walk Test - The basic test allows a single operator to run audible tests on the panel. All logic
equation automation is suspended during the test. All ACS devices will default to Disable. They
may be enabled by selecting NO at the DISABLE ACS BOARDS soft key on the Walk Test Menu
screen (Figure 4.9 ).
Advanced Walk Test - The advanced test allows field-supplied output point programming that will
react to input stimuli such as CBE and logic equations. When points are activated in advanced
testing, each initiating event will latch the input. Release of the latch and subsequent activation of
the next point is controlled through use of the NEXT TEST soft key. All ACS devices default to
disable. They may be enabled by selecting NO at the DISABLE ACS BOARDS soft key on the
Walk Test Menu screen (Figure 4.9 ).
An advanced test is audible. An audible test is intended for pull station verification, magnet-
activated tests on input devices, input and output device and wiring operation/verification. Only
devices previously configured to participate and designated as part of the test through the following
screens will make sound.

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Walk Test Activation Indications

FlashScan poll mode - Once the START TEST soft key has been pressed:
•each intelligent addressable input device will blink its address in red, and each intelligent
addressable output device will blink its address in green. Pattern examples are given below.
Address Blink Pattern
8 8 blinks, long stop, 8 blinks, long stop,....
37 3 blinks, stop, 7 blinks, long stop, 3 blinks, stop, 7 blinks, long stop,....
152 15 blinks, stop, 2 blinks, long stop, 15 blinks, stop, 2 blinks, long stop....
•an input device activated in Walk Test latches on steady green for the duration of the test. If
the device is put in trouble (for instance, the detector head is removed, then replaced), the
LED will be latched on for the duration of the test.
•an output device activated in Basic Walk Test will remain active and the LED will glow
steady green for
- 4 seconds for alarms
- 8 seconds for troubles.
•an output device activated in Advanced Walk Test will remain active and the LED will glow
steady green until the NEXT TEST soft key is pressed.
CLIP poll mode - Once the START TEST soft key has been pressed:
•intelligent addressable input and output devices continue to blink red as usual until activated.
• an input device activated in Walk Test latches on steady red during activation. If the device is
put in trouble (for instance, the detector head is removed, then replaced), the LED wil be
latched on for the duration of the test.
•an output device activated during Basic Walk Test will remain active and the LED will glow
steady green (if a FlashScan module) or steady red (if a CLIP module) for
- 4 seconds for alarms
- 8 seconds for troubles.
•an output device activated in Advanced Walk Test will remain active and the LED will glow
steady green (if a FlashScan module) or steady red (if a CLIP module) until the NEXT TEST
soft key is pressed.
Conventional Devices - Monitor modules with the Type Codes SMOKE CONV, HEAT DETECT, and
SMOKE DETECT, and outputs with the Type Code FORM C RESET do not participate in Walk Test
other than blinking their addresses if they are polled in FlashScan mode. To prevent the
occurrence of false alarms for conventional devices, 24 volt power will be interrupted for up to
a minute after Walk Test has been exited.

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WALK TEST

BASIC/ADVANCED: ADVANCED

SILENT/AUDIBLE: AUDIBLE

PARAMETER: LOOPS ACCEPT

DISABLE ACS BOARDS: YES BACK

Figure 4.9 Walk Test Menu Screen

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Soft Keys
BASIC/ADVANCED: Press to toggle between the two choices. Stop at the desired test.
SILENT/AUDIBLE: This soft key is for future use. Walk test is audible.
PARAMETER: Press to scroll through the choices. Stop at the desired parameter. Choosing the
loops parameter will bring up the Walk Test loops programming screen (Refer to Figure 4.10 )
Choosing the panel parameter will bring up the panel Walk Test screen (Refer to Figure 4.11)

If this parameter The participating devices/points in Basic The participating devices/points in

is chosen... Test will be... Advanced Test will be...
LOOPS All devices/points on all the FACP SLCs All devices/points on all the FACP
that are set to participate in Walk Test with SLCs, as well as panel circuit outputs
the exception of logic equations, whose that are set to participate in Walk Test.
activation is suspended.
PANEL The entire panel - all devices/points set to The entire panel - all devices/points set
participate in Walk Test - will participate with to participate in Walk Test including
the exception of logic equations, whose panel circuit outputs - will participate.
activation is suspended.

DISABLE ACS BOARDS: This soft key allows the operator to disable ACS devices during Walk
Test. Press to toggle between the two choices, YES (disable) and NO (enable). Default: YES

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WALK TEST
SETTINGS: BASIC, AUDIBLE, LOOPS

L1:NO L2:NO L3:YES

L4:NO L5:NO L6:YES
L7:NO L8:NO L9:YES
L10:NO

START TEST

BACK

Once the START TEST soft key has

been pressed and the test begun, this
message changes to ABORT

Figure 4.10 Walk Test Loops Programming Screen

This screen appears when LOOPS is chosen as a parameter at the Walk Test Menu. The chosen
settings are displayed (BASIC, AUDIBLE in Figure 4.10), and installed loops will display with a
participation field. The up and down arrow keys on the keypad navigate through the fields. Choose
YES for participation, NO for no participation, using the NEXT SELECTION(+)/
PREVIOUS SELECTION(-) keys on the keypad.

Soft Key
START TEST: Press to begin Walk Test using the chosen parameters. Once Walk Test has begun,
this soft key becomes ABORT, and can be pressed at any time to exit Walk Test.
NEXT TEST: This key appears for Advanced Walk Tests when the panel parameter is chosen at the
Walk Test Menu Screen. Refer to Figure 4.11 for the location of this key. Press it to progress from
one activation to the next, latching the new point and releasing the latch on the previous point.

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Advanced Walk Test In Progress Screen

TROUBLE
PROG MODE ACTIVATED
IFC-3030
10:22:34A FRI JUL 19, 2002
WALK TEST IN PROGRESS
SETTINGS: ADVANCED, AUDIBLE, PANEL

NEXT TEST ABORT

Once the START TEST soft key has Once the START TEST soft key has
been pressed, this soft key appears. been pressed and the test begun,
the message changes to ABORT

Figure 4.11 Advanced Walk Test In Progress Screen

.

4.7 Program Time/Date

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

8:22:39A FRI JAN 25, 2002

PROGRAM TIME AND DATE

TIME/DATE: 08:22A TUE 1/01/03

TIME FORMAT: H:MM AM/PM

DATE FORMAT: MM/DD/YY ACCEPT

TIME ZONE: USA EASTERN BACK

Figure 4.12 Program Time and Date Screen

Soft Keys
TIME/DATE: Press to bring the cursor to the time/date field. The current time and date will be
displayed using the current format. Change the values using the keypad.
TIME FORMAT: Press to scroll through a list of formats as follows; HH:MM AM/PM; H:MM
AM/PM; HH:MM; and H:MM. Stop at the desired format.
DATE FORMAT: Press to toggle between MM/DD/YY and DD/MM/YY formats. Stop at the
desired format.
TIME ZONE: Press to scroll through a list of 34 time zone selections. Stop at the appropriate zone.
ACCEPT: Press to save changes made on this screen and to return to the previous screen.

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4.8 Control On/Off Point Select

This screen may be used to force a control module (SLC or panel circuit) off if it is on, or on if it is
off.

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10:22:34A FRI JAN 25, 2002

POINT SELECT

POINT: LyyMzzz (MODULE)

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 4.13 Control On/Off Point Select Screen

Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to enter the point address to be forced on or off.
Note: A module with a releasing Type ID cannot be forced.
NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press to progress to the next or previous point on the loop.
ACCEPT: Press to continue to the Control On or Control Off screen.

4.8.1 Control Off

One of the following two screens will display when a point is selected and accepted in the previous
screen.
If the selected point is active, the Control Off screen will appear.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JAN 25, 2002

CONTROL ON/OFF: L03M052
AUTOMATIC ACTIVE
ELEVATOR RECALL EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z000 CONTROL

FORCE OFF BACK

Figure 4.14 Control Off Screen

Soft Keys
FORCE OFF: Press this soft key to change the state of the control module from A U T O M A T I C

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A C T I V E to A U T O M A T I C I N A C T I V E .
A module with a releasing Type ID cannot be forced.

4.8.2 Control On
If the selected point is inactive, the Control On screen will appear

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JAN 25, 2002

CONTROL ON/OFF: L03M052
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
ELEVATOR RECALL EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z000 CONTROL

FORCE ON

BACK

Figure 4.15 Control On Screen

Soft Keys
FORCE ON: Press this soft key to change the state of the control module from A U T O M A T I C
I N A C T I V E to A U T O M A T I C A C T I V E .

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Section 5 Service Screens

5.1 Version Information
Software version information may be displayed by pressing the Lamp Test special function key on
the keyboard for more than 5 seconds. The following three screens will appear in succession while
the Lamp Test key is pressed.

PANEL:

BOOT: 001.000.048 JUN 19 2003

APP: 001.000.149 JUL 9 2003

LCM IMAGE:

BOOT: 001.001.005 JAN 08 2003

APP: 001.001.057 JUL 01 2003

NCM: (NODE:134)
APP: 002.000.005 MAY 13 2003

Figure 5.1 Version Screen 1.

DATABASE:

001.000 08:54 WED JUL 16 2003

LAST CHANGED:
SYSTEM DATA

FROM:
FRONT PANEL

SERIAL NUMBER:

Figure 5.2 Version Screen 2.

LCM SOFTWARE VERSION

1 BOOT: 001.001.022 APP: 001.001.057

2 BOOT: 001.001.022 APP: 001.001.057
3 NOT INSTALLED
4 NOT INSTALLED
5 NOT INSTALLED

Figure 5.3 Version Screen 3

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5.2 Power-up Screen

The Power-up screen appears when the panel is powering up. A series of self-tests are performed
internally: the tests and the results of the tests appear on the screen as they are completed.

BOOT: 002.000.036 APP: 002.000.037

SELF TEST

RAM TEST: PASS BOOT CRC: PASS

NVRAM TEST: PASS APP CRC: PASS
RTC TEST: PASS DBASE CRC: PASS
KEYPAD : PASS LCM CRC: PASS
COMM 1 : PASS LCD-160 CRC: PASS
COMM 2 : PASS LANG CRC: PASS
COMM 3 : PASS

Figure 5.4 Self Test Screen

Note: “LCM” refers to the code resident in the CPU-3030, not the code that is programmed into the
LCM.
Note: “LCD-160” refers to the code resident in the CPU-3030, not the code that is programmed
into the LCD-160.

5.3 Bootloader Screen

This screen is used for LCD-160 and Loop downloads. To display this screen, press the RESET key
during the entire power-up self-testing process, then release the key.

TROUBLE
LOADING..NO SERVICE
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

BOOTLOADER

11:58:45A WED JUL 16, 2003

REBOOT

LCD-160 DOWNLOAD LOOP DOWNLOAD

Figure 5.5 Bootloader Menu Screen

LCD-160 DOWNLOAD:Press this soft key to display the LCD-160 Download menu screen.
REBOOT:Press this soft key to reboot the panel, and exit the bootloader screen.
LOOP DOWNLOAD:Press this soft key to display the Loop Download Menu screen.

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5.3.1 LCD-160 Download Menu

The language and banner displayed on LCD-160s can be programmed at this screen.

TROUBLE
LOADING..NO SERVICE
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL
N001
BOOTLOADER

LCD-160 DOWNLOAD MENU

11:58:45A WED JUL 16, 2003

AUTO

ADDRESS: ADDRESS 001 START

DOWNLOAD TYPE: LANGUAGE-SPANISH BACK

Figure 5.6 LCD-160 Download Menu Screen

ADDRESS: Press this soft key to scroll through to the desired LCD-160 address. “All” means all
addresses. Default: ADDRESS 001.
Shortcut: Type 1 on the keyboard, which jumps to address 10, or type 2 for twenty, 3 for thirty,
0 to reset back to 1. Type an asterisk (*) to select all addresses.
DOWNLOAD TYPE: Press this soft key to scroll through the languages (LANGUAGE-ENGLISH,
LANGUAGE-HEBREW, LANGUAGE-PORTUGUESE, LANGUAGE-SPANISH), BANNER, APP
and BOOT. Stop at the desired selection.
Choose a language to change LCD-160s selected at the ADDRESS field to display in that
language.
Choose BANNER to add the panel banner to those LCD-160 displays selected at the ADDRESS
field.
Select APP to download an application file to the selected LCD-160(s).
Select BOOT to download a boot file to the selected LCD-160(s).
AUTO:Press this soft key to automatically download to the LCD-160 the most up-to-date language,
bootloader, and application from the panel.
START:Press this soft key to begin the download.

5.3.2 Loop Download Menu

This screen allows the programmer to select loops for downloading applications and/or boot
programming.

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TROUBLE
LOADING..NO SERVICE
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

BOOTLOADER

LOOP DOWNLOAD MENU

11:58:45A WED JUL 16, 2003

AUTO

LOOP ADDRESS: LOOPS 1+2 START

DOWNLOAD TYPE: APP BACK

Figure 5.7 Loop Download Menu Screen

LOOP ADDRESS: Press this soft key to scroll through the Loops. Stop at the appropriate pair, or
select ALL.
DOWNLOAD TYPE: Press this soft key to scroll through the download types. Stop at the
appropriate type. Selections are: APP, BOOT, or APP/BOOT.
Select APP to download an application file to the selected loops.
Select BOOT to download a boot file to the selected loops.
Select APP/BOOT to select both for downloading.
AUTO:Press this soft key to automatically download to the selected loop(s) the most up-to-date
applications or boot programming from the panel.
START:Press this soft key to begin the download.

5.4 Download Screen

This screen is displayed during application/database/loop/LCD-160 downloads. The progress meter
shows the current download type and progress.

TROUBLE
LOADING..NO SERVICE
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

BOOTLOADER

PERFORM DOWNLOAD

11:58:45A WED JUL 17, 2002

RECEIVING LCM IMAGE...

76%

Figure 5.8 Download Screen

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5.5 Application Corrupt Screen

During power-up, the panel checks the image integrity of the application code. If the code is
corrupt, the panel cannot proceed, and the following screen is displayed. The user must use VeriFire
to download the application code. Usually this screen results from a power interrupt during a
critical period of application download. The trouble LED will flash and the piezo (if enabled) will
pulse while this screen is in effect.

TROUBLE
EPROM ERROR
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

BOOTLOADER

11:58:45A WED JUL 17, 2002

ACKNOWLEDGE

PERFORM DOWNLOAD

Figure 5.9 Application Corrupt Screen

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Appendix A: Menu Hierarchy

Screens Overview

MAIN MENU
Event Counts Display
More Information
Multiple Event List
History Select
All Events
Alarms Only
Troubles Only
Supervisory Only
Security/Other
Time/Date Interval
Time & Date Range Select
Point Range
Point Range Select
Read Status
Smoke Detector
Heat Detector
Monitor Module
Control Module
General Zone
Releasing Zone
Logic Zone
Trouble Zone
Panel Input
Panel Output
Annunciator
Program/Alter Status
Panel Program
Network Parameters
Panel Settings
Reminder Menu
More
Panel Timers
More
LCD Programming
ACS Programming
ACS Point Programming
Supervision
More
Password Change
Master Password
User Password
Weekly Occupancy Schedule
Remote Display Menu
Remote Display Point Programming
Loop Configuration
Loop Point Programming
Custom Action Message
Event Logging
Holiday Menu
Point Program
Detector Point Programming

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Zone Map
More
Custom Action Message
Weekly Occupancy Schedule
Sensitivity
Detector Occupancy Schedule
Module Point Programming
More
Zone Map
Custom Action Message
Panel Module Point Programming
More
Zone Map
Custom Action Message
General Zone Point Programming
Releasing Zone Programming
Logic Zone Programming
Edit Logic Equation
Add Point/Zone
Add Logic Function
Add Time/Date
Trouble Zone Programming
Annunciator Board Label
Delete Program Menu
Delete Point
Autoprogram Menu
Confirmation Screens
Alter Status
Disable/Enable
Detector Sensitivity
Sensitivity Select
Change Alarm/Prealarm Sensitivity
Clear Verify Counters
Clear History
Walk Test Menu
Walk Test Loop Parameters
Walk Test in Progress
Program Time/Date
Control On/Off Point Select
Control Off
Control On
Printer Functions
Programming
Print Programming Menu
Print Programming Menu (2)
Active Points
Active Points Menu
Walk Test
Detector Maintenance Report
Installed Points
Installed Points Menu
Installed Points Menu (Range)

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Appendix B: Releasing Applications

WARNING:Do not rely on Disable to disable releasing points during testing. Releasing points
! must be physically disconnected
B.1 Releasing Zones
The control panel includes ten releasing zones (ZR00-ZR09) that can be used to control up to ten
releasing operations. Each zone operates independently, and is fully programmable. To program a
releasing zone, refer to "Releasing Zone" on page 46.
There are four releasing functions, outlined below, that can be defined by entering values in the
associated fields during programming.

