Protec 6100 - Exchanging Loop Devices

N93-572-88 Issue 12 NH Page 34 of 52 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2020
7.19 Exchanging Loop Devices
Exchanging loop devices incorrectly can result in undefined system operation. If in doubt contact your
service agent. Loop devices can only be exchanged with other loop devices of the same type. Any
exchanged devices MUST be fully tested in all required modes to ensure they are fully operational.
1. Enter the user code supplied with the system and press the ¿ key to access the menus.
2. Scroll to the EXCHANGE DEVICES menu and press the
¿
key. The 6100 is now in exchange
devices mode ( figure 7.7 ). Up to 8 loop devices may be exchanged at a time.
3. Remove the device(s) that are to be exchanged and wait for the 6100 to declare them as
missing.
4. Add the new device(s) in place of the old ones, ensuring the replacement device is of exactly
the same type as the original. Wait for the 6100 to recognise them as added.
5. Press the
¿
key to access the final exchange menu ( figure 7.8 ).
6. Take a note of the serial numbers, loop addresses and device text of the old and new devices.
7. Using the ◄, ▲, ► and ▼ keys locate old device(s) and swap with corresponding new
device(s).
The 6100 will only offer matching types to be exchanged. Update all devices to be exchanged
as necessary.
8. Press the
¿
key to proceed to the exchange devices save confirmation as shown in figure 7.9.
9. Press the
¿
key to save the exchanged devices to the panel memory and reset the panel.
Alternatively press the ◄, ▲, ► and▼ keys to exit this screen and return to the exchange
devices display.
Figure 7.7 Exchange Devices Initialisation display
Figure 7.8 Exchange Devices display
Figure 7.9 Exchange Devices Save confirmation display
Warning
Panel will reset and
Update site date
Continue?
Exchange devices
Old 1A2345 optical
new AA5410 optical
Replace existing
devices with new
Devices of the
Same type