Block Acknowledge - Notifier AM2020 User Manual

Section 5.5 Block Acknowledge
The function of block acknowledge gives the user the ability to acknowledge multiple trouble conditions with a
single depression of the ACK STEP key. The AM2020/AFP1010 block acknowledge function is normally
enabled. With block acknowledge enabled, the AM2020/AFP1010 will function as follows:
• Fire Alarm conditions including clears (tracking devices only) must be acknowledged individually as
described on the preceding pages. Fire Alarm conditions restored by depression of the system reset
key do not require acknowledgment.
• All current unacknowledged conditions must be processed by the system before block acknowledge
is executed (events will be acknowledged individually until then).
• No acknowledged event messages are recorded for individual troubles once the block acknowledge
message has been displayed.
• Trouble clears will be recorded for individual troubles that have not been initiated by a system reset.
• Trouble clears no longer have to be acknowledged.
• Troubles may come and go without being acknowledged.
• Upon completion of block acknowledge the AM2020/AFP1010 will enter its display acknowledged
events mode of operation (see displaying current alarms and troubles section).
To disable the block acknowledge function, refer to the local parameters NFPA programming section in
Chapter Three of this manual. If the AM2020/AFP1010 block acknowledge function is disabled, the AM2020/
AFP1010 will process alarm and trouble conditions in Receiving Unit Mode as described on the preceding and
following pages respectively. See caution note below for restrictions.
For an AM2020/AFP1010 connected to a NOTI•FIRE•NET system which also includes an NRT or an
AFP-200 panel, receiving mode is not supported and block acknowledge should be enabled. Enabling
receiving mode in this situation will prevent the panel from functioning properly and alarms will not be
acknowledged. A NOTI•FIRE•NET system is not listed for proprietary receiving unit operation.
If no NRT or AFP-200 is present on the network, the AM2020/AFP1010 may be configured for
receiving mode or block acknowledge, provided that all other nodes (INAs, AM2020/AFP1010s) on
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the system are configured in the same manner.
to execute block acknowledge. The following
message will appear:
CAUTION
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