Honeywell Vigilon Compact Generic Commissioning Instructions

Honeywell Vigilon Compact Generic Commissioning Instructions

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by Honeywell
Generic Commissioning Instructions
for Vigilon 4/6 loop & Compact range of fire panels & network nodes
4188-856_issue 7_07/15_Generic Vigilon (Compact + VA) Comms.

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Preliminary Information and Safety
Safety Precautions
Essential safety guidelines for handling and wiring fire alarm equipment.
Pre-Commissioning Checks
Procedures and items required before starting the commissioning process.
Key Commissioning Considerations
Static Electricity Precautions
Procedures to prevent damage from static discharge to electronic components.
Powering Up Sequence
Correct sequence for powering up the panel and its components.
Test and Commission Modes
Switching panel modes for testing and commissioning procedures.
Typical Commissioning Process
Pre-Commissioning Panel Checks
Steps to verify panel installation and connections before powering up.
Loop Device Address Allocation
Procedures for allocating addresses to devices on a loop circuit.
Initial Tests and Setups
Performing initial tests, setting system clock, and configuring peripherals.
Commissioning Workflow Steps
Device Setup and Configuration
Ensuring devices are correctly set up and configuring audio loops.
System Data Retrieval
Connecting the commissioning tool to retrieve system data.
Installed System Testing
Conducting functional tests on installed equipment per standards and project requirements.
Final Commissioning Steps
PIN Code Management
Changing user PIN codes and informing respective users.
Configuration Data Backup
Ensuring the site file at the commissioning tool matches the panel for traceability.
Product Approval and Standards
Panel and Interface Unit Approvals
LPCB approvals for fire panels and interface units.
Manual Call Point Approvals
List of LPCB approved manual call points.
S-Quad VAD Sensor STATES
S-Quad VAD Devices and Standards
LPCB approved S-Quad sensors with VAD and their relevant standards.
Non VAD Devices and Standards
S-Quad sensors without VAD and their relevant standards.
S-Quad VAD Sensor STATES
Sensor Variants and LPCB Approved STATES
LPCB approved STATES for various S-Quad sensor variants with VAD.
S-Quad Legacy STATES
Legacy S-Quad Sensor Variants and STATES
LPCB approved STATES for various legacy S-Quad sensor types with Strobe.
S-Quad Sensor STATES Definitions
Heat Sensor STATES
Definition and application of Heat sensor STATES.
Dual Optical/Heat/Optical&Heat Sensor STATES
Definition and application of Dual Optical, Heat and Optical & Heat sensor STATES.
S-Quad Sensor STATES Definitions (Continued)
Dual Optical, Heat & CO Sensor STATES
Definition and application of Dual Optical, Heat & CO sensor STATES.
Optical Sensor STATES
Definition and application of Optical sensor STATES.
Beam Sensor STATES
Beam Sensor STATES vs Distance
Ideal ranges for beam sensor STATES based on distance.
Beam Sensor STATES Definitions and Applications
Definition and application of beam sensor STATES.
Interface Unit STATES
Single and 4-Channel Interface Unit STATES
STATES for single and 4-channel interface units, mains and loop powered.
34000 Range Sensors STATES (Legacy)
Optical Heat Sensor STATES
Definition and application of Optical Heat sensor STATES.
34000 Range Sensor STATES (Legacy Continued)
Other 34000 Range Sensor STATES
Definition and application of other 34000 range sensor STATES.
Heat Sensor STATES (34000 Range)
Definition and application of Heat sensor STATES for the 34000 range.
Installed Equipment Tests
Test Preparation and Panel Modes
Steps for test preparation, communication, tool usage, equipment isolation, and panel modes.
Equipment Testing Procedures
Fire Sensor and Manual Call Point Testing
Guidelines and procedures for testing fire sensors and manual call points.
Interface Unit and Plant Equipment Testing
Testing interface units, connected plant equipment, and keyswitches.
S-Cubed Device Testing
S-Cubed Operation, Testing, and Volume Control
Operating and testing S-Cubed devices, including volume adjustment.
