4.6.1 Autoaddressing by ID Number ..................... 13 4.6.2 Autoaddressing by Isolator Module ..................13 4.6.3 Selfaddressing of Devices ....................13 4.6.4 Changing the Address of a Device ..................14 5. Quick Menu Structure ............................14 Appendix – Comelit Devices ............................ 14 2 ...
1. Introduction 1.1. General Description The Loop Tester is a diagnostic tool specially designed for operation with addressable devices Comelit series. The device is suitable for testing the continuity and the technical characteristics of the fire cable and also the operability of the loop and the connected devices.
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual 2. Control and Operation Elements 2.1. Control Unit View from above 1 – Terminal block for connection to the loop line. 2 – LCD text display. 3 – Operation control buttons. 4 – Socket for switching the external power supply adapter. View at the bottom 5 –...
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual The following pictures represent a loop and single line connection to the Loop Tester terminal rows. Loop connection Single Line Connection 4. Operation with the Loop Tester 4.1. Switching on the Tester Power on the Loop Tester with the switch (item 2.1, position 5) moving in ON position. The display will show for a while the software version of the device and then will display the main operation menus.
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual 4. Select the option “Unaddressed loop” and confirm. Starting the procedure, the Loop Tester will set sequential addresses to the devices according their order in the loop. Note: You can run the addressing procedure again and change the set addresses later, when the loop is finally connected to the fire alarm control panel.
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual None – No fault Shows the presence of short-circuit fault between the positive or Short in cbl. Yes – Short-circuit fault with negative wire of the cable* (see item 4.4.3). the cable None – No fault Break in cbl. Shows the presence of breaking in the cable* (see item 4.4.3).
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual Earth fault in the cable Run singe test “Leakage to Earth” Search the earth fault as inspect again to confirm the presence earth the grounding components in the fault in the positive or negative cable line, corrupted shield of the cable wire.
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual XXX – Number of found double addresses Shows the current number of the addressed devices in the loop. XXX – Number of addressed Num devices devices Note: The number of unaddressed devices and devices with double address are not included into this number. Shows the operating current of the loop.
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual Fire position Enter Address - Move the cursor between digits. Branch position To read the parameters for the device of the selected address press ENTER button. The screen displays the following general information: Read parameters Type: Address: Address: S.No: Enter Address...
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual Break in the loop A break in the loop is detected Locate the place of the displayed between devices 2 and 3 in the devices and check the cable loop. The tester will locate the place section between them. The break searching from both sides A and B.
In the “Addressing” section are accessible menus for different type of addressing devices in the loop. The menus are common with those available in the addressable Comelit fire alarm panels. The menus allow performing two auto addressing procedures by ID number or by isolator module (IS). The self-addressing procedure is used for quick adding of new devices to free addresses.
Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual Cable tests Autoaddressing ID Loop Tests Autoaddressing IS Addressing Selfaddressing Language Change address Attention: Performing the auto addressing procedures by ID number and by Isolator module, will erase all currently set address numbers of the devices in the loop. 4.6.1 Autoaddressing by ID Number The addressing procedure follows the order of the ID numbers of the devices connected to the line.
If “No device at:” message followed from an address number is displayed, that means no real device is found on the current set address. In that case press ESC button to start the procedure again. 5. Quick Menu Structure Appendix – Comelit Devices Device Name Description Isolator Module Available...
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Loop Tester – Technical and Operation Manual 41IOM122 Module with 2 inputs/2 monitored Yes (must be connected during installation) outputs 41IOM000 Module with 1 output Yes (must be connected during installation) 41IOM000/240 Module 240V interface with 1 output Yes (must be connected during installation) Mini module with 1 monitored input 41IOM010 41ISC000 Conventional zone module...
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