Fire Alarm Control Panel

NFS-320/E/C, NFS-320SYS/E
Programming Manual

Document 52746 Rev: H7

7/1/19 ECN: 18-305
 Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations
While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance!
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined rate
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifica- or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detectors may
tion capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. Such be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this reason, the rate-
a system, however, does not assure protection against property of-rise feature of each detector should be tested at least once per
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. year by a qualified fire protection specialist. Heat detectors are
An emergency communication system—typically made up of an designed to protect property, not life.
automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life safety IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
communication system that may include an autonomous control room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for the
unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice communication, connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, signal-
and other various interoperable communication methods—can ing, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a developing fire
broadcast a mass notification message. Such a system, however, may damage the alarm system, compromising its ability to report a
does not assure protection against property damage or loss of life fire.
resulting from a fire or life safety event. Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, speak-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors ers and displays may not alert people if these devices are located
be located throughout a protected premises following the on the other side of closed or partly open doors or are located on
recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire another floor of a building. Any warning device may fail to alert peo-
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's ple with a disability or those who have recently consumed drugs,
recommendations, State and local codes, and the alcohol, or medication. Please note that:
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of System • An emergency communication system may take priority over a
Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
installing dealers. This document can be found at http:// • Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligibility
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Authorities
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United States Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go off in as
many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are designed to • Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis-
provide early warning against fire, they do not guarantee warning or seminated on any local displays.
protection against fire. A fire alarm system may not provide timely or • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
adequate warning, or simply may not function, for a variety of people with conditions such as epilepsy.
reasons: • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear a
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot reach fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the meaning
the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on roofs, or of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and bells, can have
on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may not different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is the property
sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. A second-floor owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and other training
detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor or basement fire. exercises to make people aware of fire alarm signals and
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire may instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm signals.
not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors because: • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim- temporary or permanent hearing loss.
neys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke A life safety system will not operate without any electrical power. If
flow. AC power fails, the system will operate from standby batteries only
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach the for a specified time and only if the batteries have been properly
ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. maintained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air out- Equipment used in the system may not be technically compatible
lets, such as air conditioning vents. with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment listed for
service with your control panel.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reaching
the detector. Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises
to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm smoke disabled. For added protection against telephone line failure,
detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at various levels backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
of smoke density. If such density levels are not created by a devel-
oping fire at the location of detectors, the detectors will not go into The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is inad-
alarm. equate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in excel-
lent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing limita- manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA standards. At
tions. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing chambers tend a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be followed. Envi-
to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, which have little ronments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air velocity require
visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type sensing chambers more frequent maintenance. A maintenance agreement should be
tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than smoldering fires. arranged through the local manufacturer's representative. Mainte-
Because fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable nance should be scheduled as required by National and/or local fire
in their growth, neither type of detector is necessarily best and a codes and should be performed by authorized professional life
given type of detector may not provide adequate warning of a fire. safety system installers only. Adequate written records of all inspec-
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warning tions should be kept.
of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches (especially Limit-D2-2016
in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).

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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 con- Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may operate
nected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all sources of erratically or can be damaged when subjected to lightning induced
power before servicing. Control unit and associated equipment may transients. Although no system is completely immune from lightning
be damaged by removing and/or inserting cards, modules, or inter- transients and interference, proper grounding will reduce suscepti-
connecting cables while the unit is energized. Do not attempt to bility. Overhead or outside aerial wiring is not recommended, due to
install, service, or operate this unit until manuals are read and an increased susceptibility to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with
understood. the Technical Services Department if any problems are anticipated
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software or encountered.
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product must be Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or inserting
tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any programming opera- circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
tion or change in site-specific software. Re-acceptance testing is Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
required after any change, addition or deletion of system compo- reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make all
nents, or after any modification, repair or adjustment to system cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifications,
hardware or wiring. All components, circuits, system operations, or verify that they will not interfere with battery, transformer, or printed
software functions known to be affected by a change must be 100% circuit board location.
tested. In addition, to ensure that other operations are not inadver-
tently affected, at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-tighten-
affected by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also ing may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal contact
be tested and proper system operation verified. pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º C/ This system contains static-sensitive components. Always
32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non-condens- ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before handling any cir-
ing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful life of the sys- cuits so that static charges are removed from the body. Use static
tem's standby batteries and the electronic components may be suppressive packaging to protect electronic assemblies removed
adversely affected by extreme temperature ranges and humidity. from the unit.
Therefore, it is recommended that this system and its peripherals Units with a touchscreen display should be cleaned with a dry,
be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of clean, lint free/microfiber cloth. If additional cleaning is required,
15-27º C/60-80º F. apply a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol to the cloth and wipe
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indicating clean. Do not use detergents, solvents, or water for cleaning. Do
device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a 10% I.R. not spray liquid directly onto the display.
drop from the specified device voltage. Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to avoid
damage to the control panel and associated equipment. FACP
operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
Precau-D2-11-2017

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

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Software Downloads
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upgrades to the embedded software in our products. To ensure that you are installing and programming the latest features, we
strongly recommend that you download the most current version of software for each product prior to commissioning any system.
Contact Technical Support with any questions about software and the appropriate version for a specific application.

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 Table of Contents
Section 1: General Information............................................................................................... 8
1.1: UL 864 9th and 10th Edition .........................................................................................................................8
1.1.1: Programming Features Subject to AHJ Approval ...............................................................................8
1.2: About This Manual ........................................................................................................................................8
1.2.1: Cautions, Warning, and Notes.............................................................................................................8
1.2.2: Typographic Conventions....................................................................................................................9
1.2.3: Supplemental Information .................................................................................................................10
1.2.4: Shortcuts to Operating Functions ......................................................................................................11
1.3: Introduction to the Control Panel ................................................................................................................11
1.4: Features........................................................................................................................................................11
1.5: How to Enter a Password.............................................................................................................................11
Section 2: Programming ........................................................................................................ 13
2.1: Overview......................................................................................................................................................13
2.2: How to Enter Programming.........................................................................................................................14
2.3: Basic Program..............................................................................................................................................14
2.3.1: Clear Memory (0=CLR)......................................................................................................................15
2.3.2: Autoprogram the Control Panel (1=AUTO)........................................................................................15
2.3.3: Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)..................................................................................................19
2.3.4: Change a Password (3=PASSWD) .......................................................................................................25
2.3.5: Create a System Message (4=MESSAGE) ...........................................................................................26
2.3.6: Create a Custom Zone Label (5=ZONE).............................................................................................27
2.3.7: Program Special Zones (6=SPL FUNCT) .............................................................................................27
2.3.8: Change Global System Functions (7=SYSTEM) .................................................................................31
2.3.9: How to Check the Program for Errors (8=CHECK PRG).....................................................................43
2.4: The Network Program .................................................................................................................................44
2.5: The Utility Program .....................................................................................................................................44
2.6: FlashScan Poll .............................................................................................................................................46
2.7: Setting the Baud Rate of Serial Ports ..........................................................................................................47
2.7.1: Printer Serial Port ..............................................................................................................................47
2.7.2: CRT Serial Port .................................................................................................................................47
Section 3: Status Change.......................................................................................................50
3.1: Overview......................................................................................................................................................50
3.2: How to Enter Status Change........................................................................................................................50
3.3: Disable or Enable a Point ............................................................................................................................51
3.4: Changing Detector Sensitivity .....................................................................................................................52
3.5: Clearing Alarm Verification Counters .........................................................................................................53
3.6: Clearing the History Buffer .........................................................................................................................53
3.7: Setting the System Time and Date...............................................................................................................53
3.8: Walk Test......................................................................................................................................................53
3.8.1: Basic Walk Test.................................................................................................................................54
3.8.2: Advanced Walk Test .........................................................................................................................55
3.8.3: Walk Test Activation Indications ......................................................................................................56
3.8.4: Viewing Walk Test Results ...............................................................................................................56
Appendix A: Releasing Applications .................................................................................... 57
A.1: Overview.....................................................................................................................................................57
A.1.1: Description of Releasing Zones........................................................................................................57
A.1.2: NFPA Releasing Applications..........................................................................................................58
A.2: How to Program a Releasing Zone .............................................................................................................58
A.2.1: Programming a Delay Timer ............................................................................................................58
A.2.2: Abort Switches..................................................................................................................................59
A.2.3: Using Cross Zones............................................................................................................................67
A.2.4: Programming a Soak Timer..............................................................................................................69

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A.2.5: Using Type Codes for Releasing Zones ...........................................................................................69

A.3: Initiating Devices ........................................................................................................................................84
A.4: Warning Sounders .......................................................................................................................................84
A.5: Auxiliary Control Functions........................................................................................................................84
A.6: ACS Annunciation.......................................................................................................................................84
Appendix B: Special Zone Outputs....................................................................................... 86
B.1: Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) ...........................................................................................86
B.1.1: What is Presignal and PAS?..............................................................................................................86
B.1.2: Selecting Presignal and PAS Outputs ...............................................................................................86
B.2: Time Control Zones.....................................................................................................................................87
B.3: Coding Functions for NACS .......................................................................................................................87
Appendix C: Intelligent Sensing Applications ..................................................................... 89
C.1: Overview .....................................................................................................................................................89
C.2: Features .......................................................................................................................................................89
C.2.1: Drift Compensation and Smoothing .................................................................................................89
C.2.2: Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels ............................................................................................90
C.2.3: Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm...............................................................................................................91
C.2.4: Detector Sensitivity...........................................................................................................................91
C.2.5: Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing ................................................................................................92
C.3: Pre-Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................93
C.3.1: Definition ..........................................................................................................................................93
C.3.2: Alert Level ........................................................................................................................................93
C.3.3: Action Level......................................................................................................................................93
C.3.4: How to Select a Pre-Alarm Level ....................................................................................................94
C.4: Detector Sensitivity Settings .......................................................................................................................95
C.4.1: How to Select Pre-Alarm and Alarm Sensitivity ..............................................................................95
C.4.2: How to Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration per Foot.......................................................96
C.5: Detector Maintenance Features ...................................................................................................................97
C.5.1: Overview ...........................................................................................................................................97
C.5.2: How to Access Detector Maintenance Information ..........................................................................97
C.5.3: View Detector Maintenance for a Detector ......................................................................................97
C.5.4: Print a Detector Maintenance Report................................................................................................98
C.5.5: Interpreting a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report ........................................................98
Appendix D: CBE (Control-By-Event) ................................................................................. 100
D.1: Description ................................................................................................................................................100
D.2: Input and Outputs......................................................................................................................................100
D.3: Equations...................................................................................................................................................100
D.4: Equation Entry ..........................................................................................................................................100
D.4.1: Logic Functions ..............................................................................................................................101
D.4.2: Equation Syntax Example...............................................................................................................101
D.4.3: Evaluating an Equation ...................................................................................................................102
D.4.4: Argument Entries ............................................................................................................................102
D.4.5: Time Delay Functions.....................................................................................................................102
D.5: CBE Example............................................................................................................................................103
Appendix E: Detector Initialization ..................................................................................... 104
E.1: Overview ...................................................................................................................................................104
E.2: System Testing and Detector Initialization................................................................................................104
E.3: How to Replace a Detector........................................................................................................................104
E.4: How to Manually Initialize a Detector ......................................................................................................105
Appendix F: Type Codes...................................................................................................... 106
F.1: What are Type Codes?................................................................................................................................106
F.2: How to Select a Type Code ........................................................................................................................106
F.3: In this Appendix .........................................................................................................................................106

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F.4: Type Codes for Input Devices....................................................................................................................106

F.4.1: Overview .........................................................................................................................................106
F.4.2: Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors ..............................................................................................106
F.4.3: Type Codes for Monitor Modules ...................................................................................................108
F.5: Type Codes for Output Devices .................................................................................................................109
F.5.1: Overview .........................................................................................................................................109
F.5.2: Type Codes for Control Modules....................................................................................................110
F.5.3: NAC Type Codes ............................................................................................................................111
Appendix G: Region Settings .............................................................................................. 112
G.1: China .........................................................................................................................................................112
G.2: Canada ......................................................................................................................................................112
G.2.1: Standalone Applications .................................................................................................................112
G.2.2: Network Applications.....................................................................................................................112
G.2.3: Automatic Alarm Signal Silence ....................................................................................................112
G.2.4: Auto Silence....................................................................................................................................112
G.2.5: Annunciator Applications...............................................................................................................113
G.2.6: Ancillary Devices ...........................................................................................................................113
G.2.7: Releasing Devices...........................................................................................................................113
Appendix H: Intelligent Sounder Base Programming and Operation.............................. 114
Index....................................................................................................................................... 115

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 Section 1: General Information
1.1 UL 864 9th and 10th Edition
• Per the UL Continuing Certification Program, UL 864 9th edition fire alarm control equipment will retain certification after the
rollout of UL 10th edition (12/2/2018).
• Installations of UL 864 10th Edition certified equipment are permitted to use UL864 9th Edition certified equipment when
approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
For product compliance, refer to the UL/ULC listing cards located on the UL online certification directory UL Product iQ:
https://iq.ulprospector.com/en.

1.1.1 Programming Features Subject to AHJ Approval

This product incorporates field-programmable software. The features and/or options listed below must be approved by the local AHJ.

This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the
Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options
must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below.
Permitted in Permitted Settings
Program Feature or Settings Permitted
UL 864? in ULC 527- Possible Settings Permitted in ULC
Option in UL 864
(Y/N) 11? (Y/N) 527-11
IP downloads over a local No No Yes No No
area network (LAN) or the No
internet (WAN - WIde Area Timed
Network)
Releasing: Abort Switch Yes Yes NYC ULI ULI
AHJ IRI IRI
ULI
IRI
For Wireless Applications: Yes Yes 4 hours, 24 hours 4 hours 4 hours
Trouble Reannunciation
Alarm Reannunciation Yes Yes 4 Hours, 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours
Supervisory Yes Yes 4 Hours, 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours
Reannunciation
CO Reaannunciation Yes Y/N 4 Hours, 24 Hours 24 Hours Y/N
Detector Programming: Yes Yes SUP L(DUCTI) SUP L(DUCTI) SUP L(DUCTI)
Supervisory Type Codes SUP T(DUCTI) SUP T(DUCTI) SUP T(DUCTI)
SUP T(DUCTP) SUP L(DUCTP) SUP L(DUCTP)
SUP L(DUCTP) SUP T(DUCTP) SUP T(DUCTP)
SUP L(ION)
SUP T(ION)
SUP L(PHOTO)
SUP T(PHOTO)
SUP L(LASER)
SUP T(LASER)
PHOTO/CO (P SUP)
ALA.SCROLL (Scroll Yes Yes Y N N
Display) N
TBL.REMIND Yes Yes *, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2 2
Alarm Verification timer Yes Yes 0 to 240 seconds 0 to 60 seconds 0 to 60 seconds
REGION No No 0 (No special setting) 0 (No special 2 (Canada)
1 (China) setting)
2 (Canada)
DCC Enable Yes Yes Yes, No Yes or No Yes
Table 1.1 Programming Settings

1.2 About This Manual

1.2.1 Cautions, Warning, and Notes
The following graphics appear in the manual to indicate a caution or a warning.

CAUTION:
! INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES THAT COULD CAUSE PROGRAMMING ERRORS,
RUNTIME ERRORS, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

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About This Manual General Information

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.

1.2.2 Typographic Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions as listed below:

When you see Specifies Example

text in small caps the text as it appears in the MARCH TIME is a selection that appears in the
LCD display or on the control LCD display; or Press the ENTER key
panel
text in quotes a reference to a section or an “Status Change” specifies the Status Change
LCD menu screen section or menu screen
bold text In body text, a number or Press 1; means to press the number “1” on
character that you enter the keypad
italic text a specific document NFS-320 Installation Manual
a graphic of the key In a graphic, a key as it Press means to press the Escape key
appears on the control panel
Table 1.2 Typographic Conventions in this Manual

NOTE: The term NFS-320 is used in this manual to refer to the NFS-320/C, the NFS-320E and the NFS-320C,
NFS-320SYS AND NFS-320SYSE unless otherwise noted.

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General Information About This Manual

1.2.3 Supplemental Information

The table below provides a list of documents referenced in this manual, as well as documents for selected other compatible devices. The
document series chart (DOC-NOT) provides the current document revision. A copy of this document is included in every shipment.
Compatible Conventional Devices (Non-addressable) Document Number
Device Compatibility Document 15378
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and Main Power Supply Installation Document Number
NFS-320/E/C, NFS-320SYS/E Installation, Operations, and Programming Manuals 52745, 52746, 52747
NFS-320C Canadian Applications Addendum 52745CDN
SLC Wiring Manual 51253
Note: For individual SLC Devices, refer to the SLC Wiring Manual
Off-line Programming Utility Document Number
VeriFire® Tools CD help file VERIFIRE-TCD
Power Supplies, Auxiliary Power Supplies & Battery Chargers Document Number
ACPS-2406 Installation Manual 51304
ACPS-610 Instruction Manual 53018
APS-6R Instruction Manual 50702
APS-6R Instruction Manual 53232
CHG-120 Battery Charger Manual 50641
FCPS-24S6/FCPS-24S8 Field Charger/Power Supply Manual 51977
Networking Document Number
Noti•Fire•Net Manual, Network Version 4.0 & Higher 51584
High-Speed Noti•Fire•Net Manual, 54013
HS-NCM Installation Document 54014
ONYXWorks™ Workstation Hardware & Software Application: Installation and Operation Manual 52342
ONYXWorks™ NFN Gateway (PC Platform) Installation & Operation Manual 52307
ONYXWorks™ NFN Gateway (Embedded Platform) Installation & Operation Manual 52306
NCM-W/F Installation Document 51533
NCS ONYX® Network Control Station Manual, Network Version 4.0 & Higher 51658
NCA-2 Network Control Annunciator Manual 52482
NCA Network Control Annunciator Manual 51482
System Components Document Number
Annunciator Control System Manual 15842
ACM-8R Annunciator Control Module Manual 15342
FDU-80 Remote Annunciator Manual 51264
LCD-80 Liquid Crystal Display Annunciator 15037
LCD2-80 Liquid Crystal Display Annunciator 53242
LDM Series Lamp Driver Annunciator Manual 15885
SCS Smoke Control Manual (Smoke and HVAC Control Station) 15712
DPI-232 Direct Panel Interface Manual 51499
TM-4 Installation Document (Reverse Polarity Transmitter) 51490
UDACT Manual (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter) 50050
UDACT-2 (Universal Digital Alarm Communication/Transmitter) Listing Document 54089LD
UDACT-2 Manual (Universal Alarm Communication/Transmitter) 54089
FireVoice-25/50Z & FireVoice-25/50ZST Manual 52290
FirstCommand Emergency Communication System LS10001-001NF-E
RA100Z Remote LED Annunciator Installation Document I56-0508
FSA-5000(A) Intelligent FAAST® XS Installation and Maintenance Instructions I56-6008
FSA-8000 Intelligent FAAST® XM Installation and Maintenance Instructions I56-3903
FSA-8000A Intelligent FAAST® XM Installation and Maintenance Instructions I56-3925
FSA-20000(A) Intelligent FAAST® XT Installation and Maintenance Instructions I56-4217
FWSG Wireless Manual LS10036-000NF-E
Table 1.3 Supplemental Documentation

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Introduction to the Control Panel General Information

1.2.4 Shortcuts to Operating Functions

To the left of each program function, you’ll find a keypad shortcut, which contains a series of keypad entries required
to access the program function. All shortcuts start with the control panel in normal operation.
For example, the keypad shortcut to the left shows how to enter the Read Status function with the control panel in nor-
mal operation.

1.3 Introduction to the Control Panel

The NFS-320 is an intelligent, field-programmable Fire Alarm Control Panel. Field-programming the control panel lets you customize
the fire alarm system by selecting and setting program options for intelligent/addressable detectors and modules, and Notification Appli-
ance Circuits (NACs).
This manual provides information for programming using the NFS-320 keypad connected to the control panel.
For details on control panel operation, refer to the NFS-320 Operations Manual.
The NFS-320 provides two methods for field-programming the control panel:
• Using the built-in “Program Change” interface
• The VeriFire™ Tools Programming Utility
The benefits of each method are listed below:

Programming method Benefits Refer to

Program Change Speed and convenience of Section “Programming” on
putting the control panel on line page 13
quickly (using the Autoprogram
function) and changing
programming information.
VeriFire™ Tools Programming Efficient means of creating and Product documentation &
Utility editing programs that require a Software help file
lot of data entry.
Table 1.4

1.4 Features
Programming features include the following:
• Ease-of-use – Field program the control panel without needing special software skills.
• Autoprogram option – Automatically detects newly installed, addressable devices, allowing quicker installation.
• 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 using VeriFire™ Tools programming utility.
• Security – use passwords to control access to the control panel and protect memory.
• 80-Character (2x40) Liquid Crystal Display – view programming and device information on the control panel.

1.5 How to Enter a Password

The control panel provides two types of selectable passwords:
• Program Change
• Status Change
Listed below are uses and the factory-setting for each password type:

Password type Use to Factory Setting

Program Change Enter Program Change option to program essential 00000
(high level) control panel functions, including basic system
functions and utility options.
Status Change Enter Status Change option to program minor functions. 11111
(low level)
Table 1.5 Programming Passwords
From the “SYSTEM NORMAL” screen: Press ENTER, press 1 (the password screen will display). Enter a password, then press ENTER
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN ENTER.
(ESCAPE TO ABORT) _

Enter password here (00000 or 11111)

Figure 1.1 Password Screen

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In Program Change or Status Change, the control panel does the following:
• Activates the System Trouble relay
• Shuts off the panel sounder
• Flashes the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED, which continues to flash while programming
For security purposes, passwords can be changed. To do so, follow the instructions in “How to Enter a Password” on page 11.
NOTE: The Read Status selection, which does not require a program password, is covered in the NFS-320
Operations Manual.

NOTE: The NFS-320 continues to monitor and report alarms in programming mode, except in
autoprogramming.

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Section 2: Programming

2.1 Overview
Program Change is the programming level that lets you change the essential control panel functions, such as point programming,
changing passwords, changing system functions. Included are four options: Basic Program, Network, FlashScan Poll, and Utility
Program.
The structure of the Program Change option is shown below:

1=BASIC PROGRAM 2=NETWORK

3-UTILITY 4=FLASHSCAN POLL

Choose one of the Program Change selections: 1, 2, 3 or 4

1 Basic Program options

0=CLR 1=AUTO 2=POINT 3=PASSWD 4=MESSAGE
5=ZONES 6=SPL FUNCT 7=SYSTEM 8=CHECK PRG

2 Network Program options

THRESHOLD CH.A:H, THRESHOLD CH.B:H

NODE: .000, CLASSX:Y, <ENTER>

3 Utility Program options

REGION:0 TBL.REMIND=2 ALA.SCROLL=N

LOCAL CONTROL=0 IP-ACCESS=0 DCC-MODE:N

4 FlashScan Poll options

FLASHSCAN L1DET L1MOD

N Y

Figure 2.1 Program Change Selections

This section contains instructions and sample screens for using the Programming selections:
• Basic Program The Basic Program lets you program essential functions, such as clearing the program, Autoprogram-
ming the system, programming points, and setting system functions. Refer to “Basic Program” on page 14.
• Network Program The Network Program allows programming of network channel thresholds, network node number,
and wiring style.“The Network Program” on page 44.
• Utility Program The Utility Program screen provides selections for selecting a Trouble Reminder per NFPA, selecting a
Region setting, and enabling or disabling local control of the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY, SIGNAL SILENCE, DRILL and
SYSTEM RESET keys. Refer to “The Utility Program” on page 44.
• FlashScan Poll The FlashScan Poll screen provides the option for selecting between CLIP (Classic Loop Interface Poll)
and FlashScan Poll. Refer to “FlashScan Poll” on page 46.

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2.2 How to Enter Programming

To enter Program Change, follow these steps:
1. At the “SYSTEM NORMAL” screen, press the ENTER key. The control panel displays the “Entry” screen, as shown below:
1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY
(ESCAPE TO ABORT)

2. At the “Entry” screen, press the 1 key. The control panel displays the “Enter Password” screen as shown below:
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN ENTER.
(ESCAPE TO ABORT) _

3. Enter your Program Change password (See “Change a Password (3=PASSWD)” on page 25). The control panel displays the
“Program Change Selection” screen, as shown below:
1=BASIC PROGRAM 2=NETWORK
3-UTILITY 4=FLASHSCAN POLL

4. Select a Program Change selection: 1, 2, 3 or 4.

2.3 Basic Program

From the “Program Change Selection” screen, press the 1 key to display the “Basic Program” screen which provides nine (9)
options as shown below:
0=CLR 1=AUTO 2=POINT 3=PASSWD 4=MESSAGE
5=ZONES 6=SPL FUNCT 7=SYSTEM 8=CHECK PRG

Press the number of any one of the nine (9) options as detailed below
Option 0=CLR - Clears all existing user programming. For details, refer to How to Clear Memory (0=CLR) on page page 15. Note:
The user is prompted to double-check that this is what is really wanted.
Option 1=AUTO - Add or remove addressable devices to the control panel program. For details, refer to How to Autoprogram the
Control Panel (1=AUTO) on page page 15.
Option 2=POINT - Modify or delete a point. For details, refer to “How to Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page page 19.
Option 3=PASSWD - Change the Program Change or the Alter Status password. For details, refer to “How to Change a Password
(3=PASSWORD)” on page page 25.
Option 4=MESSAGE - Edit the 40-character message that displays on the first line. For details, refer to “How to Create a System
Message (4=MESSAGE)” on page page 26.
Option 5=ZONES - Edit the 20-character custom zone label for zones 01-99. For details, refer to “How to Create a Custom Zone
Label (5=ZONE)” on page page 27.
Option 6=SPL FUNCT - Program Releasing Zones and Special Zones. For details, refer to “How to Program Special Zones (6=SPL
FUNCT)” on page page 27.
Option 7=SYSTEM - Program Global System Functions. For details, refer to “How to Change Global System Functions
(7=SYSTEM)” on page page 31.
Option 8=CHECK PRG - Check the program for errors. For details, refer to “How to Check the Program for Errors (8=CHECK
PRG)” on page 43.

