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Page 4: Copyright And Trademarks
© 2006-2011 SimplexGrinnell LP. All rights reserved. Specifications and other information shown were current as of publication and are subject to change without notice. Simplex and the Simplex logo are trademarks of Tyco International Ltd. and its affiliates and are used under license. firealarmresources.com... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Cautions and Warnings ................iv Copyright and Trademarks ................iv How to Use this Publication .................ix Introduction ...................ix General Conventions ................ix Flexible User Interface Conventions .............ix Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Operations ......1-1 Introduction ..................1-1 In this Chapter ..................1-1 Basic System Description ................ - Page 6 In this Chapter ..................4-1 Overview ..................... 4-2 How the FACP Indicates the Presence of a Supervisory Condition ..4-2 Acknowledging Supervisory Conditions ............4-3 What Acknowledge Does ..............4-3 Globally Acknowledging Supervisory Conditions ......... 4-3 Invidivually Acknowleding Supervisory Conditions ......4-4 Chapter 5 Selecting Points for Status and Control ....5-1 Introduction ..................
- Page 7 Overview ....................7-2 Important Notes ..................7-2 Setting WalkTest Options ................7-3 Enabling a WalkTest Group ..............7-3 Setting Options ..................7-3 Chapter 8 Audio Operations .............8-1 Introduction ..................8-1 In this Chapter ..................8-1 Single Channel Audio Operation ..............8-2 Overview .....................
- Page 8 Page Additional Floors ............... 8-12 Play Announcements on Specific Floors ..........8-12 Listen to What is Being Played on the EVAC Channel Using the Local Speaker ..................8-12 Listen to What is Being Played on the Alert Channel Using the Local Speaker ..................
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Page 9: How To Use This Publication
How to Use this Publication Before you start using the InfoAlarm Operator's Manual, it is important to understand the typo- Introduction graphic conventions used in this publication. General The following conventions are used in this publication to identify special names or text. Conventions Convention Meaning... - Page 10 firealarmresources.com...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Basic Concepts And Operations
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts and Operations Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Flexible User Interface panel, compatible with 4100U and 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP), and describes the normal appearance of the Flexible User Interface panel. In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. -
Page 12: Basic System Description
Basic System Description Overview The Simplex FACP has three general functions: • It monitors fire alarm initiating points (smoke detectors, heat detectors, and pull stations). • It activates fire alarm notification appliances (horns, strobes, and audio evacuation messages) when an initiating point activates. - Page 13 Basic System Description, continued LED/Key Description Fire Alarm LED and Fire Alarm The Fire Alarm LED flashes to indicate the presence of an unac- ACK Key knowledged alarm condition. Other components of the system, such as the horns and strobes, also activate to indicate the pres- ence of an alarm.
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Page 14: Normal Appearance Of Operator Interface Panel
Normal Appearance of Operator Interface Panel The FACP operator interface panel shows the following under normal conditions. Description • The green power LED is ON - indicating the panel is receiving AC power. • All other LEDs are off, with the exception of facility specific control keys and the customizable LEDs. -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Alarm Conditions
Chapter 2 Alarm Conditions An alarm condition occurs when an initiating device (such as a manual pull station, or a smoke Introduction detector) activates. The FACP indicates the presence of the alarm condition through messages it displays on the LCD screen, by flashing the ALARM indicator, and by activating the building's notification appliances (horns and strobes). -
Page 16: Acknowledging An Alarm
Acknowledging an Alarm, continued Display First-Last How the FACP : In an alarm situation in which first-last display has been selected, the Indicates that an first alarm will appear on the screen followed by the most recent alarm below it. Each device Alarm has Occurred that reports an alarm condition will identify the time and date of the report followed by the point type and the custom label. -
Page 17: How The Facp Indicates That An Alarm Has Occurred
Acknowledging an Alarm, continued Display First-8: How the FACP The “First-8” selection displays the first eight alarm conditions. Each Indicates that an alarm report shows the order in which the alarms were received, followed by the custom label Alarm has Occurred and the point type. - Page 18 Acknowledging an Alarm, continued Direct to Alarm List: How the FACP The alarm list displays all devices that have reported an abnormal Indicates that an condition since the last system reset. Each entry in the list displays the custom label followed Alarm has Occurred by the point type and its condition.
