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Honeywell NOTIFIER NFS-320 Operation Manual

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NFS-320/E/C,
NFS-320SYS/E
Operations Manual
Document 52747
J3
11/7/16
Rev:
P/N 52747:J3
ECN 16-579

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  • Page 1 Fire Alarm Control Panel NFS-320/E/C, NFS-320SYS/E Operations Manual Document 52747 11/7/16 Rev: P/N 52747:J3 ECN 16-579...
  • Page 2 Fire Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations While a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi- detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning als, etc.).
  • Page 3 Section 2: Use of the Controls 2.1 Introduction Listing of the controls and indicators and where to find information on their use: Operating Components Covered in Twelve System Status Indicator LEDs “System Status Indicator LEDs” on page 12 Five Control Keys “Control Keys”...
  • Page 4 Control Keys Use of the Controls Indicator Color When Active To Turn Off Lights when any of the releasing zones have been Turns off automatically when no releasing DISCHARGE activated, but have not yet discharged a releasing zones are in the pre-discharge state. agent.
  • Page 5 Use of the Controls Control Keys You can also press this key to display multiple alarms or troubles. If more than one alarm or trouble exists, the control panel displays the next alarm or trouble for 3 seconds (or until you press the key), then displays the next alarm or trouble.
  • Page 6 Programming Keypad Use of the Controls 2.3.4 Drill Use the key (Alarm Signal for Canadian applications) to manually activate all silenceable DRILL outputs and Notification Appliance Circuits. To prevent accidental activation, you must press the key for 2 seconds. When pressed, the control panel does the following: DRILL •...
  • Page 7 Use of the Controls Programming Keypad key – press to display the next item in a list NEXT SELECTION or display the device at the next highest address key – press to display the previous item PREVIOUS SELECTION in a list or display the device at the next lowest address key –...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Section 3: Operation of the Control Panel 3.1 Overview This section contains instructions for operating the control panel. Listed below are the topics detailed in this section: Section Refer to Page 3.2, "Normal Mode of Operation" page 18 3.3, "Fire Alarm Mode of Operation" page 18 3.4, "Mass Notification Mode of Operation"...

  • Page 9: Normal Mode Of Operation

    Operation of the Control Panel Normal Mode of Operation 3.2 Normal Mode of Operation The system operates in Normal mode when no alarms or troubles exist. In Normal mode, the control panel displays a System Normal message as follows S Y S T E M N O R M A L 0 1 : 5 6 P 0 4 1 5 1 5 T u e Figure 3.1 Sample System Normal Message In Normal mode, the control panel does the following functions at regular intervals:...
  • Page 10 Fire Alarm Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel 3.3.2 How to Respond to a Fire Alarm If the control panel indicates a fire alarm, you can do the following: • To silence only the panel sounder: Press the key.
  • Page 11 Operation of the Control Panel Fire Alarm Mode of Operation Latching Type Code Purpose What it does (Y/N) MANREL DELAY Indicates activation of a monitor module programmed for Lights LED and activates CBE FIRE ALARM a release output SECOND SHOT Provides second activation of releasing zone after soak Indicates ACTIVE and activates CBE timer has expired.

  • Page 12: Mass Notification Mode Of Operation

    Mass Notification Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel Latching Type Code Purpose What it does (Y/N) NOTE: For Photo/CO detectors: Detectors programmed as P/CO (P SUP), the heat and CO elements will latch and require a system reset to clear. The Photo element will latch or track, depending on the Photo/CO (Photo SUP) setting.
  • Page 13 Operation of the Control Panel Mass Notification Mode of Operation The control panel sends a Signal Silenced message to the remote annunciators, History buffer and installed printers, and CRT-2s. The figure below shows a sample Alarm Silenced message. Time and date of the Status banner Alarm Silenced S I G N A L S S I L E N C E D...

  • Page 14: System Trouble Mode Of Operation

    Mass Notification Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel For a Latching event, press the system reset key to return the panel to normal operation. For a non-latching event, the panel will return to normal operation once the supervisory condition is corrected.
  • Page 15 Operation of the Control Panel Mass Notification Mode of Operation Latching Type Code Purpose What it does (Y/N) Monitor Modules ECS/MN Indicates activation of a mass notification device Activates CBE, does not light and LEDs, MONITOR overrides existing fire events , shuts off silenceable outputs and all fire activated strobes...

  • Page 16: Carbon Monoxide (Co) Alarm Mode Of Operation

    Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel 3.5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Mode of Operation 3.5.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a CO Alarm When a CO alarm from a FCO-851 or monitor module with a CO monitor activates due to a CO alarm event, the control panel does the following: •...

