Fire Alarm Control Panel

NFS2-3030
Programming Manual

N3
Document 52545
09/08/2015 Rev:
P/N 52545:N3 ECN 15-0230
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 (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi-
detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning als, etc.).
devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifi- Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm
cation capability—can provide early warning of a developing fire. only when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined
Such a system, however, does not assure protection against rate or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detec-
property damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. tors may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this
An emergency communication system—typically made up of reason, the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested
an automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life at least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist.
safety communication system that may include an autonomous Heat detectors are designed to protect property, not life.
control unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice commu- IMPORTANT! Smoke detectors must be installed in the same
nication, and other various interoperable communication meth- room as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for
ods—can broadcast a mass notification message. Such a the connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications,
system, however, does not assure protection against property signaling, and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel-
damage or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event. oping fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its abil-
The Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat ity to report a fire.
detectors be located throughout a protected premises following Audible warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes,
the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire speakers and displays may not alert people if these devices
Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer's are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or
recommendations, State and local codes, and the are located on another floor of a building. Any warning device
recommendations contained in the Guide for Proper Use of may fail to alert people with a disability or those who have
System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge recently consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note
to all installing dealers. This document can be found at http:// that:
www.systemsensor.com/appguides/. A study by the Federal • An emergency communication system may take priority over
Emergency Management Agency (an agency of the United a fire alarm system in the event of a life safety emergency.
States government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go
off in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are • Voice messaging systems must be designed to meet intelligi-
designed to provide early warning against fire, they do not bility requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and
guarantee warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
may not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not • Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis-
function, for a variety of reasons: seminated on any local displays.
Smoke detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot • Strobes can, under certain circumstances, cause seizures in
reach the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on people with conditions such as epilepsy.
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors • Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear
also may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. a fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the
A second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor meaning of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and
or basement fire. bells, can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is
Particles of combustion or “smoke” from a developing fire the property owner's responsibility to conduct fire drills and
may not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors other training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm
because: signals and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm sig-
• Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim- nals.
neys, even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke • In rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause
flow. temporary or permanent hearing loss.
• Smoke particles may become “cold,” stratify, and not reach A life safety system will not operate without any electrical
the ceiling or upper walls where detectors are located. power. If AC power fails, the system will operate from standby
• Smoke particles may be blown away from detectors by air batteries only for a specified time and only if the batteries have
outlets, such as air conditioning vents. been properly maintained and replaced regularly.
• Smoke particles may be drawn into air returns before reach- Equipment used in the system may not be technically compat-
ing the detector. ible with the control panel. It is essential to use only equipment
listed for service with your control panel.
The amount of “smoke” present may be insufficient to alarm
smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are designed to alarm at var- Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a prem-
ious levels of smoke density. If such density levels are not cre- ises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or tem-
ated by a developing fire at the location of detectors, the porarily disabled. For added protection against telephone line
detectors will not go into alarm. failure, backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
Smoke detectors, even when working properly, have sensing The most common cause of life safety system malfunction is
limitations. Detectors that have photoelectronic sensing cham- inadequate maintenance. To keep the entire life safety system in
bers tend to detect smoldering fires better than flaming fires, excellent working order, ongoing maintenance is required per the
which have little visible smoke. Detectors that have ionizing-type manufacturer's recommendations, and UL and NFPA stan-
sensing chambers tend to detect fast-flaming fires better than dards. At a minimum, the requirements of NFPA 72 shall be fol-
smoldering fires. Because fires develop in different ways and lowed. Environments with large amounts of dust, dirt, or high air
are often unpredictable in their growth, neither type of detector is velocity require more frequent maintenance. A maintenance
necessarily best and a given type of detector may not provide agreement should be arranged through the local manufacturer's
adequate warning of a fire. representative. Maintenance should be scheduled monthly or as
required by National and/or local fire codes and should be per-
Smoke detectors cannot be expected to provide adequate warn- formed by authorized professional life safety system installers
ing of fires caused by arson, children playing with matches only. Adequate written records of all inspections should be kept.
(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions Limit-D-1-2013

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 Installation Precautions
Adherence to the following will aid in problem-free installation with long-term reliability:
WARNING - Several different sources of power can be Like all solid state electronic devices, this system may
connected to the fire alarm control panel. Disconnect all operate erratically or can be damaged when subjected to light-
sources of power before servicing. Control unit and associ- ning induced transients. Although no system is completely
ated equipment may be damaged by removing and/or insert- immune from lightning transients and interference, proper
ing cards, modules, or interconnecting cables while the unit is grounding will reduce susceptibility. Overhead or outside aerial
energized. Do not attempt to install, service, or operate this wiring is not recommended, due to an increased susceptibility
unit until manuals are read and understood. to nearby lightning strikes. Consult with the Technical Ser-
CAUTION - System Re-acceptance Test after Software vices Department if any problems are anticipated or encoun-
Changes: To ensure proper system operation, this product tered.
must be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 after any pro- Disconnect AC power and batteries prior to removing or
gramming operation or change in site-specific software. Re- inserting circuit boards. Failure to do so can damage circuits.
acceptance testing is required after any change, addition or Remove all electronic assemblies prior to any drilling, filing,
deletion of system components, or after any modification, reaming, or punching of the enclosure. When possible, make
repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring. All compo- all cable entries from the sides or rear. Before making modifi-
nents, circuits, system operations, or software functions known cations, verify that they will not interfere with battery, trans-
to be affected by a change must be 100% tested. In addition, former, or printed circuit board location.
to ensure that other operations are not inadvertently affected,
at least 10% of initiating devices that are not directly affected Do not tighten screw terminals more than 9 in-lbs. Over-
by the change, up to a maximum of 50 devices, must also be tightening may damage threads, resulting in reduced terminal
tested and proper system operation verified. contact pressure and difficulty with screw terminal removal.

This system meets NFPA requirements for operation at 0-49º This system contains static-sensitive components.
C/32-120º F and at a relative humidity 93% ± 2% RH (non- Always ground yourself with a proper wrist strap before han-
condensing) at 32°C ± 2°C (90°F ± 3°F). However, the useful dling any circuits so that static charges are removed from the
life of the system's standby batteries and the electronic com- body. Use static suppressive packaging to protect electronic
ponents may be adversely affected by extreme temperature assemblies removed from the unit.
ranges and humidity. Therefore, it is recommended that this Follow the instructions in the installation, operating, and pro-
system and its peripherals be installed in an environment with gramming manuals. These instructions must be followed to
a normal room temperature of 15-27º C/60-80º F. avoid damage to the control panel and associated equipment.
Verify that wire sizes are adequate for all initiating and indi- FACP operation and reliability depend upon proper installation.
cating device loops. Most devices cannot tolerate more than a Precau-D1-9-2005
10% I.R. drop from the specified device voltage.

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

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Corporation.
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Software Downloads
In order to supply the latest features and functionality in fire alarm and life safety technology to our customers, we make
frequent 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

Table of Contents
Section 1: General Information................................................................................................ 8
1.1: About This Manual ........................................................................................................................................8
1.2: UL 864 Compliance.......................................................................................................................................8
1.2.1: Products Subject to AHJ Approval......................................................................................................8
1.2.2: Programming Features Subject to AHJ Approval ...............................................................................8
1.3: Related Documents ........................................................................................................................................9
1.4: Introduction to the Control Panel ................................................................................................................12
1.4.1: Features..............................................................................................................................................12
1.5: Navigating Menu and Programming Screens ..............................................................................................12
1.6: Basic Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................13
1.7: Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................13
1.7.1: Password Change...............................................................................................................................13
Section 2: Main Menu ............................................................................................................. 16
2.1: Event Counts Display ..................................................................................................................................16
2.2: Multiple Event List ......................................................................................................................................16
2.3: History Display (History Select Screen)......................................................................................................16
2.4: Read Status ..................................................................................................................................................17
2.5: Program/Alter Status....................................................................................................................................17
2.6: Printer Functions..........................................................................................................................................17
Section 3: Program ................................................................................................................. 18
3.1: General Information.....................................................................................................................................18
3.2: Panel Program..............................................................................................................................................19
3.2.1: Panel Program Menu (1)....................................................................................................................19
3.2.2: Network Parameters ..........................................................................................................................19
3.2.3: Network Mapping..............................................................................................................................21
3.2.4: Panel Settings ....................................................................................................................................22
3.2.5: Panel Timers (Menu 1) ......................................................................................................................30
3.2.6: Panel Timers (Menu 2) ......................................................................................................................32
3.2.7: LCD Programming ............................................................................................................................33
3.2.8: ACS Programming ............................................................................................................................34
3.2.9: Supervision ........................................................................................................................................40
3.3: Panel Program Menu (2)..............................................................................................................................42
3.3.1: Password Change...............................................................................................................................42
3.3.2: Weekly Occupancy Schedule ............................................................................................................42
3.3.3: Remote Display Menu .......................................................................................................................43
3.3.4: Loop Configuration ...........................................................................................................................44
3.3.5: Custom Action Message....................................................................................................................46
3.3.6: Event Logging ...................................................................................................................................47
3.3.7: Holiday Menu ....................................................................................................................................47
3.4: Point Program ..............................................................................................................................................48
3.4.1: Detector Point ....................................................................................................................................49
3.4.2: Module Point .....................................................................................................................................58
3.4.3: General Zone .....................................................................................................................................64
3.4.4: Releasing Zone ..................................................................................................................................65
3.4.5: Logic Zone.........................................................................................................................................65
3.4.6: Trouble Zone .....................................................................................................................................69
3.4.7: Annunciator Board Label ..................................................................................................................70
3.4.8: Audio Point Programming.................................................................................................................72
3.5: Delete Program ............................................................................................................................................72
3.6: Autoprogram Menu .....................................................................................................................................74
3.6.1: To Create a New Program .................................................................................................................74
3.6.2: To Add/Delete Devices from the Program ........................................................................................74
3.6.3: Confirmation Screens ........................................................................................................................76

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Section 4: Alter Status ........................................................................................................... 80

4.1: Disable/Enable Point Selection....................................................................................................................81
4.2: Disable/Enable .............................................................................................................................................82
4.3: Detector Sensitivity......................................................................................................................................83
4.3.1: Sensitivity Select ...............................................................................................................................83
4.4: Clear Verify Counters ..................................................................................................................................85
4.5: Clear History ................................................................................................................................................85
4.6: Walk Test......................................................................................................................................................86
4.6.1: Walk Test Menu ................................................................................................................................89
4.6.2: Walk Test Loops Parameters .............................................................................................................90
4.6.3: Point Walk Test Activation ...............................................................................................................90
4.6.4: Devices Test Selection.......................................................................................................................91
4.6.5: Zone Walk Test Activation................................................................................................................92
4.6.6: Aborting Walk Test ...........................................................................................................................93
4.7: Program Time/Date......................................................................................................................................93
4.8: Control On/Off Point Select.........................................................................................................................94
4.8.1: Control Off.........................................................................................................................................94
4.8.2: Control On .........................................................................................................................................95
4.9: Wireless........................................................................................................................................................96
4.10: Service Mode FAAST Detector .................................................................................................................98
4.11: Reset Baseline FAAST Detector ................................................................................................................99
4.12: Reset IP Address FAAST Detector..........................................................................................................100
Section 5: Service Screens.................................................................................................. 102
5.1: Version Information ...................................................................................................................................102
5.2: Power-up Screen ........................................................................................................................................103
5.3: Bootloader Screen ......................................................................................................................................104
5.3.1: LCD-160 Download Menu ..............................................................................................................104
5.3.2: Loop Download Menu ....................................................................................................................105
5.4: Download Screen .......................................................................................................................................106
5.5: Application Corrupt Screen .......................................................................................................................106
Appendix A: Menu Hierarchy.............................................................................................. 107
A.1: Screens Overview .....................................................................................................................................107
Appendix B: Releasing Applications ................................................................................ 112
B.1: Releasing Zones ........................................................................................................................................112
B.2: NFPA Releasing Applications...................................................................................................................113
B.3: Abort Switches ..........................................................................................................................................113
B.3.1: ULI Abort Switch............................................................................................................................115
B.3.2: IRI Abort Switch .............................................................................................................................116
B.3.3: NYC Abort Switch..........................................................................................................................117
B.3.4: AHJ Abort Switch ...........................................................................................................................119
B.3.5: Cross Zones.....................................................................................................................................120
B.3.6: Using Type Codes for Releasing Zones..........................................................................................121
B.4: Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................................132
B.4.1: Initiating Devices ............................................................................................................................132
B.4.2: Warning Sounders...........................................................................................................................133
B.4.3: Auxiliary Control Functions ...........................................................................................................133
B.4.4: ACS Annunciation ..........................................................................................................................133
Appendix C: Special Zone Outputs..................................................................................... 134
C.1: Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) .........................................................................................134
C.1.1: What is Presignal and PAS?............................................................................................................134
C.1.2: Selecting Presignal and PAS Outputs .............................................................................................134
C.2: Drill Mode .................................................................................................................................................135
C.2.1: What is Drill Mode?........................................................................................................................135
C.3: Mass Notification ......................................................................................................................................136

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Appendix D: Intelligent Sensing Applications .................................................................. 138

D.1: Intelligent Sensing Overview....................................................................................................................138
D.2: Intelligent Sensing Features......................................................................................................................138
D.2.1: Drift Compensation and Smoothing ...............................................................................................138
D.2.2: Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels ..........................................................................................139
D.2.3: Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm ............................................................................................................140
D.2.4: Detector Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................140
D.2.5: Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing ..............................................................................................141
D.3: Pre-Alarm..................................................................................................................................................141
D.3.1: Definition........................................................................................................................................141
D.3.2: Alert Level ......................................................................................................................................141
D.3.3: Action Level ...................................................................................................................................142
D.4: Detector Sensitivity Settings.....................................................................................................................142
D.4.1: How to Select Pre-Alarm and Alarm Sensitivity............................................................................142
D.4.2: To Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration per Foot............................................................144
D.5: Detector Status Display.............................................................................................................................144
D.5.1: Detector Maintenance Display .......................................................................................................144
D.5.2: Print a Detector Maintenance Report .............................................................................................145
D.5.3: To Interpret a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report .....................................................146
Appendix E: CBE: Zones and Equations............................................................................ 150
E.1: Zones .........................................................................................................................................................150
E.2: Equations ...................................................................................................................................................151
E.2.1: Arguments .......................................................................................................................................152
E.2.2: Logic Equations ..............................................................................................................................152
E.2.3: Trouble Equations ...........................................................................................................................156
Appendix F: Detector Initialization...................................................................................... 157
F.1: Overview....................................................................................................................................................157
F.2: To Replace a Detector with a Different Type of Detector .........................................................................157
Appendix G: Type Codes ..................................................................................................... 158
G.1: What Are Type Codes?..............................................................................................................................158
G.2: How to Select a Type Code .......................................................................................................................158
G.3: Type Codes for Input Devices ...................................................................................................................158
G.3.1: Overview.........................................................................................................................................158
G.3.2: Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors..............................................................................................158
G.3.3: Type Codes for Monitor Modules ..................................................................................................160
G.4: Type Codes for Output Devices ................................................................................................................162
G.5: FlashScan Codes........................................................................................................................................163
Appendix H: System Troubles............................................................................................. 165
Appendix I: Regional Settings ............................................................................................. 170
I.1: Singapore....................................................................................................................................................170
I.2: Chicago.......................................................................................................................................................171
I.3: Australia .....................................................................................................................................................171
I.4: China ..........................................................................................................................................................172
Appendix J: Network Display Mode .................................................................................... 173
J.1: Limitations .................................................................................................................................................173
J.2: Event, Mass Notification, and Drill Mapping ............................................................................................173
J.3: Panel Control Functions .............................................................................................................................173
J.3.1: Print Functions .................................................................................................................................173
Glossary................................................................................................................................ 175
Index....................................................................................................................................... 177

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 Section 1: General Information

1.1 About This Manual

The following graphics appear in the manual to indicate a caution, a warning, or a note.

WARNING:
! INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES THAT COULD CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO
THE CONTROL PANEL, IRREVERSIBLE LOSS OF PROGRAMMING DATA OR PERSONAL
INJURY.

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

NOTE: Information that highlights an important part of the preceding or subsequent text or
illustration.

1.2 UL 864 Compliance

1.2.1 Products Subject to AHJ Approval
This product has been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units
and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition.
A complete listing identifying which products have or have not received UL 864 9th Edition
certification is located in the installation manual of this fire alarm system. These products may only
be used in retrofit applications. Operation of the NFS2-3030 with products not tested for UL 864
9th Edition has not been evaluated and may not comply with NFPA 72 and/or UL 864. These
applications will require the approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.2.2 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.

Program Feature or Option Permitted in UL 864? (Y/N) Possible Settings Settings Permitted in UL 864
IP downloads over a local area network No Yes No
(LAN) or the internet (Wide Area Network - No
WAN) Timed

Releasing: Abort Switch Yes NYC ULI

AHJ IRI
ULI
IRI

Detector Programming: Supervisory Type Yes SUP L(DUCTI) SUP L(DUCTI)

Codes SUP T(DUCTI) SUP T(DUCTI)
SUP T(DUCTP) SUP L(DUCTP)
SUP L(DUCTP) SUP T(DUCTP)
SUP L(ION)
SUP T(ION)
SUP L(PHOTO)
SUP T(PHOTO)
SUP L(LASER)
SUP T(LASER)
P/CO (P SUP)

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Related Documents General Information

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.

Program Feature or Option Permitted in UL 864? (Y/N) Possible Settings Settings Permitted in UL 864
AC Fail Delay Timer Yes None, or 1-12 hours 1-3 hours

Regional Settings Yes Singapore Chicago

Chicago
Australia
China

FMM-4-20 Event Settings Yes No Event No Event

Trouble Trouble
Fire Supervisory
Supervisory Security
Security Nonfire
Nonfire Critical Process
Critical Process

Alarm Verification Time Yes 0 to 240 seconds 0 to 60 seconds

Trouble reminder Duration: Wireless Yes 4 Hours 4 Hours

Applications 24 Hours

1.3 Related Documents

The table below provides a list of document sources (manuals) containing additional information
regarding the NFS2-3030 and optional peripherals. The NOTIFIER document (DOC-NOT) chart
provides the current document revision. A copy of this document is included in every NOTIFIER
shipment.
Compatible Conventional Devices (Non-addressable) Document Number
Device Compatibility Document 15378
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and Main Power Supply Installation Document Number
NFS2-3030 Installation, Operations, and Programming Manuals 52544, 52545, 52546
AMPS-24/E Addressable Power Supply Manual 51907
SLC Wiring Manual 51253
Note: For individual SLC Devices, refer to the SLC Wiring Manual
*Note: Also documents some retrofit equipment manufactured under UL 8th edition
Audio System and Component Installation Document Number
DVC Digital Voice Command Manual 52411
DAL Devices Reference Document 52410
DVC-RPU Manual 50107425-001
DVC-RPU UL Listing Document 50107424-001
DAA2 and DAX Series Digital Audio Amplifiers 53265
DS-DB Digital Series Distribution Board and Amplifier 53622
AA-Series Audio Amplifier Manual 52526
Heat Dissipation for Cabinets with Audio Products 53645
Off-line Programming Utility Document Number
VeriFire™ Tools CD help file Available for download
Cabinets & Chassis Document Number
CAB-3/CAB-4 Series Cabinet Installation Document 15330
Battery/Peripherals Enclosure Installation Document 50295
Power Supplies, Auxiliary Power Supplies & Battery Chargers Document Number
ACPS-610 Addressable Power Supply Manual 53018
ACPS-2406 Installation Manual 51304
APS2-6R Auxiliary Power Supply 53232

Table 1.1 Related Documents (1 of 3)

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General Information Related Documents

CHG-120 Battery Charger Manual 50641

FCPS-24 Field Charger/Power Supply Manual 50059
FCPS-24S6/S8 Field Charger/Power Supply Manual 51977
Networking Document Number
Noti•Fire•Net Manual, Network Version 4.0 & Higher 51584
*Note: Also documents some retrofit equipment manufactured under UL 8th edition
High Speed Noti•Fire•Net Manual 54013
NCM-W/F Installation Document 51533
HS-NCM High Speed Network Communications Module Installation Document 54014
NCS ONYX™ Network Control Station, Network Version 4.0 & Higher Manual 51658
NCA-2 Network Control Annunciator Manual 52482
NCA Network Control Annunciator Manual 51482
System Components Document Number
Annunciator Control System Manual 15842
Annunciator Fixed Module Manual 15048
ACM-8R Annunciator Control Module Manual 15342
LCD-80 Manual 15037
LCD2-80 Liquid Crystal Display 53242
LCD-160 Manual 51850
LDM Series Lamp Driver Annunciator Manual 15885
SCS Smoke Control Manual (Smoke and HVAC Control Station) Manual 15712
RPT-485W/RPT-485WF EIA-485 Annunciator Loop Repeater 15640
DPI-232 Manual 51499
TM-4 Installation Document (Reverse Polarity Transmitter) 51490
UDACT Manual (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter) 50050
UDACT-2 Listing Document 54089LD
UDACT-2 (Universal Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter) Listing Document 54089LD
ACT-1 Installation Document 52527
ACT-2 Installation Document 51118
ACT-4 Installation Document 53431
ACT-25 Installation Document 53432
ACT-70 Installation Document 53240
FireVoice 25/50 Series 52290
RM-1 Series Remote Microphone Installation Document 51138
RA100Z Remote LED Annunciator Document I56-0508
RFX Wireless Interface Manual 51012
UZC-256 Universal Zone Coder Manual 15216
UZC-256 Programming Manual 15976
XP Transponder Manual 15888
XP10-M Ten Input Monitor Module Installation Document I56-1803
XP5 Series Manual 50786
XP6-C Supervised Control Module Installation Document I56-1805
XP6-MA Six Zone Interface Module Installation Document I56-1806
XP6-R Six Relay Control Module Installation Document I56-1804

Table 1.1 Related Documents (2 of 3)

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Related Documents General Information

FSA-5000 FAAST Intelligent Aspiration Sensing Technology Document I56-6008

FSA-8000 FAAST Intelligent Aspiration Sensing Technology Document I56-3903
FSA-20000 FAAST Intelligent Aspiration Sensing Technology Document I56-4217
ISO-6/A Six Fault Isolator Module I56-4096
XPIQ Audio Transponder Manual 51013
SWIFT™ Network Manual LS10036-000NF-E

Table 1.1 Related Documents (3 of 3)

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General Information Introduction to the Control Panel

1.4 Introduction to the Control Panel

The NFS2-3030 is an intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with features suitable for most
applications.
There are two basic configuration options for the NFS2-3030. It can be ordered with:
• a front display/keypad, which allows programming and viewing options at the panel, or
• no display/keypad.
This manual gives programming instructions using the front display/keypad.
Displayless Mode
When there is no keypad/display at the panel, it is controlled by remote annunciators. VeriFire™
Tools programming is required. The displayless panel has four buttons on its circuit board that are
service-level switches for local operation should it become necessary. They are the only buttons,
and are clearly marked with ACK for Acknowledge, SIGSIL for Signal Silence, SYSRST for
System Reset, and LAMP TEST. These buttons are mainly for installer use: the operator should
utilize a remote annunciator for these functions, if possible. The status indicator LEDs on the
circuit board are the same as on the display/keypad; refer to the NFS2-3030 Operating Manual for
LED descriptions.
Refer to VeriFire™ Tools for information on programming without an NFS2-3030 display/keypad.
A PC is required when using VeriFire™ Tools.
Canadian applications must conform to ULC requirements for displays and network control. Refer
to the Canadian Applications appendix in this panel’s installation manual.

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

1.5 Navigating Menu and Programming Screens

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

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Pressing an ACCEPT soft key will save the information entered on the screen. It may also return to
the previous screen and/or perform other functions as described in the soft key section for each
screen.
When the FACP can not read an address (that is, if the point entered on the screen for processing
does not exist) it will display an error screen for several seconds, then return to the screen where the
address was entered. The user must check his input and investigate the state of the point.

1.6 Basic Procedure

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

1.7 Getting Started

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

1.7.1 Password Change

The NFS2-3030 has two password levels; master and user. There is one master password, which
grants access to all system programming. There are nine user passwords, each of which may be
assigned access to the programming change menus, the alter status menus, or both. A user
password does not give access to or allow change to any password parameters, not even its own.
Only the master password will allow access to password change screens.
The panel arrives with factory default settings of 00000000 for the master password, and 11111111
for one user password.
Follow the steps below to change the factory settings:
1. Press PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS at the Main Menu screen.
2. Using the keyboard, enter eight zeros (00000000) after ENTER PASSWORD.
3. Press the ACCEPT soft key.
4. Press the PANEL PROGRAM MENU soft key.
5. Press the MORE soft key.
6. Press the PASSWORD CHANGE soft key.

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CHANGE PASSWORD

MASTER PASSWORD

USER PASSWORD

BACK

Figure 1.1 Change Password Screen

Soft Keys
MASTER PASSWORD - Press to change the master password
USER PASSWORD - Press to change the user password.

NOTE: Only a master can change another password.

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

CHANGE MASTER PASSWORD

ENTER PASSWORD ********

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

BACK

Figure 1.2 Change Master Password Screen

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

CHANGE USER PASSWORD

USER:1 REFERENCE:JOHN

ENTER PASSWORD ********

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

MODE: PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 1.3 Change User Password Screen

Soft Keys
USER: Press this soft key to scroll through the nine user password numbers. When this key is
pressed, the rest of the display will update to reflect information for each new record. Stop at the
password number that requires entering.
MODE: Press this soft key to select the user’s level of access. Levels are as follows:
• PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS Gives access to the Program Change Menu and Alter Status
Menu.
• ALTER STATUS Gives access to the Alter Status Menu
• NONE Gives no access.
REFERENCE: Press this key to enter a maximum 20-character alphanumeric label that identifies the
user. Press the enter key on the display/keyboard to enter the information.
ENTER PASSWORD - Press to enter a new password. Enter up to eight alphanumeric characters,
then press enter. RE-ENTER PASSWORD will appear. Retype the password for verification.
ACCEPT: After entering all password information and retyping the password at the prompt, press this
soft key to save all the password information.
Incorrect or Forgotten Password
If a password is entered incorrectly, the panel will respond by displaying an INVALID
PASSWORD message and a code. The programmer may hit the escape key and re-enter the
password correctly. However, if the password has been forgotten, record the code and contact
NOTIFIER. After proper authentication, the master password can be determined by deciphering the
code. An example of the message that would appear on the display follows:
INVALID PASSWORD:
9066-21FS-7D78-5FA4-6163

Code

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 Section 2: Main Menu
The Main Menu screen is the means by which the programmer can access displays, history
information, printing and programming menus. This screen is accessible from the System Normal
Screen, and from most other screens by pressing the BACK soft key until it displays.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

11:58:45A TUE JAN 25, 2011

EVENT COUNTS DISPLAY READ STATUS

PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS

MULTIPLE EVENT LIST PRINTER FUNCTIONS

HISTORY DISPLAY BACK

Figure 2.1 Main Menu Screen

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

2.1 Event Counts Display

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

2.2 Multiple Event List

Pressing the Multiple Event List soft key shows off-normal events simultaneously in groups of
eight. It displays automatically for off-normal events when the Canada event order has been
selected. Refer to Event Ordering in “Panel Settings” on page 22 for information on display order.
Refer to this panel’s operations manual for an illustration and description of the Multiple Event
List.

2.3 History Display (History Select Screen)

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

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2.4 Read Status

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

2.5 Program/Alter Status

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

2.6 Printer Functions

Pressing the Printer Functions soft key brings up screens to print reports. Refer to this panel’s
operations manual for a description of Printer Functions. This key will appear only if a printer
operation has been selected. Refer to “Supervision” on page 40 for selection information.

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3.1 General Information

The NFS2-3030 operates with two levels of programming: Program, and Alter Status.
Program level allows change to the essential control panel functions such as point functions, system
functions, and passwords. Program level change requires the master password, or a user password
that allows access to the Program level. All password information can be changed with a master
password only.
Alter Status level allows change to operating parameters, such as detector sensitivity, or time/date,
or Walk Test. The master password, or a user password that allows access to the Alter Status level,
is required.

NOTE: All events except troubles are annunciated during programming. When an annunciated
event occurs, the panel will automatically exit the programming screen and the Event Counts
menu screen will appear.

To access the Program level, press the Program/Alter Status soft key on the Main Menu and at the
prompt enter a master password, or a user password that allows access to the Program level. The
following screen will display.

NOTE: No program menus will display if a user password is entered that has access to Alter
Status level only: the Alter Status menu will be the sole menu choice.

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A TUE MAY 26, 2015

PROGRAM/ALTER STATUS

ALTER STATUS MENU DELETE PROGRAM MENU

AUTOPROGRAM MENU

PANEL PROGRAM MENU

POINT PROGRAM MENU BACK

Figure 3.1 Program/Alter Status Screen

Press a soft key with the word “program” in its menu to bring up the associated program menu.
When programming the panel for the first time, press the DELETE PROGRAM MENU soft key,
which brings up the Delete Program Menu screen (Refer to Figure 3.61). Press the CLEAR ALL
PROGRAMMING button, then ACCEPT, to ensure that the panel is set to defaults and clear of
programs.

NOTE: Clearing all programs is not necessary when initial programming with a database
downloaded from VeriFire™ Tools.

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The logical sequence for initial programming is to program the panel parameters first, then to
program the individual points through autoprogramming and/or point programming.

3.2 Panel Program

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

3.2.1 Panel Program Menu (1)

Press the Panel Program Menu for the following choices.

PANEL PROGRAM MENU

NETWORK PARAMETERS LCD DISPLAY

NETWORK MAPPING ACS PROGRAMMING

PANEL SETTINGS SUPERVISION

PANEL TIMERS MORE

BACK

Figure 3.2 Panel Program Menu 1 Screen

3.2.2 Network Parameters

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

NETWORK PROGRAMMING

NODE NUMBER: 000

NODE LABEL:
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

STYLE: STYLE 7 IP ACCESS

CH A. THRESHOLD: HIGH ACCEPT

CH B. THRESHOLD: LOW BACK

Figure 3.3 Network Programming Screen

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Soft Keys
NODE NUMBER: Enter the network node number of this panel. For standalone NFS2-3030, the
network node number will be 000. A valid network node number range is 1-240. Once the soft key
has been pressed, the number may be typed in from the keypad, or the Next/Previous Selection spe-
cial function key on the keypad may be used to toggle through online node numbers. The network
node number may be viewed by pressing the Lamp Test special function key longer than five sec-
onds. (Refer to Section 5.1, “Version Information”, on page 102.) Default: 000
NODE LABEL: Enter the network node label for this panel. This is the label that appears in the
System Normal message. Default: <blank>
STYLE: Select the wiring style as 4 or 7. Default: style 4
CHANNEL A THRESHOLD, CHANNEL B THRESHOLD: Enter HIGH or LOW, for high or low
threshold setting for channel A or B on the network communications module. Default: HIGH
IP ACCESS: Press this soft key to bring up the IP ACCESS screen.
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the information entered on this screen.
IP ACCESS Screen

NOTE: Use of the IP ACCESS feature is subject to the approval of the local AHJ.

This screen allows the programmer to set the IP Access. This setting allows the disabling/enabling
of commands, downloads and programming from the Wide Area Network (WAN).

IP ACCESS

IP ACCESS: ON

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.4 IP Access Screen

Soft Keys
IP ACCESS: Press the soft key to scroll through the choices. Press ACCEPT at the desired setting.
Settings are:
ON - IP commands, downloads and programming are allowed.
OFF - IP commands, downloads and programming are NOT allowed. (default)
TIMED - IP commands, downloads and programming are allowed for a two-hour period, after
which the setting will revert to OFF.

NOTE: Enabling IP ACCESS allows downloads over a local area network (LAN) or the internet
(Wide Area Network - WAN) using VeriFire™ Tools through the Noti•Fire•Net™ Web Server
(NWS), or a wide-area enabled NCS through a PC version of Noti•Fire•Net™ Gateway.

Always verify system operation after programming changes are made in this manner.

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3.2.3 Network Mapping

The Network Mapping softkey is only available if the Network Display Mode option is enabled.
Pressing the softkey will display the following screen. Refer to Appendix J, “Network Display
Mode”, on page 173.
There are 15 of these screens covering nodes 1 through 240. Each screen will have 16 nodes on it.
The up and down arrow keys are used to select which node to edit. When a field is selected, the
NEXT SELECTION/PREVIOUS SELECTION keys will toggle between OFFLINE/ONLINE,
MAPPED/UNMAPPED.
• OFFLINE - The node is not communicating on the network.
• ONLINE - The node is communicating on the network.
• MAPPED - Events are annunciated by the NFS2-3030. When a node is mapped to the NFS2-
3030, it is automatically mapped for mass notification events as well. Mass Notification
mapping can be disabled separately from event mapping via VeriFire Tools.
• UNMAPPED (blank) - Events are ignored by the NFS2-3030.

NOTE: The NFS2-3030 can be programmed to monitor events and initiate drill on one (1)
additional fire panel or gateway and up to four (4) DVCs.

NEXT navigates to the next screen in the sequence. The last screen will not have a NEXT key.
BACK will go to the preceding screen in the sequence or to the Node Programming menu if the
current screen is the first one in the 15-screen sequence. ACCEPT implements any changes that
have been made up to this point and returns the user to the Node Programming menu. AUTO
PROGRAM will consult the internal map of which nodes are on the network and automatically set
all 240 Nodes according to the map, regardless of which screen is being shown. The results will not
be saved to flash until the ACCEPT key is pressed.

Main menu
 Program/alter status menu
 Panel program menu
 Network mapping

NETWORK MAPPING
SCREEN 01 OF 15
001:OFFLINE / 002:OFFLINE /
003:ONLINE /MAPPED 004:OFFLINE /
005:OFFLINE / 006:OFFLINE /
007:OFFLINE / 008:OFFLINE /
009:ONLINE /MAPPED 010:OFFLINE /
011:OFFLINE / 012:OFFLINE /
013:OFFLINE / 014:OFFLINE /
015:OFFLINE / 016:OFFLINE /

AUTO PROGRAM ACCEPT

NEXT BACK

Figure 3.5 Program Menu: Network Mapping

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3.2.4 Panel Settings

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

PANEL SETTINGS

LOCAL CONTROL: YES REMINDER MENU

PIEZO: ON MORE

PROPRIETARY SUPERVISING STATION: NO

EVENT ORDERING: USA ACCEPT

DISPLAY ADDRESS: YES BACK

Figure 3.6 Panel Settings (1) Screen

Soft Keys
LOCAL CONTROL: Press this soft key to toggle between YES and NO. This option disables (NO) or
enables (YES) local panel control of the Signal Silence, System Reset, and Drill Fixed Function keys, as
well as SIGNAL SILENCE, SYSTEM RESET, and ACKNOWLEDGE soft keys. A setting of NO (disable)
turns the panel piezo sounder off, overriding the next field if PIEZO is set to ON. Default: YES

NOTE: A setting of NO (disable) will disable key switch operation.

