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- Page 1 DigiLite® DL500 EMERGENCY LIGHTING SUPERVISORY PANEL PROGRAMMING AND PC CONFIGURATION TOOL MANUAL Protec Fire Detection plc, Protec House, Churchill Way, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6RT, ENGLAND +44 (0) 1282 717171 www.protec.co.uk sales@protec.co.uk...
- Page 2 Document Revision Details Issue Modification Details Author Date Document Creation 03/02/2015 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 2 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
12.4 Programming the Functional Test Time ..................20 12.5 Programming the Duration Test Time ..................20 12.6 Programming Device Functional and Duration Test Times ............21 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 3 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... - Page 4 VIEWING HISTORIC EVENT LOGS ..................... 27 18.0 THE HELP MENU..........................27 18.1 Viewing Digilite® DL500 Documentation ................... 27 18.2 Viewing the Version of the PC Configuration Tool..............27 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 4 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Protec Digilite® DL500 Emergency Lighting Supervisory Panel has been design to automate required scheduled testing of emergency lighting fittings in a building, as stipulated in BSEN62034 and BS5288 part 8. The Digilite® DL500 has been designed and manufactured in the UK using the latest technology and processes. -
Page 6: Important Notes - Please Read Carefully
This equipment has been manufactured in conformance with the requirements of all applicable EU council directives. The policy of Protec Fire Detection plc is one of continuous improvement and as such we reserve the right to make changes to product specifications at any time and without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted. -
Page 7: Glossary Of Terms
Refers to the transfer of data from a PC to the Digilite® DL500. Uploading Refers to the transfer of data from the Digilite® DL500 to a PC. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 7 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... - Page 8 There is no need for a USB dongle. Managed System If the system is managed, then a dongle is required ( available from Protec ) to access all features in the commissioning software. Without a dongle, or with an incorrect dongle fitted, the commissioning software will not connect to the Digilite®...
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Page 9: Items Supplied With The Digilite® Dl500
If the Digilite® DL500 installation includes a TCP/IP Interface (located in the back-box of the panel), which enables it to communicate with a Protec graphics package, or host the DigiView® Web-server, various network settings must be obtained from the I.T management of the installation. -
Page 10: Programming The Digilite® Dl500
The Digilite® DL500 commissioning software is supplied as a single executable file following the naming convention ‘Digilite DL500 VX.XXX.exe’, no special installation is required and the file is simply copied onto the desktop of the PC being used for commissioning. -
Page 11: Connecting The Pc To The Digilite® Dl500
The Digilite® DL500 automatically detects the USB lead has been removed and resets. The loop will be re-powered and a full panel re-initialisation sequence will be instigated. IMPORTANT. The system must be tested to ensure all aspects function as expected. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 11 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 12: Overview Of Digilite® Dl500 Configuration Tool Environment
The program will prompt for the user to agree to the licensing agreement. Click 'Accept' to agree to the licence and use the program. Otherwise click 'Decline' to exit and decline use of the program. Figure 9.2 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 12 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 13: Overview Of The Main Screen
To open the Configuration Tool double click on the Digilite® DL500 icon ( usually present on the PC’s desktop ). The main screen will open as illustrated in figure 9.3. Figure 9.03 Main screen and sub option selections N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 13 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 14: Overview Of The File Menu
All site files have the .psf file extension. Import Text Text previously exported from the Protec Excel text editor can be imported into the site file using this option. Save / Save As Allows the site file currently loaded to be saved ( as filename.psf ). -
Page 15: Creating A Site File
). All Protec loop devices are supplied with two self adhesive manufacturing barcode labels. During installation one label remains on the device and the other is removed from the device and affixed at the relevant loop address in the Digilite®... -
Page 16: Programming Loop Device Data
(if know) is pre-pended to the serial number. For example Type F3 (LED DRIVER) with serial number 452237 would be entered as F3452237. Figure 11.1 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 16 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 17: Programming The Test Group
If a device is dragged and dropped onto another loop device, they will exchange logical loop address positions. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 17 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 18: Programming Test Group Options
Click in the 'Group Test Day' cell for the group being programmed and set this to a day of the month ranging from 1 to 28. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 18 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 19: Programming The Time Of Day A Test Starts
The month of the year when this occurs is programmable. Top do this double click on the 'Duration Test month' cell for the group being programmed. A calendar is displayed (illustrated in figure 12.2), select the required month by clicking on it. Figure 12.2 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 19 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 20: Programming The Functional Test Time
The programmed Duration test time for these systems is typically set to two thirds the full rated duration, thereby allowing a reserve of power to run the system after a duration test has completed. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 20 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 21: Programming Device Functional And Duration Test Times
To set the Functional or Duration test time, click on the relevant cell and enter a time between 00:00:00 and 04:00:00. The default setting for Functional tests is 5 minutes and for Duration tests is 3 hours. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 21 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 22: Editing Text
Enter the text as required (in capital letters), then click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the box to accept the text. Figure 13.1 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 22 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 23: Entering And Editing Test Group Text
Enter the text as required (in capital letters), then click on the 'X' in the top right corner of the box to accept the text. Figure 13.3 N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 23 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 24: Entering Panel Information
Type 1 displays the text 'System Normal' Type 2 display the time and date. Click in the 'System Normal Display Options' box and choose the required option. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 24 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 25: Configuring The Function Of The Control Inputs
14.5 Programming Network Settings If the Digilite® DL500 includes the (optional) TCP/IP Interface (if it connects to a Protec graphics system, or uses the DigiView web server) then the parameters for this must be setup. There are four parameters that must be programmed: Node Number, IP Address and Subnet Mask and password. -
Page 26: Uploading And Downloading Files To The Digilite® Dl500
'Write'. Ensure the file you are choosing is correct, and that it is fully compatible with the version of Digilite® DL500 it is being programmed into. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 26 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... -
Page 27: Viewing Historic Event Logs
Commissioning manuals can be downloaded and viewed/saved. 18.2 Viewing the Version of the PC Configuration Tool Help->About This section details the version of the configuration tool currently in use. N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 27 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015... - Page 28 Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom N93-582-02 Issue 1 NH Page 28 of 28 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015...
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