Section 3: Operation of the Control Panel

3.1 Overview
This section contains instructions for operating the control panel. Listed below are the topics
detailed in this section:

Section Refer to Page

3.2, "Normal Mode of Operation" page 17

3.3, "Fire Alarm Mode of Operation" page 17

3.4, "Mass Notification Mode of Operation" page 20

3.5, "System Trouble Mode of Operation" page 23

3.6, "Security Alarm Mode of Operation" page 25

3.7, "Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation" page 26

3.8, "Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation" page 28

3.9, "Disabled Points Mode of Operation" page 30

3.10, "Non-Alarm Mode of Operation" page 30

3.11, "CO Alarm Mode of Operation" page 31

3.12, "Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation" page 33

3.12, "Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation" page 33

3.13, "Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation" page 34

3.14, "Operation of Special System Timers" page 36

3.15, "Waterflow Circuit Operation" page 37

3.16, "Style 6 and Style 7 Operation" page 37

This manual also contains information on operating the control panel in the appendixes, listed as
follows:
• Appendix A, “Special Zone Operation”, on page 53
• Appendix B, “Intelligent Detector Functions”, on page 62
• Appendix C, “Remote Terminal Access”, on page 64
• Appendix D, “Point and System Troubles Lists”, on page 72

WARNING:
! WHEN USED FOR CO2 RELEASING APPLICATIONS, OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS AS
STATED IN NFPA 12. DO NOT ENTER THE PROTECTED SPACE UNLESS PHYSICAL
LOCKOUT AND OTHER SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE FULLY COMPLETED. DO NOT USE
SOFTWARE DISABLE FUNCTIONS IN THE PANEL AS LOCKOUT.

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3.2 Normal Mode of Operation

The system operates in Normal mode when no alarms or troubles exist. In Normal mode, the con-
trol panel displays a System Normal message as follows

SYSTEM NORMAL 01:56P 041508 Sat

Figure 3.1 Sample System Normal Message

In Normal mode, the control panel does the following functions at regular intervals:
• Polls all SLC devices and the four NACs to check for valid replies, alarms, troubles, circuit
integrity, supervisory signals, etc.
• Checks power supply troubles and batteries at 10-second intervals
• Sends a supervisory query on the optional FDU-80 and verifies proper response
• Refreshes the LCD display and the optional FDU-80 display and updates time
• Scans for any keypad or Control Key entries
• Performs a detector automatic test operation
• Tests system memory
• Monitors for microcontroller failure

3.3 Fire Alarm Mode of Operation

3.3.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Fire Alarm
When an initiating device (detector or monitor module) activates, the control panel does the follow-
ing:
• Produces a steady audible tone
• Activates the System Alarm relay (TB4)
• Flashes the FIRE ALARM LED
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that activated the fire alarm
• Displays ALARM in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
the device, as shown below:
Type Code of initiating device Custom descriptor for
Status banner this device location

ALARM: PULL STATION INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:10P 071408 2M147
Extended 12 character
custom label Time and date of trouble Device address
Zone

Figure 3.2 Sample Fire Alarm Display

• Sends an Alarm message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer, installed
printers, and CRT-2s.
• Latches the control panel in alarm. (You can not return the control panel to normal operation
until you correct the alarm condition and reset the control panel)
• Initiates any Control-By-Event actions
• Starts timers (such as Silence Inhibit, Auto Silence)
• Activates the general alarm zone (Z00)

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3.3.2 How to Respond to a Fire Alarm

If the control panel indicates a fire alarm, you can do the following:
• To silence only the panel sounder:
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The local sounder will silence and the FIRE
ALARM LED will change from flashing to steady.
The control panel will send an acknowledge message to the LCD display, remote annunciators,
history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.
• To silence the panel sounder and any activated outputs that are programmed as silenceable:
Press the SIGNAL SILENCE key. The FIRE ALARM LED and SIGNALS SILENCED LED light steady.
The control panel sends an Signal Silenced message to the remote annunciators, history buffer,
installed printers, and CRT-2s. The figure below shows a sample Alarm Silenced message.
Time and date of the
Status banner Alarm Silenced
SIGNALS SILENCED
03:12P 041508 Tue

Figure 3.3 Sample Alarm Silenced Message

1. Check the Alarm message for the location and type of trouble.
2. Correct the condition causing the alarm.
3. When you finish correcting the alarm condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The control
panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed
printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.

3.3.3 Interpreting Fire Alarm Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the Alarm message indicates the function of the point that initiates
the fire alarm. For example, a monitor module with a PULL STATION Type Code means that the
monitor module connects to a manual pull station. The table below lists the Type Codes that can
appear in an alarm message:

Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)

Monitor Modules
Blank Y Indicates activation of a device with no description Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT DETECT Y Indicates activation of a conventional heat detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
MONITOR Y Indicates activation of an alarm-monitoring device Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
PULL STATION Y Indicates activation of a manual fire-alarm-activating Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
device, such as a pull station.
RF MON MODUL Y Indicates activation of a wireless alarm-monitoring device Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
RF PULL STA Y Indicates activation of a wireless manual fire-alarm- Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
activating device, such as a pull station
SMOKE CONVEN Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
attached to an FZM-1
SMOKE DETECT Y Indicates activation of a conventional smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
attached to an FZM-1
WATERFLOW Y Indicates activation a waterflow alarm switch Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
EVACUATE SW N Performs Drill function. Activates all silenceable outputs

Table 3.1 Fire Alarm Type Codes (1 of 2)

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Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)
MAN. RELEASE Y Indicates activation of a monitor module programmed to a Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
releasing zone to perform a releasing function.
MANREL DELAY Y Indicates activation of a monitor module programmed for Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
a release output
SECOND SHOT N Provides second activation of releasing zone after soak Indicates ACTIVE and activates CBE
timer has expired.
CO MONITOR* Y Indicates activation of a CO conventional detector Activates CBE, does not light an indicator
at the control panel.

Detectors
SMOKE(ION) Y Indicates activation of an ion smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(DUCT I) Y Indicates activation of a duct ion smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(PHOTO) Y Indicates activation of a photo smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
RF_PHOTO Y Indicates activation of a wireless photoelectric smoke Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
detector
SMOKE(DUCTP) Y Indicates activation of a duct photo smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(HARSH)* Y Indicates activation of a HARSH smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(LASER) Y Indicates activation of a laser smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(DUCTL) Y Indicates activation of a duct laser smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(BEAM) Y Indicates activation of a beam smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE(DUCTL) Y Indicates activation of a duct laser smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
AIR REF Y Indicates activation of a laser air reference detector. Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT Y Indicates activation of a 190oF intelligent thermal detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT+ Y Indicates activation of a 190oF adjustable threshold Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
intelligent thermal detector
HEAT(ANALOG) Y 135oF intelligent thermal sensor Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
HEAT (ROR) Y 15oF per minute rate-of-rise detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
SMOKE ACCLIM Y Indicates activation of detector (Acclimate Plus™, FSC- Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
851 IntelliQuad), without freeze warning
SMOKE (ACCL+) Y Indicates activation of detector (Acclimate Plus™, FSC- Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
851 IntelliQuad), with freeze warning
SMOKE MULTI* Y Multisensor smoke detector Lights FIRE ALARM LED and activates CBE
PHOTO/CO* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat, or CO element of a Lights FIRE ALARM LED for photo and heat,
detector. no LED will light for a CO alarm. Photo and
heat will activate CBE, CO alarm activates
special function zone FC and sixth CBE
zone only (sixth CBE zone programmable
via VeriFire Tools)
PHOTO/CO (P SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Lights FIRE ALARM LED for heat, no LED will
detector. light for a CO alarm, supervisory LED will
light for photo alarm, heat and photo will
activate CBE, CO alarm activates special
function zone FC and sixth CBE zone only
(sixth CBE zone programmable via VeriFire
Tools)
PHOTO/CO (C SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Lights FIRE ALARM LED for heat and photo
detector. alarms, will light supervisory LED for CO
alarm, photo and heat alarms will activate
CBE, CO alarm will activate sixth CBE
zone only (sixth CBE zone programmable
via VeriFire Tools)

*FlashScan only
Table 3.1 Fire Alarm Type Codes (2 of 2)

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3.4 Mass Notification Mode of Operation

3.4.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification Alarm
When an initiating device activates, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a steady audible tone
• Does not activate any alarm relays or devices programmed as Alarm Pending or General
Pending
• Does not flash any panel LEDs
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that activated the MN alarm
• Displays MN ALARM in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific
to the device, as shown below:
Type Code of initiating device Custom descriptor for
Status banner this device location

ALARM: ECS/MN MON SECURITY STATION

MAIN BLG Z004 03:17P 041512 2M147
Extended 12 character
custom label Time and date of trouble Device address
Zone

Figure 3.4 Sample MN Alarm Display

• Sends an Alarm message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer, installed
printers, and CRT-2s.
• Latches the control panel in MN alarm. (You can not return the control panel to normal
operation until you correct the alarm condition and reset the control panel)
• Initiates any Control-By-Event actions
• Activates special zone ZFD (Not applicable for First Command applications)
• Sends an Alarm message to the proprietary receiver via the network, if applicable

3.4.2 How to Respond to an MN Alarm

If the control panel indicates an MN alarm, you can do the following:
• To silence only the panel sounder:
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key on a network control device. The local sounder
will silence. The control panel will send an acknowledge message to the LCD display, remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s. If multiple MN alarms are present
on the fire panel, the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key must be pressed for each alarm.
• To silence the panel sounder and any activated outputs that are programmed as silenceable:
Press the SIGNAL SILENCE key on a network control device. The FIRE ALARM LED and SIGNALS
SILENCED LED light steady.
The control panel sends an Signal Silenced message to the remote annunciators, history buffer,
installed printers, and CRT-2s. The figure below shows a sample Alarm Silenced message.
Time and date of the
Status banner Alarm Silenced
SIGNALS SILENCED
03:12P 041508 Tue

Figure 3.5 Sample MN Alarm Silenced Message

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1. Correct the condition causing the MN alarm.

2. When you finish correcting the MN alarm condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The control
panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed
printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.

3.4.3 How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification

Supervisory
When an initiating device activates, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a warbling audible tone
• Activates any supervisory relays and devices programmed as Supervisory Pending, General
Supervisory or General Pending
• Flashes the panel’s Supervisory LED
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that activated the MN supervisory
• Displays MN SUP in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
the device, as shown below:
Type Code of initiating device Custom descriptor for
Status banner this device location

ACTIVE: ECS/MN SUPL SECURITY STATION

MAIN BLG Z004 03:17P 041512 2M147
Extended 12 character
custom label Time and date of trouble Device address
Zone

Figure 3.6 Sample MN Supervisory Display

• Sends an MN Supervisory message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer,
installed printers, and CRT-2s.
• Initiates any Control-By-Event actions
• Activates special zone ZFE
• Sends an MN Supervisory message to the proprietary receiver via the network, if applicable

3.4.4 How to Respond to an MN Supervisory

If the control panel indicates an MN supervisory, you can do the following:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SUPERVISORY LED from flashing to steady. An Acknowledge message is sent to the remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRTs. Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL
DISPLAY will acknowledge all MN supervisory events on the fire panel.
2. Correct the condition that activated the MN supervisory point.
3. For a Latching event, press the system reset key to return the control panel to normal operation.
For a Non-latching event, the panel will return to normal operation once the supervisory
condition is corrected.
The control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and
installed printers, remote annunciators, and CRT-2s.