Networked Panel and DAU Testing
Testing repeat panels, mimic panels, and DAUs.
Vigilon Compact VA System Test
Performing 'Fall back' test on Vigilon Compact VA systems.
Vigilon Compact Network Setup
Single Network Configuration and Controller Settings
Guidelines for single network setup, controller addresses, and baud rate.
Vigilon Compact Network Wiring
Single Network Wiring Diagrams
Diagrams for wiring single copper networks with and without domain bridges.
Network Card Configuration
Baud and Node Address Switch Settings
Configuring switches on the Network Card for baud rate and node address.
Network Power-Up and Monitoring
Network Power-Up Sequence
Procedure for powering up network panels one at a time.
Checking and Interpreting Network Maps
Using menu options to view and interpret the network map.
Network Card Status and Error Diagnosis
Checking Network Card Status and Errors
Interpreting status, errors, and condition codes, and troubleshooting high error rates.
Single Vigilon Network Setup
Single Network Configuration Guidelines
Guidelines for setting up a single Vigilon network system.
Network Controller Address and Baud Rate Consistency
Ensuring network controller has lowest address and consistent baud rate.
Vigilon Network Wiring Diagrams
Copper and Fibre Network Wiring
Diagrams for connecting copper and fibre network cables.
Single Network Configuration (No Domain Bridge)
IO Card and DKC Switch Settings
Setting IO Card switches and DKC settings for networking.
Network Power-Up and Map Checking
Procedures for powering up the network and checking the network map.
Network Card Status and Error Troubleshooting
Checking Network Card Status and Errors
Interpreting network card status, errors, and condition codes.
Troubleshooting High Network Errors
Steps to diagnose and resolve high error rates in network communication.
Multiple Vigilon Networks: Domain Bridges
Connecting Networks with Domain Bridge IO Cards
Connecting Vigilon networks using domain bridge IO cards.
Star Network Configuration
Diagram of a star network configuration using domain bridge IO cards.
IO Domain Bridge Network Switch Settings
EN54 Panel/Node Switch Settings for Domain Bridge
Switch settings on EN54 panels/nodes for domain bridge IO card networking.
Message Routing Configuration
Message Routing Diagrams and Logic
Diagrams illustrating message routing logic between panels and network components.
Domain Bridge Connectivity Tests
Message Passing Tests and Fibre Optic Setup
Testing domain bridge connections and configuring fibre optic networks.
Fibre Optic Domain Network Switch Settings
Switch Settings for Fibre Optic Network Cards
Configuration of switches for fibre optic network cards in EN54 Vigilon panels.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps
Menu Navigation and Core Functions Overview
Overview of menu structure, access levels, and core functions.
Setup Menu Paths for Control and Device Configuration
Detailed menu paths for control, sensing, IO, device, and loop setup.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Continued)
Control and Setup Menu Paths
Detailed menu paths for control, setup, audio, and system functions.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Setup)
Setup Menu Paths for Core Functions and Configuration
Menu navigation for setup, protect, backup, device, loop, sector, and fault configuration.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Test/Eng)
Test/Eng Menu Paths for Configuration
Menu navigation for trigger, action, time slots, system settings, and sounder configuration.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Test/Eng Continued)
Test/Eng Menu Paths for System and Sound Configuration
Detailed menu navigation for trigger, action, system, and sound configuration.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Info)
Info Menu Paths for Status and Network Data
Menu navigation for viewing system status, events, network maps, and device information.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Test/Eng)
Test/Eng Menu Paths for System and Communication Configuration
Detailed menu navigation for loop, card, system, and communication settings.
EN Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Test/Eng Continued)
Test/Eng Menu Paths for Device and Communication Setup
Detailed menu navigation for device, loop, address, and communication setup.
BS Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps
Menu Navigation and Core Setup Functions
Overview of menu structure, access levels, and core setup functions.
Setup Menu Paths for Control and Device Configuration
Detailed menu paths for control, sensing, IO, device, and loop setup.
BS Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Control)
Control Menu Paths for Sector, Loop, Action
Menu paths for control functions like sector, loop, action, and sounder.
BS Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Setup)
Setup Menu Paths for Core Functions and Device Configuration
Menu navigation for setup, protect, backup, device, loop, and fault configuration.
BS Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Test/Eng)
Test/Eng Menu Paths for Configuration
Menu navigation for trigger, action, time slots, system settings, and sounder configuration.
BS Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Test/Eng Continued)
Test/Eng Menu Paths for System and Sound Configuration
Detailed menu navigation for trigger, action, system, and sound configuration.
BS Vigilon Control Panel Menu Maps (Info)
Info Menu Paths for Status and Network Data
Menu navigation for viewing system status, events, network maps, and device information.
Appendix B - Message Action List
Fault Event Categories and Clearing Procedures
Identifying and clearing different types of fault events.
Message Action List: Panel, System, and Device Messages
Panel, System, and Communication Message Actions
Troubleshooting steps for panel, system, and communication related messages.
Device, Network, and Configuration Message Actions
Troubleshooting steps for device, network, and configuration related messages.
Message Action List: Panel and Network Messages
Panel and Network Message Troubleshooting
Actions for messages related to panel, network, and command build issues.
Message Action List: Loop and Device Messages
Loop and Device Message Troubleshooting
Actions for messages related to loop wiring, device allocation, and memory.
Message Action List: System and Power Messages
System and Power Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to system printers, power, and communication.
Message Action List: Device and PSU Messages
Device and PSU Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to device status, PSU faults, and charger issues.
Message Action List: System and Communication Messages
System and Communication Message Troubleshooting
Actions for messages related to system programs, communication faults, and NVM corruption.
Message Action List: DC Supply and Device Configuration
DC Supply and Device Configuration Message Actions
Actions for messages related to DC supply, device address, and battery status.
Message Action List: Device Power and Mains Issues
Device Power and Mains Fault Message Actions
Actions for messages related to device power, mains supply, and device movement.
Message Action List: Device Replacement and Faults
Device Replacement and Fault Message Actions
Actions for messages related to device replacement, SAFE address, and earth faults.
Message Action List: Fire and FARE Messages
Fire and FARE Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to fire events, FARE equipment, and data logging.
Message Action List: Interface and Group Messages
Interface and Group Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to interface devices, groups, and card compatibility.
Message Action List: Interface Input/Output Messages
Interface Input/Output Message Actions
Actions for messages related to interface inputs, outputs, and intermittent faults.
Message Action List: Loop and Task Messages
Loop and Task Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to loop resistance, overloading, and task status.
Message Action List: Loop Voltage and Master Alarm
Loop Voltage and Master Alarm Message Actions
Actions for messages related to loop voltage, lost commands, and master alarms.
Message Action List: Master Sector and Communication
Master Sector and Communication Message Actions
Actions for messages related to master sectors, communication faults, and network status.
Message Action List: Network Address and NVM
Network Address and NVM Message Actions
Actions for messages related to network addresses, NVM status, and device not found.
Message Action List: Printer and Software Messages
Printer and Software Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to printer status, software errors, and panel setup.
Message Action List: Program and Radio Device Messages
Program and Radio Device Message Actions
Actions for messages related to program errors, radio devices, and SAFE addresses.
Message Action List: Sector and Sensor Messages
Sector and Sensor Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to sector status, sensor faults, and sounder circuits.
Message Action List: Speech, Strobe, and Supply Messages
Speech, Strobe, and Supply Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to speech circuits, strobe failures, and supply issues.
Message Action List: System and Task Messages
System and Task Related Message Actions
Actions for messages related to system printers, tasks, and communication errors.
Message Action List: Voice Alarm System Messages
Voice Alarm Communication Faults
Troubleshooting serial link wiring faults for Voice Alarm comms.
Voice Alarm Common Faults and Configuration
Identifying and rectifying common faults and configuration errors in Voice Alarm systems.
