1. INTRODUCTIONThe instructions given in this document are common to allthe ‘MX’ range of fire controllers, any differences beingoutlined as appropriate This document is written forFirmware Version 17.
The MINERVA MX range, form a comprehensive andcompatible range of modular and flexible EN54 approved(the MX2 and MX Black Box Panel are additional MXcompatible units which are fully EN54 : Part. 2 and Part. 4compliant) addressable fire controllers using Tyco MZXTechnologyTM.
Standard MINERVA MX fire controllers include:
• MX1000 – 250 point,16/32/ 40/80/120/160/200 or 240 zone network capable firecontroller – 1 loop controller in compactdesigner housing.
• MX4000 – 1000 point, 16/32/40/80/120/160/200 or 240 zone network capable firecontroller - 2 to 8 loop controller in compactdesigner housing.
• T2000 – 1000 point, 16/32/40/80/120/160/200 or 240 zone network capable firecontroller - 2 to 8 loop controller in Marineapproved compact housing.
• MXR – Fully functional repeater in compactdesigner housing.
• T2000 Marine Full Function Repeater.
• MX2-100 - 250 point, 16/32/40/80/160/200or 240 zone network capable fire C.I.E. – 1loop C.I.E. in housing with integral backupbatteries.
• MX2-200 - 1000 point, 16/32/40/80/160/200or 240 zone network capable fire C.I.E. - 2 to8 loop C.I.E. in housing with integral backupbatteries.
All variants fully comply with the requirements of EN54parts 2 and 4 and may be installed in a system whichcomplies with the requirements of BS 5839 : Part 1. TheMarine versions also comply with the requirements ofS.O.L.A.S. and marine Classification Societies.
1.1 KEY FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
All MINERVA MX controllers are built around commonhardware and software modules incorporating the followingcommon functions and features:
• An integral 110-250V ac battery backedpower supply providing 24V dc (nominal) atup to 5A (alarm load) for poweringconventional detection zone interfaces(DIM800/DDM800), conventional soundersand beacons, door release mechanisms andinterface relays and remote full functionrepeaters.
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• Power supply incorporates a 24V DCcharger capable of charging up to 38Ahbatteries to provide up to 72 hours backupand 30 minutes in alarm (BS 5839 : Part 1) or90 hours backup and 15 minutes in alarm.
• Full EN54 compliant control switches andindicators with keyswitch enable andoptional programmable LED indicators andcontrol switches.
• Large backlit 16 line x 40 character LCDdisplay with detailed and preciseidentification of all sectors, zones and points,comprehensive 95 character emergencyprocedure instructions and full system statusindication including counters of number ofpoints in alarm, fault, disabled and testmode.
• Extensive menu driven and passwordcontrolled operator and engineer functionsincluding extensive isolate, override, test,service and diagnostic functions.
• System manager and engineer functionsincluding editing of point descriptions andviewing/printing of point values includingCO levels, temperatures and detectorobscuration levels.
• Optional self-test and verification ofdetectors from the controller.
• Peer-to-peer communication with up to 98other controllers providing a seamlessoperator interface to all other relevantdefined controllers on the network.
• Event log for logging of up to 3000 eventswhich can be viewed, selected and printed.
• Constant monitoring of all detectors andinput circuits and processing of detectorsensor information using standard, CCO andFastLogic fuzzy logic algorithms.
• Long term averaging and conditionmonitoring of smoke detectors with dirtydetector identification.
• Automatic or manual switching of detectormodes and sensitivities according to changesin occupancy patterns (day mode) andvariations in fire risk.
• Constant fault monitoring of all hardwarecomponents, power supplies, batteries,relays, sounder and speaker circuits,addressable loops, detectors and addressabledevices, monitored input circuits, remoteand local communication links.
• Communication with up to 1000 addresseson up to 8 detection loops per controller anda combination of up to 1500 auxiliary I/O,controller plus 7 full function repeaters andmultiple remote printers.
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• Signalling, supervision, status and faultindication of central station alarm signallingequipment such as BT Redcare STU.
• Option for one repeater to be provided from aremote PC computer using MX-Remoteservice and diagnostics software over thepublic switched telephone network (PSTN).
• Default cause and effect providing computercontrol of all outputs, sounders, beacons andspeakers in the event of alarm conditions.
• Powerful programmable cause and effectusing the flexible and easily configuredMINERVA group based event/actionprogramming language.
• Synchronisation and multiple output pulsepatterns for phased evacuation of up to 240zones using “Bell Mapping”.
• Arrangement of points in up to 240 detectionzones per controller.
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 OPERATOR’S INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
2.1.1 GENERAL
ALL operator controls and indicators are mounted on the frontpanel. For the MX/T2000, these are provided by the OperatorDisplay Module (ODM800 - top module) and the OperatorControl Module (OCM800 - bottom module). The ODMcontains the alphanumeric LCD display, keypad and‘Softkeys’. The OCM contains the ‘ENABLE KEY’,indicator LEDs and control keys.
For MX2 systems all operator controls and indicators exceptthe ‘ENABLE KEY’ are provided by the Display ControlModule (DCM800). The ‘ENABLE KEY’ is providedseparately at the bottom of the front panel.
2.1.2 OPERATOR DISPLAY MODULE
The Operator Display Module (Fig. 3) contains the followingindicators and controls:
• A 640 character backlit LCD alphanumericdisplay, arranged in 16 rows of 40 characters.This is used to display information about thesystem status and alarms. The backlight is onwhen the keyswitch is set to the ‘enable’position, when a key is pressed or when anAlarm or Fault is present.
