Operator's Handbook

Autroprime Interactive Fire Detection System

116-P-APRIME2-OPERAT/FGB, Rev. A. 2018-03-07, Autronica Fire And Security AS

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 Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................... 7
1.1 About the Handbook .......................................................................... 7
1.2 The Reader ........................................................................................ 7
1.3 Reference Documentation ................................................................. 7
1.4 Components ...................................................................................... 8

2. The Operator Panel ......................................................... 9

2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 9
2.2 Indicators ........................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Upper Section .......................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Lower Section .......................................................................... 11
2.3 The Panel Display .............................................................................. 12
2.4 Operating Buttons .............................................................................. 12
2.4.1 Function Buttons...................................................................... 12
2.4.2 More Events button ................................................................. 14
2.4.3 Alphanumeric Keypad ............................................................. 14
2.4.4 Manoeuvre and Utility Buttons ................................................. 15
2.5 Internal Buzzer ................................................................................... 16

3. Operation Mode .............................................................. 17

3.1 Loop Topology Presentation .............................................................. 17
3.2 The Panel’s Idle State ........................................................................ 17
3.3 Conditions .......................................................................................... 17
3.4 Alarm Levels ...................................................................................... 18
3.5 Access Levels .................................................................................... 18
3.6 How Events are Presented in the Display.......................................... 19
3.7 How to View Detailed Information ...................................................... 19
3.8 Resounding the Internal Buzzer......................................................... 20
3.9 Resounding Fire Alarm Devices ........................................................ 20
3.10 Disablement Sources......................................................................... 20
3.10.1 Overview.................................................................................. 20
3.10.2 Point Disablements.................................................................. 21
3.11 Alarm Organization ............................................................................ 21
3.11.1 Detection Zones with Different Properties ............................... 21
3.11.2 The Actioning of Alarm Zones ................................................. 22
3.11.3 Immediate Action Detection Zones ......................................... 22
3.11.4 Dependency Action Detection Zones ...................................... 22
3.11.5 Delayed Action Detection Zones ............................................. 23
3.11.6 Delayed Dependency Detection Zones ................................... 24
3.11.7 SOLAS Detection Zones ......................................................... 25
3.11.8 Silent, Small and Large Alarm – Overview .............................. 25

4. About «In the Event of….» ............................................. 27

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5. In the Event of a Fire Alarm............................................ 28

5.1 Indications in the Event of a Fire Alarm ............................................. 28
5.2 Actions to be Taken in the Event of a Fire Alarm .............................. 28

6. In the Event of a Pre Alarm ............................................ 32

6.1 Indications in the Event of a Pre Alarm .............................................. 32
6.2 Actions to be Taken in the Event of a Pre Alarm ............................... 32

7. In the Event of a Fire Alarm - with Alarm Delay .......... 34

7.1 Indications - Fire Alarm with Alarm Delay .......................................... 34
7.2 Actions to be Taken - Fire Alarm with Alarm Delay ........................... 34

8. In the Event of Faults ...................................................... 37

8.1 Indications in the Event of Faults ....................................................... 37
8.2 Actions to be Taken in the Event of Faults ........................................ 37

9. Supervisory ..................................................................... 40
9.1 Indications during Supervisory ........................................................... 40
9.2 Actions to be Taken during Supervisory ............................................ 40

10. Menu Mode ...................................................................... 42

10.1 Menu Structure .................................................................................. 42
10.2 How to Enter Menu Mode .................................................................. 42
10.3 How to Enter Service Mode ............................................................... 43

11. System Status ................................................................. 44

11.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 44
11.2 System Status Menu .......................................................................... 44
11.3 Example – System Status, Alarms .................................................... 44

12. Disabling.......................................................................... 46
12.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 46
12.2 Disable Menu ..................................................................................... 46
12.3 Disabling Activated / Deactivated Components ................................. 47
12.4 Disabling Detection Zones ................................................................. 47
12.5 Disabling Alarm Zones....................................................................... 47
12.6 Disabling Points ................................................................................. 47
12.7 Disabling Fire Alarm Devices............................................................. 48
12.8 Disabling Outputs (Loop Outputs/Local Outputs) .............................. 48
12.9 Disabling Inputs (Loop Inputs/Local Inputs)....................................... 48
12.10 Disabling Routing Equipment ............................................................ 48
12.11 Disabling Loop IO Carriers ................................................................ 49
12.12 Example – How to Disable a Detection Zone .................................... 49

13. Enabling........................................................................... 51
13.1 Introducion ......................................................................................... 51
13.2 Enable Menu ...................................................................................... 51
13.3 Enabling Deactivated Components ................................................... 52
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13.4 Enabling Detection Zones .................................................................. 52

13.5 Enabling Alarm Zones ....................................................................... 52
13.6 Enabling Points .................................................................................. 52
13.7 Enabling Fire Alarm Devices ............................................................. 52
13.8 Enabling Outputs (Loop Outputs/Local Outputs) ............................... 53
13.9 Enabling Inputs (Loop Inputs/Local Inputs) ....................................... 53
13.10 Enabling Routing Equipment ............................................................. 53
13.11 Enabling Loop IO Carriers ................................................................. 53
13.12 How to Execute Commands from the Enable Menu............... 54
13.13 Enabling Delayed Activation .............................................................. 55

14. Show Unit Properties...................................................... 56

14.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 56
14.2 Show Unit Properties Menu ............................................................... 56
14.3 Detection Zones ................................................................................. 57
14.4 Alarm Zones ...................................................................................... 57
14.5 Points ................................................................................................. 58
14.6 Fire Alarm Device .............................................................................. 58
14.7 Loop Outputs ..................................................................................... 59
14.8 Local Outputs ..................................................................................... 60
14.9 Loop Inputs ........................................................................................ 60
14.10 Local Inputs ....................................................................................... 61
14.11 Loop IO Carriers ................................................................................ 61
14.12 Mimic Panels ..................................................................................... 61
14.13 Activation Groups .............................................................................. 62
14.14 External Interfaces ............................................................................. 62
14.14.1 Serial Port Settings ............................................................... 62
14.14.2 IP Address Settings (Ethernet) ............................................. 63
14.14.3 ESPA Interface Settings ....................................................... 63
14.14.4 MODBUS Interface Settings ................................................. 64
14.14.5 Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) .............................................. 64
14.14.6 Show Remote Access ........................................................... 64
14.15 Detection Loops ................................................................................. 65
14.16 Operator Panels ................................................................................. 65

15. Report .............................................................................. 66

15.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 66
15.2 Report Menu ...................................................................................... 66
15.3 Read Log ........................................................................................... 66
15.3.1 Metrics ..................................................................................... 67
15.4 Show Topology .................................................................................. 68
15.5 Show Date and Time ......................................................................... 68
15.6 Software Version Information ............................................................ 68
15.7 Configuration Version Information ..................................................... 68

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16. Service Commands......................................................... 69

16.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 69
16.2 Service Menu ..................................................................................... 69
16.3 Testing Detection Zones .................................................................... 70
16.4 Testing Alarm Zones ......................................................................... 71
16.5 Testing Fire Alarm Devices ............................................................... 71
16.6 Testing Loop Outputs ........................................................................ 72
16.7 Local Outputs ..................................................................................... 73

17. Appendix ......................................................................... 74

17.1 Menu Structure .................................................................................. 74

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1. Introduction

1.1 About the Handbook

This handbook provides the information necessary to operate the Autroprime
Interactive Fire Detection System (hereby called Autroprime) from the Fire Alarm
Control Panel, including;
• Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-200, BS-200L and BS-200M
• Operating Panel BS-210 (an integrated part of the Fire Alarm Control Panel)
• Repeater Panel BS-211
• Information Panel BV-210
• Fire Brigade Panel BU-210

1.2 The Reader

The handbook is intended to be used by personnel who are responsible for
operating the system. We assume the reader has the necessary basic
understanding of the system concept (refer to System Description), and the term
zone including, Detection Zone and Alarm Zone.

Autroprime comprises various components (see chapter 1.4). It is important that

the reader gets familiarized with these, plus the different terms and abbreviations.

