Commissioning And Programming; Recommended Commissioning Procedure; Access Levels Menu Structure - C-TEC CAST XFP Engineering Manual

CAST XFP 32 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL

COMMISSIONING AND PROGRAMMING

Recommended commissioning procedure

Step 1: Re-fit the panel's PCBs and all connection leads by reversing the removal procedure detailed
on page 6. Ensure all PCB retaining screws are firmly fastened down and the PSU earth distribution
strap is connected to the base earth distribution post. If an optional network driver card is required,
this should be fitted as shown on page 13.
Step 2: Check the continuity on the negative (-ve) line of the device loop to ensure it is fault free.
Note: Loop isolators are in the positive (+ve) line, therefore continuity cannot be tested. Check the
resistance of the conventional sounder circuits (if used) and all other field wiring to ensure they are
fault free. DO NOT MEGGER! Remove all electronic devices if 500V testing is demanded.
Step 3: Connect all loop/field wiring to the Main Control PCB as detailed on pages 9 to 12.
Step 4: Connect the mains supply cable to the L, N and Earth terminals on the Power Supply PCB
(page 8) and the standby battery supply to the BAT1 terminals (page 12). Upon powering up, the
panel's display will show a number of start-up messages detailing panel protocol, any faults, etc.
Step 5: Investigate any messages reported as faults on the panel's display.
Step 6: When all faults have been corrected perform an auto address or loop learn at the panel.
All the loop devices connected to the panel need to have an address assigning to them. In addition,
the panel needs to read all the fitted devices and identify their address.
There are two recommended options to do this:
Option 1 (AUTO ADDRESS): Enter ACCESS LEVEL 3 (4444) > COMMISSIONING FUNCTIONS >
ADDRESS FUNCTIONS, select the AUTO ADDRESS menu option. This will automatically assign an
address to each loop device in sequentially wired order. See page 25 for details.
Option 2 (LOOP LEARN): First, use a CAST Handheld Programmer (Part No. CAPROG) to manually
assign an address to each loop device. Second, enter ACCESS LEVEL 3 (4444) > COMMISSIONING
FUNCTIONS, select the LOOP LEARN menu option. See page 23 for details.
Step 7: Rectify any problems resulting from the auto address or loop learn, e.g. double addresses,
missing devices, etc. Note that a wide range of test and fault-finding functions are available in
access level 3.
Step 8: After all faults have been cleared carry out necessary panel tests.
Step 9: Proceed to program the panel using the panel's PC programming tools. This includes
naming loop devices, naming zones and assigning devices to zones, groups and sets.
Step 10: When the panel has been programmed and tested and is working correctly, secure the
panel lid and instruct the client/customer in the operation of the system. Handover all necessary
manuals and other documentation before leaving site.

Access levels menu structure

Three access levels are available at the panel - access level 1 (general user), access level 2 (authorised user)
and access level 3 (engineer). Fig.13 (see page 18) shows the menu options available at each level, all of
which can be navigated using the panel's scroll (
This manual focuses on the functions available at access level 3 only, access levels 1 and 2 are covered in
the separate user manual (Document No. DFU5020000) which includes information on how fire, fault,
disablement and test conditions are reported and handled at the panel.
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