www.acornfiresecurity.com 1.0 INTRODUCTION This manual provides a programming guide for the Ziton Radio Loop Module. The Ziton Radio Loop Module comprises of a radio transceiver capable of receiving 31 radio devices. An LCD display is provided along with function buttons to allow programming and diagnostics to be carried out for associated devices.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 2.0 MENU STRUCTURE The menu structure is shown below and is entered by pressing the Rotary Control button. Further menu options are entered by also pressing the Rotary Control button. To exit the menus the back button can be pressed or the menus will automatically exit one step at a time at 30 second time intervals.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 3.0 MENU EXPLANATION 3.1 Device Status This function allows the current status of the allocated devices on the Radio Loop Module to be viewed (Maximum of 31 devices). The devices are shown in the menu indicating their loop address number, its logged on status and the device type. Further information on the device can be obtained by pressing the Rotary Control button.
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www.acornfiresecurity.com No Fault Present – this description indicates that the device is not in any fault condition and is operating correctly. The analogue value seen on the Fire Alarm Control Panel in their normal status will vary depended upon the signal strength readings. The range of values is shown below: Analogue Analogue Analogue...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Signal Fault – this indicates that there has currently not been any communication between the device and the Radio Loop Module for 300 seconds. This is indicated as an analogue value of 020 on the fire alarm control panel. This will be shown on the Fire Alarm Control Panel as if the device had been removed from the system as it does not respond to polls on the loop i.e Disconnect fault.
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Head Fault – this indicates that a detectors head has a fault i.e no communication between the head and the radio base. The analogue value seen on the Fire Alarm Control Panel for devices in this state is; Analogue Value Slot 3 Slot 6 Detector...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com In Pre-Alarm – this indicates the device is currently in a Pre-alarm condition. The analogue value seen on the Fire Alarm Control Panel for devices in this state is; Analogue Value Slot 5 Slot 6 Detector Manual Call Point Sounder Input/Output I/O Status –...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com Pack 1 Missing – this indicates a battery from Pack 1 is missing. The battery must be inserted on the device for continued reliable operation. This is represented by displaying an X symbol. Pack 2 OK – this indicates a good battery voltage is present in Pack 2. This is represented by displaying a full battery icon.
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www.acornfiresecurity.com An algorithm incorporating both channels and the channels background is employed to indicate the analogue values displayed at the associated control panel and therefore determining the devices signal strength. This is shown in the table below. Analogue Value Radio Device Device Signal Strength Level Displayed at Type...
www.acornfiresecurity.com 3.2 Add New device This menu allows the adding of new radio devices to the Radio Loop Module. A maximum of 31 devices are allowed. When this menu is entered the log on button must be pressed on the new device.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 3.3 Remove device This menu allows removal of devices from the Radio Loop Module. A list of devices on the Radio Loop Module are shown and the applicable device to be removed can be selected. A confirmation of the device to be removed is required prior to removal. 3.4 Interface Status This function allows the current status of the Radio Loop Module to be viewed.
www.acornfiresecurity.com Ident – this menu shows the unique identification number for the device. Software Version – This menu details the software version of the Radio Loop Module. Legacy Mode – To ensure correct operation of devices reporting to the Control Panel, Legacy Mode must be correctly selected.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.1 Viewing the Device Status • Enter the menu structure by pressing the rotary control. • Turn the Rotary control until the display shows; Device Status • Press the rotary control and the display will change to show the devices allocated onto the Ziton Radio Loop Module and their current status.
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www.acornfiresecurity.com • To enter the Fault Status Menu press the rotary control with the Fault Status text displayed. The display will change to show the current Fault status of the device an example is shown below; In Tamper Available Options are; No Fault Present In Tamper Head Missing...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com • To enter the Battery Level Menu press the rotary control with the Battery Level text displayed. The display will change to show the current Battery Level for the individual packs of each device an example is shown below; Pack 1 OK Available Options are;...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com • To view the Devices Unique Ident rotate the rotary control whilst in the Device Status Menu until the following example display is shown; Ident: 12345 • The menu will timeout after 30 seconds or alternatively press the Back button to immediately return to the previous Menu.
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.2 Output Test • Enter the menu structure by pressing the rotary control • Turn the rotary control until the display shows; Device Status • Press the rotary control and the display will change to show the devices on the system; e.g; Addr 01 L Radio •...
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.3 Adding New Devices to the System • Enter the menu structure by pressing the rotary control • Turn the rotary control until the display shows; Add New Device • Press the rotary control and the display will change to show; Press Dev Log On Note: If 31 devices are already allocated to the Ziton Radio Loop Module, the display will show ‘Dev Table Full’...
www.acornfiresecurity.com • The menu will automatically show the following display; Set Address XXX XXX represents the next available unused address number ranging from 1-126. • Turn the rotary control until the display shows the address number required to be selected. Press the rotary control to select and the display will change to show;...
www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.5 Viewing the Radio Loop Modules Status • Enter the menu structure by pressing the rotary control. • Turn the rotary control until the display shows; Interface Status • For more detailed information on the device displayed press the rotary control. The list of available information is shown in the following format;...
www.acornfiresecurity.com • The menu will timeout after 30 seconds or alternatively press the Back button to immediately return to the previous Menu. • To view the Radio Loop Modules Unique Ident rotate the rotary control whilst in the Interface Status Menu until the following example display is shown; Ident: 12345 •...
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www.acornfiresecurity.com • Press the rotary control to select and the display will change to show; • Turn the rotary control to view all 32 available channels. Each channel will have a bar chart which denotes the amount of background signal seen on that channel whilst the scan was taking place.
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