EST3 Series

Student Workbook
P/N 3100041 • Rev 6.1 • 5MAR11
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DOCUMENT HISTORY

Date Revision Reason for change

7JAN00 1.0 Initial release
12MAR01 2.0 Upgrade to support 3SDU release 2.0 and 3.0.
30JAN08 3.0 Dropped Installation part of course. Upgrade to support 3SDU release
3.61 or greater.
30DEC10 4.0 Updated branding to reflect UTC Fire & Security.
11FEB11 5.0 Modified materials to include EST3X panel.
25FEB11 6.0 Incorporate pilot course feedback.
01MAR11 6.1 International Version.

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 Table of Contents

Section Title

1 Agenda
2 Introduction
3 System Overview
4 Cabinet Enclosures
5 Standard Components
6 Optional Components
7 Audio and Remote Annunicator Components
8 Signature Introduction and Detectors
9 Signature Modules
10 Lab Station Configuration
11 3-LCD and 3-LCDXL1 Front Panels
12 Front Panel Operations
13 Logical Addressing
14 Labels and Labeling Plan
15 Introduction to the 3-SDU
16 3-SDU HELP Utility
17 Scan Barcode Serial Numbers
18 Reconcile Actual and Expected Databases
19 Rules Programming
Appendix A Labeling Conventions
Appendix B Main Building Device Board and Schematics
Appendix C Computer Room Device Board and Schematics
Appendix D Edwards Plaza Building Floor Layouts
Appendix E Lab Panel Operator Layer Display Panel Definitions
Appendix F Project Specifications
Appendix G Practical Check-Off List

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 Class Room Safety Procedure

Welcome to UTC Fire & Security Training session. The nature of the technical
training you will receive here exposes you to both high and low voltage
environments. Accordingly, for your safety please observe the following safety
procedures while in the classroom.

1. The instructor must be in the classroom while any student is performing tasks
on any electrical equipment.

2. All jewelry will be removed prior to and during lab exercises.

3. Prior to changing any circuit component or wiring, the circuit will be powered
down.

4. Use the right tool for the right job.

5. Defective tool, equipment, and meters will be removed from the classroom.

6. All electrical equipment will be plugged into three prong receptacles.

7. No students will be left alone in the classroom while equipment or systems

are running.

8. Equipment, tools and components not being used will be stored outside the
workstation area.

9. There will be no horseplay permitted in the classroom.

10. In the case of any injury, no matter how slight, report it to the instructor who
shall take appropriate action.

11. In the case of electrical shock, do not touch any equipment, even to shut it
down. Notify the instructor immediately.

Should you observe any practice or condition which presents a safety

hazard please notify your instructor.

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Section 1
Agenda

Introduction

This section contains the course agenda for the five day EST3 Series
Technician Certification course.
 Agenda

EST3 Series Technician Certification Agenda

Day 1:

Introduction.
Review Student Workbook.
EST 3 Cabinets.
EST 3 System Overview.
EST 3 System Components.
Signature Series Overview.

Day 2:

Lab System Configuration.

Signature Installation – LAB.
3-CAB7 Installation – LAB.
Network Data and Audio Wiring – LAB.
EST3 Logical Addressing.
Developing a Labeling Plan
Course Project Introduction
Introduce the SDU use for the EST3 installer.
System Definition Utility (SDU) & Creating a new SDU project

Day 3:

Configuring System Cabinets

Configuring Network Routing
Configuring Local Rail Modules (LRM’s)
Label Devices
Configuring Non SIGA Devices
Configuring SIGA Devices, Scanning Method
Configuring SIGA Devices, Mapping Method
Loop Controller Mapping.
Download Install Application and Local Troubles – LAB.
Download Full Application and System Troubles – LAB.

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Day 4:

Front Panel Overview.

Front Panel Operation Practice
Final Exam (Installation).
Configuring Logical Groups
Configuring Time Controls
Reports

Day 5:

Audio Generation
Programming Rules

Day 6:

Programming Rules

Day 7:

Programming Rules & Verification

Day 8:

Programming Rules & Verification

Evaluate Project and Grade Practical
Final Exam and Review

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Section 2

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 2
Introduction

EST3 Series Technician Certification

Before we begin, please:

9Complete the Training Administration form

9Review Classroom Safety Procedures

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Introduction Section 2

Important !

Please put your previous

knowledge of
Life Safety Systems
to the back of your mind.

Keep an open mind!

Are There Any Problems?

‡ Transportation
‡ Lodging
‡ Anything Else

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Your Goal

• Obtain EST3 Series Technician Certificate

of course completion.

• Receive a registered copy of the software.

Entitle to order a software key. (HASP)

• Develop system configurations and rules programming

for EST3 and EST3X system applications using the
System Definition Utility (SDU)

3-SDU System Definition Utility

Caution:

The software copy is

registered in your name and
is for your sole use only.

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Class Participation
1. Be PROMPT and REGULAR in attendance.
2. Attend the ENTIRE program.
3. ACTIVELY participate in classroom activities.
4. SHARE your knowledge and experiences with others.
5. ALLOW and ENCOURAGE others to contribute.
6. Stay on track – FOLLOW the AGENDA
7. CONFINE the discussion to the TOPIC.

Dress Code

• Casual
• No shorts
• No sandals

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During Lab

• Work in groups of two

• Take turns during lab work

• Please don’t work ahead during

presentations or demonstrations

Facility Information

ƒ Class Hours: 0830 - 1700

• Breaks Every Hour
• Lunch approx noon - 1 hr

ƒ NO Cell Phones, Pagers, Recorders

- if your cell phone rings in the class, you bring donuts tomorrow.

ƒ Keep Classroom Clean and Neat

ƒ Follow Safe Practices

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Course Prerequisites

• Computer Literacy.

• Knowledge of Basic Fire.

• Basic Fire Alarm

Technical Skills.

Passing Criteria

Practical and Final

Exam Score of 70%:

70 % Practical
70 % Final Exam

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Course Materials

ˆ Student Reference Workbook

ˆ Programming information may

be found in the HELP utility
onboard the SDU or in the
EST3X Online Support System
CD - P/N 270395

Review Student Workbook

Let’s review the contents of your

Student Reference Workbook.

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Review Table Of Contents

The Table Of Contents is located on Page iii

Table of Contents

Section Title
1. Agenda
2. Labeling Conventions
3. Class Project Specifications
4. Main Plaza Device Board and Schematics
5. Administration Device Board and Schematics.
6. Building Floor Layouts (both buildings)
7. Lab Panel Configurations
8. Lab Panel Display Panel Definitions

Presentations

Student Workbook Appendices

Appendix A – Labeling conventions

- Homework this evening

Appendix B - Main Building device board layout and schematic drawings.

- Part of the specifications
- To be used as a reference during the course.

Student Reference Workbook

Projects Connections

Student Reference Workbook

SIGA DATA RISER

Unused

Student Reference Workbook

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Student Workbook Appendices

Appendix C - Administration Building device board layout and

schematic drawings

- Part of the specifications

- To be used as a reference during the course

Student Reference Workbook

Administration Building
Schematic
Student Reference Workbook

Administration Building

Student Workbook Appendices

Appendix D - Building floor layouts for both buildings

- Part of the specifications

- To be used as a reference during the course

Student Reference Workbook

021401
PG 1 0F 9

BY: B. MacNEILL
EST3 PROJECT BLDG. DWGS
ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT ROOM
Edwards Systems Technology

BY: B. Mac
MAIN BUILDING
NAGY PLAZA

6/11/98

REVISED: 6/11/98
Alt Elev Recall
Elv Equ Room SMK

FILE NAME:
PROJECT:

DRAWN:
Firephone
Roof Hatch

East Shaft SMK

Traditional Manual Pull Station

Traditional Smoke Detector

SHAFT
EAST

IPHS

Speaker/strobe
ELV EQU ROOM
PHS

SHAFT
WEST

IPHS

SMK

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Student Workbook Appendices

Appendix E – Lab panel definitions for operator layer

- Part of the specifications

- To be used as a reference during the course

Student Reference Workbook

24 LED Panel
CAB #1

PHONE CALL IN - Parking Level 2

PHONE CALL IN - Parking Level 1
PHONE CALL IN - Ground Floor
PHONE CALL IN - 2nd Floor
PHONE CALL IN - 3rd Floor
PHONE CALL IN - 4th Floor
PHONE CALL IN - 5th Floor
PHONE CALL IN - Mechanical Room
PHONE CALL IN - Elevator Equip. Room
PHONE ACTIVATED - Parking Level 2
PHONE ACTIVATED - Parking Level 1
PHONE ACTIVATED - Ground Floor
PHONE ACTIVATED - 2nd Floor

Student Workbook Appendices

Appendix F – Project specifications

- Part of the specifications

- To be used as a reference during the course

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Student Workbook Appendices

Appendix G – Practical Checklist and Answer Sheet

Review Student Workbook

The remaining sections contain copies of

the presentations given during this course.

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Introduction Section 2

Course Survey

• A great part of our

success is your
feedback

• Please take some time

during the course to fill
out the course survey

Questions?

Let’s take a few minutes

to introduce ourselves!

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Section 3

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 3
System Overview

The EST3 System

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System Overview Section 3

What is EST3?

A Stand Alone or Peer-to- Peer Life Safety Network.

Provides accurate, rapid smoke and fire detection,
where an alarm reports to the panel within 3 seconds.

Provides Sprinkler System Monitoring.

Provides Multi-Channel Emergency Communication

with up to eight prioritized audio channels.

Provides HVAC Smoke Control.

Easy to program custom Life Safety or Property
Protection Operations, where standard code or market
place requirements are built in.

EST3 Capabilities
May contain up to 64 Network Nodes.
With up to a total of 10 Signature and/or
Analog Addressable loops (circuits) per node.

With up to 125 detectors and 125 module addresses

per Signature data circuit
or 99 detectors and 99 modules per Analog Addressable data circuit,
or 127 detectors and/or modules per Escape series analog devices

Supports up to 160,000 points and up to 7,000 I/O circuits.

Provides up to 1800Amps @ 24 Volts from internal supplies plus

additional external power supply options.

Provides up to 8 Simultaneous Multiplexed Audio Channels

on a single wire pair which are prioritized.

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Provides Controlled Safe Evacuations

Rapid detection
Signature Early Warning
Fast Response Times
Alarms report within 3 Seconds
Simple User Interface
Easy to configure and program
selective evacuation
Seamless integration of
eight channel audio
Flexible HVAC Interface
for smoke control

Supports Your Specific Market Place Needs

Built in Global Codes

and Standards

Modular Construction

Multilingual with
easy-to-select
dual language operation
Built in
Market Place Definitions
The power of
Rules Programming

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Meets Your Custom Job Specific Needs

Market Place Definitions

Systems Definition Utility

(SDU)
Programming Tools

Modular Construction

Custom Job Specific

Labels and Messages
Easy to select
Optional Operations

Peer-to-peer Network
environment

Reduces Design and Engineering Costs

Through
Snap-Fit
Construction
and
Equipment Racking

The EST3
System Definition
Utility

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Reduces Installation Costs

Less Stringent Wiring

Specifications

Modular Snap-fit
Construction

System Definition Utility

(SDU3)

Low cost addition of audio

Eight prioritized audio

channels on a single wire pair

Reduced Operating Costs

Signature Reliability

UL Sensitivity Report
Easy to use Signature
Diagnostic and
Maintenance Features

EST3
Supervision
and
Fault Reporting
Easy EST3
Service Access

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Meets Retrofit Market Needs

Signature Wiring Specifications

Signature Mapping

Supports Analog Addressable

or
Conventional Devices

Provides Synchronized Signal

Appliances and/or Speakers

Meets new ADA Requirements

Provides Low Current

Strobes

Introducing
GENESIS

Provides
EST3 Power Supplies
with optional
Remote Power Booster
Supplies

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Provides System Survivability

Peer-to-Peer Distributed System

Style 7 Regenerative Network

Signature Standalone Operation

EST3 All FAIL LINE

Faster Response Times

EST3 Token Ring

where alarms have highest priority

Distributed Intelligence
providing
32-bit processing power

Signature Broadcast Protocol

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Section 4

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 4
Cabinet Enclosures

Cabinet Enclosures

Gray

3-CAB21 3-CAB14 3-CAB7 3-CAB5

Red

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Remote Closet Cabinet Enclosures

Gray

3-RCC7 3-RCC14 3-RCC21

Red

3-CAB21 Cabinet Enclosure

Sometimes mounting
a CAB21 on the wall leaves
the LCD display panel
Too high to read and use.

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Section 4 Cabinet Enclosures

3-CAB21 with Door Removed

Normal
Chassis-to-Chassis
Wiring

Where the 3-CPUx and 3-LCDXL1

chassis assembly is
physically and logically
the first chassis in the cabinet.

Rail Chassis
Interface Card

3-CAB21 with Door Removed

3-CBL-KIT
Chassis-to-Chassis
Wiring

Keep the 3-CPUx and 3-LCDXL1

chassis assembly logically
the first chassis in the cabinet.

Rail Chassis 3-CBL-KIT

Interface Card

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3-CAB21 Cabinet Enclosure

EST3 Employs a Layered Approach

for Its Assembly

Local
Rail Inner door
Chassis Modules Outer door
assembly
or rail (LRMs) assembly
Back box
assemblies Operator
enclosure
Layer
Panels

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Section 4 Cabinet Enclosures

Other EST3 Enclosures

3-LCDANN

Other EST3 Enclosures

3-6ANN

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Other EST3 Enclosures

3-10ANN

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Section 5

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 5
Standard Components

3-PPS Primary Power Supply Heat Sink

Required in every EST3 Cabinet

AC Power Input
For 120Vac or 240 VAC
operation

16-
16-pin
data line
connector
to
3-PSMON
DC
power
connector Battery
to connections
3-PSMON &
Temperature
Monitor

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3-PPS Primary Power Supply Heat Sink

Four Screws

Four 11/32 Nuts

Mounted on the back of the chassis on the leftmost

footprint, beneath the rail assembly.
NOTE: Installation of components on the rear of
the chassis requires a 11/32" socket with a 3"
extension and a standard screwdriver.

The 3-CPU, 3-CPU1 (shown) or 3-CPU3

Panel Controller
Required in every EST3 Cabinet
RJ11
Connection Common
for System
downloads Relay
connections

J1 Connector
for
LCD Connection

Audio Network
Riser
connections RS-
RS-232
Port 1 and Port 2
connections
Data Network
Riser
connections

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The 3-CPU, 3-CPU1 (shown) or 3-CPU3

Panel Controller

1. Is a Dual Slot Local Rail Module (LRM).

2. Occupies two module spaces.
3. Must be installed in the first two module
spaces(slots) on the upper rail assembly.
We use 3-CPUx to represent 3-CPU/3-CPU1/3-CPU3 from now on.

The 3-PSMON Primary Power Supply

Monitor Module
Required in every EST3 Cabinet

Ribbon Cable
Connector
DC
for optional
power
control/display
connector
module
from
3-PPS
24 Vdc
16-
16-pin Auxiliary
data line power
connector connections
from
3-PPS BACK FRONT

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Typical 3-PSMON Wiring

POWER/
BOOSTER
MONITOR
MODULE Power cable (P/N 250187) to
P2 on Power/Booster Supply.

P6 16 pin data cable (P/N 250188) to

P3 on Power Supply
or
14 pin data cable (P/N 250189) to
P4 TB1 P3 on Booster Supply.

4 3 2 1 To TB1 on Monitor Module

1 ALL WIRING POWER LIMITED

AUX. POWER #1

AUX. POWER #2
24 VDC, 3.5 A

24 VDC, 3.5 A

2 EACH AUXILIARY OUTPUT NOMINAL 24VDC @ 3.5A

3 A SINGLE POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT CAN NOT EXCEED
7.0 AMPS
4 MAINTAIN 1/4 In (6 mm) BETWEEN POWER CABLE
AND ALL POWER LIMITED WIRING
5 P4 & P6 ON BACK OF MONITOR MODULE

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

The 3-PSMON Primary Power Supply

Monitor Module

1. Single Slot Local Rail Module.

2. Mount adjacent to the 3-CPUx in slot 3.

3. Provides the interface (data and power connections)

between the 3-PPS and the rails.

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Three Components Required

In Every EST3 Cabinet:

3-PPS Power Supply Heat Sink Assembly

3-CPUx Panel Controller 3-PSMON Power Supply

Monitor Module

3-CPUx Option Cards

RS-485 CARD

3-XMEM MEMORY
EXPANSION CARD

J3 J2

Network Communication

RS-232 CARD

J4

NOT Available

BACK VIEW
Each option card is secured to the CPU
with a fiber screw which is provided. Serial Communication

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3-CPUx Option Cards

3-FIB Fiber Optic Card

J2
Network
Communication

Mounts on the bottom of chassis rail

assembly for 3-
3-CAB7, 3-
3-CAB14 and 3-3-CAB21
BACK VIEW
applications and mounts on the half footprint
of the 3-
3-CAB5 enclosure.

3-CPUx Terminal Block

TB2
NETWORK AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R C R C
OUT IN A IN A OUT B IN B OUT R T T O R T T O
X X S M X X S M
1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

PLUG FRONT

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Typical 3-CPUx Wiring

To next panel Class A Connections
3-CPU Module with 3-RS485A card
COMMON SYSTEM RELAYS
Connect to TB2 on 3-CPU Module

Network Audio Riser

COM. TROUBLE
N.O. TROUBLE
N.C. TROUBLE

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
COM ALARM
N.O. ALARM

N.C. ALARM

COM SUPV.
DB9 FEMALE
N.O. SUPV.

N.C. SUPV.
(REAR VIEW)
PIN 9
(5) COM
(3) TXD PORT #2

Network Data Riser

TO PRINTER OR REMOTE
(2) RXD COMMAND SYSTEM,
PIN 1

OR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DB25 FEMALE
(REAR VIEW)
PIN 25
PIN 13

PORT #2
Connect to TB1 on 3-CPU Module To 3-ASU for Single (7) COM TO PRINTER OR REMOTE
Cabinet, Non-Networked COMMAND SYSTEM,
Applications w/o 3-RS485 (3) RXD
option card (2) TXD
PIN 14
PIN 1
From previous panel PIN 25
PIN 13
3-CPU Module or a
3-ASU DB25 FEMALE
(REAR VIEW) PORT #1
(7) COM ISOLATED PORT
TO PRINTER OR REMOTE
Wiring Notes COMMAND SYSTEM.
(3) RXD
(2) TXD
1. Maximum #14 AWG wire: minimum #18 AWG. PIN 14
PIN 1
2. All shields, if used, must be continuous and
insulated from ground, except at the originating
panel.

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

Recommended Method for Data Network Wiring

A
Class B A
Class B

Class A Return

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Recommended Method for Data Network Wiring

RJ11
How your Class B Data Network riser
is wired can make a difference during network
downloads via the 3-CPUx RJ11 connector.

During downloads to the 3-CPUx via the RJ11

connector, the NETWORK OUT A port is
disabled on the respective CPU you are
connected to.

Network Downloading in Class B Configurations

To perform a Network
SERVICE
Download in Class B
PANEL configured systems always
connect to the panel that does
not have A port connections.
This is your Service Panel.

When it is not convenient to

SERVICE
PANEL
connect to the panel without
an A port connection,
you can always perform a
network download via either
RS-
RS-232 port on any of the
panels without any trouble!

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Recommended Methods for

Network Audio Wiring

5000 Ft
Audio Input
from
Primary Audio Out Class B Audio Riser
of the 3-
3-ASU
With Redundant Class B Audio Riser (RS485A only)

Recommended Methods for

Network Audio Wiring

Audio Input
from 5000 Ft
Primary Audio Out
of the 3-
3-ASU
With Class A Audio Riser (RS485A only)

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RS-485 Communication Card Options

RS-
RS-485 CARD

Discontinued with older 3-CPU.

RS-
RS-485R CARD
Provides
Provides the
the data
data and
and audio
audio networks
networks for
for systems
systems
composed
composed ofof older 3-CPUs
3-CPUs and
and newer
newer 3-CPU1s
3-CPU1s and
and 3-CPU3s.
3-CPU3s.

Provides:
Provides: Class
Class A
A or
or B
B Network
Network Data
Data Riser
Riser
Class
Class B
B Network
Network Audio
Audio Riser
Riser

A retrofit card that permits newer 3-CPU1s or 3-CPU3s

to operate in systems containing older 3-CPUs.

RS-485 Communication Card Options

RS-
RS-485B CARD
Provided
Provided the
the data
data and
and audio
audio network
network for
for systems
systems
composed
composed ofof 3-CPU1
3-CPU1 and
and above
above only.
only.

Provides:
Provides: Class A
A or B
B Network
Network Data
Data Riser
Riser
Class
Class B
B Network
Network Audio
Audio Riser
Riser

Class B Audio Riser only.

RS-
RS-485A CARD Provided
Provided the
the data and audio
audio network
network for
for systems
systems
composed of 3-CPU1 and above only.
composed of 3-CPU1 and above only.

Provides:
Provides: Class
Class A
A or
or B
B Network
Network Data
Data Riser
Riser
Class
Class A or B Network Audio Riser
A or B Network Audio Riser

Class A or B Audio Riser.

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EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 6
Optional Components

3-LCD Display Panel

The 3-LCD is considered an

optional component and it
is not required on each panel.

At least one 3-LCD must be

present within a
networked EST3 system.

The 3-LCD panel is

mounted onto the
3-CPUx or 3-ANNCPUx only.

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3-LCDXL1 Display Panel

The 3-LCDXL1 is
Power Test
CPU Gnd
Disable
considered an optional
Fail Fault

Reset
Alarm
Silence
Panel
Silence Drill
component and it is not
required on each panel.

At least one 3-LCD or

3-LCDXL1
must be present within a
networked EST3 system.
Supvr
Alarm Trouble Monitor
The 3-LCDXL1 panel is
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
mounted onto the
3-CPUx or 3-ANNCPUx only.

3-LCD or 3-LCDXL1 Display Panel

The 33-LCD
-LCD or 33-LCDXL1
-LCDXL1
are mounted on the
hinged standoffs of the
33-CPUx
-CPUx or 33-ANNCPUx.
-ANNCPUx.

All operator layer

Control/Display Panels
are mounted on these
hinged standoffs.

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The EST3 Product Line Offers Five

Control/Displays Panels (1/5)

Mount onto the single-slot LRM

(local rail modules) or
the dual-slot 3-ZA95 amplifier.

3-24x
offers 24 LED's which may be
Green (3-24G)
Red (3-24R)
Yellow (3-24Y)

Choose ‘24LED’ in SDU

The EST3 Product Line Offers Five

Control/Displays Panels (2/5)

Mount onto the single-slot LRM

(local rail modules) or
the dual-slot 3-ZA95 amplifier.

3-12Sx
offers 12 Switch 12 LED combinations.
Where LEDs may be
Green (3-12SG)
Red (3-12SR)
Yellow (3-12SY)

Choose ’12SW/12LED’ in SDU

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The EST3 Product Line Offers Five

Control/Displays Panels (3/5)

Mount onto the single-slot LRM

(local rail modules) or
the dual-slot 3-ZA95 amplifier.

3-12/Sxx
offers 12 switch 12 LED pair combinations.
Where LEDs may be
Green over Yellow (3-12SGY)
Red over Yellow (3-12SRY)
all Yellow (3-12S2Y)

Choose ‘12SW/24LED’ in SDU

The EST3 Product Line Offers Five

Control/Displays Panels (4/5)
Mount onto the single-slot LRM
(local rail modules) or
the dual-slot 3-ZA95 amplifier.

3-6/3S1Gxx
offers 6 sets of
three switch/LED pair combinations
where LEDs may be
Green over Yellow over Yellow (3-6/3S1G2Y)
Green over Yellow over Red (3-6/S1GYR)

Choose ‘3SW/3LEDx6’ in SDU

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The EST3 Product Line Offers Five

Control/Displays Panels (5/5)

Mount onto the single-slot LRM

(local rail modules) or
the dual-slot 3-ZA95 amplifier.

3-4/3SGYWR
offers 4 sets of
3 switch/ 4 LED combination
where LEDs are
Green over Yellow over
White over Red

Choose ‘3SW/4LEDx4’ in SDU

Programming of LEDs and Switches

It is important to note that each Switch and LED is

independently programmable.

Each switch may be configured by the SDU for one of

three modes:
Momentary
Toggle - default for 3-12Sx and 3-12/Sxx
Interlocked - default for 3-6/3S1Gxx and 3-4/3SGYWR

Each LED may be programmed by the SDU to illuminate

in one of three modes:
Steady
Fast Blink
Slow Blink

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Control/Displays Panels Installation

These Control/LED Display Ribbon

Cable
panels comes with a ribbon cable
that is plugged into J1 of the host
local rail module (LRM).

When a Control/LED Display

panel is not required on a LRM,
a blank off-plate is used to fill the
empty space.

Control/Displays Panels Installation

Previously, all modules are shipped with a

blank off-plate.

Now, only door frame is shipped, if no

Control/LED Display panel is required on
Plastic
LRM, a blank off-plate need to be ordered rivets
separately (3-FP).

A control/LED Display panel is shipped as a

membrane. You will need the frame for
Control/LED display installation.
Control/LED
Plastic rivets are not necessary for new style Panel
Membrane
contrl/LED display panel. Operator Layer Frame
without
Blank Plate

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 3-BBC / 3-BBCMON Booster Power Supply
with Charger

Parameters are the same as 3

3--BPS Booster Power Supply

Comes with additional 65AH battery charging capability

Each 3-
3-BBC heat sink assembly mounts on a footprint on the back of the chassis
beneath the rail assembly. The 3
3--BBCMONs should be installed in a slot
which supports the interconnecting cable lengths (slots 3 and 5).

The 3
3--BBCMON is a local rail module which mounts on the rail assembly and accepts
a Control/LED Module. The 3 3--PSMON and 3-
3-BBCMON are not interchangeable.

Possible 3-PPS, 3-BPS & 3-BBC Configuration

PPS BPS BBC Max. Charging Capacity Max Current

1 0 0 65 AH 7A

1 1 0 65 AH 14 A

1 2 0 65 AH 21 A

1 3 0 65 AH 28 A

1 0 1 130 AH 14 A

1 0 2 195 AH 21 A

1 0 3 260 AH 28 A

1 2 1 130 AH 28 A

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3-BPS Booster Power Supply Heat Sink Assembly

Additional
AC transformer
Power
Input

14-
14-pin
data line
connector
to
3-PSMON
DC
power
Battery
connector
connections
to
(only 2 terminals)
3-PSMON

3-BSMON Booster Power Supply Monitor Module

Required with each 3-BPS assembly.

Ribbon Cable
Connector
DC
for optional
power
control/display
connector
module
from
3-BPS
24 Vdc
14-
14-pin Auxiliary
data line power
connector connections
from
3-BPS
BACK FRONT

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3-BPS / 3-BPMON Parameters

Each Booster Power Supply provides an additional 24VDC, 7A source.

source.

Up to three Booster Power Supplies may be added to a single cabinet.

cabinet.

How many 3-
3-BPS assemblies can you add to a 3-
3-CAB7 cabinet?

Each 3-
3-BPS Assembly mounts on a footprint on the back of the chassis
beneath the rail assembly. The 3-
3-BPMONs should be installed in a slot
which supports the interconnecting cable lengths (slots 3 and 5).
5).

The 3-
3-BPMON is a local rail module which mounts on the rail assembly and
and accepts
a Control/LED Module. The 3-
3-PSMON and 3-
3-BPMON are not interchangeable.

3-SSDC and 3-SSDC1

Single Signature Device controller

Signature Circuit
connections

Filter Board (3-

(3-SSDC Only)

RJ11
Upload/Download
Line Interface Card
connector
Daughter Board

Ribbon Cable
Connector
for optional
control/display
module
Signature Controller Module
Front Back Mother Board

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Section 6 Optional Components

3-SDDC and 3-SDDC1

Dual Signature Device Controller

Signature Circuit 1
Connections
and
Filter Board (3-
(3-SDDC Only)

RJ11
Upload/Download Two
connector Line Interface Cards
Daughter Boards
Ribbon Cable
Connector
for optional
control/display
module

Signature Circuit 2
Connections and Signature Controller Module
Filter Board (3-
(3-SDDC Only)
Front Back Mother Board

3-SSDC, 3-SSDC1, 3-SDDC and 3-SDDC1

SIGA Loop Parameters
Local rail modules which support a Control/LED Display.

The 3-SSDC and 3-SSDC1 support

one Class B or Class A Signature Data circuit of up to
125 detector addresses and 125 Module addresses.

The 3-SDDC and 3-SDDC1 support

two Class B or Class A Signature Data circuits of up to
125 detector addresses and 125 Module addresses each.
each.

All four types provide 24VDC at 100mA for 2-

2-wire smokes.

An 3-
3-SSDC/3-
SSDC/3-SSDC1 can be easily converted to an 3-3-SDDC/3-
SDDC/3-SDDC1
respectively, by adding a second Line Interface Card and
downloading the appropriate loop database.

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3-SSDC, 3-SSDC1, 3-SDDC and 3-SDDC1

SIGA Loop Typical Wiring
Notes
SIGA-CC1 SIGA-CC2 SIGA-CT1 SIGA-CT2 SIGA-CR SIGA-UM 1. Maximum #14 AWG wire; minimum #18 AWG.
2. Maximum 79 Ohms resistance per circuit for
Class A and Class B configurations.
3. Shields, if used, must be continuous and free
from Earth Ground.
4. TB1-6 (SDC Smoke Power) to SIGA-UM TB#-9
Class A Configuration Shown (Typical)
when 2-wire smokes are powered from the
module.
EST EST EST EST EST EST
SDC #1 Smoke Power.

SIGA-PS SIGA-IPHS SIGA-HRS

SIGA-IS SIGA-PHS SIGA-HFS
Wiring Notes
+ +

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
P/N 130396
FILTER BOARD
To TB1 on 3-SSDC Module via Filter Board
Note the simple T-tap or branch connections.
SIGA-IS SIGA-PS SIGA-PHS

EST EST EST

3-SSDC
SINGLE
SIGA-UM SIGA-CC1 SIGA-CT1 SIGNATURE
SDC #1 Smoke Power. DATA
CONTROLLER
MODULE
SIGA-CT1 SIGA-CC2
+ Circuit #1
Line
Class B Configuration Shown (Typical) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Interface
Card
To TB1 on 3-SSDC Module via Filter Board

3-SSDC, 3-SSDC1, 3-SDDC and 3-SDDC1

SIGA Loop Typical Wiring
Notes
SIGA-CC1 SIGA-CC2 SIGA-CT1 SIGA-CT2 SIGA-CR SIGA-UM 1. Maximum #14 AWG wire; minimum #18 AWG.
2. Maximum 79 Ohms resistance per circuit for
Class A and Class B configurations.
3. Shields, if used, must be continuous and free
from Earth Ground.
4. TB1-6 (SDC Smoke Power) to SIGA-UM TB#-9
Class A Configuration Shown (Typical) when 2-wire smokes are powered from the
module.

SDC #1 Smoke Power.

The bottom connector is used for SIGA
EST EST EST EST EST EST

SIGA-PS SIGA-IPHS SIGA-HRS

SIGA-IS circuit
SIGA-PHS
Wiring Notes
2 in 3-SDDC
SIGA-HFS and 3-SDDC1
applications, using +the+ same
parameters listed for SIGA circuit 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
P/N 130396
FILTER BOARD
To TB1 on 3-SSDC Module via Filter Board
Note the simple T-tap or branch connections.
SIGA-IS SIGA-PS SIGA-PHS

EST EST EST

3-SSDC
SINGLE
SIGA-UM SIGA-CC1 SIGA-CT1 SIGNATURE
SDC #1 Smoke Power. DATA
Refer to installation sheets for the most current information. CONTROLLER
MODULE
SIGA-CT1 SIGA-CC2
+ Circuit #1
Line
Class B Configuration Shown (Typical) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Interface
Card
To TB1 on 3-SSDC Module via Filter Board

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Section 6 Optional Components

3-AADC, 3-AADC1 Analog Addressable

Device Controller
Analog Circuit
Connections
(System Sensor)
and
Filter Board

RJ11
Upload/Download
Line Interface Card
connector
Daughter Board
Ribbon Cable
Connector
for optional
control/display
module
Analog Controller Module
Mother Board
Front Back
1. Supports one Class B or Class A Analog Data line.
2. One Analog Data line supports 99 detectors and 99 modules.
3. Local rail module which will support a Control/LED Display.

3-AADC, 3-AADC1 Analog Loop Typical Wiring

CLASS A WIRING
NOTES
9
8
7
0 1

6 5
2

4
9
3 ADDRESS 8
7
0 1

6 5
2

4
3
1. Maximum #14 AWG wire; minimum #18
LOOP

AWG
M501F
M500MF 1551F M500XF 2551F 5551F M500MF M500CF M500XF 2551F M500MF 2. Maximum wiring resistance 50 Ohms
3. Shields must be continuous and free from
earth ground
4. The analog addressable circuit DOES NOT
Circuit #1 support RZB12-6 or UIO-12’s
5. All wiring supervised and power limited
6. Terminals 1 & 7 and terminals 2 & 8 are
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
identical. IF TERMINALS 1-2 AND 7-8
ARE USED AT THE SAME TIME,
To TB1 on 3-AADC Module SHIELDED WIRING MUST BE USED

CLASS B WIRING
0 1 0 1
9 2 9 2
3 ADDRESS 3
8 8
7 4 7 4
6 5 6 5
LOOP

1551F 2551F 5551F M500XF M501MF M500CF M500MF

M500MF
3-AADC
M500MF M500CF ANALOG
6 ADDRESSABLE
M500MF DEVICE
CONTROLLER
M500XF 1551F 2551F 5551F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MODULE

To TB1 on 3-AADC Module

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

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Optional Components Section 6

3-IDC8/4 Traditional Zone I/O Module

1. Provides eight Class B IDC's for compatible

conventional 2-
2-Wire Smokes or dry contact
devices.
2. Each IDC may be set for latching/non-
latching/non-latching
and verified/non-
verified/non-verified operation.
3. Each IDC supports Photo or ION
Conventional Smokes.
4. Four of the zones may be converted to
supervised output circuits for Notification
Appliances (NACs).
5. NAC circuits operate in pairs (NAC 1/2, NAC
5/6). The maximum current for each pair is 3.5
Amps.
6. Provides jumper selectable Internal/External
Signal Source for NAC circuits.

7. Single slot module that accepts a

Control/LED Display.

Front Back Ribbon Cable Connector for optional

control/display module

3-IDC8/4 Typical Wiring

IDC/NAC #1
IDC/NAC #2

NAC IN 1/2

1 4
IDC #3
IDC #4

4.7K
2 3 EOL

B401B 6251B-001A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
BASE BASE
INITIATING DEVICE CIRCUIT (IDC)
To TB1 on Module
Connect to IDC 3, 4, 7 or 8
Jumper Settings IDC/NAC 1, 2, 5 or 6
TB1
for
NAC Source
RX TX
JP1 JP2 JP1 JP2 - - - - - -
15K
1
2
1
2 1 1 External + + + + + EOL
3 3 2 2
3 3 Internal

1 1
2 2 1 1
3 3
JP3 JP4 2 2
Internal NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT (NAC)
3 3 External Strobe example
JP3 JP4
Connect to IDC/NAC 1, 2, 5 or 6
TB2

15K
EOL
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
IDC #7
IDC #8
NAC IN 5/6
IDC/NAC #5
IDC/NAC #6

NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT (NAC)

Speaker example
AUDIO IN Connect to IDC/NAC 1, 2, 5 or 6

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Section 6 Optional Components

3-LDSM LED Display Support

1. The 3-
3-LDSM is a Local Rail Module that
plugs into an empty module space.

2. The 3-
3-LDSM is used for installing a
Control/LED Display onto an empty module
space where a host Local Rail Module is not
present.

3. A Control/LED Display is attached to

front of this 3-
3-LDSM. The 3-
3-LDSM
provides the Control/LED Display’
Display’s
interface to the rails.
Back View

3-OPS Off Premise Signaling Module

1. Local rail module.

2. Provides off premise notification:

a. Reverse polarity for alarm,

supervisory and trouble
signaling.

b. Supervised local energy box

trip.

c. Single alarm notification.