NOTE: ACS devices programmed for acknowledge, signal silence, system reset and drill are not affected
by this setting: these commands will still function at the devices if LOCAL CONTROL is set to NO.

PIEZO:Press this soft key to toggle between OFF and ON. This option enables (ON) or disables
(OFF) the panel piezo from sounding when alarms or troubles occur. A setting of ON is overridden
if LOCAL CONTROL is set to NO. Default: ON
PROPRIETARY SUPERVISING STATION:Press this soft key to enable (YES) or disable (NO)
Local Receive mode. When enabled, events and the clearing of events must be handled one at a
time: each must be acknowledged. Latching events require a system reset. The panel will override a
setting of YES if the Node Number is greater than zero. Default: NO

NOTE: Proprietary Supervising Station does not support standalone mode (direct connect) with a
Digital Voice Command.

EVENT ORDERING: Press this soft key to toggle between USA and CANADA ordering priorities.
This order is applied to events shown in the Multiple Events List screen. Default: USA

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With Fire as the highest priority: With MNS as the highest priority:

USA Event Order Canada Event Order USA Event Order Canada Event Order

Fire Fire MN Alarm MN Alarm

MN Alarm MN Alarm Fire Fire

CO Alarm CO Alarm CO Alarm CO Alarm

CO Pre-alarm CO Pre-alarm CO Pre-alarm CO Pre-alarm

Security — Security —

Supervisory Supervisory MN Supervisory MN Supervisory

MN Supervisory MN Supervisory Supervisory Supervisory

Trouble Trouble MN Trouble MN Trouble

MN Trouble MN Trouble Trouble Trouble

Pre-alarm Pre-alarm Pre-alarm Pre-alarm

Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

Note: Fire/MNS priority dependent on fire panel programming. Refer to page 28 for priority programming.

Table 3.1 Event Ordering

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

PANEL SETTINGS

LCM LOCAL MODE: YES REGIONAL SETTINGS

POWER MANAGEMENT MODE:OFF SCS SETTINGS

DCC PARTICIPATION: NO MORE

RAPID ALL CALL: NO ACCEPT

DEFAULT SETTINGS BACK

Figure 3.7 Panel Settings (2) Screen

Soft Keys
LCM LOCAL MODE: Press this soft key to toggle between YES and NO. Enter YES to enable all
SLCs to participate in local mode. When enabled, all LCMs will operate together in a limited
fashion when communication is lost with the NFS2-3030 CPU. Inputs on LCM loops (and
associated LEM loops, if installed) will activate outputs on all loops
• for those inputs and outputs that have been set with point programming to participate in local
mode, and

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• when type codes are the same point type: that is, an input with a fire type code will activate an
output with a fire type code. (Refer to Appendix G, “Type Codes”, on page 158 for point types).
Default: NO
POWER MANAGEMENT MODE: Select ON to invoke the power management mode to conserve
power consumption. In this mode, the number of LEDs that can be turned ON on a particular loop
will be limited. A maximum of 30 input device (monitor modules and detectors) LEDs will be
allowed ON at a time. No output module LEDs will turn ON. When the limit of 30 LEDs is
reached, every time a new LED is turned ON, the oldest LED activation will turn OFF and will poll
in red rather than the usual green. Default:OFF
DCC PARTICIPATION: Press this key to program the panel for DCC (Display and Control Center)
participation. This network function ensures that one location at a time is in command of the
Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence and Drill functions. Default: NO

CAUTION:
! ON FIRE SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE DCC FUNCTION, ALL LOCATIONS THAT CAN
PARTICIPATE IN DCC SHOULD BE SET TO YES.
FOR MASS NOTIFICATION APPLICATIONS, THE DCC FUNCTION SHOULD SET TO NO FOR ALL
LOCATIONS.

RAPID ALL CALL: Set YES to invoke Rapid All Call for XP Series transponder modules. For use
when retrofitting an AM-2020/AFP-1010 system that has XPP modules used for audio operation.
This setting causes these modules to activate more quickly. Rapid All Call is used with the
“Speaker” type code. Default:NO
DEFAULT SETTINGS: Press this soft key to activate default settings for the following:

Program Setting for: Default:

Local Control YES
Piezo ON
Proprietary Supervising Station NO
Event Ordering USA
Display Address YES
LCM Local Mode NO
DCC Participation NO
Power Management OFF
Rapid All Call NO

Table 3.2 Default Settings

REGIONAL SETTINGS: Press this soft key to proceed to the Regional Settings screen.
SCS SETTINGS: Press this soft key to proceed to the SCS Settings screen.
MORE: Press this key to progress to the third Panel Settings screen.

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REGIONAL SETTINGS

REGIONAL SETTINGS:DEFAULT

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.8 Regional Settings Screen

REGIONAL SETTINGS: Press the soft key to scroll through the selections. Choices are
CHICAGO, SINGAPORE, AUSTRALIA, CHINA or DEFAULT. The default is that there are no
special regional settings.

SCS SETTINGS

SCS MODE:A

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.9 SCS Settings Screen

SCS MODE: Press to select mode A or mode B for SCS applications. Default: A
Note: For use with local SCS installations. Refer to the Smoke and HVAC Control Station SCS
Series Manual for additional information.

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PANEL SETTINGS

SOUNDER BASE SETUP MORE

NETWORK DISPLAY MODE:ON ACCEPT

DRILL MODE:CUSTOM BACK

Figure 3.10 Panel Settings (3) Screen

S O U N D E R B A S E S E T U P : Press this soft key to proceed to the SOUNDER BASE SETUP

screen.
N E T W O R K D I S P L A Y M O D E : Press this softkey to enable Network Display Mode for the fire
panel. Network Display Mode allows the NFS2-3030 to display network events for up to five
mapped network nodes. Refer to “Network Display Mode” on page 173.
D R I L L M O D E : Press this soft key to select between the STANDARD and CUSTOM drill mode
options. CUSTOM drill mode can be used to activate specific output devices when a drill occurs.
When using CUSTOM drill mode, Special Function Zone 16 must be programmed into the zone
mapping of the devices to be activated during a drill. For more information on Special Zones, refer
to “Zones” on page 150. For more information about DRILL MODE, refer to Appendix C.2, “Drill
Mode”, on page 135.
MORE: Press this key to progress to the fourth Panel Settings screen.

SOUNDER BASE SETUP

CUSTOM TONE SETUP

BACK

Figure 3.11 Sounder Base Setup Screen

C U S T O M T O N E S E T U P : Press this softkey to proceed to the Custom Tone Setup screen.

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CUSTOM TONE SETUP

PULSE ON TIME:0.5

PERIOD:1.0

NUMBER OF PULSES:03

TONE OFF PERIOD:1.5 ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.12 Custom Tone Setup Screen

Pulse On Pulse Off

Time Time Tone Off Period

Period

Number of Pulses

Repeat Tone Pattern

Figure 3.13 Custom Tone Example

P U L S E O N T I M E : The Pulse On time is the amount of time that the tone will be ON within a
Period. Press this softkey to enter the amount of time in second and fraction of a second increments.
P E R I O D : A Period is the length of time designated for a pulse, including Pulse On time and
Pulse Off time. The pulse off time is designated by the amount of time left in a Period after the
Pulse On time has expired. Press this softkey to enter the amount of time in second and fraction of
a second increments.
N U M B E R O F P U L S E S : Press this softkey to enter the number of pulses that will occur before
the Tone Off Period.
T O N E O F F P E R I O D : The Tone Off Period is the amount of time that the tone will be silent
before running the pulse pattern again. Press this softkey to enter the amount of time in seconds and
fraction of a second increments.
For more information on programming the Intelligent Sounder Base, refer to “Detector Point” on
page 49.
Pressing the MORE soft key on this Panel Settings screen will display this screen:

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PANEL SETTINGS

SILENCEABLE WATERFLOW: NO

MN PRIORITY OVER FIRE: YES

SOUNDER BASE STANDBY POWER MON: OFF MORE

MN CONTROL: SUBSIDIARY ACCEPT

RF WEAK LINK TROUBLE REPORTING: ON BACK

Figure 3.14 Panel Settings (4) Screen

S I L E N C E A B L E W A T E R F L O W : If the S I L E N C E A B L E W A T E R F L O W option is set to N O ,

incoming Waterflow events will not be allowed to be silenced. If set to Y E S , incoming Waterflow
events can be silenced. Default: N O
M N P R I O R I T Y O V E R F I R E : If the M N P R I O R I T Y O V E R F I R E option is set to N O ,
Fire events will have a higher priority than Mass Notification (MN) events. If set to Y E S , MN
events will have a higher priority than Fire events. If set to M N N O T U S E D , this system is being
used for fire protection only. Refer to Table 3.1 on page 23 for event order information.
S O U N D E R B A S E S T A N D B Y P O W E R M O N : If the S O U N D E R B A S E S T A N D B Y
P O W E R M O N option is set to O N , external power on the sounder base will be monitored when in
standby. If set to O F F , external power on the sounder base will not be monitored when in standby.
Set to ON when the sounder base is powered by a constant 24 VDC. Default: O F F
MN CONTROL: Toggle between SUBSIDIARY, ACU, LOC, and CSS. This option should remain
subsidiary if the NFS2-3030 is not in Network Control Mode. If SUBSIDIARY: Select subsidiary
if the NFS2-3030 does not have an associated DVC set as an ACU, LOC, or CSS. If ACU, LOC, or
CSS: Select ACU, LOC, or CSS to match the configuration programming of an associated DVC
used for Mass Notification. Default: SUBSIDIARY
RF WEAK LINK TROUBLE REPORTING: Toggle between ON and OFF. If ON: The NFS2-3030
will report a trouble when a wireless device loses communication with the wireless gateway. If
OFF: The NFS2-3030 does not report communication loss of the wireless devices to the wireless
gateway. Default: ON
Pressing the MORE soft key on this Panel Settings screen will display this screen:

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PANEL SETTINGS

PHOTO/CO SUPERVISORY LATCHING: YES

PHOTO/CO (CO SUP) LATCHING: NO

ACCL (P SUP) LATCHING: YES

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.15 Panel Settings (5) Screen

PHOTO/CO SUPERVISORY LATCHING: Only applies to Photo/CO detectors programmed as

PSUP: Toggle between YES and NO. This option will allow the photo element of any PSUP detec-
tors on the fire panel to be latching or tracking. If NO: The photo element of all PSUP detectors will
be tracking. If YES: The photo element of all PSUP detectors will be latching. Default: NO
PHOTO/CO (CO SUP) LATCHING: Only applies to Photo/CO detectors programmed as CSUP:
Toggle between YES and NO. This option will allow the CO element of any CSUP detectors on the
fire panel to be latching or tracking. If NO: The CO element of all CSUP detectors will be tracking.
If YES: The CO element of all PSUP detectors will be latching.Default: NO
ACCL(P SUP) LATCHING: Only applies to Acclimate Photo Supervisory detectors (PSUP):
Toggle between YES and NO. This option will allow the photo element of any Acclimate PSUP
detectors on the fire panel to be latching or tracking. If NO: The photo element of all Acclimate
PSUP detectors will be tracking. If YES: The photo element of all Acclimate PSUP detectors will
be latching. Default: NO
Reminder Menu
Press the Reminder Menu soft key on the Panel Program Menu 1 screen to set the trouble reminder.

REMINDER MENU

TROUBLE REMINDER: YES

TROUBLE REMINDER DURATION: 24 HOURS

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.16 Reminder Menu Screen

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Soft Keys
TROUBLE REMINDER: Press this soft key to toggle between the two possibilities:
YES: Choose this to initiate a daily 11:00AM reminder that there are uncleared troubles in the
system. The reminder will appear on the screen and will sound a piezo (if the piezo is enabled).
NO: Choose this if no reminder is desired. Default: YES
TROUBLE REMINDER DURATION: Press this soft key to toggle between 4 Hours and 24 Hours
to select the duration of time between trouble reminders.
4 HOURS: Choose to initiate a reminder every four hours until all troubles are clear. This
option should be selected if the fire panel is connected to a wireless network via the FWSG.
24 HOURS: Choose to initiate a trouble reminder every 24 hours until all troubles are clear.
Default: 24 HOURS
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the information entered on this screen.

3.2.5 Panel Timers (Menu 1)

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

PANEL TIMERS

VERIFY TIME: 30 VERIFY=PREALARM: NO

MAXIMUM VERIFICATION COUNT: 00

AC FAIL DELAY: 2 HOURS MORE

SILENCE INHIBIT:00:00 ACCEPT

AUTO SILENCE: OFF BACK

Figure 3.17 Panel Timers (Menu 1) Screen

Soft Keys
VERIFY TIME: Press this soft key to set the Alarm Verification timer. Type in a value of 0-240
(seconds), which will delay initiating devices set for Alarm Verification from signaling for the
amount of time entered. If a second alarm occurs while the alarm verification timer is counting, the
timer will stop and the alarm will signal immediately. Default: 30

NOTE: If this value exceeds 60 seconds, AHJ approval is required.

This value may not exceed 30 seconds for ULC installations.

MAXIMUM VERIFICATION COUNT: Press and enter a value from 0-20 for a maximum
verification count threshold value that applies to detectors set to participate in Alarm Verification.
A value of zero produces no verification trouble. When the counter exceeds the threshold value
entered, a trouble is generated to the panel. Default: 20

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AC FAIL DELAY: Press this soft key to set the timing for the time delay from AC failure to when
the trouble is reported. Type in a value of 1-12 (hours), or select NONE. A value of NONE will
cause immediate notification. Default: 8

NOTE: AC FAIL DELAY settings other than 1-3 hours for off-premises notification require the
approval of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

The onboard trouble relay (TB3 on the CPU2-3030) will activate and TM-4s will report according
to this setting.
UDACTs and 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.

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Example: AC Failure occurs at 1:00 p.m. on a panel with an AC FAIL DELAY setting of 8
hours. The UDACT/UDACT-2 is set for notification after 6 hours
Time Event
1:00 p.m. AC Failure. Panel notifies UDACT/UDACT-2. Panel and UDACT/UDACT-2 timers begin
countdown to report time.
7:00 p.m. UDACT/UDACT-2 reports.
9:00 p.m. TM-4 reports, TB3 trouble relay activates.

Table 3.3 AC Fail Delay Example

The AMPS-24, ACPS-610, and ACPS-2406 power supplies must be set to an AC FAIL DELAY
value of 0 (zero) when used with this panel.
SILENCE INHIBIT: Press to enter a value from 0 (disabled) to 5 minutes. This software timer
disables the SIGNAL SILENCE key function for the time entered when a fire alarm occurs. The
timer starts at the first alarm only; it does not restart with each new alarm. Default: 0
AUTO SILENCE: Press to enter a value of OFF (no Auto Silence Timer), or a value of 10, 15 or
20 minutes. This global software timer functions like pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE key. For
example, if a value of 10 is entered, the control panel will silence all active outputs programmed as
silenceable after ten minutes. Default: 0FF

NOTE: This value must be 20 minutes for ULC installations.

VERIFY=PREALARM: Press this soft key to enter Yes or No for displaying Prealarm during alarm
verification. Default: NO

3.2.6 Panel Timers (Menu 2)

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

PANEL TIMERS

PAS: OFF

PRESIGNAL DELAY: MM:SS

DEFAULT TIMERS

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.18 Panel Timers (Menu 2) Screen

Soft Keys
PAS: Press to toggle between the choices of OFF or ON for PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence). Refer
to Appendix C, “Special Zone Outputs” for an explanation of this option. Default: OFF

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PRESIGNAL DELAY: Press to enter a value of 00:00 (OFF) or a value of 1:00 to 3:00 minutes
(in the format MM:SS, where MM= minutes, SS=seconds). This feature initially causes alarm
signals to sound only in specific areas, monitored by qualified personnel. This allows delay of the
alarm for up to 3 minutes after the start of alarm processing. Refer to Appendix C, “Special Zone
Outputs” for further explanation of this option. Default: 3:00
DEFAULT TIMERS: Press this soft key to activate default settings for the following:

Program setting for: Default:

Verify Time 30 seconds
Max. Verify 20
AC Fail Delay 8 hours
Silence Inhibit 0 (disabled)
Auto Silence Off
Verify=Prealarm No
PAS OFF
Presignal Delay 3 minutes

Table 3.4 Default Timers

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

3.2.7 LCD Programming

The LCD Programming screen allows the user to vary the contrast of the display and turn the
backlight on or off.

LCD PROGRAMMING

LCD INTENSITY: 50%

BRIGHTER DEFAULT

DARKER CURRENT

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH ACCEPT

BACKLIGHT: ON EXCEPT AC FAIL BACK

Figure 3.19 LCD Display Screen

Soft Keys
BRIGHTER: Press this soft key to increase contrast. The intensity will increase by approximately
5% with each press of the key.
DARKER: Press this soft key to decrease contrast. The intensity will decrease by approximately
5% with each press of the key.
LANGUAGE: Press this soft to choose the language that will display on the LCD. Menu choices are
ENGLISH, HEBREW, PORTUGUESE and SPANISH.

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To change the language display on an LCD-160, refer to Section 5.3.1, “LCD-160 Download
Menu”, on page 104.
BACKLIGHT: Press this soft key to select one of the following backlighting options: ON EXCEPT
AC FAIL, OFF, or ON. When ON EXCEPT AC FAIL is selected, the backlight will turn off when
the power supply experiences AC failure.
Default: ON
DEFAULT: Press to select the factory default setting (40%).
CURRENT: Press to select the intensity that was in effect when the screen was accessed.
ACCEPT: Line 5 (which displays LCD INTENSITY: 50% in the figure above) will change
value when the INTENSITY soft keys are pressed. Press ACCEPT to save the desired setting.

3.2.8 ACS Programming

An ACS device is a remote device used by the panel to annunciate certain system messages, and/or
to act with limited commands. A total of 32 annunciator devices may be present on the EIA-485
ACS circuit; however, some devices have associated expander devices, and an NFS2-3030 ACS
circuit can accommodate up to 3,072 annunciator points. The ACS Programming and ACS Point
Programming screens in this section allow the user to define the mapping and functional mode of
these devices and points. Each annunciator board may be labeled using the ACS Label Menu.
(Refer to Section 3.4.7, “Annunciator Board Label”, on page 70).

NOTE: Smoke Control devices must be set as FSCS or HVAC annunciator types. In addition to
its 64 smoke control points, when an SCS device is operating in FSCS (Firefighters Smoke
Control Station) mode, there are 32 additional points which function as alarm points. They can be
mapped to a zone or point to send the SCS device into a fire alarm state when any of the
additional 32 points is activated. Any of the 32 alarm points that are used must be set to
MONITOR mode from the panel. Any of these points that are not used can be set to NONE. Refer
to the SCS manual for further information on Smoke Control devices.

UDACT/UDACT-2 and TM-4 communicators, as well as the UZC Zone Coder, are installed on the
same EIA-485 ACS circuit as annunciators, and so are included with annunciator programming.
The TM-4 occupies one of the 32 annunciator addresses, and the UDACT or UDACT-2 can occupy
one or more of these addresses. The UZC can occupy up to four annunciator addresses, each with
64 points. When the UDACT/UDACT-2 or UZC expand beyond one annunciator address, 64PT
should be used for the subsequent address types, and the annunciator addresses should be
sequential. Other than address assignment, there is no ACS point programming for these devices.
Refer to the specific device manual for more information.

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Press the ACS Programming soft key at the Panel Program screen to invoke the following screen.
Press the up and down arrow keys on the keypad to navigate through the annunciator addresses.
There will be a cursor highlighted at the current annunciator address position.

ACS PROGRAMMING

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

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

ANNUNCIATOR TYPE ACCEPT

POINT PROGRAMMING BACK

Figure 3.20 ACS Programming Screen

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

Type Used for

64PT 64 point annunciation
64SYS 64 point annunciation, with first 8 points reserved
64SVC* 64-point service mode for Two Level Bypass
96PT 96 point annunciation
96SYS 96 point annunciation, with first 8 points reserved
96SVC* 96-point service mode for Two Level Bypass
96DCC 96 point annunciation to be used with multiple Command Centers
UDACT UDACT or UDACT-2, first address. Any additional UDACT or UDACT-2 annunciator addresses
should be programmed as 64PT and be sequential.
TM4 TM-4
AMG† AMG
FSCS Smoke control modules set for FSCS mode
HVAC Smoke control modules set for HVAC mode
UZC Universal Zone Coder, first address. Any additional UZC annunciator addresses should be
programmed as 64PT and be sequential.

* Two Level Bypass: When an ACS board is programmed as a 64SVC or 96SVC type,
the operator must enter the Program/Alter Status mode of operation before pressing any
push buttons to control points on these boards. If a push button is pressed while not in
the Program/Alter Status screen, and no unacknowledged events exist, the password
screen will automatically be displayed so the operator can enter the Program/Alter
Status mode.
† AMG Addressing: When using an AMG, the address it occupies (an address of 25
through 32, typically address 32) must be set to annunciator type AMG, and address one
must be set to annunciator type 64PT.

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

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ACS Point Programming

ACS Point Programming can be reached by pressing POINT PROGRAMMING at the ACS
Programming screen. This screen allows the programmer to assign a mode and sources to each
annunciator point at the annunciator address. One ACS input may be used to control multiple SLC
output modules by listing the output points in the SOURCE fields. This feature applies to the
following Types: 64PT, 64SYS, 64SVC, 96PT, 96SYS, 96SVC, and 96DCC.

NOTE: SLC output modules with releasing Type IDs may not be listed in the annunciator source
fields.

NOTE: The NFS2-3030 supports ACM-24AT/ACM-48A annunciators and their expanders with
either 64 or 96 points at an address, as well as ACM-16AT/ACM-32A/LDM-32 annunciators with
64 points at an address.

ACS POINT PROGRAMMING

POINT: A27P04

MODE: MONITOR

SOURCE: N23L01M037 (MODULE)

NEXT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS BACK

Figure 3.21 Sample ACS Point Programming Screen

Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to enter the ACS point number. The format is AxxPyy, where A is the two-
digit device address, P is the two-digit point number. Enter a leading zero for one-digit numbers.
MODE: Press this soft key to enter the ACS mapping mode. Table 3.5 shows the possible mode
choices and descriptions of their functions.

ACS Point Function:

Explanation
Mode The point…

NONE … is not programmed. No messages are sent from or received at this point.
LEDs at this point do not light.

CONTROL … will change the state of up to eight control modules The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
OR (for NFS2-3030 only) up to eight general zones to off point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
or on when its button is pushed. point or zone is in trouble.
Selecting this point mode will bring up the Control Point
Select screen (refer to Figure 3.22).

MONITOR … will show the current status of a specified point or The Point Active LED is lit if the corresponding mapped
zone. point or zone is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on if
that point or zone is in trouble. If the point has a button, it
has no effect when pushed.

Table 3.5 ACS Point Mapping: Explanation of Point Modes (1 of 3)

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ACS Point Function:

Explanation
Mode The point…

CO MONITOR … will show the current state of the CO element for the The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
specified point entered. point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
point is in trouble. This point is specifically used to
annunciate the CO element of the PHOTO/CO detector.

TELEPHONE … supports telephone functionality when mapped to a Both the Point Active LED and the Status (trouble) LED will
telephone point. Press the button to connect the mapped flash if a telephone has been placed in the jack at the mapped
point with the telephone station. telephone point. Otherwise, the Point Active LED is lit if the
corresponding point or zone is active. The Status (trouble) LED
is lit if that point or zone is in trouble.

DISABLE … will change the state of a point, zone, or DAL device The Point Active LED is lit if the corresponding mapped
speaker circuit(s) specified through mapping from point or zone is active. The Status (trouble) LED is lit only
enabled to disabled, or from disabled to enabled, when if that point or zone is disabled.
its button is pushed.
See Caution below this table.

ACKNOWLEDGE … will act like an Acknowledge soft key or button on the The Point Active LED is lit when there are any fire alarms
panel, acknowledging an event when its button is in the system. The Status (trouble) LED is lit when there
pushed. are troubles in the system.

SILENCE … will act like the Signal Silence button on the panel, The Point Active LED is lit if all silenceable outputs have
silencing all silenceable outputs when its button is been silenced. The Status (trouble) LED is lit if not all
pushed. silenceable outputs have been silenced after the button
is pushed.

RESET … will act like the System Reset button on the panel, No LED will ever light at this point.
resetting the panel when its button is pushed.

DRILL … will act like the Drill button on the panel, initiating a fire The Point Active LED lights when the button is pushed
drill when its button is pushed. and the system has entered the drill state. The Status
(trouble) LED will never light.

ALL CALL This point will activate ALL CALL. (Speaker Circuits will The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
turn on according to programming) to a DVC only. point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
Mapping must be to a DVC node. point or zone is in trouble.
If an AMG is connected to this panel, ALL CALL can be
activated ONLY by the ALL CALL switch on the AMG. Do
not program any other annunciators for ALL CALL.

PAGE EVAC ...will, when pressed after a Page Enable, allow Page The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
Evac paging from that source. The Special Paging point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
Function map programming at the DVC will receive the point or zone is in trouble.
page function.

PAGE ...will, when pressed after a Page Enable, allow PAGE The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
INACTIVE INACTIVE paging from that source. The Special Paging point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
Function map programming at the DVC will receive the point or zone is in trouble.
page function.

PAGE ALERT ...will, when pressed after a Page Enable, allow Page The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
Alert paging from that source. The Special Paging point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
Function map programming at the DVC will receive the point or zone is in trouble.
page function.

ENABLE PAGE ...will cause the associated input to become an active The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
audio source on Noti•Fire•Net. The user may then point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
choose to activate specific PAM points on remote Digital point or zone is in trouble.
Voice Commands to use this network input, or to perform
a paging function such as ALL CALL from this input.

Table 3.5 ACS Point Mapping: Explanation of Point Modes (2 of 3)

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ACS Point Function:

Explanation
Mode The point…

FFT-NFN ....will, when pressed: The Point Active LED is lit if a corresponding mapped
• Notify a DVC in the map format point is active. The Status (trouble) LED is on when a
Nxxx,Nxxx,NxxxLyyMzzz or Nxxx,Nxxx,NxxxAyyT to point or zone is in trouble.
open the FFT-NFN link and turn on the mapped FFT
point or riser. A second press will notify the DVC to
turn off that FFT point or riser and determine whether
the FFT-NFN link should be closed or remain open.
• Notify a DVC in the map format Nxxx,Nxxx to close
or open the FFT-NFN link between two DVCs.

Table 3.5 ACS Point Mapping: Explanation of Point Modes (3 of 3)

CAUTION:
! WHEN A DISABLED OUTPUT IS ENABLED, IT WILL BE AFFECTED BY CONDITIONS EXISTING
IN THE SYSTEM THAT WOULD NORMALLY AFFECT IT. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN A CONDITION
EXISTS IN THE SYSTEM THAT WOULD NORMALLY TURN THE OUTPUT ON, THE OUTPUT
WILL TURN ON WHEN IT IS ENABLED.

SOURCE: Pressing this soft key will select the SOURCE field and also toggle between display
formats if a point value is allowed. Enter a point or zone, or the panel’s node number if the mode
type is a system function such as acknowledge or reset.
Up to eight sources are allowed when CONTROL mode is chosen.
For ALL CALL, PAGE INACTIVE, PAGE EVAC, and PAGE ALERT modes, enter the node number
of the DVC where the source is connected.
For TELEPHONE mode, enter the address of the telephone module point using the format
NxxXLyyMzzz. Use the format NxxxAyyT (where xxx=the node number and yy = the digital audio
amplifier address) for FFTs on risers that have no FTM modules installed.
FFT-NFN mode sources:
• format Nxxx,Nxxx,NxxxLyyMzzz: Telephone control module (NxxxLyyMzzz) preceded by
the node numbers of the two DVCs (Nxxx,Nxxx) that will communicate over the FFT-NFN
link.
• format Nxxx, Nxxx: numbers of the two DVCs that will communicate over the FFT-NFN link.
• format NxxxAyyT: Use this address (N = the DVC node number and A = the DAL device
address on the digital audio loop) when no telephone control modules are installed on a
DAL device’s FFT riser.
Refer to the FFT-NFN section of the DVC manual for programming and application examples.
ACCEPT: Press this soft key to save the changes to the point displayed.
BACK: Press this soft key to exit the screen without saving, and return to the ACS Programming
Screen.

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Control Point Select

CONTROL POINT SELECT

N000I0001A00S1 XXX
XXX XXX
XXX XXX
XXX XXX

ACCEPT

POINT SELECT BACK

Figure 3.22 Control Point Select Screen

Control source field entries may be:
• SLC modules in the format NxxxLyyMzzz. xxx = FACP node number, yy - the SLC loop
number, zzz - module loop address.
• General zones in the format NxxxZyyy. xxx = FACP node number, yyy = General zone
number (Z001 - Z999, not Z000. Zone 0 is not valid).

NOTE: A zone with a node number of zero (0) will be a local zone.

• Panel circuit modules in the format NxxxPyy.z. xxx = FACP node number, yy = panel
circuit module number, z = panel circuit push button number.
• Prioritized Audio Matrix (PAM) speaker points, in the format NxxxIyyyyAzzSn. xxx = the
DVC node number, yyyy = the input number in the PAM, zz = the DAA address on the
Digital Audio Loop (01 through 32), and n = the DAA speaker circuit (1 through 4).

CAUTION: DO NOT MIX GENERAL ZONES WITH OTHER SOURCE TYPES FOR AN ACS
! CONTROL POINT. PROGRAM UP TO EIGHT GENERAL ZONES OR UP TO EIGHT OTHER
CONTROL POINT TYPES.

Soft Keys
All soft keys function like they do on the ACS Point Programming Screen.

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

SUPERVISION

MAIN PS AC FAIL ADDRESS: LXXMXXX

PRINTER: 80-COLUMN

CRT BAUD RATE: 57600 MORE

AUXILIARY TROUBLE REPORTING:NO ACCEPT

TAMPER INPUT: NO BACK

Figure 3.23 Supervision Screen

Soft Keys
MAIN POWER SUPPLY AC FAIL ADDRESS: Press to enter the “Monitor AC Fail” (base plus one)
address of the main power supply. Refer to the main power supply manual for complete addressing
information. Enter the power supply address and press ACCEPT.
The LCD backlight will turn off when this power supply experiences AC failure (see BACKLIGHT
in Section 3.2.7, “LCD Programming”, on page 33).
PRINTER: Press to scroll through the types of printer supervision: NONE, 40-COLUMN,
40-COLUMN SUPERVISED, 80-COLUMN, 80-COLUMN SUPERVISED. The printer will not be
active if NONE is selected. If a SUPERVISED selection is made, the printer will be supervised.
Default: NONE

NOTE: When changing from an 80-column or 80-column supervised to an 80 graphic or 80

graphic supervised printer (or vice-versa), settings must be changed at the printer. Refer to this
panel’s installation manual for the settings.

CRT BAUD RATE: Press to scroll through CRT baud rates. “SUP” after the rate indicates
supervised. Select from: 4800, 4800 SUPERVISED, 9600, 9600 SUPERVISED, 19200,
19200 SUPERVISED, 38400, 38400 SUPERVISED, 57600, 57600 SUPERVISED. Default:
NONE

NOTE: When LCD-80 Terminal Supervision is on (LCD-80 is selected at the MORE Supervision
screen, see Figure 3.24 on page 41), CRT baud rate selections of 19200 and 57600 are disallowed.

AUXILIARY TROUBLE REPORTING: Press to toggle between Yes and No. Choose Yes if a
trouble bus cable has been attached at J5 of the CPU2-3030. Default: NO
TAMPER INPUT: Press the soft key to toggle between YES, NO, and AKS-1.
YES/NO reports (YES) or does not report (NO) a tamper situation at the panel cabinet door (as
determined by an STS-1 tamper switch connected as shown in this panel’s installation
manual).

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AKS-1 should be selected when there is an AKS-1 key switch connected to the panel cabinet
door (which allows the operator to use Signal Silence, Reset, Drill and Acknowledge functions
when a key turns the lock to “Enable”). Default: NO
MORE: Press to bring up the second supervision screen.
ACCEPT: Press to save changes and return to previous menu.
Supervision Screen (MORE)
This screen appears when MORE is selected at the supervision screen.

SUPERVISION

TERMINAL:LCD-80 ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.24 MORE Supervision Screen

TERMINAL: Select NONE or LCD-80. (Default: NONE.) When LCD-80 is selected, LCD-160
programming is not allowed.

NOTE: When LCD-80 Terminal Supervision is on, CRT baud rate selections of 19200 and 57600
are disallowed.

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3.3 Panel Program Menu (2)

Pressing the MORE soft key at PANEL PROGRAM MENU 1 displays the PANEL PROGRAM MENU 2
screen.

PANEL PROGRAM MENU

PASSWORD CHANGE EVENT LOGGING

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULES HOLIDAY MENU

REMOTE DISPLAY MENU

LOOP CONFIGURATION

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE BACK

Figure 3.25 Panel Program Menu 2 Screen

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

3.3.1 Password Change

Refer to paragraph “Password Change” on page 13 for information on password change.

3.3.2 Weekly Occupancy Schedule

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

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: 10

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

BACK

Figure 3.26 Weekly Occupancy Schedule Screen

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

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

3.3.3 Remote Display Menu

This screen displays when the REMOTE DISPLAY MENU soft key is pressed at the Panel
Programming Menu 2 screen.

NOTE: To change the language of the remote display, or to program the panel banner to appear in
the remote display, refer to Section 5.3.1, “LCD-160 Download Menu”, on page 104.

REMOTE DISPLAY MENU

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

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

POINT PROGRAMMING BACK

Figure 3.27 Remote Display Menu Screen

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

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Remote Display Point Programming

REMOTE DISPLAY MENU

DISPLAY POINT: D01

POINT LABEL
EAST WING HALLWAY

LOCAL CONTROL:YES

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 3.28 Remote Display Point Programming Screen

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

3.3.4 Loop Configuration

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

LOOP CONFIGURATION

LOOP SELECTION
Lyy (LOOP)

NEXT LOOP ACCEPT

PREVIOUS LOOP BACK

Figure 3.29 Loop Configuration Screen

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

LOOP CONFIGURATION

INSTALLED: YES BLINK MODE: _ON

DETECTOR POLL: CLIP

MODULE POLL: CLIP

RAPID POLL: ENABLED ACCEPT

WIRING STYLE: 6 BACK

Figure 3.30 Loop Programming Screen

Soft Keys
INSTALLED: Press this soft key to choose YES or NO, depending on whether an SLC is installed
at this address.
DETECTOR POLL: Press to select loop-polling mode. (See note below.)
MODULE POLL: Press to select loop-polling mode. (See note below.)

