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Reading and operating SAN annunciators • 3.9 Chapter 4 Operating peripheral devices • 4.1 PT-1S Printer • 4.2 RSAN-PRT Printer • 4.4 Appendix A Operator instructions • A.1 Posting operator instructions • A.2 Index • Z.1 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Operation of this equipment is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Content Getting the most out of this manual Finding EST2 documentation A library of related documents supports the EST2 product line. Here is a complete list of the EST2 library: • EST2 Installation and Service Manual (P/N 270186) • EST2 Network Site Manual (P/N 270895) •...
Again, the explanation for each device usually includes a picture and one or two tables, which describe the controls and indicators on it. The notable exceptions include the SWU-8(/3), the SHO-4, the ISP-96-2, and the ISP-96-3 because of their toggle switch options. EST2 System Operations Manual...
Therefore, you will also need to know how to request a history report from the 2-LCD. See Generating reports, in this manual, for more Note: information. Appendix The Appendix provides the information and resources you need for posting operator instructions at the fire alarm control panel. EST2 System Operations Manual...
To understand the parameters for 2-LCD keypad entries, see Making keypad entries in Operating panel devices. Fault message parameters To understand the parameters for reading fault messages, see System service procedures in the Installation and Service Manual. EST2 System Operations Manual...
4. Enter the number of the action being activated (nnnn). The word “Enter,” in steps 2 and 4 implies that the operator will press the appropriate numbers and the ENTER key on the 2-LCD keypad. See Operating panel devices for more information. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Introduction EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Restarting system devices/functions • 2.24 Reconfiguring SLC1 and SLC2 • 2.24 Enabling system functions • 2.25 Enabling a zone • 2.25 Enabling a message • 2.25 Enabling a time control • 2.25 Enabling an RS-485 channel • 2.26 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Activating devices at the front panel • 2.40 Restoring devices at the front panel • 2.40 Canceling commands at the front panel • 2.41 Operating the 2-MIC • 2.42 Operating the 2-TEL • 2.44 Recording voice messages • 2.45 EST2 System Operations Manual...
Control LOCAL DRILL Switch/LED Switches/LEDs SILENCE Liquid Crystal Display REVIEW Message ALARM SUPVR TRBLE MONTR Review Swtiches STATUS PROGRAM ENABLE DISABLE Numeric Function Keypad Switches ACTIVATE RESTORE REPORTS TEST STDOP009.CDR Figure 2-1: Panel controls and indicators EST2 System Operations Manual...
Local Silence switch also features an integral LED. When lit, the LED indicates that the panel is in local silence mode. Note: Upon receipt of a new alarm, trouble, or supervisory condition, the controller will exit the local silence mode and resound the panel buzzer. EST2 System Operations Manual...
Press the down arrow to scroll from the first monitor message to the last one. Press the up arrow to scroll from last monitor message to the first one. Press both arrows simultaneously to jump to the first message. EST2 System Operations Manual...
03 – 96, on panel addresses 02 and 04 locate Signature series modules. Zone numbers 01 and 02, on panel addresses 02 and 04, locate NACs. Switches, LEDs, and actions may also have zone numbers. EST2 System Operations Manual...
When pressed, the Reports switch displays menus for obtaining system sensitivity and history reports. Reports may be viewed on the main controller display or sent to a printer. Test When pressed, the Test switch activates the walk test function for testing individual initiating device circuits. EST2 System Operations Manual...
The message below the event address indicates the specific location of the condition and any other relevant information. The programmer customizes the message in the 2-SDU. See System service procedures, in the Installation and Service Manual, for a complete table of system fault messages. EST2 System Operations Manual...
Active supervisory points indicate that a fire protection system other than the fire alarm panel is off-normal. Conditions like closed sprinkler valves and disabled supplementary fire extinguishing systems may cause supervisory conditions. The Supervisory LED, when lit, indicates a supervisory condition. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.11...
Active monitor points indicate off-normal conditions in equipment monitored by the fire alarm panel. A typical cause for an active monitor point might be a signal, which indicates the status of the fan systems. The Monitor LED, when on, indicates 2.12 EST2 System Operations Manual...
You can view the maintenance messages on the 2-LCD sensitivity report or a printout. Verification message The 2-LCD will display a verification message and sound the buzzer to indicate a verification condition. The display will indicate the device address and any programmed message(s). EST2 System Operations Manual 2.13...
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3. Investigate the cause of the verification condition. If the device indicating the verification or any other device detects smoke within the specified period of time, both devices will go into alarm and send a message to the display. 2.14 EST2 System Operations Manual...
