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Notifier NFS-640 Programming Manual

Notifier NFS-640 Programming Manual

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  • Page 1 Fire Alarm Control Panel NFS-640 Programming Manual Document 51333 10/03/2003 Rev: P/N 51333:B ECN 03-419 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 2 (especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.). Precau-L-4-2003.fm NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 3 Acclimate Plus™, AWACS™, HARSH™, NOTI•FIRE•NET™, ONYX™, and VeriFire™ are trademarks, and FlashScan®, UniNet®, and VIEW® are registered trademarks of NOTIFIER. NION™ is a trademark of NIS. NIS™ and Notifier Integrated Systems™ are trademarks and NOTIFIER® is a registered trademark of Fire•Lite Alarms, Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation.
  • Page 4 • Your suggestion for how to correct/improve documentation Send email messages to: TechPubs@fla-whq.com Please note this email address is for documentation feedback only. If you have any technical issues, please contact Technical Services. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ACS Selection Group I (SLC #2): ..............37 ACS Selection Group J (SLC #1): ..............38 ACS Selection Group K (SLC #2): ..............38 ACS Selection Group L (SLC #1 and #2): ............38 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 6 How to Program a ULC Release Circuit ............72 How to Program a Release Circuit for an Output Circuit........73 How to Program a Release Form-C Circuit............74 How to Program a Release Audible Circuit............75 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 7 Input and Outputs..................... 95 Equations........................95 Equation Entry ......................96 Logic Functions ...................... 96 The “AND” Operator..................96 The “OR” Operator..................... 96 The “NOT” Operator ..................96 The “ONLY1” Operator ..................96 The “ANY2” Operator..................96 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 8 Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors ..............104 Type Codes for Monitor Modules................. 105 Type Codes for Output Devices................106 Overview ....................... 106 Type Codes for Control Modules................106 NAC and Panel Circuit Type Codes ..............107 Glossary ......................109 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    NFS-640 Installation Manual a graphic of the key In a graphic, a key as it Press means to press the Escape key appears on the control panel Table 1 Typographic Conventions in this Manual NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 10: Supplemental Information

    Compatible Conventional Devices (Non-addressable) Document Number Device Compatibility Document 15378 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and Main Power Supply Installation Document Number NFS-640 Installation, Operations, and Programming Manuals 51332, 51334, 51333 Voice Alarm System Manual 51252 SLC Wiring Manual 51253...

  • Page 11: Shortcuts To Operating Functions

    All shortcuts start with the control panel in normal operation. For example, the keypad shortcut to the left shows how to enter the Read Status function with the control panel in normal operation. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Panel Circuits, and Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs). This manual provides information for programming using the NFS-640 keypad connected to the control panel. VeriFire™ Tools must be used for programming if no keypad is used, or if an NCA (Network Control Annunciator) is used as the keypad in either a network or standalone application.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Programming Method

    For security purposes, you can change your passwords. To do so, follow the instructions in “How to Change a Password (3=passwd)” on page 26. Note: The Read Status selection, which does not require a program password, is covered in the NFS-640 Operations Manual.

  • Page 14: Program Change

    Use the Utility Program” on page 43. • FlashScan Poll The FlashScan Poll screen provides the option for selecting between CLIP (Classic Loop Interface Poll) and FlashScan Poll. Refer to “How to Use FlashScan Poll” on page 44. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 15: How To Enter Program Change

    System Functions (7= )” on page 32. SYSTEM Option 8=CHECK PRG - Check the program for errors. For details, refer to “How to Check the Program for Errors (8= )” on page 41. CHECK PRG NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 16: How To Clear Memory (0= Clr )

    View system defaults A program exists in memory and you want to “How to Change Autoprogram view system settings assigned during Default Values” on page 20 Autoprogram, such as custom labels, passwords, and so on. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 17: Create A New Program For The Control Panel