  • Page 17: System Trouble Mode Of Operation

    Operation of the Control Panel System Trouble Mode of Operation 3.5.3 Interpreting CO Alarm/Supervisory Type ID Codes The Type Code that displays in the CO alarm message indicates the function of the point that initiates the CO alarm. For example, a monitor module with a Type Code means that CO MONITOR the monitor module monitors a conventional CO Detector.
  • Page 18 System Trouble Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel Typical Trouble message that appears on the LCD display: Custom descriptor for Type of event Type of device this device location T R O U B L P U L L S T A T I O N I N T E N S I V E C A R E U N I T E A S T E R N W I N G I N V R E P 0 3 : 1 4 P 0 1 1 5 1 5 2 M 1 4 7 Extended 12 character...

  • Page 19: Security Alarm Mode Of Operation

    Operation of the Control Panel Security Alarm Mode of Operation Press the key and the display stops on the current trouble event ACKNOWLEDGE SCROLL DISPLAY for 1 minute, then begins to automatically step through remaining troubles. To manually step through remaining troubles, press the key.

  • Page 20: Active Supervisory Signal Mode Of Operation

    Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel When you finish correcting the Security condition, press the key to return the SYSTEM RESET control panel to normal operation (indicated by the “System Normal” message). The control panel sends a “System Normal” message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s.
  • Page 21 Operation of the Control Panel Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation 3.8.2 How to Respond to an Active Supervisory If a Latching Supervisory Type Code Displays Some Supervisory Type Codes latch the control panel (Refer to Table 3.4 for a list of these type codes).
  • Page 22 Active Supervisory Signal Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel Type Codes that can appear in an Supervisory message: Monitor Modules Latching Type Code Purpose What it does (Y/N) WATERFLOW S Indicates supervisory condition for activated water flow switch Lights LED and activates CBE SUPERVISORY RF SUPERVSRY...

  • Page 23: Pre-Alarm Warning Mode Of Operation

    Operation of the Control Panel Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation 3.9 Pre-Alarm Warning Mode of Operation 3.9.1 How the Control Panel Indicates a Pre-Alarm Warning The control panel activates a Pre-Alarm Warning if a detector exceeds the programmed Pre-Alarm Alert or Action level. When a detector activates a Pre-Alarm, the control panel does the following: •...

  • Page 24: Disabled Points Mode Of Operation

    Disabled Points Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel An Action Pre-Alarm latches until you reset the system - even if the detector sensitivity drops below the Action level. Zone F09 activates - but Zone Z00 (general alarm) and the trouble and alarm relays do not activate.

  • Page 25: Active Trouble Monitor Mode Of Operation

    Operation of the Control Panel Active Trouble Monitor Mode of Operation ACCESS MONTR Used for monitoring building access Activates CBE ACK SWITCH Performs Acknowledge function Silences panel sounder, gives an Acknowledge message on the panel LCD DRILL SWITCH Performs Drill function (Not for use in Canadian Activates silenceable outputs applications.) FIRE CONTROL...

  • Page 26: Output Circuit Trouble Mode Of Operation

    Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation Operation of the Control Panel • The LCD display status banner displays as shown: ACTIVE Status banner Custom descriptor for this device location Type Code T R O U B L T R O U B L E _ M O N I N T E N S I V E C A R E U N I T E A S T E R N W I N G 0 9 : 3 8 A 0 1 1 5 1 5 1 M 0 4 4...
  • Page 27 Operation of the Control Panel Output Circuit Trouble Mode of Operation REL CKT ULC Directs outputs to perform a release function as required by ULC. REL AUDIBLE NAC, activated upon release NONRESET CTL* Relay output, unaffected by “System Reset” command TELEPHONE Standard Telephone circuit REL CODE BELL**...

  • Page 28: Operation Of Special System Timers

    Operation of Special System Timers Operation of the Control Panel • Produce a pulsed audible tone • Flash the SYSTEM TROUBLE • Turn on the Trouble relay (TB4) • Send a message to the LCD display, History buffer and installed printers, FDU-80 annunciators, and CRT-2s •...
  • Page 29 Operation of the Control Panel Operation of Special System Timers The LCD display shows the current selections for System Functions, which includes the three system timers. Sample LCD display of a System Function screen with system timer selections: Silence Inhibit Timer set to 180 seconds Auto Silence Timer set to 600 seconds Alarm Verification Timer set to 30 seconds S I L I N H = 1 8 0 A U T O = 6 0 0 V E R I F Y = 3 0 U S A T I M E...