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2.3.1 Clear Memory (0=CLR)

The Clear option removes all programming information from control panel memory. If installing the control
panel for the first time, use option 0 to clear control panel memory. To do so, follow these steps:
Program Change
Password

1.From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 0 (zero) key to display the Clear Program screen. The control
panel prompts for verification as shown below:
PRESS ENTER TO CLEAR ENTIRE PROGRAM
OR ESCAPE TO ABORT

2. Press the ENTER key to clear control panel memory or press the ESC key to exit the screen without clearing.

2.3.2 Autoprogram the Control Panel (1=AUTO)

Purpose
The Autoprogram option identifies all addressable devices connected to the control panel. Devices include addressable detectors
and modules connected to the SLC, and NACs. You can use the Autoprogram option to create a new program and add or remove
devices. A summary of the Autoprogram functions, when to use the functions, and where to find information on using the functions
is found below:

Autoprogram Function Control Panel Configuration Refer to...

Create a new program for A new control panel or a control panel with no “Create a New Program for the
the control panel existing program in memory. Control Panel” on page 15

Add one or more A program exists in memory and you want to “Add a Device to the Program”
SLC-connected detectors add a detector or module to the existing on page 16
and modules to an program—without modifying information for
existing program existing detectors and modules.

Remove one or more A program exists in memory and you want to “Remove a Device from the
SLC-connected detectors remove an installed detector or module from Program” on page 17
and modules from an the existing program—without modifying
existing program information for existing detectors and
modules.

View system defaults A program exists in memory and you want to “Change Autoprogram Default
view system settings assigned during Values” on page 17
Autoprogram, such as custom labels,
passwords, and so on.

Create a New Program for the Control Panel

This section covers how to use the Autoprogram option to create a new program for the control panel. The
control panel will identify all addressable detectors and modules connected to the SLC.
Program Change
Password To create a new program for the control panel, follow these steps:

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1. Use the Clear option to clear program information from memory. For instructions on clearing memory, refer to “How to Clear
Memory (0=CLR)” on page page 15.

NOTE: Once Step 1 is completed, Step 2 will cause the panel to assess whether a loop is
comprised of all FlashScan devices or not. If they are all FlashScan, autoprogramming will
change the loop setting to FlashScan if it was not already at that setting. If the devices are not all
FlashScan, autoprogramming will not make a change to the default setting of CLIP. (See
“FlashScan Poll” on page 46 for FlashScan settings.)

2. From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 1 key to start Autoprogram. While the control panel scans the system to identify all
SLC devices and NACs, it displays the following screen:
AUTOPROGRAM PLEASE WAIT

When the autoprogram is finished identifying SLC devices and NACs, it displays a summary screen that gives a count of all the
devices it has located. Refer to the following screen for an example of this display.
L1:010Dets, 159Mods
SB L1:010 Bells: 04

3. Press ENTER. All devices are automatically accepted during initial autoprogramming. The following screen displays briefly,
followed by the SYSTEM NORMAL screen.
ACCEPT ALL DEVICES Please Wait!!!

To edit the autoprogramming default values for a point, refer to “How to Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page page 19.
To edit the autoprogram default values assigned to all modules and detectors during autoprogramming, refer to “Change
Autoprogram Default Values” on page 17.
Add a Device to the Program
You can also use the Autoprogram option to add addressable devices to the control panel program.

NOTE: When using the Autoprogram option with an existing program, the control panel does not
change program information for installed and programmed devices. However, it will assess
whether a loop contains all FlashScan devices and change the loop setting to FlashScan if
necessary.

The following steps describe how to add a new detector at SLC address 1D147 with 10 detectors in the existing program:
1. Physically install the addressable detector to the SLC at address 147 (for instructions, refer to the NFS-320 Installation Manual
and the installation document that comes with the detector).
2. From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 1 key to start Autoprogram. The Autoprogram Prompt screen appears in the LCD
display as the control panel identifies addressable devices. When finished identifying addressable devices, the control panel
displays information for the new detector at SLC address 1D147 on the LCD display as shown below:
PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D147
03 __ __ __ __A8P8** 1D147

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3. Press the ENTER key to add detector 147 to the program with the default program information. If you want to change the default
information, use the programming keys to do so, then press the ENTER key to add detector 147 to the program.
The Autoprogram Summary screen appears. You can verify addition of the detector to the program by noting the new count of
detectors as shown below:
Note that the number of detectors increases (in this example
from 10 to 11) to show the addition of the detector to the SLC.

L1:011Dets, 159Mods
Panel Outputs: 64 Bells: 04

4. Press the ENTER key, then press the esc key to save the program in memory and return to the “Basic Program” screen).
Remove a Device from the Program
You can also use the Autoprogram option to remove addressable detectors and modules from the control panel program.

NOTE: When using the Autoprogram option with an existing program, the control panel does not
change program information for installed and programmed devices.

The following steps describe how to delete a detector at SLC address 1D133 with 11 detectors connected to the SLC in the existing
program:
1. Disconnect and remove the detector from the SLC at address 1D133.
2. From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 1 key to start Autoprogram. The Autoprogram Prompt screen displays while the
control panel identifies addressable devices.
3. When finished identifying addressable devices, the control panel displays a screen, indicating a missing detector at SLC
address 1D133 as shown below:
Type Code

PROGRM SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D133

DEVICE NOT ANSWERING DELETE FR MEM?1D133

SLC loop number (always displays 1)

D (detector) or M (module)
Three-digit address (001-159)

4. Press the ENTER key to delete detector 1D133 from the program.
The Autoprogram Summary screen appears. You can verify removal of the detector from the program by noting the new count
of detectors as shown below:
Note that the number of detectors decreases (from 11 to
10) to show the removal of the detector from the SLC.

L1:010Dets, 159Mods
SB L1:010 Bells: 04

5. Press the ENTER key, then press the ESC key to save the program in memory and return to the “Basic Program” screen.
Change Autoprogram Default Values
To assign system default values from the basic program screen, Press 0 (clear), then press 1 (autoprogram). Refer to the chart below
for default values and how to modify them.
Table 2.1 Autoprogram Defaults (1 of 2)
Function Default Values To Alter, refer to
Software Default custom label “Zone xx” where xx is the “How to Create a Custom Zone Label (5=ZONE)” on page 27
Zones number of the zone
01-99 Note: Zone 00 is reserved for a general alarm.

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Table 2.1 Autoprogram Defaults (2 of 2)

Function Default Values To Alter, refer to
F0 PRG PRESIGNAL FUNCT PRESIGNAL DELAY “F0 (Presignal/PAS) The Presignal screen provides fields for
DELAY=180 PAS=NO F00 changing the delay time or PAS. For details on Presignal
selections, refer to “Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence
(PAS)” on page 86. From the Special Function Change screen,
press the F key, then press the 0 key to display the Presignal
Function screen.” on page 29
Releasing PRG RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL “R0-R9 (Releasing Functions) The Releasing Function screen
Zones DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 provides fields for changing releasing functions: Delay Timer, Abort
R0-R9 Switch, Cross Zone, and Soak Timer. For details on releasing
applications, refer to “NFPA Releasing Applications” on page 58.” on
page 29 and “How to Program a Releasing Zone” on page 58
NOTE: The FCM-1-REL has an inherent two second
delay, which must be factored into the DELAY and SOK
(soak) times.

F5 and F6 PRG TIME FUNCTION TIME CONTROL “F5-F6 (Time Control Functions) The Time Control screen
ON=**:** OFF=**:** DAYS=******** provides fields for changing the start time, stop time, or days of
the week. For details on time selections, refer to “Time Control
Zones” on page 87. From the Special Function Change screen,
select F5 or F6 to display the Time Control screen:” on page 30
F7 PRG HOLIDAY FUNCTION **/** **/** **/** “F7 (Holiday) The Holiday screen provides fields for specifying up to
**/** **/** **/** **/** **/** **/** nine holiday dates. For details on holiday selections, refer to “Time
Control Zones” on page 87. From the Special Function Change
screen, press F7 to display the Holiday screen:” on page 30
F8 PRG CODING FUNCTION CODE TYPE “F8 (Coding Function) The Coding Function screen provides
MARCH TIME F08 fields for specifying one of the following coding functions: March
Time, Two-stage, California, Temporal, Two-Stage Canada (3
minutes), Two-Stage Canada (5 minutes), Two-Stage Canada
Manual, System Sensor Strobe, Gentex Strobe, and Wheelock
Strobe. For details on selecting coding functions, refer to
“Coding Functions for NACS” on page 87. From the Special
Function Change screen, press F8 to display the Coding
Function screen:” on page 30
F9 PRE-ALARM FUNCT ALERT “F9 (Pre-Alarm) The Pre-Alarm screen provides fields for
F09 programming the Alert or Action Pre-Alarm functions. For
details on Pre-Alarm selections, refer to “Pre-Alarm” on
page 93. From the Special Function Change screen, press F9
to display the Pre-Alarm screen.” on page 30
System SIL INH=0000 AUTO=0077 “How to Change Global System Functions (7=SYSTEM)” on
Parameters 0 VERIFY=30 USA TIME page 31
TERM=N AC_DLY=Y LocT BLINK=01 ST=4 ACS=N
Passwords Default programming passwords are: “How to Change a Password (3=PASSWD)” on page page 25
Program Change=00000
Status Change=11111
SYSTEM (YOUR CUSTOM SYSTEM MESSAGE HERE) Note: The second line, “SYSTEM NORMAL”, is a standard
NORMAL SYSTEM NORMAL 10:23A 011508 Tue system message that you cannot change
message A message, along with the current day, time, and
date, that displays on the second line of the LCD
display during normal operation.
System (YOUR CUSTOM SYSTEM MESSAGE HERE) “How to Create a System Message (4=MESSAGE)” on page
Message SYSTEM NORMAL 10:23A 0711508 Tue page 26
The first line of the LCD display contains 40 blank
characters for a custom message.
IP ACCESS Default setting is zero (0), IP Access not enabled. “The Utility Program” on page 44
DCC Mode Default setting is zero (0), no DCC participation. “The Utility Program” on page 44

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2.3.3 Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)

After programming all SLC-connected devices into the system, you can modify or delete points. From the
“Basic Program” screen, press the 2 key to display the Point Programming screen:
Program Change POINT PROG. 1=MODIFY POINT
Password 2=DELETE POINT

To modify a point for a detector, module, or NAC: press the 1 key to display the “Modify Point” screen.

NOTE: When programming points, take the following into design consideration:
Each general zone must be dedicated to a single device type (i.e. Fire, MN, Security, etc.).
Map inputs only to general zones designed for the input’s event type. For example, map mass notification devices to general zones
designed for mass notification.
Outputs can be mapped to multiple general zones that are dedicated to different event types. For instance, a single output can be
mapped to an MN general zone and a Fire general zone.

To delete a point for a detector, module, or NAC: press the 2 key to display the “Delete Point” screen.
Press for detector point.
SLC number (always displays 1)
Modify Point Screen Three-digit address (001-159)
E - press the
POINT PROG. ENTER:DETECTOR=*,LDAAA,E ENTER key
MODULE=#,1MAAA,E OUTPUT CKT=&,A-A,E

Press for module point E - press the

Press for NAC ENTER key
SLC # (always displays 1)

Three-digit address (001-159) Two-digit address for

NAC (01-04)
E - press the ENTER key

Delete Point Screen

DELETE POINT. ENTER:DETECTOR=*,LDAAA,E
MODULE=#,LMAAA,E OUTPUT CKT=&,A-A,E

The Modify Point and Delete Point screens let you edit or delete points for a detector, a monitor or control module, or NAC. To
select a point, follow these steps:

To select Do the following Refer to

an addressable “Modify an Addressable Detector

detector Press Point” on page 20.
Type the detector (D) and address (001-
159)

Press

an addressable monitor “Modify an Addressable Monitor

module Press Module Point” on page 21.
Type the module (M) and address (001-
159)

Press

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To select Do the following Refer to

an addressable control “Modify an Addressable Control

module Press Module Point” on page 23.
Type the module (M) and address (001-
159)

Press

a NAC “Modify NAC Points” on page 24.

Press
Type the NAC address (01-04)

Press

The next four sections describe how to program the points selected.
Modify an Addressable Detector Point
This section contains a sample detector programming screen, detector default selection, and instructions for modifying a detector
point. Autoprogram default values for a detector are shown:
20-character user-editable custom label (in
this example, autoprogramming has used
Blinking Type Code selection
the first 19 and left a space at the end.)

PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D101

03 __ __ __ __A8P8AV 1D101

SLC address (001-159)

12 spaces for extended custom label D (detector)
CBE list SLC Loop number
(five zones) (always displays 1)

Alarm sensitivity level Alarm verification setting

Cooperative multi-detector
Pre-alarm sensitivity level
mode indicator

Table 2.2 Detector Program Values

Field Description Set as Follows

Type Code Detector function Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS Selection keys to scroll through valid detector
specification - Type Code selections. See F.4 on page 106 for lists and descriptions.
SMOKE(PHOTO) in example.

Custom 20 character custom label. Change by placing the cursor into the first space of the field using the arrow
Label keys, then typing the descriptor. DETECTOR ADDR 1D101 is the
autoprogram default custom label for the detector at address 101 on the SLC.

Extended 12 character custom label See “Custom Label” above.

Label extension. Note that spaces must be input by the user, including any space necessary
between the custom and extended label fields. An 80-column printout will run
the two fields together.

CBE List Five zones can be listed - one Zones can be changed or added to the CBE list by placing the cursor in the
zone, Z03, is shown in the zone field using arrow keys, then typing.
example. Up to 4 more could Defaults: Zone 01 (Heat detectors)
be added to this detector. Zone 02 (Ion detectors)
Zone 03 (Photo detectors, Beam detectors)
Zone 04 (Laser detectors)
Zone 05 (Multisensor)

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Table 2.2 Detector Program Values

Field Description Set as Follows

Alarm The alarm sensitivity level, Refer to Table C.1 on page 95 for settings. Select by placing the cursor in the
Sensitivity with 9 the least sensitive field using the arrow keys, then either pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS keys to
alarm level and 1 the most make the selection, or typing the value.
sensitive alarm level. Defaults: A8 (Photo)
A6 (Ion)
A6 (Laser)
A5 (Multisensor)

Pre-alarm Shows the Pre-Alarm level Refer to Table C.1 on page 95 for settings. Select by placing the cursor in the
level setting—a number between 0 field using the arrow keys, then either pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS keys to
and 9—as follows: make the selection, or typing the value.
0 – no Pre-Alarm Defaults: P8 (Photo)
1 – self optimizing P6 (Ion)
2 – most sensitive Pre-Alarm P6 (Laser)
level P5 (Multisensor)
9 – least sensitive Pre-Alarm
level

Cooperative Indicates the cooperative Select by placing the cursor in the field using the arrow keys, then either
Multi- multi-detector mode (A in the pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS keys to make the selection, or typing the value.
detector example). * = OFF (Default)
mode A combines the detector's alarm decision with the next address above
B combines the detector's alarm decision with the next address below
C combines the detector's alarm decision with the next address above and the
next address below

Alarm Indicates the alarm Indicates Alarm Verification (V=on, *=off). Select by placing the cursor in the
verification verification setting (V in the field using the arrow keys, then pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS keys to make
example). the selection. Refer to “Interpreting a Detector Status Display or Maintenance
Report” on page 98 for more information on the alarm verification feature.
Note: Do not use this setting when an alarm activation requires activation of
two or more automatic detection devices.

Modify an Addressable Monitor Module Point

When you select a point address, the control panel returns a screen that displays information about the point. Below is an example of
information for a monitor module (2M101) in the LCD display:

Blinking Type Code selection

20-character user-editable custom label.

PROGRAM MONITOR WESTERN ENTRANCE AND

HALLWAY 09 __ __ __ __ 1M101

SLC address (001-159)

12 spaces for extended Default zone M (module)
custom label CBE list
(five zones) SLC number (always
displays 1)

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Field Description Set as Follows

Type Code Monitor Module function Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS Selection keys to scroll through
specification - MONITOR in example. valid monitor module Type Code selections. Lists and
descriptions are in See F.4 on page 106.

Custom Label 20 character custom label. Change by placing the cursor into the first space of the field
using the arrow keys, then typing the descriptor.
Note: Spaces must be input by the user, including any space
necessary between the custom and extended label fields. An
80-column printout will run the two fields together.

Extended 12 character custom label See “Custom Label” above.

Label extension.

CBE List Five zones can be listed - one zone, Zones can be changed or added to the CBE list by placing
Z09, is shown in the example. Up to the cursor in the zone field using arrow keys, then typing.
4 more could be added to this See Table 2.4 on page 22 for defaults.
module.

When finished modifying a point, press the ENTER key; then press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select another point.
Monitor Module Default Zone Assignments
Listing of the monitor module address range and the default zone assignment for each range:

Table 2.4 Monitor Module Default Zones

Monitor Module Address Zone Default

01 through 19 Z04

20 through 39 Z05

40 through 59 Z06

60 through 79 Z07

80 through 99 Z08

100 through 119 Z09

120 through 139 Z10

140 through 159 Z11

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When you select a point address for modification, the control panel returns a screen that displays information about the point. For
example, the illustration below shows sample information for a control module (1M101) in the LCD display.
Blinking Type Code selection
20-character user-editable custom label

PROGRAM CONTROL MODULE CONTROL 1M101

00 __ __ __ __ IOW 1M101

SLC address (001-159)

12 spaces for extended
custom label Default zone M (module)
CBE list
SLC number (always displays 1)
(five zones)
Walk Test Selection: *=off
(default); W=selected
Switch Inhibit: I=selected; *=off (default) Silenceable: O =selected; *=off (default)

NOTE: On a control module, the default zone is always set to Zone 00 (general alarm).

To modify a point, follow these steps. A blinking cursor indicates the selected field.
1. From the programming screen, use the arrow keys to move to a field that you want to modify. See below for descriptions and
settings.

Table 2.5 Modifying Control Module Programming Selections (1 of 2)

Field Description Set as follows:

Type Code Specifies the function of the control Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS Selection keys to scroll
module through valid control module Type Code selections (listed
in Table F.5.2 on page 110)

Custom Label 20 character custom label. Change by placing the cursor into the first space of the
field using the arrow keys, then typing the descriptor.
Note: Spaces must be input by the user, including any
space necessary between the custom and extended label
fields. An 80-column printout will run the two fields
together.

Extended 12 character custom label extension. See “Custom Label” above.

Label

CBE list Up to five software zones can be Type the number of up to five zones, including E0-E9, F0-
entered to define the output responses F9, L0-L9, R0-R9, and zones 00-99. The first zone default
of the control module based on is Z00 (general alarm).
various initiating conditions (events)

Switch Inhibit Specifies if an operator can manually Type one of the following entries.
activate an output I = Switch Inhibit enabled
* = no switch inhibit (default for all but releasing circuits)

Silenceable Specifies if an operator can manually Type one of the following entries.
silence an activated output * = output nonsilenceable
F = silenceable, resound by fire alarm
U = silenceable, resound by supervisory alarm
B = silenceable, resound by security alarm
T = silenceable, resound by trouble
O = silenceable, does not resound
C = silenceable, resound by CO detection
If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with System Sensor,
Gentex or Wheelock Strobe synchronization,“*” will
silence the horn portion only, and resound will occur only
by fire alarm. F, U, B, T, or O will silence the entire circuit,
and resound will occur according to the above definitions.

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Field Description Set as follows:

Walk Test Specifies if outputs sound during Walk Type one of the following entries.
Test W = devices sound (Basic Walk Test)
* = devices do not sound (Silent Walk Test) (default)

2. When finished modifying a point, press the ENTER key; then press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select another point.
Modify NAC Points
Modifying NACs (four NACs on the NFS-320) is like modifying control modules—except for the Type Code and device address.
Type Code 20-character user-editable custom label

PROGRAM CONTROL Notification Dev No1

00 __ __ __ __ *OW B01

12 spaces for extended

Default zone The address of a NAC connected
custom label
through NAC 1 (B01), NAC 2
Five zones for CBE list; the default zone (B02), NAC 3 (B03), or NAC 4
selection is 00 (general alarm) (B04)

Switch Inhibit: I=selected; *=off (default)

Silenceable: O=selected; *=off (default) Walk Test Selection: *=off (default);

W=selected

To modify a point, follow these steps. A blinking cursor indicates the selected field.
1. From the programming screen, use the arrow keys to move to a field that you want to modify and refer to information below for
descriptions and settings.

Table 2.6 Modifying NAC Programming Selections (1 of 2)

Field Description Set as follows:

Type Code Specifies the function of the NAC. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS Selection keys to scroll
through the NAC Type Code selections (listed in
Table F.1 on page 111)

Custom Label 20 character custom label. Change by placing the cursor into the first space of the
field using the arrow keys, then typing the descriptor.
Note: Spaces must be input by the user, including any
space necessary between the custom and extended label
fields. An 80-column printout will run the two fields
together.

Extended 12 character custom label extension. See “Custom Label” above.

Label

CBE zones Specifies up to five software zones to Type the numbers of up to five zones, including E0-E9,
define the output responses of the F0-F9, L0-L9, R0-R9, and zones 00-99. The first zone
NAC based on various initiating default is 00 (general alarm)
conditions (events)

Switch Inhibit Specifies if an operator can manually Type in one of the following values.
activate an output I = Switch Inhibit enabled
* = Switch Inhibit disabled (default for all but releasing
circuits)

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 Table 2.6 Modifying NAC Programming Selections (2 of 2)

Field Description Set as follows:

Silenceable Specifies if an operator can manually Type in one of the following values.
silence an activated output * = output nonsilenceable
F = silenceable, resound by fire alarm
U = silenceable, resound by supervisory alarm
B = silenceable, resound by security alarm
T = silenceable, resound by trouble
O = silenceable, does not resound
C = silenceable, resound by CO detection
If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with System Sensor,
Gentex or Wheelock Strobe synchronization,“*” will
silence the horn portion only, and resound will occur only
by fire alarm. F, U, B, T, or O will silence the entire circuit,
and resound will occur according to the above definitions.

Walk Test Specifies if outputs sound during Walk Type in one of the following values.
Test W = devices sound (Basic Walk Test) - default
* = devices do not sound (Silent Walk Test)

2. When finished modifying a point, press the ENTER key; then press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select another point.

2.3.4 Change a Password (3=PASSWD)

Password Change lets you select a custom Program Change (high level) or Status Change (low level)
password. From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 3 key to display the “Change Password” screen.
Program Change
Password

CHANGE PASSWORD *,NNNNN,E=PROGRAM

#,NNNNN, E=STATUS

Entry area for new password

To change a password, follow the instructions below:

Table 2.7 Changing a Password

To Press Then

Change the Program Change Enter the new Program Change

password password. Use five digits, no characters.

Change the Status Change Enter the new Status Change password.
password Use five digits, no characters.

Save the password The Verify Password screen appears.

Press ENTER to verify.

Leave the Change Password The Basic Program screen appears.

screen without changing a
password

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A Forgotten Password?
If a password is entered incorrectly, the panel will respond by displaying an INCORRECT PASSWORD message and a code. The
programmer may hit escape and reenter the password correctly. However, if the password has been forgotten, record the code and
contact Notifier. After proper authentication, the original password can be determined by deciphering the code. An example of an
INCORRECT PASSWORD display is given below:

INCORRECT PASSWORD
PROGRAM: 9066-21F5-7D78-5FA4-6163

Code

2.3.5 Create a System Message (4=MESSAGE)

The Message option lets you create a 40-character custom System Message that displays on the first line of
the “SYSTEM NORMAL’ screen as shown below:
Program Change
Password
YOUR CUSTOM MESSAGE HERE
SYSTEM NORMAL 02:24P 012511 Tue

From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 4 key to display the “System Message Change” screen:

SYSTEM NORMAL

Blinking cursor prompt Message change area

To create the system message, follow these guidelines:

• Enter one character at a time, indicated by the blinking cursor on the second line of the display.
• Enter up to 40 characters maximum.
Instructions for entering characters in the Message Change screen:

Table 2.8 Creating Messages

To Do this

Change a blinking character Enter a character from the keypad

Move to the next character

Press

Enter lower case characters

Press , then press the character of your choice.

Enter additional characters !