1.3 Reference Documentation

The table below shows an overview of the complete technical documentation
available in several languages:

Documents Part number File name

System Description 116-P-APRIME2-SYSTEM/XGB aprime2system_xgb
Getting Started 116-P-APRIME2-GESTAR/EGB aprime2gestar_egb
Installation Handbook 116-P-APRIME2-INSTAL/DGB aprime2instal_dgb
Connecting Loop Units 116-P-CONNECTLOOPUNIT/DGB connectloopunit_dgb
Configuration Handbook 116-P-APRIME2-CONFIG/EGB aprime2config_egb
Operator’s Handbook 116-P-APRIME2-OPERAT/FGB aprime2operat_fgb
User Guide 116-P-APRIME2-USERGU/LGB aprime2usergu_lgb
Wall Chart 116-P-APRIME2-WALLCH/LGB aprime2wallc_lgb
Menu Structure 116-P-APRIME2-MENUS/MGB aprime2menus_mgb
Datasheet; Fire Alarm Control Panel BS- 116-P-BS200/CGB bs200_cgb
200
Datasheet; 116-P-BS200M/CGB bs200m_cgb
Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-200M
Datasheet; Repeater Panel BS-211 116-P-BS211/CGB bs211_cgb
Datasheet; Information Panel BV-210 116-P-BV210/CGB bv210_cgb
Datasheet; Fire Brigade Panel BU-210 116-P-BU210/CGB bu210_cgb
Datasheet; Mimic Driver BUR-200 116-P-BUR200/CGB bur200_cgb

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1.4 Components
The Autroprime Interactive Fire Alarm System comprises the following components
(EN-54) :

Component Abbreviation Description Ref.

Point - Detector or manual call point. A/D
Control and indicating c.i.e. Equipment supplying power to, as well as accepting B
equipment fault and alarm signals from detectors. Indicates an
alarm condition audibly and visibly, plus the
location.
Power Supply - The source of power for control and indicating L
equipment and for items supplied with power from
such equipment.
Fire Alarm Devices FAD Equipment giving warning of fire, for example, a C
sounder or visual indicator.
Fire Alarm Routing FARE Equipment routing an alarm signal from control and E
Equipment indicating equipment to a Fire Alarm Receiving
Station.
Control for Fire Protection FPE An automatic device actuating measures of fire G
Equipment protection after receiving a signal from control and
indicating equipment (for example, fire
extinguishers, ventilation controllers).
Fault Warning Routing FWRE Equipment routing a fault warning signal from J
Equipment control and indicating equipment to a fault warning
receiving station.
Fire Alarm Receiving - A centre from which the necessary fire protection F
Station measures can be initiated at any time.
Fault Warning Receiving - A centre from which the necessary corrective K
Station measures can be initiated.
Automatic Fire Protection - Fire control or fire fighting equipment, for example, H
Equipment extinguishing installation.

B C
Fire Alarm
C Device
A Control
and
Fire indicating E F
A
detectors equipment
Fire Alarm Fire Receiving
D Points Routing Eq. Station

D
Manual J K
call-points
Fault Warning
Fault Warning
Receiving
Routing Eq.
Station

G H
Control for
Automatic Automatic Fire
Fire Protection Eq. Protection Eq.

L
Power
Supply

Note:
The lines linking the various components on the illustration indicate information flows,
and not physical interconnections.
Item G and H and some other items may need to be provided with a seperate power supply.

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2. The Operator Panel

2.1 Introduction
The Operator Panel BS-210, including an upper and a lower section, is an
integrated part of the Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-200, BS-200L and BS-200M.
The Repeater Panel BS-211 is identical with the Operator Panel, with the exception
of the alphanumeric keypad at the lower section.

The other Autroprime panels; the Information Panel BV-210 (no operating buttons
available) and the Fire Brigade Panel BU-210 consist only of the upper section of
the panel.

During normal operation, the backlight in the panel display is ON. No operating
buttons and indicators are visible, except for the Power indicator that always
displays a steady green light when the power is ON and the

Enter-button that is backlit.

Apart from this, only indicators relevant to the actual condition are visible. For
example, if a fault is present the fault indicator will have a yellow light. A backlight
will appear only on buttons that are currently available (relevant to the actual
condition).

The illustration below shows the Operator Panel with its panel display, operating
buttons and indicators.

Indicators
Panel display

Upper
section

Lower
section

Alphanumeric keypad /
Operating Buttons

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2.2 Indicators

2.2.1 Upper Section The circular red alarm indicator

shows that one or more
detection zones are in the fire
alarm state.

• Pulsing red light:

In the event of a fire alarm. The Fire Alarm
Devices (FAD), (if any), are still in active
state.
• Steady red light:
All FADs activated by the fire alarm
condition have been deactivated by
operating the Silence Alarms button. The
control and indicating equipment still
remain in the fire alarm condition.

In the event of more than one alarm. The red

More Events indicator shows that several
detection zones are in the fire alarm state.

Pre Alarm One or more detection zones are in the pre-alarm state.

Remote Call Steady red light when the message is sent to a remote device, for example, the
Fire Brigade.
Remote Call Response Steady yellow light when an acknowledge message is received from the remote
device, for example, the Fire Brigade.
Fault The presence of a fault.
• Pulsing light
Unacknowledged fault warnings exist
• Steady light
All fault warnings have been acknowledged
Disabled Function Steady yellow light when one or more of the following components are in the
disabled state:
• detection zones and alarm zones
• individual points
• outputs and inputs
• Fire Alarm Devices, Fire Alarm Routing Equipment, Fire Protection
Equipment and Fault Warning Routing Equipment.
Test Condition Steady yellow light when one or more of the following components have been
manually set to the test condition:
• detection zones and alarm zones
• fire alarm devices
• outputs
Supervisory Condition The presence of an input device (for example, door control units, monitor and
control units) that is in the supervisory state.
• A pulsing light
Unacknowledged points in Supervisory state exist
• Steady light
All points in Supervisory state have been acknowledged
System Fault Steady yellow light when a system fault is present.

Power Steady green light when power is ON.

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2.2.2 Lower Section

Delayed Activation Steady yellow light indicates that Immediate Output Actioning
has been changed to delayed output actioning (manually or
automatically by using the Day/Night function), meaning that
a delay period is active for Fire Alarm Devices (FAD), Fire
Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE) and all other outputs that
are connected to the detection zone of this type.
Annunciator Fault Pulsing yellow light when a fault is detected (and not
accepted) on one or more Fire Alarm Devices (FAD). Steady
yellow light when accepted.
The yellow Fault indicator will have the identical behaviour.
Remote Call Fault Pulsing yellow light when a fault is detected (and not
accepted) on Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE). Steady
yellow light when accepted.
The yellow Fault indicator will have the identical behaviour.
Annunciator Disabled Steady yellow light when one or more Fire Alarm Devices are
disabled.
The Disabled Function indicator will also have a steady yellow
light when one or more FADs are disabled.
Disabling an alarm zone will also disable the FADs in this
zone.
Remote Call Disabled Steady yellow light when the signal to Fire Alarm Routing
Equipment (FARE) has been disabled.
The Disabled Function indicator will also have a steady yellow
light when FARE is disabled.
Reduced Detection Steady yellow light when a MultiSensor is switched into
Operation Class “Heat Only”.

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2.3 The Panel Display

During normal operation, the panel display is always backlit.

The panel display has 8 lines of 40 characters.

Autroprime features a scrollbar functionality. A mark in a vertical scrollbar on the

right hand side of the display gives an approximate indication of how many lines
there are above and below the line which is currently highlighted. For example, if
there are a total of 6 alarms (6 lines), the mark will be positioned in the middle of
the scrollbar.

2.4 Operating Buttons

Only buttons that are currently available are backlit (relevant to the actual
condition).

2.4.1 Function Buttons

Function Buttons (upper section)

Button Description Access
Level
Mute Panel Used to mute the panel. 1
(black)
Silence Used to silence Fire Alarm Devices (FAD) and cause 2
(red) pulsing ALARM indicator to go steady.
Pressing and holding this button down for more than
7 seconds will activate the Resound function.
Reset Used to reset the system. 2
(green)

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Function Buttons (lower section)

Button Description Access
Level
Prolong Delay Applies to detection zones that are defined as Delayed 1
(black) Action Detection Zones.

Used to prolong the delay period. A global

functionality.
The delay is divided into two delay periods, Initial
Delay, T1 (configurable) and Prolonged Delay, T2
(configurable).
The (T1) delay period starts when a Fire Alarm signal
from a point is received. Actions will be initiated after
the T1 delay period has expired. Pressing Prolong
Delay will terminate T1 and the delay period T2 will
start.

