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Honeywell Gamewell Flex 410 Installation & Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
GAMEWELL
GAMEWELL-FCI
12 Clintonville Road
12 Clintonville Road
Northford, CT 06472-1653
Northford, CT 06472-1653
USA
USA
Flex 410
FireForce 6
Fire Alarm Control Panel
6 Amp NAC Expander
P/N 151321
Rev H

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  • Page 1 Flex 410 FireForce 6 Fire Alarm Control Panel 6 Amp NAC Expander Installation & Operations Manual INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL GAMEWELL GAMEWELL-FCI P/N 151321 12 Clintonville Road 12 Clintonville Road Rev H Northford, CT 06472-1653 Northford, CT 06472-1653...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Introduction .............................. 1-1 Model Flex 410 Features .......................... 1-1 About This Manual ..........................1-2 1.2.1 Optional Accessories ........................1-2 Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems ..................1-3 Section 2 Agency Listings and Requirements ................ 2-1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ..................2-1 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) ......................
  • Page 4 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.11 Notification Appliance Outputs ......................3-17 3.12 Auxiliary Relays ............................ 3-18 3.13 Accessory Devices ..........................3-19 3.13.1 Setting ID Codes ..........................3-19 3.13.2 Model RAN-400 Remote Annunciator ................... 3-20 3.13.2.1 Mounting the RAN-400 Remote Annunciator ..............3-20 3.13.2.2 Wiring the RAN-400 ......................
  • Page 5 Contents Section 5 Operation ..............................5-1 Installer & User Keys ..........................5-1 Onboard Annunciator and RAN-400 Operation ..................5-2 5.2.1 View Control Panel Firmware Number and Revision ..............5-3 Acknowledge Operation .......................... 5-3 LED Indicators ............................5-4 Cross Alarm Operation ..........................5-5 Smoke Alarm Verification ........................
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  • Page 7: Section 1 Introduction

    Section 1 Introduction The Model Flex 410 is an 24-volt 10-zone fire alarm control panel (expandable up to 30 class B zones or 15 class A zones using CZM-400 Zone Expanders) with a digital communicator that meets NFPA 72 requirements. The Flex 410 cabinet can be surface mounted or semi-flush mounted.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual About This Manual The Model Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation Manual (P/N 151321) is intended for those persons involved with the installation and maintenance of the Flex 410 panel. It is a comprehensive guide, providing detailed instructions, and should be kept for reference.

  • Page 9: Limitations Of Fire Alarm Systems

    Introduction Limitations of Fire Alarm Systems Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat detectors be located throughout a protected premise following the recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer’s recommendations, State and local codes, and the recommendations contained in Guide for the Proper Use of System Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge to all installing dealers.
  • Page 10 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual In general, fire alarm systems and devices will not work without power and will not function properly unless they are maintained and tested regularly. While installing a fire alarm system may make the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance.

  • Page 11: Section 2 Agency Listings And Requirements

    Section 2 Agency Listings and Requirements Install and maintain in accordance with NFPA 72. Detector spacing shall be in accordance to NFPA 72. End-of -line relays and resistors shall be placed within the electrical box located and the end of the initiating circuit. Testing and maintenance should be performed according to NFPA 72.

  • Page 12: Underwriters Laboratories (Ul)

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Underwriters Laboratories (UL) The Flex 410 is UL Listed as a control unit for use in Central Station Protected Premises, Local Protected Fire Alarm Systems, Auxiliary Protected Fire Alarm Systems for Fire Alarm Service (City Box), and Remote Station Protected Fire Alarm Systems.

  • Page 13: Industry Canada Warnings

    Agency Listings and Requirements Industry Canada Warnings This product is not ULC or CUL Listed. NOTICE: The Industry Canada Label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

  • Page 14: Avis D'industrie Canada

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 2.3.1 Avis D’industrie Canada AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal.

  • Page 15: Section 3 Control Panel Installation

    Section 3 Control Panel Installation Electrical Specifications Initiating Circuits SBUS Power 27.4 VDC 1A max Maximum Impedance 50Ω Accessory Power 27.4 VDC 1A Circuit Type Full Wave Rectified Notification Circuits Max Alarm Current for All Devices 100 mA Power 27.4 VDC 3A max/output (6A total) Max Standby Load/Style A Zone 3.0 mA Max Impedance...

