Siemens FC20

Operation (short) MP 2.1
FC20xx Fire control panel
FT2040 Fire terminal
ALARM-Procedure Page 1
Switching off detector zones / detectors Page 2
Switching on detector zones / detectors Page 4
Procedure in case of Fault Page 4
Document ID: 009906_d_en_GB Edition: 05.2009
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ALARM Procedure
with Alarm Verification Concept (AVC), suggested possible procedure, subject to local requirements
Action / Condition Consequence / Status
1.
Press <Acknowledge> on the PMI before allowed
response time (t1) runs out (Password required)
Buzzer is turned off, alarm is acknowledged.
Countdown t2 for the investigation of the cause of alarm starts.
2.
Read top line on display:
"Fire brigade in" "mm:ss"
Remaining time is shown as countdown before building
evacuation and Fire Brigade call.
3.
Read fire location on display.
4.
Go to the fire location.
Information on the cause of ALARM,
damage limitation.
5.
Decide: MAJOR INCIDENT or minor incident.
If required, initiation of suitable emergency measures.
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MAJOR INCIDENT:
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Press <Alarm delay off>
or actuate nearest manual call point.
Read top line on display:
● "Remote transmission activated"
● "Fire brigade called !"
● "Call fire brigade !"
Remote transmission switched off / not available or
defective.
The remote transmission for fire alarm is activated
immediately.
● Transmission to fire brigade not confirmed yet.
● ALARM transmitted to fire brigade.
● Fire brigade must be called by phone!
No automatic transmission to fire brigade.
Dial the following no.:
Minor incident:
R
Press <Reset>.
(Password required)
Fire detection system is in normal condition unless another event
occurs.
It may be necessary to vent the room before resetting is possible.
Elements that cannot be reset can be switched off temporarily.
7.
During the alarm, optionally press
<Sounders Evacuate> on the PMI.
(Password required)
Deactivates the acoustic alarm devices during the alarm.
(Reactivation is possible by pressing the button again)
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Siemens FC20 Specifications

General

Communication	RS-485
Zones	2
Input Voltage	230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz or 120 VAC ±10%, 60 Hz (depending on model)
Number of Zones	2
Number of Sounders	2
Humidity Range	Up to 95% RH, non-condensing
Type	Conventional Fire Alarm Control Panel

Summary

Alarm Procedure with Alarm Verification Concept

Acknowledge Alarm

Press <Acknowledge> on the PMI before response time (t1) expires. Password required.

Read Alarm Display Top Line

Check display for 'Fire brigade in' time and 'Remote transmission activated' status.

Identify Fire Location

Determine the specific location of the fire from the display information.

Proceed to Fire Location

Physically move to the reported fire location.

Assess Incident Severity

Evaluate the situation to determine if it's a major or minor incident.

Major Incident Response

For major incidents, press <Alarm delay off> or activate a manual call point.

Optional Sounders Evacuate

Optionally activate sounders for evacuation during an alarm. Password required.

Switching Off Detector Zones or Detectors

Access Main Menu

Press the main menu button. Password is required.

Navigate to Functions Menu

Select the 'Functions' menu item by pressing key <2>.

Select OnOff Function

Choose the 'On/Off' function from the Functions menu.

Select Section Category

Choose 'Section' as the element category for switching off.

Enter Zone Number or Confirm

Input the zone number or press <ok> to proceed without specifying.

Select Zone to Switch Off

Use navigation buttons to highlight the desired zone.

Execute Zone Switch Off Command

Press Softkey <1> to execute the command to switch off the zone.

Switching Off a Detector

Access Main Menu for Detector Off

Press the main menu button. Password required.

Navigate to Topology Menu

Select the 'Topology' menu item by pressing key <4>.

Select Detection Tree

Choose 'Detection tree' from the Topology menu.

Access Lower Level in Topology

Navigate to the lower level within the detection tree structure.

Select DetectorZone

Scroll to find the specific detector (zone) to switch off.

Execute Detector Switch Off Command

Select the detector and press Softkey <3> to execute.

Confirm Detector Switch Off

Press key <2> to confirm the 'OFF' command for the detector.

Switching On Detector Zones or Detectors

Access Main Menu for Activation

Press the main menu button. Password required.

Navigate to Isolations Menu

Select the 'Isolations' menu item by pressing key <4>.

Select Isolation to Activate

Scroll to find the detector or zone (isolation) to switch on.

Execute Activation Command

Press Softkey <1> to execute the command to switch on the isolation.

Procedure in case of Fault

Silence Buzzer

Press <Silence buzzer> on the PMI to stop the audible alarm.

Identify Fault Location

Read the display to determine the type and location of the fault.

Acknowledge Fault

Press <Acknowledge> on the PMI to acknowledge the fault.

Remedy Fault Cause

Go to the fault location and rectify the cause of the fault.