Back View

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Optional Components Section 6

3-OPS Typical Configurations

A. Three Reverse Polarity Circuit Configuration B. Single Reverse Polarity
Circuit Configuration
OFF To TB1 on Off Premise Signal Module
PREMISE
SIGNAL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

JUMPER JP1 IN POSITION 1/2

MODULE
TB1

To TB1 on Off Premise Signal Module

(+) DEDICATED LINE TO
REVERSE POLARITY
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
TROUBLE RELAY IS ALARM RECEIVER
TERMINALS 1 & 2

C. Local Energy Municipal Box Configuration

(+) DEDICATED LINE TO
To TB1 on Off Premise Signal Module
REVERSE POLARITY
ALARM RECEIVER
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
TROUBLE RELAY IS MASTER BOX
TERMINALS 1 & 2
(+) DEDICATED LINE TO
REVERSE POLARITY (+)
TROUBLE RECEIVER

(+) DEDICATED LINE TO

REVERSE POLARITY
SUPERVISORY RECEIVER
MUNICIPAL
CIRCUIT
Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

3-MODCOM and 3-MODCOMP

Modem Communicators
1. Provides both modem and dialer programmable
functions.
Up to two
2. Modem function provides 14.4 K baud communications
Telephone
to/from remote sites.
Lines
3. Dialer function sends alarm, supervisory and trouble
information to a remote site (i.e. Central Station) using
one or two phone lines.

4. 3-MODCOMP also sends information to individual

predefined pagers.

5. Phone line: One/two loop start line on public

switched phone network,
pulse or DTMF dialing.

6. Dialer Protocols: 3/1, 4/2 format

Contact ID
SIA

7. Pager Protocol: TAP (Telelocator Alphanumeric

Protocol for pagers)
Back Front

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Section 6 Optional Components

3-MODCOM and 3-MODCOMP Typical Wiring

Phone Phone
Line 1 Line 2

RJ31X 8-pin RJ31X 8-pin

Modular Connector Modular Connector

4 5 4 5
3 6 3 6

2 7 2 7

1 8 1 8

Premises
Phones

J20 J21

3-MODCOM / MODCOMP
Front View

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

3-SAC Security Access Control Module

TB1
RS-
RS-485 Bus
Future Apps
1. High speed RS-
RS-485 communications module used to
integrate Card Reader Controller modules and
Rail Keypad Display User Interface modules into an EST3
Communication system.
LEDs
2. May be configured with one Class A loop supporting
up to 30 CRC and/or KPDISP modules or two Class B
J2 loops supporting up to 62 CRC or KPDISP modules.
Future Apps
3. Provides rail communications, buffering and routing
J3 for commands, events, uploading and downloading
Future Apps data to/from the SAC Bus modules.
4. Does not provide data processing which takes place
locally at the SCA Bus modules or at the EST3 System
3-CPUx’
CPUx’s.
Left and Right 5. Each 3-
3-SAC can support up to 62 CRC’
CRC’s (doors).
SAC Bus Each 3-
3-CAB21 enclosure can support up to two
Communication 3-SAC LRM’
LRM’s. A fully configured EST3
LEDs networked system can support up to 4,000 doors
and/or keypads.
TB2 6. All events occurring at a door are passed to the 3-
3-SAC,
RS-
RS-485 buffered and routed to the 3-
3-CPUx for alarm
SAC Bus
Connector Front Back processing and subsequent transmission to Fireworks
or the 3-
3-MODCOM for off-
off-site notification.

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Optional Components Section 6

Typical 3-SAC Class A Wiring

3-SAC Module
TB2
Connections

TB2 RS-485 BUS

A
+
A
-
B
+
B
- Supports up to 30 CRC’
CRC’s and/or KPDISP’
KPDISP’s
Card Card
SAC Reader Keypad Reader
BUS Controller Display Controller

Class A Return

4000 feet

Typical 3-SAC Class B Wiring

3-SAC Module
TB2
Connections

TB2 RS-485 BUS Supports up to 31 CRC’

CRC’s and/or KPDISP’
KPDISP’s
A A B B
+ - + - per loop for a total of 62 devices.
Card Card
SAC SAC Reader Keypad Reader
BUS BUS Controller Display Controller
120 ohm
EOL
Resistor

Card Card
Reader Keypad Reader
Controller Display Controller
120 ohm
EOL
Resistor

4000 feet

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

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Section 7

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 7
Audio and Remote Annunciator Components

3-ASU Audio Source Unit

3-ASU Controller

Cover Assembly

3-ASU consists of two parts:

• Controller Unit which mounts on the left most footprint on the

back of chassis behind the cover assembly.

• Cover assembly which houses the microphones and

control panel.

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Audio and Remote Annunciator Components Section 7

3-ASU Audio Source Unit

The 3-
3-ASU comes installed in its own chassis unit in one of two ways:

• The 3-
3-ASU/3-
ASU/3-CHAS4 (shown above) with the 3-
3-ASU and a four
module space rail assembly.

• The 3-
3-ASU/FT (discussed later) with the 3-
3-ASU and a 3-
3-FTCU
and Firefighters Phone Control Unit (Not shown).
The 3-
3-ASU provides master paging, tone generator, digital messages,
and simultaneous 8-
8-channel digitized voice communications.

Typical 3-ASU wiring

To next panel
3-CPU Module 3-CPU PANEL CONTROLLER
It is important to note that Connect to TB2 on 3-CPU Module
Network Data Riser

Network Audio Riser

the Primary Audio Data out 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

of the 3-
3-ASU is connected to
Audio A Out on TB2 of the Speaker Activate
from SAN MIC II
3-CPUx for a single cabinet To terminals 14/13 Audio Out from
system without an RS-
RS-485 for single cabinet
non-networked
SAN-MIC II

applications.
option card installed.

Wiring Notes
1. Maximum #14 AWG wire;
minimum #18 AWG.
NO CONNECTION

2. All shields, if used, must be

LOW LEVEL
PAGE OUT

continuous and insulated from 3-ASU SET FOR AC SUPERVISION

ground, except at the originating TO AUXILIARY
panel. AUDIO SOURCE

AUDIO DATA PAGE REMOTE MIC

PRIMARY SECONDARY TELEPHONE OUT KEY AUDIO AUX

1 14

AUDIO DATA REMOTE MIC

TR RX TX PRI MARY SECONDARY TELEPHONE
PAGE
OUT KEY AUDIO AUX
RX TX

1 14
TB1
J1 3-ASU

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information. [3ASUIN3]

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3-ASU/FT Audio Source Unit with

Firefighters Telephone

3-FTCU Controller

Cover Assembly

Occupies one full chassis assembly

The Firefighters Telephone Control Unit (3-

(3-FTCU) has two parts:
• 3-FTCU Controller card which mounts on back of chassis.

• Cover Assembly which house Telephone Handset and control panel.

The 3-
3-FTCU provides a hardwired telephone riser for
independent 2-
2-way communication.

Typical 3-FTCU Phone Riser Wiring

47K EOL TWISTED
RESISTOR PAIR

15K EOL SIGA-CC1

Resistor
Class B
Wiring Notes
TO PHONES
1. Maximum #14 AWG wire:
minimum #18 AWG.
SIGA-CC1
2. All shields, if used, must be
continuous and insulated from
ground, except at the origination
TO PHONES
panel.
3. SIGA-CC1’s set to Personality
SIGA-CC1
Code 6.
4. 15K Ohm EOL Resistor required
for Class B Riser.
5. All wiring supervised and power TELEPHONE RISER
limited. DASHED WIRES REQUIRED TWISTED-SHIELDED PAIR
FOR CLASS A WIRING ONLY

NO
CONNECTION

CONNECT
SHIELDS
TO EARTH
GROUND

3-FTCU

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

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Audio and Remote Annunciator Components Section 7

Rail Chassis Interface Card

Power
and
Data
Connectors
3-FTCU

3-ASU Rail
Chassis
Interface
Card
The 3-
3-ASU Audio Source Unit Controller card and the 3-
3-FTCU Firefighters
Telephone Control Unit card mount on the rear of the chassis.
With either of these units installed, the Rail Chassis Interface Card is
used to interface power and communications from the rail assemblies
assemblies to
the 3-
3-ASU and 3-3-FTCU via this card’
card’s connectors.
The Rail Chassis Interface Card is mounted on the 1/2 footprint
standoffs on the right rear of the chassis.

3-ZAx Zone Amplifiers

NAC
Connections
1. Available in 20 Watt (3-
(3-ZA20A and 3-
3-ZA20B)
and 40 Watt (3-
(3-ZA40A and 3-
3-ZA40B).

2. Configurable for 25VRMS or 70VRMS

audio output.
3. Single slot Local rail module.
25V/70V
Jumpers 4. The 3-
3-ZA20B and 3-
3-ZA40B amplifiers
shown
set for 25V
provides one Class B 24VDC NAC circuit
which is configurable for strobes, visibles
or common alarm output.
5. The 3-
3-ZA20A and 3-
3-ZA40A amplifiers
provides one configurable Class A 24VDC
Backup
Amp NAC circuit.
Connections
Ribbon Cable
Connector
Audio for optional
Connections Front Back control/display module

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3-ZA95 Zone Amplifiers

DOES NOT provide 24VDC NAC circuit

1. 95 Watt Output

2. Provides jumper selectable 25VRMS or

70VRMS output.

3. Dual slot Local Rail Module

4. 3-ZA95B Class B audio wiring

5. 3-ZA95A Class A audio wiring

Supports two Control/LED displays.

Typical Zone Amplifier Wiring

Visual Notification Appliance Circuit
- - - - - -
+ + + + + + 15KΩ EOL For
Class B Circuits Only
3-ZA20(A&B),
3-ZA40(A&B)
C lass A Retu rn fo r 3-ZA 20A & 3-ZA 40A o nly

N A C OUTP U T N A C OUTP U T
15KΩ EOL

Notes
To TB1 on Audio Amplifier To TB1 on Audio Amplifier To TB1 on Audio Amplifier To TB1 on Audio Amplifier
1. Circuit polarity
shown in AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
supervisory AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER
condition. MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE
2. All circuits (BACKUP) (ZONE #1) (ZONE #2) (ZONE #3)
supervised and
To TB2 on Audio Amplifier To TB2 on Audio Amplifier To TB2 on Audio Amplifier
power limited.

Shield,
if used

Backup Amplifier Riser -

All amps must be in common enclosure
15KΩ EOL For
Backup Amplifier must be Class B Circuits Only
3-ZA20(A&B),
equal to or greater than the 3-ZA40(A&B),
largest amps it is to backup C lass A Retu rn fo r 3-ZA 20(A& B), 3-Z A40(A &B ) an d 3-ZA 90 3-ZA90

Audio Notification Appliance Circuit

Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

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EST3 REMOTE ANNUNCIATORS

Contains a 3-
3-ANNCPUx which provides the same EST3
network capabilities as any EST3 Cabinet’
Cabinet’s CPU.

EST3 Remote Annunciator Capabilities

Fully functional node that resides on the EST3 Panel Network

without the need for a PC Interface CPU.
Complete globally routing or local annunciation
at each LCD for any size network.
Complete network control or status monitoring capabilities
at any or all remote annunciators.

First and last message displayed simultaneously.

Common remote annunciator components.

Industry’
Industry’s most powerful remote annunciation/command station
for its size, which provides industries fastest programming.

Provides a wide range of remote annunciator

display/control panels configurations.

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Section 7 Audio and Remote Annunciator Components

3-LCDANN

1. Remote LCD Command Module Annunciator.

Annunciator.

2. Operates on the same RS-

RS-485 network
wiring as any other EST3 Node.

3. DOES NOT require custom message

programming.

4. Provides same network control/message

routing as any other EST3 Node.

5. Available in surface or semi-

semi-flush enclosures.

3-4ANN and 3-6ANN

1. Four/Six position base annunciator.

2. Operates on the same RS-

RS-485 network
wiring as any other EST3 Node.

3. DOES NOT require custom message

programming.

4. Provides same network

control/message routing as any
other EST3 Node.

5. Supports two/four custom configurable

and programmable Control/LED Panels
and Support Modules.
3-6ANN Shown
6. Available in surface or semi-
semi-flush
enclosures.

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Audio and Remote Annunciator Components Section 7

3-10ANN

1. Ten position base annunciator.

2. Operates on the same RS-
RS-485 network wiring as any other EST3 Node.
3. DOES NOT require custom message programming.
4. Provides same network control/message routing as any other EST3 Node.
5. Supports eight custom configurable and programmable Control/LED
Panels and Support Modules.
6. Available in surface or semi-
semi-flush enclosures.

3-xANN Typical Wiring

Like the EST3 cabinets the remote annunciators
are composed of a hardware and software layer.
The hardware layer consists of an 3-3-ANNCPUx
and 3-
3-ANNSM support modules which
support the Control LED displays.
The operator layer consists of an 3-3-LCD/3-
LCD/3-LCDXL1 and
any of the five types of Control/LED displays.
The 3-
3-ANNSM’
ANNSM’s are electrically identical to the
3-LDSM’
LDSM s. Physically they are different, providing
’
interconnection ribbon cables for communications
instead of the rails found in the 3-
3-CHAS7.
These remote annunciators enclosures do not have
an onboard power supply.
Notes
1. All wiring except earth ground
supervised and power limited.
2. 24 VDC available from primary,
booster or remote power supply.
3. Uses RS-485 Network
Rear View 3-
3-6ANN communication format.
4. Network wiring Twisted Pair 18-
14 AWG.
Refer to installation sheets for the most current information.

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3-6ANN and 3-10ANN with 3-LCDXL1

3-ANNCPUx supporting 3-LCDXL1 1. Use two 3-ANNBF at side of

3-ANNCPUx to support
large LCD.

2. Order 3-LCDXL1KBL to
connect 3-ANNCPUx to first
3-ANNSM
3-ANNSM 3-ANNBF 3-LCDXL1KBL

3-ANNBF is a blank filler. Same purpose as 3-LRMF in chassis.

Remote Annunciator with the

Envoy Series of Graphic Annunciator

3-6ANN

The Envoy Series of Graphic Annunciator’

Annunciator’s are available
96, 160 and 256 LED presentation areas.

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Typical Envoy Graphic Annunciator

and 3-6ANN applications.
24 V dc - + 24 Vdc power riser to
power riser + - next power module

RS-485 network data riser

to next panel
RS-485 network data riser
from previous panel
J6

3-EV PWR
Power Module J5 P2

P1

Input
from
CPU

Output
to
drivers

Output from 3-ANNCPU

Ribbon cable interconnection for J3 J1

up to 11 3-EVDVR modules OUT IN
3-EV DVR
Driver Module

LEDS LEDS LEDS SWITCHES

1 89 16 17 24 1 12

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Mid-Range 3X
Benefits
• Competitiveness
• Application & Installation
• Same 33-SDU
SDU Rules
Programming
Hardware Overview
• Main Panels
• Networking
• Audio Evacuation
• Diagnostics & Programming

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 Competitiveness
New features offer specification
advantage

U
User IInterface
t f
• Rotary control
• Simple user controls & indicators
• Big LCD display provides more
information

Competitiveness
• TCP/IP enabled CPU
• 10Mbps upload/download for
remote system servicing and
support
• Future services easy to integrate
• Builds a core for the future
• Cost effective expansion
capabilities
• 1 to 6 loops
• Panel to panel networking
• UL listed, FM approved

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 Competitiveness
• Patented Battery Voltage Boost
• Minimum NAC terminal voltage 22.5V even at low battery
(20.4V).
• Smaller (AWG) cables needed for equivalent distances.
• Doubles
D bl th the circuit
i it lload
d on th
the same cable
bl llength
th
• Allows almost twice the wiring run for the same circuit load
1.5 Amps
16 AWG 3.4 Vdrop
2 Amps
3 Amps
16 AWG 6.5Vdrop

14 AWG 3.4 Vdrop

14 AWG 6.5 Vdrop

12 AWG 3.4 Vdrop

12 AWG 6.5 Vdrop

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1

Maximum Wire Run (Feet)

Application/Installation

Wide variety of configurations

• Standalone with up to 30 remote annunciators (does
not require a network node)
• Small network, single building or campus
• Integrates with EST3, remote building or
remote node
• Releasing, smoke control, MNEC listings

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 Application/Installation
Installation Advantages
• VS style diagnostics for Power & Signature Devices
• EST3 programming – 3-SDU ver. 5.02 (or later)
• Synchronization
S h i ti & NACs NAC provide
id onboard
b d
loops/NACs synchronization

3X Product Features & Functionalities

Features
• Red or Bronze colors
• Multi-message LCD
• Rotary control operation
• 1 loop standard
• 10 amp power supply
• 4 onboard NACs
• Service
• Same techs for EST3 now
service 3X
• Ethernet provides remote
access

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 3X Product Features & Functionalities

Features
• 3 option card slots
• 3 optional LED/switch
• Optional integrated digital audio
• Up to 6 loops, 1500 devices
• Up to 30 R-series annunciators
• LCD type (no programming),
mimics display of 3X
• LED ((window & mimic type) yp ) –
full flexibility using rules
programming

3X Product Overview
• System Capabilities
Network expansion 4 built in NACs

Remote
annunciator – up to 30
SLC #2 opt. & 3
option rail cards
SLC #1
std, 250
points

Central monitoring

Ethernet
Programming &
diagnostics MNEC

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3X Product Features & Functionalities

User Interface
• Extra large backlit LCD, 240 x
320 pixels, 960 characters
• 8 concurrent messages
• 3 option slots for LED/switch
controls
• Ample labeling on LED/switch
strips
• EST3 message routing
• 4 queue operation
ti

3X System Components
• Hardware Components:
• 3X-SFS1B – CPU, 10A Power Supply, One
loop controller, Bronze Cabinet
• 3X-SFS1R – CPU, 10A Power Supply, One
loop controller,
controller Red Cabinet
• 3X-NET8 – RS485 network card for 3X
network, 8 panels max
• 3X-FIB8 – Same as above for fiber optic
cable
• 3X-NET – RS485 network card for 3X &
EST3 combined network
• 3X-ETH1 – 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
p
• 3X-PMI – Paging Microphone Interface, 8-
channel

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 3X System Components
• CLA-PS10 – 4 NACs Class A Adapter Card
• 3-SDC1 – Data circuit card, 2nd loop expansion
• Other LRMs of EST3 can be used with 3X
• New range of LED/switch strips
• 4X-24R
• 4X-12SR
• 4X-12/S1GY or 4x-12/S1RY
• 4X-6/3S1G2Y or 4X-6/3S1GYR
• 4X-4/3SGYWR

3X System Components

• Main System Controller

• new TCP/IP enabled uP
• 1 loop standard, 2ndd loop optional,
Class A or B connections
• 3 onboard relays
• pluggable terminals

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3X System Components
• Main System Controller
• RS485 for R-series annunciators, up
to 30 per panel (LCD, window or
mimic type)
• 3 optional EST3 rail cards
• Optional Ethernet connection
• 1 amp aux power
• Network connections with optional
network cards
– 3X to 3X
– EST3 to 3X

3X System Components
Power Supply
• 65 AH battery charger (SLA only)
• Features voltage boost, NAC/Aux
never below
b l 22
22.5 VDC
• Universal AC input 90-264 VAC
• Viewable currents & voltages in SDU

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3X System Components
Power Supply
• 10 amp total 24 VDC switching power
supply
• 4 onboard
b d NAC
NACs, 3 amp each h
• Integrated Genesis synchronization
• Aux power selection per NAC
• Aux control for doors

Networking

Small Networked System

• Up to eight 3X panels
• Up to 4000 intelligent devices
• Up to 1500 intelligent devices per
panel, i.e. 6 loops max per panel
• Class B or Class A network
configuration
• Copper or Fiber
• Optional integrated 8-channel audio
• 1.5 km between 3 panels on copper

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 Networking

Small Networked System

• Cost effective remote annunciators
on each node
• Network media
– RS485
– Fiber (single mode, multimode)
– Short haul modem
• EST3 functionality for smaller network
applications

Networking
Large System
• Integrates to EST3 network for up to
64 nodes
•FFullll supportt off di
digital
it l audio
di network
t k
• Optional cards include support for
3-ZA20 & 3-ZA40 amplifiers, Modcom,
3-IDC8/4
• Security events displayed, 3-SAC not
supported
• Media - RS485, short haul, fiber, or
combinations
bi ti

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 Audio

• Integrated Audio With Optional ASU

• Full digital audio for 3X network
• 8 channels of audio
• 2 minutes of onboard programmable message
storage
• High quality paging microphone
• Remote microphone option
• Aux input for MNEC applications
• Uses rail mounted amplifiers
i 3
i.e. 3-ZA20
ZA20 & 3 3-ZA40
ZA40

Remote Annunciation

• Local Annunciators
• Up to 30 R-series LCD, LED or driver interface
per node
p
• R-series do not require download
• GCI & GCIX provide cost effective graphic solutions
• Inputs/outputs/LEDs programmable through rules &
labels
• Network Annunciators
• Supports
pp EST3 network annunciators

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 3-SDU Diagnostics
Power Supply
• Currents available for each NAC showing min, max,
actual, averages
• Total Supply current,
current standby and alarm
• Currents allow validation of
alarm and standby calculations plus NAC circuit loading

3-SDU Diagnostics

Power Supply
• Provides graph of AC line
behavior
• 2 battery graphs, voltage
and charging current -
min, max, average, actual
stored for battery charging
current
• Saved graphs can be used
to determine batteryy health

12
 3-SDU Diagnostics
Signature
• Device status screen shows information in a simple format
• Counters now show device communication health
• Graphical
p view of compensation
p

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Section 8

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 8
Signature Introduction and Detectors

Signature Detectors

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Signature Detectors

General Specifications:
• Microprocessor Based
Do not use magnet to test.

• NO address wheels
Signature addressing is part of the software.

Each device address is downloaded to its

corresponding device and stored in memory.

Signature Detectors

General Specifications:
Each detector stores the following information:
‡ Hours of operation
‡ Last maintenance date
‡ Sensitivity Values (Smokes Only)
‡ Number of Alarms
‡ Number of Troubles

Stored in each detector’s on-board memory.

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Signature Detectors

General Specifications:
• Two Groups of Detectors

‡ Smoke Detectors
SIGA-
SIGA-IS – ION
SIGA-
SIGA-PS - PHOTO
SIGA-
SIGA-PHS - PHOTO & HEAT
SIGA-
SIGA-IPHS - ION, PHOTO & HEAT

‡ Heat Detectors
SIGA-
SIGA-HRS - FIXED/RATE-
FIXED/RATE-OF-
OF-RISE
SIGA-
SIGA-HFS – FIXED

Differential Sensing
Sensor Output

Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

% Obscuration/Ft

Detector automatically compares real time analog value

of the sensor output to a reference level that changes with
the environment.

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Differential Sensing

Sensor Output Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

% Obscuration/Ft

The difference between the reference level and analog

value are compared against time averages,
regardless of where the reference level has adjusted to.

Differential Sensing
Sensor Output

Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

% Obscuration/Ft
A 4 hour average of the environment is stored in each detector.

An onboard algorithm uses this stored average and the current

real-
real-time value to determine if there is an alarm.

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Differential Sensing

Sensor Output Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

% Obscuration/Ft

A 24 hour average compiled by the loop controller is also stored

onboard the detector to help identify slow growing fires.

Environmental Compensation
Sensor Output

Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

% Obscuration/Ft

Each detector is self-calibrating to its environment.

Each detector adjusts its reference value every 8 minutes
and can adjust up or down with a changing environment.

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Compensation Limits

Maximum Compensation Limit

Sensor Output Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

Minimum Compensation Limit

% Obscuration/Ft
Each detector has a maximum and minimum
compensation limit.
If a detector’s reference level drops below a fixed
minimum limit the device goes into trouble.

Compensation Limits

Maximum Compensation Limit

Sensor Output

80 %

Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

Minimum Compensation Limit

% Obscuration/Ft
When a device compensates to 80 % of the fixed
maximum limit a maintenance alert is issued.

At 80 % there is still full detection and decision making capability.

The device is letting you know that it is getting dirty and needs PM.

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Compensation Limits

100 % Maximum Compensation Limit

Sensor Output

Real-Time Analog Value

Initial Reference Level

Minimum Compensation Limit

% Obscuration/Ft
At 100 % the device issues a dirty head trouble event
(very dirty heads).
At this point you are approaching the point where decision
making capabilities are impaired.

Signature Smoke Detectors

For particles
The ION
of 3 microns
or less in size.

Gray Logo

SIGA-IS
Used to detect fires still in incipient stage, prior to the
smoldering stage. Also useful in flaming type fires.
Avoid using ION detectors because
they are very sensible to air velocity!

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Signature Smoke Detectors

The PHOTO

Gray Logo

SIGA-PS
Works best with particles over 3 microns in size.

Signature Smoke Detectors

The PHOTO/HEAT

Silver Logo

SIGA-PHS
PHOTO plus 1350F (570C)Fixed Temperature HEAT.
Compares data against time.

The SIGA-PHS is called the “3D”

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Signature Smoke Detectors

The ION/PHOTO/HEAT

Gold Logo

SIGA-IPHS
Combines an ION, PHOTO and 650F (180C)Above Ambient Temperature HEAT.
An Algorithm compares these to time.
You don’t need to worry about the composition of materials
in this detector’s environment.

The SIGA-IPHS is called the “4D”

Signature Heat Detectors

The HEAT

Gray Logo

SIGA-HFS
A 1350F (570C)Fixed Temperature Heat Detector.

Heat detectors are not considered life safety equipment.

Heat is the last stage of a fire.

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Signature Heat Detectors

The HEAT

Gray Logo

SIGA-HRS
A combination 150F (90C)/ Minute Rate-of-Rise and
1350F (570C) Fixed Temperature Heat Detector.

Signature Bases

Edwards provides 4 types of bases for these detectors.

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Section 8 Signature Introduction and Detectors

SIGA-SB or –SB4 Standard Base

This
This base
base supports
supports an
an
ALARM
optional
optional remote LED
remote LED SIGA-LED
alarm
alarm indicator
indicator (SIGA-
(SIGA-
LED),
LED), which supports
which supports
typical
typical air
air duct
duct
installations
installations where
where
remote
remote alarm
alarm 5
annunciation
annunciation isis required.
required.

7
2
Data In Data Out

Supports a remote SIGA-LED.

Good for use in Duct Applications.

SIGA-RB or –RB4 Relay Base

This
This base
base provides
provides Normally Normally
normally-open
normally-open (N/O),
(N/O), Common Closed Open
normally-closed (N/C)
normally-closed (N/C)
and
and common
common (C)(C)
contacts,
contacts, which
which are
are wired
wired
into
into applications where
applications where 6
relay
relay activation
activation is
is
3 4

required
required when
when detector
detector
7

goes
goes into
into alarm.
alarm. 1
2
Data In Data Out

Contact Rating: 1.0 Amp @ 30VDC (Pilot Duty)

Energizes when its installed detector goes into alarm or

it can be programmed by rules

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SIGA-IB, -IB4 and SIGI-IBS Isolator Base

Data In Data Out

6 ohms MAX Circuit Resistance between Isolator Bases.

Up to 125 SIGA-IB/SIGI-IBS’s may be installed on a loop.

Opens when it loses communications.

(Senses a Short or Voltage less than 4 volts.)

SIGA-IB, -IB4 and SIGI-IBS Isolator Base

The SIGA-IB, SIGA-IB4 or SIGI-IBS isolator bases

contain switching circuitry which opens the Signature
data line when a short is detected, a voltage less than
4 Vdc is detected or when the base looses
communications with the SLIC card.

Up to 125 SIGA-IB/SIGI-IBS’s may be used in a

Signature circuit.
In a Class A circuit, a short is isolated between the
the two
two
SIGA-IB/SIGI-IBS’s on both sides of
both sides of the short and closest
closest
to the short.

The integrity of the remaining circuit is protected.

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The SIGA-IM Isolation Module

Like the SIGA-IB base, the SIGA-IM opens the data

line when a short is detected, protecting Class A
circuits from collapse due to short circuits.

SIGA-IM

4 3 2 1

DATA IN - DATA OUT -

DATA IN + DATA OUT +

From SLIC Card TB2 To Data In terminals
B- and B+ terminals of next device or
or Data Out terminals SLIC Card TB2
from previous device. A- and A+ terminals
when Class A.

The SIGA-IM occupies a detector address.

Signature Sounder Base

The SIGA-AB4 Audible Detector base provides a
configurable localized audible alarm at the base when
its detector goes into alarm.

SIGA-AB4 Sounder Base

Front View

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Signature Sounder Base

The SIGA-AB4 Audible Detector base wiring. SIGA-AB4 Sounder Base

Rear View
Jumper JW2 Installed
Temporal Tone
Jumper JW1 Installed
High Volume

The
The SIGA-AB4
SIGA-AB4 bases
bases may
may also
also bebe SIGA-AB4
SOUNDER BASE

wired
wired and
and configured
configured so
so that
that aa
individual
individual or
or groups
groups of
of SIGA-AB4
SIGA-AB4
bases
bases produce
produce an an audible
audible alarm
alarm

6
5
4
3
2
1
when
when any
any of
of the
the group’s
group’s detectors
detectors
goes
goes into
into alarm.
alarm.
From Power Supply or To next SIGA-AB4 or
previous SIGA-AB4. EOL Relay.
24 Vdc IN + 24 Vdc OUT +

24 Vdc IN - 24 Vdc OUT -

DATA IN + DATA OUT +

From SLIC Card TB2 To Data In terminals
B- and B+ terminals of next device or
or Data Out terminals SLIC Card TB2
from previous device. A- and A+ terminals
when Class A.

Signature Bases

General wiring practices for standard, relay and

Isolation Signature bases.

Loop Controller

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Intelligent Super Duct Detector

The SuperDuct smoke detector utilizes fully integrated

Signature Sensor technology and provides:
• Smaller footprint, 1.9”D x 8.7W x 5.5”H.
• Extended air flow range, 100 to 4,000 feet per minute.
• Extended temperature range -200F to 1580F.
(-290C to 700C)
• Easy installation.

SuperDuct Features

Inlet Exhaust Wiring

Sample Port Terminals
Port

Easy to Power &

Remove Alarm
Cover LEDs

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SuperDuct Features

Optional remote test stations:

• Remote LED indicator.
• Remote LED with key switch test.
• Remote LED with magnet test.
Air sampling tubes lengths of 8, 18,
24, 42, 60, 78, and 120 inches.
Status LED’s visible through Cover:
• Power (green).
• Alarm (Red).
On-Board Alarm Relay:
• 2 Amp @ 30VDC.
• Form C.

SIGA-DG Detector Guard Assembly

To prevent mechanical damage to Signature smoke

detectors. This smoke detector guard consists of a
mounting flange, guard cage and mounting hardware .
Mounting Flange Guard Cage
(Optional)

Used to flush mount smoke detector over

recessed electrical box.

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A SIGA-DGS Surface Adapter

Available in applications where a detector guard is

desired and the smoke detector is to be installed on a
surface mounted electrical box.

Surface SIGA-DGS
Mounted Surface
Electrical Adapter
Box

Duct Detector Housing Assembly

Remember no ION’s ALARM

SIGA-DH
Cone with
sampling tube

Air Duct

Detector and base attach to a mounting plate and fit into an

orifice in the duct housing, similar to what exists in field.

Using the SIGA-SB base supports the use of a Remote SIGA-LED.

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Duct Detector Mounting Plate

Top Mount ALARM

Again, no ION’s

OR
Max Duct Mount
Size is 3 x 3 Either
(9sq ft) Side

DUCT

SIGA-DMP
Detector mounts right into the duct.

And the SIGA-SB base supports the use of a Remote SIGA-LED

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 New Signature Series II Detectors

• New Series II Devices

– SIGA2-COS (CO only)
– SIGA2-HCOS (Heat
( & CO))
– SIGA2-PCOS (Photo & CO)
– SIGA2-PHCOS (Photo\Heat & CO)
– 2-SCRPL1 & 2-SCRPL2 replacement smoke chamber
– 2-CORPL CO replacement module

• New Modules and Sounder Bases

– SIGA-TCDR Temporal Coder
– SIGA-AB4GT Audible Base for CO coding by zone

Features & Benefits

• Key Features - Sensors

– New shape with a lower profile

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 What is Signature Series II

Innovative enhancements to proven device

technology

New shape, lower profile

Field replaceable photo chamber

Intelligent replaceable CO module

Compatible with Signature series bases

What is Signature Series II

Separation of sensors, two

sensor event types per device

3 thermistor sensors provide

symmetrical thermal response

Polarized design for improved

installation

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 What is Signature Series II

• Replacement Smoke Chamber; 2-SCRPL1 & 2-SCRPL2

– The optic chamber can be removed to be cleaned or replaced
due to contamination

• The SIGA-CORPL life safety CO module - 2-CORPL

– CO alarm, CO supervisory, CO monitoring
– Six year lifespan
– EOL (end of life) signaling and reporting
– No calibration needed.

What is Signature Series II

• New Sensor Models Replace Current Signature Series

– SIGA2
SIGA2-PS
PS (Photo only)
– SIGA2-PHS (Photo/Heat)
– SIGA2-HRS(Heat Rate of Rise)
– SIGA2-HFS (Heat Fixed Temperature)

• Existing Signature Series Models

– SIGA-IS (Ionization only)
– SIGA-IPHS (Ionization/Photo/Heat

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 Features & Benefits

• K
Key FFeatures
t - Sensors
S
– Modular design
• Replaceable CO Sensor
• Replaceable Photoelectric Sensor
– New report for CO end of life
– Quick CO Testing

Features & Benefits

• Key Features - Sensors

– New split sensor programming
– Sensors can change on the fly
– New “Alternate Sense” function
• Different Sensitivities
• Different Alarm Verification
• Different
Diff Device
D i T Type

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 Features & Benefits

• Key Features – Devices

– Temporal Coder Module – SIGA-TCDR
– Sounder
So nder Base for Coding – SIGA-AB4GT
SIGA AB4GT
TC4 NFPA 720 CO 0.1 s on, 0.1 s off, 0.1 s on, 0.1 s off, 0.1 s on, 0.1 s off, 0.1 s on, 5.1 s off

5.8 sec

TC3 NFPA 72 Fire 0.5 s on, 0.5 s off, 0.5 s on, 0.5 s off, 0.5 s on, 1.5 s off
4 sec

Features & Benefits

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Section 9

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 9
Signature Modules

Signature Modules

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Each SIGA module’s onboard microprocessor enables the module

to be programmed at the factory to perform special functions.

These special functions are called personalities.

personalities.

To change a module’s function, simply change its Personality Code.

Code.

Personality Codes are displayed and may be changed during

the system configuration process.

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Signature Circuit or Loop Data Line

Connections are the same for all standard SIGA modules

Where:
TB2
• Data-in is always at 8 7
terminals 3 and 4. Red LED Green LED
Alarm/Active Normal
• Data-out is always at
terminals 1 and 2.
4 3 2 1
• Even numbered TB1
terminals 2 and 4 are DATA IN + DATA OUT +
always positive (+).
• Odd numbered DATA IN - DATA OUT -
terminals 1 and 3 are From Loop Controller To Data In terminals
always negative (-). B- and B+ terminals of next device or
or Data Out terminals Loop Controller
from previous device. A- and A+ terminals
when Class A.

The M Series Signature Modules

Mount onto one of the three SIGA-UIO motherboards

From Loop Controller
B- and B+ terminals
or Data Out terminals
from previous device.
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
DATA IN + TB1 TB2

DATA IN -
TB7
4
3 P1 P2
2
1

TB15
DATA OUT + 4
3
2
TB8 TB9 1
DATA OUT -
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
To Data In terminals
of next device or
Loop Controller
A- and A+ terminals
when Class A.

