Notifier AFP-300 Manual page 6

AUTOPROGRAM
Autoprogram is a timesaving feature of the 300/400. It is a
special software routine that allows the 300/400 to "learn"
what devices are physically connected and automatically
load them in the program with default values for all param-
eters. Requiring less than 30 seconds to run, this routine
allows the user to have almost immediate fire protection in
a new installation, even if only a portion of the detectors
are installed. The routine will find all intelligent detectors and
modules, and present them to the installer for edit of the de-
fault option selections, if desired. If a device is found that already exists in memory, autoprogram skips over that device (only new
devices or missing devices are presented to the installer). Often the installer will perform autoprogram as a first step in a new
installation, then upload the program into a PC to add all custom labels and other information, then download from the PC to the 300/400.
KEYPAD PROGRAM EDIT
The 300/400 has the exclusive feature of full program cre-
ation and edit capability from the front panel keypad, while
continuing to provide fire protection. The architecture
of the 300/400 software is such that each point entry carries
its own program, including control-by-event links to other
points. This allows the program to be entered with indepen-
dent per-point segments, while the 300/400 simultaneously
monitors other (already installed) points for alarm conditions.
In addition to avoiding system shutdown, program edit from the panel keypad has the advantage of not requiring an on-site PC. This
can save significant installation time for minor program changes. The 300/400 site-specific program is password protected, and all
information is stored in nonvolatile memory. Menu "trees" are provided to lead the trained installer through the program steps without
the necessity to refer to the programming manual.
VeriFire® Software
PC software is available for off-line programming and test
utility that can greatly reduce installation programming time,
and increase confidence in the site-specific software.
VeriFire® is a Windows®-based program providing techno-
logically advanced capabilities to aid the installer. The in-
staller may create the entire program for the 300/400 in the
comfort of the office, test it, store a backup file, then bring it
to the site and download from a laptop into the panel.
The program includes error checks for common program-
ming mistakes, such as an input point that does not activate
any outputs, or an output point that is not linked to any
inputs. It also includes a simulation routine that will list all of
the output points that are activated by a particular input point
(alternatively, it will list all the input points that are linked to a
particular output). Although this does not eliminate on-site
testing, it greatly increases confidence in the final installa-
tion. For example, a 200-input and 100-output point system,
without using the software, could require 20,000 test ob-
servations to verify all possible I/O links.
The software includes a compare routine, pictured at right,
that can also greatly help the installer. When a new program
is created, it may be compared with a previous version and
differences are highlighted. If the program is modified from
the panel keypad, it may be uploaded into the PC, and com-
pared with the previous version stored on disk. The identifi-
cation of program differences greatly helps the installer in
testing the installation. NFPA 72 requires that reacceptance
test of a fire alarm system be performed on 100% of all
points that are "known" to be modified. The software allows
the installer to determine the exact points that are changed.
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FIELD PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
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AUTOPROGRAM
L1:80 DETS, 15 MODS L2:93 DETS, 35 MODS
PANEL OUTPUTS:24
ENTER PROG OR STAT PASSWORD, THEN
ENTER (ESCAPE TO ABORT) *****
0=CLR 1=AUTO 2=POINT 3=PASSWD 4=MESSAGE
5=ZONES 6=SPL FUNCT 7=SYSTEM 8=CHECK PRG
PLEASE WAIT
BELLS: 04
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