@ = , % : \ . I? Press , then press a number key as follows:

For example, press , then press the 3 ( ) key to enter

a “=” character.

Save the new message

Press

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 2.3.6 Create a Custom Zone Label (5=ZONE)
The Zone option lets you change the custom label assigned to zones 1-99. From the “Basic Program” screen,
press the 5 key to display the “Zone Change” screen as shown below:
Program Change
Password

blinking cursor prompt

CHANGE ZONE LABEL SELECT ZONE 01-99:

ENTER UP TO 20 CHAR

Custom zone label (characters 21-40)

The zone number displays in the first line, characters 39 and 40. When changing a zone label, follow these guidelines.
• For single-digit numbers, enter a leading zero before the digit.
• Enter an alphanumeric zone label into line 2, characters 21–40.
To change a custom label for a zone, follow these instructions:

Table 2.9 Create or Change a Custom Zone Label

To Do this

Change a zone label Enter a new zone label from the keypad.

Save the zone label in memory

Press .
The program stores the zone label in memory and
displays the Zone Change screen with all fields blank.

Leave the Zone Change screen

without changing a zone label Press .
The display returns to the Program Change screen.

2.3.7 Program Special Zones (6=SPL FUNCT)

The Special Zone Change option lets you change the program for Special Zones F0-F9, Releasing Zones
R0-R9, FA (Verification), FB (Custom Drill Zone), or FC (CO Alarm). From the “Basic Program” screen,
Program Change press the 6 key to display the “Special Function Change” screen as shown below:
Password
.
SPECIAL FUNCTION: F0=PRESIG R0-R9=REL
F5-F6=TIME F7=HOL F8=CODE F9=PRE-ALARM

Special Zone Descriptions

Descriptions for each Special Zone that appears in the “Special Function Change” screen are detailed below:

NOTE: Special Zones F0-F9 appear in the CBE list of a device as ZF0-ZF9. For example, if you
list F0 for a detector, one of the five zones in the CBE list of the detector will display as ZF0.

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 Table 2.10 Summary of Special Zones

Special Zone Lets you

F0=PRESIG Select a Presignal Delay Timer and select PAS (Positive Alarm
Sequence)

F5-F6=TIME Specify Time Control functions such as the start time, stop time, or
days of the week

F7=HOL Specify up to nine holiday dates. An F7-programmed device

activates on the specified holiday dates

F8=CODE Specify one of the following coding function selections: March

Time, Temporal, California, Two-Stage, Two-Stage Canada (3
minute or 5 minute), Two-Stage Canada Manual, System Sensor
Strobes, Gentex Strobes, or Wheelock Strobes. F8 only takes
effect if you program one or more NACs to F8

F9=PRE-ALARM Select a Pre-Alarm level: Alert or Action

FA (ZF10)* Turn on when detector in verification mode. This is a fixed point

and is not programmable

FB (ZF16)* Turn on if custom drill set to Y and the panel in Drill mode (Alarm
Signal Mode for Canadian applications)

FC (ZF18)* Turn on when a CO alarm occurs.

FD (ZF20*) Turns on when a mass notification alarm occurs (Not applicable for
FireCommand applications)

FE (ZF21*) Turns on when a mass notification supervisory occurs.

FF (ZF22*) Turns on when a mass notification trouble occurs.

ZF36* If the local control active LED is on, this special zone will
activate

ZF37* Automatic Alarm Signal Activation Timer will turn on when

the first alert stage has been entered.

ZF38* Turns on when the panel enters the second (evacuation)

stage.

ZF39*+ Automatic Alarm Signal Timer canceled. Can only be

canceled if there is an ACS button mapped to this zone.

ZF40* Auto Silence Activation. ZF40 will activate when the auto
silence timer has expired and silenceable outputs on the
fire panel have been silenced as a result. ZF40 will remain
active until a system reset, resound, or drill (alarm signal for
Canadian applications) is performed.

Note: Special Function Zones FA through FF are not field programmable.

R0-R9=REL Program up to ten Releasing Zones, each with a selection for a

Delay Timer, an Abort Switch, a Cross Zone selection, or a Soak
Timer

*VeriFire Tools Settings

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The control panel also provides four Special Zones, F1-F4, which are outputs that do not appear on the Special Function Change
screen. You can program Special Zones F1 to F4 into the CBE of an output device. Descriptions of F1, F2, F3, and F4 are detailed
below:
To view the status of Special Functions F1-F4, use the Read Status function (refer to the NFS-320 Operations Manual).

Table 2.11 Special Output Functions F1-F4

Special Function Specifies

F1 (Trouble less AC) An output programmed to turn on/off if a system trouble—other

than an AC power loss—occurs

F2 (AC Trouble) An output programmed to turn on/off if an AC power loss or a

brownout condition occurs

F3 (Security) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Security input activates

F4 (Supervisory) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Supervisory input

activates

Selecting Special Zones

Select Special Zones by entering the Special Zone letter and number (for example, F0, R0, and so on) from the Special Function
Change screen. The following sections show sample screens that display when you select a Special Zone.
F0 (Presignal/PAS) The Presignal screen provides fields for changing the delay time or PAS. For details on Presignal selections,
refer to “Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)” on page 86. From the Special Function Change screen, press the F key,
then press the 0 key to display the Presignal Function screen.
Presignal programming status banner

PRG PRESIGNAL FUNCT PRESIGNAL DELAY

DELAY=180 PAS=NO F00

Presignal delay time: Presignal

60-180 seconds (zone F0)
PAS selection: YES (PAS selected)
or NO (PAS not selected)

R0-R9 (Releasing Functions) The Releasing Function screen provides fields for changing releasing functions: Delay Timer, Abort
Switch, Cross Zone, and Soak Timer. For details on releasing applications, refer to “NFPA Releasing Applications” on page 58.

NOTE: The FCM-1-REL has an inherent two second delay, which must be factored into the DELAY and
SOK (soak) times.

From the Special Function Change screen, select a function (R0-R9) to display the Releasing Function screen:
Releasing Zone programming status banner

PRG RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL

DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R00

Delay Timer for Releasing zone

releasing application: (R0 shown)
1-60 seconds or 00
(no delay) Soak Timer option:0000
(not used) or delay time
Abort Switch: a thee-letter Abort switch (0001-9999 seconds)
Type Code (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ)
Cross Zone option: specifies type of
Cross Zone: N (none), Y, Z, or H

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F5-F6 (Time Control Functions) The Time Control screen provides fields for changing the start time, stop time, or days of the
week. For details on time selections, refer to “Time Control Zones” on page 87. From the Special Function Change screen, select F5
or F6 to display the Time Control screen:

Time Control programming status banner

PRG TIME FUNCTION TIME CONTROL

ON=08:00 OFF=12:00 DAYS=SMTWTFSH F05
Time Control zone
(F5 shown)
ON time: Start Time for Time Control
function (in 24-hour time) that must Eighth day-of-week selection (H) that
precede the OFF time. specifies when time control settings
take effect. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS
key to toggle each selection.
OFF time: End time for Time Control
function (in 24-hour time) that must
be later than the ON time.

F7 (Holiday) The Holiday screen provides fields for specifying up to nine holiday dates. For details on holiday selections, refer to
“Time Control Zones” on page 87. From the Special Function Change screen, press F7 to display the Holiday screen:
Holiday programming status banner
PRG HOLIDAY FUNC **/** **/** **/**
**/** **/** **/** **/** **/** **/**

Nine fields for selecting holidays:

USA time (mm/dd)

F8 (Coding Function) The Coding Function screen provides fields for specifying one of the following coding functions: March
Time, Two-stage, California, Temporal, Two-Stage Canada (3 minutes), Two-Stage Canada (5 minutes), Two-Stage Canada
Manual, System Sensor Strobe, Gentex Strobe, and Wheelock Strobe. For details on selecting coding functions, refer to “Coding
Functions for NACS” on page 87. From the Special Function Change screen, press F8 to display the Coding Function screen:
Coding Function programming status banner

PRG CODING FUNCTION CODE TYPE

MARCH TIME F08

Coding Function selection (refer to Coding Function

“Coding Functions for NACS” on (Zone F8)
page 87)

F9 (Pre-Alarm) The Pre-Alarm screen provides fields for programming the Alert or Action Pre-Alarm functions. For details on
Pre-Alarm selections, refer to “Pre-Alarm” on page 93. From the Special Function Change screen, press F9 to display the
Pre-Alarm screen.
FA (Verification) Turn on when detector in verification mode. This is a fixed point and is not programmable.
FB (Custom drill zone) Turn on if custom drill is set to Y and the panel is in Drill mode (Alarm Signal for Canadian mode).
FC (CO Alarm) Turn on in the event a CO alarm is present on an FCO-851 detector or a monitor module with a CO monitor type
code.
FA, FB and FC can map to output point only. It can be mapped to the output device as a CBE using either panel key pad or VeriFire
Tools. But the custom drill option (Yes or No) is only programmed by VeriFire Tools.
FD (MN Alarm) Turn on when an MN Alarm occurs on the fire panel. (Not applicable for FirstCommand applications)
FE (MN Supervisory) Turn on when an MN Supervisory occurs on the fire panel.
FF (MN Trouble) Turn on when an MN Trouble occurs on the fire panel.

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NOTE: During local or network Walk Test, activating a Mass Notification device will activate associated special function zones
according to CBE programming and simulate a Mass Notification event. Any network nodes, zones, or devices not participating in
Walk Test will not participate in the simulated Mass Notification event.

ACTION or ALERT Pre-Alarm level: press the NEXT or PREVIOUS

key to toggle between ALERT and ACTION. For details on selections,
refer to “How to Select a Pre-Alarm Level” on page 94)

Pre-Alarm programming
status banner

PRG PRE-ALARM FUNCT ALERT

F09

Pre-Alarm (Zone F9)

2.3.8 Change Global System Functions (7=SYSTEM)

The System option lets you select settings for global system functions that apply to all programmed devices
and zones. For instance, selecting an Alarm Verification Timer for 30 seconds means that all initiating devices
Program Change selected for Alarm Verification use a 30-second timer. From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 7 key to
Password display the “System Function” screen as shown below:

SIL INH=000 AUTO=000 VERIFY=30 USA TIME

TERM=N AC_DLY=Y LocT BLINK=01 ST=4 ACS=N

Global System Functions

Settings for global system functions:

Table 2.12 Settings for Global Systems Functions (1 of 2)

Defau
System Function Setting
lt
SIL INH (Silence Inhibit Timer) 0 to 300 seconds 000
AUTO (Auto Silence Timer) - After the time delay 000 (none); 600 to 1200 seconds 000
expires, functions like pressing the SIGNAL NOTE: When Auto Silence activates, special function zone
SILENCE key, silencing active outputs ZF40 will activate and remain active until a system reset
programmed as silenceable. alarm resound or drill (alarm signal for Canadian
applications) is initiated.
NOTE: In Canadian applications, if auto silence is enabled,
the value must be set to 20 minutes. An ACS point is
required to monitor special function zone ZF40.
NOTE: Activation of Auto Silence will activate the Signal
Silence LED on the fire panel display and any ACM LED
point programmed for Auto Silence.
VERIFY (Alarm Verification Timer) 0 to 240 seconds* 60
USA TIME USA time (mm/dd/yy) or USA
EUR time (dd/mm/yy)
Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to change. Note that
(European) time changes to 24-hour time format and date
format.
TERM - Allows supervision for devices connected N = no supervision N
to TB11, i.e., FDU-80. Y = supervision enabled
AC_DLY** AC delay – delays loss of AC reporting for 3 hours. Y
Y=AC delay; N=no AC delay

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 Table 2.12 Settings for Global Systems Functions (2 of 2)
Defau
System Function Setting
lt
LocX - One of three operating modes of PC or LocT -(terminal connected to control panel and located in LocT
terminal connected to the control panel through same room).
TB12 on the NFS-320/E/C. LocM -(same as LocT but requires password).
RemT -(terminal connected through a modem for Read
Note: For a complete list of functions, refer to the Status only).
NFS-320 Operations Manual.
BLINK - Addressable SLC device LED blink. Select from 00 to 16. 01
(00 = no blink, 01 = blink every poll, 02 = blink every 2nd
poll, 03 = blink every 3rd poll up to 16 = blink every 16th
poll).
Note that this setting affects FlashScan modules only.
ST - The NFPA wiring style used for the SLC. 6=Class B SLC wiring 4
4=Class A SLC wiring
ACS - Use ACS Selection Groups (Refer to N or Y N
“Annunciator Options” on page 33).
*This value can not exceed 30 seconds for ULC installations. Can not exceed 60 seconds for UL 864.
**The onboard trouble relay will activate (TB4 on the NFS-320‘s CPU) and TM-4s will report according to this setting.
UDACTs or UDACT-2s are notified immediately of AC failure by the panel, regardless of the panel’s delay setting. Once the
UDACT or UDACT-2 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_DLY setting of Y (3 hours). The UDACT/UDACT-2 is set for
notification after 1 hour.
1:00 p.m. - AC Failure. Panel notifies the UDACT/UDACT-2. Panel and UDACT/UDACT-2 timers begin countdown to
report time.
2:00 p.m. - UDACT/UDACT-2 reports.
4:00 p.m. - TM-4 reports, TB4 trouble relay activates.
The ACPS-610, ACPS-2406, power supplies must be set to an AC Delay value of 0 (zero) when used with this panel.

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Annunciator Options

NOTE: An ACM-24AT or AEM-24AT LED point must be programmed as a dedicated visual indicator for a mass notification or CO
event. This is not required for displayless systems.

Use Annunciator Selection screens to select information that will display on the ACS annunciators. (Table 2.13 on page 34 contains
the ACS display selections.) Setting ACS=Y from the “System Function” screen displays the Annunciator Selection 1 screen, address
A1 - A11. Press enter to display Annunciator Selection 2 screen, address A12 - A19:
ACS Address ACS Selection Group (A-M; 0-9)
A1-A11 or *=not selected

ANNUN SELECTION1 A1=* A2=* A3=* A4=*

A5=* A6=* A7=* A8=* A9=* A10=* A11=*

ACS Address
A12-A19
ANNUN SELECTION2 A12=* A13=* A14=*
A15=* A16=* A17=* A18=* A19=* UDACT=N
If UDACT=2: The UDACT is installed with Detector Maintenance Reporting. A24-A31 are
pre-programmed to send control panel status to the UDACT. Only the first 100 detectors on
Loop 1 participate in Detector Maintenance Reporting. For pre-programmed point
addressing, refer to associated table for Groups P through W on the following pages.
UDACT-2 does not support this option.
If UDACT=1: The UDACT or UDACT-2 is installed. Addresses A20-A32 are available to
send control panel status to the UDACT (software release #UDACT02.1 or higher) or the
UDACT-2
If UDACT=0: No UDACT or UDACT-2 installed: The control panel displays the Annunciator
Selection 3 & 4 screen addresses A20-A32.

Enter “N” (ACS Selection Group N) for a TM-4 module used for remote station communication.
Enter “O” (ACS Selection Group O) for a TM-4 used as a municipal box trip. This will provide a “Master Box” trouble message at
the panel.
Refer to page page 40 for further information on Group N and Group O.
ACS Selection Group Example
An example of a screen listing ACS Selection Groups (H, I and M):
ACS Address (A1) ACS Selection Group (H)
ANNUN SELECTION1 A1=H A2=* A3=* A4=*
A5=8 A6=* A7=* A8=* A9=* A10=* A11=*

Annunciator selections for addresses A1 (addresses A2-A11 not selected).

• Annunciators set to Address 1 display the status of detectors 1-64 (Group H).

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Annunciation Points
The control panel’s annunciation points are divided into 23 ACS selection groups of 64 points each. The table below contains a list
of these groups, what an annunciator displays when a group is selected, and where to locate a definition of the 64 points within the
group.
Table 2.13 ACS Selection Groups (1 of 2)
ACS Selection Group Annunciator Display Refer to
A 8 System points & Zones 1 - 56 Table 2.14 on page 35
B Zones 57 - 99, 9 F Zones, 8 R Zones, 4 NACs Table 2.15 on page 36
C Loop 1, Modules 1 - 64 Table 2.16 on page 36
D Not Used
E Loop 1, Modules 65 - 128 Table 2.17 on page 38
F Not Used
G Loop 1, Modules 129 - 159 (1 unused point) Table 2.18 on page 38
H Loop 1, Detectors 1 - 64 Table 2.19 on page 38
I Not Used
J Loop 1, Detectors 65 - 128 Table 2.20 on page 39
K Not Used
L Loop 1, Detectors 129 - 159 (1 unused point) Table 2.21 on page 39
M Used with FireVoice NFV-25/50ZS or Table 2.22 on page 40
FirstCommand
N 8 System Points & Zones 1-56 “ACS Selection Group N” on
page 40
O 8 System Points & Zones 1-56 “ACS Selection Group O” on
page 40
P* Loop 1, Modules 65-100 Appendix 2.23, “ACS Group P
Loop 1, Detectors 1-14 (Each detector (see note 3)”, on page 41
occupies 2 points)
Q* Not Used
R* Loop 1, Detectors 15-46 (Each detector Appendix 2.24, “ACS Group R
occupies 2 points) (See Note 2)”, on page 42
S* Not Used
T* Loop 1 Detectors 47-78 (Each detector Appendix 2.25, “ACS Group T
occupies 2 points) (See Note 2)”, on page 42
U* Not Used
V* Loop 1, Detectors 79-100 (Each detector Appendix 2.26, “ACS Group V
occupies 2 points) (See Note 2)”, on page 43
W* Not Used
*Group only available with UDACTUDACT-2 programmed as Option 2

1 Programmable Annunciator #1 See Note

2 Programmable Annunciator #2 See Note
3 Programmable Annunciator #3 See Note
4 Programmable Annunciator #4 See Note
5 Programmable Annunciator #5 See Note
6 Programmable Annunciator #6 See Note
7 Programmable Annunciator #7 See Note
8 Programmable Annunciator #8 See Note
9 Programmable Annunciator #9 See Note

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 Table 2.13 ACS Selection Groups (2 of 2)
ACS Selection Group Annunciator Display Refer to
0 Programmable Annunciator #10 See Note

NOTE: Refer to the VeriFire™ Tools programming utility for programming these annunciators.

ACS Selection Group A:

Table 2.14 ACS Group A

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function*
1 Input System Alarm System Trouble Acknowledge
2 Output Not Used Signal Silenced Alarm Silence
3 Output Not Used Program Mode System Reset
4 Output Not Used Supervisory Drill
5 Output NAC #1 Active NAC Trouble Control NAC #1
6 Input Security P/A Maint. Alert Not Used
7 Input Not Used Low Battery Not Used
8 Input Not Used AC Fail Not Used

9 Input Zone 1 Active Zone 1 Trouble Not Used

10 Input Zone 2 Active Zone 2 Trouble Not Used
11 Input Zone 3 Active Zone 3 Trouble Not Used
to to (see note) to (see note)
64 Input Zone 56 Active Zone 56 Trouble Not Used
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to
stop blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel.

NOTE: Point number to Zone number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Zone
relationship subtract 8 from Point number to arrive at Zone number.

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ACS Selection Group B:

Table 2.15 ACS Group B

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function*
1 Input Zone 57 Active Zone 57 Trouble Not Used
2 Input Zone 58 Active Zone 58 Trouble Not Used
3 Input Zone 59 Active Zone 59 Trouble Not Used
to to (see note 1) to (see note 1)
43 Input Zone 99 Active Zone 99 Trouble Not Used

44 Output Zone F1 Active Zone F1 Trouble Not Used

45 Output Zone F2 Active Zone F2 Trouble Not Used
to to (see note 2) to (see note 2)
52 Output Zone F9 Active Zone F9 Trouble Not Used

53 Release Ckt #0 Zone R0 Active Zone R0 Trouble Not Used

54 Release Ckt #1 Zone R1 Active Zone R1 Trouble Not Used
to to to (see note 2) to (see note 2)
60 Release Ckt #7 Zone R7 Active Zone R7 Trouble Not Used

61 NAC Output NAC B01 Active NAC B01 Trouble Controls NAC B01
62 NAC Output NAC B02 Active NAC B02 Trouble Controls NAC B02
63 NAC Output NAC B03 Active NAC B03 Trouble Controls NAC B03
64 NAC Output NAC B04 Active NAC B04 Trouble Controls NAC B04
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to stop
blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel.

NOTE:
1. Point number to Zone number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Zone
relationship, add 56 to Point number to arrive at Zone number.
2. Point number to Zone number relationship is sequential; therefore, point 48 is zone F5 and
point 57 is zone R4.

ACS Selection Group C (SLC #1, Modules 1-64):

Table 2.16 ACS Group C

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function
1 Input or Output Module 001 Active Module 001 Trouble Controls Output
Module
2 Input or Output Module 002 Active Module 002 Trouble Controls Output
Module
3 Input or Output Module 003 Active Module 003 Trouble Controls Output
Module
to to (see note) to (see note)
64 Input or Output Module 064 Active Module 064 Trouble Controls Output
Module

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 NOTE: Point number to Module number relationship is sequential; therefore, point 48 is
Module 048.

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ACS Selection Group E (SLC #1, Modules 65-128):

Table 2.17 ACS Group E

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function
1 Input or Output Module 065 Active Module 065 Trouble Controls Output
Module
2 Input or Output Module 066 Active Module 066 Trouble Controls Output
Module
3 Input or Output Module 067 Active Module 067 Trouble Controls Output
Module
to to (see note) to (see note)
64 Input or Output Module 128 Active Module 128 Trouble Controls Output
Module

NOTE: Point number to Module number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Module
relationship add 64 to Point number to arrive at Module number.

ACS Selection Group G (SLC #1, Modules 129-159):

Table 2.18 ACS Group G

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function
1 Output SLC 1, Module 129 Active SLC 1, Module 129 Trouble Controls SLC 1, Module
129
2 Output SLC 1, Module 130 Active SLC 1, Module 130 Trouble Controls SLC 1, Module
130
3 Output SLC 1, Module 131 Active SLC 1, Module 131 Trouble Controls SLC 1, Module
131
to to (see note 1) to (see note 1)
31 Output SLC 1, Module 159 Active SLC 1, Module 159 Trouble Controls SLC 1, Module
159
32-64 Not Used

NOTE:
1. Point number to Module number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Module
relationship add 128 to Point number to arrive at Module number.
2. Point number to Module number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Module
relationship add 96 to Point number to arrive at Module number.

ACS Selection Group H (SLC #1, Detectors 1-64):

Table 2.19 ACS Group H (1 of 2)

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function*
1 Input Detector 001 Alarm Detector 001 Trouble Not Used
2 Input Detector 002 Alarm Detector 002 Trouble Not Used
3 Input Detector 003 Alarm Detector 003 Trouble Not Used
to to (see note) to (see note)
64 Input Detector 064 Alarm Detector 064 Trouble Not Used

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 Table 2.19 ACS Group H (2 of 2)
Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function*
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to
stop blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the
panel.

NOTE: Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential; therefore, point 48 is

Detector 048.

ACS Selection Group J (SLC #1, Detectors 65-128):

Table 2.20 ACS Group J

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function*
1 Input Detector 065 Alarm Detector 065 Trouble Not Used
2 Input Detector 066 Alarm Detector 066 Trouble Not Used
3 Input Detector 067 Alarm Detector 067 Trouble Not Used
to to (see note) to (see note)
64 Input Detector 128 Alarm Detector 128 Trouble Not Used
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to
stop blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the
panel.

NOTE: Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to

Detector relationship add 64 to Point number to arrive at Detector number.

ACS Selection Group L (SLC #1, Detectors 129-159):

Table 2.21 ACS Group L

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function*
1 Input SLC 1, Detector 129 Alarm SLC 1, Detector 129 Not Used
Trouble
2 Input SLC 1, Detector 130 Alarm SLC 1, Detector 130 Not Used
Trouble
3 Input SLC 1, Detector 131 Alarm SLC 1, Detector 131 Not Used
Trouble
to to (see note 1) to (see note 1)
31 Input SLC 1, Detector 159 Alarm SLC 1, Detector 159 Not Used
Trouble
32-64 Not Used
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to stop blinking.
This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel.

NOTE:
1. Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Detector
relationship add 128 to Point number to arrive at Detector number.
2. Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Detector
relationship add 96 to Point number to arrive at Detector number.

ACS Selection Group M

FirstCommand NFS-50/100 and FireVoice NFV-25/50ZS are single channel and can play one message. Message priority is
determined by the message number: lower-numbered messages have the higher priority (that is, Message 2 has a higher priority than
Message 3). Message 0 (OFF) has the lowest priority.

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To use ACS for controlling the FirstCommand/FireVoice, install by programming Annunciator A1 as Group M through panel or
VeriFire Tools programming. Refer to the FireVoice manual to properly configure the FACP.

 VeriFire Tools Programming

Annunciator programming must be performed as follows:
• Program Annunciator Address 1 as Group M. (Refer to Table 2.22 for point definitions.)
• Map the panel zones to the desired annunciator point. Refer to the FireVoice manual for more information.