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The M Series Signature Modules Mount Onto

One of The Three SIGA-UIO Motherboards

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
TB1 TB2

TB7
4
3 P1 P2
2
1
TB15
4
3
2
TB8 TB9 1

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

UIO-2

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6 TB14

4
3
2
TB7 1
4
3
2 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6
1

TB15
4
3
2
1

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

UIO-6

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6

TB7
4
3
2 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6
1

TB15
4
3
2
TB8 TB9 TB10 TB11 TB12 TB13 1
JP1A J P2A JP 3A JP4A JP5A

JP1B J P2B JP 3B JP4B JP5B

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

UIO-6R

Signature Module Functionality

Three basic types of SIGA modules

Input devices Output devices
♦ Notification Appliance Circuits
♦ Pull Stations
• Audible, Visible
♦ Conventional
Contacts • Ancillary

• Alarm ♦ Dry Contacts

• Waterflow
• Supervisory
• Monitor
Special purpose devices
♦ Conventional ♦ Agent releasing and monitoring
Smoke ♦ Isolation

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Signature Module Personality Codes

Code 1 Normally Open Alarm Latching Class B

Code 2 Normally Open Delayed Latching Class B
Code 3 Normally Open Active Non-Latching Class B
Code 4 Normally Open Active Latching Class B
Code 5 Single Input Riser Select
Code 7 Dual Input Riser Select
Code 8 Dry Contact Output (Form C Relay)
Code 9 Normally Open Alarm Latching Class A
Code 10 Normally Open Delayed Latching Class A
Code 11 Normally Open Active Non-Latching Class A
Code 12 Normally Open Active Latching Class A
Code 13 2-Wire Smoke Non Verified Class B (SIGA-UM & SIGA-MAB)
Code 14 2-Wire Smoke Verified Class B (SIGA-UM & SIGA-MAB)
Code 15 Single Output Class A (SIGA-UM & SIGA-MAB)
Code 16 Single Output Class B (SIGA-UM & SIGA-MAB)
Code 20 2-Wire Smoke Non Verified Class A (SIGA-UM & SIGA-MAB)
Code 21 2-Wire Smoke Verified Class A (SIGA-UM & SIGA-MAB)

There are many more … Refer document for updates

Input Module - Signature Manual Pull Stations

Single Stage
– SIGA-270
• Single Action
– SIGA-278 REAR VIEW
of
• Dual Action SIGA-278 and SIGA270

– One Module address

– Mounts in Single Gang Box
TB2 8 7

Red LED Green LED

TB1 4 3 2 1 (Normal)
(Alarm/Active)

DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA IN (-) DATA OUT (-)

From Signature Controller To Next Device
or Previous Device or Class A return

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Input Module - Signature Manual Pull Stations

Dual Stage
– SIGA 270P
• Pull Handle – Pre Alarm
• Turn Key – Activate Alarm
REAR VIEW
– Handle must be pulled of
SIGA-270P and SIGA-270PB
to insert Key
– 2 Module addresses
– Mounts in Single Gang Box
TB2
8 7 6 5

Red LED Green LED

(Alarm/Active) 4 3 2 1 (Normal)
TB1

DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA IN (-) DATA OUT (-)

From Signature Controller To Next Device
or Previous Device or Class A return

Input Module - Signature Manual Call Point

SIGI-271 FIRE
Break-Glass
Station BREAK GLASS

Device Type: PULL PRESS HERE

- Single module attached, 1 module address

- Factory Fixed ALARM Personality
- ALARM LED indicator
- Order SR3T-P surface mount box separately

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Input Module – SIGA-CT1 Single Input Module

- Supports: Typical N.O. Initiating Device

• Normally open contact devices

• Zones of Conventional Devices UL/ULC
Listed
• Latching or Non-latching 47K
EOL
- Programmable device types:
• Alarm Style B (Class B)
• Heat IDC Circuit

• Waterflow
TB2
• Supervisory 8 7

• Tamper
Red LED Green LED
• Monitor (Alarm/Active) (Normal)

• Pull
4 3 2 1
- Single Gang Mounting TB1
- Uses one module address

DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA OUT (-)

From Signature Controller To Next Device

or Previous Device or Class A return

Input Module – SIGA-CT2 Dual Input Module

- Supports:
• Normally open contact devices
• Zones of Conventional Devices
• Latching or Non-latching Typical N.O. Initiating Device

- Programmable device types: Alarm IDC Personality Code 1 or 2 Supervisory IDC Personality Code 3 or 4

• Alarm UL/ULC UL/ULC

• Heat Listed
47K
Listed
47K
EOL EOL
• Waterflow
• Supervisory Style B (Class B) Style B (Class B)
IDC Circuit IDC Circuit
• Tamper INPUT 1 INPUT 2

• Monitor TB2 8 7 6 5
• Pull
- Single Gang Mounting Red LED
(Alarm/Active)
Green LED
(Normal)
- Uses two module addresses
TB1 4 3 2 1

DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA OUT (-)

From Signature Controller To Next Device

or Previous Device or Class A return

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Also Available as SIGA-MCT2 Dual Input Module

Typical N.O. Initiating Device
Alarm IDC Personality Code 1 or 2 Supervisory IDC Personality Code 3 or 4

UL/ULC UL/ULC
Listed Listed
47K 47K
EOL EOL

Style B (Class B) Style B (Class B)

IDC Circuit IDC Circuit
INPUT 1
1 2 3 4 INPUT 2 SIGA-MCT2
Module

Data In +
-
4
Signature 3
Data
Circuit 2
1 TB14
SIGA-UIO(R)
Data Out + TB7 Series
- Motherboard

Green LED
Normal

Red LED
Alarm/Active TB15

Input Module – SIGA-MM1 Monitor Module

Typical N.O. Supervisory or Monitor Initiating Device

UL/ULC
Listed
47K
EOL

Style B (Class B)
IDC Circuit

- Factory fixed personality of 3,

N/O active, non-latching TB2 8 7
- Only used for monitoring
applications where latching Red LED Green LED
activations is not required. (Active) (Normal)

- Single Gang Mounting

4 3 2 1
- Uses one module addresses TB1

DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA OUT (-)

From Signature Controller To Next Device

or Previous Device or Class A return

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Input Module – SIGA-WTM

Waterflow/Tamper Module

- Input Circuit 1: Typical N.O. Supervisory/Tamper

• Factory fixed alarm device type, Typical N.O. Waterflow IDC Circuit
with factory assigned personality code 2
Switch IDC Circuit
with factory assigned personality code 4

with configurable personalities

of: UL/ULC
Listed
UL/ULC
Listed
[1] N/O Alarm Latching, Class B EOL47K 47K
EOL
(default)
[2] N/O Alarm delayed Latching, Style B (Class B)
IDC Circuit
Style B (Class B)
IDC Circuit
Class B (with 16 second retard) INPUT 1 INPUT 2

- Input Circuit 2: TB2 8 7 6 5

• Programmable tamper (default)
or supervisory device type, with Red LED Green LED

configurable personalities of: (Alarm/Active) (Normal)

[3] N/O Active non-Latching, TB1 4 3 2 1

Class B
[4] N/O Active Latching, Class B
- Single Gang Mounting DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)
DATA OUT (-)

- Uses two module address From Signature Controller To Next Device

or Previous Device or Class A return

Output Module – SIGA-CR Control Relay Module

- Factory fixed personality of [8] Contacts shown de-energized

dry contact Normally-Open Common Normally-Closed

- Terminals:
• Normally Open
• Normally Closed
TB2 8 7 6
• Common
Red LED Green LED
(Active) (Normal)
- Ratings:
• 0.5A @ 120 Vac TB1 4 3 2 1

• 1A @ 30 Vdc (pilot duty)

- Single Gang Mounting DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA OUT (-)

- Uses one module address From Signature Controller To Next Device
or Previous Device or Class A return

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Also Available as SIGA-MCR Control Relay Module

Contacts shown de-energized
Normally-Open Common Normally-Closed

1 2 3 4 SIGA-MCR
Module

Data In +
-
4
Signature 3
Data
2
Circuit
1 TB14
SIGA-UIO(R)
Data Out + TB7 Series
- Motherboard

Green LED
Normal

Red LED
Alarm/Active TB15

Output Module – SIGA-CRR and SIGA- MCRR

Control Reversing Relay Modules
UL/ULC
- Factory fixed personality of [8] Listed
47K
dry contact EOL
Relay
EOL
Sounder Base
- User to power and activate the JW1 JW2

SIGA-AB4G Sounder base. SIGA-AB4

SOUNDER BASE

- Single Gang Mounting

DATA (+) IN/OUT
DATA (-) OUT

DATA (-) IN

- Uses one module address

SIG+
SIG-
6
5
4
3
2
1

+ 24VDC

- 24VDC
24 Vdc Riser

TB2 TB2 8 7
8 7 6 TB2 8 7 6 5

SIGA-CR SIGA-CRR SIGA-CT1

TB1 4 3 2 1 TB1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
TB1

DATA IN (+)

From Signature Controller Optional SIGA-CR to

or Previous Device Disable/disconnect
Sound Base

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Output Module – SIGA-CC1 Single Riser

Input Signal Module
- Factory fixed default
personality of [5] single riser
selector
Typical Audible
- Capable of routing one riser NAC Circuit

out to the field devices UL/ULC

Personality Listed
- Ratings Code 5 -OR- 47K
EOL
Typical Visible
• 24 Vdc @ 2 A maximum NAC Circuit +
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-

• 50W for 25V audio and Style Y (Class B) NAC Circuit

+
35W for 70V audio TB3

- Used for NAC circuits where Red LED

10 9
Green LED
(Active) SIGA-CC1 (Normal)
the output polarity reverses
for activation 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

TB2 TB1
- Two Gang Mounting RISER OUT (+)

- Uses one module address From 24Vdc Source

RISER OUT (-)
24Vdc To Next Module or Device
RISER IN (+)

DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA OUT (-)

From Signature Controller To Next Device

or Previous Device or Class A return

Use 235196P bi-

bi-polar transient protector while connecting to bells.

Output Module – SIGA-CC1 Single Riser

Input Signal Module
Under Normal State

Data In SIGA-CC1
Signal Circuit supervised
by TRB via R1
Data Out TRB

Riser #1 R1 47 Kohm
Signals
Normal
State

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Output Module – SIGA-CC1 Single Riser

Input Signal Module

Under Activated State

• Relay R1 Active
Data In SIGA-CC1 • Circuit Polarity
Reversed
Data Out TRB

Riser #1 R1 47 Kohm
Signals
Alarm
State

Output Module – SIGA-CC1 Single Riser

Input Signal Module
Example SIGA-CC1 Supporting Fire Fighters Phone

Onboard Ring-Tone Generator 47K W

(busy tone) which is enabled
when phone is plugged in.
Personality Code 6

10 9

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Phone
Phone
Riser
Riser +
OUT
IN + -
-
+ +
Data In Data Out
- -

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Also available as SIGA-MCC1 Single Riser

Input Signal Module
Typical Audible
NAC Circuit
UL/ULC
Listed
Personality 47K
Code 5 -OR-
EOL

Typical Visible + + + + + +
NAC Circuit - - - - - -

Style Y (Class B) NAC Circuit SIGA-MCC1

1 2 3 4 Module

+ Riser 1 OUT
+ -
Data In
- 4
4 3 SIGA-UIO6
Signature 2 Motherboard Only
3
Data 1
2
Circuit
1 TB14 + Riser 1 In

Data Out + TB7 -

-

TB15

1 2 3 4
Riser 1 In
+ +Riser 1 Out
- -
SIGA-UIO2R and SIGA-UIO6R
Motherboard Only

Output Module – SIGA-CC1S and SIGA-MCC1S

Single Riser Input Auto-Sync Signal Module

Factory fixed default personality of [25] auto-Sync Output

Functionally the same as SIGA-CC1 and SIGA-MCC1 with

the addition of built-in synchronization

Signal are synchronized if SIGA-CC1S and SIGA-MCC1S

are on the same loop

Two Gang Mounting

Uses one module address

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Output Module – SIGA-CC2

Dual Riser Input Signal Module
Typical Audible
NAC Circuit
UL/ULC
- Factory fixed default Personality
Listed
47K
personality of [7] dual riser Code 5 -OR-
EOL

selector for each output Typical Visible + + + + + +

NAC Circuit - - - - - -
Capable of routing two risers
Style Y (Class B) NAC Circuit
out to the field devices Channel 2
24Vdc Source
- Ratings RISER IN (+) Channel 2
24Vdc To Next
Module or Device
• 24 Vdc @ 2 A maximum RISER OUT (+)

RISER OUT (-)

per circuit
TB4 TB3
• 50W for 25V audio and Red LED
14 13 12 11 10 9
Green LED
(Active) (Normal)
35W for 70V audio SIGA-CC2

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
- Used for NAC circuits where TB2 TB1
Channel 1
the output polarity reverses RISER OUT (+) Temporal
or
for activation Channel 1
Temporal RISER IN (+)
RISER OUT (-) 24Vdc To Next
Module or Device
or
- Two Gang Mounting 24Vdc Source

- Uses two module addresses DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA OUT (-)

From Signature Controller To Next Device
or Previous Device or Class A return

Output Module – SIGA-CC2

Dual Riser Input Signal Module

Under Normal State

Data In SIGA-CC2

Data Out TRB Circuit supervised by TRB

Riser #1 R2 R1 47 Kohm
Signals
Normal
R2 State
Riser #2

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Output Module – SIGA-CC2

Dual Riser Input Signal Module

Select First Channel (Alert State)

Data In SIGA-CC2
• Relay R1 On
• Circuit Polarity Reversed
Data Out TRB
• Riser #1 Source

Riser #1 R2 R1 47 Kohm
Signals
Alert
R2 State
Riser #2

Output Module – SIGA-CC2

Dual Riser Input Signal Module

Select Second Channel (Evac State)

Data In SIGA-CC2

• Relay R1 & R2 On
Data Out TRB • Riser #2 Source

Riser #1 R2 R1 47 Kohm
Signals
Alarm
R2 State
Riser #2

You have to activate both addresses to turn on riser #2

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Also available as SIGA-MCC2

Single Riser Input Signal Module
Typical Audible
NAC Circuit
UL/ULC
Listed
Personality 47K
Code 5 -OR-
EOL

Typical Visible + + + + + +
NAC Circuit - - - - - -

Style Y (Class B) NAC Circuit SIGA-MCC1

2

1 2 3 4 Module

+ Channel 1

+ - Riser 1 Out
Data In
- 4
4 3 SIGA-UIO6
Signature 2 Motherboard Only
3
Data 1
2
Circuit
1 TB14 + Channel 1

Data Out + TB7 - Riser 1 In

- + Channel 2
Riser 1 Out
-
4
3
2
1
TB15 + Channel 2
- Riser 1 In

Motherboare Jumpers
1 2 3 4
Channel 1 + + Channel 1
Riser 1 Out
Riser 1 In
- -
SIGA-UIO2R and SIGA-UIO6R
Motherboard Only

Output Module – SIGA-CC2A/SIGA-MCC2A

Single/Dual Riser Input Signal Module

- Single/Dual Riser Input

Signal Module
- Class A or B operation
- Support three and four state
fire phone
• One phone plug in at any time for
4 state phones
• Not compatible with warden
phones under Class A operation

- Synchronized signal support

- Two gang mouting
- Uses two module addresses

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Input/Output Module – SIGA-IO Input/Output Module

Typical N.O. Alarm, Supervisory or
Monitor Initiating Device Circuit
Normally Open

Configurable personality codes of: or

Normally Closed
Dry-Contact
UL/ULC
Listed
• [31] Normally Open, Monitor Relay 47K
EOL
Input/Output, Class B
Nomex Isolation Barrier
• [32] Normally Closed, Monitor
Input/Output. Class B
• [33] Normally Open, Single Class B
TB2
Input (Alarm Latching)/Output 8 7 6 5

• [34] Normally Closed, Class B Single Red LED SIGA-IO Green LED
Input (Alarm Latching)/Output (Alarm/Active) (Normal)

• [35] Normally Open, Single Class B TB1 4 3 2 1

Input (Delayed Alarm Latching)/Output
• [36] Normally Closed, Single Class B
Input (Delayed Alarm Latching)/Output DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

• [37] Normally Open, Single Class B DATA OUT (-)

Input (Active Non-Latching)/Output From Signature Controller

or Previous Device
To Next Device
or Class A return

• [38] Normally Closed, Single Class B

Input (Active Non-Latching)/Output
• [39] Normally Open, Single Class B - Single Gang Mounting
Input (Active Latching)/Output - Uses one module address
• [40] Normally Closed, Single Class B
Input (Active Latching)/Output

Also available as SIGA-MIO Input/Output Module

Typical N.O. Alarm, Supervisory or
Monitor Initiating Device Circuit

Unused
SIGA-MIO
MIO

1 2 3 4 Module

Data In +
- 4
4 3
Unused
Signature 3 2
Data 1
Circuit 2
1 TB14

Data Out + TB7 SIGA-UIO2R or UIO6R

- Series Motherboard

4
3
Unused
2
1
TB15
Remove Motherboard Jumpers

1 2 3 4
Unused
Normally Open
or
Normally Closed
Dry-Contact
Relay

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Input/Output Module – SIGA-UM

Universal Class A or B I/O Module
Typical Audible NAC Circuit

- Provides up to 15 configurable
personality codes which support
Class B
a variety of system applications only
UL/ULC
-OR- Listed
which include: 47K
EOL

• Class A or B two-wire Typical Visible NAC Circuit

smoke circuit +
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-

• Single or dual input Class Style Y (Class B) NAC Circuit

A or B initiating device Not Used
JP1
Not Used

circuit TB4 321 TB3

Red LED Green LED
• Class A or B notification (Active)
SIGA-UM (Normal)

appliance circuit
• Form C dry-contact relay TB2 TB1

circuit 24 Vdc RISER IN (+)

To next module
From 24 Vdc source
- Performs virtually like all other or previous module 24 Vdc RISER OUT (+)

24 Vdc RISER OUT (-)

modules DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

- Two Gang Mounting From SLIC Card

DATA OUT (-)
To Next Device
Signature Controller or Class A return
or Previous Device

Single-Input Signal Module Circuit Application shown

Input/Output Module – SIGA-UM

Universal Class A or B I/O Module

Class B 47K W
Class A NONE

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

+ +
Data In Data Out
- -

Example SIGA-UM Class A/B Single IDC Input Module

Initiating Circuit

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Input/Output Module – SIGA-UM

Universal Class A or B I/O Module

47K W 47K W

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

+ +
Data In Data Out
- -

Example SIGA-UM Dual Input Module Class B

Input/Output Module – SIGA-UM

Universal Class A or B I/O Module

Note End of Line Resistor

Values for Class A and
Class B 15K W
Class B
22K W
Class A +24VDC From
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Loop Controller

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

+ +
Data In - -
Data Out

Example SIGA-UM Supporting 2-Wire Smokes

Class A or Class B
Note: Limit of 15 UM’s (7 when isolators are used)
Supporting 30 2-wire smokes per Loop

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Input/Output Module – SIGA-UM

Universal Class A or B I/O Module

Normally- Normally- JP1 - on 2 and 3

Open Closed Common

3 2 1

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

+ +
Data In -
Data Out
-

Example SIGA-UM as Control Relay Module

Also available as SIGA-MAB

Universal Class A or B I/O Module
Class B only
UL/ULC
Listed
15K
EOL

- -
2-Wire 2-Wire
Smoke Smoke

This IDC circuit may also + +

contain N/O IDC devices
when SIGA-MAB is configured
for Personality Code 13 or 20.
Only 2-wire smokes allowed for
Personality Code 14 or 21
applications.

Class A Return
SIGA-MAB
1 2 3 4 Module
24 Vdc Smoke Power
to next Device.
24 Vdc Out
Data In + +
- 4
4 3 Smoke power to all
Signature UIO Motherboard
3 2 modules when
Data 1 motherboard
Circuit 2 jumpers installed.
1 TB14 +
JP1 24Vdc In
Data Out + TB7 24 Vdc from PS1 Card
TB1 Smoke Acc Power (+)
- or 2-SMK module.

4
3
Unused
2
1
TB15
Motherboare Jumpers

24Vdc In
+ 1 2 3 4 + 24 Vdc Out
24 Vdc from PS1 Card Smoke power to 24 Vdc Smoke Power
TB1 Smoke Acc Power (+) individual module to next Device.
or 2-SMK module. when motherboard
jumpers removed.

Class A or B Two-wire Smoke Circuit Application shown

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Special Purpose Module – SIGA-RM1

Riser Monitor Module

Jumper must be installed into

12 Vdc, 24 Vdc or 25 Vac
position The SIGA-RM1
must be the last
device on the riser.
- Factory fixed default personality of [23]
riser monitor that enables you to
monitor a 12Vdc/24Vdc riser,
25Vac/75Vac audio riser and 24Vdc SIGA-RM1
telephone riser
- Two Gang Mounting
- Uses one module address
24 Vdc Riser Not Used
in Quick Start
Not Applications
Polarity
Sensitive

DATA IN (+) DATA OUT (+)

DATA OUT (-)

From SLIC Card To Next Device
Signature Controller or Class A return
or Previous Device

Also Available as SIGA-MRM1 Riser Monitor Module

24 Vdc Riser
Not
Polarity
Sensitive
The SIGA-MRM1
JP2 Jumper must must be the last
device on the riser.
be installed for
12 Vdc, 24 Vdc or Unused
25 Vac applications SIGA-MRM1
1 2 3 4 Module
MRM1

Data In +
- 4
4 3
Unused
Signature 3 2
Data 1
Circuit 2
1 TB14
JP1
Data Out + TB7
- SIGA-UIO2R or UIO6R
Series Motherboard

4
3
Unused
2
1
TB15

1 2 3 4
Unused

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Special Purpose Module – SIGA-REL

Releasing Module
Manual
Release Abort
Circuit Circuit

- Supports a variety of fire suppression

applications
- Uses six module addresses, providing: First
Alarm
Output

• Two supervised releasing output -

4

circuits
24 Vdc IN
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 3 +
TB3 TB2 2 -
24 Vdc OUT
1 +

• Two supervised pre releasing input

+
4
SIGA DATA IN TB6
- 3
+
2
SIGA DATA OUT

circuits -

TB1
1
SIGA-REL
• One supervised manual releasing
input circuit 1 2 3 4
TB4 TB5
1 2 3 4

• One supervised normally open abort Release

circuit
Circuit 2
Release Prerelease
Circuit 1 Circuit 2

• One first alarm Form C, output relay Prerelease

Circuit 1

- Refer to SIGA-REL Technical Reference 47k

EOL

Manual (P/N 387348) for details Releasing

Solenoids

47k
EOL

Additional Signature Devices

SIGA-MDM Digital Message Module - Voice quality message

record and playback module. Holds up to two 30-second
messages. Works together with SIGA-AAxx amplifiers.

Audio Pre-amp Riser

OUT
IN
47K EOL

From
Signature +
Loop -
Controller

24 VDC
- To
+ Other
Loads
+ -
To
Other
SIGA
Devices Refer to Installation Sheet +-
(P/N 387470) for instructions 24 VDC
to connect Downstream Jumpers From
Power Supply

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Additional Signature Devices

SIGA-APS Auxiliary Power Supply - Used to supply 24 VDC power
to Amplifiers and Remote Annunciators at remote locations.

24 VDC
NAC1 Power
24 VDC
NAC2 Power
AC POWER
SOURCE SIGA OUT
SIGA IN

To Battery

Discontinued, use APS series external power supplies.

Additional Signature Devices

SIGA-AA30 and SIGA-AA50 Auxiliary Amplifiers - Used to
extend audio outputs. These amps use two module addresses
and emulate a CC2 (personality code7), where the first address
is channel 1 and the second address is channel 2.

Backup Mode
Jumper
Backup Mode LED

Daughterboard Active LED Amp Normal LED

Power Amp Enabled LED

Audio Output
Channel 1
Audio Audio Return
IN and OUT Class A Only

Channel 2
Audio Backup
IN and OUT Amp

SIGA Data From

Riser Output Voltage 24 VDC
Selection Junper Source

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To Summarize,
the Family of Signature Series Devices
Virtually eliminate false alarms

Provide unprecedented Information for

each device
•Detailed trouble information

Provide a dramatic reduction in

maintenance costs:
• Ease of Sensor Cleaning
• Ease of Device Replacement
• Ground Fault Detection by Loop or
Module
• Up to 32 Diagnostic Codes per Device
• Provides mapping of each Loop or circuit for
Service, Maintenance, and Programming

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Section 10

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 10
Lab Panel Configuration

Pre-Wired and Installed Main Building (3-CAB14)

3-CHAS7 Configuration.
3-SSDC1
3-ZA20B/25
3-PSMON 3-ZA20B/25
3-CPU3 3-ZA20B/25

3-LCD 3-3SW/3LEDx6
3-24R 3-12SW/24LED
3-24Y 3-12SW/12LED

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Pre-Wired and Installed Main Building (3-CAB14)

3-ASU/FT Configuration.

Pre-Wired and Installed Admin Building (3-CAB7)

3-CHAS7 Configuration.
3-IDC8/4
3-ZA20A/25
3-PSMON 3-SSDC1
3-CPU3 3-LRMF w/ Blank plate

Blank plates
3-LCD 3-12SW/12LED
3-24R

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Practical Exercise Step 1

Connect the Devices On Device Board

Practical Exercise Step 2

Install and wire the 3-ZA20B/25 Amplifier LRMs

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Practical Exercise Step 3

Install and wire the 3-PSMON Power Supply Monitor LRM (slot 3)
using the provided power and data cables.

Practical Exercise Step 4

Install and wire the 3-CPU3 and 3-LCD (slot 1 and 2)
wiring the Class A network data riser and the Class B
audio riser in the Administration Building 3-CAB7 (CAB #2).
3-CAB7 3-CPU3

NETWORK AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R C R C

OUT IN A IN A OUT B IN B OUT R T T O R T T O
A A B B X X S M X X S M
+ + + + + + 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

Class A Data Network Riser Class B Audio Riser

3-CAB14 3-CPU3

NETWORK AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R C R C

OUT IN A IN A OUT B IN B OUT R T T O R T T O
A A B B X X S M X X S M
+ + + + + + 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

PAGE
PRIMARY SECONDARY TELEPHONE OUT AUDIO AUX

3-CAB14 3-ASU

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Practical Exercise Finished

Notify the instructor

to have your
panel installation
and wiring
inspected.

Do not apply power at this time!

Questions?

If not, complete your installation lab exercises.

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Section 11

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 11
3-LCD and 3-LCDXL1 Front Panels

3-LCD and 3-LCDXL1 Front Panels

• 3-LCD and 3-LCDXL1 control

Power Test
CPU
Fail
Gnd
Fault
Disable panels attach ONLY to 3-CPUx or
Reset
Alarm
Silence
Panel
Silence Drill 3-ANNCPUx

•This lesson focuses on 3-LCD

control and indicators

•3-LCDXL1 contains same controls

Alarm Supvr Trouble Monitor and indicators, which are laid out
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 differently

•This lesson applies to the operation

of both control panels

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Front Panel Indicators

Power Test CPU GND Disable

Fail Fault
ON when ON when ON when ON when ON when
AC power any watchdog ground any point
is present portion detects fault or
of system processor is zone
is in the failure detected is
test mode disabled

Front Panel Common Control Switches

Alarm Panel
Reset Silence Silence Drill

Activates Turns off Turns off Activates

system’
system’s Audible and internal Fire Drill
reset optionally panel Function
sequence Visual buzzer
Appliances
Turns off
Optionally Optionally panel buzzer Drill may be
disabled for disabled for regardless of custom
1, 2 or 3 minutes 1, 2 or 3 minutes whether configured
by the by the messages Using rules
Alarm Silence Alarm Silence have been
Inhibit Timer Inhibit Timer acknowledged

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Front Panel Common Control Switches

• All of these switches may be

programmed to perform functions
instead of their primary function

•These switches may be custom

configured to require an access
level password

3-LCD LCD Display Specification

3-LCD is a 64 x 128 pixel,

168 character,
super twist backlit display
composed 8 lines of 21 characters

Displays Time, Active Point Count

and Disabled Point Count

Displays custom messages

of 2 lines of 42 character each.

Displays Alarm, Supervisory,

Trouble and Monitor Message
count.

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3-LCDXL1 LCD Display Specification

CPU Gnd
Power Test
Fail Fault
Disable
•This 3-LCDXL is a 240 x 320 pixel,
Reset
Alarm
Silence
Panel
Silence Drill 960 character, super twist backlit
display composed 24 lines of
40 characters.

•Displays Time, Active Point Count

and Disabled Point Count

•Displays 40 character
custom messages
of 1 line of 40 character each.
Alarm Supvr Trouble Monitor

•Displays Alarm, Supervisory,

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Trouble and Monitor Message
count.

Front Panel Acknowledge Switches

Acknowledges Acknowledges
System Alarm System
Alarm Messages Trouble Trouble
Messages
Red LED flashes when Alarm
points report to the panel. Yellow LED flashes when
LED goes on steady after Trouble points report to the panel.
all messages have been LED goes on steady after
acknowledged using button. all messages have been
In US Proprietary Mode, acknowledged using button.
button is used to acknowledge
each point’s restoration also.

Acknowledges Acknowledges
System System
Supvr Supervisory Monitor Monitor
Messages Messages
Yellow LED flashes when Yellow LED flashes when
Supervisory points report Monitor points report to the panel.
to the panel. LED goes on steady after
LED goes on steady after all messages have been
all messages have been acknowledged using button.
acknowledged using button.

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Front Panel Scroll Switch

Disabled
Under Proprietary Mode

Previous Scrolls to
Message Previous or Next
Next Messages

Also used to scroll through

Main Menu Functions.
Can be used to acknowledge
messages in the
US Market Local Mode.

Front Panel Numeric Keypad

Delete and Enter Key

1 2 3 Numeric Keypad is used to

enter addresses or passwords
4 5 6 when prompted on the display.
7 8 9
The Numeric Keypad can also
0 be used to select functions
from displayed menus.

Delete key is used to backspace

to correct errors made during
keypad entry.

Delete key also is used to

back out of menu selections.

Enter key is used to entry

keypad entries or to activate
menu functions selected
using the Previous/Next Message
button.

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Front Panel Details Switch

Details

Details button displays a

sub-list of active points in
a group or zone.
Also used with the
Instruction TEXT Group,
enabling you to display
custom 1K character
messages as monitor points.

Front Panel Command Menus Switch

Command
Menus
See Command Menu
Operations in your Command Menus button displays a system
Operations Manual command Main Menu which enables you to
for details. access advanced system functions.

These Main Menu functions have restricted

password protected access.
These Functions include:

STATUS - Displays on a panel-by-panel basis active

inputs, active outputs or troubles.
ENABLE - Enables previously Disabled points or
functions.
DISABLE - Disables points or functions.
ACTIVATE - Activates system functions, and turns on
Relays and LEDs.
RESTORE - Restores system functions, and turns off
Relays and LEDs.
REPORTS - Displays detector sensitivity, Firmware
revision levels and a chronological history
of system events.
PROGRAM - Sets system Parameters and restarts
system.
TEST - Initiates test sequences on preconfigured
Service Groups composed of devices.
Basically, removes devices from Alarm
system for service testing preventing
false alarms.

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3-LCD Normal Display

Current Time Current Date

09:36:30 05-01-2007
Custom
Custom Project
System Banner Label
or
Banner
Alarm History: 0000

Alarm History Count

3-LCD Off-Normal Event Display

Current Time # of Active Points # of Disabled Points

1st event
09:36:30 A0007 D0000 message
0001 PULL STATION ACTIVE
Sales Office Pull Stn
North Entrance
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
} in selected
event queue

Sales Office Waterflow

A005 S001 T001 M000

} Last event
message
in selected
event queue

# of # of # of # of
active active active active
Alarms Supervisory Trouble Monitor
events events in events events
in queue queue in queue in queue
Event Queues

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3-LCDXL1 Normal Display

09:36:30 05-01-2007
Custom
Power Test
CPU
Fail
Gnd
Fault
Disable
Custom Project
Reset
Alarm
Silence
Panel
Silence Drill
System Banner Label
or
Banner

Alarm Supvr Trouble Monitor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Alarm History Count: 0005

Alarm History Count

3-LCDXL1 Off-Normal Event Display

1st event
message
09:36:30 05-01-2007 ACT:0005 DIS:0000 in selected
-- SELECTED ALARM --
event queue
}
CPU Gnd
Power Test
Fail Fault 0001 PULL STN ACTIVE
Disable

Alarm Panel
Paint Shop Pull Stn North Entrance
Reset Drill
Silence Silence
-- ALARM QUEUE --
0001 PULL STN ACTIVE
Paint Shop Pull Stn North Entrance
0002 SMOKE ACTIVE
}
Paint Shop Smoke Up to seven
0003 HEAT ACTIVE subsequent
Paint Finishing Bake Room
active
0004 PULL STN ACTIVE
Paint Shop Pull Stn South Entrance event
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE messages
Paint Shop Waterflow displayed

Alarm Supvr Trouble Monitor }

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -- MOST RECENT EVENT –
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
Paint Shop Waterflow
ALARM SUPERVISORY TROUBLE MONITOR
} Last event
0005 0000 0000 0000 message
in selected
event queue
Event Queues

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EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 12
Front Panel Operations

3-LCD/3LCDXL1 Front Panel Operations

CPU Gnd
Power Test Disable
Fail Fault

• The 3-LCD and 3-LCDXL1 front panel Reset

Alarm
Silence
Panel
Silence Drill

operations are basically the same

• The 3-LCDXL1 contains the same
controls and indicators, which are laid
out differently

Alarm Supvr Trouble Monitor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

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Normal Display with No Active Events

Current Time 09:36:30 05-01-2007 Current Date

Custom Custom Project

System Banner Label or Banner

Alarm History: 0000

Alarm History Count

1. Project Label or Banner - Two lines of 21 Characters each

2. Current Time - hh : mm : ss
3. Current Date - mm - dd - yyyy (default)
Optional dd-mm-yyyy or yyyy-mm-dd may be selected
4. Alarm History - total # of alarm occurrences

Display with 5 Active Alarm Events

Current Time # of Active Points # of Disabled Points

1st event
09:36:30 A0005 D0000 message
0001 PULL STATION ACTIVE in selected
Sales Office Pull Stn
North Entrance } event queue

0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE Last event

Sales Office Waterflow
} message
in selected
A005 S000 T000 M000
event queue

1. System Time, # of Active Points and # of Disabled Points

2. Event Sequence 0001 (1st event shown) and Event Type
3. 1st Device Alarm Message - 2 lines of 21 characters
4. Event Sequence 0005 (last event shown) and Event Type
5. Last Device Alarm message - 2 lines of 21 characters
6. System Buzzer will sound after First Alarm is displayed

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Display with 5 Active Alarm Events

09:36:30 A0005 D0000

0001 PULL STATION ACTIVE
Sales Office Pull Stn
North Entrance
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
Sales Office Waterflow

A005 S000 T000 M000

# of # of # of # of
active active active active
Alarms Supervisor Trouble Monitor
events y events in events events
in queue queue in queue in queue
Event Queues

7. Number of Active Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and Monitor Events

A total of up to 2000 event messages may be displayed in
queues. These messages are displayed on a prioritized
basis, alarms 1st, supervisory, etc.

Acknowledging Events
To Acknowledge the selected devices ALARM, simply press the Alarm
Acknowledge button beside the flashing red light

9
Next Alarm
Alarm

09:36:30 A0005 D0000 09:36:30 A0005 D0000

0001 PULL STATION ACTIVE 0002 SMOKE ACTIVE
Sales Office Pull Stn Sales Office Smoke
North Entrance North Entrance
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE 0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
Sales Office Waterflow Sales Office Waterflow

A005 S000 T000 M000 A005 S000 T000 M000

The light goes steady and the system buzzer silences after the last
message is acknowledged

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Acknowledging Events
The last device ALARM message displays in both message fields after
the last message is acknowledged

09:36:30 A0005 D0000

0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
Sales Office Waterflow

0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE

Sales Office Waterflow

A005 S000 T000 M000

In the US Market Local Mode, individual messages do not have to be

acknowledged. After the off-normal conditions initiating the alarms have
been cleared, simply press the RESET button to globally restore the system.

In the US Market Proprietary Mode, individual messages must be

acknowledged. After the off-normal conditions initiating the alarms have
been cleared, each alarm’s event restoration must also be acknowledged.