    To edit the autoprogramming default values for a point, refer to”How to Modify or Delete a Point )” on page 21. POINT To edit the autoprogram default values assigned to all modules and detectors during autoprogramming, refer to “How to Change Autoprogram Default Values” on page 20. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 18: How To Add A Device To The Program

    Physically install the addressable detector to SLC 1 at address 147 (for instructions, refer to the NFS-640 Installation Manual and the installation document that comes with the detector). From the “Basic Program” screen, press the 1 key to start Autoprogram. The Autoprogram Prompt screen appears in the LCD display as the control panel identifies addressable devices.
  • Page 19 10) to show the removal of the detector from SLC 1. L1:010Dets, 159Mods L2:159Dets, 159Mods Panel Outputs: 64 Bells: 04 Press the key, then press the key to save the program in memory and return to the “Basic ENTER Program” screen. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 20: How To Change Autoprogram Default Values

    “How to Create a System Message SYSTEM NORMAL 10:23A 071201 Thu Message (4= )” on MESSAGE The first line of the LCD display contains 40 blank page 27 characters for a custom message. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 21: How To Modify Or Delete A Point (2= Point )

    “How to Modify NAC and Press Panel Circuit Points” on page 25 Type the NAC address (01-04) or Panel Circuit address: (1-1) through (8-8) Press The next four sections describe how to program the points selected. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 22: How To Modify An Addressable Detector Point

    NEXT PREVIOUS selection. Refer to “How to Interpret a Detector Status Display or Maintenance Report” on page 93 for more information on the alarm verification feature. Table 4 Detector Program Values NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 23: How To Modify An Addressable Monitor Module Point

    Monitor Module Address Zone Default 01 through 19 20 through 39 40 through 59 60 through 79 80 through 99 100 through 119 120 through 139 140 through 159 Table 6 Monitor Module Default Zones NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 24: How To Modify An Addressable Control Module Point

    * = devices do not sound (Silent Walk Test) (default) Table 7 Modifying Control Module Programming Selections When finished modifying a point, press the key; then press the key to ENTER NEXT PREVIOUS select another point. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 25: How To Modify Nac And Panel Circuit Points

    2. Program Change How to Modify NAC and Panel Circuit Points Modifying NAC (four NACs on the NFS-640) and Panel Circuits (connected through J5 or J6) is like modifying control modules—except for the Type Code and device address. Type Code...

  • Page 26: How To Change A Password (3= Passwd )

    The programmer may hit escape and reenter the password correctly. However, if the password has been forgotten, record the code and contact Notifier. After proper authentication, the original password can be determined by deciphering the code. An example of an...

  • Page 27: How To Create A System Message (4= Message )

    , then press a number key as follows: (! @ = , % : \ . I ? ) For example, press , then press the ) key to enter a “=” character. Save the new message Press NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 28: How To Create A Custom Zone Label (5= Zone )

    The program stores the zone label in memory and displays the Zone Change screen with all fields blank. Leave the Zone Change screen Press without changing a zone label The display returns to the Program Change screen. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 29: How To Program Special Zones (6=Spl Funct)

    Special Function Change screen. You can program Special Zones F1 to F4 into the CBE of an output device. Descriptions of F1, F2, F3, and F4 are detailed below: Note: To view the status of Special Functions F1-F4, use the Read Status function (refer to the NFS-640 Operations Manual).

  • Page 30: How To Select Special Zones

    Press the NEXT PREVIOUS to toggle each selection. OFF time: End time for Time Control function (in 24-hour time) that must be later than the ON time. Continued on the next page... NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 31 ALERT and ACTION. For details on selections, refer to “How to Select a Pre-Alarm Level” on page 89) Pre-Alarm programming status banner PRG PRE-ALARM FUNCT ALERT Pre-Alarm (Zone F9) NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 32: How To Change Global System Functions (7= System )

    ACS - Use ACS Selection Groups (Refer to N or Y “Annunciator Options” on page 33). *This value can not exceed 30 seconds for ULC installations. Table 11 Settings for Global Systems Functions NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 33: Annunciator Options

