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P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19

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  • Page 1 EST4 User Guide P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...
  • Page 2 United Technologies Corporation, except where specifically permitted under US and international copyright law. The Edwards name and logo are trademarks of United Technologies Corporation. Trademarks and patents Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important information iii Intended audience v Life safety system limitations v Chapter 1 Introduction 1 System overview 2 EST4 LCD user interface 2 System operation 8 User fire privilege levels 10 Using the touch screen 11 Chapter 2 Basic operating instructions 17...
  • Page 4 LRM device addresses 51 Control-display device addresses 51 Glossary 57 Index 59 P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Note messages advise you of the possible loss of time or effort. They describe how to avoid the loss. Notes are also used to point out important information that you should read. EST4 FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 3-MODCOM(P) FCC compliance Cautions • To ensure proper operation, this dialer must be installed according to the enclosed installation instructions. To verify that the dialer is operating properly and can successfully report an alarm, it must be tested immediately after installation, and periodically thereafter, according to the enclosed test instructions. •...

  • Page 7: Intended Audience

    100. Intended audience The intent of this document is to provide the EST4 life safety system owner with control unit operating instructions. You may assume that your site-specific software has been installed and that the final overall system testing has been completed prior to you using this guide.
  • Page 8 P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Summary This chapter provides information about your EST4 control unit to give you a basic understanding of its operation. Content System overview 2 EST4 LCD user interface 2 Command controls and indicators 2 LCD screen indications 5...

  • Page 10: System Overview

    System overview The EST4 life safety system can operate as a stand-alone control unit or as part of an EST4 life safety network. The EST4 user interface includes indicators and operator controls that allow you to respond quickly in emergency situations.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1: User interface command controls and indicators descriptions Control/Indicator Description Alarm LED The LED serves as a common alarm event indicator. Trouble LED The LED serves as a common trouble event indicator. CPU Fail LED The LED indicates that the CPU has detected a processor failure. Processor failures must be reset manually using the Reset button.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Introduction Control/Indicator Description Lamp Test: Pressing the Lamp Test button temporarily turns on all visual indicators on the local control unit and the LCD screen cycles through colors to reveal any dead pixels. The LED turns on as white while the button is pressed. When the button is released, the LED is on steady as yellow, indicating that the command function is active, and turns off when the function ends.

  • Page 13: Lcd Screen Indications

    Chapter 1: Introduction Control/Indicator Description Note: If the local control unit is part of a command center, the lamp test is also executed on all nodes within the command center. System Function 1, System Function 2, System Function 3, or System Function 4: Pressing the System Function button activates the response programmed for function.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 2: System normal and off-normal screens 08/21/2018 12:07:33 Alarm 3 Other 3 08/21/2018 12:07:33 Supervisory 4 Requests 3 Building 1 Disable 2 Trouble 1 Ground 2 Superv- Control Alarm Trouble isory Requests Alarm Event List Alarm: Activate 15:11 SouthCampus, Building1, Zone2 Alarm: Activate...

  • Page 15: Lcd Screen Operator Controls

    Chapter 1: Introduction LCD screen operator controls The LCD screen provides list buttons, action buttons, and command buttons that let you operate the control unit, configure time and date settings, and view system information and event activity. Figure 3: LCD screen operator controls (1) Command bar with left and right scroll buttons Alarm 3 Alarm 3...

  • Page 16: System Operation

    System operation The basic function of the EST4 control unit is to monitor status changes in the life safety system and to activate outputs according to the site-specific software. Status change signals, also called events, are classified by type and mapped into event queues.

  • Page 17: Event Message Lists

    Chapter 1: Introduction Event queue Priority level [1] Operator alert signal pattern [2] Event type description Building 2 pulses every 4 seconds Events that signal controlled building equipment such as dampers, ventilation fans, or temperature controls are not operating correctly Disable 1 pulse every 4 seconds Events that signal system inputs or system...

  • Page 18: User Fire Privilege Levels

    Chapter 1: Introduction User fire privilege levels Certain user interface controls and functions are protected by a 7-digit PIN and have a fire privilege level that is determined by the market setting or administrator programming. The privilege levels are summarized Table 5 below.

  • Page 19: Using The Touch Screen

    Chapter 1: Introduction Using the touch screen The EST4 LCD touch screen provides interactive operator controls. Tap an event message on the information screen to display message details. • Tap buttons on the Action bar and Command bars to open screens where you can apply system operations •...

  • Page 20: Action Bar

    Chapter 1: Introduction List Minimum fire Description privilege level Disable Displays the Disabled event list, which shows disabled events stored in the list, in the order in which they were received. ⎙ ⚲ View an event’s Details Report by tapping the event, and then the details button .

