Operation Manual
FT128 Rev 2.4
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2 General Description
2.1 The FT128 FDCIE
FT128 is a microprocessor controlled intelligent fire alarm Control and Indicating
Equipment (FDCIE) intended for Analogue addressable smoke and heat detectors as well
as conventional detectors and manual call points. Programmable inputs, control outputs
and I/O units are available. Up to 255 addresses can be connected to FT128 loaded with
EBL128 system software ≥ V2.0.x. Figure 1 below presents an overview of the FT128
system.
FT128 is certified to the Australian Standard AS7240.2 and AS7240.4 and NZS4512:
2003. The Fire Brigade Panel controls and indicators are incorporated as part of the front
fascia and conform to AS4438.3.
Figure 1 Connection diagram of FT128
2.2 Technical Address
The technical number, NNN, is used when programming all units connected to the COM
loops. Technical number is also used to identify which unit has generated a fault.
2.3 Presentation Number
Each fire alarm point / input / zone has a presentation number, NNN-NN. The presentation
number is shown in the FDCIE display to identify the point / zone activating fire alarm.
2.4 Com Loop Units
Addressable COM loop units are connected directly to a COM loop. Right click on the tree
view as on Figure 2 to add new COM loop units.