801AP

801AP Operation MX Service Tool

Operating Sheet 120.415.518 Issue 5

DESCRIPTION MARKET MODEL TYPE DESCRIPTION MARKET MODEL TYPE
VALUE VALUE
Europe 801PH 10 Mini-Input
Monitored All MIM800 128
Optical smoke Marine 811PH 11
+ Heat Australia 814PH 13 Callpoints
IS BASEEFA 801PHEx 14 Indoor UK/Europe CP820 129
Optical Smoke Europe 813P 15 Outdoor UK/Europe CP830 130
Optical Smoke Australia 814P 17 Indoor Marine UK/Europe CP820M 131
other variants 18-19 Outdoor Marine UK/Europe CP830M 132
DIN Indoor Europe DIN820 133
Europe 801H 20 DIN Outdoor Europe DIN830 134
Marine 811H 21 Mini-Input
Heat only Monitored Aus/NZ MIM801 138
Australia 814H 23
IS BASEEFA 801HEx 24 IS Call point IS BASEEFA CP840Ex 139
other variants 25-29
Contact Input
Monitor All CIM800 145
Europe 801CH 30 Detector Input
Marine 811CH 31 Module All DIM800 146
CO + heat
Australia 814CH 33 IS Interface
module IS BASEEFA IF800Ex 147
IS BASEEFA 801CHEx 34
other variants 35-39 Single Input/
Output module All SIO800 148

Europe 801I 40
Ion Marine 41 Relay Interface
Module All RIM800 161
Australia 814I 43 Fig. 1 801AP MX Service Tool
Power Supply
IS and other All APM800 162
44-49 Monitor
variants INTRODUCTION Ancillaries are programmed via the AUX port on the 801AP. The
Sounder/ ancillary programming cable consists of an RJ11 connector at one
Europe 50 All SNM800 177 The 801AP MX Service Tool is used to program the loop address end and a custom moulded connector at the other end.
Ion - high Notification Mod into MX addressable devices. (A quick Functional Reference table
Marine 51 is detailed on page 7).
altitude Loop Powered
Australia 53 All LPS800 178 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Sounder The 801AP displays information and performs tests on devices. It
IS and other 54-59 has a 32 character backlit LCD alphanumeric display, arranged in 2
variants Aspirating MECHANICAL
All VLC800 179 rows of 16 characters and four ‘softkeys’, F1, F2, F3 and F4. (The
Detector display format is shown in Fig. 3). Dimensions
Europe/ Extinguishing Power for the 801AP is derived from 4 AA size nickel metal hydride
Marine S271f+ 60 All LAV800 180 HWD: 48 x 200 x 112mm
Module rechargeable batteries. It may be run from an unregulated +12V dc
Flame Australia 62 Beam Detector input ie, car cigarette lighter connection or 110/230V ac mains
detector IS S271i+ 63 All BDM800 181 adaptor, both of which will recharge the batteries as well. The Weight
Module 801AP consists of the following: 801AP Service Tool: 0.36kg
Europe/
S300 64 Extinguishing
Marine All LAV801 182 • MX Service Tool 801AP Service Tool + batteries 0.5kg
World land 801F 65 Module
Plug in – Flame IS 801FEx 66 Dual Input • Service Tool to ancillary connector lead Materials
All DIO800 193
Detectors Marine 811F 68 Output Module • 110 or 230V ac adaptor plus lead Top: FR ABS Dark Blue
Marine IS 811FEx 69 Multi Input • 4 x rechargeable AA size Nickel Metal Bottom: FR ABS Dark Blue
All MIO800 194
Output Module Hydride batteries
Europe 801PC 70 ELECTRICAL
CO + heat
Marine 71 1-9 The 801AP is designed to be used as a desktop unit, clipped to a The 801AP can be operated with LCD backlight OFF or ON.
+optical 82-126
Australia 73 trouser belt or be carried with a shoulder strap. The 801AP has four
140-144 external connections: Batteries: 4 x rechargeable AA size
IS and other Nickel Metal Hydride
74-79 149-160
variants Future DC IN +12V From car cigarette lighter or
165-176 Operating Time Up to 15 hours (dependent
183-192 110/230V ac mains adaptor (Batteries only) on battery charge and usage)
Sounder 195-255 AUX Ancillary connection port
Europe SAM800 80
module PC PC connection port for use with
Sounder module Table 2: Type Values , The ac adaptor is required when testing high current MX
Europe SAB800 81 MX CONSYS (not yet available) addressable devices, including the SAM800/SAB800.
+ beacon
μP Internal micro-processor program
Table 2: Type Values download port for use with PMS -
Program Management Software. ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +45°C
Detectors are programmed by placing the detector onto the 801AP Storage Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
and turning clockwise until fully engaged. Relative Humidity: 90% (non-condensing)
JM/jm 27th January 2005

