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available at this level. The installer may add and remove sensors, control events, print,
etc.
To access the connectors and main electronic parts of the fire panel, a screwdriver is
required.
Level 4: This level is reserved for the manufacturer's staff i.e. GE Aritech personnel.
Changes in the operation of the fire panel may be performed and special tools and
software are necessary.
2.3 Features and functions
The FP1500 series share features and functions within the two models, FP1501 and
FP1502.
Features and functions of the control panel:
• Display of alphanumeric characters (40 characters and 4 lines).
• Possibility of configuring from the fire panel menu or through an external PC, with
the configuration software.
• Auto-search option to automatically identify all the addressed elements connected.
• Operator-indicator LEDs facilitate quick visual control of the state of the fire panel.
• Event log that records all the events detected by the fire panel.
• Capacity for 125 analogue addressable sensors + 125 analogue modules.
• Two supervised sounder outputs on the main board.
• Two voltage-free relay contacts on the main board.
• An auxiliary 24 VDC output from the main board.
The number of sensors installed on a loop must be in accordance with local
regulations.
Features and functions of the RS485 and RS232 ports:
• Possibility of networking of up to 10 fire panels and/or FR1500 repeater panels.
• Connection to peripherals (modem, PC, GSM modem, printer).
• Two serial ports (one RS232 and one RS485 - option) available.