The drill function operates all building fire alarm signals as programmed. To initiate a fire drill: 1. Inform the building occupants that you will be performing a drill. 2. Press the DRILL switch. 3. Press the DRILL switch again to end the drill. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.15...
Status: (1=Fault) Status Legend 485 Comm. Status SPw0 AC Power ACp0 Bat0 MPw0 Smoke Power Gnd0 Ann0 Prn0 Dia0 Dialer Ground Fault NAC Power Battery Remote Annunciator Printer/External Command Port Figure 2-5: General status screen 2.16 EST2 System Operations Manual...
Gnd0 Lin0 Map0 Programming Map Fault Balanced Map Circuit Reset Circuit Ground Fault Class A Line Fault Figure 2-6: Loop status screen “0” indicates a normal condition for the associated parameter; “1” indicates a fault. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.17...
2. Enter a level 1, 2, or 3 password. 3. Press Enter until you see the field panel status screen (Figure 2-7). Field panel status. Address: 10 Power: ok Com.Prm: ok ComSec:na Com.Enabled: ok STDOP022.CDR Figure 2-7: Typical field panel status screen 2.18 EST2 System Operations Manual...
If the operator disables a device or function of the system, the 2-LCD status function will generate a status screen to show it. Status screens will show the following disabled components or functions: • Points • Messages • Actions • Time Controls • Sequences EST2 System Operations Manual 2.19...
Changing system passwords To change a system password: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Program. 2. Press 3 to select Password. 3. Enter a level 3 password. 4. Change the password level (1, 2, or 3). 2.22 EST2 System Operations Manual...
1. At the 2-LCD, press Program. 2. Press 4 to select communications class. 3. Enter a level 3 password. 4. Enter the panel address (pp). 5. Enter 1 to program the panel as a Class A (Style 7) circuit. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.23...
To reconfigure the SLCs: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Program. 2. Press 6 to select Reconfig. 3. Enter a level 2 or 3 password. 4. Press Enter to accept the settings and Delete to exit the sequence. 2.24 EST2 System Operations Manual...
Do not enable more than 127 time controls at a time. Note: To enable a time control: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Enable. 2. Enter a level 2 or 3 password. 3. Enter 3 to select time control. 4. Enter the time-control numbers (tttt). EST2 System Operations Manual 2.25...
4. Enter the action number (nnnn). Enabling a sequence To enable a sequence: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Enable. 2. Enter a level 2 or 3 password. 3. Enter 7 to select sequence. 4. Enter the sequence number (nnnn). 2.26 EST2 System Operations Manual...
2. Enter a level 2 or 3 password. 3. Enter 8 to enable the laptop. Enabling the mapping function To enable mapping: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Enable. 2. Enter a level 2 or 3 password. 3. Enter 9 to enable mapping. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.27...
Disabling a time control To disable a time control: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Disable. 2. Enter a level 2, or 3 password. 3. Enter 3 to select time control. 4. Enter the time control number (tttt). 2.28 EST2 System Operations Manual...
4. Enter the action number (nnnn). Disabling a sequence To disable a sequence: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Disable. 2. Enter a level 2, or 3 password. 3. Enter 7 to select sequence. 4. Enter the sequence number (nnnn). EST2 System Operations Manual 2.29...
2. Enter a level 2, or 3 password. 3. Enter 8 to select laptop. Disabling the mapping function To disable mapping: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Disable. 2. Enter a level 2, or 3 password. 3. Enter 9 to select mapping. 2.30 EST2 System Operations Manual...
To activate a sequence: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Activate. 2. Enter a level 1, 2, or 3 password. 3. Press 3 to select Sequence. 4. Enter the number of the sequence being activated (nnnn). EST2 System Operations Manual 2.31...
3. Press 4 to activate the primary smoke sensitivity level. To activate the alternate smoke sensitivity level: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Activate. 2. Enter a level 1, 2, or 3 password. 3. Press 5 to activate the alternate smoke sensitivity level. 2.32 EST2 System Operations Manual...
To restore a sequence: 1. At the 2-LCD, press Restore. 2. Enter a level 1, 2, or 3 password. 3. Press 3 to select Sequence. 4. Enter the number of the sequence being restored (nnnn). EST2 System Operations Manual 2.33...
The parameters “ppaa” stand for the panel and device address. For example, a detector at address 56 on an MCM Signature data circuit would require 0156 for its entry. Figure 2-16 illustrates a typical sensitivity report on the 2-LCD. 2.34 EST2 System Operations Manual...
Sensitivity Report for 4D, 3D, Photo, and Ion Sensors Sensor Sensor Alarm Maintenance Address Type Setting Indicator 0101 3D Detector 2.0% 0102 3D Detector 2.0% Percentage of allowed maintenance range, which becomes critical at 80% STDOP002.CDR Figure 2-17: Typical sensitivity report print format EST2 System Operations Manual 2.35...
