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This manual was designed and written by the EST Technical CREDITS Services - Documentation Department, Sarasota. The last revisions to this manual were made 24SEPTEMBER97.
Chapter 4 Programming • 4.1 Overview • 4.2 Program Installation • 4.3 Using the LSRA Configuration Program • 4.4 Parameter Descriptions and Specifications • 4.23 Keyboard Commands • 4.28 Message Report Template • 4.29 LSRA Configuration Program Files • 4.30 LSRA to PC Connections •...
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Jurisdiction is mandatory. EST, Inc. shall not under any circumstances be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from loss of property or other damages or losses owing to the failure of EST, Inc. products beyond the cost of repair or replacement of any defective products.
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Document history LSRA(-C) Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Configuration Manual P/N 270781 Revision Status Revision Date Reason For Change 24SEPTEMBER97 Initial Release. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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A horizontal ellipsis (...) indicates the preceding item or sequence Elements elements having the same form may appear again. Start A vertical ellipsis indicates some portion of the text has been purposely omitted. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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About This Manual This manual was created to assist Architects, Specifying Engineers, and EST distributors in designing and installing the LSRA and LSRA- C Life Safety Remote Annunciator. In order to provide timely applications drawings that show detailed solutions to specific project requirements, EST continually adds new applications information to this manual.
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Host System Library The LSRA(-C) can be used in conjunction with a number of EST systems. Information on the configuration and operation of these specific systems may be found in the documentation listed below. Network Hardware Technical Reference, P/N 2500100-1. The Network...
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Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems ULC S537 Standard for the Verification of Fire Alarm Systems PLUS... Requirements of state and local building codes. Requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
Introduction Chapter 1 Summary A brief description of the LSRA annunciator family Content Description •1.2 Life Safety Remote Annunciator LSRA Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual firealarmresources.com...
IRC-3 and FCC RS-485 data lines; FCC/DCPU printer ports; and LSS4 series fire alarm panels. An optional RS-232 printer/download port (LSRA-232) is available for the annunciators for either connection to the host system or a local printer, depending on annunciator and host system configuration.
Summary Use of the LSRA(-C) with IRC-3, FCC and LSS4 systems Content Overview • 2.2 IRC-3 & FCC/PCPU • 2.2 Life Safety Remote Annunciator FCC/DCDP Printer port • 2.3 LSS4 • 2.4 LSRA Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual firealarmresources.com...
Application Overview Model LSRA, with a minimum complement of control switches, is designed for annunciation only applications. Model LSRA-C, with a full complement of control switches, is designed for applications requiring network annunciation and control at remote locations. Upon receipt of a host system change of state, each annunciator looks in its database for information associated with this zone.
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When connected to an FCC/DCPU, the LSRA(-C)s are networked together to form a Life Safety Remote Annunciator Network. Each DCPU port can support up to 32 annunciators in any combination.
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Application Connection to LSS4 Panels LSS4 RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C) LSRA(C) 4500' (1372 M) MAX. PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S PT1-S #18 AWG TWISTED PAIR [XMDN-007.CDR] Figure Chapter 2-5: LSS4 to Annunciator One Line Diagram When configured for use with an LSS4 panel, up to 52 messages can be stored in each annunciator.
5-5/8 in (14.29 cm) x 8-3/8 in (21.27 cm) x 1-5/16 in (3.33 cm) MS-I Remote Key Switch Specifications Power 1 - 5 VDC @ 1.06A Category Power Limited Supervision None Must be installed in same room as LSRA(-C) Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
Installation Hardware Installation The LSRA(-C) mounts on a 4” square electrical box. Refer to Figure Chapter 3-1 1. Install the mounting ring (P/N P-039964-1243) on the electrical box, as shown in panel A. 2. Install the LSRA-232 Printer/Programming Port board in the annunciator, if used.