NOTE: FlashScan and CLIP Mode

Most FlashScan devices can be programmed to run in either CLIP or FlashScan mode. The types
cannot be mixed on a loop: for example, if Loop 1 is programmed with a FlashScan module poll,
CLIP modules may not be used on that loop.

A detector’s LEDs will light a steady green for several seconds while it is subjected to a detector test
during FlashScan polling. Each detector is tested this way on a regular basis. During the short time
the LEDs are on steady, the detector is not providing fire protection.

RAPID POLL: For CLIP mode only - enable or disable Rapid Poll for CLIP. This feature will poll
the first 20 modules more often to speed response on manual pull stations.
WIRING STYLE: Press to select the NFPA wiring style (4 or 6) of the loop. If Style 6 is entered
when the wiring is Style 4, a trouble message will be generated at the panel.
BLINK MODE: Press to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) detector LED blinking for this loop. If the
Loop is configured in FlashScan mode with Blink Mode enabled, all detector and module LEDs
will remain OFF. If the loop is configured in CLIP mode with Blink Mode enabled, the LEDs for
detectors and monitor modules will remain OFF while the control modules operate normally.

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3.3.5 Custom Action Message

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

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: 001

MESSAGE
Edit
Custom
Action
Message here.

ACCEPT

VIEW BACK

Figure 3.31 Custom Action Message Screen

CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE:Enter a number with a value of 001 to 100 to display the
corresponding Custom Action Message, or to add or edit a message.
MESSAGE: This soft key appears after VIEW is pressed.Press to enter/edit a custom message in the
four lines indicated. The message may be up to 160 characters.
VIEW: Press this soft key to view the message that corresponds to the number entered in the
underlined field.
ACCEPT: Press to save any change made to the message and return to the previous screen.

NOTE: A printout of all the messages may be obtained by entering the PRINT PROGRAMMING MENU
(2) and pressing the CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGES soft key.

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3.3.6 Event Logging

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

EVENT LOGGING

NON-FIRE ACTIVATIONS: YES

OUTPUT ACTIVATIONS: YES

LOG WIRELESS STATES IN HISTORY: YES

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.32 Event Logging Screen

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

3.3.7 Holiday Menu

This menu is used to create a list of up to 15 holidays, which are used together with the occupancy
schedule to determine holiday occupancy hours. For example, the schedule displayed in Figure
3.26, “Weekly Occupancy Schedule Screen” on page 42, Schedule 10, has blank fields in the
Holiday row. This Occupancy Schedule defines the schedule for the dates on the Holiday Menu
screen below: there will be no occupancy hours on these dates.
The HOLIDAY Menu is displayed when the Holiday Menu soft key is pressed at the PANEL
PROGRAMMING (2) Menu.

HOLIDAY MENU

MM/DD/YY

01 01/01/**
02 05/28/14
03 07/04/**
04 12/03/14
ANY YEAR 05 12/25/**

NEXT SELECTION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS SELECTION BACK

Figure 3.33 Holiday Menu Screen

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

3.4 Point Program

The Point Program menu allows the programmer to enter/change point information for detectors,
modules, and general, releasing, logic and trouble zones.
When programming points, take the following into design consideration:
• Each general zone must be dedicated to a single event type. (i.e. Fire, MN, Security, etc.)
• Map inputs only to general zones defined for the inputs event type. For example, map mass
notification devices to general zones designated 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.
Press the Point Programming Menu soft key of the Program/Alter Status Menu to display the
screen below.

POINT PROGRAM MENU

POINT SELECT:
LyyDzzz (DETECTOR)

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 3.34 Point Program Menu

Soft Keys
POINT SELECT: Press until the desired point type appears. The types - DETECTOR, MODULE,
GENERAL ZONE, LOGIC ZONE, TROUBLE ZONE, ACS BOARD, or DAA or DVC - appear in the
parenthesis after the point formats. Enter the desired point address in the format field. Formats are
illustrated in Table 3.6.

Type Address Format

DETECTOR LyyDzzz L=Loop, yy=Loop number (1-10)
D=Detector, zzz=Detector address (1-159)
MODULE LyyMzzz L=Loop, yy=Loop number (1-10)
M=Module, zzz=Module address (1-159)
ZONE Zyyy Z=Zone, yyy=Zone number (0-999)

Table 3.6 Address Formats (1 of 2)

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Type Address Format

LOGIC ZONE ZLyyyy ZL=Logic Zone, yyyy=Logic Zone number(1-1000)
ACS BOARD Axx + Custom Label A=Annunciator, Custom label
RELEASE ZONE ZRyy R=Releasing Zone, yy=Releasing Zone number (00-09)
TROUBLE ZONE ZTyyy ZT=Trouble Zone, yyy=Trouble Zone number (1-100)
DVC/DAA NxxxAAyy N = Node, xxx=DVC or DVC-EM Node number, AA = DAA Audio Amplifier,
yy=DAA address (01 through 32).
Note: When yy=00, the address format is the DVC or DVC-EM address.

Table 3.6 Address Formats (2 of 2)

ACCEPT: Press to progress to the appropriate screen, based on the type of point selected.
NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press to scroll backward or forward to the next or previously
installed point.

3.4.1 Detector Point

This screen displays when a detector is chosen at the POINT PROGRAM menu (see Figure 3.34 on
page 48).

DETECTOR POINT PROGRAMMING

L03D123
TYPE:
SMOKE (PHOTO)

FLASHSCAN TYPE: PHOTO

POINT LABEL:
MORE

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

Zone Map Zone Map position 10

position 1 Zone Map position 6
(primary zone)

Figure 3.35 Detector Point Programming Screen

The point address is displayed in line 3 of this screen. Existing point information is displayed in the
fields.
Soft Keys
TYPE: Press this soft key to scroll through the point type choices: stop at the appropriate selection.
If a new point is being added, no other field will be displayed until TYPE: is entered and the
ACCEPT soft key is pressed. At this point, the rest of the fields will appear.
FLASHSCAN CODE LABEL: Press to scroll through a list of FlashScan Codes. Stop when the
appropriate label appears (Table G.4 on page 163 for codes and descriptions). If the detector is not a
FlashScan type, choose NONE.
POINT LABEL: Press this soft key to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 20-character
maximum point label that will appear in message formats. If no entry is made, the field will default
to the point address.

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EXTENDED LABEL: Press to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 12-character maximum
extended label to further define the location or nature of the point.
ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. During initial programming, zone map
position one for each detector is set to Z0YY, where YY represents the loop number where the
detector resides. In Figure 3.35 above, zone position one has a value of Z003 (YY = 03). The
detector in the example resides on loop 3.
To add or delete zones for this point, press this soft key to progress to the Detector Zone Map
screen.
MORE: Press this soft key to progress to the next detector point programming screen.
ACCEPT: Press to accept changes. If the user is adding a point, pressing this soft key after entering
the TYPE field will display all the other fields.
Zone Map
The Detector Zone Map screen will display when the ZONE MAP soft key is pressed at the Detector
Point Programming screen.

Zone Map
Position
1
DETECTOR ZONE MAP
2 L03D123
ZONE SELECTION
3 Z003, (ZONE)
Z187, (ZONE)
4 Z234, (ZONE)
ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
5 ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
6 ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
7 ZXXX (UNMAPPED) ACCEPT
ZXXX (UNMAPPED)
8
BACK
9

10

Figure 3.36 Zone Map (Detector Point) Screen

When programming Zone Map for detectors, certain zone map positions are used for specific
functions:

Zone Position: Specific Function:

1 Use to link zone label to detector and for group zone disable.

3 For Photo/CO detector only-Activates when the photo element of the

Photo/CO detector activates.

4 For Photo/CO detector only-Activates when the CO element of the

Photo/CO detector activates. (Map the zone in this location to one of the
Aux Controls of the intelligent sounder bases in order to play the Temp-4
tone for CO Alarms.)

5 For Photo/CO detectors only-Activates when the Photo/CO detector

reports a CO Pre-Alarm.

9 Use to activate sounder/relay bases of FlashScan detectors.

Table 3.7 Zone Position Special Functions

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Zone Position: Specific Function:

10 Use for detectors set to Prealarm, Action

Table 3.7 Zone Position Special Functions

The point address will appear in line 3 of the screen.

Refer to Appendix E, “CBE: Zones and Equations”, on page 150, and Appendix C, “Special Zone
Outputs”, on page 134 in this manual for more information about zones and how they apply to
Control-By-Event.
Soft Keys
ZONE MAP: A detector may be mapped to up to ten general, releasing, or special zones. There are
ten positions available for mapping; positions 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 10 have additional functionality.
(Refer to Figure 3.36)
Position 1 - Use this position to link the 20-character zone label to the detector. The zone label
will appear after the 20-character label and 12-character extended label, providing a total of 52
characters to describe an event.
This position is checked when a group zone disable command is issued. If the zone number in
the group zone disable command matches the zone number in the first position of the zone
map, the detector point will be disabled.
Position 3 - (Photo/CO detector only) When the photo element of a Photo/CO detector reaches
an Alarm threshold, the zone mapped in the third position will activate.
Position 4 - (Photo/CO detector only) When the CO element of a Photo/CO detector reaches an
Alarm threshold, the zone mapped in the fourth position will activate. Use this zone to initiate
a Temp-4 tone on an intelligent sounder base when a CO Alarm threshold is reached.
Position 5 - (Photo/CO detector only) When the CO element of a Photo/CO detector reaches a
Prealarm threshold, the zone mapped in the fifth position will activate.
Position 9 -
• Use this position to activate the sounder/relay base of a detector. When this position is
mapped to the same zone as Position 10, the sounder or relay base will be activated when
the detector goes into prealarm (Action).
• Use this position to activate the sounder base of a detector using a general or a logic zone.
When a general or logic zone activates, the panel is searched for any detector with the same
zone mapped in its 9th position. The sounder base of any FlashScan detector that matches
the search will activate.
Position 10 - Use this position to map detectors with an “Action” Prealarm setting. The zone in
the tenth position will activate when the detector reaches its Prealarm threshold; no other zones
in this detector’s zone map will activate.
Move the cursor with the keyboard arrow keys to the appropriate zone map position, then select the
type of zone by pressing the NEXT SELECTION (+) key until the desired zone type appears. Type in a
zone number to map the detector to it.
ACCEPT: Press to save entries made on this screen and return to the Detector Point Programming
screen.

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Detector Point Programming (2)

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

DETECTOR POINT PROGRAMMING

L03D123
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE:010

ALARM VERIFICATION: OFF SENSITIVITY

LOCAL MODE: OFF MORE

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE:10 ACCEPT

MULTI-DETECTOR: D100, D105 BACK

Figure 3.37 More Detector Point Programming (2) Screen

Soft Keys
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: Displays the custom action message number (a value of one
through 100). The default value is 0 (no message). Press this soft key to progress to the Custom
Action Message screen (Figure 3.38) to view the message or to choose a different message for
viewing when this point activates. (To create a new custom action message, refer to Section 3.3.5,
“Custom Action Message”, on page 46.)
ALARM VERIFICATION: Press this key to determine the device’s participation in Alarm
Verification. Choosing Yes will set the device participation to the values entered at the Panel
Timers screen (Figure 3.17).
LOCAL MODE: Press to toggle between Local Mode (ON) or no Local Mode (OFF). When there is
a communication loss between the panel and its LCM/LEMs, SLC devices that have been selected
for Local Mode participation (ON) will continue to function across all the panel’s SLCs in a limited
manner as follows: input points will activate output points of the same Type Code point type
designations. For example, SLC inputs with “fire” point types will activate SLC outputs with “fire”
point types. Refer to Appendix G, “Type Codes”, on page 158 for type code point types. All SLC
detector types can participate in local mode.

NOTE: The panel setting LCM LOCAL MODE must be set to YES for local mode to work at the
device level.

SENSITIVITY: Press to proceed to the Detector Sensitivity screen.

WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: To choose an existing weekly occupancy schedule, press this
soft key to proceed to the Detector Occupancy Schedule screen. Refer to Section 3.3.2, “Weekly
Occupancy Schedule”, on page 42 for information on how to set up a schedule.
MULTI-DETECTOR: This detector can be linked with up to two detectors at other addresses on
the same loop in cooperative multi-detector sensing if entries are made in these fields. The
detectors need not be sequential in their addresses. Refer to the section on Cooperative Multi-
Detector Sensing in Appendix D, “Intelligent Sensing Applications” for a description of this
function.

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MORE: Press this soft key to progress to the next detector point programming screen. (Note: The
third detector point programming screen may display different programming options depending on
the type ID selected.)
Custom Action Message
Press the Custom Action Message soft key on the Detector Point Programming screen to display
this screen. The user may choose a Custom Action Message at this screen.

DETECTOR CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE

L03D123
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: 001

Custom
Action
Message
Displayed here.

ACCEPT

VIEW BACK

Figure 3.38 Custom Action Message Screen

Soft Keys
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: Enter the number of the Custom Action Message to be displayed
during alarm conditions for this point (refer to Figure 3.31 on page 46 for an example).
VIEW: Press this soft key to view the message associated with the number entered.
ACCEPT: Press to save the entries made on this screen.

 Sensitivity
Detector sensitivity levels for alarm and prealarm are set at this screen, which displays when the
SENSITIVITY soft key is pressed at the Detector Point Programming (2) screen.

DETECTOR SENSITIVITY
L03D123

OCCUPIED UNOCCUPIED
SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY
ALARM - 7 ALARM = 3

OCCUPIED UNOCCUPIED
SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY
PREALARM - 5 PREALARM = 3

ALARM SENSITIVITY TABLE ACCEPT

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

Figure 3.39 Detector Sensitivity Screen

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The control panel provides nine levels of Prealarm and Alarm in percent per foot obscuration, with
the following exceptions:
• for heat detectors, the settings are in degrees Centigrade.
• for beam detectors, there are only six levels of Alarm. There is no Prealarm for beam detectors
in CLIP mode.
• for IntelliQuad FSC-851 and IntelliQuad Plus FCO-851 detectors, there are only six levels of
Alarm and Prealarm for FlashScan mode, The sixth level is a fixed 135oF, and it is not
available in CLIP mode.
Alarm sensitivity settings range from one to nine, with one representing the most sensitive alarm
level and nine the least sensitive.
Prealarm sensitivity settings range from zero to nine. Zero indicates no prealarm. A value of one
can be a self-optimizing setting where the control panel selects a suitable prealarm level for the
detector. Values one or two through nine represent decreasing sensitivity, with nine being the least
sensitive.
Refer to the section “Detector Sensitivity Settings” in Appendix D, “Intelligent Sensing
Applications” for a full description and a table of the nine sensitivity levels by detector type.
Soft Keys
OCCUPIED SENSITIVITY ALARM:
Press the soft key next to
OCCUPIED SENSITIVITY PREALARM: these setting categories to
enter values as described
UNOCCUPIED SENSITIVITY ALARM:
above.
UNOCCUPIED SENSITIVITY PREALARM:
ALARM SENSITIVITY TABLE: This table will toggle from ALARM to PREALARM based on
which sensitivity value is being entered. The table will display the values for this type of detector.

 Detector Occupancy Schedule

DETECTOR OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE

L03D123
WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: 10
SUNDAY - -
MONDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
TUESDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
WEDNESDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
THURSDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
FRIDAY 08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
SATURDAY 08:00-12:00, -
HOLIDAY UNOCCUPIED
ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.40 Detector Occupancy Schedule Screen

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

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Detector Point Programming (3) for Non-FAAST Devices

Press the MORE soft key on the Detector Point Programming (2) screen to display this screen (Non-
FAAST devices).

DETECTOR POINT PROGRAMMING

L03D123
LOW TEMP ENABLE: YES

PREALARM:ALERT CO PRE-ALARM: YES

SILENCEABLE:NO

INTELLIGENT SOUNDER:YES ACCEPT

SOUNDER BASE SETUP BACK

Figure 3.41 More Detector Point Programming (3-Non-FAAST Devices) Screen

Soft Keys
LOW TEMP ENABLE: Press this softkey to select YES or NO to enable the Low Temperature
Warning for the PHOTO/CO detector. This field is only available when programming a
PHOTO/CO smoke detector.
PREALARM: Press this softkey to select ALERT or ACTION for the Prealarm function. Refer to
the section on Prealarm in Appendix D, “Intelligent Sensing Applications” for a description of
Alert and Action.
SILENCEABLE: This field determines whether the user can manually silence a detector’s
activated sounder/relay base. Values are as follows:

NO Not manually silenceable

YES - RESOUND FIRE Silenceable, resound on fire alarm events Network and Local Resound

YES - RESOUND SUPERV Silenceable, resound on supervisory events Network and Local Resound

YES - NO RESOUND Silenceable, does not resound

NOTE: In network applications, specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to initiate a
resound on the local fire alarm panel. This is programmable via VeriFire Tools. Refer to the VeriFire Tools
help file.

INTELLIGENT SOUNDER: Press this softkey to select YES if an Intelligent Sounder Base is
installed for this detector.
SOUNDER BASE SETUP: Press this softkey to proceed to the Sounder Base Setup screen. This
option will only be available if the INTELLIGENT SOUNDER is set to YES.

NOTE: When programming an aspiration detector, INTELLIGENT SOUNDER is not an option

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CO PRE-ALARM: Press this softkey to select YES or NO to enable the CO Prealarm function for
the PHOTO/CO smoke detector. This field is only available when programming the PHOTO/CO
smoke detector.

 Sounder Base Setup

SOUNDER BASE SETUP

L03D123
AUX TONE 1:TEMP-3

AUX TONE 1 CONTROL:ZL0040

AUX TONE 2:TEMP-4

AUX TONE 2 CONTROL:ZLOO41 ACCEPT

VOLUME:HIGH BACK

Figure 3.42 Sounder Base Setup Screen

Soft Keys
A U X T O N E 1 : Press this softkey to select C O N T I N U O U S , T E M P - 3 , T E M P - 4 , M A R C H or
C U S T O M for the first auxiliary tone of the intelligent sounder base.

A U X T O N E 1 C O N T R O L : Press this softkey to enter the Logic, General or Trouble Zone that
will control the activation of the first auxiliary tone of the intelligent sounder base.
A U X T O N E 2 : Press this softkey to select C O N T I N U O U S , T E M P - 3 , T E M P - 4 , M A R C H or
C U S T O M for the second auxiliary tone of the intelligent sounder base.

A U X T O N E 2 C O N T R O L : Press this softkey to enter the Logic, General or Trouble Zone that
will control the activation of the second auxiliary tone of the intelligent sounder base.
V O L U M E : Press this softkey to select L O W or H I G H for the intelligent sounder base volume level.
For CUSTOM TONE SETUP, refer to “Custom Tone Setup Screen” on page 27.

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Detector Point Programming (3) for FAAST Devices

Press the MORE soft key on the Detector Point Programming (2) screen to display this screen
(FAAST devices).

DETECTOR POINT PROGRAMMING

L03D123
FLOW FAULT THRESHOLD: 21%

FLOW FAULT DELAY:200S

SILENCEABLE:NO

REFERENCE DETECTOR ADDRESS:D140 ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.43 More Detector Point Programming (3-FAAST Devices) Screen

FLOW FAULT THRESHOLD: Set the percentage change from the baseline value when a Flow
Fault is detected. Range: 0-45%
DEFAULT: 21%
FLOW FAULT DELAY: Set the amount of time before the panel indicates the Flow Fault. Range 0-
255 seconds. DEFAULT: 200s
SILENCEABLE: Determines whether a user can manually silence an activated sounder/relay base.
NO: Not manually silenceable.
YES - RESOUND FIRE: Silenceable, resound on fire events (Network and Local resound)
YES - RESOUND SUPERV: Silenceable, resound on supervisory events (Network and Local
resound)
YES - NO RESOUND: Silenceable, no resound
NOTE: Specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to initiate a resound on the local
fire panel. This option is programmable via VeriFire Tools.
REFERENCE DETECTOR ADDRESS: Set a detector to be used as a reference for air flow for
other FAAST detectors. All 5 detectors of each FAAST device using this detector as a reference
must be set with the same reference detector address, have the same Threshold value (set via
PipeIQ), and must be on the same loop as the reference detector. Range: 0, 1-159
DEFAULT: 0 (No reference detector programmed)

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3.4.2 Module Point

Module point programming screens will display if a module point address is entered at the Point
Programming Menu (see Figure 3.34 on page 48).
Module Point Programming (1)

MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M123
MODULE TYPE: MONITOR

TYPE CODE LABEL:HEAT DETECT

FLASHSCAN CODE LABEL: MONITOR MORE

POINT LABEL:
MONITOR L03M123 ACCEPT

EXTENDED LABEL:
BACK

Figure 3.44 Module Point Programming (1) Screen

Soft Keys
MODULE TYPE: Press the soft key to toggle between CONTROL and MONITOR.
TYPE CODE LABEL: Press this soft key to scroll through the point type choices: stop at the
appropriate selection.
FLASHSCAN CODE LABEL: Press this soft key to scroll through the point type choices: stop at
the appropriate selection (Table G.4 on page 163 for codes and descriptions). Choose NONE if the
point type is not FlashScan.

NOTE: If the point is not installed, MODULE TYPE:, TYPE CODE LABEL:, and FLASHSCAN
CODE LABEL: must be entered before any entries can be saved using the ACCEPT key.

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

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Module Point Programming (Monitor Module)

Pressing the MORE soft key at the Module Point Programming screen will display this screen if the
module type was monitor.
FMM-4-20 only - Positions 3 - 7 in the zone map are
automatically assigned to thresholds 1 - 5 respectively.

MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M123
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE:020

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

ALARM VERIFICATION: OFF MORE

LOCAL MODE: OFF ACCEPT

4-20 DEVICE SETUP BACK

This menu selection will appear when 4-20MA has been entered as the module’s Type Code Label.
Zone Map Position 1 - Use for group zone disable participation.

Figure 3.45 Module Point Programming Screen 2 (Monitor)

Soft Keys
CUSTOM ACTION MESSAGE: Displays the custom action message number (a value of one
through 100). The default value is 0 (no message). Press this soft key to progress to the Custom
Action Message screen (shown in Figure 3.38) to view the message or to choose a different
message for viewing when this point activates. To create a new custom action message, refer to
Section 3.3.5, “Custom Action Message”, on page 46.
ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. During initial programming, zone map
position one for each monitor module is set to Z0YY, where YY represents the loop number where
the module resides. In Figure 3.45 above, zone position one has a value of Z003 (YY = 03). The
module in the example resides on loop 3.
To add or delete zones, press this soft key to proceed to the Module Zone Map screen. Refer to
“Zone Map” on page 50 for an illustration and explanation of the Detector Zone Map screen. The
Module Zone Map screen is the same except that Module replaces Detector in the title and the
module address appears instead of the detector address. Up to ten general, releasing or special
zones may be mapped to a monitor module: none of the zone map positions are fixed. Positions 1
and 3 - 7 have additional functionality.
Position 1 - This position is checked when a group zone disable command is issued. If the zone
number in the group zone disable command matches the zone number in the first position of
the zone map, the module point will be disabled.
Positions 3 - 7 - For the FMM-4-20 module only. These positions are assigned to FMM-4-20
threshold levels 1 - 5 respectively. (Threshold levels are user-programmed. Refer to “FMM-4-
20 Monitor Module Programming” on page 60.) Each will activate only if the device is
currently at that threshold level. Once the device leaves that threshold level, the zone in its
corresponding CBE position will remain active or deactivate according to whether its threshold
is programmed for latching or tracking.
ALARM VERIFICATION: Press this key to determine participation in Alarm Verification.
Choosing Yes will set the device participation to the value entered at the Panel Timers screen
(Figure 3.17). The only module type that can participate in alarm verification is the FZM-1.

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LOCAL MODE: Press to toggle between Local Mode (ON) or no Local Mode (OFF). When there is
a communication loss between the panel and its LCM/LEMs, SLC devices that have been selected
for Local Mode participation (ON) will continue to function across all the panel’s SLCs in a limited
manner as follows: input points will activate output points of the same Type Code point type
designations. For example, SLC inputs with “fire” point types will activate SLC outputs with “fire”
point types. Refer to Appendix G.3, “Type Codes for Input Devices”, on page 158 for Type Code
point types. This setting is fixed at OFF for the FMM-4-20 module. Default: OFF

NOTE: The panel setting LCM LOCAL MODE must be set to YES for local mode to work at the
device level.

4-20 DEVICE SETUP: Press to go to FMM-4-20 programming. (Refer to “FMM-4-20 Monitor

Module Programming” on page 60) This field appears only when FMM-420 appears as the
module’s Type Code label.
MORE: Press to access the third Module Point Programming Screen.
ACCEPT: Press to save entries made on this screen and to return to the previous screen.

 FMM-4-20 Monitor Module Programming

Pressing the 4-20 DEVICE SETUP soft key at the Module Point Programming screen will display
this screen.

MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M150
4MA SCALE VALUE: 0 .00

20MA SCALE VALUE: 2000.00

UNITS: PPM

HYSTERESIS: 02.0% ACCEPT

THRESHOLD SETUP BACK

Figure 3.46 FMM-4-20 Device Setup Screen

Soft Keys
4 M A S C A L E V A L U E : Enter the 4 mA value.

2 0 M A S C A L E V A L U E : Enter the 20 mA value.

U N I T S : Type in the kind of units. (5 spaces.)

H Y S T E R E S I S : Enter the hysteresis value in decimals as a percentage of the overall 4 to 20 mA range.

Default: 0
T H R E S H O L D S E T U P : Press to continue to the T H R E S H O L D S E T U P screen. (Refer to Figure 3.47
on page 61)
A C C E P T : Press to save entries made on this screen.

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Pressing the THRESHOLD SETUP soft key at the Module Point Programming screen will display
this screen.

MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M150
THRESHOLD NUMBER 1

THRESHOLD VALUE: 500.25 PPM

EVENT TROUBLE LATCHING

TROUBLE TYPE: TROUBLE1 ACCEPT

EVENT TRIGGER: LOWER LEVEL BACK

Figure 3.47 FMM-4-20 Threshold Setup Screen

Soft Keys
T H R E S H O L D N U M B E R : Enter the threshold number (1 - 5) that will be described in this screen.

T H R E S H O L D V A L U E : Enter the value for this threshold. (Threshold value is represented in the unit
type specified on the FMM-4-20 Device Setup Screen)
E V E N T : Select the event type that will generate when this threshold is reached. Selections are NO
EVENT,TROUBLE, FIRE, SUPERVISORY, SECURITY, NONFIRE, CRITICAL PROCESS.
T R O U B L E T Y P E : Select a trouble type for this threshold: TROUBLE 1, TROUBLE 2 or DEVICE
INHIBIT. Device Inhibit will generate a trouble when the FMM-4-20 is in a self-calibration state.
E V E N T T R I G G E R : Select LOWER LEVEL (values are falling), UPPER LEVEL (levels are rising), or
SAME LEVEL.
T R A C K I N G / L A T C H I N G : Select TRACKING or LATCHING for the threshold trouble. If more than
one threshold has been programmed as latching, the first threshold reached will be the one that is latched.
A C C E P T : Press to save screen entries.

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Pressing the MORE soft key on this Module Point Programming screen will display this screen:

MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M150
WATERFLOW DELAY:30

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.48 Module Point Programming Screen 3 (Monitor)

W A T E R F L O W D E L A Y : When the WATERFLOW DELAY option is set to 0 , waterflow events are

immediately reported to the panel upon activation. If a non-zero value is entered in the WATERFLOW
DELAY, activation of a waterflow event is delayed for the duration of that time. The waterflow event will
have to remain active for the duration of the delay. If the waterflow event does not remain active for the entire
delay duration, the waterflow event will not be reported to the panel.
Default: 0
Range: 0 - 6 0 seconds
A C C E P T : Press to save screen entries.

Module Point Programming (Control Module)

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

MODULE POINT PROGRAMMING

L03M150
LOCAL MODE:ON

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

WALK TEST: OFF

SWITCH INHIBIT: YES ACCEPT

SILENCEABLE:NO BACK

Zone Map Position 1 - Use for group zone

disable participation.

Figure 3.49 Module Point Programming Screen 2 (Control)

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Soft Keys
LOCAL MODE: Press to toggle between Local Mode (ON) or no Local Mode (OFF). When there is
a communication loss between the panel and its LCM/LEMs, SLC devices that have been selected
for Local Mode participation (ON) will continue to function across all the panel’s SLCs in a limited
manner as follows: input points will activate output points of the same Type Code point type
designations. For example, SLC inputs with “fire” point types will activate SLC outputs with “fire”
point types. Refer to Appendix G.3, “Type Codes for Input Devices”, on page 158 for Type Code
point types. Default: OFF

NOTE: The panel setting LCM LOCAL MODE must be set to Yes for local mode to work at the
device level.

ZONE MAP: Displays the zones mapped to this point. The default value assigned to control modules
during initial programming is Z000 at Position 1 (refer to Figure 3.49), with the exception of control modules
with the following Type IDs: TELEPHONE, GEN ALARM, GEN SUPERVIS, GEN TROUBLE, and
TROUBLE PEND.
To add or delete zones, press this soft key to proceed to the Module Zone Map screen. Refer to
“Zone Map” on page 50 for an illustration and explanation of the Detector Zone Map screen. The
Module Zone Map screen is the same except that Module replaces Detector in the title and the
module address appears instead of the detector address. Up to ten general, logic, release, special or
trouble zones may be mapped to a control module. Position 1 has additional functionality.
Position 1 - This position is checked when a group zone disable command is issued. If the zone
number in the group zone disable command matches the zone number in the first position of
the zone map, the module point will be disabled.
Note that the group zone disable command has no effect on general alarm zone Z000.
WALK TEST: This field determines if the output will activate during Walk Test. Values are ON
(the output will activate) and OFF (the output will not activate). Default: OFF.

NOTE: The following Type ID codes do not participate in Walk Test, and the WALK TEST soft key
will not appear when the screen displays: REL END BELL, RELEASE CKT, REL CKT ULC, REL.
FORM C, REL AUDIBLE, INST RELEASE, NONRESET CTL, TELEPHONE, and FORM-C RESET.
The FMM-1 module with SMOKE CONV, HEAT DETECT, or SMOKE DETECT does not participate
in Walk Test.

SWITCH INHIBIT: This field determines whether a user can manually activate an output.
Values are YES (can not be activated manually) or NO (can be activated manually). Default: NO
SILENCEABLE: This field determines whether the user can manually silence an activated output.
Values are as follows:

NO Not manually silenceable

YES - RESOUND FIRE Silenceable, resound on fire alarm events Network and Local Resound

YES - RESOUND SUPERV Silenceable, resound on supervisory events Network and Local Resound

YES - RESOUND SECURITY Silenceable, resound on security events Network and Local Resound

YES - RESOUND TROUBLE Silenceable, resound for trouble Local Resound

YES - NO RESOUND Silenceable, does not resound

NOTE: This soft key will not appear for modules with Type ID codes where silence is not optional.

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NOTE: In network applications, specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to initiate a
resound on the local fire alarm panel. This is programmable via VeriFire Tools. Refer to the VeriFire Tools
help file.

3.4.3 General Zone

This screen displays when a general zone is chosen at the Point Program menu (see Figure 3.34 on
page 48).

ZONE POINT PROGRAMMING

Zyyyy
ZONE LABEL:

NON-RESETTABLE CONTROL:NO

SILENCEABLE: NO

PRECEDENCE PARTICIPATION: NO ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.50 Zone Point Programming Screen

Soft Keys
ZONE LABEL: Press to type in a 20-character maximum zone description that will appear in the
zone’s display messages.
NON-RESETTABLE CONTROL: Select YES to designate the zone as non-resettable (not affected
by System Reset), or NO to designate the zone as resettable (zone will turn off when System Reset
occurs.). Default: NO
SILENCEABLE ZONE: This option will designate the general zone as silenceable. When a
general zone is programmed as silenceable, a signal silence local to the panel or over the network
will deactivate the zone and any devices mapped to it, unless those devices are programmed with
another active zone that is not silenceable. Default:NO
PRECEDENCE PARTICIPATION: Must be set to YES if the zone is programmed as a control
zone to an ACM or SCS device. Default: NO
ACCEPT: Press to save the message and return to the previous screen.

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3.4.4 Releasing Zone

Releasing Zone Programming
This screen displays when a releasing zone is chosen at the Point Program menu (see Figure 3.34
on page 48).

RELEASING ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

ZR08

DELAY TIME: 00

ABORT SWITCH: ULI

CROSS ZONE: NO ACCEPT

SOAK TIME: 0000 BACK

Figure 3.51 Releasing Zone Programming Menu Screen

Refer to Appendix B, “Releasing Applications” for a full explanation of the fields below.
Soft Keys
DELAY TIME: Press this soft key to type a value from 0 to 60 (seconds). Default 00

NOTE: The FCM-1-REL has an inherent two second delay, which must be factored into the DELAY
TIME entry.

ABORT SWITCH: Press this soft key to scroll through the selection list of ULI, IRI, NYC, or
AHJ. Default:ULI
CROSS ZONE: Press to scroll through the selection list of YES, NO, ZONE, HEAT. Default: NO.
SOAK TIME: Press to type a value from 0 to 9999 (seconds). Default: 0000

NOTE: The FCM-1-REL has an inherent two second delay, which must be factored into the SOAK
TIME entry.

3.4.5 Logic Zone

Logic Zone Programming
This screen displays when a logic zone is entered at the Point Programming Menu (see Figure 3.34
on page 48).
The logic equation for that zone will display in line 6. Line 4 indicates the current state of the logic
zone (ON or OFF). If there is no equation at the logic zone number entered, nothing will display in
lines 4 and 6, and the user must press the EDIT EQUATION soft key to proceed to the next screen
and enter an equation.
Refer to Appendix E, “CBE: Zones and Equations” for information on how to create a logic
equation, and how logic equations operate.

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LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

EDIT EQUATION

NEXT EQUATION ACCEPT

PREVIOUS EQUATION BACK

Figure 3.52 Logic Zone Programming Menu Screen

Soft Keys
EDIT EQUATION: Press to proceed to the edit screen to add or edit a logic equation.
NEXT/PREVIOUS EQUATION: Press to view the next or previous logic equation.
Edit Logic Equation
This screen displays when the EDIT EQUATION soft key is pressed on the Logic Zone
Programming Menu

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE INS/OVR

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

INSERT UC

ADD POINT/ZONE DELETE EQUATION

ADD LOGIC FUNCTION ACCEPT

ADD TIME/DATE BACK

INSERT or OVERWRITE displays here.

Figure 3.53 Edit Logic Equation Screen

The cursor will be present in the equation, and can be moved by pressing the left/right arrow keys
on the keyboard. To add or delete information, use the INS/OVR soft key function described
below. Use the keypad to type in an equation. The ADD POINT/ZONE and ADD LOGIC
FUNCTION soft keys may be used to facilitate creating a logic equation; however, commas must be
added by using the keypad.

