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Notifier NFS-3030/E Programming Manual

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Fire Alarm Control Panel
NFS-3030/E
Programming Manual
Document 51345
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11/04/2003
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PN 51345:C
ECN 03-419
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  • Page 1 Fire Alarm Control Panel NFS-3030/E Programming Manual Document 51345 11/04/2003 Rev: PN 51345:C ECN 03-419 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 2 Fire Alarm System Limitations While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of Heat detectors do not sense particles of combustion and smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible alarm only when heat on their sensors increases at a predeter- warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel with remote mined rate or reaches a predetermined level.
  • Page 3 Gamewell Trademark set here. 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.
  • Page 4 Documentation Feedback Your feedback helps us keep our documentation up-to-date and accurate. If you have any comments or suggestions about our online Help or printed manuals, you can email us. Please include the following information: • Product name and version number (if applicable) •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 General Information ....... 9 1.1 About This Manual .................... 9 1.2 Supplemental Information .................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 3.4.4 General Zone .................. 45 3.4.5 Releasing Zone ................46 Releasing Zone Programming..............46 3.4.6 Logic Zone..................47 Logic Zone Programming .................47 Edit Logic Equation...................47 Add Point/ Zone..................49 Add Logic Function...................49 Add Time/Date..................50 3.4.7 Trouble Zone ................... 50 Trouble Zone Programming..............50 3.4.8 Annunciator Board Label..............51 3.5 Delete Program ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents How Cross Zones Work................87 Using Type Codes for Releasing Zones ..............88 How to Program an Abort Switch .............90 How to Program a Manual Release Switch ..........91 How to Program a Manual Release Delay Switch........92 How to Program a Second Shot Switch ...........94 How to Program a Release End Bell Circuit..........95 How to Program a ULC Release Circuit ...........96 How to Program a Release Circuit ............97...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents The “ONLY1” Operator ................117 The “ANYX” Operator ................117 The “XZONE” Operator ................117 The “RANGE” Operator ................117 Time-based Functions ................117 Logic Equation Syntax Example.............118 Evaluating an Equation................119 Trouble Equations ....................119 Appendix F Detector Initialization ......121 Overview ......................

  • Page 9: Section 1 General Information

    The table below provides a list of document sources (manuals) containing additional information regarding the NFS-3030/E and optional peripherals. The NOTIFIER document (DOC-NOT) chart provides the current document revision. A copy of this document is included in every NOTIFIER shipment. For information on…...

  • Page 10: Introduction To The Control Panel

    System Reset, and LAMP TEST. These buttons are mainly for installer use: the operator should utilize a remote annunciator for these functions, if possible. The status indicator LEDs on the circuit board are the same as on the display/keypad (refer to the NFS-3030/E Operating Manual for LED descriptions.

  • Page 11: Basic Procedure

    To ensure security, passwords should be entered at this time to replace the factory default settings. 1.6.1 Password Change The NFS-3030/E has two password levels; master and user. There is one master password, which grants access to all system programming. There are nine user passwords, each of which may be assigned access to the programming change menus, the alter status menus, or both.

  • Page 12: Master Password

    General Information Getting Started C H A N G E P A S S W O R D M A S T E R P A S S W O R D U S E R P A S S W O R D B A C K Figure 1.2 Change Password Screen Soft Keys...

  • Page 13: Incorrect Or Forgotten Password

    However, if the password has been forgotten, record the code and contact NOTIFIER. After proper authentication, the master password can be determined by deciphering the code. An example of the message that would appear on the display follows:...
  • Page 14 General Information Getting Started NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 15: Section 2 Main Menu

    Event Counts Display Main Menu Section 2 Main Menu The Main Menu screen is the means by which the programmer can access displays, history information, printing and programming menus. This screen is accessible from the System Normal Screen, and from most other screens by pressing the BACK soft key until it displays. L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L S Y S T E M N O R M A L 1 1 : 5 8 : 4 5 A...

  • Page 16: Program/Alter Status

    Main Menu Program/Alter Status 2.5 Program/Alter Status Pressing the Program/Alter Status soft key brings up screens for panel programming, point programming, autoprogramming, clear programming, altering the status of points, walk test, and other information. Refer to Section 3 Program, and Section 4 Alter Status for a full description of Program/Alter Status.

  • Page 17: Section 3 Program

    Section 3 Program 3.1 General Information The NFS-3030/E operates with two levels of programming: Program, and Alter Status. Program level allows change to the essential control panel functions such as point functions, system functions, and passwords. Program level change requires the master password, or a user password that allows access to the Program level.

  • Page 18: Panel Program

    Figure 3.3 Network Programming Screen Soft Keys NODE NUMBER: Enter the network node number of this panel. For standalone NFS-3030/E, the network node number will be 000. A valid network node number range is 1-240. Once the soft key has been pressed, the number may be typed in from the keypad, or the Next/Previous Selection special function key on the keypad may be used to toggle through online node numbers.

  • Page 19: Panel Settings

    Panel Program Program NODE LABEL: Enter the network node label for this panel. This is the label that appears in the System Normal message. Default: <blank> STYLE: Select the wiring style as 4 or 7. Default: style 4 CHANNEL A THRESHOLD, CHANNEL B THRESHOLD: Enter HIGH or LOW, for high or low threshold setting for channel A or B on the NCM module.
  • Page 20 When enabled, the LCM will operate in a limited fashion when communication is lost with the NFS-3030/E CPU. Inputs on the LCM loop (and associated LEM loop, if installed) will activate outputs on the same loop(s) •...