    • Annunciators set to Address 2 display the status of detectors 1-64 (Group I) on SLC 2 • Annunciators set to Address 3 display the status of the Panel Circuit modules (Group M) NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 34: Annunciation Points

    See Note Programmable Annunciator #8 See Note Programmable Annunciator #9 See Note Programmable Annunciator #10 See Note Table 12 ACS Selection Groups Note: Refer to the VeriFire™ Tools programming utility for programming these annunciators. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 35: Acs Selection Group A

    Note: 1- Point number to Zone number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Zone relationship add 56 to Point number to arrive at Zone number. Note: 2- Point number to Zone number relationship is sequential; therefore, point 48 is zone F5 and point 57 is zone R4 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 36: Acs Selection Group C (Slc #1, Modules 1-64)

    Controls Output Module Table 18 ACS Group F Note: Point number to Module number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Module relationship add 64 to Point number to arrive at Module number. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 37: Acs Selection Group G (Slc #1 And #2, Modules 129-159)

    This is a local acknowledgement at the annunciator only: no message is sent to the panel. Table 21 ACS Group I Note: Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential; therefore, point 48 is Detector 048. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 38: Acs Selection Group J (Slc #1)

    128 to Point number to arrive at Detector number. Note: 2- Point number to Detector number relationship is sequential. To determine Point to Detector relationship add 96 to Point number to arrive at Detector number. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 39: Acs Selection Group M

    Table 25 ACS Group M Note: Point number to Panel Circuit Module number relationship is sequential within “P” groups. Point 14 is Module P2.6; point 29 is P4.5; point 55 is P7.7, etc. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 40: Acs Selection Group N

    Selection Group O follows the alarm relay for annunciation (Selection Group A annunciates immediately). • The yellow LED of annunciator point 2 is for Alarm Silence only (in Selection Group A it is for Signal Silenced). NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 41: How To Check The Program For Errors (8= Check Prg )

    Delete a Point (2=point)” on page 21) and correct the errors. The figure below shows a sample display of program screen that appears after a successful program check: PROGRAM CHECK OK. RE-TEST PANEL NOW 08:34A 110700 Tue NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 42: How To Use The Network Program

    (Node), or Y or N (Style 7). When finished making selections, press the key three times to return the control panel to normal operation. When programming is complete, the panel must be reset to register the programming. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 43: How To Use The Utility Program

    Y or N (Dynamic Poll, Alarm Scroll, or Local Control); NEXT PREVIOUS or *, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (TBL Reminder). When finished making selections, press the key three times to return the control panel to normal operation. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 44: How To Use Flashscan Poll

    CAUTION: Do not program modules as CLIP and detectors as FlashScan on the same SLC. This combination is not an option: Y for DET, N for MOD in the “FlashScan Poll” screen. Refer to the SLC manual for available devices. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 45: Baud Rate Of Serial Ports

    . The five asterisks that appear when you type in the code will disappear when you press Press twice to return to the SYSTEM NORMAL screen. To switch back to the default network mode (no CRT) repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 entering “NOCRT”. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 46: Status Change

    Option 6=WALK TEST - The Walk Test option lets you test the entire fire alarm system while away from the control panel. For details, refer to “How to Do a Walk Test” on page 50”. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 47: How To Disable Or Enable A Point

    Maneuver the cursor with the arrow keys until it is in the status field. Press (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection) Save the status Go to the next or previous point address (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection) NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 48: How To Change Sensitivity For A Detector

    A value (0-9) or increase or decrease values by pressing keys: NEXT PREVIOUS Save the sensitivity values. Display the next existing (Next Selection) detector address. Display the previous existing (Previous Selection) detector address. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 49: How To Clear Alarm Verification Counters

    Change A (AM) or P (PM) Press (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection) Change the day Press (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection) Move to another digit Press Save the time and date and return Press NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 50: How To Do A Walk Test