Function/Field Explanation
Delay Time Delay Time is the time that elapses between activation of an initiating device and
activation of all outputs mapped to the initiating device through a releasing zone.
Delay Time can have a value of 0 to 60 (seconds). A value of 0 will result in immediate
output activation upon activation of the initiating device.
Following is a graphic representation of what happens when a delay timer is set to 15
seconds for releasing zone ZR02.
Delay Time = 15 (seconds)
Initiating device All outputs with
with releasing zone ZR02 in their zone
ZR02 in its zone 0 sec. 15 sec. maps activate at
map activates 15 seconds
Note: If cross-zoning is in effect, the delay time will not begin until the cross-zoning
conditions are met. Refer to "Cross Zones" on page 87 for more information.
Abort Switch Selection of a 3-letter abort switch type code (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ) defines the
operation of an Abort Switch in that releasing zone. Refer to the specific abort switch type
code heading in this appendix for details on how each functions.
Cross Zone Select one of three Cross Zone types (Yes, Zone, or Heat), or No (not used). A Cross Zone
requires tripping two or more initiating devices to activate the outputs mapped to a releasing
zone. Refer to the "Cross Zones" section of this appendix for details and examples.
Soak Time Soak Time specifies the length of time to dump releasing agents when a releasing zone
(NFPA 16 activates. When the Soak Time expires, the control panel automatically shuts the
Applications releasing solenoids for the active releasing zone. Soak Time can have a value of 0 to
only) 9999 seconds. If Soak Time is set to 0, the releasing solenoids will remain active until
system reset.
Following is a graphic representation of what happens when soak time is set to 300
seconds for releasing zone ZR02.
Initiating device with At 300 seconds,
releasing zone Soak Time = 300 (seconds)
the control panel
ZR02 in its zone shuts releasing
map activates. All 300 sec. solenoids for
outputs with ZR02 in 0 sec. outputs with
their zone maps ZR02 in their
activate. zone maps

B.2 NFPA Releasing Applications

This control panel can be used for agent release or preaction/deluge control applications. In a
properly configured system with compatible, listed actuating and initiating devices, this control
panel complies with the following NFPA standards for installation in accordance with the

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acceptable standard:
Standard Covers
NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 15 Water Spray Systems
NFPA 16 Foam-water Deluge and Foam-water Spray Systems
NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

Appendix Table B-1 NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications

B.3 Abort Switches

The control panel provides for four types of abort switches - ULI, IRI, NYC, and AHJ - each of
which will affect the operation of the delay timer in the releasing zone. For example, an NYC Abort
Switch for releasing zone ZR05 affects only the delay timer in ZR05.
When an initiating device activates, pressing and holding the abort switch will prevent the control
panel from sending the command to dump releasing agents when the Delay Time expires.
Requirements for using an abort switch include the following:
• A monitor module must be connected to a UL-listed abort station, such as the NBG-12LRA
shown below.
• The monitor module must be programmed with the Type Code ABORT SWITCH.
• An abort switch shall not be used with a preaction system.

Abort Switch
SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACTIVATED

Manual Agent
Release lever

NBG-12LRA station with Abort Switch

Appendix Figure B-2 UL-listed Abort Station

This section contains information on each type of abort switch.
Example of an Abort Switch Application
The figure below contains an illustration for an abort switch application configuration using
releasing zone ZR05 as an example. The configuration includes:
• A monitor module wired to an abort station and programmed with the Type Code ABORT
SWITCH
• All initiating devices and outputs with a common releasing zone in their zone maps -
ZR05 in the example shown
• A fully programmed releasing zone - releasing zone ZR05 in the example shown. (Refer
to "Releasing Zone" on page 46 for programming information.)
In the following example, when an initiating device activates (one of the two detectors or the pull
station), pressing and holding the abort switch while the delay time is in effect will prevent the
control panel from sending the command to dump releasing agents when the delay time expires.

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The abort switch selection (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ) determines the function of the abort switch.

SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACT IVATED

Monitor
Module with Detector Detector
ABORT SWITCH
Type Code
Abort station with Abort Switch
and Manual Release lever

ZR05

Output Output Output Output

Module Module Module Module

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

RELEASE CKT REL CKT ULC REL AUDIBLE REL END BELL

Example: If you program these three output modules Example: If you program a
as shown, these outputs activate at release. fourth module as shown,
this output activates when
the release is finished.

Appendix Figure B-3 Example of a Basic Configuration for an Abort Switch

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ULI Abort Switch

A ULI Abort Switch has a standard UL-type delay timer that complies with UL Standard 864.
When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, the abort switch can be pressed while the delay
timer continues to count down, and held for as long as necessary. (If the abort switch is pressed after the
delay timer has expired, the abort switch has no effect.) Releasing the abort switch starts a countdown by a
10-second ULI timer. When the 10-second ULI timer expires, the control panel activates the releasing zone
outputs.
Program selections for this releasing zone
Delay Time: 15 seconds
Abort Switch: ULI
Cross Zone: N
Soak Time: 0 Total time from alarm initiation to release:
Delay Time=15 sec. 5 + 15 + 10 = 30 seconds

0 sec. 5 sec. 15 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec.

5 sec. 15 sec.
Alarm
10 sec
Press and hold the
Abort Switch for 15
seconds Release the Abort
Switch; the 10-second
ULI timer begins
When the 10-seconds
ULI timer expires, the
control panel activates
Releasing Zone outputs

Appendix Figure B-4 ULI Abort Switch

IRI Abort Switch

An IRI Abort Switch has a standard UL-type delay timer that complies with UL Standard 864,
operating like ULI but with additional functions for Cross Zones. Refer to "How Cross Zones
Work" in this appendix for more information on cross zones.
When the first alarm occurs in a releasing zone programmed with a cross-zone code, pressing the
abort switch will prevent activation of the releasing zone should a second alarm occur while the
switch is held.
When the abort switch is released, if a second alarm has occurred while the switch was held, the
ten-second IRI timer activates immediately, and the control panel activates the releasing zone
outputs at the end of the IRI timer countdown.
When the abort switch is released and a second alarm has not occurred while the switch was held,
the panel waits for the cross-zone conditions to be met before activating the releasing zone.
WARNING: The IRI abort switch will only work if it is pushed before the second alarm occurs. If
it is pushed after the second alarm, the releasing zone will already have been activated, and the
switch will have no effect.

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Program selections for this releasing zone

Delay Time: 15 seconds
Abort Switch: IRI
Cross Zone: Z Abort Switch held 15 sec.
Soak Time: 0
0 sec. 5 sec. 10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec.

5 sec.

Alarm 1 5 sec.
10 sec.

Press and hold

the Abort
Switch for 15
seconds 10 sec

Alarm 2
(Cross-zone Release the abort
conditions met) switch; a 10-second
IRI timer begins
Total time from when Abort Switch is pressed At the end of the 10
to output activation: 15 + 10 = 25 seconds seconds, the control
panel activates
Total time from when Abort Switch is releasing zone
released to output activation: 10 seconds outputs

Appendix Figure B-5 IRI Abort Switch

NYC Abort Switch

An NYC Abort Switch has a standard NYC delay timer that adds 90 seconds to the programmed
Delay Time.
Note: An NYC timer does not comply with UL Standard 864.
When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, pressing and holding the abort switch
stops the delay timer countdown. The delay timer restarts at the beginning of its countdown when
the abort switch is released. When the Delay Time expires, the 90-second NYC timer starts
counting down. When both timers expire, the control panel activates releasing zone outputs.
Note: 120 seconds is the maximum delay after the abort switch is released. If the Delay Time plus
the NYC delay time of 90 seconds exceeds 120 seconds, the releasing zone outputs will still be
activated at 120 seconds after the abort switch is released.
Example 1 - Delay Time Does Not Exceed 120 Seconds
Program a Delay Time of 15 seconds and an Abort Switch type of NYC. The releasing zone
activates and the 15-second delay timer starts. Ten seconds into the delay timer countdown, press
and hold the abort switch for 30 seconds, then release the abort switch. The control panel restarts
the delay timer at 15 seconds and adds the NYC delay of 90 seconds. The delay timers will both
expire at 105 seconds, and releasing zone outputs will begin releasing at that time. Following is a
graphic example of a NYC Abort Switch and a delay timer programmed to a releasing zone.

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Program selections for this releasing zone

Delay Time: 15 seconds
Abort Switch: NYC
Cross Zone: N
Soak Time: 0 Total time from alarm initiation to release:
10 + 30 + 105 = 145 seconds

Delay=15 sec. Delay=15 sec. NYC Delay=90 sec.

0 sec.
105 sec. (15 + 90). Does not exceed 120 seconds.
10 sec.

30 sec.
Alarm

Press and hold

the Abort Switch

Release Abort Switch---

At this point, the delay time When all timers are expired (in this
becomes the programmed delay example, 145 seconds after alarm
(15 sec.) plus 90 seconds (105 initiation, 105 seconds after the Abort
sec.) OR 120 seconds, switch has been released) the control
whichever is smaller panel activates Releasing Zone outputs

Appendix Figure B-6 NYC Abort Switch -Example 1

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Example 2 - Delay Time Exceeds 120 Seconds

Program a Delay Time value of 60 seconds and an Abort Switch type of NYC. The releasing zone
activates and the 60-second delay timer starts. Ten seconds into the Delay Time countdown, press
and hold the abort switch for 30 seconds, then release the abort switch. The control panel restarts
the delay timer at 60 seconds and adds the the NYC delay of 90 seconds. The delay timers will both
expire at 150 seconds: however, this time exceeds the maximum of 120 seconds, so the releasing
zone outputs will begin releasing at 120 seconds, not at 150. Following is a graphic example of an
NYC Abort Switch and a delay timer programmed to a releasing zone.
Program selections for this releasing zone
Delay Time: 60 seconds
Abort Switch: NYC
Cross Zone: N
Soak Time: 0
Delay Time=60 sec. Total time from alarm initiation to release:
Pressing and releasing abort switch 10 + 30 + 60 + 60 = 160 seconds
restarts Delay Time=60 countdown after
40 seconds have elapsed.
Delay=60 sec. NYC Delay=90 sec.

0 sec. 150 sec. (60 + 90). Exceeds 120 seconds.

10 sec.
30 sec.
Alarm
Press and hold
the Abort Switch
120 sec. to release

The control panel activates

Release Abort Switch--- releasing zone outputs after
At this point, the delay becomes the 120 seconds have elapsed.
programmed Delay Time (60 The NYC timer has not
seconds) plus the NYC Delay (90 expired, but it is overridden by
seconds), which is 150 seconds, OR the control panel.
120 seconds, whichever is smaller.

Appendix Figure B-7 NYC Abort Switch -Example 2

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AHJ Abort Switch

An AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) Abort Switch has a delay timer that restores the
programmed Delay Time.
Note: An AHJ timer does not comply with UL Standard 864.
When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, the programmed Delay Time starts.
Pressing and holding the abort switch suspends the delay timer. When the abort switch is released,
the control panel restores the value of the programmed Delay Time and the delay timer counts
down. When the Delay Time expires, the control panel activates releasing zone outputs.
Program selections for this releasing zone
Delay Time: 60 seconds
Abort Switch: AHJ
Cross Zone: N
Soak Time: 0 Total time from alarm initiation to release:
Delay=60 sec.
45 + 30 + 60 = 135 seconds

0 sec. 45 sec 60 sec. 75 sec. 135 sec.

45 sec.

30 sec.
Alarm
60 sec.

Press and hold

the Abort Switch
(30 sec.)

Release the abort switch and the control

panel restores the programmed value
Delay Time (60 sec.) and counts down

When the Delay Time

expires, the control panel
activates releasing zone
outputs

Appendix Figure B-8 AHJ Abort Switch

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Cross Zones

Purpose of Cross Zones

Programming the Cross Zone releasing function can set the control panel to activate a releasing
zone and any output mapped to that releasing zone only after a predetermined sequence of events
occurs.
Note: The FACP considers only the primary zone (the first zone in a point’s zone map) to determine
whether conditions have been met for Cross Zone type Z.
A summary of the types of Cross Zones and the conditions for activating a releasing zone:

Type Activates when

No A Cross Zone has not been selected. An alarm from any detector mapped to the
releasing zone activates it.

Yes Two or more initiating devices are in alarm that are mapped to the same releasing
zone.

Zone Two or more initiating devices are in alarm that are mapped to two different primary
zones and that are also mapped to the same releasing zone. Note that the FACP
considers only primary zones to determine whether releasing zone activation should
occur.

Heat At least one smoke detector mapped to a releasing zone is in alarm and at least one
heat detector mapped to the same releasing zone is in alarm.

How Cross Zones Work

Below is an illustrated example of how Cross Zones work, using five Cross Zone selections (four
detectors and an SLC output module mapped to Releasing Zone ZR01):

General
Zone Z001

Zone map = Z002*, ZR01

Smoke Heat Smoke Smoke

General
Detector Detector Detector Detector
Zone Z002
L02D102 L02D104 L02D103 L02D101

Zone map = Z001*, ZR01 Zone map = Z001*, ZR01

Releasing
Zone ZR01

* indicates a
primary zone

REL Zone Map = ZR01

L02M107

Appendix Figure B-9 Illustrated Example of Cross Zone Programming

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Each Cross Zone option and the conditions required to activate releasing zone ZR01 are shown in
the table below, according to the example in Appendix Figure B-9.

Cross Zone
Condition(s) Required to Activate the Releasing zone
Selection (Cross=)
Cross=No An alarm from any initiating device activates the releasing zone.
Cross=Yes An alarm from any two initiating devices activates the releasing zone.
Cross=Zone An alarm from two initiating devices mapped to different primary
general zones, but mapped to the same releasing zone.
For example: • An alarm from L02D101 and L02D103
• An alarm from L02D102 and L02D104
• An alarm from L02D101 and L02D104
• An alarm from L02D102 and L02D103
The two detectors listed in each set above are each mapped to different
primary general zones, but both list ZR01 in their zone maps.
Cross=Heat Activation of heat detector L02D104 and one smoke detector
(L02D101, L02D102, or L02D103).

Using Type Codes for Releasing Zones

The control panel provides a set of Type Codes designed for releasing applications for inputs and
outputs. This section details how to program each of these Type Codes.
Note: Panel circuit modules are not suitable for the release of agents.

Type Codes designed for releasing zone inputs (SLC monitor modules).

Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to

ABORT SWITCH Provides an abort function through "How to Program an Abort

(tracking) a monitor module (connected to a Switch" on page 90
UL-listed abort station) for a
releasing zone.

MAN. RELEASE Provides a manual release through "How to Program a Manual

(latching) a monitor module (connected to a Release Switch" on page 91
UL-listed pull station) for a
releasing zone.

MAN REL DELAY Provides a manual release with a "How to Program a Manual
(latching) 10-second delay through a monitor Release Delay Switch" on page 92
module (connected to a UL-listed
pull station) for a releasing zone.

SECOND SHOT Provides a second manual release "How to Program a Second Shot
(latching) through a monitor module Switch" on page 94
(connected to a UL-listed pull
station) for a releasing zone.

Type Codes designed for releasing zone outputs (SLC control modules).

Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to

REL END BELL Activates an NAC audio or visual "How to Program a Release End
device when releasing circuits shut Bell Circuit" on page 95
off.

REL CKT ULC Directs outputs to perform a release "How to Program a ULC Release
function as required by ULC. Circuit" on page 96

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Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to

RELEASE CKT Directs outputs to perform a "How to Program a Release

releasing function. Circuit" on page 97

REL. FORM C Directs relay outputs to perform a "How to Program a Release Form-
releasing function. C Circuit" on page 98

REL AUDIBLE Activates audio or visual devices "How to Program a Release

steady when releasing starts. Audible Circuit" on page 99

INST RELEASE Activates non-releasing output "How to Program an Instant

(SLC modules) with no delay time. Release Circuit" on page 100

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How to Program an Abort Switch

The following contains information needed to program an Abort Switch for a monitor module.

Description A monitor module, connected to a UL-listed abort station (such as the Notifier
NBG-12LRA), used to monitor an abort switch for a releasing zone. Multiple
monitor modules can be programmed with the ABORT SWITCH Type Code. They
will work like multiple conventional abort switches on a conventional zone.

