FireClass FC600 Series Commissioning Instructions

FireClass Fire Detection System
FireClass FC600 Series Panels Commissioning
Instructions
Introduction
The following sections provide information about con-
figuring and testing the system.
At this stage, the system hardware (installing ancillary
boards), mounting, wiring, and configuration of the dif-
ferent components of the FireClass FC600 series of
panels is complete.
A comprehensive test procedure cannot be provided as
the testing must be in accordance with local regulations
and practice. Sites also differ in terms of the system
design, including the "cause and effect" logic built into
the system configuration. Tests, therefore, must be
individually planned to suit the specific site require-
ments.
Instead of a comprehensive test procedure, this docu-
ment provides guidelines in the form of an example pro-
cedure.
DANGER
Incorrect commissioning of the fire
protection system produces a danger of
failure, possibly leading to death or
serious injury, in the event of a fire.
You must fully test the system,
according to the system configuration,
and any local regulations in force.
Powering up the panel
1 Connect the batteries to the FC-FI/FC-FI-1 card. The
control panel will not start at this point as the mains
is not connected. Check if the fuse is inserted in each
Fuse Kit in line.
2 Connect the mains to power up the control panel.
The LCD should now show an 'Initialization in pro-
gress' message, counting down to the completion
time.
3 The internal buzzer might now sound to alert you to
faults. To silence the buzzer, press the Silence
Buzzer key.
4 The first time you switch on the panel, the display
will show an "Unexpected Restart" message and
the general fault LED lights.To clear this fault, press
the green RESET button on the front of the panel.
Then, the panel will display a "Reset in Progress"
message and clear the fault LED and the "Unex-
pected Restart" message.
Making control panel checks
1 If you see any of the symptoms detailed in section
"System non-operation" on page 3, follow the proce-
dure in the same section.
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FireClass FC600 Series Panels Commissioning Instructions
2 On the control panel, use the Test Buzzer, LEDs &
Display operator function. The buzzer and all LEDs
and indicators are now activate. If any of these do not
activate, investigate the fault.
3 On the control panel, check that the appropriate
faults are reported. At this stage you have not con-
nected the loops, so the Fault LED is lit, and the "No
Response" device fault events are displayed.
Setting the time and date
At this stage, set the control panel time and date.
1 To set the control panel time and date, you must
login with the passcode. Unless you are logged in,
there is no option in the menu to set time.
2 Press the Passcode key (F3) and enter the User
ID and Passcode.Then, you have access to the
full menu options with 4- Time/Date .
Checking the firmware issue
1 Ensure that the operator is logged in to display the
firmware loaded; 7 - Service, followed by 2 - Mainte-
nance, then 7 -S/W versions. After, the display will
list all the versions of the software installed.
2 Check that the latest issue panel firmware is loaded
onto the panel.
3 If later firmware needs to be loaded onto the panel,
use the MZX Consys application, running on a PC
Downloading the configuration
Follow the steps below to update your panel. You need
the firmware and site configuration loaded on a USB
stick (drive).You can also download the configuration
and firmware using a serial lead. For more information,
see the Transfer Menu Overview page in the Consys
Help files.
Reference document
For configuration/firmware update details,
refer to the FireClass Express help file.
There are three levels of update available for the FC-FI/
FC-FI-1 based FireClass FC600 panels:
 Runtime update: The panel has a working configura-
tion.

Startup mode: The panel has correct firmware but no
configuration.

Rescue mode: The panel does not have the required
version of firmware.
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