    “Walk Test” screen as shown below: Status Change Password WALK TEST PRESS ENTER TO START ESCAPE TO ABORT Note: The control panel cannot be put into Walk Test from an alarm condition. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 51: Advanced Walk Test

    •each intelligent addressable input device will blink its address in red, and each intelligent addressable output device will blink its address in green. Pattern examples are given below. Address Blink Pattern 8 blinks, long stop, 8 blinks, long stop,..NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 52: Viewing Walk Test Results

    2 key two times, then press the key to view the ENTER ENTER History buffer. For further instructions on using the Read Status function, refer to the NFS-640 Operations Manual. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 53: Appendix A: Releasing Applications

    NFPA 16 Foam-water Deluge and Foam-water Spray Systems NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems NFPA 17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Table 27 NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 54: How To Program A Releasing Zone

    Abort Switch NORMAL ACTIVATED Manual Agent Release lever NBG12LRA station with Abort Switch Figure 4 UL-listed Abort Station This section contains information for programming each type of Abort Switch for a Releasing Zone. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 55: How An Abort Switch Works

    Example: If you program B01-B03 as shown, Example: If you these outputs activate at release. program B04 as shown, this output activates when the release is finished. Figure 5 Example of a Basic Configuration for an Abort Switch NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 56: Programming A Uli Abort Switch

    Abort Switch for 15 seconds Release the Abort Switch; the 10-second ULI timer begins When the 10-seconds ULI timer expires, the control panel activates Releasing Zone outputs Figure 6 ULI Abort Switch Example NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 57: Programming An Iri Abort Switch

    WARNING: The IRI abort switch will only work if it is pushed before the second alarm occurs. If it is pushed after the second alarm, the releasing zone will already have been activated, and the switch will have no effect. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 58 15 + 10 = 25 panel activates releasing zone outputs Total time from when Abort Switch is released to output activation: 10 seconds Figure 7 IRI Abort Switch Example NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 59: Programming An Nyc Abort Switch

    (15 sec.) plus 90 seconds (105 seconds after the Abort switch has been sec.) OR 120 seconds, released) the control panel activates whichever is smaller Releasing Zone outputs Figure 8 NYC Abort Switch Example 1 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 60 The NYC timer has not delay (60 sec.) plus 90 seconds expired, but it is overridden by (150 sec.) OR 120 seconds, the control panel. whichever is smaller Figure 9 NYC Abort Switch Example 2 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 61: Programming An Ahj Abort Switch

    Release the Abort Switch and control panel restores the programmed value the Delay Timer (60 sec.) and counts down When the Delay Timer expires, the control panel activates Releasing Zone outputs Figure 10 AHJ Abort Switch Example NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 62: Using Cross Zones

    02 R1 __ __ __ ** 2D104 CBE list = 02 R1 PROGRM RELEASE CKT PANEL CIRCUIT NO. 3 R1 __ __ __ __ CBE list = R1 Continued on the next page... NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 63 Cross Zone value if no other fields on the screen are changing. To change another field on the screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 64: How To Program A Soak Timer (Nfpa 16 Applications Only)

    To change another field on the screen, move the cursor into position by pressing the arrow keys on the keypad. A Soak Timer value of 600 seconds is shown below: PRG RELEASE FUNCTION RELEASE CONTROL DELAY=00 ABORT=ULI CROSS=N SOK=0600 NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 65: Using Type Codes For Releasing Zones

    Activates audio or visual devices to “How to Program a Release Code REL CODE BELL pulse at 20 ppm (Delay Timer Bell Circuit” on page 77 activation) or 120 ppm (Cross Zone activation). NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 66: How To Program An Abort Switch

    The following contains information needed to program an Abort Switch for a monitor module. Description A monitor module, connected to a UL-listed abort station (such as the Notifier NBG-12LRA), that you use as an abort switch for a Releasing Zone. You can...

