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3100 FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL
USER MANUAL
Protec Fire Detection PLC, Protec House, Churchill Way, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6RT.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1282 717171
Fax: +44 (0) 1282 717273
Web: www.protec.co.uk

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Protec 3100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandProtec
Model3100
CategoryControl Panel
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

User Responsibilities

Requirements of the Appointed Responsible Person

Outlines duties for supervising, testing, and maintaining the fire alarm system.

Routine Testing of the System

Daily Inspection

Verifies system 'Supply Present' indicator and checks for faults.

Weekly Test

Tests panel indications, controls, sounders, and call points/detectors.

Monthly Test

Includes weekly tests, generator start-up, and battery inspection.

Quarterly Test

Repeats monthly tests and checks logbook for accuracy and updates.

Annual Test

Tests all detectors, call points, and auxiliary equipment for functionality.

5 Yearly Test

Involves a comprehensive wiring check compliant with national regulations.

Access Levels – An Explanation

Access Level 1 (General User)

Grants general users view-only access to system status and basic functions.

Access Level 2 (Authorised User)

Provides access to critical system functions like silencing and programming.

Indications and Controls

Testing the Indications (Lamp Test)

Procedure to test the integrity of front panel indicators and the internal buzzer.

System Fire Indications

'General Fire' Indicator Illuminated

Signifies a fire detected on any zone or via remote alarm input.

'MCP Fire' Indicator Illuminated

Indicates activation of a Manual Call Point (MCP).

Fire Zones 1 to 8 Flashing

Shows a fire condition in a specific zone, accompanied by General Fire.

Fire Zones 1 to 8 Illuminated Steady

Indicates a fire in a zone, which has been acknowledged by muting the buzzer.

System Fault Indications

Zone Faults

Reports faults detected within specific detection zones.

System Faults

Indicates internal system errors or software malfunctions.

Alarm Faults

Signals faults in sounder outputs or related circuits.

Power Supply Faults

Detects failures in the main or standby power supply modules.

Fire Link Fault

Reports issues with the monitored fire link communication path.

Aux 24V Fault

Indicates a fault with the panel's auxiliary 24V output.

Repeat Panel Fault

Signals faults with connected 3100 repeat panels or their wiring.

System Delays

Coincidence Zones

Response to an Alarm

Automatic Detection

Details the panel's response to automatic detector activation.

Manual Detection

Details the panel's response to manual call point activation.

Delayed Activation

Refers to Section 8.0 for details on delayed alarm activation.

Silencing the Alarms

Procedure for silencing alarms and the internal buzzer.

Resetting the 3100 After An Alarm

Steps to reset the panel after investigating and resolving an alarm.

New Zone Into Alarm

Describes panel behavior when a new or previously silenced zone alarms.

Activating The Alarms Manually

How to manually trigger alarms using the 'Sound Alarms' function.

System Disablements

Zone Disablements

Inhibits faults and fires from specific disabled zones.

Alarm Disablements

Inhibits activations and faults from disabled alarm circuits.

Delay Disablement

Overrides programmed zone or fire link delays.

Fire Link Disablement

Inhibits activations and faults on the fire link output.

Programming System Disablements

To Disable Zones

Step-by-step guide for disabling detector zones via programming.

To Disable Alarm Outputs

Procedure to disable specific alarm output circuits (1-4).

To Disable Delays

How to override programmed system delays (zonal and fire link).

To Disable the Fire Link

Steps to disable the fire link interface if it is fitted.

Testing Detection Zones

Programming a Zone into Test Mode

Guides on putting a zone into test mode for simplified detector testing.

Appendix 1 3100 System Set-Up Record

Appendix 2 3100 Event Log

Appendix 3 3100 Operation Quick Reference Guide

Muting the Internal Buzzer

Simple instruction to mute the panel's internal buzzer.

Entering Access Level 2

Steps to access higher system functions using a code or key.

Silencing the Alarms

How to silence active alarms from Access Level 2.

Sounding the Alarms

How to manually activate alarms from Access Level 2.

Resetting the Panel

Procedure for resetting the panel after an alarm event.

Testing the Indicators and Internal Buzzer

How to perform a quick test of panel indicators and buzzer.

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