Introduction; General Description; Basic Operation Features; Care Of The Tft Screen - Teletek electronics iRIS8 User Operation & Maintenance Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. General Description

iRIS8 is an addressable fire alarm control panel for detection, indication and signalization in case of fire alarm situation
in the protected premises. The panel is equipped with TFT touch screen and LED indication for the current status and
activated zones. The panel is available in two model versions in big and small metal box. The control PCB and the
communication boards are protected with metal cover with key-lock for limited access only from technical support
engineers.
iRIS8 can operate as single panel or in a network with up to 64 panels, including IRIS/SIMPO Repeater, IRIS PRO and
SIMPO fire alarm panels. The connection in the network between the panels can be realised via LAN or RS485
communication protocol. Only one type of connection can be used in a single network.
The iRIS8 fire panel is equipped with back-up supply battery in case of main power supply failure. The built-in 3V pill
battery supports the uninterruptable operation of the real-time clock even in case of main and back-up power supply
failure at the same time.

1.2. Basic Operation Features

Using iRIS8 fire alarm panel, the Users can perform:
- Evacuation Fire Alarm of the protected sites, including to all connected fire panels or some of them.
- Silence Alarm in the protected sites, including for all connected fire panels or some of them.
- Silence Buzzer of the iRIS8 itself or other fire panels in the network.
- Reset the iRIS8 itself or other fire panels in the network.
- Review events in the network.
- Programming some basic parameters of iRIS8.

1.3. Care of the TFT Screen

iRIS8 has TFT control screen, presenting clear view and user-friendly interface for operation. It is recommended to use
touch pen to avoid damage and contamination of the sensitive TFT screen during operation.
Do not use sharp instruments for pressing the screen, like screwdrivers, tweezers or pliers, because they can scratch or
break the plastic surface of the screen and the panel to become not operational!
Attention: The enclosure box is not waterproofed! Clean the metal surface with a dry cloth only, and the TFT screen
with cleaning sprays or foams containing no solvents (alcohol, acetone, ammonia, etc.).

1.4. Control Access Levels

There are three access levels for control in iRIS8 addressable fire alarm panel with different functionalities and rights for
operation. Four access codes can be set with different access level for users.
The default code combinations (factory set) with set access levels are presented in the following table.
Access
Description
Level
1 User
2 Maintenance
3 Installer
All access levels have rights for reviewing the active events for Alarms, Faults, Disablements, Tests and Warnings,
generated form iRIS8 or received from other panels connected in the network. The reviewing of events is described in
details in item 2.3.2.
iRIS8 - Addressable Fire Alarm Panel – User & Maintenance Manual
Factory
Code
Only Silence buzzer and Evacuate* buttons are active. It is not allowed to enter
0000
Maintenance and Programming access levels.
1111
* Just for those cases, when there is active fire alarm signal, received from a loop device.
Silence buzzer, Silence sounders, Reset and Evacuate buttons are active.
2222 Maintenance access level entry, which allows partial programming and menu
settings.
Silence buzzer, Silence sounders, Reset and Evacuate buttons are active.
3333
Installer access level entry, which allows full programming and settings.
Access and Functionalities
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