Program Select a monitor module for use as an Abort Switch. While programming this
module (refer to "Module Point" on page 40 for instructions),
1. Select the ABORT SWITCH Type Code.
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed, with the Abort Switch type
code included (refer to "Releasing Zone" on page 46).

Example A programming example of a monitor module programmed as an Abort Switch for

Releasing Zone ZR05.
SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACT IVATED

Monitor
Detector
Module
Type Code
ABORT SWITCH
NBG-12LRA
station with
Abort Switch
R05

SLC SLC
output output
module module

Appendix Figure B-10 Monitor Module Configured as an Abort Switch

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How to Program a Manual Release Switch

The following contains information needed to program a Manual Release switch for a monitor
module.

Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier

NBG-12LRA)—used to monitor a pull station for the manual release of agents. A
Manual Release switch overrides all timers, such as Delay Time or a Soak Time.
Multiple monitor modules can be programmed with a MAN. RELEASE type code.
They work like multiple conventional manual release switches on a conventional
zone.

Program Select a monitor module for the manual release function. While programming this
module (refer to "Module Point" on page 40 for instructions),
1. Select the MAN. RELEASE type code.
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on
page 46).

Example A programming example of a monitor module programmed as an manual release switch for
releasing zone ZR05.
SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACT IVATED

NBG-12LRA station with Manual Release Lever

Monitor
Detector
Module

Type Code
MAN. RELEASE

ZR05

SLC SLC
output output
module module

Appendix Figure B-11 Monitor Module Configured as a Manual

Release Switch

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How to Program a Manual Release Delay Switch

The following contains information needed to program a Manual Release Delay switch for a monitor
module.
Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier
NBG-12LRA)—used to initiate a manual release with 10-second delay time.
A Manual Release Delay switch overrides the FACP programmed Delay Time,
but not Soak Time.
Multiple monitor modules can be programmed with a MAN REL DELAY type code.
They work like multiple conventional manual release switches on a conventional
zone.
Program
Select a monitor module for the manual release function. While programming
this module (refer to "Module Point" on page 40 for instructions),
1.Select the MAN REL DELAY type code.
2.Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map. The
releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on page 46).
Example A programming example of a Monitor module programmed for MAN REL DELAY switch
for Releasing Zone ZR05.

SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACT IVATED

Monitor
Detector
Module

Type Code
MAN REL DELAY
NBG-12LRA
station with
ZR05
Manual Release
Lever

SLC SLC
output output
module module

Appendix Figure B-12 Monitor Module Configured as a Manual Release Delay Switch

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For example, program releasing zone ZR05 with a Manual Release Delay switch
for the following releasing selections: Delay Time = 15, Abort Switch = ULI,
Cross Zone = NO, Soak Time = 30.
When the Manual Release Delay Switch activates, the control panel replaces the
remainder of the 15-second Delay Time, if running, with a 10-second timer.
Examples:

1. The FACP programmed Delay Time begins its 15 second countdown. The
Manual Release Delay switch is pulled when the FACP delay timer has counted
down to 12 seconds. The 12 seconds remaining in the countdown are overridden
by the 10-second delay initiated by the Manual Delay switch. In this example, the
total time elapsing from FACP countdown initiation to agent release is 13
seconds, less than the original 15 second FACP Delay Timer countdown.
2. The FACP programmed Delay Time begins its 15 second countdown. The
Manual Release Delay switch is pulled when the FACP Delay Timer has counted
down to 8 seconds. The 8 seconds remaining in the countdown are overridden by
the 10-second delay initiated by the Manual Delay switch. In this example, the
total time elapsing from FACP countdown initiation to agent release is 17
seconds, more than the original 15 second FACP Delay Timer countdown.
3. The FACP programmed Delay Time is not running (as would happen if the
releasing station were pulled before an alarm registered). The Manual Release
Delay Switch is activated by the pull station. Agent release will occur in 10
seconds.

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How to Program a Second Shot Switch

Note: The Second Shot switch can only be used with the MAN REL DELAY Type Code.
The following contains information needed to program a Second Shot switch for a monitor module.
Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the
NBG-12LRA)—used as for a second release of agents. A Second Shot switch
overrides a Delay Timer programmed to the same Releasing Zone.
Program Select a monitor module for the manual release function. While programming the
module (refer to "Module Point" on page 40 for instructions)
1. Select the SECOND SHOT Type Code.
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map. The
releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on page 46).
Example A programming example of a monitor module programmed as a MAN REL DELAY switch for the
first shot and a SECOND SHOT switch for the second shot.
SYSTEM
N ORMAL
SYSTEM
ACT IVATED
NBG-12LRA station with
Manual Release lever Second
Shot
Switch
Monitor Monitor
Module Detector Module

Type Code ZR05 Type Code

MAN REL DELAY SECOND SHOT

SLC SLC
output output
module module

Appendix Figure B-13 Monitor Module Configured as a Second Shot

Switch
With two monitor modules configured as shown above, program releasing zone ZR05
for the following releasing selections: Delay Time = 15, Abort Switch = ULI, Cross
Zone = Y, Soak Time = 30
ZR05 can be activated in one of two ways, as described in the examples given below.
Example 1: If the detector initiates the alarm, ZR05 activates. Releasing begins after
the delay timer has expired (15 seconds). Releasing will continue for the soak timer
duration (30 seconds). The Second Shot switch can then be activated, and will remain
activated for as long as the switch is held on. Second Shot releasing will end when the
switch is no longer held on (behaving like a tracking function).
Example 2: If the NBG-12LRA (Type Code MAN REL DELAY) lever is pulled, the delay
timer begins its 15 second countdown. Releasing will begin after the delay timer has
expired, and will continue for the soak timer duration (30 seconds). The Second Shot
switch can then be activated, and will remain activated for as long as the switch is held
on. Second Shot releasing will end when the switch is no longer held on (behaving like
a tracking function).

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How to Program a Release End Bell Circuit

Note: A releasing circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output
circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program a Release End Bell circuit for an SLC or
Panel Circuit output module.

Description An SLC or panel circuit output module to activate an audible or visual device
when releasing devices shut off. Multiple outputs with the REL END BELL Type
Code can also be mapped to the same Releasing Zone. When all the Releasing
Zone functions are complete, all outputs with the REL END BELL Type Code
activate at the same time. A REL END BELL circuit remains on until the system is
reset.

Program Select an SLC or panel circuit output module to use as a Release End Bell circuit.
While programming the point (refer to the Point Programming section of this
manual for instructions),
1. Select the REL END BELL Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on
page 46).

Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release End Bell for
Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

SLC SLC
Output output Output
output
module module module
module

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

REL END BELL RELEASE CKT RELEASE CKT REL AUDIBLE

For example, a module programmed with the REL END BELL

Type Code activates when all releasing functions, such as the
releasing functions programmed for ZR05, shut off.

Appendix Figure B-14 Output Module Configured as a Release End

Bell Circuit

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How to Program a ULC Release Circuit

Note: A ULC Release Circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output
circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit ; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program a ULC Release Circuit for an SLC output
module.
Description An SLC output module used to activate a releasing solenoid or other releasing
device. Multiple outputs with the REL CKT ULC Type Code can also be mapped to
the same Releasing Zone. When the Releasing Zone activates, all outputs with the
REL CKT ULC Type Code also activate at the same time. A ULC Release Circuit
activates when:
• An initiating device programmed to the same Releasing Zone activates
(two devices if using the Cross Zone option)
• The Delay Timer for the Releasing Zone (if used) expires
• No Abort Switch for the Releasing Zone (if used) is active
A ULC Release Circuit —and all wiring to the release device—is fully supervised
and usable with power-limited energy cable.
Program Select an SLC output module to use for a ULC Release Circuit. While
programming the point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for
instructions),
3. Select the REL CKT ULC Type Code,
4. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on
page 46).
Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a ULC Release Circuit for
Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

Type Code Type Code

REL CKT ULC REL CKT ULC

SLC SLC SLC SLC

output output output output
module module module module
A B

Appendix Figure B-15 Output Module Configured as a ULC Release

Circuit

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How to Program a Release Circuit

Note: A Release Circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output circuit
mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.
Note: Do not use a Release Circuit for the following: An application requiring ULC Listing; An application
requiring power-limited energy cable.

The following contains information needed to program a Release Circuit for an SLC output circuit
module.

Description An SLC output module used to activate a releasing solenoid or other releasing
device. Multiple outputs with the RELEASE CKT Type Code can be mapped to the
same Releasing Zone. When the Releasing Zone activates, all outputs associated
with the releasing zone and with the RELEASE CKT Type Code also activate at the
same time. A Release Circuit activates when:
• An initiating device programmed to the same Releasing Zone activates (two
devices if using the Cross Zone option)
• The Delay Timer for the releasing zone (if used) expires
• The Abort Switch for the releasing zone (if used) is not active

Program Select an SLC output module to use as a Release Circuit. While programming the
point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the RELEASE CKT Type Code
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on
page 46).

Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Circuit for Releasing
Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Detector Detector Detector
Module

ZR05

Type Code Type Code

RELEASE CKT RELEASE CKT

SLC SLC SLC SLC

output output output output
module module module module
A B

For example, all modules programmed with the RELEASE CKT

Type Code activate simultaneously with other outputs (modules A
& B) programmed for ZR05.

Appendix Figure B-16 Output Module Configured as a Release Circuit

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How to Program a Release Form-C Circuit

Note: An output with a REL. FORM C Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output
circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program a Release Form-C circuit for an SLC
Form-C relay output module.

Description An SLC output module, configured as a relay, programmed to activate an output

by opening or closing a switch. Typical applications include closing doors and air
handlers.

Program Select an SLC output module to use as a Releasing Form-C Circuit. While
programming the point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for
instructions),
1. Select the REL. FORM C Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on
page 46).

Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Form-C circuit for
Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Detector Detector Detector
Module

ZR05

SLC SLC SLC Output

output output output module
module module module C
A B
Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code
REL. FORM C RELEASE CKT RELEASE CKT REL AUDIBLE

For example, an output module, configured as a Form-C relay,

activates simultaneously with other outputs (modules A, B & C)
programmed for ZR05.
Appendix Figure B-17 Control Module Configured as a Release Form-
C Circuit

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How to Program a Release Audible Circuit

Note: An output with a REL AUDIBLE Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output
circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program a Release Audible circuit for an SLC or
Panel Circuit output module.

Description An output module programmed to activate an audio or visual device when all
releasing outputs, programmed to the same Releasing Zone, turn on. Multiple
outputs with the REL AUDIBLE Type Code can be mapped to the same Releasing
Zone. When the Releasing Zone activates, all outputs with the REL AUDIBLE Type
Code activate at the same time.

Program Select a control module or panel circuit module to use as a releasing circuit. While
programming the point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for
instructions),
1. Select the REL AUDIBLE Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on
page 46).

Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Audible circuit for
Releasing ZoneZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

SLC SLC
Output output output Output
module module module module
A B
Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code
REL AUDIBLE RELEASE CKT RELEASE CKT REL AUDIBLE

For example, an output module programmed with the REL

AUDIBLE Type Code activates simultaneously with other
outputs (modules A & B) programmed for ZR05.

Appendix Figure B-18 Output Module Configured as a Release

Audible Circuit

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How to Program an Instant Release Circuit

Note: An output with an INST RELEASE Type Code requires the following selections: a zone selection (a releasing
zone may be used, but is not required); an output circuit mapped to the same zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-
Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program an Instant Release circuit for an SLC output
module.

Description An SLC output circuit module programmed to activate non-releasing devices,

such as door openers or warning sounders, without counting down delay timers. A
device programmed with the INST RELEASE Type Code device is supervised for
open circuits and ground faults.

Program Select an SLC output module to use with a releasing circuit. While programming
the point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the INST RELEASE Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map.
The releasing zone must be fully programmed (refer to "Releasing Zone" on
page 46).

Example A programming example of a control module programmed as an Instant Release circuit for
Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

Type Code Type Code

INST RELEASE INST RELEASE

SLC SLC
SLC SLC
output output
output output
module module
module module
A B
For example, a module programmed with the INST RELEASE
Type Code activates simultaneously with other outputs
(modules A & B) programmed for ZR05.

Appendix Figure B-19 Output Module Configured as an Instant

Release Circuit

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How to Program a Release Code Bell Circuit

When coded ouput is desired to indicate different phases of a releasing operation, the panel can be
programmed using Control-By-Event (CBE) to turn on outputs set to provide the chosen codes.

Example In the following example, programming is shown that will

Description 1. Turn on an output when the first alarm activates in a releasing zone, but Cross Zone
conditions are not met. Turn it off when the Delay Timer starts.
2. Turn on a different output when Cross Zone conditions are met and the Delay Timer
activates, and turn it off when releasing starts.
3. Turn on a different output when releasing starts, and turn it off when the system is reset.
The outputs are each set to a code appropriate for one of the three releasing phases: for
example, one code for the first alarm, a faster code when the Delay Timer activates, and a
continuous tone during releasing.

Program Program releasing zone ZR1 as follows:

ZR1 = Delay Time:15, Abort Switch:ULI, Cross Zone:YES, Soak Time:120
Map ZR1 to all inputs and outputs shown in this example.
Program logic zones as follows:
ZL1 = AND(OR(L1D1,L1D2,L1D3,L1D4,L1D5,L1D6),NOT(L1M30)
When conditions are met for ZL1, a first alarm has occurred in the releasing zone, but the
Delay Timer has not yet started. Map ZL1 to an output set to the code chosen for a first
alarm (L1M31 in this example).
ZL2 = AND(L1M30,NOT(L1M20))
When conditions are met for ZL2, the Delay Timer has started, but releasing has not
begun. Map ZL2 to the output set to the code chosen for when the Delay Timer activates
(L1M32 in this example).
ZL3 = OR(L1M20)
When conditions are met for ZL3, the 120 second releasing operation has begun. Map
ZL3 to the output that produces a continuous tone (L1M33 in this example).
Program output Type Codes as follows:
L1M20 = RELEASE CKT , L1M30 = INST RELEASE , L1M31 = CONTROL, L1M32 = CONTROL,
L1M33 = CONTROL

Illustration

L1D1 L1D2 L1D3 L1D4 L1D5 L1D6

ZR01

L1M20 L1M30 L1M31 L1M32 L1M33

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code
RELEASE CKT INST RELEASE CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL
ZL1 ZL2 ZL3

Appendix Figure B-20 A Release Code Bell Circuit Configuration

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B.4 Miscellaneous
Initiating Devices
Releasing zone initiating devices include the following:
• FST-751 intelligent heat detectors
• FSI-751, FSP-751, FAPT-751, FSL-751 intelligent smoke detectors
• Conventional detection UL-listed devices connected to monitor modules
Multiple zone initiating devices can be used for the same releasing hazard. Map zone initiating
devices to the same Releasing Zone. Factory Mutual and certain Local Authorities Having
Jurisdiction require using redundant wiring (NFPA 72 Style 6 or Style D) for initiating devices in
releasing applications.

Warning Sounders
Warning sounders connect to SLC or Panel Circuit output module circuits (refer to this panel’s
installation manual). Note the following:
• If selecting Cross Zones, a warning sounder only activates when two zones alarm.
• Warning sounders—unlike release solenoids—do not wait for a Delay Timer.
• If Coding Functions are required for warning sounders, use an SLC output module.
• The same releasing hazard can activate multiple NACs.
Instructions for activating warning sounders:

To activate a sounder Do this

When the Delay Timer starts, when Map the SLC or Panel Circuit to a releasing hazard
the releasing device activates, or both zone (R0-R9).

Immediately when one of the Map the SLC or Panel Circuit output to a separate
initiating devices activate zone (not R0-R9) that is also mapped to all
initiating devices of the hazard.

Auxiliary Control Functions

Instructions for using control functions:

Function Do this

A releasing application Use control modules set for dry contact operation. Program
requires control relays the control relays for different functions by following the
instructions in “To activate a sounder” above.

Providing control functions Use an ACM-8R remote relay module mapped to the software
zones of the control panel.

ACS Annunciation
Releasing points may be mapped to annunciators using annunciator point programming (Refer to
"ACS Point Programming" on page 25).

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Appendix C: Special Zone Outputs

C.1 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)
What is Presignal and PAS?