The operation of delays to outputs for Fire Alarm

Devices (FAD) apply to:
• detectors and/or
• signals from specific zones
• manual call points and/or

The operation of delays to outputs for Fire Alarm

Routing Equipment (FARE) apply to:
• detectors
and/or
• signals from specific zones
Block Applies to the maritime version BS-200M only. 1
(black)
In a SOLAS Detection Zone (Safety of Life at Sea),
there is a two-minutes delay from when a Point enters
an alarm condition until the associated Detection Zone
initiates the activation of the configured Fire Alarm
Devices (FADs) and outputs.

During this period a countdown timer is shown on the

panel display and the user is allowed to press the
Block button to block the activation of FADs and/or
outputs during this two minute period.
Activate Outputs If one or more detection zones have entered the Fire 1
(black) Alarm state and are in their T1 or T2 periods
(described above; Prolong Delay), the delayed actions
can be immediately initiated by pressing Activate
Outputs. (Activation of a manual call point will normally
give immediate action, provided that no delay has
been defined.

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2.4.2 More Events button

More Events button (upper section)

Button Description Access
Level
More Events Used to scroll downwards among events in the 2
(black) currently active window. Available only if there are
more events to be displayed in the window than what
is currently displayed (i.e. the number of lines
exceeds 6).
In addition, a lamp test can be performed by pressing
and holding the button for at least 10 seconds. The
lamp test is performed in access level 1 (without
using the key).

2.4.3 Alphanumeric Keypad

The alphanumeric keypad includes the numbers 1 to 9, 0, the letters A to Z, plus

special characters. (Note that the Repeater Panel has no alphanumeric keypad).

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2.4.4 Manoeuvre and Utility Buttons

Manoeuvre and Utility Buttons (lower section)

Button When accessible (mode) Description
Select Used to select one of several lines (items). Multiselect
is possible by holding down the Select button and at the
same time selecting all lines by scrolling with the up or
down arrow buttons. It is also possible to scroll among
several lines and select one-by-one by using the Select
button.
Enter When the cursor is on a list The properties of a selected unit is shown.
item.
The selected menu page on the display is shown if the
item is a submenu.
Accepts the selected function if the item is a function.
Pressing and holding down this button for more than 5
seconds will bring you to menu mode.
When the cursor is on an Used to select/approve a selection (parameter) or
item in a single select list. return.
Function Only accessible if one or Allows you to perform a function on the selected items.
more items are selected
(highlighted) in a multiple
select list.
Back / Move one level up in the menu tree.
Cancel / Cancel an input character (backspace).
Close
Used to move back one level / show previous picture if
the display is not showing information on the top level.
Used to scroll lines up or down.
Used to change numerical values.
Up/down
arrow
buttons
Used to scroll to the left or to the right.
Left/right Used to highlight text for copy, cut, etc.
arrow
buttons

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2.5 Internal Buzzer

Each panel provides an internal buzzer which is activated as described below. If
more than one condition is present simultaneously, the buzzer will reflect the
condition which has the highest priority.

The internal buzzer is activated in the cases of:

 System Fault
 Alarm
 Pre Alarm
 Fault
 Supervisory

The internal buzzer can be silenced by pressing the Mute Panel button.

If the cause for making the buzzer signal sound is still present, the buzzer will
resound after a predefined time.

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3. Operation Mode

3.1 Loop Topology Presentation

When the panel is turned on and the initialization procedure is completed, the panel
will recognize detectors and other loop units and the system topology is shown in
the display.

3.2 The Panel’s Idle State

The panel can be in either Operation Mode or Menu Mode. When no one is
operating the panel and no button has been pressed, the panel will always be in
Operation Mode, provided that the system is in quiescent condition (see below).
The display appears as follows in the panel’s idle state.

3.3 Conditions
In Operation Mode, the system can be in quiescent condition (lowest priority), or in
one or any combination of the following conditions:

 fire alarm condition (highest priority)

 pre alarm condition
 fault warning condition
 disablement condition
 test condition
 supervisory condition

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3.4 Alarm Levels

A detector may signal different levels of alarm, indicating the amount of smoke or
gas currently present. These are;
 Fire Alarm Level (the highest level)
 Pre Alarm Level

Whenever a detector detects a transition from one alarm level to another (from
lower level to the highest level), this event is reported to the system as a Pre Alarm
or Fire Alarm signal, which in turn will initiate the appropriate actions.

3.5 Access Levels

All user interface controls are classified as belonging to one of the three different
access levels described below:

Access Access Description

Level
1 No key or password Accessible by members of the general public. All mandatory
required indications are visible at access level 1 without prior manual
intervention. The normal operation mode is the default setting
for the panel.
2 Access by key Accessible by persons with a specified responsibility for
safety.

3 Password restricted Accessible by persons trained and authorized to do

reconfiguration of site specific data and maintenance
according to the manufacturer’s published instruction.
If no action has been performed in this level within one hour
the panel will either return to Access Level 1 or Access Level
2 depending on whether the key has been used.

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3.6 How Events are Presented in the Display

The different events, for example, «In the Event of a Fire Alarm», are
presented in Operation Mode.

The example below shows a situation where 2 detection zones are in alarm state.
The first and the last detection zone are shown in the display, including information
on the name of detectors and locations. The total number of zones is shown in the
upper right corner of the display.

Total number of
detection zones
in alarm state

3.7 How to View Detailed Information

In order to select among points in alarm, for example, «In
the Event of a Fire Alarm», proceed as follows:

• Scroll (up and down) with the arrow buttons to find and select the
wanted point.

• Press the Enter-button to view detailed information. Scroll downwards to

see all information, for example, the type of point (detector, manual call point) and
the exact time the fire alarm condition occured.

A black mark on the vertical scroolbar on the right side of the display indicates that
you can scroll downwards (or upwards) to reveal more information. Note that this is
not indicated on the illustration.

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3.8 Resounding the Internal Buzzer

When pressing the Mute Panel button in an alarm condition, the internal buzzer will
automatically be resounded in the following cases:
• if any new event occurs (for example, a detection zone enters the Fire Alarm
state)
• after a timeout period, if the cause for making it sound is still present

3.9 Resounding Fire Alarm Devices

When pressing the Silence button in the event of an alarm, all Fire Alarm Devices
(FADs) will be deactivated. The red Fire Alarm indication lamp will switch from a
pulsing to a steady light and the local buzzer will go off.

At this stage, the resound timer will start (if it has been configured). The resound
timer will restart on each operation of the Silence button.

Holding the Silence button down for more than 5 seconds will activate the Resound
function.

The alarm zones are automatically resounded to their alarm states on timeout
(configurable) of the Silence resound timer.

3.10 Disablement Sources

3.10.1 Overview
Autroprime supports the following disablement sources:

• Individual
A unit is disabled by an individual command issued to the specified unit.
Applicable to all units with disabling capabilities.
• Loop
A unit is disabled by its corresponding loop being disabled. Applicable to points,
FADs, FPEs and panels connected to loops (DID).
• Detection Zone
A point is disabled by a command to its corresponding detection zone, affecting
all points in the detection zone, including any manual call points. Applicable to
points only.
• Alarm Zone
FADs in an alarm zone will be disabled.
• Disable Input Unit
A detection zone is disabled by a command from a Disable Input Unit. Applicable
to detection zones only.
• Modbus

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3.10.2 Point Disablements

A general rule is that a Point may be disabled by one or more disablement sources
simultaneously. In order to be enabled, the Point must be enabled from all these
disablement sources.

Example:
A Point is disabled from a Zone (Detection Zone disable command issued from the
Fire Alarm Control Panel) and from a Disable Input Unit. For the Point to become
enabled, a DZ enable command must be issued from the Operator Panel and the
Restore button on the Disable Input Unit must be pressed.

3.11 Alarm Organization

3.11.1 Detection Zones with Different Properties

When handling events in Operation Mode, it is important to be aware of how the
alarm organization is configured, that is, the system’s detection zone configuration.

The system provides the following types of detection zones with different properties:
• Immediate Action detection zone
• Dependency Action detection zone
• Delayed Action detection zone
• Delayed Dependency detection zone
• SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) detection zone

The property of a detection zone as well as the type of point (detector or manual
call point) will determine how the system responds to the signal - with respect to
action.

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3.11.2 The Actioning of Alarm Zones

The actioning of alarm zones can be controlled by detection zones, with or without
Delay/Dependency properties.

For example, a detection zone in alarm can activate a number of alarm zones. The
delay period before activation can be defined according to the property of the
chosen detection zone type.

An alarm zone can give both an alarm signal (EVACUATE) and a neighbouring
alarm zone signal (ALERT) with a different pattern.

