Status LEDs
Table 4
describes how the control panel LEDs
operate, and the actions that can be taken during
the various states signaled on the LEDs.
Table 4: Control panel and repeater LEDs
LED
FIRE (Red)
GENERAL
FAULT
(Amber)
SYSTEM
FAULT
(Amber)
FIRE
SIGNAL FAULT
(Amber)
POWER
SUPPLY FAULT
(Amber)
EARTH FAULT
(Amber)
BATTERY
TROUBLE
(Amber)
POWER ON
(Green)
MORE INFO
(Amber)
SOUNDERS
SILENCED
(Amber)
FIRE SIGNAL
ON
(Red)
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FC501 Addressable Fire Control Panels User Manual
Description
ON indicates the alarm status. In the event of an alarm, the control panel activates
the unbypassed alarm outputs.
ON indicates the presence of a fault. The following LEDs and the LCD display
indicate the type of fault. Flashing indicates fault events in memory.
ON indicates that the control panel is blocked.
Important: Maintenance required
Slow flashing indicates the control panel restart.
Fast flashing indicates that the panel programming data are corrputed.
Note: The SYSTEM FAULT LED latches when the control panel resets itself due
to an internal logic fault.
ON indicates that the communicator is disabled.
Flashing indicates that the communicator is faulty.
ON indicates a mains failure.
Flashing indicates a power supply fault.
During this condition, the control panel is powered by the batteries.
ON indicates a voltage leakage to Earth.
Important: Check wiring insulation.
ON indicates that the batteries are discharged or faulty. If this condition persists,
the batteries cannot function as intended in the event of a mains failure.
Important: New batteries are required.
ON indicates that the panel is supplied with power. The battery disconnect
threshold is 19.2 V. Ensure the batteries do not reach the disconnect threshold.
ON indicates that there is hidden information with lower priority.
View List shows the hidden information.
OFF indicates no hidden information is available.
ON indicates that the silenceable outputs and loop device have been forced into
standby by the SILENCE/ RESOUND SOUNDERS key. In day mode, the silence
status remains until the SILENCE/RESOUND SOUNDERS key is pressed again. In
night mode, the silence status remains until the night mode silence time expires
or until the system detects a new alarm or a new trouble condition.
ON indicates that the transmission was successful.
Flashing indicates that the transmission is in progress. On the control panel
screen, the connection type, such as PSTN or LAN network, is displayed.
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