Protec 6100 - Routine System Testing Procedures; Daily and Weekly Inspection and Testing; Monthly, Periodic, Annual, and 5-Yearly Testing

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Repeat Group
Loop devices may be allocated a repeat group in the range 1 to 32 ( 0 disables the feature ). The repeat LED
on the device ( usually an automatic detector ) is switched on if an output group matching the programmed
repeat group activates. For example if loop device 25 has its repeat group programmed to 6, then the repeat
LED on address 25 will illuminate if output group 6 activates.
Non-latching
A non latching device returning to normal will cause the 6100 to automatically reset ( if no other latching
activations are present ). An activation from a latching device requires the 6100 to be manually reset.
Day and Night Sensitivity Levels
Each automatic detector can have day and night sensitivities programmed. The sensitivity level controls how
the device reacts to smoke, heat or carbon monoxide and can be used to tailor the response of the device to
match specific site conditions ( to minimise false activations due to steam from showers, for example ).
Coincidence
The 6100 can automatically activate extra input groups when two, or more devices trigger ( coincidence ) in
a specific input groups, or across any input groups ( global coincidence ).
Open Protocol System
If the system is Open Protocol the commissioning software freely connects to the 6100 and allows full access
to all programming features. There is no need for a USB dongle.
Managed System
If the system is managed, then a dongle is required ( available from Protec ) to access all features in the
commissioning software. Without a dongle, or with an incorrect dongle fitted, the commissioning software will
not connect to the 6100.
Automatic Device
Automatic devices are smoke, heat or carbon monoxide detectors ( or a combination of these ) which
automatically activate the 6100 when the sensed level exceeds a pre-determined set point.
Manual Device
This device type requires manual intervention in order to activate it and cannot automatically activate the
6100. The most common example of this is a Manual Call Point.
The 6100 processes this device class differently to an automatic device. Any programmed delays are usually
overridden when the activation signal from a manual device is received.
Dongle
A piece of hardware used on managed systems which is connected to the PC USB port. Commissioning
software connection is restricted to 6100 panels containing a matching code to the Dongle, therefore limiting
panel access to engineers with relevant dongles.