  • Page 30: Waterflow Circuit Operation

    Waterflow Circuit Operation Operation of the Control Panel 3.15 Waterflow Circuit Operation If a monitor module programmed with a Type Code initiates a fire alarm, the control WATERFLOW panel disables the key and the Auto Silence Timer. Refer to the NFS-320 SIGNAL SILENCE Installation Manual for information on Waterflow circuits.
  • Page 31 Section 4: Read Status Operation 4.1 Introduction This section contains instructions and sample screens to show how to access all Read Status functions and menus. For information on Read Status using a CRT-2 refer to Appendix C.3, “Remote Terminal Mode Functions”, on page 67. 4.2 What is Read Status? Read Status is a control panel function that lets you view system program information—but not change any programmed settings.
  • Page 32 Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation 4.4 Viewing and Printing a Read Status To view or print Read Status information follow the instructions below: Option Press Lets you Read Point 0 key, View information for a detector, module, NAC or zone ENTER Print Points 1 key,...

  • Page 33: How To View Read Status For A Detector

    Read Status Operation Viewing and Printing a Read Status How to Display the Total of Installed Devices To view the total number of installed devices, enter the “Read Status” screen by pressing the key, then 2, then A. A screen similar to the following ENTER will appear: L 1 : 1 5 9 D e t s , 1 5 9 M o d s...

  • Page 34: How To View Read Status For A Control/Relay Or Monitor Module

    Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation • Device Status The status of the detector: Normal, Alarm, or Test. • Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of detector. (Refer to “Point Programming” in the NFS-320 Programming Manual.) •...

  • Page 35: How To View Read Status For A Nac

    Read Status Operation Viewing and Printing a Read Status • Device Status The status of the module: control/relay module [On (device active) OFF (device not active] or monitor module (Normal, Alarm, or Test). • Type Code The software Type Code that identifies the type of module. (Refer to “Point Programming”...

  • Page 36: How To View Read Status For A Software Zone (Z01-Z99)

    Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation • Silenceable A selection that specifies if the device can be silenced during an alarm by pressing key. Possible values are: SIGNAL SILENCE * = output nonsilenceable F = silenceable, resound by fire alarm U = silenceable, resound by supervisory alarm B = silenceable, resound by security alarm T = silenceable, resound by troubl...

  • Page 37: How To View Read Status For A Releasing Zone (R0-R9)

    Read Status Operation Viewing and Printing a Read Status How to View Read Status for a Releasing Zone (R0-R9) From the “Read Status” screen, press 0, then press the ENTER key. You can now view the Read Status of a Releasing Zone as Releasing follows: press Z, enter the zone number (R0-R9), then press the Zone Number...
  • Page 38 Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation Parameter Description Settings BLINK=01 The rate at which all BLINK=00: No blink intelligent control or all BLINK=01: Devices blink on monitor modules blink every poll. during polling BLINK=16: Devices blink every 16th poll.
  • Page 39 Read Status Operation Viewing and Printing a Read Status N O D E : 0 0 0 . X X X , S T Y L E 7 : N T H R E S H O L D C H A N N E L A : H , C H A N N E L B : H Figure 4.12 System Function Selection 7 Screen •...
  • Page 40 Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation • Annunciators set to annunciator address 1 (A1) display the status of detectors 1-64 on SLC 1 (ACS Selection Group H) • Annunciators set to annunciator address 2 (A2) display the status of intelligent modules 1-64 on SLC-1 (ACS Selection Group C) How to Read Status for Battery Levels Pressing the...
  • Page 41 Read Status Operation Viewing and Printing a Read Status 4.4.2 How to View Read Status for Event and Alarm History Overview The control panel maintains a History buffer of the last 800 events, each with a time and date stamp. History events include the following: •...
  • Page 42 Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation A sample LCD display for a Program Change event: Message specifies the Program Change option used Type of event P R O G R A M C H A N G E 5 = Z O N E L A B E L C H G 0 1 : 5 1 P 0 1 1 5 0 8 T u e Time and date of the event...
  • Page 43 Read Status Operation Viewing and Printing a Read Status How to Print Points Option 1 ( =1) lets you print a list of all points programmed into PRNT POINT the system. From the “Read Status” screen, press 1, then press the ENTER key to print a list of installed points.
  • Page 44 Viewing and Printing a Read Status Read Status Operation 4.4.4 How to View and Print Hidden Event and Alarm History The control panel maintains a copy of the History buffer. For instance, if someone clears the History buffer using Status Change programming option 4, the control panel retains a copy of the History buffer.

