Your fire system should comply with local fire regulations. Contact your installer/maintenance company for more information. This SmartCell fire system is wireless. Unlike hardwired fire systems, cabling is not required to connect fire devices to the fire control panel. Example SmartCell installation in a Café with a first floor flat: = wireless communication between the SmartCell control panel and the system’s fire devices...
FUNCTION 2 SOUND/ SILENCE RESET SILENCE BUZZER The operation of this SmartCell fire control panel is outlined in more detail in this manual. Approved to EN54-2, EN54-4, EN54-13, EN54-21* and EN54-25. * Communications module required. Manual call points In the event of a fire, Manual Call Points (MCPs) can be operated to notify other people in the building.
Text descriptions Each fire device can have its own text description programmed to the SmartCell control panel. A clear text description will make the device easy to identify, in the event of a fire or fault. An example is shown below:...
Information devices When triggered; information devices generate information alerts at the SmartCell control panel. Upon an information alert, details will be displayed on the SmartCell control panel’s screen and the panel’s buzzer will also sound. Typical applications include the monitoring of: doors (opening/closing), a loss of power to your fridge and an alarm condition on your intruder system.
Note: LEDs will only illuminate upon re and alert events. Fire control panel display Normal display Whilst the SmartCell control panel is fault free, it’s display will state ‘System Normal’. The time and date will alternate in the bottom left hand corner. An example is shown below:...
(up to 40 characters) Option to view details View> The SmartCell control panel’s buzzer will sound and the yellow “GENERAL FAULT” LED will be illuminated. GENERAL FAULT Information event display An example information event display is shown below, where the ‘View>’ and ‘(F1)TO SILENCE’ options will alternate in the bottom right hand corner.
Fire control panel features The SmartCell control panel provides status information via the display, zone lamps and status lamps. The full control panel’s functions are achieved via the entry of a user access code. The panel’s features are shown below.
Illuminates when a fire sounder device is in a fault condition, or has been disabled. GENERAL FAULT Illuminates when any fault condition is present, with a fire device or the SmartCell control panel itself. GENERAL DISABLEMENT Illuminates when any fire type disablement is made on the system.
(turned to the on SOUND/ position). SILENCE The SILENCE BUZZER button is always active and is used to silence the SmartCell control panel’s internal buzzer. SILENCE BUZZER The RESET button is used to reset fire and fault events. This button only becomes active once a valid user access code has been entered, or the keyswitch has been enabled (turned to the on position).
Access levels This SmartCell control panel has four different levels of user access available. They are levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Access level 1 This access level is for daily use, where menu entry is not required. Prior to the entry of a user access code or turning the enable key on, only the navigational buttons and the SILENCE BUZZER button are functional.
How to clear a fire event THE SMARTCELL SYSTEM SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. UPON THE REPORTING OF A FIRE EVENT, SYSTEM OPERATORS MUST ENSURE THAT THE BUILDING’S FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED. Once it has been established that it is safe to clear the fire event, the following steps must be taken:...
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1-24 hours in 1 hour steps. Note: when disabling alarm and fault communication to the ARC (via the ‘Alarm Comms’ and ‘Fault Comms’ options), communication to SmartCell Services will be unaffected. For more information, contact your installer/maintenance company.
Access level 3 is intended for use by the system installer/service contractor via an engineers code. Logout The ‘Logout’ option allows the user to exit the menu immediately. Further access to the SmartCell control panel’s menus will require the user code to be re-entered.
It is important to maintain a logbook and to oversee all entries and record all events resulting from or affecting the system. The logbook should be kept in a safe place, closely situated to the SmartCell control panel. It should only be accessible to all authorised persons.
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