  • Page 16: Wiring Specifications

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Wiring Specifications To avoid induced noise (transfer of electrical energy from one wire to another), keep input wiring isolated from high current output and power wiring. Induced noise can interfere with telephone communication or even cause false alarms. Avoid pulling one multiconductor cable for the entire panel.

  • Page 17: Control Board Components

    Control Panel Installation Control Board Components Figure 3-2 is a wiring diagram for wiring the Flex 410 panel. Telephone Connections Programmable Output Relays City Master Box Initiating Circuits Polarity Reversal Circuit Accessory Power SBUS Connections Key Switch RS232 Primary Connector Backup Battery Connector...

  • Page 18: Terminal Description And Electrical Specifications

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.4.1 Terminal Description and Electrical Specifications Table 3-1 lists the terminal box (see Figure 3-2 for terminal locations), terminals numbers, and their electrical specification. Table 3-1: Terminal Descriptions Terminal* Description Terminal Function Class/Group Electrical Rating Block...
  • Page 19 Control Panel Installation Table 3-1: Terminal Descriptions Terminal* Description Terminal Function Class/Group Electrical Rating Block Designator Comments Four Class B or two Class A 3A max. per output (6A Class B NAC4 Notification Appliance Circuits. total) (Style Y) – Class A See Section 3.11 for wiring (Style Z) Class B...

  • Page 20: Mounting The Flex 410

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Mounting the Flex 410 Read the environmental specifications in section 3.2 on page 1 before mounting the panel. The cabinet dimensions are: 16" W x 26.4" H x 4" D (40.64 cm W x 67.06 cm H x 10.16 cm D). The panel should be located within a secured area, where it is accessible to main drop wiring runs and where it can be easily tested and serviced.

  • Page 21: Current Draw Calculations

    Control Panel Installation Current Draw Calculations 3.6.1 Worksheet Requirements The following steps must be taken when determining current draw and standby battery requirements. Filling in the Current Draw Worksheet, Table 3-2 (Section 3.6.2) 1. For the worst case current draw is listed for the panel and panel accessories. Fill in the number of devices that will be used in the system and compute the current draw require- ments for alarm and standby.

  • Page 22: Current Draw Worksheet

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.6.2 Current Draw Worksheet Use Table 3-2 to determine current requirements during alarm/battery standby operation. (Copy the page if additional space is required.) Table 3-2: Current Draw Calculations Standby Alarm Device # of Devices Current per Device Current Current...

  • Page 23: Maximum Battery Standby Load

    Control Panel Installation 3.6.3 Maximum Battery Standby Load Table 3-3 shows the maximum battery standby load for the control panel based on 24 and 60 hours of standby. The standby load calculations of line D in the Current Draw Calculation Worksheet (Table 3-2) must be less than the number shown in Table 3-3 for the battery size used and standby hours required.

  • Page 24: Ac Wiring

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual AC Wiring The Flex 410s power supply delivers 24 VDC at 6A for smoke detector power, notification device power, and accessory power. Figure 3-3 shows the AC connections to the control panel. Supervised Figure 3-3 AC Wiring Warning...

  • Page 25: Backup Batteries

    Control Panel Installation Backup Batteries The control panel battery charge capacity is 7.0 to 33.0 AH. Use 12V batteries of the same AH rating. Determine the correct AH rating as per your current load calculation (see 3.6.2). Wire batteries in series to produce a 24-volt equivalent. Do not parallel batteries to increase the AH rating.

  • Page 26: Telephone Line Connection

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Telephone Line Connection The Flex 410 connects to two separate telephone lines to report data to the central station. An RJ31X jack should be installed by the telephone company for each line. Figure 3-4 shows how to wire the telephone line interconnect cords (not provided) to the Flex 410.

  • Page 27: Detector Installation

    Control Panel Installation 3.10 Detector Installation 3.10.1 Class A (Style D) Zones Zones 1 to 5 may be selected through programming as Class A (Style D) zones (see Section 4.3.2 for zone style programming). See Section 3.10.2 for Class B (Style B) configuration. Each class A zone is a four-wire circuit that allows an alarm to be detected even after a single open or ground fault occurs.