The top-level alarm zone (default) is called the Parent Alarm Zone. A system
consists of a Parent Alarm Zone, usually with several “sub-level” alarm zones in an
hierarchy. Each “sub level”-alarm zone is related to a specific area of, for example,
a building. If an alarm occurs in a Parent Alarm Zone, all Fire Alarm Devices
(FADs) within this zone, plus all FADs belonging to all “sub-level”-alarm zones will
be activated.

3.11.3 Immediate Action Detection Zones

A signal from an Immediate Action detection zone, will initiate all actions
immediately, without any delay.

Immediate Action applies to all units that can be activated by a Immediate Action
Detection Zone.

3.11.4 Dependency Action Detection Zones

In areas where points may be exposed to a high level of pollution, for example,
unwanted alarms may occur. In order to avoid this problem, the Dependency Action
alarm organization is used.

A fire alarm signal from a single detector in a system defined as Dependency

Action will initiate no actions, i.e. there will be no actioning of outputs to;
• Fire Alarm Devices (FAD)
• Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE)
• Fire Protection Equipment (FPE)
• Silent Alarm

At least two detectors in the same detection zone must be in alarm state before
actions are initiated.

It is also possible to configure the system in such a way that a Large Alarm will be
initiated if at least two detectors in the entire system are in alarm state, regardless
of which detection zone each detector belongs to.

Note that an activation of a manual call-point in a dependency action

detection zone will always initiate actions (provided that the point has
been set to Override Delay and Dependency, YES).

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3.11.5 Delayed Action Detection Zones

Delays to any output depends on the Day Mode operation of the system (i.e. the
LED for Delayed Action is ON). In Night Mode (i.e. the LED for Delayed Action is
OFF) all outputs will be activated at first point in alarm.

When the operator panel receives a fire alarm signal from a point in a Delayed
Action detection zone (configurable), the actioning of outputs to Fire Alarm Devices
(FAD) and/or Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE) can be delayed.

The purpose of this type of alarm organization is to give an immediate warning, but
to delay the activation of outputs. In this way the cause of the alarm can be
investigated before the system automatically initiates the evacuation of the
protected premises and signals the local fire brigade.

Delayed Action is based on the first point reporting the fire. A second point in alarm
in the same detection zone will not affect the delay of the connected outputs.

In an alarm situation, the actioning of outputs will be delayed when the detection
zone has been defined as a Delayed Action detection zone (configurable) and the
point(s) in this Delayed Action detection zone has been set to Override Delay and
Dependency, NO.

Note that activation of a manual call point will normally give

immediate output actioning (provided that the point has been
set to Override Delay and Dependency, YES), even though the
immediate output actioning has been disabled (configurable).

The operation of delays to outputs for Fire Alarm Devices (FAD) apply to:
• detectors and/or
• manual call points and/or
• signals from specific zones

The operation of delays to outputs for Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE) apply
to:
• detectors and/or
• signals from specific zones

The delay is divided into two delay periods, Initial delay, T1 (configurable) and
Prolonged Delay, T2 (configurable). The default value for T1 is 1 minute and 2
minutes for T2.

The T1 delay period is started when a Fire Alarm signal from a point is received.
Actions will be initiated after the T1 delay period has expired. Pressing PROLONG
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T1 for different detection zones may start at different times, however, when Prolong
Delay has been pressed, T2 for all detection zones will start at the same time.

If one or more Delayed Action detection zones have entered the Fire Alarm state
and are in their T1 or T2 periods, the delayed actions can be immediately initiated
by pressing the Activate Outputs button. Activation of a manual call point will also
give immediate action (provided that the point has been set to Override Delay and
Dependency, YES).

3.11.6 Delayed Dependency Detection Zones

Detection zones configured as Delayed Dependency Detection Zones have the
following properties in Day and Night Mode:

In Day Mode, outputs that are configured to be activated by these detection zones
will operate according to their actual configuration, i.e. Silent Alarm, Small Alarm or
Large Alarm as follows:

• When a fire alarm signal from the first detector in alarm is received, the following
will occur:
o The detection zone will enter the Silent Alarm state, and all FPE outputs
configured to be activated on Silent Alarm will be activated. The T1 delay
period will start.
o When the T1 delay period expires, the detection zone will enter the Small
Alarm state. All FPE outputs configured to be activated on Small Alarm will be
activated. The T2 delay period will start.
o When the T2 delay period expires, the detection zone will enter the Large
Alarm state. All FPE outputs configured to be activated on Large Alarm will
operate.

• Note that, at any time, if an alarm from a second detector within the same
detection zone is received, the detection zone will always enter the Large Alarm
State. This means that all (not yet activated) FPEs configured to be activated on
Silent, Small and Large Alarm will be activated.

In Night Mode, outputs are always activated on the first detector in alarm and the
system will always enter the Large Alarm state. As with Day Mode this means that
all (not yet activated) FPEs configured to be activated on Silent, Small and Large
Alarm will operate.

Note that when a point sends an alarm signal, and this point has
been set to Override Delay and Dependency, YES, the Delayed
Dependency detection zone will enter the Large Alarm state
directly, regardless of Day or Night Mode.

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3.11.7 SOLAS Detection Zones

Note: Applies to Fire Alarm Control Panel BS-200M only.

A detection zone configured as SOLAS Detection Zone (Safety of Life at Sea), has
a two-minute delay from when a Point enters an alarm condition until the
associated Detection Zone initiates the activation of the configured Fire Alarm
Devices (FADs) and outputs.

During this period a countdown timer is shown in the panel display and the user has
the ability to block the activation of FADs and/or outputs during the two minute
period.

The Activate Outputs button can be used to activate the FADs and outputs that are
in this two minute transition period or that have previously been blocked.

It is also possible to configure a SOLAS Detection Zone to immediately activate

certain FADs and outputs, without the two minute delay. These FADs and outputs
will thus start to operate at the moment the first Point in a Detection Zone enters
the Alarm condition.

The Silence button can be used to control the FADs independently of the Block
operation. The Silence function will affect all FADs that have been activated.

Autroprime also has a Resound function that will reverse the effect of Silence.

3.11.8 Silent, Small and Large Alarm – Overview

A few differences can be found in national guidelines regarding alarm organization
and output delays. To be able to meet these guidelines you can select between
different types of detection zones and control the activation of outputs.

Three “levels” have been defined regarding the progress of a fire alarm situation
that can be utilized to activate outputs. If delays are activated, the normal situation
will be that all activations will take place at the ‘Large Alarm’ level, both signalling
the fire brigade (FARE), sounders (FADs) and any other delayed output (FPE).
Activating outputs (FPE) at other levels may be obtained selecting these levels
through configuration.

Onboard (BSA-200) outputs may be configured to be dedicated outputs for the

Silent alarm and Small alarm levels. In this case they will only be activated at these
levels.

The table on the next page indicates which levels are available for different types of
detection zones.

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Silent Alarm
Any fire alarm signal will be indicated at the panel without any delay, and this is the
Silent Alarm level. An output may be configured to be activated at this level, as an
example to trigger a coded message through a voice alarm system or an output to
make on site technical personnel aware of the situation.

The delay timer T1 will be started and a countdown timer will be shown in the
display. For a Delayed detection zone the operator may now initiate a prolonged T2
period.

Small Alarm
In the case of a Delayed Dependency detection zone there is an automatic transfer
from the initial T1 delay period to the prolonged T2 delay period. When this transfer
occurs the level will be increased to Small Alarm. Looking at a shopping centre this
level may be used for another voice alarm message making the employees start
the preparations for an evacuation. The display will show the T2 countdown.

(Small alarm level is also shown for Delayed and Dependency zones, but should
not be used as an activation criteria for outputs.)

Large Alarm
The table below shows that this level is the last one (or only) for all types of
detection zones. There are different ways of getting to this level, either elapsed
timers (T1 and/or T2), a second alarm signal or a panel operation. If not configured
otherwise, all outputs will be activated at this level, fire brigade (FARE), sounders
(FAD) and any other outputs (FPE).

Silent Alarm Small Alarm Large Alarm

Immediate Action Detection Zone x
Delayed Action Detection Zone x x
Dependency Action Detection Zone x x
Delayed Dependency Detection Zone x x x
SOLAS Detection Zone x x

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 About «In the Event of….»

4. About «In the Event of….»

The subsequent chapters - In the event of…..- deal with different events that may
occur;

Chapter In the event of…..

Chapter 5 a fire alarm
Chapter 6 a fire alarm with alarm delay (in a Delayed Action detection
zone - immediate output actioning disabled)
Chapter 7 a pre-alarm
Chapter 8 faults
Chapter 9 supervisory condition

The list above covers the most common events. In addition to these, a great
number of combinations of events may, of course, occur.