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INS/OVR: Press to toggle between insert and overwrite. Stop at the appropriate mode, which
displays in line 8 of the screen. Insert will add information to the equation, overwrite will write
over information already in the equation.
ADD POINT/ZONE: Press to proceed to the Add Point/Zone screen. This screen is an alternative
to typing in the information at this screen; it provides point and zone formats that make it less likely
for typographical errors to occur.
ADD LOGIC FUNCTION: Press to proceed to the Add Logic Function screen. This screen is an
alternative to typing in the information at this screen; it provides logic function formats that make it
less likely for typographical errors to occur.
ADD TIME/DATE: Press to proceed to the Add Time/Date screen.
DELETE EQUATION: Press to delete the entire equation.
ACCEPT: Press to save changes made on this screen and return to the previous screen.

NOTE: When the ACCEPT soft key is pressed to save an equation, the panel checks the
equation for errors. If there is an error in the equation, the previous screen will not appear, and the
cursor will appear at the error point. Correct the equation, and re-press the ACCEPT soft key.

Add Point/ Zone

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE INS/OVR

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

UC
POINT SELECT:
L01D043 (DETECTOR)

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 3.54 Add Logic Point/Zone Screen

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

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Add Logic Function

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

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE INS/OVR

AND(Z20,OR(L2D159,L2D14))

OVERWRITE UC

LOGIC FUNCTION: AND ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.55 Add Logic Function Screen

The cursor will be present in the logic equation. Place it, using the arrow keys on the keyboard, at
the place where the logic function should be inserted.
Soft Keys
LOGIC FUNCTION: Press to scroll through the list of possible logic functions.
ACCEPT: Press to insert the logic function into the equation where the cursor is blinking, and to
return to the previous screen.
Add Time/Date
This screen appears when the ADD TIME/DATE soft key is pressed at the Logic Zone
Programming Menu screen

LOGIC ZONE PROGRAMMING MENU

LOGIC ZONE ZLxxxx
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE INS/OVR

DEL

OVERWRITE UC

ENTER TIME:22:30:00 ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.56 Add Time/Date to Logic Zone Screen

Soft Keys
ENTER TIME: _ _:_ _:_ _ Press this soft key to toggle between the time/date formats. Choose one
based on the type of time-based function used.

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Time-based Screen Field Time/date format

function

DEL, SDEL, TIM ENTER TIME:_ _:_ _:_ _ HH:MM:SS, entered as military time (22:30:00 = 10:30 P.M.)

TIM ENTER DATE:_ _-_ _-_ _ (MM-DD-YY)

TIM ENTER DAY: MO (Use the TOGGLE DAY soft key that appears to scroll through
and choose a day of the week.

3.4.6 Trouble Zone

Trouble Zone Programming
Trouble zones provide a means of using a system trouble input to effect an output. For instance, an
annunciator trouble can be used to activate an output device.
The trouble zone format is ZTxxx, where xxx is a number from one through one hundred. When a
trouble zone format is entered at the Point Select screen, the same programming screens and
choices appear as for logic zones, except the zone format is a trouble zone format. (Refer to
paragraphs “Logic Zone Programming” on page 65 and the paragraphs following “Add
Time/Date”).
Refer to Appendix E, “CBE: Zones and Equations” for information on how to create a trouble
equation, and how they operate.
Add Node Offline Trouble
Node offline troubles can be added to trouble zone programming to act as a means of affecting an
output in the event a node goes online or offline.
Adding a node offline trouble to the trouble zone equation is done in the same manner as described
in the "Logic Zone Programming" section on page 65. However, the POINT SELECT option is
not available. To add the node offline trouble, place the cursor in the desired position and type in
NO###, where the ### represents the network node that is being monitored for the trouble. Refer to
the following trouble zone programming examples:
OR(NO22,NO25,NO159) - In this example, if Node 22, Node 25, or Node 159 go offline, then the
trouble zone will turn ON. Once the nodes all return to their online status, the trouble zone returns
to OFF. Other parameters (detectors, modules, zones, etc.) can be used in this equation as well.
OR(RANGE(NO78,NO81) - In this example, if Nodes 78, 79, 80, and 81 go offline, the trouble
zone will turn ON. Once any one of the nodes return to the online status, the trouble zone returns to
OFF. Other parameters (detectors, modules, zones, etc.) can be used in this equation as well.

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3.4.7 Annunciator Board Label

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

ACS LABEL MENU

A01
ACS LABEL:
EAST WING SPEAKERS

TROUBLE REPORTING DELAY: 90

PAIRING: X MORE

PAIRED FSCS: NONE ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.57 ACS Label Menu Screen (1)

Soft Keys
A C S L A B E L : Type a label for the selected annunciator. The label can have up to 40 characters.
TROUBLE REPORTING DELAY: Smoke Control Systems only: Adjustable trouble timer for
FSCS. Programmable range is 0 to 180 seconds. Default: 90

NOTE: This value may not exceed 90 seconds for ULC installations.

PAIRING: Smoke Control Systems only: Select group 1, 2 or 3 to pair up to eight (8) FSCS
boards so that multiple smoke control modules can act as a single unit. If enabled, each FSCS
address can only be assigned to one group and each group can be assigned up to eight (8) FSCS
addresses, Default: X
PAIRED FSCS: Smoke Control Systems only: Displays any FSCS boards that have been paired
to this annunciator.
ACCEPT: Press to insert the logic function into the equation where the cursor is blinking, and to
return to the previous screen.
Press the MORE softkey to display the second ACS label screen.

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ACS LABEL MENU

A01
<-ZONE SELECTION UP

SG1
SG2 DOWN
SG3
SG4
SG5 MORE
SG6
SG7
SG8 ACCEPT

VIEW BACK

Figure 3.58 ACS Label Menu Screen (2)

Soft Keys
ZONE SELECTION: Press to assign the zone label that is to be displayed for the switch group
selected.
VIEW: Press to view the associated zone label for the switch group selected.
UP/DOWN: Press to move between switch group selections.
Press the MORE softkey to display the third ACS label screen.

ACS LABEL MENU

A01
<-ZONE SELECTION UP

SG9
SG10 DOWN
SG11
SG12
SG13
SG14
SG15
SG16 ACCEPT

VIEW BACK

Figure 3.59 ACS Label Menu Screen (3)

Soft Keys
ZONE SELECTION: Press to assign the zone label that is to be displayed for the switch group
selected.
VIEW: Press to view the associated zone label for the switch group selected.
UP/DOWN: Press to move between switch group selections.

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3.4.8 Audio Point Programming

When DVC or DAA is selected from the Point Program menu, the Audio Volume Control menu
appears.

AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL

POINT: N078AA00

MASTER VOLUME: 9

AUXILIARY VOLUME:12

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.60 Audio Point Programming Menu Screen

Soft Keys
MASTER VOLUME: - This field can set the volume for all audio outputs at the DVC node. When
the audio amplifier point is set to 00, as it is in Figure 3.60, the setting affects all audio outputs on
the DVC node (this includes all outputs on its DAL devices). When a specific DAL device point is
entered at the point program menu (for example, N078AA01) the MASTER VOLUME setting will
apply to the audio outputs at that digital audio amplifier (the digital audio address with its address
set to 01). Set this field to any volume setting from 0 (off) to 15 (high). Default: 15
AUXILIARY VOLUME: - This field sets the volume for DVC inputs AUXA (background music
from various sources or a telephone paging source) and AUXB (AMG-1 input). The field does not
appear if a specific DAL device address has been entered. The DAL devices have onboard volume
control for AUX A and AUXB inputs. Set this field to any volume setting from 0 (off) to 15 (high).
Default: 15.
ACCEPT - Press to program the displayed volume.

3.5 Delete Program

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

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DELETE PROGRAM MENU

CLEAR: PANEL CLEAR ALL PROGRAMMING

CLEAR ACS

CLEAR LOOPS: ALL ACCEPT

DELETE POINT BACK

Figure 3.61 Delete Program Menu Screen

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

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DELETE POINT

POINT SELECT:
LyyDzzz (DETECTOR)

NEXT POINT DELETE

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 3.62 Delete Point Screen

POINT SELECT: Press to scroll through the options: detector or module. Stop at the desired
option. Press the DELETE soft key to delete the point from programming. A confirmation screen
will display asking the user to confirm the deletion command.

NOTE: Deleting points that are active or in trouble will cause a reboot.

NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION Press to scroll sequentially to the next or previous point.

3.6 Autoprogram Menu

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

3.6.1 To Create a New Program

To successfully create a new program, the FACP must either be new, or have no existing program in
memory for the loops involved.
1. Use the Delete Program Menu screen (refer to Figure 3.61) to clear any applicable
programming from the panel. For example, if loops one and two are to be autoprogrammed,
clear the programming that exists by entering 1+2 at the Delete Program Menu screen.
2. Install SLCs (loops 1+2 in this example) using the Loop Programming screen (Figure 3.30).
3. Press the A U T O P R O G R A M L O O P S soft key and enter the desired SLCs (loops 1+2 in this
example) in the Autoprogram Menu screen (Figure 3.63)
4. Press the ACCEPT soft key to run the Autoprogram.

3.6.2 To Add/Delete Devices from the Program

When using the Autoprogram option with an existing program, the control panel does not change
program information for installed and programmed devices.
1. If devices are to be added to a new SLC (an SLC that is not in the program), that SLC must be
installed using the Loop Programming screen (Figure 3.30).

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2. Physically install/uninstall the SLC devices.

3. Press the A U T O P R O G R A M L O O P S soft key to run the Autoprogram. Existing information
will not be changed.
Autoprogram will find the devices/modules on the selected installed SLCs. It will compare the
information it finds during autoprogramming against any point information that may already be in
the database, and it will look for any addressing errors, such as two detectors with the same
address. If it finds a discrepancy or error, a screen will be displayed with the discrepant or incorrect
information and the programmer will be given the option of changing it.

AUTOPROGRAM

AUTOPROGRAM LOOPS: ALL

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.63 Autoprogram Menu Screen

Soft Keys
A U T O P R O G R A M L O O P S : Press to scroll through the options: ALL, 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8,
9+10. Stop at the desired option to select it.
ACCEPT: Press to autoprogram the selection. A confirmation screen will display asking the
programmer to confirm the autoprogram choice made (press the YES soft key to confirm). A screen
with the message AUTOPROGRAM IN PROGRESS will display until autoprogramming is complete.

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3.6.3 Confirmation Screens

SLC Statistics
When autoprogramming is complete, the panel will display a list of the number of modules and
detectors found on each SLC. Refer to Figure 3.64 for an example of the screen.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

LOOP DETECTORS MODULES

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

REVIEW BACK

Figure 3.64 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (SLCs)

Soft Keys
REVIEW: Press this soft key to review the new devices found (with the option of adding them to
the program one by one), devices that are in the database that the autoprogram did not find, devices
that have data base and autoprogram information that differs, and devices that are incorrectly
doubled up on a single address. Devices will display in the following order:
• L01M001 through L01M159
• L01D001 through L01D159
• L02M001 through L02M159, etc.
Depending on what information was found, different screens may appear for different points. Refer
to Figure 3.65 through Figure 3.68 for examples of the screens.
ACCEPT ALL: Press to accept all the new devices that have been found by the autoprogram.
Errors and discrepancies will still be displayed the same as if the REVIEW soft key had been
pressed: however, new devices will not individually display for review and acceptance.

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Add New Points

When the REVIEW soft key is pressed, the panel will individually display each new SLC point
found during autoprogramming. The screen below uses an SLC detector point as an example.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

NEW DEVICE FOUND AT LXXXDXXX

ADD POINT?

YES NO

EDIT BACK

Figure 3.65 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (New SLC Point)

Soft Keys
YES: Press this soft key to install the new point into the panel’s database.
EDIT: Press this soft key to advance to the point programming menu for the new point.
NO: Press if the point will not be installed.
Error and Discrepancy Resolution
Pressing the REVIEW soft key will bring up screens that provide the means to resolve any errors or
discrepancies found during autoprogram.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

NO DEVICE FOUND AT LXXDXXX

DELETE POINT?

YES NO

BACK

Figure 3.66 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (Missing Point)

Display
This screen will display the SLC device address when a previously installed/programmed point
does not respond during a subsequent Autoprogram.

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Soft Keys
YES: Press to delete the point information from the panel’s database.
NO: Press to leave the point information in the panel’s database.

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

MISMATCHED DEVICE FOUND AT L01M123

OLD:CONTROL
NEW:MONITOR

ACCEPT CHANGES?

YES NO

EDIT BACK

Figure 3.67 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (Mismatched Point)

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

AUTOPROGRAM CONFIRMATION

DOUBLE ADDRESS FOUND AT LXXDXXX

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 3.68 Autoprogram Confirmation Screen (Double Address)

Display
The SLC loop number and device address are displayed where the Autoprogram has found more
than one detector or module with the same address.

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

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

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ALTER STATUS MENU

DISABLE/ENABLE WALK TEST

DETECTOR SENSITIVITY CHANGE TIME/DATE

CLEAR VERIFY COUNTS MORE

CLEAR HISTORY BACK

Figure 4.1 Alter Status Screen (1)

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ALTER STATUS MENU

CONTROL ON/OFF

MO
RE

WIRELESS BACK

Figure 4.2 Alter Status Screen (2)

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ALTER STATUS MENU

SERVICE MODE FAAST DETECTOR

RESET BASELINE FAAST DETECTOR

RESET IP ADDRESS FAAST DETECTOR

BACK

Figure 4.3 Alter Status Screen (3)

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

4.1 Disable/Enable Point Selection

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DISABLE POINT SELECT

POINT SELECT:
N104LyyDzzz DETECTOR)

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 4.4 Point Select for Disable/Enable Screen

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

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

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AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
ELEVATOR LOBBY EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z005 SMOKE(PHOTO)

VALUES: 011% OF ALARM, 045% OF PREALARM

DISABLE BACK

Figure 4.5 Disable/Enable Screen

Soft Keys
DISABLE/ENABLE Only the applicable command will display. Press to disable an installed,
programmed point, or to enable a disabled one.

CAUTION:
! WHEN A DISABLED OUTPUT IS ENABLED, IT WILL BE AFFECTED BY CONDITIONS EXISTING
IN THE SYSTEM THAT WOULD NORMALLY AFFECT IT. THAT IS, IF A CONDITION EXISTS
THAT WOULD HAVE TURNED THE OUTPUT ON WERE IT ENABLED, IT WILL TURN ON WHEN
IT IS ENABLED.

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

Group Zone Disable - This term refers to the disabling (or enabling) of a general zone. If the
first position in a device’s zone map matches the general zone number entered at this screen,
that device will be disabled (or enabled).

WARNING:
! DO NOT RELY ON DISABLE TO DISABLE RELEASING POINTS DURING TESTING. RELEASING
POINTS MUST BE PHYSICALLY DISCONNECTED.

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4.3 Detector Sensitivity

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

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SENSITIVITY SELECT

POINT SELECT:
LyyDzzz (DETECTOR)

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 4.6 Sensitivity Select Point Screen

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

4.3.1 Sensitivity Select

Detector sensitivity levels, set during initial programming, may be changed through accessing the
Detector Sensitivity Select screen and the command screen that follows. The Detector Sensitivity
Select screen is displayed when the ACCEPT: soft key is pressed at the Sensitivity Select Point
screen.

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The current sensitivity values displayed are described in Detector Point Programming (Refer to the
paragraph “Sensitivity” on page 53) and in Appendix D, “Intelligent Sensing Applications”.

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ADDRESS: L03D052
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
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FIFTH FLOOR Z003 SMOKE(PHOTO)

OCCUPIED ALARM UNOCCUPIED ALARM

SENSITIVITY = 7 SENSITIVITY = 5

OCCUPIED PREALARM UNOCCUPIED PREALARM

SENSITIVITY = 5 SENSITIVITY = 3

BACK

Figure 4.7 Detector Sensitivity Select Screen

Soft Keys
OCCUPIED ALARM SENSITIVITY:
Press the soft key next to one of
OCCUPIED PREALARM SENSITIVITY: these setting categories to proceed
to the next screen, where the
UNOCCUPIED ALARM SENSITIVITY:
setting value may be changed.
UNOCCUPIED PREALARM SENSITIVITY:
Change Alarm/Prealarm Sensitivity
This screen displays when any of the soft keys is pressed on the Detector Sensitivity Select screen.
The user can change detector sensitivity values using this screen.
The settings (1-9) displayed below the soft key are unique to the type of detector.

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FIFTH FLOOR Z003 SMOKE(PHOTO)

OCCUPIED ALARM =6,

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

Figure 4.8 Change Alarm Sensitivity Screen

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

4.4 Clear Verify Counters

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

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CLEAR VERIFY COUNTS

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

THIS WILL CLEAR ALL VERIFY COUNTERS

CLEAR COUNTERS

BACK

Figure 4.9 Clear Verify Counters Screen

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

4.5 Clear History

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

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CLEAR HISTORY

LOCAL HISTORY

BACK

Figure 4.10 Clear History Screen

Soft Keys
LOCAL HISTORY: Press to access the Local History Menu screen.

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CLEAR LOCAL HISTORY

ALARM HISTORY

EVENT HISTORY

ALL HISTORY

BACK

Figure 4.11 Clear Local History Screen

ALARM HISTORY: Press to clear Alarm history.

EVENT HISTORY: Press to clear Event history.
ALL HISTORY: Press to clear both Alarm and Event history.
Selecting any of the options on the CLEAR LOCAL HISTORY screen will display a screen asking,
“Are you sure?” and the options of YES or NO. Select YES to clear the selected history. Select NO
to return to the panel to the CLEAR LOCAL HISTORY screen.

4.6 Walk Test

Walk Test allows the user to test the entire fire alarm system while away from the control panel.
There are two types of Walk Test - Basic and Advanced - and each type operates in audible mode.

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Walk Test results are sent to the printer and to Event History as “Test”. In Network applications,
specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to force the fire panel out of Walk Test. This
is programmable via VeriFire Tools. Refer to the VeriFire Tools help file.

WARNING:
! PHYSICALLY DISCONNECT ALL RELEASING DEVICES BEFORE STARTING WALK TEST. IT IS
NOT SUFFICIENT TO DISABLE IN ANY OTHER MANNER.

WARNING:
! WALK TEST MODE CAN DEACTIVATE FIRE PROTECTION. OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS.

IMPORTANT!
• Prior to Walk Test, secure all protected buildings, and notify the building owner/operator,
fire department, and other pertinent personnel that testing is in progress.
• Immediately after Walk Test is completed, notify the same people that testing is complete
and the system is restored to normal operation. Reconnect releasing devices.
• Walk Test will “time out” and return to normal operation after one hour when no Walk Test
activations have occurred during that time.
• Walk Test may be exited at any time by pressing the ABORT soft key on the screen.

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.

NOTE: In network applications, specific nodes can be excluded from having the ability to force the
fire panel out of Walk Test due to an alarm condition. This is programmable via VeriFire Tools. Refer
to the VeriFire Tools help file.

Basic Walk Test - The basic test allows a single operator to run audible tests on the panel. All logic
equation automation is suspended during the test. All ACS devices will default to Disable. They
may be enabled by selecting NO at the DISABLE ACS BOARDS soft key on the Walk Test Menu
screen (Figure 4.12).
Advanced Walk Test - The advanced test allows field-supplied output point programming that will
react to input stimuli such as CBE and logic equations. When points are activated in advanced
testing, each initiating event will latch the input. Release of the latch and subsequent activation of
the next point is controlled through use of the NEXT TEST soft key. All ACS devices default to
disable. They may be enabled by selecting NO at the DISABLE ACS BOARDS soft key on the
Walk Test Menu screen (Figure 4.12). An advanced test is audible.
An audible test is intended for pull station verification, magnet-activated tests on input devices,
input and output device and wiring operation/verification. Only devices previously configured to
participate and designated as part of the test through the following screens will make sound.

 Walk Test Activation Indications

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.

FlashScan poll mode - Once the START TEST soft key has been pressed:

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• Each intelligent addressable input device will blink its address in red, and each intelligent
addressable output device will blink its address in green. Pattern examples are given below.
Address Blink Pattern

8 8 blinks, long stop, 8 blinks, long stop, …

37 3 blinks, stop, 7 blinks, long stop, 3 blinks, stop, 7 blinks, long stop, …

152 15 blinks, stop, 2 blinks, long stop, 15 blinks, stop, 2 blinks, long stop, …

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

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4.6.1 Walk Test Menu

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WALK TEST

BASIC/ADVANCED: BASIC

SILENT/AUDIBLE: AUDIBLE

PARAMETER: ZONE ACCEPT

DISABLE ACS BOARDS: YES BACK

Figure 4.12 Walk Test Menu Screen

Soft Keys
BASIC/ADVANCED: Press to toggle between the two choices. Stop at the desired test.
SILENT/AUDIBLE: This soft key is for future use. Walk test is audible.
PARAMETER: Press to scroll through the choices. Stop at the desired parameter. Choosing the
loops parameter will bring up the Walk Test loops programming screen. (Refer to Figure 4.13.)
Choosing the Zone parameter will bring up the Zone Walk Test screen. (Refer to Figure 4.16.)
Choosing the Devices parameter will bring up the Devices Walk Test screen (Refer to Figure 4.14.

If this
The participating devices/points in Basic The participating devices/points in
parameter is
Test will be… Advanced Test will be…
chosen…

LOOPS All devices/points on all the FACP SLCs All devices/points on all the FACP SLCs
that are set to participate in Walk Test with that are set to participate in Walk Test.
the exception of logic equations, whose When an input test is initiated, outputs
activation is suspended. When an input test mapped on all loops will activate.
is initiated, only the outputs on the
corresponding loop will activate.

PANEL The entire panel - all devices/points set to The entire panel - all devices/points set
participate in Walk Test - will participate with to participate in Walk Test - will
the exception of logic equations, whose participate. When an input test is
activation is suspended. When an input test initiated, outputs mapped on all loops
is initiated, only the outputs on the will activate.
corresponding loop will activate.

DEVICES Individual detectors tested one at a time. Detectors only.

ZONE For BASIC Walk test only. When the zone n/a
entered in the parameter field is present in a
device’s first (primary) CBE location, that
device will go into Walk Test when the
parameter zone is put into Walk Test. When
an input test is initiated, outputs mapped to
the corresponding zone on all loops will
activate.

Table 4.1 Walk Test Parameters

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

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4.6.2 Walk Test Loops Parameters

This screen appears when LOOPS is chosen as a parameter at the Walk Test Menu.

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SETTINGS: BASIC, AUDIBLE, LOOPS

L1:NO L2:NO L3:YES

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

START TEST

BACK

Once the START TEST soft key has been pressed and the
test begun, the BACK option changes to ABORT

Figure 4.13 Walk Test Loops Programming Screen

The chosen settings are displayed (BASIC, AUDIBLE in Figure 4.13), and installed loops will
display with a participation field. The up and down arrow keys on the keypad navigate through the
fields. Choose YES for participation, NO for no participation, using the
NEXT SELECTION(+)/PREVIOUS SELECTION(-) keys on the keypad.

Soft Keys
START TEST: Press to begin Walk Test using the chosen parameters. Once Walk Test has begun,
this soft key becomes ABORT, and can be pressed at any time to exit Walk Test.
NEXT TEST: This key appears for Advanced Walk Tests when the panel parameter is chosen at the
Walk Test Menu Screen. Refer to Figure 4.17 for the location of this key. Press it to progress from
one activation to the next, latching the new point and releasing the latch on the previous point.

4.6.3 Point Walk Test Activation

This screen appears when DEVICES is chosen as a parameter at the Walk Test Menu.

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WALK TEST SELECT
SETTINGS: BASIC,AUDIBLE,DEVICES

DEVICE:L01D005

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 4.14 Walk Test Devices Programming Screen

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This screen appears when DEVICES is chosen as a parameter at the Walk Test Menu. The chosen
settings are displayed (BASIC, AUDIBLE in Figure 4.14).
Soft Keys
DEVICE:Press this key to type the desired detector address into the underlined field.
NEXT POINT: Press this key to bring up the next installed address for an addressable detector into
the DEVICE field.
PREVIOUS POINT: Press this key to bring up the previous installed address of an addressable
detector into the DEVICE field.
ACCEPT: Press this key to begin Walk Test, and to proceed to the Devices Test Selection screen
(Figure 4.15).

4.6.4 Devices Test Selection

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SETTINGS:BASIC, AUDIBLE, DEVICES

START TROUBLE TEST START PREALARM TEST

START ALARM TEST

START OBSCURATION TEST ABORT

This field will appear only for a beam detector with an integral sensitivity test feature.

Figure 4.15 Devices Test Selection Screen

Soft Keys
START TROUBLE TEST:Press this key to generate a Trouble on the selected detector.
START ALARM TEST: Press to generate an Alarm on the selected detector.
START OBSCURATION TEST: Press to perform an Obscuration Test on the selected Beam
detector. (Beam detectors only.)
START PREALARM TEST: Press to perform a Prealarm Test on the selected device.
ABORT: Press to stop the Walk Test.

NOTE: The Trouble, Alarm and Obscuration tests described above are additional tools provided to
ascertain the functionality of a detector. They are not a substitute for periodic maintenance and
sensitivity verification per NFPA 72.

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4.6.5 Zone Walk Test Activation

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WALK TEST SELECT
SETTINGS:BASIC,AUDIBLE,ZONES

POINT SELECT:
Z001 (ZONE)

START TEST

NEXT TEST ABORT

Figure 4.16 Zone Walk Test Selection Screen

POINT SELECT: Press to enter a zone number that will be put into Walk Test. When the panel
finds that zone in the first position of a device’s CBE map, that device will be put in Walk Test
mode.
START TEST: Press to begin Walk Test using the chosen parameters. Once Walk Test has begun,
this soft key becomes ABORT, and can be pressed at any time to exit Walk Test.
Walk Test In Progress Screen

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SETTINGS: ADVANCED, AUDIBLE, PANEL
Settings will
indicate
whether it is a
Basic or
Advanced
walk test.

NEXT TEST ABORT

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

Figure 4.17 Walk Test In Progress Screen

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4.6.6 Aborting Walk Test

When the “Abort” option is selected, the fire panel will evaluate the system to see if any devices
remain in the “A C T I V E ” state. This screen appears when there are active devices that remain
when aborting Walk Test:.

TEST FIRE ALARM

Module L02M111
ZONE Z002
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WALK TEST SELECT

ACTIVE DEVICE ALERT

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO EXIT WALKTEST

L02M111 Module L02M111 PULL STATION

L01M013 Module L01M013 PULL STATION

YES NO

Figure 4.18 Active Device Alert Screen

Soft Keys
YES: Press this key to exit Walk Test with the devices remaining active. Once Walk Test is exited,
the fire panel will act as if the devices are newly activated and respond accordingly.
NO: Press this key to remain in Walk Test. This will provide the opportunity to clear the active
devices.

4.7 Program Time/Date

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PROGRAM TIME/DATE

TIME/DATE: 08:22A TUE 01/15/08

TIME FORMAT: H:MM AM/PM

DATE FORMAT: MM/DD/YY ACCEPT

TIME ZONE: USA EASTERN BACK

Figure 4.19 Program Time and Date Screen

Soft Keys
TIME/DATE: Press to bring the cursor to the time/date field. The current time and date will be
displayed using the current format. Change the values using the keypad.

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TIME FORMAT: Press to scroll through a list of formats as follows; HH:MM AM/PM; H:MM
AM/PM; HH:MM; and H:MM. Stop at the desired format.
DATE FORMAT: Press to toggle between MM/DD/YY and DD/MM/YY formats. Stop at the
desired format.
TIME ZONE: Press to scroll through a list of 34 time zone selections. Stop at the appropriate zone.
ACCEPT: Press to save changes made on this screen and to return to the previous screen.

4.8 Control On/Off Point Select

This screen may be used to force an SLC control module or general zone off if it is on, or on if it is
off.

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CONTROL POINT SELECT

POINT SELECT:
NxxxLyyMzzz (MODULE)

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 4.20 Control On/Off Point Select Screen

Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to enter the point address or general zone number (except Z000) to be
forced on or off.

NOTE: A module with a releasing Type ID can not be forced.

NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press to progress to the next or previous point on the loop, or
the next or previous general zone.
ACCEPT: Press to continue to the Control On or Control Off screen.

4.8.1 Control Off

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

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CONTROL ON/OFF: N114L03M052
AUTOMATIC ON
ELEVATOR RECALL EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z000 CONTROL

FORCE OFF BACK

Figure 4.21 Control Off Screen

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

NOTE: A module with a releasing Type ID cannot be forced.

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

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CONTROL ON/OFF: N114L03M052
AUTOMATIC OFF
ELEVATOR RECALL EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z000 CONTROL

FORCE ON

BACK

Figure 4.22 Control On Screen

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

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4.9 Wireless
The NFS2-3030 can communicate with a wireless network via the FWSG. Refer to the SWIFT™
Network Manual for additional information on wireless programming.

NOTE: The FWSG as part of the wireless network has been tested for compliance with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements of the United States Government.
This product has not been evaluated for use outside the USA. Use of this system outside the
USA is subject to local laws and rules to which this product may not conform. It is the sole
responsibility of the user to determine if this product may be legally used outside the USA.

The following screen is displayed when WIRELESS is selected on the second Alter Status screen:
.

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WIRELESS

MESH FORMATION ON/OFF

SWITCH DISABLE ON/OFF ACCEPT

SHUTDOWN WIRELESS DEVICES BACK

Figure 4.23 Wireless Programming Screen

Soft Keys
MESH FORMATION: Press this soft key to display the Mesh Formation screen.
SWITCH DISABLE: Press to display the Switch Disable screen
SHUTDOWN WIRELESS DEVICES: Press to display the Shutdown Wireless Devices screen.

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MESH FORMATION ON/OFF

LOOP NUMBER: 01

MESH FORMATION: ON

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 4.24 Mesh Formation Screen

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Soft Keys
LOOP NUMBER: Press to select the loop to enable or disable wireless mesh formation.
MESH FORMATION: Press to form a wireless communication mesh surrounding the FWSG. This
is required to establish communication with the wireless devices to the fire panel. Settings are ON
and OFF. If ON, when accepted, a command to start mesh formation is sent to all FWSG units on
the selected loop. If OFF, when accepted, a command to stop mesh formation is sent to all FWSG
units on the selected loop.

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SWITCH DISABLE ON/OFF

LOOP NUMBER: 01

SWITCH DISABLE: ON

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 4.25 Switch Disable Screen

Soft Keys
LOOP NUMBER: Press to select the loop to enable or disable magnetic switches.
SWITCH DISABLE: Press to disable the magnetic sensor on the FWSG. Once disabled, a
password is required for access to the FWSG using SWIFT™ Tools. Settings are ON and OFF. If
ON, the magnetic sensor switches for the FWSG are disabled and a password is required to access
wireless commands. If OFF, The magnetic sensor switches for the FWSG are enabled and no
password is needed to access the wireless commands.

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SHUTDOWN WIRELESS DEVICES

LOOP NUMBER: 01

SHUTDOWN WIRELESS DEVICES: 16 HOURS

ACCEPT

BACK

Figure 4.26 Shutdown Wireless Devices Screen

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Soft Keys
LOOP NUMBER: Press to select the loop containing the wireless devices that are to be shutdown.
SHUTDOWN WIRELESS DEVICES: Select the duration of time in which the wireless devices on
the selected loop will be shutdown. The range is from 30 minutes to 24 hours. The wireless devices
on the selected loop will be shutdown for the duration of the time selected.
When in wireless shutdown, fire protection is compromised. All wireless devices will not
communicate with the FWSG until the time specified expires.

4.10 Service Mode FAAST Detector

An aspiration detector can be placed in Service Mode when maintenance is performed on the
device. When in service mode, the panel will display a SERVICE MODE point trouble for the SLC
point(s) associated with the FAAST detector. For maintenance information, refer to the Installation
and Maintenance Instructions provided with the FAAST detector.
.

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SERVICE MODE

POINT SELECT:
N 0 0 0 L y y D z z z (D E T E C T O R )

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 4.27 Service Mode Point Select Screen

Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to select the aspiration detector that will be placed in Service Mode.
NEXT/PREVIOUS POINT: Press to progress to the next or previous point on the loop.
ACCEPT: Press to continue to the second Service Mode screen.

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SERVICE MODE:L01D001
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
Detector L01D001
Zone Z001 Z001 ASPIR. (SUP)

VALUES: 000% OF ALARM

TURN ON SERVICE MODE

BACK

Figure 4.28 Service Mode Screen

NOTE: If the detector selected is not an aspiration detector, the fire panel will display the
message NOT A FAAST DETECTOR.

Soft Keys
TURN ON SERVICE MODE: Press this soft key to turn on Service Mode for the aspiration
detector displayed. All 5 addresses associated with the FAAST detector will be placed in Service
Mode.When maintenance is complete and the device is ready to return to service, return to this
screen to turn off Service Mode.

4.11 Reset Baseline FAAST Detector

Once the detector has acclimated to its environment, it can be reset to a new baseline threshold
level. This will adjust the aspiration detector so that its current value is the starting threshold
reference.
.

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RESET BASELINE

POINT SELECT:
N 0 0 0 L y y D z z z (D E T E C T O R )

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 4.29 Reset Baseline Point Select Screen

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Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to select the aspiration detector that will be reset.
NEXT/PREVIOUS POINT: Press to progress to the next or previous point on the loop.
ACCEPT: Press to continue to the second Reset Baseline screen.

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RESET BASELINE:L01D001
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
Detector L01D001
Zone Z001 Z001 ASPIR. (SUP)

VALUES: 000% OF ALARM

RESET BASELINE

BACK

Figure 4.30 Reset Baseline Screen

NOTE: If the detector selected is not an aspiration detector, the fire panel will display the
message NOT A FAAST DETECTOR.

Soft Keys
RESET BASELINE: Press this soft key to reset the baseline threshold for the aspiration detector
displayed. The VALUES display will show 000% OF ALARM.

4.12 Reset IP Address FAAST Detector

The FAAST Detector can be reset to its default IP address using the Reset IP Address option.
.

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RESET IP ADDRESS

POINT SELECT:
N 0 0 0 L y y D z z z (D E T E C T O R )

NEXT POINT ACCEPT

PREVIOUS POINT BACK

Figure 4.31 Reset IP Address FAAST Point Select Screen

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Soft Keys
POINT: Press this soft key to select the aspiration detector that will be reset.
NEXT/PREVIOUS POINT: Press to progress to the next or previous point on the loop.
ACCEPT: Press to continue to the second Reset Baseline screen.

