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INIM Electronics SmartLoop Programming Manual

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  • Page 1 SmartLoop Analogue Fire Alarm Control Panel Programming Manual GameOver...
  • Page 2 Programming Manual Copyright The information contained in this document is the sole property of Inim Electronics s.r.l. No part may be copied without written authorization from Inim Electronics s.r.l. All rights reserved. This Control panel has been designed and developed to the highest standards of quality and performance implemented by Inim Electronics.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual details 8 Addressees 8 About the Software 8 Intellectual property rights 8 Conventions 8 Chapter 3 The SmartLoop control panel ..........10 The console 10 The buttons The LED 11 Chapter 4 How to use the display and keypad........14 Selecting an option 14...
  • Page 4 Programming Manual 13.3 Defining Access Codes 39 13.4 Setting up holiday periods 40 Chapter 14 Programming the control panel ..........41 14.1 Setting the control panel parameters 41 14.2 Defining zones 41 14.3 Setting the Timers 43 14.4 Defining groups 44 Chapter 15 Programming from the console (Control panel and SmartLetUSee/ LCD Repeater frontplate) .............
  • Page 5 Programming Manual Checking for the availability of firmware upgrades 72 Appendix B Other SmartLoop functions ...........73 Setting up the computer serial output 73 Configuring a new system 73 Programming an installed device 73 Print 73 Appendix C Recording the dialler voice messages ........74 Programmer’s notes...
  • Page 6 Programming Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    This Manual describes the essential configuration phases of a fire alarm system and the programming process of the control panel. The instructions herein are pertinent mainly to the SmartLoop system. Refer to the User's Manual for the descriptions of the visual signals provided by the control panel LEDs and display.

  • Page 8: General Information

    • Programming Manual (this document) • Installation Manual • User's Manual The manuals are supplied with the device. For extra copies, contact INIM Electronics quoting the order number shown in Appendix C in the Installation Manual. Manual details Title: SmartLoop Programming Manual •...
  • Page 9 Following are the graphic conventions used in the text. For the description of the text rules refer to the Chapter 3 - The SmartLoop control panel, Chapter 4 - How to use the display and keypad and Chapter 11 - The SmartLoop programming interface.

  • Page 10: The Smartloop Control Panel

    Programming Manual Chapter 3 The SmartLoop control panel The console All the models in the SmartLoop, except for SmartLoop2080/S and SmartLoop1010/S (flush front with no display or keypad), have the following console: STATUS FAULTS BELLS DIALLER ALARM FAULT ACTIVE ACTIVE...

  • Page 11: The Buttons

    During Night mode, the control panel can hold silence status for the pre-set time only. During Night mode, the control panel cannot generate pre-alarms as this function is disabled. In Service Green If this LED is On, the control panel is powered and working. The SmartLoop control panel...
  • Page 12 If this LED is On (solid), the Mains power has been cut off (blackout), therefore, the power supply cannot power the system or charge the batteries. If this LED blinks, a Mains failure event has been cleared and saved to the memory. The SmartLoop control panel...
  • Page 13 FAULT Yellow If this LED is On (solid), communication with the SmartLoop/PSTN board is not possible or a fault has been detected on one of the two telephone lines (LE or LB). If this LED blinks, a fault related to the SmartLoop/PSTN board or telephone lines has been cleared and saved to the memory.

  • Page 14: How To Use The Display And Keypad

    Chapter 4 How to use the display and keypad All SmartLoop models, except for the SmartLoop2080/S and SmartLoop1010/S, allow users to operate the system from the control panel keypad. All control panels allow users to operate the system from connected SmartLetUSee/LCD Repeater panels.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Loop Device

    Programming Manual Selecting a loop device To select a function that operates at loop device level (e.g. Testing), you must first select the respective loop, and then the device point. For example: Select the loop. 1 Loo p 1 < Loop Desc ription > 2 Loop 2 <...

  • Page 16: How To View Events

    Programming Manual Chapter 5 How to view events Overview The system displays and deals with different real-time events in the following order of priority: Alarm, Pre-alarm, Early Warning, Monitor, Fault, Disable, Test (refer to paragraph 12.2 The events). All events are shown on the Control panel and Repeater displays. Events may be generated by any of the panels in the token-ring network (refer to Chapter 24 - Programming the local network), and can printed via the on-board thermal printer (SmartLoop2080/P and SmartLoop1010/P models only) or on the serial printer (refer to Chapter 25 - Setting up the events printout).