Purpose
Presignal is a feature that initially causes alarm signals to only sound in specific areas, monitored
by qualified persons. This allows delay of the alarm up to 180 seconds after the start of alarm
processing. The control panel Presignal feature provides two selections:

•A Presignal Delay Timer (1:00 to 3:00 minutes) that delays activation of all outputs with a
CBE that includes Special Zone ZF0.
•A PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence) selection, in addition to the Presignal Delay Timer, that
allows a 15-second time period for acknowledging an alarm signal from a fire detection/
initiating device. If the alarm is not acknowledged within 15 seconds, all local and remote
outputs activate immediately and automatically.
An illustration of Presignal and PAS timing.
Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 s)

PAS (15 s)

If PAS=Y, alarm activates

outputs if not acknowledged
Initial alarm Alarm activates outputs, if the
annunciation control panel is not reset

Appendix Figure C-1 Presignal and PAS Time

The control panel delays activation of outputs containing ZF0 in their zone maps for all alarm
initiating devices that contain ZF0 in their CBE list. A subsequent alarm will abort the Presignal
Delay Timer and execute CBE lists.

Notes on using ZF0

•NFPA 72 requires installation of a PAS Inhibit switch, that can be used to turn off the PAS
delay timer when the control panel is unattended. Do so by programming a monitor
module with the Type Code, PAS INHIBIT.
•The Presignal Delay timer countdown can be stopped by pressing the SYSTEM RESET key
before the timer expires.
•Program zone ZF0 to participating inputs and outputs.

Restrictions on using ZF0

•Do not include ZF0 in the CBE list for a releasing device.
•Do not include ZF0 in the CBE list for any monitor module that connects to a device other
than an automatic fire detector.

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Selecting Presignal and PAS Outputs

Presignal
The Presignal Delay Timer can be set to a value between 60 and 180 seconds. A Presignal Delay
Timer does not apply to the following:
•System Alarm relay
•TM-4 polarity reversal alarm output
•TM-4 municipal box output
•UDACT

Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)

Outputs selected for PAS delay for 15 seconds. Acknowledgement within the 15-second delay will
set the Presignal Delay Timer to the full programmed value (60-180 seconds, including the PAS
delay of 15 seconds). When an alarm comes from an initiating device with a CBE list that includes
ZF0, the control panel delays the following outputs:
•System Alarm relay
•TM-4 polarity reversal alarm output
•TM-4 municipal box output
•UDACT

C.2 Coding Functions for Panel Circuit Outputs

Coding Functions are selectable pulsed signals that energize Panel Circuit outputs when a fire
alarm occurs.
Note: Do not include ZF8 in the zone map of Panel Circuits used for releasing or zone coding applications.

Select Coding Functions on a global basis by setting the Panel Circuit Bell Coding field to March
or Temporal. (Refer to “Panel Settings (2) Screen” on page 20). Select individual panel circuit
output points for coding participation by entering ZF8 in the point’s zone map. All Panel Circuit
outputs with ZF8 in their zone maps will sound the same code when activated. The table below
contains descriptions of each Coding Function selection:

Coding Function
Signal
Selection
March Time (default) 120 PPM (pulses per minute)
Temporal 0.5s on, 0.5s off, 0.5s on, 0.5s off, 0.5s on, 1.5s off, repeats

Appendix Table C-1 Coding Function Selections

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Appendix D: AWACS™ Applications

D.1 AWACS Overview
AWACS™ (Advanced Warning Addressable Combustion Sensing) is a set of software algorithms
that provide the NFS-3030/E with industry-leading smoke detection capability. The user can
program AWACS functions on a global or on a per-detector basis.
AWACS topics covered in this appendix:

Topic Page

AWACS features – Descriptions of AWACS features, such as Drift 105

Compensation, Sensitivity Adjust, programmable on a per-detector
basis.

Pre-Alarm – Alert and Action settings, programming (global settings). 108

Detector Sensitivity Settings – Pre-Alarm and Alarm sensitivity 109

settings for photo, ion, laser, and multisensor detectors programmable
on a per-detector basis.

Detector Maintenance Features – Instructions for viewing and 111

printing detector maintenance information.

D.2 AWACS Features

AWACS features include the following:
•Drift Compensation and Smoothing
•Maintenance Warnings - Three Levels
•Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm
•Detector Sensitivity
•Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

Drift Compensation and Smoothing

Drift compensation uses algorithms (U.S. patent pending) that identify and compensate for long-
term changes in the analog readings from each smoke detector. (Typically, dirt and dust
accumulation inside the smoke chamber causes long-term changes in detector readings.) Drift
compensation does the following:
•Allows a detector to retain its original ability to detect actual smoke, and resist false alarms,
even as dirt and dust accumulates.
•Reduces maintenance requirements by allowing the control panel to automatically perform
the periodic sensitivity measurements required by NFPA Standard 72.
The software also provides smoothing filters to remove transient noise signals, usually caused by
electrical interference. Different smoothing algorithms are used, depending on the sensitivity
selection of each detector. Refer to “Detector Sensitivity Settings” on page 109 for more
information on detector sensitivity levels.

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A graphic representation of a detector analog reading using drift compensation and smoothing:

Alarm Level

without compensation

Analog with compensation and

Awacs1a.cdr
Reading smoothing

Time

Appendix Figure D-1 Graphic Representation of Drift Compensation

Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels

The software determines when the drift compensation for a detector reaches an unacceptable level
that can compromise detector performance. When a detector reaches an unacceptable level, the
control panel indicates a maintenance warning. The table below summarizes the three levels of
AWACS maintenance warnings:
Detector Compensation Percentage
Detector Trouble Range
Indicates
Message Ion Photo or Laser
Photo with Heat
N/A Compensation is within acceptable range. 6 - 80 6 - 45 3 - 50
LOW THRESHOLD A hardware problem in the detector. 0-5 0-5 0-2
MAINTENANCE REQ Dust accumulation that is near but below 92 - 99 92 - 99 83 - 99
the allowed limit. The Maintenance
Required is an alert level that indicates the
need for maintenance before the
performance of the detector is
compromised.
MAINT.URGENT Dust accumulation above the allowed limit. 100 100 100

Appendix Table D-1 Definitions of AWACS Maintenance Levels

A graphic representation of the maintenance levels:

MAINT.URGENT
DIRTY

MAINTENANCE REQ
Acceptable
Range

LOW THRESHOLD
Low
Value

Appendix Figure D-2 Diagram of Maintenance Levels

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Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm
You can set each detector, except FST-751 (Heat), for Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm (PA=1). In this
Self-Optimizing mode, the software measures the normal peak analog readings and sets the
Pre-Alarm level just above these normal peaks. This allows extremely sensitive Pre-Alarm
capability with reasonable protection against non-fire signals. The figure below shows a graphical
representation of the Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm level:

Prealarm Threshold

Analog
Reading

Awacs4a.cdr
Time (days)

Appendix Figure D-3 Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm Level

Detector Sensitivity
The control panel provides nine Sensitivity Levels (see Appendix Table D-2 on page 110) for alarm
detection and pre-alarm as follows:
•Alarm Sensitivity Levels You can select the sensitivity of a detector from 1-9 (1=highest
sensitivity; 9=lowest sensitivity).
•Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Levels You can select one of nine levels from 1 to 9 (0=no Pre-Alarm,
1=self-optimizing, 2=highest sensitivity, 9=lowest sensitivity). You can set Pre-Alarm
operation to Action (latching) or Alert (non-latching) and to activate Special Zones. For
instructions on programming, refer to "Pre-Alarm" on page 108.
You can set the sensitivity levels as fixed or programmed for day and night operation. For details,
refer to "Coding Functions for Panel Circuit Outputs" on page 104.
A sample sensitivity window for a laser detector:
1.1%

1.0% 1.0% Alarm Selection 9

OBSCURATION (% PER FOOT)

0.9%

0.8% 0.8% Alarm Selection 8

0.7% 0.7% Alarm Selection 7

0.6%

0.5% 0.5% Alarm Selection 6 0.5% Pre-Alarm 9

0.4% 0.4% Pre-Alarm 8

0.3% 0.3% Alarm Selection 5 0.3% Pre-Alarm 7

0.2% 0.2% Alarm Selection 4 0.2% Pre-Alarm 6

0.1% 0.1% Alarm Selection 3 0.1% Pre-Alarm 5

SAMPLE 0.05% Alarm Selection 2 0.05% Pre-Alarm 4

0.03% Alarm Selection 1 0.03% Pre-Alarm 3
SENSITIVITY 0.02% Pre-Alarm 2
WINDOW, laser detector Self Adjust 1

Appendix Figure D-4 Sample Sensitivity Levels for a Laser Detector

Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing is the ability of a smoke detector to consider readings from
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detectors in its decision. Without statistical sacrifice in the ability to resist false alarms, Cooperative
Multi-Detector Sensing allows a detector to increase its sensitivity to actual smoke by a factor of
almost 2 to 1. Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing also allows the combination of ionization with
photoelectric technology in reaching an alarm decision. The figure below shows a graph
representing Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing:

Combined

SMOKE OBSCURATION
Alarm

3 Sensors

Awacs5a.cdr
Time (minutes)

Appendix Figure D-5 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

D.3 Pre-Alarm
Definition
The Pre-Alarm function is a programmable option which determines the system’s response to real-
time detector sensing values above the programmed setting. Use the Pre-Alarm function if you
want to get an early warning of incipient or potential fire conditions. There are two levels of
Pre-Alarm:
•Alert (Refer to “Alert Level” below)
•Action (Refer to “Action Level” on page 109)
Alert and Action Pre-Alarm settings are set with point programming. Unique Pre-Alarm sensitivity
levels (PA) for individual detectors are listed in "Detector Sensitivity Settings" on page 109.
The LEDs on detectors polled in FlashScan mode will light steady green when in pre-alarm.

Alert Level

Alert Functions
The control panel software, in addition to checking for alarm levels, checks for Pre-Alarm
thresholds for each addressable, intelligent smoke detector programmed for Pre-Alarm. If a
detector’s real-time sensing level exceeds the programmed Alert threshold, the control panel
indicates an Pre-Alarm condition for the detector. The control panel does the following functions
when a detector reaches pre-alarm level:
•The Pre-Alarm message is sent to the History buffer and to installed printers. The message is
sent (and time stamped) at the time that it first occurred. This historical data could provide
valuable information about the progress of a fire.
•The PRE-ALARM LED flashes and the panel sounder pulses until acknowledged.
•Zone Z000 (general alarm) or any other zone and the System Trouble and System Alarm
relays do not activate.
•The Pre-Alarm indication for this detector will restore automatically to normal if its
sensitivity, programmable to one of nine settings, drops below pre-alarm level.
•A subsequent alarm for this detector also clears the Pre-Alarm indication.

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Action Level

Action Functions
If you program a detector for Action Pre-Alarm and the detector reaches a level that exceeds the
programmed Pre-Alarm level, the control panel indicates an Action condition. The control panel
does the following functions when a detector reaches the programmed pre-alarm level:
•The Action message is sent to the History buffer and installed printers. The message is sent
(and time stamped) only at the time that it first occurred. This historical data could provide
valuable information about the progress of a fire.
•The PRE-ALARM LED and panel sounder pulse until acknowledged.
•The zone that is in the tenth position of the zone map for this detector activates. The tenth
zone is the right-most entry on line two of the detector zone map list in the Point
Programming screen. (For more information on detector zone positions, refer to Figure
3.24 and the accompanying text). The tenth zone can be used to control functions of a
detector or group of detectors once the pre-alarm level is reached. Tenth zone activations
also allow ACS annunciation by a detector or group of detectors in Action Pre-Alarm
condition.
•Zone Z000 (general alarm) or any other zone and the System Trouble and System Alarm
relays do not activate.
•The Pre-Alarm condition and the zone programmed will latch until system reset, even if the
sensitivity drops below the pre-alarm level.
•A subsequent alarm condition for this detector clears the Action indication from the LCD
display alarm list.
D.4 Detector Sensitivity Settings
How to Select Pre-Alarm and Alarm Sensitivity
Each detector provides a host of selectable intelligent options. The control panel provides nine
levels of Pre-Alarm (PA:1–PA:9) and Alarm (AL:1–AL:9) in percent per foot obscuration:
•PA:0 no Pre-Alarm selection.
•PA:1 the self-optimizing setting where the control panel selects a suitable Pre-Alarm level for
a detector.
•PA:2–PA:9 the detector Pre-Alarm sensitivity level - with PA:2 the most sensitive and PA:9
the least sensitive.
•AL:1–AL:9 the detector Alarm sensitivity level - with AL:1 the most sensitive and AL:9 the
least sensitive.

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Note: * Signifies the factory default setting.

Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Pre-Alarm

Photo Electric AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto
SMOKE (PHOTO) AL:2=0.73 % PA:2=0.30 %
(See note a ) AL:3=0.96 % PA:3=0.47 %
AL:4=1.19 % PA:4=0.64 %
AL:5=1.43 % PA:5=0.81 %
AL:6=1.66 % PA:6=0.99 %
AL:7=1.89 % PA:7=1.16 %
AL:8=2.12 %* PA:8=1.33 %*
AL:9=2.35 % PA:9=1.50 %
Ion AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto
SMOKE (ION) AL:2=0.75 % PA:2=0.40 %
(See notes a and b ) AL:3=1.00 % PA:3=0.50 %
AL:4=1.25 % PA:4=0.75 %
AL:5=1.50 % PA:5=1.00 %
AL:6=1.75 %* PA:6=1.25 %*
AL:7=2.00 % PA:7=1.50 %
AL:8=2.25 % PA:8=1.75 %
AL:9=2.50 % PA:9=2.00 %
FlashScan View AL:1=0.03 % PA:1=Auto
(See Note b ) AL:2=0.05 % PA:2=0.02 %
AL:3=0.10 % PA:3=0.03 %
AL:4=0.20 % PA:4=0.05 %
AL:5=0.30 % PA:5=0.10 %
AL:6=0.50 %* PA:6=0.20 %*
AL:7=0.70 % PA:7=0.30 %
AL:8=0.80 % PA:8=0.40 %
AL:9=1.00 % PA:9=0.50 %
Acclimate Alarm (CLIP)
Multi-Sensor AL:1=0.50 % AL:1=1.00 % PA:1=0.50%
AL:2=1.00 % AL:2=1.00 % PA:2=1.00 %
AL:3=1.00 to 2.00 % AL:3=1.00 to 2.00 % PA:3=1.00 %
AL:4=2.00 % AL:4=2.00 % PA:4=1.00 to 2.00%
AL:5=2.00 to 3.00%* AL:5=2.00 to 4.00%* PA:5=1.00 to 2.00 %*
AL:6=3.00 % AL:6=2.00 to 4.00% PA:6=2.00 %
AL:7=3.00 to 4.00 % AL:7=2.00 to 4.00% PA:7=2.00 %
AL:8=4.00 % AL:8=4.00 % PA:8=2.00 to 3.00 %
AL:9=thermal 135oF AL:9=4.00% PA:9=2.00 to 3.00 %
Heat (Adjustable Threshold) AL:1=43°C PA:1=40°C
AL:2=57°C PA:2=43°C
AL:3=63°C* PA:3=57°C*
AL:4=68°C PA:4=65°C
AL:5=74°C PA:5=70°C
AL:6=88°C PA:6=75°C
AL:7=88°C PA:7=75°C
AL:8=88°C PA:8=75°C
AL:9=88°C PA:9=75°C
* Signifies the factory default setting.

a. Suitable for open area protection only with 0 to 300 feet per minute air velocity.
b. The use of alarm sensitivities below 0.50% obscuration per foot requires a 90 day test to ensure that the environment for
the detectors is suitable for the higher sensitivity setting. (Refer to “How to Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration
per Foot” on page 111.)

Appendix Table D-2 Detector Sensitivity Settings

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How to Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration per Foot

Using alarm sensitivities below 0.50% obscuration per foot requires a 90-day test to ensure that the
detector environment is suitable for the higher sensitivity setting. To meet Notifier and
Underwriters Laboratory requirements, test each detector planned to operate below 0.50%/ft
obscuration as follows:
4. Set the detector as follows:

Step Action

1 Initially set to the 0.50% obscuration per foot Alarm level.

2 Set the Pre-Alarm level to the desired final Alarm sensitivity.

3 Set the Pre-Alarm to Alert mode (non-latching).

5. Operate detectors continuously for 90 days with all environmental factors (such as,
temperature, humidity, air flow, occupancy, and so on) similar to the intended application for
the detectors. Record all events for each tested detector with an electronic History buffer or a
printout.
6. At the end of the 90-day test: An authorized Notifier representative, or an end user trained by
an authorized Notifier representative must inspect the results of the test. If the test results show
no alarms or pre-alarms for the tested detectors, reprogram the fire alarm system to set the
Alarm sensitivity to the more sensitive Pre-Alarm level of the test.
D.5 Detector Status Display
Detector Maintenance Display
Should the panel detect a low chamber value or maintenance condition with a detector, it will
generate a point trouble as described in the operations manual for this panel. The following Read
Status screen displays detector information that applies to the state of the smoke detector. It can be
reached with the following commands, starting at the Main Menu screen:
Press MAIN MENU
Press READ STATUS
Press READ STATUS POINT SELECT (enter the detector point address)
Press ACCEPT

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A FRI JUL 19, 2002

READ ADDRESS: L03D052
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
ELEVATOR LOBBY EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z003 SMOKE(PHOTO)
Z005, Z027, Z066, , ,
, , , , ,
VALUES: 011% OF ALARM, 045% OF PREALARM
ALARM: 6= 1.66%, PREALARM: 3= 0.47%
ACTION/STATUS: NONE/VERY CLEAN
PEAKS:56% VERIFY COUNT:02 CO-OP:D100,158
10:22:34A FRI JUL 19, 2002
BACK

Appendix Figure D-6 Smoke Detector Screen - Read Status

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Print a Detector Maintenance Report

A Detector Maintenance Report lists detector maintenance status for each installed addressable
detector [except FDX (an analog heat detector)].
To print this report, press the Printer Function soft key at the Main Menu, then press the Detector
Maintenance Report soft key sends a Detector Maintenance Report (Appendix Figure D-7) to the
printer connected to the control panel.

