Honeywell NOTIFIER N16 - User Manual

Fire Alarm Control Panel
N16
Instruction Manual
Document LS10239-000NF-E Rev: A
04/20/2021 ECN: 3047

Summary

Fire Alarm and Emergency Communication System Limitations

Panel Features

High-Definition Touchscreen and Core Functions

Features of the 10-inch touchscreen, power supply, and basic panel operations.

Intelligent Signaling Line Circuits (SLC)

Details on SLC capacity, detectors, and modules per loop.

Network and Connectivity Options

Information on network capabilities, display modes, and cloud connectivity.

Specifications

N16 Core Board and PMB Power Supply

Specifications for core board connections (TB2-TB8) and PMB power supply.

Signaling Loop Module and System Capacity

Specs for SLM-318 module and maximum system capacity for devices and network nodes.

Controls and Indicators

N16 Display Regions

Overview of the N16 touchscreen display layout and its interactive zones.

LED Indicators

Description of the Power LED and Off Normal LED status and meaning.

USB Connections

Details on USB-C, USB-A, and USB-Micro port locations and their functions.

Programming and Diagnostics

Exporting Diagnostics and History to USB

Procedures for exporting panel history and diagnostic data to USB drives.

Lamp Test and History Features

How to perform a lamp test and view/filter panel history events.

Cybersecurity History Logging

Information on accessing and logging cybersecurity events for security audits.

Functionality

Drift Compensation and Connected Capabilities

Functionality for drift compensation and CLSS connected capabilities.

Remote Operations and Service Mode

Details on remote access, communication sessions, and service mode operations.

Polling Style Limitations

Information on FlashScan and CLIP polling styles and device limits per SLC.

System Communication and Interconnection

Details on CGW-MB format, TCP/IP, and interconnected panel communication.

N16 Display Features

Display Conditioning Mode

Explanation of the display's automatic conditioning mode to prevent image persistence.

Configurable Alert Bar

How to customize the alert bar for displaying a configurable number of events.

Alarm Verification and Delay Features

Features for alarm verification to reduce false alarms and pre-signal/alarm delay.

4.5 Fire Alarm Events

Fire Alarm Event Indicators

How fire alarms are indicated on the header bar, alert bar, and LEDs.

Fire Alarm Acknowledgment and Response

Step-by-step guide for acknowledging and silencing fire alarms.

4.6 System Trouble Events

Trouble Event Indicators

How trouble conditions are indicated on the header bar, alert bar, and LEDs.

Trouble Event Acknowledgment and Resolution

Steps for acknowledging and resolving system trouble conditions.

4.7 CO Alarm Events

CO Alarm Event Indicators

How carbon monoxide alarms are indicated on the header bar, alert bar, and LEDs.

CO Alarm Acknowledgment and Response

Guide for acknowledging and silencing carbon monoxide alarms.

4.8 Other Events

Other Event Type Indicators

Indicators for events categorized as 'Other' and their priority.

Responding to Other Events

Steps for acknowledging and silencing various 'Other' events.

4.9 Supervisory Events

Supervisory Event Indicators

How supervisory events are indicated on the header bar, alert bar, and LEDs.

Supervisory Event Acknowledgment and Reset

Guide for acknowledging and resetting supervisory events.

4.10 Disabled Point Events

Disabled Point Event Indicators

How disabled points are indicated on the header bar, alert bar, and LEDs.

Disabled Point Acknowledgment and Enabling

Steps for acknowledging and enabling disabled points.

Section 6: Testing;Maintenance

Zone Disable;Enable Caution

Warning about disabling zones and their impact on mapped devices.

Periodic Testing and Operational Checks

Procedures for periodic system testing, operational checks, and battery maintenance.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The N16 is a fire alarm control panel designed to provide early warning of developing fires and manage emergency communication. It features a 10-inch high-definition color touchscreen display with customizable buttons, allowing for intuitive interaction and clear event notification. The display includes a touchpoint for menu access, a header bar showing color-coded event status, and touchpoints for acknowledge, signal silence, and reset functions. LED indicators for power and off-normal conditions are located on the lower right corner of the display. USB connections are available on the front of the display (USB-C) for programming with VeriFire Tools, as well as on the Core board (USB-A and USB-Micro).

Function Description:

The N16 system is designed to detect and respond to various fire and emergency conditions. It supports automatic fire alarm systems with smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, and audible warning devices. It can also integrate with emergency communication systems, including an autonomous control unit, local operating console, and voice communication, to broadcast mass notification messages. The panel provides early warning of a developing fire, though it does not guarantee protection against property damage or loss of life.

The system supports up to 159 detectors and 159 modules per Signaling Line Circuit (SLC), with a total capacity of 318 devices per loop or 3,180 per FACP or network node. It is compatible with self-test detector technology, allowing for a mix of photo, thermal, or multi-sensor detectors. Modules include addressable pull stations, relay modules, and monitor modules.