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RESET IP:L01D001
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
Detector L01D001
Zone Z001 Z001 ASPIR. (SUP)

RESET IP

BACK

Figure 4.32 Reset IP Address FAAST Screen

NOTE: If the detector selected is not an aspiration detector, the fire panel will display the
message NOT A FAAST DETECTOR.

Soft Keys
RESET IP ADDRESS FAAST DETECTOR: Press to reset the IP Address of a FAAST
Intelligent Aspiration detector to its default address.

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 Section 5: Service Screens

5.1 Version Information

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

PANEL:
SVC PACK: 010.000.042 MAY 25, 2015
BOOT: 010.000.025 MAY 17 2015
APP: 010.000.041 MAY 2 2015

LCM IMAGE:

BOOT: 002.004.003 MAY 28 2015

APP: 002.008.001 MAY 28 2015

LCD 160 IMAGE:

BOOT: 001.000.024 MAY 17 2015
APP: 002.000.001 MAY 19 2015

NCM: (NODE:134)
APP: 003.000.004 MAY 25 2015

Figure 5.1 Version Screen 1

DATABASE:

010.000 08:54 WED MAY 27 2015

LAST CHANGED:ACS CHANGED BY: USER 1

FROM: FRONT PANEL

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
023.010.008
SERIAL NUMBER:

Figure 5.2 Version Screen 2

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LCM SOFTWARE VERSION

1 BOOT: 002.005.001 APP: 003.000.018

2 BOOT: 002.005.001 APP: 003.000.018
3 NOT INSTALLED
4 NOT INSTALLED
5 NOT INSTALLED

Figure 5.3 Version Screen 3

5.2 Power-up Screen

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

SVC PACK: 123.456.789

BOOT: 010.000.025 APP: 010.000.041

SELF TEST

RAM TEST: PASS BOOT CRC: PASS

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

Figure 5.4 Self Test Screen

NOTE: “LCM” refers to the code resident in the CPU2-3030, not the code that is programmed
into the LCM-320.

NOTE: “LCD-160” refers to the code resident in the CPU2-3030, not the code that is
programmed into the LCD-160.

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5.3 Bootloader Screen

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

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BOOTLOADER

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REBOOT

LCD-160 DOWNLOAD LOOP DOWNLOAD

Figure 5.5 Bootloader Menu Screen

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

5.3.1 LCD-160 Download Menu

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

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N001
BOOTLOADER

LCD-160 DOWNLOAD MENU

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AUTO

ADDRESS: ADDRESS 001 START

DOWNLOAD TYPE: LANGUAGE-SPANISH BACK

Figure 5.6 LCD-160 Download Menu Screen

ADDRESS: Press this soft key to scroll through to the desired LCD-160 address. “All” means all
addresses. Default: ADDRESS 001.
Shortcut: Type 1 on the keyboard, which jumps to address 10, or type 2 for twenty, 3 for thirty,
0 to reset back to 1. Type an asterisk (*) to select all addresses.

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DOWNLOAD TYPE: Press this soft key to scroll through the languages (LANGUAGE-ENGLISH,
LANGUAGE-HEBREW, LANGUAGE-PORTUGUESE, LANGUAGE-SPANISH), BANNER, APP
and BOOT. Stop at the desired selection.
Choose a language to change LCD-160s selected at the ADDRESS field to display in that
language.
Choose BANNER to add the panel banner to those LCD-160 displays selected at the ADDRESS
field.
Select APP to download an application file to the selected LCD-160(s).
Select BOOT to download a boot file to the selected LCD-160(s).
AUTO:Press this soft key to automatically download to the LCD-160 the most up-to-date language,
bootloader, and application from the panel.
START:Press this soft key to begin the download.

5.3.2 Loop Download Menu

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

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BOOTLOADER

LOOP DOWNLOAD MENU

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AUTO

LOOP ADDRESS: LOOPS 1+2 START

DOWNLOAD TYPE: APP BACK

Figure 5.7 Loop Download Menu Screen

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

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5.4 Download Screen

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

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BOOTLOADER

PERFORM DOWNLOAD

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RECEIVING LCM IMAGE...

76%

Figure 5.8 Download Screen

5.5 Application Corrupt Screen

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

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EPROM ERROR
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

BOOTLOADER

11:58:45A TUE MAY 26, 2015

ACKNOWLEDGE

PERFORM DOWNLOAD

Figure 5.9 Application Corrupt Screen

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 Appendix A: Menu Hierarchy

A.1 Screens Overview

MAIN MENU
Event Counts Display
More Information
Multiple Event List
History Select
All Events
Alarms Only
Troubles Only
Supervisory Only
Security/Other
Time/Date Interval
Time & Date Range Select
Point Range
Point Range Select
Read Status
Detector
Module
Panel Circuit
Bell Circuit
Zone
Logic Zone
ACS Point
PAM Point
Release Zone
Special Zone
Trouble Zone
DAA Speaker Circuit
Program/Alter Status
Panel Program
Network Parameters
Node Number
Node Label
Style
Ch. A Threshold
Ch. B Threshold
IP Access
Network Mapping
Autoprogram
Panel Settings (Panel Settings (1) Screen
Local Control
Piezo
Proprietary Supervising Station
Event Ordering
Display Address
Reminder Menu
Trouble Reminder
More (Panel Settings (2) Screen
LCM Local Mode
Power Management Mode
DCC Participation

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Rapid All Call

Default Settings
More (Panel Settings (3) Screen
Sounder Base Setup
Custom Tone Setup Screen
Pulse On Time
Period
Number Of Pulses
Tone Off Period
Network Display Mode
Drill Mode
More (Panel Settings (4) Screen
Silenceable Waterflow
MN Priority Over Fire
Sounder Base Standby Power Mon
MN Control
RF Weak Link Trouble Reporting
More (Panel Settings (5) Screen
Photo/CO Supervisory Latching
Panel Timers
Verify Time
Maximum Verification Count
AC Fail delay
Silence Inhibit
Auto Silence
Verify=Prealarm
More
PAS
Presignal Delay
Default Timers
LCD Programming
Brighter
Darker
Language
Backlight
Default
Current
ACS Programming
Annunciator Type
Point Programming
Point
Mode
Source
Supervision
Main PS AC Fail Address
Printer
CRT Baud rate
Auxiliary Trouble Reporting
Tamper Input
More
Terminal
More
Password Change
Master Password
User Password
Weekly Occupancy Schedule
Remote Display Menu

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Point Programming
Display Point
Point Label
Local control
Loop Configuration
Loop Point Programming
Loop Selection
Installed
Detector Poll
Module Poll
Rapid Poll
Wiring Style
Blink Mode
Custom Action Message
Custom Action Message
Message
Event Logging
Non-Fire Activations
Output Activations
Holiday Menu
Point Program
Detector Point Programming (1)
Type
FlashScan Type
Point Label
Extended Label
Zone Map
More (Detector Point Programming (2))
Custom Action Message
Alarm Verification
Local Mode
Weekly Occupancy Schedule
Multi-Detector
Sensitivity
Occupied Sensitivity Alarm
Occupied Sensitivity Prealarm
Unoccupied Sensitivity Alarm
Unoccupied Sensitivity Prealarm
More (Detector Point Programming (3))
Low Temp Enable
Prealarm
Silenceable
Intelligent Sounder
Sounder Base Setup
AUX Tone 1
AUX Tone 1 Control
AUX Tone 2
AUX Tone 2 Control
Volume
CO Pre-Alarm
Module Point Programming
Module Type
Type Code Label
FlashScan Code Label
Point label
Extended Label
More (for a Monitor Type)

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Custom Action Message

Zone Map
Alarm Verification
Local Mode
4-20 Device Setup
4mA Scale Value
20mA Scale Value
Units
Hysteresis
Threshold Setup
Threshold Number
Threshold Value
Event
Trouble type
Event trigger
Latching

More (for a Control Type)

Local Mode
Zone Map
Walk Test
Switch Inhibit
Silenceable

General Zone Point Programming

Zone Label
Non-Resettable Control
Silenceable Zone
Precedence Participation
Releasing Zone Programming
Delay Time
Abort Switch
Cross Zone
Soak Time
Logic Zone Programming
Edit Logic Equation
Add Point/Zone
Add Logic Function
Add Time/Date
Delete Equation
Trouble Zone Programming
Edit Logic Equation
Add Point/Zone
Add Logic Function
Add Time/Date
Delete Equation
Annunciator Board Label
ACS Label
Audio Point Programming
Master Volume
Auxiliary Volume
Delete Program Menu
Clear Panel
Clear Loops
Delete Point
Point Select
Clear All Programming

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Clear ACS
Autoprogram Menu
Confirmation Screens
Alter Status
Disable/Enable
Point Select
Detector Sensitivity
Sensitivity Select
Change Alarm/Prealarm Sensitivity
Clear Verify Counters
Clear Counters
Clear History
Alarm History
Event History
All History
Walk Test
Basic/Advanced
Silent/Audible
Parameter
Disable ACS Boards
Change Time/Date
Time Format
Date format
Time Zone
More
Control On/Off Point Select
Point
Force On/Off

Wireless
Mesh Formation
Switch Disable
Shutdown Wireless Devices
More
Service Mode FAAST Detector
Reset Baseline FAAST Detector
Reset IP Address FAAST Detector
Printer Functions
Programming
Print Programming Menu
Print Programming Menu (2)
Active Points
Active Points Menu
Walk Test
Detector Maintenance Report
Installed Points
Installed Points Menu
Installed Points Menu (Range)

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 Appendix B: Releasing Applications
WARNING:
! DO NOT RELY ON DISABLE TO DISABLE RELEASING POINTS DURING TESTING.
RELEASING POINTS MUST BE PHYSICALLY DISCONNECTED.

B.1 Releasing Zones

The control panel includes ten releasing zones (ZR00-ZR09) that can be used to control up to ten
releasing operations. Each zone operates independently, and is fully programmable. To program a
releasing zone, refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65.
There are four releasing functions, outlined below, that can be defined by entering values in the
associated fields during programming.

Function/Field Explanation

Delay Time Delay Time is the time that elapses between activation of an initiating device and activation
of all outputs mapped to the initiating device through a releasing zone.
Delay Time can have a value of 0 to 60 (seconds). A value of 0 will result in immediate
output activation upon activation of the initiating device.
Following is a graphic representation of what happens when a delay timer is set to 15
seconds for releasing zone ZR02.
All outputs with
Initiating device with Delay Time = 15 (seconds) applicable releasing
releasing zone type codes and with
ZR02 in its zone 15 ZR02 in their zone
0 sec.
map activates sec. maps activate at 15
seconds

NOTE: If cross-zoning is in effect, the delay time will not begin until the cross-
zoning conditions are met. Refer to Appendix B.3.5, “Cross Zones”, on page 120 for
more information.

Abort Switch Selection of a 3-letter abort switch type code (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ) defines the operation
of an Abort Switch in that releasing zone. Refer to the specific abort switch type code
heading in this appendix for details on how each functions.

Cross Zone Select one of three Cross Zone types (Yes, Zone, or Heat), or No (not used). A Cross Zone
requires tripping two or more initiating devices to activate the outputs mapped to a
releasing zone. Refer to the Section B.3.5 on page 120 section of this appendix for details
and examples.

Soak Time (NFPA Soak Time specifies the length of time to dump releasing agents when a releasing zone
16 Applications activates. When the Soak Time expires, the control panel automatically shuts the releasing
only) solenoids for the active releasing zone. Soak Time can have a value of 0 to 9999 seconds.
If Soak Time is set to 0, the releasing solenoids will remain active until system reset.
Following is a graphic representation of what happens when soak time is set to 300
seconds for releasing zone ZR02.
Initiating device
with releasing Soak Time = 300 (seconds) At 300
zone ZR02 in its seconds, the
zone map control panel
activates. All 0 300 sec. shuts releasing
outputs with ZR02 sec. solenoids for
in their zone maps outputs with
activate. ZR02 in their
zone maps

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B.2 NFPA Releasing Applications

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

NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 15 Water Spray Systems

NFPA 16 Foam-water Deluge and Foam-water Spray Systems

NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

Table B.1 NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications

B.3 Abort Switches

The control panel provides for four types of abort switches - ULI, IRI, NYC, and AHJ - each of
which will affect the operation of the delay timer in the releasing zone. For example, an NYC Abort
Switch for releasing zone ZR05 affects only the delay timer in ZR05.
When an initiating device activates, pressing and holding the abort switch will prevent the control
panel from sending the command to dump releasing agents when the Delay Time expires.
Requirements for using an abort switch include the following:
• A monitor module must be connected to a UL-listed abort station, such as the NBG-12LRA
shown below.
• An Abort switch can only be associated with one (1) Releasing Zone.
• The monitor module must be programmed with the Type Code ABORT SWITCH.
• An abort switch shall not be used with a preaction system.

Abort Switch

Manual Agent
Release lever

NBG-12LRA station with Abort Switch

Figure B.1 UL-listed Abort Station

This section contains information on each type of abort switch.

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Example of an Abort Switch Application

The figure below contains an illustration for an abort switch application configuration using
releasing zone ZR05 as an example. The configuration includes:
• A monitor module wired to an abort station and programmed with the Type Code ABORT
SWITCH
• All initiating devices and outputs with a common releasing zone in their zone maps - ZR05
in the example shown
• A fully programmed releasing zone - releasing zone ZR05 in the example shown. (Refer to
Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65 for programming information.)
In the following example, when an initiating device activates (one of the two detectors or the pull
station), pressing and holding the abort switch while the delay time is in effect will prevent the
control panel from sending the command to dump releasing agents when the delay time expires.
The abort switch selection (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ) determines the function of the abort switch.

Monitor
Module with
Detector Detector
ABORT SWITCH
Type Code

Abort station with Abort Switch

and Manual Release lever

ZR05

Output Output Output Output

Module Module Module Module

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

RELEASE CKT REL CKT ULC REL AUDIBLE REL END BELL

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

Figure B.2 Example of a Basic Configuration for an Abort Switch

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B.3.1 ULI Abort Switch

A ULI Abort Switch has a standard UL-type delay timer that complies with UL Standard 864.
When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, the abort switch can be pressed while
the delay timer continues to count down, and held for as long as necessary. If the abort switch is
pressed after the delay timer has expired, the abort switch has no effect. Releasing the abort switch
starts a countdown by a 10-second ULI timer. When the 10-second ULI timer expires, the control
panel activates the releasing zone outputs.
Program selections for this releasing zone
Delay Time: 15 seconds
Abort Switch: ULI
Cross Zone: N Total time from alarm initiation to
Soak Time: 0 release:
Delay Time=15 sec. 5 + 15 + 10 = 30 seconds
0 sec 5 sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 sec

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

Figure B.3 ULI Abort Switch

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B.3.2 IRI Abort Switch

An IRI Abort Switch has a standard UL-type delay timer that complies with UL Standard 864,
operating like ULI but with additional functions for Cross Zones. Refer to “How Cross Zones
Work” on page 120 in this appendix for more information on cross zones.
When the first alarm occurs in a releasing zone programmed with a cross-zone code, pressing the
abort switch will prevent activation of the releasing zone should a second alarm occur while the
switch is held.
When the abort switch is released, if a second alarm has occurred while the switch was held, the
ten-second IRI timer activates immediately, and the control panel activates the releasing zone
outputs at the end of the IRI timer countdown.
When the abort switch is released and a second alarm has not occurred while the switch was held,
the panel waits for the cross-zone conditions to be met before activating the releasing zone.

WARNING:
! THE IRI ABORT SWITCH WILL ONLY WORK IF IT IS PUSHED BEFORE THE SECOND ALARM
OCCURS. IF IT IS PUSHED AFTER THE SECOND ALARM, THE RELEASING ZONE WILL
ALREADY HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED, AND THE SWITCH WILL HAVE NO EFFECT.

Program selections for this releasing zone

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

5 sec

Alarm 1 5 sec
10 sec
Press and hold
the Abort
Switch for 15
10 sec
seconds
Alarm 2
(Cross-zone Release the abort
conditions met) switch; a 10-second
Total time from when Abort Switch IRI timer begins
is pressed to output activation: At the end of the 10
15 + 10 = 25 seconds seconds, the
control panel
Total time from when Abort Switch activates releasing
is released to output activation: 10 seconds zone outputs

Figure B.4 IRI Abort Switch

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B.3.3 NYC Abort Switch

An NYC Abort Switch has a standard NYC delay timer that adds 90 seconds to the programmed
Delay Time.

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

When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, pressing and holding the abort switch
stops the delay timer countdown. The delay timer restarts at the beginning of its countdown when
the abort switch is released. When the Delay Time expires, the 90-second NYC timer starts
counting down. When both timers expire, the control panel activates releasing zone outputs.

NOTE: 120 seconds is the maximum delay after the abort switch is released. If the Delay Time
plus the NYC delay time of 90 seconds exceeds 120 seconds, the releasing zone outputs will still
be activated at 120 seconds after the abort switch is released.

Example 1 - Delay Time Does Not Exceed 120 Seconds

Program a Delay Time of 15 seconds and an Abort Switch type of NYC. The releasing zone
activates and the 15-second delay timer starts. Ten seconds into the delay timer countdown, press
and hold the abort switch for 30 seconds, then release the abort switch. The control panel restarts
the delay timer at 15 seconds and adds the NYC delay of 90 seconds. The delay timers will both
expire at 105 seconds, and releasing zone outputs will begin releasing at that time. Following is a
graphic example of a NYC Abort Switch and a delay timer programmed to a releasing zone.

Program selections for this releasing zone

Delay Time: 15 seconds
Abort Switch: NYC
Cross Zone: N Total time from alarm initiation to
Soak Time: 0 release:
10 + 30 + 105 = 145 seconds
Delay = 15 sec. Delay = 15 sec. NYC Delay = 90 sec.

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

10 sec.

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

Figure B.5 NYC Abort Switch -Example 1

Example 2 - Delay Time Exceeds 120 Seconds

Program a Delay Time value of 60 seconds and an Abort Switch type of NYC. The releasing zone
activates and the 60-second delay timer starts. Ten seconds into the Delay Time countdown, press
and hold the abort switch for 30 seconds, then release the abort switch. The control panel restarts
the delay timer at 60 seconds and adds the NYC delay of 90 seconds. The delay timers will both

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

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

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

The control panel activates

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

Figure B.6 NYC Abort Switch -Example 2

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B.3.4 AHJ Abort Switch

An AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) Abort Switch has a delay timer that restores the
programmed Delay Time.

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

When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, the programmed Delay Time starts.
Pressing and holding the abort switch suspends the delay timer. When the abort switch is released,
the control panel restores the value of the programmed Delay Time and the delay timer counts
down. When the Delay Time expires, the control panel activates releasing zone outputs.
Program selections for this releasing zone
Delay Time: 60 seconds
Abort Switch: AHJ
Cross Zone: N Total time from alarm initiation to
Soak Time: 0 release:
Delay=60 sec. 45 + 30 + 60 = 135 seconds

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

45 sec.

30 sec.
Alarm
60 sec.

Press and hold

the Abort
Switch (30 sec.)

Release the abort switch and the control

panel restores the programmed value
Delay Time (60 sec.) and counts down
When the Delay Time
expires, the control
panel activates
releasing zone outputs

Figure B.7 AHJ Abort Switch

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B.3.5 Cross Zones

Purpose of Cross Zones
Programming the Cross Zone releasing function can set the control panel to activate a releasing
zone and any output mapped to that releasing zone only after a predetermined sequence of events
occurs.

NOTE: The FACP considers only the Primary Zone (the first zone in a point’s zone map) to
determine whether conditions have been met for Cross Zone type Zone.

CAUTION: MAPPING OF ANY INPUTS THAT ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A PRIMARY
! ZONE COULD CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION OF CROSS ZONE TYPE ZONE.

A summary of the types of Cross Zones and the conditions for activating a releasing zone:

Type Activates when

No A Cross Zone has not been selected. An alarm from any initiating device mapped to the releasing zone
activates it.
Yes Two or more initiating devices are in alarm that are mapped to the same releasing zone.
Zone Two or more initiating devices are in alarm that are mapped to two different Primary Zones and that are also
mapped to the same releasing zone. Note that the FACP considers only Primary Zones to determine
whether releasing zone activation should occur.
Heat At least one smoke detector mapped to a releasing zone is in alarm and at least one heat detector mapped
to the same releasing zone is in alarm.

How Cross Zones Work

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

General
Zone
Z001 *

*
Zone map = Z002 , ZR01

Smoke Heat General Smoke Smoke

Detector Detector Zone Detector Detector
L02D102 L02D104 Z002 * L02D103 L02D101

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

Releasing
Zone ZR01

* indicates a
Primary Zone
REL Zone Map = ZR01
L02M107

Figure B.8 Illustrated Example of Cross Zone Programming

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Each Cross Zone option and the conditions required to activate releasing zone ZR01 are shown in
the table below, according to the example in Figure B.8.
Cross Zone Selection
Condition(s) Required to Activate the Releasing zone
(Cross=)

Cross=No An alarm from any initiating device activates the releasing zone.

Cross=Yes An alarm from any two initiating devices activates the releasing zone.

Cross=Zone An alarm from two initiating devices mapped to different primary general zones, but
mapped to the same releasing zone.
For example: • An alarm from L02D101 and L02D103
• An alarm from L02D102 and L02D104
• An alarm from L02D101 and L02D104
• An alarm from L02D102 and L02D103
The two detectors listed in each set above are each mapped to different primary
general zones, but both list ZR01 in their zone maps.

Cross=Heat Activation of heat detector L02D104 and one smoke detector (L02D101, L02D102,
or L02D103).

B.3.6 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 (SLC monitor modules).
Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to

ABORT SWITCH Provides an abort function through a “How to Program an Abort Switch” on
(tracking) monitor module (connected to a UL-listed page 122
abort station) for a releasing zone.

MAN. RELEASE Provides a manual release through a “How to Program a Manual Release
(latching) monitor module (connected to a UL-listed Switch” on page 123
pull station) for a releasing zone.

MAN REL DELAY Provides a manual release with a “How to Program a Manual Release Delay
(latching) 10-second delay through a monitor module Switch” on page 124
(connected to a UL-listed pull station) for a
releasing zone.

SECOND SHOT Provides a second manual release through “How to Program a Second Shot Switch”
(latching) a monitor module (connected to a UL-listed on page 125
pull station) for a releasing zone.

Type Codes designed for releasing zone outputs (SLC control modules).
Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to

REL END BELL Activates an NAC audio or visual device “How to Program a Release End Bell
when releasing circuits shut off. Circuit” on page 126

REL CKT ULC Directs outputs to perform a release “How to Program a ULC Release Circuit”
function as required by ULC. on page 127

RELEASE CKT Directs outputs to perform a releasing “How to Program a Release Circuit” on
function. page 128

REL. FORM C Directs relay outputs to perform a releasing “How to Program a Release Form-C
function. Circuit” on page 129

REL AUDIBLE Activates audio or visual devices steady “How to Program a Release Audible
when releasing starts. Circuit” on page 130

INST RELEASE Activates non-releasing output (SLC “How to Program an Instant Release
modules) with no delay time. Circuit” on page 131

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How to Program an Abort Switch

The following contains information needed to program an Abort Switch for a monitor module.
Description A monitor module, connected to a UL-listed abort station (such as the Notifier
NBG-12LRA), used to monitor an abort switch for a releasing zone. Multiple monitor modules can
be programmed with the ABORT SWITCH Type Code. They will work like multiple conventional
abort switches on a conventional zone.
Program Select a monitor module for use as an Abort Switch. While programming this module
(refer to Section 3.4.2, “Module Point”, on page 58 for instructions),
1. Select the ABORT SWITCH Type Code.
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing zone
must be fully programmed, with the Abort Switch type code included (refer to Section 3.4.4,
“Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a monitor module programmed as an Abort Switch for
Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Detector
Module

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

SLC SLC
output output
module module

Figure B.9 Monitor Module Configured as an Abort Switch

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How to Program a Manual Release Switch

The following contains information needed to program a Manual Release switch for a monitor
module.
Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier
NBG-12LRA)—used to monitor a pull station for the manual release of agents. A Manual Release
switch overrides all timers, such as Delay Time or a Soak Time. Multiple monitor modules can be
programmed with a MAN. RELEASE type code. They work like multiple conventional manual release
switches on a conventional zone.
Program Select a monitor module for the manual release function. While programming this
module (refer to Section 3.4.2, “Module Point”, on page 58 for instructions),
1. Select the MAN. RELEASE type code.
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing zone
must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a monitor module programmed as an manual release switch
for releasing zone ZR05.

NBG-12LRA station with Manual Release Lever

Monitor
Detector
Module

Type Code
MAN. RELEASE

ZR05

SLC SLC
output output
module module

Figure B.10 Monitor Module Configured as a Manual Release Switch

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How to Program a Manual Release Delay Switch

The following contains information needed to program a Manual Release Delay switch for a
monitor module.
Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier
NBG-12LRA)—used to initiate a manual release with 10-second delay time.
A Manual Release Delay switch overrides the FACP programmed Delay Time, but not Soak Time.
Multiple monitor modules can be programmed with a MAN REL DELAY type code. They work like
multiple conventional manual release switches on a conventional zone.
Program Select a monitor module for the manual release function. While programming this
module (refer to Section 3.4.2, “Module Point”, on page 58 for instructions),
1. Select the MAN REL DELAY type code.
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing zone
must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a Monitor module programmed for MAN REL DELAY switch
for Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Detector
Module

Type Code
MAN REL DELAY

ZR05

NBG-12LRA
station with
Manual Release SLC SLC
Lever output output
module module

Figure B.11 Monitor Module Configured as a Manual Release Delay Switch

For example, program releasing zone ZR05 with a Manual Release Delay switch for the following
releasing selections: Delay Time = 15, Abort Switch = ULI, Cross Zone = NO, Soak Time = 30.
When the Manual Release Delay Switch activates, the control panel replaces the remainder of the
15-second Delay Time, if running, with a 10-second timer.
Examples:
1. The FACP programmed Delay Time begins its 15 second countdown. The Manual Release
Delay switch is pulled when the FACP delay timer has counted down to 12 seconds. The 12
seconds remaining in the countdown are overridden by the 10-second delay initiated by the
Manual Delay switch. In this example, the total time elapsing from FACP countdown initiation
to agent release is 13 seconds, less than the original 15 second FACP Delay Timer countdown.
2. The FACP programmed Delay Time begins its 15 second countdown. The Manual Release
Delay switch is pulled when the FACP Delay Timer has counted down to 8 seconds. The 8
seconds remaining in the countdown are overridden by the 10-second delay initiated by the
Manual Delay switch. In this example, the total time elapsing from FACP countdown initiation
to agent release is 17 seconds, more than the original 15 second FACP Delay Timer
countdown.
3. The FACP programmed Delay Time is not running (as would happen if the releasing station
were pulled before an alarm registered). The Manual Release Delay Switch is activated by the
pull station. Agent release will occur in 10 seconds.

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How to Program a Second Shot Switch

NOTE: The Second Shot switch can only be used with the MAN REL DELAY Type Code.

The following contains information needed to program a Second Shot switch for a monitor module
Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the
NBG-12LRA)—used as for a second release of agents. A Second Shot switch overrides a Delay
Timer programmed to the same Releasing Zone.
Program Select a monitor module for the manual release function. While programming the
module (refer to Section 3.4.2, “Module Point”, on page 58 for instructions)
1. Select the SECOND SHOT Type Code.
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing zone
must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a monitor module programmed as a MAN REL DELAY
switch for the first shot and a SECOND SHOT switch for the second shot.
NBG-12LRA station with
Manual Release lever Second
Shot
Switch
Monitor Monitor
Module Detector Module

Type Code ZR05 Type Code

MAN REL DELAY SECOND SHOT

SLC SLC
output output
module module

Figure B.12 Monitor Module Configured as a Second Shot Switch

With two monitor modules configured as shown above, program releasing zone ZR05 for the
following releasing selections:
Delay Time = 15, Abort Switch = ULI, Cross Zone = Y, Soak Time = 30
ZR05 can be activated in one of two ways, as described in the examples given below.
Example 1: If the detector initiates the alarm, ZR05 activates. Releasing begins after the delay
timer has expired (15 seconds). Releasing will continue for the soak timer duration (30 seconds).
The Second Shot switch can then be activated, and will remain activated for the soak timer
duration. 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 MAN REL DELAY) lever is pulled, the manual release
delay timer begins its 10 second countdown. Releasing will begin after the manual release delay
timer has expired, and will continue for the soak timer duration (30 seconds). The Second Shot
switch can then be activated, and will remain activated for the soak timer duration. Once the soak
timer expires, the Second Shot switch can then be activated to initiate an additional soak cycle.

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How to Program a Release End Bell Circuit

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

The following contains information needed to program a Release End Bell circuit for an SLC
output module.
Description An SLC output module to activate an audible or visual device when releasing
devices shut off when soak time is complete. Multiple outputs with the REL END BELL Type Code
can be mapped to the same Releasing Zone. When the soak timer has expired, all outputs with the
REL END BELL Type Code activate at the same time. A REL END BELL circuit remains on until the
system is reset.
Program Select an SLC output module to use as a Release End Bell circuit. While programming
the point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the REL END BELL Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired releasing zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing zone
must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.2, “Module Point”, on page 58).
Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release End Bell for
Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

SLC SLC
Output output output Output
module module module module

Type Code Type Code Type Code Type Code

REL END BELL RELEASE CKT RELEASE CKT REL AUDIBLE

For example, a module programmed with the REL END BELL

Type Code activates when the ZR05 soak timer expires.

Figure B.13 Output Module Configured as a Release End Bell Circuit

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How to Program a ULC Release Circuit

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

The following contains information needed to program a ULC Release Circuit for an SLC output
module.
Description An SLC output module used to activate a releasing solenoid or other releasing
device. Multiple outputs with the REL CKT ULC Type Code can also be mapped to the same
Releasing Zone. When the Releasing Zone activates, all outputs with the REL CKT ULC Type Code
also activate at the same time. A ULC Release Circuit activates when:
• An initiating device programmed to the same Releasing Zone activates (two devices if using
the Cross Zone option)
• The Delay Timer for the Releasing Zone (if used) expires
• No Abort Switch for the Releasing Zone (if used) is active
A ULC Release Circuit —and all wiring to the release device—is fully supervised and usable with
power-limited energy cable.
Program Select an SLC output module to use for a ULC Release Circuit. While programming the
point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the REL CKT ULC Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing
zone must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a ULC Release Circuit
for Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

Type Code Type Code

REL CKT ULC REL CKT ULC

SLC SLC SLC SLC

output output output output
module module module module
A B

Figure B.14 Output Module Configured as a ULC Release Circuit

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How to Program a Release Circuit

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

NOTE: Do not use a Release Circuit for the following: An application requiring ULC Listing; An
application requiring power-limited energy cable.

The following contains information needed to program a Release Circuit for an SLC output circuit
module.
Description An SLC output module used to activate a releasing solenoid or other releasing
device. Multiple outputs with the RELEASE CKT Type Code can be mapped to the same Releasing
Zone. When the Releasing Zone activates, all outputs associated with the releasing zone and with
the RELEASE CKT Type Code also activate at the same time. A Release Circuit activates when:
• An initiating device programmed to the same Releasing Zone activates (two devices if using
the Cross Zone option)
• The Delay Timer for the releasing zone (if used) expires
• The Abort Switch for the releasing zone (if used) is not active
Program Select an SLC output module to use as a Release Circuit. While programming the point
(refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the RELEASE CKT Type Code
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing
zone must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Circuit for
Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

Type Code Type Code

RELEASE CKT RELEASE CKT

SLC SLC SLC SLC

output output output output
module module module module
A B

For example, all modules programmed with the RELEASE CKT

Type Code activate when the delay timer expires for ZR05. Other
outputs (modules A & B) will activate according to their
programming.

Figure B.15 Output Module Configured as a Release Circuit

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How to Program a Release Form-C Circuit

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

The following contains information needed to program a Release Form-C circuit for an SLC
Form-C relay output module.
Description An SLC output module, configured as a relay, programmed to activate an output by
opening or closing a switch. Typical applications include closing doors and air handlers.
Program Select an SLC output module to use as a Releasing Form-C Circuit. While
programming the point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the REL. FORM C Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing
zone must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Form-C circuit
for Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

SLC SLC SLC Output

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

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

activates simultaneously with other outputs (modules A, B & C)
programmed for ZR05.

Figure B.16 Control Module Configured as a Release Form-C Circuit

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How to Program a Release Audible Circuit

NOTE: An output with a REL AUDIBLE Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing
Zone; an output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit.

The following contains information needed to program a Release Audible circuit for an SLC output
module.
Description An output module programmed to activate an audio or visual device when all
releasing outputs, programmed to the same Releasing Zone, turn on. Multiple outputs with the
REL AUDIBLE Type Code can be mapped to the same Releasing Zone. When the Releasing Zone
activates, all outputs with the REL AUDIBLE Type Code activate at the same time.
Program Select a control module to use as a releasing circuit. While programming the point
(refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the REL AUDIBLE Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing
zone must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a control module programmed as a Release Audible circuit
for Releasing ZoneZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

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

For example, an output module programmed with the REL

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

Figure B.17 Output Module Configured as a Release Audible Circuit

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How to Program an Instant Release Circuit

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

The following contains information needed to program an Instant Release circuit for an SLC output
module.
Description An SLC output circuit module programmed to activate non-releasing devices, such
as door openers or warning sounders, without counting down delay timers. A device programmed
with the INST RELEASE Type Code device is supervised for open circuits and ground faults.
Program Select an SLC output module to use with a releasing circuit. While programming the
point (refer to the Point Programming section of this manual for instructions),
1. Select the INST RELEASE Type Code,
2. Enter the number of the desired Releasing Zone into the module’s zone map. The releasing
zone must be fully programmed (refer to Section 3.4.4, “Releasing Zone”, on page 65).
Example A programming example of a control module programmed as an Instant Release circuit
for Releasing Zone ZR05.

Monitor
Module Detector Detector Detector

ZR05

Type Code Type Code

INST RELEASE INST RELEASE

SLC SLC
SLC SLC
output output
output output
module module
module module
A B

For example, a module programmed with the INST RELEASE

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

Figure B.18 Output Module Configured as an Instant Release Circuit

How to Program a Release Code Bell Circuit

When coded output is desired to indicate different phases of a releasing operation, the panel can be
programmed using Control-By-Event (CBE) to turn on outputs set to provide the chosen codes.
Example Description In the following example, programming is shown that will
1. Turn on an output when the first alarm activates in a releasing zone, but Cross Zone conditions
are not met. Turn it off when the Delay Timer starts.
2. Turn on a different output when Cross Zone conditions are met and the Delay Timer activates,
and turn it off when releasing starts.
3. Turn on a different output when releasing starts, and turn it off when the soak timer expires or
the system is reset.