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Page 19: Overview - Acknowledging An Alarm
Acknowledging an Alarm, continued The first step in managing an alarm condition is to acknowledge the alarm. Acknowledging an Overview - Acknowledging an alarm does two important things: Alarm • It records the time and date at which you observed the presence of an alarm, trouble, or supervisory condition on the operator interface panel, and stores that information in the system's historical log. -
Page 20: Individually Acknowledging Alarms
Acknowledging an Alarm, continued Press the ALARM ACK key. Read and follow the instructions on the display. After you press Globally Acknowledging the ALARM ACK key, the system responds as follows Alarms • The tone-alert silences, and the display reports pertinent information about the alarm, such Figure 2-8. -
Page 21: Silencing An Alarm
Silencing an Alarm When an alarm condition exists, various signals (horns and strobes), auxiliary relays, the city Overview connection (which is the link to the local fire department or central station monitoring service), and the tone-alert may activate. The ALARM SILENCE key turns OFF all devices that are programmed to turn off when it is pressed. -
Page 22: Using The Alarm Silence Key
Silencing an Alarm, continued Press the ALARM SILENCE key and read the display. The display briefly shows the signal status, Using the Alarm Silence Key and the ALARM SILENCE LED turns ON steady. Figure 2-10. Alarm Silenced Information Box Resetting the System Overview The function of the SYSTEM RESET key depends on whether active alarms are present at the time the key is pressed. -
Page 23: Resetting A System With Active Alarms
Resetting the System, continued Activated devices (i.e, devices in alarm) can be reset, using the SYSTEM RESET key. Doing this Resetting a System with Active Alarms allows the system to return to a normal state following alarm activation. Follow these steps to perform a system reset when alarms are present. -
Page 24: Performing A Hardware Reset
Resetting the System, continued • If a zone or device remains in alarm and fails to reset, the "SYSTEM RESET IN Resetting a System with Active Alarms PROGRESS" message is followed by the message shown below. Figure 2-13. Alarm Present Information Box When this message appears, the system remains in an alarm state. -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Trouble Conditions
Chapter 3 Trouble Conditions Introduction A trouble condition indicates that a circuit or system function is in an abnormal condition. Trouble con- ditions are not fire conditions; however, they must be addressed by a capable service technician. Fail- ure to correct trouble conditions may compromise the detection and report of an emergency condition. This chapter describes using the operator interface panel keys to investigate the details of the trouble condition. -
Page 26: Overview
Overview How the FACP When a trouble condition is detected by the FACP, the panel does the following to indicate the pres- ence of the trouble condition. Indicates the Presence of a • Yellow LED, labeled "SYSTEM TROUBLE" flashes Trouble •... -
Page 27: Acknowledging Troubles
Acknowledging Troubles Globally If global acknowledge is enabled on the FACP, the system automatically clears after the source of Acknowledging the trouble clears. Shortly after the source of the trouble clears, the display should indicate a normal Troubles system. Note: Pressing a button within 30 seconds of clearing the source of the trouble will delay the change of display screens. -
Page 28: Individually Acknowledging Troubles
Acknowledging Troubles, continued Individually When individual acknowledge is used, the tone-alert re-sounds when the condition clears. Acknowledging Individual acknowledge must be selected if the panel is providing proprietary receiving service in Troubles accordance with NFPA 72. Follow these steps to use individual acknowledge: Unlock and open the enclosure door. -
Page 29: If The Trouble Doesn't Clear
If the system does not clear, read the display. The information on the display will indicate the circuit or nature of the fault. Some faults interfere with the protection provided by the Fire Alarm system. If the source of the trouble cannot be located, call an authorized Simplex representative to repair the system. -
Page 30: Trouble Conditions
Trouble Conditions Trouble Indications TrueAlarm devices are considered sensors instead of detectors because these devices do not for TrueAlarm determine alarm conditions. Instead, the TrueAlarm smoke sensor is a measuring device that sends Sensors data regarding smoke density to the FACP. The TrueAlarm heat sensor operates in a similar fash- ion, but it sends temperature data to the control panel instead of smoke density data. -
Page 31: Chapter 4 Supervisory Conditions
Chapter 4 Supervisory Conditions A supervisory trouble indicates a problem with the condition of the building's automatic sprinkler Introduction system or some other system used for the protection of life and property. This chapter describes using the operator interface panel keys to investigate the details of the supervisory condition. -
Page 32: Overview
Overview When a supervisory condition is detected by the FACP, the panel does the following to indicate the How the FACP Indicates the presence of the condition. Presence of a • The yellow LED labeled "SUPERVISORY" flashes Supervisory Condition • The tone-alert (piezo buzzer) sounds steady •... -
Page 33: Acknowledging Supervisory Conditions
Read the display. Investigate the problem to determine its cause. Make the necessary repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, or call an authorized Simplex representative to repair the system. If the panel has not been programmed for latching supervisory operation, when the problem causing the supervisory is corrected, the supervisory automatically clears and, after a delay, the display indicates that the system status is normal. -
