Simplex 4100ES - Chapter 4 3 B S Upervisory Conditions

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Table 1-1. Components of the Operator Interface (continued)
LED/Key
Description
Refer To
System Warning Keys and
LEDs
The System Warning LEDs – Supervisory and
Trouble – indicate when abnormal, non-fire
conditions occur to the fire alarm’s wiring or devices.
The System Warning keys – SUPV ACK and
TROUBLE ACK – allow an operator to acknowledge
the presence of the abnormal condition.
Chapter 3 for
Troubles.
Chapter 4 for
Supervisory
Conditions
System Reset Key
Pressing this key directs the panel to reset all
attached devices and clear all acknowledged
alarms, troubles, and supervisory conditions.
Chapter 2
AC Power LED
Indicates the presence of AC power at the panel.
N/A
Event Time Key
Used to display the time at which an acknowledged
alarm, trouble, or supervisory condition occurred.
Chapter 6
Entry Keypad
Used to call up points for monitoring and control.
Chapter 5
Facility-Specific Control
Keys
These are programmable keys. Typical functions
include manual evacuation, ground fault monitor,
etc.
N/A
Enable/Disable Keys
Pressing these keys allows you to enable or disable
devices attached to the panel.
Chapter 6
On/Off/Auto Keys
Pressing these keys allows you to force a device
(such as a relay) ON or OFF. The Auto key returns
control of the device to the panel.
Chapter 6
Arm/Disarm Keys
Used with security points. These keys allow you to
turn security devices on (arm) or off (disarm).
Chapter 6
Alphanumeric Display
Displays text describing abnormal conditions for
devices attached to the panel (i.e., smoke detector
in main lobby is in alarm). Also displays system
prompts and messages.
Important Note: The degree to which you are allowed to control the system depends on the passcode
assigned to you. See “Logging in and Out of the System” for details on this.
Basic System Description, Continued
Overview