N93-586-84 Issue 04 AB Page 18 of 32 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2015
6.0 Commissioning the 3500
The 3500 has many programmable features, making it extremely flexible. These can be accessed by users
at different authorisation levels. The features available at the different authorisation levels are detailed below.
6.1 Access Levels
Access Level 1 (User code not entered)
The panel’s front panel display indicators are visible, providing a clear status of the 3500 at that time.
The functions that may be performed at access level 1 are:
• Entry of the 6 digit user code to access level 2 or level 3 functions
• Activation of the front panel fireman's key-switch (correct model must be ordered)
Access Level 2 (User code entered, or fireman's key-switch activated)
Only authorised users are permitted access to level 2 functions, these are:
• Accepting the current state of the panel and Mute the panel’s internal buzzer
• Silencing an alarm condition
• Resetting the panel after silencing an alarm activation
• Sounding the alarms
• Disablement of detector circuits
• Disablement of alarm circuits
• Programming weekly test mode (all zones in walk test mode)
• Testing the front panel indications and internal buzzer
• Clearing of system faults
Access Level 3 (Engineer Controls)
Only engineers are permitted access to level 3 functions, these are:
• Silencing an alarm condition
• Resetting the panel after an alarm activation
• Disablement of the internal buzzer
• Programming pulsing or continuous alarm activation
• Programming of non-latching zones
• Programming of test zones (one, or more zones may be programmed)
• Programming of output delays
• Programming of coincidence zones