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: ppaa A: Active Response Msg Line 1 Response Msg Line 2 01/03/99 01:01 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: ppaa R: Restore Response Msg Line 1 Response Msg Line 2 STDOP032.CDR Figure 2-20: Typical history reports on the 2-LCD 2.36 EST2 System Operations Manual...
2. Enter a level 2 or 3 password. 3. Follow the instructions on the test screen (Figure 2-22). Test mode will end If no test done for 30 minutes. Press [ENTER] key to start STDOP033.CDR Figure 2-22: Test screen 2.38 EST2 System Operations Manual...
The test function will automatically end if you let 30 minutes pass without testing a device. The 2-LCD provides a reminder of the 30-minute test window, as seen in Figure 2-22. See the site-specific information, provided with the panel, for customized test functions. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.39...
LED will flash with a 90% duty cycle as shown in Figure 2-25 (bottom). During the 90% duty cycle, the LED is on more than it is off. The LED turns off completely when the device is fully restored. 2.40 EST2 System Operations Manual...
Before the command is executed, press the switch a second time. The duty cycle will stop and the LED will return to its previous state. See the lower half of Figure 2-26. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.41...
The Evac switch requires manual activation of the desired evacuation areas on the LED annunciator/switch modules. See the site-specific instructions for information on selecting specific areas within your facility. 2.42 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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2-MIC. See the 2-AAC installation sheet. To issue a page message: 1. Remove the microphone from its bracket. 2. Hold the microphone near your mouth and press the PTT switch. 3. When the pre-announcement tone ends, speak. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.43...
Table 2-10 (item 1). Phone to Alert switch The Phone To Alert switch is a part of the 2-MIC. Use this switch with the 2-TEL to page the alert area. See the description in Table 2-10 (item 2). 2.44 EST2 System Operations Manual...
The Active LED, when lit, indicates that the SIGA-MDM is playing a message. Record The Record LED, when lit, indicates that the SIGA-MDM is recording and how much time remains. Play The Play LED, when lit, indicates that the SIGA-MDM is in the playback mode. EST2 System Operations Manual 2.45...
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The play switch, when pressed, turns the play function on and off. Table 2-14: SIGA-MDM Jacks Jacks Description MIC/Line in The MIC/Line jack accepts the microphone or remote source for recording. Head phones The Head Phones jack accepts the headphones for playback. 2.46 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Reading and operating SAN annunciators • 3.9 2-SANCOM • 3.9 SLU-16 • 3.11 SWU-8 • 3.11 SWU-8/3 • 3.12 SHO-4 • 3.13 ISP-96 • 3.14 Selecting system functions on SAN annunciators • 3.15 SAN-MIC II • 3.16 EST2 System Operations Manual...
RESET Crystal Display ALARM SILENCE Life Safety Remote Annunciator Operator TROUBLE NORMAL Control SILENCE BACK NEXT/ACK Status ALARM Switches LEDs SUPERVISORY DRILL/ TROUBLE ALL CALL STDOP014.CDR BACK switch NEXT/ACK switch Figure 3-3: 2-LSRA (top), 2-LSRA-C (bottom) EST2 System Operations Manual...
You can acknowledge the message at the control panel. The system automatically acknowledges and silences any message through the Local Silence switch. Upon the acknowledgment of the message, the control panel will restore the remote alphanumeric annunciators. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Closed sprinkler valves and disabled supplementary fire extinguishing systems may cause supervisory conditions. Unacknowledged Internal Pulses Pulses 2-SMDN-C The operator message buzzer 2-SMDN must 2-CMDN-C acknowledge all 2-CMDN messages to 2-LSRA-C silence the 2-LSRA buzzer. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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2-SMDN, 2-CMDN, and 2-LSRA buzzers sound only for unacknowledged messages. Drill/all call test Amber Flash Flash 2-SMDN-C The Drill LED 2-CMDN-C lights when the 2-LSRA-C system-wide drill/all call function has been initiated. EST2 System Operations Manual...
11:15:44 STDOP040.CDR Figure 3-4: LCD during normal conditions Current date Current time JAN 03 11:15:44 Condition TROUBLE LOWER LOBBY Message line 1 JANITOR CLOSET Message line 2 STDOP041.CDR Figure 3-5: Sample alarm message on the LCD EST2 System Operations Manual...