  • Page 21: Reminder Menu

    Panel Program Program Reminder Menu Press the Reminder Menu soft key on the Panel Program Menu 1 screen to set the trouble reminder. R E M I N D E R M E N U T R O U B L E R E M I N D E R : Y E S A C C E P T B A C K Figure 3.6 Reminder Menu Screen...

  • Page 22: Panel Timers (Menu 1)

    Program Panel Program 3.2.4 Panel Timers (Menu 1) Press the Panel Timers soft key on the Panel Program Menu 1 screen to display the following screen. P A N E L T I M E R S V E R I F Y T I M E : 3 0 V E R I F Y = P R E A L A R M : M A X I M U M V E R I F I C A T I O N C O U N T : 0 0 A C F A I L D E L A Y :...

  • Page 23: Panel Timers (Menu 2)

    Panel Program Program AUTO SILENCE: Press to enter a value of OFF (no Auto Silence Timer), or a value of 10, 15 or 20 minutes. This global software timer functions like pressing the SIGNAL SILENCE key. For example, if a value of 10 is entered, the control panel will silence all active outputs programmed as silenceable after ten minutes.

  • Page 24: Acs Programming

    A total of 32 annunciator devices may be present on the EIA-485 ACS circuit; however, some devices have associated expander devices, and an NFS-3030/E ACS circuit can accomodate up to 3,072 annunciator points. The ACS Programming and ACS Point Programming screens in this section allow the user to define the mapping and functional mode of these devices and points.

  • Page 25: Acs Point Programming

    Panel Program Program Note: When using an AMG, the address it occupies (an address of 25 through 32, typically address 32 ) must be set to annunciator type AMG, and address one must be set to annunciator type 64PT. UDACT and TM-4 communicators are installed on the same EIA-485 ACS circuit as annunciators, and so are included with annunciator programming.
  • Page 26 Program Panel Program Note: Panel circuit or SLC output modules with releasing Type IDs may not be listed in the annunciator source fields. A C S P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G P O I N T : A 2 7 P 0 4 M O D E :...

  • Page 27: Supervision

    Panel Program Program SOURCE: Pressing this soft key will select the Source field and also toggle between display formats if a point value is allowed. Enter a point or zone, or the panel’s node number if the mode type is a system function such as acknowledge or reset. Up to eight sources are allowed when CONTROL mode is chosen.

  • Page 28: Panel Program Menu (2)

    Program Panel Program Menu (2) ACCEPT: Press to save changes and return to previous menu. 3.3 Panel Program Menu (2) Pressing the MORE soft key at Panel Program Menu 1 displays the Panel Program Menu 2 screen. P A N E L P R O G R A M M E N U P A S S W O R D C H A N G E E V E N T L O G G I N G W E E K L Y O C C U P A N C Y S C H E D U L E S...

  • Page 29: Remote Display Menu

    Panel Program Menu (2) Program WEEKLY OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE: Press this soft key to toggle between schedules 1 - 10. A value of zero indicates no schedule. ACCEPT: Press this to save changes made on the screen. 3.3.3 Remote Display Menu This screen displays when the REMOTE DISPLAY MENU soft key is pressed at the Panel Programming Menu 2 screen.

  • Page 30: Remote Display Point Programming

    Program Panel Program Menu (2) Remote Display Point Programming R E M O T E D I S P L A Y M E N U D I S P L A Y A D D R E S S D 0 1 P O I N T L A B E L E A S T W I N G H A L L W A Y...

  • Page 31: Loop Point Programming

    Panel Program Menu (2) Program Soft Keys POINT SELECT: Pressing this soft key will invoke the cursor at the underlined field. Enter the loop number desired (01 through 10) in the yy of the Lyy format. NEXT/PREVIOUS SELECTION: Press either key to go forward or back through the loop selections.

  • Page 32: Event Logging

    Program Panel Program Menu (2) Messages. C U S T O M A C T I O N M E S S A G E C U S T O M A C T I O N M E S S A G E : 0 0 1 M E S S A G E E d i t C u s t o m...
  • Page 33 Panel Program Menu (2) Program Schedule to determine holiday occupancy hours. For example, the schedule displayed in Figure 3.14 Weekly Occupancy Schedule Screen, Schedule 10, has blank fields in the Holiday row. This Occupancy Schedule defines the schedule for the dates on the Holiday Menu screen below: there will be no occupancy hours on these dates.

  • Page 34: Point Program

    Program Point Program 3.4 Point Program The Point Program allows the programmer to enter/change point information for detectors, modules, panel circuits, and general, releasing, logic and trouble zones. Press the Point Programming Menu soft key of the Program/Alter Status Menu to display the screen below.

  • Page 35: Detector Point

    Point Program Program 3.4.1 Detector Point This screen displays when a detector is chosen at the Point Program menu (see Figure 3.22 on page 34 ). D E T E C T O R P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G L 0 3 D 1 2 3 T Y P E : S M O K E ( P H O T O )

  • Page 36: Zone Map

    Program Point Program Zone Map The Detector Zone Map screen will display when the ZONE MAP soft key is pressed at the Detector Point Programming screen Zone Map Position Zone Map Position 1 - D E T E C T O R Z O N E M A P Use to link L 0 3 D 1 2 3 zone label...