The 3-LCDXL1 Displays Up to

Seven Consecutive Event Message Fields
1st event
message
09:36:30 05-01-2007 ACT:0005 DIS:0000
-- SELECTED ALARM -- in selected
The structure of the event queue
event message is the
0001 PULL STN ACTIVE
Paint Shop Pull Stn North Entrance
-- ALARM QUEUE --
}
same, but the
location message
0001 PULL STN ACTIVE
Paint Shop Pull Stn North Entrance
0002 SMOKE ACTIVE
}
field is one line of 40 Paint Shop Smoke Up to seven
characters. 0003 HEAT ACTIVE
subsequent
Paint Finishing Bake Room
0004 PULL STN ACTIVE active
Paint Shop Pull Stn South Entrance event
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE messages
Paint Shop Waterflow display

-- MOST RECENT EVENT –

}
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
Paint Shop Waterflow
ALARM SUPERVISORY TROUBLE MONITOR
} Last event
0005 0000 0000 0000 message
in selected
event queue
Event Queues

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To Expand the Selected Devices Message

Press the Details Button

Details

09:36:30 A0005 D0000 09:36:30 A0005 D0000

0001 PULL STATION ACTIVE P:01 C:02 D:0129
Sales Office Pull Stn PULL STATION ACTIVE
North Entrance
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
Sales Office Waterflow
0005 WATERFLOW ACTIVE
A005 S000 T000 M000 A005 S000 T000 M000

•The address of the activated device displays along

with the event type
•If the event is a common trouble, details will show specific
troubles, for example, open, short, ground etc.

Zone in Alarm

09:36:30 A0005 D0000

0001 ZONE GROUP ACTIVE
Building1 Floor 2

0001 ZONE GROUP ACTIVE

Building 1 Floor 2

A005 S000 T000 M000

The location message for this alarm indicates a specific Zone

Group which is active.

Let’s look at an example of using the Details button to expanded the

message for a logical group in Alarm.

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Zone in Alarm

09:36:30 A0005 D0000

Details
P:01 ZONE
0001 C:02GROUP
D:0003
ACTIVE
Building1
Floor 2 Maint
Floor
Room
2
Smoke 2
0001 ZONE GROUP ACTIVE
Building 1 Floor 2
0001 ZONE GROUP ACTIVE
A005 S000
S000 T000 T000 M000
M000

If more than 1 device within the Zone goes off normal,

scroll through the display using the Next / Previous Message button.

When we expand the location message, we identify the normal zone.

Instruction Text Group

Another role of the details button is the Instruction TEXT Group

which reports to the panel as a monitor event.

09:36:30 A0001 D0000

0001 INST TEXT ACT
Press details for
Instructions
0001 INST TEXT ACT
Press details for
Instructions
A000 S000 T000 M001

In this case, a device or groups of devices have been configured

into an Instruction TEXT Group within the SDU database.

When a device within this group goes off normal, the display
shows a custom 42 character monitor event message.
For example: Press details for instructions.

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Instruction Text Group

Another role of the details button is the Instruction TEXT Group

which reports to the panel as a monitor event.

Details
09:36:30 A0001 D0000
ThereINST
0001 is a trouble
TEXT ACTin
the system
Press detailswhich
for
requires service.
Instructions
0001
PleaseINST
call:TEXT ACT
Press details for
1 800 888-8888
Instructions
0001 INST TEXT ACT
A000 S000 T000 M001

Press the details button to scroll through a detailed 1,000 character

custom message.

Other Events

• Supervisory, Trouble and Monitor events function in the

same manner
• Most of Supervisory, Trouble and Monitor events are
self-restoring after the off-normal condition has been
cleared

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Command Menus

To select the Command Menu, press the Command Menus button.

MAIN MENU
09:36:30 05-01-2007
Command
Menus 1) Status
2) Enable
3) DisableCustom
System Banner
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
Alarm History:
A000 S000 T000 0000
M000

The MAIN MENU displays.

Command Menu Default Password

• The Command Menus are used to access advanced system

command functions.
• Access to Command Menu command functions is controlled
by passwords.
The required password levels and default passwords are:
Level Default Access Level
Password
1 1111 User 1, 2 & 3 / Service 1 & 2 Fewest Privileges
2 2222 User 2 & 3 / Service 1 & 2
3 3333 User 3 / Service 1 & 2
4 4444 Service 1 & 2
5 Proprietary Service 2 Most Privileges

Your panel can be configured so that the 3-LCD or 3-LCDXL1 Reset,

Alarm Silence, Panel Silence and Drill control buttons require password
access.

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Command Menus – Scroll and Select

Previous
MAIN MENU
Message 1) Disable
2)
3)
4) Status
Enable
Activate
Next 2) Restore
3)
4)
5) Disable
Enable
Activate
3) Restore
4)
5)
6) Disable
Reports
Activate
4) Program
5)
6)
7) Restore
Reports
Activate
5) Program
6)
7)
8) Restore
Test
Reports
6) Program
7)
8)
9) Test
Reports
Security
A000 S000 T000 M000

Scroll through the nine Main Menu Items

using the Next / Previous message button,
select the desired menu item (cursor
selected) and press Enter on the numeric
keypad to go to the sub-menu screen.

Command Menu – Press Number to Select

1 2 3 MAIN MENU
1) Status
4 5 6 2) Enable
3) Disable
7 8 9 4) Activate
5) Restore
0 6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000

These two methods are used for all

Command Menu or Sub-Menu item selections

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Command Menu Status Function

MAIN MENU
1) Status
2) Enable
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Status Command is used to check the condition of

system components.

The Status displays are useful in locating active system

conditions.

The Status Function has public mode access and does

not require a password.

Status Function

Select STATUS from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU STATUS MENU

1) Status 1) All Active Points
2) Enable 2) Alarm
3) Disable 3) Supervisory
4) Activate 4) Trouble
5) Restore 5) Monitor
6) Reports 6) Test
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The STATUS Menu appears, STATUS MENU

enabling you to select the type of 4) Trouble
status you wish to display or print. 5) Monitor
6) Test
7) Disabled Points
8) Outputs
9) Security
A000 S000 T000 M000

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Status Function

Select 1) All Active Points.

STATUS MENU ALL ACTIVE POINTS

1) All Active Points
2) Alarm
3) Supervisory Enter Panel
4) Trouble 02
5) Monitor
6) Test
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

In all cases, the Panel Select screen appears (All Active Points
shown). Type the desired panel number on the keypad and
press Enter.

Status Function

The Report Output Menu appears.

Select Display or Print Locally.

REPORT OUTPUT MENU ALL ACTIVE POINTS

1) Display LOCAL MONITOR ACTIVE
2) Print Locally P:02 C:00 D:0000
Startup Response

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

1) Display-View Status on 3-LCD.

2) Print Locally-Route to printer connected to 3-CPU.
Network printing is not supported.
Select 1) Display.
The first active point for this panel displays.
Scroll through each active point in the report.

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Status Function

All STATUS functions operate in the same manner as

described for 1) All Active Points
All Active Points Displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis:
1. Every input point in the panel in alarm or active condition.
2. Every output point in the panel in the set condition.

Alarm Displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis every alarm type input

in the panel in an alarm condition.

Supervisory Displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis every Supervisory

type input in the panel in an active condition.

Trouble Displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis every Trouble type

input in the panel in an active condition.

Monitor Displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis every Monitor type

input in the panel in an active condition.

Status Function

All STATUS functions operate in the same manner as

described for 1) All Active Points

Test displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis every input point in the

panel activated during the test mode.

Disabled Points displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis every disabled

point in the panel.

Outputs displays or prints on a panel-by-panel basis every output point in the

panel in a set condition.

Security not discussed in this course.

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Disable Function

MAIN MENU
1) Status
2) Enable
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Disable Command is used to disable a Device, Card

(LRM), Group, Time Control, Switch, or LED, prohibiting the
device or function from operating.

A level 2 or above password is required to use this function.

Disable Function

Select DISABLE from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU DISABLE MENU

1) Status 1) Device
2) Enable 2) Card
3) Disable 3) Group
4) Activate 4) Time Control
5) Restore 5) Switch
6) Reports 6) LED
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The DISABLE Menu appears enabling you to disable the desired

device or function.

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Disable Function

Select 1) Device

DISABLE MENU DISABLE MENU

1) Device
2) Card
Access Level 3
3) Group
Enter Password
4) Time Control
XXXX
5) Switch
6) LED
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

In all cases, the Enter Password screen appears. Each of the

selected devices or functions to be disabled has a
corresponding level 2, 3 or 4 password access.

Type the required password on the keypad (level 3 for this

example) and press Enter.

Disable Function

The Enter Device screen displays. Type the address of the device to
be disabled on the keypad and press Enter.

DISABLE MENU 09:36:30 A0003 D0001

0001 DISABLE ACTIVE
Enter Device Floor 3 Smoke
01CCDDDD
02020120
0002 LOCAL TRBL ACTIVE
First Disable
Response
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T002 M000

A Trouble event displays and the Disable LED and Trouble LED illuminate.

9 CPU Gnd Disable

Fail Fault
Trouble

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Disable Function

All DISABLE functions operate in basically the same manner

as described for 1) Device

Device Access Level = User 2 & 3 / Service 1 & 2

Disables an Input or Output Device. The Disabled
device will not respond to an active or faulty input,
or activate a manual or programmed output.

Card Access Level = Service 1 & 2

Disables an LRM. Prevents the disabled card’s input
or output functions from operating.

Group Access Level = User 2 & 3 / Service 1 & 2

Disables the selected Group. The disabled group
will not respond when conditions for the selected
group are satisfied.
A Zone group has the lowest level of password access (User 2).
Disabling a Service Group requires a password access level of Service 1.

Disable Function

All DISABLE functions operate in basically the same manner

as described for 1) Device

Time Control Access Level = Service 1 & 2

Disables a Time Control. Prevents the selected Time
Control from activating and functioning at the
programmed time.
Access Level = Service 1 & 2
Switch
Disables a Switch. Prevents the disabled Switch from
operating as configured.

LED Access Level = Service 1 & 2

Disables a LED. Prevents the disabled LED from
operating as configured.

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Enable Function

MAIN MENU
1) Status
2) Enable
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Enable Command is used to enable a Device, Card

(LRM), Group, Time Control, Switch, or LED to operate
either manually or as programmed.
Password access, the displays and operation of the Enable
Command are the same as those used for the Disable Command.
The Disable LED and Trouble LED extinguish and the trouble
event messages are cleared from the 3-LCD panel.

Activate Function

MAIN MENU
1) Status
2) Enable
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Activate Command is used to manually turn on a

system function, a relay, a LED, an audio amp, or an audio
message.
A level 2 or above password is required to use this function,
depending upon activation.

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Activate Function

Select ACTIVATE from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU ACTIVATE MENU

1) Status 1) Alt. Sensitivity
2) Enable 2) Alt. Message Route
3) Disable 3) Guard Patrol Route
4) Activate 4) Check In Group
5) Restore 5) Relay
6) Reports 6) LED
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The Activate Menu appears ACTIVATE MENU

enabling you to activate a desired 3) Guard Patrol Route
system function or a device. 4) Check In Group
5) Relay
6) LED
7) Audio Amp
8) Audio Message
A000 S000 T000 M000

Activate Function

Select 1) Alt. Sensitivity

ACTIVATE MENU ACTIVATE MENU

1) Alt. Sensitivity
2) Alt. Message Route
Access Level 3
3) Guard Patrol Route
Enter Password
4) Check In Group
XXXX
5) Relay
6) LED
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

In all cases, the Enter Password screen appears. Each of the

selected devices or functions to be activated has a
corresponding level 2, 3 or 4 password access.

Type the required password on the keypad (level 3 for this

example) and press Enter.

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Activate Function

•In the case of Alternate Sensitivity and Alternate Message

Routing, entering the password activates the function without
additional operator intervention.

• In the case of the Guard Patrol or Check-in activations, select

the desired group to be activated from a displayed list.

• In the case of Relay, LED, Audio Amp and Audio Message

activations, set additional properties to turn on the desired device.

Activate Function

All system functions are activated in basically the same manner as

described for 1) Alt. Sensitivity

1) Alternate Sensitivity - Causes the detectors to use the secondary

sensitivity values (if configured) when
determining the smoke detector alarm
points.
2) Alternate Message Route - Routes the specified messages to
secondary destinations (if configured).
3) Guard Patrol - Starts the specified patrol’s early, late
and out of sequence functions, initiating
the programmed system response.
4) Check-In Group - Turns on Check-In group’s check-in window
to receive normal check-ins and to activate
programmed emergency output when
check-in does not occur during window.

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Activate Function

Select 6) LED

ACTIVATE MENU ACTIVATE MENU

1) Alt. Sensitivity
2) Alt. Message Route
Access Level 3
3) Guard Patrol Route
Enter Password
4) Check In Group
XXXX
5) Relay
6) LED
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

In this case, each of the selected devices to be activated has a

corresponding level 3 or 4 password access.

Simply type the required password on the keypad and press Enter.

Activate Function

The LED Menu screen displays. Select the desired on attribute (1) Steady
for this example) for the LED.
When a Relay, Audio Amp or Audio Message is selected, no attribute menu
displays because these devices are simply turned on.

LED MENU OUTPUT PRIORITY MENU

1) Steady 1) Set
2) Slow Blink 2) Latch
3) Fast Blink 3) Low Priority
4) Medium Priority
5) High Priority

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

In all cases, the OUTPUT PRIORITY menu displays. Select the desired
priority.

You must use the same priority to turn a device off (Restore) that you
used to turn it on (Activate).

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Activate Function

The Enter Device screen displays. Type the address of the device to
be activated on the keypad and press Enter.

ACTIVATE MENU

Enter Device
01CCDDDD
01360138

A000 S000 T000 M000

The selected LED illuminates.

Restore Function

MAIN MENU
1) Status
2) Enable
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Restore Command is used to manually restore a

previously activated system function, a relay, a LED, an
audio amp or an audio message.

Password access, priorities, the displays and operation of the

Restore Command are the same as those use for the Activate
Command.

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Restore Function

Remember, activate to alternate sensitivity and message routing, and

restore to primary sensitivity and message routing.

ACTIVATE MENU
Activate to 1) Alt. Sensitivity
2) Alt. Message Route
3) Guard Patrol Route
4) Check In Group
5) Relay
6) LED
A000 S000 T000 M000

RESTORE MENU
Restore to 1) Pri Sensitivity
2) Pri. Message Route
3) Guard Patrol Route
4) Check In Group
5) Relay
6) LED
A000 S000 T000 M000

Reports Function

MAIN MENU
1) Status
2) Enable
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Reports Command is used to display or print

Device Maintenance, History, Revisions and Modcom
Compliance reports.

The Reports Function has public mode access and does not
require a password.

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Reports Function

Select REPORTS from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU REPORTS MENU

1) Status 1) Device Maintenance
2) Enable 2) History
3) Disable 3) Revisions
4) Activate 4) Modcom Compliance
5) Restore
6) Reports
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The REPORTS Menu appears enabling you to display or print a

report of device maintenance (smoke detector sensitivity or % dirty
for smoke detectors), system history (with or without text),
revisions (hardware, software and firmware) and Modcom
compliance.
Select 1) Device Maintenance

Reports Function

The Device Maintenance screen appears, enabling you to select a report

of devices greater than 20% dirty, devices greater than 80% dirty, a single
device’s sensitivity or the sensitivity of all devices on a Signature loop.

DEVICE MAINTENANCE DEVICE MAINTENANCE

1) Dirty Device > 80%
2) Dirty Device > 20%
3) Single Device Enter Panel
4) Devices on a card 01

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

Select the type report you want, 1) Dirt Device > 80% for this example.
The Enter panel, device or Signature loop address screen displays.

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Reports Function

When the 1) Dirty Device > 80% report is selected the sequence is:

DEVICE MAINTENANCE REPORT OUTPUT MENU

1) Display
2) Print Locally
Enter Panel
01

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

A scrollable report displays DEVICE MAINTENANCE

for all smoke detectors P:01 C:04 D:0002
greater than 80% dirty. Dirty: 83%
Sen: 3.5/3.5%
Type: IPHS
Floor1 West Smoke

A000 S000 T000 M000

Reports Function

When the 2) Dirty Device > 20% report is selected the sequence is:

DEVICE MAINTENANCE REPORT OUTPUT MENU

1) Display
2) Print Locally
Enter Panel
01

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

A scrollable report displays DEVICE MAINTENANCE

for all smoke detectors P:01 C:04 D:0002
greater than 20% dirty. Dirty: 24%
Sen: 3.5/3.5%
Type: IPHS
Floor1 West Smoke

A000 S000 T000 M000

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Reports Function

When the 3) Single Device report is selected the sequence is:

DEVICE MAINTENANCE REPORT OUTPUT MENU

1) Display
2) Print Locally
Enter Device
01CCDDDD
01040002

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

DEVICE MAINTENANCE
A report displays indicating
P:01 C:04 D:0002
the sensitivity of the Dirty: 16%
selected smoke detector. Sen: 3.5/3.5%
Type: IPHS
Floor1 West Smoke

A000 S000 T000 M000

Reports Function

When the 4) Devices on a card report is selected the sequence is:

DEVICE MAINTENANCE REPORT OUTPUT MENU

1) Display
2) Print Locally
Enter CARD
01CCL
01041

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

DEVICE MAINTENANCE
A scrollable report displays
P:01 C:04 D:0002
for the sensitivity of all Dirty: 12%
smoke detectors on the Sen: 3.5/3.5%
selected Signature Loop. Type: IPHS
Floor1 West Smoke

A000 S000 T000 M000

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Reports Function

The History, Revisions and Modcom Compliance operate in the same

manner, where the desired report displays:

REVISION REPORT
2) History 02:20:00 07/02/2007
ALARM COUNT: 0001
3) Revisions MARKET : US Local
3-CPU : V03:60:01
4) Modcom Compliance 3-SDU : V03:60:01
Audio DB : V02:00:00
A000 S000 T000 M000

HISTORY WITH TEXT MODCOM REPORT

LOCAL MNTR RST P:01 C:02 3-MODCOMP
01:01:20 07/02/2007 DACT Compliant
P:00 C:00 D:0005 With NFPA 72 CS, RS
First Monitor
Response
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

Program Function

MAIN MENU
2) Enable
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
7) Program
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Program Command is used to set system parameters

including: time, date and holidays. The Program Command is
also used to initiate a system restart, set system passwords,
clear the system history, and toggle the displayed language
when multiple languages are configured.

A level 3 or above password is required to use this function.

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Program Function

Select PROGRAM from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU PROGRAM MENU

2) Enable 1) Change Time
3) Disable 2) Change Date
4) Activate 3) Edit Passwords
5) Restore 4) Restart
6) Reports 5) Edit Holiday List
7) Program 6) Clear History
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The PROGRAM Menu appears,

enabling you to set system PROGRAM MENU
parameters, restart the system or 2) Change Date
panel and clear the panel history. 3) Edit Passwords
4) Restart
5) Edit Holiday List
6) Clear History
7) Toggle Language
A000 S000 T000 M000

Program Function – Change Time

Select 1) Change Time from the Program Menu

PROGRAM MENU PROGRAM MENU

1) Change Time
2) Change Date
Access Level 3
3) Edit Passwords
Enter Password
4) Restart
XXXX
5) Edit Holiday List
6) Clear History
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The Access Level 3 Enter password screen displays.

Type the required password on the keypad and press Enter.

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Program Function – Change Time

The Enter Time Screen displays.

PROGRAM MENU 09:36:30 05-01-2007

ENTER TIME Custom

HHMMSS
093630 System Banner

A000 S000 T000 M000 Alarm History: 0000

Type the desired time on the keypad and press Enter.

The system time changes.

Program Function – Change Date

Select 2) Change Date from the Program Menu

PROGRAM MENU PROGRAM MENU

1) Change Time
2) Change Date
Access Level 3
3) Edit Passwords
Enter Password
4) Restart
XXXX
5) Edit Holiday List
6) Clear History
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The Access Level 3 Enter password screen displays.

Type the required password on the keypad and press Enter.

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Program Function – Change Date

The Enter Date Screen displays.

PROGRAM MENU 09:36:30 05-01-2007

ENTER DATE Custom

MMDDYYYY
05012007 System Banner

A000 S000 T000 M000 Alarm History: 0000

Type the desired date on the keypad and press Enter.

The system date changes.

During the configuration process, you may select a

different date format of DDMMYYYY or YYYYMMDD.

Program Function – Change Password

Select 3) Edit Password from the Program Menu

PROGRAM MENU PASSWORD MENU

1) Change Time 1) Level 1
2) Change Date 2) Level 2
3) Edit Passwords 3) Level 3
4) Restart 4) Level 4
5) Edit Holiday List
6) Clear History
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The Password Menu displays.

Type the desired password you wish to change.

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Program Function – Change Password

The Enter Password screen displays (Access Level 2 shown)

PASSWORD MENU PASSWORD MENU

Access Level 2 Access Level 1

Enter Password Enter Password
XXXX XXXX

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

Type the required password on the keypad and press Enter.

A Level 2 is required to change a Level 1 or 2 password.
A Level 3 is required to change a Level 1 through 3 password.
A Level 4 is required to change a Level 1 through 4 password.
The corresponding access level password screen displays.
Type the desired password at the keypad and press Enter.

Program Function – Restart Panel

Select 4) Restart from the Program Menu

PROGRAM MENU RESTART MENU

1) Change Time 1) By Panel
2) Change Date 2) All Panels
3) Edit Passwords
4) Restart
5) Edit Holiday List
6) Clear History
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The Restart Menu displays.

Select the desired panel to restart or all panels to restart.

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Program Function – Restart Panel

The Enter Panel screen displays if you selected 1) By Panel.

If you selected 2) All Panels, the Enter Password screen displays.

RESTART MENU RESTART MENU

Enter Panel Access Level 4

01 Enter Password
XXXX

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

If required, type the desired panel to restart at the keypad and press
Enter.

In either case, the Access Level 4 Enter Password screen displays.

Type the required password at the keypad and press Enter to restart the
desired panel or all panels.

Program Function – Edit Holiday

Select 5) Edit Holiday List from the Program Menu

PROGRAM MENU HOLIDAY MENU

1) Change Time 1) Add Holiday
2) Change Date 2) Edit Holiday
3) Edit Passwords 3) Delete Holiday
4) Restart
5) Edit Holiday List
6) Clear History
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The Holiday Menu displays.

Select Add Holiday, Edit Holiday or Delete Holiday from the list.

For this example, select Edit Holiday.

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Program Function – Edit Holiday

The Holiday List screen displays.

HOLIDAY LIST HOLIDAY MENU

01/01
07/04 ENTER HOLIDAY
12/25 MMDD
0102

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

Select the holiday from the list you wish to edit and the Enter Holiday
screen displays.

Type the holiday’s new date at the keypad and press Enter.

Program Function – Edit Holiday

The Access Level 3 Enter Password screen displays.

PASSWORD MENU

Access Level 3
Enter Password
XXXX

A000 S000 T000 M000

Type the required password at the keypad and press Enter to add, edit
or delete a holiday in the list.

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Program Function – Clear History

Clear the panel history by selecting 6) Clear History from the

Program Menu

PROGRAM MENU CLEAR HISTORY MENU

1) Change Time
2) Change Date
Enter Panel
3) Edit Passwords
01
4) Restart
5) Edit Holiday List
6) Clear History
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The Enter Panel screen displays. Type the panel number at the keypad
and press Enter.

Program Function – Clear History

The Access Level 4 Enter Password screen displays

CLEAR HISTORY MENU 09:36:30 05-01-2007

Access Level 4 Custom

Enter Password System Banner
XXXX

A000 S000 T000 M000 Alarm History: 0000

Type the required password at the keypad and press Enter to clear the
selected panel’s history. The Alarm History on the normal display
clears.

When the clear history function is used, both the history buffer and the
alarm history display are cleared.

Check with your local authority before clearing the panel history.

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Program Function – Toggle Language

Toggle the displayed language by selecting 7) Toggle Language from the

Program Menu

PROGRAM MENU 09:36:30 05-01-2007

2) Change Date
3) Edit Passwords
4) Restart NOMBRE DEL SISTEMA
5) Edit Holiday List NOMBRE DEL PROYECTO
6) Clear History
7) Toggle Language
A000 S000 T000 M000 Historiac De Alarma: 0000

The secondary language displays (Spanish for this example)

Test Function

MAIN MENU
3) Disable
4) Activate
5) Restore
6) Reports
7) Program
8) Test
A000 S000 T000 M000

The Test Command is used to initiate EST3 Service and

Panel test sequences.

Except for the lamp test, a level 4 password is required to

use this function.

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Test Function – Start Test

Select TEST from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU TEST MENU

3) Disable 1) Start Test
4) Activate 2) Cancel Test
5) Restore 3) Lamp Test
6) Reports 4) Sig. Device Test
7) Program
8) Test
A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The TEST Menu appears enabling you to initiate the desired

test sequence.

Test Function – Start Test

Initiate a service group test by selecting 1) Start Test from the

Program Menu.

TEST MENU TEST LIST

1) Start Test Floor 1 Service Test
2) Cancel Test Floor 2 Service Test
3) Lamp Test Floor 3 Service Test
4) Sig. Device Test Floor 4 Service Test

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The TEST List screen displays.

Scroll select the group you wish to test (Floor 1 Service Test for this
example) and press Enter.

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Test Function – Start Test

The Access Level 4 Enter Password screen displays.

TEST MENU

Access Level 4
Enter Password
XXXX

A000 S000 T000 M000

Type the required password at the keypad and press Enter to initiate the
programmed test response. Perform the walk test of the devices within
the group.

Test Function – Start Test

The Test and Trouble LEDs illuminate and a Service Group Active
trouble event displays.

09:36:30 A0002 D0000

0001 LOCAL TRBL ACTIVE
Power Test CPU
Service Group Active Fail

0001 LOCAL TRBL ACTIVE

Service Group Active

A000 S000 T001 M001 9

Trouble

This test times out and cancels the test sequence 30 minutes (by
default) after the last test activity. This time-out period may be
changed during the configuration process.

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Test Function – Cancel Test

Cancel a service group test by selecting 2) Cancel Test from the

Program Menu.

TEST MENU TEST LIST

1) Start Test Floor 1 Service Test
2) Cancel Test Floor 2 Service Test
3) Lamp Test Floor 3 Service Test
4) Sig. Device Test Floor 4 Service Test

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The TEST List screen displays.

Scroll select the group you wish to cancel the test for (Floor 1 Service
Test for this example) and press Enter.

Test Function – Cancel Test

The Access Level 4 Enter Password screen displays.

TEST MENU

Access Level 4
Enter Password
XXXX

A000 S000 T000 M000

Type the required password at the keypad and press Enter to cancel the
service group test.

The Test and Trouble LEDs extinguish and the trouble event clears.

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Test Function – Lamp Test

Perform panel lamp test by selecting 3) Lamp Test from the

Program Menu.

TEST MENU
1) Start Test
2) Cancel Test
3) Lamp Test
4) Sig. Device Test

A000 S000 T000 M000

Test Function – Lamp Test

The Lamp Test sequence for your panel initiates.

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Test Function – Signature Device Test

The Enter Device address screen displays:

SIG DEVICE TEST MENU SIG DEVICE TEST MENU

Enter Device Access Level 4

01CCDDDD
01020003 Enter Password
XXXX

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

Type the address of the device you wish to test on the keypad,
press Enter and the level 4 enter password screen displays.

Type the required password on the keypad and press Enter.

The programmed response occurs.

Test Function – Signature Device Test

Perform a Signature device test by selecting 4) Sig. Device Test

from the Program Menu.

TEST MENU SIG DEVICE TEST MENU

1) Start Test 1) Alarm, etc
2) Cancel Test 2) Prealarm, etc
3) Lamp Test 3) Trouble
4) Sig. Device Test

A000 S000 T000 M000 A000 S000 T000 M000

The SIG DEVICE TEST MENU screen displays.

Scroll select the signature device type you wish to test.

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U.S. Market Proprietary Mode

The U.S. Market Proprietary Mode

differs from the Local Mode in that:

1. Each event must be individually acknowledged

by pressing queue select/acknowledge switch

2. The queue select/acknowledge switch is also used

to scroll through the events in a given queue

3. The Previous/Next Message switch is not available in the in

the Proprietary mode.
It is still used to scroll menu item in this mode.

4. In this mode, you acknowledge both the event’s activation

and its restoration to remove it from the message queue.

Audio Source Unit

Push-To-Talk Button

Paging Microphone

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Audio Source Unit Control Panel

Page Level Meter

Paging
MIN MAX
Ready To
Page

All Call
Indicates paging volume.
All Call
Minus
Speak at level that causes
Phone
right-most LED to flicker
Page
occasionally.
EVAC

Alert

Audio Source Unit Control Panel

Paging

Ready To
Ready To Page LED
Page

All Call
Green LED which flashes
All Call
Minus
during pre-announce tone
Phone
(if Configured)
Page
and goes steady when
EVAC system is ready to Page.
Alert

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Fire Evacuation Signaling Example

• 4th is fire floor

• Evacuation signaling to fire floor,
floor above and below
• Alert signaling to all other level
• Dedicated message to stairwells

Page to EVAC

Paging

Ready To
Page

All Call

All Call
Minus

Phone
Page
Page To Evac LED/Button
EVAC
Green LED which lights steady
Alert when 3-ASU is in the EVAC Mode.
Pressing this button directs the page
to the areas within the facility which
are receiving the pre-recorded EVAC
tones and messages. Press button a
second time to exit the EVAC mode.

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Page to ALERT

Paging

Ready To
Page

All Call

All Call
Minus

Phone
Page

EVAC

Page To Alert LED/Button

Alert
Green LED which lights steady
when 3-ASU is in the ALERT Mode.
Pressing this button directs the page
to the areas within the facility which
are receiving the pre-recorded ALERT
tones and messages. Press button a
second time to exit the ALERT mode.

All Call Minus

Paging

Ready To
Page

All Call

All Call Minus LED/Button

All Call
Minus

Phone
Page

EVAC
Green LED which lights steady when
Alert 3-ASU is in the All Call Minus Mode.
Pressing this button directs the page
to the areas within the facility which
are not receiving the pre-recorded
EVAC and ALERT tones and messages.
Press button a second time to exit the
All Call Minus mode.

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All Call

Paging

Ready To
Page

All Call LED/Button

All Call

All Call
Minus

Phone
Page
Green LED which lights steady
EVAC when 3-ASU is in the All Call Mode.
Pressing the button selects the All Call
Alert
Mode which directs paging to all areas
of the facility. Pressing this button a
second time exits the All Call Mode.

Activity

• Please complete the EST3 Front Panel Practical

Check-Off list

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EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 13
Logical Addressing

Logical Addressing

• An EST3 Logical Address consists of up to eight digits

PP CC DDDD
01
120VAC 120VAC
G N H G N H
TB 1

TB 1

J9
J8

J1 1
J10

120V AC
02 120VAC
P2
P3 TB2

+BATTERY-
P2
P3 TB2

+BATTERY -
J8

J10
J9

J1 1

G N H G N H
TB1

TB1

J9
J8

J11
J10

00 01 02 03 04 05
G
120VAC
N H
03 G
120VA C
N H
P2
P3 TB2

+BATTERY-
P2
P3 T B2

+BATTERY-
J8

J10
J9

J11

G
120V AC
N H G
120VAC
N H
TB1

TB1

TB1

TB1

J9 J9
J8 J8

J11 J11
J10 J10

J9 J9
J8 J8

J11 J11
J10 J10

P3 TB 2 P3 TB2 P3 TB2 P3 T B2

P2 P2 P2 P2

+B ATTERY- +BATTERY- +BAT TERY- +BATTER Y-

Cabinet or Panel LRM or Card Device

Address Address Address

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Logical Addressing

Where a device address can be:

Device

Audio Message

InstructionText Message

Logical Group

Pseudo Point TROUBLE

LRM Addressing Example

Hardware 00 01 02 03 04 05 Note:
Each LRM has a
Layer
logical location
Logical which is the
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Addressing
3-PSMON

address and a
3-SSDC1

3-LDSM
3-CPU3

physical slot
3-ZAxx

3-ZAxx

location.
Each For example the
Operator Layer Module’s 3-PSMON in this
address is determined chassis is
by adding 32 to the address 01
host LRM address. located in slot
position 03.
03

Operator
Layer
Logical
Addressing 32 33 34 35 36 37

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LRM Addressing with 3-LCDXL1

Hardware 00 01 02 03 04 05
Layer
Logical
Addressing

3-PSMON

3-SSDC1

3-LDSM
3-CPU3

3-ZAxx

3-ZAxx
Each
Operator Layer Module’s
address is determined CPU Gnd
Power Test Disable

by adding 32 to the Reset

Alarm
Silence
Fail Fault

Panel
Silence Drill

host LRM address.

Operator 1
Alarm

2 3
Supvr

4 5
Trouble

6 7
Monitor

8 9 0
Layer
Logical
Addressing 32 35 36 37

LRM Addressing with Empty Slot

Hardware 00 01 02 03 04 05
Layer
Logical
Addressing 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
3-PSMON

3-SSDC1
3-CPU3

3-ZAxx

3-ZAxx

Note:
Logical addressing is
tied to slot locations
regardless whether an
LRM is present or not

Operator
Layer
Logical
Addressing 32 33 34 35 36 37

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LRM Addressing with 3-ASU/3-CHAS4

00 01 02 03 04 05
3-ASU/3-CHAS4 chassis consists of an
ASU assembly mounted on first footprint
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 of back of chassis, ASU’s cover panel and a
four slot rail assembly for optional LRMs.

3-ASU/3-CHAS4 Chassis addressing also

is assigned from left-to-right.
3-CHAS7
06 07 08 09 10
Note: 3-CPUx and SDU see each chassis or
08 09 10 11 12 13 14 remote annunciator as having seven slot
locations. ASU in this example uses three
slot positions. In this case, ASU with
address of 06 is considered to be located in
slot position 08 and the LRM addressed 07 is
considered to be located in slot position 11.
3-ASU/3-CHAS4

LRM Addressing with 3-ASU/FT

3-ASU/FT chassis consists of an ASU

assembly mounted on first footprint of back
00 01 02 03 04 05
of chassis, ASU’s cover panel,
3-FTCU assembly mounted on second
footprint and FTCU cover panel.

3-CHAS7 3-ASU/FT chassis addressing is assigned

from right to left. The rail has been replaced
with ribbon cables. 3-CPU3 electrically sees
08 09 10 11 12 13 14 3-FTCU first and then the 3-ASU.

In this case, ASU with address of 07 is

considered to be located in slot position 08
and FTCU addressed 06 is considered
to be located in slot position 11.
07 06
3-ASU/FT

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Logical Addressing

• Every logical and physical object (device) within EST3 system has an
assigned address

For example, EST3 system is designed with preconfigured STARTUP

system event
- Object that is active when system is powered up
- The eight integer address for this object is: 00 00 0001

• Addressing and slot locations within EST3 network can become

complex. You program system with System Definition Utility (SDU).
3-SDU is system development tool that assigns and tracks
addressing as you build project

• Each object will be assigned a naming convention called a LABEL

for programming

Logical Addressing of Annunciator Panels

• 3-6ANN Remote annunciator panel is composed of hardware and
operator layer
• Applications software sees as seven slot enclosure
• Enclosure does not have power supply
• Power distribution is via daughter board on 3-ANNCPU module
• Software configures 3-6ANN without slot 3, making address
scheme

Hardware Layer 00 02 03 04 05

No
3-PSMON
Module

Operator Layer 32 34 35 36 37

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Device Address of LEDs and Switches

•Device addresses for operator panel’s LEDs starts at 0129

•Device addresses for operator panel’s switches starts at 0001

If this is cabinet 1, what is the eight integer address

for 6th LED on 3x3x6 Control/LED display?

01 36 0134

01 36 0009

What’s eight integer address for 9th switch on 3x3x6

Control/LED display?