For each event there is an overview of all indications on the panel, plus the
necessary actions to take. All alarm handling and display pictures shown in the
subsequent chapters are based on the following:

• The system is in Operation Mode.

• To operate the panel, Access Level 2 is required. This means that the person
operating the panel, must use a key before the panel can be operated. This is
indicated with a key.

• The examples show a system that is configured to immediately trigger Fire

Alarm Routing Equipment and send a message to a Fire Receiving Station (Fire
Brigade) in the event of a fire alarm. The Remote Call indicator will thus come
on.

• As you proceed through the steps in the different events, the comments field will,
when necessary, provide additional information and show the different options
you have.

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In the Event of a Fire Alarm

5. In the Event of a Fire Alarm

5.1 Indications in the Event of a Fire Alarm

One or several fire detectors or manual call-points in one or several detection zones are
signalling a Fire Alarm.

The red Alarm indicator is pulsing.

The total number of Detection Zones.

The text display presents the first and last (if

several) detection zones in alarm state and their
location. By operating the menu, detailed
information is available.

The red More Events indicator is pulsing if

several detection zones are signaling a Fire
Alarm.

The internal buzzer is activated.

The fire alarm condition activates Fire Alarm
Devices (sounders, bells, visual indicators, etc.).
¨
Only the operating buttons that are available and
relevant to the current state are backlit.

5.2 Actions to be Taken in the Event of a Fire Alarm

Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

1 Follow all precautions All fire alarm devices

described in the local connected to the
fire instructions, step by alarm zones (which
step. are connected to the
detection zones in
alarm) are activated
(sounders and visual
indicators).
The internal buzzer on
the operator panel is
turned on.
Comments: The first detection and last detection zone (if several) and points in alarm are
highlighted in the display. The total number of detection zones in alarm state
is shown in the uppermost right corner of the display.
The red Alarm indicator is pulsing. If an output to Fire Alarm Routing
Equipment is configured and applied, the red Remote Call indicator will also
be pulsing.
When several zones are in alarm state, the More Events indicator is pulsing.

2 To silence the internal The internal buzzer on

buzzer, press the black the operator panel is
Mute Panel button. turned off.

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Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

3 Use the arrow down

(/arrow up) button and
scroll to observe the
detection zones and
point(s) in alarm state.

Comments: In this example, a total of 2 detection zones are in alarm state. If you want to
view detailed zonal/point information for each zone before investigating the
scene(s), go to step 5. If not, investigate the scene(s), then go directly to
step 7.

4 Investigate the scene(s)

and carry out the
necessary actions.

5 To select a point, scroll

with the arrow up/down
buttons.

6 To view detailed point

information, press

then scroll downwards

to see all information.

Comments: If you want to view detailed information for another point;

move back using the Cancel button , then select another point in
step 5 and repeat step 6. If not, go directly to step 7.

7 To silence all alarms, All Fire Alarm Devices

(FAD) are deactivated.
press the red Silence
button. The Alarm indicator goes
steady.

Comments: The red Alarm indicator goes steady.

To manually resound the alarm zones at this stage, press and hold down the
Silence button at least 10 seconds (see countdown of seconds on display).
Configurable: A timer begins to count down. The alarm zones are
automatically resounded to their alarm states on timeout of the silence
resound timer.
When the fire is extinguished and all necessary repair work is implemented
(smoke is exhausted, new glass replaced in the manual call points, etc.), the
system should be returned to normal operation mode (step 8).

8 Press the green Reset All audible indicators on

all panels in the system
button.
are turned off.

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Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

If no points are signalling an alarm, the system is reset and the display will return to its idle state.

Comments: The red Alarm indicator goes off.

The red Remote Call indicator goes off (if a FARE output is configured and
applied).

If there are points still signalling an alarm when the system has been reset, go to step 9.

The point(s) still in alarm are shown on the display.

If no actions are taken, the points still signalling alarm will automatically be reactivated after a predefined timeout.
If you want to disable the point(s) - for example, a manual call-point - still signalling alarm, go to step 9.

9 To enter menu mode,

press and hold down

for a few seconds.

10 Scroll downwards

to select Disable, then

press

11 Scroll downwards

to select Points (if, for

example, one or
several points are to be
disabled), then press

12 To select a specific
point, scroll with the
arrow up/down buttons
to highlight this point.

To multiselect several
consecutive points in
the list that are to be
disabled, press and
hold down the Select
button
and at the same time
scroll with the arrow up
or down button (a mark
will appear to the left of
each the selected
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Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

points).

To multiselect points
one-by-one, press the
Select button to mark a
point, then scroll to
another point in the list
and press the Select
button once more to
mark the next one.

13 Press the Function

button
,
then press

twice.

14 Use the alphanumeric

keypad to select the
desired Disable Time
Span (for example,
02:00 hours/minutes),
then press

twice to execute the

command.
Comments: The yellow Disabled Function indicator is lit.
All selected points still signalling alarm are disabled. Although points have
been disabled, the system will still be in alarm state.

To reactivate the point(s), you have to enable the points that have been disabled.

15 The point(s) will again

signal alarm (if reset
has not been applied
to points in alarm).
Press to move
back to the first level of The internal buzzer on
the Menu Mode. the operator panel is
Repeat the procedure turned on.
similar to step 12 to 16,
but enable instead of
disable the points.
(Points can also be
enabled from the
Disablement window).

Comments: The yellow Disabled Function indicator goes off.

The red Alarm indicator starts to pulse.
The red Remote Call indicator is lit (if a FARE output is configured and
applied).

16 To reset the system,

press the green Reset
button .
Comments: If there are no points signalling a fire alarm, the system is reset.
The panel enters its idle state.
The red Alarm indicator goes off.
The red Remote Call indicator goes off (if a FARE output is configured and
applied).

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6. In the Event of a Pre Alarm

6.1 Indications in the Event of a Pre Alarm

A detector in one of the detection zones has entered Pre Alarm state.

The red Pre Alarm indicator is pulsing.

The text display presents the detection zone(s)

in Pre Alarm state and their location. By
operating the menu, detailed point information
is available.

The red More Events indicator is pulsing if

several detection zones are signaling a Pre
Alarm.

The internal buzzer is activated.

Only the operating buttons that are available and

relevant to the current state are backlit.

6.2 Actions to be Taken in the Event of a Pre Alarm

Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

1 Follow all precautions The internal buzzer on

described in the local the operator panel is
fire instructions, step by turned on.
step.

Comments: The detection zone(s) and point(s) in pre alarm state are highlighted in the
display.
The red Pre Alarm indicator is pulsing.
When several zones are in pre-alarm state, the More Events indicator is
pulsing.

2 To silence the internal The internal buzzer on

buzzer, press the black the operator panel is
Mute Panel button. turned off.

3 Use the arrow down

(/arrow up) button and
scroll to observe the
points(s) in Pre Alarm
state.

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Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

Comments: In this example, a total of 3 points are in Pre Alarm state. If you want to view
detailed point information before investigating the scene(s), go to step 5. If
not, investigate the scene(s), then go directly to step 7.

4 Investigate the scene(s)

and carry out the
necessary actions.

5 To select a point, scroll

with the arrow up/down
buttons.

6 To view detailed point

information, press

then scroll downwards

to see all information.

Comments: If you want to view detailed information for another point;

move back using the Cancel button , then select another point in
step 5 and repeat step 6. If not, go directly to step 7.

7 To acknowledge a Pre
Alarm, press the red
Silence button.

Comments: When the situation is under control (smoke is exhausted, new glass replaced
in the manual call points, etc.), the system should be returned to normal
operating mode (step 8).

8 Press the green Reset

button.

Comments: The red Pre Alarm indicator goes off, and the panel enters its idle state.

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with Alarm Delay

7. In the Event of a Fire Alarm -

with Alarm Delay

7.1 Indications - Fire Alarm with Alarm Delay

A point is sending an alarm signal from a Delayed Action detection zone and the system is set to
Day Mode (alarm delay is active). NOTE: An alarm from a manual call point is normally configured
to give immediate actioning on the alarm outputs even though the system is set to Day Mode
provided that the point has been set to Override Delay and Dependency (YES).

The red Alarm indicator is pulsing.

The total number of detection zones in alarm
state.

The text display presents the detection zone(s)

in alarm state and their location. By operating
the menu, detailed information is available.

The remaining time of the delay period

(countdown T1).