Table 2.22 Point Definitions for Group M

Annunciator
Type
Point
1-9 Unused
10 Message 0 (No Message/Message Off)
11 Message 1
12 Message 2
13 Message 3
14 Message 4
15 Message 5
16 - 39 Not Used
40 All-Call
41 - 64 Speaker Circuits 1 - 24

 Panel Programming
If VeriFire Tools is not used and Group M is programmed at the panel, Zone 00 (general alarm) will be mapped to A1p11 and
A1p40. A general alarm will play message 1 and activate an all-call on the FireVoice. VeriFire Tools must be used for speaker and
circuit and message control.
ACS Selection Group N
This group is the same as Group A (See Table 2.14 on page 35), with the following exceptions:
• It should be selected only for TM-4s used for remote station communication.
• Selection Group N follows the alarm relay for annunciation (Selection Group A annunciates immediately).
• The yellow LED of annunciator point 2 is for Alarm Silence only (in Selection Group A it is for Signal Silenced).
ACS Selection Group O
This group is the same as Group A (See Table 2.14 on page 35), with the following exceptions:
• It should be selected for only for TM-4s used as Fire Municipal Box Trip outputs.
• Selection Group O provides a “Master Box” trouble displayed at the panel.
• Selection Group O follows the alarm relay for annunciation (Selection Group A annunciates immediately).
• The yellow LED of annunciator point 2 is for Alarm Silence only (in Selection Group A it is for Signal Silenced).

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ACS Selection Group P (SLC #1, Modules 65-100 and Detectors 1-14):

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function

1 Input SLC 1, Module 65 Alarm SLC 1, Module 65 Trouble Not Used
2 Input SLC 1, Module 66 Alarm SLC 1, Module 66 Trouble Not Used
3 Input SLC 1, Module 67 Alarm SLC 1, Module 67 Trouble Not Used
to to (see note1) to (see note1)
36 Input SLC 1, Module 100 SLC 1, Module 100 Trouble Not Used
Alarm
37 Input SLC 1, Detector 1 Alarm SLC 1, Detector 1 Trouble Not Used
38 Input SLC 1, Detector 1 SLC 1, Detector 1 Trouble Not Used
Trouble Maintenance Maintenance Alert
Urgent
39 Input SLC 1, Detector 2 Alarm SLC 1, Detector 2 Trouble Not Used
40 Input SLC 1, Detector 2 SLC 1, Detector 2 Trouble Not Used
Trouble Maintenance Trouble Maintenance Alert
Urgent
to (see note 2) to (see note 2)
63 Input SLC 1, Detector 14 SLC 1, Detector 14 Trouble Not Used
Alarm
64 Input SLC 1, Detector 14 SLC 1, Detector 14 Trouble Not Used
Alarm Trouble Trouble Maintenance Alert
Maintenance Urgent
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to stop
blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel.

Table 2.23 ACS Group P (see note 3)

NOTE:
1. Point number to Module number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Module relationship add 64 to Point number to
arrive at Module number.
2. Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential in groups of 2. Since each detector occupies 2 points, to determine
the Point to Detector relationship, count by 2 starting from point 37.
3. This group is only available when UDACT setting is programed as option 2 and will automatically be assigned to ACS address
24.

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ACS Selection Group R (SLC #1, Detectors 15-46):

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function

1 Input Detector 015 Alarm Detector 015 Trouble Not Used
2 Input Detector 015 Trouble Detector 015 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
3 Input Detector 016 Alarm Detector 016 Trouble Not Used
4 Input Detector 016 Trouble Detector 016 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
to to (see note1) to (see note1)
63 Input Detector 046 Alarm Detector 046 Trouble Not Used
64 Input Detector 046 Trouble Detector 046 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to stop
blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel.

Table 2.24 ACS Group R (See Note 2)

NOTE:
1. Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential in groups of 2. Since each detector occupies 2 points, to determine
the Point to Detector relationship, start with detector 15 and count by 2 starting from point 1.
2. This group is only available when UDACT setting is programmed as option 2 and will automatically be assigned to ACS address
26.

ACS Selection Group T (SLC #1, Detectors 47-78):

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function

1 Input Detector 047 Alarm Detector 047 Trouble Not Used
2 Input Detector 047 Trouble Detector 047 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
3 Input Detector 048 Alarm Detector 048 Trouble Not Used
4 Input Detector 048 Trouble Detector 048 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
to to (see note1) to (see note1)
63 Input Detector 078 Alarm Detector 078 Trouble Not Used
64 Input Detector 078 Trouble Detector 078 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to stop
blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel.

Table 2.25 ACS Group T (See Note 2)

NOTE:
1. Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential in groups of 2. Since each detector occupies 2 points, to determine
the Point to Detector relationship, start with detector 47 and count by 2 starting from point 1.
2. This group is only available when UDACT setting is programmed as option 2 and will automatically be assigned to ACS address
28.

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ACS Selection Group V (SLC #1, Detectors 79-100):

Point Type Red LED Yellow LED Switch Function

1 Input Detector 079 Alarm Detector 079 Trouble Not Used
2 Input Detector 079 Trouble Detector 079 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
3 Input Detector 080 Alarm Detector 080 Trouble Not Used
4 Input Detector 080 Trouble Detector 080 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
to to (see note1) to (see note1)
63 Input Detector 100 Alarm Detector 100 Trouble Not Used
64 Input Detector 100 Trouble Detector 100 Trouble Not Used
Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert
* Pressing the switch button when the Switch Function is “Not Used” will cause the associated LED to stop
blinking. This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel.

Table 2.26 ACS Group V (See Note 2)

NOTE:
1. Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential in groups of 2. Since each detector occupies 2 points, to determine
the Point to Detector relationship, start with detector 79 and count by 2 starting from point 1.
2. This group is only available when UDACT setting is programmed as option 2 and will automatically be assigned to ACS address
30.

2.3.9 How to Check the Program for Errors (8=CHECK PRG)

When finished programming, you can use the Check option to search the program entries for possible errors.
From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 8 key. The Check option searches the program for the following
Program Change conditions that can cause errors:
Password

•Output points mapped to a zone without a mapped input

• A zone with mapped input points without mapped output points (including Z00 outputs)
• Releasing zone inputs (R0-R9) with no RELEASE CKT outputs mapped to them; or RELEASE CKT outputs with no R0-R9
inputs mapped to them
• RO-R9 inputs not mapped to MAN. RELEASE.
For more information on Releasing Zones, refer to “NFPA Releasing Applications” on page 58.
If the Check option detects multiple devices that fail the check, press the PREVIOUS or NEXT key to step through the devices. If the
Check option displays errors, return to Point Programming (“Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) and correct the
errors. The figure below shows a sample display of program screen that appears after a successful program check:

PROGRAM CHECK OK.

RE-TEST PANEL NOW 08:34A 012511 Tue

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2.4 The Network Program
From the “Program Change Selection” screen, press the 2 key to display the “Network” screen, which
displays as follows:
Program Change
THRESHOLD CH.A:H, THRESHOLD CH.B:H,
Password NODE: .000, CLASSX:N, <ENTER>

THRESHOLD CH.A: - Enter H or L, for high or low threshold setting for channel A on the NCM module.
THRESHOLD CH.B: - Enter H or L, for high or low threshold setting for channel B on the NCM module.
NODE: - Enter the panel’s network node number. The valid network node number range is 1-103. The number will be entered after
the decimal point; the spaces before the decimal point are for future use.
CLASS X: - Enter N for network style determination (either Class A or Class X) through autoprogramming. Enter Y to force a
Class X designation for network wiring.

NOTE: If network Class X wiring is determined by autoprogramming, a change in the wiring (for
example, a break in the network wiring) would cause the system to reassess the network wiring
class as A If network Class X wiring is forced, a break in the wiring will create a trouble message.

To select network options, follow these steps:

1. Using the arrow keys, move the blinking cursor to a selection.
2. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select H or L (Threshold Ch. A, Threshold Ch. B). a three-digit number (Node), or Y or N
(Class X).
When finished making selections, press the ESC key three times to return the control panel to normal operation.
When programming is complete, the panel must be reset to register the programming.

2.5 The Utility Program

There are five options available in the Utility Program. Enter the program and select an option as described below.
From the “Program Change Selection” screen, press the 3 key to display the “Utility Program” screen as shown
below:
Program Change
Password REGION=0 TBL.REMIND=2 ALA.SCROLL=Y
LOCAL CONTROL=0 IP-ACCESS=0 DCC-mode=Y

Descriptions of the five options on the Utility Program screen:

Table 2.27 Utility Program Options (1 of 2)

Utility Option Description

REGION 0 = No special region setting. (Default)

1 = China
2 = Canada

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 Table 2.27 Utility Program Options (2 of 2)

Utility Option Description

TBL.REMIND This option provides trouble reannunciation selections to meet the requirements of NFPA 72-
TBL Reminder* 2002, which you can select as follows:
• Select * if you don’t want a trouble reminder
*Use of a setting • Select 1 to sound a short trouble reminder tone every minute
other than “2” • Select 2 to resound a trouble tone every 24 hours at 11:00 AM, and to send a reminder
requires AHJ every sixty seconds for acknowledged events.
approval. • Select 3 to display a detector while in the alarm verification mode and no trouble reminder
• Select 4 for once a minute trouble reminder with alarm verification display
• Select 5 for trouble reminder resound every 24 hours at 11:00 AM with alarm verification
display, and to send a reminder every sixty seconds for acknowledged troubles

ALA.SCROLL This option allows the programmer to select how alarms are displayed.
Alarm Scroll* • Select Y if you want each alarm displayed for approximately two seconds, and to
acknowledge all alarms with a single acknowledgement. (default)
*Setting this field to • Select N if you want only the first alarm and the alarm count displayed, and to acknowledge
“Y” requires AHJ each alarm singly, point by point.
approval.

LOCAL This option allows the programmer to disable local control of the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL
CONTROL DISPLAY key, SIGNAL SILENCE key SYSTEM RESET key, and DRILL key. Local control selections
are as follows:
• Select 0 to disable local control
• Select 1 to enable local control (default)
• Select 2 to enable partial local control. This setting allows control of the ACKNOWLEDGE and
SYSTEM RESET keys only (required in Chicago).
Note that if the panel is to be controlled exclusively by a Display and Control Center (DCC),
Local Control should be disabled.

IP ACCESS Note: Use of this option is subject to local AHJ approval.

This option allows the programmer to choose one of three options for Wide Area Network
(WAN) communication. Acceptance of commands, downloads and programming from over the
WAN can be enabled, disabled or timed.
Select IP ACCESS as follows:
• Select 0 to disable IP access
• Select 1 to enable IP access
• Select 2 to enable IP access for two hours.
Note that enabling IP ACCESS allows downloads over a local area network (LAN) or the
internet (Wide Area Network - WAN) using VeriFire Tools through a Noti•Fire•Net (NFN) Web
Server (NWS), or a wide-area enabled NCS through a PC version of NFN Gateway. Always
verify system operation after programming changes are made in this manner.

DCC Mode This option allows the programmer to select whether this panel will participate in DCC (Display
and Control Center) functions. Select Y for participation, N for no participation.
NOTE: For Mass Notification applications, DCC participation should be disabled.

To select utility options, follow these steps:

1. Using the arrow keys, move the blinking cursor to a selection.
2. Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select
- Local Control)
- *, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (TBL Reminder)
- 0, 1, or 2 (IP ACCESS) .
- DCC Mode
3. When finished making selections, press the ESC key three times to return the control panel to normal operation.

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2.6 FlashScan Poll
From the “Program Change Selection” screen, press the 4 key to access the “FlashScan Poll” selection screen
as shown below:
Program Change
Password FLASHSCAN L1DET L1MOD
N N

This menu allows the selection of CLIP (Classic Loop Interface Protocol) or FlashScan detectors and modules for the loop. Once
this screen is accessed, the cursor will be positioned underneath the L1DET detector selection, blinking the currently selected
protocol type. The default selections are shown in the above figure. This indicates that loop detectors and modules are selected to
use CLIP devices. If FlashScan devices are to be employed, change the blinking cursor by pressing the Y key or toggle it by using
the PREVIOUS or NEXT key. After the selections have been made to the detectors and modules of the loop, press the ENTER key, at
which time the panel will reset.
Most FlashScan devices can be programmed to run in either CLIP or FlashScan mode. Observe one of the following three options
when using FlashScan devices:
Option 1 Program all modules and detectors on an SLC as FlashScan.
(In the “FlashScan Poll” screen, enter Y for DET and Y for MOD. It is possible to have up to 159 FlashScan modules
and 159 FlashScan detectors on this SLC.)
Option 2 Program all modules and detectors on an SLC as CLIP.
(In the “FlashScan Poll” screen, enter N for DET and N for MOD. It is possible to have up to 99 CLIP modules and 99
CLIP detectors on this SLC.)

CAUTION:
! Do not program more than 99 CLIP addresses, as this will compromise the response time of the
panel to display off-normal events.

Option 3 Program all detectors as CLIP and all modules as FlashScan on an SLC.
(In the “FlashScan Poll” screen, enter N for DET and Y for MOD. It is possible to have up to 99 CLIP detectors and
159 FlashScan modules on this SLC.)

CAUTION:
! Do not program modules as CLIP and detectors as FlashScan on the same SLC. The following
combination is not an option: Y for DET, N for MOD in the “FlashScan Poll” screen.

NOTE: Autoprogramming following a Clear Program command will cause the panel to determine
the FlashScan capability of the loop based on whether all devices on it are FlashScan or not. It will
set the loop settings to FlashScan if necessary.

Refer to the SLC manual for available devices.

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2.7 Setting the Baud Rate of Serial Ports
2.7.1 Printer Serial Port
The default baud rate of the EIA-232 Printer connection (serial printer port) is 9600. To change baud rate to 2400 or 4800, follow
these steps:
1. From the “SYSTEM NORMAL” screen, press the ENTER key to display the Program Entry screen, as shown below:
1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY
(ESCAPE TO ABORT)

2. Press the 1 key. The control panel displays the Enter Password screen, as shown below:
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN ENTER.
_ (ESCAPE TO ABORT)

3. Enter 2400B and press . The five asterisks that appear when you type in the baud rate will disappear when you press

4. Press twice to return to the “SYSTEM NORMAL” screen.

5. To switch from 2400 baud to 4800 or 9600 baud repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 entering 9600B or 4800B.

2.7.2 CRT Serial Port

The default setting for the serial EIA-232 CRT port is “disabled”. To enable the EIA-232 CRT port at 9600 baud, follow the steps
below.

NOTE: The serial EIA-232 CRT port can only be enabled in standalone (non-networked)
applications. The only baud rate supported is 9600.

1. From the SYSTEM NORMAL screen, press the ENTER key to display the Program Entry screen, as shown below:

1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY

(ESCAPE TO ABORT)

2. Press the 1 key. The control panel displays the Enter Password screen, as shown below:
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN ENTER.
_ (ESCAPE TO ABORT)

3. Enter CRT96 and press . The five asterisks that appear when you type in the code will disappear when you press

4. Press twice to return to the “SYSTEM NORMAL” screen.

5. To switch back to the default network mode (no CRT) repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 entering NOCRT.

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Status Change Overview

Section 3: Status Change

3.1 Overview
Status Change provides a second programming level - accessed by an assigned password - for changing operating parameters.
(These operating parameters do not affect control program settings.) For example, the Status Change password lets you change
settings such as detector sensitivity and system time and date.

NOTE: Assign the Status Change password to persons who do not have access to Level 1
programming options.

Status Change Options are described below.

Option 1=DISABL - The Disable/Enable option lets you disable programmed points for detectors, modules, zones and NACs. For
details, refer to “Disable or Enable a Point” on page 51.
Option 2=SENSITIV - The Detector Sensitivity option lets you change the Alarm and Pre-alarm (sensitivity) level for an installed
detector. For details, refer to “Changing Detector Sensitivity” on page 52.
Option 3=CLR VER - The Clear Verification screen lets you clear all counters for detectors selected for Alarm Verification. For
details, refer to “Clearing Alarm Verification Counters” on page 53.
Option 4=CLR HIST - The Clear History screen lets you clear the entire History buffer from memory. For details, refer to
“Clearing the History Buffer” on page 53.
Option 5=TIME - The Time/Date option lets you set the time and date for the system clock. For details, refer to “Setting the
System Time and Date” on page 53.
Option 6=WALK TEST - The Walk Test option lets you test the entire fire alarm system while away from the control panel. For
details, refer to “Walk Test” on page 53”.

3.2 How to Enter Status Change

To enter Status Change, follow these steps:
1. From the SYSTEM NORMAL” screen, press the ENTER key. The control panel displays the “Entry” screen, as shown below:
1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY

2. From the “Entry” screen, press the 1 key. The control panel displays the “Enter Password” screen as shown below:
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN ENTER.

3. Enter your Status Change password (See “How to Enter a Password”, page 11). The control panel displays the “Status Change
Selection” screen, as shown below:
STATUS CHANGE PRESS: 1=DISABL 2=SENSITIV
3=CLR VER 4=CLR HIST 5=TIME 6=WALK TEST

4. Select a Status Change selection: 1,2,3,4,5, or 6.

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3.3 Disable or Enable a Point
WARNING:
! Do not rely on disable/enable software settings to lock out releasing devices. Releasing devices
must be physically disconnected.

NOTE: When an input or output point associated with releasing functions is disabled, a single
supervisory trouble will be generated.

The Disable/Enable option lets you disable programmed points for detectors, modules, zones, and NACs. The
program allows you to disable an initiating device in alarm: however, the disable will not take effect until
Status Change after the panel has been reset.
Password

1. From the “Status Change Selection” screen, press the 1 key to display the “Disable/Enable” screen.
2. Select the point type:

for detectors
for modules
for NACs
for zones

The cursor will blink the first SLC address digit in the detector, zone, module, or NAC field.
D

WARNING:
! Disabling a zone disables all input and output devices that use the zone as the first entry in the
CBE list.

3. Enter the address of the point, then press the ENTER key. A sample display follows:
Blinking status banner (ENABLE or DISABL)
ENABLE CONTROL CONTROL ADDRESS 1M101
00 __ __ __ __ ISW 1M101

When you disable a point and press the ESC key to return to the Disable/Enable screen, the control panel: a) turns on the POINT
DISABLEDLED; b) sounds the panel sounder; and c) changes the status banner to TROUBL for the point.
You can disable or enable a point by changing the status banner as follows:
Table 3.1 Changing the Status Banner (1 of 2)

To Press

Change the status Maneuver the cursor with the arrow keys until it is in the status field. Press

(Next Selection) or (Previous Selection)

Save the status

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 Table 3.1 Changing the Status Banner (2 of 2)

To Press

Go to the next or previous

point address
(Next Selection) or (Previous Selection)

3.4 Changing Detector Sensitivity

The Detector Sensitivity option lets you change the Alarm and Pre-Alarm (sensitivity) level for an installed
detector. From the “Status Change Selection” screen, press the 2 key to display the “Detector Selection” screen
Status Change as shown below:
Password
DET. SENS. & COMP. ENTER POINTS:LDAAA,E

To select a detector, enter the SLC address (D101) of an installed detector in the “LDAAA” field (shown above). The control panel
displays the following screen:

PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D101

03 __ __ __ __A8P8AV 1D101

Alarm Level Pre-Alarm Level

Use the instructions below to set/change detector sensitivity, display additional detectors, and set Pre-alarm values.

NOTE: If not using Pre-Alarm, set PA=0. PA=1 is the self-optimizing mode. For details, refer to
“How to Select a Pre-Alarm Level” on page 94.

To Enter or Press

Display detector information on

the screen.
The detector address, then press .

Set alarm sensitivity level. A value (1-9) or increase or decrease values by pressing

the NEXT or PREVIOUS keys: or .

Set Pre-alarm level A value (0-9) or increase or decrease values by pressing

the NEXT or PREVIOUS keys: or .

Save the sensitivity values.

Display the next existing

detector address. (Next Selection)

Display the previous existing

detector address. (Previous Selection)

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3.5 Clearing Alarm Verification Counters
The Clear Verification screen lets you clear all counters for detectors selected for Alarm Verification. From the
“Status Change Selection” screen, press the 3 key to display the “Clear Verification” screen as shown below:
Status Change
Password PRESS ENTER TO CLEAR VERIFICATION COUNTS
OR ESCAPE TO ABORT

From the Clear Verification screen, you can do the following:

• Press the ENTER key to clear all verification counters and return to the “Status Change Selection” screen; or
• Press the ESC key to return to the “Status Change Selection” screen without clearing.

3.6 Clearing the History Buffer

The Clear History screen lets you clear the entire History buffer from memory. Press the 4 key from the “Status
Change Selection” screen to display the “Clear History” screen as shown below:
Status Change
PRESS ENTER TO CLEAR HISTORY FILE
Password OR ESCAPE TO ABORT

From the Clear History screen, you can do the following:

• Press the ENTER key to clear the contents of the History buffer and return to the “Status Change Selection” screen; or
• Press the ESC key to return to the “Status Change Selection” screen without clearing.

3.7 Setting the System Time and Date

The Time/Date option lets you set the time and date for the system clock. Press the 5 key from the “Status
Change Selection” screen to display the “Time/Date” screen as shown below:
Status Change
CHANGE TIME/DATE
Password 11:40A Tue 01/25/2011

The first digit flashes until you change the value or press the ENTER key. To set the system time and date, follow
the instructions below:

To Do this

Change the time and date values Enter values from the numeric keys on the keypad.

Change A (AM) or P (PM)

Press (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection)

Change the day

Press (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection)

Move to another digit

Press

Save the time and date and return

Press

3.8 Walk Test

Walk Test allows the user to test the entire fire alarm system. There are two kinds of Walk Test - Basic and Advanced, described
later in this section.

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Before entering Walk Test, note the following:
• For each individual activation, the control panel sends “TEST Axx”(for alarm testing) or TEST Txx (for trouble testing) to
the History buffer, installed printers and CRT-2s so results can be reviewed.
• Basic Walk Test, Silent – In order to keep the test silent, do not program any of the output modules with “W” in the Walk
Test field.
• Advanced Walk Test - This test overrides a setting of “*” (silent) in the Walk Test field. All activated outputs will sound
until panel reset.
• The control panel provides a 1-hour timer for Walk Test mode. When the hour expires with no activity, the control panel
automatically returns to normal operation.
• Walk Test may be exited at any time by pressing the ESC key.

WARNING:
! Walk Test mode deactivates fire protection. Always observe the following:

1. 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.
2. Immediately after Walk Test is completed, notify the same people that testing is complete and is restored to normal
operation.

WARNING:
! Physically disconnect all releasing devices before starting Walk Test. It is not sufficient to
disable in any other manner.

NOTE: Walk Test will not start if any devices are active (i.e., fire alarms, security, supervisories
or pre-alarms.) To perform a walk test while a device is active, disable the device and press the
System Reset button.

For information on programming Walk Test field selections, refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19 or “Modify
NAC Points” on page 24.

3.8.1 Basic Walk Test

When the tester activates an input during Basic Walk Test, all silenceable outputs mapped by CBE to that input will activate. The
activations are tracking; once the activation stimulus is removed, the input will deactivate. Basic Walk Test may be audible or silent,
depending on the Walk Test setting of participating outputs. Program the Walk Test field for control modules and NACs as follows:

Program Silenceable
For Silenceable Outputs will
Outputs with

an audible Basic Walk Test W sound for approximately 4 seconds

during Walk Test

a silent Basic Walk Test * not sound during Walk Test

a trouble Basic Walk Test W sound for approximately 8 seconds

when put into trouble

Enter Basic Walk Test in the following manner:

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 From the “Status Change Selection” screen, press the 6 key. The control panel displays the “Walk Test” screen as
shown below:
Status Change
Password WALK TEST PRESS ENTER TO START
ESCAPE TO ABORT

Operate the control panel in Walk Test as follows

To Press

Put the control panel into Walk Test mode

Stop a Walk Test and return to the “Status Change Selection” screen

Basic Walk Test directs the control panel to do the following:

• Activate silenceable outputs associated by programming with each new alarm (The panel does not activate non-silenceable
outputs)
• Save and store each test in the History buffer
• Send a TEST Axx status banner for each alarm, and a TEST TXX banner for each trouble, to the printer (xx equals the
number of tests for a detector or input device with this address)
• Turn on the System Trouble LED
• Turn on the System Trouble relay
• Disable activation of the System Alarm relay

3.8.2 Advanced Walk Test

During Advanced Walk Test, when the tester activates an input, all CBE mapped to that input will activate with the exception of
releasing functions. Each input activation is latching; that is, it will not deactivate until the system is reset. Advanced Walk Test will
sound all activated outputs, overriding a setting of “*” (silent) in the Walk Test field.

NOTE: Some detectors, laser detectors for example, can be difficult to place in alarm using a magnet.
Advanced Walk Test facilitates magnet testing of these detectors.

Enter Advanced Walk Test as follows:

Enter LTEST at the password screen. Asterisks will display where LTEST has been typed. Pressing ENTER
displays the following screen.
LTEST
TROUBL IN SYSTEM ADV WALK TEST
PROCESSING DISABLED 10:07a 012511 TUE

NOTE: The control panel can not be put into Walk Test from an alarm condition.

To Press

Stop an Advanced Walk Test and return to

the “Status Change Selection” screen

Advanced Walk Test directs the control panel to do the same as it does for Basic Walk Test (see “3.8.1, "Basic Walk Test"” above)
with the following exceptions:

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 • alarm and trouble messages are sent to the printer, not test messages. (These Walk Test messages can be distinguished from
others at the printer because they begin with the trouble message generated when Walk Test is entered, and end with the
cleared trouble when Walk Test is exited.)
• all CBE mapped to the test input is activated except releasing functions.