  • Page 37: Detector Point Programming (2)

    Point Program Program Detector Point Programming (2) Press the MORE soft key on the Detector Point Programming screen to display this screen. D E T E C T O R P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G L 0 3 D 1 2 3 C U S T O M A C T I O N M E S S A G E : 0 1 0 A L A R M V E R I F I C A T I O N : O F F...

  • Page 38: Sensitivity

    Program Point Program this screen. The user may choose a Custom Action Message at this screen. D E T E C T O R C U S T O M A C T I O N M E S S A G E L 0 3 D 1 2 3 C U S T O M A C T I O N M E S S A G E : 0 0 1 C u s t o m...

  • Page 39: Detector Occupancy Schedule

    Point Program Program full description and a table of the nine sensitivity levels by detector type. Soft Keys OCCUPIED SENSITIVITY ALARM: Press the soft key next to OCCUPIED SENSITIVITY PREALARM: these setting categories to enter values as described UNOCCUPIED SENSITIVITY ALARM: above.

  • Page 40: Module Point

    Program Point Program 3.4.2 Module Point Module point programming screens will display if a module point address is entered at the Point Programming Menu (see Figure 3.22 on page 34 ). Module Point Programming (1) M O D U L E P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G L 0 3 M 1 2 3 M O D U L E T Y P E : M O N I T O R T Y P E C O D E L A B E L : H E A T D E T E C T...

  • Page 41: Module Point Programming (Control Module)

    Point Program Program M O D U L E P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G L 0 3 M 1 2 3 C U S T O M A C T I O N M E S S A G E : 0 2 0 Z O N E M A P : Z 0 0 3 , Z 1 0 4...
  • Page 42 Program Point Program M O D U L E P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G L 0 3 M 1 5 0 Z O N E M A P : Z 0 0 0 , Z 1 0 4 , Z 1 0 5...

  • Page 43: Panel Circuit Module

    Point Program Program modules with these categories of Type ID codes can participate in Local Mode: fire alarm, supervisory, trouble. Refer to"Type Codes for Input Devices" on page 124 to determine which Type ID codes fall into these categories. Default: OFF 3.4.3 Panel Circuit Module There are three panel circuits on the FACP, and each circuit can accomodate up to four panel circuit modules that have eight push-button switches apiece.

  • Page 44: Point Programming (2) - Monitor

    Program Point Program the appropriate selection. POINT LABEL: Press this soft key to place the cursor at this field. Type in a 20-character maximum point label that will appear in message formats. If no entry is made, the field will default to the point address.

  • Page 45: Point Programming (2) - Control

    Point Program Program Point Programming (2) - Control P A N E L M O D U L E P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G P 1 1 . 2 Z O N E M A P : Z 0 0 0 , Z 1 0 4...

  • Page 46: Releasing Zone

    Program Point Program Z O N E P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G Z y y y Z O N E L A B E L : A C C E P T B A C K Figure 3.36 Zone Point Programming Screen Soft Keys...

  • Page 47: Logic Zone

    Point Program Program Default:ULI CROSS ZONE: Press to scroll through the selection list of YES, NO, ZONE, HEAT. Default: NO. SOAK TIME: Press to type a value from 0 to 9999 (seconds). Default: 0000 3.4.6 Logic Zone Logic Zone Programming This screen displays when a logic zone is entered at the Point Programming Menu (see Figure 3.22 on page 34 ).
  • Page 48 Program Point Program Programming Menu L O G I C Z O N E P R O G R A M M I N G M E N U L O G I C Z O N E Z L x x x x A U T O M A T I C O F F I N S / O V R A N D ( Z 2 0 , O R ( L 2 D 1 5 9 , L 2 D 1 4 ) )

  • Page 49: Add Point/ Zone

    Point Program Program Add Point/ Zone L O G I C Z O N E P R O G R A M M I N G M E N U L O G I C Z O N E Z L x x x x A U T O M A T I C O F F A N D ( Z 2 0 , O R ( L 2 D 1 5 9 , L 2 D 1 4 ) ) P O I N T S E L E C T :...

  • Page 50: Add Time/Date

    Program Point Program the place where the logic function should be inserted. Soft Keys LOGIC FUNCTION: Press to scroll through the list of possible logic functions. ACCEPT: Press to insert the logic function into the equation where the cursor is blinking, and to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 51: Annunciator Board Label

    Point Program Program 3.4.8 Annunciator Board Label When is selected from the Point Program Menu, the ACS Label Menu appears. A C S B O A R D Z O N E P O I N T P R O G R A M M I N G A 0 1 A C S L A B E L : E A S T W I N G S P E A K E R S...

  • Page 52: Delete Program

    Program Delete Program 3.5 Delete Program Press the at the menu to D E L E T E P R O G R A M M E N U P R O G R A M / A L T E R S T A T U S M E N U display the screen below.
  • Page 53 Delete Program Program D E L E T E P O I N T P O I N T S E L E C T : L y y D z z z ( D E T E C T O R ) N E X T S E L E C T I O N D E L E T E P R E V I O U S S E L E C T I O N...

  • Page 54: Autoprogram Menu

    Program Autoprogram Menu 3.6 Autoprogram Menu The Autoprogram option identifies addressable devices connected to the control panel. Devices include addressable detectors and modules connected to the panel’s SLCs and Panel Circuits. The Autoprogram can be used to create a new program, or to add or remove devices from an existing program.