  • Page 67: How To Program A Manual Release Switch

    The following contains information needed to program a Manual Release switch for a monitor module Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier NBG-12LRA)—used to manually release agents. A Manual Release switch overrides all timers, such as a Delay Timer or a Soak Timer. You can install...

  • Page 68: How To Program A Manual Release Delay Switch

    The following contains information needed to program a Manual Release Delay switch for a monitor module Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier NBG-12LRA)—used to initiate a manual release with 30-second delay time. A Manual Release Delay switch overrides the FACP programmed Delay Timer in certain circumstances, but not the soak timer.
  • Page 69 3. The FACP programmed Delay Time is not running (as would happen if the releasing station were pulled before an alarm registered). The Manual Release Delay Switch is activated by the pull station. Agent release will occur in 30 seconds. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 70: How To Program A Second Shot Switch

    Second Shot releasing will end when the switch is no longer held on (behaving like a tracking function). NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 71: How To Program A Release End Bell Circuit

    For example, a control module programmed with the REL END Type Code activates when all releasing functions, such BELL as the releasing functions programmed for R05 shut off. Figure 16 Control Module Configured as a Release End Bell Circuit NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 72: How To Program A Ulc Release Circuit

    For example, all control modules programmed with the REL CKT ULC Type Code activate simultaneously with other outputs programmed for R5 (B01, B02). Figure 17 Control Module Configured as a ULC Release Circuit NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 73: How To Program A Release Circuit For An Output Circuit

    Module Module For example, all control modules programmed with the REL CIRCUIT Type Code activate simultaneously with other outputs programmed for R5 (B01, B02). Figure 18 Control Module Configured as a Release Circuit NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 74: How To Program A Release Form-C Circuit

    For example, a control module, configured as a Form-C relay, activates simultaneously with other outputs programmed for R5 (B01, B02) and the control module with the REL AUDIBLE Type Code. Figure 19 Control Module Configured as a Release Form-C Circuit NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 75: How To Program A Release Audible Circuit

    REL AUDIBLE For example, a control module programmed with the Type Code activates simultaneously with other AUDIBLE outputs programmed for R05 (B01 and B02). Figure 20 Control Module Configured as a Release Audible Circuit NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 76: How To Program An Instant Release Circuit

    For example, a control module programmed with the Type Code activates simultaneously with INSTANT RELE other outputs programmed for R05 (B01 and B02). Figure 21 Control Module Configured as an Instant Release Circuit NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 77: How To Program A Release Code Bell Circuit

    Control Module A NAC programmed with the Type Code REL CODE BELL activates simultaneously with other outputs programmed for R05 (B01 and B02). Figure 22 NAC Configured as a Release Code Bell Circuit NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 78: Initiating Devices

    Warning Sounders Warning sounders connect to any of the four panel NACs, to Panel Circuits, or to control module circuits (refer to the NFS-640 Installation Manual). Note the following: • If selecting Cross Zones, a warning sounder only activates when two zones alarm.
  • Page 79 Notes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 80: Appendix B: Special Zone Outputs

    Do not include F0 in the CBE list for a releasing device. • Do not include F0 in the CBE list for any monitor module that connects to a device other than an automatic fire detector. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 81: Selecting Presignal And Pas Outputs

    PAS delay of 15 seconds). When an alarm comes from an initiating device with a CBE list that includes F0, the control panel delays the following outputs: • System Alarm relay • TM-4 Polarity Reversal Alarm output • TM-4 Municipal Box output • UDACT NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 82: Time Control Zones

    The Drill Switch (or an input programmed with the type code DRILL_SWITCH EVACUATE_SW) is activated. If Acknowledge or Silence is pressed within the three or five minute timeout period, the NAC will remain at first stage. Subsequent alarm(s) will restart the timer. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 83 Notes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 84: Appendix C: Awacs™ Applications

    AWACS Overview AWACS™ (Advanced Warning Addressable Combustion Sensing) is a set of software algorithms that provide the NFS-640 with industry-leading smoke detection capability. You can program AWACS functions on a global or on a per-detector basis. AWACS topics covered in this appendix:...

