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General| Zones | 8 |
|---|---|
| NAC Outputs | 2 |
| Battery Backup | 12 VDC, 7.0 Ah |
| Communication | POTS |
| Dimensions | 14.5" x 12.5" x 4" |
Details on how to mount the cabinet box to the wall, covering surface and semiflush mounting options.
Instructions for installing the panel electronics within the cabinet box, with a note to wait for construction completion.
Information on AC power wiring specifications for VS1 and VS2 panels, including voltage and amperage requirements.
Guidance on connecting standby batteries to the control panel, including compatible battery models and capacity.
Details on wiring notification appliance circuits (NACs), including circuit specifications and configuration options.
Information on device loop wiring, circuit specifications, and compatibility with detectors and modules.
Instructions for wiring the SA-DACT for central station communication over a telephone line.
Details on programmable features and options that must be limited to comply with UL 864 standards.
Overview of system programming using front panel buttons or a PC configuration utility.
Explanation of the three programming automation levels: Auto, Incremental, and Advanced.
Information on the panel's default settings, including passwords, operation, and configuration.
Procedure for changing level one, level two, and remote annunciator passwords.
Steps and options for automatically configuring the control panel and remote annunciators.
Description of options for programming individual devices, including zone, label, and event notification.
Instructions for using correlation groups, including adding members and setting activation counts.
Introduction to the front panel display, controls, and system operation modes (normal and off-normal).
Description of the front panel's user interface components: LCD, LEDs, and control buttons.
Explanation of how the control panel operates in normal and off-normal modes.
Explanation of the system LEDs, their colors, and what they indicate regarding system events.
Overview of the common control buttons on the front panel and their functions.
Details on the functions available for programming the two unlabeled control buttons.
List of event types and their corresponding LCD and printer messages.
Procedure for viewing detailed information about system events displayed on the LCD.
Instructions on how to perform a system reset, including warnings and effects on disabled devices.
Procedure for manually silencing notification appliance circuits (NACs) and the effect on LEDs.
How to disable or enable devices to prevent event reporting during maintenance.
Guide to performing walk tests in silent or audible mode to test zones or devices.
General procedure for selecting, viewing, and printing reports from the panel's LCD or a connected printer.
How to generate and view history reports, including All, Alarm, and Date Forward options.
Information on extracting and viewing walk test reports, including notes on activation and restoration.
How to generate reports on detector status, including dirty percentage and sensitivity settings.
Procedure for generating system status reports, covering active, alarm, supervisory, and other points.
How to view device count and serial numbers, essential for correlating addresses with labels.
Overview of diagnostics reports for assessing device communication performance.
Information on internal fault events, typically run for technical support troubleshooting.
Information on required inspection and testing methods for fire alarm systems and devices.
Procedure for quickly checking the system for ground faults and troubleshooting them.
How to reset a detector's environmental compensation and dirtiness level after cleaning.
Tool to determine which loop devices are not communicating and troubleshoot issues.
Guidelines for testing control panel operation in alarm, supervisory, and trouble modes.
Procedure for conducting a test fire to verify detector or input module operation.
How to perform a lamp test to verify the operation of LEDs, LCD, and annunciators.
Guide on initiating and terminating walk tests for zones or devices in silent or audible mode.
Instructions for using HyperTerminal to gather information for troubleshooting system faults.
Detailed specifications for VS1 and VS2 panels, covering device loops, power, and circuits.
Worksheet to determine the minimum amp hour capacity required for the panel's standby battery.
Guide to determining maximum cable length for NACs using worksheet or equation methods.
Worksheet to calculate the maximum wire length for a device loop based on total wire and longest path.
Worksheet to document panel configuration and system programming options.
Worksheet to document control panel programming options like language and fail delay.
Worksheet to document configuration and settings for each zone on the system.
Flowchart illustrating the main menu structure accessed via the Menu button.
Flowchart detailing the first part of the Reports menu options.
Flowchart showing the navigation path for accessing Test functions like Walk Test and Test Fire.
Flowchart outlining the Control menu options for enabling/disabling and activating/restoring devices.
Flowchart for accessing various programming options including Auto Program and Advanced Program.
Menu flowchart detailing the steps for the Auto Program command sequence.
Flowchart for accessing diagnostic functions like Fast Ground Check and Loop Comm Check.
Description and wiring for local alarm signaling using sounder bases.
Explanation of correlated signaling applications involving zone and system alarms.
Details on zone alarm signaling, grouping detectors by zone for synchronized alarms.
Description of system alarm signaling where all sounder bases activate on any alarm.
Instructions for creating in-suite signal silence applications using correlation groups.
Table correlating device types with their respective personality codes for programming.
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