Message Action List: Wiring and Zone Status
Wiring Fault Message Actions
Actions for messages related to wiring faults like ground breaks and short circuits.
Zone Status Message Actions
Actions for messages related to zone enabling or disabling.
Appendix C - Standalone System Commands
Labels for Identifying Areas
Guidelines for creating and modifying labels for devices and zones.
Input Channel Label Configuration
Displaying input channel labels on panels and networks.
Long Labels for Devices and Command Builds
Using and Enabling Long Labels
Guidelines for creating and enabling long labels up to 64 characters.
Tokenised Labels and Building Features
Using token values for labels and lists of general building features.
Long Labels: Additional Tokens
General Building Features and Positions Tokens
Lists of tokens for building features and positions.
Airport and Building Usage Tokens
Lists of tokens for airport and building usage.
Sector Configuration Guidelines
Sector Basics, Signals, and Assignment
Understanding sectors, their actions, signal priorities, and assignments.
Voice Alarm Zones and Sector Interaction
Relationship between Voice Alarm Zones and sector assignments.
Integral Sounder Operation
Configuring Integral Sounder Modes
Setting up integral sounder operation via panel menu commands.
Fire Plan Configuration
Default, Fail Safe, and Site Specific Fire Plans
Methods for configuring default, fail-safe, and site-specific fire plans.
Delay Blocks Configuration
Delay Block Functionality and Triggers
Understanding delay block capabilities, limitations, and triggers.
Resound Delay Mode Functions
Control Settings for Delay Mode Operation
How delay blocks behave when the Silence Alarms button is pressed.
Sound and Resound Alarm Options
Resound FIRE and SOUND ON/OFF Settings
Controlling sounder operation for subsequent fires and on first press of Sound Alarms.
Time Slots and Time Blocks Configuration
Time Slot and Time Block Functionality
Linking time slots with time blocks for periodic system actions.
Zones and Groups Configuration
Zone Functionality, Assignment, and Interaction
Understanding zones, their purpose, assignment, and interaction with Voice Alarm Zones.
Group Configuration
Understanding groups and their default assignments.
Zone Task Configuration
Zone Task Capabilities and Command Build Triggers
Using zone tasks for fire message display, sensing levels, and triggering command builds.
Command Builds Configuration
Command Build Functionality and Management
Guidelines for creating, triggering, and managing command builds for system actions.
Sounder Configuration Options
Configuring Sound Output Signals and FAB/SABs
Setting up sound output signals and using FAB/SABs for sounder control.
Auxiliary Relays and Radio Devices
Auxiliary Relay Configuration
Default operation and configuration of auxiliary relays.
Radio Device Commissioning
Commissioning Plexus radio devices using the Plexus tool.
Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE)
FARE Interface Capabilities and Control
Overview of FARE Interface units and procedures for enabling/disabling.
Fire Protection Equipment (FPE)
FPE Interface Capabilities and Control
Overview of FPE Interface units and procedures for enabling/disabling.
S-Cubed Mark III/II and S-Quad Features
Speech, Visual Alarm, and Strobe Functions
Functionality of speech, visual alarms, and strobes on S-Cubed/S-Quad devices.
Sounder Operation Modes
Configuring S-Cubed/S-Quad sounder elements in turbo and non-turbo modes.
S-Cubed Mark I Specifics and VAD/Strobe Action
Mark 1 Strobe Compliance and Mode Selection
Mark 1 strobe compliance and operating S-Cubed in tone or voice mode.
Voice and Sounder Mode Plus VAD/Strobe Action
Selecting tones, messages, and VAD/Strobe actions for S-Cubed/S-Quad.
Appendix D - Networked System Commands
Master Sectors Overview and Guidelines
Understanding Master Sectors, their components, and assignment rules.
Master Groups for Networked Systems
Master Group Configuration and Assignment
Configuring Master Groups for message routing and global controls.
Appendix E - Cards
Refer to Instruction Leaflets for Card Details
Guidance to refer to instruction leaflets supplied with each card.

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