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Notifier AFP-400 Programming Manual

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12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-7161
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  • Page 1 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472 (203) 484-7161 (203) 484-7118 (Fax) Programming Manual 31 & (&1 ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    F9 (Pre-Alarm)....................17 System Function Programming ................... 18 System Functions ....................18 Annunciator Options................... 19 ACS Selection Group Example ................20 Check ........................... 20 Overview ........................21 Disable/Enable......................21 Detector Sensitivity ..................... 22 Overview......................22 AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 4 Detector Maintenance Features ................... 41 Overview......................41 Accessing Detector Maintenance Information............ 41 Viewing Detector Maintenance for a Detector ........... 41 Creating a Detector Maintenance Report............42 Interpreting a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report ......42 AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 5: Entering Information From The Control Panel

    The AFP-300/AFP-400 is an intelligent, field-programmable Fire Alarm Control Panel. Field-programming the AFP-300/AFP-400 lets you customize the fire alarm system by selecting and setting program options for output circuits, intelligent/addressable devices, Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs), and monitor/control modules. Benefits of AFP-300/AFP-400 programming include the following: •...
  • Page 6 Aborts last operation without saving information. Also use to exit Program mode. Move the cursor to the next field. Move the cursor to the previous field. Move the cursor among data fields. Table 2 Common Programming Keys AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 7: Additional Information

    Table 4 contains a list of documents that contain additional information on the AFP-300/AFP-400: Document Title Document No. Veri•Fire 400™ Off Line Programming Utility 50376 Product Installation Document AFP-300/AFP-400 Operations Manual 50260 AFP-300/AFP-400AFP-400 Installation Manual 50253 Table 4 Additional Documentation AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 8: Choosing A Programming Method

    Choosing a Programming Method  ,QWURGXFWLRQ The AFP-300/AFP-400 provides two methods for field-programming the control panel: using the Autoprogram feature or the Veri•Fire™ Programming Utility. Table 5 lists the benefits of each method: This programming method... is most suitable for...

  • Page 9: Changing A Password

     =21(6  63/ )81&7  6<67(0  &+(&. 35* )LJXUH  3URJUDP &KDQJH 6FUHHQ (QWHULQJ D 3DVVZRUG The AFP-300/AFP-400 provides two types of selectable passwords: Program Change and Status Change. Refer to Table 7 for uses and the factory-set password for each: Password type...

  • Page 10: Clear Programming Information

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  • Page 11: Autoprogram

    )LJXUH  $XWRSURJUDP 'HYLFH 'LVSOD\ 6FUHHQ • To delete the device from memory, press Enter. The next new device appears in the display. • To keep the device in memory, press <Esc>. The control panel displays the Program Change screen. AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 12 System Parameters (see Figure 28 on SIL INH=000 page 18) AUTO=000 VERIFY=30 USA TIME TERM_SUPERV=NO LocT BLINK=Y ST=4 ACS=N Passwords Program Change=00000, Status Change=11111 All Systems Normal Custom Message 40 blanks Table 9 System Defaults AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 13: Point Programming

    )LJXUH  8VLQJ WKH 0RGLI\ 3RLQW DQG 'HOHWH 3RLQW 6FUHHQV 3URJUDPPLQJ D 'HWHFWRU The section "Autoprogram" on page 6 contains a sample detector programming screen, detector default selection, and instructions for programming a detector point. AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 14: Point Programming Overview

    01 through 19 20 through 39 40 through 59 60 through 79 80 through 99 Table 10 Monitor Module (MMX) Default Zones Change default zones for a monitor module as shown in Table 11, “Autoprogramming Default Fields.” AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 15 Second Shot reactivate release output, second agent discharge Sprinklr Sys allows waterflow and supervisory monitoring on same module Comb. Monitor allows waterflow and supervisory monitoring on same module Table 11 Monitor Module (MMX) Type Codes AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 16 Relea. Form C Relay output, contacts operate upon release Rel Audible NAC, activated upon release NonReset Ctl Relay output, unaffected by “System Reset” command Telephone Standard telephone circuit Table 12 Control Module (CMX) Type Codes AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 17: Nac/Panel Output Circuit Type Codes

    Relay output, contacts operate upon release a Relay circuit) Rel Audible NAC, activated upon release Telephone (only displays for a Standard telephone circuit Relay circuit) Rel Code Bell Supervised NAC (MPS-400 NAC only) Table 13 NAC/Panel Output Circuit Type Codes AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 18: Changing A Password