• Switches F1 to F5 - used to carry out thefunctions displayed on the bottom line of theLCD display.
• An alphanumeric keypad used for enteringaccess codes, text strings or generalinformation as follows:
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• SCROLL UP and SCROLL DOWN keys -used to scroll through a display or log oneentry at a time. These keys will auto-repeatif held down, ie, will scroll continuously.
• When used in conjunction with theConfiguration menu, the UP key switchesto upper case and the DOWN key to lowercase.
7PQRS
8TUV
9WXYZ
6MNO
5JKL
4GHI
3DEF
2ABC
0
1
Used to enter the number 0
Used to enter the number 1 or specialsymbols
Used to enter the number 2 or letters ‘A’,‘B’ or ‘C’
Used to enter the number 3 or letters ‘D’,‘E’ or ‘F’
Used to enter the number 4 or letters ‘G’,‘H’ or ‘I’
Used to enter the number 5 or letters ‘J’,‘K’ or ‘L’
Used to enter the number 6 or letters ‘M’,‘N’ or ‘O’
Used to enter the number 7 or letters ‘P’,‘Q’, ‘R’ or ‘S’
Used to enter the number 8 or letters ‘T’,‘U’ or ‘V’
Used to enter the number 9 or letters ‘W’,‘X’, ‘Y’ or ‘Z’
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CONTROLS
• ‘ENABLE’ keyswitch - a two positionkeyswitch, with positions ‘normal’ (0) and‘enable’ (1).
• Seven control switches:
• ‘SILENCE BUZZER’ - used to silencethe internal buzzer.
• ‘SILENCE/RESOUND’ - used to silence/resound external sounders.
• ‘EVACUATE’ (FIRE ALARM T2000) -used to activate external sounders.
• ‘RESET’ - used to reset the system afteran alarm or event has occurred.
• ‘DAY MODE’ - used to set the systeminto the daytime operation mode.
• ‘INVESTIGATE DELAY’ - is used to endsignalling delay time and start theinvestigation time.
• ‘SPARE’ - is configurable to customerrequirements.
2.1.4 DCM800 DISPLAY CONTROLMODULE
The DCM800 (Fig. 4) is used on the MX2 variants toprovide all the functions of the OCM800 and ODM800 asused in the MX and T2000 variants.
Indicators and controls are defined as for the ODM800 andOCM800 modules in Section 2.1.2 and 2.1.3. TheDCM800 includes all indicators and controls listed in thesetwo sections except for the ‘SPARE’ - FUNCTION KEYfrom the ODM800.
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2.2 LCD DISPLAY
The LCD display is divided into four windows as shown in Fig. 6:
The fire window in the quiescent mode will display theproduct name, date/time and company name.
On detection of an Alarm condition, the fire window willdisplay ‘First Fire’ and associated information. Formultiple alarms in the system the fire window will displaythe first and last alarms.
The number of alarms is displayed at the right hand side ofline 5 in the fire window.
First FireZone 002 B0011st Floor CorridoorRoom 117Last Fire 002Zone 030 B055 4th Floor Washroom / Window
Registered Company: Thorn Security Ltd. Registered Office: Du
2.2.2 STATUS WINDOW
The status window displays the number of faults, isolatesetc.
2.2.3 MAIN WINDOW
The main window displays logs, information text, menusand device identification.
2.2.4 SOFTKEY WINDOW
The softkey windows change dependant on the optionselected.
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2.3 NORMAL OPERATION
When the controller is initially powered up, with no faults oralarms in the system and the ‘Enable’ key in the ‘off’position, the following screen is displayed:
2.3.1 EVENT MONITORING
The term ‘event’ is used to describe a change in systemstatus that must be acknowledged and/or generates anoutput.
Examples of events include:
• Mains failure
• Detection of a fire condition
• Operation of ‘EVACUATE/FIRE ALARM’key
All events trigger a response, the category of which dependson the event type and will be one of the following (in priorityorder):
• Full Alarm or Alert
• Pre-Alarm
• Fault
• Isolation
• Test Mode
• Warning
• Information
When an event occurs, it is stored in the event log. Thecontents of this log may be displayed in two formats:
• Unaccepted and locally accepted events
• All events in chronological order ofoccurrence
The events are stored in chronological order withunaccepted events marked as outstanding. The event logmay hold up to 3000 events; in the unlikely occurrence ofthe log filling up, the oldest record will be overwritten.
MX Panel
Fri, 17-Mar-09 11:57
Company Name
General
View Not Clr
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2.3.2 EVENT DISPLAY
The display automatically shows the last event of thecategory with the highest priority. With Scroll keys, it ispossible to get all events in this category in chronologicalorder. With Softkey F5 the user can change to anothercategory (if available).
Important: Category ‘Full Alarm/Alert’ shows only the firstpoint of a zone in alarm. If two points of one zone are inalarm, only the first one which was in alarm will bedisplayed. The second alarm can only be accessed via themenu option ‘View Event Log’.
2.4 OPERATION IN ALARM
2.4.1 SYSTEM RESPONSE
When a fire condition is detected, the system responds asfollows:
1) The internal buzzer will sound in acontinuous tone.
2) Both red ‘FIRE’ LEDs will light.
3) The SOUNDERS and SIGNALLING‘ACTIVATED’ red LEDs will light.
