FireClass Panels and Repeaters Indicators and controls
User Manual Doc. version 2.0 7
Function keys
Use the function keys (F1 to F5) to carry out the func-
tions displayed on the bottom line of the LCD display.
These functions vary between the different display
screens.
ALARM CYCLE key
Use the ALARM CYCLE key to quickly scroll through
any fire alarms and view the fire alarm details.
SILENCE/RESOUND key
Use the SILENCE/RESOUND key to silence or resound
external sounders.
RESET key
Use the RESET key to reset the system after an alarm
has been resolved.
Control keys
The control keys vary depending on your panel version
and the country you are accessing the panel from. The
control keys may include:
SILENCE BUZZER - use to silence the internal
buzzer. If the panel is in Test mode, SILENCE
BUZZER cannot take effect. For details, see section
2.8.7 "Test mode".
DAY/NIGHT - use to switch between Day mode
(DAY MODE LED lit) and Night mode (DAY MODE
LED not lit).
INVESTIGATE - use to start an investigation and
delay the fire brigade signalling.
TEST- use to automatically inform the monitoring
station that the panel is in Test mode. The TEST con-
trol key can only be configured if the panel is con-
nected to an advanced fire signalling unit.
EVACUATE - use to activate the external sounders
and signalling.
SOUNDERS ON/OFF - use to enable or disable the
external sounders.
Status LEDs
POWER ON LED is lit anytime the panel is ON. The
other status LEDs light to alert you to unusual condi-
tions. The status LEDs are arranged in the following
groups:
GENERAL
– FIRE (red)
– FAULT (yellow)
– DISABLED (yellow)
– TEST (yellow)
PANEL
– POWER ON (green)
– MAINS FAULT (yellow)
– SYSTEM FAULT (yellow)
– DAY MODE (yellow)
SOUNDERS
–
Activated (red)
–
! Fault (yellow)
–
X Disabled (yellow)
SIGNALLING
–
Activated (red)
–
! Fault (yellow)
–
X Disabled (yellow)
PROTECTION
–
Activated (red)
–
! Fault (yellow)
–
X Disabled (yellow)
Zone status LEDs
Use the zone status LEDs to quickly identify problem
zones. There is one red (Fire) and one yellow (Fault)
LED per zone.
Enable keyswitch
Insert the key and switch it from 0 (OFF – disabled) to 1
(ON - enabled) to access most of the control keys and
the menus.
Use to enter the number 1 or special sym-
bols.
....
Use to enter the number 2 or letters A, B,
or C.
Use the rest of the number keys similarly.
Use to scroll up a screen list, or to switch
to upper case (capital) letter entry.
Use to scroll down a screen list, or to
switch to lower case letter entry.
Key Usage
Table 2: Alphanumeric keys and arrow keys