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FireClass FC500 User Manual

FireClass FC500
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FC501, FC503 & FC506
Addressable Fire Control Panels
PC Programming Manual
Doc. Version 2.0
21st October 2019
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FireClass FC500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFireClass
ModelFC500
CategoryControl Panel
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to FireClass Console

Installation of FireClass Console

Steps to install the FireClass FC500 Console application on a computer.

Selecting Console Language

How to choose the application language from the provided list.

Control Panel Connection Methods

Connecting the control panel to the computer via RS232/USB or LAN.

Navigating the Main Window

File Menu Operations

Managing customer installation files, including new, open, save, and close operations.

Creating New Installations

Creating a new installation and setting default programming parameters.

Opening Saved Installations

Retrieving previously saved customer installation files.

Tools Menu Functions

Console Language Selection

Selecting the console's display language.

Modifying Console Appearance

Changing the console's visual appearance or theme.

Advanced Console Settings

Configuring tooltips, USB drivers, and file associations.

Help and Panel Information

Accessing Help Resources

Accessing technical support files and learning how to use the console.

Panel Details Overview

Viewing and managing information about the control panel's hardware and software.

Panel Details Menu Navigation

Accessing specific panel information like firmware and serial ID.

Communication Menu Configuration

IP Address Configuration

Configuring the IP address for the FC500IP module.

Dynamic DNS Service Setup

Using a dynamic DNS service for remote panel monitoring.

Panel Language Menu

Changing the language displayed on the panel's user interface or repeater.

Firmware, Screen Saver, and Account Management

Firmware Update Procedure

Updating the firmware of the control panel's components.

Screen Saver Configuration

Configuring text displayed on the panel's LCD during standby.

Account Data Management

Entering and managing account data for identification and monitoring.

Programming Screens Overview

Loop Devices Programming

Adding, removing, and configuring devices on the panel's loops.

Loop Wiring and Detector Configuration

Loop Wiring Calculation

Calculating the maximum permitted loop resistance based on cable length.

Detectors Parameters Programming

Configuring individual parameters for fire detectors.

Detector Configuration Details

Detector Options Settings

Configuring detector-specific settings like enabled status and assigned zones.

Detector Base Configuration

Selecting and configuring detector bases, including sounder base options.

Remote LED Configuration

Activating and programming the remote LED function for detectors.

Detector Classification and Alarm Processing

Detector Temperature Classification

Understanding detector classification based on temperature response.

Warning/Delay to Alarm Processing

Defining panel actions for Warning and Delay to Alarm events.

Module Operating Mode Configuration

Heat Detector Operating Mode

Configuring heat detector behavior in Day/Night modes.

Smoke Detector Operating Mode

Configuring smoke detector behavior with drift compensation and sensitivity.

Carbon Monoxide Detector Mode

Configuring CO detector behavior with sensitivity and immunity settings.

Input Module Programming

Programming parameters for input modules.

Output Module Configuration

Output Module Base Settings

Selecting and configuring sounder bases for output modules.

Output Module Fourth Section Options

Selecting conditions that activate output modules (zones, points, etc.).

Sounder and Module Event Configuration

Multiple Input-Output Module Settings

Programming parameters for MI/O modules like FC410MIO/FC410QIO.

Manual Callpoint Programming

Configuring parameters for manual callpoints.

Zones Programming

Zone General Settings

General settings for zones, including enabled status and label.

Zone Options and Walk Test

Zone-specific options like walk test and delay to alarm settings.

Zone Delay to Alarm Configuration

Configuring delay to alarm and double knock for zones.

Communicators and IP Settings

Communicators Section Setup

Configuring PSTN and IP communication modules.

PSTN Communication Configuration

Configuring PSTN communication settings.

IP Communication Configuration

Configuring IP communication settings.

Panel Outputs Programming

SC1 and SC2 Outputs Configuration

Configuring supervised, silenceable alarm outputs.

SC Output General Settings

General settings for SC outputs, including enabled status and label.

SC Output Zone Association

Associating zones with SC outputs for triggering.

Output Trigger Points

Defining input points that trigger outputs.

General Options Programming

General Section Setup

Setting up loop wiring, power supply, and disabling options.

Loop Wiring Selection

Selecting 2-wire or 4-wire connection for panel loops.

User and Communicator Management

User Access Level Configuration

Managing user access levels and codes for the control panel.

Communicator Module Enablement

Enabling and configuring PSTN and FC500IP modules.

PSTN Communication Setup

Enabling PSTN functionality and selecting call types.

Network and Delay Settings

Network Configuration

Configuring network settings, repeaters, and client panels.

Delays and Thresholds Configuration

Programming various delay timers and thresholds.

Fault Delay Configuration

Setting the delay for signaling a mains failure.

Silence Duration Setting

Configuring the maximum silence time for outputs.

General Output Settings

Sounder Event Activation Settings

Configures Pulse on, Detector alarm, Delay to alarm, and Warning events for sounders.

Sounder Tones and Communicator Programming

Panel Sounder Tone Configuration

Configuring tone, volume, and beacon for different sounder types.

PSTN Interface Activation

Activating and configuring the PSTN interface.

PSTN Interface Options

Setting call attempts, iterations, and tone check for PSTN.

Voice Messages and IP Interface

Voice Message Playback Conditions

Setting conditions for voice message playback.

Periodic Report Configuration

Configuring parameters for periodic system tests.

IP Interface Configuration

Configuring the FC500IP module for network communication.

IP Interface Options Setup

Setting DHCP, static IP, and Ethernet speed for the IP module.

IP Module General and Advanced Settings

IP Module General Options

Setting general options for the IP module, including encryption and board settings.

IP Receiver Configuration

Configuring IP address and ports for central station and backup receivers.

Advanced IP Module Settings

Advanced IP module settings like trouble masks and output polarity.

IP Module Output Polarity

Setting the operating mode for OC outputs on the IP module.

Event Logging and Utilities

Event Programming and Management

Programming event details, including phone numbers and voice messages.

Control Panel Clock Settings

Setting the control panel's date and time, including daylight saving.

Event Log Management

Displaying and managing the log of stored events.

Utilities Functions

Accessing utility functions like battery calculations and firmware loading.

Battery Calculation

Battery Calculation Parameters

Setting standby hours and alarm minutes for battery calculation.

Battery Type Specification

Specifying the battery type (Ah) for calculations.

Battery Calculation Constraints

Locking standby hours or battery type during calculation.

Locking Standby Hours

Locking the standby hours value in battery calculation.

User Mode for Real-Time Monitoring

Graphic Maps Usage

Disabling Devices in Graphic Maps

Enabling or disabling devices and zones in real-time graphic maps.

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