******DETECTOR MAINTENANCE******************************************************
NORMAL SMOKE(LASER) Detector L01D001 000330us 000340us Comp:000% Pk: 002%
Alarm: 000% PreAlarm: 000% A6P6 V000 L01D001

NORMAL SMOKE ACCLIM Detector L01D002 000030us 000000us Comp:000% Pk: 000%
Alarm: 000% PreAlarm: 000% A8P8 V000 L01D002

Field Identification
Long term average of
raw analog value in
microseconds
Current reading of raw analog
Compensation
value in microseconds
percentage
Extended
Label Label Detector peak
State

NORMAL SMOKE(LASER) Detector L01D001 000330us 000340us Comp:000% Pk: 002%

Alarm: 000% PreAlarm: 000% A6P6 V000 L01D001

Verification count
Percent of Percent of Address
alarm prealarm Programmed prealarm sensitivity setting in
threshold threshold effect when the report was generated
Programmed alarm sensitivity setting in
effect when the report was generated.

Appendix Figure D-7 Sample Detector Maintenance Report

How to Interpret a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report

The Detector Read Status Screen and Detector Maintenance Report provides the same information
(such as Device Status, Peak Value) about a detector. This section contains descriptions of each
item that appears in a Detector Read Status Screen or a Detector Maintenance Report.
Display Information
Lines 1- 4 - This could display any current event message, or, as in this example, the System
Normal message
Line 5 - Screen title and the address of the point being read
The area between the separator lines, lines 6-14, shows all information concerning the selected
point, which is L03D052 in the above example.
Line 6 - Line 6 displays two statistics that display for inputs (detectors and modules) and zones; in
the above example they are:
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE

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The first field displays the point control. There are three designations that could appear in this field
Point Control Description
Designation
AUTOMATIC The point is being controlled automatically by the panel.
DISABLED The point has been forced into a disabled state by an outside source.
TROUBLE The point is in a trouble state and is no longer functioning automatically.

The second field displays the point status. There are two designations that could appear in this field.
Point Status Description
Designation
INACTIVE The point is currently reporting no events.
ACTIVE The point is currently in an off-normal status.
PREALARM The point is currently in a prealarm status.

The device is a detector (an input device) so by referring to the descriptions below, it can be
determined that the point is in a normal state.
Inputs: (detectors, monitor modules, zones)
If the point is not in trouble or disabled, and the point is automatically controlled by the panel, the
display will be one of the following:
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
AUTOMATIC ACTIVE
AUTOMATIC PREALARM
If the point is disabled, the display will be one of the following. The Trouble Status field will
appear if the point is in trouble.
DISABLED INACTIVE <Trouble Status>*
DISABLED ACTIVE <Trouble Status>*
DISABLED PREALARM <Trouble Status>*
If the point is in trouble, the display will read:
TROUBLE INACTIVE <Trouble Status>*
TROUBLE ACTIVE <Trouble Status>*
TROUBLE PREALARM <Trouble Status>*
*The field <Trouble Status> will contain a device trouble message. Refer to this panel’s Operations
manual for information on these messages.
Line 7 - The custom label for this point
Line 8 - Continuation of the point’s custom label, first zone, and device type
Lines 9,10 - a display of all the zones that contain the current point being read.
Lines 11through 14 -These lines will have values in them only if the device is a detector. They will
not display for wireless detectors.
Line 11
VALUES:
The screen displays the Alarm and Prealarm values that are in effect when read status is
requested. For example, if occupied settings are in effect, occupied values will display
1 2 1 % O F A L A R M - This field gives the detector reading as it relates to its
preprogrammed alarm level value (indicated in the next line on the screen). The example
above shows the detector exceeding the alarm level by 21%.
1 4 5 % O F P R E A L A R M - This field gives the detector reading as it relates to its
preprogrammed prealarm level value (indicated in the next line on the screen). The example
above shows the detector exceeding the prealarm level by 45%.

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If the detector is an Alert heat detector, the value is indicated by a temperature reading
(example: 148 DEGREES F).
Line 12
The screen displays the Alarm and Prealarm levels that are in effect when read status is
requested. For example, if unoccupied settings are in effect, they will display.
A L A R M : 6 = 1 . 6 6 % - Six is the preprogrammed alarm level value for this detector: its
value is 1.66%, indicating the percent per foot obscuration value assigned to level 6.
P R E A L A R M : 3 = 0 . 4 7 % - Three is the preprogrammed alarm level value for this detector:
its value is 0.47%, indicating the percent per foot obscuration value assigned to level 3.
Line 13
A C T I O N / S T A T U S : N O N E / V E R Y C L E A N - This displays the maintenance status of
the device. The message that appears in this field depends on the drift compensation value. A
detector will automatically compensate for environmental contaminants and other factors over
time, until the tolerance value has been exceeded. The FACP will signal a trouble condition
when this level has been reached. Refer to the following table for messages and required
action.

Message Description
Replace/Malfunction Replace the defective detector. The detector may not
operate properly.
None/Very Clean No action necessary. The detector readings are near ideal.
None/Clean No action necessary. Although not ideal, the detector will
activate at the selected sensitivity level.
None/Fairly Clean No action necessary. The detector will activate at the
selected sensitivity level.
Needs Cleaning Clean the detector soon. The detector may cause a false
alarm because it has reached the drift compensation
tolerance value.
Needs Immediate Cleaning Clean immediately! The detector is a false alarm risk. The
drift compensation tolerance value has been exceeded.

Line 13 will not display for Acclimate detectors.

Line 14
P E A K S : 5 6 % - This value represents the highest percent per foot obscuration reading taken
by this detector. It can be a historical figure, and does not necessarily represent the highest
reading for this particular alarm. Re-initializing the detector would reset this value to zero.
V E R I F Y C O U N T : 0 2 - This displays the number of times the detector has gone into
alarm. This count aids in differentiating false alarms from actual alarms by showing repeated
alarm events that have come into the device. In this example, the detector has gone into alarm
two times since the verification count was begun. The FACP will signal a trouble condition
when the verify count exceeds 20.
C O - O P : D 1 0 0 , 1 5 8 - Indicates the address(es) of any detector(s) linked with the detector
that’s in alarm for Co-operative Multi-Alarm Sensing. This field will not display for Acclimate
detectors.
Line 15 - The current time and date are displayed in this line.

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Appendix E: CBE: Zones and Equations

CBE (Control-By-Event) is a software function that provides a means to program a variety of
output responses based on various initiating events. The control panel operates CBE through lists of
zones. A zone becomes listed when it is added to a point’s zone map through point programming.
•Each input point (detector, monitor module, Panel Circuit module) can list up to ten zones.
Allowable zone types are general zone, releasing zone, and special zone.
•Each output point (control module, Panel Circuit module) can list up to ten zones. Allowable
zone types are general zone, logic zone, releasing zone, special zone, and trouble zone.
•Output points can list zone Z000 (general alarm). Non-Alarm or Supervisory points do not
activate zone Z000 (general alarm).
Networked CBE, or CCBE (Cooperative Control-By-Event), provides CBE initiating-event/output-
response relationships over the network through general , logic, and/or trouble zones. When one of
these zones, programmed into the zone maps of points on this panel and points on other nodes, will
create network cause-and-effect relationships based on the type and content of the zone.
E.1 Zones
There are five types of zones that may be listed to a point for CBE purposes.

Zone Type Description/Function

General Zone A general zone is used to link input and output devices. When an input device activates, any general zone
in its zone map will be active, and any output device that has an active general zone in its map will be
active. General zones can be used as arguments in logic equations.
Zone Z000 is a general alarm zone: those points listing Z000 in their zone map participate in a general
alarm.
The panel will support up to 1000 general zones, designated as Z0 through Z999. General zones can be
used in CCBE applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.

Logic Zone A logic zone consists of a logic equation. Whenever the logic equation becomes true, all output points
mapped to the logic zone will activate.
The panel will support up to 1000 logic zones, designated as ZL1 through ZL1000. Logic zones can be
used in CCBE applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.

Trouble Zone A trouble zone consists of a trouble equation. Whenever the trouble equation becomes true, all output
points mapped to the trouble zone will activate.
The panel will support up to ten trouble zones, designated as ZT01 through ZT10. Trouble zones can be
used in CCBE applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.

Releasing Zone A releasing zone is used to control a releasing operation.

The panel will support up to ten releasing zones, designated as ZR00 through ZR09.

Special Zone ZF0 An output participates in Presignal with this special zone in its zone map.
ZF1 (Trouble less AC) An ouput programmed to turn on/off if a system trouble - other than an AC
power loss - occurs.
ZF2 (AC Trouble) An output programmed to turn on/off if an AC power loss or a brownout
condition occurs.
ZF3 (Security) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Security input activates.
ZF4 (Supervisory) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Supervisory input activates.
ZF5 Alternate An output programmed to switch from the active detector alarm sensitivities to
Sensitivity Activation the alternate alarm sensitivities when a non-fire point with ZF5 in its CBE
activates.
ZF8 A panel output participates in March or Temporal time coding (depending on the
global setting) with this special zone in its zone map.

Time, date and holiday functions, which were formerly determined through special zones, are now defined in the panel
programming section of this manual.

Appendix Table E-1 Zone Table

E.2 Equations
Logic and Trouble Equations can define complex relationships between input and output devices.

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The FACP supports up to 1000 Logic Equations, each designated with a Logic Zone number of
ZL1 through ZL1000. It also supports up to ten Trouble Equations, each designated with a Trouble
Zone number of ZT01 through ZT10. Once created, these equations can be included in input/output
zone mapping.
1. Equations will always begin with a logic function. The function set is listed below.
2. Equations will be a maximum of 80 characters long, including parentheses and commas.
3. Logic and Trouble Equations can have a maximum of 10 logic functions unless a time delay
function is used: a time delay function must be the only function in its equation.
4. Equations are evaluated after all other devices have been evaluated.
5. One logic equation can be used as an argument in another logic equation, or one trouble
equation can be used in another trouble equation, only if the equation used has previously been
evaluated; that is, only zones with a lower number than the zone currently being edited can be
used as arguments.
6. A logic function can have a maximum of 20 arguments (inclusive start and stop address).
7. Maximum for the delay timer is 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds (23:59:59).

Equations are entered using Point Programming for logic or trouble zones. Refer to these sections
in this manual for instruction. The panel will check for errors after the user has entered the
complete equation. Possible errors are too many or two few parentheses, too many or two few
arguments inside the parentheses, unknown function and unknown device type.
Equations are made up of two basic components: functions (either logic or time delay) and
arguments.

Arguments
Arguments are discrete parts of a logic or time delay function used in a logic or trouble equation.
They can consist of another function, another equation, or any of the the devices listed below.

LxxD1 - LxxD159 detectors loop xx (159 per loop)

LxxM1 - LxxM159 modules loop xx (159 per loop)

P(1-12).(1-8) S5000 Modules (96)

(Nxxx)Z0 - (Nxxx)Z999* general zones (1000)

ZF1, ZF2, ZF3, ZF4, ZF5 special zones (5)

T0 - T510 system troubles (trouble equations only) (511)

(Nxxx)ZT01 - (Nxxx)ZT10* trouble zones (10)

(Nxxx)ZL1 - (Nxxx)ZL10008 logic zones (1000)

xx = loop number (01 through 10)

(Nxxx) = Node number, necessary for CCBE programming. The node number identifies what
node the panel will watch for a particular zone activation.

Appendix Table E-2 Table of Arguments

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Logic Equations

Logic Functions

The “AND” Operator

Requires that each argument be active.
Example: AND(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
All three arguments in the equation must be active for the logic zone to be activated.

The “OR” Operator

Requires that any argument be active
Example: OR(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
If any one of the three arguments in the equation is active the logic zone will be activated.

The “NOT” Operator

Inverts the state of the argument (activated to deactivated OR deactivated to activated).
Example: NOT(Z02)
The logic zone will remain activated until the argument activates.
If the argument activates the logic zone will deactivate.

The “ONLY1” Operator

Requires that only one argument be active.
Example: ONLY1(Z02,Z05,Z09)
If only one of the arguments activates the logic zone will be activated.

The “ANYX” Operator

Requires that the amount of arguments specified by the number preceding the arguments be active.
Example: ANYX(2,Z02,Z05,Z09)
If any two or more of the arguments are in alarm the output point will be activated.
The X amount may be a value from 1 through 9.

The “XZONE” Operator

Requires that any combination of two or more input devices programmed to a zone be active.
Example: XZONE(Z02)
If any combination of two or more initiating devices that have been mapped to this software zone
come into alarm, then outputs mapped to this zone will activate.

The “RANGE” Operator

Each argument within the range must conform to the requirements of the governing function. The
range limit is 20 consecutive arguments.
Example: AND(RANGE(Z1,Z20))
Zone 1 through Zone 20 must all be active to activate the logic zone.

Time-based Functions
The panel supports three time-based functions: DEL, SDEL, and TIM. Special rules apply to an
equation containing a time-based function:
•Only one time-based function may be used in an equation.
•The time-based function must appear only once, as the first entry of the equation.
•It may not be nested within parentheses in the equation.

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•Logic functions may be used in an equation that begins with a DEL or SDEL time-based function:
however, they must appear within parentheses following the time-based function.
Delay and duration times are in 24-hour format (HHMMSS); the allowable range is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
The “DEL” Function
Used for delayed operation.
Example: DEL(HH.MM.SS, HH.MM.SS,AND(L1M1,L1M140))
•The first HH.MM.SS is the delay time, the second HH.MM.SS is the duration time. If the
argument - AND(L1M1,L1M140) - in the example above activates, the function becomes
true after the argument has been active for the delay time, and continues to be true for the
duration time as long as the argument stays active. If the argument goes inactive during
the delay time or the duration time, the function reverts to false and the timing would
begin all over again if reactivated.
•If duration time of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true when the delay
time expires if the argument remains active throughout the delay time period.
•If no duration or delay is specified, then the function will follow the input argument,
indicating true while it is active and false when it is inactive. DEL assumes a value of false
on reset.

The “SDEL” Function

A latched version of the DEL function.
Example: SDEL(HH.MM.SS, HH.MM.SS,L1M140)
•The first HH.MM.SS is the delay time, the second HH.MM.SS is the duration time. If the
argument (L1M140 in the example above) activates, the function becomes true after the
delay time, and will remain active for the duration even if the argument becomes inactive
during either the delay or duration time.
•If delay time of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true as soon as the
argument (L1M140) activates and will remain that way for the specified duration, even if
the argument becomes inacative during that time.
•If no duration or delay time is specified, then the argument will not deactivate until reset, even
if the argument becomes inactive.

The “TIM” Operator

The TIM function is used to specify activation on specific days of the week or year.
Examples:
TIM(7-11-02) will evaluate as true for 24 hours starting at midnight (00:00:00) on July 11, 2002.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,08:00:00,23:00:00) will evaluate as true at 8:00 AM and remain true
until 11:00 PM (23:00) for the list of days supplied.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,08:00:00) will evaluate as true at 8:00 AM and remain true until 23:59:59
of the current day for the list of days supplied.
TIM(TU,07:45:00,18:30:00) will evaluate as true every Tuesday between 7:45 AM until 6:30 PM.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR) will evaluate as true from Monday morning at 12:01 AM until Friday
evening at 11:59:00 PM.

Logic Equation Syntax Example

OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L2D6,L2M3,NOT(L2M4)),ANY2(L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))
Equation begins with a logic function - OR
67 Characters (maximum of 80) - includes parentheses and commas.

