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ARIES SYSTEM OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
This chapter addresses operation of individual and networked ARIES™ Fire Alarm/Suppression
Control Unit.
The control unit uses field-programmable software. Refer to the Configuration Software User's
Guide in P/N 76-600000-008 for instructions on how to program the ARIES System.
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SYSTEM OPERATION
This section instructs the end-user how to operate an ARIES Control Unit, including how to
distinguish the different operating states, how to use the operator keys, and what the status
indicating LEDs mean.
Refer also to the Operating Instructions, P/N 06-236406-001, that are packaged with the control
unit.
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Operating States
The control unit has two operating modes: Normal and Off-Normal. Normal Mode is
characterized by the absence of any initiating signals from either automatic detectors or
monitor modules, and by the absence of trouble conditions. Off-Normal Mode is triggered
by system events or operator interrogation via the keypad. Off-Normal Mode operating
states are listed in Table 3-1.
Operating State
Access-Via-Menu
Trouble
Alarm
Pre-Alarm
Supervisory
P/N 06-236530-001
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Table 3-1. Off-Normal Mode Operating States
A operator uses the keypad to isolate initiating devices and/or outputs, list
configuration settings and the application program, adjust configuration settings, or
manually initiate testing procedures.
A report of a problem that could prevent the ARIES System from proper operation.
Typical trouble signals include: Lack of response from a configured device on the
signaling line circuit; Internal fault reported by a SmartOne detector; Loss of
monitoring integrity of the installation conductors; Power-supply fault; and/or Loss of
primary AC power.
An automatic spot-type smoke or heat detector or a high-sensitivity smoke detector
senses a fire signature that is greater than the detector's programmable alarm
threshold, or when a monitor module programmed as a manual-alarm, manual-
release, waterflow or general-alarm point activates.
An automatic spot-type smoke, heat detector or a high-sensitivity smoke detector
senses a fire signature that is greater than a programmable, lower-level warning
threshold but less than the detector's programmable alarm threshold.
A monitor module detects a condition such as gate-valve closure, low air pressure or
water level, or pump failure that could impair the operation of a building's sprinkler
system. It also enters this state when an operator isolates any initiating or control
devices or control-unit-based output circuits. This mode is primarily event-driven.
Triggering Event(s)
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