Note: If the alarm is initiated by a detector, there maybe a delay of from 1 to 10 minutes before theNOTIFICATION STATUS ‘ACTIVATED’ ledlights. This is to allow time for the alarm to beinvestigated and any relevant action takenbefore signalling is initiated. A Callpoint set toevacuate will initiate signallingimmediately. Refer to Section 2.6.3.
4) For the MX controllers, the sounders andany other configured outputs will beactivated.
5) The LCD will display a message in theformat:
First FireZone 002 B0021st Floor CorridoorRoom 117
General
Menu
First Fire
Passcode More
001
Information
MX17A-05-O17 10/09
EQUIPMENT:
PUBLICATION:
ISSUE No. & DATE:
6) For a T2000 controller, the sounders and anyother configured outputs will beactivated. If the alarm is not acceptedwithin the programmed delay period bypressing the ‘INVESTIGATE DELAY’ key,all other sounder outputs will be activated.
The message format is as follows:
Under ‘FIRE’:
The top line shows the Zone and Point number of thedevice in alarm.
The second line shows the zone description (defined atconfiguration).
The third line shows the point description (defined atconfiguration).
The fourth line shows the type of alarm.
If no information text is shown:
The fifth line shows date and time.The sixth line shows the device type.
The seventh line shows the actual CURRENTtemperature (if heat sensor).
Note: The above is only displayed if Extended AlarmInformation has been selected atconfiguration.
Under ‘First Fire’:
The first three lines from ‘FIRE’ arerepeated.The number of alarms is displayed on theblack bar underneath the first fireinformation.
2.4.2 SOUNDER SILENCING
When a FIRE ALARM is received, investigate the cause ofthe alarm.
WARNING:
WHEN SEARCHING AN AREA FOR THE SOURCE OF A FIRE ALARM SIGNAL,
WHERE A FIRE ALARM HAS BEEN INITIATED BY A ‘CARBON MONOXIDE’
FIRE DETECTOR, IT MUST BE REMEMBERED THAT A CARBON MONOXIDE FIRE DETECTOR MAY
GENERATE AN ALARM BEFORE OTHER FIRE INDICATORS (SUCH AS SMOKE) ARE
Registered Company: Thorn Security Ltd. Registered Office: Du
THIS OCCURS MOST NOTABLY IN DEEP SEATED FIRES IN DENSELY PACKED
MATERIALS, AREAS WHERE FIRES MAY OCCUR IN CUPBOARDS AND
STOREROOMS REMOTE FROM DETECTORS AND WHERE SMOKE
IMPERVIOUS BARRIERS EXIST BETWEEN THE SEAT OF THE FIRE AND THE
DETECTOR (SUCH AS WITHIN WALL CAVITIES). THESE FACTORS SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED CAREFULLY BEFORE DECLARING SAFE ANY AREA WHERE A CARBON MONOXIDE FIRE DETECTOR
HAS RAISED AN ALARM.
Once the cause of the alarm has been determined and allappropriate action has been taken, silence the sounders asfollows:
a) Insert the key into the front panel keyswitchand turn it clockwise to the ‘enable’position.
b) Press ‘SILENCE/RESOUND’.
The system will respond as follows:
i) The sounders will be silenced.
ii) The ‘SOUNDER ACTIVATED’ LED willextinguish.
iii) All other outputs will remain activated.
iv) The LCD display will remain showing thetype of alarm and the full zoneidentification. The ‘GENERAL’ displaywindow will show ‘Sound SIL’.
If it is required to manually resound the sounders, pressingthe ‘SILENCE/RESOUND’ key will reactivate thesounders.
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2.4.3 RESETTING THE CONTROLLER
Note:
1) When the system is in a Fire Alarm state,Silence must be operated before Reset ispossible. This interlock is always presentunder Fire Alarm condition, even if all soundersare isolated.
2) The controller should also NOT be reset untilthe source of the alarm has been determinedby the Fire Brigade or the cause otherwisefound (and the condition removed).
Once the notes above have been observed, press the‘RESET’ key. The display will show the following message:
Reset
in
Progress...
*
After 17 to 20 seconds, the LCD will return to the normaldisplay (Section 2.3) if no faults or other events are present.
2.4.4 MULTIPLE EVENTS
If, when in alarm condition, a second alarm (of anotherzone) is received, the system response is dependent on thenature and source of the second alarm as follows:
a) If the sounders have NOT been silenced, thefollowing will occur:
i) The internal buzzer will continue to soundwithout interruption.
ii) The LCD will continue to display thealarm message for the FIRST fire alarmand also the last fire alarm.
iii) The alarm count will be incremented.
2.4.5 PRE-ALARM WARNINGS
If the LCD shows a message including a “warning”indication, a pre-alarm condition has been detected by thecontroller. This may be indicated for example, if a detectoridentifies a build-up of smoke or heat that might result froma fire, but the alarm threshold has not yet been reached. Theinternal buzzer will sound but the sounders and visual fireindicators will remain inactive at this stage. Proceed asfollows:
a) Accept the event, (if the option is available),noting the location of the event.
b) Initiate action to deal with the conditionindicated, taking care to determine if thewarning was initiated by a fire condition orby a system fault.
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If the detector subsequently shows an alarm condition, analarm will be generated, regardless of whether the pre-alarm warning was accepted.