3.8.3 Walk Test Activation Indications

Walk Test Activation Indications
FlashScan poll mode - Once the test is started:
• 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,....

70 7 blinks, stop, 10 blinks, long stop, 7 blinks, stop,.....

107 10 blinks, stop, 7 blinks, long stop, 10 blinks, stop,.....

152 15 blinks, stop, 2 blinks, long stop, 15 blinks, stop, 2 blinks, long
stop....

• an input device activated in Basic Walk Test latches on steady green 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:
- approximately 4 seconds for alarms
- approximately 8 seconds for troubles.
• an output device activated in Advanced Walk Test will remain active and the LED will glow steady green until the reset
key is pressed.
CLIP mode - Once the test is started:
• intelligent addressable input and output devices continue to blink red as usual until activated.
• an input device activated in Basic 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 will 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:
- approximately 4 seconds for alarms
- approximately 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 reset key is pressed.

3.8.4 Viewing Walk Test Results

When finished with a Walk Test, view the History buffer, installed printers and CRT-2s to check the results of the Walk Test. View
the History buffer by using the Read Status function. From the SYSTEM NORMAL screen, press the ENTER key, press the 2 key
two times, then press the ENTER key to view the History buffer. For further instructions on using the Read Status function, refer to
the NFS-320 Operations Manual.

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Appendix A: Releasing Applications

WARNING:
! When used for CO2 releasing applications, observe proper precautions as stated in NFPA 12. Do not
enter the protected space unless physical lockout and other safety procedures are fully completed.

Do not use software disable functions in the panel as lockout.

Do not enable the BACKUP option switch for any of the four Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) if
they are used for releasing functions.

A.1 Overview
A.1.1 Description of Releasing Zones
The control panel includes ten Releasing Zones (R0-R9) that can be used to control up to ten releasing operations. Each zone
operates independently, and is fully programmable..

NOTE: Releasing Zones R0-R9 appear in the CBE list of devices as ZR0-ZR9. For example, if
you list R5 for a detector, one of the five zones in the CBE list of the detector will display as ZR05.

From the “Special Function Change” screen (refer to “Program Special Zones (6=SPL FUNCT)” on page 27), select a Releasing Zone
(R0-R9) to display the “Releasing Function” screen:
PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=30 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R05

Each Releasing Zone includes four releasing functions, outlined below:

Table A.1 Releasing Zone Functions

Function Lets You

Delay Program a 01 to 60-second Delay Timer (or 00, no delay). The Delay Timer equals the
time that must elapse between activating an initiating device and activating the releasing
zones mapped to the active initiating device. Refer to “Programming a Delay Timer” on
page 58.

Abort Select a 3-letter Abort switch Type Code (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ) that adds a delay time
to a Releasing Zone, or prevents a release of a Releasing Zone. Refer to “Abort
Switches” on page 59.

Cross Select one of three Cross Zone types or “N” (not used). A Cross Zone requires tripping
two or more devices to activate the outputs mapped to one of the Releasing Zones.
Refer to “Using Cross Zones” on page 67.

Soak Select a Soak Timer (0001-9999 seconds) or “0000” (not used). Refer to “Programming a
Soak Timer” on page 69.

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A.1.2 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 acceptable standard:

Table A.2 NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications

Standard Covers

NFPA 12 CO2 Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 12A Halon 1301 Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems, Installation of

NFPA 15 Water Spray Fixed 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

A.2 How to Program a Releasing Zone

This section provides details for programming the releasing functions: Delay Timer, Abort Switch, Cross Zone, and Soak Timer.

A.2.1 Programming a Delay Timer

Use a Delay Timer to specify the elapsed time between alarm activation of an initiating device and activation of all output devices
programmed as release circuits and mapped to that initiating device. You can set the Delay Timer from 01 to 60 seconds, or to 00 for
no delay. The figure below shows graphical representation of a 15-second timer:
Delay = 15
(15 seconds)
Initiating device(s) in 0 0
All outputs Releasing
Releasing Zone R1 45 15 45 15

Zone R1 activate.
activates.
30 30

Figure A.1 Example of 15-Second Delay Timer

To Program Do this

Delay Timer Enter a value (00-60) from the numeric keys on the keyboard.

Press at this point to save the Delay Timer value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another field on
the screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys.

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A.2.2 Abort Switches

Definition of Abort Switches
The control panel provides for four (4) types of Abort Switches (ULI, IRI, NYC, and AHJ) that you can use, that will affect the
operation of a Delay Timer mapped to the same Releasing Zone. For example, an Abort Switch selected for Releasing Zone R05
only affects the Delay Timer selected for R05. Other requirements for using an Abort Switch include the following:
• Connecting a monitor module to a UL-listed abort station, such as the NBG-12LRA shown below.
• Program the monitor module with the Type Code ABORT SWITCH. (Refer to “Modify an Addressable Detector Point” on
page 20.)
• Abort switch shall not be used with a preaction system or a CO2 system.
SYSTEM SYSTEM
Abort Switch NORMAL ACTIVATED

Manual Agent
Release lever

NBG12LRAface.wmf
NBG-12LRA station with Abort Switch

Figure A.2 UL-listed Abort Station

This section contains information for programming each type of Abort Switch for a Releasing Zone.
How an Abort Switch Works
The figure below contains an example for configuring an Abort Switch and shows the requirements for using an Abort Switch for
Releasing Zone R05, which are:
• A monitor module is wired to an abort station
• The monitor module is programmed with the Type Code, ABORT SWITCH
• All initiating devices and outputs are mapped to a common Releasing Zone (R05 shown)
• Releasing Zone R05 is programmed with the releasing functions: Delay, Abort, Cross, and Soak

NOTE: The abort switch can only be associated with one release zone.

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When an initiating device activates, you must press and hold the Abort Switch or the control panel will send the command to dump
releasing agents when the Delay time (15 seconds shown) expires. The Abort selection (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ) determines the
function of the Abort Switch.

PRG RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL

DELAY=15 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R05
Releasing Zone R05 sample programming selections

SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACTIVATED

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

R05

B01 B02 B03 B04

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

RELEASE CKT REL CKT ULC REL AUDIBLE REL END BELL

Example: If you program B01-B03 as shown, Example: If you

these outputs activate at release. program B04 as
shown, this output
activates when the
release is finished.

Figure A.3 Example of a Basic Configuration for an Abort Switch

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Programming a ULI Abort Switch

The following contains information needed to program a ULI Abort Switch.

 Description
Requires a standard UL-type delay timer that complies with UL Standard 864.

 How to Program
1. Program the monitor module connected to the abort station with the Type Code ABORT SWITCH as detailed in “Modify an
Addressable Monitor Module Point” on page 21.
2. Select a time for the Releasing Zone Delay Timer (refer to“Programming a Delay Timer” on page 58).

To Program Do this

ULI Abort Switch Type ULI in the ABORT= field, or press the NEXT or PREVIOUS

keys: or until ULI appears in the field.

3. Press at this point to save the Abort Switch value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another
field on the screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad.

 How It Works

When an alarm initiates in the programmed Releasing Zone, you can press and hold the Abort Switch while the Delay Timer
continues to count down. (If the delay timer has expired, the abort switch has no effect.) When you release the Abort Switch, a 10-
second ULI timer counts down. At the end of the 10-second ULI timer, the control panel activates the Releasing Zone outputs.

 Example
A ULI Abort Switch and a Delay Timer programmed to Releasing Zone R05:

PRG RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL

DELAY=15 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R05
Program selections for Releasing Zone R05

Total time from alarm initiation to release:

Delay =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

Figure A.4 ULI Abort Switch Example

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Programming an IRI Abort Switch

The following contains information needed to program an IRI Abort Switch.
 Description
A standard UL-type delay timer (complies with UL Standard 864) that operates like ULI, but with additional functions for Cross
Zones.
 How to Program
1. Program the monitor module connected to the abort station with Type Code ABORT SWITCH as detailed in “Modify an Addressable
Detector Point” on page 20.
2. Select a time for the Releasing Zone Delay Timer (refer to“Programming a Delay Timer” on page 58.)
To Program Do this

IRI Abort Switch Type IRI in the ABORT= field, or press the next or previous keys,

or , until IRI appears in the field.

3. Press at this point to save the Abort Switch value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another
field on the screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad.
 How it Works
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.

 Example
An IRI Abort Switch and a Delay Timer programmed to Releasing Zone R05:
PRG RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=15 ABORT=IRI CROSS=Z SOK=0000 R05
Program selections for Releasing Zone R05

Abort Switch held 15 sec.

0 sec. 5 sec. 10 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec.

5 sec.

5 sec.
Alarm 1
10 sec.

Press and hold

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

Figure A.5 IRI Abort Switch Example

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Programming a NYC Abort Switch

The following contains information needed to program an NYC Abort Switch.

 Description
A standard NYC delay timer that adds 90 seconds to the programmed Delay Timer.

NOTE: NYC timers do not comply with UL Standard 864.

 How to Program
1. Program the monitor module connected to the abort station with the Type Code ABORT SWITCH as detailed in “Modify an
Addressable Detector Point” on page 20.
2. Select a time for the Releasing Zone Delay Timer (refer to“Programming a Delay Timer” on page 58).)

To Program Do this

NYC Abort Switch Type NYC in the ABORT= field, or press the next or previous

keys, or , until NYC appears in the field.

3. Press at this point to save the Abort Switch value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another
field on the screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad.

 How It Works
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 Timer
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 Timer
time plus the NYC delay time of 90 seconds exceeds 120 seconds, Releasing Zone outputs will
still be activated at 120 seconds after the Abort switch is released.

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Releasing Applications How to Program a Releasing Zone

 Example 1 - Delay Time Does Not Exceed 120 Seconds

Select a Delay Timer value for R05 of 15 seconds. 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 an example of a NYC Abort Switch and a Delay Timer
programmed to Releasing Zone R05:
PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=15 ABORT=NYC CROSS=N SOK=0000 R05
Program selections for Releasing Zone R05
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 example,
becomes the programmed delay 145 seconds after alarm initiation, 105
(15 sec.) plus 90 seconds (105 seconds after the Abort switch has been
sec.) OR 120 seconds, released) the control panel activates
whichever is smaller Releasing Zone outputs

Figure A.6 NYC Abort Switch Example 1

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 Example 2 - Delay Time Exceeds 120 Seconds

Select a Delay Timer value for R05 of 60 seconds. The Releasing Zone activates and the 60-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 60 seconds and adds 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 an example of a NYC Abort Switch and a Delay Timer programmed to Releasing Zone R05:
PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=60 ABORT=NYC CROSS=N SOK=0000 R05
Program selections for Releasing Zone R05

Delay=60 sec.
Pressing and releasing Abort switch Total time from alarm initiation to release:
restarts Delay=60 countdown after 10 + 30 + 60 + 60 = 160 seconds
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 120 seconds have elapsed.
the balance of the programmed The NYC timer has not
delay (60 sec.) plus 90 seconds expired, but it is overridden by
(150 sec.) OR 120 seconds, the control panel.
whichever is smaller

Figure A.7 NYC Abort Switch Example 2

Programming an AHJ Abort Switch

The following contains information needed to program an AHJ Abort Switch:

 Description
An AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) delay timer that restores the programmed Delay Timer.

NOTE: An AHJ timer does not comply with UL Standard 864.

 How to Program
1. Program the monitor module connected to the abort station with the Type Code ABORT SWITCH as detailed in “Modify an
Addressable Monitor Module Point” on page 21.
2. Select a time for the Releasing Zone Delay Timer (refer to“Programming a Delay Timer” on page 58.

To Program Do this

AHJ Abort Switch Type AHJ in the ABORT= field, or press the NEXT or PREVIOUS

keys, or , until AHJ appears in the field.

3. Press at this point to save the Abort Switch value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another
field on the screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad.

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 How It Works

When an alarm initiates, the programmed Delay Timer starts. Press and hold the Abort switch and the control panel suspends the
Delay Timer. When you release the Abort Switch, the control panel restores the value of the programmed Delay Timer and the
Delay Timer counts down. When the Delay Timer expires, the control panel activates Releasing Zone outputs.

 Example
An AHJ Abort Switch and a Delay Timer programmed to Releasing Zone R05:

PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL

DELAY=60 ABORT=AHJ CROSS=N SOK=0000 R05
Program selections for Releasing Zone R05

Delay=60 sec.
Total time from alarm initiation to release:
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

Release the Abort Switch and control

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

When the Delay Timer

expires, the control panel
activates Releasing
Zone outputs

Figure A.8 AHJ Abort Switch Example

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A.2.3 Using Cross Zones

Purpose of Cross Zones
Using Cross Zones lets you program the control panel to activate a Releasing Zone and any output mapped to the Releasing Zone
only after a predetermined sequence of events occurs. (If not using Cross Zones, set CROSS= N.)

NOTE: Only the first Software Zone (Z01-Z99) listed in the zone map is used to determine
Cross=Z.

A summary of the types of Cross Zones and the conditions for activating a Releasing Zone:

Type Activates when

Y Two or more detectors or modules are alarmed that are mapped to one of the ten Releasing
Zones (R0-R9).

Z Two or more detectors or modules are alarmed that are mapped to two different software zones
and mapped to one of the ten Releasing Zones (R0-R9).

H At least one smoke detector or module mapped to one of the ten Releasing Zones (R0-R9) is
alarmed and at least one heat detector mapped to the same Releasing Zone (R0-R9) is alarmed.

NOTE: When in alarm, Special Zones R0-R9 appear in the CBE list as ZR00-ZR09. For
example, R5 appears in the CBE list as ZR05.

How Cross Zones Work

Below is an illustrated example of how Cross Zones work, using five Cross Zone selections (four detectors and a NAC mapped to
Releasing Zone R1):

PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D101

01 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 1D101
CBE list = 01 R1

PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D102

01 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 1D102
CBE list = 01 R1

PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D103

02 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 1D103
CBE list = 02 R1

PROGRM HEAT(ANALOG) DETECTOR ADDR 1D104

02 R1 __ __ __ ** 1D104
CBE list = 02 R1

PROGRM RELEASE CKT FRONT HALLWAY NO. 3

R1 __ __ __ __ I** B03
CBE list = R1

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 Software
Zone Z01

CBE list = Z02 ZR1

Smoke Heat Smoke Smoke

Software
Detector Detector Detector Detector
Zone Z02
2D102 2D104 2D103 2D101

CBE list = Z01 ZR1 CBE list = Z01 ZR1

Releasing
Zone ZR1

REL
B03 CBE list = ZR1

Figure A.9 Illustrated Example of Cross Zone Programming

A listing of each Cross Zone option and the conditions required to activate the Releasing Zone, according to the example shown
above.

Cross Zone
Selection Condition(s) Required to Activate the Releasing zone
(Cross=)

Cross=N An alarm from any detectors or modules activates the releasing circuit.

Cross=Y An alarm from any two detectors or modules activates the releasing
circuit.

Cross=Z An alarm from two detectors or modules mapped to different Software

Zones, but mapped to the same Releasing Zone.
• An alarm from 2D101 and 2D103
• An alarm from 2D102 and 2D104
• An alarm from 2D101 and 2D104
• An alarm from 2D102 and 2D103
The two detectors listed in each set above are each mapped to
different zones, but both list ZR1 in their CBE.

Cross=H Activation of heat detector 2D104 and one smoke detector (2D101,
21D102, or 2D103).

Select a time for the Releasing Zone Delay Timer (refer to“Programming a Delay Timer” on page 58.)

To Program Do this

Cross Zones Type N, Y, Z, or H in the CROSS= field, or press the NEXT or PREVIOUS

keys, or , until N, Y, Z or H appears in the that field.

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Press at this point to save the Cross Zone value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another field on the
screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad.

A.2.4 Programming a Soak Timer

The Soak Timer specifies the length of time (0001 to 9999 seconds, or 0000 for not used) to dump releasing agents when a
Releasing Zone activates. When the Soak Timer expires, the control panel automatically shuts off the releasing solenoids for the
active Releasing Zone. To program a Soak Timer for a Releasing Zone, follow these instructions:

To Program Do this

Soak Timer Type a seconds value of 0000 (no soak timer) to 9999 from the
numeric keys on the keypad in the SOK= field.

Press at this point to save the Soak Timer value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another field on the
screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad.
A Soak Timer value of 600 seconds is shown below:

PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL

DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0600 R00

A.2.5 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.
Type Codes designed for Releasing Zone inputs (monitor modules).

Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to

ABORT SWITCH Provides an abort function through a “ABORT SWITCH Type Code” on page
(tracking) monitor module (connected to a UL-listed 70
abort station) for a Releasing Zone.

MAN. RELEASE Provides a manual release through a “MAN. RELEASE Type Code” on page
(latching) monitor module (connected to a UL-listed 72
pull station) for a Releasing Zone.

MAN REL DELAY Provides a manual release with a “MANREL DELAY Type Code” on
(latching) 30-second delay (dependent on the FACP page 73
Delay setting) through a monitor module
(connected to a UL-listed pull station) for a
Releasing Zone.

SECOND SHOT Provides a second manual release through “SECOND SHOT Type Code” on page
(latching) a monitor module (connected to a UL-listed 75
pull station) for a Releasing Zone.

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Type Codes designed for Releasing Zone outputs (control modules and panel NACs).

Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to

REL END BELL Activates a NAC audio or visual device “RELEASE END BELL” on page 76
when releasing circuits shut off.

REL CKT ULC Directs outputs to perform a release “REL CKT ULC Type Code” on page
function as required by ULC. 77

RELEASE CKT Directs outputs to perform a releasing “RELEASE CKT Type Code” on page
function. 78

RELEA. FORM C Directs relay outputs to perform a “Relea. Form-C Type Code” on
releasing function. page 80

REL AUDIBLE Activates audio or visual devices steady “REL AUDIBLE Type Code” on page
when releasing starts. 81

INSTANT RELE Activates non-releasing output (panel NAC “INSTANT RELE Type Code” on page
or control modules) with no delay time. 82

REL CODE BELL Activates audio or visual devices to pulse “REL CODE BELL Type Code” on page
at 20 ppm (initial zone of a Cross Zone) or 83
120 ppm (Cross Zone satisfied).Steady on
release.

ABORT SWITCH Type Code

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), that you use as an abort switch for a
Releasing Zone. You can program multiple monitor modules with the ABORT SWITCH Type Code that work like multiple
conventional abort switches on a conventional zone.

 Programming
1. Select a monitor module to use as an Abort Switch (refer to “Modify an Addressable Monitor Module Point” on page 21).
2. Select the ABORT SWITCH Type Code.
Type Code selection: ABORT SWITCH

PROGRM ABORT_SWITCH MODULE ADDR 1M101

R1 __ __ __ __ 1M101

Releasing Zone selection (R1 shown)

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the enter key to save, then press the esc key until you return to the Program Change screen.
5. Select the type of Abort Switch for your releasing application (refer to “Abort Switches” on page 59).

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 Example

A programming example of a monitor module programmed as an Abort Switch for Releasing Zone R5.
SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACTIVATED

Monitor
Detector
Module

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

NBG12LRAface.wmf
Control
B01 Module

Figure A.10 Monitor Module Configured as an Abort Switch

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MAN. RELEASE Type Code
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 manually release agents.
A Manual Release switch overrides all timers, such as a Delay Timer or a Soak Timer. You can install multiple monitor modules
with a MAN. RELEASE Type Code that work like multiple conventional manual release switches on a conventional zone.

 Programming
1. Select a monitor module (refer to “Modify an Addressable Detector Point” on page 20) to use for the manual release function.
2. Select the MAN. RELEASE Type Code.
Type Code selection: MAN RELEASE

PROGRM MAN_RELEASE MODULE ADDR 1M101

R5 __ __ __ __ 1M101

Releasing Zone selection (R5 shown)

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key until you return to the Program Change screen.

 Example
A programming example of a monitor module programmed as an manual release switch for Releasing Zone R5.
SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACTIVATED

NBG-12LRA station with Manual Release Lever

Monitor
Detector
Module

Type Code
MAN. RELEASE

R05
NBGLRAface.wmf

Control
B01 Module

Figure A.11 Monitor Module Configured as a Manual Release Switch

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MANREL DELAY Type Code
The following contains information needed to program a Manual Release Delay switch for a monitor module using the MANREL
DELAY Type Code.

 Description
A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier NBG-12LRA)—used to initiate a manual release
with 30-second delay time.
A Manual Release Delay switch overrides the FACP programmed Delay Timer in certain circumstances, but not the soak timer.
Override Circumstances:
When the Manual Release Delay Switch activates, the control panel replaces the Delay Time with 30 seconds if the Delay
Timer
• is set to more than 30 seconds
• is running, and
• has not counted down below 30 seconds.

NOTE: When the Delay Timer is set to less than 30 seconds, activation of the Manual Release
Delay Switch will invoke the FACP programmed Delay Time if the Delay Timer is not running, or
the FACP programmed Delay Timer countdown time if it is running. Refer to the examples 1
through 5 later in this section.

Multiple monitor modules can be programmed with a MANREL DELAY Type Code. They work like multiple conventional manual
release switches on a conventional zone.

 How to program
1. Select a monitor module (refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) to use for the manual release function.
2. Select the MANREL DELAY Type Code.
Type Code selection: MANREL_DELAY
PROGRM MANREL_DELAY MODULE ADDR 1M101
R5 __ __ __ __ 1M101

Releasing Zone selection (R5 shown)

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key until you return to the Program Change screen.

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 Examples

A programming example of a monitor module programmed for MANREL DELAY switch for Releasing Zone R5.

SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ACTIVATED

Monitor
Detector
Module

NBG-12LRA Type Code

station with MANREL DELAY

Manual Release
R05
Lever

NBGLRAface.wmr
Control
B01 Module

Figure A.12 Monitor Module Configured as a Manual Release Delay Switch

For examples 1, 2, and 3, program Releasing Zone R5 with a Manual Release Delay switch and the following releasing selections:
PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=60 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0030 R05

Example 1 - The FACP programmed Delay Timer begins its 60 second countdown. The Manual Release Delay switch is pulled
when the FACP Delay Timer has counted down to 48 seconds (elapsed time of 12 seconds). The 48 seconds remaining in the
countdown are overridden by the 30-second delay initiated by the Manual Release Delay switch. In this example, the total time
elapsing from FACP countdown initiation to agent release is 42 seconds (12 + 30), less than the original 60 second FACP Delay
Timer countdown.
Example 2 - The FACP programmed Delay Time begins its 60 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 is not changed when the
switch is pulled. In this example, the total time elapsing from FACP countdown initiation to agent release is 60 seconds.
Example 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 30 seconds.
For examples 4 and 5, the delay is changed to DELAY=10.
Example 4 - The FACP programmed Delay Timer begins its 10 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 is not changed. In this
example, the total time elapsing from FACP countdown initiation to agent release is 10 seconds.
Example 5 - The FACP programmed Delay Timer 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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SECOND SHOT Type Code

NOTE: The Second Shot switch can only be used with the MANREL 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.

 Programming
1. Select a monitor module (refer to “Modify an Addressable Monitor Module Point” on page 21) to use for the manual release
function.
2. Select the SECOND SHOT Type Code.
Type Code selection: SECOND_SHOT
PROGRM SECOND_SHOT MODULE ADDR 1M101
R5 __ __ __ __ 1M101

Releasing Zone selection (R5 shown)

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key until you return to the Program Change screen.

 Examples
A programming example of a monitor module programmed as a Manual Release Delay switch (Type Code MANREL DELAY) for the
first shot and a Second Shot switch (Type Code SECOND SHOT) for the second shot.
SYSTEM SYSTEM NBG-12LRA station with
Second
NORMAL ACTIVATED

Manual Release lever

Shot
Switch
Monitor Monitor
Module Detector Module
2M101 2M102

Type Code R05 Type Code

MANREL DELAY SECOND SHOT

B01 Control
Module

Figure A.13 Monitor Module Configured as a Second Shot Switch

With two monitor modules configured as shown above, program Releasing Zone R5 with the following releasing selections.
PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=15 ABORT=ULI CROSS=Y SOK=0030 RO5

R05 can be activated in one of two ways, as described in the examples given below.
Example 1: If the detector initiates the alarm, R05 activates. Releasing begins after the delay timer has expired (15 seconds).
Releasing will continue for the soak timer duration (30 seconds). Once the Soak Timer expires, the Second Shot Switch can then be
activated to initiate an additional soak cycle.
Example 2: If the NBG-12LRA (Type Code MANREL 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). Once the Soak
Timer expires, the Second Shot Switch can then be activated to initiate an additional soak cycle.

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RELEASE END BELL

NOTE: A releasing circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: A Releasing
Zone selection (R0-R9); An output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit
selected; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program a Release End Bell circuit for a control module or a NAC.