  • Page 28: Class B (Style B) Zones

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.10.2 Class B (Style B) Zones Zones 1 through 10 are Class B (Style B) only fire zones. Each zone may also be programmed as Class A (Style D) or Class B (Style B), see Section 4.3.2 for zone programming. Each Class B zone consists of a two-wire circuit that will detect the occurrence of an open in the circuit, but may not be able to detect an alarm after such an occurrence.

  • Page 29: Four-Wire Smoke Detector Connection

    Control Panel Installation 3.10.3 Four-Wire Smoke Detector Connection Figure 3-7 illustrates how UL listed four-wire smoke detectors must be connected to Class B (Style B) zones. When wiring a four-wire smoke detector to the Class B (Style B) zones, you must use a Power Supervision Unit, such as PAM-2 by Air Products.

  • Page 30: Two-Wire Smoke Detector Connection

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.10.4 Two-Wire Smoke Detector Connection Figure 3-8 shows how to connect two-wire smoke detectors to Class B (Style B) zones. See also Table 3-1 for terminal polarity. – – 2W-B or 2WT-B Supervised Power Limited –...

  • Page 31: Notification Appliance Outputs

    Control Panel Installation 3.11 Notification Appliance Outputs Note: To reduce the possibility of false alarms and transient damage, DO NOT bundle telephone wires together with notification circuit wires. The control panel provides four Class B (Style Y) or two Class A (Style Z) supervised notification circuit outputs to annunciate alarm conditions.

  • Page 32: Auxiliary Relays

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.12 Auxiliary Relays The control panel provides three programmable auxiliary relay outputs. Relays can be programmed to activate for the following conditions, either for all zones or by individual zone: pre-alarm (not acceptable for NFPA 72 Central Station), fire alarm, auxiliary alarm, alarm by zone, and system or circuit troubles (loss of AC, low battery, failed to communicate, phone line troubles, fire drills, and notification circuit troubles).

  • Page 33: Accessory Devices

    Control Panel Installation 3.13 Accessory Devices The section describes how to install the RAN-400 Remote Annunciator, CZM-400 Zone Expander, and the IOM-410 Status Display Module. 3.13.1 Setting ID Codes Before installing the RAN-400, CZM-400 or IOM-410, you must first set their identification codes.

  • Page 34: Model Ran-400 Remote Annunciator

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.13.2 Model RAN-400 Remote Annunciator The RAN-400 performs all system operations. It also provides trouble and alarm information and can be used for programming. The control panel can support up to four RAN-400 Remote Annunciators.

  • Page 35: Wiring The Ran-400

    Control Panel Installation 3.13.2.2 Wiring the RAN-400 Follow these steps to properly wire the RAN-400 to the control panel. 1. Remove power from the control panel. 2. Wire the RAN-400s as shown in Figure 3-13. 3. Set the ID number. See Table 3-4. Note: The ID number of 7 is reserved for the built-in touchpad on the Flex 410.

  • Page 36: Model Iom-410 Status Display Module

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.13.3 Model IOM-410 Status Display Module The Model IOM-410 Status Display module provides outputs and control functions for remote annunciation of alarm, trouble, and supervisories for each zone.The system can supervise up to eight IOM-410 Status Display Modules.
  • Page 37 Control Panel Installation The IOM-410 can be used to interface to LED annunciator. The IOM-410 can be programmed to indicate alarms and trouble status for; zones 1 - 10, zones 11 - 20, or system status outputs. See Section 4.3.11. IOM-410 Supervised Power Limited...

  • Page 38: Mounting The Iom-410

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.13.3.1 Mounting the IOM-410 The IOM-410 into a metal bracket and standoffs in the control panel cabinet or into CAB400- A accessory cabinet. Mounting the IOM-410 into Control Panel Cabinet Follow these steps to properly mount the IOM-410 into the control panel cabinet: 1.

  • Page 39: Mounting The Iom-410 Into The Cab400-A Accessory Cabinet

    Control Panel Installation Mounting the IOM-410 into the CAB400-A Accessory Cabinet. Follow these steps to properly mount the IOM-410 into the CAB400-A cabinet: 1. Mount the remote cabinet using the cabinet mounting holes. See Figure 3-17. Refer to Section 3.5 for proper cabinet mounting procedures. 2.