  • Page 21: Command Bar

    Chapter 1: Introduction Action button Minimum fire Description privilege level Request control Activates a request to take control of the system and displays the Requests event indicator/counter, sounds the operator alert signal, and displays the Control Request List button. Tapping the Control Requests list button allows you to grant or deny a request. See “Request Grant Deny logics”...
  • Page 22 The code must be entered in the 4-CU to allow database downloads from a programming computer to the 4-CPU in the EST4 control unit. When tapped, the operator alert sounds and the Other command button displays to show the “Remote write unlocked”...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Introduction Action button Command button Minimum fire Description privilege level Restores the input and output devices. Turns on a control-display LED selected in the project tree to steady. Fast Blink Turns on a control-display LED selected in the project tree to fast blink.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Introduction P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...

  • Page 25: Basic Operating Instructions

    Chapter 2 Basic operating instructions Summary This chapter provides instructions for operating the basic features of your EST4 life safety system. Basic features are those that typically do not require a fire privilege PIN. Content Silencing the operator alert signal 18...

  • Page 26: Silencing The Operator Alert Signal

    Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions Silencing the operator alert signal The control unit sounds the operator alert signal when an event message is posted into one of the event message queues. Pressing the Panel Silence button silences the operator alert signal. Notes •...

  • Page 27: Acknowledging Events

    Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions Acknowledging events When an event occurs, it is important that you acknowledge it and review the issue. The control unit handles the event by showing it on the LCD screen as an event message, sounding the operator alert signal, placing the event in the appropriate queue, and, when configured, flashing the Acknowledge LED.

  • Page 28: Viewing Event Details

    Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions To display an event list: 1. Tap an event list button. For example, Alarm. A list of queued events appears on the information screen. Viewing event details An event or device details report provides the type of event, address of the device that generated the event and, if programmed, the location (Figure 6 below).

  • Page 29: Changing The Lcd Screen To An Alternate Language

    Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions Figure 7: Accessing event details Alarm 3 Other 3 08/21/2018 12:07:33 Alarm 3 Other 3 08/21/2018 12:07:33 Supervisory 4 Requests 3 Building 1 Disable 2 Supervisory 4 Requests 3 Building 1 Disable 2 Trouble 1 Trouble 1 Ground 2 Ground 2...

  • Page 30: Viewing The Alarm Count

    Checking system device statuses The EST4 control unit provides the following status reports to help you find out if any points in the system are in an active or other off-normal state: •...

  • Page 31: Activating An Alarm Signals Drill

    Activating an alarm signals drill The EST4 drill feature lets you activate alarm signals manually without putting the control unit into alarm. When you activate a drill, all audible alarm signals turn on and, if configured, all visual alarm signals, but other automatic fire alarm responses are not activated.

  • Page 32: Finding Detectors Needing Maintenance

    Finding detectors needing maintenance The EST4 control unit provides maintenance reports to help you find out if any addressable smoke detectors need servicing. The %Dirty value shown in the report is an indication of a smoke detector’s ability to compensate for environmental conditions.

  • Page 33: Finding Firmware And System Information

    Finding firmware and system information The EST4 control unit provides revision and system information reports where you can find unit database, firmware, and project versions, device firmware numbers, MAC addresses, and other system information.

  • Page 34: Obtaining An Access Code For A System Programmer

    Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions System information report The System Info report provides a project description that includes the control unit (node) MAC address required for communication between the 4-CU and control unit, and project versioning numbers. Component licensing and copyright information is also included in the report.

  • Page 35: Requesting, Granting, Or Denying Control

    Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions Requesting, granting, or denying control The request, grant, deny (RGD) function is a programming method working in association with notification control areas and command centers to handle demands for control of audio communications in the life safety system. Request to control a system and permission to grant or deny the request can be made from the 4-LCD user interface or from programmed control-display module button.

  • Page 36: Making Voice And Emergency Announcements

    For example, “Deny Control” in Figure 8, item 4. Making voice and emergency announcements For an EST4 control unit that includes a 4-MIC microphone or 4-FT firefighter telephone, emergency voice and alarm communications are supported. 4-MIC microphone The 4-MIC microphone provides paging capability local to the node, within an notification control area (NCA), or over an entire network.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions To make a live voice announcement: 1. For a control unit programmed as a command center, request for control of the EST4 system may be required. • Using the operator touch screen: On the Action bar tap Request Control, and then tap the Control Request list button. The information screen will show the control status.