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3.4.5 How the Control Panel Indicates a Mass Notification Trouble

When an initiating device activates, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a pulsed audible tone
• Activates any trouble relays and devices programmed as Trouble Pending, General Trouble or
General Pending
• Flashes the panel’s Trouble LED
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device that with a trouble
• Displays MN TBL in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
the device, as shown below:
Type Code of initiating device Custom descriptor for
Status banner this device location

TROUBL: ECS/MN TROUBLE MON SECURITY POST

MAIN BLG SHORT 03:17P 041512 2M147
Extended 12 character
custom label Time and date of trouble Device address
Zone

Figure 3.7 Sample MN Trouble Display

• Sends an MN trouble message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer,
installed printers, and CRT-2s.
• Initiates any Control-By-Event actions
• Activates special zone ZFF
• Sends an MN Trouble message to the proprietary receiver via the network, if applicable

3.4.6 How to Respond to an MN Trouble

If the control panel indicates an MN trouble, you can do the following:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
TROUBLE LED from flashing to steady. An Acknowledge message is sent to the remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRTs. Pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL
DISPLAY will acknowledge all MN trouble events on the fire panel.
2. Check the trouble message for location and type of trouble.
3. Correct the condition causing the trouble condition. If the trouble clears, the panel sends a
Clear Trouble message to the History Buffer and installed printers, annunciators and CRT-2s.
(troubles will clear from the fire panel even if they are not acknowledged.)
4. If no other events are present on the fire panel, a “System Normal” message is sent to the LCD
display, remote annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s and the fire panel
returns to normal operation.

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3.4.7 Interpreting MN Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the fire panel message indicates the function of the point that initi-
ates the activation. The table below lists the Type Codes that can appear in an mass notification
message:

Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)

Monitor Modules
ECS/MN MONITOR1 Y Indicates activation of a mass notification device Activates CBE, does not light any LEDs,
overrides existing fire event2, shuts off
silenceable outputs and all fire activated
strobes
ECS/MN SUPL1 Y Indicates activation of a mass notification device Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates
CBE
ECS/MN SUPT N Indicates activation of a mass notification device Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates
CBE
ECS/MN TROUBLE N Indicates trouble on a mass notification device Monitors mass notification devices. Will
MON1 generate a trouble condition for both open
and short conditions.
1
This Type Code is not compatible with First Command applications.
Table 3.2 Mass Notification Type Codes

3.5 System Trouble Mode of Operation

3.5.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a System Trouble
The system goes into system trouble when the control panel detects an electrical fault. If no fire
alarms exist, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a pulsed audible tone
• Activates the Trouble relay (TB4)
• Flashes the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of device with a trouble.
• Displays TROUBL in the status banner on the LCD display as well as the type of trouble and
information specific to the device, as shown in Figure 3.8 below.
• Sends a Trouble message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, history buffer, installed
printers, and CRT-2s.

NOTE: If a fire alarm exists when a trouble exists, the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED lights, but the Alarm
message appears in the LCD display.

Typical Trouble message that appears on the LCD display:

Type of event Type of device Custom descriptor for

this device location

TROUBL PULL STATION INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING INVREP 03:14P 041408 2M147

Extended 12 character Device address

Type of trouble Time and date of trouble
custom label

Figure 3.8 Sample Trouble Message

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3.5.2 How to Respond to a System Trouble

If the control panel indicates a trouble, you can do the following:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SYSTEM TROUBLE LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms,
security and supervisory signals.

NOTE: Pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE key when only troubles exist, gives the same result as
pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The SIGNALS SILENCED LED does not light unless
an alarm exists in the system.

2. The control panel sends an Acknowledge message to the remote annunciators, history buffer,
installed printers, and CRT-2s.
Status banner Time and date of Acknowledge

ACKNOWLEDGE
03:15P 041508 Tue

Figure 3.9 Sample Acknowledge Message

3. Check the trouble message for the location and type of trouble.
TROUBL MONITOR MODULE ADDRESS M021 Z00 OPEN CIRCUIT 08:10A 042108 2M021
TROUBL MONITOR MODULE ADDRESS M022 Z00 OPEN CIRCUIT 08:12A 042108 2M022

Figure 3.10 Sample Trouble Messages on CRT-2 or Printer

4. Correct the condition causing the trouble. If the trouble clears, the control panel sends a Clear
Trouble message to the History buffer and installed printers FDU-80 annunciators, and
CRT-2s.
If all troubles clear and no supervisory signals or fire alarms exist, the control panel does the fol-
lowing:
• Returns to Normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message)
• Sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers,
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Restores troubles automatically - even if troubles are not acknowledged
If multiple trouble conditions exist in the system, the LCD and optional CRT-2 and FDU-80s auto-
matically step through each trouble every 3 seconds in the following order:
1. Alarms, in order of address
2. Supervisory, in order of address
3. Troubles, in order of address
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key and the display stops on the current trouble event
for 1 minute, then begins to automatically step through remaining troubles. To manually step
through remaining troubles, press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key.
Refer to Appendix D, “Point and System Troubles Lists”, on page 72 for explanations of troubles
that appear on the display.

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3.6 Security Alarm Mode of Operation

3.6.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Security Alarm
The system goes into Security mode when a monitor module point programmed with a Security
Type Code activates. If no fire alarm exists, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a warbling audible tone
• Turns on the Security relay (TB5)
• Flashes the SECURITY LED (blue)
• Displays a Type Code that indicates the type of security alarm being generated
• Displays ACTIVE in the status banner on the control panel, along with information specific to
the device
• Sends a Security message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, history buffer, installed
printers, and CRT-2s.
• Sends a Security message to the proprietary receiver via the network, if applicable.

NOTE: If a fire alarm exists, and there are silenced alarms (the SIGNALS SILENCED LED is
lighted), a Security alarm will resound the panel sounder.

A Typical security message that appears on LCD display:

Status Banner Type Code Custom descriptor for
this device location

ACTIVE SECURITY INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:17P 041508 2M147

Extended 12 character Device address

custom label Zone Time and date of trouble

Figure 3.11 Sample Security Alarm Message

3.6.2 How to Respond to a Security Alarm

A Security Type Code latches the control panel. To return the control panel to normal operation,
you must correct the condition causing the security condition, then reset the control panel. If the
control panel indicates a security alarm, take the following action:

NOTE: If a fire alarm exists, and there are silenced alarms (the SIGNALS SILENCED LED is
lighted), a Security alarm will resound the panel sounder.

1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL display key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SECURITY LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms,
supervisory, and security signals. The control panel sends a Security message to the remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.
2. Correct the condition that activated the Security point.
3. When you finish correcting the Security condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The control
panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, history
buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.

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3.6.3 Interpreting Security Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the security alarm message indicates the type of security alarm
being generated by the monitor module that initiates the alarm. For example, a monitor module
with a Type Code of AREA MONITOR indicates an intruder in a protected premises area. The table
below lists the Type Codes that can appear in a security alarm message.

Monitor Modules
Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)
AREA MONITOR Y Monitors area surveillance equipment, such Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
as motion detectors
SECURITY Y Monitors security switches for tampering Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
SYS MONITOR Y Monitors critical equipment for security Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE

Table 3.3 Security Type Codes

3.7 Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation

3.7.1 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Supervisory
The system goes into Supervisory mode when a monitor module point programmed with a Supervi-
sory type code activates. When a Supervisory point activates, the control panel does the following:
• Produces a warbling audible tone
• Turns on the Supervisory relay (TB5)
• Flashes the SUPERVISORY LED (yellow)
• Displays one of the Type Codes listed in Table 3.4.
• Displays ACTIVE in the status banner on the control panel, along with information specific to
the device
• Sends a Supervisory message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, history buffer, installed
printers, and CRT-2s.

NOTE: If a fire alarm exists, and there are silenced alarms (the SIGNALS SILENCED LED is
lighted), a Supervisory alarm will resound the panel sounder.

A Typical Supervisory message that appears on LCD display:

Status Banner Type Code Custom descriptor for
this device location

ACTIVE TAMPER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:19P 041508 2M147

Extended 12 character Device address

Zone Time and date of trouble
custom label

Figure 3.12 Sample Supervisory Signal Message

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3.7.2 How to Respond to an Active Supervisory

If a Latching Supervisory Type Code Displays
Some Supervisory Type Codes latch the control panel (Refer to Table 3.4 for a list of these type
codes). To return the control panel to normal operation, you must correct the condition causing the
supervisory condition, then reset the control panel. Take the following action:

NOTE: If a fire alarm exists, and there are silenced alarms (the SIGNALS SILENCED LED is
lighted), a Supervisory alarm will resound the panel sounder.

1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SUPERVISORY LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms, and
supervisory signals. The control panel sends a Supervisory message to the remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.
2. Correct the condition that activated the supervisory point.
3. When you finish correcting the latching supervisory condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to
return the control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The
control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, remote annunciators,
history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.
If Non-latching Type Code Displays
Some Supervisory Type Codes do not latch the control panel. (Refer to Table 3.4 for a list of these
type codes). The control panel automatically returns to normal operation, when you correct the con-
dition that activates the supervisory point. If the control panel indicates a non-latching supervisory
point, take the following action:

NOTE: If a fire alarm exists, and there are silenced alarms (the SIGNALS SILENCED LED is
lighted), a Supervisory alarm will resound the panel sounder.

1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SUPERVISORY LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms, and
supervisory signals. The control panel sends a Supervisory message to the remote
annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.
2. Correct the condition that activated the supervisory point.
3. The control panel automatically returns to normal operation (indicated by the “System
Normal” message) and the control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD
display, remote annunciators, history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.