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

L1D1 L1D2 L1D3 L1D4 L1D5 L1D6

ZR01

L1M20 L1M30 L1M31 L1M32 L1M33

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

Figure B.19 A Release Code Bell Circuit Configuration

B.4 Miscellaneous
B.4.1 Initiating Devices
Releasing zone initiating devices include the following:
• FST-851/751 intelligent heat detectors
• FSI-851/751, FSP-851/751, FAPT-851/751, FSL-751intelligent smoke detectors
• Conventional detection UL-listed devices connected to monitor modules

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Multiple zone initiating devices can be used for the same releasing hazard. Map zone initiating
devices to the same Releasing Zone. Factory Mutual and certain Local Authorities Having
Jurisdiction require using redundant wiring (NFPA 72 Style 6 or Style D) for initiating devices in
releasing applications.

B.4.2 Warning Sounders

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

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

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

B.4.3 Auxiliary Control Functions

Instructions for using control functions:
Function Do this

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

B.4.4 ACS Annunciation

Releasing points may be mapped to annunciators using annunciator point programming (Refer to
“ACS Point Programming” on page 36).

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C.1 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)

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

PAS (15 s)

If PAS=Y, alarm activates

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

Figure C.1 Presignal and PAS Time

The control panel delays activation of outputs containing ZF0 in their zone maps for all alarm
initiating devices that contain ZF0 in their CBE list. A subsequent alarm will abort the Presignal
Delay Timer and execute CBE lists.
Notes on using ZF0
• NFPA 72 requires installation of a PAS Inhibit switch, that can be used to turn off the PAS
delay timer when the control panel is unattended. Do so by programming a monitor module
with the Type Code, PAS INHIBIT.
• The Presignal Delay timer countdown can be stopped by pressing the SYSTEM RESET key
before the timer expires.
• Program zone ZF0 to participating inputs and outputs.
Restrictions on using ZF0
• Do not include ZF0 in the CBE list for a releasing device.
• Do not include ZF0 in the CBE list for any monitor module that connects to a device other
than an automatic fire detector.

C.1.2 Selecting Presignal and PAS Outputs

Presignal
The Presignal Delay Timer can be set to a value between 60 and 180 seconds. A Presignal Delay
Timer does not apply to the following:
• System Alarm relay

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• TM-4 polarity reversal alarm output

• TM-4 municipal box output
• UDACT/UDACT-2
Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS)
Outputs selected for PAS delay for 15 seconds. Acknowledgement within the 15-second delay will
set the Presignal Delay Timer to the full programmed value (60-180 seconds, including the PAS
delay of 15 seconds). When an alarm comes from an initiating device with a CBE list that includes
ZF0, the control panel delays the following outputs:
• System Alarm relay
• TM-4 polarity reversal alarm output
• TM-4 municipal box output
• UDACT/UDACT-2

C.2 Drill Mode

C.2.1 What is Drill Mode?
Drill Mode is a feature that customizes drill activations, allowing only specific devices on the
NFS2-3030 to activate when a local or network Drill is performed. These devices require the drill
zone (Special Function Zone 16) to be added to the zone mapping of each point. Refer to “Point
Program” on page 48.
There are two options for Drill Mode Programming:
• Standard - The fire panel will turn on all appropriate output devices.
• Custom - The fire panel will turn on all output devices with zone mapping that includes
Special Function Zone 16.
When in Standard Drill Mode:
• The Drill Zone does not activate.
• Performing a Signal Silence will turn off all silenceable outputs.
• Activation of another drill will return all silenceable outputs to an active state.
• All silenceable and non-silenceable outputs will turn off following a System Reset.
When in Custom Drill Mode:
• Performing a Signal Silence will turn off all silenceable outputs.
• Activation of second drill will not return the silenceable outputs to an active state unless a
System Reset is performed.
• All silenceable and non-silenceable outputs will turn off following a System Reset.
• The Drill Zone will remain active until a System Reset is performed to clear the Drill
Condition.
The Drill Zone will activate when a drill is initiated from the fire panel keypad, ACS, a module set
as a drill switch, or via the network.

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C.3 Mass Notification

When used for mass notification, special zones ZF20, ZF21, and ZF22 can be used to signal the
MN events.

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.

ZF20 - MN Alarm
When an MN Alarm condition exists on the fire panel:
• ZF20 will activate and any CBE activations will be initiated.
• ZF20 activation is sent over the network.
• The OTHER LED will flash. (on steady after Acknowledged)
• The piezo will sound a steady audible tone. (silent after Acknowledged)
• Any devices programmed as General Pending will activate.
• Any alarm relays or devices programmed as General Alarm or Alarm Pending type codes do
not activate.
• Any devices programmed as “Resound by Fire” will not activate.
• If the fire panel is programmed so that MN events have priority over fire events, and a fire
condition exists on the fire panel, any fire activation(s) will be suppressed locally as well as
for any network nodes that MN mapped to the panel via VeriFire Tools.
• The MN Alarm message will not be sent to the proprietary receiver via the network.
• If the ZF20 activation is received from the network and the fire panel is All Systems
Normal, “NETWORK MN ACTIVE” is displayed on the status bar of the fire panel.
ZF21 - MN Supervisory
When an MN Supervisory condition exists on the fire panel:
• ZF21 will activate and any CBE activations will be initiated.
• ZF21 activation is sent over the network.
• The SUPERVISORY LED will flash. (on steady after Acknowledged)
• The piezo will sound a warbling audible tone. (silent after Acknowledged)
• Any devices programmed as General Pending will activate.
• Any devices programmed as General Supervisory will not activate.
• Any devices programmed as “Resound by Supervisory” will not activate.
• The fire panel’s Supervisory relay will not activate.
• The MN Supervisory message is sent to the proprietary receiver via the network.
• If the fire panel is programmed so that MN events have priority over fire events, and a fire
condition exists on the fire panel, an MN Supervisory will not suppress any fire alarms
locally or for any network nodes that MN mapped to the panel via VeriFire Tools.
ZF22 - MN Trouble
When an MN trouble condition exists on the fire panel:
• ZF22 will activate and any CBE activations will be initiated.
• ZF22 activation is sent over the network.
• The TROUBLE LED will flash. (on steady after Acknowledged)
• The piezo will sound a pulsed audible tone. (silent after Acknowledged)

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• Any devices programmed as General Pending, Trouble Pending and General Trouble will
activate.
• Any devices programmed as “Resound by Trouble” will not resound.
• The fire panel’s Trouble relay will activate.
• The MN Trouble message is sent to the proprietary receiver via the network.
• If the fire panel is programmed so that MN events have priority over fire events, and a fire
condition exists on the fire panel, an MN Trouble will not suppress any fire alarms locally or
for any network nodes that MN mapped to the panel via VeriFire Tools.

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D.1 Intelligent Sensing Overview

Intelligent Sensing is a set of software algorithms that provide the NFS2-3030 with industry-
leading smoke detection capability. The user 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 features – Descriptions of Intelligent Sensing features, such as 138

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

Pre-Alarm – Alert and Action settings, programming (global settings). 141

Detector Sensitivity Settings – Pre-Alarm and Alarm sensitivity settings for photo, ion, 142
laser, and multisensor detectors programmable on a per-detector basis.

Detector Maintenance Features – Instructions for viewing and printing detector 144
maintenance information.

D.2 Intelligent Sensing Features

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

D.2.1 Drift Compensation and Smoothing

Drift compensation uses algorithms (U.S. patent pending) that identify and compensate for long-
term changes in the analog readings from each smoke detector. (Typically, dirt and dust
accumulation inside the smoke chamber causes long-term changes in detector readings.) Drift
compensation does the following:
• Allows a detector to retain its original ability to detect actual smoke, and resist false alarms,
even as dirt and dust accumulates.
• Reduces maintenance requirements by allowing the control panel to automatically perform
the periodic sensitivity measurements required by NFPA Standard 72.
The software also provides smoothing filters to remove transient noise signals, usually caused by
electrical interference. Different smoothing algorithms are used, depending on the sensitivity
selection of each detector. Refer to Appendix D.4, “Detector Sensitivity Settings”, on page 142 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

Awacs1a.cdr
Analog with compensation and
Reading smoothing

Time

Figure D.1 Graphic Representation of Drift Compensation

D.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
Intelligent Sensing maintenance warnings:

Detector Compensation Percentage Range

Detector Trouble
Indicates Ion Photo or Laser
Message
Photo with Heat
N/A Compensation is within acceptable range. 6 - 80 6 - 45 3 - 50

LOW THRESHOLD A hardware problem in the detector. 0-5 0-5 0-2

MAINTENANCE REQ Dust accumulation that is near but below 92 - 99 92 - 99 83 - 99
the allowed limit. The Maintenance
Required is an alert level that indicates the
need for maintenance before the
performance of the detector is
compromised.
MAINT.URGENT Dust accumulation above the allowed limit. 100 100 100

Table D.1 Definitions of Intelligent Sensing Maintenance Levels

A graphic representation of the maintenance levels:
DIRTY
MAINT.URGENT

MAINTENANCE REQ
Acceptable
Range

LOW THRESHOLD
Low
Value

Figure D.2 Diagram of Maintenance Levels

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D.2.3 Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm

You can set each detector, except FST-851/751 (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

Awacs4a.cdr
Reading

Time (days)

Figure D.3 Self-optimizing Pre-Alarm Level

D.2.4 Detector Sensitivity

The control panel provides nine Sensitivity Levels (Table D.2 on page 142) for alarm detection and
pre-alarm as follows:
• Alarm Sensitivity Levels You can select the sensitivity of a detector from 1-9 (1=highest
sensitivity; 9=lowest sensitivity).
• Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Levels You can select one of nine levels from 1 to 9 (0=no
Pre-Alarm, 1=self-optimizing, 2=highest sensitivity, 9=lowest sensitivity). You can set
Pre-Alarm operation to Action (latching) or Alert (non-latching) and to activate Special
Zones. For instructions on programming, refer to Appendix D.3, “Pre-Alarm”, on page 141.
You can set the sensitivity levels as fixed or programmed for day and night operation.
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 D.4 Sample Sensitivity Levels for a FlashScan View Laser Detector

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D.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. Ion, photo and laser detector types can participate. 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

Alarm
SMOKE OBSCURATION

3 Sensors

Awacs5a.cdr
Time (minutes)

Figure D.5 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

D.3 Pre-Alarm
D.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 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 Appendix D.3.3, “Action Level”, on page 142)
Alert and Action Pre-Alarm settings are set with point programming. Unique Pre-Alarm sensitivity
levels (PA) for individual detectors are listed in Appendix D.4, “Detector Sensitivity Settings”, on
page 142.
The LEDs on detectors polled in FlashScan mode will light steady green when in pre-alarm.

D.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 a Pre-Alarm condition for the detector. The control panel does the following functions
when a detector reaches pre-alarm level:
• The Pre-Alarm message is sent to the History buffer and to installed printers. The message
is sent (and time stamped) at the time that it first occurred. This historical data could provide
valuable information about the progress of a fire.
• The PRE-ALARM LED flashes and the panel sounder pulses until acknowledged.
• Zone Z000 (general alarm) or any other zone and the System Trouble and System Alarm
relays do not activate.

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• The Pre-Alarm indication for this detector will restore automatically to normal if its
obscuration reading drops below pre-alarm level.
• A subsequent alarm for this detector also clears the Pre-Alarm indication.

D.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. The control panel
does the following functions when a detector reaches the programmed pre-alarm level:
• The Action message is sent to the History buffer and installed printers. The message is sent
(and time stamped) only at the time that it first occurred. This historical data could provide
valuable information about the progress of a fire.
• The PRE-ALARM LED and panel sounder pulse until acknowledged.
• The zone that is in the tenth position of the zone map for this detector activates. The tenth
zone is the right-most entry on line two of the detector zone map list in the Point
Programming screen. (For more information on detector zone positions, refer to Figure 3.36
and the accompanying text). The tenth zone can be used to control functions of a detector or
group of detectors once the pre-alarm level is reached. Tenth zone activations also allow
ACS annunciation by a detector or group of detectors in Action Pre-Alarm condition.
• Zone Z000 (general alarm) or any other zone and the System Trouble and System Alarm
relays do not activate.
• The Pre-Alarm condition and the zone programmed will latch until system reset, even if the
obscuration reading drops below the pre-alarm level.
• A subsequent alarm condition for this detector clears the Action indication from the LCD
display alarm list.

D.4 Detector Sensitivity Settings

D.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.
Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Pre-Alarm
Photo Electric AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto
SMOKE (PHOTO) AL:2=0.73 % PA:2=0.30 %
(See note *) AL:3=0.96 % PA:3=0.47 %
AL:4=1.19 % PA:4=0.64 %
AL:5=1.43 % PA:5=0.81 %
AL:6=1.66 % PA:6=0.99 %
AL:7=1.89 % PA:7=1.16 %
AL:8=2.12 %~ PA:8=1.33 %~
AL:9=2.35 % PA:9=1.50 %

Table D.2 Detector Sensitivity Settings (1 of 2)

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Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Pre-Alarm

Ion AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto
SMOKE (ION) AL:2=0.75 % PA:2=0.40 %
(See notes * , ** , and †) AL:3=1.00 % PA:3=0.50 %
AL:4=1.25 % PA:4=0.75 %
AL:5=1.50 % PA:5=1.00 %
AL:6=1.75 %~ PA:6=1.25 %~
AL:7=2.00 % PA:7=1.50 %
AL:8=2.25 % PA:8=1.75 %
AL:9=2.50 % PA:9=2.00 %
FlashScan Laser‡ AL:1=0.02 % PA:1=Auto
(See Note ** ) AL:2=0.03 % PA:2=0.02 %
AL:3=0.05 % PA:3=0.05 %
AL:4=0.10 % PA:4=0.10 %
AL:5=0.20 % PA:5=0.20 %
AL:6=0.50 %~ PA:6=0.50 %~
AL:7=1.00 % PA:7=0.70 %
AL:8=1.50 % PA:8=1.00 %
AL:9=2.00 % PA:9=1.50 %
Acclimate Alarm (CLIP)
Multi-Sensor AL:1=0.50 % AL:1=1.00 % PA:1=0.50 %
See Note †† ) AL:2=1.00 % AL:2=1.00 % PA:2=1.00 %
AL:3=1.00 to 2.00 % AL:3=1.00 to 2.00 % PA:3=1.00 %
AL:4=2.00 % AL:4=2.00 % PA:4=1.00 to 2.00 %
AL:5=2.00 to 3.00 %~ AL:5=2.00 to 4.00 %~ PA:5=1.00 to 2.00 %~
AL:6=3.00 % AL:6=2.00 to 4.00 % PA:6=2.00 %
AL:7=3.00 to 4.00 % AL:7=2.00 to 4.00 % PA:7=2.00 %
AL:8=4.00 % AL:8=4.00 % PA:8=2.00 to 3.00 %
AL:9=thermal 135oF AL:9=4.00 % PA:9=2.00 to 3.00 %
Heat (Adjustable Threshold) AL:1=43°C PA:1=40°C
AL:2=57°C PA:2=43°C
AL:3=63°C~ PA:3=57°C~
AL:4=68°C PA:4=65°C
AL:5=74°C PA:5=70°C
AL:6=88°C PA:6=75°C
AL:7=88°C PA:7=75°C
AL:8=88°C PA:8=75°C
AL:9=88°C PA:9=75°C
Beam AL:1=25% PA:1=50%
(See Note ‡‡ ) AL:2=30% PA:2=55%
AL:3=40% PA:3=60%
AL:4=50% PA:4=65%
AL:5=30 - 50% PA:5=70%
AL:6=40 - 50% PA:6=75%
PA:7=80%
PA:8=85%
PA:9=90%
Intelliquad FSC-851 AL:1= 1% PA:1= 1%
(See Note ***) AL:2= 2% PA:2= 2%
AL:3= 3% PA:3= 3%
AL:4= 3% w/ 10 minute PA:4= 3% w/ 10 minute
confirmation period**** confirmation period
AL:5= 4% w/ 10 minute PA:5= 4% w/ 10 minute
confirmation period confirmation period
AL:6= Thermal 135°F PA:6= Thermal 135°F
Photo/CO AL:1=1% PA:1=1%
AL:2=2% PA:2=2%
AL:3=3% PA:3=3%
AL:4=3% with a 10 minute PA:4=3% with a 10 minute
confirmation period**** confirmation period
AL:5=4% with a 10 minute PA:5=4% with a 10 minute
confirmation period confirmation period
AL:6=Thermal 135°F PA:6=Thermal 135°F
~Signifies the factory default setting.

Table D.2 Detector Sensitivity Settings (2 of 2)

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* 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.
† For ION detectors installed in Canada: Use only an alarm sensitivity setting of AL=1, AL=2 or AL=3.
‡ 1% max. on CLIP. Larger figures may display.
** The use of alarm sensitivities below 0.50% obscuration per foot requires a 90 day test to ensure that the environment for the detectors is suitable for the
higher sensitivity setting. (Refer to “To Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration per Foot” on page 144.)
†† For Acclimate detectors installed in Canada: Use only the alarm settings of AL:1 or AL:2.
‡‡ Refer to the beam detector manual to determine the alarm settings: they are a function of the distance between the detector and its reflector.
There is no Prealarm for beam detectors in CLIP mode.
*** AL:6 and PA:6 are not available in CLIP mode.
****Within the 10 minute 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.

D.4.2 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.

D.5 Detector Status Display

D.5.1 Detector Maintenance Display
Should the panel detect a low chamber value or maintenance condition with a detector, it will
generate a point trouble as described in the operations manual for this panel. The following Read
Status screen displays detector information that applies to the state of the smoke detector. It can be
reached with the following commands, starting at the Main Menu screen:
• Press MAIN MENU
• Press READ STATUS
• Press READ STATUS POINT SELECT (enter the detector point address)

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• Press ACCEPT

LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL

SYSTEM NORMAL

10:22:34A WED DEC 19, 2007

READ ADDRESS: L03D052
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
ELEVATOR LOBBY EAST WING
FIFTH FLOOR Z003 SMOKE(PHOTO)
Z005, Z027, Z066, , ,
, , , , ,
VALUES: 011% OF ALARM, 045% OF PREALARM
ALARM: 6= 1.66%, PREALARM: 3= 0.47%
ACTION/STATUS: NONE/VERY CLEAN
PEAKS:56% VERIFY COUNT:02 CO-OP:D100,158
10:22:34A WED DEC 19, 2007
BACK

Figure D.6 Smoke Detector Screen - Read Status

D.5.2 Print a Detector Maintenance Report

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

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

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

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

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

Alarm: 000% PreAlarm: 000% A6P6 V000 L01D001

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

Figure D.7 Sample Detector Maintenance Report

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D.5.3 To Interpret a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report

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

AUTOMATIC The point is being controlled automatically by the panel.

DISABLED The point has been forced into a disabled state by an outside source.

TROUBLE The point is in a trouble state and is no longer functioning automatically.

The second field displays the point status. There are two designations that could appear in this field.
Point Status Description
Designation

INACTIVE The point is currently reporting no events.

ACTIVE The point is currently in an off-normal status.

PREALARM The point is currently in a prealarm status.

The device is a detector (an input device) so by referring to the descriptions below, it can be
determined that the point is in a normal state.
Inputs: (detectors, monitor modules, zones)
If the point is not in trouble or disabled, and the point is automatically controlled by the panel, the
display will be one of the following:
AUTOMATIC INACTIVE
AUTOMATIC ACTIVE
AUTOMATIC PREALARM
If the point is disabled, the display will be one of the following. The Trouble Status field will
appear if the point is in trouble.
DISABLED INACTIVE <Trouble Status>*
DISABLED ACTIVE <Trouble Status>*
DISABLED PREALARM <Trouble Status>*
If the point is in trouble, the display will read:
TROUBLE INACTIVE <Trouble Status>*
TROUBLE ACTIVE <Trouble Status>*

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TROUBLE PREALARM <Trouble Status>*

*The field <Trouble Status> will contain a device trouble message. Refer to this panel’s Operations
manual for information on these messages.
Line 7 - The custom label for this point
Line 8 - Continuation of the point’s custom label, first zone, and device type
Lines 9, 10 - A display of all the zones that contain the current point being read.
Lines 11through 14 -These lines will have values in them only if the device is a detector. They will
not display for wireless detectors.
Line 11
VALUES:
The screen displays the Alarm and Prealarm values that are in effect when read status is
requested. For example, if occupied settings are in effect, occupied values will display
121% OF ALARM - This field gives the detector reading as it relates to its preprogrammed
alarm level value (indicated in the next line on the screen). The example above shows the
detector exceeding the alarm level by 21%.
145% OF PREALARM - This field gives the detector reading as it relates to its
preprogrammed prealarm level value (indicated in the next line on the screen). The example
above shows the detector exceeding the prealarm level by 45%.
If the detector is an Alert heat detector, the value is indicated by a temperature reading
(example: 148 DEGREES F).
Line 12
The screen displays the Alarm and Prealarm levels that are in effect when read status is
requested. For example, if unoccupied settings are in effect, they will display.
ALARM: 6=1.66% - Six is the preprogrammed alarm level value for this detector: its value is
1.66%, indicating the percent per foot obscuration value assigned to level 6.
PREALARM: 3=0.47% - Three is the preprogrammed alarm level value for this detector: its
value is 0.47%, indicating the percent per foot obscuration value assigned to level 3.
Line 13
ACTION/STATUS: NONE/VERY CLEAN - This displays the maintenance status of the
device. The message that appears in this field depends on the drift compensation value. A
detector will automatically compensate for environmental contaminants and other factors over
time, until the tolerance value has been exceeded. The FACP will signal a trouble condition
when this level has been reached. Refer to the following table for messages and required
action.

Message Drift Compensation % Description

None/Very Clean Less than 50 No action necessary. The detector readings are near
ideal.

None/Fairly Clean 50 - 69 No action necessary. The detector will activate at the

selected sensitivity level.

Needs Cleaning 70 - 79 Clean the detector soon. The detector may cause a
false alarm because it has reached the drift
compensation tolerance value.

Needs Immediate Cleaning 80 - 100 Clean immediately! The detector is a false alarm risk.
The drift compensation tolerance value has been
exceeded.

Table D.3 Drift Compensation Messages/Actions

Line 13 will not display for Acclimate detectors.

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Line 14
PEAKS: 56% - This value represents the highest percent per foot obscuration reading taken by
this detector. It can be a historical figure, and does not necessarily represent the highest reading
for this particular alarm. Re-initializing the detector would reset this value to zero.
VERIFY COUNT: 02 - This displays the number of times the detector has gone into alarm.
This count aids in differentiating false alarms from actual alarms by showing repeated alarm
events that have come into the device. In this example, the detector has gone into alarm two
times since the verification count was begun. The FACP will signal a trouble condition when
the verify count exceeds 20.
CO-OP: D100,158 - Indicates the address(es) of any detector(s) linked with the detector that’s in
alarm for Co-operative Multi-Alarm Sensing. This field will not display for Acclimate detectors.
Line 15 - The current time and date are displayed in this line.

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

E.1 Zones
There are four types of zones that may be listed to a point for CBE purposes.

Zone Type Description/Function

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

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

Trouble Zone A trouble zone consists of a trouble equation. Whenever the trouble equation becomes true, all output points
mapped to the trouble zone will activate.
The panel will support up to one hundred trouble zones, designated as ZT001 through ZT100. Trouble zones can
be used in CCBE applications when a node number is entered before the zone number.
NOTE: Trouble zones can be used only in CCBE applications between NFS2-3030, NFS-3030 and NFS-640
FACPs. Trouble zones will not activate with other combinations.

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

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

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Special Zone ZF0 An output participates in Presignal with this special zone in its zone map.
ZF1 (Trouble less AC) An output programmed to turn on/off if a system trouble - other than an AC power loss -
occurs.
ZF2 (AC Trouble) An output programmed to turn on/off if an AC power loss or a brownout condition occurs.
ZF3 (Security) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Security input activates.
ZF4 (Supervisory) An output programmed to turn on/off if a Supervisory input activates.
ZF5 Alternate An input programmed to switch from the active detector alarm sensitivities to the
Sensitivity Activation alternate alarm sensitivities when a non-fire point with ZF5 in its CBE activates.
ZF6 Plant Isolate special zone for Australian Mode. When the Plant Isolate button is pressed,
ZF6 will toggle between Normal and Active.
ZF7 Drill for Australian Mode. In the event of a drill activation, ZF7 will activate and will
remain active until a reset is performed on the fire panel.
ZF9 An output programmed to turn on/off if a PreAlarm is active (ALERT, ACTION).
ZF10 Any detector or module in alarm verification will activate this zone.
ZF11 When the drill key is pushed or drill is performed, ZF11 will go active. ZF11 will go to
normal after a 5 second delay.
ZF12 When the acknowledge key is pushed, or a block or event acknowledge is performed,
ZF12 will go active. After a five-second delay, ZF12 will go to normal.
ZF13 When the signal silence key is pushed or a signal silence is performed, ZF13 will go
active. After a five-second delay, ZF13 will go to normal.
ZF14 When the system reset key is pushed or a system reset is performed, ZF14 will go
active. After a ten-second delay, ZF14 will go to normal.
ZF15 When there are disabled events present in the system, ZF15 will be set to active. When
all disabled events have cleared, the state of ZF15 will go to normal.
ZF16 Drill Zone. This zone used when Drill Mode is set to Custom. When a drill is performed
on the fire panel, ZF16 will be set to active. ZF16 will return to normal following a system
reset.
ZF17 Signal Silence for Australian Mode operations. When a signal silence is performed, ZF17
will go active and will remain active until a System Reset is performed. The special zone
will only function when Australian Mode is enabled.
ZF18 CO Alarm. When a CO Alarm is present, ZF18 will activate.
ZF19 CO Pre-Alarm. When a CO Pre-Alarm is present, ZF19 will activate.
ZF20 When an mass notification alarm occurs on the fire panel, ZF20 will go active. If mass
notification events have priority over fire, network nodes MN mapped to the fire panel
(via VeriFire Tools) will suppress any active fire events. ZF20 will remain active until a
system reset is performed and the MN alarm is cleared.
ZF21 When a mass notification supervisory event occurs, ZF21 will activate. ZF21 will remain
active until the MN Supervisory condition is cleared. If the supervisory is latched, a
system reset will need to be performed to clear the condition.
ZF22 When a mass notification trouble occurs on the fire panel, ZF22 will activate. ZF22 will
remain active until the MN trouble is cleared

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

Table E.1 Zone Table

E.2 Equations
Logic and Trouble Equations can define complex relationships between input and output devices.
The FACP supports up to 1000 Logic Equations, each designated with a Logic Zone number of
ZL1 through ZL1000. It also supports up to 100 Trouble Zones, each designated with a Trouble
Zone number of ZT001 through ZT100. Once created, these equations can be included in
input/output zone mapping.
1. Equations will always begin with a logic function. The function set is listed below.
2. Equations will be a maximum of 80 characters long, including parentheses and commas.
3. Logic and Trouble Equations can have a maximum of 10 logic functions unless a time delay
function is used: a time delay function must be the only function in its equation.
4. Equations are evaluated after all other devices have been evaluated.

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5. One logic equation can be used as an argument in another logic equation, or one trouble
equation can be used in another trouble equation, only if the equation used has previously been
evaluated; that is, only zones with a lower number than the zone currently being edited can be
used as arguments.
6. A logic function can have a maximum of 20 arguments (inclusive start and stop address).
7. Maximum for the delay timer is 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds (23:59:59).
8. Mass Notification enabled systems: Logic zones must be written conditionally to ensure proper
event suppression. Refer to the Mass Notification manual for additional information.
9. CO Monitor devices: A device with the type ID of “CO Monitor” should not be used in logic
equations. To include a CO Monitor in a logic equation, use zones mapped to the CO Monitor
in the equation.
Equations are entered using Point Programming for logic or trouble zones. Refer to these sections
in this manual for instruction. The panel will check for errors after the user has entered the
complete equation. Possible errors are too many or too few parentheses, too many or too few
arguments inside the parentheses, unknown function and unknown device type.
Equations are made up of two basic components: functions (either logic or time delay) and
arguments.

E.2.1 Arguments
Arguments are discrete parts of a logic or time delay function used in a logic or trouble equation.
They can consist of another function, another equation, or any of the devices listed below.

LxxD1 - LxxD159 detectors loop xx (159 per loop)

LxxM1 - LxxM159* modules loop xx (159 per loop)
(Nxxx)Z0 - (Nxxx)Z999* general zones (1000)
ZF0 - ZF7, ZF9 - ZF22 special zones (22)
T0 - T685 system troubles (trouble equations only) (686)
(Nxxx)ZT001 - (Nxxx)ZT100 trouble zones (100)
(Nxxx)ZL1 - (Nxxx)ZL1000 logic zones (1000)
xx = loop number (01 through 10)
(Nxxx) = Node number, necessary for CCBE programming. The node number identifies what node the
panel will watch for a particular zone activation.

Table E.2 Table of Arguments

* Modules programmed with a Type ID of CO Monitor should not be used in logic
equations. Zones mapped to the CO Monitor should be used if a CO Monitor is to
be included in a logic equation.

E.2.2 Logic Equations

Logic Functions
• The “AND” Operator
Requires that each argument be active.
Example: AND(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
All three arguments in the equation must be active for the logic zone to be activated.
• The “OR” Operator
Requires that any argument be active
Example: OR(Z02,Z05,L2D12)
If any one of the three arguments in the equation is active the logic zone will be activated.
• The “NOT” Operator
Inverts the state of the argument (activated to deactivated OR deactivated to activated).

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Example: NOT(Z02)
The logic zone will remain activated until the argument activates.
If the argument activates the logic zone will deactivate.
• The “ONLY1” Operator
Requires that only one argument be active.
Example: ONLY1(Z02,Z05,Z09)
If only one of the arguments activates the logic zone will be activated.
• The “ANYX” Operator
Requires that the amount of arguments specified by the number preceding the arguments be
active.
Example: ANYX(2,Z02,Z05,Z09)
If any two or more of the arguments are in alarm the output point will be activated.
The X amount may be a value from 1 through 9.
• The “XZONE” Operator
Requires that any combination of two or more input devices programmed to a zone be active.

NOTE: Local General Zones only.

Example: XZONE(Z02)
If any combination of two or more initiating devices that have been mapped to this software
zone come into alarm, then outputs mapped to this zone will activate.
• The “RANGE” Operator
Each argument within the range must conform to the requirements of the governing function.
The range limit is 20 consecutive arguments.
Example: AND(RANGE(Z1,Z20))
Zone 1 through Zone 20 must all be active to activate the logic zone.
• The “DIS(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be disabled for the operator to go active.
• The “PRE(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in prealarm for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1D1,PRE(L1D2))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active and the detector at L1D2 must be in prealarm for
this equation to go active.
• The “SUP(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active supervisory state for the operator to go active.
Example: OR(L1D1,SUP(L1M1))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active, or the module at L1M1 must be in an active
supervisory state, for the equation to go active.
• The “FIRE(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active fire alarm state for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1D1,FIRE(L1M1),FIRE(L1M2))
The detector at address L1D1 must be active, and the modules at L1M1 and L1M2 must be in
an active fire alarm state, for the equation to go active.
• The “NON(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active non-alarm state for the operator to go active.
Example: AND(L1D1,NON(L1M1))

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The detector at address L1D1 must be active, and the module at address L1M1 must be in an
active non-fire alarm state, for the equation to go active.
• The “SEC(point argument)” Operator
Requires that the point argument be in an active security alarm state for the operator to go
active.
Example: AND(L1M1,SEC(L1M2))
The module at address L1M1 must be active, and the module at address L1M2 must be in an
active security alarm state, for the equation to go active.
• The “AUTO(point argument)” Operator*
This operator will evaluate as “Active” if all of the SCS switches or specified switch group are
in the “Auto” position. When the SCS-8L/SCE-8L is disabled, the evaluation will be based on
the switch position prior to the disable.
Examples:
The switch associated with switch group 16 on Annunciator 1 must be set as “Auto” for the
equation to go active.
OR(AUTO(A1G16))
All the switches of Annunciator 1 must be set to “Auto” for the equation to go active.
OR(AUTO(A1))
• The “NORM(point argument)” Operator*
This operator will evaluate as “Active” if the entire SCS device or a specified switch group is
in a normal state.
Examples:
Switch group 16 on Annunciator 1 must be in the “normal” (no trouble) state for the equation
to go active.
OR(NORM(A1G16))
(All switches groups on) Annunciator 1 must be in the “normal” (no trouble) state for the
equation to go active.
OR(NORM(A1)
• The “SCSDIS(point argument)” Operator*
For use with the SCS-8L only. This operator will evaluate as “Active” if the keyswitch on the
specified SCS device is in the disabled position.
Example:
If the keyswitch on annunciator 25 is disabled, this equation will go active.
OR(SCSDIS(A25))
* For use with local SCS applications
Time-based Functions
The panel supports three time-based functions: DEL, SDEL, and TIM. Special rules apply to an
equation containing a time-based function:
• Only one time-based function may be used in an equation.
• The time-based function must appear only once, as the first entry of the equation.
• It may not be nested within parentheses in the equation.
• Logic functions may be used in an equation that begins with a DEL or SDEL time-based
function: however, they must appear within parentheses following the time-based function.
Delay and duration times are in 24-hour format (HHMMSS); the allowable range is 00:00:00 to
23:59:59.
The “DEL” Function
Used for delayed operation.

