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General| Brand | Kidde |
|---|---|
| Model | FX-64 |
| Category | Fire Alarms |
| Language | English |
Details on surface and semiflush mounting of the panel backbox.
Instructions for installing the control unit electronics into the panel backbox.
Guidelines for routing power-limited and non-power limited wiring within the backbox.
Specifications and procedures for connecting the AC power supply.
Instructions for terminating primary and secondary transformer wiring.
Guidance on connecting the control panel's rechargeable battery circuit.
Details on wiring notification appliance circuits, including circuit specifications.
Information on connecting addressable detectors and modules to device loops.
Wiring specifications for common event relays (alarm, supervisory, trouble).
Instructions for connecting up to eight remote annunciators to the panel.
Details on wiring resettable and continuous AUX power output circuits.
Instructions for connecting the SA-DACT for central station communication.
Wiring the SA-232 card for printer connection or computer communication.
Wiring details for the SA-CLA card for Class A NACs and annunciators.
Instructions for connecting the SA-ETH Ethernet card for network communication.
Wiring information for the City Tie Module (CTM) for signaling transmission.
Wiring details for the Reverse Polarity Module (RPM) for signal transmission.
Essential programming limitations for compliance with listing agencies.
Initial steps and considerations for programming the system via front panel or PC.
Definitions and basic concepts of zones and correlation groups in system programming.
Explanation of Auto, Incremental, and Advanced programming modes.
Procedures for accessing and changing Level 1 and Level 2 passwords.
Overview of default panel configurations for operation, network, and NACs.
Steps to overwrite custom settings and restore panel to factory defaults.
Instructions for assigning functions to the panel's programmable keys.
Procedure for clearing the panel's event history log.
Guidance on updating the main panel or loop interface module firmware.
Steps to restart (reboot) the panel without cycling AC power.
Enabling RS-232 communication for PC connection via Configuration Utility.
Process for automatically configuring devices, NACs, and expansion cards.
Configuration options to control the auto programming sequence.
Procedures for labeling devices and zones during auto programming.
Steps to add and label devices/zones to an existing database.
Instructions for adding new devices or removing existing ones from the system.
Options for configuring device parameters like zone, label, and correlation.
Settings for loop class, zone, device, and correlation group assignments.
Instructions for using fast groups, adding members, and setting activation counts.
Configuring event notification for various panel events like reset and system startup.
Setting event notification for loop events such as loop fault or initialization.
Assigning unconfigured alarm events to correlation groups and programming notification.
Assigning the common trouble event to correlation groups and programming notification.
Describes the front panel display, LEDs, and control buttons for system operation.
Details on event messages, printouts, IDs, and system status indicators.
Covers panel reset, silencing, disabling/enabling, drills, and walk tests.
Basic steps for accessing and generating reports on the LCD or printer.
Details on viewing system events, including alarm, trouble, and supervisory events.
Extracts all test events from the last walk test stored in history.
Provides a report on detector status, including dirtiness and sensitivity settings.
Displays the status of all active, alarm, supervisory, trouble, or disabled points.
Lists devices, zones, and NACs assigned to each correlation group.
Information on correlation groups with in-suite signal silence or activation counts.
Lists all devices within a selected zone, organized by device label.
Displays the current system configuration across various categories.
Shows current values for AC voltage, battery voltage, and battery charge current.
Displays a count of devices connected to the system.
Reports on communication performance, including comm retries and response quality.
Provides information about internal fault events for technical support.
Procedure to stop a report from printing or displaying.
Information on required inspection and testing frequencies for systems and devices.
Quickly checks the system for ground faults by reducing check intervals.
Resets detector environmental compensation and dirtiness levels after cleaning.
Helps locate devices on a loop by flashing the device's LED.
Determines which loop devices are not communicating and generates a report.
General guidance for testing panel operation in alarm, supervisory, and trouble modes.
Tests required by ULC for ground fault, open circuit, and short circuit indications.
Tests detector or input module operation by simulating an activation.
Tests the telephone line for each dialer account for proper operation.
Tests panel and annunciator LEDs and LCD for proper operation.
Tests individual zones or devices in silent or audible mode without creating an alarm.
Steps to set up a HyperTerminal connection for gathering panel information.
Procedure for replacing a device while it is in an alarm state.
Detailed specifications for FX-64 and FX-1000 panels, including device loops and power.
Determines the minimum amp hour capacity required for the panel's standby battery.
Calculates maximum cable length for NACs based on appliance and wire values.
Calculates voltage drop of NAC circuits over wire distance.
Calculates maximum wire run distance for RZI16-2RS NAC circuits.
Calculates the maximum wire length for a device loop based on capacitance.
Documents devices, zones, and NACs assigned to each correlation group.
Documents configuration and settings for each device on the system.
Documents the configuration and settings for each loop on the system.
Documents system programming options for NACs, annunciators, and remote devices.
Documents configuration and settings for panel programming options like language and delay.
Documents configuration and settings for each zone on the system.
Describes local alarm signaling where sounder bases sound on detector activation.
Applications where sounder bases are triggered by associated correlation groups.
Applications where sounder bases in a zone alarm when any detector in the zone activates.
Applications where all sounder bases sound when any alarm initiating device is activated.
Instructions for programming sounder bases for local alarm signaling.
Instructions for creating in-suite signal silence applications using correlation groups.
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