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Zeta Alarm Systems Infinite 8 - User Manual

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INFINITY 8 USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE GUIDE & LOG BOOK
Approved Document No: GLT-201-7-2
Issue: 1.2 Authorised: Date: 27/3/2012
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
USER MANUAL, MAINTENANCE
GUIDE & LOG BOOK

Table of Contents

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Summary

Fire Alarm Control Panel Safety Issues

Purpose of a Fire Alarm System

User Responsibilities and Maintenance

Daily Inspection Procedures

Check system status, focusing on the green Power LED and any fault indicators.

Weekly Testing Requirements

Perform functional tests on call points/sensors, reset system, and check for obstructions.

Quarterly Service Checks

Verify past repairs, inspect batteries, and confirm sounders operate on battery power.

Annual System Testing

Comprehensive check of all detectors, call points, sounders, and auxiliary equipment.

Five-Year Component Replacement

Conduct full wiring inspection and replace batteries due to their limited lifespan.

Panel Indications and Controls

General Controls Overview

Overview of the panel's indicator lights displaying system status in normal operation.

Accessed Control for Authorised Users

Details how to access critical system controls via a secure code entry method.

LED Combinations and Meanings

Reference table for LED status indicators and their corresponding panel operational meanings.

Checking Panel Indicator LEDs

Procedure to test all panel LEDs and the internal buzzer using the TEST button.

The Fire Condition

How the Infinity 8 Indicates an Alarm

Explains how the panel signals a fire alarm using LEDs, internal buzzer, and sounders.

Silencing Alarm Sounders

Instructions for silencing the alarm sounders after an event, using the access code.

Handling Second Alarm Signals

Describes panel behavior when a new alarm zone is activated after sounders are silenced.

Activating Sounders for Evacuation

Procedure to manually activate sounders for building evacuation via the panel controls.

Resetting the Panel

Steps to reset the panel after an alarm has been investigated and the cause cleared.

The Fault Condition

Different Types of Fault

Details common fault types: General, Zone, Short Circuit, Power Supply, System, Earth, Sounder.

General Fault

Indicates a fault on any part of the Fire Alarm System, often with other specific fault lights.

Zone Fault

Signals a wiring issue within a specific zone or a detector removed from its base.

Short Circuit Fault

Detects a short circuit fault in zone or sounder circuits, affecting their operation.

Power Supply Fault

Indicates mains failure or issues with the battery backup or charger.

System Fault

Indicates panel microprocessor problems, possibly requiring a key switch reset procedure.

Earth Fault

Detects a short circuit to earth on the wiring connected to any panel component.

Sounder Fault

Indicates a wiring fault on sounder circuits, potentially impacting sounder functionality.

Responding to Fault Conditions

Procedure for silencing fault buzzer, logging faults, and actions after fault rectification.

Disablments

Reasons for Disabling System Parts

Temporary disabling of zones or sounders due to false alarm risks or specific conditions.

Disabling Zones or Sounders

Step-by-step guide to temporarily disable specific zones or external sounders.

Enabling Zones or Sounders

Procedure to re-enable previously disabled zones or external sounders.

Using Sounder Delays

Understanding Sounder Delays

Explains the purpose of delaying sounder activation to check alarm causes.

Sounder Delay Setting Procedures

Details how sounder delays are programmed and can be activated/deactivated by the user.

Indicating Sounder Delay Status

Describes how the panel's LEDs indicate when a sounder delay is active.

Fire Alarm on Delayed Panel

Explains how the panel behaves during a fire alarm when a sounder delay is active.

Overriding Sounder Delay

Procedure to immediately activate sounders during a genuine fire alarm.

Resetting After False Alarm

How to reset the system when an alarm is found to be false.

Deactivating Sounder Delay

Steps to disable the active sounder delay feature on the panel.

Zone Test

Purpose of Zone Test

Explains the utility of Zone Test for commissioning and maintenance checks.

Programming Zones for Test Mode

Step-by-step guide to placing a specific zone into test mode.

Notes on Test Mode Usage

Important considerations and limitations when using the Zone Test mode.

System Description

Fire Alarm Log Book

Commissioning the System, Including P.S.E.

Design, Installation & Commissioning Certificates

Zeta Alarm Systems Infinite 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZeta Alarm Systems
ModelInfinite 8
CategoryControl Panel
LanguageEnglish

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