  • Page 55: Confirmation Screens

    Autoprogram Menu Program Soft Keys AUTOPROGRAM LOOPS: Press to scroll through the options: ALL, 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8, 9+10. Stop at the desired option to select it. AUTOPROGRAM PANEL MODULES: Press to select panel modules for autoprogramming. ACCEPT: Press to autoprogram the selection. A confirmation screen will display asking the programmer to confirm the autoprogram choice made (press the YES soft key to confirm).

  • Page 56: Add New Points

    Program Autoprogram Menu A U T O P R O G R A M C O N F I R M A T I O N P A N E L M O D U L E S T A T U S 1 I N P U T , 8 P O I N T S 7 O U T P U T , 4 P O I N T S...

  • Page 57: Error And Discrepancy Resolution

    Autoprogram Menu Program instead of the message below. A U T O P R O G R A M C O N F I R M A T I O N N E W D E V I C E F O U N D A T L X X X D X X X A D D P O I N T ? Y E S E D I T...
  • Page 58 Program Autoprogram Menu NO: Press to leave the point information in the panel’s database. A U T O P R O G R A M C O N F I R M A T I O N M I S M A T C H E D M O D U L E F O U N D A T P X X O L D : C O N T R O L - I C M N E W : C O N T R O L - C R M A C C E P T C H A N G E S ?
  • Page 59 Autoprogram Menu Program than one detector or module with the same address. Soft Keys ACCEPT: Pressing this soft key acknowledges that the programmer has been informed of the double address. Autoprogram will not make a modification to the database for this point. The installer must correct this problem.
  • Page 60 Program Autoprogram Menu NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 61: Section 4 Alter Status

    Disable/Enable Point Selection Alter Status Section 4 Alter Status Alter Status provides a programming level for changing operating parameters such as detector sensitivity, Walk Test, changing system time/date and disabling/enabling points. Alter Status is accessible with the Master Password and with User Passwords programmed for Alter Status. L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L S Y S T E M N O R M A L 1 0 : 2 2 : 3 4 A...

  • Page 62: Disable/Enable

    Alter Status Disable/Enable 4.2 Disable/Enable A point can be disabled or enabled using this screen. Press the DISABLE/ENABLE soft key at the Alter Status screen to display the following. L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L S Y S T E M N O R M A L 1 0 : 2 2 : 3 4 A F R I J U L 1 9 , 2 0 0 2...

  • Page 63: Sensitivity Select

    Detector Sensitivity Alter Status 4.3.1 Sensitivity Select Detector sensitivity levels, set during initial programming, may be changed through accessing the Detector Sensitivity Select screen and the command screen that follows. The Detector Sensitivity Select screen is displayed when the ACCEPT: soft key is pressed at the Sensitivity Select Point screen.

  • Page 64: Clear Verify Counters

    Alter Status Clear Verify Counters Figure 4.6 Change Alarm Sensitivity Screen Soft Key OCCUPIED ALARM: The type of alarm/prealarm will display based on which soft key was pressed in the previous screen. For example, in the screen above, OCCUPIED ALARM displays because the OCCUPIED ALARM SENSITIVITY: soft key was pressed.

  • Page 65: Walk Test

    Walk Test Alter Status L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L S Y S T E M N O R M A L 1 0 : 2 2 : 3 4 A F R I J A N 2 1 , 2 0 0 2 C L E A R H I S T O R Y A L A R M H I S T O R Y...
  • Page 66 Alter Status Walk Test Walk Test Activation Indications FlashScan poll mode - Once the START TEST soft key has been pressed: •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,..
  • Page 67 Walk Test Alter Status Soft Keys BASIC/ADVANCED: Press to toggle between the two choices. Stop at the desired test. SILENT/AUDIBLE: This soft key is for future use. Walk test is audible. PARAMETER: Press to scroll through the choices. Stop at the desired parameter. Choosing the loops parameter will bring up the Walk Test loops programming screen (Refer to Figure 4.10 ) Choosing the panel parameter will bring up the panel Walk Test screen (Refer to Figure 4.11) If this parameter...

  • Page 68: Program Time/Date

    Alter Status Program Time/Date Advanced Walk Test In Progress Screen T R O U B L E P R O G M O D E A C T I V A T E D I F C - 3 0 3 0 1 0 : 2 2 : 3 4 A F R I J U L 1 9 , 2 0 0 2 W A L K T E S T I N P R O G R E S S...

  • Page 69: Control On/Off Point Select

    Control On/Off Point Select Alter Status 4.8 Control On/Off Point Select This screen may be used to force a control module (SLC or panel circuit) off if it is on, or on if it is off. L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L S Y S T E M N O R M A L 1 0 : 2 2 : 3 4 A F R I J A N 2 5 , 2 0 0 2...

  • Page 70: Control On

    Alter Status Control On/Off Point Select A C T I V E A U T O M A T I C I N A C T I V E . A module with a releasing Type ID cannot be forced. 4.8.2 Control On If the selected point is inactive, the Control On screen will appear L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L...

  • Page 71: Section 5 Service Screens

    Version Information Service Screens Section 5 Service Screens 5.1 Version Information Software version information may be displayed by pressing the Lamp Test special function key on the keyboard for more than 5 seconds. The following three screens will appear in succession while the Lamp Test key is pressed.

