Chapter 1: Introduction
6 VM-1 User Guide
Figure 5: Common Controls keypad details
Table 2: Common Controls keypad
Control/Indicator Description
ACK/Panel Silence
button and LED
Pressing the button acknowledges an active event. The LED
indicates that the panel is in an off-normal condition and that the
panel has been placed in Panel Silence mode.
Alarm Silence
button and LED
Pressing the button silences all audible alarm signals and, if
configured, all visible alarm signals. The LED indicates that the
active notification circuits have been silenced.
Reset button and
LED
WARNING: Risk of death or serious injury. The protected premises
may be occupied. Do not reset the fire alarm system until the proper
authorities have determined that the threat of fire is no longer
present.
Pressing the button restores the system to the normal state. The
LED turns on during the reset process.
Drill button and
LED
Pressing the button activates the drill command function. The LED
turns on while the drill is active. Pressing the button a second time
stops the drill.
Details button Pressing the button displays additional information about the event
highlighted on the LCD screen.