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5 Logic Functions (maximum of 10) - OR, AND, AND, NOT and ANY2.
8 Arguments (maximum of 20 per logic function) - L1D1,L1D4,L2D6,L2M3,L2M4....
The equation contains no spaces.

Evaluating an Equation

To evaluate an equation, start from the innermostpart of the equation and work outwards. For this
equation to evaluate TRUE and thus turn on any output mapped to it, the following conditions must
be met:
OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L2D6,L2M3,NOT(L2M4)),ANY2(L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))

These have These have Any TWO of these

to be ON to be ON.......and this OFF have to be ON

for this part to be TRUE for this part to be TRUE for this part to be TRUE

When this is TRUE OR When this is TRUE OR When this is TRUE

Then all outputs programmed with this equation will be turned ON.

Trouble Equations
A trouble equation follows the same syntax rules as the logic equation. The system allows up to ten
trouble equations, ZT01 through ZT10 It differs from a logic equation in the following manner:
•Equations evaluate as true when the arguments go into trouble.
•Argument entries may consist of system trouble codes. Refer to Appendix H: System
Troubles for a listing of these codes.
Examples:
AND(L1M149,L2M110) will evaluate as true when both arguments go into trouble.
OR(T49,T50) will evaluate as true when either argument goes into trouble.

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Appendix F: Detector Initialization

F.1 Overview
The control panel automatically performs a detector initialization routine when a detector is added
or changed.
The detector initialization routine takes approximately 2.5 minutes. During this time, the detector
being initialized does not perform fire protection functions. The LEDs of detectors polled in
FlashScan mode will latch a steady green while initializing, and return to blinking green when
initialization is over.
While initializing a detector, follow these guidelines:
•Make sure the detector is free of residual smoke during detector initialization.
•Do not test a detector during detector initialization.
Note: The control panel only performs detector initialization if it senses that a detector was removed for at least
15 seconds.

WARNING: If any detector is replaced with a different type of detector (for example, a laser
detector is replaced with a photoelectric detector), the control panel must be programmed
immediately with the new detector Type Code. Failure to do so can cause incorrect control
panel operation, including false alarms.

F.2 How to Replace a Detector with a Different Type of Detector

If one type of detector is replaced with a different type of detector, the control panel must
immediately be programmed for the new detector type. To replace a detector, follow these steps:

Step Action

1 Delete the old detector point from FACP programming using the “Delete Point” screen on
page 53.

2 Physically remove the old detector.

3 Enter point programming for this point and change the Type and FlashScan Code Label to
the values appropriate for the new detector. (Refer to “Detector Point” on page 35 for
programming instructions).

4 Physically install the new detector. Initialization will occur automatically

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Appendix G: Type Codes

G.1 What are Type Codes?
Type Codes are software selections for initiating devices (detectors and monitor modules) and
output devices (control modules, NACs, and Panel Circuits). Some Type Codes are self-
explanatory; that is, the Type Code matches the function of the device, such as a “Monitor” for a
monitor module, “Smoke(photo)” for a photoelectric detector, and so on. Type codes also provide
special functions, such as activating switches, solenoids, and control panel functions. FlashScan
devices are assigned a special FlashScan code.

G.2 How to Select a Type Code

Type Codes are selected at the Point Programming screens. Refer to the Point Program section of
this manual for instructions.
This appendix contains detailed descriptions of Type Codes for input and output devices, as listed
below:

Refer to
Type of Device
page

"Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors"Intelligent 124

Detectors

Monitor Modules"Type Codes for Monitor Modules" 125

SLC and Panel Circuit Outputs 126

FlashScan Codes 127

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G.3 Type Codes for Input Devices

Overview
This section provides a list of Type Codes for intelligent detectors and for monitor modules. The
following Point Types light an LED at the panel when activated.
•fire alarm - lights the FIRE ALARM LED
•supervisory - lights the SUPERVISORY LED
•security - lights the SECURITY LED
•trouble - lights the TROUBLE LED

Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors

Following is a list of intelligent detector Type Codes, which specify the type of detector installed at
an SLC address.
Point Characteristics
Type Code Point Type Latching Activates Device/Point Function
(Y=yes CBE
N=no)
SMOKE (ION) fire alarm Y Y Ionization smoke detector
SUP L(ION) supervisory Y Y Ionization smoke detector
SUP T(ION)** supervisory N Y Ionization smoke detector
SMOKE(DUCTI) fire alarm Y Y Duct Ionization smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTI) supervisory Y Y Duct ionization smoke detector
SUP T(DUCTI)** supervisory N Y Ionization smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm.
SMOKE(PHOTO) fire alarm Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP L(PHOTO) supervisory Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP T(PHOTO) ** supervisroy N Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(DUCTP) fire alarm Y Y Duct Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTP) supervisory Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm
SUP T(DUCTP)** supervisory N Y Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm.
RFSMOKE(PHOTO) fire alarm Y Y Wireless Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(HARSH) fire alarm Y Y HARSH smoke detector
SMOKE(LASER) fire alarm Y Y Laser smoke detector
AIR REF fire alarm Y Y Assign to one or more FSL-751 detectors used to monitor the quality
of air entering the protected area. The air quality measurement allows
the VIEW system to compensate for vehicle fumes, fog, or other
particles brought into the protected area through the ventilation system.
Poor air quality will lower the sensitivity of all FSL-751 detectors on
the SLC. The detector sensitivity, however, remains within approved
limits (always less than 1% obscuration per foot).
Note: A reference detector still functions as a smoke detector, but the detector sensitivity level should be set to the least sensitive
level—AL:9 and PA:9 Alarm and Pre-Alarm sensitivity. Refer to “Detector Sensitivity Settings” on page 109 for a complete list of
detector sensitivity settings.
HEAT fire alarm Y Y 190oF heat detector
HEAT+ fire alarm Y Y 190oF heat detector with low temperature warning
HEAT(FIXED) fire alarm Y Y 135oF intelligent thermal sensor
HEAT (ROR) fire alarm Y Y 15oF per minute rate-of-rise detector
SMOKE ACCLIM fire alarm Y Y Combination Photoelectric/heat detector
SMOKE(ACCLI+) fire alarm Y Y Combination Photoelectric/heat detector with low temperature warning
SMOKE(MULTI)* fire alarm Y Y Multisensor smoke detector

* CLIP Mode only

**Not suitable for Canadian applications

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Type Codes for Monitor Modules

Note: A list of monitor module Type Codes, which you can use to change the function of a monitor
module point.
Note: Do not assign Releasing Type Codes to Panel Circuit module points.

Point
Characteristics
Type Code Point Type Latching Activates Device Function
(Y=yes CBE
N=no)
MONITOR fire alarm Y Y Alarm-monitoring device
PULL STATION fire alarm Y Y Manual fire-alarm-activating device
SMOKE CONVEN fire alarm Y Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector. An FZM-1 must be used for
alarm verification of a two-wire conventional detector.
SMOKE DETECT fire alarm Y Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector. An FZM-1 must be used for
alarm verification of a two-wire conventional detector
WATERFLOW fire alarm Y Y Monitor for waterflow alarm switch
WATERFLOW S supervisory Y Y Indicates supervisory condition for activated waterflow switch
ACCESS MONTR non-alarm security N Y Used for monitoring building access
AREA MONITOR security Y Y Monitors building access
AUDIO SYSTEM trouble N N Used for monitoring audio equipment (use trouble zones for activations)
EQUIP MONITR non-alarm security N Y Used for monitoring equipment
SECURITY L security Y Y Indicates activation of security alarm
LATCH SUPERV supervisory Y Y Indicates latching supervisory condition
TRACK SUPERV supervisory N Y Monitors for waterflow tamper switches for alarm points
SPRINKLR SYS supervisory Y Y Monitors a waterflow device
SYS MONITOR security Y Y Monitors equipment security
TAMPER supervisory Y Y Indicates activation of tamper switch
ACK SWITCH non-alarm N N Emulates panel Acknowledge switch
ALLCALL PAGE non-alarm N Y Emulates AMG-1 All-call switch and telephone page
DRILL SWITCH non-alarm N N Emulates panel Drill switch, activates silenceable fire outputs
EVACUATE SWITCH non-alarm N N Emulates panel Drill Switch, activates silenceable fire outputs
FIRE CONTROL non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations
NON FIRE non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations
PAS INHIBIT non-alarm N N Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence
POWER MONITR trouble N N Monitors main and auxiliary power supplies (use trouble zones for activations)
RESET SWITCH non-alarm N N Emulates keypad Reset switch
SIL SWITCH non alarm N N Emulates keypad Signal Silence switch
TELE PAGE non-alarm N Y Emulates Page Button on FFT-7. Allows remote paging to a fire area
TROUBLE MON trouble N N Monitors trouble inputs (use trouble zones for activations)
Blank fire alarm Y Y Monitors for a device with no description
HEAT DETECT fire alarm Y Y Monitors for conventional heat detector
RF MON MODUL fire alarm Y Y Wireless alarm-monitoring device
RF PULL STA fire alarm Y Y Wireless manual fire-alarm-activating device
RF SUPERVSRY supervisory N Y Wireless supervisory-monitoring device
ABORT SWITCH non-alarm N Y Provides an abort function through a monitor module (connected to a UL-listed
abort station) for a releasing zone.
MAN RELEASE fire alarm Y Y Provides a manual release through a monitor module (connected to a UL-listed pull
station) for a releasing zone
MAN REL DELAY fire alarm Y Y Provides a manual release with a 10-second delay through a monitor module
(connected to a UL-listed pull station) for a releasing zone
SECOND SHOT fire alarm Y Y Provides a second manual release through a monitor module (connected to a UL-
listed pull station) for a releasing zone

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G.4 Type Codes for Output Devices

This section provides a list of Type Codes for SLC control module points and panel circuit output
module points. Select from these codes to define the type of point
Note: Do not assign Releasing Type Codes to panel circuit module points.
Switch Walk
Silenceable
Inhibit Test SLC or Panel Circuit
Type Code (Y=yes
(Y=yes, (Y=yes, Output Point
Device Function
N=no)*
N=No)* N=No)*
CONTROL Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC
RELAY Y N Y Relay Relay output
BELL CIRCUIT Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC
STROBE CKT Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC
HORN CIRCUIT Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC
AUDIBLE CKT Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC
SPEAKER Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC for speaker circuits
blank Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC for undefined device
NONRESET CTL N N N Relay or NAC Supervised output, unaffected by “System Reset” command
TELEPHONE N N N Relay Supervised Telephone circuit
CONTROL NAC Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC
ISOLATED NAC Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance, used with audio
isolators. Activates even if there is a short on its NAC circuit.
For ULC installations only.
ISOLATED SPK Y N Y NAC Supervised NAC for speaker circuits, used with audio isolators.
Activates even if there is a short on its audio circuit. For ULC
installations only.
GEN ALARM N Y Y NAC Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) configured as
a Municpal Box Transmitter for NFPA 72 Auxiliary Fire Alarm
Systems applications (MBT-1 required). This Type ID can also be
used for general alarm activation.
GEN SUPERVIS N Y Y NAC Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) activated
under any Supervisory condition (includes sprinkler type).
GEN TROUBLE N Y Y NAC Control Module, XPC-8, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) activated
under any System Trouble condition.This device will not turn ON
when it is in trouble (short or open).
GENERAL PEND N Y Y NAC Control Module XPC-8 circuit, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) that
will activate upon receipt of an alarm and/or trouble condition,
and remain in the ON state until all events have been
ACKNOWLEDGED. This device will not turn ON when it is in
trouble (short or open)
TROUBLE PEND N Y Y NAC Control Module or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) that will activate upon
receipt of a trouble condition, and remain in the ON state until all
troubles have been ACKNOWLEDGED. This device will not turn
ON when it is in trouble (short or open).
ALARMS PEND N Y Y NAC Control module/panel circuit or NAC for output that will
activate upon receipt of an alarm condition, and remain in the
alarm state until all alarms have been acknowledged.
INST RELEASE N Y N NAC (SLC only) Supervised for open circuits and ground faults. Short = normal
REL. FORM C N Y N Form-C relay (SLC only) Directs relay outputs to perform a releasing function.
RELEASE CKT N Y N NAC (SLC only) Directs outputs to perform a releasing function.
REL CKT ULC N Y N NAC (SLC only) Directs outputs to perform a release function as required by
ULC.
REL END BELL N Y N NAC Activates NAC audio or visual device when releasing circuits
shut off.
REL AUDIBLE Y Y N NAC Activates audio or visual devices steady when releasing starts.
FORM C RESET N Y N Form-C Relay (SLC only) Control module used to interrupt 24V power to four-wire
conventional detectors for 30 seconds upon reset. Used in
conjunction with a monitor module with a conventional detector
Type ID
* Values represent program defaults.

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G.5 FlashScan Codes

This section provides a list of FlashScan Codes for FlashScan SLC devices. Select from these codes
to define the type of point:
Label Device/Point
HEAT FST-751/R, FST-851/R
ION FSI-751, FSI-851
PHOTO FSP-751,FSD-751P/RP, FSP-851, FSD-751PL/RPL, FSH-751
RFX SMOKE SDRF-751
LASER FSL-751
PHOTO/HEAT FSP-751T, FSP-851T
ACCLIMATE FAPT-751, FAPT-851
HIGH HEAT FST-851H
MONITOR FMM-1
MINI/DUAL MONITOR FMM-101,FDM-1
MANUAL STATION FSM-101 (NBG-12LX Series)
ZONE MONITOR FZM-1
CONTROL FCM-1
RELAY FRM-1
TELEPHONE FTM-1
XPIQ BATTERY XPIQ BAT MON
XPIQ GND FLT XPIQ EF MON
XPIQ AC XPIQ AC MON
XPIQ TROUBLE XPIQ GEN MON
XPIQ STROBE XPIQ STROBE
XPIQ SPEAKER XPIQ SPEAKER
XPIQ TELEPHONE XPIQ TELEPHONE
XPIQ MUSIC XPIQ MUSIC
PS MON PS MON
PS CONTROL ACPS CONTROL
PS RELAY ACPS RELAY
RFX MON RFX MON
RFX SUP RFX SUP
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Appendix H: System Troubles