  • Page 72: Power-Up Screen

    Service Screens Power-up Screen 5.2 Power-up Screen The Power-up screen appears when the panel is powering up. A series of self-tests are performed internally: the tests and the results of the tests appear on the screen as they are completed. B O O T : 0 0 2 .

  • Page 73: Download Menu

    Bootloader Screen Service Screens 5.3.1 LCD-160 Download Menu The language and banner displayed on LCD-160s can be programmed at this screen. T R O U B L E L O A D I N G . . N O S E R V I C E L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L N 0 0 1 B O O T L O A D E R...

  • Page 74: Download Screen

    Service Screens Download Screen T R O U B L E L O A D I N G . . N O S E R V I C E L A K E V I E W G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L B O O T L O A D E R L O O P D O W N L O A D M E N U 1 1 : 5 8 : 4 5 A W E D J U L 1 6 , 2 0 0 3...

  • Page 75: Application Corrupt Screen

    Application Corrupt Screen Service Screens 5.5 Application Corrupt Screen During power-up, the panel checks the image integrity of the application code. If the code is corrupt, the panel cannot proceed, and the following screen is displayed. The user must use VeriFire to download the application code.
  • Page 76 Service Screens Application Corrupt Screen NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 77: Appendix A Menu Hierarchy

    Screens Overview Menu Hierarchy Appendix A: Menu Hierarchy Screens Overview MAIN MENU Event Counts Display More Information Multiple Event List History Select All Events Alarms Only Troubles Only Supervisory Only Security/Other Time/Date Interval Time & Date Range Select Point Range Point Range Select Read Status Smoke Detector...
  • Page 78 Menu Hierarchy Screens Overview Zone Map More Custom Action Message Weekly Occupancy Schedule Sensitivity Detector Occupancy Schedule Module Point Programming More Zone Map Custom Action Message Panel Module Point Programming More Zone Map Custom Action Message General Zone Point Programming Releasing Zone Programming Logic Zone Programming Edit Logic Equation...

  • Page 79: Appendix B Releasing Applications

    Releasing Zones Releasing Applications Appendix B: Releasing Applications WARNING:Do not rely on Disable to disable releasing points during testing. Releasing points must be physically disconnected B.1 Releasing Zones The control panel includes ten releasing zones (ZR00-ZR09) that can be used to control up to ten releasing operations.

  • Page 80: Abort Switches

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches acceptable standard: Standard Covers NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems NFPA 15 Water Spray Systems 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 Appendix Table B-1 NFPA Standards for Releasing Applications B.3 Abort Switches The control panel provides for four types of abort switches - ULI, IRI, NYC, and AHJ - each of...
  • Page 81 Abort Switches Releasing Applications The abort switch selection (ULI, IRI, NYC, or AHJ) determines the function of the abort switch. SYSTEM SYSTEM NORMAL ACT IVATED Monitor Module with Detector Detector ABORT SWITCH Type Code Abort station with Abort Switch and Manual Release lever ZR05 Output Output...

  • Page 82: Uli Abort Switch

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches ULI Abort Switch A ULI Abort Switch has a standard UL-type delay timer that complies with UL Standard 864. When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, the abort switch can be pressed while the delay timer continues to count down, and held for as long as necessary.

  • Page 83: Nyc Abort Switch

    Abort Switches Releasing Applications Program selections for this releasing zone Delay Time: 15 seconds Abort Switch: IRI Cross Zone: Z Abort Switch held 15 sec. Soak Time: 0 30 sec. 0 sec. 5 sec. 10 sec. 20 sec. 5 sec. 5 sec.
  • Page 84 Releasing Applications Abort Switches Program selections for this releasing zone Delay Time: 15 seconds Abort Switch: NYC Cross Zone: N Total time from alarm initiation to release: Soak Time: 0 10 + 30 + 105 = 145 seconds Delay=15 sec. Delay=15 sec.

  • Page 85: Example 2 - Delay Time Exceeds 120 Seconds

    Abort Switches Releasing Applications Example 2 - Delay Time Exceeds 120 Seconds Program a Delay Time value of 60 seconds and an Abort Switch type of NYC. The releasing zone activates and the 60-second delay timer starts. Ten seconds into the Delay Time countdown, press and hold the abort switch for 30 seconds, then release the abort switch.

  • Page 86: Ahj Abort Switch

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches AHJ Abort Switch An AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) Abort Switch has a delay timer that restores the programmed Delay Time. Note: An AHJ timer does not comply with UL Standard 864. When an alarm initiates in the programmed releasing zone, the programmed Delay Time starts. Pressing and holding the abort switch suspends the delay timer.

  • Page 87: Cross Zones

    Abort Switches Releasing Applications Cross Zones Purpose of Cross Zones Programming the Cross Zone releasing function can set the control panel to activate a releasing zone and any output mapped to that releasing zone only after a predetermined sequence of events occurs.

  • Page 88: Using Type Codes For Releasing Zones

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches Each Cross Zone option and the conditions required to activate releasing zone ZR01 are shown in the table below, according to the example in Appendix Figure B-9. Cross Zone Condition(s) Required to Activate the Releasing zone Selection (Cross=) Cross=No An alarm from any initiating device activates the releasing zone.
  • Page 89 Abort Switches Releasing Applications Type Code What the Type Code does Refer to Directs outputs to perform a "How to Program a Release RELEASE CKT releasing function. Circuit" on page 97 Directs relay outputs to perform a "How to Program a Release Form- FORM C releasing function.