  • Page 38: 4-Mic Live Mass Notification Signaling (Mns)

    • Your system may be configured differently than described below. To make a live mass notification announcement: 1. For a control unit programmed as a command center, request for control of the EST4 system may be required. • Using the operator touch screen: On the Action bar tap Request Control, and then tap the Control Request list button.

  • Page 39: 4-Ft Firefighter Telephone Live Voice Announcements

    Your system may be configured differently than described below. To make a live voice announcement: 1. For a control unit programmed as a command center, request for control of the EST4 system may be required. Use a 4-24L series control-display module to request control. See Figure 11 below.

  • Page 40: 4-Ft Firefighter Telephone Two-Way Communication

    To answer a call: 1. For a control unit programmed as a command center, request for control of the EST4 system may be required. Use a 4-24L series control-display module to request control. See Figure 11 on page 31.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions Disconnecting calls When the caller is ready to hang up or remove a phone from its jack, disconnect the call. To disconnect a call: 1. On the Call in List, locate the call to be disconnected, and then tap the call-in event’s number. ☎...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: Basic operating instructions P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...

  • Page 43: Advanced Operating Instructions

    Chapter 3 Advanced operating instructions Summary This chapter provides instructions for operating the advanced features of your EST4 life safety system. Advanced features alter system operation and require the fire privilege 1 access or greater. Content Changing remote read access 36...

  • Page 44: Changing Web Service Access

    Chapter 3: Advanced operating instructions Changing web service access You can block and unblock web services for all firewall nodes using a user interface command button. Note: Only users with fire privilege 1 and higher can access this function. To allow remote read access: 1.

  • Page 45: Setting The System Date And Time

    Disabling and enabling devices Disabling a device isolates it from the system. While the device is disabled, the EST4 control unit logs the status change signals, but is prevented from processing the signals until the device is enabled. For example, the control unit does not activate an alarm event when you activate a disabled detector, but it will after the detector is enabled.

  • Page 46: Disabling And Enabling Local Rail Modules

    Disabling a module isolates it from the system. While the module is disabled, the EST4 control unit logs the status change signals, but is prevented from processing the signals until the module is enabled.

  • Page 47: Disabling And Enabling Logic Groups

    Chapter 3: Advanced operating instructions Disabling and enabling logic groups A group is a logic device that is created during system programming. Your system configuration may include AND, Matrix, Service, Zone, or Instruction Text logic groups. Logic groups are required in order to execute certain system functions, but have no physical relationship to the system.

  • Page 48: Changing Output States

    Chapter 3: Advanced operating instructions To enable a time control: 1. Sign in with fire privilege 3, and then tap Project Tree on the Action bar. 2. Expand the project tree by tapping the expand button , and then locate the target time control. 3.

  • Page 49: Disabling And Enabling Control-Display Modules

    Chapter 3: Advanced operating instructions Disabling and enabling control-display modules Disabling a control-display module isolates it from the system. While disabled, changes to the module’s state are not processed. Enabling a control-display module re-establishes it as part of the system. When enabled, any changes in state that occurred while the module was disabled are not processed.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Advanced operating instructions Setting a control-display LED module mode Note: Only users with fire privilege 3 can access this function. To set a control-display module LED mode: 1. Sign in with fire privilege 3 or higher, and then tap Project Tree on the Action bar. 2.

  • Page 51: Preventive Maintenance And Testing

    Chapter 4 Preventive maintenance and testing Summary This chapter provides instructions for maintaining and testing your EST4 life safety system. Content Introduction 44 Service provider information 44 Visual inspection schedule 45 Routine maintenance schedule 46 Troubleshooting 46 P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...

  • Page 52: Introduction

    Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and testing Introduction Periodic visual inspections and maintenance testing must be performed on your EST4 life safety system to ensure that it is operating correctly and as required by the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Maintenance testing is performed by your service provider or a qualified technician with a complete understanding of the system hardware and functions.

  • Page 53: Visual Inspection Schedule

    Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and testing Visual inspection schedule Perform visual inspections in accordance with Table 9 below or more often if required by the local AHJ. Table 9: Visual inspection schedule Component Frequency Recommended procedure Radiant energy fire detectors Monthly Inspect the equipment for any visible signs of damage or other changes that may adversely affect performance.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and testing Routine maintenance schedule Routine maintenance and testing should be scheduled for your EST4 life safety system in accordance with Table 10 below or more often if required by the local AHJ. Note: Only your system service provider or a qualified technician with a complete understanding of the system hardware and functions should perform system maintenance and tests.