2.5 OPERATION IN FAULT CONDITION
2.5.1 SYSTEM RESPONSE
When a Fault condition is detected, the system will respondas follows:
a) The internal buzzer will pulse.
b) The yellow ‘GENERAL FAULT’ LED willlight.
c) The LCD backlight will come on and willdisplay the following type of screen:
The message format is as follows:
The top line shows the Zone and pointnumber in fault condition.
The second line shows the zone description(defined in configuration).
The third line shows the point description(defined in configuration).
The fourth line shows the type of fault.
If no information text is shown:
The fifth line shows the date and time.
The sixth line shows the device type.
The message will continue to be displayed until theintervention of an operator or the fault is cleared.
2.5.2 OPERATOR ACTION
When a Fault condition occurs, proceed as follows:
a) Press the ‘SILENCE BUZZER’ key.The internal buzzer will silence, but theLED and display will continue to operate asdescribed.
Zone 000 R10System ZoneBattery Fault IP
BATTERY FAULT
17-Mar-00 15:00:00Digital Input
MX Panel
Fri, 17-Mar-09 15:00
Company Name
Flt P 002
General
View
FAULT
Info MoreNot Clr
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b) Investigate the source of the fault and wherepossible remove.
Note: If the fault cannot be cured, contact your localsupplier and arrange for a service visit.
The fault information will be displayed until the fault iscleared.
2.6 FIRE CONTROL KEYS
There are six fire control keys on the Operator Control Module(or Display Control Module for MX2), namely:
• SILENCE BUZZER
• SILENCE/RESOUND
• RESET
• DAY MODE
• INVESTIGATE DELAY
• EVACUATE (FIRE ALARM for Marine)
Only the ‘SILENCE BUZZER’ key is active without the‘Enable’ key being inserted and turned to the ‘Enabled’position.
The functions of ‘SILENCE BUZZER’, SILENCE/RESOUND’ and ‘RESET have already been described. Thefunctions of ‘EVACUATE or FIRE ALARM’,‘INVESTIGATE DELAY’ and ‘DAY MODE’ are described inthe following paragraphs.
2.6.1 EVACUATE or FIRE ALARM
Once enabled by the keyswitch, pressing ‘EVACUATE orFIRE ALARM’ will cause the following:
a) The internal buzzer will sound continuously.
b) The red ‘FIRE’ LEDs will light.
c) The sounders and any other configured outputsare activated.
d) The LCD will display the following type ofscreen:
First FireZone 000 RB002R12System ZoneEvacuate Button
Registered Company: Thorn Security Ltd. Registered Office: Dun
2.6.2 DAY/NIGHT MODE
In night mode the system activates immediately when analarm is received, the internal buzzer, all sounders andalarm signalling outputs operate.
In day mode, on receipt of an alarm, only the internalbuzzer and sounders are activated immediately. A delaytime is started (default 60 seconds) in which the alarmmessage must be acknowledged (‘Investigate delay’switch) to start the investigation time. If there is noacknowledgement within this time, the alarm signallingoutputs will be activated.
The investigation time (default 10 minutes) is the timeremaining for staff to carry out investigation of the alarmsource, before the alarm signalling outputs will beactivated.
An evacuate callpoint will initiate an immediate alarm.
Signalling is always immediate if sounder faults exist in thesystem.
2.6.3 INVESTIGATE DELAY
The ‘INVESTIGATE DELAY’ switch is only active whenthe controller is in the ‘DAY MODE’ of operation. If aFire Alert is received at the controller, the signalling outputis delayed for 1 minute, if the ‘Investigate Delay’ switch ispressed during this period a further delay (configurablebetween 1 and 10 minutes) is initiated. This delay allowsfor the alarm to be investigated, if it is a false alarm, thecause of the alarm can be removed and the controller to besilenced and reset. If the alarm is real, then pressing the‘EVACUATE/FIRE ALARM’ switch will cause thesignalling output to activate.
2.6.4 TEST
Pressing 9 ‘Test Buzzer, LEDs & Display’ causes all theLEDs and internal buzzer to operate for a few seconds. Ifthe system includes a repeater panel, only the panel that isoperated is activated.
2.7 AUXILIARY DISPLAY DEVICES
2.7.1 GENERAL
Depending on the configuration of the system, there maybe one or more auxiliary display devices fitted. Thesedevices may be of the following types:
• Repeaters
• Printers
The functions of and operating instructions for thesedevices are given in the following paragraphs.
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2.7.2 REPEATERS
A repeater allows the controller to be operated from aremote location and provides remote indications of thestate of the controller. The front panel of the repeater isidentical to that of the controller (see Fig. 1) and allcontroller operations may be performed at the repeaterpanel.
2.7.3 PRINTERS
Refer to the manual supplied with the printer for operatinginstructions.
2.7.3.1 LCD REPEATERS
LCD Repeaters can:
• Display the alarm and fault messages asdisplayed on the Controller on a backlit 4 x20-character alphanumeric display.
• Provide an internal log for up to 150 events.
• Provide an internal audible warning of anevent.
• Allow the event log to be displayed usingthe scroll keys.
• Silence the internal buzzer and externalsounder (if fitted) with the key.
3. CONTROLLER FUNCTIONSAs stated, the MX controller has built-in functions. Thesefunctions allow the operator to perform such actions asviewing the event log, setting the date and time, etc. Thefunctions are arranged according to sophistication andaccess to certain of them necessarily needs to be restrictedto trained staff.
The control of access has been achieved by assigningfunctions to Access Levels, each Access Level having anassociated numeric passcode. The passcode for aparticular Access Level is defined at system configuration.