  • Page 17: Configuring And Programming The Control Panel

    These are just a few simple examples, your knowledge combined with the flexibility provided by the SmartLoop system will allow you to deal with the most challenging installations with ease. Note: The followings functions cannot be accessed via computer: Reset factory default data, configuration and addressing operations.

  • Page 18: Initialising The Configuration/Programming From Panel

    This function from the control panel menu will enroll the loops, loop devices, SmartLetUSee/LCD repeaters, SmartLoop/INOUT expansion boards and the SmartLoop/PSTN telephone dialler board. Once a device has been configured, it will be supervised by the control panel which will signal any change in its status (e.g.
  • Page 19 Programming Manual You (the installer) can choose the method you use for addressing the loop devices. You can assign the addresses manually (refer to Appendix B and Appendix C in the Installation Manual) and then enroll them on the control panel, or command the control panel to assign the addresses automatically (this method is for capable loop protocols only).
  • Page 20 If the control panel is to be included in a network (the network environment requires installation of the SmartLoop/NET board), you must change the default address (address ‘0’). Once this phase has been completed, the NET LED (blue) will light and the control panel will start communicating with the other control panels in the network.

  • Page 21: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    Configuration, 1 AUTO Configuration , 5 Optional Cards, <any key>, 8 <code> 1 2 1 5 If a telephone dialler board (SmartLoop\PSTN) and/or I/O expansion boards (SmartLoop\INOUT) are connected, the control panel will recognize their presence. Note: To delete the telephone dialler board from the configuration, simply disconnect it and select the Optional Cards option.

  • Page 22: Viewing The Control Panel Configuration

    Programming Manual Press key to confirm. Pa nel will b e restored to factory de fault and a ll pr ogrammed data will be de leted !!! CO NTINUE? E nter=YES Esc=NO Viewing the control panel configuration It is possible to view the control panel configuration at all times. 7.4.1 Viewing the loop configuration data FROM PANEL <any key>,...

  • Page 23: Manual Configuration

    Programming Manual Press keys to navigate through Re peater the loops. in Configura tion : YN <R epeater De scription> 7.4.4 Viewing I/O expansion boards FROM PANEL <any key>, 8 Programming, <code>, 1 Configuration, 1 View configuration, 4 Optional cards, <any key>, 8 <code>...
  • Page 24 Programming Manual Press on the first line to add a new 000 N ew Device Lo op device. 0 01 <Dev. T ype> <Dev. Descriptio n> 0 02 <Dev. T ype> <Dev. Descriptio n> 0 03 <Dev. T ype> <Dev. Descriptio n> Note: To change an existing device: press keys to scroll the list or type in the device number...
  • Page 25 Programming Manual 7.5.5 Enrolling/Deleting I/O expansion boards FROM PANEL <any key>, 8 Programming, <code>, 1 Configuration, 2 Modify Configuration, 2 Manual Configuration, 3 I/O, <any key>, 8 <code> 1 2 2 3 Press keys to enroll/delete an Lo cal I/O I/O expansion board.

  • Page 26: Initializing Configuration/Programming From A Computer

    If you intend using the SmartLeague software application, work carefully through the following steps: 1. Define the system structure (control panels, loops, devices, attachment boards, for relevant information refer to Chapter 10 - Programming SmartLoop). 2. Set the loop parameters (refer to paragraph 17.1 Defining loop typology).

  • Page 27: Initializing Configuration/Programming From A Remote Location

    Programming Manual Chapter 9 Initializing configuration/programming from a remote location Configuration/programming and maintenance operations can be done by the installer and authorized technicians only (Level 3), who must have previously: 1. connected the programming jumper J2 PROGRAM; 2. set up the SmartLAN board for Internet access. Then, after connecting to Internet can: 1.

  • Page 28: Programming Smartloop

    Programming SmartLoop 10.1 The SmartLeague software The SmartLeague is the SmartLoop system programming software. SmartLeague runs on the installer company's computer and allow installers to pre-program most of the system parameters without being connected to the control panel. Computer to control panel link up is required for uploading and download operations only. The connection cable must be long enough to reach the mounted device without difficulty.
  • Page 29 10.1.3 How to create a solution and program devices 1. Select New Solution from the Recent Solutions section. 2. Select SmartLoop: A programming interface related to the selected device appears (refer to Chapter 11 - The SmartLoop programming interface). Programming SmartLoop...

  • Page 30: The Smartloop Programming Interface

    Programming Manual Chapter 11 The SmartLoop programming interface 11.1 The SmartLeague software application user interface When a SmartLeague solution opens, the following interface appears: The open solution appears (other open solutions and the Start page will be put in the background).