Signature Loop Device Addressing

• Address range for SIGA detectors on 3-SSDCx SIGA data riser shown below
is 01 02 0001 through 01 02 0125
• Address range for SIGA modules on 3-SSDCx SIGA data riser shown below
is 01 02 0126 through 01 02 0250

• If this were 3-SDDCx, address ranges for second loop would be:
- SIGA detectors 01 02 0251 through 01 02 0375
- SIGA modules 01 02 0376 through 01 02 0500
3-ZA20/25

3-ZA20/25
3-PSMON

3-SSDC1

3-LDSM
3-CPU3

CAB 01

Logical 0 1 2 3 4 5

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Zone Amplifier Addressing

• NAC Output of this 3-ZAxx amplifier is 02 05 0001

Slot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
NAC

3- ZA20/ 25

3- ZA20/ 25
3- PSMON

3- SSDC1

3- LDSM
3- CPU3
CAB 02

Audio

Logical 0 1 2 3 4 5

Audio Output of this 3-ZAxx amplifier is

02 05 0003 for 1st Channel and 02 05 0010 for 8th Channel

3-IDC8/4 Addressing
• Assume 3-IDC8/4 LRM is installed in slot 4 of cabinet 2
• These addresses are circuit 1 is device address 0001
through circuit 8, which is device address 0008
02-02-0001

02-02-0002

02-02-0003

02-02-0004
3-PSMON

3-SSDC1
3-IDC8/4

IDC8/4
3-CPU3

3-ZA20

3-ZA20

CAB 02 + - + - + - + - + -

02-02-0008

02-02-0007

02-02-0006

02-02-0005

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Addressing Summary

• Addressing conventions within EST3 can be complex

• During configuration and programming, let 3-SDU deal with

addresses and use a naming convention called Labeling

• If you don’t use addresses during project configuration

or programming, when would you use addressing?

When Troubleshooting
or during
Front Panel Operations

Locate Trouble by Logical Address

Display when Demux Audio Input failure occurs for an amplifier is shown

12:21:33 A00001 D00000

0001 LOCAL TRBL ACTIVE
01050620 Demux Audio
Input
0001 LOCAL TRBL ACTIVE
01050620 Demux Audio
Input
A000 S000 T001 M000

   

The displayed address is

01050620

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Locate Trouble by Logical Address

Display when Demux Audio Input failure occurs for an amplifier is shown

Point #

LRM # 12:21:33 A00001 D00000

0001 LOCAL TRBL ACTIVE
Cabinet # 01050620 Demux Audio
Input
Message
0001 LOCAL TRBL ACTIVE
01050620 Demux Audio
Input
A000 S000 T001 M000

   

Addressing Help Resources

• EST3 addressing conventions are

described in Appendix A, System
Addresses in the Installation and
Service Manual on the Fire Alarm
Support Tools CD

• EST3 Pseudo point addressing and

related messages are described in
Pseudo Point Descriptions of
Chapter 8 Service and
Troubleshooting in the Installation
and Service Manual on the Fire
Alarm Support Tools CD

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Section 14

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 14
Develop Labels and A Labeling Plan

What Is an Object ?

• Any addressable device, circuit, message, pseudo point or other

entity within the EST3 system database

• Can be used to initiate an input event within a rule

or can be the subject of a rule’s output action

•Can be cabinet specific or global

•Can be a real entity or virtual

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EST3 Object Examples

Each Cabinet or Remote Annunciator Node

within the system may be considered an object

EST3 Object Examples

3-CPUx CPU Card

3-SSDC(1) or 3-SDDC(1) Loop Controller
3-ZA20 or 3-ZA40 Amplifier
Each EST-3 Local 3-PS/MON
Rail Module (LRM) 3-IDC8/4
3-AADC
and Operator Layer 3-OPS
LED/Switch Panel 3-LDSM
etc.

3-24x
3-12Sx
3-12/Sx
3-6/3S1x

Each LED and Switch is also an object in the database

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EST3 Object Examples

Each Smoke Detector or Module is an object in the

database

FIRE
ALARM

PULL
IN CASE
OF

FIRE
E

EST3 Object Examples

Logical Groups are objects in the database

AND
ZONE
MATRIX
SERVICE
LOGICAL OUTPUT
TIME CONTROL
INSTRUCTION TEXT
COMMAND LIST

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EST3 Object Examples

Audio and Text Messages are objects in the database

09:36:30 A0001 D0000

There is a trouble in
the system which
requires service.
Please call:
1 800 888-8888
0001 MONITOR ACTIVE
A000 S000 T000 M001

EST3 Object Examples

600 series Pseudo Points are objects in the database

09:36:30 A0002 D0000

01030602 COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISION

01000604 INTERNAL FAULT

A000 S000 T002 M000

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What Is An Object Label ?

Any descriptive word or words

(a naming convention)
created by the system designer,
to identify a specific object within
the 3-SDU’s Database

What and Where Is This Device?

01020134
The
Old
Wa y

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The New Way - Using Object Labels

BUILDING5 _ FLOOR3 _ WESTWING _ SMOKE6

Labels contain component Modifiers

New Terminology

More descriptive!

Object Label Parameters

• Everything must have an object label (from a LED to the project)

• Up to 40 characters in length

• Not case sensitive

A=a
• Must be unique (compiler error if duplicated)

• Arbitrary (at the programmer’s discretion)

You CAN NOT use { , }, [, ], #, <, >, *, %,

spaces, ,, :, ; , ' and " in object labels

• Other ASCII characters are acceptable

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Object Labels

When developing labels consider:

Label
Format

Object Label Format Consideration

• Make your object labels readable and understandable!

Which label is easiest to read and understand?

BUILDING1_CABINET1 BLDG1_CAB1 B1_C1

• Find a comfortable balance between label length

and readability

Be Consistent !

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Object Labels

Label Label
Format Content

Object Label Content Consideration

Describe location:
BLDG1_FLOOR1_LOBBY

BLDG1_FLOOR2_ELEVATOR_LOBBY

Describe function:
BLDG1_DMPR_CNTRL

BLDG5_LEV7_EVAC_AMP

Describe device type:

BLDG1_LEVEL3_PULL
BLDG3_MECH_RM_SMK

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Object Labels

Label Label
Format Content
Common
Label
Modifiers

Object Label Modifiers

Floor and level designators may become awkward

in rules programming

For example:
ELV_EQ _ROOM
FLOOR_6
FLOOR_5
FLOOR_4
FLOOR_3
FLOOR_2
GROUND_FLOOR
PARKING_LEVEL1
PARKING_LEVEL2

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Object Label Modifiers

Labeling like this makes rules programming much easier

Level9 ELV_EQ _ROOM

Level8 FLOOR_6
Level7 FLOOR_5
Level6 FLOOR_4
Level5 FLOOR_3
Level4 FLOOR_2
Level3 GROUND_FLOOR
Level2 PARKING_LEVEL1
Level1 PARKING_LEVEL2

Location messages display like this

Object Labels

Label Label
Format Content
Common
Label
Modifiers
Label
Numbering

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Number Modifiers

Number modifiers uses the SDU Programming tools.

{For example: Level1_Smk, Level2_Pull, and so on}

Level9
9
Level8
8
Level7
7
Level6
6
Level5
5
Level4
4
Level3
3
Level2
2
Level1
1

Object Labels

Label Label
Format Content
Common
Label
Modifiers
Label Labels as
Numbering Messages

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Object Label as Message

Each object in the database has:

• An Address used by the system

(e.g. 01020111)

• A Label used for programming

(e.g. L2_ELEV_LOB_SMK)

• A Location Message used for display

(e.g. Ground Floor Elevator Lobby Smoke)

Object Label as Message

Use the object label as location messages

BLDG1_FLR2_SMK_RM202

09:36:30 A0001 D0000

0001 SMOKE ACTIVE
BLDG1 FLR2 SMK RM202

0001 SMOKE ACTIVE

BLDG1 FLR2 SMK RM202

A001 S000 T001 M000

Each location message line is 21 characters

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Label Plan – List Inputs

OUTPUTS
Develop a labeling
plan with the I/O
Matrix Worksheet
or Excel on your pc
L1_SMK
L1_ELV_SMK
L1_PARK_SMK
L1_FLOW
L1_PULL
L1_PARK PULL
L1_TAMPER
L1_PUMP AC FAIL
L1_PUMP RUN
I L2_SMK
L2_ELV_SMK
N L2_FLOW
For
L2_PULL
Forthis
thisexample,
example,
P L2_TAMPER
enter
U
L3_SMK
L3_ELV_SMK enterthe
the
T
L3_FLOW
L3_PULL
INPUTS
INPUTSfirst
first
L3_TAMPER
S L4_SMK
L4_ELV_SMK
L4_FLOW
L4_PULL
L4_TAMPER
L4_COMPRM_SMK1
L4_COMPRM_SMK2
L4_COMPRM_SMK3
L4_COMPRM_SMK4
L4_COMPRM_SMK5
L4_COMPRM_SMK6

Label Plan – List Outputs

OUTPUTS
Develop a labeling
plan with the I/O D Def
e M
M
L9 L9 AI f au ault AIN LED
Matrix Worksheet or _P _ A
RI LT
_ _ E AL
NT lt_ _A T
_ E
EV LE _E An 8_
A V n
L
S
L1 L1 L L L L L4 L4 RE RE VA ER V AC C_ RT_ AC unc UP
Excel on your pc _A _S 2_ 2_ 3_ 3_
M
P P P
_
P
_
B
C
L
C
L
C T M M
TB AM STB AM STB AM ST AL AL _CH _CH _CH SG SG SG tion FAN
M ia _

L1_SMK
L1_ELV_SMK
L1_PARK_SMK
L1_FLOW
L1_PULL
L1_PARK PULL
L1_TAMPER
L1_PUMP AC FAIL
L1_PUMP RUN
I L2_SMK
L2_ELV_SMK
N L2_FLOW
L2_PULL
P L2_TAMPER
L3_SMK
Enter
Enter
U the
theOUTPUTS
L3_ELV_SMK
L3_FLOW OUTPUTS
T L3_PULL
L3_TAMPER
S L4_SMK
L4_ELV_SMK
L4_FLOW
L4_PULL
L4_TAMPER
L4_COMPRM_SMK1
L4_COMPRM_SMK2
L4_COMPRM_SMK3
L4_COMPRM_SMK4
L4_COMPRM_SMK5
L4_COMPRM_SMK6

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Label Plan – Correlate Inputs/Outputs

OUTPUTS
Develop a labeling
plan with the I/O M
D Def
e M
L9 L 9 AI f au ault AIN LED
_P _A
Matrix Worksheet or L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L 3 L4
RI LT
_ _ E AL
NT
_E
lt_ _A

L4 RE RE VA ER V A AC RT
E V LE
T_
EV Ann L8_
AC un SU
_A _S _A _S _A _S _ A _S CA CA C_ T_ C_ _M _M M ci a P _
Excel on your pc M
P TB
M
P TB
M
P TB
M
P TB LL LL CH CH CH SG SG SG tion FAN

L1_SMK
L1_ELV_SMK
L1_PARK_SMK
L1_FLOW
L1_PULL
L1_PARK PULL
L1_TAMPER
L1_PUMP AC FAIL
L1_PUMP RUN
I L2_SMK
L2_ELV_SMK
N L2_FLOW
L2_PULL
P L2_TAMPER
L3_SMK
U L3_ELV_SMK
L3_FLOW
T L3_PULL
L3_TAMPER
S L4_SMK
L4_ELV_SMK
L4_FLOW
L4_PULL
L4_TAMPER
L4_COMPRM_SMK1
L4_COMPRM_SMK2
L4_COMPRM_SMK3
L4_COMPRM_SMK4
L4_COMPRM_SMK5
L4_COMPRM_SMK6

Correlate
Correlatethe
theINPUTS
INPUTSand
andOUTPUTS
OUTPUTS

Label Plan – Determine What Constitutes an Output

Outputs

L1 L L3 L4 L L L L L L5
_A 2_ _ _A 5_A 1_S 2_S 3_S 4_S _
M AM AM M M TB TB TB TB ST
P P P P P B

In this example, the Amplifiers are listed as outputs

Audio can be tricky, in that:
• There are up to eight default and/or custom channels
which are objects which will need labels

• There are also default messages and/or custom

messages that are sent over the channels to the
amplifiers which are objects which will need labels

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Label Plan – Object Type

What type of object is a switch?

INPUT
OUTPUT

What type of object is a LED?

INPUT
OUTPUT

Label Plan – Object Type

What type of object is a SIGA-CC1 configured as a

Firefighters’ Phone?
In order to use the firefighters’ phone, it must be
activated or connected via the EST-3 panel.
In this case, you could consider the CC1 as an OUTPUT.
However, when a firefighters’ phone is plugged in, it
initiates a call-in to the panel.
In this case, it can be considered an INPUT.
Programming for the firefighters’ phone operations are
built into the microcode. In EST-3 applications, custom rules
may be written to LED annunciate firefighters’ phone call-ins
and activations. In this case, in EST-3 applications, firefighters’
phones are listed as INPUTS during the planning process.

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Label Plan - Modifiers

In the following example, we opted to

make the middle modifier the variable
L1_PARK_SMK
L1_PUMP_SMK
and so on

We could have made the

last modifier position the variable
L1_SMK_PARK
L1_SMK_PUMP
and so on.

Project Smoke Detector Labels

Level 9 First we have general purpose

type smoke detectors on levels 1,
Level 8 L8_SMK 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, which
individually initiate alarms
Level 7 L7_SMK
Use L and the level # for our first
Level 6 L6_SMK modifier
Level 5 L5_SMK Use _SMK for the last
modifier
Level 4 L4_SMK
Note: The two L1_SMK
Level 3 L3_SMK detectors are conventional
Level 2
smokes connected to IDC
circuit 3 on 3-IDC8/4 Module,
Level 1 where the object label is
assigned to the circuit
Level 1 L1_SMK

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Project Smoke Detector Labels

we could have labels with descriptive modifiers

Level 9

Level 8 L8_SMK L8_MECH_RM_SMK

Level 7 L7_SMK L7_ELEC_RM_SMK

Level 6 L6_SMK L6_ ELEC_RM_ SMK

Level 5 L5_SMK L5_ ELEC_RM_ SMK

Level 4 L4_SMK L4_ ELEC_RM_ SMK

Level 3 L3_SMK L3_LOBBY_SMK

Level 2

Level 1

Level 1 L1_SMK L1_PARK_AREA_SMK

Project Smoke Detector Labels

Next, we have elevator

Level 9
lobby smokes on levels 1
Level 8 L8 _ELV_SMK through 8, which
individually initiate alarms
Level 7 L7_ELV_SMK and capture the elevators
Again, use L and the
Level 6 L6_ELV_SMK
level # for our first modifier
Level 5 L5_ELV_SMK Then use _ELV for the
second modifier
Level 4 L4_ELV_SMK
Finally, use _SMK for the
Level 3 L3_ELV_SMK last modifier

Level 2 L2_ELV_SMK
To be more descriptive we
Level 1 could have used:
Level 1 L1_ELV_SMK Ln_ELV_LOBBY_SMK

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Project Smoke Detector Labels

Label the three level 9 smokes, which

Level 9
are in an AND group and DO NOT
individually initiate alarms.
Level 8
Exclude these smokes from individually
Level 7 initiating alarms. This can be accomplished
using a N-variable when programming rules
Level 6
or by making the labels unique.
Level 5

Level 4
Label these smokes:
Level 3
Where an N-variable Adding numbers to
of <N:1-8> in the L9_SMK1 the end of the _SMK
Level 2
rules object label will modifier also eliminates
Level 1 eliminate these smokes L9_SMK2 these smokes from
from individually individually
initiating alarms. L9_SMK3 initiating alarms.
Level 1

Project Smoke Detector Labels

These nine level 4 smokes are in a MATRIX

Level 9
group and DO NOT individually initiate alarms.
Level 8 Exclude these smokes from individually
initiating alarms. Because two other
Level 7 smokes have an L4 modifier, we can not
use a N-variable. This is accomplished
Level 6 by making the labels unique.
Level 5
L4_COMPRM_SMK1
Level 4 L4_COMPRM_SMK2
L4_COMPRM_SMK3 The numbers added
Level 3
L4_COMPRM_SMK4 to the _SMK modifier
L4_COMPRM_SMK5 eliminate these smokes
Level 2 L4_COMPRM_SMK6 from individually initiating
L4_COMPRM_SMK7 alarms.
Level 1 L4_COMPRM_SMK8
L4_COMPRM_SMK9
Level 1

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Project Smoke Detector Labels

Level 9

Level 8 Or we could have repositioned the modifiers

to make the labels dramatically unique:
Level 7

Level 6 COMPRM _L4_SMK1

COMPRM _L4_SMK2
Level 5 COMPRM _L4_SMK3 Placing the middle
COMPRM _L4_SMK4 COMPRM modifier first
Level 4 COMPRM _L4_SMK5 eliminates these smokes
COMPRM _L4_SMK6 from individually initiating
Level 3 COMPRM _L4_SMK7 alarms.
COMPRM _L4_SMK8
Level 2 COMPRM _L4_SMK9

Level 1

Level 1

Syntax

An N-variable [<N:n-n>] is used to specify a

specific range of objects labels

A wildcard [*] is used to specify all variable

modifiers in objects labels at a modifier position

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Example Smoke Detector Labels

The object label in our rule’s

input statement to initiate an
Ln_SMK
alarm when an individual smoke
Ln_ELV_SMK goes off normal is:
L9_SMKn
L4_COMPRM_SMKn
ALARM SMOKE ‘L<N:1-8>_*SMK’

The 1 through 8 N-variable

excludes the three level 9 smokes.

Example Smoke Detector Labels

The object label in our rule’s

input statement to initiate an
Ln_SMK
alarm when an individual smoke
Ln_ELV_SMK goes off normal is:
L9_SMKn
L4_COMPRM_SMKn
ALARM SMOKE ‘L<N:1-8>_*SMK’

The * includes the variable

modifier used to specify
locations, even with 0
characters at the modifier
position.

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Example Smoke Detector Labels

The object label in our rule’s

input statement to initiate an
Ln_SMK
alarm when an individual smoke
Ln_ELV_SMK goes off normal is: No wildcard
L9_SMKn
L4_COMPRM_SMKn
ALARM SMOKE ‘L<N:1-8>_*SMK’

The number part of the level 4

computer room _SMK modifier
makes these labels unique and
excludes these smokes
for individually initiating alarms.

Example Smoke Detector Labels

Assume we labeled the Signature Sensors

L9_EAST_SHAFT_SMK
smokes: L9_WEST_SHAFT_SMK
L9_ELV_EQ_RM_SMK
L8_MECHRM_SMK
L8_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L7_ELEC_RM_SMK
L7_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L6_ELEC_RM_SMK
L6_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L5_ELEC_RM_SMK
L5_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L4_ELEC_RM_SMK
L4_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L4_COMPRM_SMK1
L4_COMPRM_SMK2
L4_COMPRM_SMK3
L4_COMPRM_SMK4
L4_COMPRM_SMK5
L4_COMPRM_SMK6
L4_COMPRM_SMK7
L4_COMPRM_SMK8
L4_COMPRM_SMK9
L3_GND_LOBBY_SMK
L3_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
IDC ZONES
L2_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L1_PARKING_SMK
L1_ELV_LOBBY_SMK

Rule Object Label

‘L<N:1-8>_*SMK’

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Example Smoke Detector Labels

We could easily have Signature Sensors Signature Sensors

L9_EAST_SHAFT_SMK L9_SMK _EAST_SHAFT
labeled the smokes: L9_WEST_SHAFT_SMK L9_SMK _WEST_SHAFT
L9_ELV_EQ_RM_SMK L9_SMK _ELV_EQ_RM
L8_MECHRM_SMK L8_SMK _MECHRM
L8_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L8_SMK _ELV_LOBBY
L7_ELEC_RM_SMK L7_SMK _ELEC_RM
L7_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L7_SMK _ELV_LOBBY
L6_ELEC_RM_SMK L6_SMK _ELEC_RM
L6_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L6_SMK _ELV_LOBBY
L5_ELEC_RM_SMK L5_SMK _ELEC_RM
L5_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L5_SMK _ELV_LOBBY
L4_ELEC_RM_SMK L4_SMK _ELEC_RM
L4_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L4_SMK _ELV_LOBBY
L4_COMPRM_SMK1 L4_SMK1 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK2 L4_SMK2 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK3 L4_SMK3 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK4 L4_SMK4 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK5 L4_SMK5 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK6 L4_SMK6 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK7 L4_SMK7 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK8 L4_SMK8 _COMPRM
L4_COMPRM_SMK9 L4_SMK9 _COMPRM
L3_GND_LOBBY_SMK L3_SMK _GND_LOBBY
L3_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L3_SMK _ELV_LOBBY
IDC ZONES IDC ZONES
L2_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L2_SMK _ELV_LOBBY
L1_PARKING_SMK L1_SMK _PARKING
L1_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L1_SMK _ELV_LOBBY

Rule Object Label Rule Object Label

‘L<N:1-8>_*SMK’ ‘L<N:1-8>_SMK_*’

Label Devices

Use:
Signature Sensors
PULLS? WATERFLOWS?
L9_EAST_SHAFT_SMK Signature Modules Signature Modules
L9_WEST_SHAFT_SMK
L9_PULL L8_FLOW
L9_ELV_EQ_RM_SMK
L8_PULL L7_FLOW
L8_MECHRM_SMK
L7_PULL L6_FLOW
L8_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L6_PULL L5_FLOW
L7_ELEC_RM_SMK L5_PULL L4_FLOW
L7_ELV_LOBBY_SMK L4_PULL L3_FLOW
L6_ELEC_RM_SMK L3_PULL L2_FLOW
L6_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L2_PULL L1_FLOW
L5_ELEC_RM_SMK
L1_PUMP_PULL
L5_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L1_PULL
L4_ELEC_RM_SMK
L4_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L4_COMPRM_SMK1
L4_COMPRM_SMK2
HEATS? FIREPHONES?
L4_COMPRM_SMK3
Signature Sensors Signature Modules
L4_COMPRM_SMK4
L8_HEAT L9_FIRE_PHONE
L4_COMPRM_SMK5
L7_HEAT L8_ FIRE_PHONE
L4_COMPRM_SMK6
L7_ FIRE_PHONE
L4_COMPRM_SMK7
L6_ FIRE_PHONE
L4_COMPRM_SMK8
L5_ FIRE_PHONE
L4_COMPRM_SMK9
L4_ FIRE_PHONE
L3_GND_LOBBY_SMK
L3_ FIRE_PHONE
L3_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L2_ FIRE_PHONE
IDC ZONES L1_ FIRE_PHONE
L2_ELV_LOBBY_SMK
L1_PARKING_SMK
L1_ELV_LOBBY_SMK

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Construct an Object Label

Light a LED on an operator layer panel to indicate

the Floor of Incident, regardless of the type of
device that went into alarm.

How would construct the rule’s object label

using the labels of this example?

‘L<N:1-9>*’

Activity

• Begin labeling plan

• Read Section 2 in your EST3 Student Workbook
• Complete labeling plan as homework

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EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 15
An Introduction to 3-SDU

Software HASP Key

A software key or HASP must be installed to use the 3-SDU.

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This 3-SDU software key is provided as a USB key and is also

available as a key which installs on the parallel port of your pc.

The 3-SDU will check and install this HASP’s software during
SDU Installation.

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Borland Database Engine (BDE)

The Borland Database Engine (BDE) software must be installed to

use the 3-SDU.

The 3-SDU will check and install this BDE software during
SDU Installation.

This is a 32-bit application..

3-SDU Application Software

The 3-
3-SDU is originally provided on a CD upon the completion of this
course and updates may be obtained via our WEB site.

FIRE
ALARM
Application SUPPORT
Programs
TOOLS
P/N 270909 VER. 3.0

The 3-SDU application is setup to auto run its installation.

This is a 32-
32-bit application.

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3-SDU Application Software

Release 3.61 or greater of the 3-

3-SDU may be installed without the
software key by using a PIN of DEMO4C22.
DEMO4C22.

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When installed in this manner, the 3-SDU may be used for

demonstrations and for training purposes.

When installed without the software key the 3-SDU will NOT export a
project and will NOT communicate with the EST3 panel.

Software installation

Upon the successful completion of this course,

you must install the software key and reinstall the
3-SDU applications software using the PIN
number provided with your certification.

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3-SDU Application Software

Let’s look at the structure of the 3-SDU software.

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3-SDU
Applications
Software

The 3-SDU is composed of the 3-SDU applications software and

component software modules for the EST3 LRMs.
The component software modules for some of the EST3 LRMs are:
Microcode or applications code – Which is the predefined default
software for each LRM type for the operation of each marketplace’s
application.
Bootcode or bootstrap – Which is the predefined software for each
LRM type which boots up its respective applications software.

Database – Which is the customized version of the project’s application.

3-SDU Application Software

Let’s look at the structure of the 3-SDU software.

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3-SDU
Applications
Software

3-CPU 3-ASU 3-SSDC(1) 3-AADC(1) 3-MODCOM(P) 3-SAC CRC

3-SDDC(1) KPDISP
Microcode Microcode Microcode Microcode Microcode
Bootcode Bootcode Microcode Bootcode Bootcode Microcode
Database Database Bootcode Database Database Database
Database Database

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Microcode Versions

•Access this window through Configure/Cabinet…/MicroCode tab.

•Each of the component software modules may be at a different release level.

•For upgrade/downgrade procedures, refer to 3-SDU release note.

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Section 16

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 16
3-SDU HELP Utility

3-SDU Online Help - About

To see information about your current 3-SDU select Help and About

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3-SDU Online Help – Check Information

To see information about your current 3-SDU select Help and About

3-SDU Help Utility - Launching

To use the 3-SDU HELP utility select Help and Content to launch the
HELP utility

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3-SDU Help Utility - Launching

To use the 3-SDU HELP utility select Help and Content to launch the
HELP utility

The 3-SDU online HELP Utility is launched with Getting Started

selected and the SDU Online Help topic displayed.
This topic is helpful to the new user and lets you view the latest
Release Notes.

3-SDU Help Utility – Expand Contents

Click + for the desired section under the Contents tab

Select the desired topic

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3-SDU Help Utility – Printing A Topic

Click the Main Menu Print Icon

3-SDU Help Utility – Help Options

Main Menu contains an Options icon which enables you to select the
HELP options.

Forward

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3-SDU Help Utility – Navigation

The Main Menu enables you to page Back and to page Forward

3-SDU Help Utility – Example

Using this HELP utility is relatively an easy and intuitive task.

Let’s use an example where we want

to get help on the Message On (MSGON)
output command by using the
Contents tab.

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3-SDU Help Utility – Example

First, select the + Programming Reference book icon from the Contents tab.

3-SDU Help Utility – Example

Select the + Output Command Descriptions book icon from the
Sub-Section book icons.

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3-SDU Help Utility – Example

Scroll through the topics list until you find the MsgOn command.

3-SDU Help Utility – Example

Click the MsgOn command and the MsgOn command topic displays.

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3-SDU Help Utility – Example

Scroll through the MsgOn command description to obtain the information needed.

3-SDU Help Utility – Example

Highlight text and copy it (Control C or right mouse click)
and then paste it (Control V or right mouse click).

In this example, you might have

copied the example rule from HELP
and then pasted it into your rules
editor to edit to your project needs.

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3-SDU Help Utility – Example

Whenever highlighted and underlined text displays,
(device type MSG for this example) click to branch to its description.

3-SDU Help Utility – Using Index

Now let’s look at the process of using the Index tab.

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3-SDU Help Utility – Using Index

The Index tab provides a list of key words, terms and phrases. Type in the word
or topic you are looking for, scroll the list and select the desired topic.

Switch

3-SDU Help Utility – Using Index

Click the Display button to display the desired topic's description.

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3-SDU Help Utility – Using Search

Now let’s look at the process of using the Search tab.

3-SDU Help Utility – Using Search

The Search tab is similar to the Index tab, in that, you type in the word or topic
you are looking for and observe that the List Topics button becomes highlighted.

Waterflow

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3-SDU Help Utility – Using Search

Click the List Topics button to display the desired list of topics,
scroll the list and select the desired topic.

3-SDU Help Utility – Using Search

Click the Display button to display the desired topic's description.

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3-SDU Help Utility

The best way to learn HELP is to use it.

As an example let’s say we have a project where:

1. Various Firephone devices are required to light a

corresponding LED when they call into the FTCU panel.

2. Various Firephone devices are required to light a

corresponding LED to confirm when they are activated
(connected at the FTCU panel) .

In each case, using your HELP utility,

determine what input event type
is required to write each rule.

3-SDU Help Utility

One way is to start by using the Search tab.
Then type in the device type Firephone.

Firephone

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3-SDU Help Utility

Click on List Topics to display a list of topics related to the
word Firephone.

3-SDU Help Utility

Click on Firephone device type and Display button
to display the description for the Firephone device type.

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3-SDU Help Utility

CallIn is the input event type for the call in LED
and RelayConfirmation is the input event type for the activation LED.

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Section 17

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 17
Scan Barcode Serial Numbers

What Did the Loop Controller Do

When We Power It Up?

• Identifies devices on the loop

• Assigns each device a short address

• Maps its circuit devices

• Creates the initial actual database

Let’s take a look at 3-SSDCx and 3-SDDCx mapping process.

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First Step - Identify Devices On the Data Loop

The Signature Loop Controller asks for the highest serial

numbered device that is in a New Start condition.

All devices on a loop are in New Start

Condition when: Signature Loop Controller
• The system is power down and then
power up or restarted
• After a loop or system database
download
• Loop is re-initialized
• The loop wire is changed
• Add/Remove device(s) on a loop

The loop controller communicates with each device in turn

until the device in a new start condition with the
highest serial number is determined.

First Step - Identify Devices On the Data Loop

When the device with the highest serial Signature Loop Controller
number is identified, the loop controller
resets its New Start Bit and assigns the
device a short address.
1

The loop controller repeats this process

for the next highest serial numbered 2
device in a New Start Condition.

The loop controller resets the next 3

device’s New Start Bit and assign it
the next short address.
4
The loop controller continues this
process until there are no more 5
devices in a new start condition.
At this time, the loop controller has
determined all the devices in its circuit. 6

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Second Step – Develop a Path List

NOTE:
1. The loop controller knows what is on the Signature Loop Controller
line, but does not know the device
relationships with each other.
2. When mapping is disabled, this is what 1
the map looks like (All devices are in a
straight line).
2
Second Step!
Loop Controller develops a Path List. 3

A Path List is a list of all the

devices located along the shortest 4
electrical path between a selected
device and the loop controller. 5
The loop controller calls each device, in turn,
and tracks the device’s response back 6
to the loop controller.

Second Step – Develop a Path List

The loop controller performs this task by making each device, in turn,
draw current. When a voltages drop is sensed at the device’s dropping
resistor, it responds to the loop controller that it is in the electrical path.

Signature Loop Controller

With a completed Path
List, the loop controller
begins to see the relative 1
locations of each device
12 2 6
on the loop. The loop
controller can also 4
EOP
identify the End-of-Path 9 10
(EOP) Devices. Those
7
farthest from the loop EOP
controller on any given 3
electrical path. 11 8 EOP
EOP

5 EOP

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Third Step – Develop a Signature List

A Signature List is a list of the series and branch connections

along the shortest electrical path between each EOP device and
the loop controller.

A series Connection A branch Connection

is a single, untapped wire is a simple T-tapped wire
between two devices. between three devices.

5 5

8 8

Third Step – Develop a Signature List

With the Signature List complete, the

mapping procedure is done.

•Each EOP Signature must Signature Loop Controller

be unique.
1
•A Signature list begins at
the EOP device and ends 12 2 6
at the loop controller. 4
EOP
9 10
For example, the Signature 7
EOP
for Device 9 is
3

11 8 EOP
EOP
Branch, Branch, Series.
5 EOP

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What Is the Signature of EOP Device 5?

Series, Branch, Branch,

Branch, Series.
Signature Loop Controller

12 2 6

4
EOP
9 10

7
EOP
3

11 8 EOP
EOP

5 EOP

What Is the Signature of EOP Device 8?

Branch, Branch,
Branch, Series. Signature Loop Controller

12 2 6

4
EOP
9 10

7
EOP
3

11 8 EOP
EOP

5 EOP

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What is the Signature of EOP Device 3?

Series, Branch, Series,

Branch, Series.
Signature Loop Controller

12 2 6

4
EOP
9 10

7
EOP
3

11 8 EOP
EOP

5 EOP

What is the Signature of EOP Device 6?

Branch, Series,
Branch, Series. Signature Loop Controller

12 2 6

4
EOP
9 10

7
EOP
3

11 8 EOP
EOP

5 EOP

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Identical Signatures

What is the term we use when we have identical Signatures?

A Balanced Map
Are you permitted to have a balanced map?

NOT RECOMMENDED !
You should unbalance the map by moving the T-Tap or
adding a device to one of the balanced legs.
If you simply assign addressing or reverse the
device inputs and outputs you may achieve a green panel, but:

The system may not perform to manufacturer’s specifications

and when you swap like devices the loop may not
reprogram the new device.

Caution

Not following manufacturer’s specifications

may lead to follow-up service calls, degraded
system performance and customer
DISSATISFACTION.

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Loop Controller Mapping Process Summary

So, what did the Loop Controller do when we powered it up?

It mapped the loop devices creating the actual database

for the Signature devices on the loop.

This actual database is resident in the loop controller.

What specific data is contained for each Signature device?

Loop Controller’s Actual Database

Each device’s short address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s model type.

Each device’s base (sensors only).

Each device’s attributes.

This is the short address for new installs or the

existing address previously programmed.

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Loop Controller’s Actual Database

Each device’s short address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s model type.

Each device’s base (sensors only)

Each device’s attributes

Loop Controller’s Actual Database

Each device’s short address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s model type.

Each device’s base (sensors only)

Each device’s attributes

Such as, SIGA-IPHS, SIGA-PHS, SIGA-PS, SIGA-IS,

SIGA-HFS, and SIGA-HRS for sensors
and
SIGA-270, SIGA-WTM, SIGA-CR, etc. for modules.

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Loop Controller’s Actual Database

Each device’s short address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s model type.

Each device’s base (sensors only)

Each device’s attributes

Standard, Relay or Isolation Base.

Loop Controller’s Actual Database

Each device’s short address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s model type.

Each device’s base (sensors only)

Each device’s attributes

Such as: Alarm Verify (Sensors & Modules)

Alt Alarm Verify (Sensors & Modules)
Sensitivity (Smokes only)
Alt Sensitivity (Smokes only)
PreAlarm (Smokes only)
Personality (Modules only)

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3-SDU’s Expected Database

During this lesson we have been configuring the

3-SDU’s database on PC which is called the
Expected Database.

This expected database is currently resident in the 3-SDU.

What specific data is contained for each Signature device?

3-SDU’s Expected Database

Each device’s 3-SDU configured address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured model type.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured base (sensors only).

Each device’s 3-SDU configured attributes.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured labels and messages.

This is the device address the 3-SDU assigned

when you added each device to the 3-SDU data base.
These addresses are critical to an application operations
and must be programmed into each device on the Loop.

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3-SDU’s Expected Database

Each device’s 3-SDU configured address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured model type.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured base (sensors only).

Each device’s 3-SDU configured attributes.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured labels and messages.

Such as, SIGA-IPHS, SIGA-PHS, SIGA-PS, SIGA-IS,

SIGA-HFS, and SIGA-HRS for sensors
and
SIGA-270, SIGA-WTM, SIGA-CR, etc. for modules.

3-SDU’s Expected Database

Each device’s 3-SDU configured address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured model type.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured base (sensors only).

Each device’s 3-SDU configured attributes.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured labels and messages.

Standard, Relay or Isolation Base.

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3-SDU’s Expected Database

Each device’s 3-SDU configured address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured model type.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured base (sensors only).

Each device’s 3-SDU configured attributes.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured labels and messages.

Such as: Alarm Verify (Sensors & Modules)

Alt Alarm Verify (Sensors & Modules)
Sensitivity (Smokes only)
Alt Sensitivity (Smokes only)
PreAlarm (Smokes only)
Personality (Modules only)

3-SDU’s Expected Database

Each device’s 3-SDU configured address.