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Battery Disposal: No special considerations are CPU RESET Note: On later models of the 801AP Service Tool, the Ex
applicable in the UK at time of writing. dongle adaptor is not required for programming
(Check with local authorities). Note: This function is not normally used.
Intrinsically Safe 800Ex detectors. The applicable
If the buttons or display are not responding correctly, the Service models of the 801AP can be identified by the C-
Note that the ‘E’ displayed stands for English version Tool may be reset. This is done by pushing a small jewellers type tick mark on the product identification label on the
EMC screwdriver into the pinhole on the bottom of the Service Tool to underside of the tool. See Fig. 7.
(appropriate letters are used for other languages). The Service
The 801AP MX Service Tool meets the requirements of the EU Tool then displays the screen below: actuate a switch.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. When a CPU reset is carried out, the Service Tool will start up as When using with Intrinsically Safe 800Ex devices, the Service Tool
described in ‘Password Protection’. must be used in a non hazardous safe area.

INTRINSICALLY SAFE 800Ex DETECTORS

OPERATION 801AP - 516-800-918
Intrinsically Safe 800Ex detectors can only be programmed if an MX SERVICE TOOL
Note: The following information on Password Protection Ex dongle adaptor (supplied with the EXI800) is fitted to the FOR MX ADDRESSABLE DEVICES
IMPORTANT: is CRUCIAL to the operation of the MX Service ‘AUX’ port of the 801AP Service Tool (see Fig. 6). USES TYCO MX DIGITAL PROTOCOL
Tool. Tyco Safety Products
160 BILLET ROAD
FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES FOR 10 N1156 LONDON E17 5DR
HOURS BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME The Service Tool requires a 6-digit password to be entered. The
S/N FF.FF.FF.FF
password is different for each service tool and will be issued by
RECHARGE THE BATTERIES AS SOON AS the respective branch office.
THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR APPEARS.
The password uses only the digits 1 to 4, and may be entered by C-TICK MARK
DO NOT OPEN BATTERY LID WHILE THE UNIT pressing the corresponding buttons F1 to F4; eg, button F1 to
IS SWITCHED ON. enter 1, button F2 to enter 2, etc.
Fig. 7
The user has 3 attempts to enter the correct code. On the 4th
attempt the following screen is displayed: ACCESSORIES
STARTING UP ACCESSORY KIT (516.800.923)
Consisting of:
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Carry case
To install/change the batteries, proceed as follows: Car charger
a) Unscrew the two screws on the base of the 801AP, Shoulder strap
using a cross-point screwdriver, holding the battery The user must telephone the branch office to get the correct 6-
digit password at this point. Ex Dongle Adaptor
compartment cover whilst removing it. fitted to 801AP ‘AUX’ port SPARES
b) Insert the batteries ensuring correct polarity as Spare ancillary lead: (516.800.922)
shown inside the battery compartment. WARNING: Fig. 6 Ancillary lead spare pins (bag of 10): (516.800.924)
c) Replace the battery compartment cover and screw
down. FAILURE TO ENTER THE CORRECT MENU FUNCTIONS
PASSWORD AT THE FOURTH ATTEMPT
WILL RESULT IN THE SERVICE TOOL MAIN MENU DISPLAY ACTIONS
CAUTION: SWITCHING OFF AND ALLOWING ONLY ONE
ATTEMPT ON SUBSEQUENT POWERING UP ‘Address Program’ Read/Writes the address of the connected addressable device
ENSURE ONLY NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE OF THE UNIT. Reads the stored address map of used addresses
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE USED
AND FULLY CHARGED BEFORE USE. ‘Analogue Values’ Displays the analogue values of the addressable device
‘Measure Temp.’ Measures temperature in degrees C and F (only available on detectors which have a
The password has an expiry time associated with it.
temperature sensing element)
The hours left indicates the actual usage (switched on) time