  • Page 31: How To Program The Control Panel

    Note: SmartLoop2080\P and SmartLoop1010\P models can be enhanced with an on-board thermal printer (SmartLoop/PRN). Installation of a thermal printer automatically excludes the connection of a printer to the RS232 port. The SmartLetUSee/LCD Repeaters must be dragged and dropped to the RS485 BUS.

  • Page 32: Basic Concepts Of Control Panel Programming

    12.1 Overview One of the tasks of the SmartLoop control panel is to trigger “events” that indicates its own status, and that of its connected fire alarm devices. The “events” are signaled on the LEDs and display and then saved to the events log. The other task is to control, by means of the loop output devices and the NAC outputs, its peripheral devices (bells, pressure valves, remote LEDs, etc.).
  • Page 33 Programming Manual Point Overcoming Warning Threshold Fault Overcoming Alarm or Warning on Activation Threshold Ignore Control Panel Fault Failure “WARNING” Activation “FAULT” alarm on Control “PREALARM” ALARM Panel Silence Mode “ACTIVATION” Supervisory Prealarm Monitoring Timer “POINT ALARM” Type of Activation “MONITORING”...
  • Page 34 Programming Manual Conditioning from the Conditioning from the GROUPS POINTS Zone Status TIMER Close FIRE DOORS on EARLY WARNING Double TIMER Alarm Activate Close VOICE ALARM FIRE DOORS in case of on PREALARM PREALARM Close Activate FIRE DOORS VOICE ALARM on ALARM in case of ALARM...

  • Page 35: The Events

    Programming Manual 12.2 The events Each event provides full details, including the name of the device, the zone it belongs to and the date and time of its occurrence. The details are saved to the log and can be viewed via computer or control panel, and are also indicated on the display and/or LEDs (refer to Chapter 5 - How to view events).

  • Page 36: The Zones

    This signal (activated by devices belonging to zones with this attribute) allows the system to handle fault signals related to a component of the fire-alarm system but extraneous to the SmartLoop system (for example, this signal can be used to control the sprinkler pipe valve, etc.).

  • Page 37: Day/Night Mode

    Programming Manual 12.5 Day/Night Mode The control panel has two operating modes: Day and Night. The operating principles of the control panel depend on the selected operating mode. 12.5.1 Day Most buildings are occupied during the day, therefore, those in charge of the safety of the building and its occupants should be duly informed before the “Evacuate”...

  • Page 38: Programming The System

    Setting Time and date FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, System Programming, Date/Time This option will allow you to set the Date and Time of all the control panels in the system and select the date format (European, British and ISO) that will be used on the displays and in the events log.

  • Page 39: Defining Coincident Zones

    13.3 Defining Access Codes FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, System Programming, Access codes This option will allow you to define the control panels access codes used by authorized security personnel to access the reserved functions. The defined user levels established by the law that governs the persons responsible for the safety of...

  • Page 40: Setting Up Holiday Periods

    PINs may have 4 or 5 digits. 13.4 Setting up holiday periods FROM COMPUTER Go SmartLoop System, System Programming, Holidays This option will allow you to set specific periods which determine exceptions with regard timer programming, for example, holidays, bank holidays, etc. 13.4.1 Parameters Day of the Day of the week for weekly arrangements.

  • Page 41: Programming The Control Panel

    Setting the control panel parameters FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, System Programming, Panel settings This option will allow you to set up the parameters that govern the operating principles of the control panel during an alarm.
  • Page 42 Programming Manual 14.2.1 Parameters Pre-alarm Time The zone Pre-alarm signal has activated and the zone is waiting for the pre-alarm time to expire before triggering an alarm. Investigation Time Length of Investigation Time, starting from when the INVESTIGATE button is pressed during a pre-alarm.

  • Page 43: Setting The Timers

    Editing texts FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, System Programming, Additional messages This option will allow you to edit the texts for the Alarm, Supervisory, Early Warning, Fault, Pre-alarm and Evacuation events and also for the Sprinkler.

  • Page 44: Defining Groups

    Defining groups FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, System Programming, Groups This option will allow you to define up to 32 groups. The groups can be activated by related equations or by zone signals which have been duly programmed.
  • Page 45 Programming Manual 14.4.1 Parameters Enable Enable/Disable the group. Activation Delay The delay will be applied when the defined condition occurs. The delay will be applied even if the group is activated by a zone signal. Type Pulse: the group will activate when the condition occurs and deactivate at the end of the Activation Time.