Each device’s serial number.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured model type.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured base (sensors only).

Each device’s 3-SDU configured attributes.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured labels and messages.

Not included in the loop controller’s database.

Eventually downloaded to all system 3-CPUs.

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3-SDU’s Expected Database

What is missing from the 3-SDU’s expected database?

Each device’s 3-SDU configured address.

Each device’
device’s actual serial number.
Each device’s 3-SDU configured model type.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured base (sensors only).

Each device’s 3-SDU configured attributes.

Each device’s 3-SDU configured labels and messages.

The Serial Numbers!

3300355870

Capture Serial Number

SIGA sensor and module Serial Numbers are needed to be

captured into the 3-SDU’s Expected Database,
to correlate the two databases.

Two recommended ways to do this:

1. Scanning the barcode of each device’s Serial Number

into 3-SDU database. (There are two methods to do this)

2. Mapping devices by uploading the actual data and

capturing each device’s Serial Number when reconcile
the two databases.

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Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

Select Reports from main menu, Loop Controller Devices

and Signature Barcode Worksheet from pull down menus,
and then All Devices, Detectors or Modules from dialog box.

Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

Print the displayed Barcode Worksheet from this screen

using the print icon. These worksheets are sent to the
field site where the system is installed.

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Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

At the field site each device’s Barcode Label is attached to

the appropriate position on the worksheet. Then the
completed worksheet is returned.

Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

Each detector or module device Object Label and Device

Type are listed on worksheet.

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Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

Each device’s Location Text Message, Model and

Base (Detectors) are also listed.

For modules the personality is listed.

Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

Each device’s Device Address Barcode and Number are also listed.

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Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

The Device Address Barcode can be a labor saver during this

process. When the selected loop’s sensor or module configuration
screen is displayed, the device with the first address (1 for sensors
and 126 for modules) is at the top of the list.

Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

Scan the desired Device Address Barcode (4 for this example)

to select the desired device to the top of the screen.

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Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

Address 4’s device is now selected so you can scan its serial
number. Scan the Serial Number as you select each device’s
address in this manner.

Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 1st Method

The 3-SDU provides a shotcut to scan barcodes by using the Barcode

Entry Tool. Simply select this tool and start to scan the address
barcodes and related serial number barcodes.

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Scanning Serial Numbers -1st Way, 2nd Method

If it’s not possible to use the Barcode Worksheets method

Use the site drawings to achieve the same purpose.

This method is also recommended. However, it does involve

an increase in labor to achieve the same purpose.

Scanning Serial Numbers

Scanning Serial Numbers is simply this easy.

Address Serial Number Label Text Model Base Type

1 3300355870

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EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 18
Reconcile Actual and Expected Databases

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Reconcile Actual and
Expected Databases

Actual vs. Expected

The ACTUAL Database is resident in the

3-SSDC loop controller and contains the undesired
device addressing established at installation
and the Maintenance building Serial Numbers
missing from the expected data base

The EXPECTED Database is resident in the

3-SDU and contains the desired device
addressing established during the
SDU configuration process but is missing the
Maintenance Building Serial Numbers

1
Reconcile databases
Q: How do we resolve the differences between the
development environment and the actual field
installation?

A: By RECONCILING the ACTUAL and EXPECTED

Databases

Connections
Connect the upload/download cable between the
3-SSDC(1) or 3-SDDC(1) in standalone mode or any 3-CPU in
network mode and Comm Port 1 on your computer

3-SSDC(1)

3-SDU

2
Upload Actual data
Upload the Actual data from the 3-SSDC(1) or 3-SDDC (1) into the
3-SDU and map the actual data vs. the expected data by matching
serial numbers

3-SSDC(1) 3-SDU
Actual Actual Expected

Upload and map Actual data

To upload and map the Actual data into the 3-SDU, Select Tools,
Signature Series and Mapping

3
From the Select a Signature Loop for Mapping Dialog Box select:
1. RS-232 Connection Type
2. Network Download Mode
3. Comm Port and Baud Rate
4. Cabinet
5. Loop Controller
6. Upload Loop check box
7. OK

Another method of communication is TCP/IP:

1. Click TCP/IP
2. Click Single Step or Network
3. Type the IP address of the panel
4. Use default Port Address
5. Select Cabinet and Loop Controller
6. Select Upload
7. Click OK

4
1. Click Start to initiate communications
2. Click Close when communications is complete

Actual Data Wiring Diagram

The map displays

5
Menu button
The first button is the Menu

Display Loop
Statistics to
compare the
Actual and
Expected data

Serial number vs. address

Select a match by serial number or device address

Serial Device
Number Address

Correlate the actual

and expected
databases by
matching serial
numbers or matching
addresses

6
Conflict between Actual and Expected

• With the default selected, the actual vs.

expected mapping is accomplished by matching
serial numbers
• Select match by device address to repair the
expected database

Search
Search data within the map

7
Print
Print the displayed view of the map

Conflict between Actual and Expected

White = match; Red = error; Yellow = warning;
Blue = reconciled; Pink = unconfigured

8
Actual/Expected Data
Double click the device to display the Actual/Expected Data Form

Double line
A double line indicates a dual address device: SIGA-WTM,
SIGA-CT2, and SIGA-CC2

9
Device icon

Square icons represent Modules

Round icons represent Detectors

To individually reconcile each device, double click the desired device

(L9_EAST_SHAFT_SMK) and click Show Actual/Expected icon

We selected the
first device in the map:
the Level 9 East Shaft Smoke

The actual and expected

device addresses do
not match (major conflict).
A minor conflict, such as
smoke sensitivity, is
highlighted in yellow.

Which data is correct?

10
 If y
you said the Expected
p Data you
y are...

Correct!

Click Commit Expected to reconcile for this device and the device
icon turns blue indicating a changed state and a reconciled conflict

11
To Commit All, click the left Menu button, select Commit and select
All or right click anywhere on the displayed screen

Let the SDU do the work for you

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Conflict resolution
If major conflicts other than the device address exist (serial number or
model type) the icon remains RED

Mapping method

To reconcile using the

mapping method,
p
correlate specific device
locations with your
configured labels

The first device in the Maintenance Building wiring

diagram is the Maintenance Office Smoke

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Mapping method
• Follow the same procedures used for the main building to upload
and map the Actual data for the Maintenance Building into the
SDU
• Select the maintenance building loop for mapping and initiate this
upload

Mapping method
1. Click Start to initiate communications
2. Click Close when communications is complete

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Actual data
Double click the first device in the map

The Show Actual/Expected and the Actual vs. Expected Data form
displays
The Device Address,
Serial Number and Model
are in Major Conflict and the
broken link button is
hi hli ht d
highlighted

No expected data displays

because the addresses do
not match and there is no
serial number in the
expected database

The SDU will not corrupt the

address established for this
device and sees this as a
new object

Which data is
correct now?

15
 If you said the Actual Data you are...

Wrong!

Do NOT Create New Expected

If you Create New Expected, you will corrupt the expected
database adding devices to your programmed database

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1. Click the Broken Link (Unmatched) Button
2. The Expected Detector Data without Matching Serial Numbers
screen appears

1. Click the label of the desired device

2. Click Commit Expected to reconcile devices w/missing numbers
3. The serial number is imported into the expected database and the
device icon for the Maint_Office_Smoke turns blue indicating a
changed status

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Remember
• The 3-SDU is designed to capture the serial number into the
Expected Database in this manner
• Do not Create New Expected
• Continue this process until all devices have been reconciled
and all the missing serial numbers are in the expected
database

Device icons turn blue indicating a changed state

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Reconciled databases
Regardless of the method used (scanning or mapping) we now
have reconciled databases with expected device addresses,
labels and the actual Serial Numbers

SIGA Convert
• SIGA Convert and download the RECONCILED Databases to
the two Loop controllers making your programmed database
the new actual database
• After this download to the Loop controllers is complete and
mapping is complete, re-upload the actual data and map it in
the SDU
• Verify white map
• Compile, DB Convert and download to the 3-CPU3s so they
contain the same information

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White map appears

Mapping Utility
The 3-SDU mapping utility has the capability to assign expected
database device addressing on a device-by-device basis

20
1. Select a device on the map and click the hand-on-list
2. To review this device’s address, click address

1. The Select a Device Address dialog box appears displaying the

address assigned
2. To assign a new address, click the desired address, click OK
3. The assigned expected address changes

L1_PULL

SIGA-270 SIGA-270

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Section 18 Reconcile Actual and Expected Databases

Signature Loop Reconcile Procedures

Check Version of bootstrap and application code

1. Select Tools/Communications (F9)

2. In appropriate “Action” cell select “Version Request”
3. Click Download/Upload
4. Click Start

If Upgrade/Downgrade of bootstrap code and App. Code is necessary

1. Select Tools/Communications (F9)

2. In appropriate loop controller bootstrap “Action” cell select “Download”
3. Click Download/Upload
4. Click Start
5. Restart panel
6. In appropriate loop controller code “Action” cell select “Download”
7. Click Download/Upload
8. Click Start

To Re-initialize the loop (You do this only the loop card is brand new or the card is from
other project or you deleted devices on a functional loop)

1. Select Tools/Signature Series/Status Diagnostic… Functions / Settings

Tab
2. Select correct cabinet and loop
3. Check Reinitialize Loop check box
4. Click Perform Functions / Set Settings
5. Uncheck Reinitialize Loop check box
6. Click Connect to Observe status, make sure all devices are
communicating
7. Click Disconnect

Continue from above, if all devices are communicating

1. Select Function /Settings Tab, select Enable “Mapping”, click Perform

Functions/Set Settings
2. Click Connect
3. After mapping finished, click Disconnect and then Close
4. Select Tools/Signature Series/Mapping…
5. Select correct cabinet and loop
6. Check Upload Loop check box then OK

A． To Reconcile the loop if serial numbers already scanned in (Scanning method)

If the serial numbers are not scanned in, follow below step B (Mapping method)

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1. Either click hand button to commit one by one, or click left most button on tool
bar then select Commit/All
2. Close map window
3. Select Tools/Signature Series/Conversion
4. Select Tools/Communications (F9)
5. In appropriate loop controller database “Action” cell select “Download”
6. Click Download/Upload and then Start
7. Close communication form
8. Select Tools/Signature Series/Status Diagnostics…, select correct cabinet and
loop, click Connect
9. Observe the mapping status
10. After mapping process finished, Click Disconnect and Close
11. Select Tools/Signature Series/Mapping…
12. Select correct cabinet and loop
13. Check Upload Loop check box then OK
14. Verify all device are in white color

B. To Reconcile the loop if serial numbers are not scanned in (Mapping method)
1. Click a device in the map and then hand button to open manual reconcile window
2. Click unmatched button in manual reconcile window
3. Select the correct device in the list from popup window
4. When you see both actual and expected data shown on reconcile window, make
sure the device is correct
5. Click Commit Expected button
6. You don’t need to close reconcile window, click next device and repeat the
process from above step 1 until you reconcile all devices
7. After all devices are reconciled, follow above step A step 2 to 14.

Up grade downgrade CPU procedure

1. Download database
2. Download application code
3. Download Bootstrap code

Up grade downgrade ASU procedure

1. Download Bootstrap Code
2. Download Application Code
3. Download Database

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Section 19

EST3 Series
Technician Certification Course
Section 19
Rules Programming

What Is A Rule?

A VERY POWERFUL statement specifying action or

actions (outputs) taking place when a specific, or
group of objects (inputs) go off-normal or active.

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Rules Consist of:

A Rule Label
An Input Statement
An Output Statement
Comments (Optional)

[ General Alarm Rule ]

ALARM SMOKE : STEADY ‘LED_1_22’ ;

{ This is an example of comments surrounded by braces }

The Rule Label

• Must be enclosed in brackets

• May have spaces

• May have up to 40 characters

• Must be unique

[ This is an example of a rule label ]

40 Characters

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The Input Statement

Contains up to 3 Parts:
Input Event Type (See Help utility for description of types)
Input Device Type (Optional - To limit to a specific device type)
Input Object Label (Optional))

In Most Cases have at least one of these.

RULE EXAMPLE: Enclose Object Labels in

single quotes.
[ Sprinkler Bell On ]
ALARM WATERFLOW ‘FLOW_RISER1’ :

Must have spaces. Input side must

end with a colon.

The Input Statement

Contains up to 3 Parts:
• Input Event Type (See Help utility for description of types)
• Input Device Type (Optional – To limit to a specific device type)
• Input Object Label (Optional)

RULE EXAMPLE:
[ Sprinkler Bell On ]
ALARM
ALARM WATERFLOW
‘FLOW_RISER1’ :
‘FLOW_RISER1’ :

May have been written like this

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The Output Statement

Contains up to 4 Parts:
Output Command (See Help for description of commands)
Priority (Optional)
Output Device Type (Optional – to limit to a specific device type)
Output Object Label (Optional)
In Most Cases have at least one of these.

RULE EXAMPLE: Enclose Object Labels

in single quotes.
[Sprinkler Bell On]
ALARM WATERFLOW ‘FLOW_RISER1’ : ON -LOW AUDIBLE ‘L1_BELL’ ;

Output side must

Must have spaces.
end with a semicolon.

The Output Statement

Contains up to 4 Parts:
• Output Command (See Help for description of commands)
• Priority (Optional)
• Output Device Type (Optional – to limit to a specific device type)
• Output Object Label (Optional)

RULE EXAMPLE:
[Sprinkler Bell On]
ALARM WATERFLOW
ALARM WATERFLOW ‘FLOW_RISER1’
‘FLOW_RISER1’ :: ON ‘L1_BELL’ ;
ON -LOW AUDIBLE ‘L1_BELL’ ;

May have been written like this.

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Single Output Statement

We now have a complete rule:

[ Waterflow Rule ]
Alarm Waterflow ‘Flow_Riser1’ : On -low Audible ‘L1_bell’ ;

Which could be written as:

[ Waterflow Rule ]
Alarm ‘Flow_Riser1’ : On ‘L1_bell’ ;

If you want all Audibles to turn on, write it as:

[ Waterflow Rule ]
Alarm ‘Flow_Riser1’ : On AUDIBLE ;
The output side MUST
No object label needed. end with a semicolon.

Multiple Output Statements

When an input event must initiate several outputs:

[ Waterflow Rule ] Use commas to

separate multiple
Alarm ‘Flow_Riser1’ : On ‘L1_Bell’ ,
output statements.
Steady ‘LED_1_22’ ,
On VISIBLE ,
AmpOn ‘L6_Amp’ TO ‘Ch_Evac’ ;
Turns on ALL
circuits with device
type of VISIBLE
(no label needed). Output Side MUST end
with semicolon after last
output statement.

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Rules Programming Section 19

Multiple Output Statements

When an input event must initiate several outputs:

[Waterflow]
Alarm ‘Flow_Riser1’ : On ‘L1_Bell’ ,
Steady ‘LED_1_22’ ,
On VISIBLE ,
AmpOn ‘L6_Amp’ to ‘Ch_Evac’ ;

Up
Up to
to 32
32 Output
Output Statements
Statements and
and
only
only 11 Input
Input Statement
Statement per
per rule
rule

Wildcards “*”

A wildcard is a substitute for a single character

or group of characters (modifiers) at a common
modifier position within a rule’s input or output
object label.

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Wild Card Example:

[ HVAC 1 Rule ]
Alarm Smoke ‘Floor1_Duct_Smk’ : On ‘HvacRelay’ ;

[ HVAC2 Rule ]
Alarm Smoke ‘Floor2_Duct_Smk’ : On ‘HvacRelay’ ;
We have four events
[ HVAC3 Rule ] turning on the same
Alarm Smoke ‘Floor3_Duct_Smk’ : On ‘HvacRelay’ ; output device.

[ HVAC4 Rule ]
Alarm Smoke ‘Floor4_Duct_Smk’ : On ‘HvacRelay’ ;

Inclusive.

By using the wildcard this can easily be written as:

[ HVAC Rule ]
Alarm ‘Floor*_Duct_Smk’ : On ‘HvacRelay’ ;

Another Wild Card Example:

[Heat Detector Alarm]

Alarm ‘Floor*_Heat_ Detector’ : FAST ‘Detector_LED’;
[Floor 3 Alarm]
Alarm ‘Floor3_ Detector_West ’ : FAST ‘Detector_LED’;
[Lobby Alarm]
Alarm ‘Bldg2_ Detector_East_lobby’ : FAST ‘Detector_LED’;

As long as we have a common Label Modifier.

We can write these rules, as follows, by

capitalizing on the power of the wildcard.
[Activate Detector LED]
Alarm ‘*Detector*’ : FAST ‘Detector_LED’;

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BetterCONSISTENCY
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inlabeling
labelingis
isneeded.
needed.

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Rules Programming Section 19

N-Variable ‘<N:#-#>’

The N-Variable is a programming function which replaces the

numbers contained in an object label, within a rule, with a
programmable variable N.

The proper syntax (input statement):

Use ‘<N:#>’ in an input object label to replace a single number.

Use ‘<N:#-#>’ in an input object label to replace a range of numbers.

Use ‘<N:#,#-#,#,#-#>’ in an input object label to replace combinations.

A maximum of 255 characters can be used between ‘ ’ including the < >.

‘N:’ must be followed by an index number between 1 and 32767.

A Wildcard and an N-Variable may be included in the same object label.

However, Wildcards are not valid entries within N-Variables.

An N-
N-Variable will not recognize a leading 0.

N-Variable Example

Let’s look at an example using ‘<N:#-#>’ to replace a range of numbers.

[ Floor 1 Alarm Rule ]
Alarm ‘Floor1_Smk’: On ‘Floor1_Stb’;
Where each
[ Foor 2 Alarm Rule ] Floor’s smoke
Alarm ‘Floor2_Smk’: On ‘Floor2_Stb’; turns on it’s
[ Floor 3 Alarm Rule ] corresponding
Alarm ‘Floor3_Smk’: On ‘Floor3_Stb’; strobe.

Specific.
By using an N-Variable these rules can easily be written as:
[Floor of Incident Alarm]
Alarm ‘Floor<N:1-3>_Smk’ : On ‘Floor<N>_Stb’ ;

An
AnN-Variable
N-Variablespecifying
specifying Optionally,
Optionally,an
anN-Calculator
N-Calculator
numbers
numbersin inthe
theobject
objectlabel
label (plus
(plus or minus)in
or minus) inthe
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label can be usedin
can be used inthe
the
statement
statementside
sideof
ofaarule.
rule. output
outputstatement
statementofofaarule.
rule.

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Programming Practice #15

Let’s do a few example rules from your project

Practical exercise #14 wants you to turn on the supply fan

at startup. It also requires that you steady light the auto
segment LEDs of the 3x3x6 hand-off-auto panel, indicating
that the system is in the AUTO Mode.

First I need a rule Label:

[ 15. Startup Rule ]

Programming Practice #15

What’s the Input Event Type?

Is there an input device type or object label?
Finally end the input statement with a :

[ 15. Startup Rule ]

STARTUP :

NO – because this is a global system event

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Rules Programming Section 19

Programming Practice #15

In this example, this fan is controlled by a relay which

was configured as none supervised FanControl device.
What is the output command to turn on the supply fan?
We could have used just ON.
Next let's add the output device object label.
Finish this output statement with a ,.

[ 15. Startup Rule ]

STARTUP : FANON ‘CM_FAN1_SUPPLY’ ,

Remember to use your ‘Labels’!

Programming Practice #15

Next, let’s steady light the auto portion LEDs of the

three switch combinations, which manually control your fans.
What is the output command to steady light a LED?
Then add the output device object label for the 2nd LED.
Finish this output statement with a ,
Then add the output statements for the 5th and 8th LEDs.
Then finish rule with a ;.

[ 15. Startup Rule ]

STARTUP : FANON ‘CM_FAN1_SUPPLY’ ,
STEADY ‘LED_FAN1_AUTO’
STEADY ‘LED_FAN*_AUTO’ ;,
STEADY ‘LED_FAN2_AUTO’ ,
STEADY ‘LED_FAN3_AUTO’ ;

You can combine three statements with one if your labels are good.

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Programming Practice #16

Practical exercise #16 wants you to write one rule to fast blink
the appropriate LEDs on the Cab1 and Cab2 User1 24 LED
display panels to indicate the floor-of-incident when any
main building alarm is reported to the panel.
Rule label No device type! Why?

Input Input Output Cab1 & Cab2

Event Object Command User1 Object Label
Label

[ 16. Floor of Incident Alarm LED ]

ALARM ‘LEV<N:1-4>_*’ : FAST ‘LED_CAB1_ALM_LEV<N>’ ,
FAST ‘LED_CAB2_ALM_LEV<N>’ ;

Use Your Labels

Can we combine these two statements into one?

Let’s Edit Two Rules and Download to CPU

•Choose Rules/Edit Rules to write rules.

•Choose Rules/Compile… to compile rules.

• Choose DB Conversion/3-CPU Database… to convert CPU databases

• Choose Communications… to download 3-CPU databases to both CPUs

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Rules Programming Section 19

More On N-Variable ‘<N:>’

Let’s look at another example where we want to replace a range of

numbers with leading 0’s.

In this example we have 25 floors where

some smoke labels contains a leading 0.

‘Floor01_smk’ through ‘Floor25_smk’

Using the N-variable as presented so far and due to the fact

that an N-Variable will not recognize a leading 0,
we would have to write two rules.

[Floor of Incident Alarm]

Alarm ‘Floor0<n:1-9>_smk’: On ‘Floor<n>_stb’;

[Floor of Incident Alarm]

Alarm ‘Floor<n:10-25>_smk’: On ‘Floor<n>_stb’;

As you can see, this makes the process of writing

more complex and labor intensive.

N-Variable ‘<N:# - #:W>’ with Width

The proper syntax (input statement):

Use ‘<N:#:W>’ in an input object label to replace a single number.

Use ‘<N:# - #:W>’ in an input object label to replace a range of numbers.
Use ‘<N:#,# - #,#,# - #:W>’ in an input object label to replace
combinations.

The 3-SDU eliminates this problem by providing a width (W) syntax

for the N-Variable function, Specifying the number of integers in the
number range.

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Section 19 Rules Programming

N-Variable ‘<N:# - #:W>’ with Width

Let’s look at another example where we want to replace a

range of numbers with leading 0’s.

In this example we have 25 floors where each smokes label

contains a leading 0.
‘Floor01_smk’ through ‘Floor25_smk’

Usingour
Now thetask
N-variable as presented
is simplified so far
and we only and to
need due to the
write onefact
rule to
that an N-Variable
accomplish will not recognize a leading 0,
this task.
we would have to write two rules.

[Floor of Incident Alarm]

Alarm ‘Floor0<n:1-9>_smk’: On
‘Floor<n:1-25:2>_smk’: ‘Floor<n>_stb’;
On ‘Floor<n>_stb’;
[Floor of Incident Alarm]
Alarm
If ‘Floor<n:10-25>_smk’:
the output object labels alsoOn ‘Floor<n>_stb’;
include leading 0’s,
We can use a width for the N-Calculator also:
On ‘Floor<n:2>_stb’;

N Variable Incrementing and Decrementing

[Floor of Incident]
Alarm ‘FL<n:1-10>_smk’:
On ‘FL<n>_stb’ ,

Fire AmpOn ‘FL<n>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’ ,

FireFloor’
Floor’s Amps
Floor’s AmpsON
ON
to
tothe
theEVAC
EVACchannel.
channel.
On ‘FL<n+1>_stb’,

Floor
FloorAbove
Above AmpOn ‘FL<n+1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’ ,

On ‘FL<n-1>_stb’,
Floor
FloorBelow
Below
AmpOn ‘FL<n-1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’ ,

Every
EveryFloor’
Floor’s Amps
Floor’s AmpsON
ONto
to
the ALERT channel. AmpOn ‘FL*_AMP’ to ‘CH_ALERT’ ;
the ALERT channel.

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Rules Programming Section 19

Rule Execution & Restoration

[Floor of Incident]
Alarm ‘FL<N:1-10>_smk’ :
On ‘FL<n>_stb’,
On ‘FL<n>_exhfan’,
Initially
Initiallyan
aninput
input AmpOn ‘FL<n>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
device
device goesoff
goes off
normal
normal startingthe
starting the On ‘FL<n+1>_stb’,
rules
rulesexecution
executionor or On ‘FL<n+1>_presfan’,
activation
activation AmpOn ‘FL<n+1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
sequence.
sequence.
On ‘FL<n-1>_stb’,
On ‘FL<n-1>_presfan’,
AmpOn ‘FL<n-1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,

Execution
Execution On ‘FL<n>_doorholders’,
On ‘Elev_deluge’,

AmpOn ‘FL*_AMP’ to ‘CH_ALERT’;

Rule Execution & Restoration

[Floor of Incident]
Alarm ‘FL<N:1-10>_smk’ :
On ‘FL<n>_stb’,
After
Afterthis
thisoff
offnormal
normal On ‘FL<n>_exhfan’,
condition
condition hasbeen
has been
cleared, and you AmpOn ‘FL<n>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
cleared, and you
have
have On ‘FL<n+1>_stb’,
acknowledged
acknowledged&&
reset On ‘FL<n+1>_presfan’,
resetalarm
alarmat atthe
the
front AmpOn ‘FL<n+1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
front panel therules
panel the rules
restoration begins.
restoration begins.
On ‘FL<n-1>_stb’,
On ‘FL<n-1>_presfan’,
AmpOn ‘FL<n-1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,

Restoration On ‘FL<n>_doorholders’,
Restoration
On ‘Elev_deluge’,

AmpOn ‘FL*_AMP’ to ‘CH_ALERT’;

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Section 19 Rules Programming

Rule Execution & Restoration

• Rule commands execute from top to bottom during

rule activation

• Rule commands restore from bottom to top during

rule restoration

This means that if you turn ON or ENABLE a device during

the rule’s activation sequence, it would then turn OFF or
DISABLE during the restoration sequence and vice versa.

Delays During Rule Execution

[Floor of Incident]
Alarm ‘FL<n:1-10>_smk’ : On ‘FL<n>_stb’,
On ‘FL<n>_exhfan’,
First
FirstDELAY
DELAY- -Which
Which AmpOn ‘FL<n>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
delays
delaysduring
during DELAY 5, 5 second Delay
execution
executionand
and
restoration. On ‘FL<n+1>_stb’,
restoration. On ‘FL<n+1>_presfan’,
Then
ThenDELAYACTIVATE
DELAYACTIVATE AmpOn ‘FL<n+1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
––Which
Whichdelays
delaysduring
during DELAY 10, 10 second Delay
the execution
the execution
sequence
sequenceonly.
only. On ‘FL<n-1>_stb’,
On ‘FL<n-1>_presfan’,
Finally
Finally
DELAYRESTORE AmpOn ‘FL<n-1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
DELAYRESTORE––
Which
Whichdelays
delaysduring
during DELAYACTIVATE 10, 10 second Delay
the restoration
the restoration On ‘FL<n>_doorholders’,
sequence
sequenceonly
only On ‘Elev_deluge’,
DELAYRESTORE 10, No Delay
Execution
Execution AmpOn ‘FL*_AMP’ to ‘CH_ALERT’;

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Delays During Rule Restoration

[Floor of Incident]
Alarm ‘FL<N:1-10>_smk’ : On ‘FL<n>_stb’,
On ‘FL<n>_exhfan’,
First
FirstDELAY
DELAY- -Which
Which AmpOn ‘FL<n>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
delays
delaysduring
during DELAY 5, 5 second Delay
execution
executionand
and On ‘FL<n+1>_stb’,
restoration.
restoration. AmpOn ‘FL<n+1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
On ‘FL<n+1>_presfan’,
Then
ThenDELAYACTIVATE
DELAYACTIVATE
––Which DELAY 10, 10 second Delay
Whichdelays
delaysduring
during
the execution
the execution On ‘FL<n-1>_stb’,
sequence
sequenceonly.
only. On ‘FL<n-1>_presfan’,
AmpOn ‘FL<n-1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
Finally
Finally DELAYACTIVATE 10, No Delay
DELAYRESTORE
DELAYRESTORE––
Which On ‘FL<n>_doorholders’,
Whichdelays
delaysduring
during
the restoration
the restoration On ‘Elev_deluge’,
sequence
sequenceonly
only DELAYRESTORE 10, 10 second Delay
AmpOn ‘FL*_AMP’ to ‘CH_ALERT’;
Restoration
Restoration

Delays During Rule Execution & Restoration

[Floor of Incident]
Alarm ‘FL<N:1-10>_smk’ : On ‘FL<n>_stb’,
On ‘FL<n>_exhfan’,
First
FirstDELAY
DELAY- -Which AmpOn ‘FL<n>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
delays A
A DELAYACTIVATE
delaysduringDELAYACTIVATE delays
during
Which
delays
DELAY 5,
execution
executionand
everything
everything below
restoration.
and
below (after)
(after) itit in
in aa rule
On ‘FL<n+1>_stb’,
rule
restoration. AmpOn ‘FL<n+1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
During
During rule
rule execution
execution
On ‘FL<n+1>_presfan’,
Then DELAYACTIVATE
Then DELAYACTIVATE
––Which DELAY 10,
Whichdelays
delaysduring
during
the execution
the execution On ‘FL<n-1>_stb’,
sequence
sequenceonly.
only. On ‘FL<n-1>_presfan’,
AmpOn ‘FL<n-1>_AMP’ to ‘CH_EVAC’,
Finally
Finally
DELAYRESTORE DELAYACTIVATE 10,
DELAYRESTORE––
Which On ‘FL<n>_doorholders’,
Whichdelays
delaysduring
A
the A DELAYRESTORE
DELAYRESTORE delays
restoration
the restoration
during
delays
On ‘Elev_deluge’,
sequence
sequenceonly
everything
everything above
only
above (before)
(before) itit in
in aa rule
DELAYRESTORE 10,
rule
AmpOn ‘FL*_AMP’ to ‘CH_ALERT’;
During
During rule
rule restoration
restoration

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Section 19 Rules Programming

Using Delay to Control the Duration of an Event

Let's take the example of the Service Groups in our project

which turn on the corresponding Floor’s strobe for a duration
of 10 seconds in response to testing a device within the group.

Let's write this rule:

What’s
What’sthe
the
input
input event type?
event type?
First we need a rule label.

[ 34.Level 1 to 4 Service Test ]

Next
NextI’ll
I’lluse
use the
thelabels
labels
SG ‘SERVICEGROUP_LEV<N:1-4>’ :
that
thatII created
createdforformy
my
four service groups,
four service groups,
taking
takingadvantage
advantage of ofthe
the
N-Variable function.
N-Variable function.

Using Delay to Control the Duration of an Event

Turn
Turnononthe
the
corresponding
correspondingstrobe
strobe
using
usingthe
theN-Calculator.
N-Calculator.

Add
Addaa 10
10 second
seconddelay.
delay.

Turn
Turnoff
offthe
the
corresponding
correspondingstrobe.
strobe.
[ 34.Level 1 to 4 Service Test ]

SG ‘SERVICEGROUP_LEV<N:1-4>’ : On ‘LEV<N>_STB’,
Delay 10,
Off ‘LEV<N>_STB’ ;

Will
Will this
this rule
rulework
work as
asexpected?
expected?

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Using Delay to Control the Duration of an Event

The
Theanswer isNO
answeris NO!!
AAService
ServiceGroup
Groupactivation
activationis
isaamomentary
momentaryevent,
event,which
whichmeans
means

•When
•Whenaadevice
devicein
inthe
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groupactivated
activatedunder
undertest
testmode,
mode,service
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Off ‘LEV<N>_STB’;

You can achieve same effect by using command

Delay 5 or DelayRestore 10.

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Section 19 Rules Programming

Command Qualifiers

A Command Qualifier is simply a + or - added to the

front of the Command in the output statement of a rule.
Where:

A + causes the command to only execute on rule activation.

A - causes the command to only execute on rule restoration.

For example:

[ First Alarm Rule ]

FirstAlarm : +Delay 120 ,
On ‘Bells_*’ ;

+DELAY = DELAYACTIVATE
-DELAY = DELAYRESTORE

Basic Command Priorities

The priorities which are used in EST3 Output Commands are:
-Low
• The lowest basic priority
• Does not override high or medium priority commands
• Unless specified otherwise, all output commands are LOW priority by default
(except switch events)
• A low priority command counter is used to track low priority command activations
(increments) and restorations (decrements).
-Medium
• Overrides low priority commands but not high priority commands.
• Used in applications where a rule’s output command overrides the action of
another rules action of a lower priority.
• A medium priority command counter is used to track medium priority command
activations (increments) and restorations (decrements).

-High
• Overrides low and medium priority commands.
• Used in applications where a rule’s output command overrides the action of another
rules action of a lower priority.
• An input event of a switch has a built-in HIGH priority for all of its output statements.
• A High priority counter is used to track high priority command activations (increments)
and restorations (decrements).

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Command Priority Counters in Rules

A counter is simply a dedicated register for each
priority type (High, Medium and Low) within the CPU 0
that keeps track of each priorities output command
activations and restorations.

The output commands activation increments

the corresponding counter. 1

[ Smoke Rule 1 ]
Alarm 'SMK_1' : On -Low 'Bell' ;

The output commands restoration decrements

-1
the corresponding counter.

[ Smoke Rule 2 ]
Alarm 'SMK_2' : Off -Low 'Damper' ;

Command Priority Counters in Rules

When you execute an output command with a priority

through LCD or ECP (for example, Fireworks), you must
restore it with the same priority .
EST3 Automatically take care of counters within rules.

[ Smoke Rule 1 ]
Alarm 'SMK_1' : On -Low 'Bell' ;

When SMK_1 goes into alarm,

1
Bell’
Bell’s low priority counter increase to +1.

When SMK_1 restores from alarm, 0

Bell’
Bell’s low priority counter decrease to 0 automatically.

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Determine of the Output Point Logical State

High Counter Med. Counter Low Counter Logical State

>0 * * Active
<0 * * Inactive

0 >0 * Active

0 <0 * Inactive

0 0 >0 Active

0 0 <0 Inactive
0 0 0 Inactive

* Any Value

SET Command Priority

• Enables a command to change the state of an output object regardless of its
pre-set priority controlled state without clearing the High, Medium or Low
priority counters.
• Effectively holds the desired activated or restored state of the object until it
is returned to the pre-set command state by the next command.
• Set itself does not have a counter.
On execution of the next command, the output object returns to the priority
counter remembered (activated or restored) state.

For Example:
•Turn an output object ON with a high priority, the object is ON.
ON.
•Turn OFF the output object with a set priority would turn it OFF
on its execution without clearing the high priority counter.
•When the next output command OFF with low priority executes for this
object, it would return to the remembered previous high priority
priority state
held in the counter (ON
(ON)!
)!
•Note that if the object was previously turned OFF with a high priority,
it would keep in OFF state.

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Caution On Using –SET Priority

You need to take care when using the -SET priority.

Keep in mind that the counters are not cleared and your
application will return to the remembered pre-counter
controlled states when the next command is executed.

This is preferred priority for front panel operation.

LATCH Command Priority

•Enables a command to change and latch the state of an output

object regardless of its pre-latch priority controlled state.
•Clears the High, Medium or Low priority counters.
•Holds the desired activated or restored state of the object until the
next command is executed.
• Latch itself does not have a counter.

The latch command will not restore on a rules restoration. A separate

event is required to latch the output object to the other state and the
output object will not return to the pre-latch priority counter (activated
or restored) state because counters have been cleared.
[ Smoke Rule ]
Alarm 'SMK_1' : On -Latch 'CM_ELV_RECALL' ;
The CM_ELV_RECALL relay will not restore even after system reset and SMK_1 restored
to normal state.

This is of critical importance when using the latch priority.

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Section 19 Rules Programming

Caution on Using -Latch Priority

•If an object was activated ON by a -High priority within a rule its
corresponding counter would be +1.
1
[ Smoke Rule ]
Alarm 'SMK_1' : On -High 'CM_ELV_RECALL' ;
•If a separate rule now latches the object OFF,
OFF, the high priority counter is
cleared to 0.
[ Momentary Switch Rule ] 0

Switch 'SW_ELV' : Off -Latch 'CM_ELV_RECALL' ;

• If the original high priority rule now restores(SMK_1 restores),
restores), the counter
decrements giving a count of -1.
-1
The counter is now out of sequence!!
As you can see, it is easy to out-
out-smart yourself when
using the -Latch priority. When you must force the state
of an output device it’
it’s safer to use the -Set priority
which returns to the priority counter controlled states.
Use caution when using -Latch.

