Typical Fault Messages - Honeywell GENT Operating Instructions Manual

Typical fault messages

The table below shows some of the more typical fault messages and indications that may appear at the panel if there are faults in
the system. It also gives the meaning and possible rectifi cation action for each fault.
On Flashing
Message Indication
FARE Faulty
Fault
Mains failed
Fault
Battery
Fault
discharged n
Battery
Fault
disconnected
Monitored line
Fault
input OC or SC
Master Alarm(s)
Fault
OC or SC n
Lost Device
Fault
Wiring changed
Fault
SC at card n
Interface input
Fault
OC /SC
Device Mains
Fault
failed
Device Battery
Fault
fault
Meaning
The Fire Alarm Routing Equipment FARE is
Fault/Dis
faulty.
The mains supply to the control panel has failed.
Power Fault
The battery supply to the Control Panel is fully
Power Fault
discharged.
The battery supply to the Control Panel has been
Power Fault
disconnected.
The monitored line input has an open or short
circuit fault.
There is an open or short circuit fault on the
Sounder
master alarm wiring.
The Device is not communicating with the
Sounder
Control Panel via the Loop. Additional indication
given if it is a Sounder device.
There is a short circuit on the loop n wiring.
There is an open or short circuit on the input line
of an interface.
There is a mains supply failure at an interface
unit, repeat panel or mimic panel
The battery supply at an interface unit, repeat
panel or mimic panel has failed the load test.
Vigilon fire alarm system
Action
Check short circuit or signal transmission
failure at FARE
Restore the mains supply to the control
panel.
Check the battery and replace if
necessary.
Reconnect the battery.
Check the wiring and ensure the end-of-
line device is connected in the circuit.
Check the wiring. Ensure the end-of-line
device is connected in the circuit.
Check the connections to the device.
Identify the device where a cable fault
has occurred and remove the fault.
Locate and remove the wiring fault.
Ensure the end-of-line device is
connected in the circuit.
Check the fuse and mains supply to the
equipment.
Check the battery and replace if
necessary.
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