Operating remote devices
EST2 System Operations Manual 3.5
Controls and indicators
Table 3-1: Remote alphanumeric annunciator controls
Control Availability Description
Next/Ack switch 2-SMDN-C
2-SMDN
2-CMDN-C
2-CMDN
2-LSRA-C
2-LSRA
The Next/Ack switch, when pressed, acknowledges the
receipt of new messages at the remote alphanumeric
annunciator and automatically advances to the next
unacknowledged message.
When there are no unacknowledged messages, the
Next/Ack switch may be used to scroll forward through
the review buffer. The review buffer only displays active
points. A point will not appear in the review buffer if it
becomes active and restores.
Back switch 2-SMDN-C
2-SMDN
2-CMDN-C
2-CMDN
2-LSRA-C
2-LSRA
The Back switch, when pressed, scrolls in reverse
through the review buffer. Press the Back and Next/Ack
switches simultaneously to clear the LCD after the
acknowledgement of every message.
Enable/Disable switch 2-SMDN-C
2-CMDN-C
The Enable/Disable switch requires a key. Depending on
which position you turn the key to, and the way the
switch is configured, it can enable or disable any
combination of the front panel Reset, Alarm Silence,
Trouble Silence, and Drill switches.
Reset switch 2-SMDN-C
2-CMDN-C
2-LSRA-C
The Reset switch, when pressed, directs the control
panel to issue a system-wide reset command after all
system wide-status points have been acknowledged.
Alarm Silence switch 2-SMDN-C
2-CMDN-C
2-LSRA-C
The Alarm Silence switch, when pressed, directs the
control panel to issue a system-wide alarm silence
command. Operating the Alarm Silence switch
generates a trouble LED on the display and activates the
internal trouble buzzer. Pressing the Alarm Silence and
Local Silence switches simultaneously starts a 15
second LED test sequence.
Trouble Silence switch 2-SMDN-C
2-CMDN-C
2-LSRA-C
The Trouble Silence switch, when pressed, silences the
local trouble buzzer after all messages have been
acknowledged. This is a system-wide function.
Drill/ All Call switch
2-SMDN-C
2-CMDN-C
2-LSRA-C
The Drill/ All Call switch, when pressed, directs the
control panel to issue a drill command.
Note: You do not have to acknowledge messages at the remote
alphanumeric annunciators. You can acknowledge the message
at the control panel. The system automatically acknowledges and
silences any message through the Local Silence switch. Upon the
acknowledgment of the message, the control panel will restore
the remote alphanumeric annunciators.