  • Page 46: Programming From The Console (Control Panel And Smartletusee/Lcd Repeater Frontplate)

    Monitoring notification FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, Frontplate console, System Programming Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, RS485BUS, SmartLetUSee/LCD, System Programming This option will allow the system to provide visual indications of Monitoring events (on the control panel and repeater displays).

  • Page 47: Programming The 3 Leds On Smartletusee/Lcd Repeaters

    15.3 Programming the 3 LEDs on SmartLetUSee/LCD Repeaters FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, RS485BUS, SmartLetUSee/LCD, System Programming The programming method is identical to that used at the console (refer to paragraph 15.1 Monitoring notification). FROM PANEL Not available.

  • Page 48: Power Supply Settings

    How to program the power supply FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, Power supply, System Programming This option will allow you to set the operating parameters of the control panel power-supply and enquirie regarding the minimum battery capacity required to satisfy the system needs during mains failure (specified in hours).

  • Page 49: Programming The Loops

    Programming the loops 17.1 Defining loop typology FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, Loop y, System Programming Refer to the Installation manual Appendix B and Appendix C for specific information regarding the cable specifications. Note: Once the loop has been configured, any form of tamper to the device (disconnection, dislodgement, etc.) will generate a fault signal.

  • Page 50: Add A 'T' Junction To The Loop

    Add a ‘T’ junction to the loop FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, Loop y, T Junction In order to facilitate wiring operations, and allow the connection of devices that are isolated from the loop, ‘T’ junctions can be used at splice points. When installing ‘T’ junctions, follow the respective instructions in the Installation Manual paragraph 7.1 Note to the Installer regarding wiring and...

  • Page 51: Loop Device Settings

    How to program loop devices FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, Loop y, Device z, System Programming If you want the device to generate Alarm, Monitor and Supervisory events or to remain mute, you must assign the required features in the Activation Type field. If you want the activation signal of...
  • Page 52 Programming Manual 18.1.2 Parameters Table 5: General device data section Address This is the device address assigned during configuration. Select Change for automatic allocation of the first free address or type in the address. Activation Refer to previous paragraph 18.1.1 Activation Type. type Mounting Appendix C...
  • Page 53 Programming Manual Secondary Group of zones whose signals can be activated by the device (as input), or that can activate Zones the signals of the device (as output). Table 6: Signals Section activated by the device (as input) To the Control panel signals activated by the device.
  • Page 54 Programming Manual Press keys to change the Po int x/yyy device type. Ty pe : tt t <Dev . Type> Press to confirm and access the = S elect Type Enter = Confirm parameter settings. Press to view the device Point x/yyy <Dev .

  • Page 55: Programming The Nac Outputs

    Not available. 19.2 The NAC outputs FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, NAC, System Programming, NAC Outputs The control panel motherboard provides three NAC outputs (refer to the Installation Manual paragraph 4.1 The motherboard) that can be connected to external Early Warning devices, (e.g. Sirens).

  • Page 56: Programming The I/O Expansion Boards

    Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, SmartLoop\INOUT, System Programming Some installations require extra inputs and/or outputs on the control panel. In such cases, you can install a SmartLoop\INOUT board that provides 6 inputs/outputs. Depending on the type of I/O you may have: 20.0.1 Parameters...

  • Page 57: Programming Led Expansion Boards

    Programming the control panel expansion board LEDs FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, Frontplate console, SmartLetUSee/LED, System Programming This option will allow you to activate a LED in response to one or more signals related to a zone, device or group.

  • Page 58: Programming The Telephone Dialler

    22.1 Setting up the Phonebook FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, SmartLoop/PSTN, System Programming, Telephone Numbers This option will allow you to define the contact four numbers that will receive digital/voice calls generated by events and/or status changes relating to the control panel CPU components.

  • Page 59: Setting Up Emergency Calls

    CPU components. Voice calls must be associated with one or more voice messages. These messages can be recorded using an ordinary touch-tone telephone directly connected to the SmartLoop\PSTN board (refer to Appendix C - Recording the dialler voice messages).

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Internet Network

    23.1 Setting up the Internet connection parameters FROM COMPUTER Go to SmartLoop System, Control panel x, frontplate console, SmartLAN, System Programming This option will allow you to define the parameters that: • allow the control panel Internet “visibility”; • allow the control panel to communicate with the mail server;...

  • Page 61: Programming The Local Network

    Programming the local network (SmartLoop\NET) Installations of the SmartLoop\NET board will allow you to create a network of up to 30 control panels (refer to Installation Manual paragraph 4.4 The SmartLoop/NET board). Once each control panel has been properly installed, you must assign its network address (each address must be assigned using the control panel concerned).