                For example, press then press <7> to enter a “=” character. /2:(5 &$6( Save the new message Press Table 15 Changing System Message AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 19: Changing A Custom Label

    The program stores the zone label in memory and displays the Zone Change screen with all fields blank. Leave the Zone Change screen without Press changing a zone label The display returns to the Program Mode screen. Table 16 Changing a Custom Label AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 20: Special Zone Change

    The Presignal screen provides fields for changing the delay time or PAS. From the ) 3UHVLJQDO Special Function Change screen, select <F0> to display the Presignal Function screen. 35* 35(6,*1$/ )81&7 35(6,*1$/ '(/$< '(/$<  3$6 12 )LJXUH  3UHVLJQDO 6FUHHQ AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 21 ) 3UH$ODUP functions. From the Special Function Change screen, select F9 to display the Pre-Alarm screen: $FWLRQ RU $OHUW 5HIHU WR ´6HOHFWLQJ D 3UH$ODUP /HYHOµ RQ SDJH  35* 35(/$50 )81&7 $/(57 )LJXUH  3UH$ODUP 6FUHHQ AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 22: System Function Programming

    ST=6 (Style 6 SLC loop wiring) ST=4 for the SLC loop. ST=4 (Style 4 SLC loop wiring) ACS – Use ACS Selection Groups N or Y ACS=N (Refer to “Annunciator Options” on page 19). Table 18 Setting General System Functions AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 23 Intelligent Modules 201-264 (AFP-400 only) Intelligent Modules 165-196 and 265-296 (AFP-400 only) Detectors 101 to 164 on SLC loop 1 Detectors 201-264 on SLC loop 2 (AFP-400 only) Detectors 165-196 and 265-296 (AFP-400 only) NAC/Panel Output Circuit Modules (64 points)

  • Page 24: Check

    • Annunciators set to Address 2 display the status of detectors 1-64 (ACS Selection Group 7) on SLC loop 2 (SLC2 used only on AFP-400); and • Annunciators set to Address 3 display the status of the NAC/Panel Output Circuit modules (ACS Selection Group 9).
  • Page 25 You can disable or enable a point by changing the status banner as follows: To... Press... change the status save the status go to the next or previous point address Table 20 Enabling or Disabling a Point AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 26: Detector Sensitivity

    6HWWLQJVµ RQ SDJH  IRU D 1RWH ,I QRW XVLQJ 3UH$ODUP VHW 3$ FRPSOHWH OLVW RI GHWHFWRU VHQVLWLYLW\ VHWWLQJV Save the sensitivity values. Display the next existing detector address. Display the previous existing detector address. Table 21 Selecting Detector Sensitivities AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 27: Clear Verification Counters

    Input values from the numeric keys on the keypad. Change A (AM) or P (PM) Press Change the day Press Move to another digit Press Save the time and date and return Press Table 22 Changing the System Time and Date AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 28: Walk Test

    • Silent Walk Test – do not select any of the output modules for Walk Test (W) when programming (refer to "Programming a Control Module (CMX)" on page 12). AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 29 Press <Esc> to exit Walk Test mode to return the control panel to normal operation. Notify the building owner/operator, fire department, and other persons that testing is complete and is restored to normal operation. View the history file to check the results of the Walk Test. AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 30: Overview

    Select a Soak timer (0-9999 seconds) or “0” (not used). Table 25 Releasing Functions You can use the AFP-300/AFP-400 as a control panel for agent release or preaction/ deluge control applications. When used with compatible, UL-listed actuating and initiating devices, the control panel meets the requirements of the following NFPA...

  • Page 31: Programming A Releasing Zone

    Press the Abort switch and the timer resumes counting down. • Press the Abort switch again to restore the timer to its full value. • Release the Abort switch and the timer resumes counting down. Table 27 Abort Timer Options AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 32 Z01; D101 and D103 can activate the releasing circuit because they are mapped to different zones. • Cross=H – Release requires activation of heat detector D104 and one smoke detector (D101, D102, or D103). AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 33 Man. Release An MMX monitor module—connected to a listed manual station (such as the Notifier ARA-10 or NBG-10) that performs a manual release function. A module programmed to Man. Release overrides all active Abort Switch modules programmed to the same releasing zone. You can install multiple Man.