MUTE
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3.1 ACCESS LEVELS
3.1.1 GENERAL
The access levels available are as follows:
• Customer Operator 1 to 7 - 4 digits
• Customer Manager 1 - 5 digits
• Customer Manager 2 - 5 digits
These access levels are described in the followingparagraphs. A maximum of 99 Passcodes are availablewhich may be split between Access Levels as required.
Note: The Customer Operator 1 Access Level isachieved by turning the ‘ENABLE’ key to theenable position (ie, a Passcode is notrequired).
Table 1 contains Access Levels and Menu Optionsavailable at each level.
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3.3 VALID VALUES
The following are values which may be entered for eachoption:
‘*’ depending on the configuration 16/32/40/80/120/160/200 or 240 zones.
Panel Number 1 - 99Zone Number 1 -
240*Sector Number 1 - 240RBus Number 0 - 15
Real PointPseudo PointXBus Point
1 - 241 - 81 - 96
Local I/OReal PointPseudo PointIOBus pointTimer PointUser Point
1 - 181 - 421 - 241 - 101 - 10
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3.4 MAIN MENU
When the system is in quiescent mode (ie, displaying thedate and time), entering a passcode affords the user accessto the main menu. The structure of this menu is shownbelow.
The menu shown is for Customer Manager 2 level. Only theoptions appropriate to the access level entered will bedisplayed.
Each of the options available leads to further menus orfunctions, which are described in the following paragraphs.
3.5 ACCEPT EVENTS
Allows displayed events to be accepted. Press 1 from themain menu, the following type of screen will be displayed:
Use the F4 Key ‘<<’ and F5 key ‘>>’ keys to move betweenevents. Use F3 ‘Accept’ to accept an event.
3.6 VIEW STATUS
Allows the status of all points and zones on the system to beviewed. Press 2 from the Main menu, the following type ofscreen will be displayed:
Point - allows the status of any points on the system (bothinputs and outputs) to be checked.
Point I/P only - allows the status of only input devices to bechecked (eg, detectors).
Point O/P only- allows the status of only output devices to bechecked (eg, sounders, functional bases, etc.).
Zone - allows the total status of all points in a specified zoneto be checked.
Zone Maps - a zone map can be displayed for Alarm, Fault,Test, Isolated Inputs Protection Equipment, Sounders andPlant Equipment states. A grid of 80 zones is displayedwhich can be scrolled between pages.
Network Status - allows the status of panels on the networkto be checked (only if a network is configured).
Select the required number from the View Status menu, thefollowing type of screen will be displayed:
Select the type of Point or Zone:
1) Loop Point (Addressable Loop).
2) RBus Point.
3) Local I/O Point.
The following type of screen will be displayed:
Note: If the panel is in a networked system, the panelnumber will be shown as in the followingexample.
1 - Point2 - Point I/P only3 - Point O/P only4 - Zone5 - Zone Maps6 - Network Status
MX Panel
Wed, 01-Mar-09 14:15
Company Name
General
Back
View Status
Point
1 - Loop Point2 - RBus Point3 - Local I/O Point
MX Panel
Thu, 26-Jul-07 14:15
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• Loop Point (Addressable Loop)Use the ‘+’, ‘-’ and ‘>>’ keys to select therequired Loop and Point, then press Enterkey.
• RBus Point (Remote Bus)Use the ‘+’, ‘-’ and ‘>>’ keys to select therequired RBus, Category and Point, thenpress Enter key.
• Local I/O Point (Field Interface Module)Use the ‘+’, ‘-’ and ‘>>’ keys to select therequired Category and Point, then press Enterkey.
The following type of screen will be displayed:
Point Input and Point Output are displayed in the sameformat.
The top line shows the selected option.
The second line shows the Zone and Point number of thedevice.
The third line shows the Sector description (defined atconfiguration).
The fourth line shows the Zone description (defined atconfiguration).
The fifth line shows the Point description (defined atconfiguration).
Press 3 from the Main menu. The following screen will bedisplayed:
Select the required number from the Isolate/De-Isolatemenu, then select the type of point (as described in Section3.5):
1 - Point2 - Point I/P only3 - Point O/P only4 - By Function
Zones 000 A.I/P 000Sndrs 000
MX Panel
Wed, 01-Mar-09 14:15
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Isolate/De-Isolate
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• Loop Point (Addressable Loop)Use the ‘+’, ‘-’ and ‘>>’ keys to select therequired Loop and Point, then press Enterkey.
• RBus Point (Remote Bus)Use the ‘+’, ‘-’ and ‘>>’ keys to select therequired RBus, Category and Point, thenpress Enter key.
• Local I/O Point (Field Interface Module)Use the ‘+’, ‘-’ and ‘>>’ keys to select therequired Category and Point, then pressEnter key.
CAUTION:
Isolating I/O points may break compliance with EN54. Caution should be exercised when
dealing with mandatory switches and indicators. Such operations are reserved for
authorised trained personnel only.
The following screen shows an example of Point isolation:
In the ‘Customer Operator’ access levels, only points on theaddressable loop can be isolated or de-isolated.
Isolations are counted and displayed (eg, Isol 001). If onlythe input or output of a point is isolated, this is counted as acomplete isolation of the point.
Point CompleteZone 002 B002South Building1st Floor CorridoorRoom 117801 H
04-Feb-02 19:30:00- Empty -Information only 0001/0010
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The latest event is displayed, use the ‘<<’ and ‘>>’ keys toscroll through the log and the ‘|<<’ to move to the back ofthe log or the ‘>>|’ key to move to the front of the log.