 Description
A control module or NAC to activate an audible or visual device when releasing devices shut off. You can also program multiple
outputs with the REL END BELL Type Code 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 you reset the system

 Programming
1. Select a control module or NAC (refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) to use as a Release End Bell
circuit.
2. Select the REL END BELL Type Code, as shown in the following example (control module shown).
Type Code selection: REL END BELL

PROGRM REL END BELL MODULE ADDR 1M108

R5 __ __ __ __ I** 1M108
Releasing Zone Walk Test
selection (R5 shown) Selection: * = off

Switch Inhibit: I = selected Silenceable: * = off

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the enter key to save, then press the esc key two times to return to the Program Change screen.

 Example
A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release End Bell for Releasing Zone R5.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

R05

Control Control
B01 B02
Module Module

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

REL END BELL REL CIRCUIT REL CIRCUIT REL AUDIBLE

For example, a control module programmed with the REL END

BELL Type Code activates when all releasing functions, such
as the releasing functions programmed for R05 shut off.

Figure A.14 Control Module Configured as a Release End Bell Circuit

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REL CKT ULC Type Code

NOTE: A ULC Release Circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: A
Releasing Zone selection (R0-R9); An output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch
Inhibit selected; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program a ULC Release Circuit for a control module or a NAC.

 Description
A control module or a NAC used to activate a releasing solenoid or other releasing device. You can also program multiple outputs
with the REL CKT ULC Type Code 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 R0-R9 (if used) expires
• No Abort Switch for R0-R9 (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.

 Programming
1. Select a control module or a NAC (refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) to use as a ULC Release Circuit.
2. Select the REL CKT ULC Type Code, as shown in the following example (control module shown).
Type Code selection: REL CKT ULC

PROGRM REL CKT ULC MODULE ADDR 1M108

R5 __ __ __ __ I** 1M108

Releasing Zone Walk Test

selection (R5 shown) Selection: * = off
Silenceable: * = off
Switch Inhibit: I = selected

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key two times to return to the Program Change screen.

 Example
A programming example of a control module programmed as a ULC Release Circuit for Releasing Zone R5.

Monitor
Module Detector Detec Detector

R05

Type Code Type Code

REL CKT ULC REL CKT ULC

Control Control
B01 B02
Module Module

For example, all control modules programmed with the REL

CKT ULC Type Code activate simultaneously with other
outputs programmed for R5 (B01, B02).

Figure A.15 Control Module Configured as a ULC Release Circuit

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RELEASE CKT Type Code

NOTE: A Release Circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: A Releasing
Zone selection (R0-R9); An output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit
selected; 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 output circuit (control module or NAC).

 Description
A control module or a NAC used to activate a releasing solenoid or other releasing device. You can also program multiple outputs
with the RELEASE CKT Type Code 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 R0-R9 (if used) expires
• The Abort Switch for R0-R9 (if used) is not active

 Programming
1. Select a control module or a NAC (refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) to use as a Release Circuit.
2. Select the RELEASE CKT Type Code, as shown in the following example (control module shown).
Type Code selection: RELEASE CKT
PROGRM RELEASE CKT MODULE ADDR 1M108
R5 __ __ __ __ I** 1M108

Releasing Zone Walk Test

selection (R5 shown) Selection: * = off
Switch Inhibit: I = selected Silenceable: * = off

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key two times to return to the Program Change screen.

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 Example

A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Circuit for Releasing Zone R5.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

R05

Type Code Type Code

RELEASE CKT RELEASE CKT

Control Control
B01 B02
Module Module

For example, all control modules programmed with the RELEASE

CKT Type Code activate simultaneously with other outputs
programmed for R5 (B01, B02).

Figure A.16 Control Module Configured as a Release Circuit

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Relea. Form-C Type Code

NOTE: An output with a relea.form c Type Code requires the following selections: A Releasing
Zone selection (R0-R9); An output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit
selected; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

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

 Description
An output circuit, configured as a relay, programmed to activate an output by opening or closing a switch. Typical applications
include closing doors and air handlers.

 Programming
1. Select a control module (refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) to use as a Releasing Form-C Circuit.
2. Select the RELEA.FORM C Type Code, as shown in the following example (control module shown).
Type Code selection: RELEA.FORM C

PROGRM RELEA.FORM C MODULE ADDR 1M108

R5 __ __ __ __ I** 1M108
Releasing Zone Walk Test
selection (R5 shown) Selection: * = off
Silenceable: * = off
Switch Inhibit: I = selected

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key two times to return to the Program Change screen.

 Example
A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Form-C circuit for Releasing Zone R5.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

R05

Control Control
B01 B02
Module Module

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

REL FORM C REL CIRCUIT REL CIRCUIT REL AUDIBLE

For example, a control module, configured as a Form-C relay,

activates simultaneously with other outputs programmed for R5 (B01,
B02) and the control module with the REL AUDIBLE Type Code.

Figure A.17 Control Module Configured as a Release Form-C Circuit

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REL AUDIBLE Type Code

NOTE: An output with a REL AUDIBLE Type Code requires the following selections: A Releasing
Zone selection (R0-R9); An output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit
selected.

The following contains information needed to program a Release Audible circuit for an output circuit (control module or NAC).

 Description
An output circuit programmed to activate an audio or visual device when all releasing outputs, programmed to the same Releasing
Zone, turn on. You can also program multiple outputs with the REL AUDIBLE Type Code to the same Releasing Zone. When the
Releasing Zone activates, all outputs with the REL AUDIBLE Type Code activate at the same time.

 Programming
1. Select a control module or NAC (refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) to use as a Releasing Circuit.
2. Select the REL AUDIBLE Type Code, as shown in the following example (control module shown).
Type Code selection: REL AUDIBLE
PROGRM REL AUDIBLE MODULE ADDR 1M108
R5 __ __ __ __ I** 1M108

Releasing Zone Walk Test

selection (R5 shown) Selection: * = off
Silenceable: * = off
Switch Inhibit: I = selected
3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.
4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key two times to return to the Program Change screen.

 Example
A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Audible circuit for Releasing Zone R5.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

R05

Control Control
B01 B02
Module Module

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

REL AUDIBLE REL CIRCUIT REL CIRCUIT REL AUDIBLE

For example, a control module programmed with the REL

AUDIBLE Type Code activates simultaneously with other
outputs programmed for R05 (B01 and B02).

Figure A.18 Control Module Configured as a Release Audible Circuit

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INSTANT RELE Type Code

NOTE: An output with an INSTANT RELE 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 selected; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test.

The following contains information needed to program an Instant Release circuit for an output circuit (control module or NAC).

 Description
An output circuit programmed to activate non-releasing devices, such as door openers or warning sounders, without counting down
delay timers. A device programmed with the INSTANT RELE Type Code device is supervised for open circuits and ground faults.

 Programming
1. Select a control module or a NAC (refer to“Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19) to use as a Releasing Circuit.
2. Select the INSTANT RELE Type Code, as shown in the following example (control module shown).
Type Code selection: INSTANT REL
PROGRM INSTANT RELE MODULE ADDR 1M101
R5 __ __ __ __ I** 1M101

Releasing Zone Walk Test

selection (R5 shown) Selection: * = off

Switch Inhibit: I = selected Silenceable: * = off

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key two times to return to the Program Change screen.

 Example
A programming example of a control module programmed as an Instant Release circuit for Releasing Zone R5.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

R05

Type Code Type Code

INSTANT RELE INSTANT RELE

Control Control
B01 B02
Module Module

For example, a control module programmed with the

INSTANT RELE Type Code activates simultaneously with
other outputs programmed for R05 (B01 and B02).

Figure A.19 Control Module Configured as an Instant Release Circuit

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REL CODE BELL Type Code

NOTE: An output with a REL CODE BELL Type Code requires the following selections: A
Releasing Zone selection (R0-R9); An input circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone.

NOTE: For instructions on programming Switch Inhibit, Silenceable, and Walk Test, refer to
“Modify NAC Points” on page 24.

The following contains information needed to program a Release Code Bell circuit for a NAC.

 Description
A NAC programmed to pulse an audio or visual device as follows:
• 20 ppm when a the initial zone of a cross-zone activates.
• 120 ppm when a Cross Zone is satisfied.
• Steady when a release occurs.

 Programming
1. Select a NAC (refer to “Modify NAC Points” on page 24) to use as a Release Code Bell Circuit.
2. Select the REL CODE BELL Type Code, as shown in the following example (NAC shown).
Type Code selection: REL CODE BELL
PROGRM REL CODE BELL FRONT HALLWAY NO. 3
R5 __ __ __ __ I** B03

Releasing Zone Walk Test

selection (R5 shown) Selection: * = off
Silenceable: * = off
Switch Inhibit: I = selected

3. Select the Releasing Zone (R0-R9) for your releasing application.

4. Press the ENTER key to save, then press the ESC key two times to return to the Program Change screen.

 Example
A programming example of a NAC programmed as a Release Code Bell circuit for Releasing Zone R5.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

R05

Type Code
REL CODE BELL

B03 B01 B02 Control

Module

A NAC programmed with the REL CODE BELL Type Code activates
simultaneously with other outputs programmed for R05 (B01 and B02).

Figure A.20 NAC Configured as a Release Code Bell Circuit

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A.3 Initiating Devices
Releasing zone initiating devices include the following:
• FST-851 intelligent heat detectors
• FSI-851, FSP-851, FAPT-851, FSL-751 intelligent smoke detectors
• Conventional detection UL-listed devices connected to monitor modules
Refer to the SLC manual for the most up-to-date information about initiating devices.
You can use multiple initiating devices for the same releasing hazard. Do so by mapping initiating devices to the same Releasing
Zone. Factory Mutual and certain Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction require using redundant wiring (NFPA 72 Class B or Class
D) for initiating devices in releasing applications.

A.4 Warning Sounders

Warning sounders connect to any of the four panel NACs, or to control module circuits (refer to the NFS-320 Installation Manual or
NFS-320SYS 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 one of the NACs—not a control 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 the Map the control module or NAC to a releasing hazard zone
releasing device activates, or both (R0-R9).

Immediately when one of the initiating Map the control module or NAC to a separate zone (not R0-R9)
devices activate that is also mapped to all initiating devices of the hazard.

A.5 Auxiliary Control Functions

Instructions for using control functions:

Function Do this

A releasing application Use control modules set for dry contact operation. Program the
requires control relays 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.

A.6 ACS Annunciation

Instructions for annunciating ACS points and detectors:

To Annunciate Do this

Points of releasing functions Select ACS Selection Group B to annunciate any of the
software zones described previously, including zones R0-R9.
For instructions, refer to “Annunciation Points” on page 34.

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 To Annunciate Do this

Individual detectors Select ACS Selection Group H, I, J, K or L. For instructions,

refer to “Annunciator Options” on page 33.

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Special Zone Outputs Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)

Appendix B: Special Zone Outputs

B.1 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)

B.1.1 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 (60-180 seconds) that delays activation of all outputs with a CBE that includes Special Zone F0.
• 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

Figure B.1 Presignal and PAS Time

The control panel delays activation of outputs containing F0 in their Control-By-Event (CBE) list for all alarm initiating devices
that contain F0 in their CBE list. A subsequent alarm will abort the Presignal Delay Timer and execute CBE lists.
Notes on using F0
• 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. For details, refer to “Mod-
ify an Addressable Monitor Module Point” on page 21.
• The Presignal Delay timer countdown can be stopped by pressing the SYSTEM RESET key before the Presignal Delay Timer
expires.
• Program zone F0 to participating inputs and outputs that have appropriate CBE zone map entries.
• Outputs must be programmed for resound by fire.
Restrictions on using F0
• Do not include F0 in the CBE list for a releasing device.
• Do not include F0 in the CBE list for any monitor module that connects to a device other than an automatic fire detector.

B.1.2 Selecting Presignal and PAS Outputs

Presignal
You can set Presignal Delay Timer between 60 and 180 seconds. A Presignal Delay Timer does not apply to the following:
• The System Alarm relay
• TM-4 polarity reversal alarm output
• TM-4 municipal box output
• UDACT/UDACT-2

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Outputs selected for PAS delay for 15 seconds. Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key 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 F0, the control panel delays the following outputs:
• System Alarm relay
• TM-4 Polarity Reversal Alarm output
• TM-4 Municipal Box output
• UDACT/UDACT-2

B.2 Time Control Zones

NOTE: All active Time Control outputs will turn off temporarily while resetting or programming
the control panel

All outputs with a CBE list containing F5 or F6 activate within the times specified for the days of the week listed in F5 or F6. All
smoke detectors with a CBE list containing F5 or F6 switch to their occupied level (lowest sensitivity, AL:9) within the times
specified for the days of the week listed in ZF5 or ZF6.Refer to “Intelligent Sensing Applications” on page 89 for details on setting
detector sensitivity.
Time Control is active for all days of the week listed in F5 or F6. Holidays listed in F7 are excluded unless you list Holidays (H) in
the day-of-week selection of F5 and F6. Enter the time in a 24-hour format with the OFF time later than the ON time. After
changing programming using Time Control, always reset the control panel.

B.3 Coding Functions for NACS

Coding Functions are pulsed signals that can be selected, using Special Zone F8, to energize NACs when a fire alarm activates.
NACs must be programmed with a CBE list that includes F8.

NOTE: Do not include F8 in the CBE list of NACs used for releasing or zone coding applications.

Select Coding Functions on a global basis, through Special Zone F8. That is, all NACs selected for Coding Functions will sound the
same code when activated. Table B.1 contains descriptions of each Coding Function selection:

Table B.1 Coding Function Selections

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

California 10 sec. on, 5 sec. off, repeats

Two-stage Alert signal - 20 PPM; General Alarm Signal - Temporal

Two-Stage Canada 3 Alert Signal - 20 PPM;

Drill Switch activated, 3 minute timer has expired, or device’s CBE Zone activation
(Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or Logic Zones 1-20) - Temporal (3 min. timeout)
NOTE: In Canadian applications ACM-24AT control point is required for Automatic
Alarm Signal Cancel. Acknowledge will not cancel the Two-Stage Timer.

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Coding Function
Signal
Selection

Two-Stage Canada 5 Alert Signal - 20 PPM;

Drill Switch activated, 5 minute timer has expired, or device’s CBE Zone activation
(Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or Logic Zones 1-20) - Temporal (5 min. timeout)
NOTE: In Canadian applications ACM-24AT control point is required for Automatic
Alarm Signal Cancel. Acknowledge will not cancel the Two-Stage Timer.

Two-Stage Canada Alert Signal - 20 PPM;

Manual Drill Switch activated or device’s CBE Zone activation (Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or
Logic Zones 1-20) - Temporal

System Sensor Synchronizes System Sensor Horn/Strobes (Applies to NAC on NFS-320/E only)
Strobe Note: If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with System Sensor Strobe
synchronization,“*” will silence the horn portion only, and resound will occur only
by fire alarm. F, U, B, T, or O will silence the entire circuit. Refer to “Modify an
Addressable Control Module Point” on page 23 and “Modify NAC Points” on
page 24

Gentex Strobe Synchronizes Gentex Horn/Strobes (Applies to NAC on NFS-320/E only)

Note: If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with Gentex Strobe synchronization,“*” will
silence the horn portion only, and resound will occur only by fire alarm. F, U, B, T,
or O will silence the entire circuit. Refer to “Modify an Addressable Control Module
Point” on page 23 and “Modify NAC Points” on page 24

Wheelock Strobe Synchronizes Wheelock Horn/Strobes (Applies to NAC on NFS-320/E only)

Note: If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with Wheelock Strobe synchronization,“*” will
silence the horn portion only, and resound will occur only by fire alarm. F, U, B, T,
or O will silence the entire circuit. Refer to “Modify an Addressable Control Module
Point” on page 23 and “Modify NAC Points” on page 24

Before selecting an output for Two-stage coding, note the following:

The control panel automatically sends an Alert Signal to any of the four NACs mapped to Z00 and F8, but not mapped to the alarm
signal. After five minutes without an acknowledge or silence, the Alert Signal changes to Temporal pattern.
Two-stage Canada 3 and 5: Function the same as Two-stage except the second stage is achieved when
• The three or five minute timer expires without an acknowledge or silence.
OR
• The Drill Switch (or an input programmed with the type code DRILL SWITCH or EVACUATE SW) is activated.
OR
• A CBE event has occurred on the device containing both General Alarm Z00 and a general zone (Zones 1-Z99) or logic
zone (Logic Zones 1-20).
If Acknowledge or Silence is pressed within the three or five minute timeout period, the NAC will remain at first stage. Subsequent
alarm(s) will restart the timer.
Two-stage Canada Manual: Functions the same as Two-stage except that the first stage will continue to sound until a CBE event for
that device or a Drill is activated. Subsequent alarms will not activate the second stage. If a panel Reset or Silence occurs before a
Drill or CBE even occurs, the second stage will not sound.
For Canadian applications using Two-stage with the ACPS-610, see the ACPS-610 manual for additional programming instructions.

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Appendix C: Intelligent Sensing Applications

C.1 Overview
“Intelligent Sensing” is a set of software algorithms that provide the NFS-320 with industry-leading smoke detection capability. You
can program Intelligent Sensing functions on a global or on a per-detector basis.
Intelligent Sensing topics covered in this appendix:

Topic Page
Intelligent Sensing Applications features – Descriptions of features, page 89
such as Drift Compensation, Sensitivity Adjust, programmable on a per-
detector basis.
Pre-Alarm – Alert and Action settings, programming (global settings). page 94
Detector Sensitivity Settings – Pre-Alarm and Alarm sensitivity settings page 95
for photo, ion, laser, and multisensor detectors programmable on a per-
detector basis.
Detector Maintenance Features – Instructions for viewing and printing page 97
detector maintenance information.

C.2 Features
Intelligent Sensing Applications features include the following:
• Drift Compensation and Smoothing
• Maintenance Warnings - Three Levels
• Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm
• Detector Sensitivity
• Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

C.2.1 Drift Compensation and Smoothing

Drift compensation uses algorithms (U.S. patent 5,764,142) 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 accumu-
lates.
• Reduces maintenance requirements by allowing the control panel to automatically perform the periodic sensitivity mea-
surements required by NFPA Standard.
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 95 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

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Reading smoothing

Time

Figure C.1 Graphic Representation of Drift Compensation

C.2.2 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 maintenance warnings:

Maintenance Level Indicates

Low Chamber value A hardware problem in the detector.

Maintenance Alert Dust accumulation that is near but below the allowed limit. The
Maintenance Alert level indicates the need for maintenance before
the performance of the detector is compromised.

Maintenance Urgent Dust accumulation above the allowed limit.

A graphic representation of the maintenance levels:

DIRTY
Maintenance
Urgent

Maintenance
Alert

Acceptable
Range

Low Chamber
Reading

Low
Value

Figure C.2 Diagram of Maintenance Levels

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C.2.3 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

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Time (days)

Figure C.3 Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm Level

For more information on setting Pre-Alarm levels, refer to “Changing Detector Sensitivity” on page 52

C.2.4 Detector Sensitivity

The control panel provides nine Sensitivity Levels for alarm detection and pre-alarm as follows:

NOTE: For a list of all detector sensitivity levels, see Table C.1 on page 95.

• Alarm Sensitivity Levels - Select the sensitivity of a detector from 1-9 (1=highest sensitivity; 9=lowest sensitivity).
• Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Levels - Select one of nine levels from 1 to 9 (0=no Pre-Alarm, 1=self-optimizing, 2=highest sen-
sitivity, 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 “How to Select a Pre-Alarm Level” on page 94.
Set the sensitivity levels as fixed or programmed for day and night operation. For details, refer to “Time Control Zones” on page 87.
A sample sensitivity window for a laser detector:

2.1%
OBSCURATION (% PER FOOT)

2.0% 2.0% Alarm Selection 9

1.5% 1.5% Alarm Selection 8 1.5% Pre-Alarm 9
1.0% 1.0% Alarm Selection 7 1.00% Pre-Alarm 8
0.7% 0.7% Pre-Alarm 7
0.5% 0.5% Alarm Selection 6 0.5% Pre-Alarm 6
0.2% 0.2% Alarm Selection 5 0.2% Pre-Alarm 5
0.1% 0.1% Alarm Selection 4 0.1% Pre-Alarm 4
0.05% 0.05% Alarm Selection 3 0.05% Pre-Alarm 3
0.03% Alarm Selection 2
SAMPLE 0.02% Alarm Selection 1 0.02% Pre-Alarm 2
SENSITIVITY
Self Adjust 1
WINDOW, laser detector

Figure C.4 Sensitivity Levels for a FlashScan View® Laser Detector

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C.2.5 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing is the ability of a smoke detector to consider readings from nearby detectors in making alarm
or pre-alarm decisions. Each detector can include up to two other 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

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Time (minutes)

Figure C.5 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

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C.3 Pre-Alarm
C.3.1 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 93)
Alert and Action Pre-Alarm settings are global. For instance, if you program Pre-Alarm for Alert, all intelligent detectors
programmed for Pre-Alarm are set to Alert (refer to “How to Select a Pre-Alarm Level” on page 94). You can, however, set unique
Pre-Alarm sensitivity levels (PA) for individual detectors (refer to “Detector Sensitivity Settings” on page 95).

C.3.2 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 any installed FDU-80s and 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 F9 activates—but Zone 00 (general alarm) or any other zone, System Trouble relay and System Alarm relay 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. Zone F09 clears automatically when no Pre-Alarm conditions exist.
• A subsequent alarm for this detector also clears the Pre-Alarm indication.
Example of an Alert Level
When an ion detector is programmed for AL:7 and PA:5 (covered in “Changing Detector Sensitivity” on page 52), an Alert
Pre-Alarm occurs at measured smoke detector levels that exceed 1.00% per foot obscuration. When this happens the panel sounder
and the PRE-ALARM LED pulse, and a display appears on the LCD, similar to the sample screen shown below:
Pre-Alarm status banner

PREALM SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D102

084%/7 02:55P 011508 1D102

84%/7 indicates that 84% of

Pre-Alarm level 7 is reached.

Figure C.6 Sample Display of a Pre-Alarm Alert Condition

C.3.3 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. Indication at the panel is the same as in Figure C.6 above. The control panel does the
following functions when a detector reaches the programmed pre-alarm level:

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• The Action message is sent to the History buffer and to any installed FDU-80s and 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.
• Zone F09 is activated—but Zone Z00 (general alarm or any other zone) and the System Trouble and System Alarm relays
do not activate.
• The fifth zone programmed (not the first four) for this detector activates. The fifth zone is the right-most entry on line two
of the detector CBE list in the Point Programming screen. (For more information, refer to “Modify an Addressable Detec-
tor Point” on page 20). You can use the fifth zone to control functions of a detector or group of detectors once the pre-alarm
level is reached. Fifth zone activations also allow ACS annunciation by a detector or group of detectors in Action
Pre-Alarm condition.
• 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.

C.3.4 How to Select a Pre-Alarm Level

Instructions and sample displays to program Pre-Alarm for Alert or Action
1. At the “Enter Password” screen, enter your Program Change Password to display the “Program Change Selection” screen.
Press 1 to enter the “Basic Program” screen:

0=CLR 1=AUTO 2=POINT 3=PASSWD 4=MESSAGE

5=ZONES 6=SPL FUNCT 7=SYSTEM 8=CHECK PRG

6=SPL FUNCT

2. From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 6 key to display the “Special Function Zone Change” screen.

SPECIAL FUNCTION: F0=PRESIG RO-R9=REL

F5-F6=TIME F7=HOL F8=CODE F9=PRE-ALARM

F9=PRE-ALARM

3. From the ‘Special Function Zone Change” screen, press F9 to display the “Pre-Alarm Function” screen, with Alert blinking.
ALERT blinking

PRG PRELARM FUNCT ALERT

F09

4. To select Action, press the (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection) key.

ACTION blinking

PRG PRELARM FUNCT ACTION

F09

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C.4 Detector Sensitivity Settings

C.4.1 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.

NOTE: (d) Signifies the factory default setting in Table C.1.