  • Page 34: Initiating Devices

    Style D) for initiating devices in releasing applications. :DUQLQJ 6RXQGHUV Warning sounders connect to any of the four panel Notification Appliance Circuits or to CMX module circuits (refer to the AFP-300/AFP-400 Installation Manual). The same ‡ ,I VHOHFWLQJ FURVV]RQLQJ  releasing hazard can activate multiple Notification Appliance Circuits.

  • Page 35: Time Control

    Holidays (H) in the day-of-week selection. Enter the time in a 24-hour format with the OFF time later than the ON time. After changing programming using Time Control, always reset the control panel. AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 36: Nac Coding

    Alert signal – 20 PPM; General alarm signal: Steady on California 10 sec. on, 5 sec. off, repeats Temporal 0.5 on, 0.5 off, 0.5 on, 0.5 off, 0.5 on, 1.5 off, repeats Table 34 NAC Coding Selections AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 37: Awacs Features

    AFP-300/AFP-400 with industry-leading smoke detection capability. The development of these sophisticated algorithms are made possible by the close cooperation between Notifier and System Sensor, the world leaders in fire detection and alarm technology. These complex algorithms require many calculations on each reading of each detector, and are made possible by the very high speed microcomputer used by the AFP-300/AFP-400.
  • Page 38 Maintenance Alert level allows maintenance before the performance of the device is compromised. Table 36 Definitions of AWACS Maintenance Levels Figure 45 contains a graphic representation of the maintenance levels: )LJXUH  'LDJUDP RI 0DLQWHQDQFH /HYHOV AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 39 Pre-Alarm operation to latching or self-restoring and to activate Special Control Functions. Figure 47 shows a sample sensitivity window for a laser detector: 1RWH 3$ QR 3UH$ODUP )LJXUH  6HQVLWLYLW\ /HYHOV IRU D /DVHU 'HWHFWRU AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 40: Pre-Alarm

    The Pre-Alarm indication for this detector will restore automatically to normal if its sensitivity drops below Alert level. Zone F09 clears automatically when no Pre-Alarm conditions exist. • A subsequent alarm for this detector will clear the Alert indication. AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 41: Action Level

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  • Page 42: Selecting A Pre-Alarm Level

    F9=Pre-Alarm, to display the 35* 35(/$50 )81&7 $/(57 Pre-Alarm Function screen with Alert blinking. To select Action, press the $&7,21 EOLQNLQJ key. 35* 35(/$50 )81&7 $&7,21 Table 37 Programming a Pre-Alarm Level (Alert or Action) AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 43: Detector Sensitivity Settings

    6HOHFWLQJ 3UH$ODUP DQG Pre-Alarm and Alarm detector sensitivity levels (Table 38) in the widest allowed ranges $ODUP 6HQVLWLYLW\ (0.03 to 4% per foot obscuration). The AFP-300/AFP-400 provides nine levels of Pre-Alarm (PA:1–PA:9) and Alarm (AL:1–AL:9) in percent per foot obscuration: •...
  • Page 44 Record all events for each tested detector with an electronic history file or a printout. At the end of the 90 day test: An authorized Notifier representative, or an end user trained by an authorized Notifier representative must inspect the results of the test.

  • Page 45: Detector Maintenance Features

    Detector Maintenance Features $SSHQGL[ & $:$&6 $SSOLFDWLRQV 2YHUYLHZ The AFP-300/AFP-400 provides features to check the maintenance performance level of addressable, intelligent detectors. Detector maintenance features include the following: • View detector maintenance information for an individual detector (Figure 54). •...
  • Page 46 7\SH &RGH The software Type Code that identifies the type of detector. (Refer to “Point Programming” on page 9). &XVWRP /DEHO The 20-character user-defined custom label. (Refer to “Changing a Custom Label” on page 15). AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...
  • Page 47 (The control panel ignores the Alarm Verification Timer if it detects another alarm during the verification period.) 'HYLFH $GGUHVV The address of the detector. Refer to Figure 54 on page 41 for a complete description. AFP-300/AFP-400 Programming PN 50259:C1 06/19/97...

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    ® manufacturing date-stamp control, the warranty ® is eighteen (18) months from date of original purchase by NOTIFIER 's distributor unless the installation instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period, in which case the shorter period shall apply. This warranty is void if the product is altered, ®...

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