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8.0 Programming the system using the Windows software suite
The 6100 Windows software suite allows all the programming aspects of the 6100 to be accessed.
Please consult the accompanying 6100 Programming Manual for details on how to commission the
6100 using a PC.
9.0 General System Operation
9.1 Panel Initialisation
When the 6100 is powered up, rebooted, or when the RESTART SYSTEM menu option is accepted
the 6100 performs a full initialisation.
The initialisation consists of the following tasks and, depending on loop device types, can take up to
one minute to complete.
1. Any current faults are cancelled, and any faults are re-generated.
2. All loop device running data used by the panel is reset.
3. Loop devices are reset, then reprogrammed with any relevant site specific data.
4. Automatic class loop devices are initialised as required.
5. The 6100 will log and display a Panel Reset event ( which must be cleared manually ).
9.2 Loop Initialisation
Automatic class loop devices require initialisation in order to calculate various running values used
by the Algo-Tec™ algorithms.
Loop devices are initialised whenever the 6100 is initialised, or when a missing loop device is
re-connected.
The initialisation process consists of several stabilisation scans ( the exact number depends on the
type of loop device ) followed by four scans of each reply channel from the device.
The scan values are checked for stability; each scan value must be within 4 reply counts of any other
for that channel. If a ‘noisy‘ device is detected the 6100 issues a ‘Device Failed Setup‘ event for that
loop address and the device is not permitted to generate a fire. It will remain in fault until:
1. The 6100 is restarted.
2. The device is removed, seen as missing, then re-connected.
( In this case the indicator on the loop device is illuminated for about three seconds to signal
that the device is being initialised )
9.3 Added Loop Devices
The 6100 will process any devices that are stored in its memory. Periodically the 6100 checks for
extra loop devices that may have been added. Up to 8 added devices can be detected.
Added loop devices generate a single ‘Added Loop Device‘ event ( only one event irrespective of
how many devices are added ). The indicator LED on the added loop device will flash at a rate of
approximately 3 seconds on and 3 seconds off to signify it has been recognised by the 6100, but not
fully programmed.
To enable them to operate correctly added devices must be logged on to the 6100 in
the normal manner, then given a loop address and all relevant programming data as
required.
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