CHARGING AND MAINS USE remaining. ‘Measure CO Level’ For CO detectors only. Gives values for CO levels in the measuring environment.
Normal value is zero PPM (parts-per-million)
The 801AP has its own built-in charging circuit powered by the
mains adaptor. The batteries are boost-charged for 4-5 hours and ‘Test’ All Performs:
reach full charge within 10 hours. CAUTION: a self test, if the detector has such a facility
The 801AP can be powered from the mains supply using the ac remote LED output
adaptor. If batteries are installed, this allows them to be charged ONCE THE HOURS LEFT REACHES ZERO,
THE SERVICE TOOL BECOMES functional base interface output
at the same time. For low battery indicator, see page 6.
INOPERABLE AND MUST BE RETURNED TO ‘Dirtiness’ Indicates the contamination level of the optical chamber expressed as a percentage, where
THE BRANCH OFFICE. 100% is the fault level
PASSWORD PROTECTION ‘Device Type ID’ Displays the device type identification value
The 801AP MX Service Tool is switched ON/OFF by pressing ‘Digital Inputs’ Displays the status of the digital inputs in addressable devices
any button for more than 3 seconds. The following example When there is less than 50 hours, the expiry time appears. The
screen showing the software revision number, is displayed for 2 screen displays the expiry time in the form of ‘Hours Left’: ‘Digital Outputs’ Allows the user to set the digital output of the addressable device
seconds when the Service Tool is switched on:
‘Customer Code’ Not normally used, but it should be set to the same as the customer code in the detector
(example) Low Battery Indicates Low Battery by using a flashing symbol in the bottom right of the LCD display
CPU Reset Switch is accessed through a small hole at the rear of the unit near the label
LCD Backlight The display can also be temporarily illuminated by pressing any two buttons simultaneously at any time
Table 1: Functional Reference table
On successful entry of the password, the main menu is displayed.
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• F1 scrolls left through the main menu options
DEVICE TYPE ID CUSTOMER CODE CONNECTING TO A DEVICE • F2 or F3 select the menu option displayed
Device Type ID displays the unique value associated with each Use the marking on the service tool (above F1 button) to align the • F4 scrolls right through the main menu options
addressable device Model No., eg, for Model No. 801PH - Type detector. Rotate the detector clockwise to engage.
Value 10 is displayed.
Ancillaries are connected to the ‘AUX’ socket using the ancillary When an option is selected from the main menu, the display uses
connection lead. the format shown in Fig. 3:
Menu
Device Type: 10 CAUTION:
Note:
1) It is good practice to connect either a detector or
Type Value may be cross-referenced to Model No. by referring to THIS MENU OPTION CHANGES THE ancillary at any one time. However, the Service Tool
Table 2 on Page 8. CUSTOMER CODE OF THE SERVICE TOOL is equipped with a port interlock feature. When the
AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR ancillary lead is connected to the ‘Aux’ socket,
DIGITAL INPUTS DE-BUGGING PURPOSES. IT SHOULD BE communication with the detector will be
This menu option displays the status of the digital inputs in SET TO 254 NORMALLY. disabled. When the ancillary lead is removed, the
binary and as a decimal number between 0 to 255 for all detector will be able to communicate.
addressable devices. 2) On older models of the 801AP Service Tool, the de-
The binary number is aligned with least significant bit on the Note: tector had priority for communication. Newer mod-
right as indicated with a small “L” character. els of the 801AP, where the ancillary has priority,
1) Communication is only possible if the same can be identified by the C-tick mark on the product
customer code is present in the addressable identity label on the underside of the tool (see Fig. 7
Menu device and the MX Service Tool. on Page 7)