Example of Using Latch Priority

An example of using a latch priority might be when the application

requires that personnel verify an off normal condition before
manually restoring the system.

For example, according to Australia 1668 fan control code, when

there’s a fire, the system should be in “fire mode”. The fans have
to be controlled by fire control system (either on or off depending
on the location and type of fans).

However, , it requires that even the fire alarm restored by resetting

the system, the fans need to be in “fire mode” until pressing a
separate 1668 reset switch to restore all these fans.

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Rules Programming Section 19

Example of Using Latch Priority

[First Alarm Rule]
FirstAlarm :
Disable ‘SW_1668’ , {keep switch disabled as long as there’s an alarm}
On –Latch ‘LO_1668’ ;
[1668 Fan Control Logical Output Rule]
RelayConfirmation ‘LO_1668’ :
Steady 'LED_1668_FIRE_MODE' ,
Off 'Cm_Sf_Start' ,
Off 'Cm_Ef_Stop' ,
Delay 1 , {Make sure do not allow both relays turn on at the same time}
On 'Cm_Sf_Stop' ,
On 'Cm_Pf_Start' ,
On 'Cm_Ef_Start' ,
+Delay 10 ,
Slow -Low 'LED_*F_FAULT_FEEDBACK' ;
[1668 Momentary Switch Rule]
Switch ‘SW_1668’ : How about this, will it work???
+Delay 3 , {Hold 3 seconds to reset} +Delay 3,
Off –Latch ‘LO_1668’ ; Off ‘LO_1668’ ;

EST3 Audio Programming

Practical exercise #19 wants you to write one rule to initiate

audible and visible zone responses for the main building,
per the specification, when a smoke detector goes active.

This requires writing a rule that sends EVAC and

ALERT messages to the appropriate floors
in our 4 level main building.

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Section 19 Rules Programming

Basic Structure of the

EST3 Zoned Audio System

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
L9_AMP

Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT

3-ASU

Three Configurable and Programmable

Component Objects in EST3 Audio Distribution

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
L9_AMP

Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT

These are:

3-ASU

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Rules Programming Section 19

Three Configurable and Programmable

Component Objects in EST3 Audio Distribution

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
L9_AMP

Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT

The Amplifier

3-ASU

Three Configurable and Programmable

Component Objects in EST3 Audio Distribution
3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
L9_AMP

Audio OUT

The Channel
3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
There are eight
Audio OUT multiplexed channels. Audio OUT

Five prioritized channel types: With default labels:

PAGE CH_PAGE_01_08
EVAC CH_EVAC_01_08
ALERT CH_ALERT_01_08
GENERAL CH_GEN_01_08
AUXILIARY CH_AUX_01_08

3-ASU You can change these default labels and

use duplicate channel types with different labels.

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Three Configurable and Programmable

Component Objects in EST3 Audio Distribution
3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
L9_AMP

Audio OUT

The Message 3-ZAxx

Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT
There are four default messages, labeled:
Default_PRE_01_08
Default_EVAC_01_08
Default_ALERT_01_08
Default_NORMAL_01_08
You CANNOT change these default labels.
However, you can create custom messages with project
specific unique labels. Such as, MSG_SYS_TEST for our
3-ASU project’s audio test message.
Thus, there are two types on messages, DEFAULT and CUSTOM.
This is important when writing rules!

EST3 Audio Programming

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
CH_EVAC_01_08 L9_AMP

Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT
To distribute audio within the
EST3 system you must:
Default_EVAC_01_08 Connect the amplifier to a channel.
(let's use the EVAC channel for our example)
Connect the Message to the same channel.
3-ASU
A rule must be written to do this.

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Rules Programming Section 19

EST3 Audio Programming

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
L9_AMP
CH_EVAC_01_08
Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT

First we need a rule label and an input statement.

Then we need an output statement to connect the
Default_EVAC_01_08 message to the channel.
Then we need an output statement to connect the
amplifier to the channel.
3-ASU [EVAC AUDIO RESPONSE]
ALARM SMOKE ‘*’ : MSGON ‘Default_EVAC_01_08’ TO ‘CH_EVAC’ ,

AMPON ‘Floor4_AMP’ TO ‘CH_EVAC’ ;

EST3 Audio Programming

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
CH_EVAC_01-15 L9_AMP

Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT

The documentation and HELP utility show

the command to turn a message on as:
Default_EVAC_01_15
MSGON ‘Default_EVAC_01_15’ FROM ‘ASU_LABEL’ TO ‘CH_EVAC_01_15’;

This FROM statement is not required when only one ASU is used.
3-ASU [EVAC AUDIO RESPONSE]
ALARM SMOKE ‘*’ : MSGON ‘Default_EVAC_01_08’ TO ‘CH_EVAC’ ,
AMPON ‘Floor4_AMP’ TO ‘CH_EVAC’ ;

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EST3 Audio Programming

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
CH_EVAC_01-15 L9_AMP

Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT

The EST3 is designed to automatically

broadcast default message to channels when
Default_EVAC_01_15 system is powered up. MSGON command is
not mandatory when using default messages.
[[EVAC
EVAC AUDIO
AUDIO RESPONSE]
RESPONSE ]
ALARM SMOKE ‘*’ : AMPON‘Floor4_AMP’
AMPON ‘Floor4_AMP’TO
TO‘CH_EVAC’;
‘CH_EVAC’,
3-ASU MSGON‘Default_EVAC_01_08’
MSGON ‘Default_EVAC_01_08’TO
TO‘CH_EVAC_01_08’;
‘CH_EVAC’;

You can write like this, However, there’s a glitch here.

EST3 Audio Programming

3-CPU
Rail’s Audio Riser 3-ZAxx
Amplifier
CH_EVAC_01_08 L9_AMP
Audio OUT

3-ZAxx
Audio IN Amplifier
L1_AMP
Primary
Audio OUT Audio OUT

When using custom messages a MSGON

Default_EVAC_01_08
statement must always be used.

[EVAC AUDIO RESPONSE]

3-ASU ALARM SMOKE ‘*’ : MSGON ‘Custom_EVAC_MSG’ TO ‘CH_EVAC’ ,
DELAY 0 ,
AMPON ‘Floor4_AMP’ TO ‘CH_EVAC’ ;
MSGON ‘Default_EVAC_01_08’ TO ‘CH_EVAC_01_08’;

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Rules Programming Section 19

Programming Practice #20

Practical exercise #20 wants you to write one rule to initiate

audible and visible zone responses for the main building,
per the specification, when a smoke detector goes active.
[20 AV On Main Bldg Smk]
ALARM SMOKE ‘LEV<N:1-4>_SMK_*’ :
MSGON ‘Default_Evac_01_08’ TO ‘Ch_Evac’ ,
MSGON ‘Default_Alert_01_08’ TO ‘Ch_Alert’ ,
DELAY 0 ,
AMPON ‘LEV<N>_AMP’ TO ‘Ch_Evac’ ,
AMPON ‘LEV<N+1>_AMP’ TO ‘Ch_Evac’ ,
AMPON ‘LEV<N-1>_AMP’ TO ‘Ch_Evac’ ,
AMPON ‘LEV*_AMP’ TO ‘Ch_Alert’ ,
ON ‘LEV<N>_STB’ ,
ON ‘LEV<N+1>_STB’ ,
ON ‘LEV<N-1>_STB’ ;

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Appendix A
Labeling
Conventions

Introduction

This section contains a description of the basic methods used to establish labeling
conventions for EST3 field applications.
Labeling Conventions

Appendix A-2 EST3 Series Student Workbook

 Labeling Conventions

Table of Contents
Topic Page

Basic Label Planning......................................................................................... A-5

Introduction............................................................................................. A-5
Rules ...................................................................................................... A-7
Objects ................................................................................................... A-8
Device Types.......................................................................................... A-8
Labels ..................................................................................................... A-9
Label Parameters ................................................................................. A-10

Labeling Plan .................................................................................................. A-11

Modifiers ............................................................................................... A-12
Format .................................................................................................. A-13
Content ................................................................................................. A-15
Common Label Modifiers...................................................................... A-19
Numbers ............................................................................................... A-20
Location Messages............................................................................... A-21

Standard Labeling Conventions ...................................................................... A-22

Prefabricated Text Editor................................................................................. A-24

Prefabricated Label Library ............................................................................. A-27

Prefabricated Label Library Examples............................................................. A-30

EST3 Series Student Workbook Appendix A-3

Labeling Conventions

Appendix A-4 EST3 Series Student Workbook

 Labeling Conventions

Basic Label Planning

Introduction
All fire alarm systems are divided into three fundamental parts:
• Inputs
• Control and operating functions
• Outputs

CONTROL
&
INPUT OUTPUT
OPERATING
FUNCTIONS

Figure 2-1. Three Fire Alarm System Parts

• Fire alarm system inputs include: smoke detectors, manual pull stations and
waterflow switches

• Fire alarm system outputs include: bells, strobes, control messages and audio
messages

The system programmer develops the fire alarm system’s control and operating
functions by configuring objects and creating rules. For example, in a basic fire alarm
system, a function is stated:

When any smoke detector goes into alarm, turn on all audible devices.
[Example Rule]
ALARM SMOKE : ON AUDIBLE;

Input Event Output Device Type

Input Device Type Output Command

EST3 Series Student Workbook Appendix A-5

Labeling Conventions

This statement is the programming instruction the fire alarm system follows to
accomplish its purpose. An example rule is shown constructed in the syntax required to
accomplish this statement. As fire alarm systems become more extensive, they require
a more sophisticated set of rules to initiate more complex operations.

EST3 System Definition Utility (3-SDU) programming is accomplished by creating a

series of rules specifying output action or actions and the execution order when a
specific input or set of input events occurs. The effective EST3 programmer configures
and labels objects within the fire alarm system’s environment. Before developing, take
time to:

• Identify objects, device types and labels

• Identify input and output objects and naming conventions (labels)
• Determine the relationship between input and output objects

Examples of objects include: panels, annunciator panels, hardware modules, switches,

LEDs, detectors, manual pull stations, audio messages and pseudo points.

12:25:15 A0002 D0000

0602 COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISION

0604 INTERNAL FAULT

A0000 S0000 T0002 M0000

Logical
Groups

Figure 2-2. Example EST3 Objects

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Rules
Rules are program statements specifying which operation(s) or action(s) is(are)
executed when a specific event(s) take place. When the conditions are met to make the
input statement of the rule true (active), the system executes the rule’s output
statement(s) and activates the output device(s.)

When an input device or object goes active, the system controller compares the
corresponding object label to those in the database. If a match is found between an
input device’s object label and the input statement’s object label within the rule, the rule
is executed. Executing the rule requires a database search for all output object labels
matching those in the rule’s output statement. The matching output devices are then
turned on or off, as specified within the executed rule.

When a rule contains multiple output statements, each output command is executed in
the order listed. A rule may contain only one input statement and up to 32 output
statements. When the input event activating a rule restores, the operations performed
by the rule automatically restore in reverse order. Anything previously turned on is
turned off and anything previously turned off turns on.

Figure 2-3. Automated System Environment

EST3 Series Student Workbook Appendix A-7

Labeling Conventions

Objects
An object is any addressable device, circuit, audio or text message, pseudo point or
other entity used to initiate an input event within a rule or is the subject of a rule’s output
command. For example:

• Initiating devices - Pull station and smoke detector alarm devices,

Tamper switch supervisory devices
• Annunciator devices - Switch input devices and light emitting diode
(LED) output devices
• Audio messages - EVAC and ALERT voice messages
• Logical groups - Combinations of physical system
components or logical database objects
including: AND, Matrix, Zone, Instruction Text,
Check in, or Guard Patrol groups
• Pseudo points - Artificial and/or internal events designed to
monitor system operation or integrity including
trouble and monitor points

Objects are configured in the order added. During the configuration process, each
object is assigned a device type and a label. An input device (e.g. pull station, smoke
detector, switch, pseudo point, etc.) triggers the execution of a rule. An output device
(e.g. NAC, LED, etc.) is the subject of an output command.

Device Types
A device type is assigned to an object to define the operating characteristics of the
physical device or logical function the object represents. For example:

• A manual pull station has a device type of PULL

• A waterflow switch has a device type of WATERFLOW
• A tamper switch has a device type of TAMPER
• A smoke detector has a device type of SMOKE
• A heat detector has a device type of HEAT
• A LRM failure pseudo point has a device type of LOCALTROUBLE

For a rule to be valid, the device type used must be applicable for the specific event or
command. The 3-SDU will not compile a rule when the wrong device type is used. For
example, you can not have a rule which states:

When any LED goes into alarm, turn on all audible devices.

The system’s LED is an output device and is turned on because of an active input
event. LEDs do not initiate a rule’s execution and cannot be used in a rule’s input
statement.

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Labels
The 3-SDU permits identifying objects within the database by using labels instead of
numeric addresses. The alphanumeric label can be custom created to describe an
object’s location, function, and device type. For example:

Ah!
#@!!!&*@!! Building2_Floor3_Elev_Lobby Smoke
01030024 Nice Feature.

Device Address = 01030024 Device Label = Building1_Floor3_Elev_Lobby_Smoke

What can you determine What can you determine

about this object? about this object?

Figure 2-4. Device Address vs. Device Label

In the example above, both the device address and the device label identify the same
smoke detector in the elevator lobby, located on the third floor of a multi-floor building, in
the second building of a multi-building complex.

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Labeling Conventions

Label Parameters
A label is a descriptive alphanumeric combination of text and numbers assigned to an
object. A label’s syntax identifies a specific object within the database and the fire alarm
panel’s rules program. An object label should conform to the following parameters:

• Each label must be unique - Duplicate labels generate errors during the
compiling process

• Each object within the database should have a label - Objects without a label
generate warning messages and cannot be used within a rule

• Labels are arbitrary - Develop labeling conventions to simplify programming

• Labels contain up to 40 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive

-A label is not unique simply by changing the case (e.g. SMOKE is the same as
smoke)
• Labels contain any alphanumeric ASCII text character syntax, except for:

Braces { or }
Brackets [ or ]
Percent sign %
Number sign #
Less than symbol <
Greater than symbol >
Asterisk *
Comma ,
Semicolon ;
Colon :
Single quotes ‘
Double quotes “
Blank spaces (use underscore when space is desired) _

A rule label is included between the [ and ] within rules. Rule labels differ from object
labels since spaces are allowed.

In some cases, labels are automatically generated and assigned. For example, the
3-SDU automatically creates and assigns labels for pseudo points including: Internal
Fault, Configuration Fault and Map Fault.

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Labeling Plan
Labels must be created and assigned to all objects. Labels are broken into alpha and
numeric modifiers.

Another important planning tool is the I/O matrix. An I/O matrix is a hardcopy or
computer-based spreadsheet enabling the programmer to list input and output labels
and to correlate input object activations to an output object.

Figure 2-5. Example I/O Matrix Labeling Plan Worksheet

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Labeling Conventions

Modifiers

The descriptive component text and numbers used to identify specific locations,
components, devices or functions within a label are called modifiers. For example:

Building2_Floor3_Elev_Lobby_Smoke of the previous example.

Building Identifies the device’s high level location

2 Identifies the device’s building location

Floor Identifies the device’s location on a floor

3 Identifies the floor’s location

Elev_Lobby Identifies the device’s elevator lobby location

Smoke Identifies the device type

When developing a labeling plan, consideration the fact that labels may be viewed
online, on printed reports and on the system display panels. Consistency is of the
utmost importance when developing a labeling plan.

Each object within the database has:

• A device address – machine language used by system components for

status and control communications
• An object label - program language used by the programmer to
communicate with the system’s CPU
• A location message – display language used to post displayed messages
to communicate with system operators

Note: Optionally, the object label and location message text can be the same. You
should only make the message equal to the label when it makes good business
sense.

Five things to consider when developing a labeling plan:

• Label Format
• Label Content
• Common Label Modifiers
• Numbers in Labels
• Labels as Location Messages

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 Labeling Conventions

Label Format
1

When formatting labels consider:

• Abbreviating label modifiers. Standardized and documented abbreviations

aid those who follow you.
• Using all uppercase characters, all lower case characters, or a
combination of both in the labels. Even though labels are not case
sensitive, select conventions meaningful to your office.
• Separating label modifiers within labels. Spacing (underscore) in labels
can make them easier to read.
• Ordering modifiers within the labels. Consider which modifier would
contain the highest location identifier (e.g. Building1, Level2, Floor3, etc.)

An example would be creating labels for several cabinets in an industrial park containing
several buildings. The following shows four label formats using different methods for
describing the 1st floor in building 1 using the same modifiers with different cases:

BLDG1FLOOR1 BLDG1_FLOOR1 Bldg_1_Floor_1 Bldg1_Floor1

Any of these is correct. Its up to you, the programmer.

The above example abbreviates Building in the same way. In this case, avoid using
both BLDG1 and Bldg1 as label modifiers to reference the same building. The 3-SDU
is not case sensitive, but this makes it hard to see duplicate labels when debugging your
project’s rule program.

Avoid using differing label constructions such as BLDG1FLOOR1, BLDG_1_FLOOR_1,

and BLDG1_FLOOR1. Each method uses a different technique to separate modifiers
using underscores. Remember, the 3-SDU does not see the BLDG1FLOOR1 and
BLDG1_FLOOR1 as the same object.

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Labeling Conventions

Avoid using differing label constructions such as BLDG1_FLOOR1 and

FLOOR1_BLDG1. In this case, the order of the label modifiers is reversed. Start with
the biggest or highest location modifier and work down to the smallest modifier (device
type for this example).

• First modifier Building which is bigger or higher than

• Second modifier Floor which is bigger or higher than
• Third modifier Lobby which is bigger or higher than
• Last modifier Smoke which is the device type
(the smallest modifier)

When using this methodology, you do not need to remember which modifier is first,
second, third or last. Simply remember the hierarchical order from biggest (first) to
smallest (last).

Determine the following factors:

1. Abbreviations
2. Characters and case
3. Modifier separations
4. Modifier order (position)

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Label Content
1 2

Rules which initiate fire alarm system operations are based on object location, function
(alarm, supervisory trouble or monitor), and classification (device type).

A component on the 1st floor of a multi-story building may not perform the same function
as a similar component located on the 6th floor. In a system performing audio
notification on the floor of incident, the floor above the floor of incident and the floor
below the floor of incident perform audio notification on the 1st floor and the 2nd floor.
However, a 6th floor fire alarm should perform audio notification on the 6th floor, 7th floor
and 5th floor. Thus, system component location modifiers are critical to effective and
efficient programming.

If we compare this building’s elevator lobby smoke detectors to the hallway smoke
detectors, we find the elevator lobby smokes perform the elevator recall function in
additional to the audio notification and the hallway smokes only perform audio
notification. Thus, the system component function is critical to effective and efficient
programming. In this case, we should incorporate an elevator recall modifier
(ELV_RECALL) into the elevator lobby smoke labels to specify the unique function of
these smokes.

Let’s assume we are using both smoke and heat detectors in the hallway. The
component classification is called device type. The hallway smoke detectors perform
smoke detection and control and the hallway heat detectors do not. Thus, the device
type for the object being labeled is also critical to effective and efficient programming.
For this reason, we may want to incorporate the device type SMOKE and HEAT
modifiers into the respective labels to distinguish between the different classifications.

After labels and modifiers are established for a project, the system uses the 3-SDU to
create program statements known as rules to accomplish the required fire alarm system
operation. A rule is a programming statement specifying the operation or action taking
place when an input event occurs. A rule’s input statement and output statement(s) are
constructed using object labels and/or device types.

By using a standard set of conventions for modifiers and object label construction, the
same rules can be used over and over again with minor editing. Remember, the
content of these object labels should include modifiers specifying:

• Location
• Function
• Device type

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Labels specify location

Object labels include a modifier specifying location. Label modifiers used to identify a
fire alarm system component (device), should indicate the location of an alarm event.
For example:

• BUILDING1 or BLDG1 or B1
• FLOOR1 or FLR1 or F1
• LEVEL1 or LEV1 or L1
• SMOKE1 or SMK1 or S1

A number is added to the modifier to indicate the appropriate location or component

when there is more than one. For example, if a program is developed for a 15-story
building with cabinets installed on the 1st, 5th , and 10th floors respectively, the
programmer might need to know on which floor an alarm occurred. This location
information would be necessary if the programmer was required to write a rule for audio
notification (the floor above and the floor below) for the floor of the life safety incident. .

The programmer is required to program the system to sound the 3rd, 2nd, and 4th floor
audio notification appliances if an alarm occurred on the 3rd floor. The 3rd floor smoke
detector input object label in this high-rise application might look like:

FLOOR3_SMOKE1 or FLR3_SMK1 or F3_S1

Inspection of these input labels, which initiate the floor alarm, reveals they are all
located on the 3rd floor. This should signal to the programmer that a label modifier such
as FLOOR3, FLR3 or F3 should be included as part of the object label for every 3rd floor
device.

Subsequently, it should be easy to see that a number should be added to the text
modifier to indicate the floor location of each device within the facility. In this example,
the key modifier FLOOR, FLR or F should be incorporated into the object for all devices
to be configured and programmed. In this way, the SDU checks any device containing
FLOOR3, FLR3 or F3 as part of its object label and checks the number part (3 for this
example) of this modifier, selecting the appropriate input or output device by its floor and
number designator.

A typical object label for a system smoke detector in a campus application with multiple
buildings might look like:

BUILDING1_FLOOR1_SMOKE1 or BLDSG1_FLR1_SMK1

In an application where a system contains a number of LEDs and Switches on

Annunciator panels, the installer places the Annunciator panels at the appropriate
locations within the facility according to the blueprints. The system programmer needs

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to create label modifiers to identify Annunciator locations of the many LEDs and
Switches to be programmed. In this case, the floor location of the Annunciator panels
may be of importance, but the floor location of the LEDs and Switches are not. The
LEDs and Switches are typically located in a row on a panel installed into the
Annunciator enclosure.

In this case, it would be important to be able to identify the Annunciator panel containing
a LED or Switch. To accomplish this, the object label modifiers to identify LEDs and
Switches might look like:

ANNUNCIATOT2_ROW1_LED1 or ANN2_ROW1_LED1
ANNUNCIATOT2_ROW1_SWITCH1 or ANN2_ROW1_SW1

In a system containing two Annunciators with five LED panels, each with 24 LEDs, the
programmer identifies the LEDs on each panel. In this case, an object label of LED24
means little to the programmer. However, an object label of ANN2_PANNEL5_LED24
tells the programmer which annunciator (ANN2), which panel on the 2nd annunciator
(PANEL5) and which LED on the 5th panel (LED24).

Labels specify function

When appropriate, an object label should describe the device of logical function. Some
devices in a system by design provide a specific function. A system might include
operator panel and amplifier devices performing specific functions. In this case, the
object label should include modifiers identifying the device’s function. Devices providing a
specific system function might include:

1. A damper control switch’s object label in a multi-floor building might be labeled:

FLOOR1_DAMPER_CONTROL_SWITCH1
FLR1_DMPR_SNTRL_SW1

2. An amplifier for the 7th floor designated as the 7th level in a multi-floor building
might be labeled:

AMPLIFIER_LEVEL7
AMP_LEV7

3. The 1st LED on an Annunciator LED panel on the 1st row might be labeled:

ANNUNCIATOR_ROW1_LED1
ANN_ROW1_LED1

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Let’s add a label modifier to the previously constructed object label for the 3rd floor
smoke detector to identify this detector as an elevator lobby smoke detector used in an
elevator capture rule:

FLOOR3_SMOKE1_ELEVATOR_LOBBY
FLR3_SMK1_ELV_LOB

As you can see, the key modifier ELEVATOR_LOBBY or ELV_LOB is incorporated into
the smoke detector’s object label to be used in the elevator capture rule, excluding all
non-elevator capture device labels. Therefore, any device having these modifiers as
part of their object label will initiate the elevator capture rule. Remember to be
consistent, use ELEVATOR_LOBBY or ELV_LOB not both.

Labels specify device type

Where appropriate, object labels should include a modifier to describe the component’s
device type. A system may contain any number of devices including: smoke detectors,
heat detectors, manual pull stations, input modules and output modules. Consider
using a device type to easily identify the device by reading the device’s object label. For
example:

• A smoke detector on the 1st floor might be labeled: FLOOR1_SMOKE

• st
A pull station on the 1 floor might be labeled: FLOOR1_PULL
• The 1st LED in row 1 of an annunciator panel might be labeled:
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED1
• The 1st Switch in row 1 of an annunciator panel might be labeled:
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_SWITCH1

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Common Label Modifiers

1 2
3

Common label modifiers assign labels faster by using the 3-SDU’s Prefabricated label
editor and permit the usage of wildcards and N-variables when writing rules. The 3-
SDU also contains a Prefabricated message utility.

Basements, mezzanines and parking levels are examples of areas not typically referred
to by floor numbers. Also the 13th floor is typically called the 14th floor, not a logical
order.

On projects where non-numbered floors or floors with varying designators exist, you
might want to use a more generic common label modifier convention such as level. This
applies to all levels of the facility. By converting numbered floors, non-numbered areas
and areas with different designators to levels, all areas can be labeled with common
label modifiers. For example:

Each facility specific area might be labeled:

Maintenance Level LEVEL16

Floor 14 LEVEL15
Floor 12 LEVEL14
Floor 11 LEVEL13
Floor 10 LEVEL12
Floor 9 LEVEL11
Floor 8 LEVEL10
Floor 7 LEVEL9
Floor 6 LEVEL8
Floor 5 LEVEL7
Floor 4 LEVEL6
Floor 3 LEVEL5
Floor 2 LEVEL4
Mezzanine LEVEL3
Parking Level 1 LEVEL2
Parking Level 2 LEVEL1

Configure the location messages to use the original facility specific terminology (Parking
Level, Mezzanine, Floor, etc).

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Numbers in Labels
1 2
3
4

Using numbers in labels is particularly useful because of the programmer’s need to

uniquely identify many objects having common label modifiers. For example:

Example 1 Example 2
FLOOR3_DUCT1 FLOOR1_DUCT1
FLOOR3_DUCT2 FLOOR2_DUCT1
FLOOR3_DUCT3 FLOOR3_DUCT1
FLOOR3_DUCT4 FLOOR4_DUCT1

Using numbers has the added advantage of permitting the programmer to use N-
variable syntax when writing rules. In Example 1 above, the numbers after DUCT are
used to make each label unique by identifying four duct detectors on the 3rd floor. The
common modifiers identify the 3rd floor location. DUCT identifies the device type and
the numbers identify each individual duct detector. The labels in example 2 show the
labels for the 1st duct detector on each floor.

Using the modifier LEVEL with numbers instead of the facility specific terminology
makes it easier to write the floor of incident, floor above and floor below rule sequence.
This is especially true when sub-levels, such as basements, mezzanines, and parking
levels exist in the subject building.

Another example using numbers in levels is to use LEVEL2_SMOKE1 as the label for a
smoke detector on the 2nd level of a facility. The number 1 is added after smoke in the
label to make it unique, assuming there is more than one smoke detector on the 2nd
level performing a common function.

In reality, when rooms exist where smoke detectors are installed, the room number can
replace the variable number to make the labels unique. For example:

LEVEL2_SMOKE_RM201, LEVEL2_SMOKE_RM202

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From a programming prospective, a label with one or more common modifiers and
unique numbers is advantageous. When it comes time to write rules, the LEVEL2 can
easily be replaced with LEVEL3 for the next level’s objects.

When using numbers in labels, use the advanced programming technique of N-

variables to specify a range of specific objects (at the exclusion of others) using the
numbers within their labels. If levels 1, 2, 4 through 11 elevator lobby smokes provide
primary elevator recall and level 3 elevator lobby smoke provides alternate elevator
recall, the input object label for the rule for primary recall is easily written as
‘LEVEL<N:1,2,4-11>_ELV_LOB_SMK’ using an N-variable.

LEVEL11_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL10_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL9_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL8_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL7_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL6_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL5_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL4_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL3_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL2_ELV LOB_SMK
LEVEL1_ELV LOB_SMK

Labels as Location Messages

1 2
3
4 5

The last piece of the puzzle is to use labels as location messages, when it is practical to
do so. Simply program the system to display a different location message when each
related object goes active. If you keep this in mind when designing your labels, you can
use the labels as your location messages instead of creating a custom message for
each object.

If you label wisely, you may be able to

use the label as your location message.

12:25:30 A0001 D0000

001 SMOKE ACTIVE
BLDG1 FLR2 SMK RM202

BLDG1_FLR2_SMK_RM202 001 SMOKE ACTIVE

BLDG1 FLR2 SMK RM202

A001 S000 T000 M000

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Standard Labeling Conventions

Standardized conventions significantly eliminate confusion. In order to facilitate the
rules programming process, standardized labeling conventions should be created and
used by the programmers, engineers and technicians. These should be added to your
3-SDU’s Prefabricated label library.

To improve the readability and understanding of the project’s rules for the installers,
maintenance personnel and the end user’s personnel, it is recommended to insert a text
leader at the top of the rule file.

Consider the following parameters in your labeling plan:

1. Label format standard:

• Abbreviations
• Characters
• Modifier separation
• Modifier order

2. Label content includes:

• Location
• Function
• Device type

3. Common label modifiers

4. Numbers in labels

5. Labels as location messages

Placing braces {Header Text} around the header containing the conventions used lets
you include them in your rules file as text. This header is created in the 3-SDU’s default
rules editor or any ASCII text editor (e.g. WordPad or Notepad). Create a Rules
Conventions directory to save your standardized header text file named header.txt. A
common library of rules used from project to project should also be included.
Remember, any example rules provided in the HELP utility may be copied into your
rules editor.

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{The labeling conventions and standard abbreviations shown are used for this
project:

Smoke Detector SMK

Manual Pull Station PULL
Speaker SPK
Amplifier AMP
Duct Smoke Detector DUCT
Sprinkler Waterflow Switch SPR
Waterflow FLOW
Tamper TAMP
Door Monitor Contact DMC
Monitor Contact MON
Horn HRN
Strobe STB
Building BLDG
Floor FLR
Level LEV
Annunciator ANN
Cabinet CAB
Fire Phone FPH
Programmable display panel LED LED
Programmable display panel switch SW

Characters may be upper case, lower case or a combination.

Modifiers are separated with an underscore (spaces may not be used).

LEV1_SMK

Typical labels have higher location modifier listed first, followed by lower
modifiers in descending order.

Typical labels end with a device type.}

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Prefabricated Text Editor

The 3-SDU has been designed with a Prefabricated Label Editor. This is used during
the object configuration process to automate the object labeling process.

Automated creation
of labels, location Standardized Device Prefab character
messages and Type abbreviations substitution
abbreviations tabs tab legend
Add, change or
delete label
Pre-Fabricated Label Edit Field modifiers in library

Move prefab cursor

up or down through
library of modifiers

Scroll bar

Onboard library
of label modifiers

Used to construct labels, location messages and abbreviations

for database objects from modifiers in library

Figure 2-6. Prefabricated Text Editor

This Prefabricated Text Editor enables maintenance of an onboard library of label,

location message and abbreviation modifier conventions used to create object labels,
location messages and abbreviations. Special prefabricated substitution characters are
available to automate the labeling process. These characters are defined under the
Substitution Legend tab. These substitution characters are:

• * - Insert an increment or decrement sequence on numbers at a

modifier position within multiple objects within the database labels
• # - Insert the device address as part of the object label for the
object(s) labeled
• % - Insert the cabinet address as part of the object label for the
object(s) labeled

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• > - Insert the slot position as part of the object label for the object(s)
labeled
• < - Insert the standardized device type abbreviation as part of the
object label for the object(s) labeled

This editor enables you to Add, Change or Delete modifiers within the
library. This editor and its library is part of the 3-SDU application and is
not part of the project database. It is used from project to project to
configure objects in the respective project’s database.

The Start * Value and Increment/Decrement features

enable you to sequentially add number modifiers to labels,
location messages and abbreviations. This feature lets you
number multiple quantities of common objects sequentially by simply placing a * at a
modifier position in the edit field. The * uses an onboard increment or decrement
counter by replacing the * with a sequential range of incrementing or decrementing
numbers when labeling object in the database.

The Replace button enables you to replace object labels with a modifier
selected in the Prefabricated library

The Before button enables you to add a modifier from the library in front
of the existing object labels in the object configuration screen

The After button enables you to add a modifier from the library behind or
after the existing object labels in the object configuration screen

The Blank button enables you to erase existing object labels in the
object configuration screen

The * Width field specifies the number of integers used for the sequence. A
width of 1 inserts 1, 2, 3, etc. A width of 2 inserts 01, 02, 03 and a width of 3
inserts 001, 002, 003, etc. The maximum width is 6.

The # Width field specifies the number of integers used for the device
address. This # width behaves like the * width. The maximum width is 4.

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The % Width field specifies the number of integers used for the cabinet
address. This % width behaves like the * width. The maximum width for a
cabinet address is 2.

The > Width field specifies the number of integers used for the slot position.
This > width behaves like the * width. The maximum width for a slot position
is 2.

The above tools are used to create locations messages under the Message Text tab.

Labeling objects is accomplished in the Object Configuration screen. To label objects:

1. Filter the device type you wish to label

2. Pick the objects you wish to label
3. Select the Prefabricated Text Editor

Figure 2-7. Label objects in the Objects Configuration Screen

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Prefabricated Label Library

Establish a standardized modifier library for the Prefabricated Text Editor. The editor’s
substitution characters automatically assign numbers, address or slot locations and
guarantees a unique labeling syntax.

• The % character automatically adds the cabinet or node address to the

label
• The > character automatically adds the slot position to the label
• The # character automatically adds the device address to the label
• The < character automatically adds the device type abbreviation to the
label
• The * character automatically sequentially increments or decrements the
number within the label

A label modifier added to the Prefabricated Text Library might look like this:

ANNUNCIATOR%_ or ANN%_

In a system containing two annunciators (cabinet 2 and cabinet 3), the Prefabricated
Text Editor automatically inserts ANNUNCIATOR2_ or ANN2_ for cabinet 2 objects and
inserts ANNUNCIATOR3_ or ANN3_ for cabinet 3 objects.

If 3 rows of 12LED/12Switch panels are installed in the annunciator enclosures, each

LED and Switch needs to be identified individually for programming purposes. To
accomplish this, label modifiers would be added to the Prefabricated Text Editor library
that might look like this:

For the LEDs:

ANNUNCIATOR%_ROW1_LED* or ANN%_ ROW1_LED*

ANNUNCIATOR%_ROW2_LED* or ANN%_ ROW2_LED*
ANNUNCIATOR%_ROW3_LED* or ANN%_ ROW3_LED*

For the Switches:

ANNUNCIATOR%_ROW1_SW* or ANN%_ ROW1_SW*

ANNUNCIATOR%_ROW2_SW* or ANN%_ ROW2_SW*
ANNUNCIATOR%_ROW3_SW* or ANN%_ ROW3_SW*

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Labeling Conventions

Another alternative might be to add modifiers to the library on a modifier by modifier

basis such as:

ANNUNCIATOR%_ or ANN%_
ROW*_
LED*
SW*

In the first example, the programmer can pick the 12 LEDs of the 1st row on annunciator
2 in the object configuration screen and use the Prefabricated Text Editor, picking the
ANNUNCIATOR%_ROW1_LED* or ANN%_ROW1_LED* to label these LEDs as:

ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED1 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED1

ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED2 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED2
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED3 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED3
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED4 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED4
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED5 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED5
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED6 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED6
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED7 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED7
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED8 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED8
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED9 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED9
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED10 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED10
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED11 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED11
ANNUNCIATOR2_ROW1_LED12 or ANN2_ ROW1_LED12

In the second example, the programmer uses the Replace button to insert
ANNUNCIATOR2_ or ANN2_ as the high order modifier, then uses the After button to
insert ROW*_ and the second modifier and finally uses the After button to insert LED*
as the low order modifier.