  • Page 45: Appendix A, "Special Zone Operation

    Appendix A: Special Zone Operation A.1 Overview This section contains information for operating the control panel as detailed in the topics listed below: Section Special Zone Refer to Page A.2, "Releasing Zones (R0-R9)" R0-R9 page 54 A.3, "Time, Date, and Holiday Functions" F5, F6, F7 page 57 A.4, "NAC Coding"...
  • Page 46 Releasing Zones (R0-R9) Special Zone Operation A.2.2 How to View Releasing Zone Selections You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selections for a Releasing Zone. For example, to view selections for Releasing Zone R1, press the keys in sequence: A sample LCD display of a Releasing Function selected for Releasing Zone R1: Status (On or Off) Releasing Function status banner...
  • Page 47 Special Zone Operation Releasing Zones (R0-R9) Software Zone Z01 CBE list = Z02 ZR1 Heat Smoke Smoke Smoke Software Detector Detector Detector Detector Zone Z02 2D104 2D102 2D103 2D101 CBE list = Z01 ZR1 CBE list = Z01 ZR1 Releasing Zone ZR1 Figure A.2 Illustrated Example of Cross Zone Programming Listing of each Cross Zone option and the conditions required to activate the Releasing Zone,...
  • Page 48 Time, Date, and Holiday Functions Special Zone Operation A.3 Time, Date, and Holiday Functions A.3.1 Overview The control panel includes a real-time clock that displays the time-of-day, the date, and the day-of-week. The clock includes a lithium battery backup. Time displays in a USA format (12-hour time format with month/day/year) or a EUR (European) format as shown below: T R O U B L C O N T R O L M O D U L E A D D R 1 M 1 5 9...
  • Page 49 Special Zone Operation Time, Date, and Holiday Functions A.3.3 How to View Holiday Function Selections You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Holiday function. To do so, press the following keys in sequence: NOTE: For instructions on programming the Holiday function, refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual.
  • Page 50 NAC Coding Special Zone Operation A.4 NAC Coding A.4.1 Overview of Coding A Coding selection is the Code Type that pulses when the control panel activates a NAC mapped to Special Zone F8. Special Zone F8 provides coding selections (see Table A.4) that you can list in the CBE of a NAC.
  • Page 51 Special Zone Operation Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation A.4.2 How to View Coding (F8) Selections You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Coding function. To do so, press the following keys in sequence: NOTE: For instructions on programming the Coding function, refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual.
  • Page 52 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation Special Zone Operation An illustration of Presignal and PAS timing. Presignal Delay Timer (60-180) PAS (15s) If PAS=Y, alarm activates outputs if not acknowledged Initial alarm Alarm activates outputs, annunciation if panel is not reset. Figure A.7 Presignal and PAS Time NFS-320/E/C, NFS-320SYS/E Operations Manual —...
  • Page 53 Special Zone Operation Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation A.5.3 How to View Presignal and PAS Selections You can use the Read Status Entry option to view the current selection for the Presignal function. To do so, press the keys in sequence: NOTE: For instructions on programming the Presignal function, refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual.
  • Page 54 Presignal and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Operation Special Zone Operation A.5.5 How to Respond to an Alarm with Presignal Delay Timer (PAS selected) If an alarm occurs with a Presignal Delay Timer (60-180 seconds) and PAS selected, the control panel displays an Alarm screen that shows the type of device and the SLC address of the device causing the alarm.

  • Page 55: Appendix B, "Intelligent Detector Functions

    Appendix B: Intelligent Detector Functions NOTE: For instructions on selecting Intelligent Detector Functions, refer to the NFS-320 Programming Manual. Descriptions for Intelligent Detector Functions Function Description Analog Display The control panel reads and displays analog information from the 318 analog detectors (159 per SLC). The display shows the sensed air at the detector as a percentage of the alarm threshold for each detector.
  • Page 56 Appendix C: Remote Terminal Access C.1 General Description The control panel can communicate with a remote terminal or computer connected to the EIA-232 PC/Terminal port. Refer to the NFS-320 Installation Manual for installation information. NOTE: See the NFS-320 Programming Manual for instructions on enabling the CRT. This port may be set up for interactive operation or for monitoring only.
  • Page 57 Remote Terminal Access Operating Modes Function Lets you... • Acknowledge. Control Functions • Signal Silence. • System Reset. • Drill. Table C.1 Local Terminal Mode Functions (2 of 2) C.2.2 Local Monitor Mode (LocM) Functions, passwords, and special requirements of Local Monitor Mode (LocM) are: Functions: Read Status, Alter Status, and Control Functions (Table C.2).