1110011L 227 2) The addressable device is manufactured with a

default code of 254. This is set in the device and
3) The 801AP may be connected to an ancillary device
that is also connected to and powered from the
cannot be changed. addressable loop. However, a ‘No Response’ fault
DIGITAL OUTPUTS for that device may be generated at the Control
Panel under these conditions.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Menu Tog -- Set DEVICE POLLING
00000000L 0
WARNING:
In all operations that retrieve data from an attached device, the SPECIAL CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN Fig. 3 Example of Writing an address
801AP polls the attached device at a pre-determined interval. CONNECTING TO A DEVICE ON THE
This interval is 2 seconds for the ADDRESS PROGRAM ADDRESSABLE LOOP TO PREVENT
The user may set the Digital Output of the addressable device by function and 5 seconds for all other functions.
using the following function buttons: UNWANTED ACTION IN OTHER EQUIPMENT The bottom line displays information to the user. The top line
EG, EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS. displays the available options.
The flashing cursor denotes the digit to be set. LOW BATTERY
• - moves the cursor one position to the right This is indicated by a flashing symbol in the bottom right of the Note: The position of the options on the top line is
• Tog - toggles between 0 and 1 for each digit LCD display. relative to the buttons.
BUTTON OPERATION
• ‘Set’ - sends an instruction to the addressable The batteries must be charged using the mains adaptor with its
device connecting lead plugged into the Service Tool dc input socket. The screen displays the start of the main menu as shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 shows:
• ‘Menu’ - to return to the main menu options
• F1 selecting ‘Back’
LCD BACKLIGHT • F2 selecting ‘Write’
The display can be temporarily illuminated by pressing any two • F3 selecting ‘Dn’ (for down)
WARNING: buttons simultaneously at any time. • F4 selecting ‘Up’
WHEN USING THE SERVICE TOOL ON AN
ANCILLARY DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE AUTO POWER OFF In some cases there may be fewer options available.
ADDRESSABLE LOOP, MAKE SAFE ANY AUTO POWER OFF is designed to save battery life. If there have
ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, eg, been no button presses during the last 5 minutes, the Service Tool
EXTINGUISHING, PLANT SHUTDOWN etc. automatically turns itself off.
UNLESS IT IS BEING USED SPECIFICALLY
FOR TESTING THE ATTACHED EQUIPMENT.

F1 F4
After ‘Set’ is selected, a message will appear asking for F2 F3
confirmation of the action to send the data to the device, as
follows:

tyco MX SERVICE TOOL

Menu Write ClU

Fig. 2 First Display Screen of the main menu

An LED test may be performed on addressable devices using the The main menu can always be identified by the word ‘Select’
digital output function. Move the cursor to the eigth bit on the
far-right and toggle this bit “1”. The LED should illuminate red
between two arrows on the top line of the display. The bottom line
of the main menu displays the option. ADDRESS: 4
on all models except detectors with UL approval which should The top line position of text is always shown in relation to the F1-F4
illuminate green. UL detectors also incorporate a red LED that buttons above. In the Main Menu:
may be tested by keeping the eigth bit “1” then moving the cusor Fig. 4 Example of Reading an address
to the fifth bit and toggle this bit “1”.
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Fig. 4 shows: ANALOGUE VALUES TEST ALL
If ‘Write’ is selected, the following screen is displayed:
• F3 no action ANALOGUE VALUES displays the analogue values of the This option combines a test on the detector R1 and L2 terminals
• F1 selecting ‘Menu’ attached device. and tests the detector’s sensor circuitry for units which have this
• F2 selecting ‘Write facility.
• F4 clear used memory map • The Test R1 terminal tests the remote
indicator output.
• The Test L2 terminal tests the functional
base interface output.
• Use ‘Up’ to increase the address number
• The Selftest tests the sensor input
• ‘Dn’ to decrease it SEE NOTE 1 circuitry. Completion of the Selftest may
• ‘Write’ to program the address displayed CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 require a maximum of 30 seconds.
• ‘Back’ to return to the previous screen
Following the completion of all three tests, a test report is
If ‘Write’ is selected then the following message will appear for The above example shows a device with 2 channels, eg, an displayed on the LCD. Each test can result in a PASS, FAIL or
2 seconds: Optical/Heat detector, where channel 1 is the optical value and NOT AVALABLE report message.
channel 2 is the heat value. Press ‘Menu’ to return to the main To start a new test, select the TEST ALL menu to begin.
menu.
WAIT is displayed until all tests are completed.
Note:
When the tests are complete, the test results are reported on three
1) Only displayed if channel 3 is used on a device. alternating displays:
2) These are the values that the device would
transmit to the control panel. The values do NOT
This is followed by: include any calibration or correction factors. Menu TEST R1:
MEASURE TEMP
PASS
Menu TEST L2:
This feature measures temperature in degrees Celsius and
Fig. 5 Example of Single Option degrees Fahrenheit, but is only available on detectors which have

PASS
a temperature sensing element, ie, Heat only, Optical & Heat and
In Fig. 5 pressing F1 selects the ‘Menu’, F2-F4 are redundant here CO & Heat detectors. A typical display is shown in b):

FUNCTIONALITY Having programmed an address, the Service Tool moves to the

ADDRESS PROGRAM next sequential address. Menu SELFTEST:
If the user selects an address that has already been used, the
Service Tool indicates:
a)
PASS
Self Test is available only on the following types of detectors:
• MX Ionisation.
b) • MX Optical + Heat (including 814P)
(Optical sensing element only).
The main menu starts with ADDRESS PROGRAM. Press buttons
F2 or F3 to choose ‘Select’ and the address of the device is • MX CO + Heat
displayed (eg, address 4). (CO sensing element only).
The user has the choice to continue with a used address, or to
move to the next sequential address, using the up and down (Dn) MEASURE CO LEVEL • MX Flame.

Menu Write ClU

button. For CO detectors only. Gives values for CO levels in the
If the user then decides to use a previously used address, the measuring environment. Normal value is zero PPM (parts-per- Note: Self test is NOT available for the heat sensing
ADDRESS:4 following screen is displayed: million). channels of these detectors.

DIRTINESS
• Use ‘Write’ to program the device with a
new address Back Write Available for Optical detectors only. Indicates the contamination

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• ‘Menu’ to return to the main menu level of the optical chamber. Compares the current optical
• CIU to clear the memory map of used analogue value as a percentage where 0% would indicate that the
addresses analogue value has not changed since manufacture, 100% would
indicate that the analogue value has risen to its maximum
Press ‘Write’ and the Service Tool displays ‘PROGRAMMED allowable value (the point at which it would generate a fault).
Note: Whenever ‘Menu’ appears on the display, this OK’ briefly, it then displays the next available sequential address. At 80% or above, the detector should be replaced to avoid the
always returns to the main menu. possibility of a fault occurring in the near future.
Note: Dirtiness can be displayed as a negative number
The Service Tool stores a memory map of the addresses that have if the analogue value has fallen since
been programmed. To erase this, select the Address program manufacture.
menu and choose Clear Used ‘ClU’.

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