Table C.1 Detector Sensitivity (in percent obscuration per foot)

Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Alarm (CLIP) Pre-Alarm

Photo Electric AL:1=0.50 % AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto

SMOKE (PHOTO) AL:2=0.73 % AL:2=0.73 % PA:2=0.30 %
AL:3=0.96 % AL:3=0.96 % PA:3=0.47 %
(See notes * and †) AL:4=1.19 % AL:4=1.19 % PA:4=0.64 %
AL:5=1.43 % AL:5=1.43 % PA:5=0.81 %
AL:6=1.66 % AL:6=1.66 % PA:6=0.99 %
AL:7=1.89 % AL:7=1.89 % PA:7=1.16 %
AL:8=2.12 % (d) AL:8=2.12 % (d) PA:8=1.33 % (d)
AL:9=2.35 % AL:9=2.35 % PA:9=1.50 %

Ion AL:1=0.50 % AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto

SMOKE (ION) AL:2=0.75 % AL:2=0.75 % PA:2=0.40 %
*
(See notes and ‡) AL:3=1.00 % AL:3=1.00 % PA:3=0.50 %
AL:4=1.25 % AL:4=1.25 % PA:4=0.75 %
AL:5=1.50 % AL:5=1.50 % PA:5=1.00 %
AL:6=1.75 % (d) AL:6=1.75 % (d) PA:6=1.25 % (d)
AL:7=2.00 % AL:7=2.00 % PA:7=1.50 %
AL:8=2.25 % AL:8=2.25 % PA:8=1.75 %
AL:9=2.50 % AL:9=2.50 % PA:9=2.00 %

FlashScan View® Laser AL:1=0.02 % AL:1=0.02% PA:1=Auto

AL:2=0.03 % AL:2=0.03 % PA:2=0.02 %
**
(See Note ) AL:3=0.05 % AL:3=0.05 % PA:3=0.05 %
AL:4=0.10 % AL:4=0.10 % PA:4=0.10 %
AL:5=0.20 % AL:5=0.20 % PA:5=0.20 %
AL:6=0.50 % (d) AL:6=0.50 % (d) PA:6=0.50 % (d)
AL:7=1.00 % AL:7=1.00 % PA:7=0.70 %
AL:8=1.50 % AL:8=1.50 %†† PA:8=1.00 %
AL:9=2.00 % AL:9=2.00 % PA:9=1.50 %

Acclimate Plus™ Alarm (CLIP)

(See Note ‡‡ and ***) 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 PA:3=1.00 %
AL:4=2.00 % 2.00 % PA:4=1.00 to 2.00%
AL:5=2.00 to 3.00% (d) AL:4=2.00 % PA:5=1.00 to 2.00 % (d)
AL:6=3.00 % AL:5=2.00 to PA:6=2.00 %
AL:7=3.00 to 4.00 % 4.00% (d) PA:7=2.00 %
AL:8=4.00 % AL:6=2.00 to PA:8=2.00 to 3.00 %
AL:9=thermal 135oF 4.00% PA:9=2.00 to 3.00 %
AL:7=2.00 to
4.00%
AL:8=4.00 %
AL:9=4.00%

Beam Detector AL:1=25% AL:1=25% N/A

AL:2=30% AL:2=30%
(See Note †††) AL:3=40% AL:3=40%
AL:4=50% AL:4=50%
AL:5=30 - 50% AL:5=30 - 50%
AL:6=40 - 50% AL:6=40 - 50%

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Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Alarm (CLIP) Pre-Alarm

FSC-851 IntelliQuad Detector‡‡‡ AL:1=1% PA:1=1%

AL:2=2% PA:2=1%
AL:3=3% PA:3=2%
AL:4=3% w/ 10 minute confirmation**** PA:4=3%
AL:5=4% w/ 10 minute confirmation PA:5=3% w/ 10 minute confirmation
AL:6=Thermal 135oF PA:6=4% w/ 10 minute confirmation
AL:7=Thermal 135oF PA:7=4% w/ 10 minute confirmation
AL:8=Thermal 135oF PA:8=4% w/ 10 minute confirmation
AL:9=Thermal 135oF PA:9=4% w/ 10 minute confirmation

FCO-851 IntelliQuad PLUS AL:1=1% PA:1=1%

Multi-Criteria Fire/CO AL:2=2% PA:2=1%
Detector†††† AL:3=3% PA:3=2%
AL:4=3% w/ 10 minute PA:4=3%w/ 10 minute confirmation
****
confirmation PA:5=3%w/ 10 minute confirmation
AL:5=4% w/ 10 minute confirmation PA:6=4% Thermal 135oF
AL:6=Thermal 135oF

* Detectors are suitable for open area protection within the listed air velocity range. Typically, this range is 0 - 4,000 ft/min for photoelectric
detectors and 0 - 1,200 ft/min for ionization detectors. Be sure to confirm this range before installing the detector by referring to the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
† FSP-951, FSP-951-IV, FSP-951R, FSP-951R-IV, FSP-951T, FSP-951T-IV detectors must be programmed with sensitivity level 8 or 9 for
Open Area Protection, and Levels 1 through 7 for Special Applications to be compliant with UL 268 7th Edition requirements (Default = 8).
‡ Use only alarm sensitivity setting of AL=1, AL=2 or AL=3 for ION detectors installed in Canada.
** 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.
†† 1% maximum on CLIP. Higher figures may display.
‡‡ For Acclimate detectors installed in Canada: Use only the alarm settings of AL:1 or AL:2.
*** The FPTI-951, FPTI-951-IV must be programmed with sensitivity level 8 for Open Area Protection, and Level 2, 4, or 6 (Default=3) for
Special Applications to be compliant with UL 268 7th Edition requirements.
†††Refer to the beam detector manual to determine the alarm settings: they are a function of the distance between the detector and its reflector.
‡‡‡ In CLIP mode, any AL: settings over AL:5 will be set to AL:5 by the panel. Any PA: settings over PA:5 will be set to PA:5 by the
panel.
****Within the 10 minute fire signature confirmation delay period if there is a detection of another fire signature (Carbon Monoxide,
Infrared or Thermal) it overrides the 10 minute confirmation time.
†††† FCO-951, FCO-951-IV detectors must be programmed with sensitivity level 3, 4, or 5 for Open Area Protection, and Level 1 or 2 (Default
= 4) for Special Applications to be compliant with UL 268 7th Edition requirements.

C.4.2 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:
1. 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).

2. 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.
3. 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.

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C.5 Detector Maintenance Features

C.5.1 Overview
The NFS-320 provides features to check the maintenance performance level of addressable, intelligent detectors. Detector
maintenance features include the following:
• View detector maintenance information for an individual detector
• Print a detector maintenance report for all detectors

C.5.2 How to Access Detector Maintenance Information

1. Access detector maintenance functions by pressing the ENTER key. The control panel displays the Program Entry screen:
1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY
(ESCAPE TO ABORT)

2. At the Program Entry screen, press the M key. The control panel displays the Detector Maintenance Selection screen:
SLC Loop Three digit address

Select Detector Address (LDAAA) <ENTER>

or Press P, <ENTER> for print all.

3. Specify the detector’s three digit address, then press the enter key; or to print a Detector Maintenance Report (Figure C.8 on
page 98): Press P; then, press the enter key.

C.5.3 View Detector Maintenance for a Detector

When you enter the detector SLC address the control panel displays the Detector Maintenance Status screen as shown below:
20-character custom label
Device Status Type Code

NORMAL SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D147

Comp:031% Pk:0001% 000%A6 6 ** 1D147

Percentage of drift Device address

compensation (01-159)

Peak value – the highest alarm D (indicates a detector)

level reached in the past week SLC number (always displays 1)
Current Alarm reading (percentage of alarm) Alarm Verification selection
Multi-Detector selection
Alarm sensitivity setting (1-9)
Pre-Alarm sensitivity setting
(0=none; 1-9)

Figure C.7 Detector Maintenance Status Screen

Once you display information for a detector, you can use the (Next Selection) and (Previous Selection) keys to view
information for the next or previous detector on the SLC.
Refer to “Interpreting a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report” on page 98 for descriptions of each item.

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C.5.4 Print a Detector Maintenance Report

A Detector Maintenance Report lists detector maintenance status for each installed addressable detector [except FDX-551 (an
analog heat detector)].
When you press and enter the P key the control panel sends a Detector Maintenance Report (Figure C.8) to the printer connected to
the control panel.
Detector Maintenance Report
1
*** PRINT SMOKE DETECTOR MAINTENANCE ***
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) INTENSIVE CARE UNIT Comp:032% Pk:0002% 000% A8 8 ** 1D043
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D044 Comp:027% Pk:0001% 000% A8 8 ** 1D044
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D045 Comp:028% Pk:0001% 000% A8 8 ** 1D045
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D046 Comp:030% Pk:0001% 000% A8 8 ** 1D046
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D047 Comp:024% Pk:0002% 000% A8 8 ** 1D047
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D048 Comp:031% Pk:0002% 000% A8 8 ** 1D048
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D049 Comp:033% Pk:0002% 000% A8 8 ** 1D049
NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D050 Comp:008% Pk:0003% 000% A8 8 ** 1D050
**************************** PRINT END
***************************************

Figure C.8 Sample Detector Maintenance Report

C.5.5 Interpreting a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report

Detector Maintenance Status Screens and Detector Maintenance Reports provide the same information (such as Device Status,
Compensation, Peak Value) about a detector. This section contains descriptions of each item that appears in a Detector Maintenance
Status Screen or a Detector Maintenance Report.

NORMAL SMOKE (PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D044 Comp:027% Pk:0001% 000% A8 8 C * 1D044

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1. Device Status (NORMAL) The status of the detector: NORMAL, ALARM, DISABL OR TEST.
2. Type Code (SMOKE (PHOTO)) The software Type Code that identifies the type of detector. Refer to “Type Codes for
Intelligent Detectors” on page 106.
3. Custom Label (DETECTOR ADDR 1D044) The 19-character user-defined custom label.
4. Drift Compensation (COMP:027%) The relative cleanliness of a detector determined by sampling the amount of contaminants
in the detector, ambient air conditions, and the age of the detector. The Comp value also indicates if a detector requires
maintenance. Refer to “Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels” on page 90 for definitions of maintenance levels. The table
below contains a list of the maintenance level values for each type of detector:

Low Chamber
Type of Detector Normal Maint. Alert Maint. Urgent
Reading

Ion 006-068 less than 006 92-99 100

Photo 006-069 less than 006 93-99 100

Laser 003-063 less than 003 83-99 100

Acclimate Plus™ n/a LO-VAL Dirty1 Dirty2

5. Peak Value (PK:0001%) The highest analog value reached by the detector during the past week. The peak value slowly returns
to zero.
6. Alarm Reading (000%) The current alarm reading of the detector, as a percentage of the Alarm Sensitivity setting.
7. Alarm Sensitivity Setting (A8) The Alarm Sensitivity (x=1-9) entered in the Detector Sensitivity Screen.
8. Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Setting (8) The Pre-Alarm Sensitivity (1-9; 0 = Pre-Alarm not used) entered in the Detector Settings
Screen. Refer to “Detector Sensitivity Settings” on page 95 for more information on the Pre-Alarm sensitivity settings.

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9. Multi-Detector Selection (*) A smoke detector programmed so that it evaluates readings from nearby detectors in making
Alarm or Pre-Alarm decisions. Cooperative Multi-Detector sensing also allows the combination of ionization with
photoelectric technology in reaching an alarm decision. See “Modify an Addressable Detector Point” on page 20 for
instructions on setting Cooperative Multi-Detector Settings.
* – Multi-not used.
A – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next address above.
B – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next address below.
C – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next address above and the next address below.
10. Alarm Verification (*)
* – Alarm Verification not programmed for this detector.
V– Alarm Verification enabled.
xx – Alarm Verification programmed for the detector; xx equals the Verification Counter (00-99). See “Modify an Addressable
Detector Point” on page 20 for instructions on setting Alarm Verification.
11. Device SLC Address (1D044) The SLC address of the detector.

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Appendix D: CBE (Control-By-Event)

D.1 Description
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 Control-By-Event (CBE) through 99 Software Zones with the following features:
• Each input point (detector, monitor module) can list up to five Software Zones
• Each output point (control module or NAC) can list up to five Software Zones
• Output points can list zone Z00 (general alarm). Non-Alarm or Supervisory points do not activate Software Zone Z00
(general alarm)

D.2 Input and Outputs

Input and output devices with CBE-listed Software Zones work as follows:

These devices Operate with CBE as follows

Inputs (detectors, monitor modules) When an input device activates, so do all Software
Zones listed to the input device.

Outputs (control modules and NACs) When a Software Zone activates, the output device(s)
in that zone turns on.

D.3 Equations
Space for up to twenty logic or time delay equations is included in the control panel. Each equation can be a logic equation or a time
delay function. A time delay function can have a logic equation as an internal equation, but not vice versa. The rules of the equations
are:
1. Equations can be entered, edited and viewed in the VeriFire™ Tools program, but can only be viewed on the control panel.
2. The twenty equations are designated in the panel as ZE0-ZE9 and ZL0-ZL9, and are evaluated in that order.

NOTE: In the VeriFire™ Tools program, ZL1 - ZL10 corresponds to ZE0-ZE9, and ZL11 - ZL20
corresponds to ZL0-ZL9.

3. Equations will always begin with a logic or a time delay function.

4. Equations will be a maximum of 73 characters long, including parentheses and commas.
5. Equations can have a maximum of 10 logic functions. The function set is listed below in “Equation Entry” on page 100.
6. These equations are to be evaluated after all other devices have been evaluated.
7. One logic equation can be used as a variable in another equation only if the equation used has previously been evaluated. For
example, the results of the ZE0 equation can be used in the ZL5 equation but the opposite is not true.
8. Time delay equations can use any other functions as an internal equation, but the other function can not use time delay equation
as an internal equation.
9. A logic instruction can have a maximum of 20 arguments (inclusive start and stop address).
10. Maximum for the delay timer is 18 hours 12 minutes.

D.4 Equation Entry

The equations must be entered using the VeriFire™ Tools Program Utility. All are subject to the maximum number of arguments
possible in a logic instruction as discussed above (Item Number 9 on page 100).

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D.4.1 Logic Functions

The “AND” Operator
Requires that each argument be in alarm.
Example: AND(Z02,Z05,Z09)
All three arguments in the equation must be in alarm for the output point to be activated.
The “OR” Operator
Requires that any argument be in alarm
Example: OR(Z02,Z05,Z09)
If any one of the three arguments in the equation is in alarm the output point will be activated.
The “NOT” Operator
Inverts the state of the argument (activated to deactivated OR deactivated to activated).
Example: NOT(Z02)
The output point will remain activated until the argument goes into alarm.
If the argument goes into alarm the output point will deactivate.
The “ONLY1” Operator
Requires that only one argument be in alarm.
Example: ONLY1(Z02,Z05,Z09)
If only one of the arguments is in alarm the output point will be activated.
The “ANY2” Operator
Requires that two or more arguments be in alarm.
Example: ANY2(Z02,Z05,Z09)
If any two or more of the arguments are in alarm the output point will be activated.
The “ANY3” Operator
Requires that three or more arguments be in alarm.
Example: ANY3(Z02,Z05,Z07,Z09)
If any three or more of the arguments are in alarm the output point will be activated.
The “XZONE” Operator
Requires that any combination of two or more input devices programmed to a zone be in alarm.
Example: XZONE(Z02)
If any combination of two or more initiating devices that have been programmed (CBE) to this software zone comes into alarm, then
this output point will be activated.
The “RANGE” Operator
Each argument within the range must conform to the requirements of the governing operator. The range limit is 20 consecutive
arguments.
Example: AND(RANGE(Z1,Z20))
Zone 1 through Zone 20 must all be in alarm for the output point to be activated.

D.4.2 Equation Syntax Example

OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L1D6,L1M3,NOT(L1M4)),ANY2(L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))

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Equation begins with a logic or time delay function - OR

67 Characters (maximum of 73) - includes parentheses and commas.
5 Logic Functions (maximum of 10) - OR, AND, AND, NOT and ANY2.
8 Arguments (maximum of 20 per logic function) - L1D1,L1D4,L1D6,L1M3,L1M4....
The equation contains no spaces.

D.4.3 Evaluating an Equation

When you evaluate an equation, you start from the innermost part 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(L1D6,L1M3,NOT(L1M4)),ANY2(L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))

These must These have Any TWO of these

be ON to be ON.........and this OFF must 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.

D.4.4 Argument Entries

The argument entries of the logic functions can be another logic function or any of the devices listed below:
1D1 – 1D159 detectors loop 1 (159)
1M1 – 1M159 modules loop 1 (159)
B1 – B4 panel bells (4)
Z0 – Z99* zones (100)
F0 – F9 special function zones (10)
R0 – R9 releasing zones (10)
ZE0 – ZE9** equations 0-9 (10)
ZL0 – ZL9*** equations 10-19 (10)
*Node numbers can be entered in VeriFire™ Tools for network
programming.
*Corresponds in VeriFire™ Tools to ZL1-ZL10
**Corresponds in VeriFire™ Tools to ZL11-ZL20

Equations must be evaluated before use in another equation.

D.4.5 Time Delay Functions

The “DEL” Operator
Used for delayed operation
Example: DEL(HH:MM:SS HH:MM:SS,ZE5)
• The first HH:MM:SS is the delay time, the second HH:MM:SS is the duration time.
• If delay of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true as soon as the internal equation (ZE5) evaluates true
and will remain that way for the specified duration, unless the internal equation becomes false.

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• If no duration is specified, then the device will not be deactivated until a reset occurs or the internal equation evaluates
false.
The “SDEL” Operator
A latched version of the DEL operator. Once the equation evaluates true, it remains activated until a reset, even if the internal
equation (ZE5) becomes false.
Example: SDEL(HH:MM:SS HH:MM:SS,ZE5)
• The first HH:MM:SS is the delay time, the second HH:MM:SS is the duration time.
• If delay of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true as soon as the internal equation (ZE5) evaluates true
and will remain that way for the specified duration.
• If no duration is specified, then the device will not deactivate until reset.
The installer can enter the equations in any combination wanted as long as the format of the logic function or time delay is followed
from the lists above. Error checking will be performed after the user has entered the complete equation. Possible errors are too many
or too few parentheses, too many or too few arguments inside the parentheses, unknown function and unknown device type.

D.5 CBE Example

An example of CBE, where monitor module 1M101 lists zone Z04 and Z05, and control module 1M108 lists zone Z05 and zone
Z07:
PROGRAM MONITOR MODULE ADDR 1M101
04 05 __ __ __ 1M101

PROGRAM CONTROL MODULE ADDR 1M108

05 07 __ __ __ 1M108

Both devices contain zone Z05 in its CBE list

Monitor Control
Module Software Module
1M101 Zone Z05 1M108

CBE=Z04 Z05 CBE=Z05 Z07

Figure D.1 CBE Example

When monitor module 1M101 activates, the following CBE takes place:
1. Software Zones Z04 and Z05 activate.
2. Since control module 1M108 has Z05 in its CBE list, all of its outputs would activate. All output devices with Z04 or Z05
would activate.

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Appendix E: Detector Initialization

E.1 Overview
The control panel automatically performs a detector initialization routine when you add or change a detector, unless the control
panel is in Walk Test or Advanced Walk Test. If you change a detector with the control panel in Walk Test or Advanced Walk Test,
you must manually initialize the detector as detailed in “How to Manually Initialize a Detector” on page 105. The detector
initialization routine takes approximately 2.5 minutes, during which time the FACP remains in service. 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. This is what actually “turns on” the detector. It is an automatic
procedure but is specified here because of the delay between detector connection and full
function. The rest of the system remains in full service during this time.

A sample screen that appears on the LCD display during detector initialization.
Detector Initializing _ Please Wait
02:48P 012511 Tue

WARNING:
! If you replace any detector with a different type of detector (for example, replace a laser detector with
a photoelectric detector), you must immediately program the control panel with the new detector
Type Code. Failure to do so can cause incorrect control panel operation, including false alarms. For
instructions on replacing a detector, refer to “How to Replace a Detector” on page 104.

E.2 System Testing and Detector Initialization

To facilitate system testing, the control panel does not initialize detectors during Walk Test and Advanced Walk Test. You can
remove a detector to confirm supervision, then replace the detector for immediate testing. If you replace a removed detector with a
different detector of the same type, you must manually initialize the detector according to the instructions in “How to Manually
Initialize a Detector” on page 105. If, however, you want to replace a removed detector with a different type of detector, refer to
“How to Replace a Detector” on page 104.

E.3 How to Replace a Detector

If you replace a detector with a different type of detector, you must immediately program the control panel for the new detector
type. To replace a detector, follow these steps:

NOTE: Parentheses show an example of replacing an existing photoelectric detector at address

1D101 with a laser detector.

Step Action
1 Disable the point of the detector. (point 1D101)
2 Remove the photoelectric detector and replace with laser detector set to the same address.
3 Autoprogram the panel to recognize the new detector type.
4 Enable new detector.

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E.4 How to Manually Initialize a Detector

You only need to manually initialize a detector when you change a detector during Walk Test or Advanced Walk Test. If, however,
you replace a detector with a different type of detector, you must immediately program the new detector according to the
instructions in “How to Replace a Detector” on page 104.
To manually initialize a detector, follow these steps:
1. Press the ENTER key. The control panel displays the Program Entry screen:
1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY
(ESCAPE TO ABORT)

2. Press the 1 key. The control panel displays the Enter Password screen:
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN ENTER.
(ESCAPE TO ABORT)

3. Enter the password RESET, which starts detector initialization. The control panel displays the following screens, in the sequence
shown, while initializing a detector:

CHECKING MEMORY NFS-320 Release X.X

Software #XXXXXXX

Detector Initializing _ Please Wait

02:48P 012511 Tue

When the control panel completes the detector initialization, it displays system status as shown below:

SYSTEM NORMAL 02:50P 012511 Tue

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Appendix F: Type Codes

F.1 What are Type Codes?

Type Codes are software selections for initiating devices (detectors and monitor modules) and output devices (control modules and
NACs). 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, “Photo” for a photoelectric detector, and so on. Type codes also provide special functions, such as activating
switches, solenoids, and control panel functions.

F.2 How to Select a Type Code

You select a Type Code through the Point Programming screen. For instructions, refer to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on
page 19.

F.3 In this Appendix

This appendix contains detailed descriptions of Type Codes for input and output devices, as listed below:

Type of Device Refer to page

F.4.2, "Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors" page 106

F.4.3, "Type Codes for Monitor Modules" page 108

F.5.2, "Type Codes for Control Modules" page 110

F.5.3, "NAC Type Codes" page 111

F.4 Type Codes for Input Devices

F.4.1 Overview
This section provides Type Codes for intelligent detectors and monitor modules. For instructions on programming Type Codes, refer
to “Modify or Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19.

F.4.2 Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors

A list of intelligent detector Type Codes, which specify the type of detector installed at an SLC address.

Point Characteristics
Type Code Latching Device Function
Point Type Point Function
(Y/N)
SMOKE (ION) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Ionization smoke detector
SMOKE(DUCTI) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Duct Ionization smoke detector
SUP.T(DUCTI)3 supervisory N lights supervisory LED Ionization smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm. Tracking.
SUP.L(DUCTI) supervisory Y lights supervisory LED Ionization smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm. Latching.
SUP.T(ION)2,3 supervisory N lights supervisory LED Ionization smoke detector used to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm. Tracking.
SUP.L(ION)2 supervisory Y lights supervisory LED Ionization smoke detector used to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm. Latching.
SMOKE(PHOTO) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(DUCTP) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Duct Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP.T(DUCTP)3 supervisory N lights supervisory LED Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to
report supervisory condition rather than alarm. Tracking.

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SUP.L(DUCTP) supervisory Y lights supervisory LED Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to
report supervisory condition rather than alarm. Latching.
SUP.T(PHOTO)2,3 supervisory N lights supervisory LED Photoelectric smoke detector used to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm. Tracking.
SUP.L(PHOTO)2 supervisory Y lights supervisory LED Photoelectric smoke detector used to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm. Latching.
RF_PHOTO fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Wireless Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(HARSH)1 fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE HARSH smoke detector
FIRE/CO4 fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED for photo and heat, Photoelectric, Carbon Monoxide, and Heat detector
no LED will light for a CO alarm, photo
and heat will activate CBE, CO alarm
activates special function zone FC and
sixth CBE zone only (sixth CBE zone
programmable via VeriFire Tools)
FIRE/CO (P SUP)2,4,5 fire alarm/ Y lights fire alarm LED for heat, no LED will Photoelectric, Carbon Monoxide, and Heat detector
supervisory light for a CO alarm, supervisory LED will
light for photo alarm, heat and photo will
activate CBE, CO alarm activates special
function zone FC and sixth CBE zone
only (sixth CBE zone programmable via
VeriFire Tools). Panel can be
FIRE/CO (C SUP)4 fire alarm/ Y lights fire alarm LED for heat and photo Photoelectric, Carbon Monoxide, and Heat detector
supervisory alarms, will light supervisory LED for CO
alarm, photo and heat alarms will activate
CBE, CO alarm will activate sixth CBE
zone only (sixth CBE zone programmable
via VeriFire Tools)
NOTE: For FIRE/CO detectors:
Detectors programmed as FIRE/CO (P SUP), the heat and CO elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will latch or track,
depending on the FIRE/CO (P SUP) setting. Detectors programmed as FIRE/CO (C SUP), the heat and Photo elements will latch and require a system reset to
clear. The CO element will latch or track depending on the FIRE/CO (C SUP) setting.
CO ALARM CO alarm Y CBE Position #5 Activates for CO Carbon Monoxide detector
Prealarm, all other CBEs activate for a
CO Alarm
CO SUP CO Y (see CBE Position #5 Activates for CO Carbon Monoxide detector
supervisory note on Prealarm, all other CBEs activate for a
page CO Supervisory
30)
PHOTO/CO4 fire Y CBE Position #4 activates for CO, CBE Photoelectric and Carbon Monoxide detector
Position #5 Activates for CO Prealarm, all
other CBEs activate when the Photo
element activates (i.e. fire alarm)
P/CO (P SUP)2,4,5 photo - Y (see CBE Position #4 activates for CO, CBE Photoelectric and Carbon Monoxide detector
supervisory note on Position #5 Activates for CO Prealarm, all
CO - Alarm page other CBEs activate when the Photo
30) element activates (i.e. Supervisory)
P/CO (C SUP)4 Photo - Fire Y CBE Position #4 activates for CO, CBE Photoelectric and Carbon Monoxide Detector
CO - Position #5 Activates for CO Prealarm, all
supervisory other CBEs activate when the Photo
element activates (i.e. fire alarm)
NOTE: For PHOTO/CO detectors:
Detectors programmed as PHOTO/CO (P SUP), the heat and CO elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will latch or track,
depending on the PHOTO/CO (P SUP) setting. Detectors programmed as PHOTO/CO (C SUP), the heat and Photo elements will latch and require a system reset
to clear. The CO element will latch or track depending on the PHOTO/CO (C SUP) setting. For Photo/CO and CO Detectors programmed as Photo/CO (P SUP)
or CO (CO SUP) will either latch and track, depending on the setting.