Rx LED Tx LED XMDND5.CDR Figure Chapter 3-2 - LSRA(-C) Rear View The total length of the RS-485 communications loop used to connect multiple annunciators cannot exceed 7,700 feet (2348 m) in total. Wire the annunciators per the following figures. The Table Chapter 3-1...
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Style 7 (Class A) wiring, use both RS-485 channels. White (com) Yellow (Rx) Red (Tx) Top View, RJ11 on LSRA-232 (RJ-11.CDR) Figure Chapter 3-3: RJ-11 Wiring Color Code EOL Resistor Installation UL listed 100 Ohm EOL resistors ( P/N 260071 or EOL-100) are used to terminate each RS-485 circuit.
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Installation resistors should be installed ONLY at the first and last physical connection locations on the data lines. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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24 VDC FROM: APS-4B(-220) APS-8B CM1N PS4B(-220) PS8B SIGA-APS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LSRA(-C) Wiring required for (REAR VIEW) Class A circuits only CM2N Provide physical separation between two wire bundles to ensure network survivability...
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APS-4B(-220) 50ft (15.2M) max cable length. APS-8B PS4B(-220) PS8B Top View, RJ11 SIGA-APS on LSRA-232 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LSRA(-C) (REAR VIEW) Red (Tx) Yellow (Rx) White (com) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
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Installation Top View, RJ11 on LSRA-232 FCOM-232 (INSTALLED IN DCPU) CH A CH B R T/R 24 VDC FROM: APS-4B(-220) APS-8B Red (Tx) PS4B(-220) RS-232 format communications PS8B 50ft (15.2M) max cable length. Yellow (Rx) SIGA-APS White (com) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
(-) External Key switch-open switch disables panel, requiring password (not supervised) TB1-3 RS-485, Ch 0 (+) From LSS4, RS-485E (+), To/From Term #7 of additional LSRA(-C) TB1-4 RS-485, Ch 0 (-) From LSS4, RS-485E (-), To/From Term #8 of additional LSRA(-C) TB1-5...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4. UL LISTED 100 OHM EOL RESISTOR LSRA(-C) (P/N 260071or EOL-100) REQUIRED AT (REAR VIEW) PHYSICAL END OF RS-485 WIRING. [XMDN-015.CDR] Figure Chapter 3-7: LSS4 To LSRA(-C) Wiring Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual 3.11 LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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2. Insert two nylon stand-offs in the holes in the annunciator circuit board located above and to the left of the DIP switch. 3. Firmly mate the LSRA-232 board connector with the connector on the annunciator circuit board, and secure the option board to the two nylon standoffs.
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Installation Download and Printer Port Connections To download or toconnect a local printer to the LSRA, install the LSRA-232 Printer/Programming Port in the LSRA (-C), and connect as shown in Figure Chapter 3-9. Printer wiring is not supervised. Note: White (com)
Each annunciator connected to an FCC/DCPU printer port must have its “display ID” and annunciator location information entered. The operation of the front panel switches on the LSRA must be configured in conjunction with the front panel Enable/Disable password.
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Each annunciator connected to an LSS4 must have its “Display ID” (sub-address) entered. Annunciator location, “Screen Label,” and “Geographic Category” information should also be entered. The operation of the front panel switches on the LSRA-C’s must be configured in conjunction with the front panel Enable/Disable key switch.
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Installation Dip Switch Setup The dip switch is behind the access door on the rear of the LSRA(-C). Refer to Figure Chapter 3-10 and Table Chapter 3-3 for switch position settings. Annunciator Program To put the annunciator in the program mode to download a program, move S1-4 to the ON position and back to the OFF position.
Computer Requirements The LSRA(-C) configuration program must be installed in an "AT" PC or clone running DOS 3.3 or higher, with at least 512K of RAM, a floppy disk drive, and a serial port. The program may be run directly from the configuration program disk and configuration files may be stored on the configuration program disk.