  • Page 40: Wiring Relays

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.13.3.2 Wiring Relays The four on-board relays can be triggered by the active low outputs. For example, the alarm outputs can all be wired to relay 3 and the trouble outputs can be wired to relay 4 (see Figure 3-18).

  • Page 41: Model Czm-400 Zone Expander Installation

    Control Panel Installation 3.13.4 Model CZM-400 Zone Expander Installation The Model CZM-400 provides the control panel with ten additional Class B (style B) zones or 5 Class A (style D) zones. The CZM-400 connects to the control panel via the SBUS as shown in Figure 3-20.

  • Page 42: Zone Inputs

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.13.4.1 Zone Inputs Figure 3-21 and Figure 3-22 shows how to wire detectors to the CZM-400. Use a 3.9k end of line resistor for each Class B circuit. The EOL must be wired in parallel with the normally open contact farthest from the panel.

  • Page 43: Mounting Instructions

    Control Panel Installation 3.13.4.2 Mounting Instructions The CZM-400 into a metal bracket and standoffs in the control panel cabinet or into CAB400- A accessory cabinet. Mounting the CZM-400 into Control Panel Cabinet Follow these steps to properly mount the CZM-400 zone expander into the control panel cabinet: 1.

  • Page 44: Mounting The Czm-400 Into The Cab400-A Accessory Cabinet

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Mounting the CZM-400 into the CAB400-A Accessory Cabinet. Follow these steps to properly mount the CZM-400 zone expander into the CAB400-A cabinet: 1. Mount the remote cabinet using the cabinet mounting holes. See Figure 3-24. Refer to Section 3.5 for proper cabinet mounting procedures.

  • Page 45: Special Applications

    Control Panel Installation 3.14 Special Applications 3.14.1 City Box Connection This section describes how to connect the control panel to a municipal fire alarm box or “city box” as required by NFPA 72 Auxiliary Protected Fire Alarm systems for fire alarm service. The city (master) box is an enclosure that contains a manually operated transmitter used to send an alarm to the municipal communication center which houses the central operating part of the fire alarm system.

  • Page 46: Keltron 95M3158 Tones Transmitter Module

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 3.14.3 Keltron 95M3158 Tones Transmitter Module This section of the manual shows the specific connections you will make when wiring the control panel to the Keltron 95M3158 Tones Transmitter Module (3158). Refer to the installation sheet shipped with the 95M3158 for complete information.

  • Page 47: Using A Mr-201/T Control Relay From Air Products

    Control Panel Installation 3.14.4 Using a MR-201/T Control Relay From Air Products When the MR-201/T control relay is wired for polarity reversal, it reports alarm and trouble events to a remote site. Alarms will override trouble conditions and it will not be possible to reset the remote indicator until the condition is cleared and the control panel is reset.
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  • Page 49: Section 4 Programming

    Section 4 Programming The Flex 410 control panel can be programmed from either the on-board annunciator or the RAN-400 remote annunciator. You must be in Programming Mode to program the control panel. UL 864 Programming Requirements NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES: This product incorporates field programmable software.

  • Page 50: Keypad Operation During Programming

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Keypad Operation During Programming This section describes the function of the buttons on the keypad while in program mode. Operation/Button Operation/Description Enter Step Programming mode Press , followed by installer level code (the factory programmed code is 123456).

  • Page 51: Special Characters

    Programming 4.2.1 Special Characters Special characters are characters used while dialing such as pause, *, #, or 2nd dial tone. Table 4-1 list the Special characters and what they mean. Table 4-1: Special Characters To Enter: Press LCD Display Pause 2nd Dial Tone 4.2.2 Enabling Extended Programming List...

  • Page 52: Programming Flow

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Programming Flow Figure 4-2 is an overview of the programming menu flow. Figure 4-3 through Figure 4-13 illustrate the programming flow within each option. The arrows indicate how to maneuver through programming. Figure 4-2 Programming Overview Flow Chart 151321...

  • Page 53: Zone Options

    Programming 4.3.1 Zone Options Figure 4-3 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the zone options menu. Figure 4-3 Zone Options 151321...

