IDNet Troubles,
Type
IDNet
Point
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Table 2-3. IDNet Troubles (continued)
Trouble Message
IDNet Device:
Custom_Label
Extra Device
Class A Status
Power Supply Status
Ground Fault Status
Short Status
Possible Causes / Troubleshooting
Troubles for ZAMs / Pull Stations / Monitor IAMs
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Open. Check the field wiring.
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Short. Check the field wiring.
Troubles for RIAMs
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Manual Override.
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Output Abnormal. Indicates a bad relay on the RIAM. Replace
or swap a known working device in place of the RIAM and see if
the problem clears.
Troubles for TrueAlarm Devices
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Almost Dirty. Change or clean device.
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Dirty. Change or clean device.
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Excessively Dirty. Change or clean device.
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Output Abnormal (only for devices with sounder/relays). Check
24 VDC power into base.
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Head Missing. Normally indicates the TrueAlarm sensor has
been removed from the sensor base. In some cases, the
TrueAlarm sensor head may be defective.
This trouble indicates that there is a device answering that is not
included in the configuration.
Extra devices can be caused by:
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Installation of more devices than required for the installation.
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Device not programmed.
Open the trouble log to identify the address(es) of the extra devices.
If this trouble occurs in conjunction with a No Answer Trouble, the
problem is most likely a misaddressed device. Fix the address and
warmstart the panel to clear the trouble.
This trouble indicates a Class A trouble condition on the IDNet line.
Check the following:
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Is there an open on the IDNet wire?
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Is the circuit wired for Class B, not Class A, but there is no jumper
installed.
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The installation includes isolator bases and there is an output
abnormal trouble on the isolator point.
This point indicates a power supply trouble on the IDNet card.
Replace the SFIO board.
This trouble indicates that there is a ground fault in the IDNet line.
Check the field wiring.
This trouble point indicates a short condition on the IDNet card.
Check the field wiring.
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