Honeywell NOTIFIER UZC-256 Programming Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Honeywell Manuals
  4. Media Converter
  5. NOTIFIER UZC-256
  6. Programming manual
Honeywell NOTIFIER UZC-256 Programming Manual

Honeywell NOTIFIER UZC-256 Programming Manual

Universal zone coder
Hide thumbs Also See for NOTIFIER UZC-256:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Universal Zone Coder
UZC-256
Programming Manual
Document 15976
D
04/25/2008
Rev:
P/N 15976:D
ECN 07-946

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the NOTIFIER UZC-256 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Honeywell NOTIFIER UZC-256

Summary of Contents for Honeywell NOTIFIER UZC-256

  • Page 1 Universal Zone Coder UZC-256 Programming Manual Document 15976 04/25/2008 Rev: P/N 15976:D ECN 07-946...

  • Page 2: Fire Alarm System Limitations

    Fire Alarm System Limitations While a fire alarm system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for fire insurance! An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.).

  • Page 3: Installation Precautions

    Plus, FlashScan®, NION®, NOTIFIER®, ONYX®, ONYXWorks®, UniNet®, VeriFire®, and VIEW® are all registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc. Echelon® is a registered trademark and LonWorks™ is a trademark of Echelon Corporation. ARCNET® is a registered trademark of Datapoint Corporation. Microsoft® and Windows®...

  • Page 4: Software Downloads

    • Brief description of content you think should be improved or corrected • Your suggestion for how to correct/improve documentation Send email messages to: FireSystems.TechPubs@honeywell.com Please note this email address is for documentation feedback only. If you have any technical issues, please contact Technical Services.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction............8 1.1: Product Overview ................8 1.2: UL 864 Compliance................8 1.2.1: Products Subject to AHJ Approval ..........8 1.3: Related Documentation ...............9 Section 2: Getting Started........... 10 2.1: Overview ...................10 2.1.1: About This Manual ..............10 2.1.2: Before you Begin ................10 2.1.3: Key Terms...................11 2.2: The UZC-256 Programming Kit............11 2.3: Installing the Application ..............11...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 4.2: Saving the Program File ..............30 4.3: Transferring Program Files ............... 31 4.3.1: Downloading: Copying Program Files (PC to UZC)....31 4.3.2: Uploading: Copying Program Files (UZC-256 to PC) ....32 4.4: Modifying a Program File ..............32 Section 5: Troubleshooting ..........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents UZC-256 Programming Manual P/N 15976:D 04/25/2008...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Introduction

    Section 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The UZC-256 Universal Zone Coder is a one-board module that stores and communicates customer-specified codes for up to 256 initiating zones in a fire alarm system. You can create a program file, containing coded information on a PC and store the file on the UZC-256.

  • Page 9: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation Introduction • NCA • CPU-640 • CPU-3030 1.3 Related Documentation References to other manuals are mentioned where further documentation could provide assistance. Refer to the documents as listed. Table 1.1 provides a list of document containing additional information regarding the fire alarm control panels and components that ACS annunciators can be connected to.

  • Page 10: Section 2: Getting Started

    Section 2: Getting Started 2.1 Overview Use the UZC-256 Programming Utility (PK-UZC-256), to program the UZC-256 directly from any PC running the Windows® operating system and equipped with a serial port. UZC-256 program files can be created and stored on the PC's hard drive, then downloaded to the panel. The programming utility is available for download from the MagniFire website.

  • Page 11: 3: Key Terms

    The UZC-256 Programming Kit Getting Started 2.1.3 Key Terms Key Terms in this manual include the following: • Count - the number of devices set to activate a UZC-256 control relay. • Coded Output - Coded information from the UZC-256 Application that controls the three relay outputs on the UZC-256 module.

  • Page 12: Main Screen And User Interface

    Getting Started Main Screen and User Interface 2.4 Main Screen and User Interface All programming functions are available as buttons on the main screen as well as through the drop-down menu choices. The drop-down menu provides a configuration menu for your PC’s COM port as discussed later in this section.

  • Page 13: Starting The Application And Setting Communication Port

    Starting the Application and Setting Communication Port Getting Started 6. Connect the PC to the UZC. Refer to “Connecting a UZC-256 to a PC” on page 15. 7. Download the program file to the UZC. Refer to “Downloading: Copying Program Files (PC to UZC)” on page 31. 8.