  • Page 54: Misc System Option

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.2 Misc System Option Figure 4-4 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the misc system menu. Figure 4-4 Miscellaneous System Options 151321...

  • Page 55: Nac Cadence

    Programming 4.3.3 NAC Cadence Figure 4-5 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the NAC cadence menu. Figure 4-5 NAC Cadence 4.3.3.1 Cadence Patterns The cadence patterns shown in Table 4-2 can be selected for NAC outputs. Each NAC can select an output pattern.

  • Page 56: Nac Options

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.4 NAC Options Figure 4-6 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the NAC options menu. Figure 4-6 NAC Options Programming Menu 151321...

  • Page 57: Relay Options

    Programming 4.3.5 Relay Options Figure 4-7 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the relay options menu. Figure 4-7 Relay Options Programming Menu 151321...

  • Page 58: User Code

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.6 User Code Figure 4-8 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the user code menu. Figure 4-8 User Code Programming Menu 4-10 151321...

  • Page 59: Account

    Programming 4.3.7 Account Figure 4-9 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the account menu. Figure 4-9 Account Programming Menu Must The dialer MUST report events in this family to this account. Selecting Must makes an account a primary reporting account. The dialer will try to report the event to the primary account until it exceeds the "Account Tries"...

  • Page 60: Computer Options

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.8 Computer Options Figure 4-10 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the computer options menu. Figure 4-10 Computer Options Programming Menu Note: Computer CIC & Phone can also use special characters as described in Section 4.2.1. 4.3.8.1 Computer Code In order to remote download to a control, the computer code programmed in the panel, and the computer code used in the downloading software must match.

  • Page 61: Line Options

    Programming 4.3.9 Line Options Figure 4-11 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the line options menu. Figure 4-11 Line Options Programming Menu Note: Line prefix can also use special characters as described in Section 4.2.1. 151321 4-13...

  • Page 62: Misc Reporting

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.10 Misc Reporting Figure 4-12 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the miscellaneous reporting menu. Figure 4-12 Misc Reporting Programming Menu 4-14 151321...

  • Page 63: Outputs

    Programming 4.3.11 IOM-410 Outputs Figure 4-13 illustrates, in more detail, the programming flow when in the IOM-410 outputs menu. Figure 4-13 IOM-410 Outputs Programming Menu If Zones 1-10 is selected then the IOM-410 will output when alarms and troubles occur for zones 1 through 10.

  • Page 64: Dst/Clk Options

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.12 DST/Clk Options Figure 4-14 illustrates the programming flow for the Daylight Saving Time (DST) and clock source options. Figure 4-14 DST/Clk Options Flow Chart 4-16 151321...

  • Page 65: Programming Options

    Programming Programming Options Table 4-4 list all the programming options and the items that can be modified within those programming option menus. Note: Programming options that have a # in the Programming Options column have multiple programmable components. See Section 4.2.2 for additional information. Table 4-4: Programming Options Programming Menu Item...
  • Page 66 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-4: Programming Options Programming Menu Item Choices Default Comments Option Smoke verification for zones with 2-wire detectors and contact type devices, such as pull stations, Verify # Options Enhanced Smoke used on the same circuit. If the alarm current is (cont.) greater than 78 mA, the smoke verification cycle will not occur.
  • Page 67 Programming Table 4-4: Programming Options Programming Menu Item Choices Default Comments Option ANSI S-3.4 Additional cadence patterns are programmable only through the downloading software. See also Single Stroke BI Section 4.3.3 for information about the cadence California Code patterns. Constant Output Constant Output Constant Output NAC (1-4) #...
  • Page 68 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-4: Programming Options Programming Menu Item Choices Default Comments Option No Relays If a relay is selected, that relay will activate for Aux Relay _ _ _ selected Auxiliary conditions. No Relays If a relay is selected, that relay will activate for Waterflow Relay _ _ _...
  • Page 69 Programming Table 4-4: Programming Options Programming Menu Item Choices Default Comments Option Do not report manual test, auto test, downloading pass , downloading fail, data lest, and walk test. Account (1-4) # Can report manual test, auto test, downloading Report # Test (cont.) pass , downloading fail, data lest, and walk test.
  • Page 70 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Table 4-4: Programming Options Programming Menu Item Choices Default Comments Option Number of rings before the panel will answer an Line # Rings 0 - 15 incoming telephone call. This feature is used in installations where an answering machine is on the same phone line that the control panel is on.
  • Page 71 Programming Table 4-4: Programming Options Programming Menu Item Choices Default Comments Option The panel’s AC line frequency is selectable for 60, 60 Hz 50 Hz, or Internal. AC Frequency feature dictates how the control panel will calculate time based on the AC line frequency used in the installation site.
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  • Page 73: Section 5 Operation