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Example: DEL(HH.MM.SS, HH.MM.SS,AND(L1M1,L1M140))

• The first HH.MM.SS is the delay time, the second HH.MM.SS is the duration time. If the
argument - AND(L1M1,L1M140) - in the example above activates, the function becomes
true after the argument has been active for the delay time, and continues to be true for the
duration time as long as the argument stays active. If the argument goes inactive during the
delay time or the duration time, the function reverts to false and the timing would begin all
over again if reactivated.
• If duration time of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true when the delay
time expires if the argument remains active throughout the delay time period.
• If no duration or delay is specified, then the function will follow the input argument,
indicating true while it is active and false when it is inactive. DEL assumes a value of false
on reset.
The “SDEL” Function
A latched version of the DEL function.
Example: SDEL(HH.MM.SS, HH.MM.SS,L1M140)
• The first HH.MM.SS is the delay time, the second HH.MM.SS is the duration time. If the
argument (L1M140 in the example above) activates, the function becomes true after the
delay time, and will remain active for the duration even if the argument becomes inactive
during either the delay or duration time.
• If delay time of zero is entered (00.00.00), the equation will evaluate true as soon as the
argument (L1M140) activates and will remain that way for the specified duration, even if
the argument becomes inactive during that time.
• If no duration or delay time is specified, then the argument will not deactivate until reset,
even if the argument becomes inactive.
The “TIM” Operator
The TIM function is used to specify activation on specific days of the week or year.
Examples:
TIM(7-11-06) will evaluate as true for 24 hours starting at midnight (00:00:00) on July 11,
2006.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,08:00:00,23:00:00) will evaluate as true at 8:00 AM and remain true
until 11:00 PM (23:00) for the list of days supplied.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,08:00:00) will evaluate as true at 8:00 AM and remain true until
23:59:59 of the current day for the list of days supplied.
TIM(TU,07:45:00,18:30:00) will evaluate as true every Tuesday between 7:45 AM until 6:30
PM.
TIM(MO,TU,WE,TH,FR) will evaluate as true from Monday morning at 12:01 AM until
Friday evening at 11:59:00 PM.
Logic Equation Syntax Example
OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L2D6,L2M3,NOT(L2M4)),ANYX(2,L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))
Equation begins with a logic function - OR
67 Characters (maximum of 80) - includes parentheses and commas.
5 Logic Functions (maximum of 10) - OR, AND, AND, NOT and ANYX.
8 Arguments (maximum of 20 per logic function) - L1D1,L1D4,L2D6,L2M3,L2M4…
The equation contains no spaces.
Evaluating an Equation
To evaluate an equation, start from the 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:

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OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L2D6,L2M3,NOT(L2M4)),ANYX(2,L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))

These These have Any TWO of

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

E.2.3 Trouble Equations

A trouble equation follows the same syntax rules as the logic equation. The system allows up to a
hundred trouble equations, ZT001 through ZT100. It differs from a logic equation in the following
manner:
• Equations evaluate as true when the arguments go into trouble.
• Argument entries may consist of system trouble codes. Refer to Appendix H, “System
Troubles” for a listing of these codes.
Examples:
AND(L1M149,L2M110) will evaluate as true when both arguments go into trouble.
OR(ZT049,ZT050) will evaluate as true when either argument goes into trouble.

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

NOTE: The control panel only performs detector initialization if it senses that a detector was
removed for at least 15 seconds.

WARNING:
! IF ANY DETECTOR IS REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE OF DETECTOR (FOR EXAMPLE,
A LASER DETECTOR IS REPLACED WITH A PHOTOELECTRIC DETECTOR), THE CONTROL
PANEL MUST BE PROGRAMMED IMMEDIATELY WITH THE NEW DETECTOR TYPE CODE.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE INCORRECT CONTROL PANEL OPERATION, INCLUDING
FALSE ALARMS.

F.2 To Replace a Detector with a Different Type of Detector

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

Step Action

1 Delete the old detector point from FACP programming using the “Delete Point” screen on page
page 74.

2 Physically remove the old detector.

3 Enter point programming for this point and change the Type and FlashScan Code Label to the values
appropriate for the new detector. (Refer to Section 3.4.1, “Detector Point”, on page 49 for
programming instructions).

4 Physically install the new detector. Initialization will occur automatically

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 Appendix G: Type Codes

G.1 What Are Type Codes?

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

G.2 How to Select a Type Code

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

Type of Device Refer to page

Intelligent Detectors page 158
Monitor Modules page 160
SLC Outputs page 162
FlashScan Codes page 163

G.3 Type Codes for Input Devices

G.3.1 Overview
This section provides a list of Type Codes for intelligent detectors and for monitor modules. The
following Point Types light an LED at the panel when activated.
• fire alarm - lights the FIRE ALARM LED
• supervisory - lights the SUPERVISORY LED
• security - lights the SECURITY LED
• trouble - lights the TROUBLE LED
G.3.2 Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors
Following is a list of intelligent detector Type Codes, which specify the type of detector installed at
an SLC address.

Point Characteristics
Latching Activates Device/Point Function
Type Code Point Type (Y=yes CBE
N=no)
ASPIRATION* fire Y Y Aspiration laser or Intelligent Aspiration detector
ASPIR. (SUP)* supervisory Y Y Supervisory for an Intelligent Aspiration detector
ASPIR. (PRE)* prealarm N Y Pre-alarm for an Intelligent Aspiration detector
ASPIR. (NON)* non-fire N Y Non-fire for an Intelligent Aspiration detector
ASPIR. REF* non-fire N Y Reference for an Intelligent Aspiration detector
Note for Aspiration detector programming:
The FAAST Intelligent Aspiration detector requires five (5) SLC device addresses. Refer to the FAAST Installation document for additional programming
information.
SMOKE (ION) fire Y Y Ionization smoke detector
SUP L(ION)† supervisory Y Y Ionization smoke detector
SUP T(ION)†‡ supervisory N Y Ionization smoke detector

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Point Characteristics
Latching Activates Device/Point Function
Type Code Point Type (Y=yes CBE
N=no)
SMOKE(DUCTI) fire Y Y Duct Ionization smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTI) supervisory Y Y Duct ionization smoke detector
SUP T(DUCTI)‡ supervisory N Y Ionization smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm.
SMOKE(PHOTO) fire Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP L(PHOTO)† supervisory Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP T(PHOTO)†‡ supervisory N Y Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(DUCTP) fire Y Y Duct Photoelectric smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTP) supervisory Y Y Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm
SUP T(DUCTP)‡ supervisory N Y Photoelectric smoke detector used as a duct detector to report
supervisory condition rather than alarm.
RFSMOKE(PHOTO) fire Y Y Wireless Photoelectric smoke detector
SMOKE(HARSH) fire Y Y HARSH smoke detector
SMOKE(LASER) fire Y Y Laser smoke detector
SUP T (LASER)†‡ supervisory N Y Laser Smoke Detector
SUP L (LASER)† supervisory Y Y Laser Smoke Detector
SMOKE(DUCTL) fire Y Y Duct Laser smoke detector
SUP L(DUCTL) supervisory Y Y Laser smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm.
SUP T(DUCTL) supervisory N Y Laser smoke detector used as a duct detector to report supervisory
condition rather than alarm.
PHOTO/CO fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/CO detector
P/CO (P SUP)* fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/CO detector. Photo element activation
generates a supervisory condition.
P/CO (C SUP) fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/CO detector. CO element activation
generates a supervisory condition.
Note: For Photo/CO detectors:
Detectors programmed as P/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. Refer to “Panel Settings” on page 22.
Detectors programmed as P/CO (C SUP), the Heat and Photo elements will latch and require a system reset to cleat. The CO element will latch or track
depending on the Photo/CO (CO SUP) setting. Refer to “Panel Settings” on page 22.
AIR REF fire Y Y Assign to one or more FSL-751detectors used to monitor the quality of
air entering the protected area. The air quality measurement allows the
VIEW system to compensate for vehicle fumes, fog, or other particles
brought into the protected area through the ventilation system. Poor air
quality will lower the sensitivity of all FSL-751 detectors on the SLC.
The detector sensitivity, however, remains within approved limits
(always less than 1% obscuration per foot).
Note: A reference detector still functions as a smoke detector, but the detector sensitivity level should be set to the least sensitive level—AL:9 and PA:9
Alarm and Pre-Alarm sensitivity. Refer to “Detector Sensitivity Settings” on page 142 for a complete list of detector sensitivity settings.
HEAT fire Y Y 190oF heat detector
HEAT+ fire Y Y 190oF heat detector with low temperature warning
HEAT(FIXED) fire Y Y 135oF intelligent thermal sensor
HEAT (ROR) fire Y Y 15oF per minute rate-of-rise detector
SMOKE ACCLIM fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/heat detector
SMOKE(ACCLI+) fire Y Y Combination Photoelectric/heat detector with low temperature
warning, or Intelliquad FSC-851 Photoelectric Multi-Criteria Smoke
Sensor.
SMOKE(MULTI)** fire Y Y Multisensor smoke detector
SMOKE(BEAM) fire Y Y Beam Smoke Detector
ACCL(P SUP) fire Yes (See Y Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector. Photo element activation
note below) generates a supervisory condition.
ACCL+(P SUP) fire Yes (See Y Combination Photoelectric/Heat detector with low temperature
note below) warning. Photo element activation generates a supervisory
condition.

Table G.1 Intelligent Detector Type Codes (2 of 3)

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Point Characteristics
Latching Activates Device/Point Function
Type Code Point Type (Y=yes CBE
N=no)
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. Refer to “Panel Settings” on page 22.

Table G.1 Intelligent Detector Type Codes (3 of 3)

* When a device associated with a FAAST device is disabled locally, all devices associated with that FAAST
will automatically be disabled as well.
† Use only with approval of AHJ
‡ Not suitable for Canadian applications
** CLIP Mode only

G.3.3 Type Codes for Monitor Modules

Following is a list of monitor module Type Codes, which can be used to change the function of a
monitor module point.

Point Characteristics

Type Code Point Type Latching

Activates
(Y=yes Device Function
CBE
N=no)
MONITOR fire alarm Y Y Alarm-monitoring device
NC MONITOR fire alarm Y Y Alarm monitoring device, where an open circuit=active.
PULL STATION fire alarm Y Y Manual fire-alarm-activating device
SMOKE CONVEN fire alarm Y Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector. An FZM-1
must be used for alarm verification of a two-wire conventional
detector.
SMOKE DETECT fire alarm Y Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector. An FZM-1
must be used for alarm verification of a two-wire conventional
detector
WATERFLOW fire alarm Y Y Monitor for waterflow alarm switch
WATERFLOW S supervisory Y Y Indicates supervisory condition for activated waterflow switch
ACCESS MONTR non-alarm N Y Used for monitoring building access
security
AREA MONITOR security Y Y Monitors building access
AUDIO SYSTEM trouble N N Used for monitoring audio equipment (use trouble zones for
activations)
EQUIP MONITR non-alarm N Y Used for monitoring equipment
security
FMM 4-20 user- Y Y Monitors 4-20 mA industrial sensors.
programmable
SECURITY L security Y Y Indicates activation of security alarm
LATCH SUPERV supervisory Y Y Indicates latching supervisory condition
NC SUP L supervisory Y Y Indicates latching supervisory condition, where an open
circuit=active.
TRACK SUPERV supervisory N Y Monitors for waterflow tamper switches for alarm points
NC SUP T supervisory N Y Indicates tracking supervisory condition, where an open
circuit=active.
SPRINKLR SYS supervisory Y Y Monitors a waterflow device
SYS MONITOR security Y Y Monitors equipment security
TAMPER supervisory Y Y Indicates activation of tamper switch
ACK SWITCH non-alarm N N Performs Acknowledge function
ALLCALL PAGE non-alarm N Y Performs function AMG-1 All-call and telephone page
DRILL SWITCH non-alarm* Y N Performs Drill function
EVACUATE SWITCH non-alarm* Y N Performs Drill function, activates silenceable fire outputs
FIRE CONTROL non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations

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Point Characteristics

Type Code Point Type Latching

Activates
(Y=yes Device Function
CBE
N=no)
NON FIRE non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations
NC NON FIRE non-alarm N Y Monitors non-fire activations, where an open circuit=active.
PAS INHIBIT non-alarm N N Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence
POWER MONITR trouble† N N Monitors main and auxiliary power supplies (use trouble zones for
activations)
RESET SWITCH non-alarm N N Performs Reset function
SIL SWITCH non alarm N N Performs Signal Silence function
TELE PAGE non-alarm N Y Performs function of page button on FFT-7. Allows remote paging
to a fire area
DISABLE MON disable N N When this point activates it will create a disable on the panel for that
point. No CBE generated. Modules can not be disabled via ACS,
Alter Status, or over the network.
TROUBLE MON trouble N N Monitors trouble inputs (use trouble zones for activations)
Blank fire alarm Y Y Monitors for a device with no description
HEAT DETECT fire alarm Y Y Monitors for conventional heat detector
RF MON MODUL fire alarm Y Y Wireless alarm-monitoring device
RF PULL STA fire alarm Y Y Wireless manual fire-alarm-activating device
RF SUPERVSRY supervisory N Y Wireless supervisory-monitoring device
ABORT SWITCH non-alarm N Y Provides an abort function through a monitor module (connected to
a UL-listed abort station) for a releasing zone.
NOTE: An abort switch can only be associated with one (1)
Releasing Zone
MAN RELEASE fire alarm‡ Y Y Provides a manual release through a monitor module (connected to
a UL-listed pull station) for a releasing zone
MAN REL DELAY fire alarm† Y Y Provides a manual release with a 10-second delay through a
monitor module (connected to a UL-listed pull station) for a
releasing zone
SECOND SHOT fire alarm† Y Y Provides a second manual release through a monitor module
(connected to a UL-listed pull station) for a releasing zone
HAZARD ALRT non-fire N Y Monitors for a hazard alert
WEATHER ALRT non-fire N Y Monitors for a weather alert
PROCESS MON critical process Y Y Monitors for a critical process
PROCESS AUTO critical process N Y Monitors for a critical process
CO MONITOR CO alarm Y Y Monitors conventional CO detectors for a CO alarm condition.
ECS/MN MON alarm Y Y Monitors mass notification devices for alarm activation.
ECS/MN SUPT supervisory N Y Tracking supervisory monitor for mass notification devices.
ECS/MN SUPL supervisory Y Y Latching supervisory monitor for mass notification devices.
ECS/MN TMON trouble N Y Trouble monitor for mass notification devices.
RF GATEWAY non-alarm N Y Provides communication between wireless devices and the fire
panel
ALARM TRACK** alarm N Y This unit must be installed in accordance with the following
requirements:
Monitor modules located within the protected premises which are
responsible for supervising the state of the protected premises
control unit may be programmed for Tracking (non-latching)
operation. The supervised protected premises control unit shall be
responsible for all notification and evacuation

Table G.2 Type Codes for Monitor Modules (2 of 2)

* Local Mode treats this point as a fire alarm point.
† Does not participate in Local Mode
‡ Local Mode activation of NACs only. No releasing.
** Does not activate General Alarm Zone Z0

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G.4 Type Codes for Output Devices

This section provides a list of Type Codes for SLC control module points. Select from these codes
to define the type of point.

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

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MNS GENERAL N N N NAC n/a Activates NAC mass notification devices when an
MNS event occurs
MNS STROBE N N N NAC n/a Activates strobe mass notification devices when an
MNS event occurs
MNS SPEAKER N N N NAC n/a Activates speaker mass notification devices when
an MNS event occurs
MNS CONTROL N N N NAC n/a Activates control module mass notification devices
when an MNS event occurs
MNS RELAY N N N Relay n/a Activates relay mass notification devices when an
MNS event occurs

Table G.3 SLC Control Module Type Codes (2 of 2)

* Values represent program defaults
† With LCM-320 revision 2.0 and higher, this Type Code has external power supervision (FlashScan only). An external power-supervision relay is not required. Note
that Type Codes RELAY, REL FORM C, and FORM C RESET are for use only with FRM-1 modules. Refer to the section on devices requiring external power
supervision in this panel’s installation manual
‡ The FCM-1-REL checks for shorts with all releasing type codes.

G.5 FlashScan Codes

This section provides a list of FlashScan Codes for FlashScan SLC devices. Select from these codes
to define the type of point:

Label Device/Point
FlashScan Codes
4-20MA FMM-4-20
ACCLIMATE FAPT-751, FAPT-851
BEAM FSB-200,FSB-200S
IQUAD FSC-851,FCO-851
CONTROL FCM-1
HEAT FST-751/R, FST-851/R
HIGH HEAT FST-851H
ION FSI-751, FSI-851
LASER FSL-751
MANUAL STATION FSM-101 (NBG-12LX Series)
MINI/DUAL MONITOR FMM-101,FDM-1
RF PULL STATION FW-MM
RF MONITOR FW-MM
RF GATEWAY FWSG
RF HEAT FWH-200FIX135, FWH-200ROR135
RF PHOTO FWD-200P
RF ACCLIMATE FWD-200ACCLIMATE
RF RELAY FW-RM
MONITOR FMM-1
PHOTO FSP-751,FSD-751P/RP, FSP-851, FSD-751PL/RPL, FSH-751
PHOTO/HEAT FSP-751T, FSP-851T
PHOTO/CO FCO-851
PS MON PS MON
PS CONTROL ACPS CONTROL
PS RELAY ACPS RELAY
RELAY FRM-1
RELEASE FCM-1-REL
RFX MON RFX MON
RFX SMOKE SDRF-751
RFX SUP RFX SUP
TELEPHONE FTM-1
XPIQ BATTERY XPIQ BAT MON
XPIQ GND FLT XPIQ EF MON
XPIQ AC XPIQ AC MON
XPIQ TROUBLE XPIQ GEN MON

Table G.4 FlashScan Codes (1 of 2)

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Label Device/Point
XPIQ STROBE XPIQ STROBE
XPIQ SPEAKER XPIQ SPEAKER
XPIQ TELEPHONE XPIQ TELEPHONE
XPIQ MUSIC XPIQ MUSIC
ZONE MONITOR FZM-1
FAAST FSA-8000/A
FAASTX FSA-20000/A, FSA-5000/A

Table G.4 FlashScan Codes (2 of 2)

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 Appendix H: System Troubles
Table H.1 is a list of System Troubles that could occur during the course of FACP operation. The
System Trouble Name column is the text that displays in the system trouble message. The System
Trouble Index is the number associated with the trouble in FACP memory. It is the number that can
be used as an argument in a Trouble Equation.
System System System System
Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name
Index Index Index Index
0 GROUND FAULT 61 ANNUN 24 TROUBLE 184 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 3 246 RESERVED
1 AC FAIL 62 ANNUN 24 NO ANSWER 186 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 5 247 RESERVED
2 BATTERY 63 ANNUN 25 TROUBLE 187 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 6 248 RESERVED
3 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 1 64 ANNUN 25 NO ANSWER 188 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 7 249 RESERVED
4 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 2 65 ANNUN 26 TROUBLE 189 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 8 250 SELF TEST FAILED
5 CORRUPT LOGIC EQUAT 66 ANNUN 26 NO ANSWER 190 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 9 251 NETWORK INCOMPATIBILITY
6 LCD80 SUPERVISORY 67 ANNUN 27 TROUBLE 191 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 10 252 RESERVED
7 EPROM ERROR 68 ANNUN 27 NO ANSWER 192 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 3 253 NETWORK MAP LIMIT EXCEEDED
8 INTERNAL RAM ERROR 69 ANNUN 28 TROUBLE 193 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 4 254 INVALID NODE TYPE
9 EXTERNAL RAM ERROR 70 ANNUN 28 NO ANSWER 194 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 5 255 DISPLAY NODE LIMIT EXCEEDED
10 PROGRAM CORRUPTED 71 ANNUN 29 TROUBLE 195 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 6 256-383 RESERVED
11 NO DEV INST ON L1 72 ANNUN 29 NO ANSWER 196 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 7 384 REMOTE DISPLAY 1 TROUBLE
12 PANEL DOOR OPEN 73 ANNUN 30 TROUBLE 197 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 8 385 REMOTE DISPLAY 1 NO ANSWER
13 AUXILIARY TROUBLE 74 ANNUN 30 NO ANSWER 198 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 9 386 REMOTE DISPLAY 2 TROUBLE
14 RESERVED 75 ANNUN 31 TROUBLE 199 STYLE 6 POS LOOP 10 387 REMOTE DISPLAY 2 NO ANSWER
15 ANNUN 1 TROUBLE 76 ANNUN 31 NO ANSWER 200 RESERVED 388 REMOTE DISPLAY 3 TROUBLE
16 ANNUN 1 NO ANSWER 77 ANNUN 32 TROUBLE 201 BUZZER OFF-LINE 389 REMOTE DISPLAY 3 NO ANSWER
17 ANNUN 2 TROUBLE 78 ANNUN 32 NO ANSWER 202 RESERVED 390 REMOTE DISPLAY 4 TROUBLE
18 ANNUN 2 NO ANSWER 79 NETWORK FAIL PORT A 203 RESERVED 391 REMOTE DISPLAY 4 NO ANSWER
19 ANNUN 3 TROUBLE 80 NETWORK FAIL PORT B 204 RESERVED 392 REMOTE DISPLAY 5 TROUBLE
20 ANNUN 3 NO ANSWER 81 NETWORK FAILURE 205 RESERVED 393 REMOTE DISPLAY 5 NO ANSWER
21 ANNUN 4 TROUBLE 82 ADV WALK TEST 206 PRINTER PAPER OUT 394 REMOTE DISPLAY 6 TROUBLE
22 ANNUN 4 NO ANSWER 83 CHARGER FAIL 207 PRINTER OFF LINE 395 REMOTE DISPLAY 6 NO ANSWER
23 ANNUN 5 TROUBLE 84 GROUND FAULT LOOP 2 208 RESERVED 396 REMOTE DISPLAY 7 TROUBLE
24 ANNUN 5 NO ANSWER 85 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 1 209 RESERVED 397 REMOTE DISPLAY 7 NO ANSWER
25 ANNUN 6 TROUBLE 86 STYLE 6 NEG LOOP 2 210 MANUAL MODE ENTERED 398 REMOTE DISPLAY 8 TROUBLE
26 ANNUN 6 NO ANSWER 87 GROUND FAULT LOOP 1 211 NCM COMM LOSS 399 REMOTE DISPLAY 8 NO ANSWER
27 ANNUN 7 TROUBLE 88 RESERVED 212 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 1 400 REMOTE DISPLAY 9 TROUBLE
28 ANNUN 7 NO ANSWER 89 RESERVED 213 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 1 401 REMOTE DISPLAY 9 NO ANSWER
29 ANNUN 8 TROUBLE 90 PROG MODE ACTIVATED 214 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 2 402 REMOTE DISPLAY 10 TROUBLE
30 ANNUN 8 NO ANSWER 91 LOADING...NO SERVICE 215 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 2 403 REMOTE DISPLAY 10 NO ANSWER
31 ANNUN 9 TROUBLE 92 BASIC WALK TEST 216 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 3 404 REMOTE DISPLAY 11 TROUBLE
32 ANNUN 9 NO ANSWER 93 NFPA 24HR REMINDER 217 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 3 405 REMOTE DISPLAY 11 NO ANSWER
33 ANNUN 10 TROUBLE 94 NVRAM BATT TROUBLE 218 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 4 406 REMOTE DISPLAY 12 TROUBLE
34 ANNUN 10 NO ANSWER 95 RESERVED 219 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 4 407 REMOTE DISPLAY 12 NO ANSWER
35 ANNUN 11 TROUBLE 96 RESERVED 220 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 5 408 REMOTE DISPLAY 13 TROUBLE
36 ANNUN 11 NO ANSWER 97 RESERVED 221 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 5 409 REMOTE DISPLAY 13 NO ANSWER
37 ANNUN 12 TROUBLE 98 RESERVED 222 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 6 410 REMOTE DISPLAY 14 TROUBLE
38 ANNUN 12 NO ANSWER 99 RESERVED 223 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 6 411 REMOTE DISPLAY 14 NO ANSWER
39 ANNUN 13 TROUBLE 100 RESERVED 224 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 7 412 REMOTE DISPLAY 15 TROUBLE
40 ANNUN 13 NO ANSWER 101 RESERVED 225 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 7 413 REMOTE DISPLAY 15 NO ANSWER
41 ANNUN 14 TROUBLE 102 RESERVED 226 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 8 414 REMOTE DISPLAY 16 TROUBLE
42 ANNUN 14 NO ANSWER 103 RESERVED 227 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 8 415 REMOTE DISPLAY 16 NO ANSWER
43 ANNUN 15 TROUBLE 104 RESERVED 228 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 9 416 REMOTE DISPLAY 17 TROUBLE
44 ANNUN 15 NO ANSWER 105 STYLE 6 ON LOOP 3 229 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 9 417 REMOTE DISPLAY 17 NO ANSWER
45 ANNUN 16 TROUBLE 106 RESERVED 230 STYLE 4 SHORT A LOOP 10 418 REMOTE DISPLAY 18 TROUBLE
46 ANNUN 16 NO ANSWER 107 RESERVED 231 STYLE 4 SHORT B LOOP 10 419 REMOTE DISPLAY 18 NO ANSWER
47 ANNUN 17 TROUBLE 108 MAN EVAC INITIATED 232 RESERVED 420 REMOTE DISPLAY 19 TROUBLE
48 ANNUN 17 NO ANSWER 109 MAN EVAC RECEIVED 233 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 1 421 REMOTE DISPLAY 19 NO ANSWER
49 ANNUN 18 TROUBLE 110 RESERVED 234 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 2 422 REMOTE DISPLAY 20 TROUBLE
50 ANNUN 18 NO ANSWER 111 RESERVED 235 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 3 423 REMOTE DISPLAY 20 NO ANSWER
51 ANNUN 19 TROUBLE 112 RESERVED 236 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 4 424 REMOTE DISPLAY 21 TROUBLE
52 ANNUN 19 NO ANSWER 113-175 RESERVED 237 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 5 425 REMOTE DISPLAY 21 NO ANSWER
53 ANNUN 20 TROUBLE 176 GROUND FAULT LOOP 3 238 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 6 426 REMOTE DISPLAY 22 TROUBLE
54 ANNUN 20 NO ANSWER 177 GROUND FAULT LOOP 4 239 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 7 427 REMOTE DISPLAY 22 NO ANSWER
55 ANNUN 21 TROUBLE 178 GROUND FAULT LOOP 5 240 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 8 428 REMOTE DISPLAY 23 TROUBLE
56 ANNUN 21 NO ANSWER 179 GROUND FAULT LOOP 6 241 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 9 429 REMOTE DISPLAY 23 NO ANSWER
57 ANNUN 22 TROUBLE 180 GROUND FAULT LOOP 7 242 STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP 10 430 REMOTE DISPLAY 24 TROUBLE
58 ANNUN 22 NO ANSWER 181 GROUND FAULT LOOP 8 243 NCM COM LOSS 431 REMOTE DISPLAY 24 NO ANSWER
59 ANNUN 23 TROUBLE 182 GROUND FAULT LOOP 9 244 RESERVED 432 REMOTE DISPLAY 25 TROUBLE
60 ANNUN 23 NO ANSWER 183 GROUND FAULT LOOP 10 245 RESERVED 433 REMOTE DISPLAY 25 NO ANSWER

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System System System System

Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name Trouble System Trouble Name
Index Index Index Index
434 REMOTE DISPLAY 26 535 RESERVED 583 LOCAL PHONE TROUBLE 640 PRIMARY AMP 2 OVERCURRENT
TROUBLE
435 REMOTE DISPLAY 26 NO 536 RESERVED 584 ANALOG OUTPUT A TROUBLE 641 PRIMARY AMP 3 OVERCURRENT
ANSWER
436 REMOTE DISPLAY 27 537 RESERVED 585 ANALOG OUTPUT B TROUBLE 642 PRIMARY AMP 4 OVERCURRENT
TROUBLE
437 REMOTE DISPLAY 27 NO 538 RESERVED 586 ANALOG OUTPUT C TROUBLE 643 BACKUP AMP 1 OVERCURRENT
ANSWER
438 REMOTE DISPLAY 28 539 RESERVED 587 ANALOG OUTPUT D TROUBLE 644 BACKUP AMP 2 OVERCURRENT
TROUBLE
439 REMOTE DISPLAY 28 NO 540 RESERVED 588 FLASH IMAGE ERROR 645 BACKUP AMP 3 OVERCURRENT
ANSWER
440 REMOTE DISPLAY 29 541 RESERVED 589 POWER SUPPLY TROUBLE 646 BACKUP AMP 4 OVERCURRENT
TROUBLE
441 REMOTE DISPLAY 29 NO 542 RESERVED 590 AMPLIFIER LIMIT 647 PRIMARY AMP 1 TRIP
ANSWER
442 REMOTE DISPLAY 30 543 RESERVED 591 AMPLIFIER SUPERVISION 648 PRIMARY AMP 2 TRIP
TROUBLE
443 REMOTE DISPLAY 30 NO 544 RESERVED 592 DAA ADDRESS CONFLICT 649 PRIMARY AMP 3 TRIP
ANSWER
444 REMOTE DISPLAY 31 545 RESERVED 593 Reserved 650 PRIMARY AMP 4 TRIP
TROUBLE
445 REMOTE DISPLAY 31 NO 546 RESERVED 594 - Reserved 651 BACKUP AMP 1 TRIP
ANSWER 603
446 REMOTE DISPLAY 32 547 RESERVED 604 DATABASE CORRUPTED 652 BACKUP AMP 2 TRIP
TROUBLE
447 REMOTE DISPLAY 32 NO 548 RESERVED 605 AUDIO LIBRARY CORRUPTED 653 BACKUP AMP 3 TRIP
ANSWER
448 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 549 RESERVED 606 DATABASE INCOMPATIBLE 654 BACKUP AMP 4 TRIP
449-502 RESERVED 550 RESERVED 607 AUDIO LIBRARY 655 DSBUS 1 AC FAIL
INCOMPATIBLE
503 SOFTWARE MISMATCH 551 RESERVED 608 DAA DOWNLOAD IN 656 DSBUS 2 AC FAIL
PROGRESS
504 NO POWER SUPPLY INST 552 RESERVED 609 RESERVED 657 DSBUS 3 AC FAIL
505 LOOP 1-2 COMM FAILURE 553 RESERVED 610 RESERVED 658 DSBUS 4 AC FAIL
506 LOOP 3-4 COMM FAILURE 554 RESERVED 611 PHONE CHANNEL LIMIT 659 DSBUS 1 HIGH BATT
EXCEEDED
507 LOOP 5-6 COMM FAILURE 555 RESERVED 612 NCM SNIFFER MODE ACTIVE 660 DSBUS 2 HIGH BATT
508 LOOP 7-8 COMM FAILURE 556 RESERVED 613 NCM CONNECTION LIMIT 661 DSBUS 3 HIGH BATT
EXCEEDED
509 LOOP 9-10 COMM FAILURE 557 RESERVED 614 HARDWARE MISMATCH 662 DSBUS 4 HIGH BATT
510 TEST PROGRAM UPDATE 558 RESERVED 615 DAL DEVICE NO ANSWER 663 DSBUS 1 LOW BATT
511 RESERVED 559 RESERVED 616 PRIMARY AMP 1 HARDWARE 664 DSBUS 2 LOW BATT
FAILURE
512 RESERVED 560 RESERVED 617 PRIMARY AMP 2 HARDWARE 665 DSBUS 3 LOW BATT
FAILURE
513 RESERVED 561 RESERVED 618 PRIMARY AMP 3 HARDWARE 666 DSBUS 4 LOW BATT
FAILURE
514 RESERVED 562 RESERVED 619 PRIMARY AMP 4 HARDWARE 667 DSBUS 1 SELF TEST FAIL
FAILURE
515 RESERVED 563 RESERVED 620 BACKUP AMP 1 HARDWARE 668 DSBUS 2 SELF TEST FAIL
FAILURE
516 RESERVED 564 RESERVED 621 BACKUP AMP 2 HARDWARE 669 DSBUS 3 SELF TEST FAIL
FAILURE
517 RESERVED 565 RESERVED 622 BACKUP AMP 3 HARDWARE 670 DSBUS 4 SELF TEST FAIL
FAILURE
518 RESERVED 566 RESERVED 623 BACKUP AMP 4 HARDWARE 671 PRIMARY AMP 1 FAIL
FAILURE
519 RESERVED 567 RESERVED 624 DSBUS 1 COMMFAIL 672 PRIMARY AMP 2 FAIL
520 RESERVED 568 RESERVED 625 DSBUS 2 COMMFAIL 673 PRIMARY AMP 3 FAIL
521 RESERVED 569 RESERVED 626 DSBUS 3 COMMFAIL 674 PRIMARY AMP 4 FAIL
522 RESERVED 570 RESERVED 627 DSBUS 4 COMMFAIL 675 BACKUP AMP 1 FAIL
523 RESERVED 571 RESERVED 628 AA TROUBLE BUS FAIL 676 BACKUP AMP 2 FAIL
524 RESERVED 572 GROUND FAULT PORT A 629 NFN PAGING CHANNEL LIMIT 677 BACKUP AMP 3 FAIL
EXCEEDED
525 RESERVED 573 GROUND FAULT PORT B 630 BACKUP AMP LIMIT 678 BACKUP AMP 4 FAIL
526 RESERVED 574 AMPLIFIER TROUBLE 631 PRIMARY AMP 1 LIMIT 679 BACKUP AMP NOT INSTALLED
527 RESERVED 575 AUXIN TROUBLE 632 PRIMARY AMP 2 LIMIT 680 BACKUP AMP 1 NOT INSTALLED
528 RESERVED 576 DIGIN TROUBLE 633 PRIMARY AMP 3 LIMIT 681 BACKUP AMP 2 NOT INSTALLED
529 RESERVED 577 FFT TROUBLE 634 PRIMARY AMP 4 LIMIT 682 BACKUP AMP 3 NOT INSTALLED
530 RESERVED 578 REMOTE MIC TROUBLE 635 BACKUP AMP 1 LIMIT 683 BACKUP AMP 4 NOT INSTALLED
531 RESERVED 579 DAP PORT A FAILURE 636 BACKUP AMP 2 LIMIT 684 MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS
FAULT
532 RESERVED 580 DAP PORT B FAILURE 637 BACKUP AMP 3 LIMIT 685 VESDANET TROUBLE
533 RESERVED 581 DAA NO ANSWER 638 BACKUP AMP 4 LIMIT
534 RESERVED 582 LOCAL MIC TROUBLE 639 PRIMARY AMP 1
OVERCURRENT

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

SYSTEM TROUBLES
TROUBLE MESSAGE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION
AA TROUBLE BUS FAIL The AA Trouble Bus has failed to communicate with the fire panel. Check wiring and source.
AC FAIL Loss of AC power to DAA. Investigate whether there is an AC power loss, or whether the DAA-
PS is correctly installed and wired.
ADV WALK TEST There is an Advanced Walk Test in progress.
AMPLIFIER LIMIT A digital audio amplifier is overloaded. Remove outputs to lower the load on the speaker
circuits. See the digital audio amplifier manual for more information.
AMPLIFIER SUPERVISION The digital audio amplifier’s internal supervision is not working. Call Technical Services.
AMPLIFIER TROUBLE The DAA is in trouble. The output is overloaded or the amplifier is damaged. Remove outputs to
determine if the DAA was overloaded. If it still does not work, call Technical Services.
ANALOG OUTPUT x TROUBLE A trouble has occurred on DVC-AO analog output x (1 - 4). The analog output is configured for
Style 7, but no audio signal is returned. Investigate and fix.
ANNUN x NO ANSWER The annunciator at address x is not responding.
ANNUN x TROUBLE The annunciator at address x is in trouble.
AUDIO LIBRARY CORRUPTED The DVC’s audio library is corrupted. Re-create and/or re-download an intact database.
AUDIO LIBRARY INCOMPATIBLE The version is incompatible with the database and/or the application version.
AUXILIARY TROUBLE Auxiliary device connected to the CPU2-3030 at J5 is in trouble or the cable is missing.
AUXIN TROUBLE Generated when the auxiliary input is supervised (as determined in VeriFire™ Tools
programming) and no signal is coming from the input. Check wiring and source.
BACKUP AMP x FAIL The Backup Amp at address x has failed. Call Technical Services.
BACKUP AMP x HARDWARE FAIL The Backup Amp at address x has had a hardware failure. Call Technical Services.
BACKUP AMP x LIMIT The Audio Circuit of the Backup Amplifier at address x has been overloaded or shorted so the
Audio Signal has been attenuated. Check wiring and source and ensure that there are no
shorts.
BACKUP AMP x OVERCURRENT The Backup Amplifier at address x has overloaded and shut down. Check the total Load
calculations fir the DS-AMP and/or DS-BDA and ensure the total values do not exceed 120
watts.
BACKUP AMP x NOT INSTALLED The Backup Amplifier that is programmed at address x is not communicating with the DS-AMP.
Ensure the ribbon and power cables are properly attached to the DS-AMP and DS-BDA. If there
is no Backup Amplifier at that address, remove the Backup Amplifier from programming.
BACKUP AMP x TRIP The DS-BDA at DS-BUS address x (1-4) is drawing more current from the power supply than
expected and has been disabled. Refer to the DVC manual for additional troubleshooting.
BASIC WALK TEST A Basic Walk Test is in progress.
BATTERY The power supply’s battery voltage is too high or too low. Check the batteries for problems.
Replace batteries if necessary.
BUZZER OFF-LINE The piezo is disabled.
CHARGER FAIL The DAA’s battery charger is not functioning. Investigate and correct.
CORRUPT LOGIC EQUAT The database that houses the panel’s logic equations is corrupt. It must be re-downloaded, or
all programming must be cleared and re-entered.
DAA ADDRESS CONFLICT More than one DAA has the same address.
DAA DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS The DVC is currently downloading to DAAs.
DAA NO ANSWER A DAA is not responding. Investigate and fix.
DAL DEVICE NO ANSWER The DAL device is no longer communicating with the fire panel. Check wiring and source
DAP PORT x FAILURE Digital Audio Port x (A or B) is not communicating due to a break in the connection, a short, or
faulty hardware. Locate and fix the break or short. If the problem is not a short or break, call
Technical Services.
DATABASE CORRUPTED The DVC programming database is corrupt. Re-create and/or re-download the database.
DATABASE INCOMPATIBLE The DVC programming database version is incompatible with DVC software.
DIGIN TROUBLE The DAA has determined that its DVC has stopped transmitting audio data to the Digital Audio
Loop (DAL), even though the loop is still functional. Update code, ensure all code on the DAL is
compatible. If the DVC still does not transmit digital audio data, call Technical Services.
DISPLAY NODE LIMIT EXCEEDED The number of display nodes on the network has been exceeded. This trouble will only be
displayed if at least one of the NFS2-3030s on the network are in Network Display Mode and
the total number of display nodes has exceeded 25. Remove one or more display nodes to
correct this trouble. (Display nodes include NCA, NCA-2, a Gateway node, or an NFS2-3030 in
Network Display Mode.)
DRILL INITIATED Drill has been initiated locally.
DRILL RECEIVED Drill has been initiated remotely.