  • Page 85: Maintenance Warnings - Three Levels

    Dust accumulation above the allowed limit. Table 29 Definitions of AWACS Maintenance Levels A graphic representation of the maintenance levels: DIRTY Maintenance Urgent Maintenance Alert Acceptable Range Low Chamber Reading Value Figure 25 Diagram of Maintenance Levels NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 86: Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm

    0.1% Pre-Alarm 5 SAMPLE 0.05% Alarm Selection 2 0.05% Pre-Alarm 4 0.03% Pre-Alarm 3 0.03% Alarm Selection 1 SENSITIVITY 0.02% Pre-Alarm 2 WINDOW Self Adjust 1 Figure 27 Sensitivity Levels for a Laser Detector NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 87: Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing

    Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing also allows the combination of ionization with photoelectric technology in reaching an alarm decision. The figure below shows a graph representing Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing: Combined Alarm 3 Sensors Time (minutes) Figure 28 Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 88: Pre-Alarm

    Action Functions If you program a detector for Action Pre-Alarm and the detector reaches a level that exceeds the programmed Pre-Alarm level, the control panel indicates an Action condition. Indication at the panel is NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 89: How To Select A Pre-Alarm Level

    From the ‘Special Function Zone Change” screen, press F9 to display the “Pre-Alarm Function” screen, with Alert blinking. ALERT blinking PRG PRELARM FUNCT ALERT To select Action, press the key. (Next Selection) or (Previous Selection) ACTION blinking PRG PRELARM FUNCT ACTION NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 90: Detector Sensitivity Settings

    (Refer to “How to Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration per Foot” on page 91.) Table 30 Detector Sensitivity (in percent obscuration per foot) NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 91: How To Test Detectors Set Below 0.50% Obscuration Per Foot

    Record all events for each tested detector with an electronic History buffer 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. If the test results show no alarms or pre-alarms for the tested detectors, reprogram the fire alarm system to set the Alarm sensitivity to the more sensitive Pre-Alarm level of the test.

  • Page 92: Detector Maintenance Features

    Appendix C: AWACS™ Applications Detector Maintenance Features Detector Maintenance Features Overview The NFS-640 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 •...

  • Page 93: Print A Detector Maintenance Report

    The peak value slowly returns to zero. Alarm Reading (000%) The current alarm reading of the detector, as a percentage of the Alarm Sensitivity setting. Alarm Sensitivity Setting (A8) The Alarm Sensitivity (x=1-9) entered in the Detector Sensitivity Screen. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 94 – Alarm Verification programmed for the detector; xx equals the Verification Counter (00-99). See “How to Modify an Addressable Detector Point” on page 22 for instructions on setting Alarm Verification. 11. Device SLC Address (1D044) The SLC address of the detector. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 95: Appendix D: Cbe (Control-By-Event)

    A logic instruction can have a maximum of 20 arguments (inclusive start and stop address). 10. Maximum for the delay timer is 18 hours 12 minutes. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 96: Equation Entry

    Each argument within the range must conform to the requirements of the governing operator. The range limit is 20 consecutive arguments. Example: AND(RANGE(Z1,Z20)) Zone 1 through Zone 20 must all be in alarm for the output point to be activated. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 97: Equation Syntax Example

    TRUE for this part to be TRUE When this is TRUE When this is TRUE When this is TRUE Then all outputs programmed with this equation will be turned ON. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 98: Argument Entries

    Error checking will be performed after the user has entered the complete equation. Possible errors are too many or too few parentheses, too many or too few arguments inside the parentheses, unknown function and unknown device type. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 99: Cbe Example