Page 34: Invidivually Acknowleding Supervisory Conditions
Acknowledging Supervisory Conditions, continued Invidivually If individual acknowledge is enabled on your system, you need to separately acknowledge each Acknowleding supervisory condition. Use the following procedure to do this. Supervisory Unlock and open the enclosure door. The display shows the supervisory condition, similar to Conditions Figure 4-1. -
Page 35: Chapter 5 Selecting Points For Status And Control
Chapter 5 Selecting Points for Status and Control Many of the advanced operations that can be accomplished from the operator interface require you Introduction first select the point on which you want to perform the operation. Points can be selected in one of two ways. -
Page 36: Selecting Points From Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory List
Selecting Points from Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory List When a point experiences an abnormal condition, such as an alarm, trouble, or supervisory, it is Procedure added to the appropriate list (alarm list, supervisory list, or trouble list). Points within these lists can be selected as follows: Press the appropriate acknowledge key to enter the list. -
Page 37: Selecting Points With The Entry Keypad
Selecting Points with the Entry Keypad The entry keypad, shown below, allows you to quickly select a category of points. For example, Overview pressing the ZONE key on the upper left side of the keypad opens the direct point call-up screen and places the cursor at the first monitor zone point. -
Page 38: Direct Point Call-Up Screen Options
Data to Enter P / A / L - allows you to select a Enter the number corresponding to the digital pseudo, analog pseudo, or digital (P), analog (A), or List list point. For example, pressing the P key and entering a 1 selects the (L) pseudo point. -
Page 39: Introduction
Chapter 6 Advanced Functions Introduction This chapter describes advanced functions that you can perform from the operator interface. In this Chapter Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. Topic See Page # Logging In and Out of the System Setting System Time and Date Viewing the Time at which an Event Occurred... -
Page 40: Logging In And Out Of The System
Logging In and Out of the System The FACP system has four access levels. Level 1 is the lowest access level; level 4 is the highest Introduction access level. Each display function may be programmed for any access level from the FACP Programming tool. -
Page 41: Setting System Time And Date
Setting System Time and Date Follow these steps to set the time and date used by the FACP. Ensuring that the current time and Overview date are correct on the system is important. In particular, the accuracy of historical logs and reports depends on the system time. -
Page 42: Viewing The Time At Which An Event Occurred
Viewing the Time at which an Event Occurred Overview The system records the time at which each alarm, trouble, and supervisory event occurs. You can view this information in one of two ways: • By displaying or printing the historical alarm or trouble log. Refer to "Displaying and Clearing Historical Logs"... -
Page 43: Enabling And Disabling Points
Enabling and Disabling Points Overview Enabling and disabling points is sometimes necessary when performing maintenance on the system. When using this function, it is critical that you understand whether custom control (either the system's default custom control or any user custom control) makes reference to the point or not. Actions driven by custom control are suspended for the duration of time the point is disabled, but execute immediately after the point is enabled. -
Page 44: Forcing Points On And Off
Forcing Points On and Off Overview Forcing control points ON and OFF allows a precise degree of manual system control. For example, you can force a relay or signal point ON to test or execute its function. Unlike ENABLE/DISABLE (see description in previous section), a point that you force OFF does not refresh its state when the point is turned back ON. -
Page 45: Displaying And Clearing Historical Logs
Displaying and Clearing Historical Logs Overview Historical logs provide a record of both the events that have occurred on the system and the actions taken by an operator to manage those events. The system contains the following logs: Historical Alarm Log. Provides detailed information on each alarm, including time and •... -
Page 46: Printing Reports
Printing Reports Overview The system can generate any of the following reports. Report Description Alarm History Log Report Report includes all information contained in the alarm history log - device, custom label, time and date device entered alarm. Trouble History Log Report Report includes all information contained in the trouble history log - device, custom label, type of trouble, time and date device experienced trouble. -
Page 47: Chapter 7 System Test Procedures
Chapter 7 System Test Procedures Note: This section describes the system tests that can be performed from the front panel of the Introduction FACP. Refer to the page number listed in this table for information on a specific topic. In this Chapter Topic See Page # WalkTest™... -
Page 48: Walktest™ Overview
WalkTest™ Overview WalkTest allows the function of the system's initiating devices and signals to be tested by a single Overview person. Conducting a WalkTest requires you to perform the following steps. Create WalkTest Groups. The FACP supports up to eight WalkTest groups. This allows the building to be divided into small portions for the WalkTest, while the rest of the building is protected by the fire alarm panel. -
Page 49: Setting Walktest Options
Setting WalkTest Options Press the MENU key and then use the NEXT and PREV keys until "Service" is highlighted. Enabling a WalkTest Group Press ENTER. Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys to scroll to “Walktest”. Press ENTER. A screen similar to the following appears: Figure 7-1. - Page 50 firealarmresources.com...