3.7.3 How to Interpret Supervisory Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the Supervisory message indicates the function of the point that ini-
tiates the Supervisory. For example, a monitor module with a TAMPER Type Code means that the
monitor module connects to a tamper switch.
Type Codes that can appear in an Supervisory message:

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Monitor Modules
Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)
WATERFLOW S Y Indicates supervisory condition for activated waterflow switch Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
RF SUPERVSRY N Monitors a radio frequency device Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
LATCH SUPERV Y Indicates latching supervisory condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
TRACK SUPERV N Indicates tracking supervisory condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SPRINKLR SYS Y Indicates activation of sprinkler system Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
TAMPER Y Indicates activation of tamper switch Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
Detectors
SUP.T(DUCTI) N Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(DUCTI) Y Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUPT(DUCTL) N Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUPL(DUCTL) Y Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.T(DUCTP) N Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(DUCTP) Y Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUPT(PHOTO) N Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(PHOTO) Y Photo detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.T(ION) N Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(ION) Y Ion detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.L(LASER) Y Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
SUP.T(LASER) N Laser detector that indicates supervisory (non-alarm) condition Lights SUPERVISORY LED and activates CBE
PHOTO/CO (C SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Activation of the Heat or Photo elements will
detector. light an indicator at the control panel.
Activation of the CO element will light the
SUPERVISORY LED. Activates CBE.
PHOTO/CO (P SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Activation of the Heat element will light an
detector. indicator at the control panel.
Activation of the CO element will not light
and indicator at the control panel.
Activation of the Photo element will light the
SUPERVISORY LED. Activates CBE.
*FlashScan only

Table 3.4 Supervisory Type Codes

3.8 Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation

3.8.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Pre-Alarm Warning
The control panel activates a Pre-Alarm Warning if a detector exceeds the programmed Pre-Alarm
Alert or Action level. When a detector activates a Pre-Alarm, the control panel does the following:
• Pulses the panel sounder
• Flashes the PRE-ALARM LED
• Activates the Pre-Alarm zone (F9)
• Sends a Pre-Alarm message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80
annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Displays a PREALARM status banner, the Type Code of the detector, and the Pre-Alarm level
(Alert or Action) on the LCD display, along with information specific to the device as shown
in Figure 3.13.

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Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel

3.8.2 How to Respond to a Pre-Alarm Warning

Pre-Alarm Alert and Action Levels
The Pre-Alarm function is a programmable option which determines the system’s response to
real-time detector sensing values above the programmed setting. Use the Pre-Alarm function if you
want to get an early warning of incipient or potential fire conditions. The Pre-Alarm function pro-
vides one of two levels of Pre-Alarm as follows:

NOTE: For detailed information on Pre-Alarm applications, refer to the NFS2-640 Programming
Manual.

• Alert – a non-latching condition that causes a Pre-Alarm when a detector reaches the
programmed Pre-Alarm level.
• Action – a latching condition that causes a Pre-Alarm when a detector reaches the programmed
Pre-Alarm level.
Responding to a Pre-Alarm Warning
The Pre-Alarm screen display is the same for both alert and action conditions. Following is a sam-
ple screen for a Pre-Alarm message.

Status banner Type Code Custom descriptor for

this device location
Extended 12
character PREALM SMOKE(PHOTO) INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
custom label EASTERN WING 055%/4 03:20P 041508 1D147
Shows the detector has reached 55% of the Time and date of trouble Device address
programmed Pre-Alarm level. The 55% is a
real-time display and tracks smoke levels Detector programmed for a Pre-Alarm level of 4

Figure 3.13 Sample of an Alert Pre-Alarm Message

An Alert Pre-Alarm automatically restores to normal when the detector sensitivity, programmable
to one of nine settings, drops below the programmed Alert level. Zone F09 automatically clears
when no Pre-Alarm conditions exist.
An Action Pre-Alarm latches until you reset the system - even if the detector sensitivity drops
below the Action level. Zone F09 activates - but Zone Z00 (general alarm) and the trouble and
alarm relays do not activate. The fifth zone programmed, not the first four, in the detector’s CBE
activates. A subsequent alarm condition for this detector clears the Action indication from the LCD
display.
Interpreting Pre-Alarm Type Codes
The Type Code that displays in the Pre-Alarm warning indicates the function of the point that initi-
ates the Pre-Alarm warning. Refer to the Detectors section of Table 3.1 for the Type Codes that can
appear in a Pre-Alarm warning, and for descriptions of those Type Codes.

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Operation of the Control Panel Disabled Points Mode of Operation

3.9 Disabled Points Mode of Operation

The control panel indicates disabled points by displaying a screen for each disabled detector, moni-
tor module, and control/relay module. Disabled points do not cause an alarm or any Con-
trol-by-Event activity. If more than one point is disabled, the control panel displays by priority,
mimicking the alarms.

CAUTION:
! DISABLING A ZONE DISABLES ALL INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ZONE.

When one or more points are disabled, the control panel does the following:
• Holds all disabled output points in the off-state
• Flashes the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Lights the POINT DISABLED LED
• Sends a Disabled Point message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers,
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Displays a message for each disabled point

Disable message Custom descriptor for

this device location
Type Code of the disabled device

DISABL TAMPER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING 03:20P 041508 1M159

Extended 12 character Time and date of trouble Address of the

custom label disabled device

Figure 3.14 Sample Disabled Point Message

3.10 Non-Alarm Mode of Operation

3.10.1 Purpose of Non-Alarm Points
Non-Alarm points are addressable monitor modules programmed with one of the Non-Alarm Type
Codes listed in Table 3.5. Non-Alarm points, except Non-Fire, operate like monitored system func-
tions that can produce troubles—but with the differences shown in the following sections.

Monitor Modules
Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)
ACCESS MONTR N Used for monitoring building access Activates CBE
ACK SWITCH N Performs Acknowledge function Silences panel sounder, gives an
Acknowledge message on the panel LCD
ALLCALL PAGE N Activates all speaker circuits for paging Activates speakers
DRILL SWITCH N Performs Drill function Activates silenceable outputs
FIRE CONTROL N Used for air handler shutdown, intended to override Activates CBE, does NOT light an
normal operating automatic functions indicator at the control panel
NON-FIRE N Used for energy management or other non-fire Activates CBE, does NOT light an
situations. Does not affect operation of the control panel indicator at the control panel
PAS INHIBIT N Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence Inhibits Positive Alarm Sequence
RESET SWITCH N Performs Reset function Resets control panel
SIL SWITCH N Performs Signal Silence function Turns off all activated silenceable outputs
TELE PAGE N Performs function of Page Button on FFT-7 Allows remote paging to a fire area

Table 3.5 Non-Alarm Type Codes (1 of 2)

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ABORT SWITCH N Indicates Active at the panel Aborts activation of a releasing zone

Table 3.5 Non-Alarm Type Codes (2 of 2)

3.10.2 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Fire Control

Activation of a FIRE CONTROL point causes the control panel to do the following:
• Initiate the monitor module Control-by-Event
• Send a message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80
annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Display an ACTIVE status banner and FIRE CONTROL Type Code on the LCD display, along with
information specific to the device
Status banner
Type Code

ACTIVE FIRE CONTROL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z055 08:59a 071408 1M044

Zone affected by the Fire Control

Figure 3.15 Sample Fire Control Point Display

3.10.3 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Non-Fire Point

Non-Fire point operation does not affect control panel operation, nor does it display a message at
the panel LCD. Activation of a Non-Fire point activates CBE—but does not cause any indication
on the control panel. For example, you can program a Non-Fire point to turn lights in a zone to a
lower setting when activated. In this case, when the point activates the control panel activates the
point’s CBE to turn the lights down without any audio or visual indication on the control panel.

3.11 CO Alarm Mode of Operation

3.11.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a CO Alarm
When an initiating device (detector or monitor module) activates due to a CO alarm event, the con-
trol panel does the following:
• Produces a pulsed audible tone
• Displays a CO alarm event that indicates the type of device that activated the fire alarm
• Displays ALARM in the status banner on the LCD display, along with information specific to
the device, as shown below:
CO Alarm Indication Custom descriptor for
Status banner this device location

ALARM: CO INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:10P 031411 2M147
Extended 12 character
custom label Time and date of trouble Device address
Zone

Figure 3.16 Sample CO Alarm Display

• Sends a CO Alarm message to the LCD display, remote annunciators, History buffer, installed
printers, and CRT-2s.
• Latches the control panel in CO alarm. (You can not return the control panel to normal
operation until you correct the CO alarm condition and reset the control panel)
• Initiates any Control-By-Event actions—activiates ZFC.

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3.11.2 How to Respond to a CO Alarm

If the control panel indicates a CO alarm, you can do the following:
• To silence only the panel sounder:
Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The local sounder will silence.
The control panel will send an acknowledge message to the LCD display, remote annunciators,
history buffer, installed printers, and CRT-2s.
• To silence the panel sounder and any activated outputs that are programmed as silenceable:
Press the SIGNAL SILENCE key. The SIGNALS SILENCED LED will light steady.
The control panel sends an Signal Silenced message to the remote annunciators, history buffer,
installed printers, and CRT-2s. The figure below shows a sample Alarm Silenced message.
Time and date of the
Status banner Alarm Silenced
SIGNALS SILENCED
03:12P 031511 Tue

Figure 3.17 Sample Alarm Silenced Message

1. Check the Alarm message for the location and type of trouble.
2. Correct the condition causing the CO alarm.
3. When you finish correcting the CO alarm condition, press the SYSTEM RESET key to return the
control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The control
panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed
printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.

3.11.3 Interpreting CO Alarm/Supervisory Type Codes

The Type Code that displays in the CO Alarm message indicates the function of the point that initi-
ates the CO alarm. For example, a monitor module with a CO MONITOR Type Code means that the
monitor module monitors a conventional CO detector. The table below lists the Type Codes that
can appear in an alarm message:

Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)

Monitor Modules
CO Monitor* Y Indicates activation of a CO conventional detector Activates CBE, does not light an indicator
at the control panel.

