Protec 3500 - 3500 Access Levels; Access Level 2 (Authorised Person)

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4.0 3500 Access Levels
The 3500 has two access levels to allow users of different authorisation levels access to various parts of the
system. The access levels and a description of functions available are given in the next sections.
4.1 Access Level 1 (General User)
Access level 1 allows the general user to view the status of the 3500 at any time. Zone fire, fault,
disablement and test states are clearly displayed as are any current system faults, disablements or
delays.
Full detail of the front panel display is given in section 5.0.
The following functions may be performed at access level 1.
 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)
4.2 Access Level 2 (Authorised person appointed by the premises management)
Access level 2 allows the authorised user access to various critical system functions.
To enter access level 2 either enter the user code using the numbered keypad or insert and turn the
fire man’s key-switch (depending on the particular model purchased).
When access level 2 has been entered the 'Access Level' indicator will illuminate and access level 2
menus are available.
To return to access level 1 press the ‘’ key.
As a security measure the 3500 will return to access level 1 if no key activity has been
detected for 30 minutes.
The following functions are available at access level 2.
 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