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Page 51: Chapter 8 Audio Operations
Chapter 8 Audio Operations Introduction The FACP audio system provides the following functionality. • Automatic, Pre-recorded Messages, which automatically play in response to system events. For example, when a fire alarm is detected on the system, a message known as the Primary Evacuation message automatically plays. -
Page 52: Single Channel Audio Operation
Single Channel Audio Operation Overview This section describes the single channel and single channel plus paging audio systems. The term Single Channel Audio refers to the audio capability of the system. • A Single Channel Audio system has the ability to play pre-recorded messages or live audio messages, but it cannot do both at one time. -
Page 53: Evacuate Entire Building
Single Channel Audio Operation, continued Evacuate Entire Press the All Speakers Evac button to play the Primary Evacuation message on every speaker Building circuit connected to the audio system. To indicate that the All Speakers Evac function has been activated, the LED associated with this button illuminates, as do the LEDs for each of the speaker groups (floors). -
Page 54: Page Additional Floors
Single Channel Audio Operation, continued Page Additional While an evacuation is in progress, you can page additional floors. To do this, follow these steps. Floors Press the buttons associated with the additional floors prior to keying the microphone. The LEDs associated with these floors turn ON. Key the microphone and wait for the Ready to Talk LED to illuminate. -
Page 55: Single Channel Audio Plus Paging
Single Channel Audio Plus Paging Overview A Single Channel Audio System Plus Paging can play one prerecorded message and one live mes- sage at the same time. In other words, a prerecorded message can be playing on Floor 1 while an announcement is being made on Floor 2. -
Page 56: Listen To What Is Being Played Using The Local Speaker
Single Channel Audio Plus Paging, continued Press the button labeled "Local Speaker" to hear what is being played at that time. The LED asso- Listen to What is Being Played Using ciated with this button illuminates when the button is pressed to indicate the function is active. the Local Speaker Note: If the user picks up the local phone or keys the microphone while the local speaker is... -
Page 57: Two Channel Audio Operation
Two Channel Audio Operation A Dual Channel Audio System can play one prerecorded message and one live message at the same Overview time. In other words, a prerecorded message can be playing on Floor 1 while an announcement is being made on Floor 2. FACP MAIN CONTROL PANEL RED FIRE ALARM LED FIRE ALARM... -
Page 58: Evacuate Specific Floors When No Alarms Are Present
Two Channel Audio Operation, continued Specific floors in the building can be manually evacuated at any time, even when no fire alarm con- Evacuate Specific Floors when No dition is present. To do this, follow these steps. Alarms are Present Press the speaker circuit buttons corresponding to the speaker groups (floors) you want to evacuate. -
Page 59: Page Entire Building
Two Channel Audio Operation, continued Press the All Speakers Talk button. The LED associated with this button illuminates, along Page Entire Building with the LEDs for each of the speaker circuits. Key the microphone (depress the talk switch) and wait for the Ready to Talk LED to illumi- nate. -
Page 60: Three To Eight Channel Audio System Operation
Three to Eight Channel Audio System Operation Triple channel audio: Overview FACP MAIN CONTROL PANEL RED FIRE ALARM LED FIRE ALARM SILENCED LED FIRE ALARM FIRE ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE KEY SILENCED KEY TALK LED MIKE TALK SWITCH ALERT CHANNEL EVAC CHANNEL TALK CHANNEL PHONE PIEZO... -
Page 61: Evacuate Specific Floors When No Alarms Are Present
Three to Eight Channel Audio System Operation, continued Evacuate Specific Specific floors in the building can be manually evacuated at any time, even when no fire alarm con- Floors when No dition is present. To do this, follow these steps. Alarms are Present Press the speaker circuit buttons corresponding to the speaker groups (floors) you want to evacuate. -
Page 62: Page Entire Building
Three to Eight Channel Audio System Operation, continued Press the All Speakers Talk button. The LED associated with this button illuminates, along Page Entire Building with the LEDs for each of the speaker circuits. Key the microphone (depress the talk switch) and wait for the Ready to Talk LED to illumi- nate. - Page 63 firealarmresources.com...
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