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SYSTEM TROUBLES
TROUBLE MESSAGE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION
DSBUS x AC FAIL The DSBUS at address x has lost AC power. Check wiring and source.
DSBUS x COMMFAIL The DSBUS at address x is not communicating with the fire panel. Check wiring and source.
DSBUS x HIGH BATT The battery voltage for the DSBUS at address x has exceeded 28 V. If the batteries are shared,
ensure that only one power supply is charging the batteries. Remove the batteries and measure
the charging voltage from the supply to ensure it is not exceeding 27.6 V. Call Technical
Services.
DSBUS x LOW BATT The battery voltage for the DSBUS at address x has fallen below 20.4 V. Charge or replace
batteries.
DSBUS x SELF TEST FAIL A device on the DSBUS at address X has failed self test. Reboot the device. If this does not
repair it, update the software of the device. If the self test fail trouble continues to be displayed,
call Technical Services.
EPROM ERROR The application and/or boot code is corrupt. Service required.
EXTERNAL RAM ERROR The external RAM test failed. Service required.
FLASH IMAGE ERROR The software is corrupt. Re-download the panel code software from VeriFire™ Tools. If the
trouble does not clear, call Technical Services.
FFT TROUBLE There is a short or open on an FFT riser on a Digital Audio Loop. Check that the DVC’s 4-wire
switch is set properly and that there is an end-of-line resistor in place for 2-wire operation.
GROUND FAULT A ground fault has occurred within the panel.
GROUND FAULT LOOP x There is a ground fault on loop x.
GROUND FAULT PORT x A ground fault has occurred on DAP x (A or B).
HARDWARE MISMATCH The device installed does not match what was previously installed. Install the correct device.
INTERNAL RAM ERROR The internal RAM test failed. Service required.
INVALID NODE TYPE MAPPED An invalid node type has been mapped to the NFS2-3030 for Network Display Mode. Check
network mapping and correct. Refer to “Limitations” on page 173 for valid network types.
INTERNAL RAM ERROR The internal RAM test failed. Service required.
LCD80 SUPERVISORY Communication has been lost with an LCD-80.
LOADING...NO SERVICE A program or database download is in progress. The panel is NOT providing fire protection
during the download. Proper authorities should be notified while a download is in progress so
that other means of fire protection can be supplied.
LOCAL MIC TROUBLE The DVCs local microphone is in trouble. There is no communication, or paging has been
enabled for over 28 seconds and no signal has been received. Investigate whether the mic is
plugged into the DVC, or whether there is a problem with the local mic.
LOCAL PHONE TROUBLE The DVC’s local FFT handset is in trouble. There is no communication, or paging has been
enabled for over 28 seconds and no signal has been received. Investigate whether the handset
is plugged into the DVC, or whether there is a problem with the handset.
LOOP x- x COMM FAILURE Loops x and x are not responding. The LCM and LEM for those loops must be serviced.
MAN EVAC INITIATED Local initiation of DRILL
MAN EVAC RECEIVED Network initiation of DRILL
MANUAL MODE ENTERED An annunciator has been placed in manual mode.
MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS The VESDA® Gateway can not communicate with the HLI, HLI may be damaged or not
FAULT powered, or the VESDA Gateway may be damaged.
NCM COMM LOSS Communication lost between CPU2-3030 or DVC and network communications module.
NCM CONNECTION LIMIT More than two panels have been connected to a high-speed network communications module.
EXCEEDED
NCM SNIFFER MODE ACTIVE The network is in a diagnostic state.
NETWORK FAIL PORT x Communication lost between NCM Port x and corresponding node.
NETWORK INCOMPATIBILITY The brand of this panel is incompatible with this network.
NETWORK MAPPING LIMIT More than 1 fire panel or more than 4 DVCs has been mapped to the NFS2-3030 for Network
EXCEEDED Display Mode. Check network mapping and correct.
NFN PAGING CHANNEL LIMIT Multiple paging sources are attempting to page over the NFN, exceeding the limit of one (1).
EXCEEDED reduce the number of paging sources to clear this trouble.
NFPA 24HR REMINDER This message occurs every day at 11 am if any troubles exist.
NVRAM BATT TROUBLE Battery backup and/or clock backup is low. Replace battery.
NO DEV. INST ON L1 No devices are installed on the system.
NO POWER SUPPLY INST The address of the main power supply has not been entered.
PANEL DOOR OPEN The panel door is open.
PHONE CHANNEL LIMIT The DVC has allocated all its phone channels, and there are still phones ringing in requesting
EXCEEDED more channels.
POWER SUPPLY TROUBLE There is a communication failure with the DAA onboard power supply. Call Technical Services.

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SYSTEM TROUBLES
TROUBLE MESSAGE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY AMP x FAIL The Primary Amp at address x has failed. Call Technical Services.
PRIMARY AMP x HARDWARE The Primary Amp at address x has had a hardware failure. Call Technical Services.
FAIL
PRIMARY AMP x LIMIT The Audio Circuit of the Primary Amplifier at address x has been overloaded or shorted so the
Audio Signal has been attenuated. Check wiring and source and ensure that there are no
shorts.
PRIMARY AMP x OVERCURRENT The Primary Amplifier at address x has overloaded and shut down. Check the total Load
calculations fir the DS-AMP and/or DS-BDA and ensure the total values do not exceed 120
watts.
PRIMARY AMP x TRIP The DS-BDA at DS-BUS address x (1-4) is drawing more current from the power supply than
expected and has been disabled. Refer to the DVC manual for additional troubleshooting.
PRINTER OFF LINE Communication loss with printer. Restore power and/or printer’s online status.
PRINTER PAPER OUT Add paper.
PROGRAM CORRUPTED The database that houses the panel’s programming is corrupt. It must be re-downloaded, or all
programming must be cleared and re-entered. Service required.
PROG MODE ACTIVATED A user is currently using the panel’s programming menus.
REMOTE DISPLAY x NO ANSWER The remote display at address x is not responding.
REMOTE DISPLAY x TROUBLE The remote display at address x is in trouble.
REMOTE MIC TROUBLE The DVC’s remote microphone is in trouble. It is installed and supervised, but no signal is
coming from it. Investigate and fix.
SELF TEST FAILED Diagnostic test failed. Service required. Call Technical Services.
SOFTWARE MISMATCH One or more LCM or DAA software revisions do not match other LCMs or DAAs, and/or the
network communications module is not network version 5.0, or LCD-160 software is
incompatible. Update the software as necessary.
STYLE 4 SHORT x LOOP x Service required. Call Technical Services.
STYLE 6 POS. LOOP x There is an open circuit on the positive side of loop x. Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of
communicating with addressable devices. If the control panel detects a trouble (open only), it will
drive both ends of the loop, maintaining communication in an unsupervised method. The latching
trouble will display on the panel as a Style 6 trouble until you correct the condition and press reset.
Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires the use of ISO-X modules.
STYLE 6 NEG. LOOP x There is an open circuit on the negative side of loop x. Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods
of communicating with addressable devices. If the control panel detects a trouble (open only), it will
drive both ends of the loop, maintaining communication in an unsupervised method. The latching
trouble will display on the panel as a Style 6 trouble until you correct the condition and press reset.
Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires the use of ISO-X modules.
STYLE 6 SHORT LOOP x Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of communicating with addressable devices. If the
control panel detects a trouble (open or short), it will drive both ends of the loop, maintaining
communication in an unsupervised method. The latching trouble will display on the panel as a
Style 6 trouble until you correct the condition and press reset. Style 7 configuration of the SLC
requires the use of ISO-X modules.
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION One or more devices (detectors or modules) can not report activation. This can occur following
system startup, when exiting Walk Test, or following a device trouble of No Response.
VESDA TROUBLE A trouble has occurred on a VESDA node. Possible troubles may include: Communication failure on
the VESDA detector loop, incompatible VESDA software versions, or VESDA configuration error.

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 Appendix I: Regional Settings
The panel programming REGIONAL SETTINGS choices, available through the Panel Settings (2)
screen (refer to page 23) are described below. The REGIONAL SETTINGS screen (Refer to
Figure I.1) allows scrolling through the available choices by pressing the soft key. Choices are
CHICAGO, SINGAPORE, AUSTRALIA, CHINA or DEFAULT (no special regional settings).

REGIONAL SETTINGS

REGIONAL SETTINGS:SINGAPORE

Figure I.1 Regional Settings Screen

I.1 Singapore
The REGIONAL SETTING choice of SINGAPORE activates the following features:
• Does not allow the disabling of a bell circuit either locally or via the network.
• A BELL CIRCUIT Type Code will allow power monitoring.
• The panel will sound the piezo when local control is set to OFF.
• Does not turn ON the System Trouble LED or the System Trouble relay for disabled points.
• Does not turn ON the System Trouble LED, the System Trouble relay, or the piezo when
Drill is initiated.
• Turns ON keypad LEDs, PCB LEDs, and all ACM-24/48 LEDs during Lamp Test.
• Requires the user to initiate the start of the application when the panel boots/reboots. The
CPU Failure LED will be ON until the user initiates startup. (Refer to Figure I.2.)

TROUBLE
LOADING..NO SERVICE
LAKEVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL
N083
BOOTLOADER

11:58:45A WED NOV 22, 2006

CPU HAS REBOOTED

CONTINUE ABORT

User should select CONTINUE to initiate applications. User should select ABORT to abort applications.

Figure I.2 Singapore Application Initiation

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I.2 Chicago
The REGIONAL SETTING choice of CHICAGO disallows local drill or signal silence.
• The DRILL and SIGNAL SILENCE keys at the panel will not function.
• Annunciator Control Modules and SLC modules given a drill or signal silence Mode or
Type Code will not allow local drill or signal silence initiation.
• Events must be acknowledged prior to system reset.

I.3 Australia
The REGIONAL SETTING choice of AUSTRALIA activates the following features:
• allows use of the Australian smoke control module SCS-8AU.
• “Brigade Act” LED is controlled by ZL1000.
• Test LED is lit during walktest.
• Ability to manually corrupt memory to test memory corruption detection. Special passwords
for testing memory corruption detection.
“corrupta” will temporarily corrupt a location in the application.
“corruptb” will temporarily corrupt a location in the boot.
“corruptd” will temporarily corrupt a location in the database.
“reset” will uncorrupt the panel and reboot.
• Plant Isolate button will disable/enable ZL999. Use special function zone ZF6 with ZL999.
• No softkeys on the panel will function while there is an unacknowledged alarm EXCEPT
scroll, silence, reset and disable.
• Silence Buzzer key acknowledges everything before silencing.
• Special Function Zone ZF17 may be used with Signal Silence. When a Signal Silence is
performed, ZF17 will go active and remain active until a System Reset is performed.
• Disable key disables the current event on the screen.
• Special Function Zone ZF7 may be used for Drill. When the drill key is pushed or a drill
performed, ZF7 will go to active. When the system reset key is pushed or a system reset is
performed, ZF7 will go normal.
• Fan control function per AS/NZS 1668:1:1998, section 4.13.2.
• First zone in alarm displayed at top of display. Additional zones in alarm also displayed,
until panel reset. Alarm zones not currently on display may be viewed using the scroll
button.
• Security events will light the supervisory LED. The supervisory scroll key will scroll
through security events.
• Display acknowledged and unacknowledged alarms at the same priority.
• Pre-alarm events will be displayed after alarms.
• The Main Menu includes an “Other events” menu key to scroll through other events.
• Password Bypass Timer enabled. After entering a valid password, the user does not need to
enter a password again until no key is pressed for ten minutes.
• Active Output events are displayed if Output Activations are enabled in the Event Logging
menu.
• Disable/Enable button will disable or enable the currently-displayed event.
• AMPS-24 supervision disabled.
• When the primary supply is not an AMPS-24, selecting AUX trouble supervisory setting
will generate a general power supply fault.

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I.4 China
The REGIONAL SETTING choice of CHINA 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.
• Ability to manually corrupt memory to test memory corruption detection.

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 Appendix J: Network Display Mode
The panel programming NETWORK DISPLAY MODE choices, available through the Panel
Settings (3) screen (refer to page 26) are described below. Network Display Mode allows the
NFS2-3030 to display network events for mapped nodes. This feature is programmable via the
NFS2-3030 or through VeriFire Tools.

J.1 Limitations
When in Network Display Mode:
1. Only the following network node types can be mapped to the NFS2-3030:

• NFS2-3030 • DVC
• NFS2-640 • NFS-640
• NFS-320 • NFS-3030

2. Read Status, Control On/Off, Disable/Enable, and Network Control-By-Event will only
function for the nodes that are mapped to the NFS2-3030.
3. The number of display type nodes for the entire network is limited to a total of 25. Display
nodes include NCA, NCA-2, a Gateway node, or an NFS2-3030 in Network Display Mode.

J.2 Event, Mass Notification, and Drill Mapping

The NFS2-3030 can be programmed to monitor events and initiate drill on one (1) additional fire
panel and up to four (4) DVCs. For information on Network Node Mapping, refer to “Network
Mapping” on page 21.
Mapping a network node to the NFS2-3030 on the Network Mapping menu will allow the NFS2-
3030 to monitor and annunciate events for that node. Mass Notification and Drill Mapping for the
NFS2-3030 can only be changed through VeriFire Tools. Refer to the VeriFire Tools Help File.

J.3 Panel Control Functions

Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence and Drill
In Network Display Mode, the NFS2-3030 has the ability to perform a network Acknowledge,
System Reset, Signal Silence and Drill. Only the network nodes mapped to the NFS2-3030 will be
affected.
Auto Silence
In Network Display Mode, the Auto Silence feature also applies to any network nodes mapped to
the NFS2-3030.

NOTE: Initiating an Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal Silence or Drill on a network node
mapped to the NFS2-3030 may affect nodes that are not participating in Network Display Mode
through Logic Zone Programming.

J.3.1 Print Functions

When in Network Display Mode, printing active points on the NFS2-3030 will also display any
active points of any mapped network nodes.

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 Glossary
0.1 Glossary

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

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Point A system memory address occupied by an select a Type Code while programming a point). The
addressable SLC device, Software Zone, or annunciator. Type Code specifies what action the control panel takes
For example, the control panel considers “L01M102”, a when the point activates. For example, when a monitor
module on loop 1 at address 102, as a point. module with evacuate as a Type Code activates, the
control panel activates all outputs, as if someone pressed
Panel sounder The piezo sounder on control panel,
the drill key.
that pulses when troubles and alarms occur.
Upload A function for making a copy of a system
Primary zone The zone in the first position of a point’s
program and storing the program as a file on a personal
zone map. The FACP looks at this zone for certain
computer. Also see VeriFire™ Tools Programming
functions, such as some Cross Zone activations or Walk
Utility.
Test participation.
View (Very Intelligent Early Warning) System A smoke
Silence Inhibit Timer A user-defined timer that
detection system, consisting of the NFS2-3030 control
disables the signal silence key function for the
panel and intelligent laser detectors, that provides very
programmed time (0-300 seconds) when a fire alarm
early warning of smoldering fires.
occurs. All subsequent alarms can be silenced
immediately. VeriFire™ Tools Program Utility A software utility
for uploading and downloading a system program
SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) A physical wire loop
between a personal computer and the control panel
used to connect addressable detectors and modules to
through the EIA-232 port.
the control panel.
Walk Test A feature that lets a single (qualified)
General Zone A label, internal to the fire alarm
maintenance person test a fire alarm control panel and
system, assigned to a group of addressable devices.
initiating devices without causing the control panel to
Switch Inhibit A software function that allows the enter into an alarm state.
programming of control modules and NACs so an
Zone Map SLC inputs (detectors and monitor
operator cannot manually activate NACs. With Switch
modules) and outputs (control modules) provide for up
Inhibit enabled, an operator cannot manually activate
to ten zone selections for CBE.
the NACs from the control panel.
System Normal message A message that displays on
the second line of the LCD display during normal
operation of the control panel.
System Reset Pressing the System Reset fixed function
key will clear all latched alarms and other events if the
initiating condition is gone. LEDs associated with these
events will turn off. Unacknowledged events will not
prevent reset from functioning. If alarms or other off-
normal events exist after reset, they will resound the
system. The System Reset key will not function if the
programmable Silence Inhibit timer is running. If
multiple
The System Reset key will not immediately silence
active outputs. If the Control-by-event programming for
the output evaluates false after reset, the output will
deactivate. (Typically this is 30 seconds local, 60
seconds network.)
Terminal Interface EIA-232 bidirectional serial port
used for upload and download functions.
Tracking An attribute of a device that allows it to enter
an active state when a condition causes its activation,
then to return from an active to an inactive state when
the condition causing its activation is corrected.
Type Code A Type Code is a software function that
specifies the function of a detector, control module,
monitor module, transponder point, or NAC. (You can

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A Alter Status 80–95
Clear History 85
Abort Switch 113
Alarm, Event or All History 86
AHJ 119
Clear Verify Counters 85
Basic configuration example 114
Control On/Off 94
Configuration example with monitor mod-
ule 122 Force On/Off 95
Point select 94
IRI 116
Detector Alarm Sensitivity 83
NYC 117
Occupied & Unoccupied Alarm &
To program 122
Prealarm Sensitivity 84
Type Code (ULI, IRI, NYC, AHJ) 65, 112
Point Select 83
ULI 115
Disable/Enable 82
AC Fail Delay 31
Mesh Formation 97
ACCEPT soft key, about 13
Point selection for disable/enable 81, 98,
Acclimate, detector sensitivity settings 143
Acknowledge 100
AKS-1 41 Point selection for Reset IP Address
FAAST Detector 101
Local control 22
Program Time/Date 93
ACPS-2406 32
Shutdown Wireless Devices 98
ACPS-610 32
Switch Disable 97
ACS
Annunciation, releasing applications 133 Walk Test
Advanced 87
Number of annunciator devices per circuit
34 Audible 87
Point Programming 36 Disable ACS Boards 89
Panel test screen 92
Programming
Mode 36 Parameter 89
Wireless Programming 96
Point 36
AMG 13, 35
Source 38
AMPS-24 32
Smoke control devices 34
Annunciator, See ACS 35
TM-4 34
Application Corrupt Screen 106
Trouble Reporting Delay 70
Argument 152, 175
Type 35
Arrow keys 12
UDACT 34
Audio Volume Control 72
UDACT-2 34
auto program 21
UZC Zone Coder 34
Auto Silence 32, 175
ACS Board
Autoprogram 74–79, 175
Address format 49
Auxiliary Control Functions, releasing applica-
Action level, prealarm 142
tions 133
Address
Auxiliary trouble reporting 40
To display 23
AWACS see Intelligent Sensing Applications
Advanced Warning Addressable Combustion
Sensing see Intelligent Sensing Applications
AHJ Abort Switch 119 B
AKS-1 keyswitch, functions 41 BACK soft key, about 12
Alarm Sensitivity Beam detector sensitivity settings 54, 143
Levels 140 Blink Mode 45
Alarm, to set 54 Bootloader Screen 104
Prealarm, to set 54
Table, displayed on screen 53
To select 84, 142
C
Alarm Verification 30, 52, 59, 175 Canada
Alert Level, pre-alarm 141 Auto Silence Value 32
ALL CALL 37 Event ordering 22

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ULC installation Alarm Verification timer Delete Program Menu, when programming panel
value 30, 70 the first time 18
Canada Event Order 23 Detector
CAUTION Address format 48
Do not mix general zones with other sourc- Alarm Sensitivity Levels 53, 83, 140
es... 39 Alarm Verification 52
Mapping of inputs not associated with Pri- Custom action message 52
mary Zones 120 Drift Compensation 138
On systems utilizing the DCC function… Extended label 50
24 FlashScan code label 49
CBE (Control-by-Event) 150, 175 Label 49
CCBE (Cooperative Control-By-Event) 150 Local Mode 52
Channel A,B thresholds 20 Maintenance Level messages 139
Clear Maintenance Warning 139
ACS programming 73 Multi-Detector (Coop) 52
All programming 73 Occupancy Schedule 54
History 85 Point programming 49
Loop programming 73 Poll 45
Panel programming 73 Pre-Alarm Sensitivity Level 140
Verify Counters 85 Print a Detector Maintenance Report 145
CLIP Mode 45 Sensitivity 52
Communication loss, panel & SLC 52 To replace 157
Control Module 175 To test detectors set below 0.50% obscura-
See Module, SLC tion per foot 144
Control On/Off 94 Type Codes 49
Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing 52, 141 Weekly Occupancy Schedule 54
CPU2-3030 40 Zone map 50
Cross Zone 112 Disable/Enable Point Selection 81
Programming example 120 Displayless Mode
To activate a Releasing Zone 120 Service-level switches, ACK, SIG-SIL,
Types 120, 121 SYSRST, LAMP 12
CRT Supervision 40 Do not assign Releasing Type Codes to Panel Cir-
Custom Action message cuits 162
Detector 52, 53 Download 175
Module 59 Download screen 106
To create 46 Drift Compensation 138, 175
To view 46 Graphic representation 139
To view, point 53 Drill
Custom Drill Mode 135 AKS-1 41
Custom Tone Setup 27 Local control 22
Drill Mode 26, 135
D Drill Zone 135
DVC/DAA
DAA-5025/DAA-5070 72 Address format 49
Address format 49
DVC/DVC-EM 72
DCC Participation 24
Default settings soft key 24
Default Timers soft key 33 E
Delay Time 112 Equations
Delete point 73 Arguments 152
Delete Program 72 Editing 66
Clear Logic 151
ACS programming 73 Functions 152
All programming 73 Time-based functions 154
Loop programming 73 Trouble 156
Panel 73 Event Counts Display 16
Delete point 73 Event logging 47

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Event ordering ISO-X module 169

Canada Event Order 22
USA Event Order 22 L
Extended label 50, 58
Label, point 49, 58
Language selection 33
F LCD-160 105
FAAST Detector latching 175
Reset Baseline 99 LCD Programming 33
Reset IP 100 LCD programming
Service Mode 98 Backlight 34
Factory default settings Current setting 34
Password 13 Factory default setting 34
FCM-1-REL releasing module 65 Intensity down 33
Field information, how to enter 12 Intensity up 33
Fixed position, detector zone map 51 Language 33
FlashScan code label 49, 58 LCD-160 Download Menu
Force On/Off (point) 95 Address 104
FSC-851 detector sensitivity settings 143 Language 105
FST-751 140 LCD-80 41
FZM-1 LCM Download Menu 105
& alarm verification 59 LCM Local Mode, See Local mode 23
Local control 22
G Local mode 23, 52, 60, 63
Local Receive mode 22
General Zone 64, 176
Logic equations, editing 66
Group Zone Disable 82
Logic Zone 65, 150
Address format 49
H Loop Download Menu
Heat (Adjustable Threshold), detector sensitivity Download Type 105
settings 143 Loop Address 105
History buffer 175 Loop programming 45
History Display 16 CLIP 45
Holiday menu 47 Configuration 44
Detector poll 45
FlashScan 45
I Module poll 45
Initial programming Rapid poll 45
Basic procedure 13 Wiring style 45
Initiating Devices for releasing zones 132
Insert (Logic equation screen) 67
Instant Release Circuit M
Control module configuration example Main Menu 12, 16
131 Main Power Supply Address 40
To program 131 Maintenance Warnings 139
Intelligent Sensing Applications 138–148 Major changes and additions
Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing 141 Basic procedure 13
Detector Sensitivity 140 Manual Release Delay Switch
Drift Compensation 138 Monitor module configuration example
Features 138 124
Maintenance Warnings, 3 levels 139 To program 124
Self-Optimizing Prealarm 140 Manual Release Switch
Smoothing 138 Monitor module configuration example
Intelliquad detector sensitivity settings 143 123
Ion detector sensitivity settings 143 To program 123
IP Access 20 Mass Notification
IRI Abort Switch 116 Fire Priority 28
ZF20, ZF21, ZF22 136

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Master password, see Password 14 Non-latching 175

Maximum verification count 30 Note
Menu Hierarchy 107 Clearing all programs is not necessary
Mesh Formation 97 when… (VeriFire) 18
MN Control 28 NYC Abort Switch 117
Module
Address format 48 O
Module poll 45
Module, SLC Obscuration 175
Control 62 Occupancy Schedule 42, 54
Holidays 47
Custom action message 59
Output activations
Local mode 63
Event logging 47
Silenceable 63
Output circuit 175
Switch inhibit 63
Overwrite (logic equation screen) 67
Walk test 63
Zone map 63
Extended label 58 P
FlashScan Code label 58 Panel programming, see Programming, Panel set-
Label 58 tings
Module Type (Control/Monitor) 58 Panel settings 22
Monitor 59, 62 AC Fail Delay 31
Alarm verification 59 Alarm Verification timer 30
FMM-4-20 60 Auto Silence 32
Local control 60 Auxiliary trouble reporting 40
Zone map 59 Custom Action message 46
Type Codes 58 Default Settings 24
Monitor Module, see Module, SLC Default Timers 33
Multiple Event List 16 Display Address 23
Multiple Events List screen Event logging 47
order of events 22 Event Ordering 22
Holiday menu 47
N Local Control 22
Local mode 23
NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) 175
Local Receive mode 22
Navigating Menu and Programming Screens 12
Loop configuration 44
NBG-12LRA 113, 122, 123, 124, 125
Loop programming 45
Network Display Mode 173
Maximum verification count 30
network mapping 21
Network Parameters 19 PAS 32
Channel threshold 20 Password 42
Node Piezo 22
Label 20 Poll types 45
Number, range 20 Presignal delay 33
Standalone 20 Proprietary Supervising Station 22
To view 20 Reminder Menu 23, 29
Wiring style 20 Remote Display Menu 43
NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications 113 Silence Inhibit 32
NFS2-3030 Supervision 40
Displayless Mode 12 CRT 40
Two basic configurations 12 Main power supply address 40
Node label 20 Printer 40
Tamper input 40
Node number 20
Timers 30
For standalone panel 20
Trouble reminder 30
Range 20
Verify-Prealarm 32
To view 20
Weekly occupancy schedule 42
Non-fire activations
Event logging 47 Panel sounder 176
Panel Timers 30

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PAS (Positive Alarm Sequence) 134 See also Module

Inhibit switch 134 Panel 19–48
Setting 32 See also Panel settings
Password 13, 42 Point 48–79
Factory default settings 13 See also Point Program
Incorrect or forgotten 15 Presence of unacknowledged alarm 13
Master 13, 14 See also Point Program, Panel settings
User 13, 15 Two levels
Level of access 15 Alter Status 18
Piezo 22 Program 18
Point 176 Zones 64–69
Selection for programming 48 programming 64
Point Program 48 Proprietary Supervising Station 22
Autoprogram 74
Delete Point 73 R
Detector point 49
See also Detector Rapid All Call 24
Disable/Enable Point 81 Rapid poll 45
Read Status 17
FAAST Baseline Reset 99
Receiving Station, see this panel’s installation
FAAST IP Reset 100
manual. 22
FAAST Service Mode 98
Module Point, SLC 58 Regional Settings 24, 170
See also Module, SLC Release Audible Circuit
Point select 48 Output module configuration example 130
Zones 64–69 To program 130
Poll types 45 Release Circuit
Output module configuration example 128
Position 10 in zone map 51
Position 9 in zone map 51 To program 128
Position one in zone map 50, 59, 63 Release Code Bell Circuit
Configuration example 132
Power Management Mode 24
Power-up Screen 103 To program 131
Pre-Alarm 141 Release End Bell Circuit
Output module configuration example 126
Action Level 142
Alert Level 141 To program 126
See also Alarm Sensitivity 140 Release Form-C Circuit
Output module configuration example 129
Self-optimizing 140
Sensitivity Levels 140 To program 129
To select sensitivity 142 Releasing Applications 112–133
Prealarm (Action), fixed position zone 51 Abort Switch 112
Presignal delay 33 ACS Annunciation 133
Auxiliary Control Functions 133
Presignal Delay Timer/PAS 134
Cross Zones 112
Primary zone 49, 120, 176
Types 120
Printer Functions 17
Delay Time 112
Printer supervision 40
Initiating Devices 132
Program Time/Date 93
Soak Time 112
Program/Alter Status 17
Switches & Circuits, programming & con-
Programming
figuration 122–132
ACS 34
Warning sounders 133
Alter Status 80–95
Releasing Zone
Autoprogram 74
Address Format 49
Delete program 72
Detector point 49–54 Releasing Zones (R0-R9) 150
First time, Delete Program Menu 18 Type codes for inputs/outputs 121
LCD screen 33 Reminder Menu Screen 29
Module point 58–63 Remote Display Menu 43
Control 62 Reset 176
Monitor 59 AKS-1 41

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Local control 22 TM-4 31, 34, 135

RF Weak Link Trouble Reporting 28 Trouble bus cable, for auxiliary trouble reporting
40
S Trouble Equations 156
Trouble Zone 69, 150
screen navigation 21 Address format 49
Scrolling 12
Trouble, Point - see this panel’s Operations man-
Second Shot Switch ual
Monitor module configuration example Trouble, System 165
125
Type Codes 58, 176
To program 125
Explanation 158
selecting a field 21
For Intelligent Detectors 158
Self Test 103
For Monitor Modules 160
Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm 140
For releasing zone inputs/outputs 121
Sensitivity, see Alarm Sensitivity Levels, Detec-
For SLC output modules 162
tor
See also Point Program 49
Service Screens 102
To select 158
Application Corrupt Screen 106
Download screen 106
LCM Download Menu 105 U
Power-up screen 103 UDACT 31, 34
Version Information 102 UDACT-2 31, 34
Shutdown Wireless 98 UL Standard 864 115, 116, 117, 119
Signal Silence ULC Release Circuit
AKS-1 41 Output module configuration example 127
Disabling with Silence Inhibit timer 32 To program 127
Local control 22 ULC, auto silence value 32
Silence Inhibit Timer 32, 176 ULI Abort Switch 115
Silenceable 63 USA Event Order 23
Silenceable Zone 64 User password, see Password 15
SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) 176 UZC Zone Coder 34
SLC loop programming, see Loop programming
Smoke Control devices 34 V
Smoothing 138
VeriFire™ Tools Program Utility 176
Soak Time 112
Use with displayless mode 12
Sounder Base Setup 26
Verify-Prealarm 32
Special Zone F0, notes and restrictions 134
Version Information 102
Special Zone Outputs 134
Special Zones 151 Volume Control 72
Standard Drill Mode 135
STS-1 tamper switch 40 W
Supervision 40 Walk Test 63, 86–92, 176
Supplemental Documentation 9 Abort 93
Switch Disable 97 Advanced
Switch Inhibit 63, 176 Audible 87
Switches, service level, displayless mode 12 Basic 87
SXS Settings 24 See also Alter Status 86
System Troubles 165 Type IDs, modules, that do not participate
63
T Warning
Do not rely on Disable to disable releasing
Tamper input 40
points during… 82, 112
Threshold, Channel A & B 20
If you replace any detector with a different
Time control, special zones 134
type… 157
Time zone 94
The IRI abort switch will only work if it is
Time-based functions 69
pushed before… 116
Equations 154
Warning Sounders, releasing applications 133
Timers 30

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Weekly occupancy schedules 42, 52, 54

Wireless 96
Wiring Style 45
wiring style, network 20

Z
Z000 general alarm 141
Zone
Address format 48
Zone map
Control module 63
Detector 50
Monitor module 59
Zones
CBE 150
Fixed positions in map
Detectors, position one 51
Detectors, position ten 51
primary zone 49, 120
Sounder/relay bases, position nine 51
General Zone 64
Non-resettable control 64
Precedence Participation 64
Zone label 64
Logic 65
Add logic function 67
Add point 67
Add Time/Date 67
Delete equation 67
Edit Equation 66
Enter time 68
Logic function 68
Point select 67
Position layout 49, 50
Position one, initial programming 50, 59,
63
Releasing 65, 112–133
Abort Switch 65
Cross Zone 65
Delay Time 65
Soak Time 65
Special Zones 151
Trouble 69
Z000 general alarm 63, 142, 150

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