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Protec Algo-Tec 6500 User Manual

Protec Algo-Tec 6500
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Protec Fire Detection plc, Protec House, Churchill Way, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6RT, ENGLAND
+44 (0) 1282 717171 www.protec.co.uk sales@protec.co.uk
Algo-Tec™ 6500/6600
INTERACTIVE ADDRESSABLE
FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM
(1-4 LOOPS)
USER MANUAL

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Protec Algo-Tec 6500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandProtec
ModelAlgo-Tec 6500
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

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User Responsibilities

Requirements of the Premises Management Named Person

Outlines responsibilities for the named person overseeing the fire alarm system.

Routine Testing of the System

Daily Inspection

Daily checks required for the fire alarm system's operational status.

Weekly Test

Procedures for performing weekly tests on the fire alarm system components.

Monthly Test

Monthly testing procedures for the fire alarm system, including power checks.

Access Levels

Access Level 1 (General User)

Functions available to general users, including viewing system status.

Access Level 2 (Authorised / Trained User)

Access for trained users to critical system functions and menu navigation.

Access Level 3a (Exchange Loop Devices)

Allows maintenance staff to exchange devices on the fire alarm loops.

Indications and Controls

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Explains the panel's LCD screen for displaying system status and information.

General Indications

Describes the main indicators for Fire, Fault, Disable, and Test states.

Status Indications

Provides important fault and status information at a glance on the LCD.

Zone Indications

Details how fire events are indicated by zone on the panel's indicators.

Fire Indications

General Fire Indicator Illuminated

Indicates that a fire has been detected on one or more zones.

Zone Indicator Flashing Red

Shows a fire in a specific zone and is accompanied by panel buzzer.

Fault Indications

System Fault

Reports faults detected during the panel's internal software self-tests.

Alarm Fault

Indicates a fault on alarm devices connected to the loop or sounder circuits.

Power Fault

Signals a fault in the panel's power supply or internal batteries.

Aux. Supply Fault

Reports a fault with the panel's auxiliary 24V supply output.

Disablement Indications

Alarms Disabled

Prevents activation of alarm outputs like sounders in the event of a fire.

Alarm Routing (Fire link) Disabled

Inhibits activation and faults on the alarm routing output for fire events.

Fire Protection Disabled

Prevents activation and faults on the fire protection equipment output for fires.

Other Indications

Power

Indicates the panel is powered up from mains or batteries.

Test

Shows when the panel is in test mode, either partially or fully.

Alarm Routing (Fire Link) Operated

Indicates the fire link path has been activated on the panel.

Fire Protection Operated

Shows the fire protection equipment path has been activated.

Outputs Delayed

Indicates if alarm, fire link, or fire protection outputs are programmed with a delay.

System Delays

Coincidence/Dependency Operation

Response to an Alarm

Automatic Detection

Panel response when a detector activates, including indicators and output activation.

Manual Detection

Panel response when a Manual Call Point is operated.

Coincidence/Dependency Activation

Refers to section 10.0 for details on coincidence/dependency modes.

Silencing the Alarms

How to silence alarm outputs by touching and holding the Silence button.

Resetting the panel after an Alarm

Procedure for resetting the panel after an alarm, including local reset of Call Points.

Status Display & Menu Navigation

The System Normal Display

Describes the panel's display when no fires, faults, or tests are present.

Navigating the menus

Explains how to use the arrow buttons and Exit button to navigate menus.

Number entry

How to use the keypad for entering numbers for zone lists or other data.

Printing

Option to print information if the panel is fitted with a printer.

Panel Selection

How to select a specific panel in a multi-panel system.

Card Selection

How to select a loop card within a chosen panel.

Loop Selection

How to select a specific loop associated with a loop card.

Device Selection

How to find and select a specific device on a selected loop.

Login

Procedure for logging into the panel to access features and menus.

The Fault, Disablement and Test Display

How the panel displays faults, disablements, or tests, and how to navigate them.

The Fire Alarm Display

Describes the panel's display when a fire event is detected.

User Menus

Entering the Menu System

How to access the main user menu after logging in.

System View

Displays options to show the system configuration, device details, and states.

Device Detail

Shows detailed information for individual devices, including sensitivity and state.

Algo-Tec Data

Displays algorithm data specifically for detector devices.

Panel Summary

Provides a summary of device types across all loops for a selected panel.

Device State

Displays the current state (e.g., active, disabled) of devices on a loop.

Input Groups

Lists input groups and their current active or inactive states.

Output Groups

Lists output groups and their current active or inactive states.

Disable / Enable

Options to temporarily disable or enable input devices or outputs.

Current Disablements

Displays a summary list of all current disablements on the system.

Zone Disablements

Allows disabling specific zones or types of devices within zones.

Device Disablement

Options to disable individual devices on a loop.

Output Group Disablement

Allows disabling specific output groups.

Output Disablement

Options to disable various types of system outputs.

Disable all fire Links

Disables the output used to signal a fire event to a remote monitoring centre.

Disable all fault Links

Disables the output used to signal a fault event to a remote monitoring centre.

Disable all fire protection outputs

Disables outputs that trigger fire protection equipment.

Disable all alarm outputs

Disables sounder devices that activate during a fire event.

Disable all control outputs

Disables outputs controlling plant equipment shutdown on fire events.

Disable all non-fire outputs

Disables outputs not related to fire events.

Settings

Access to settings like time, date, configuration, and software versions.

Set Time / Date

Procedure for adjusting the panel's current time and date.

Show Configuration

Displays the panel's site file configuration information.

Clear System Fault

Button to remove system faults; faults reappear if not fixed.

Software Versions

Displays panel cards and firmware versions for all panels.

Test Menu

Access to various testing options for the system.

Lamp / Buzzer Test

Tests the panel's LCD, buzzer, and LED indicators.

Zone Test

Allows selecting specific zones for testing system response.

Test Options

Configuration options for system tests, like alarm output behavior.

Complete System Test

Puts the entire fire system into test mode for comprehensive checks.

History

Access to historical log options, including viewing fire and non-fire events.

View all fires

Displays a list of all fire events recorded in the system log.

View all non-fires

Displays all events from the log except fire events.

View by type

Allows filtering log events by type, such as fires or faults.

Historic Alarm Count

Shows the count of times the panel has entered the fire alarm state.

Printer Menu

Access to options for printing system event logs and reports.

Exchanging Loop Devices

Entering the Level 3a Main Menu

How to log in and access the Level 3a menu for device exchange.

Tools menu

Access to loop tools and printer menu options.

Loop Tools

Provides access to options for exchanging loop devices.

Exchange Device Menu

Guides the user through the process of replacing loop devices.

Appendix A, RVAV Description

Standards, directives and regulations information

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