    Section 5 Operation To operate the Flex 410 you can use the Flex 410 onboard touchpad or the RAN-400 Remote Annunciator. Flex 410 Onboard Touchpad RAN-400 Remote Annunciator Important! Upon initial power up there is a 45 second delay before the initiation circuits become active. The system will be ready to receive alarms once the display indicates “System Normal”...

  • Page 74: Onboard Annunciator And Ran-400 Operation

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Onboard Annunciator and RAN-400 Operation Basic operations for the onboard annunciator (touchpad) and RAN-400 are described in Table 5-1. If you are using an annunciator key or the Plex Door option, you are not required to enter a Code for operator level functions.

  • Page 75: View Control Panel Firmware Number And Revision

    Operation 5.2.1 View Control Panel Firmware Number and Revision When and the code is entered the system will perform a display lamp test, a communication test, and display the firmware number and revision as shown in Figure 5-2. Control Firmware Number Revision Letter Dialer Firmware...

  • Page 76: Led Indicators

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual LED Indicators Five light emitting diodes (LEDs) appear in the Flex 410 built in annunciator and remote annunciator. The chart below explains the meaning of these LEDs. Table 5-2 Status Condition Normal condition ALARM (red) System in alarm and all alarms have been acknowledged.

  • Page 77: Cross Alarm Operation

    Operation Cross Alarm Operation Cross alarm is an optional false alarm prevention feature. If an alarm occurs in a zone that has been programmed as cross alarm, it will not be reported unless a cross alarm occurs in another zone programmed for cross alarm. (Note: only the local annunciator’s piezo will sound after the first zone programmed for cross alarm is activated.

  • Page 78: Smoke Alarm Verification

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Smoke Alarm Verification Figure 5-4 illustrates how the Smoke Alarm Verification cycle operates. Figure 5-4 Smoke Verification Cycle During the Confirmation Period if there is no alarm indication then the system will return to normal operation.

  • Page 79: System Testing

    Operation System Testing This section describes operation of fire drills, zone testing, and the 24-hour automatic test. 5.7.1 Fire Drills Fire drills can be run from either the on-board touchpad or the Model RAN-400 Remote Annunciator. To initiate a fire drill, press + Code.

  • Page 80: Communicating With A Programming Computer

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Communicating with a Programming Computer An installer at the panel site can initiate communications between the panel and a computer running the SmartProgram 400 (Model SP400). In order for this communication to function properly both the computer (running the software) and the control panel must have matching computer account numbers and computer access codes.

  • Page 81: Having Remote Computer Call The Control Panel

    Operation 5.8.1.1 Having Remote Computer Call the Control Panel If the computer initiates the call then answering machine bypass (see Section 4.3.8) may need to be selected. To initiate communication: 1. From the SP400 Up/Downloading software File Menu, select the download or upload menu item you want to schedule.

  • Page 82: Directly Connecting To A Programming Computer

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual 5.8.2 Directly Connecting to a Programming Computer The control panel can be up or downloaded from a computer that is directly connected to the control panel. Note: This connection is to be used as a temporary connection and should be disconnected after programming is completed.

  • Page 83: Section 6 Reporting

    Section 6 Reporting The Flex 410 can transmit information in four different formats. This section describes the four basic reporting formats of the Flex 410 and the codes that they send to a central station receiver. Of these four formats some of the formats offer a more specific selection for that format.