• EventID - Displays the absolute number ofan event (1 to 65,535). After 65,535 it startswith 1 again.
• 0001/0010 - The first number is the actualposition in the event log (1 means it displaysthe newest event log entry. The secondnumber displays the number of entries in theevent log (max. 3,000).
The newest/last event will be displayed when the Event Logis entered.
3.9.2 PRINT EVENT LOG
Select option 2 from the Event Log menu, the followingtype of screen will be displayed:
This menu option is only available if at least one printer isconfigured.
The destination printer can be selected if more than oneprinter is configured.
The priorities available are shown in the following table:
It is always printed from the selected priority (eg, Non LifeRisk) to the Highest Priority (eg, Non Life Risk, Level 12,Life Risk Alarm and General Alarm).
Lowest Priority Information Only. Reset/Restarted. Expected Events. Isolates. Warnings. Visible Isolate. Other Faults. Critical Faults. Gas Alert. Alarm Threshold. Non-Life Risk . Level 12. Life Risk Alarms
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3.9.3 FILTER
Select option 3 from the Event Log menu, the followingtype of screen will be displayed:
It is possible to view and to print the events of singlecategories. The category is selected by pressing theappropriate option number. It is also possible to selectseveral categories, the selected categories are denoted by a‘+’ sign.
Press F4 to view the selected categorie(s) as described inSection 3.8.1 or F5 to print the selected category(s) asdescribed in Section 3.8.2.
3.10 VIEW/PRINT DATAAllows the following options to be viewed/printed. Onnetworked systems, the status of any panel on the networkmay be viewed/printed:
• Points Isolated
• Points Untested/Failed (during Walk Test)
• Point Values
• View Faults (no print option)
• Loop Point Counters (no print option)
• Active Points
• By Function
Select option 6 from the Main menu, the following type ofscreen will be displayed:
1 - Fire -2 - Gas Alert -3 - Pre Alarm -4 - Supervisory -5 - Fault -6 - Isolate -7 - Test Mode -8 - Warning -9 - Information -
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1 - Points Isolated2 - Pts Unt./Failed3 - Point Values4 - View Faults5 - Loop Point Ctrs
7 - Active Points8 - By Function
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3.10.1 VIEW/PRINT POINTS ISOLATEDSelect option 1 from the View/Print Status menu, thefollowing type of screen will be displayed:
Note: If the panel is part of a networked system,another screen is displayed before the abovescreen where the panel number may beselected.
Press F5 ‘Print’ to print a list of all isolated points.
The F2 Key selects either isolated inputs or isolated outputs.
Points which are completely isolated (input and output) willbe shown in both lists.
3.10.2 VIEW/PRINT POINTS UNTESTED/FAILED
Note: This option only works whilst still in Walktest.
Select option 2 from the View/Print Status menu, thefollowing type of screen will be displayed:
Note: If the panel is part of a networked system,another screen is displayed before the abovescreen where the panel number may beselected.
InputTotal : 004
Zone 001 -001 BPoint Text--------------------001 -002 BPoint Text
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Total : 004
Zone 001 -001 BPoint Text--------------------Zone 001 -002 BPoint Text
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Press F5 to print the Untested/Failed points.
Points which are not tested or points which return the wrongcondition are then listed.
3.10.3 VIEW/PRINT POINT VALUESSelect option 3 from the View/Print Status menu, thefollowing type of screen will be displayed:
Select the panel number (if the panel is part of a networkedsystem), loop and point number required.
‘>>’ - next field
‘_’ - the number is decremented
‘+’ - the number is incremented
Pressing F5 displays the following screen:
Press F5 to print the Point Values of the selected loop (notonly the displayed point).
Panel 02
Loop PointA 002
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Zone 003 A023
Zone 03Heat Sensor Device801 H
Real: 801HMode: Std R.o.(21)Sens: N/A
22 C (073)
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3.10.4 VIEW FAULTSSelect option 4 from the View/Print Status menu, thefollowing type of screen will be displayed:
This option is view only.
3.10.5 VIEW LOOP POINT COUNTERS
This option is view only. Select option 5 from the View/Print Status menu, the following screen will be displayed:
Note: Only the Loop will be shown if the panel is notnetworked.
Select the required panel (only if the panel is networked)and loop, then press the Enter key. The following messageis displayed:
Please Wait...
for approximately 2 minutes until the count is complete, ifno faults are found, the following type of screen will bedisplayed:
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• Configured - the number of pointsconfigured.
Conditions for ‘PASSED’
• The number of configured points is equalthe detected count of points on the loop.
• There are no unconfigured points.
• Detected points from left, right and bothsides are equal.
If all conditions are not satisfied, the ‘ATTENTION’ screenwill be displayed showing the relevant counters.
• Configured - the number of pointsconfigured.
• Conf & Ident - shows how many points areconnected, identified and configured on theloop.
• Not Conf. - shows how many points wereidentified on the loop but not configured.
• Both Sides/Left Side/Right Side - Showshow many points on the loop are recognisedby the panel. ‘Left Side’ and ‘Right Side’ isthe count from both sides. ‘Both Sides’means the detection of a closed loop.
Note: If the value of ‘Conf & Ident’ is different to thenumber of installed devices, multiple reservedaddress may be the cause.