The red More Events indicator is pulsing if

several detection zones are signaling a Fire
Alarm with delay.

The Delayed Activation indicator has a steady

Only the operating buttons that are available and yellow light.
relevant to the current state are backlit.
The internal buzzer is activated.

7.2 Actions to be Taken - Fire Alarm with Alarm Delay

Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

1 Follow all precautions The internal buzzer on

described in the local the operator panel is
fire instructions, step by turned on. No fire
step. alarm devices are
activated (sounders
and visual indicators).
Comments: The first detection zone and point(s) in alarm (and last detection zone, if
several) are highlighted in the display. The total number of detection zones
in alarm state is shown in the upper right corner of the display. The delay
period T1 is counted down, the remaining time is shown on the bottom line.
The red Alarm indicator is pulsing. If an output to Fire Alarm Routing
Equipment is configured and applied, the red Remote Call indicator will also
be pulsing.
When several zones are in alarm state, the More Events indicator is pulsing.

2 To silence the internal The internal buzzer on

buzzer, press the black the operator panel is
Mute Panel button. turned off.

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with Alarm Delay

Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

3 Use the arrow down

(/arrow up) button and
scroll to observe the
point(s) in alarm state.

Comments: In this example, 1 point is in alarm state. If you want to view detailed point
information before investigating the scene, continue with the next step. If not,
investigate the scene, then go directly to step 7.

4 To view detailed point

information, press

then scroll downwards

to see all information.

Comments: If you want to view detailed information for another point (if any);
move back using the Cancel button , then select another point in
step 3, repeat step 4.

Comments: The delay is divided into two delay periods, Initial Delay, T1 (configurable)
and Prolonged Delay, T2 (configurable).
The T1 delay period is started when a Fire Alarm signal from a point is
received. Actions will be initiated after the T1 delay period has expired.
Pressing Prolong Delay will terminate T1 and the delay period T2 will start.
T1 for different detection zones may start at different times, however, when
Prolong Delay has been pressed, T2 for all detection zones will start at the
same time.

Comments: If you want to prolong the delay, go to step 5.

If you do not want to prolong the delay go directly to step 6.

5 To prolong the alarm

delay, press the
Prolong Delay button

Comments: T2 will start to count down.

6 Investigate the
scene(s), and carry out
the necessary actions.
Comments: The next action depends on whether or not there really is a fire.
If there is not a fire, go to step 10 (press the green Reset button).
If there really is a fire, continue with the next step.

7 To activate the outputs, All fire alarm devices

press the (sounders and visual
Activate Outputs button indicators) that are
or the configured to be
nearest manual call activated are
point (provided that the activated.
point has been set to
Override Delay and
Dependency YES).
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with Alarm Delay

Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

8 Carry out the necessary

actions.

9 To silence all alarms, All Fire Alarm Devices

(FAD) are deactivated.
press the red Silence
button.

Comments: The red Alarm indicator goes steady.

To manually resound the alarm zones at this stage, press and hold down the
Silence button at least 5 seconds.
Configurable: A timer begins to count down. The alarm zones can be
automatically resounded to their alarm states on timeout of the silence
resound timer.
When the fire is extinguished and all necessary repair work is implemented
(smoke is exhausted, new glass replaced in the manual call-points, etc.), the
system should be returned to normal operation mode.

10 Press the green Reset All audible indicators on

all panels in the system
button.
are turned off.

If no points are signalling an alarm, the system is reset and the display will return to its idle state.

Comments: The red Alarm indicator goes off.

The red Remote Call indicator goes off (if a FARE output is configured and
applied).

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8. In the Event of Faults

8.1 Indications in the Event of Faults

A fault is indicated by one of the components (fire detectors, external equipment or
other faults).

The yellow Fault indicator is pulsing.

The text display indicates the nature of the fault.

By operating the menu, detailed information is
available.

Depending on the nature of the fault, and if

configured and applied, one or several of the
following yellow indicators may be pulsing:

- System Fault
- Annunciator Fault
- Remote Call Fault

The internal buzzer is activated.

Only the operating buttons that are available and
relevant to the current state are backlit.

8.2 Actions to be Taken in the Event of Faults

Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

1 Notify The internal buzzer on

service/technical the operator panel is
personnel if turned on.
necessary.

Comments: The yellow Fault indicator is pulsing.

Depending on the nature of the fault, and if configured and applied, the
following indicators will be pulsing; System, Annunciator or Remote Call Fault.

2 To silence the internal The internal buzzer on

buzzer, press the the operator panel is
black turned off.
Mute Panel button.

3 Use the arrow down

(/arrow up) button and
scroll to observe the
points in Fault state I
(if several).

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Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

Comments: In this example, a total of 2 points are in Fault state. If you want to view
detailed information for each point in Fault state before investigating the
scene(s), continue with the next step. If not, go directly to step 6.

4 To select a point,
scroll with the arrow
up/down buttons.

5 To view detailed
information for a
selected point, press

then scroll
downwards

to see all information.

Comments: If you want to view detailed information for another point;

move back using the Cancel button , then select another point in step
4, repeat step 5. If not, go directly to the next step.
Fault messages provide the following information:
1. A description of the fault.
2. A suggestion on how to solve the problem.
3. The time of event.

6 Investigate the
scene(s) and carry
out the necessary
actions.
Comments: Now you may acknowledge either each fault one by one (Acknowledge), or
you can acknowledge all faults (Acknowledge All).

7 To acknowledge the
fault(s), move back
one level using the
Cancel button

Comments: Faults can be acknowledged from the detailed information window as well.

8 Scroll to select the

desired point, press
the Function button
,
then select
Acknowledge to
acknowledge the
selected fault or
Acknowledge all to
acknowledge all
faults.

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Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

Press

Comments: When a fault is acknowledged, an asterisk (*) appears to the left of the
acknowledged point.
When all faults have been acknowledged, the yellow Fault indicator and all
other fault indicators will go steady.
When all faults have been repaired, the system can be reset.

9 Press the green Reset

button.

Comments: The yellow Fault indicator and all other fault indicators go off, and the panel
enters its idle state (if faults have been repaired).

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9. Supervisory

9.1 Indications during Supervisory

The system indicates the activation of an input device, for example, a door control unit.

The Supervisory indicator has a steady yellow

light.

The text display indicates the activation of an

input device. By operating the menu, detailed
information is available.

The internal buzzer is activated.

Only the operating buttons that are available and

relevant to the current state are backlit.

9.2 Actions to be Taken during Supervisory

Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

1 Notify The internal buzzer on

service/technical the operator panel is
personnel if turned on.
necessary.

Comments: The yellow Supervisory indicator is pulsing.

2 To silence the internal The internal buzzer on

buzzer, press the the operator panel is
black turned off.
Mute Panel button.

Comments: In this example, one point is in a Supervisory state.

3 Use the arrow down

button to scroll
downwards

4 To view detailed
information for the
selected point, press

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Step Actions to be taken Display Indication Audible Indication

then scroll
downwards

to see all information.

5 Investigate the
scene(s) and carry
out the necessary
actions.
Comments: Now you may acknowledge the point in Supervisory state (Acknowledge).

6 To acknowledge the
point in Supervisory
state, move back one
level using the Cancel
button
Comments: The point in Supervisory state can be acknowledged from the detailed
information window as well.

7 Scroll to select the

desired point, press
the Function button
,
then select
Acknowledge to
acknowledge the
selected point.

Press

Comments: When the point is acknowledged, an asterisk appears to the left of the point.
The yellow Supervisory indicator will go steady.
The system can now be reset.

8 Press the green Reset

button.

Comments: The yellow Supervisory indicator goes off, and the panel enters its idle state.

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10. Menu Mode

10.1 Menu Structure

The Menu Stucture is accessed when entering Menu Mode. The Menu Structure for
Autroprime Interactive Fire Detection System (including all access levels) is found
in Appendix.

10.2 How to Enter Menu Mode

• To enter the Menu Mode from operation mode or the panel’s idle state, press


and hold down the Enter button for a few seconds.

The number and type of menu selections that appear in the display in Menu Mode
depends on the current access level (1, 2 or 3).
NOTE: If the panel is set to access level 1 (no key or password), the following is shown in
The Silence the display:
button and the
Reset button can
be operated both
in Menu Mode
and in Operation
Mode.

If the panel is set to access level 2 (the key is turned clock-wise), six different menu
selections are shown in the display, including System Status, Disable, Enable,
Show Unit Properties, Report and Enter Service Mode. If the panel is set to access
level 3 (Service Mode is entered using a password), the seventh menu selection
Exit Service Mode is shown in the display.