  • Page 84: Reporting Codes

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Reporting Codes Table 6-2 list the events sent by the Flex 410 and the code that is sent for that event by the type of reporting format used. Note: Codes under in the SK4/2 and 3/1 1400 & 2300 column are the codes programmed for 3/1 reporting formats in Misc Reporting.
  • Page 85 Reporting Table 6-2: Event and Reporting Code by Format Event SIA8 & 20 SK4/2 3/1 1400 &2300 Contact ID Heat Trouble KT1-KT30 T1 - T0 Trouble Code 1 370 001 - 1 370 030 Heat Trouble Restore KJ1-KJ30 R1 - R0 Restore Code 3 370 001 - 3 370 030 Heat Restoral...
  • Page 86 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Table 6-2: Event and Reporting Code by Format Event SIA8 & 20 SK4/2 3/1 1400 &2300 Contact ID Communications Restore Line #1 Restore Code 3 354 001 Communications Failure Line #2 Trouble Code 1 354 002 Communications Restore Line #2 Restore Code...

  • Page 87: Section 7 Troubleshooting

    Section 7 Troubleshooting This section of the manual contains information that can be used to isolate and correct installation problems encountered in the field. System Error Messages Table 7-1 contains a list of possible error messages along with their meaning and possible solution.
  • Page 88 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Table 7-1: Error Messages Error Message Description Solution Smoke power terminals 11, 14, 17, and 20 are This may occur when the maximum Smk Pwr Trb supervised. If the voltage between circuit ground current draw for the initiation circuit (terminals 9, 22, 26, 33) and loop power is less is exceeded.

  • Page 89: Earth Ground Fault Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Earth Ground Fault Troubleshooting Table 7-2 lists the earth fault resistance values for each applicable terminal on the FACP. Table 7-2: Earth Fault Resistance Values by Terminal Terminal* Terminal Earth Fault Resistance Function Block Value (In Ohms) Designator A (+) B (–) C (–) D (+)
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  • Page 91: Appendix A Compatible Devices

    Appendix A Compatible Devices This section of the manual lists devices (smoke detectors and notification appliances) that are compatible with the Flex 410. Contact Gamewell if you have a question about whether a device not listed here is compatible. Smoke Detectors This section of the manual contains information about smoke detectors that are compatible with the Flex 410.
  • Page 92 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Enhanced Model Name or Number Compatibility ID # per Loop Manufacturer Mode (Base model name or number in Head Base Compatible parentheses.) DS200 (MB200-2W) DS200HD (MB200-2W) Detection Systems DS250 (MB2W or MB2WL) DS250HD (MB2W or MB2WL) DS250TH (MB2W or MB2WL) 425 (S10)
  • Page 93 Compatible Devices Enhanced Model Name or Number Compatibility ID # per Loop Manufacturer Mode (Base model name or number in Head Base Compatible parentheses.) 301I (301B) 301IL (301BL/SS B401BH) 301P (301B) 301PL (301BL/SS B401BH) 301PT (301B) 301P (301DH-2) 301I-DH (301DH-2) 2100S 2100TS 2100TR...

  • Page 94: Four Wire Smoke Detectors

    Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Enhanced Model Name or Number Compatibility ID # per Loop Manufacturer Mode (Base model name or number in Head Base Compatible parentheses.) 1100T 1151 (B110LP) 1400 1451 (B401B) 2100 2100AT 2100D 2100T 2100TR 2100TS 2151 (B401)

