35 AFP-3030 Operations Manual — P/N DOC-01-039:A 26/11/2015
Operation of the Control Panel Operation of Special System Timers, Output Delay Time, and Heavy Loads Output Delay
on the control panel. For example, you can program a NON-FIRE point to turn lights in a zone to a
lower setting when activated. In this case, when the point activates the control panel activates the
point’s CBE to turn the lights down without any audio or visual indication on the control panel.
2.13 Operation of Special System Timers, Output Delay Time,
and Heavy Loads Output Delay
2.13.1 System (Panel) Timers
There are user-programmable time delays for four specific functions: Alarm Verification, AC Fail,
Silence Inhibit, and Auto Silence. Refer to this panel’s programming manual for instructions on
viewing or modifying these values. (They may be viewed only in programming mode.)
Alarm Verification Timer (VERIFY TIME)
A timer that directs the control panel to ignore a fire alarm for a smoke detector, programmed for
Alarm Verification, while the Alarm Verification Timer is counting. The timer value can be set
from 0-60 seconds, and may not exceed 30 seconds for ULC installations. Table 2.3 contains a
summary of how the Alarm Verification Timer works.
AC Fail Delay Timer
This timer delays the time from the start of AC failure to when the fault is reported. The timer value
may be set to none, or from 1-12 hours. A value of “none” will cause immediate notification. The
onboard fault relay and municipal box output will activate when the countdown is complete. Note
that this panel notifies the central station communicator as soon as AC failure occurs, and the cen-
tral station communicator follows its own programmed schedule for reporting the failure.
Silence Inhibit Timer
This timer disables the MUTE ALARM DEVICES and RESET key function for the programmed
time (MM:SS seconds) when a fire alarm occurs. A Silence Inhibit Timer starts at the first fire
alarm. A panel reset is required to re-enable this timer. It can be set with a value from 0 (the timer is
disabled) to 5 minutes.
Auto Silence Timer
This timer functions like pressing the MUTE ALARM DEVICES key. When the Auto Silence
Timer reaches its programmed value (0, 10 minutes, 15 or 20 minutes, with the setting = 20 for
Canadian installations), the control panel automatically shuts off all active outputs programmed as
silenceable.
2.13.2 Output Delay Time
Output Delay Time is a feature that initially delays activation of outputs with ZF0 in their zone map
until the Output Delay Timer has expired. This feature allows for the initial sounding of outputs
only in specific areas, monitored by qualified personnel. To participate in Output Delay Time,
inputs and outputs must include Special Zone ZF0 in their zone map. The Output delay Timer is
programmed to a value from 60 to 180 seconds.
If this event occurs The control panel does this
A second fire alarm occurs while the
Alarm Verification Timer is counting
Ignores the Alarm Verification Timer and alarms are
reported by the panel for both detectors.
The Alarm Verification Timer elapses and
a fire alarm still exists
Activates the fire alarm
The Alarm Verification Timer expires and
a fire alarm no longer exists
The control panel returns to normal operation and
increments the verification counter
Table 2.3 Alarm Verification Timer Operation
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