58
20.10AC Delays
AC Fail Delay
Ref #: [00020310] AC Fail Delay
If the AC Fail Delay is programmed, the panel will delay the
trouble indication on keypads and remote annunciators for the
programmed time (000 to 255 min.). This delay is to avoid the
annunciation of short-term AC failures. Some jurisdictions may
not allow any delay for Fire installations. In this case, the timer
should be left at its default setting (000 = disabled).
AC Fail TX Delay
Ref #: [00040202] AC Fail TX Delay
If the AC Fail TX Delay is programmed, the panel will delay
reporting the AC trouble to the central station for the programmed
time. This value must be set between 6 and 12 hours (0600-1200)
for 24 hour battery standby. For remote station use 60 hours bat
-
tery standby and set delay between 15 and 30 hours (1500-3000).
20.11Bypassing Fire Zones
Fire zones may be bypassed to overcome zone problems. When a
Fire zone is bypassed, a Fire Trouble will be generated and the
Fire Trouble reporting code (if programmed) will be sent to the
central station. If a partition is armed with a Fire Zone bypassed,
the keypad will beep 10 times and the message “Fire Zone
Bypassed” will appear on the keypad display for three seconds.
For instructions on bypassing zones, please see “Zone Bypassing”
in the PC4020 Instruction Manual.
NOTE: NOTE: The PC4701 Waterflow and 2-Wire Smoke zones
cannot be bypassed. These zones are not system zones (001-128) and
thus cannot be selected in the zone bypassing mode.
20.12Fire Drill Feature
Ref #: [00040309] Fire Event reporting codes
Fire drills should be conducted on a regular basis according to the
guidelines set by local fire authorities.
To initiate a fire drill, the system must be disarmed. Enter
[*][6][Access Code][5] at any partition keypad. The message
“Fire Drill Enabled” will appear on the keypad for 3 seconds. The
Fire Test Begin reporting code, if programmed, will be sent to the
central station.
During the test, keypads will display the message “Fire Drill in
Progress.” The main bell output and all PC4702 outputs will acti
-
vate according to their programmed fire-signaling mode. The fire
drill will neither activate any other functions (relays, etc.) nor
send any other reporting codes to the central station.
The Auto-Signal Silence Timer will not be activated and the Fire
Drill will continue as long as required. To end the fire drill, enter a
valid access code. All alarm notification outputs will deactivate
and the LCD keypad will display the message “Fire Drill Dis
-
abled” for 3 seconds. The Fire Test End reporting code, if pro-
grammed, will be transmitted to the central station.
If an actual fire alarm occurs during the fire drill, the test will be
cancelled and the fire alarm sequence will begin. The keypad will
display “Fire Drill Disabled” for 3 seconds and then will transfer
to the Auto-Scroll mode. The Fire Test End reporting code, if pro
-
grammed, will be transmitted to the central station.
Any 24-Hour Burglary alarms that occur during the Fire Drill will
activate their programmed outputs and will report to the central
station.
NOTE: To initiate the test from a global keypad, you must first loan
the keypad to a partition. From a global keypad, press [*], then use
the arrow keys (< >) to scroll to any partition label and press [*] to
select it. The display will read “Keypad Loaned to [Partition Label].”
Then, enter [*][6][Access Code][5] to initiate the fire drill.
20.13Fire Inspector Test
Ref #: [00040309] Fire Event reporting codes
The Fire Inspector Test will allow the inspector and/or installer to
ensure that the system’s fire components are functioning as
intended. The test verifies that every fire-initiating device is com
-
municating and that they are supervised.
To initiate a Fire Inspector Test, the system must be disarmed.
Enter [*][6][Walk Test Code][4] at any partition keypad. Once the
test is initiated, the Fire Test Begin reporting code, if pro
-
grammed, will be sent to the central station.
The keypad Trouble light will turn on and the keypad buzzer will
beep. These trouble beeps cannot be silenced during the test. All
partition keypad displays will read “Fire Insp. Test Is Active...”
Any keypress will clear this message for 10 seconds.
Activate each fire sensor in turn according to the manufacturer’s
device testing instructions. All events are logged in the event buf
-
fer. Depending on how each fire zone is programmed, the panel
will respond in the following ways:
• Fire Alarm Or Supervisory Zone Off-Normal: All alarms
are instant, indicated by one bell squawk. Auto-Verify delays
are ignored. For PC4701 2-wire Smoke zones or any PGM
outputs programmed for Sensor Reset, zones not restored
within 10 seconds will be reset. If the zone remains open after
the sensor reset, the bell will squawk again. This sequence
will repeat until the zone is restored.
• Waterflow Zone Alarm: If the waterflow delay is enabled,
the bell squawk will occur AFTER the programmed delay
period. This allows for verification of the delay period.
• Fire and Supervisory Zone restoration: All Fire signals
sound one squawk.
• Trouble (Open cct.) or Trouble restoration: Bells will
sound two squawks.
The Fire Inspector’s Test is enabled for ONE HOUR only. Five
minutes before the one-hour timeout, the bells will squawk three
times every 20 seconds to signal that the test is about to end. The
test time cannot be extended. If more time is required, the test
must be reinitiated by entering [*][6][Walk Test Code][4] at any
partition keypad.
To end the test before one hour, enter [*][6][Walk Test Code][5] at
a partition keypad. The Fire Test End reporting code, if pro
-
grammed, will be sent to the central station once this command is
entered.
NOTE: To initiate the test from a global keypad, you must first loan
the keypad to a partition. From a global keypad, press [*], use the
arrow keys (< >) to scroll to any partition label and press [*] to select
it. The display will read “Keypad Loaned to [Partition Label].” Then,
enter [*][6][Walk Test Code][4] to initiate the Fire Inspector test.
20.14Testing AMS-220/220T Smoke Detectors
AML smoke detectors continuously monitor themselves for low
sensitivity and will report this condition as a device trouble.
In addition, you can test the alarm/restore capability of the detec-
tors manually or automatically on a programmed schedule.
To manually initiate the test, perform the following:
1. Enter [*][6][Walk test code]. Use the arrow (< >) keys to
scroll to “AML Smoke Test.”
2. All smoke detectors on the addressable loop(s) will perform a
self test. If a detector fails, a trouble will be generated.
3. The AML smoke test takes approximately 5.5 minutes to
complete. A fire alarm from any other fire zone on the system
will initiate the programmed response. The AML smoke test
will proceed in the background.
4. During the smoke test, the message “AML Smoke Test Is
Active” will be displayed on the keypad. Pressing any key
will override the display so that other events can be observed.
To Next Page
Loading...
