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CAST XFP 16 ZONE ANALOGUE ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM PANEL
NETWORK FUNCTIONS (OPTIONAL)
This menu function allows you to configure the panel to be part of a non-redundant network of up to
eight CAST XFP main panels, OR allow it to have up to eight XFP repeaters connected to it. This option
is only available if you have a network driver card fitted at the panel (see pages 12 & 13 for an overview
of networking). The NETWORK FUNCTIONS menu has three options detailed below. Additional options
are set using the panel's PC programming tools.
SET COMMS FUNCTION
This function MUST be used to set the panel's RS485 comms to operate in Network or Repeater mode.
Enter AL3 (4444) > Network Functions > Set Comms Function.
When selected, press the Accept
Comms is set for : Repeater
5 6
Press the and
SET PANEL NUMBER
If networking CAST XFP main panels, this function MUST be used to give each panel a unique ID number
(1 to 8) so it can be recognised by other networked panels.
Note: Repeaters do not need to be assigned an ID number.
Enter AL3 (4444) > Network Functions > Set Panel Number.
When selected, press the Accept
Network Panel : 1
5 6
Press the and
SET PANEL FITTED
This function allows you to turn off the fault monitoring of non-redundant networked CAST XFP main
panels. Typically, it is used if maintenance work is to be carried out at a networked panel to temporarily
prevent integrity faults being flagged.
Enter AL3 (4444) > Network Functions > Set Panel Fitted.
When selected, press the Accept
Network Panel : 1
5 6
Press the and
REMEMBER TO REVERSE THIS FUNCTION WHEN MAINTENANCE WORK IS COMPLETE.
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button and a message similar to the one below will appear:
buttons to scroll between Repeater and Network and press the Accept
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button and a message similar to the one below will appear:
buttons to scroll to the desired network number and press the Accept
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button and a message similar to the one below will appear:
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and Accept buttons to select a panel as 'Not Fitted'.
Note: The CAST XFP network and XFP repeaters
have not been assessed to EN54-2.
Comms is set for : Network
Network Panel : 1
Not Fitted
Network Panel : 1
Not Fitted
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button.
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button.