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FDCIE Maintenance
The FDCIE shall be maintained and tested in accordance with the Australian standard
AS1851.
To avoid the Fault TX output(s) to be activated, they can be disabled via menu H2/B10 (or
via an open door, see chapter "Door Open" page 48. However, in Australia and NZ it is not
permitted to disable routing equipment via cabinet door, it must be isolated via the ASE.
Regarding the fault condition, see chapters "Fault", page 61 and "Fault messages", page
62.
Note: Most of the faults have approximately 60 seconds delay.
Each Control Unit should be tested as follows:
•
Perform monthly / quarterly / yearly test (menu H1).
•
Remove one battery fuse (e.g. F2 on the Main board 4556). The following fault
message is to be shown:
F A U L T : B a t t e r y n o t c o n n e c t e d
•
Re-place the fuse and acknowledge the fault (menu H6).
30.1
Battery Maintenance
The batteries (2 x 12 V) are normally placed inside FT128 cabinet (Larger batteries are
placed in a separate battery box attached to FT128 cabinet).
FT128 charges the batteries and continuously monitors its condition, a fault will be
generated when the batteries are disconnected or outside the specified limits.
The batteries are rechargeable Sealed Lead-Acid batteries, it must be approved batteries.
The batteries are normally maintenance-free but the manufacturer's instructions should
always be followed.
The ambient temperature affects the battery capacity, self-discharge and life span. If
possible, it should not be higher than normal room temperature
The ambient temperature affects the battery's capacity, self-discharge and life span. The
temperature should preferably not be higher than normal room temperature (approx. 20-
22°C). For highest safety, the batteries used in a fire alarm installation should not be more
than four years old.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion may occur if batteries are replaced by incorrect type. Dispose
used batteries according to the producer's instructions and national regulations.
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FT128 Rev 2.4
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