If no button is operated within a preconfigured timeout, the menu will be terminated

and the operator panel will re-enter operation mode.

• To manually re-enter operation mode, press and hold down the Enter button
for a few seconds.

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10.3 How to Enter Service Mode

Service Mode is entered from the main menu.
• Use the arrow down button to scroll down and select Enter Service Mode.

• Press Enter twice, then use the alphanumeric keypad and type the password
that has been selected during commissioning (4 characters).

• To accept the password, press Enter once more.

The menu selections Service and Exit Service Mode now appear in the display.

To enter the Service menu, use the arrow down button to scroll down and select
Service, then press the Enter button

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11. System Status

11.1 Introduction
NOTE: The System Status menu is accessed from the main menu in Menu Mode. The
System Status Menu is accessed with access level 1 (no key or password
Access Level 1
(no key or
required).
password
required). The menu gives the current status of the following conditions:
• Alarms
• Pre Alarms
• Faults
• Disablements
• Tests
• Supervisory
• Activated Outputs/Inputs

11.2 System Status Menu

System Status Show Alarms Door Control Units
Show Pre Alarms Standard Control Units
Show Faults Activated Fire Alarm Devices
Show Disablements Other Outputs
Activated Inputs
Show Tests
All Outputs/Inputs by Type
Show Supervisory All Outputs/Inputs by Time
Show Activated Outputs/Inputs

11.3 Example – System Status, Alarms

In this example, we assume that 3 points are in alarm state.

• To enter the Menu Mode from operation mode or the panel’s idle state, press
and hold down the Enter button for a few seconds.

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• To enter the System Status menu, press the Enter button

• To select Alarms, press the Enter button

The total number of detection zones (in this example, 2) in alarm state is shown in
the upper right corner of the display.

• Use the arrow down button to scroll down and select a detection zone.
• To view detailed information for a point, press

• Use the arrow down button to scroll down and view all information.

• To return to Operation Mode, press and hold down the Enter button for a
few seconds.

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12. Disabling

12.1 Introduction
From the Disable menu you can disable the following:
NOTE:
• Detection Zone
Access Level 2
• Alarm Zone
(access by key).
• Point (detectors, manual call points)
• Fire Alarm Device (FAD)
• Loop Outputs
• Local Outputs
• Loop Inputs
• Local Inputs
• Routing Equipment (FARE/FWRE)
• Loop IO Carriers

When disabling components, a disable time span is given. The disable time span
can be changed for already disabled components by entering the disable menu.

For information on Disablement Sources, refer to chapter 3.10.

12.2 Disable Menu

Disable Detection Zones
Alarm Zones
Points
Fire Alarm Devices
Disable
Loop Outputs
Time Span
Local Outputs
Loop Inputs
Local Inputs
Routing Equipment
Loop IO Carriers

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12.3 Disabling Activated / Deactivated Components

When you disable an active component, for example, a sounder issuing an alarm
signal, the component will immediately switch to the OFF state without any user
notification and/or confirmation cause.

A disablement of a deactivated component, for example, a sounder not issuing an

alarm signal, will have no immediate effect on system operation.

Both activated and deactivated disabled components will remain switched off until
enabled.

12.4 Disabling Detection Zones

When you disable a Detection Zone - all points within the specified detection zone
will be disabled. A detection zone will not be indicated as disabled unless all points
within the zone have been disabled.

A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the detection
zone will automatically be enabled. The detection zone can also be enabled
manually from the Enable Menu.

12.5 Disabling Alarm Zones

When you disable an Alarm Zone all Fire Alarm Devices (FADs; sounders, bells
etc.) within the specified alarm zone will be disabled. An alarm zone will not be
indicated as disabled unless all Fire Alarm Devices (FADs) within the alarm zone
have been disabled.

A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the alarm
zone will automatically be enabled. The alarm zone can also be enabled manually
from the Enable Menu (or disablement window).

12.6 Disabling Points

When you disable a Point (fire detectors / manual call points), no alarm signal or
fault signal from this point will be sent in the event of an alarm / fault.

A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the point(s)
will automatically be enabled. The point(s) can also be enabled manually from the
Enable Menu (or disablement window).

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12.7 Disabling Fire Alarm Devices

When you disable a Fire Alarm Device (FAD), the output which controls the FAD
will be disabled. The FAD will thus give no audible indication.

You can disable a single unit (FAD)/alarm circuit, or all units (FADs) in a selected
Alarm Zone.
A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the FAD(s)
will automatically be enabled. The single FAD or all FADs in a selected Alarm Zone
can also be enabled manually from the Enable Menu.

12.8 Disabling Outputs (Loop Outputs/Local Outputs)

When you disable outputs which control Fire Protection Equipment (FPE), in the
event of an alarm / fault, no signals will be sent to trigger the equipment. (Note that
local outputs are not necessary related to FPE). You can disable a single output, or
several outputs.

A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the outputs
which control Fire Protection Equipment will automatically be enabled. The outputs
can also be enabled manually from the Enable Menu.

12.9 Disabling Inputs (Loop Inputs/Local Inputs)

When you disable inputs, the signals from external equipment to the inputs you
disable will not be received by the panel/system and no actions will be taken (for
example, activation of general alarm or external day/night activation). You can
disable a single input or several inputs.

A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the signals
from external equipment to the inputs will automatically be enabled, i.e. received by
the panel/system.

12.10 Disabling Routing Equipment

When you disable Routing Equipment, including Fire Alarm Routing Equipment
(FARE) and/or Fault Warning Routing Equipment (FWRE), the output which
controls such equipment will be disabled.

Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE): In the event of an alarm, no fire alarm
signals/fault signals will be sent to the fire brigade.
Fault Warning Routing Equipment (FWRE): In the event of a fault, no fault warning
signals will be sent to, for example, the security firm.

A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the Routing
Equipment which is disabled will automatically be enabled. The equipment can also
be enabled manually from the Enable Menu.

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12.11 Disabling Loop IO Carriers

You can disable a single Loop IO Carrier, or all Loop IO Carriers.
A disable time span can be set. When the disable time span expires, the Loop IO
Carriers will automatically be enabled. The single Loop IO Carrier or all Loop IO
Carriers can also be enabled manually from the Enable Menu.

12.12 Example – How to Disable a Detection Zone

The example below shows how to disable a Detection Zone. The similar procedure
applies to all other selections.

• To enter the Menu Mode from operation mode or the panel’s idle state, press
and hold down the Enter button for a few seconds.

• Use the arrow down button to scroll down and select Disable.

• Press the Enter button .

• Press the Enter button .

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• Use the arrow button to scroll down and select, for example, “Detection Zone1”.

• Press the Function button

• Press the Enter button

• Use the alphanumeric display to enter the disable time span (hours:minutes).

• To accept the disablement, press the Enter button twice.

Note that the yellow Disabled Function indicator is lit (steady yellow light).

The detection zone and all points within this detection zone are disabled.

After a period of time, the display will enter operation mode. The disabled detection
zones are shown in the display.

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13. Enabling

13.1 Introducion
From the Enable menu you can enable the following components :
• Detection Zone
• Alarm Zone
• Point (detectors, manual call points)
• Fire Alarm Device (FAD)
• Loop Outputs
• Local Outputs
• Loop Inputs
• Local Inputs
• Routing Equipment (FARE/FWRE)
• Loop IO Carriers

It is also possible to change the time span for the component.

In addition, it is possible to use the command enable Delayed Activation, meaning

that you can enable (or disable) all delays that are defined in the system.

13.2 Enable Menu

Enable Detection Zones
Alarm Zones
Points
Fire Alarm Devices
Loop Outputs
Local Outputs
Loop Inputs
Local Inputs
Routing Equipment
Loop IO Carriers
Delayed Activation

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13.3 Enabling Deactivated Components

Setting the arm state of a disabled deactivated component to enabled will have no
immediate effect on system operation. The component will remain deactivated until
its activation state is set to an active state (on alarm or on command).

13.4 Enabling Detection Zones

When you enable a Detection Zone, all points within the specified detection zone
will be enabled.

13.5 Enabling Alarm Zones

When you enable an Alarm Zone all Fire Alarm Devices (FADs; sounders, bells
etc.) within the specified alarm zone will be enabled, except for those that are
individually disabled as described in the chapter 13.6 “Enabling Points”. An alarm
zone will not be indicated as enabled unless all Fire Alarm Devices (FADs) within
the alarm zone have been enabled.