Detectors
PHOTO/CO* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat, or CO element of a Lights FIRE ALARM LED for photo and heat,
detector. no LED will light for a CO alarm. Photo and
heat will activate CBE, CO alarm activates
special function zone FC and sixth CBE
zone only (sixth CBE zone programmable
via VeriFire Tools)
PHOTO/CO (P SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Lights FIRE ALARM LED for heat, no LED will
detector. light for a CO alarm, supervisory LED will
light for photo alarm, heat and photo will
activate CBE, CO alarm activates special
function zone FC and sixth CBE zone only
(sixth CBE zone programmable via VeriFire
Tools)

Table 3.6 CO Alarm Type Codes (1 of 2)

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Latching
Type Code Purpose What it does
(Y/N)
PHOTO/CO (C SUP)* Y Indicates activation of the Photo, Heat or CO element of a Lights FIRE ALARM LED for heat and photo
detector. alarms, will light supervisory LED for CO
alarm, photo and heat alarms will activate
CBE, CO alarm will activate sixth CBE
zone only (sixth CBE zone programmable
via VeriFire Tools)

*FlashScan mode only

Table 3.6 CO Alarm Type Codes (2 of 2)

3.12 Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation

3.12.1 How the Control Panel Indicates an Active Trouble Monitor
Trouble Monitor Points are monitor modules programmed with the following Type Codes:
Latching
Type Code Device Function Point Function
(Y/N)
AUDIO SYSTEM N Used for monitoring audio equipment audio Indicates trouble
amplifiers or associated equipment
EQUIP MONITR N Used for recording access to monitored equipment Activates CBE
POWER MONITR N Used to monitor remote power supplies or other Indicates trouble
external equipment
TROUBLE MON N Used to monitor remote power supplies or other Indicates trouble
external equipment

Table 3.7 Trouble Monitor Type Codes

These types of monitor modules operate like monitored system functions that can produce trou-
bles—but with the following differences:
• The LCD display status banner displays ACTIVE as shown:
Status banner Custom descriptor for
Type Code this device location

TROUBL TROUBLE_MON INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING 09:38A 041508 1M044
Extended 12 character
custom label Time and date of trouble Device address

Figure 4 Sample Trouble Monitor Point Message

• The monitor module is non-latching: the module will return to normal when the trouble
condition no longer exists.
• The monitor modules activate Control-by-Event
• The panel trouble relay transfers (TB4)

3.12.2 How to Respond to an Active Trouble Monitor

If the control panel indicates an active Trouble Monitor Point, take the following action:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SYSTEM TROUBLE LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms,
and supervisory signals.
2. The control panel sends an Acknowledge message to the History buffer and installed printers,
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s. Check the trouble message for the location and type of
trouble.
3. Correct the condition causing the trouble.

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4. When the trouble condition is corrected, the panel will return to normal operation (indicated by
the “System Normal” message).
5. The control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and
installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.

3.13 Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation

3.13.1 Overview
Output circuits include NACs, Control/Relay Modules, and Transponder Points. This section con-
tains a description of control panel operation for each type of output circuit.
• Four NACs are included on the control panel
• Control/Relay Modules connected to the control panel on an SLC
• Transponder Points: XPC-8 (CLIP only), or XP6-C (CLIP or FlashScan)

Trouble Type Codes for Control Modules and NAC Circuits

Silenceable
Type Code Configuration Device Function
(Y/N)
CONTROL N NAC Supervised NAC
RELAY N FORM-C relay Relay Output
BELL CIRCUIT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
STROBE CKT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
HORN CIRCUIT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
AUDIBLE CKT N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
SPEAKER N NAC Supervised NAC for speaker circuit
REL END BELL N NAC Supervised NAC for notification appliance
blank N NAC Supervised NAC for undefined device
RELEASE CKT N NAC Directs outputs to perform a releasing function.
REL CKT ULC N NAC Directs outputs to perform a release function as required by ULC.
REL AUDIBLE N NAC NAC, activated upon release
NONRESET CTL* N NAC Relay output, unaffected by “System Reset” command
TELEPHONE N NAC Standard Telephone circuit
REL CODE BELL** N NAC Supervised NAC (NFS2-640 NAC only)
INSTANT RELE N NAC NAC, short = normal; supervised for open circuits and ground
faults. Always non-silenceable and switch-inhibited.
ALARMS PEND N NAC Output that will activate upon receipt of an alarm condition, and
remain in the alarm state until all alarms have been
acknowledged.
CONTROL NAC** N NAC Supervised NAC
GEN ALARM Y Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP6-C configured as a
Municipal Box Transmitter for NFPA 72 Auxiliary Fire Alarm
Systems application. This Type ID can also be used for general
alarm activation.
GEN SUPERVIS Y Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP6-R activated under
any Supervisory condition (includes sprinkler type).
GEN TROUBLE Y Control Module, an XPR-8 relay, or an XP6-R activated under
any System Trouble condition.
GENERAL PEND Y Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP6-C that will activate
upon receipt of an alarm and/or trouble condition, and remain in
the ON state until all events have been ACKNOWLEDGED.
TROUBLE PEND N Control Module, an XPC-8 circuit, or an XP6-C that will activate
upon receipt of a trouble condition, and remain in the ON state
until all troubles have been ACKNOWLEDGED.
MNS GENERAL1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output
MNS CONTROL1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output

Table 3.8 Control Module and NAC Circuit Trouble Type Codes (1 of 2)

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MNS STROBE1 N NAC Mass Notification supervised output

MNS SPEAKER1* N NAC Mass Notification supervised output for speaker circuits
MNS RELAY1* N Relay Mass Notification supervised output
* Type Code is Control Module type code only.
** Type Code is NAC Circuit type code only.
1
This type code is not compatible for First Command applications.

Table 3.8 Control Module and NAC Circuit Trouble Type Codes (2 of 2)

3.13.2 How the Control Panel Indicates a NAC Trouble

A Trouble occurring on a NAC causes the control panel to do the following:
• Produce a pulsed audible tone
• Flash the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Turn on the Trouble relay (TB4)
• Send a message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80
annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Display a TROUBL status banner and a CONTROL Type Code on the LCD display, along with
information specific to the device
Status banner Custom Description for
Type Code this device location

TROUBL CONTROL FRONT HALLWAY NO. 2

OPEN 09:38A 041508 B02
Type of Trouble Time and date of trouble Device Address

Figure 3.1 Sample of a NAC in Trouble Message

3.13.3 How the Control Panel Indicates a Control/Relay Trouble

A trouble occurring on a control/relay module or control/relay transponder causes the control panel
to do the following:
• Produce a pulsed audible tone
• Flash the SYSTEM TROUBLE LED
• Turn on the Trouble relay (TB4)
• Send a message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers FDU-80
annunciators, and CRT-2s
• Display a TROUBL status banner and CONTROL Type Code on the LCD display, along with
information specific to the device
Status banner Custom Description for
Type Code this device location

TROUBL CONTROL MODULE ADDR 1M044

OPEN 09:38A 041508 1M044
Type of Trouble Time and date of trouble Device Address

Figure 3.2 Sample of a Control/Relay Module in Trouble Message

3.13.4 How to Respond to a NAC or Control/Relay Trouble

If the control panel indicates an active NAC or Control/Relay Trouble, take the following action:
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key to silence the panel sounder and switch the
SYSTEM TROUBLE LED from flashing to steady—regardless of the number of troubles, alarms,
and supervisory signals.

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2. The control panel sends an Acknowledge message to the History buffer and installed printers,
FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s. Check the trouble message for the location and type of
trouble.
3. Correct the condition causing the trouble.
4. When the trouble condition is corrected, the panel will return to normal operation (indicated by
the “System Normal” message).
5. The control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and
installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.

3.14 Operation of Special System Timers

3.14.1 What are System Timers?
There are user-programmable time delays for three specific functions: the Auto Silence Timer, the
Alarm Verification Timer, and the Silence Inhibit Timer. Figure 3.3 shows a sample System Func-
tion Selection screen with system timer settings. For instructions on changing system functions,
refer to the NFS2-640 Programming Manual.

3.14.2 How to View System Timer Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option (explained in Chapter 4) to view the current selection for
the System Timers. To do so, press the keys shown below in sequence:

The LCD display shows the current selections for System Functions, which includes the three sys-
tem timers.
Sample LCD display of a System Function screen with system timer selections:
Silence Inhibit Timer set to 180 seconds
Auto Silence Timer set to 600 seconds
Alarm Verification Timer set to 30 seconds
SIL INH=180 AUTO=600 VERIFY=30 USA TIME
TERM=N AC-DLY=Y LocT BLINK=01 ST=4 ACS=N

Figure 3.3 Sample System Function Selection Screen

3.14.3 How System Timers Work

The control panel can operate with special system timers: Auto Silence Timer, Alarm Verification
Timer and Silence Inhibit Timer.
Auto Silence Timer
A timer that functions like pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE key. When the Auto Silence Timer reaches
its programmed value (600-900 seconds), the control panel automatically shuts off all active out-
puts programmed as silenceable.
Alarm Verification Timer
A timer that directs the control panel to ignore a fire alarm for a smoke detector, programmed for
Alarm Verification, while the Alarm Verification Timer is counting. Table 3.9 contains a summary
of how the Alarm Verification Timer works.

If The control panel does this

A second fire alarm occurs while the Ignores the Alarm Verification Timer
Alarm Verification Timer is counting

Table 3.9 Alarm Verification Timer Operation

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If The control panel does this

The Alarm Verification Timer elapses and Activates the fire alarm
a fire alarm still exists
The Alarm Verification Timer expires and Increments the Alarm Verification counter (up to 99)
a fire alarm no longer exists for the device and returns to normal operation

Table 3.9 Alarm Verification Timer Operation

Silence Inhibit Timer

A timer that disables the SIGNAL SILENCE key function and inhibits reset during countdown for the
programmed time (0-300 seconds) when a fire alarm occurs. A Silence Inhibit Timer starts at the
first fire alarm. Subsequent alarms will not restart the timer until the alarm condition is completely
resolved and a panel reset is performed.

3.15 Waterflow Circuit Operation

If a monitor module programmed with a WATERFLOW Type Code initiates a fire alarm, the control
panel disables the SIGNAL SILENCE key and the Auto Silence Timer. Refer to the NFS2-640 Installa-
tion Manual for information on Waterflow circuits.

NOTE: In firmware version 18.x (or higher), silenceable outputs activated from a WATERFLOW
type code activation can be silenced if the silenceable waterflow option is enabled via VeriFire
Tools.

3.16 Style 6 and Style 7 Operation

Style 6 and Style 7 are supervised methods of communicating with addressable devices. If the con-
trol panel detects a trouble (open or short), it will attempt to drive both ends of the loop, maintain-
ing communication in an unsupervised method. The trouble will display on the panel as a Style 6
trouble until you correct the condition. Style 7 configuration of the SLC requires the use of ISO-X
isolator modules.

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 Section 4: Read Status Operation

4.1 Introduction
This section contains instructions and sample screens to show how to access all Read Status func-
tions and menus. For information on Read Status using a CRT-2 refer to “Remote Terminal Access”
on page 64.

4.2 What is Read Status?

Read Status is a control panel function that lets you view system program information—but not
change any programmed settings. The Read Status function lets you do the following:
• View Read Status information without entering a password.
• Enter and operate Read Status functions while the control panel provides full fire protection.
• View Read Status information while a fire alarm or trouble condition exists.

NOTE: If a fire alarm or trouble occurs while you are in Read Status, the control panel
automatically exits Read Status operation and displays the new fire alarm or trouble.

4.2.1 Quick Reference Key Sequences

For quick reference, in the left margin next to each Read Status option is a block that
shows the key sequence needed to view that option.

For example, the block to the left shows how to display the “Read Point” screen:

4.3 Entering Read Status

To enter Read Status, follow these steps:
1. From the “System Normal” screen, press the ENTER key. The control panel displays the
“Entry” screen as shown below;
1=PROGRAMMING 2=READ STATUS ENTRY
(ESCAPE TO ABORT)

2. From the “Entry” screen, press the 2 key. The control panel displays the “Read Status Options”
screen as shown below:.
READ POINT=0 HIST=2 ALARM HIST=4 <ENTER>
PRNT POINT=1 HIST=3 ALARM HIST=5 <ENTER>

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4.4 Viewing and Printing a Read Status

To view or print Read Status information follow the instructions below:

Option Press Lets you

Read Point 0 key, ENTER key View information for a detector, module, NAC or zone
Print Points 1 key, ENTER key Print information for all installed points in the system
Read History 2 key, ENTER key Display the total number of events in the History buffer and step
through each event in sequence
Print History 3 key, ENTER key Print the contents of the History buffer (up to 800 events)
Read Alarm History 4 key, ENTER key View a display of the number of alarms in the Alarm History buffer,
then scroll through each alarm event
Print Alarm History 5 key, ENTER key Print the contents of the Alarm History buffer (up to 200 events)

NOTE: If attempting to read a point that is not installed, the control panel displays “Not Installed”.

During all Read Status operations (except print operations) the control panel starts a 2-minute timer
each time you press a key. If the control panel does not detect a key press for 2 minutes, the control
panel exits Read Status and returns to the “System Normal” display.
In Read Status, you can also do the following:
• Press the ESC key to delete the previous entry.
• Press the SYSTEM RESET key to abort Read Status.

4.4.1 How to View Read Status of Devices, Zones, & System Settings
Overview
Read Point options 0, 2, and 4 in the Read Status Screen let you display and view information for
devices and zones programmed into the control panel, as well as view system and annunciator set-
tings. This section provides instructions and sample displays so you can view Read Status.
Topics covered in this section:

To view Read Status for Refer to

Intelligent Detectors “How to View Read Status for a Detector” on page 40
Control/relay and Monitor “How to View Read Status for a Control/Relay or Monitor
modules Module” on page 41
NAC “How to View Read Status for a NAC” on page 42
Software Zones (Z01-Z99) “How to View Read Status for a Software Zone (Z01-Z99)”
on page 43
Special Zones (F0-F9, FA- FC) “How to View Read Status for a Special Zone (F0-F9, FA-
FC)” on page 43
Releasing Zones (R0-R9) “How to View Read Status for a Releasing Zone (R0-R9)”
on page 44
System Functions “How to Read Status for System Functions” on page 44
Annunciator Selections “How to Read Status for Annunciator Selections” on
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How to Display the Total of Installed Devices

To view the total number of installed devices, enter the “Read Status” screen
by pressing the ENTER key, then 2, then A. A screen similar to the following
will appear:
L1:159Dets, 159Mods L2:055Dets, 047Mods
Panel Outputs: 64 Bells: 04
SB L1:000 SB L2:000

How to Display a Point or Zone for Read Status

From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER key to
display the “Read Point Entry” screen as shown below:

ZONE=Z,AA,E DETECTOR=*,LDAAA,E
MODULE=#,LMAA,E OUTPUT CKT=8,AA,E

• To view a detector, press DETECTOR , SLC number, detector SLC address, ENTER.
• To view a zone, press , zone number, ENTER.
• To view a monitor or control/relay module, press MODULE , SLC number, module SLC
address, ENTER.
• To view a NAC, press OUTPUT , two-digit address, (for example 01 for B01, etc.), ENTER.
When you select a device or a zone, the control panel displays information for the device or zone,
but does not send this information to the serial ports or the History buffer.
How to View Read Status for a Detector
From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER
key. You can now view Read Status for a detector as follows:
SLC number followed by three press DETECTOR, enter the SLC number followed by the three
digit address
digit address, then press the ENTER key. For example, to read
next device the status of detector 1D002: press DETECTOR, enter the SLC
number (1), enter address 002, then press the ENTER key. The
previous device control panel now displays information about the detector, as
shown in Figure 4.1.

The display and descriptions of the fields are shown below:

Device status Type Code Label for the detector

NORMAL SMOKE (ION) INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
EASTERN WING Z002 001%A6 6 CV00 1D002
Default CBE zone selection SLC Address (001-159)
D (detector)
Current alarm reading (percent) SLC number (1 or 2)
Alarm sensitivity level
Pre-Alarm sensitivity level Alarm Verification Time
(in seconds)
Alarm Verification selection:
V on; * off
Multidetector selection:
A, B, C, or * (not selected)

Figure 4.1 Sample Detector Read Status Display

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• Device Status The status of the detector: Normal, Alarm, or Test.

• Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of detector. (Refer to “Point
Programming” in the NFS2-640 Programming Manual.)
• Default CBE Zone Selection This is the first zone in the 5 zone CBE list. Defaults are Zone
001 (Heat detectors) Zone 002 (Ion detectors) Zone 003 (Photo detectors) Zone 004 (Laser
detectors) Zone 005 (Multisensor). Values may differ depending on point programming.
• Current alarm reading (xxx%) The current alarm reading of the detector, as a percentage of
the alarm sensitivity setting.
• Alarm sensitivity level (Ax) The alarm sensitivity (x=1-9) entered in the Detector Sensitivity
Screen.
• Pre-Alarm sensitivity level The Pre-Alarm Sensitivity (1-9; 0 = Pre-Alarm not used) entered
in the Detector Settings Screen.

NOTE: Refer to “Detector Sensitivity Settings” in the NFS2-640 Programming Manual for more
information on the Pre-Alarm and Alarm Sensitivity settings

• Cooperative Multi-Detector selection A smoke detector programmed to evaluate readings

from nearby detectors in making Alarm or Pre-Alarm decisions. Cooperative Multi-Detector
sensing also allows the combination of ionization with photoelectric technology in reaching an
alarm decision.
* – Multi-not used.
A – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next SLC address above.
B – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next SLC address below.
C – combines the detector’s alarm decision with the next SLC address above and the next SLC
address below.
• Alarm Verification (* or V)
* – Alarm Verification not programmed for this detector.
V – Alarm Verification enabled.
Alarm Verification is a user-defined global time function that can reduce the number of
nuisance alarms. Refer to page page 36 for more information.
• Device SLC Address The SLC address of the detector.
How to View Read Status for a Control/Relay or Monitor Module
From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER
key. You can now view Read Status for a monitor or a con-
SLC address trol/relay module as follows: press MODULE, enter the SLC
address, then press the ENTER key. For example, to read the sta-
next device tus of a FCM-1 module 2M147: press MODULE, enter 2 then
previous device 147, then press the ENTER key. The control panel now displays
information about the module as shown in Figure 4.2.

The display and descriptions of the fields are shown below:

Device status Type Code (CONTROL) Label for the module
Extended 12- OFF CONTROL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
character DOORHOLDER#2 Z000 *O* 2M147
custom label
Default CBE zone selection
SLC Address (001-159)
M (module)
Switch Inhibit: I selected, * not selected SLC number (1 or 2)

Walk Test selection:

Silenceable: O = selected, * = not selected (default) W selected for Walk Test
* not selected

Figure 4.2 Sample Control/Relay or Monitor Module Read Status Display

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• Device Status The status of the module: control/relay module [On (device active) OFF (device
not active] or monitor module (Normal, Alarm, or Test).
• Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of module. (Refer to “Point
Programming” in the NFS2-640 Programming Manual.)
• CBE list Only the first zone in the device’s CBE list will be displayed.
• Device SLC Address The SLC address of the module.
• Switch Inhibit (control/relay module only) Displays whether the remote ON/OFF capability
of the device is inhibited. (I=on; *=off).
• Silenceable (control/relay module only) A selection that specifies if the device can be
silenced during an alarm by pressing the signal silence key. Possible values are:
* = output nonsilenceable
F = silenceable, resound by fire alarm
U = silenceable, resound by supervisory alarm
B = silenceable, resound by security alarm
T = silenceable, resound by trouble
O = silenceable, does not resound

NOTE: If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with System Sensor Strobe synchronization, F, U, B, T, or
O will silence the entire circuit, “*” will silence the horn portion only.

Walk Test (control/relay module only) A selection that specifies if the device will activate
during a Walk Test.
How to View Read Status for a NAC
From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER
key. You can now view Read Status for a NAC as follows:
Device address press OUTPUT, enter the device address, then press the ENTER
next device
key. For example, to read the status of NAC 0-2: press OUT-
PUT, enter 02, then press the ENTER key. The control panel
previous device now displays information for a NAC as shown in Figure 4.3.

The display and descriptions of the fields are shown below:

Device status Type Code (CONTROL) Label for the NAC

OFF CONTROL FRONT HALLWAY NO. 2

Z000 *OW B02
Address (01-04)
Default zone selection B = NAC
Switch Inhibit: I selected, * not selected

Silenceable: O = selected, * = not selected (default) Walk Test selection:

W selected for Walk Test
* not selected

Figure 4.3 Sample NAC Read Status Display

• Device Status The status of the device: ON (device active) OFF (device not active).
• Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of NAC. Refer to “Appendix F -
Type Codes” in NFS2-640 Programming Manual.
• CBE List Only the first zone in the NAC’s CBE list will be displayed here.
• Device Address The address of the NAC (01-04)
• Switch Inhibit A selection for disabling the switch function for the control/relay or
transponder output circuit. (I=on; *=off).

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• Silenceable A selection that specifies if the device can be silenced during an alarm by pressing
the SIGNAL SILENCE key. Possible values are:
* = output nonsilenceable
F = silenceable, resound by fire alarm
U = silenceable, resound by supervisory alarm
B = silenceable, resound by security alarm
T = silenceable, resound by trouble
O = silenceable, does not resound

NOTE: If the “Strobe” Type ID is used with System Sensor Strobe synchronization, F,U, B, T,
or O will silence the entire circuit, “*” will silence the horn portion only.

• Walk Test A selection that specifies if the device will activate during a Walk Test.
How to View Read Status for a Software Zone (Z01-Z99)
From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER
key. You can now view Read Status for a Software Zone as fol-
Software lows: press Z, enter the zone number (01-99), then press the
Zone Number
ENTER key. For example, to read the status of Software Zone 07:
next device press Z, enter 07, then press the ENTER key. The control panel
now displays information for a Software Zone as shown below.
previous device

Zone status (ON or OFF) Custom zone label for the zone
Zone label for zones 01-99 entered in during program Change

OFF SOFTWARE ZONE 3RD FLOOR CAFETERIA

Z07
Zone Number

Figure 4.4 Sample Software Zone Read Status Display

How to View Read Status for a Special Zone (F0-F9, FA-FC)

From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER
key. You can now view Read Status for a Special Zone as fol-
Special lows: press Z, enter the zone number (F0-F9, FA-FC), then
Zone Number
press the ENTER key. For example, to read the status of Special
next device Zone F8: press Z, enter F8, then press the ENTER key. The con-
trol panel now displays information for a Special Zone as shown
previous device
below.

NOTE: The zone label depends on the type of Special Zone. For example, CODING FUNCTION
CODE TYPE for F8.

Zone status (ON or OFF)

Zone label for Special Function F8

OFF CODING FUNCTION CODE TYPE

MARCH TIME F8
Code Type selection
for Special Zone F8 Indicates Special Zone F8

NOTE: Special Function Zones FA, FB, and FC are represented in VeriFire Tools as ZF10,
ZF16, and ZF18, respectively.

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Figure 4.5 Sample Special Zone Read Status Display

How to View Read Status for a Releasing Zone (R0-R9)

From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER
key. You can now view the Read Status of a Releasing Zone as
Releasing follows: press Z, enter the zone number (R0-R9), then press the
Zone Number
ENTER key. For example, to read the status of Releasing Zone
next device R0, enter Z, enter R0, then press the ENTER key. The control
panel now displays information for a Releasing Zone as shown
previous device
below.
Zone status (ON or OFF)
Zone label for Releasing Function
OFF RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL
DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R00
Selections for Indicates Special Zone R0
Releasing Zone R0

Figure 4.6 Sample Releasing Zone Read Status Display

How to Read Status for System Functions

The “System Functions” screen specifies global settings for the con-
trol panel. From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the
ENTER key. You can now view Read Status for System Functions as
follows: press Z, enter S0, press the ENTER key. Shown below is a
sample display and description of items for the Read Status of System
Functions:

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

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

Parameter Description Settings

SIL INH=000 Silence Inhibit timer in 000 = no timer; or the timer duration in
seconds. Required in seconds up to 300.
Canada and some areas of
the USA.
AUTO=000 Auto Silence Timer in 000 = no timer; 600-900 seconds.
seconds.
VERIFY=30 Alarm Verification Timer 00 = no timer; 00-30 seconds.
USA TIME Time and date display USA TIME or EUR TIME
format
TERM=N Terminal supervision YES – To supervise the wiring of an
FDU-80.
NO – No FDU-80 supervision.
AC_DLY=N Delays AC loss reporting YES - AC loss reporting is delayed for
approximately 3 hours.
NO - No AC loss delay.

Table 4.1 System Function Parameters (1 of 2)

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Parameter Description Settings

LocT One of three operating LocT – terminal connected to control
modes of a PC or terminal panel and located in the same room
connected to the control as the control panel.
panel (through TB12 PC LocM – terminal connected to control
Terminal) panel but requires password for
operation.
RemT – terminal connected through a
modem for Read Status operations
only.
BLINK=01 The rate at which intelligent BLINK=00: No blink
control or monitor modules BLINK=01: Devices blink on
blink during polling every poll.
BLINK=16: Devices blink every
16th poll.
ST=4 NFPA wiring style operation 4 – Style 4 SLC or
for the SLC 6 – both Style 6 and Style 7 SLC
ACS=N Use ACS Selection Groups N – No annunciator selected or
Y – Select and display ACS Selection
Groups

Table 4.1 System Function Parameters (2 of 2)

How to Read Status for Annunciator Selections

Annunciator Selection screens specify the information that displays
on ACS annunciators. From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then
press the ENTER key. You can now view Read Status for System Func-
tions as follows: press Z, enter S, enter annunciation selection number
(1-4 for annunciator, 5-8 for other settings), press the ENTER key. Sam-
ple LCD displays for the Read Status of Annunciator Selection are
shown below:

A1=Address ACS selection group

S1 ANNUN SELECTION1: A1=H A2=* A3=* A4=*
A5=* A6=* A7=* A8=* A9=* A10=* A11=*

Figure 4.7 Annunciator Selection 1 Screen

To view the next three annunciator selection screens, press the (NEXT SELECTION) key.
S2 ANNUN SELECTION2: A12=* A13=* A14=*
A15=* A16=* A17=* A18=* UDACT=N

Figure 4.8 Annunciator Selection 2 Screen

If UDACT=N, the control panel displays the Annunciator Selections 3 and 4 screen, addresses
A20-A32, as shown below:
S3 ANNUN SELECTION3: A20=* A21=* A22=*
A23=* A24=* A25=* A26=* A27=* A28=*

S4 ANNUN SELECTION4: A29=* A30=* A31=*

A32=*

Figure 4.9 Annunciator Selections 3 and 4 Screens

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See page 42 and 43 of the NFS2 640 Programming Manual.

S5 REGION=0 TBL.REMIND=2 ALA.SCROLL=Y
LOCAL CONTROL=1 IP ACCESS=0 DCC-MODE=N

Figure 4.10 System Function Selection 5 Screen

See page 44 of the NFS2 640 Programming Manual.

S6 FLASHSCAN LIDET LIMOD L2DET L2MOD
Y Y Y Y

Figure 4.11 System Function Selection 6 Screen

See Page 42 of the NFS2 640 Programming Manual.

S7 NODE: 000.XXX, STYLE7:N
THRESHOLD CHANNEL A:H, CHANNEL B:H

Figure 4.12 System Function Selection 7 Screen

• SEC_RLY and SUP_RLY (0= turn on by Fire Alarm, 1= turn on by Security, 2= turn on by
Supervisory).
• BAT_SIZE (1= battery size is greater than 26 Ahr, 0= less than 26 Ahr).
• C_DRILL (custom drill N= No custom drill, Y= Yes).
• TERM_DATA (0= LCD80 Terminal using 7 bit data, 1= LCD80 Terminal using 8 bit data).
• PRT_BAND (0= 2400, 1= 4800, 2= 9600).

S8 SEC_RLY:1 SUP_RLY:2 BAT_SIZE:0 C_DRILL:N

TERM_DATA:0 PRT_BAUD:2 CHARGER:Y

Figure 4.13 System Function Selection 8 Screen

NOTE: Please refer to the VeriFire Tools help file for information on programming the above
screen.

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An Annunciator Selection screen shows the information that will display on the ACS annunciators.

1 through 9 Programmable Annunciator #1 through #9

0 Programmable Annunciator #10

A 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56

B Zones 57-99, 9 F zones, 8 R zones, 4NAC
C Loop 1, Modules 1-64
D Loop 2, Modules 1-64
E Loop 1, Modules 65-128
F Loop 2, Modules 65-128
G Loop 1, Modules 129-159 & Loop 2, Modules 129-159
H Loop 1, Detectors 1-64
I Loop 2, Detectors 1-64
J Loop 1, Detectors 65-128
K Loop 2, Detectors 65-128
L Loop 1, Detectors 129-159 & Loop 2, Detectors 129-159
M Programmable for use with FireVoice NFV-25/50ZS
N 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56, used for remote station communicator (TM-4)
O 8 Systems points + Zones 1-56, used for municipal box trip output (TM-4)
P Loop 1, Modules 65-100, Loop 1, Detectors 1-14 (Detector Maintenance
Reporting)
Q Loop 2, modules 65-100, Loop 2, Detectors 1-14 (Detector Maintenance
Reporting)
R Loop 1, detectors 15-46 (Detector Maintenance Reporting)
S Loop 2, Detectors 15-46 (Detector Maintenance Reporting)
T Loop 1 Detectors 47-78 (Detector Maintenance Reporting)
U Loop 2, Detectors 47-78 (Detector Maintenance Reporting)
V Loop 1, Detectors 79-100 (Detector Maintenance Reporting)
W Loop 2, Detectors 79-100 (Detector Maintenance Reporting)
Annunciator addresses 1 to 19 can be programmed to any one of the above selections. If there is a UDACT
or UDACT-2, selections A-M will be sent to Annunciator addresses 20 to 32 respectively.

Table 4.2 ACS Selection Groups (2 of 2)

The table above contains the ACS display selections. Annunciators set to annunciator address 1 to
19 can be programmed to any one of the above selections. If t here is a UDACT or UDACT-2,
selections A-M will be sent to Annunciator addresses 20 to 32 respectively.

An example of ACS selections in Annunciator Selection Screen 1:

ANNUN SELECTION: A1=H A2=C A3=* A4=*

A5=* A6=* A7=* A8=* A9=* A1-=* A11=*

Figure 4.14 Annunciator Selection Screen 1 Example

NOTE: An ACS selection marked with an asterisk (*) indicates no annunciator selection.

The figure above shows annunciator selections for addresses A1-A2 (addresses A3-A10, marked
with asterisks, are not selected).
• Annunciators set to annunciator address 1 (A1) display the status of detectors 1-64 on SLC 1
(ACS Selection Group H)
• Annunciators set to annunciator address 2 (A2) display the status of intelligent modules 1-64
on SLC-1 (ACS Selection Group C).

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How to Read Status for Battery Levels

Pressing the BATTERY LEVEL key on the NFS2-640 keyboard displays information concerning the
state of the battery.
A sample LCD display is shown below.

Battery Voltage: 27.48V

Charger Current: 00.06A

Figure 4.15 Battery Levels

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4.4.2 How to View Read Status for Event and Alarm History
Overview
The control panel maintains a History buffer of the last 800 events, each with a time and date
stamp. History events include the following:
• All alarms, troubles and operator actions, such as: Acknowledge, System Reset, Signal
Silence, Drill, and Walk Test.
• Programming entries (Program Change and Status Change, but not Read Status), along with a
number (0-9) indicating the programming submenu (for example, 0=Clear). For an example,
see Figure 4.18.
You can view events from the History buffer in two forms: by displaying all events (option 2,
HIST=2) or by displaying alarm events only (option 4, ALARM HIST=4).

NOTE: The History buffer contains 800 events total, including the alarm events that display for
Alarm history. The control panel generates Alarm history from the alarm events that exist in the
800-event History buffer.

How to View Read Status for Event History

Option 2 (HIST=2) lets you view the total number of events in the History
buffer (up to 800 events), then view each event in chronological
sequence. From the “Read Status” screen, press 2, then press the ENTER
key to display the “Event History” screen. A sample of the Event History
next event screen is shown below:
previous event

EVENT HISTORY START

EVENTS IN HISTORY: 550

The number of events in the History buffer

Figure 4.16 Sample Event History Display

To display events in the History buffer, do the following:

• Press the NEXT SELECTION key to step through each event from the first entry (oldest event
first) in the History buffer, or
• Press the PREVIOUS SELECTION key to step through each event from the most recent entry in the
History buffer.

NOTE: The NEXT SELECTION key will show the most recent event first, and then move to its
normal function of displaying the oldest events first.

A sample LCD display for a trouble event:

Type of event Type of trouble

TROUBL IN SYSTEM GROUND FAULT

01:46P 041508 Tue

Time and date of the event

Figure 4.17 Sample Trouble Event Display

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A sample LCD display for a Program Change event:

Message specifies the
Type of event Program Change option used

PROGRAM CHANGE 5=ZONE LABEL CHG

01:51P 041508 Tue
Time and date of the event

Figure 4.18 Sample Program Change Event Display

How to View Read Status for Alarm History

Option 4 (ALARM HIST=4) lets you view the total number of alarms in
the History buffer (up to 200), then view each alarm in chronological
sequence. From the “Read Status” screen, press 4, then press the ENTER
key to display the “Event History” screen. A sample Alarm History
next event screen is shown below:
previous event

ALARM HISTORY START (ESCAPE TO ABORT)

ALARMS IN HIST: 073
The number of alarms in the History buffe

Figure 4.19 Sample Alarm History Display

To display alarms in the buffer, do the following:

• Press the NEXT SELECTION key to step through each alarm from the first entry (oldest alarm
first) in the buffer, or
• Press the PREVIOUS SELECTION key to step through each alarm from the most recent entry in
the buffer

NOTE: The NEXT SELECTION key will show the most recent event first, and then move to its
normal function of displaying the oldest events first.

A sample display for an alarm event:

Type of event Type Code of the device
(ALARM) that alarmed

ALARM: PULL_STATION INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

EASTERN WING Z004 03:10P 041508 2M147
Time and date of the alarm SLC address of the
device that alarmed

Figure 4.20 Sample Alarm Event Display

4.4.3 How to Print Points, Event and Alarm History

Overview
Read Point options 1, 3, and 5 in the “Read Status” screen let you print points, event history, and
alarm history. This section contains instructions for printing, as well as sample point, event history,
and alarm history printouts.

NOTE: Before printing, make sure your control panel is connected to a compatible printer and
the printer is configured according to the manufacturer’s specifications, and that the correct baud
rate is selected at the panel.

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How to Print Points

Option 1 (PRNT POINT=1) lets you print a list of all points programmed into
the system. From the “Read Status” screen, press 1, then press the ENTER
key to print a list of installed points. A sample Print Point screen is shown
below:

STATUS PRINT

Figure 4.21 Sample Print Point Display

A sample printout of three points using the Print Point option:

NORMAL SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D043 Z003 000%A8 8 ** 1D043

NORMAL SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D044 Z003 000%A8 8 ** 1D044
NORMAL SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 1D045 Z003 000%A8 8 ** 1D045

How to Print Event History

Option 3 (HIST=3) lets you print a list of all events in the History buffer (up
to 800). From the “Read Status” screen, press 3, then press the ENTER key to
print a list of events. A sample History Print screen is shown below:

HISTORY PRINT

Figure 4.22 Sample History Print Screen

A sample printout of three events in history using the History Print option:
******************** EVENT HISTORY START****************************************
SYSTEM RESET 02:28P 042408 Thu
ALARM: SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D075 Z002 02:28P 042408 1D075
ALARM: SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D076 Z002 02:28P 042408 1D076
ACKNOWLEDGE 02:28P 042408 Thu

How to Print Alarm History

Option 5 (ALARM HIST=5) lets you print a list of alarm events in the History
buffer (up to 200). From the “Read Status” screen, press 5, then press the
ENTER key to print a list of alarm events. A sample Print Alarm History
screen is shown below:
ALARM HISTORY PRINT

Figure 4.23 Sample Print Alarm History Display

A sample printout of two alarm events in the History buffer using the Print Alarm History option.
********************ALARM HISTORY START ****************************************
ALARM: SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D075 Z002 02:28P 012208 1D075
ALARM: SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 1D076 Z002 02:28P 012208 1D076
******************* PRINT END ****************************************

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4.4.4 How to View and Print Hidden Event and Alarm History
The control panel maintains a copy of the History buffer. For instance, if someone clears the His-
tory buffer using Status Change programming option 4, the control panel retains a copy of the His-
tory buffer. The copy of the preceding History buffer is called a Hidden History buffer and a copy
of the preceding Alarm History is called a Hidden Alarm History buffer.
If you attempt to view or print history and the control panel displays one of the screens shown
below you can use the options listed in the table below to view the contents of a Hidden History
buffer.
HISTORY EMPTY (ESCAPE TO ABORT)
****************************************

Figure 4.24 History Empty Display

ALARM HISTORY EMPTY (ESCAPE TO ABORT)

****************************************

Figure 4.25 Alarm History Empty Display

Options for viewing and printing Hidden History and Hidden Alarm History do not appear in the
LCD display when in Read Status. You can view and print the contents of these Hidden History
buffers using the options listed in the table below. You read and print Hidden History and Hidden
Alarm History the same way you read and print history using the options that appear on the “Read
Status” screen. The table also contains references to the sections that contain instructions for read-
ing and printing history.

To Press Refer to

Read Hidden Alarm History “How to View Read Status for

Alarm History” on page 50

Print Hidden Alarm History “How to Print Alarm History” on

page 51

Read Hidden History “How to View Read Status for

Event History” on page 49

Print Hidden History “How to Print Event History” on

page 51

Table 4.3 Hidden History Selections

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 Appendix A: Special Zone Operation

A.1 Overview
This section contains information for operating the control panel as detailed in the topics listed
below:

Section Special Zone Refer to Page

A.2, "Releasing Zones (R0-R9)" R0-R9 page 53
A.3, "Time, Date, and Holiday Functions" F5, F6, F7 page 56
A.4, "NAC Coding" F8 page 58
A.5, "Presignal and Positive Alarm F0 page 59
Sequence (PAS) Operation"

A.2 Releasing Zones (R0-R9)

A.2.1 Purpose of Releasing Zones

WARNING: WHEN USED FOR CO2 RELEASING APPLICATIONS, OBSERVE PROPER

!
PRECAUTIONS AS STATED IN NFPA 12. DO NOT ENTER THE PROTECTED SPACE UNLESS
PHYSICAL LOCKOUT AND OTHER SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE FULLY COMPLETED.
DO NOT USE SOFTWARE DISABLE FUNCTIONS IN THE PANEL AS LOCKOUT.

The control panel provides ten Releasing Zones (R0-R9). These are special zones that you can use
for up to ten independent releasing operations. This section contains descriptions of each Releasing
Function option and an example of how Releasing Zone options work.
For instructions on programming Releasing Functions, refer to the NFS2-640 Programming Man-
ual.
Each Releasing Zone includes the following releasing options:

Option Description
Cross Zone Cross Zones let you program the control panel to activate a Releasing
Zone when two or more detectors or modules are alarmed. Cross Zone
selections are:
Y Two or more detectors are alarmed that are mapped to one of the ten
Releasing Zones (R0-R9)
Z Two or more detectors are alarmed that are mapped to two different
Software Zones and mapped to one of the ten Releasing Zones (R0-R9).
H At least one smoke detector mapped to one of the ten Releasing Zones
(R0-R9) is alarmed and at least one heat detector mapped to the same
Releasing Zone as the smoke detector is alarmed.
N Cross Zones not used
Delay Timer Select a 0–60 second delay before activating a zone.
Abort An Abort Switch Type Code used to abort activation of a zone.
Manual Release Allows immediate zone activation by overriding the abort function,
cross-zone function, and delay timer.
Soak Timer Automatically shuts off the releasing device after a preprogrammed period
of time. Select 0001-9999 seconds for a Soak Timer or 0000 seconds for
no Soak Timer.

Table A.1 Releasing Options

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A.2.2 How to View Releasing Zone Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selections for a Releasing Zone. For
example, to view selections for Releasing Zone R1, press the keys in sequence:

A sample LCD display of a Releasing Function selected for Releasing Zone R1:
Status (On or Off) Releasing Function status banner Releasing
Zone R1

OFF RELEASE FUNCT RELEASE CONTROL

DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0000 R01

Abort Function selection for the Releasing Zone

Figure A.1 Sample Read Status for a Releasing Zone

A.2.3 How Releasing Zones Operate

The figure below contains an illustrated example of how Releasing Zones work, using cross zone
selections with four detectors and a NAC mapped to Releasing Zone 1 (listed as ZR1 in the CBE
list). Table A.2 lists the cross zone selections and the conditions that activate the Releasing Zone:
PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 2D101
01 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D101
CBE list = O1 R1

PROGRM SMOKE(PHOTO) DETECTOR ADDR 2D102

01 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D102

CBE list = O1 R1

PROGRM SMOKE (ION) DETECTOR ADDR 2D103

02 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D103

CBE list = O2 R1

PROGRM HEAT(ANALOG) DETECTOR ADDR 2D104

02 R1 __ __ __A8P8** 2D104

CBE list = 02 R1

PROGRM RELEASE CKT FRONT HALLWAY NO. 3

R1 __ __ __ __ I** B03

CBE list = R1

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Software
Zone Z01

CBE list = Z02 ZR1

Smoke Heat Smoke Smoke

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

CBE list = Z01 ZR1 CBE list = Z01 ZR1

Releasing
Zone ZR1

NAC
B03

Figure A.2 Illustrated Example of Cross Zone Programming

Listing of each Cross Zone option and the conditions required to activate the Releasing Zone,
according to the example shown in Figure A.2.

Cross Zone Selection

Condition(s) Required to Activate the Releasing zone
(Cross=)
Cross=N An alarm from any detector or module activates the releasing circuit.
Cross=Y An alarm from any two detectors or modules activates the releasing
circuit.
Cross=Z An alarm from two detectors or modules mapped to different Software
Zones, but mapped to the same Releasing Zone.
• An alarm from 2D101 and 2D103 – detectors mapped to different
zones, but both list ZR1 in their CBE.
• An alarm from 2D102 and 2D104 – detectors mapped to different
zones, but both list ZR1 in their CBE.
• An alarm from 2D101 and 2D104 – detectors mapped to different
zones, but both list ZR1 in their CBE.
• An alarm from 2D102 and 2D103 – detectors mapped to different
zones, but both list ZR1 in their CBE.
Cross=H Activation of heat detector 2D104 and one smoke detector (2D101,
2D102, or 2D103).

Table A.2 Example of Cross Zone Selections

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A.3 Time, Date, and Holiday Functions

A.3.1 Overview
The control panel includes a real-time clock that displays the time-of-day, the date, and the
day-of-week. The clock includes a lithium battery backup. Time displays in a USA format (12-hour
time format with month/day/year) or a EUR (European) format as shown below:
TROUBL CONTROL MODULE ADDR 1M159
OPEN 03:48P 041508 1M159
USA Time and Date format (default)

TROUBL CONTROL MODULE ADDR 1M159

OPEN 15:48 140408 1M159
EUR Time and date format

Figure A.3 Sample USA and EUR Time/Date Formats

The control panel also provides Time Control zones F5 and F6 for time and date control functions
and zone F7 for holiday functions.

A.3.2 How to View Time Control Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Time function. To do
so, press the following keys in sequence:

or

NOTE: For instructions on programming the Time function, refer to the NFS2-640 Programming
Manual.