The system programmer picks the 12 LEDs of the first row on annunciator 3 and uses
either method to label these LEDs as:

ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED1 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED1

ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED2 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED2
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED3 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED3
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED4 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED4
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED5 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED5
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED6 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED6
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED7 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED7
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED8 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED8
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED9 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED9
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED10 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED10
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED11 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED11
ANNUNCIATOR3_ROW1_LED12 or ANN3_ ROW1_LED12

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By using the same modifier from the Prefabricated Text Editor library, with the
appropriate characters, you can quickly label any number of objects.

Another example of using an appropriate character to automatically place numbers in a

label is a 5-story building with 6 smoke detectors per floor. This location information is
critical if the programmer is required to write a rule for audio notification for the floor of
incident, the floor above and the floor below. The system programmer picks the six
smokes for the 1st floor in the objects configuration screen. The programmer uses the
Prefabricated Text Editor to insert modifiers to build labels for the smoke detectors.

FLOOR1_SMOKE* or FLR1_SMK*
FLOOR*_ or FLR*_
SMOKE* or SMK*

The resulting smoke detector labels would be:

FLOOR1_SMOKE1 or FLR1_SMK1
FLOOR1_SMOKE2 or FLR1_SMK2
FLOOR1_SMOKE3 or FLR1_SMK3
FLOOR1_SMOKE4 or FLR1_SMK4
FLOOR1_SMOKE5 or FLR1_SMK5
FLOOR1_SMOKE6 or FLR1_SMK6

The system programmer picks the 6 smoke detectors for the 2nd floor and uses the
Prefabricated Text Editor to label these:

FLOOR2_SMOKE1 or FLR2_SMK1
FLOOR2_SMOKE2 or FLR2_SMK2
FLOOR2_SMOKE3 or FLR2_SMK3
FLOOR2_SMOKE4 or FLR2_SMK4
FLOOR2_SMOKE5 or FLR1_SMK5
FLOOR2_SMOKE6 or FLR2_SMK6

The system programmer continues this sequence for the smoke detectors on the
remaining floors.

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Prefabricated Label Library Examples

Levels with numbers instead of facility specific terminology make it easier to write the
floor of incident rules. Level is used in this document as an example of a common area
modifier. Let’s look at some examples of Prefabricated Text Editor modifiers using
level:

Smoke detectors by level:

LEVEL1_SMOKE* or LEV1_SMK*
LEVEL2_SMOKE* or LEV2_SMK*
LEVEL3_SMOKE* or LEV3_SMK*

or or

LEVEL*_ or LEV*_
SMOKE* or SMK*

Manual pull stations by level:

LEVEL1_PULL* or LEV1_PULL*
LEVEL2_PULL* or LEV2_PULL*
LEVEL3_PULL* or LEV3_PULL*

or or

LEVEL*_ or LEV*_
PULL* or PULL*

Firefighters’ telephone by level:

LEVEL1_PHONE* or LEV1_PHONE*
LEVEL2_PHONE* or LEV2_PHONE*
LEVEL3_PHONE* or LEV3_PHONE*

or or

LEVEL*_ or LEV*_
PHONE* or PHONE*

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Heat detector by level:

LEVEL1_HEAT* or LEV1_HEAT*
LEVEL2_HEAT* or LEV2_HEAT*
LEVEL3_HEAT* or LEV3_HEAT*

or or

LEVEL*_ or LEV*_
HEAT* or HEAT*

Waterflow by level:
LEVEL1_FLOW* or LEV1_FLOW*
LEVEL2_FLOW* or LEV2_FLOW*
LEVEL3_FLOW* or LEV3_FLOW*

or or

LEVEL*_ or LEV*_
FLOW* or FLOW*

Visible circuit by level:

LEVEL1_VISIBLE* or LEV1_VIS*
LEVEL2_VISIBLE* or LEV2_VIS*
LEVEL3_VISIBLE* or LEV3_VIS*

or or

LEVEL*_ or LEV*_
VISIBLE* or VIS*

Amplifier output circuit by level:

LEVEL1_AMPLIFIER* or LEV1_AMP*
LEVEL2_AMPLIFIER* or LEV2_AMP*
LEVEL3_AMPLIFIER* or LEV3_AMP*

or or

LEVEL*_ or LEV*_
AMPLIFIER* or AMP*

EST3 Series Student Workbook Appendix A-31

Labeling Conventions

Appendix A-32 EST3 Series Student Workbook

Appendix B
Main building device board
and schematics

Introduction

This section contains the MacNeill Plaza Main Building drawings for the
device board, simulation panel and schematics.
Main building device board and schematics

Plexiglass simulation panel

SUP PRESS PRESS PRI ALT

FAN FAN1 FAN2 RECALL RECALL

MAIN BUILDING

SIGA-270
SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS
GENESIS SPK/STB
FLOOR 4 WEST E LOBBY EAST

SIGA-270
SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS
GENESIS SPK/STB
FLOOR 3 WEST E LOBBY EAST

SIGA-270
SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS
GENESIS SPK/STB
FLOOR 2 WEST E LOBBY EAST

SIGA-270
SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS SIGA-IPHS
GENESIS SPK/STB
FLOOR 1 WEST E LOBBY EAST

Appendix B-2 EST3 Series Student Workbook

 Main building device board and schematics

SUP FAN PRESS FAN1 PRESS FAN2 PRI RECALL ALT RECALL

SIGA-CR SIGA-CR SIGA-CR SIGA-CR SIGA-CR

WEST E LOBBY EAST

SIGA-SB SIGA-SB SIGA-SB

8 7

SIGA-270
4 3 2 1

FLOOR 4

WEST E LOBBY EAST

SIGA-SB SIGA-SB SIGA-SB

8 7

SIGA-270
4 3 2 1

T-Tap

FLOOR 3

WEST E LOBBY EAST

SIGA-SB SIGA-SB SIGA-SB

8 7

SIGA-270

4 3 2 1

T-Tap

FLOOR 2

WEST E LOBBY EAST

SIGA-SB SIGA-SB SIGA-SB

8 7

SIGA-270
4 3 2 1

T-Tap

FLOOR 1
B+ B-

1 2
3-SSDC1 SIGA Data Riser from 3-CAB14 3-SSDC1

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Main building device board and schematics

SPKR C S+ S-

UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED NAC/B NAC/A

24VDC 24VDC
+ +

Floor 1 AMP
BACK-UP NAC/A NAC/B
+ + S + S +

Floor 1
Genesis
Speaker/Strobe
3-CAB14 Slot 7
1

SPKR C S+ S-

UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED NAC/B NAC/A

24VDC 24VDC
+ +

Floor 2 AMP
BACK-UP NAC/A NAC/B
+ + S + S +

Floor 2
Genesis
Speaker/Strobe

3-CAB14 Slot 6
1

SPKR C S+ S-

UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED NAC/B NAC/A

24VDC 24VDC
+ +

Floor 3 AMP
BACK-UP NAC/A NAC/B
+ + S + S +

Floor 3
Genesis
Speaker/Strobe
3-CAB14 Slot 5
1

1 Polarity reversed for Strobe circuits.

2 15 K ٛ EOL Resistor for each audio
and visible circuit.

SPKR C S+ S-

UNUSED UNUSED UNUSED NAC/B NAC/A

24VDC 24VDC
+ +

Floor 4 AMP
BACK-UP NAC/A NAC/B
+ + S + S +

Floor 4
Genesis
Speaker/Strobe

3-CAB14 Slot 11

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 Main building device board and schematics

RED Plexiglass Simulation Panel

LED
RED
LED

SIGA-CR

PRI RECALL
RED
LED

SIGA-CR

ALT RECALL
RED
LED

SIGA-CR

SUP FAN
RED
LED

SIGA-CR

PRESS FAN1
RED
LED

SIGA-CR

24 Vdc riser from

PRESS FAN2 3-CAB14 AUX Power
on 3-PSMIN
-

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Main building device board and schematics

Battery Simulation Wiring

3-CAB14 3-PPS/M 3-CAB14 3-PSMON

3-CAB7 3-PPS/M 3-CAB7 3-PSMON

3-CAB7 3-CPU3

NETWORK AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R C R C

OUT IN A IN A OUT B IN B OUT R T T O R T T O
A A B B X X S M X X S M
+ + + + + + 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

Class A Data Network Riser Class B Audio Riser

3-CAB14 3-CPU3
NETWORK AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R C R C
OUT IN A IN A OUT B IN B OUT R T T O R T T O
A A B B X X S M X X S M
+ + + + + + 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2

PAGE
PRIMARY SECONDARY TELEPHONE OUT AUDIO AUX

3-CAB14 3-ASU

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Appendix C
Computer Room
device board and
schematics
Introduction

This section contains the Edwards Plaza Computer Room drawings for the
device board and schematics.
Administration building device board and schematics

Computer room smoke detector layout

Appendix C-2 EST3 Series Student Workbook

Appendix D
Edwards Plaza building
floor layouts

Introduction

This section contains the Edwards Plaza Main and Administration Building
Floor layout drawings showing device locations.

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Edwards Plaza building floor layouts

Appendix D-2 EST3 Series Student Workbook

 Edwards Plaza building floor layouts

Legend

FACP 3-CAB14 Fire Alarm

Control Panel
WEST
S SIGA-PHSSignature Smoke S
Room 103 Room 102
Detector SIGA-PHS

P SIGA-270 Signature Manual

Pull Station
Genesis Speaker/Strobe
FACP
CR SIGA-CRControl Relay
3-CAB14
Room 104
Room 101

E LOBBY

P
S Main Lobby
SIGA-PHS

大堂

Room 108
Room 105

EAST
Room 106 S Room 107
SIGA-PHS

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Legend

FACP 3-CAB14 Fire Alarm

Control Panel
WEST
S SIGA-PHSSignature Smoke S
Room 203 Room 202
Detector SIGA-PHS

P SIGA-270 Signature Manual

Pull Station
Genesis Speaker/Strobe

CR SIGA-CRControl Relay
Room 204

Room 201

E LOBBY

P
S
SIGA-PHS

Room 208

Room 205

EAST
Room 206 S Room 207
SIGA-PHS

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Legend

FACP 3-CAB14 Fire Alarm

Control Panel
WEST
S SIGA-PHSSignature Smoke S
Room 303 Room 302
Detector SIGA-PHS

P SIGA-270 Signature Manual

Pull Station
Genesis Speaker/Strobe

CR SIGA-CRControl Relay
Room 304

Room 301

E LOBBY

P
S
SIGA-PHS

Room 308

Room 305

EAST
Room 306 S Room 307
SIGA-PHS

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Edwards Plaza building floor layouts

PRESSURE FAN2

CR

Legend

FACP 3-CAB14 Fire Alarm

Control Panel
WEST
S SIGA-PHSSignature Smoke S
Room 403 Room 402
Detector SIGA-PHS

P SIGA-270 Signature Manual

Pull Station
Genesis Speaker/Strobe

CR SIGA-CRControl Relay
Room 404

Room 401

E LOBBY

P
S
PRIMARY SIGA-PHS
CR

RECALL

ALTERNATE
CR

RECALL
Room 408
CR

SUPPLY FAN

Room 405

EAST
Room 406 S Room 407
SIGA-PHS

CR

PRESSURE FAN1

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Appendix E
Lab Panel Operator Layer Display
Panel Definitions

Introduction

This section contains definitions for the custom Control/LED panels.

Lab Panel Operator Layer Display Panel Definitions

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 Lab Panel Operator Layer Display Panel Definitions

1. Parking Floor Alarm (Level 1)

2. Ground Floor Alarm (Level 2)
3. Second Floor Alarm (Level 3)
4. Third Floor Alarm (Level 4)
5. Second Floor Computer Room Alarm
6.
7. AND Group Active
8. Matrix Group Active
9.
10.
11. Supply Fan Activated
12. Pressure Fan #1 Activated

13. Pressure Fan #2 Activated

14.
15.
16. Primary Elevator Recall Activated
17. Alternate Elevator Recall Activated
18.
19. Detector Maintenance Alert
20.

21.
22. Alternate Sensitivity On

23.

24. General Trouble

CAB #1 Display Panel 1

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Lab Panel Operator Layer Display Panel Definitions

1. CAB #1 3-CPU Fault

2. CAB #1 3-PSMON Fault
3. CAB #1 3-SSDC1 Fault
4. CAB #1 Level 1 Amplifier Fault
5. CAB #1 Level 2 Amplifier Fault
6. CAB #1 Level 3 Amplifier Fault
7. CAB #1 3-ASU Fault
8. CAB #1 3-FTCU Fault
9.
10. CAB #2 3-CPU Fault
11. CAB #2 3-PSMON Fault
12. CAB #2 3-IDC8/4 Fault

13. CAB #2 Level 4 Amplifier Fault

14. CAB #2 3-SSDC1 Fault
15.
16. Parking Floor (Level 1) - Evac
17. Ground Floor (Level 2) - Evac
18. Second Floor (Level 3) –Evac

19. Third Floor (Level 4) - Evac

20.
21. Parking Floor (Level 1) - Alert
22. Ground Floor (Level 2) - Alert

23. Second Floor (Level 3) - Alert

24. Third Floor (Level 4) - Alert

CAB #1 Display Panel 2

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1. Parking Floor Page (Level 1)

2. Ground Floor Page (Level 2)

3. Second Floor Page (Level 3)

4. Third Floor Page (Level 4)

5.

6.

7. Parking Floor Service Group (Level 1)

8. Ground Floor Service Group (Level 2)

9. Second Floor Service Group (Level 3)

10. Third Floor Service Group (Level 4)

11.

12 System Test Message

CAB #1 Display Panel 3

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Lab Panel Operator Layer Display Panel Definitions

Call In

Connected

1. Parking Floor Fire Phone (Level 1)

2. Ground Floor Fire Phone (Level 2)

3. Second Floor Fire Phone (Level 3)

4. Third Floor Fire Phone (Level 4)

CAB #1 Display Panel 4

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1. Supply Fan ON

2. Supply Fan Auto

3. Supply Fan OFF

4. Pressure Fan 1 ON

5. Pressure Fan 1 Auto

6. Pressure Fan 1 OFF

7. Pressure Fan 2 ON

8. Pressure Fan 2 Auto

9. Pressure Fan 2 OFF

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

CAB #1 Display Panel 5

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Lab panel operator layer display panel definitions

1. Computer Room Smoke #1

2. Computer Room Smoke #2
3. Computer Room Smoke #3
4. Computer Room Smoke #4
5. Computer Room Smoke #5
6. Computer Room Smoke #6

7. Computer Room Smoke #7

8. Computer Room Smoke #8

CAB #2 Display Panel 1

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Appendix F
Project
Specifications

Introduction

This is the specification for your project. This project is worth 50% of your
final grade. You must successfully complete 70% of the practical part of
this course.
Project Specifications

Edwards Plaza
Life Safety System Specification

Section A. Description
This specification includes information on the furnishing, installation and connection of a
networked, multiplex fire detection and control system. Its purpose is to form a complete
coordinated system, which is ready for operation. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm
initiating devices, alarm indicating devices, central processing units, transponders, auxiliary
control devices, fire fighting phone system, status command center(s), power supplies and wiring.

The networked system shall provide fire detection for a building (3 stories with one subterranean
parking level). The building shall be connected together with Class B Network Data and Class B
Audio Risers. Building system shall be non-coded and have electrically supervised Class B wired
circuits. A standby evacuation tone must be supplied independent of the audio distribution. The
audio amplification system must consist of one or more amplifiers for each evacuation-signaling
zone, as necessary for the speaker load in each zone.

The fire detection system must respond to an alarm condition within 3 seconds of activation.

The fire detection system must be network expandable to 160,000 points and support CRT
graphic annunciation.

The Fire Fighter’s Central Control Station shall act as the master monitor and control panel for
the entire system, shall be installed in the Fire Equipment Room on the Ground floor of the
building and shall contain:
1. CPU
2. Fire alarm and detection system status command panel.
3. Status indicator of all alarm points, trouble conditions and supervisory/monitor
conditions.
4. Manual page selections by zone (each level and maintenance building).
5. System wide audio test control.
6. Manual control of the HVAC system.
7. LED displays for Alarms by zone (each level)
8. LED displays to monitor fan and recall relay status, sensor maintenance, logic group
activation, monitor points and local/system troubles.
9. LED displays to monitor the status of each module within the two system panels.
10. LED displays for EVAC and ALERT notification by zone (each level of the building)

The computer Room Control Station (located on the second floor (level 3) shall act as the remote
monitor panel for the status (state) of the entire system. This panel will have limited control
capability. In that, it will be able to command Reset, Alarm Silence, Trouble Silence, Drill and
Acknowledge (Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and Monitor) for the Computer Room only This panel
shall be installed in the Computer Room on the Second Floor and shall contain:
1. CPU
2. Fire alarm and detection system status command panel.
3. Status indicator of all alarm points, trouble conditions and supervisory/monitor
conditions.

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Section B. Fire Detection and Control System

This section includes the functional and operational description of the subject fire detection and
control system:

Edwards-Villa Plaza Building

1. Building type:
3-Story office with 1 basement level.
2. Detectors:
Intelligent: Signature Series Multisensor detectors
Intelligent: Signature Series Multisensor detectors for parking areas.
3. LED Annunciation:
Alarm per fire zone (each floor is a zone), manual page per zone,
HVAC auto/manual mode, EVAC/ALERT per fire zone, system module
status per system panel, and trouble/monitor condition status.
4. Data and Audio communications:
Network Data Riser – Class B
Audio Data Riser – Class B
Field Wiring – Class B

Edwards-Villa Plaza, Computer Room

1. Computer room on the 2nd floor (level 3) of the building
2. Detectors:
Conventional: Ion or Photo.
3. LED Annunciation:
24 Red
4. Data and Audio communications
Network Data Riser – Class B
Audio Data Riser – Class B
Field Wiring – Class B

Alarm Detection System:

1. Shall operate the audible and visual indicating circuits.
2. Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall recall the elevators.
Where:
• One Primary Recall Contact shall be activated by the Elevator Lobby Smoke
on the Floor 3, Floor 2 and Basement in case of detection of fire.
• One Alternative Recall Contact shall be activated by Elevator Lobby Smoke
on the Ground Floor in case of detection of fire.

Matrix Group:
The second floor computer room smoke detectors shall be configured and programmed
as a Matrix Group with an activation number of 3 and a radius of 1. When this Matrix
Group is activated, audible and visual indications shall occur as per the specification for
the 2nd floor.

Service Groups:
A Service Group shall be configured and programmed for each floor. Each floor’s Service
Group shall contain that floor’s Smoke Detectors and Manual Pull Station and Water Flow
Switches for testing. The corresponding floor’s Strobe shall activate for 10 seconds and
then reset when a detector, pull or water flow switch is in test.

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AND Group:
The two of Ground floor smoke detectors shall be configured and programmed as an
AND Group. When the AND Group is activated (2 detectors in Alarm), LED, audible and
visual indications shall be activated per specification for Ground floor.

HVAC Supply and Pressurization Fans:

1. Supply Fans shall be ON at system startup and Pressurization Fans shall be
OFF.
2. The fire detection and control system shall shut down the supply fan and start the
pressurization fans when:
• Any smoke detector detects smoke.
• Any water flow device senses water flow.
• Any manual pull fire alarm station is operated
• A 5 seconds delay is required between Pressurization Fan 1 and Fan 2
when activated.
NOTE: - If just one detector of the AND or Matrix Group reports and alarm, turn the fans
on or off as the specification directs.

Audible Circuits:
1. A recorded EVACUATION voice message shall sound on the floor of incident, floor
above, and floor below basis when any
(excluding the devices in AND and Matrix Groups)
• Smoke detector or active Group detects smoke
• Sprinkler system water flow device senses water flow.
• Heat detectors is activated
• Manual Pull fire alarm station is operated
2. A recorded ALERT voice message shall be broadcast to all non-VAC areas
(excluding the devices in AND and Matrix Groups) in the building when an alarm
condition occurs.
3. Shall sound an all call page through manual control at the Fire Fighter Central Station
Control Panel’s ASU/FT
4. Each speaker circuit shall be capable of individual paging and silencing from the Fire
Fighter Central Station without affecting the zone paging for other signal areas.

Visual Circuits:
1. Shall follow the operation of the audible EVACUATION circuits.
2. Shall be silenced with the Alarm Silence control as follows:
• Fire Fighters Central Station – both panels
• Computer Room Station – Local panel

Manual Control:
1. Shall provide page select for each audible circuit.
2. Shall provide manual on-off control of fans.
3. Shall provide a system wide audio test channel.

Time Control:
1) A Time Control shall be programmed for Monday through Friday that shall turn Off
the Supply Fan and turn ON the Pressurization Fans. The TC shall occur at 9:00 AM
and have a duration of 1 minute.
2) A Time Control shall be programmed for Monday through Friday to activate smoke
detector alternative sensitivity between 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Annunciation:
1. Shall provide visual indication of a system wide and local trouble.

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2. Shall provide visual indication of Monitor points.

3. Shall provide visual indication of the Matrix and AND Group Activations.
4. Shall provide visual indication of individual Floor and Area Alarms. Note: Even if just
1 of the AND or Matrix detectors reports an Alarm, light the Floor/Area LED.
5. Shall provide visual indication of Fan Operation and Primary and Alternate Elevator
Recall. Visual Indication will occur by confirming relay activation.
6. Shall provide visual indication if any Smoke Detector reports a dirty head condition.
7. The auto segment LED of the 3SW/3LEDx6 panel will light at system startup,
indicating automatic operation. These LEDs will go OFF when Fire Fighters panel’s
ON/OFF switch segments are used to manually control fan operation.
8. Shall provide visual indication of fire fighter’s phone call-in or activated status.
9. Shall provide visual indication of each panel’s module fail status.
10. Shall provide visual indication of individual Floor and Area EVAC and ALERT status.
11. Each switch’s corresponding LED should light on switch activation.

Note:
Wall mounted speaker/strobes –1 @1/4 watt, 105ma @24VDC

Points:
1. Floor 3 (level 4)
• 2 Smoke detectors
• 1 Smoke detector elevator lobby
• 1 Manual pull station
• 1 Water flow device
• 1 Gate valve device
• 1 Wall mount telephone receptacle
• 1 Speaker/strobe
2. Floor 2 (level 3)
• 2 Smoke detectors
• 1 Smoke detector elevator lobby
• 1 Manual pull station
• 1 Water flow device
• 1 Gate valve device
• 1 Wall mount telephone receptacle
• 1 Speaker/strobe
3. Floor 2 Computer Room (level 3)
• 8 conventional smoke detectors
4. Ground Floor (level 2)
• 2 Smoke detectors
• 1 Smoke detector elevator lobby
• 1 Manual pull station
• 1 Water flow device
• 1 Gate valve device
• 1 Wall mount telephone receptacle
• 1 Speaker/strobe
5. Parking Floor (level 1)
• 2 Smoke detectors
• 1 Smoke detector elevator lobby
• 1 Manual pull station
• 1 Water flow device
• 1 Gate valve device
• 1 Wall mount telephone receptacle
• 1 Speaker/strobe

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Appendix F-6 EST3 Series Student Workbook

Appendix G
EST3 Series
Practical Check-off

Introduction
This Section contains copies of your Practical Check-Off sheets to be
used during this course.
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EST3 Front Panel

Practical Exercise Check Off List
1. Change the date and time of system.

2. Using the 3-CAB 14 3-LCD front panel, main menu functions light the 10th
LED STEADY on the 3-24R LED Panel with low priority. Then turn this LED
off from the front panel with low priority.

3. Using the 3-CAB 14 3-LCD front panel, main menu functions to

activate/restore the 1st LED (STEADY) on the 3-12xx LED/Switch Panel as
below:
(a) Activate with medium priority. LED is __________
(b) Restore with low priority. LED is__________
(c) Restore with medium priority. LED is __________
(d) Activate with low priority. LED is __________
(e) Activate with low priority. LED is __________
(f) Restore with low priority. LED is __________

3. Using the 3-CAB14 3-LCD front panel, main menu functions turn on
the SIGA-CR which is wired furthest to the loop controller (from
terminal B. Use status menu function to confirm the relay is ON.
Then turn this
SIGA-CR off from the front panel.

4. Using the 3-CAB14 3-LCD main menu, determine what version of firmware is
resident in the 3-ZAxx amplifier module. ______________

5. Perform the following practice sequence:

Notice: Do not use the detectors in the AND group or the computer room for this
practice.

A. Remove a smoke detector. What happened? ____________

B. Use the front panel to find this detector’s logical address and
write it down.
____________________________________________________.

C. Reinstall this detector and allow the panel to go back to normal.

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D. Using the front panel disable this detector. What happened?

E. Smoke this disabled detector. What happened?

F. While this detector is still in alarm enable it. What happened?

_____________________________________________________

G. Acknowledge this alarm and reset at the front panel. Allow the
panel to go back to normal.

6. Perform the following practice sequence:

A. Activate any one of the pull stations. What happened?

B. While the pull is still active, silence the NAC devices. What
happened?

____________ _________________________________________

C. While the pull is still active, acknowledge the alarm and reset
the panel. What happened?

_____________________________________________________

D. Reset the pull station, acknowledge this alarm and reset at the
front panel. Allow the panel to go back to normal.

7. Perform the following practice sequence:

A. Put the panel in the test mode, by selecting service group 3 and
start the test. What happened?

__________________________________________________

B. Test one of the service group 3 smoke detectors. Did it go into

alarm?

Yes or No . What happened?

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_______________________________________ ____________
C. Cancel this test. What happened?

D. Put the panel in the test mode again and test one of the 3rd floor
smokes.

E. Activate the 2nd floor pull station while panel is in test. What
happened?

_____________________________________________________

F. Restore the pull station, acknowledge the alarm and reset the
panel. . What happened?

8. Will the panel let you cancel the test if a tested device remains off normal?

________________________________________________________________

9. Test all page buttons on 3-ASU under normal condition and alarm condition
respectively.

10. Clear history log of both panels. Cause an alarm on EACH panel. Check
history report with text and without text, operate from both panel 1 and panel
2 respectively, when the command menu prompt to enter panel number, enter
panel 01 read the report and then enter panel 02 to read another report again.
You need retrieve totally 8 different reports and compare them.

11. Check dirty level of smoke detector 01 02 0001 ______________________

12. What are the active points while the panel is under fire condition and alarm
silence button is turned on?

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

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Grade ________________

EST3 Practical Exercise

Installation
Name: __________________________ Date Completed________________

Please check off each task completed.

Task Description

1. 1 10 pts Install and wire four 3-ZAxx Amp LRM’s in Cab#1 and Cab#2 per
the project and product specifications.
9 Check that each amp is configured for 25V/70V according to speaker type.
9 Connect Amp Audio Output to Speakers.
9 Connect Strobe Output (Visible) to Strobes.

NOTE: Remember EOL’s.

2. 1 8 pts Install and wire the 3-IDC8/4 Traditional Zone LRM in computer
room, per the project and product specifications.
9 Configure JP1 - JP4 on this LRM for input circuits.
9 Put correct value resisters.

NOTE: Remember EOL’s.

3. 1 10 pts Install and wire the 3-SSDC Signature Controller LRM in Cab#1,
per the project specifications, product specifications and EST3 Project
Drawings drawings.
9 Wire the SIGA Loop (Circuit) or Data Riser for Class B operations to include
the smoke, pulls, waterflow and fire phone modules. Install and wire the 3-
SSDC Signature Controller LRM in Cab#2, per project specifications. Wire the
SIGA Loop or Data Riser for Class A operations to include fan control and
elevator recall relays

4. 1 8 pts Install and wire the 3-PSMON Power Supply Monitor LRM in the
CAB #2, per the project and product specifications.

NOTE: Connect the 3-PPS/M Heat Sink Assembly TB2

Battery + terminal to the 3-PSMON Aux Power TB1,
terminal 4 to simulate the cabinet batteries.

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5. 1 10 pts Install and wire the 3-CPU w/ 3-LCD in 3-CAB7 (CAB #2), per the
project and product specifications.
9 Wire the Network Data Riser for Class B operation.

9 Wire the Audio Riser for Class B operation.

Notify Instructor for inspection before continuing this exercise.

6. 1 2 pts Power up your lab stations, connect the download cable to the
3-CPU’s RJ11 connector and perform a version request to verify
the current level of Code and Bootstrap on each 3-CPU.

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7. 1 10 pts Disconnect the SIGA circuits at both 3-SSDC’s. If it is not already

done, download the Install version of the project software into each
of the three 3-CPU’s and resolve any local troubles.

NOTE: Remember to Compile and DB Convert before a download.

8. 1 2 pts Power down your Lab Station and reconnect the two SIGA circuits.
Power up your lab stations and allow each Loop Controller to
reconstruct its devices creating the actual SIGA database.

9. 1 2 pts Use the SDU’s Upload and Mapping functions to troubleshoot each
SIGA circuit.

10. 1 2 pts Import the full application version into your SDU. Using the SDU,
reconcile the SIGA data for both loops, SIGA Convert, download to
each 3-SSDC and use Status And Diagnostics Features feature to
monitor and troubleshoot.

11. 1 6pts Compile and DB Convert full application version of project.

Download the full application into each 3-CPU and resolve any
system troubles.

70 points total

Instructor_______________________________

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Grade __________

EST3 Practical Exercise

Programming and Networking Lab
Name: ____________________________ Date Completed________________

Please check off each task completed.

Task Instructions pts.

1. Customize the 3-SDU behavior and configuration aspects. 1 1

st
2. Create a new project (1 letter of project name is password). 1 1

3. Configure Cabinets, Cab #1, Cab #2 1 1

4. Configure Network Routing, Cab #1, Cab #2 1 1

5. Configure Cab #1 LRM’s and LED Switch Panels. 1 1

6. Configure 3-ASU channels and messages. Create clips and import audio
messages. 1 2

7. Configure Cab #2 LRM’s and LED Switch Panels. 1 1

8. Configure Time Controls. 1 2

9. Configure non-SIGA Objects (3-IDC8/4, LED’s, Switches, Strobes (for all

cabinets). Configure all switches NOT report a monitor event to the LCD
panels when each switch is actuated . 1 2

10. Configure and label SIGA Objects for both SIGA loops 1 1

11. Reconcile the 3-CAB21’s SIGA Loop (Scanning Method). 1 1

12. Reconcile the 3-CAB7’s SIGA Loop (Mapping Method). 1 1

13. Configuring Project’s Logical Groups (AND, Service and Matrix). 1 1

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14. Configure a instruction text group that will be activated and give operator
detailed instructions when an alarm is reported by any computer room smoke
detectors 1 1

15. Write a rule that turns on the Supply Fan and steady lights the AUTO
Segment LED’s (LED 2, 5, & 8) of Cab 1’s 3SW/3LED x 6 panel at start up,
per the specification 1 1

16. Write one rule which lights the appropriate floor of incident LED to
flash FAST on the 24 LED panel #1 display of CAB #1 when ANY Alarm is
reported by the panel. 1 1

17. Write one rule which lights the appropriate LED to flash FAST
on the 24 LED panel #1 display of CAB #1 and CAB #2 when ANY Alarm
is reported by the computer room smoke detectors 1 1

18. Write one rule to light the “General Trouble” LED SLOW on the appropriate
24 LED panel #1 display of CAB #1 when any field device trouble,
panel trouble and ground fault is reported by the panels. (Hint: Read Trouble,
LocalTrouble, GroundFault and FirstTrouble input events description in Help
file and decide which input event should be used). 1 1

19. Write one rule that lights the appropriate LED to flash SLOW on the
appropriate 24 LED panel in the 3-CAB14 when any SIGA smoke detector,
reports a dirty head maintenance alert condition. 1 1

20. Write one rule for audible and visible zone responses per the specification,
when a smoke detector (exclude those in AND group and matrix group)
goes into alarm. 1 1

21. Write one rule for audible and visible zone responses when both detectors
on ground floor in AND group goes into alarm. Fast flash the AND group
active LED. 1 2
nd
22. Write one rule for audible and visible zone responses for the 2 floor
computer room matrix group goes into alarm per the specification. Fast flash
the Matrix active LED. 1 2

23. Write one rule for audible and visible zone responses per the specification,
when a manual pull station is activated. 1 1

24. Write one rule for audible and visible zone responses per the specification,
when a water flow switch is activated. 1 1

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25. Write one rule to manually select individual zone paging from the
3-CAB14, 12SW/12LED panel, Switches are configured for toggle operation
and the corresponding LED lights STEADY when each switch segment is
activated. 1 1

26. Write rules to manually ON-OFF-AUTO select three fans from

the 3-CAB14 3SW x 3LED x 6 panel per the specification. 1 6

Where the ON switch segment (1, 4, and 7) for each turns the
corresponding fan ON, lights the corresponding LED segment STEADY,
and turns the corresponding auto-LED segment OFF.
Where the OFF switch segment (3, 6, and 9) for each turns the
corresponding fan OFF, lights the corresponding LED segment STEADY,
and turns the corresponding auto-LED segment OFF.

27. Write one rule, using N-Variables, to activate primary elevator recall relay to
recall the elevators when a Primary Elevator Lobby Smoke detectors (Level 1,
3 and 4) goes into Alarm. 1 1

28. Write one rule to activate alternative elevator recall relay to recall the
elevators when the Alternate Elevators Lobby Smoke detector
(Level 2) goes into Alarm. 1 1

29. Write rules to slow blink the designated LED’s on the appropriate
Cab #1 24 LED panel when the elevator recall control relays are
confirmed to be activated. 1 2

30. Write rules to slow blink the designated LED’s on the appropriate
Cab #1 24 LED panel when the three fan control relays are confirmed
to be activated. 1 1

31. Write one rule which turns off the Supply Fan and turns on the
two Pressure Fans (with a 5 second delay), per the specification, when
any Alarm is reported. 1 2

32. Write one rule, to activate corresponding service group when a switch of Cab
#1 12SW/12LED switch is pressed. The switches are configured for toggle
operation and the corresponding LED lights STEADY when switch segment is
activated 1 2

33. Write one rule per the specification, for the service Groups when a device
under test mode is activated. 1 2

34. Write one rule, per the specification, for the Time Control for the fans. 1 1

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35. Write one rule, per the specification, for the Time Control to activate alternate
sensitivity of smokes during office hour. 1 1

36. Write one rule to SLOW blink the corresponding LED on Cab #1 Panel #1
24LED panel to indicate the alternate smoke sensitivity is activated. 1 1

37. Write one rule, per the specifications, to light the appropriate CALL IN LED
SLOW on the Cab #1 Panel #4 12SW/24 LED display to indicate Call In
status. 1 2

38. Write one rule to activate corresponding SIGA-CC1 to connect and light
CONNECTED LED SLOW when press the connect switch on Cab #1 Panel
#4 12SW/24LED display panel. 1 2

39. Write one rule, per the specifications, to light the appropriate CONNEDTED
LED (same LED as indicated in above item) STEADY on the Cab #1 Panel #4
12SW/24LED display to indicate Phone activated Status. 1 2

40. Write rules, using N-variables with a width (<N:n-n:W>), per the
specification, to SLOW blink the appropriate LED on the 24 LED panel #2
in Cab # 1 to indicate an LRM failure (local trouble and ground fault) for the
LRMs in CAB #1. 1 4

41. Write rules, using N-variables per the specification, to SLOW blink the
appropriate LED on the 24 LED panel #2 in Cab # 1 to indicate an LRM
failure (local trouble and ground fault) for the LRMs in CAB #2. 1 4

42. Write one rule to manually initiate the system wide audio test message,
from the appropriate switch on the 3-CAB14, 12SW/12LED panel
per the specifications. Remember that the corresponding LED lights
STEADY when the switch is activated 1 2

43. Write rules to light LED SLOW to indicate the EVAC and/or ALERT
status of amplifiers on Cab #1 Panel #2 24 LED display. 1 4

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Remember to test your panel before turning it in

When you have completed this practical exercise, you must put
your name on the front page and turn it into the instructor along
with your rules, to receive your grade for this lab.

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