  • Page 58: Appendix C.3, "Remote Terminal Mode Functions

    Using the CRT-2 for Read Status Remote Terminal Access Functions available with the Remote Terminal Mode: Functions Lets you... • Display the status of an individual point (Detector, Module, or Zone). Read Status • Display a list of all the points in Alarm or trouble. •...
  • Page 59 Remote Terminal Access Using the CRT-2 for Read Status C.3.3 Read Point From the Read Status menu, select option 1 - Read Point. The CRT-2 displays the following: Press <1> < > ENTER Type D(nnn), (n)M(nnn), Z(nn), F(n),, R(n), Ex, Lx or S(n) then hit Enter Address )01-159) Number Enter the following:.
  • Page 60 Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status Remote Terminal Access C.3.5 Display All Programmed Points From the “Read Status” menu, select option 3 - Read All Points. The CRT-2 displays a list of the status of all addressable detectors, modules, system parameters and software zones: Press <3>...
  • Page 61 Remote Terminal Access Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status Function Lets you... Disable Enable or disable detectors or modules. Alarm/Pre-Alarm Change the Alarm and Pre-Alarm levels of any addressable detector in the system. Clear Verification Clear the verification counter for all the addressable detectors in the system. Clear History Clear the contents of the History buffer.
  • Page 62 Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status Remote Terminal Access Disable Detector address 101 on SLC1: XAMPLE Press <D><1><0><1>< > ENTER D101 Now Enabled, Enter E(Enable) / D(Disable) or Esc. to Abort Press D to Disable (E to Enable); then press ENTER Press <D><...
  • Page 63 Remote Terminal Access Using the CRT-2 for Alter Status C.4.7 Set the Pre-Alarm for Alert or Action Set Action/Alert lets you set the Pre-alarm for Alert or Action. For example, change Pre-alarm from “Alert” to “Action” as follows: Press <5>< >...

  • Page 64: Appendix D, "Point And System Troubles Lists

    Appendix D: Point and System Troubles Lists There are a variety of point or system trouble types that may appear in a trouble message. The tables below give lists of the troubles and indications of their cause. D.1 Point (Device) Troubles A message from the “Trouble Type”...
  • Page 65 Point and System Troubles Lists System Troubles POINT TROUBLES TROUBLE TYPE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION ACTION SHORT The module device has a short circuit on its supervised wiring. Check the connections from the module to the input or output device to which it is wired. TEST F This detector has failed the FACP’s periodic detector test for alarm The detector should be removed and replaced by an...
  • Page 66 System Troubles Point and System Troubles Lists SYSTEM TROUBLES TROUBLE MESSAGE TROUBLE DESCRIPTION ACTION TYPE *This trouble may be fire panel or backup battery related. Test and replace backup batteries if necessary. NCM COMM FAILURE Communication is lost between the NFS-320 and the Check to see if the NUP cable is properly installed network communications module.
  • Page 67 Index supervisory alarm type codes 31 Disabled Points 33 Abort 54 Discharge LED 13 Abort Active LED 13 Drill control key 15 Acknowledge/Scroll Display control key 13 – Active Supervisory Signal 29 panel indication 29 response to 30 – Fire Alarm 18 Type Codes 30 LED 13 Alarm Verification Timer 37...
  • Page 68 Index N–T MN type codes 24 devices, zones, system settings 41 non-alarm type codes 33 event and alarm history 50 Read Status 43 point or zone information 42 security type codes 29 Releasing Zone (R0-R9) 46 supervisory alarm type codes 31 releasing zone selections trouble monitor type codes 35 software zones 45...
  • Page 69 NFS-320 and NFS-320SYS and NFS-320SYS/E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Discharge. Red LED lights when any of the releasing zones are Section 1 Operating Information active and in the process of discharging a releasing agent; turns off Normal Standby Operation. when no releasing zones are discharging a releasing agent. 1.
  • Page 70 W–X Index System 74 Type Code Supervision 64 Type Codes Fire Alarm 19 Mass Notification 23 Non-alarm 33 Security 29 Supervisory 31 Trouble 34 Warning When used for CO2 releasing applica- tions... 17 Waterflow Circuit operation 39 XP6-C 35 XPC transponder points 35 NFS-320/E/C, NFS-320SYS/E Operations Manual —...

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