Protec 6100 - 6100 Alarm Response Procedures; Automatic and Manual Alarm Detection; Alarm Control: Silencing, Resetting, and Manual Activation

N93-571-87 Issue 5 NH Page 14 of 34 © Protec Fire Detection plc 2019
12.0 6100 Response to an Alarm
12.1 Automatic Detection
If a detector ( smoke, heat etc. ) activates on a zone of the 6100 this is known as an automatic
operation. The 6100 responds by ;
• Illuminating the ‘General Fire’ indicator.
• Flashing the relevant red zone fire indicator and displaying on the display.
• Fast pulsing of the internal buzzer.
• Activating alarm outputs as programmed, after any delays have expired.
• Activating the Fire Link output after any programmed delays have expired.
• Activating the Global Fire contacts.
12.2 Manual Detection
If a Manual Call Point is operated on the zone of a 6100 this is known as manual operation. The 6100
responds by;
• Illuminating the ‘General Fire’ indicator.
• Flashing the relevant zone fire indicator.
• Fast pulsing of the internal buzzer.
• Immediately activating alarm outputs as programmed.
• Activating the Global Fire contacts.
• Immediately activating the Fire Link output.
12.3 Coincidence Activation
Please see section 11.0
12.4 Silencing the Alarms
Pressing Silence Alarms when in access level 2 will silence alarm outputs. A further activation will
re-sound the alarms.
12.5 Resetting the 6100 after an Alarm
After the cause of the alarm has been determined ( and entered in the log by the authorised user ) the
6100 can be reset if required. Manual Call Points, if triggered, must first be reset locally. In access
level 2 press Silence Alarms then press Reset Panel. The 6100 will reset any latched devices on its
loop. This process takes about 20 seconds during which time the 6100 will not detect new fires.
12.6 New Zone in Alarm
If a new zone or a previously silenced zone goes into alarm, the 6100 will re-activate the alarms and
re-sound the internal buzzer.
12.7 Activating the Alarms Manually
Press Sound Alarms when in access level 2 to evacuate the building. Alarm outputs will be activated
as programmed but the Global Fire Contacts and the Fire Link Interface WILL NOT be activated.