Configuration program disk in your computer. All these disks include a directory called LSRA. 2. Create a new directory called "LSRA" on your hard disk. Copy the contents of the LSRA directory from the IRC-3 Data Entry, FCC Compiler, or LSS4 Configuration program disk to the LSRA directory on your hard disk.
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Phase 3 (the "Message Entry/Editing for Selected Display" screen) enters and edits individual annunciator messages. Copies of the LSRA worksheets at the end of this document should be filled-in to assist you in rapidly entering annunciator information. Starting the Configuration Program...
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Project Description: (20 char max) provides a description of the project. Type: defines the fire panel model associated with this project. The type of host system to which the LSRA will be connected is entered using the respective index number, as shown on the next screen.
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Programming notes, RS-485 Data Line Configuration When connected to an IRC-3 network or an FCC/PCPU data line (Figure Chapter 2-1 and Figure Chapter 2-2,) each LSRA(-C) requires one panel address for each 88 messages, with a maximum of 4 consecutive addresses (352 messages) per display. Do not use address 41through 44.
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On FCC networks, when the RS-232 port on the first and last Note: LSRA(-C) is used to connect to the FCOM-232 in the DCPU, the first and last LSRA-(C) are not available to drive a local printer. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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Press TAB to move to the next screen and enter data to the Selected Display shown above. The data here will be saved. Press ESC to exit this program. FCC/DCPU Project Menu Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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Then, you may Select any Display within the range of 1 up to the Number of Displays which you defined. In the IRC-3 mode, the annunciator will automatically configure Note: to Class A operation when connected to a Class A data line. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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Programming IRC-3(FCC/PCPU) and FCC/DCPU Phase 2 - Parameter Entry for Selected Display (Individual Annunciator Configuration) After the network parameters have been entered, each LSRA must be configured (phase 2). Press to advance to the “Parameter Entry for Selected Display” menu.
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Base Address or Selected Display window. The “Parameter Entry for Selected Display “screen is the first of two screens used to configure each LSRA (phase 2), and enter its messages (phase 3). Enter the required annunciator information for the parameters listed below.
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The “Message Entry for Selected Display” screen is the second of the two screens used to configure individual LSRAs and enter their messages (phase 3). All information displayed on this screen applies to the LSRA Note: whose address is displayed in the Base Address or Selected Display window.
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The two message windows represent the two 20-character Note: segments of the 40-character message. The text in the left message window appears in the LSRA display above the text in the right message window. Press ENTER to enter the message and automatically position the cursor at the “Type”...
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The two message windows represent the two 20-character Note: segments of the 40-character message. The text in the left message window appears in the LSRA display above the text in the right message window. Move the cursor between the Line, Panel, and Zone windows by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys.
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When connected to an LSS4 panel (Figure Chapter 3-7), the LSRA annunciator is defined as device address #15. RSA4-CPUs used with point annunciators may be used with the LSRA on the LSS4 RS-485 circuit as long as there are no more than four life safety remote annunciators total on the circuit.
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RSA4-CPUs may be connected in a single line configuration Note: with LSRA(-C)’s on the LSS4 RS-485E circuit as long as there are no more than four life safety remote annunciators on the circuit, and the annunciator sub-addresses do not conflict. The following table shows the equivalent sub-address settings for the RSA4-CPU and LSRA(-C) modules.
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Phase 2 -Parameter Entry for Selected Display After the network environment parameters have been entered, each LSRA(-C) must be configured (phase 2). The “Parameter Entry for Selected Display” screen is the first of two screens used to configure each LSRA (phase 2), and enter its messages (phase 3).
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The two message windows represent the two 20-character Note: segments of the 40-character message. The text in the left message window appears in the LSRA display above the text in the right message window. Move the cursor to the zone window by pressing ENTER, if required.
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LSRA, press ESC until the "Parameter Entry for Entire Project" menu appears. Press S to move the cursor to the Select Display window. Enter the address of the next LSRA display to be configured in the selected display window. To copy a configuration from a previously configured display into the “selected display,”...