Appendix Table H-1 is a list of System Troubles that could occur during the course of FACP
operation. The System Trouble Name column is the text that displays in the system trouble
message. The System Trouble Index is the number associated with the trouble in FACP memory. It
is the number that can be used as an argument in a Trouble Equation.
System System System System
Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name
Index Index Index Index
0 GROUND FAULT 61 ANNUN 24 TROUBLE 197 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 8 400 REMOTE DISPLAY 9 TROUBLE
1-2 RESERVED 62 ANNUN 24 NO ANSWER 198 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 9 401 REMOTE DISPLAY 9 NO ANSWER
3 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 1 63 ANNUN 25 TROUBLE 199 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 10 402 REMOTE DISPLAY 10 TROUBLE
4 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 2 64 ANNUN 25 NO ANSWER 200-205 RESERVED 403 REMOTE DISPLAY 10 NO ANSWER
5 CORRUPT LOGIC EQUAT 65 ANNUN 26 TROUBLE 206 PRINTER PAPER OUT 404 REMOTE DISPLAY 11 TROUBLE
6 RESERVED 66 ANNUN 26 NO ANSWER 207 PRINTER OFF LINE 405 REMOTE DISPLAY 11 NO ANSWER
7 EPROM ERROR 67 ANNUN 27 TROUBLE 208-209 RESERVED 406 REMOTE DISPLAY 12 TROUBLE
8 INTERNAL RAM ERROR 68 ANNUN 27 NO ANSWER 210 MANUAL MODE ENTERED 407 REMOTE DISPLAY 12 NO ANSWER
9 EXTERNAL RAM ERROR 69 ANNUN 28 TROUBLE 211 NCM COMM LOSS 408 REMOTE DISPLAY 13 TROUBLE
10 PROGRAM CORRUPTED 70 ANNUN 28 NO ANSWER 212 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 1 409 REMOTE DISPLAY 13 NO ANSWER
11 NO DEV INST ON L1 71 ANNUN 29 TROUBLE 213 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 1 410 REMOTE DISPLAY 14 TROUBLE
12 PANEL DOOR OPEN 72 ANNUN 29 NO ANSWER 214 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 2 411 REMOTE DISPLAY 14 NO ANSWER
13 AUXILIARY TROUBLE 73 ANNUN 30 TROUBLE 215 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 2 412 REMOTE DISPLAY 15 TROUBLE
14 RESERVED 74 ANNUN 30 NO ANSWER 216 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 3 413 REMOTE DISPLAY 15 NO ANSWER
15 ANNUN 1 TROUBLE 75 ANNUN 31 TROUBLE 217 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 3 414 REMOTE DISPLAY 16 TROUBLE
16 ANNUN 1 NO ANSWER 76 ANNUN 31 NO ANSWER 218 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 4 415 REMOTE DISPLAY 16 NO ANSWER
17 ANNUN 2 TROUBLE 77 ANNUN 32 TROUBLE 219 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 4 416 REMOTE DISPLAY 17 TROUBLE
18 ANNUN 2 NO ANSWER 78 ANNUN 32 NO ANSWER 220 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 5 417 REMOTE DISPLAY 17 NO ANSWER
19 ANNUN 3 TROUBLE 79 NETWORK FAIL PORT A 221 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 5 418 REMOTE DISPLAY 18 TROUBLE
20 ANNUN 3 NO ANSWER 80 NETWORK FAIL PORT B 222 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 6 419 REMOTE DISPLAY 18 NO ANSWER
21 ANNUN 4 TROUBLE 81 RESERVED 223 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 6 420 REMOTE DISPLAY 19 TROUBLE
22 ANNUN 4 NO ANSWER 82 ADV WALK TEST 224 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 7 421 REMOTE DISPLAY 19 NO ANSWER
23 ANNUN 5 TROUBLE 83 RESERVED 225 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 7 422 REMOTE DISPLAY 20 TROUBLE
24 ANNUN 5 NO ANSWER 84 GROUND FAULT LOOP 2 226 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 8 423 REMOTE DISPLAY 20 NO ANSWER
25 ANNUN 6 TROUBLE 85 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 1 227 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 8 424 REMOTE DISPLAY 21 TROUBLE
26 ANNUN 6 NO ANSWER 86 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 2 228 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 9 425 REMOTE DISPLAY 21 NO ANSWER
27 ANNUN 7 TROUBLE 87 GROUND FAULT LOOP 1 229 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 9 426 REMOTE DISPLAY 22 TROUBLE
28 ANNUN 7 NO ANSWER 88 - 89 RESERVED 230 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 10 427 REMOTE DISPLAY 22 NO ANSWER
29 ANNUN 8 TROUBLE 90 PROG MODE ACTIVATED 231 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 10 428 REMOTE DISPLAY 23 TROUBLE
30 ANNUN 8 NO ANSWER 91 LOADING..NO SERVICE 232 RESERVED 429 REMOTE DISPLAY 23 NO ANSWER
31 ANNUN 9 TROUBLE 92 BASIC WALK TEST 233 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 1 430 REMOTE DISPLAY 24 TROUBLE
32 ANNUN 9 NO ANSWER 93 NFPA 24HR REMINDER 234 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 2 431 REMOTE DISPLAY 24 NO ANSWER
33 ANNUN 10 TROUBLE 94 NVRAM BATT TROUBLE 235 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 3 432 REMOTE DISPLAY 25 TROUBLE
34 ANNUN 10 NO ANSWER 95-104 RESERVED 236 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 4 433 REMOTE DISPLAY 25 NO ANSWER
35 ANNUN 11 TROUBLE 105 STYLE 6 ON LOOP 3 237 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 5 434 REMOTE DISPLAY 26 TROUBLE
36 ANNUN 11 NO ANSWER 106-107 RESERVED 238 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 6 435 REMOTE DISPLAY 26 NO ANSWER
37 ANNUN 12 TROUBLE 108 MAN EVAC INITIATED 239 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 7 436 REMOTE DISPLAY 27 TROUBLE
38 ANNUN 12 NO ANSWER 109 MAN EVAC RECEIVED 240 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 8 437 REMOTE DISPLAY 27 NO ANSWER
39 ANNUN 13 TROUBLE 110-175 RESERVED 241 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 9 438 REMOTE DISPLAY 28 TROUBLE
40 ANNUN 13 NO ANSWER 176 GROUND FAULT LOOP 3 242 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 10 439 REMOTE DISPLAY 28 NO ANSWER
41 ANNUN 14 TROUBLE 177 GROUND FAULT LOOP 4 243-249 RESERVED 440 REMOTE DISPLAY 29 TROUBLE
42 ANNUN 14 NO ANSWER 178 GROUND FAULT LOOP 5 250 SELF TEST FAILED 441 REMOTE DISPLAY 29 NO ANSWER
43 ANNUN 15 TROUBLE 179 GROUND FAULT LOOP 6 251 NETWORK INCOMPATIBILITY 442 REMOTE DISPLAY 30 TROUBLE
44 ANNUN 15 NO ANSWER 180 GROUND FAULT LOOP 7 252-383 RESERVED 443 REMOTE DISPLAY 30 NO ANSWER
45 ANNUN 16 TROUBLE 181 GROUND FAULT LOOP 8 384 REMOTE DISPLAY 1 TROUBLE 444 REMOTE DISPLAY 31 TROUBLE
46 ANNUN 16 NO ANSWER 182 GROUND FAULT LOOP 9 385 REMOTE DISPLAY 1 NO ANSWER 445 REMOTE DISPLAY 31 NO ANSWER
47 ANNUN 17 TROUBLE 183 GROUND FAULT LOOP 10 386 REMOTE DISPLAY 2 TROUBLE 446 REMOTE DISPLAY 32 TROUBLE
48 ANNUN 17 NO ANSWER 184 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 3 387 REMOTE DISPLAY 2 NO ANSWER 447 REMOTE DISPLAY 32 NO ANSWER
49 ANNUN 18 TROUBLE 185 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 4 388 REMOTE DISPLAY 3 TROUBLE 448 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
50 ANNUN 18 NO ANSWER 186 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 5 389 REMOTE DISPLAY 3 NO ANSWER 449-502 RESERVED
51 ANNUN 19 TROUBLE 187 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 6 390 REMOTE DISPLAY 4 TROUBLE 503 SOFTWARE MISMATCH
52 ANNUN 19 NO ANSWER 188 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 7 391 REMOTE DISPLAY 4 NO ANSWER 504 NO POWER SUPPLY INST
53 ANNUN 20 TROUBLE 189 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 8 392 REMOTE DISPLAY 5 TROUBLE 505 LOOP 1-2 COMM FAILURE
54 ANNUN 20 NO ANSWER 190 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 9 393 REMOTE DISPLAY 5 NO ANSWER 506 LOOP 3-4 COMM FAILURE
55 ANNUN 21 TROUBLE 191 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 10 394 REMOTE DISPLAY 6 TROUBLE 507 LOOP 5-6 COMM FAILURE
56 ANNUN 21 NO ANSWER 192 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 3 395 REMOTE DISPLAY 6 NO ANSWER 508 LOOP 7-8 COMM FAILURE
57 ANNUN 22 TROUBLE 193 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 4 396 REMOTE DISPLAY 7 TROUBLE 509 LOOP 9-10 COMM FAILURE
58 ANNUN 22 NO ANSWER 194 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 5 397 REMOTE DISPLAY 7 NO ANSWER 510 TEST PROGRAM UPDATE
59 ANNUN 23 TROUBLE 195 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 6 398 REMOTE DISPLAY 8 TROUBLE
60 ANNUN 23 NO ANSWER 196 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 7 399 REMOTE DISPLAY 8 NO ANSWER

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Appendix Table H-2 gives a description of each system trouble.

SYSTEM TROUBLES
TROUBLE MESSAGE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION
ADV WALK TEST There is an Advanced Walk Test in progress.
ANNUN x NO ANSWER The annunciator at address x is not responding.
ANNUN x TROUBLE The annunciator at address x is in trouble.
AUXILIARY TROUBLE Auxiliary device connected to the CPU-3030 at J5 is in trouble or the cable is missing.
BASIC WALK TEST A Basic Walk Test is in progress.
CORRUPT LOGIC EQUAT The database that houses the panel’s logic equations is corrupt. It must be re-downloaded, or
all programming must be cleared and re-entered.
DRILL INITIATED Drill has been initiated locally.
DRILL RECEIVED Drill has been initiated remotely.
EPROM ERROR The application and/or boot code is corrupt. Service required.
EXTERNAL RAM ERROR The external RAM test failed. Service required.
GROUND FAULT A ground fault has occurred within the panel.
GROUND FAULT LOOP x There is a ground fault on loop x.
INTERNAL RAM ERROR The internal RAM test failed. Service required.
LOADING.NO SERVICE A program or database download is in progress. The panel is NOT providing fire protection
during the download. Proper authorities should be notified while a download is in progress so
that other means of fire protection can be supplied.
LOOP x- x COMM FAILURE Loops x and x are not responding. The LCM and LEM for those loops must be serviced.
MAN EVAC INITIATED Local initiation of DRILL
MAN EVAC RECEIVED Network initiation of DRILL
MANUAL MODE ENTERED An annunciator has been placed in manual mode.
NCM COMM LOSS Communication lost between CPU-3030 and NCM
NETWORK FAIL PORT x Communication lost between NCM Port x and corresponding node.
NETWORK INCOMPATIBILITY The brand of this panel is incompatible with this network.
NFPA 24HR REMINDER This message occurs every day at 11 am if any troubles exist.
NVRAM BATT TROUBLE Battery backup and/or clock backup is low. Replace battery.
NO DEV. INST ON L1 No devices are installed on the system.
NO POWER SUPPLY INST The address of the main power supply has not been entered.
PANEL DOOR OPEN The panel door is open.
PRINTER OFF LINE Communication loss with printer. Restore power and/or printer’s online status.
PRINTER PAPER OUT Add paper.
PROGRAM CORRUPTED The database that houses the panel’s programming is corrupt. It must be re-downloaded, or
all programming must be cleared and re-entered. Service required.
PROG MODE ACTIVATED A user is currently using the panel’s programming menus.
REMOTE DISPLAY x NO ANSWER The remote display at address x is not responding.
REMOTE DISPLAY x TROUBLE The remote display at address x is in trouble.
SELF TEST FAILED Diagnostic test failed. Service required.
SOFTWARE MISMATCH One or more LCM software revisions do not match other LCMs, and/or the NCM is not
network version 5.0, or LCD-160 software is incompatible.
STYLE 4 SHORT x LOOP x Service required.
STYLE 6 POS. LOOP x There is a short circuit on the positive side of loop x. Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised
methods of communicating with addressable devices. If the control panel detects a trouble
(open or short), it will drive both ends of the loop, maintaining communication in an
unsupervised method. The latching trouble will display on the panel as a Style 6 trouble until
you correct the condition and press reset. Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires the use of
ISO-X modules.
STYLE 6 NEG. LOOP x There is a short circuit on the negative side of loop x. Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised
methods of communicating with addressable devices. If the control panel detects a trouble
(open or short), it will drive both ends of the loop, maintaining communication in an
unsupervised method. The latching trouble will display on the panel as a Style 6 trouble until
you correct the condition and press reset. Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires the use of
ISO-X modules.
STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP x Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of communicating with addressable devices. If the
control panel detects a trouble (open or short), it will drive both ends of the loop, maintaining
communication in an unsupervised method. The latching trouble will display on the panel as a
Style 6 trouble until you correct the condition and press reset. Style 7 configuration of the SLC
requires the use of ISO-X modules.
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION One or more devices (detectors or modules) can not report activation. This can occur
following system startup, when exiting Walk Test, or following a device trouble of No
Response.

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Glossary
5.6 Glossary

This section contains descriptions of terms essential to know when programming the control panel.
Alarm History See History buffer.
Alarm Verification Timer A user-defined global software timer function that can reduce the
number of nuisance alarms. When you select Alarm Verification for a detector, the control panel
delays an alarm signal for a user-specified time period. (The control panel ignores the Alarm
Verification Timer if it detects another alarm during the verification period.)
Argument An argument is a discrete part of a logic function used in a CBE logic or trouble
equation. It can consist of panel/SLC addresses for detectors, modules, panel modules, zones,
special function zones, logic or trouble equations.
Auto Silence Timer A user-defined global software timer that functions like pressing the SIGNAL
SILENCE key. The control panel silences all active outputs programmed as silenceable once the
timer has reached the selected time. For example, if 20 minutes is selected, when the timer reaches
20 minutes the control panel turns off all active outputs programmed as silenceable.
Autoprogram A software routine that directs the control panel to identify and automatically load
SLC-connected devices into the program with default values for all parameters. The Autoprogram
Finds and displays all new or missing intelligent detectors and modules--while ignoring devices
already installed in memory--so you can edit default option selections. Typically, you Autoprogram
the control panel as a first step in a new installation, or to add devices.
control module An addressable module that a) switches power to a Style Y or Style Z NAC; or b)
functions as a Form-C control relay.
CBE (Control-by-Event) A programming method that lets you map inputs and outputs to provide a
variety of output responses based on various initiating conditions (events).
CLIP poll - Classic Loop Interface Protocol - CLIP - is standard polling of each intelligent device
(as differentiated from FlashScan poll, a method of group polling described below).
DCC (Display and Control Center) - Term for a display location, programmed to participate in
DCC, when it has control of Acknowledge, Signal Silence, System Reset and Drill functions.
Drift Compensation An algorithm which permits the maintenance of a constant smoke detector
sensitivity by accounting for environmental contaminants and other factors.
download A function for loading a system program from a file on a personal computer and storing
the program in system memory of the control panel. Also see Veri•Fire.
FlashScan poll - a patented system (US Patent Number 5,539,389) that enhances the speed of
communication between analog intelligent devices. Communication is in a grouped fashion. When
one of the devices within the group has new information, the panel CPU stops the group poll and
concentrates on single points.
History buffer The control panel maintains a history buffer of the last 4000 events, each with a
time and date stamp. History events include all alarms, troubles, operator actions, and
programming entries. The control panel also maintains a 1000-event Alarm History buffer, which
consists of the 1000 most recent alarm events from the 4000-event history buffer.
latching An attribute of a device that keeps it in an active state until the condition causing the
activation is corrected and the panel is reset.
missing device A device that exists in a program, but is not found by the control panel during
Autoprogram, typically because the device is disconnected.
NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) A circuit or path directly connected to a notification
appliance device (a fire alarm system component--such as a bell, speaker, strobe, and so on--that
produces an audible output, a visual output, or both). On this panel, NACs can be panel circuits,

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control modules or transponder points.

new device A device connected to the control panel, but not in program memory.
non-latching An attribute of a device that follows the state of the fire alarm system. That is, if a
device is non-latching, it returns to its normal state automatically when the condition clears.
Notification Appliance Circuit see NAC.
obscuration A reduction in the atmospheric transparency caused by smoke, usually expressed in
percent per foot.
output circuit A control module connected to the SLC, a device connected to one of the four
NACs, or a Panel Circuit, such as an ICM-4.
Panel Circuit A circuit on a module connected to the control panel through connectors on the
control panel. The control panel identifies a Panel Circuit with the addressing convention Px.x. For
example P1.4, indicates Panel Circuit 4 on the first-position module connected to the control panel.
point A system memory address occupied by an addressable SLC device, Software Zone, or
annunciator. For example, the control panel considers “L01M102”, a module on loop 1 at address
102, as a point.
panel sounder The piezo sounder on control panel, that pulses when troubles and alarms occur.
primary zone The zone in the first position of a point’s zone map. The FACP looks at this zone for
certain functions, such as some Cross Zone activations or Walk Test participation.
Silence Inhibit Timer A user-defined timer that disables the SIGNAL SILENCE key function for the
programmed time (0-300 seconds) when a fire alarm occurs. All subsequent alarms can be silenced
immediately.
SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) A physical wire loop used to connect addressable detectors and
modules to the control panel.
General Zone A label, internal to the fire alarm system, assigned to a group of addressable
devices.
Switch Inhibit A software function that allows the programming of control modules, NACs, and
Panel Circuits so an operator cannot manually activate NACs. With Switch Inhibit enabled, an
operator cannot manually activate the NACs from the control panel.
System Normal message A message that displays on the second line of the LCD display during
normal operation of the control panel.
System Reset Pressing the System Reset fixed function key will clear all latched alarms and other
events if the initiating condition is gone. LEDs associated with these events will turn off.
Unacknowledged events will not prevent reset from functioning. If alarms or other off-normal
events exist after reset, they will resound the system. The System Reset key will not function if the
programmable Silence Inhibit timer is running.
The System Reset key will not immediatedly silence active outputs. If the Control-by-event
programming for the output evaluates false after reset, the output will deactivate. (Typically this is
30 seconds local, 60 seconds network.)
Terminal Interface EIA-232 bidirectional serial port used for upload and download functions.
Tracking An attribute of a device that allows it to enter an active state when a condition causes its
activation, then to return from an active to an inactive state when the condition causing its
activation is corrected.
Type Code A Type Code is a software function that specifies the function of a detector, control
module, monitor module, transponder point, NAC, or Panel Circuit point. (You can select a Type
Code while programming a point). The Type Code specifies what action the control panel takes
when the point activates. For example, when a monitor module with EVACUATE as a Type Code
activates, the control panel activates all outputs, as if someone pressed the DRILL key.