  • Page 90: 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), used to monitor an abort switch for a releasing zone. Multiple monitor modules can be programmed with the Type Code.

  • Page 91: How To Program A Manual Release Switch

    Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the Notifier NBG-12LRA)—used to monitor a pull station for the manual release of agents. A Manual Release switch overrides all timers, such as Delay Time or a Soak Time.

  • Page 92: 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 10-second delay time. A Manual Release Delay switch overrides the FACP programmed Delay Time, but not Soak Time.
  • Page 93 Abort Switches Releasing Applications For example, program releasing zone ZR05 with a Manual Release Delay switch for the following releasing selections: Delay Time = 15, Abort Switch = ULI, Cross Zone = NO, Soak Time = 30. When the Manual Release Delay Switch activates, the control panel replaces the remainder of the 15-second Delay Time, if running, with a 10-second timer.

  • Page 94: How To Program A Second Shot Switch

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches How to Program a Second Shot Switch Note: The Second Shot switch can only be used with the Type Code. MAN REL DELAY The following contains information needed to program a Second Shot switch for a monitor module Description A monitor module—connected to a UL-listed manual station (such as the NBG-12LRA)—used as for a second release of agents.

  • Page 95: How To Program A Release End Bell Circuit

    Abort Switches Releasing Applications How to Program a Release End Bell Circuit Note: A releasing circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test. The following contains information needed to program a Release End Bell circuit for an SLC or Panel Circuit output module Description...

  • Page 96: How To Program A Ulc Release Circuit

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches How to Program a ULC Release Circuit Note: A ULC Release Circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit ; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test. The following contains information needed to program a ULC Release Circuit for an SLC output module Description...

  • Page 97: How To Program A Release Circuit

    Abort Switches Releasing Applications How to Program a Release Circuit Note: A Release Circuit with this Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test. Note: Do not use a Release Circuit for the following: An application requiring ULC Listing;...

  • Page 98: How To Program A Release Form-C Circuit

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches How to Program a Release Form-C Circuit Note: An output with a REL FORM C Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test. The following contains information needed to program a Release Form-C circuit for an SLC Form-C relay output module Description...

  • Page 99: How To Program A Release Audible Circuit

    Abort Switches Releasing Applications How to Program a Release Audible Circuit Note: An output with a Type Code requires the following selections: a Releasing Zone; an output REL AUDIBLE circuit mapped to the same Releasing Zone; Switch Inhibit; Non-Silenceable; No Walk Test. The following contains information needed to program a Release Audible circuit for an SLC or Panel Circuit output module Description...

  • Page 100: How To Program An Instant Release Circuit

    Releasing Applications Abort Switches How to Program an Instant Release Circuit Note: An output with an Type Code requires the following selections: a zone selection (a releasing INST RELEASE zone may be used, but is not required); an output circuit mapped to the same zone; Switch Inhibit; Non- Silenceable;...

  • Page 101: How To Program A Release Code Bell Circuit

    Abort Switches Releasing Applications How to Program a Release Code Bell Circuit When coded ouput is desired to indicate different phases of a releasing operation, the panel can be programmed using Control-By-Event (CBE) to turn on outputs set to provide the chosen codes. Example In the following example, programming is shown that will Description...

  • Page 102: Miscellaneous

    Releasing Applications Miscellaneous B.4 Miscellaneous Initiating Devices Releasing zone initiating devices include the following: • FST-751 intelligent heat detectors • FSI-751, FSP-751, FAPT-751, FSL-751 intelligent smoke detectors • Conventional detection UL-listed devices connected to monitor modules Multiple zone initiating devices can be used for the same releasing hazard. Map zone initiating devices to the same Releasing Zone.

  • Page 103: Appendix C Special Zone Outputs

    Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Special Zone Outputs Appendix C: Special Zone Outputs C.1 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) What is Presignal and PAS? Purpose Presignal is a feature that initially causes alarm signals to only sound in specific areas, monitored by qualified persons.

  • Page 104: Selecting Presignal And Pas Outputs

    Special Zone Outputs Coding Functions for Panel Circuit Outputs Selecting Presignal and PAS Outputs Presignal The Presignal Delay Timer can be set to a value between 60 and 180 seconds. A Presignal Delay Timer does not apply to the following: •System Alarm relay •TM-4 polarity reversal alarm output •TM-4 municipal box output...

  • Page 105: Appendix D Awacs™ Applications

    D.1 AWACS Overview AWACS™ (Advanced Warning Addressable Combustion Sensing) is a set of software algorithms that provide the NFS-3030/E with industry-leading smoke detection capability. The user can program AWACS functions on a global or on a per-detector basis. AWACS topics covered in this appendix:...

  • Page 106: Maintenance Warnings - Three Levels

    AWACS™ Applications AWACS Features A graphic representation of a detector analog reading using drift compensation and smoothing: Alarm Level without compensation with compensation and Analog smoothing Reading Time Appendix Figure D-1 Graphic Representation of Drift Compensation Maintenance Warnings – Three Levels The software determines when the drift compensation for a detector reaches an unacceptable level that can compromise detector performance.

  • Page 107: Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm

    AWACS Features AWACS™ Applications Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm You can set each detector, except FST-751 (Heat), for Self-Optimizing Pre-Alarm (PA=1). In this Self-Optimizing mode, the software measures the normal peak analog readings and sets the Pre-Alarm level just above these normal peaks. This allows extremely sensitive Pre-Alarm capability with reasonable protection against non-fire signals.