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Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight one of the main menu choices, and press ENTER to select it. FCC to LSRA: Select this menu option to convert an FCC message database to LSRA format. IRC-3 to LSRA: Select this menu option to convert an IRC-3 message database to LSRA format.
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Download Target Node -Z = Convert an IRC-3.N file to LSRA format EXAMPLE: To convert an IRC-3 data entry file to FCC format, at the C:\LSRA prompt type: CONVERT [-C -S[source]-T[target]-D[A-Z]-L[00-07] Where [source] is the name of the source file (including the...
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CRC number, which should be recorded for troubleshooting purposes. 11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 (above) until all LSRA's have their configuration and message information downloaded. All annunciators must be initially downloaded using a direct PC to annunciator connection.
Active When Functions Disabled by Password or Remote Key Switch This parameter selects the combination of the LSRA Reset, Alarm Silence, Trouble Silence, and Drill switches that are operable when the functions are DISABLED by password or remote key switch. Valid options are: •...
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FCC Text (FCC Only) When “ON”, causes LSRA to request message text from FCC/DCPU. Master LSRA must be set “ON” for slave LSRAs to operate in this mode. A maximum of 5 displays can be set in this mode. Geographic Category The parameter which sets parameters depending on installation location.
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Do not confuse this with the network data line wiring configuration. No Switch Panel Used to configure an LSRA, which has no front panel key switches. Number of Addresses (Q) (IRC-3 only) The number of consecutive addresses used by the panel, starting at the base panel address.
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The project filename may contain up to eight (8) characters. The following characters are not valid in filenames: * ? , ; [ ] + = \ / : | < >. The IRC-3 option requires the use of a unique filename for each LSRA used.
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A command which displays the version number of the installed CMDNPGM.EXE program. XFER (FCC Only) A command which transfers a copy of the data from the LSRA memory indicated in the "Selected Display" window to the LSRA memory indicated in the XFER window. This parameter is used to facilitate LSRA configuration editing.
Programming Keyboard Commands The following keyboard and mouse commands are used in the LSRA (CMDN) configuration program: Keyboard Commands Keyboard Entry Action Return to prior display. ENTER Selects the function or data item at the cursor position. Moves the cursor to the next data entry group within a display screen.
In the finished report, each “@” will be replaced with a character or space. To save a copy of the report as a file, rename the MESSAGES.TXT file. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual 4.29 LSRA firealarmresources.com...
LSRA database files. Additional information about this utility program can be found in the Convert Utility section of this chapter. The following files are created when a LSRA network is programmed: FILENAME.PRJ Contains data on specific project & host system.
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ERROR.LOG is automatically generated in the same directory as the "FILENAME" files are saved. The error log file is an ASCII text file which lists errors which occur during LSRA configuration. This file is useful when troubleshooting problem installations in conjunction with the factory. This file is created at the first system error, and may be erased by the user at any time.
Programming LSRA to PC Connections This procedure is only required when downloading data to LSRA panels. The LSRA-PROG Programming Port board must be removed after the download is finished., If a LSRA-232 Printer/Programming Port is used, it can be removed, if it is not required for printer or other communications function.
CONVERT.EXE Utility Program Template The CONVERT.EXE Utility Program utilizes a Command Line Compiler for configuring the LSRA(-C) on IRC-3, LSS, and FCC systems. The compiler allows you to create a configuration file and download it to the LSRA(-C). Template examples when using the CONVERT.EXE utility program follow:...
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DOS prompt. Compiling the Configuration File The next step is to convert the configuration file that you just created into a format that can be downloaded to the LSRA(-C). Run the compiler by typing: CONVERT -S<source filename> -T<target filename> -R Where <source filename>...
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MS-DOS Editor. Downloading the Configuration File For downloading information, refer to the Downloading to the LSRA and the LSRA to PC Connections sections of this chapter. Upon completion of the download process, the LSRA(-C) will reboot and operate using the configuration file you just downloaded.