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upload A function for making a copy of a system program and storing the program as a file on a
personal computer. Also see VeriFire™ Tools Programming Utility.
View (Very Intelligent Early Warning) System A smoke detection system, consisting of the
NFS-3030 control panel and LPX-751 laser detectors, that provides very early warning of
smoldering fires.
VeriFire™ Tools Program Utility A software utility for uploading and downloading a system
program between a personal computer and the control panel through the EIA-232 port.
Walk Test A feature that lets a single (qualified) maintenance person to test a fire alarm control
panel and initiating devices without causing the control panel to enter into an alarm state.
Zone Map SLC and panel circuit inputs (detectors and monitor modules) and outputs (control
modules) provide for up to ten zone selections for CBE.

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A Point selection for disable/enable 61

Program Time/Date 68
Abort Switch 80 Walk Test
AHJ 86 Advanced 65
Basic configuration example 81 Audible 65
Configuration example with monitor module 90 Disable ACS Boards 67
IRI 82 Panel test screen 68
NYC 83 Parameter 67
To program 90 AMG 11, 25
Type Code (ULI, IRI, NYC, AHJ) 46, 79 AMPS-24 22
ULI 82 Annunciator, See ACS 25
AC Fail Delay 22 Application Corrupt Screen 75
ACCEPT soft key, about 10 Argument 116, 131
Acclimate, detector sensitivity settings 110 Arrow keys 10
Acknowledge Auto Silence 23, 131
AKS-1 27 Autoprogram 54–59, 131
Local control 19 Auxiliary Control Functions, releasing applications 102
ACPS-2406 22 Auxiliary trouble reporting 27
ACS AWACS Applications 105–114
Annunciation, releasing applications 102 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing 107
Number of annunciator devices per circuit 24 Detector Sensitivity 107
Point Programming 25 Drift Compensation 105
Programming Maintenance Warnings, 3 levels 106
Mode 26 Self-Optimizing Prealarm 107
Point 26 Smoothing 105
Source 27
Smoke control devices 24 B
TM-4 25
BACK soft key, about 10
Type 25
Bell coding 20, 104
UDACT 25
Blink Mode 31
Action level, prealarm 109
Bootloader Screen 72
Address
To display 20
Advanced Warning Addressable Combustion Sensing
C
See AWACS Applications 105 Canada
AHJ Abort Switch 86 Auto Silence Value 23
AKS-1 keyswitch, functions 27 Event ordering 19
Alarm Sensitivity ULC installation Alarm Verification timer value 22
Levels 107 Caution
Alarm, to set 38 On systems utilizing the DCC function... 20
Prealarm, to set 38 CBE (Control-by-Event) 115, 131
Table, displayed on screen 38 CCBE (Cooperative Control-By-Event) 115
To select 63, 109 Channel A,B thresholds 19
Alarm Verification 22, 37, 41, 44, 131 Clear
Alert Level, pre-alarm 108 ACS programming 52
Alter Status 61–70 All programming 52
Clear History 64 History 64
Alarm, Event or All History 65 Loop programming 52
Clear Verify Counters 64 Panel modules programming 52
Control On/Off 69 Panel programming 52
Force On/Off 70 Verify Counters 64
Point select 69 CLIP Mode 31
Detector Alarm Sensitivity 62 Coding 20, 104
Occupied & Unoccupied Alarm & Prealarm Communication loss, panel & SLC 37
Sensitivity 63 Control Module 131
Point Select 62 See Module, SLC or Panel Circuit
Disable/Enable 62 Control On/Off 69

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Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing 37, 107 Displayless Mode

CPU-3030 27 Service-level switches, ACK, SIG-SIL, SYSRST,
CRM-4RK/ICE-4 43 LAMP 10
Cross Zone 79 Do not assign Releasing Type Codes to Panel... 125, 126
Programming example 87 Download 131
To activate a Releasing Zone 87 Download screen 74
Types 87, 88 Drift Compensation 105, 131
Custom Action message Graphic representation 106
Detector 37, 38 Drill
Module 41 AKS-1 27
Panel module 44 Local control 19
To create 31
To view 32 E
To view, point 38 Equations
D Arguments 116
Editing 47
DCC Participation 20 Logic 115
Default settings soft key 20 Functions 117
Default Timers soft key 23 Time-based functions 117
Delay Time 79 Trouble 119
Delete point 52 Event Counts Display 15
Delete Program 52 Event logging 32
Clear Event ordering
ACS programming 52 Canada Event Order 19
All programming 52 USA Event Order 19
Loop programming 52 Extended label 35, 40, 44
Panel 52
Panel module programming 52 F
Delete point 52 Factory default settings
Delete Program Menu, when programming panel the Password 11
first time 17 Field information, how to enter 10
Detector Fixed position, detector zone map 36
Alarm Sensitivity Levels 38, 62, 107 FlashScan code label 35, 40
Alarm Verification 37 Force On/Off (point) 70
Custom action message 37 FST-751 107
Drift Compensation 105 FZM-1
Extended label 35 & alarm verification 41
FlashScan code label 35 & Walk test 42
Label 35
Local Mode 37
Maintenance Level messages 106
G
Maintenance Warning 106 General Zone 45, 132
Multi-Detector (Coop) 37
Occupancy Schedule 39 H
Point programming 35 Heat (Adjustable Threshold), detector sensitivity set-
Poll 31 tings 110
Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Level 107 History buffer 131
Print a Detector Maintenance Report 112 History Display 15
Sensitivity 37 Holiday menu 32
To replace 121
To test detectors set below 0.50% obscuration per I
foot 111 ICM-4RK/ICE-4 43
Type Codes 35 Initial programming
Weekly Occupancy Schedule 39 Basic procedure 11
Zone map 35, 36 Initiating Devices for releasing zones 102
Disable/Enable Point Selection 61 Insert (Logic equation screen) 48

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Instant Release Circuit Monitor module configuration example 91

Control module configuration example 100 To program 91
To program 100 March Time coding 20, 104
Ion FSI-751, detector sensitivity settings 110 Master password, see Password 12
IRI Abort Switch 82 Maximum verification count 22
ISO-X module 130 Menu Hierarchy 77
IZM-8RK/IZE-A 43, 45 Module poll 31
Module, Panel Circuit
J Coding 20
J5 of CPU-3030 27 Control 45
Silenceable 45
L Switch Inhibit 45
Walk Test 45
Label, point 35, 40, 44 Zone map 45
Language selection 24 Extended label 44
LCD-160 73 Label 44
latching 131 Module Type (Control/Monitor) 43
LCD Programming 23 Monitor 44
LCD programming Alarm Verification 44
Backlight 24 Custom Action message 44
Current setting 24 Zone map 44
Factory default setting 24 Point addresses 43
Intensity down 24 Type Codes 43
Intensity up 24 Module, SLC
Language 24 Control 41
LCD-160 Download Menu Custom action message 41
Address 73 Local mode 42
Language 73 Silenceable 42
LCM Download Menu 73 Switch inhibit 42
LCM Local Mode, See Local mode 20 Walk test 42
Local control 19 Zone map 42
Local mode 20, 37, 41, 42 Extended label 40
Local Receive mode 19 FlashScan Code label 40
Logic equations, editing 47 Label 40
Logic Zone 47, 115 Module Type (Control/Monitor) 40
Loop Download Menu Monitor 41
Download Type 74 Alarm verification 41
Loop Address 74 Local control 41
Loop programming 31 Zone map 41
CLIP 31 Type Codes 40
Configuration 30 Monitor Module, see Module, SLC or Panel Circuit
Detector poll 31 Multiple Event List 15
FlashScan 31
Module poll 31
Rapid poll 31
N
Wiring style 31 NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) 131
Navigating Menu and Programming Screens 10
M NBG-12LRA 80, 90, 91, 92, 94
Network Parameters 18
Main Menu 10, 15 Channel threshold 19
Main Power Supply Address 27 Node
Maintenance Warnings 106 Label 19
Major changes and additions Number, range 18
Basic procedure 11 Standalone 18
Manual Release Delay Switch To view 18
Monitor module configuration example 92 Wiring style 19
To program 92 NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications 80
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Displayless Mode 10
O
Two basic configurations 10 Obscuration 132
Node label 19 Occupancy Schedule 28, 39
Node number 18 Holidays 33
For standalone panel 18 Output activations
Range 18 Event logging 32
To view 18 Output circuit 132
Non-fire activations Overwrite (logic equation screen) 48

P
Event logging 32
Non-latching 132
Note Panel Circuit 132
120 seconds is the maximum delay after...(NYC See Module, Panel Circuit
timer) 83 See Point Program
A module with a releasing Type ID cannot be forced Panel circuit modules are not suitable for... 88
off. 70 Panel programming, see Programming, Panel settings
A printout of all the messages.... (Custom Action Panel settings 19
messages) 32 AC Fail Delay 22
A releasing circuit with this Type Code re- Alarm Verification timer 22
quires...(REL END BELL) 95 Auto Silence 23
A setting of NO (disable) will disable keyswitch op- Auxiliary trouble reporting 27
eration. 19 Custom Action message 31
A ULC Release circuit with this Type Code re- Default Settings 20
quires...(REL CKT ULC) 96 Default Timers 23
ACS devices programmed for acknowledge, signal Display Address 20
silence...(local control=no) 19 Event logging 32
All events except troubles are annunciated during Event Ordering 19
programming... 17 Holiday menu 32
An AHJ timer does not comply with UL Standard Local Control 19
864. 86 Local mode 20
An NYC timer does not comply with UL Standard Local Receive mode 19
864. 83 Loop configuration 30
Clearing all programs is not necessary when...(Ver- Loop programming 31
iFire) 17 Maximum verification count 22
Deleting points that are active or in trouble... 53 Panel circuit bell coding 20
Do not include ZF8 in the zone map of Panel Cir- PAS 23
cuits used for....(releasing, zone coding) Password 28
104 Piezo 19
If the point is not installed...(saving entries) 40 Poll types 31
No program menus will display if a user pass- Presignal delay 23
word...(Alter status level) 17 Proprietary Supervising Station 19
The IZM-8RK module does not participate in Walk Reminder Menu 20, 21
Test... 45 Remote Display Menu 29
The panel setting LCM LOCAL MODE must be set Silence Inhibit 22
to Yes... 37, 41 Supervision 27
The second shot switch can only be used...(MAN Main power supply address 27
REL DELAY) 94 Printer 27
This soft key will not appear for modules with Type Tamper input 27
ID...(silence option) 45 Timers 22
This value may not exceed 30 seconds for ULC... 22 Trouble reminder 21
This value must be 20 minutes for ULC... 23 Verify-Prealarm 23
To change the language of the remote display 29 Weekly occupancy schedule 28
When changing from an 80-column or 80-column Panel sounder 132
supervised... 27 Panel Timers 22
When the ACCEPT soft key is pressed to save an PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence) 103
equation... 48 Inhibit switch 103
NYC Abort Switch 83 Setting 23

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Password 11, 28 Two levels

Factory default settings 11 Alter Status 17
Incorrect or forgotten 13 Program 17
Master 11, 12 Zones 45–50
User 11, 12 Proprietary Supervising Station 19
Level of access 13
Piezo 19 R
Point 132 Rapid poll 31
Selection for programming 34 Read Status 15
Point Program 34 Receiving Station, see this panel’s installation manual.
Autoprogram 54 19
Delete Point 52 Release Audible Circuit
Detector point 35 Output module configuration example 99
See also Detector To program 99
Disable/Enable Point 61 Release Circuit
Module Point, SLC 40 Output module configuration example 97
See also Module, SLC To program 97
Panel Circuit Module Point 43 Release Code Bell Circuit
See also Module, Panel Circuit Configuration example 101
Point select 34 To program 101
Zones 45–50 Release End Bell Circuit
Poll types 31 Output module configuration example 95
Position one in zone map 35, 41, 42 To program 95
Power-up Screen 72 Release Form-C Circuit
Pre-Alarm 108 Output module configuration example 98
Action Level 109 To program 98
Alert Level 108 Releasing Applications 79–102
See also Alarm Sensitivity 107 Abort Switch 79
Self-optimizing 107 ACS Annunciation 102
Sensitivity Levels 107 Auxiliary Control Functions 102
To select sensitivity 109 Cross Zones 79
Prealarm (Action), fixed position zone 36 Types 87
Presignal delay 23 Delay Time 79
Presignal Delay Timer/PAS 103 Initiating Devices 102
Primary zone 35, 87, 132 Soak Time 79
Printer Functions 16 Switches & Circuits, programming & configuration
Printer supervision 27 90–101
Program Time/Date 68 Warning sounders 102
Program/Alter Status 16 Releasing Zones (R0-R9) 115
Programming Type codes for inputs/outputs 88
ACS 24 Remote Display Menu 29
Alter Status 61–70 Reset 132
Autoprogram 54 AKS-1 27
Delete program 52 Local control 19
Detector point 35–39
First time, Delete Program Menu 17
LCD screen 23
S
Module point 40–45 Scrolling 10
Control 41, 45 Second Shot Switch
Monitor 40, 44 Monitor module configuration example 94
See also Module To program 94
Panel 18–33 Self Test 72
See also Panel settings Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm 107
Point 34–59 Sensitivity, see Alarm Sensitivity Levels, Detector
See also Point Program Service Screens 71
Presence of unacknowledged alarm 11 Application Corrupt Screen 75
See also Point Program, Panel settings Download screen 74

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LCM Download Menu 73

Power-up screen 72
V
Version Information 71 VeriFire™ Tools Program Utility 133
Signal Silence Use with displayless mode 10
AKS-1 27 Verify-Prealarm 23
Disabling with Silence Inhibit timer 22 Version Information 71

W
Local control 19
Silence Inhibit Timer 22, 132
Silenceable 42, 45 Walk Test 42, 45, 65–68, 133
SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) 132 Advanced
Smoke Control devices 24 Audible 65
Smoothing 105 Basic 65
Soak Time 79 See also Alter Status 65
Special Zone F0, notes and restrictions 103 Type IDs, modules, that do not participate 42
Special Zone Outputs 103–104 Warning
Special Zones 115 Do not rely on Disable to disable releasing points
STS-1 tamper switch 27 during.... 62, 79
Supervision 27 If you replace any detector with a different type...
Supplemental Documentation 9 121
Switch Inhibit 42, 45, 132 Physically disconnect all releasing devices .... 65
Switches, service level, displayless mode 10 The IRI abort switch will only work if it is pushed
System Troubles 129 before.... 82

T
Walk Test mode can deactivate fire protection. 65
When using alarm verification, do not mix ....(IZM-
Tamper input 27 8RK) 43
Temporal coding 20, 104 Warning Sounders, releasing applications 102
Threshold, Channel A & B 19 Weekly occupancy schedules 28, 37, 39
Time control, special zones 104 Wiring Style 31
Time-based functions 50 wiring style, network 19

X
Equations 117
Timers 22
TM-4 22, 25, 104 XPIQ power supply 22
Trouble bus cable, for auxiliary trouble reporting 27
Trouble Equations 119 Z
Trouble Zone 50, 115
Z000 general alarm 108
Trouble, Point - see this panel’s Operations manual
Zone map
Trouble, System 129
Control module 42, 45
Type Codes 40, 43, 132
Detector 35, 36
Explanation 123
Monitor module 41, 44
For Intelligent Detectors 124
Zones
For Monitor Modules 125
CBE 115
For releasing zone inputs/outputs 88
Fixed positions in map
For SLC & panel circuit output modules 126
Detectors, position one 36
See also Point Program 35
Detectors, position ten 36
To select 123
primary zone 35, 87
U Sounder/relay bases, position nine 36
General Zone 45
UDACT 22, 25 Zone label 46
UL Standard 864 82, 83, 86 Logic 47
ULC Release Circuit Add logic function 48
Output module configuration example 96 Add point 48
To program 96 Add Time/Date 48
ULC, auto silence value 23 Delete equation 48
ULI Abort Switch 82 Edit Equation 47
User password, see Password 12 Enter time 50
Logic function 50

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Point select 49
Position layout 35, 36
Position one, initial programming 35, 41, 42
Releasing 46, 79–102
Abort Switch 46
Cross Zone 47
Delay Time 46
Soak Time 47
Special Zones 115
Trouble 50
Z000 general alarm 42, 45, 109, 115

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