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4.0 6100 Access Levels
The 6100 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 6100 at any time. Zone fire, fault,
disablement and test states are clearly displayed as are any current system faults and disablements.
Full detail of the front panel display is given in the next section.
The following functions may be performed at access level 1.
• Entering access level 2
4.2 Access Level 2 ( Authorised / Trained User )
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 ‘User Level Entered’ screen will be displayed and access
level 2 menus are available after an addition ¿ key press.
To return to access level 1 scroll to the EXIT MENU function and press the ¿ key.
As a security measure the 6100 will return to access level 1 if no key activity has been
detected for 1 minute.
The following functions are accessible at access level 2.
• Sounding the alarms
• Silencing an alarm condition
• Resetting the panel after alarm activation
• Accepting current faults or alarms ( Mute Buzzer )
• Viewing current faults
• Viewing current disablements
• Clearing system faults
• Testing the front panel indications, and internal buzzer
• Exchanging a loop device for another device of the same type
• Programming a single zone into walk test mode
• Disabling a zone
• Disabling the Fire Link ( if used )
• Disabling alarm outputs
• Viewing the alarm counter
• Setting the time and date
• Viewing the fire event log
• Viewing the general event log