    When monitor module 1M101 activates, the following CBE takes place: Software Zones Z04 and Z05 activate. Since control module 1M108 has Z05 in its CBE list, all of its outputs would activate. All output devices with Z04 or Z05 would activate. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 100 Notes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 101: Appendix E: Detector Initialization

    . (point 1D101) Disable the point of the detector Remove the photoelectric detector and replace with laser detector set to the same address. Autoprogram the panel to recognize the new detector type. Enable new detector. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 102: How To Manually Initialize A Detector

    NFS-640 Release 1.0 Software #XXXXXXX Detector Initializing _ Please Wait 02:48P 071401 Sat When the control panel completes the detector initialization, it displays system status as shown below: SYSTEM NORMAL 02:50P 071401 Sat NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 103: Appendix F: Type Codes

    This appendix contains detailed descriptions of Type Codes for input and output devices, as listed below: Refer to Type of Device page Type Codes for Intelligent Detectors Type Codes for Monitor Modules Type Codes for Control Modules NAC and Panel Circuit Type Codes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 104: Type Codes For Input Devices

    LED and activates CBE Combination Photoelectric/heat detector with freeze warning (Acclimate Plus™) SMOKE(MULTI)* fire alarm lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Multisensor smoke detector * CLIP Mode only **Not suitable for Canadian applications. Table 32 Intelligent Detector Type Codes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 105: Type Codes For Monitor Modules

    Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Monitors for a device with no description HEAT DETECT fire alarm Lights fire alarm LED and activates CBE Monitors for conventional heat detector Table 33 Type Codes for Monitor Modules NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 106: Type Codes For Output Devices

    (in NAC mode) that will activate upon receipt of a trouble condition, and remain in the ON state until all troubles have been ACKNOWLEDGED. It is programmed as “switch inhibit”. Table 34 Control Module Type Codes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 107: Nac And Panel Circuit Type Codes

    ON state until all troubles have been ACKNOWLEDGED. It is programmed as “switch inhibit”. Table 35 NAC and Panel Circuit Type Codes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 108 Notes NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 109: Glossary

    AWACS™ (Advanced Warning Addressable Combustion Sensing) A set of software algorithms that provide the NFS-640 with industry-leading smoke detection capability. control module An addressable module that a) switches power to a Style Y or Style Z NAC; or b) functions as a Form-C control relay.
  • Page 110 (a fire alarm system component--such as a bell, speaker, strobe, and so on--that produces an audible output, a visual output, or both). On the NFS-640, a NAC is one of four output circuits on the Control Panel with addresses B01-B04, panel circuits, control modules or transponder points.
  • Page 111 EIA-232 port. Walk Test A feature that allows a single (qualified) maintenance person to test a fire alarm control panel and initiating devices without causing the control panel to enter into an alarm state. NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 112 Logic Functions 29, 82 California Code rules 29, 82 Canadian Two-Stage Time Delay Functions Caution Definition Do not program detectors as CLIP... FlashScan 95–99 CBE (Control-By-Event) Devices, SLC options example NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 113 NAC/Panel Circuit modules 15, 20, 29, 30, 53 Releasing Zones (R0-R9) to disable programmed points type codes for inputs/outputs 54, 66, 67, 68, 70 NBG-12LRA RemT operating mode NCA (Network Control Annunciator) Network node NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 114 Two-Stage Canada code Two-stage code Type Code for releasing zone inputs/outputs 103–107, 110 Type Codes explanation for Control Modules for Intelligent Detectors for Monitor Modules for NACs and Panel Circuits to select UDACT NFS-640 Programming Manual P/N 51333:B 10/03/2003 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 115 Products are date stamped at time of manufacture. The sole and exclusive obligation of NOTIFIER® is to repair or replace, at its option, free of charge for parts and labor, any part which is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. For products not under NOTIFIER®...
  • Page 116 World Headquarters NOTIFIER is a company. 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1653 USA 203-484-7161 fax 203-484-7118 www.notifier.com www.PDF-Zoo.com...

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