  • Page 62: Setting Up The Events Printout

    Setting up the events printout (SmartLoop\PRN, Printer on RS232) The SmartLoop control panel can be programmed to transmit events (generated by the control panel or received from other control panels) to various printing devices: • for \P models, this can be an on-board thermal printer (accessory item);...
  • Page 63 Programming Manual 25.2.1 Parameters Printer presence If enabled, each event generated by the control panel or received from other control panels in the network will be sent to the RS232 port. Print events from The control panel will print its own events and any events received from other control panels, in accordance with the specified priority (level of importance).
  • Page 64 Programming Manual Panel printer Only for “/P” models with housing for an on-board thermal printer (accessory item). The control panel will printout the events on the thermal printer in accordance with the specified priority (level of importance). Log on serial The control panel will send the events in coded form to the RS232 port on the motherboard.

  • Page 65: Closing The Programming Session

    Programming Manual Chapter 26 Closing the programming session Press ESC until you get back to the Standby screen, the Control panel will be “In Service”. Remove the jumper J2 Program to block access to programming via control panel or computer Double check the functionality of all the input/output devices.

  • Page 66: Maintenance Operations

    Programming Manual Chapter 27 Maintenance operations The following maintenance operations can be implemented by installers or authorized technicians only (Level 3) who can: 1. By means of a screw driver or similar tool, remove the screws and open the control panel cabinet. 2.

  • Page 67: Forcing The Output Status Of Devices

    Programming Manual 27.3 Forcing the output status of devices FROM COMPUTER Not available. On first power-up, or during maintenance, it may become necessary to switch the output of a device On/Off manually. FROM PANEL <any key>, 7 Maintenance, <code>, 3 TEST Outputs, 1 Loop Output, x Loop x, yyy device, <any key>, 7 <code>...

  • Page 68: Testing The Local Network

    Programming Manual 27.6 Testing the local network FROM COMPUTER Not available. On first power-up, or during maintenance, it may become necessary to check the presence of control panels in the network. FROM PANEL <any key>, 7 Maintenance, <code>, 6 TEST Network, <any key>, 7 <code>...
  • Page 69 Programming Manual 27.7.1 Loop diagnostic parameters Detectors, IN Modules, OUT This is the total of the devices connected to the loop, arranged in Modules, Sounders, Call Points categories. Average loop contamination This is average contamination level calculated on all the detectors of the same type.

  • Page 70: Operating The System

    Programming Manual Chapter 28 Operating the system Only persons responsible for the safety of the building and its occupants (Level 2) can operate the system after entering a code or inserting the key in the keyswitch. These operators can access the functions described in this chapter. 28.1 Change Day/Night mode FROM COMPUTER...

  • Page 71: Bypassing Nac Outputs

    Programming Manual FROM PANEL <any key>, 4 Disable, <code>, 2 Zone, <any key>, 4 <code> 2 Press ESC to confirm and step back to Zo ne the previous menu. <Z one Descri ption> S TATUS : _ nabled = Select Zo ne = Enable/Dis able 28.4 Bypassing NAC outputs...

  • Page 72: Appendix A Installing The Smartleague Programming Software

    If included in your purchase order, you will find an Installation CD containing the appropriate version of SmartLeague software for your SmartLoop firmware. To check the version, refer to Help, About SmartLeague. New versions of the SmartLeague software can be downloaded from the INIM www.inim.biz.
  • Page 73 Setting up the computer serial output Using the Settings, Application data, Serial Ports menus, check that the selected settings match the serial cable you intend using for the computer to SmartLoop panel connection. Configuring a new system 1. Create a new solution (select File, New) or open a solution previously used for a similar system (select File, Open) and save it in the name of the new customer with the new account code.
  • Page 74 Recording the dialler voice messages You can record the voice messages by connecting an ordinary touch-tone phone to connector J2 on SmartLoop\PSTN board. Refer to the Installation Manual - paragraph 4.6 The SmartLoop/PSTN board. The recording procedure is as follows:...
  • Page 75 Programming Manual Programmer’s notes:...
  • Page 76 INIM Electronics s.r.l. from June 2007 Via Ischia Prima, 34 Via Fosso Nuovo 63013 Grottammare 63033 Monteprandone AP - Italy (località Centobuchi) AP - Italy Tel. +39 0735 73 09 24 Fax. +39 0735 73 61 34 Tel. +39 0735 70 50 07 Fax.

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