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To correctly utilize this function, the master LSRA must have EXTERNAL MSG set to ACTIVE as well as any LSRA that elects to use this option. FIRE SYSTEM - Must be set to either FCC A or FCC B for FCC operation.
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CURRENT ID - Defines the base address of the LSRA. ERROR ACTION - This selection defines the action that is used to inform the FCC system of a local LSRA off normal condition. ;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::: MAX NODES ; 01 - 64 CURRENT ID ;...
Programming Password Programming Overview LSRA-C annunciators can be programmed with any combination of front panel switches either enabled or disabled when a password is entered or a remote key switch is activated. Annunciator passwords must be individually entered into each annunciator. The data entry program is not required to enter or change annunciator passwords.
User Operation Chapter 5 Summary Operating the LSRA Content User Operations • 5.2 Life Safety Remote Annunciator LSRA Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual firealarmresources.com...
Each LSRA(-C) recalls message information stored in its internal memory in response to the zone information it receives from the CM1N, CM2N, or DCPU. Each LSRA(-C) is buffered for 1,000 messages, and messages require local acknowledgment. Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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= Custom message on two lines Sample messages are shown below for annunciators connected LSS4 Fire Alarm Panels: No Messages Pending: SCREEN LABEL M000 = Screen Label and # of unacknowledged messages Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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LED Indicators NORMAL LED The normal LED illuminates when the system to which the LSRA-C is connected has no faults or off-normal conditions. ALARM LED The alarm LED illuminates when the host system to which the LSRA- C is connected is in an alarm condition.
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Programming Tx0 (On back of LSRA) The Tx0 LED on the circuit board indicates the LSRA-C is transmitting on RS-485 channel 0. Tx1 (On back of LSRA) The Tx1 LED on the circuit board indicates the LSRA-C is transmitting on RS-485 channel 1.
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RESET, ALARM SILENCE, TROUBLE SILENCE, and DRILL switches. Audible Indicators The LSRA(-C) will pulse its internal buzzer when there are unacknowledged messages in its message buffer. Trouble conditions cause the buzzer to sound continuously, until silenced. The LSRA(-C) (without a trouble silence switch) buzzer sounds only for unacknowledged messages in its message buffer.
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Note: functions are not available. Internal Buzzer Silence The LSRA’s internal buzzer sounds when there are any un- acknowledged trouble conditions that are not silenced. In the internal buzzer silence mode, the buzzer can be completely disabled for silent operation in areas sensitive to high noise.
LOCAL TROUBLE PRI FIRE PANEL FAULT Table Chapter 6-1: IRC-3 and FCC Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause LSRA-C displaying 1. LSRA(-C) baud rate not matched garbled characters. with source. LSRA-C front panel 1. Key switch set to disable. switches inoperative. 2. Key switch filter programmed improperly.
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Problem Possible Cause Local Fault Fire Communications failure between display panel primary. and LSS4. LSRA(-C) 1) LSRA-C baud rate not set at 9600. displaying garbled characters. LSRA-C front panel 1) Key switch set to disable. switches Key switch filter programmed inoperative.
Worksheets Appendix A Summary Programming aids for configuring the LSRA Content Worksheets • A.2 Life Safety Remote Annunciator LSRA Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual firealarmresources.com...
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Number of Displays: ______________________ Environment Type: Geographic Category: LSS4 IRC-3 CANADA FCC, Class B EUROPE FCC, Class A Fault Action: ____________________ PC Communications Port: Network Communications Class: Network Baud Rate: 2400 4800 9600 19200 Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Configuration Manual LSRA firealarmresources.com...
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Alarm & Trouble Supervisory & Trouble Alarm, Supervisory, & Trouble Message Routing: All Messages Defined Messages No Switch Panel Installed (i.e. LSRA) Active When Enabled: Reset Alarm Silence Reset & Alarm Silence Trouble Silence Reset & Trouble Silence Alarm Silence & Trouble Silence Reset, Alarm &...
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