SMOKE(BEAM) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Beam smoke detector
SMOKE(LASER) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Laser smoke detector
SUP.L(LASER)2 supervisory Y lights supervisory LED Laser smoke detector used to report supervisory condition
rather than alarm. Latching.
SUP.T(LASER)2,3 supervisory N lights supervisory LED Laser smoke detector used to report supervisory condition
rather than alarm. Tracking.
SMOKE(DUCTL) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Duct Laser smoke detector
SUP T(DUCTL) supervisory N lights supervisory LED Laser smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm. Tracking.
SUP L(DUCTL) supervisory Y lights supervisory LED Laser smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm. Latching.

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AIR REF fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE 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 you should set the detector sensitivity level to the least sensitive level—AL:9 and PA:9
Change Alarm and Pre-Alarm sensitivity. Refer to “Detector Sensitivity (in percent obscuration per foot)” on page 95 for a complete list of detector
sensitivity settings.
HEAT fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE 190oF intelligent thermal sensor
HEAT+ fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE 190oF intelligent thermal sensor with low temperature
warning.
HEAT(FIXED) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE 135oF intelligent thermal sensor
HEAT (ROR) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE 15oF per minute rate-of-rise detector
SMOKE ACCLIM fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Combination Photoelectric/heat detector without freeze
warning (Acclimate Plus™)
SMOKE(ACCLI+) fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Combination Photoelectric/heat detector with freeze
warning (Acclimate Plus™, or IntelliQuad FSC-851
Photoelectric Multi-Criteria Smoke Sensor)
SMOKE(MULTI)1 fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Multisensor smoke detector
ASPIRATION fire alarm Y lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Aspiration smoke detector
ASPIR (SUP) supervisory Y lights supervisory LED and activates CBE Aspiration detector supervision
ASPIR. (PRE) prealarm N lights prealarm LED and actives CBE Aspiration detector prealarm
ASPIR. (NON) non-fire N activates CBE Aspiration detector non-alarm
ASPIR. (REF) non-fire N activates CBE Used as a reference for other aspiration detectors on the
loop.
NOTE: Aspiration detector (FAAST) point programming requires 5 SLC addresses.
ACCL

ACCL (P SUP) fire Y (see activates CBE Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector. Photo element
note activation generates a supervisory condition
below)
ACCL+ (P SUP) fire Y (see activates CBE Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector with low
note temperature warning. Photo element activation generates a
below) supervisory condition.

NOTE: For ACCL/ACCL+ detectors:

Detectors programmed as ACCL (P SUP) or ACCL+ (P SUP), the heat element will latch and require a system reset to clear. The
Photo element will latch or track, depending on the ACCL (P SUP) latching setting.
1 CLIP Mode only
2
Requires approval of AHJ.
3
Not suitable for Canadian applications.
4 LED representation of a CO alarm may be performed using an ACS annunciator.
5
Photo element can be programmed as latching or tracking for all FIRE/CO devices programmed as this type ID via VeriFire Tools.

F.4.3 Type Codes for Monitor Modules

A list of monitor module Type Codes, which you can use to change the function of a monitor module point.

Point Characteristics
Type Code Point Latching Device Function
Point Function
Type (Y/N)
MONITOR fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Alarm-monitoring device
PULL STATION fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Manual fire-alarm-activating device, such as a pull station
RF MON MODUL fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Wireless alarm-monitoring device
RF PULL STA fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Wireless manual fire-alarm-activating device, such as a pull
station
SMOKE CONVEN fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector
attached to an FZM-1
SMOKE DETECT fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector
attached to an FZM-1
WATERFLOW fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Monitor for waterflow alarm switch
WATERFLOW S supervisory Y Lights supervisory LED and activates CBE Indicates supervisory condition for activated waterflow
switch

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ACCESS MONTR non-alarm N Activates CBE Used for monitoring building access
AREA MONITOR security Y Lights security LED and activates CBE Monitors building access
AUDIO SYSTEM trouble N Lights trouble LED Not used
EQUIP MONITR security N Activates CBE Used for recording access to monitored equipment
RF SUPERVSRY supervisory N Lights Supervisory LED Monitors a radio frequency device
SECURITY security Y Lights security LED Indicates activation of security alarm
LATCH SUPERV supervisory Y Lights supervisory LED Indicates latching supervisory condition
TRACK SUPERV supervisory N Lights supervisory LED Monitors for waterflow tamper switches for alarm points
SYS MONITOR security Y Lights security LED and activates CBE Monitors equipment security
TAMPER supervisory Y Lights supervisory LED, activates CBE Indicates activation of tamper switch
ACK SWITCH non-alarm N Performs Acknowledge function, no CBE Silences panel sounder, gives an Acknowledge message on
the panel LCD
ALLCALL PAGE non-alarm N Activates all speaker circuits, no CBE Not used
DRILL SWITCH3 non-alarm N Performs Drill function Activates silenceable outputs
EVACUATE non-alarm N Performs Drill function Activates all silenceable outputs
SWITCH4
FIRE CONTROL non-alarm Y Activates CBE Used for non-fire activation of outputs
NON FIRE non-alarm N Activates CBE Used for building energy management
PAS INHIBIT non-alarm N Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence
POWER MONITR trouble N Indicates trouble Monitors auxiliary power supplies
RESET SWITCH non-alarm N Performs Reset function Resets control panel
SIL SWITCH non alarm N Performs Signal Silence function Turns off all activated silenceable outputs
TELE PAGE non-alarm N Performs function of Page Button on FFT-7 Not used
DISABLE MON disable N When a point with this type code activates, Module can not be disabled via ACS, Alter Status, or over
it will create a disable on the panel for that the network.
point. No CBE generated.
TROUBLE MON trouble N Indicates Trouble Monitors trouble inputs
ABORT SWITCH non alarm N Indicates Active at the panel Aborts activation of a releasing zone.
Note: Abort switch can only be associated with one (1)
releasing zone.
MAN RELEASE fire alarm Y Lights Fire Alarm LED and activates CBE Indicates activation of a monitor module programmed to
releasing zone to perform a releasing function
MANREL DELAY fire alarm Y Lights Fire Alarm LED and activates CBE Indicates activation of a monitor module programmed for a
release output
SECOND SHOT fire alarm Y Indicates Active at the panel and activates Provides second activation of releasing zone after soak
CBE timer has expired.
Blank fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Monitors for a device with no description
HEAT DETECT fire alarm Y Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Monitors for conventional heat detector
CO MON1 CO alarm Y Activates CBE, no LED will light for CO Monitors conventional CO detector
alarm
ECS/MN SUPT supervisory N Lights supervisory LED and activates CBE. Monitors mass notification devices.
ECS/MN SUPL supervisory Y Lights supervisory LED and activates CBE. Monitors mass notification devices
ESC/MN TROUBLE trouble N Indicates Trouble on a Mass Notification Monitors mass notification devices. Will generate a trouble
MON device condition for both open and short conditions.
ECS/MN MONITOR MNS alarm Y Does not light any LEDs, overrides existing Monitors mass notification devices
fire event2, shuts off silenceable outputs
and all fire activated strobes and activates
CBE.
RF GATEWAY non-alarm Y Activates CBE Provides communication between wireless device and the
fire panel.
1
LED representation of a CO alarm may be performed using an ACS annunciator.
2
IF ECS/MN Override is not selected in VeriFire Tools, fire events will take precedence over ECS/MN audio events.
3
The Drill Switch type code should not be used for Canadian applications.
4
For Canada, point type is alarm.

F.5 Type Codes for Output Devices

F.5.1 Overview
This section provides Type Codes for control modules and NACs. For instructions on programming Type Codes, refer to “Modify or
Delete a Point (2=POINT)” on page 19.

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Type Codes Type Codes for Output Devices

F.5.2 Type Codes for Control Modules

A comprehensive list of control module Type Codes, which you can select to change the function of an control module point.

Type Code Silenceable (Y/N) Configuration Device Function

CONTROL Y NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
RELAY Y Form-C relay Relay output
BELL CIRCUIT Y NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
STROBE CKT Y NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
HORN CIRCUIT Y NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
AUDIBLE CKT Y NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
SPEAKER Y NAC Not used
ISOLATED NAC Y NAC Not used
ISOLATED SPK Y NAC Not used
REL END BELL N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
blank Y NAC Supervised NAC (for use when no other Type Code applies)
REL CKT ULC* N NAC Releasing Circuit, power-limited (Class 2), supervised for opens, shorts and ground faults
(always non-silenceable)
RELEASE CKT* N NAC Releasing circuit, nonpower-limited, supervised for opens and ground faults
RELEA.FORM C* N Form-C Relay Relay output, contacts operate upon release
REL AUDIBLE Y NAC NAC, activated upon release
NONRESET CTL N Form-C Relay and NAC Relay output, unaffected by “System Reset” command
TELEPHONE N NAC Standard Telephone circuit
INSTANT RELE* N NAC NAC, short = normal; supervised for open circuits and ground faults. Always non-
silenceable and switch-inhibited.
ALARMS PEND. N NAC Output that will activate upon receipt of an alarm condition, and remain in the alarm state
until all alarms have been acknowledged. It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.
CONTROL NAC Y NAC Supervised NAC
GEN ALARM N NAC Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) configured as a Municipal
Box Transmitter for NFPA 72 Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems applications. This Type ID can
also be used for general alarm activation. It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.
GEN SUPERVIS N NAC Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP5-C (in relay mode) activated under any
Supervisory condition (includes sprinkler type). It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.
GEN TROUBLE N NAC Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP5-C (in relay mode) activated under any System
Trouble condition. It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.
GENERAL PEND N NAC Control Module, an 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.
TROUBLE PEND N NAC Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, 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. It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.
MNS GENERAL Y NAC Mass notification supervised output.
MNS CONTROL Y NAC Mass notification supervised NAC.
MNS STROBE Y NAC Mass notification supervised NAC.
MNS SPEAKER Y NAC Mass notification supervised NAC for speaker circuits.
MNS RELAY Y Relay Mass notification relay output.
* The FCM-1-REL checks for shorts with all releasing type codes.

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Type Codes for Output Devices Type Codes

F.5.3 NAC Type Codes

A comprehensive list of Type Codes for panel NACs. For instructions on programming Type Codes, refer to “Modify or Delete a
Point (2=POINT)” on page 19.

Table F.1 NAC Type Codes

Silenceable
Type Code Device Function
(Y/N)
CONTROL Y Supervised NAC
BELL CIRCUIT Y Supervised NAC for notification appliance
STROBE CKT Y Supervised NAC for notification appliance
HORN CIRCUIT Y Supervised NAC for notification appliance
AUDIBLE CKT Y Supervised NAC for notification appliance
REL END BELL N Supervised NAC
blank label Y Supervised NAC for undefined device
REL CKT ULC N Releasing Circuit, power-limited, supervised for opens, shorts and
ground faults (always non-silenceable)
RELEASE CKT N Releasing circuit, nonpower-limited, supervised for opens and
ground faults
REL AUDIBLE Y NAC, activated upon release
REL CODE N Supervised NAC (NFS-320 NAC only)
BELL
INSTANT RELE N NAC, short = normal; supervised for open circuits and ground
faults. Always non-silenceable and switch-inhibited.
ALARMS PEND N Output that will activate upon receipt of an alarm condition, and
remain in the alarm state until all alarms have been acknowledged.
It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.
CONTROL NAC Y Supervised NAC
GEN ALARM N Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode)
configured as a Municipal Box Transmitter for NFPA 72-2002
Auxiliary Fire Alarm Systems applications (MBT-1 required). This
Type ID can also be used for general alarm activation. It is
programmed as “switch inhibit”.
GEN SUPERVIS N Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP5-C (in relay mode)
activated under any Supervisory condition (includes sprinkler type).
It is programmed as “switch inhibit”.
GEN TROUBLE N Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP5-C (in relay mode)
activated under any System Trouble condition. It is programmed as
“switch inhibit”.
GENERAL N Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) that
PEND will activate upon receipt of an alarm and/or trouble condition, and
remain in the ON state until all events have been
ACKNOWLEDGED.
TROUBLE N Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP5-C (in NAC mode) that
PEND will activate upon receipt of a trouble condition, and remain in the
ON state until all troubles have been ACKNOWLEDGED. It is
programmed as “switch inhibit”.

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Region Settings China

Appendix G: Region Settings

G.1 China
The REGION panel programming selection provides a setting for China. (Refer to “The Utility Program” on page 44.) This
selection activates the following features:
• POM-8A support
• Active output events displayed. A counter is displayed for active outputs.
• Municipal communication panel settings
• New special function zone for alarm verification
• Prealarm automatically cleared after five minutes
• Co-op detectors alarm functions
• Dual alarm window
• Points in trouble will not activate
• Ten minute limit for DEL and SDEL delay functions
• Disable events do not light LED or trip the trouble relay
• No system trouble generated upon entering program mode
• Low AC operation of FACP
• Power supply troubles

G.2 Canada
The REGION panel programming selection for Canada must meet the following requirements:

G.2.1 Standalone Applications

KDM-R2 as primary display: An ACS Series annunciator must be mounted adjacent to the fire panel or within the fire panel
enclosure
NCA-2 as primary display: The 640 character, multi-line display complies with ULC requirements when used as a primary display
for the fire panel
Two-Stage Systems (3/5 minute timer) - ACM-24AT control point is required for Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel. Acknowledge
will not cancel the Two-Stage Timer. For applications using Two-Stage with the ACPS-610, see the ACPS-610 manual for
additional programming instructions.

G.2.2 Network Applications

• The network’s manual controls may only be operated from one location at any given time. When panels are networked (using
NCM Network Communications Modules or High-Speed Network Communication Modules), use AKS-1B Key Switch on
each panel’s Primary Annunciator to enable it’s functions. NCA-2 may be a Primary Annunciator when AKS-1B is installed.
• The NCA-2 or ONYXWorks may be employed as a Display and Control Center (DCC). In the even that communications fails
between the panels and the Control Center, the panels will continue to function in local/standalone mode.

G.2.3 Automatic Alarm Signal Silence

For a system requiring annunciators, consult the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

G.2.4 Auto Silence

If Auto Silence is enabled:
– The value must be set to 20 minutes.

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– An ACS point is required to monitor special function zone ZF40.

– Activation of Auto Silence will activate the Signal Silence LED on the fire panel display and any ACM LED point
programmed for Auto Silence.

G.2.5 Annunciator Applications

ACM series annunciator modules must be used to annunciate the fire alarm input points/zones only, if no multi-line sequential
display is installed.
The following LED colors must be employed:
• Red must be used to indicate active alarm inputs.
• Yellow must be used to indicate supervisory, burglary, trouble signals, and Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel.
• Green must be used to indicate the presence of power or an activated output.
The ACM point designated for Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel should be labeled as “Automatic Alarm Signal Cancel” or “Auto
Alm Signal Cancel.”
If the DCC option is enabled, an ACS control point is required to monitor (request control) ZF36 for the panel, as well as an ACS
monitor point for each DCC on the network. If the DCC option is disabled (subject to AHJ approval), Acknowledge, Signal
Silence, and System Reset will function as stated.

G.2.6 Ancillary Devices

Panel control functions (Acknowledge, Signal Silence, and System Reset will not function on ancillary devices such as the FDU-80
or the LCD2-80. (Local acknowledge will function on the ancillary device to silence the piezo and steady the LEDs.) If the DCC
option is disabled (subject to AHJ approval), Acknowledge, Signal Silence, and System Reset will function as stated.

G.2.7 Releasing Devices

Supervision for shorts is required. Use REL devices and type code Rel Ckt ULC. (With FCM-1 modules use REL-47iK).

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Intelligent Sounder Base Programming and Operation

Appendix H: Intelligent Sounder Base Programming and

Operation
The NFS-320 is compatible with the B200S Intelligent Sounder Base. The sounder base allows for multiple tone generation that is
user programmable via VeriFire™ Tools.
Programming the Intelligent Sounder Base into the Control Panel:
Once the intelligent sounder base has been installed and a detector has been plugged into the sounder base, you can do one of the
following to program the intelligent sounder base into the control panel:
• Autoprogram—Perform an autoprogram at the control panel. The intelligent sounder base will have the same SLC device
address as the detector installed on the sounder base. Once the Autoprogram is performed, the display will show the number of
sounder bases installed on the control panel. Refer to Section 2, “Programming”, on page 13.
• VeriFire™ Tools—Using VeriFire™ Tools, program the detector that is to be installed in the sounder base and select the
Intelligent Sounder Base option. Refer to the VeriFire™ Tools Help File for additional information.
Intelligent Sounder Base Options:
The intelligent sounder base has user programmable options that can be modified via VeriFire™ Tools. These features and their
defaults are as follows:

Table H.1 Intelligent Sounder Base Options

Feature: Description and Options: Default:

Zone Mapping The intelligent sounder base allows for up to 3 No zones mapped.
zones to be programmed for specific tone (When set as default, a fire alarm
generation. The tones available are: will generate a Temp-3 tone and a
• Continuous CO alarm will generate a Temp-4
• Temp-3 tone.)
• Temp-4
• March Tone
The first of the three zones has the highest
priority, the second zone has second priority,
and the third has third priority.

Silence and The intelligent sounder base may be Silenceable and Resound by Fire
Resound programmed for silenceable operation as well Event.
as signal resound. The silence and resound
options available are:
• No silence
• Silence and resound by Fire Alarm
• Silence and resound by Supervisory
• Silence and no resound
• Silence and resound by CO alarm

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 Index
A Do not program detectors as CLIP... 46
Do not program more than 99 CLIP... 46
Abort Switch 28, 29, 57
CBE (Control-By-Event) 100–103
basic configuration example 60
example 103
configuration example with monitor mod-
CBE list 20, 86, 87
ule 71
Check option (program errors) 43
Definition 59
Class A network setting 44
how it works 59
Class A SLC wiring, global setting 32
to program 59, 70
Class B SLC wiring, global setting 32
Type Code (ULI,IRI,NYC, or AHJ) 57
Class X network setting 44
AC delay enable 31
Clear memory 15
ACS Annunciation, releasing applications 84
CLIP (Classic Loop Interface Protocol) 13, 46
ACS annunciators
Coding Function Selections 87
ACS Selection Groups A through O 35–40
Coding, Special Zone F8 18, 28, 30, 87
annunciation points 34
Control Module
annunciator display 34
to program 23
Selection Groups, global setting 32
Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing 92
selection of display information 33
Cross Zone 28, 29, 57
AHJ Abort Switch
programming example 68
example 66
to activate a Releasing Zone 67
programming 65
Types 67, 68
Alarm
Custom label 20
Alarm Verification Timer 31
Scroll 45
to select sensitivity 95 D
Alarm Verification Counters. See Detector head- DCC Mode 18, 45
ings. 53 Default values, autoprogram 17
Alarm Verification Timer 31 Delay Timer 28, 29, 57
Annunciation points 34 to program 58
Argument 102 Detector
aspiration detector 10 Alarm Sensitivity Levels 91
Auto Silence Timer 31 Initialization and System Testing 104
Autoprogram 14, 15–17 Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Level 91
default values 17 Print a Detector Maintenance Report 98
to add/remove device 16 Program Values 20
to create a new program 15 to Access Detector Maintenance Informa-
Auxiliary Control Functions, releasing applica- tion 97
tions 84 to change sensitivity level 50, 52
to clear alarm verification counters 50, 53
B to disable programmed points 50
to manually initialize 105
BACKUP option switch for NACs 57
to program point 20
Basic Program 13, 14–43
to replace 104
Baud rate
to Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscu-
CRT Serial Port 47
ration per Foot 96
Printer Serial Port 47
Detector Initialization 104–105
Blink rate for SLC device LED 32
Device
to add 16
C to remove 17
California Code 28, 87 Drift Compensation 89
Canadian Two-Stage 28, 88 graphic representation 90
Caution
Definition 8

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E–P Index

E L
Equations Labels 20
Argument Entries 102 note about spaces 20
Evaluating 102 Local Control 45
logic and time delay 100 LocM operating mode 32
Logic Functions 101 LocT operating mode 32
rules 100 Logic Functions 101
Time Delay Functions 102
M
F Maintenance Warnings 90
FAAST 10 Manual Release Delay Switch
FAAST XS 10 monitor module configuration example 74
FAAST XT 10 to program 73
FCM-1-REL 2 second delay 18, 29 Manual Release Switch
FireVoice 40 monitor module configuration example 72
FirstCommand NFS-50/100 39 to program 72
FlashScan Manually Initialization, detector 105
Devices, SLC options 46 March Time 28, 87
Poll 13, 46 Master Box trouble message 33
FSA-20000 10 Monitor
FSA-5000 10 default zones 22
FSA-8000 10 to disable programmed points 50
to program monitor 21
G
Gentex Strobes 28 N
Gentex Strobes, special zone 88 NAC
Global System Functions 14 to disable programmed points 50
defaults 31 NBG-12LRA 59, 70, 72, 73, 75
to change 31 Network node 44
as argument 102
H Network Program 13, 44
network node number range 44
History
NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications 58
Clear History 50, 53
NFS-320 keypad 11
Holiday 18, 30
NYC Abort Switch
Holiday, special zone 28
examples 64
programming 63
I
Initiating Devices, releasing zone 84 O
Instant Release Circuit
Operating parameters, to change. See Status
control module configuration example 82
Change
to program 82
Intelligent Sensing Applications 89–99
Drift Compensation 89 P
Maintenance Warnings, 3 levels 90 PAS Inhibit switch 86
Smoothing 89 Password
IP ACCESS 18, 45 Program Change (high level) 11
IRI Abort Switch Status Change (low level) 11, 50
example 62 to change 25
to program 62 to enter 11
Point, to disable/enable 51
K Poll, see FlashScan™ Poll, CLIP Poll
Pre-Alarm 93
keypad 11 Action Functions 93
Alert Level 93

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Index R–W

to select a level 94 T
to select sensitivity 95
Temporal Code 28, 87
Pre-Alarm, special zone 18, 28, 30
Terminal mode supervision enable 31
Presignal Delay Timer/PAS 18, 28, 29, 86
Threshold Ch.A/B 44
Program Change 13–47
Time
Program Errors, check for 43
to set time/date for system clock 50, 53
USA or European 31
R Time control, special zones 18, 28, 30, 86
REGION 44 Time Delay Functions 102
Regional Settings 114 TM-4 33, 86
Release Audible Circuit Trouble reminder 45
control module configuration example 81 Two-Stage 28
to program 81 Two-Stage Canada code 87
Release Circuit Two-Stage Canada Manual 88
control module configuration example 79 Two-stage code 87
to program 78 Type Code
Release Code Bell Circuit for releasing zone inputs/outputs 69
NAC configuration example 83 Type Codes 106–111
to program 83 explanation 106
Release End Bell Circuit for Control Modules 110
control module configuration example 76 for Intelligent Detectors 106
Release End Bell Circuit, to program 76 for Monitor Modules 108
Release Form-C Circuit for NACs 111
control module configuration example 80 to select 106
to program 80
Releasing Applications 57–84 U
Releasing Zones (R0-R9) 14, 18, 27, 29, 57 UDACT 33
type codes for inputs/outputs 69 UDACT-2 33
RemT operating mode 32 ULC Release Circuit
control module configuration example 77
S to program 77
Second Shot Switch 75 ULI Abort Switch
monitor module configuration example example 61
Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm 91 to program 61
Sensitivity level for detector 50, 52 Utility Program 13, 44
Silence Inhibit Timer 31
Smoothing 89 V
Soak Timer 28, 29, 57
VeriFire™ Tools 100
to program (NFPA 16 applications only)
69
Special Function, See Special Zones W
Special Zone Outputs 86–88 Walk Test 50
Special Zones Activation Indications 56
F0-F9 14, 27 Advanced 55
FA,FB 14, 27 Basic
Special Zone F0, notes and restrictions 86 audible 54
Status Change 50–56 silent 54
Options 50 trouble 54
Strobes, See System Sensor,Gentex,Wheelock WARNING
Strobes, special zone Definition 9
System clock 50 Disabling a zone disables all input and out-
System Message, custom 14, 18, 26 put devices.... 51
SYSTEM NORMAL message 18 Do not rely on disable/enable.....to lock out
System Sensor Strobes, special zone 28, 88 releasing devices. 51
If you replace any detector with a different
type... 104

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Z–Z Index

Physically disconnect all releasing devices

...... 54
The IRI abort switch will only work if.....
62
Walk Test mode can deactivate fire protec-
tion... 54
When used for CO2 releasing applica-
tions... 57
Warning Sounders, releasing applications 84
Wheelock Strobes 28
Wheelock Strobes, special zone 88

Z
Zones
Custom label 14, 27
Software Zones 01-99 17
to disable programmed points 50
Z00 general alarm 17, 23, 43, 88, 94, 100

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