The LCD display shows the current selections for the Time Control function. The figure below
shows a sample LCD display of a Time Control function:
Status ON (ON time in effect)
Time Function status banner
ON TIME FUNCTION TIME CONTROL
ON=07:00 OFF=15:00 DAYS=SMTWTF*H F05
ON time for
devices that list Zone F5
F5 Day-of-week selections
OFF time for devices (H=holiday selected)
that list F5

Figure A.4 Sample Read Status for Time Function

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A.3.3 How to View Holiday Function Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Holiday function. To
do so, press the following keys in sequence:

NOTE: For instructions on programming the Holiday function, refer to the NFS2-640
Programming Manual.

The LCD display in Figure A.5 gives an example of an LCD display of a Holiday function:
Status ON (holiday function not in effect)
Holiday Function status banner

ON HOLIDAY FUNCTION 12/15 **/** **/**

**/** **/** **/** **/** **/** **/**
Holiday selections (for zone F7)

Figure A.5 Sample Read Status for Holiday Function

A.3.4 How Time Control and Holiday Functions Work

Time and Holiday activation occurs automatically and does not require operator intervention. All
outputs with a CBE list containing F5 or F6 activate within the times specified for the days of the
week listed in F5 or F6. All smoke detectors with a CBE list containing F5 or F6 switch to their
lowest sensitivity (AL:9) within the times specified for the days of the week listed in ZF5 or ZF6.
Refer to “Intelligent Sensing Applications” in the NFS2-640 Programming Manual for details on
setting detector sensitivity.
Time Control is active for all days of the week listed in F5 or F6. Holidays listed in F7 are excluded
unless you list Holidays (H) in the day-of-week selection of F5 and F6 (shown in Figure A.4). Enter
the time functions in a 24-hour format with the OFF time later than the ON time. After changing
programming using Time Control, always reset the control panel.

NOTE: You can turn a NON FIRE control point on and off, by listing zone F5 or F6 in the CBE list
of a control/relay module.

You can use Time Control zones F5 and F6 to program non-fire applications such as turning lights
on and off, setting a thermostat, and so on. For example, you can program zones F5 and F6 to acti-
vate outputs at one time of day and deactivate outputs at later time, on specified days of a week.
Table A.3 contains descriptions of additional Time Control applications:

Application Requirement
Control day and night sensitivity of List zone F5 or F6 in the detector CBE. This
intelligent, addressable detectors automatically sets the detector sensitivity to the
minimum setting (AL:9) during the day and
automatically returns detector sensitivity to
programmed sensitivity during the evening.
Control a specific date of year Input up to nine date in the Holiday selection screen
for Special Zone F7, then list zone F7 (Holiday) in the
CBE of a device.

Table A.3 Time Control Applications

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A.4 NAC Coding

A.4.1 Overview of Coding
A Coding selection is the Code Type that pulses when the control panel activates a NAC mapped to
Special Zone F8. Special Zone F8 provides coding selections (see Table A.4) that you can list in the
CBE of a NAC. To use a Code Type, program a NAC to list Zone F8 (reserved for a Code Type) in
the NAC CBE list.

NOTE: Control modules (FCM-1, FRM-1) cannot be coded.

The table below contains descriptions of the signals that correspond to each NAC Code Type:

Coding Selection Signal Notes

March Time (default) 120 PPM (pulses Per minute) Default selection for NACs mapped to F8.
Two-Stage Alert signal (20 PPM) or Alert signal – When an alarm occurs and not activated by
General Alarm signal (Temporal another zone, the output pulses at 20 PPM.
pattern) General Alarm signal – If not acknowledged within 5 minutes,
the control panel switches from 20 PPM to Temporal pattern.
California 10 sec. On, 5 sec. Off, repeats n/a
Temporal 0.5 on, 0.5 off, 0.5 on, 0.5 off, Used as a standard general EVAC signal.
0.5 on, 1.5 off, repeats
Two-Stage Canada Alert signal (20 PPM) Operates the same as Two-Stage except it wil only switch to
(3 minutes) Drill Switch activation switches second stage:
to Temporal pattern • by activation of Drill Switch, or
• the three minute timer expires, or
• through a CBE event (General Alarm Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or
Logic Zones 1-20)
Two-Stage Canada Alert signal (20 PPM) Operates the same as Two-Stage except it wil only switch to
(5 minutes) Drill Switch activation switches second stage:
to Temporal pattern • by activation of Drill Switch, or
• the five minute timer expires, or
• through a CBE event (General Alarm Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or
Logic Zones 1-20)
Two-Stage Canada Alert signal (20 PPM) Operates the same as Two-Stage except it wil only switch to
Manual Drill Switch activation or CBE second stage:
switches to Temporal pattern • by activation of Drill Switch, or
• through a CBE event (General Alarm Z00 plus Zones 1-99 or
Logic Zones 1-20)
System Sensor Strobe Synchronizes System Sensor ADA horn/strobes.
Gentex Strobe Synchronizes Gentex Horn/Strobes (Applies to NAC on CPU2-
640 only)
Wheelock Strobe Synchronizes Wheelock Horn/Strobes (Applies to NAC on
CPU2-640 only)

Table A.4 F8 Code Types and Audio Signals

A.4.2 How to View Coding (F8) Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Coding function. To
do so, press the following keys in sequence:

NOTE: For instructions on programming the Coding function, refer to the NFS2-640
Programming Manual.

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The LCD display shows the current selections for the Code Type. Figure A.6 shows a sample LCD
display of a Code Type selection of March Time:
Status Coding Function status banner
OFF CODING FUNCTION CODE TYPE
MARCH TIME F08
Coding selection Zone F08

Figure A.6 Sample Read Status for Coding Function

A.4.3 How to Respond to an Alarm with Coding

If an alarm occurs with a Coding selection, the control panel latches the control panel in alarm and
pulses outputs mapped to F8 at the pulse specified by the Coding selection (see Table A.4). To
silence the outputs, press the SIGNAL SILENCE key.

A.5 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation

A.5.1 Overview
This section describes the Presignal and PAS selection, and provides instructions on how to do the
following:
• View Presignal and PAS selections
• Respond to an alarm with Presignal
• Operate the control panel with a Presignal Delay Timer only
• Operate the control panel with a Presignal Delay Timer and PAS

A.5.2 What is Presignal and PAS?

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 from 60 to180 seconds after the start of alarm
processing. The control panel Presignal feature provides two selections:

NOTE: Presignal differs from the Alarm Verification Timer which does not require human
intervention.

• A Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds) that delays activation of all outputs with a CBE that
includes Special Zone F0.
• A PAS 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)

PAS (15s)

If PAS=Y, alarm activates

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

Figure A.7 Presignal and PAS Time

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A.5.3 How to View Presignal and PAS Selections

You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Presignal function.
To do so, press the keys in sequence:

NOTE: For instructions on programming the Presignal function, refer to the NFS2-640
Programming Manual.

The LCD display shows the current selections for the Presignal function. The figure below shows a
sample LCD display of a Presignal function selected for PAS and a Presignal Delay Timer of 60
seconds:
Status Off Presignal Function status banner

OFF PRESIGNAL FUNCT PRESIGNAL DELAY

DELAY-060 PAS=YES FOO
Presignal Delay=60 PAS selected Zone F00
Seconds

Figure A.8 Sample Read Status for Presignal Function

NOTE: If any monitor modules are programmed with a PAS INHIBIT Type Code and a fire alarm
occurs, zone F0 goes false and aborts the Presignal Delay Timer.

A.5.4 How to Respond to an Alarm with Presignal Delay Timer (no PAS)
If an alarm occurs with a Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds), the control panel displays the
type of device and the SLC address of the device causing the alarm. If a second alarm occurs during
the Presignal Delay Timer, the control panel aborts the Presignal Delay Timer and activates all pro-
grammed outputs. A sample Alarm screen for a monitor module is shown below:

Status banner ALARM Type Code MONITOR

ALARM: MONITOR MODULE ADDR 1M147

Z004 10:14A 041508 1M147
First zone in the CBE list SLC address of the
(blank if no zone listed) activated initiating device

Figure A.9 Sample Alarm Display Screen

The FIRE ALARM LED flashes and the panel sounder pulses a steady tone. The control panel latches
until the alarm is corrected and you press the SYSTEM RESET key to reset the control panel. You
have the duration of the Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds) to respond to the alarm before the
control panel automatically activates all outputs programmed to F0. You can take the following
actions:
• To silence the panel sounder and change the FIRE ALARM LED from flashing to steady, press
the ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key.
• To abort the Presignal Delay Timer, press the SYSTEM RESET key.
• To manually activate all outputs programmed to F0, press the DRILL key. The Manual Evacuate
screen appears, the panel sounder pulses and the FIRE ALARM LED changes from flashing to
steady. The Manual Evacuate screen and Alarm screen display alternately at 3-second
intervals.
If the Presignal Delay Timer reaches its programmed value, without operator intervention, the con-
trol panel activates all outputs programmed to F0.

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A.5.5 How to Respond to an Alarm with Presignal Delay Timer

(PAS selected)
If an alarm occurs with a Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds) and PAS selected, the control
panel displays an Alarm screen that shows the type of device and the SLC address of the device
causing the alarm. When an alarm comes from an initiating device with a CBE list that includes F0
(with PAS selected), the control panel delays the following outputs:
• System Alarm relay
• TM-4 Polarity Reversal Alarm output
• TM-4 Municipal Box output

NOTE: These outputs do not delay for Presignal operations without PAS selected.

If a second alarm occurs during the Presignal Delay Timer, the control panel aborts the Presignal
Delay Timer and activates all programmed outputs.
A sample Alarm screen for a monitor module:

Status banner ALARM Type Code MONITOR

ALARM: MONITOR MODULE ADDR 1M147

Z004 10:14A 071408 1M147
SLC address of the
activated initiating device

Figure A.10 Sample Alarm Display Screen

The FIRE ALARM LED flashes and the panel sounder pulses a steady tone. The control panel latches
until the alarm is corrected and you press the SYSTEM RESET key to reset the control panel. You
have 15 seconds to acknowledge the alarm or the control panel automatically activates all outputs
programmed to F0. If you acknowledge the alarm within 15 seconds, the control panel increases the
delay time to the full Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds). You have the duration of the Presig-
nal Delay Timer to respond to the alarm before the control panel activates all outputs programmed
to F0. You can take the following actions:
• To increase the delay to the full programmed Presignal Delay Timer, press the
ACKNOWLEDGE/SCROLL DISPLAY key. The panel sounder goes silent and the FIRE ALARM LED
changes from flashing to steady.
• To abort the Presignal Delay Timer, press the SYSTEM RESET key.
• To manually activate all outputs programmed to F0, press the DRILL key. The Manual Evacuate
screen appears, the panel sounder pulses and the FIRE ALARM LED changes from flashing to
steady. The Manual Evacuate screen and Alarm screen display alternately at 3-second
intervals.
If the Presignal Delay Timer reaches its programmed value, without operator intervention, the con-
trol panel activates all outputs programmed to F0.

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