13.6 Enabling Points

When a Point (fire detectors/manual call points) is enabled (manually or when the
disable time span expires), alarm signals will be sent from this point in the event of
an alarm, provided that there is no disable source for the point.

13.7 Enabling Fire Alarm Devices

When you enable a Fire Alarm Device (FAD), the output which controls the FAD will
be enabled. The FAD will now give an audible indication if it is still active.

You can enable a single unit (FAD)/alarm circuit, or all units (FADs) in a selected
Alarm Zone.

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13.8 Enabling Outputs (Loop Outputs/Local Outputs)

When you enable outputs which control Fire Protection Equipment (FPE), signals
will be sent to trigger the equipment upon the activation of an output (caused by an
alarm signal, input signal or output signal). You can enable a single output.

13.9 Enabling Inputs (Loop Inputs/Local Inputs)

When you enable inputs, the signals from external equipment to the inputs you
enable will be received by the panel/system and actions will be taken (for example,
activation of general alarm or external day/night activation). You can enable a
single input or several inputs.

13.10 Enabling Routing Equipment

When you enable Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE) and/or Fault Warning
Routing Equipment (FWRE), the output which controls such equipment will be
enabled.

Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE): In the event of an alarm, fire alarm signals
may be sent to the fire brigade (configurable).

Fault Warning Routing Equipment (FWRE): In the event of a fault, fault warning
signals will be sent to, for example, the security firm.

13.11 Enabling Loop IO Carriers

You can enable a single Loop IO Carrier, or all Loop IO Carriers.

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13.12 How to Execute Commands from the

Enable Menu
The example below shows how to enable a Detection Zone. The similar procedure
applies to all other selections (except Enable Day Night Mode, see next chapter).
Note that points can also be enabled from the Disablement window.

• To enter the Menu Mode from operation mode or the panel’s idle state, press
and hold down the Enter button for a few seconds.

• Use the arrow down button to scroll down and select Enable.

• Press the Enter button .

• Press the Enter button .

• Only disabled detection zones are shown (if any are disabled).

• Use the arrow button to scroll down and select, for example, “Detection Zone1”.
• To mark the selected detection zone, press the Select button

• Press the Function button

• Press Enable (you can also change the disable time span).
• To accept, press the Enter button twice.

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13.13 Enabling Delayed Activation

The command Enable Delayed Activation (YES/NO) allows you to enable or disable
all delays that are configured in the system. The default value is NO.

• If Enable Delayed Activation is set to NO, all delays will be disabled (i.e.
immediate actioning).
• If Enable Delayed Activation is set to YES, the system will delay the activation of
outputs from points (set to “Override Delay and Dependency NO”) in detection
zones configured as Delayed Action Detection Zones or Delayed Dependency
Detection Zones.

• If Day Mode Operation Times are configured or the property for an onboard input
is set to Day/Night Mode, the system will automatically change the default value
NO to YES when the new configuration is saved and the system is restarted, i.e.
all delays will be automatically enabled.
o If Enable Delayed Activation is set to NO, all delays will be disabled (i.e.
immediate actioning).
o If Enable Delayed Activation is set to YES all delays are again enabled and
controlled by Day Mode Operation Times or Day/Night inputs.

The example below shows how to enable delayed activation.

• To enter the Menu Mode from operation mode or the panel’s idle state, press
and hold down the Enter button for a few seconds.

• Use the arrow down button to scroll down and select Enable.

• Press the Enter button .

• Use the arrow down button to scroll down to Delays.

• Press the Enter button twice.
• Use the right arrow button to select YES or NO, then press Enter.
• To confirm, press Enter once more.

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14. Show Unit Properties

14.1 Introduction
From the Show Unit Properties menu you can view properties for the following
NOTE:
units:
Access Level 2 • Detection Zones
(access by key).
• Alarm Zones
• Points (fire detectors, manual call points)
• Fire Alarm Devices (FAD)
• Loop Outputs
• Local Outputs
• Loop Inputs
• Local Inputs
• Loop IO Carriers
• Mimic Panels
• Activation Groups
• External Interfaces
• Detection Loops
• Operator Panels

14.2 Show Unit Properties Menu

Show Unit Properties Detection Zones
Alarm Zones
Points
Fire Alarm Devices
Loop Outputs
Local Outputs
Loop Inputs
Local Inputs
Loop IO Carriers
Mimic Panels
Activation Groups
External Interfaces
Detection Loops
Operator Panels

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14.3 Detection Zones

Using the Enter button after selecting a detection zone reveals the following
properties:
• name of the detection zone
• alarm organization:
o Immediate Action Detection Zone
o Dependency Action Detection Zone
o Delayed Action Detection Zone
o Delayed Dependency Detection Zone
o SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Detection Zone

Using the Function button after selecting a detection zone gives the following
menu selections:
• Show Member Points
• Show Connected Units

14.4 Alarm Zones

The top-level Alarm Zone (default) is called the Parent Alarm Zone. A system
consists of a Parent Alarm Zone, usually with several “sub-level” alarm zones in an
hierarchy. Each “sub level”-alarm zone is related to a specific area of, for example,
a building. If an alarm occurs in a Parent Alarm Zone, all Fire Alarm Devices
(FADs) within the Parent Alarm Zone, plus all FADs belonging to all “sub-level”-
alarm zones will be activated.

Using the Enter button after selecting an alarm zone reveals the following
properties:
• name of the Alarm Zone

Using the Function button after selecting an alarm zone gives the following
menu selections:
• Show Member Fire Alarm Devices
• Show Neighbour Alarm Zones
• Show Activating Detection Zones

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14.5 Points
Using the Enter button after selecting a point reveals the following properties:
• name of the point
• override Delay and Dependency (YES or NO)
In an alarm situation, the actioning of outputs will be delayed when; the detection
zone has been defined as a Delayed Action detection zone (configurable) and
the point(s) in this Delayed Action detection zone has not been set to Override
Delay and Dependency, i.e. set to No.
• performance class day setting (Normal 1, Normal 2; Industrial; depending on the
type of detector)
• operation class day setting (MultiSensor with heat, MultiSensor only, Heat only)
• performance class night setting (Normal 1, Normal 2; Industrial)
• operation class night setting (MultiSensor with heat, MultiSensor only, Heat only)

Using the Function button after selecting a point gives the following menu
selections:
• Show Connected Units

14.6 Fire Alarm Device

Using the Enter button after selecting a fire alarm device reveals the following
properties:
• Name of the Fire Alarm Device
• Unit function
• Hardware Type

Using the Function button after selecting a fire alarm device gives the following
menu selections:
• Show Connected Units

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14.7 Loop Outputs

Using the Enter button after selecting a loop output reveals the following
properties:
• Name
• Unit function

Using the Function button after selecting a loop output gives the following
menu selections::

Not applicable to Fire Alarm Devices, Fire Alarm Routing Equipment and Fault
Warning Routing Equipment:
• Show Activating Detection Zones
• Show Activating Points
• Show Activating Inputs
• Show (activating) Activation Groups
• Show Activaing Outputs

Not applicable to Fire Alarm Routing Equipment and Fault Warning Routing
Equipment:
• Show Connected Units

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14.8 Local Outputs

Using the Enter button after selecting a local output reveals the following
properties:
• Name
• Unit function
o Fire Alarm Device (FAD)
o Fire Alarm Routing Equipment (FARE)
o Fault Warning Routing Equipment (FWRE)
o Disable Out
o General Output
o RESET Out
o Silent Alarm Output
o Silence Out
o Small Alarm Output

Using the Function button after selecting a local output gives the following
menu selections (note that the menu selections are not applicable to all outputs):

Not applicable to Fire Alarm Devices, Fire Alarm Routing Equipment and Fault
Warning Routing Equipment:
• Show Activating Detection Zones
• Show Activating Points
• Show Activating Inputs
• Show (activating) Activation Groups
• Show Activating Outputs

Not applicable to Fire Alarm Routing Equipment and Fault Warning Routing
Equipment:
• Show Connected Units

14.9 Loop Inputs

Using the Enter button after selecting a loop input reveals the following
properties:
• Name
• Unit function

Using the Function button after selecting a loop input gives the following menu
selections:
• Show Connected Units

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14.10 Local Inputs

Using the Enter button after selecting a local input reveals the following
properties:
• Name
• Unit function
o Day/Night Input
o User Configurable Input
o Morse Input
o Mute FAD Input
o Reset in Input
o Silence in Input
o FARE Feedback
o Activate All Alarms
o FWRE (only monitored inputs if disconnected from output)
• Supervisory (Yes/No)
• