Fault Status; Alarm Status - EMS FIRECELL Programming Manual

Fault Status

When entered, this shows the devices fault condition information. To view the actual fault for a
particular device, the rotary control can be pushed to display a fault description. If multiple faults
are outstanding for a device then by turning the rotary control they can be individually viewed.
Front Display Device Status
The available fault descriptions are described below;
No Device Faults – this description indicates that the device is not in any fault condition and is
operating correctly.
In Tamper – this indicates that the devices tamper switch is not currently making contact
against the ceiling or wall mounted base plate.
Head Missing – this indicates that the detectors head, sounder, strobe only or sounder/strobe
head is not currently fitted on the radio base.
Signal Fault – this is indicated for two reasons. Firstly it indicates that there has currently not
been any communication between the device and its associated Radio Cluster Communicator
(RCC) for 300 seconds. Secondly if the signalling path is poor and although communication is
being achieved it is not at an acceptable level for reliable communication.
Battery Fault – this shows that the device has either a low battery and has a minimum
operational life of 7- 30 days or has a battery missing.
Head Dirty – this shows that the device viewed currently has a head reading which is deemed
as dirty/contaminated.
No Sndr Audio – this indicates that a sounder device has given no audio output or a low audio
output when sounding.
disabled when using strobe only devices.
Head Fault – this indicates that a detectors head has a fault i.e. no communication between the
head and the radio base.
Short Circuit – this indicates a short circuit wiring fault on the input of an I/O unit.
Open Circuit – this indicates an open circuit wiring fault on the input of an I/O unit.
Un-Assigned – this description indicates that the device is un-assigned to the system.
Assigning the device is possible by pressing the rotary control to assign or visiting the Assign
Devices option from the main menu.

Alarm Status

When entered, this shows the devices alarm condition information. To view the actual alarm for a
particular device, the rotary control can be pushed to select the device and this will then display
the alarm description.
Front Display Device Status
The available alarm descriptions are described below;
In Fire – this indicates the device is currently in a fire alarm condition.
In Pre-Alarm – this indicates the device is currently in a Pre-alarm condition.
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Fault Status
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