CounterLoop : A PASSED
Configured : 010
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CounterLoop : A A T T E N T I O N
Configured : 010
Conf. & Ident: 009
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3.10.5.1 DETAILS
Press the ‘Details’ key (F2), the following type of screenwill be displayed:
All 250 addresses may be displayed using the ‘>>’ key.
The connection detail of each point is shown by thefollowing symbols:
Function key F2 scrolls through the loop.
3.10.5.2 SCAN
Press the ‘Scan’ key (F3), the following type of screen willbe displayed:
The points are shown which were detected from both sides(Left/Right).
o OK: point connected, configured and identified (eg, point 33 and points 60 to 64)Point was configured but not connected or identified (eg, point 21)
Point was not configured but connected (eg, point 6)
This mode is only available if an 813P detector isconfigured. If an 813P detector fails this test, it must bemanually tested to confirm the failure.
Multisensor
It is only possible to select either ‘Automatic’, ‘Lasertest’ or‘Multisensor. The panel itself prevents selection of morethan one option.
Note: If ‘Full’ Walk Test is selected, both modes of thedetector must be activated (eg, both heat andoptical mode for 801PH).
If ‘Part’ Walk Test is selected, the detector hasto be activated in the mode in which it isoperating (eg, for 801PH optical and heat, bothmodes active, then activation of either theoptical or heat will activate the processing. Ifonly the heat mode is active, then onlyactivation of the heat mode will create analarm.
• Loop Selection of a specific zone is possible.
Self test will be carried out by detectors.The following detectors support the self test function:
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3.11.1.1 ALL INPUTS
Select the following settings:
• Area: All
• Type: Input
• Loop: All
Press F5 to start the Walk Test.
The following screen shows an example for the Walk Test‘All Inputs’ option:
Press F3 to display details of the Walk Test, press F4 formore details, press F5 to print details.
Press F3 to display selected settings.
Press F5 to end Walk Test.
CAUTION:
THE FINISHING OF A WALK TEST IS ONLY POSSIBLE IF ALL POINTS IN THE WALK
TEST ARE INACTIVE.
Selected: Number of points selected by the test.Excluded: Number of Points not in Walk Test (ie,
points isolated).Been Active: Number of points which have been
activated during Walk Test.Been Clear: Number of points which were not
active when starting Walk Test.Successful: Number of tested points.Curr.Active: Points which are currently active.TestZ: Number of zones which are in Walk
Test. The pointer is only counted if all points in a zone are in Walk Test.
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3.11.1.2 SOUNDERS
Select ‘Sounders’ in the Type field.
No results will be shown on the display. The selectedsounders will be activated in a pulsing mode.
3.11.1.3 POINT
Select the following settings:
Press F5 to start the Walk Test.
The following screen shows an example for the Walk Test of‘Point Input’:
Press F3 for a display of selected settings.
Press F5 to end Walk Test.
• Area: Point.
• Type: Input (appears automatically).
• Location: Loop (appears automatically).
• Zone: Required number.
• Point: Required number.
• Selected: 1, if point is in Walk test.• Excluded: 1, if point is not in Walk Test (ie, if point
is isolated).• Activations: 1, if point was activated during Walk
Test.• Curr.Active: Yes, if point is currently active.• TestZ 001 Number of zones which are in Walk
Test. (The pointer is only counted if all points of a zone are in Walk Test. If one detector on the zone is switched off, the pointer is not decreased. In the case of Walk Test for one point, the pointer is only decreased if that point is the only point on the zone).
Point I/P onlyZone 006 A007
Zone 06Call alarm in roomCP820
Selected : 1Excluded : 0Activations : 0Curr.Active : NO
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CAUTION:
THE FINISHING OF A WALK TEST IS ONLY POSSIBLE IF ALL POINTS IN THE WALK
TEST ARE INACTIVE.
3.11.2 MAINTENANCE
Press 2 from the Service menu. The following type ofscreen will be displayed:
3.11.2.1 VIEW FIRE ALARM CYCLE COUNT
When selected, the number of Alarm sequences may beviewed.
Press 1 from the Maintenance menu. The following type ofscreen will be displayed:
1 - Fire Cycle Count
3 - Maint. Request4 - Battery Test
6 - Project Numbers7 - S/W Versions
9 - Menu Points
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3.11.2.2 VIEW/PRINT MAINTENANCEREQUEST
When selected, this option displays a list of detectors whichare near the limit of their threshold compensation limit.
Press 3 from the Maintenance menu. The following type ofscreen will be displayed:
Press F5 to print the Maintenance Request.
3.11.2.3 BATTERY TEST
When selected, this option allows the state of the battery andthe charger current to be displayed.
Press 4 from the Maintenance menu. The following type ofscreen will be displayed:
-Firmware V 17.0 -Bootrom V 1.2 -Local I/O V 1.0 -Loop A V 2.1 -Loop B V 2.1 -OCM00 V 2.0 -OCM01 V 2.0
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3.11.2.6 MENU POINTS
When selected, this option allows any configured pointdisplayed to be operated by pressing the appropriate numberbutton, this will toggle from OFF to ON and ON to OFF.
Press 9 from the Maintenance menu. The following type ofscreen will be displayed:
3.11.3 CONFIGURATION
Press 8 from the Main menu. The following screen will bedisplayed:
‘Menu option 9- Restart’ will only be displayed if text hasbeen changed and the changes saved.
RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF THEFOLLOWING OPTION
When using Configuration menu option 1, ALWAYScommit configuration changes by using ‘Menu option 9 -Restart’ before leaving the panel.
Avoid ‘inactivity’ timeouts.
NEVER use the ‘Back’ option from the configuration menuif ‘Menu option 9 - Restart’ is showing.
If you do not want to commit changes, by using ‘Menuoption 9 - Restart’, option, turn the keyswitch to ‘OFF’position to avoid a timeout situation, do NOT USE the‘Back’ option.
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Menu Point 1: OFFIsolate Zone
Menu Point 2: ONSensit.Change
Menu Point 3: -Unconfigured-
Menu Point 4: -Unconfigured-
ON
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Configuration changes across a network are possible, butchanges to more than one panel at a time MUST NOT beattempted within one session. When a panels configurationhas been changed, it must be restarted using menu option 9‘Restart’.
Failure to comply with these restrictions may lead tounpredictable effects or system instability.
3.11.3.1 CHANGE TEXT
Press 1 from the Configuration menu. The followingscreen will be displayed:
3.11.3.2 POINT TEXT MODIFY
Press 1 from the Change Text menu. The following screenwill be displayed:
Select the required loop and point then press Enter. Thefollowing type of screen will be displayed:
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1 - Point Text2 - Zone Text3 - Sector Text4 - Panel Text5 - Info Text
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‘>>’ - copies the ‘old text’ to the ‘New text’ position.
‘-’ moves the cursor back one position.
‘+’ moves the cursor forward one position.
Modify the old text or insert new text using thealphanumeric keypad, when finished press Enter.
Pressing the scroll up key allows text to be entered inupper case.
Pressing the scroll down key changes to lower casetext.
The message ‘Save Data?’ appears and the functions changeF4 to ‘Yes’ and F5 to ‘No’. Selecting F5 allows the textmodifications to be changed.
Selecting F4 ‘Yes’ displays the message:
Please wait.....
then the following screen is displayed:
It is now possible to change the text for another Point.
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Modify the old text or insert new text using thealphanumeric keypad, when finished press Enter.
The message ‘Save Data?’ appears and the function changeF4 to ‘Yes’ and F5 to ‘No’. Selecting F5 allows the textmodifications to be changed.
Selecting F4 ‘Yes’ displays the message:
Please wait.....
then the following screen is displayed:
It is now possible to change the text for another Panel.
Selecting F1 ‘Back’ will display the following screen:
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4 - Panel Text
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3.11.3.6 INFO TEXT MODIFY
This option allows Info Text created in CONSYS to bemodified. Press 5 from the Change Text menu. Thefollowing screen will be displayed:
Using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ keys select the Info Text message tomodify, then press ‘Enter’.
The following type of screen will appear:
The ‘>>’ key deletes all text.
The ‘+’ key advances the cursor one space, the ‘-’ key goesone space back.
Use the alphanumeric keys to modify the text, whenfinished, press ‘Enter’.
The following screen will be displayed:
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Infotext No. : 001
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This zone is in aHazardous AreaSpecialprecautionsare required
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Save data?
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This zone is in aHazardous AreaSpecialprecautionsare required
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4. ROUTINE CHECKS
4.1 GENERAL
In order to comply with the requirements of BritishStandard BS 5839 Part 1, the installation must be checkedon a regular basis by a responsible member of staff toconfirm that the controller and all ancillary devices areoperating correctly. The required routine checks aredescribed in the following paragraphs.
For Marine Systems, carry out routine checks in accordancewith the customer’s own procedures.
4.2 DAILY CHECKS
Proceed as follows:
a) Ensure the front panel of the controller isindicating a normal condition (ie, no alarmor fault LEDs are lit and the LCD isdisplaying the date and time).
Note: If the panel is not indicating a normal conditionrecord the condition in the log book and takeany necessary action.
b) Check that any fault recorded on theprevious day has received attention.
4.3 WEEKLY CHECKS
These checks would normally be carried out by aresponsible member of the customer’s staff.
WARNING:
WARN ALL PERSONNEL THAT THE SOUNDERS ARE ABOUT TO BE TESTED.
Proceed as follows:
a) If necessary, clean the front panel of thecontroller with a suitable cleansing agent.
b) Set one device (either a callpoint ordetector) from one zone into alarm andcheck that the system responds as follows:
• The controller’s internal buzzer sounds ina continuous tone.
• The two red ‘FIRE’ LEDs on thecontroller front panel light.
• The appropriate red ‘FIRE ZONAL’ LEDflashes (if configured).
• The general and zonal sounders operate.
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• The alphanumeric display gives thelocation of the alarm.
c) Record the device used to initiate the test inthe site log book and reset the controller.
d) Check the condition of the printout on anyprinters attached to the system and replacethe ribbon if it is becoming feint.
e) Ensure that each printer has an adequatesupply of paper.
Any defect should be recorded in the log book andappropriate action taken.
Control and indicating equipment for firedetection and fire alarm systems forbuildings
Provided options:Alarm counterFault signalsDelays to outputsDependency on more than onealarm signalDisablementTest conditionFire alarm devicesFire alarm routing equipmentAutomatic fire protection equipmentFault warning routing equipmentStandardised I/O interface
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Control and indicating equipment for firedetection and fire alarm systems forbuildings
Provided options:Alarm counterFault signalsDelays to outputsDependency on more than onealarm signalDisablementTest conditionFire alarm devicesFire alarm routing equipmentAutomatic fire protection equipmentFault warning routing equipmentStandardised I/O interface
Other technical data: see doc. 17A-02-Dheld by the manufacturer
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