Honeywell nfs2-3030 Programming Manual page 154

Glossary
Point A system memory address occupied by an
addressable SLC device, Software Zone, or annunciator.
For example, the control panel considers "L01M102", a
module on loop 1 at address 102, as a point.
Panel sounder The piezo sounder on control panel,
that pulses when troubles and alarms occur.
Primary zone The zone in the first position of a point's
zone map. The FACP looks at this zone for certain
functions, such as some Cross Zone activations or Walk
Test participation.
Silence Inhibit Timer A user-defined timer that
disables the signal silence key function for the
programmed time (0-300 seconds) when a fire alarm
occurs. All subsequent alarms can be silenced
immediately.
SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) A physical wire loop
used to connect addressable detectors and modules to
the control panel.
General Zone A label, internal to the fire alarm
system, assigned to a group of addressable devices.
Switch Inhibit A software function that allows the
programming of control modules and NACs so an
operator cannot manually activate NACs. With Switch
Inhibit enabled, an operator cannot manually activate
the NACs from the control panel.
System Normal message A message that displays on
the second line of the LCD display during normal
operation of the control panel.
System Reset Pressing the System Reset fixed function
key will clear all latched alarms and other events if the
initiating condition is gone. LEDs associated with these
events will turn off. Unacknowledged events will not
prevent reset from functioning. If alarms or other off-
normal events exist after reset, they will resound the
system. The System Reset key will not function if the
programmable Silence Inhibit timer is running.
The System Reset key will not immediately silence
active outputs. If the Control-by-event programming for
the output evaluates false after reset, the output will
deactivate. (Typically this is 30 seconds local, 60
seconds network.)
Terminal Interface EIA-232 bidirectional serial port
used for upload and download functions.
Tracking An attribute of a device that allows it to enter
an active state when a condition causes its activation,
then to return from an active to an inactive state when
the condition causing its activation is corrected.
Type Code A Type Code is a software function that
specifies the function of a detector, control module,
monitor module, transponder point, or NAC. (You can
select a Type Code while programming a point). The
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Type Code specifies what action the control panel takes
when the point activates. For example, when a monitor
module with evacuate as a Type Code activates, the
control panel activates all outputs, as if someone pressed
the drill key.
Upload A function for making a copy of a system
program and storing the program as a file on a personal
computer. Also see VeriFire™ Tools Programming
Utility.
View (Very Intelligent Early Warning) System A smoke
detection system, consisting of the NFS2-3030 control
panel and intelligent laser detectors, that provides very
early warning of smoldering fires.
VeriFire™ Tools Program Utility A software utility
for uploading and downloading a system program
between a personal computer and the control panel
through the EIA-232 port.
Walk Test A feature that lets a single (qualified)
maintenance person test a fire alarm control panel and
initiating devices without causing the control panel to
enter into an alarm state.
Zone Map SLC inputs (detectors and monitor
modules) and outputs (control modules) provide for up
to ten zone selections for CBE.
NFS2-3030 Programming Manual — P/N 52545:K1 03/20/2012