  • Page 95: Notification Appliances

    Compatible Devices Notification Appliances For proper operation, you must use polarized devices with a Model 67851-3 5.1k ohm EOL resistor on each loop. All supervised notification appliances used with the control panel must be polarized. Note: Not all devices can use the Sync feature, be sure to check table below to ensure the device you have chosen will work with this feature.
  • Page 96 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type Vibrating Bell Vibrating Bell Single Stroke Bell 2700 -M. -R, -T, -Y, -Z Strobe 2701 Series Strobe 2705 Series Strobe 2820 Snyc Temporal Horn/Strobe 2821 Snyc Temporal Horn/Strobe 2824 Horn Strobe 5333...
  • Page 97 Compatible Devices Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type Faraday 5510 Strobe 5511 Strobe 5512 Strobe 5516 Strobe 5517 Strobe 5518 Strobe 5519 Strobe 5521 4” Square Sync Strobe 5522 4” Square Sync Strobe 6120 Horn 6140 Horn 6223 Horn 6226 Horn/Strobe 6227 Horn/Strobe 6228...
  • Page 98 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type P2415-FC Horn/Strobe P2415W-FC Horn/Strobe P2415K-FC Horn/Strobe P241575-FC Horn/Strobe P241575W-FC Horn/Strobe P241575F-FC Horn/Strobe P241575K-FC Horn/Strobe P2430-FC Horn/Strobe P2430W-FC Horn/Strobe P2430K-FC Horn/Strobe P2475-FC Horn/Strobe P2475W-FC Horn/Strobe P2475K-FC Horn/Strobe P24110-FC Horn/Strobe P24110W-FC Horn/Strobe...
  • Page 99 Compatible Devices Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type Gentex HG124 Horn HS24-15 Horn/Strobe HS24-30 Horn/Strobe HS24-60 Horn/Strobe HS24-75 Horn/Strobe HS24-110 Horn/Strobe HS24-1575 Horn/Strobe GCC24 Multi Candella Horn/Strobe Ceiling Mount GCCR24 Multi Candella Horn/Strobe Ceiling Mount GCS24 Multi Candella Strobe Ceiling Mount GCSR24 Multi Candella Strobe Ceiling Mount GECR-24...
  • Page 100 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type Chime Chime CHSR 2-Wire Chime/Strobe CHSW 2-Wire Chime/Strobe Horn Horn Horn 2-Wire Horn/Strobe P2R-P 2-Wire Horn/Strobe PC2R 2-Wire Horn/Strobe PC2R-P 2-Wire Horn/Strobe P2RH 2-Wire Horn/Strobe High Candela P2RH-P 2-Wire Horn/Strobe High Candela PC2RH...
  • Page 101 Compatible Devices Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type System Sensor PC4W 4-Wire Horn/Strobe P4WH 4-Wire Horn/Strobe High Candela PC4WH 4-Wire Horn/Strobe High Candela P4RK 4-Wire Horn/Strobe PC4RK 4-Wire Horn/Strobe P4RHK 4-Wire Horn/Strobe High Candela PC4RHK 4-Wire Horn/Strobe High Candela PC4RH 4-Wire Horn/Strobe High Candela Strobe SR-P Strobe...
  • Page 102 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type Wheelock AH-12 Horn AH-24 Horn AH-12WP Horn Weatherproof AH-24WP Horn Weatherproof AMT-241575W Multi-Tone Horn Strobe AMT-24MCW Mutli-Tone Horn Strobe AMT-241575W-NYC Multi-Tone Horn Strobe AMT-12/24 Multi-tone Horn AMT-12/24 NYC Multi-tone Horn AS-121575W Horn/Strobe...
  • Page 103 Compatible Devices Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type Wheelock CH90-24MCCH Chime/Strobe HS-24 Horn Con’t HS4-241575W Horn/Strobe HS4-24MCW Horn/Strobe HS4-24MCWH Horn/Strobe HS4-24MCC Horn/Strobe MIZ-24S Mini Horn Strobe MT-121575W MultitoneHorn Strobe MT-241575W Multitone Horn Strobe MT-24MCW Multitone Horn Strobe MTWP-2475W Multitone Horn Strobe MTWP-2475C Multitone Horn Strobe MTG-121575W...
  • Page 104 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual Manufacturer Model Audio Visual Type Wheelock RSS-121575W Strobe Con’t RSS-241575W Strobe RSS-24MCC Strobe RSS-24MCCR Strobe RSS-24MCCH Strobe RSS-24MCCHR Strobe RSS-24MCW Strobe RSS-24MCWH Strobe RSSP-121575W Strobe RSSP-241575W Strobe RSSR-2415W Strobe RSSR-2415C Strobe RSSR-2475W Strobe RSSR-2475C Strobe...
  • Page 105 Compatible Devices 151321 A-15...
  • Page 106 Flex 410 Fire Control/Communicator Installation and Operation Manual A-16 151321...
  • Page 107 Flex 410 Plus Basic Operating Instructions P/N 151322 Rev. B These instructions must be framed and displayed next to the panel in accordance with NFPA 72 fire code for Local Fire Alarm System. See the FACP install manual (P/N 151321) for battery maintenance. Do This How To Comments...
  • Page 110 P/N 151321 Rev H 12 Clintonville Rd., Northford, CT 06472-1653 Phone: (203) 484-7161...

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