  • Page 108: Pre-Alarm

    AWACS™ Applications Pre-Alarm detectors in its decision. Without statistical sacrifice in the ability to resist false alarms, Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing allows a detector to increase its sensitivity to actual smoke by a factor of almost 2 to 1. Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing also allows the combination of ionization with photoelectric technology in reaching an alarm decision.

  • Page 109: Action Level

    Detector Sensitivity Settings AWACS™ Applications Action Level 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. The control panel does the following functions when a detector reaches the programmed pre-alarm level: •The Action message is sent to the History buffer and installed printers.
  • Page 110 AWACS™ Applications Detector Sensitivity Settings Note: * Signifies the factory default setting. Detector Type Alarm (FlashScan) Pre-Alarm Photo Electric AL:1=0.50 % PA:1=Auto SMOKE (PHOTO) AL:2=0.73 % PA:2=0.30 % AL:3=0.96 % PA:3=0.47 % (See note AL:4=1.19 % PA:4=0.64 % AL:5=1.43 % PA:5=0.81 % AL:6=1.66 % PA:6=0.99 %...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Print A Detector Maintenance Report

    AWACS™ Applications Detector Status Display Print a Detector Maintenance Report A Detector Maintenance Report lists detector maintenance status for each installed addressable detector [except FDX (an analog heat detector)]. To print this report, press the Printer Function soft key at the Main Menu, then press the Detector Maintenance Report soft key sends a Detector Maintenance Report (Appendix Figure D-7) to the printer connected to the control panel.
  • Page 113 Detector Status Display AWACS™ Applications The first field displays the point control. There are three designations that could appear in this field Point Control Description Designation AUTOMATIC The point is being controlled automatically by the panel. DISABLED The point has been forced into a disabled state by an outside source. TROUBLE The point is in a trouble state and is no longer functioning automatically.
  • Page 114 AWACS™ Applications Detector Status Display If the detector is an Alert heat detector, the value is indicated by a temperature reading (example: 148 DEGREES F). Line 12 The screen displays the Alarm and Prealarm levels that are in effect when read status is requested.

  • Page 115: Appendix E Cbe: Zones And Equations

    Zones CBE: Zones and Equations Appendix E: CBE: Zones and Equations CBE (Control-By-Event) is a software function that provides a means to program a variety of output responses based on various initiating events. The control panel operates CBE through lists of zones.

  • Page 116: Arguments

    CBE: Zones and Equations Equations The FACP supports up to 1000 Logic Equations, each designated with a Logic Zone number of ZL1 through ZL1000. It also supports up to ten Trouble Equations, each designated with a Trouble Zone number of ZT01 through ZT10. Once created, these equations can be included in input/output zone mapping.

  • Page 117: Logic Equations

    Equations CBE: Zones and Equations Logic Equations Logic Functions The “AND” Operator Requires that each argument be active. Example: AND(Z02,Z05,L2D12) All three arguments in the equation must be active for the logic zone to be activated The “OR” Operator Requires that any argument be active Example: OR(Z02,Z05,L2D12) If any one of the three arguments in the equation is active the logic zone will be activated.

  • Page 118: Logic Equation Syntax Example

    CBE: Zones and Equations Equations •Logic functions may be used in an equation that begins with a DEL or SDEL time-based function: however, they must appear within parentheses following the time-based function. Delay and duration times are in 24-hour format (HHMMSS); the allowable range is 00:00:00 to 23:59:59. The “DEL”...

  • Page 119: Evaluating An Equation

    Equations CBE: Zones and Equations 5 Logic Functions (maximum of 10) - OR, AND, AND, NOT and ANY2. 8 Arguments (maximum of 20 per logic function) - L1D1,L1D4,L2D6,L2M3,L2M4..The equation contains no spaces. Evaluating an Equation To evaluate an equation, start from the innermostpart of the equation and work outwards. For this equation to evaluate TRUE and thus turn on any output mapped to it, the following conditions must be met: OR(AND(L1D1,L1D4),AND(L2D6,L2M3,NOT(L2M4)),ANY2(L1M13,L1M14,L1M15))
  • Page 120 CBE: Zones and Equations Equations Notes NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 121: Appendix F Detector Initialization

    Overview Detector Initialization Appendix F: Detector Initialization F.1 Overview The control panel automatically performs a detector initialization routine when a detector is added or changed. The detector initialization routine takes approximately 2.5 minutes. During this time, the detector being initialized does not perform fire protection functions. The LEDs of detectors polled in FlashScan mode will latch a steady green while initializing, and return to blinking green when initialization is over.
  • Page 122 Detector Initialization How to Replace a Detector with a Different Type of Detector NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 123: Appendix G Type Codes

    What are Type Codes? Type Codes Appendix G: Type Codes G.1 What are Type Codes? Type Codes are software selections for initiating devices (detectors and monitor modules) and output devices (control modules, NACs, and Panel Circuits). Some Type Codes are self- explanatory;...

  • Page 124: Type Codes For Input Devices

    Type Codes Type Codes for Input Devices G.3 Type Codes for Input Devices Overview This section provides a list of Type Codes for intelligent detectors and for monitor modules. The following Point Types light an LED at the panel when activated. •fire alarm - lights the FIRE ALARM •supervisory - lights the...