  • Page 55: Appendix A System Addressing

    Appendix A System addressing Summary This appendix provides a list of logical addresses for system modules and devices. Content Address format 48 Module addresses 48 LRM device addresses 51 Control-display device addresses 51 P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...

  • Page 56: Address Format

    Appendix A: System addressing Address format EST4 addresses are in NNNCCCDDDD format, where: • NNN is the node number. The node number is assigned when the installer downloads the CU database into the control unit. • CCC is the local rail module slot address. The node number and LRM slot address make up the LRM’s logical address.
  • Page 57 Appendix A: System addressing Figure 13: Logical addressing for control unit with one node (4-CAB21DL inner door/4-CAB21B backbox shown) Table 11: Logical addressing for a control unit with one node Card Logical address Operator layer modules on the inner door frame assembly 4-LCD NNN064 (065)
  • Page 58 Appendix A: System addressing Figure 14: Logical addressing for control unit with multiple nodes (4-CAB21DL inner door/4-CAB21B backbox shown) 072 073 Table 12: Logical addressing for a control unit with multiple nodes Card Logical address Operator layer modules on the inner door frame assembly 4-LCD NNN064 (065)
  • Page 59 The tables in this section list switch and indicator addresses that the system assigns to operator layer control- display modules. • EST4 system control-display modules LED and switch numbering see Table 14 on page 52 • EST3 migrated system control-display modules LED and switch numbering see Table 15 on page 53...
  • Page 60 Appendix A: System addressing Figure 15: EST4 operator layer control-display modules 4-24L 4-24L12S 4-24L18S 4-24L24S Table 14: EST4 operator layer control-display addresses Module type Switch group Switch address Indicator address 4-24L 0129 to 0152 4-24L12S 0002 0129 to 0130 0004...
  • Page 61 Appendix A: System addressing Module type Switch group Switch address Indicator address 0009 0137 0010 0138 0011 0139 – – 0140 0013 0141 0014 0142 0015 0143 0144 0017 0145 0018 0146 0019 0147 – – 0148 0021 0149 0022 0150 0023 0151...
  • Page 62 Appendix A: System addressing Module type Switch group Switch address Indicator address 3-12SG, 3-12SR, 3-12SY 0001 0129 0002 0130 0003 0131 0004 0132 0005 0133 0006 0134 0007 0135 0008 0136 0009 0137 0010 0138 0011 0139 0012 0140 3-12/S1GY, 3-12/S1RY, 0001 0129 3-12/S2Y...
  • Page 63 Appendix A: System addressing Module type Switch group Switch address Indicator address 0013 0141 0014 0142 0015 0143 0016 0144 0017 0145 0018 0146 3-4/3SGYWR 0001 0129 0002 0130 0131 0003 0132 0004 0133 0005 0134 0135 0006 0136 0007 0137 0008 0138...
  • Page 64 Appendix A: System addressing P/N 3102309-EN • REV 001 • ISS 18JUL19...
  • Page 65 NCA, whether the one in which it resides or another NCA when the command center is a central control station. Configuration Utility. 4-CU software lets programmers configure and program an EST4 control unit.
  • Page 66 Glossary notification control areas Grouped nodes installed throughout the premises that provide a structure for the distributed audio system and are used to define the audio subsystem's coverage area. A basic NCA has one or more command centers for controlling the operations of the members of the NCA.
  • Page 67 51 buttons, 40 EST3 control-display indicators, 53 disabling button, 41 EST3 control-display switches, 53 disabling LED, 41 EST4 control-display indicators, 52 disabling module, 41 EST4 control-display switches, 52 enabling button, 41 format, 48 enabling LED, 41 hardware layer, 49, 50...
  • Page 68 Index disable firmware version (continued) AND group, 39 LRM, 25 control-display module, 41 freeze events history, 36 control-display module button, 41 control-display module LED, 41 devices, 38 grant control Instruction Text group, 39 control display module, 28 LRMs, 38 LCD user interface, 27 Matrix group, 39 groups, 39 Service group, 39...
  • Page 69 Index maintenance (continued) reports (continued) routine, 46 Status, 22 schedules, 44 Status Disabled, 22 service provider, 44 Status Test, 22 visual inspection schedule, 45 System Info, 26 market setting, 25 request control mass notification signal control display module, 28 signaling, 31 LCD user interface, 27 silence signal, 31 Request Grant Deny.
  • Page 70 Index system (continued) setting the date, 37 zone setting the time, 37 disabling group, 39 System Info report enabling group, 39 Licensing, 26 Project Description, 26 Versions, 26 telephone announcements, 31 answer call, 32 disconnect call, 33 two-way communication, 32 test lamp, 22 LCD and LEDs, 22...

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