The 2-SANCOM Remote Network Control module provides basic network indicators and controls in a SAN series package. POWER ALARM SUPERVISORY TROUBLE SECURITY RESET ALARM SILENCE TROUBLE SILENCE DRILL LAMP TEST DISABLE ENABLE STDOP015.CDR Figure 3-6: 2-SANCOM EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Reset, Alarm Silence, Trouble Silence, and Drill switches. Lamp Test switch The Lamp Test, when toggled, tests all the 2-SANCOM indicators. 3.10 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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One of the associated LEDs indicates the circuit calling in; the other LED indicates that the circuit has been connected to the master handset. EST2 System Operations Manual 3.11...
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In typical audio evacuation application using the SWU-8/3, the upper switch position initiates circuit paging. The center switch position allows normal/automatic control mode of the speaker circuit. The LEDs indicate the active condition of the speaker circuit. 3.12 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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LEDs to indicate a device's status. LED/switch group Slip-in label protector STDOP018.CDR Figure 3-9: SHO-4 Remote annunciator lamp and switch module EST2 System Operations Manual 3.13...
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Run/Stop contacts, fans or dampers with limit switches, etc. In typical audio evacuation system application using the ISP-96-3, the upper switch position initiates circuit paging. The center switch position allows normal/automatic control mode of 3.14 EST2 System Operations Manual...
The two-position toggle switch has two LEDs. When the switch is down the system will function automatically. When an operator toggles the switch up, it will activate a programmed function and turn on the upper LED. EST2 System Operations Manual 3.15...
2,000 feet of shielded cable. In addition, the SAN-MIC II provides a PTT Dynamic Microphone, three tone generators, auxiliary audio input, solid state VU meter, and a supervisory pulse generator. 3.16 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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If the bar graph runs all the way to the left, you are talking too loud. The ideal indication on the VU meter is a bar graph that runs to the middle. EST2 System Operations Manual 3.17...
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Operating remote devices VU Meter Low input level VU Meter Optimal input level VU Meter High input level STDOP044.CDR Figure 3-13: SAN-MIC II VU meter 3.18 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Chapter 4 Operating peripheral devices Summary Chapter 4 discusses the operation controls and the reading of indicators on peripheral devices including the PT-1S printer and the RSAN-PRT printer. Content PT-1S Printer • 4.2 RSAN-PRT Printer • 4.4 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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The Pitch LEDs turn on to indicate the selected character size. Mode Green The Mode LEDs turn on to indicate the selected printer speed. Table 4-2: Controls Switch Description Line feed Advances the paper one line. Form feed Advances the paper to the next page. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Sets the print speed. Near letter quality: slowest (not recommended) Utility Draft quality: medium (recommended setting) High speed draft: fastest On/Off Applies power to the printer in the On position. Removes power from the printer in the Off position. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Paper out Yellow The Trouble LED turns on when the printer has an internal trouble or a printer down line is not responding to supervision requests. Table 4-4: Controls Control Description Reset Restarts and reinitializes the printer. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Operating peripheral devices Table 4-4: Controls Control Description Paper take up Winds the paper on the take-up spool. Paper advance Winds the paper one line at a time. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Appendix A Operator instructions Summary Appendix A presents the procedure for filling out and posting operator instructions for fire alarm control panels. Content Posting operator instructions • A.2 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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1. Photocopy the master set of operator instructions. 2. Write down the location of control panel in the space provided at the top of the form. 3. Frame the operator instructions. 4. Mount the operator instructions next to the control panel. EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Primary Frame these instructions and mount them next to the fire alarm control panel. For additional information, See the System Operations Manual Location Fuses Secondary Type Specs. STDOP007.CDR Figure A-1: Fire alarm control panel operating instructions EST2 System Operations Manual...
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Press the Phone-to-Evac (or Alert) switch. Specs. When the pre-announcement tone ends, speak. Frame these instructions and mount them next to the emergency communications panel. For additional information, see the System Operations Manual STDOP008.CDR Figure A-2: Emergency communications operating instructions EST2 System Operations Manual...
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See reconfiguring SLCs general status • 2.16 history report • 2.36 loop status • 2.17 reading of • 2.8 Bal1 indication • 2.18 relay/LED status • 2.19 Bat1 indication • 2.17 sensitivity report • 2.34, 2.35 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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See also on the 2-CMDN(-C) • 3.5 under CPU; history reports; SLC on the 2-LCD • 2.4–2.5 programming the communications class • on the 2-LSRA(-C) • 3.5 2.23 on the 2-MIC • 2.42–2.43 PT-1S • 4.2–4.3 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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• 2.45–2.46 SWU-8 • 3.11–3.12 VU meter, SAN-MICII • 3.18 SWU-8/3 • 3.12 zones telephone module. See 2-TEL disabling of • 2.28 test function enabling of • 2.25 ending of • 2.39 starting of • 2.38 EST2 System Operations Manual...
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