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6100 SINGLE LOOP DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL USER 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...
). As the integrity and reliability of a fire alarm system is vital, the 6100 continuously monitors all critical paths for faults. The fire detection / alarm loop devices and wiring are constantly monitored to check for faults. The integrated power supply regularly performs self checks to ensure it is in full working order and that the stand-by batteries are in a good state.
Access Level 1 ( General User ) Access level 1 allows the general user to view the status of the 6100 at any time. Zone fire, fault, disablement and test states are clearly displayed as are any current system faults and disablements.
General Test indicator. Code Entry and Menu Navigation Keys The keys in the centre of the 6100 are used to enter the user code ( using keys 1, 2, 3 and 4 ) and are also used to navigate the menu system.
6100 Fault Indications When the 6100 has detected a fault in any of the critical operating paths of the system it will display this on the front panel display. The internal buzzer will also pulse slowly.
General Fault indicator will be illuminated accompanied by the ‘Aux Supply Fault’ indicator. Repeat Panel Fault A fault has been detected on a repeat panel connected to the 6100, or the wiring to the repeat panel is faulty. The ‘General Fault’ indicator will be illuminated, accompanied by the Repeat Fault indicator.
10.0 System Delays Delays may have been programmed into the 6100 at commissioning time to allow a predetermined delay time from zone activation until, • The alarm outputs activate • The fire link activates Delays may be used in order to allow time for the cause of the activation to be investigated by the premises management.
12.0 6100 Response to an Alarm 12.1 Automatic Detection If a detector ( smoke, heat etc. ) activates on a zone of the 6100 this is known as an automatic operation. The 6100 responds by ; • Illuminating the ‘General Fire’ indicator.
13.0 6100 Status Displays At any given time the 6100 will be in one of three main states. These are the normal condition, the fault / disablement/test condition or the fire condition. 13.1 The System Normal Display When the 6100 does not have any fires, faults, disablements or tests it is in the System Normal condition.
13.3 The Fire Alarm Display The 6100 enters the alarm state if one or more loop devices have triggered ( this may be because an automatic detector has sensed a fire, or a Manual Call Point has been operated ).
14.0 6100 User Menus 14.1 Entering the 6100 Menu System When the user code is entered at access level 1 the ‘user level accessed’ screen will be displayed as shown in figure 14.0. The Sound Alarms, Silence Alarms, Reset Panel and Mute Buzzer buttons are now enabled.
¿ key. The first event is displayed, ( illustrated in figure 14.1 / 14.3 ) If there are no current events the 6100 will show the screen illustrated in figure 14.2 / 14.4, and an error tone will be issued.
Setting a Zone Into Walk Test Mode The 6100 allows a single zone at a time to be set to walk test mode. In walk test mode a loop device can be functionally tested and, after a predetermined time, the 6100 will automatically reset.
Setting the Date and Time The SET DATE AND TIME menu allows the user to set the current date and time used by the 6100. The time is entered in 24-hour format and is used when time stamping alarm, fault, disablement or test events.
Using the ◄ and ► keys navigate to the VIEW FIRE EVENT LOG menu and press the ¿ key. The latest fire is displayed first, as shown in figure 14.11. If there are no fires in the log the 6100 will show the screen illustrated in figure 14.12, and issue an error tone.
Using the ◄ and ► keys navigate to the VIEW GENERAL EVENT LOG menu and press the ¿ key. The latest event is displayed first, as shown in figure 14.13 If there are no events in the log the 6100 will show the screen illustrated in figure 14.14, and issue an error tone.
90 degrees. Confirmation of this is given by illumination of the 'OPERATED' indicator and audible feedback from the internal buzzer. Once activated all button controls (detailed below) are available. If programmed to do so the LCD on the 6100 will turn off upon activation of the FBP controller. 15.2...
16.0 Appendix 1 - 6100 System Set up Record The engineer in charge of commissioning the system must complete this sheet. It is the only record of how the system has been configured and, as such, should be safely stored for future reference.
17.0 Appendix 2 - 6100 Event Log The person appointed in charge of the fire alarm system should complete the relevant section of this sheet whenever an event ( fire or fault ) occurs on the system. Name of the person in charge of the fire alarm system …………………………………………………………………………………………………...
18.7 Testing the Indicators and Internal Buzzer From access level 2 navigate to the TEST INDICATIONS menu then press ¿ the 6100 will perform a full indicator test. Do not press any buttons while the test is in progress. 18.8 Setting the Date and Time From access level 2 navigate to the SET DATE AND TIME menu then press ¿...
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