  • Page 14: Display New File

    Getting Started Display New File 2.7 Display New File When this button is pressed, a display screen will appear allowing the user to select the type of program they wish to edit: Figure 2.3 Main Menu: Open After that, the user will see Circuit Zones, Segments, All Call and Receive Only locations, and all the Variable Codes in the format selected.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Uzc-256 To A Pc

    Connecting a UZC-256 to a PC Getting Started 2.8 Connecting a UZC-256 to a PC CAUTION:Never connect a PC to a UZC-256 module that is installed in a fire alarm system with an earth ground fault condition. Doing so can damage the PC and cause loss of data.

  • Page 16: Download Program Files (Pc To Uzc)

    Getting Started Download Program Files (PC to UZC) To PC Serial Port Null Modem Cable Connector J1 DIP Switch#1 (Push to (For external power, plug ‘down’ position for in 9 VAC power adapter.) Program mode.) Figure 2.4 Connecting a PC to a UZC-256 2.9 Download Program Files (PC to UZC) To copy a program file from a PC to the UZC, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 17: Disconnecting Uzc-256 From Pc

    Disconnecting UZC-256 from PC Getting Started 4. The upload process will start automatic. When the PC finishes copying the file, a confirmation message displays. Click OK. The program screen will open with the uploaded program settings. Note: Save program before continuing. 2.10 Disconnecting UZC-256 from PC Upon completion of downloading the program onto the UZC-256, disconnect the unit from the PC following the procedure below.

  • Page 18: Section 3: Programming

    Section 3: Programming 3.1 Overview This chapter explains how to create and modify a program file for the UZC-256. The fire alarm control panel (FACP) will also need to be configured to annunciate correctly on the selected addresses; follow the directions in your FACP programming manual.

  • Page 19: Programming In Counting Mode

    Programming in Counting Mode Programming 3.4 Programming in Counting Mode Counting mode lets you program the UZC-256 control relays to activate after a specific number of devices alarm occur within a defined “window” of annunciator addresses. The UZC-256 monitors the control relays within the window.

  • Page 20: How To Complete The Counting Screen

    Programming How to Complete the Counting Screen 3.5 How to Complete the Counting Screen The table below contains instructions on how to complete the counting screen. Enter the Entry Field Description following... Start Counting The address and the point of an 1-32 for address From: annunciator that defines the beginning...

  • Page 21: Programming In Coding Mode

    Programming in Coding Mode Programming „ Example of Completed Counting Screen Figure 3.3 shows a completed counting screen that will (1) Define all devices between 0201 and 0256; and (2) Program relays 1, 2 and 3 to activate after devices 3, 5 and 9 go off respectively. Figure 3.3 Sample Counting Screen 3.6 Programming in Coding Mode Coding mode allows you to program up to 256 separate and distinct codes.

  • Page 22: 1: All Call And Receive Only

    Programming Programming in Coding Mode 3.6.1 All Call and Receive Only Coding screens contain the ALL CALL and RECEIVE ONLY options. Enter values for these fields as described below. NOTE:Do not select All Call and Receive Only at the same time. Figure 3.4 All Call &...

  • Page 23: 3: Variable Codes Timing Diagram

    Programming in Coding Mode Programming By entering a Variable Code You can specify... value between... No. rounds Number of times a code sounds. 1 - 99 (typical value: 4) Pulse Time Duration of one pulse. 0.0 - 1 second (0.01 sec. increments) Digit Pause Pause between digits of a specified...

  • Page 24: 4: Entering Output Codes

    Programming Programming in Coding Mode Pulse Pulse Time Pause Digit Pause One Round of Output Code “1-2-1” Delay Time Round Pause 4 seconds Two Rounds of Output Code Figure 3.6 Sample Timing Diagram 3.6.4 Entering Output Codes Programming involves filling in data fields on program screens. Data fields vary according to the program mode and the system.

  • Page 25: Programming A General Alarm

    Programming a General Alarm Programming Sample Output Codes The table below contains sample entries for output codes: • Column 1 contains sample output codes. • Column 2 contains the numbers as typed from the keyboard. To get output code... Type... 4 - 5 2 - 3 - 4 0 - 2 - 13 - 5...

  • Page 26: 2: Completing The Screen

    Programming Programming a General Alarm Figure 3.7 contains a general alarm code screen. Figure 3.7 General Alarm Coding Screen 3.7.2 Completing the Screen Follow the instructions below to complete the General Alarm Code screen and save the program file. 1. Double Click on the Segment box that you want to modify. 2.

  • Page 27: 3: General Alarm Cycle

    Programming a General Alarm Programming General Alarm option and operation choices Selecting Options... Lets you... 1) A Set the general alarm to sound after a fixed FTER DELAY FROM LARM interval (D ) from the sound of the ELAY first zone code. Type a value between 1 - 9.9 min.

  • Page 28: 4: Examples

    Programming Programming a General Alarm 3.7.4 Examples Examples of general alarm codes in morse code, temporal, and steady output formats. If using... For code... Enter the following... Morse U code .5 sec On .5 sec Off .5 sec On .5 sec Off 1 sec On 2.5 sec Off unused...
  • Page 29 Programming a General Alarm Programming UZC-256 Programming Manual P/N 15976:D 04/25/2008...

  • Page 30: Section 4: Working With Program Files

    Section 4: Working with Program Files 4.1 Overview When you finish programming zone codes and the general alarm code the next step is to name and save the program file and transfer it to the UZC- 256. After the program file is saved it is then stored on a disk or hard drive.

  • Page 31: Transferring Program Files

    Transferring Program Files Working with Program Files Figure 4.1: These buttons will display at the lower right corner of the programming screens (actual layout depends on type of programming being done). After clicking “save”, follow standard Windows Operating System procedures to select where the file will be saved. Files will save with a “.uzc”...

  • Page 32: 2: Uploading: Copying Program Files (Uzc-256 To Pc)

    Working with Program Files Modifying a Program File Step Action Click on “Download” button. Follow standards Windows operating system commands to locate the file where you previously set up and saved the database. Click to open. When the PC finishes copying the file, a confirmation message displays. Alternately, from within the panel-programming screen, click the “Download”...
  • Page 33 Modifying a Program File Working with Program Files UZC-256 Programming Manual P/N 15976:D 04/25/2008...

  • Page 34: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.1 Overview This section contains information for troubleshooting the UZC-256 if your program file does not work. 5.2 Troubleshooting the UZC-256 Review the troubleshooting information in the table below if you cannot get your program file to run. It contains a list of common problems and solutions to these problems.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting the UZC-256 Troubleshooting Null Modem Cable and Converter pin connection diagram: DB25 Socket Signal Ground DB9 Plug Signal Ground Adapter PN 46029 DB9 Socket DB9 Socket Signal Ground Signal Ground Null Modem Cable PN 46028 Figure 5.1 Pin Connections UZC-256 Programming Manual P/N 15976:D 04/25/2008...
  • Page 36 Notes UZC-256 Programming Manual P/N 15976:D 04/25/2008...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting the UZC-256 Troubleshooting UZC-256 Programming Manual P/N 15976:D 04/25/2008...

  • Page 38: Appendix A: System 5000 & System 500 (Ul 8Th)

    Appendix A: System 5000 & System 500 (UL 8th) WARNING: System 500 and System 5000 have not been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition. Operation of the UZC-256 with products tested for UL 864 9th Edition has not been evaluated and may not comply with NFPA 72 and/or the latest edition of UL 864.

  • Page 39: A.3: Programming Guidelines For The System 5000/System 500

    Appendix A System 5000 & System 500 The programming screen shown below shows the default screen for a system with one annunciator address assigned. NOTE:Use the P (Page Down) key to get the second screen when the third and fourth annunciators are programmed on the UZC-256. A.3 Programming Guidelines for the System 5000/System The table below contains a list of the System 5000/System 500 annunciator options, along with address and point information.

  • Page 40: Appendix B: System 5000 With Aim-200 (Ul 8Th)

    Appendix B: System 5000 with AIM-200 (UL 8th) WARNING: System 5000 and AIM-200 have not been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition. Operation of these products with products tested for UL 864 9th Edition has not been evaluated and may not comply with NFPA 72 and/or the latest edition of UL 864.

  • Page 41: B.3: Programming Guidelines For System 5000 W/Aim-200

    System 5000 with AIM-200 Appendix B NOTE:Use the P (Page Down) key to get the second screen when the third and fourth annunciators are programmed on the UZC-256. B.3 Programming Guidelines for System 5000 w/AIM-200 The table below contains a list of the S5000/AIM-200 annunciator options, along with address and point information.

  • Page 42: Appendix C: Nfs-3030/Nfs2-3030, Nca/Nca-2, And Am2020/Afp1010

    Appendix C: NFS-3030/NFS2-3030, NCA/NCA-2, and AM2020/AFP1010 WARNING: NCA, NFS-3030, AM2020 and AFP1010 have not been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition. Operation of these products with products tested for UL 864 9th Edition has not been evaluated and may not comply with NFPA 72 and/or the latest edition of UL 864.

  • Page 43: C.3.1: Nfs-3030 And Nfs2-3030 Annunciator Programming

    NFS-3030/NFS2-3030, NCA/NCA-2, and AM2020/AFP1010 Appendix C NOTE:Use the P (Page Down) key to get the second screen when the third and fourth annunciators are programmed on the UZC-256. C.3 Programming Guidelines for the NFS-3030/NFS2-3030, NCA/NCA-2, or AM2020/AFP1010 C.3.1 NFS-3030 and NFS2-3030 Annunciator Programming The NFS-3030/NFS2-3030 supports up to 32 fully programmable annunciator addresses.

  • Page 44: C.3.2: Nca And Nca-2 Annunciator Programming

    Appendix C NFS-3030/NFS2-3030, NCA/NCA-2, and AM2020/AFP1010 Annunciator Address Annunciator Mode 64PT 64PT 64PT Table C.2 NFS-3030/NFS2-3030 Annunciator Programming Example Each UZC-256 annunciator point can be programmed to monitor a specific NFS-3030/NFS2-3030 point. When the point being monitored becomes active, the Output Code associated with that UZC-256 point will sound.

  • Page 45: C.3.3: Am2020 And Afp1010 Annunciator Programming

    NFS-3030/NFS2-3030, NCA/NCA-2, and AM2020/AFP1010 Appendix C C.3.3 AM2020 and AFP1010 Annunciator Programming The AM2020/AFP1010 can support up to 32 fully programmable annunciator addresses. When selecting the start address and address size for the UZC-256, be sure to take annunciator address availability into consideration.

  • Page 46: Appendix D: Nfs-320 (Ul 9Th), Nfs2640 (Ul 9Th), Nfs-640 (Ul 8Th), And Afp- 300/Afp-400 (Ul 8Th)

    Appendix D: NFS-320 (UL 9th), NFS2- 640 (UL 9th), NFS-640 (UL 8th), and AFP- 300/AFP-400 (UL 8th) WARNING: AFP-300/AFP-400 and NFS-640 have not been certified to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864 9th Edition. Operation of these product with products tested for UL 864 9th Edition has not been evaluated and may not comply with NFPA 72 and/or the latest edition of UL 864.

  • Page 47: D.3: Programming Guidelines For The Afp-300, Afp-400, Nfs-640, Nfs2-640 And Nfs-320

    NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS-640, and AFP-300/AFP-400 Appendix D • Enter the values for General Alarm codes as described in “Programming a General Alarm” on page 25. Save changes before changing pages and before exiting; see “Saving the Program File” on page 30. The programming screen shown below shows the default screen for a system with one annunciator address assigned.

  • Page 48: D.3.2: Nfs-640 And Nfs2-640 Annunciator Programming

    Appendix D NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS-640, and AFP-300/AFP-400 Annunciator Selection Number of Points ACS Selection Group 1 CPU Status and Zones 1-56 ACS Selection Group 2 Zones 57-99, NAC Ckts 1-4 and 16 Special Zones ACS Selection Group 3 Intelligent Modules 101 to 164 ACS Selection Group 4 Intelligent Modules 201-264 (AFP-400 only)

  • Page 49: D.3.3: Nfs-320 Annunciator Programming

    NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS-640, and AFP-300/AFP-400 Appendix D Annunciator Selection Number of Points ACS Selection Group A 8 System Points and Zones 1 - 56 ACS Selection Group B Zones 57 - 99, 9 F Zones, 8 R Zones, 4 NACS ACS Selection Group C Loop 1, Modules 1 - 64 ACS Selection Group D...
  • Page 50 Appendix D NFS-320, NFS2-640, NFS-640, and AFP-300/AFP-400 Annunciator Selection Number of Points ACS Selection Group A 8 System Points and Zones 1 - 56 ACS Selection Group B Zones 57 - 99, 9 F Zones, 8 R Zones, 4 NACS ACS Selection Group C Loop 1, Modules 1 - 64 ACS Selection Group E...

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty

    This warranty is void if the product is altered or repaired by anyone other than Honeywell International Inc. or as expressly authorized by Honeywell International Inc. in writing, or is serviced by anyone other than Honeywell International Inc.
  • Page 52 World Headquarters 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA 203-484-7161 fax 203-484-7118 www.notifier.com...

Table of Contents