Loading Configuration; Testing The Power Supply; Testing The Field Circuits - VES Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual

Installation

Loading Configuration

1. Load (or import) the appropriate configuration from Loop Explorer 2. After the import, the panel will begin device
initialization.
The node address must be set on the panel before importing a configuration from LE2.
2. Press Controls & Other Events > Other Events to display details of the ongoing device initialization process.
3. Once initialization is complete, address any outstanding troubles that may be reported.
4. Confirm that the Fire System Normal condition is displayed.

Testing the Power Supply

Perform the following tests to confirm operation of the power supply:
1. Apply AC and battery power to the Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel.
2. Check that the AC Normal LED is illuminated on the power supply.
3. Check that the Heartbeat LED is flashing on the power supply.
4. Remove AC power and ensure that the standby batteries are powering the fire control panel. The AC Normal LED on
the power supply switches off after 30 seconds to indicate the loss of power.
5. Reapply AC power to the Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel.
6. Disconnect the red wire from the Standby Battery terminal. The Battery Disconnect LED on the Power Supply
illuminates and the fire control panel continues to operate.
7. Reconnect the red wire from the Standby Battery terminal.
Check connections and test voltages at the primary and secondary of the power supply if the panel does not
operate as described above.

Testing the Field Circuits

Perform the following field circuit tests to confirm proper connections of the loops, NACs, inputs, and outputs:
1. Connect external devices to field terminal loops, NACs, inputs, and outputs.
2. Confirm that correct connections exist between the batteries and the power supply.
3. Apply AC power to the Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel.
4. Perform the Learn Panel function on the panel GUI. Buzzer activation occurs when performing the Learn Panel
function.
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Compas Fire Alarm Control Panel Installation Manual
Version 4.00 | January 2024 | MAN-1431COM
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