Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Table Of Contents 1. Introduction To PC3K ____________________________________________________________ 4 Requirements ______________________________________________________________________ 4 Legalese ___________________________________________________________________________ 4 Standard Limited Warranty __________________________________________________________ 4 How To Contact Zeta Alarm Systems __________________________________________________ 4 2. Installation _____________________________________________________________________ 4 Installation From Diskette_____________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 17.12 CBM ___________________________________________________________________________ 36 17.13 FZA Input ______________________________________________________________________ 36 17.14 TZB Input ______________________________________________________________________ 36 17.15 DIO Input ________________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. 17.16 DIO Output _______________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. 17.17 Hotkey _________________________________________________________________________ 36...
Once you’ve selected a destination directory, it will create it for you, copy the PC3K files into it, and create an icon for the program in Program Manager (under Windows 3.x), or an entry on your “Start” button (under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT).
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual PC3K files into it, and create an icon for the program in Program Manager (under Windows 3.x), or an entry on your “Start” button (under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT). 3. Online Help The PC3K program comes complete with an extensive online help system, the contents of which are remarkably similar to the contents of this user’s manual.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 4. The Main Screen The main screen contains the main menu, toolbar, status bar, and buttons. The toolbar provides access to oft-used functions such as file loading and saving functions. The left panel on the status bar shows the current program state;...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5. System Inventory This dialog box is used to configure the inventory of the system, particularly the quantities and types of devices that will be installed. This dialog is also where you can configure which network devices are installed, and at what addresses.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5.1 System Inventory - SLC Devices This page of the System Inventory dialog allows you to configure the types and quantities of SLC devices installed on loops 1-8 and A-D. Move thru the list with mouse clicks, tabs, or Enters. If you attempt to enter a quantity outside the allowable range for a device, the quantity will be set to the minimum or maximum.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5.2 System Inventory - FZAs/TZBs This page of the System Inventory dialog allows you to configure the number and addresses of conventional zone input cards installed on the RS-485 network. Up to twelve FZAs and TZBs may be installed on a system, in any mixture. FZA and TZB points are mapped to loop 9.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5.3 System Inventory - RLDs This page of the System Inventory dialog allows you to configure the number and addresses of remote LED display boards. RLDs (Remote LED Drivers) provide remote annunciation of system, point, and group status. Each RLD can drive up to 30 LEDs;...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5.4 System Inventory - RDAs This page of the System Inventory dialog allows you to configure the number and addresses of remote LCD displays. An RDA (Remote Display Annunciator) mimics the front panel of the Classic 2000 Mk II FACP. It allows remote silence and reset.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5.5 System Inventory - CBMs This page of the System Inventory dialog allows you to configure the number and addresses of municipal city box interface modules. Up to two CBMs (City Box Modules) may be installed. The first (mapped to 0:008) functions as an alarm output.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5.6 System Inventory - ZRMs This page of the System Inventory dialog allows you to configure the number of relay modules installed. Up to four ZRMs (Zone Relay Modules) may be installed on the system. Each ZRM contains five relays.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 5.7 System Inventory - DIOs This page of the System Inventory dialog allows you to configure the number and addresses of DIO modules. The DIO (Dual-Input Dual-Output module) supplies two Class B inputs, and two NAC/Relay outputs. Up to 64 DIOs may be installed on the system;...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 6. System Programming System programming is accomplished thru a tabbed dialog box, where each of the tabs offers the following: • System Configuration - Global options • Input Configuration - Input sensitivities and options •...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 6.1 System Programming - System Configuration The "System Configuration" tab of the System Programming dialog is where general global system items are set. These include: NACs - Each of the four 24V output circuits may be set to one of the following modes: •...
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Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Printer Mode - Select either: • Disabled - No printing will occur. • Manual - Data is only sent to the printer on demand (i.e. when printing the event history or when printing the panel programming).
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 6.2 System Programming - Input Configuration The "Input Configuration" tab of the System Programming dialog is where input sensitivities and options are set. These include: Sensitivity Levels: • Ion - Select the "low", "medium", and "high" sensitivity settings for ionization smoke sensors.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 6.3 System Programming - Day/Night Schedules The "Day/Night Schedules" tab of the System Programming dialog is where day/night schedules and holidays are set. These include: Day/Night Schedules: Edit the "day start time", "day sensitivity", "night start time", "night sensitivity", and the "days of the week"...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 6.4 System Programming - On/Off Schedules The "On/Off Schedules" tab of the System Programming dialog is where on/off schedules are set. These include: Edit up to six times for each of four available on/off schedules.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 7. Point Configuration NOTE: If Multiple Selection is going to be used to set alarm verification, sensitivity & output Group for a range of sensors, then the device label should not be entered until after multiple editing has finished, because multi-editing will also change the device label.
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Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual • Alarm - Activates output group 99 and the programmed output group. • Manual Pull - Activates output group 99 and the programmed output group; same as "alarm". • Waterflow - Activates output group 96 and the programmed output group.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 8. Group Configuration This dialog is used to edit parameters for each output group. It contains the following areas and controls: Group Array This array of boxes represents the output groups, where each box is one group. Click on a group to display its settings.
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Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Inputs Mapped to Group A scrollable list of all input points mapped to the last-selected output group. Outputs Assigned to Group A scrollable list of all output points assigned to the last-selected output group.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 9. Panel Communications This dialog is used to transfer data to and from a Classic 2000 Mk II FACP. The “Online” indicator will show “Offline” if the panel is not connected, or if the program cannot communicate with the panel. Refer to the FAQ for help if you’re having trouble getting the PC and the panel communicating.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 10. Event History This dialog is used to view the panel's event history. Its main component is a large list box, which shows the events, one per line, newest to oldest. The first character of each line denotes its type: large dot = alarm, small dot = trouble, no dot = status).
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 11. Printing Reports You may print a report including any of the following information: • System Inventory - A list of all the items that you have specified are installed on the system. •...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 12. Program Options Communications Port Select the communications port your computer will use to communicate with the panel. This program supports COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4 (the standard PC serial ports). Any ports that are not available on your computer will be disabled, and cannot be selected.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 13. Program Password A "program password" is used to restrict access to this program. The password is simply string of characters. The first time the program is run, the password will be set to the default, "3000". You should change this to something else a bit less obvious.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 14. Managing Data Files PC3K uses a proprietary format for its data files, containing both binary and text data. The default file extension is ".DAT". The following operations may be performed with data files: Open Select "Open..."...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 15. Import/Export This dialog is used to input and export system data, groups, and points a to plain-text ASCII data file that may be edited with a standard text editor. By default, the filename used for import/export is based on the name of the current datafile. For example, if the data filename is "PANEL.DAT", then the default import/export filename will be "PANEL.TXT".
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 16. Remote LEDS The Classic 2000 Mk II FACP can drive remote LEDs for system status annunciation, or for building mapping applications. Remote LEDs can be driven by up to sixteen RLDs (each of which can handle up to 60 LEDs), and up to sixteen RLAs (each of which can handle up to 128 LEDs).
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 17. Device Types The following is a list of valid device types used in Classic 2000 Mk II programming: 17.1 Ionization Sensor Description: Zeta Premier Analogue Addressable Ionization Smoke Detector Zeta Part Number: PAI100...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Note: The Monitor Input/Output Module may be used as either an input or output. When selected as an I/O-Input, it is an input, operating the same as a standard input module; the output follows the input and is not programmable in any way.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Silenceable: Note: The alarm relay is fixed-function, and may not be changed. 17.11 ZRM Relay Description: Zeta Zone Relay Module Zeta Part Number: ZZRM Zeta Stock Code 62-220 Default Label: "ZRM Relay" Default Groups:...
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Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Note: Hotkeys are not included in point validation. Revision 1.0 Part # 3000-0002 Page 37 of 46...
LCD. The local programming display features a 4x20 backlit LCD and ergonomically designed keypad for panel- front programming and editing of all features. The optional PC3K programming software is recommended for PC or laptop computer programming.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual to 5000 feet away with only a 4-wire connection. A total of up to 127 serial devices may be connected with a twisted, shielded pair for communication and a standard pair for 24VDC power.
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 19.3.8 Cabinet • 25.5" High x 14.5" wide x 4" deep • Red 16-gauge CRS construction • Space at bottom for batteries • Knock-outs provided in top, sides, and back • Removable Door has window and key lock 19.3.9 Analog Addressable Devices...
Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual 20. Glossary Of Terms ZACM Addressable Communications Module. Annunciator A display unit containing indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, LCDs, or other means to indicate status information about the system. Class A Circuit An arrangement of monitored initiating device, signalling line, or notification appliance circuits that prevents a single open or ground on the installation wiring of these circuits from causing loss of the system's intended function.
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Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Program Cable Interface. This cable (Zeta part number 62-950) provides the interface between the Classic 2000 Mk II fire alarm control panel and a PC. The ten-pin (5 x 2) ribbon cable connector plugs into J2 on the CP3 (labeled "PROG") with the cable flowing downwards.
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Zeta Alarm Systems PC3K User’s Manual Ten-Zone Class B Input Module. ZZRM Zone Relay Module. Each ZRM contains five SPDT relays rated at 120VAC, 10A. Up to four ZRMs may be installed, connected to the CP3's expansion port. Revision 1.0...
The downside is that they're rather rigid in their format. New versions of PC3K may not be able to read binary data files created by older versions of the program. Binary data files use the .DAT file extension.
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It is recommended that you use binary data files for day-to-day operation of the program, due to their superior access speeds. It is recommended that you use ASCII data files for archival storage, and when updating to a new version of PC3K, due to their flexibility and robustness. Q: How does the "Alarm" output group work? A: Output Group 99 is the "Alarm"...
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