The N16 offers various network options, including a high-speed network for up to 200 nodes and a standard network for up to 103 nodes (or 54 nodes when DVC is used for network paging). It can operate in Network Display Mode, functioning as a network display with full NCD capabilities. Optional Cloud connectivity is available for remote off-site monitoring through Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS), and multiple off-campus central station reporting is supported via the CLSS Gateway (CGW-MB).

The panel includes four Class A/B built-in Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) with selectable synchronization for System Sensor, Wheelock, and Gentex strobes. It also features easy expansion of isolated intelligent SLC capacity, with one expandable to three on N16e and one expandable to ten on N16x.

Usage Features:

The N16 provides a comprehensive set of features for system management and event handling. The main menu offers access to various options, including:

• Settings: Allows configuration of display, panel settings, user accounts, and licensing information.
• Programming: Provides access to network programming and Autoprogram options.
• Point Information: Enables users to enable/disable points, control points on/off, read status, and view point history.
• Test/Diagnostics: Offers diagnostics, lamp test, and history viewing, with the ability to export diagnostics and history to a USB flash drive.
• Custom: Allows customization of virtual buttons for manual control of common system commands.

The panel's history feature stores up to 10,000 events, which can be filtered by event type (Alarms Only, Troubles Only, Supervisory Only, Security/Other) and date range. Cybersecurity history events are also logged, accessible only by a master level user, and include details like signing file failures and N16 startup/shutdown events.

The N16 supports various alarm and delay features:

• Alarm Verification: Delays a device from going into alarm to reduce false alarms. Users can program which devices participate, set panel-wide alarm verification time, confirmation time, and maximum verification count.
• Pre-Signal/Alarm Delay: Allows programming a presignal/alarm delay time between one and three minutes. Local evacuation outputs can be configured to participate in this delay, but off-premises signaling is transmitted immediately.

Event notification is color-coded and icon-based, making it easy to identify the type of event. The panel provides audible and visual indications for different event types:

• Fire Alarm: Produces a steady audible tone, displays "FIRE ALARM" in red on the header bar and alert bar, illuminates the yellow Off Normal LED, and lists specific device information.
• CO Alarm: Produces a pulsed audible tone, displays "CO ALARM" in blue on the header bar and alert bar, illuminates the yellow Off Normal LED, and lists specific device information.
• Trouble Event: Produces a pulsed audible tone, displays "TROUBLE" in yellow on the header bar and alert bar, flashes the yellow Off Normal LED, and lists specific device information.
• Supervisory Event: Produces a warbling audible tone, displays "SUPERVISORY" in yellow on the header bar and alert bar, illuminates the yellow Off Normal LED, and lists specific device information.
• Disabled Point: Produces a pulsed audible sound, displays "DISABLED" in yellow on the header bar and alert bar, illuminates the yellow Off Normal LED, and lists specific point information.
• Other Events: Includes CO Pre-Alarm (blue), Critical Processes (yellow), Security (blue), Pre-Alarm (red), and Hazard/Weather Alert (yellow).

Users can acknowledge, silence, and reset events through touchpoints on the header bar. The system guides users step-by-step through the process in the instructional text area.

Maintenance Features:

The N16 requires periodic testing and servicing to ensure proper and reliable operation. This should be conducted by a factory-trained fire alarm technician in the presence of an Authority Having Jurisdiction representative, following procedures outlined in NFPA Standard 72.

Key maintenance actions include:

• Operational Checks: Verifying the green POWER LED is illuminated and the off-normal LED is off. Performing a Lamp Test to check all pixels, LEDs, and the panel sounder.
• Initiating Device Circuit Test: Activating an initiating device and checking that all programmed active notification appliances function.
• Battery Checks and Maintenance: Sealed lead-acid batteries should be replaced within five years of manufacture. The system's main power supply charges and maintains these batteries. Battery voltage should be measured with notification appliances active, and batteries with a terminal voltage less than 21.6 VDC should be replaced.
• Drill Function: Allows activation of all silenceable outputs and NACs for testing purposes.
• Disable/Enable Points or Zones: Points or zones can be temporarily disabled for testing or maintenance via the Point Information Menu in VeriFire Tools.
• Display Conditioning Mode: The display enters this mode every 30 minutes to prevent image persistence, transitioning through various screens, including a blank screen. This process takes about seven seconds and helps maintain clear and undistorted information.

Before performing any tests, it is crucial to notify the fire department, central alarm receiving station, and facility personnel to prevent unnecessary dispatches or alarms. After testing, all relevant parties should be notified that testing is complete.

Honeywell NOTIFIER N16 Specifications