  • Page 125: Type Codes For Monitor Modules

    Type Codes for Input Devices Type Codes Type Codes for Monitor Modules Note: A list of monitor module Type Codes, which you can use to change the function of a monitor module point. Note: Do not assign Releasing Type Codes to Panel Circuit module points. Point Characteristics Type Code...

  • Page 126: Type Codes For Output Devices

    Type Codes Type Codes for Output Devices G.4 Type Codes for Output Devices This section provides a list of Type Codes for SLC control module points and panel circuit output module points. Select from these codes to define the type of point Note: Do not assign Releasing Type Codes to panel circuit module points.

  • Page 127: Flashscan Codes

    FlashScan Codes Type Codes G.5 FlashScan Codes This section provides a list of FlashScan Codes for FlashScan SLC devices. Select from these codes to define the type of point: Label Device/Point HEAT FST-751/R, FST-851/R FSI-751, FSI-851 PHOTO FSP-751,FSD-751P/RP, FSP-851, FSD-751PL/RPL, FSH-751 RFX SMOKE SDRF-751 LASER...
  • Page 128 Type Codes FlashScan Codes NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...

  • Page 129: Appendix H System Troubles

    System Troubles Appendix H: System Troubles Appendix Table H-1 is a list of System Troubles that could occur during the course of FACP operation. The System Trouble Name column is the text that displays in the system trouble message. The System Trouble Index is the number associated with the trouble in FACP memory. It is the number that can be used as an argument in a Trouble Equation.
  • Page 130 System Troubles Appendix Table H-2 gives a description of each system trouble. SYSTEM TROUBLES TROUBLE MESSAGE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION ADV WALK TEST There is an Advanced Walk Test in progress. ANNUN x NO ANSWER The annunciator at address x is not responding. ANNUN x TROUBLE The annunciator at address x is in trouble.

  • Page 131: Section 6 Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Glossary 5.6 Glossary This section contains descriptions of terms essential to know when programming the control panel. Alarm History See History buffer. Alarm Verification Timer A user-defined global software timer function that can reduce the number of nuisance alarms. When you select Alarm Verification for a detector, the control panel delays an alarm signal for a user-specified time period.
  • Page 132 Glossary Glossary control modules or transponder points. new device A device connected to the control panel, but not in program memory. non-latching An attribute of a device that follows the state of the fire alarm system. That is, if a device is non-latching, it returns to its normal state automatically when the condition clears.
  • Page 133 Glossary Glossary 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 NFS-3030 control panel and LPX-751 laser detectors, that provides very early warning of smoldering fires.
  • Page 134 Glossary Glossary NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 135 INDEX Point selection for disable/enable 61 Program Time/Date 68 Abort Switch 80 Walk Test AHJ 86 Advanced 65 Basic configuration example 81 Audible 65 Configuration example with monitor module 90 Disable ACS Boards 67 IRI 82 Panel test screen 68 NYC 83 Parameter 67 To program 90...
  • Page 136 INDEX Cooperative Multi-Detector Sensing 37 Displayless Mode CPU-3030 27 Service-level switches, ACK, SIG-SIL, SYSRST, CRM-4RK/ICE-4 43 LAMP 10 Cross Zone 79 Do not assign Releasing Type Codes to Panel... 125 Programming example 87 Download 131 To activate a Releasing Zone 87 Download screen 74 Types 87 Drift Compensation 105...
  • Page 137 INDEX Instant Release Circuit Monitor module configuration example 91 Control module configuration example 100 To program 91 To program 100 March Time coding 20 Ion FSI-751, detector sensitivity settings 110 Master password, see Password 12 IRI Abort Switch 82 Maximum verification count 22 ISO-X module 130 Menu Hierarchy 77 IZM-8RK/IZE-A 43...
  • Page 138 INDEX NFS-3030/E Displayless Mode 10 Obscuration 132 Two basic configurations 10 Occupancy Schedule 28 Node label 19 Holidays 33 Node number 18 Output activations For standalone panel 18 Event logging 32 Range 18 Output circuit 132 To view 18 Overwrite (logic equation screen) 48...
  • Page 139 INDEX Password 11 Two levels Factory default settings 11 Alter Status 17 Incorrect or forgotten 13 Program 17 – Master 11 Zones 45 User 11 Proprietary Supervising Station 19 Level of access 13 Piezo 19 Point 132 Rapid poll 31 Selection for programming 34 Read Status 15 Point Program 34...
  • Page 140 INDEX LCM Download Menu 73 Power-up screen 72 VeriFire™ Tools Program Utility 133 Version Information 71 Use with displayless mode 10 Signal Silence Verify-Prealarm 23 AKS-1 27 Version Information 71 Disabling with Silence Inhibit timer 22 Local control 19 Silence Inhibit Timer 22 Silenceable 42 –...
  • Page 141 INDEX Point select 49 Position layout 35 Position one, initial programming 35 – Releasing 46 Abort Switch 46 Cross Zone 47 Delay Time 46 Soak Time 47 Special Zones 115 Trouble 50 Z000 general alarm 42 NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 142 INDEX NFS-3030 Programming Manual P/N 51345:C 11/4/03 www.PDF-Zoo.com...
  • Page 143 This warranty is void if the product is altered, repaired or serviced by anyone other than NOTIFIER® or its authorized distributors or if there is a failure to maintain the products and systems in which they operate in a proper and workable manner.
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