Access Level 2
Most of the functions provided by this Control panel are
available at Access Level 2. Therefore, only Key and
PIN Code Users can operate the system (PIN Code en
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tered or Key turned in the Keyswitch).
Using a Key To activate Access Level 2: insert the key
into the Keyswitch and turn it horizontally — access will
be indicated by a beep.
To exit Access Level 2: turn the key back and remove it
from the Keyswitch — the Control panel will hold
Access Level 2 for a further 20 seconds then will emit
two beeps to indicate the end of Access Level 2 status.
Using a PIN Type in the PIN Code for Access Level 2
(1234 at Default): — access will be indicated by a five
beeps in rapid succession.
To exit Access Level 2: DO NOT press any buttons for
20 seconds: the end of Access Level 2 status will be in
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dicated by two beeps in rapid succession.
Investigation Time (Ack./Evac. button)
The Ack./Evac. button will allow you to extend the pre
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set Prealarm Time (in order to verify an Alarm).
If you press Ack./Evac. button, the Prealarm Time will
be refreshed with the pre-set Investigation Time.
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The Ack./Evac. button functions only during the
Prealarm phase (Pre-al. LED ON).
To activate the Investigation Time phase:
1. Enter the PIN Code or turn the key in the Keyswitch
(Access Level 2).
2. Press and hold the Ack./Evac. button for at least 5
seconds:theAck./Evac. LED will go On to indica
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te that the Investigation Time is running.
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Investigation Time can be requested once only.
Evacuation (Ack./Evac. button)
You can also use the Ack./Evac. button to activate an
Evacuation Alarm.
To activate an ALARM when the Control panel is in
Pre-alarm status (Pre-al. LED ON), press and hold the
Ack./Evac. button AT LEAST 5 seconds.
To activate an Alarm when the Control panel is in
Standby status:
1. Enter the PIN Code or turn the key in the Keyswitch
(Access Level 2).
2. Press the Ack./Evac. button for at least 5 se
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conds.
Silence
The Silence button will allow you to stop the signalling
devices. To Silence the signalling devices:
1. Enter the PIN Code or turn the key in the Keyswitch
(Access Level 2).
2. Press Silence.
Disable
If an Alarm detector is not working properly or is causing
false Alarms (signalled by fast blinking on the Disa
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bled/Fault/Test LED), you can exclude it from the system
(turn it Off) by pressing the respective zone button.
It is also possible to Disable Alarm signalling devices
(Bells, Sirens, Fire signs, etc.) by pressing the Di
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sab./Fault NAC button, and the Dialler by pressing the
Disab./Fault Telecom Button.
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Disabled devices will not function in the event of an
ALARM.
Reset
The Reset button will allow you to Reset the Control pa
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nel (stop the Signalling devices, reset detectors and
clear the memory). To Reset te Control panel:
1. Enter the PIN Code or turn the key in the Keyswitch
(Access Level 2).
2. Press Reset.
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If you want to Reset the Control panel after an
ALARM (even on one zone), you must first press
the Silence button.
Test
The Test button will allow you to check the working or
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der of the Control panel LEDs and Buzzer.
Extinguishment Module
This Control panel is equipped with an Extinguishment
Module for fire extinguishment purposes (up to 2 Extin
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guishment Modules can be connected to J424 Control
panels). These devices have been specially designed
to reduce unnecessary activation of fire fighting devi
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ces.
In the event of a Fire, the Fire Extinguishment devices
will be activated when the pre-set Pre-Extinguishment
Time expires.
These devices can also be activated from manual
call-points (ask your Installer for details).
4 Conventional Fire Panels J424/J408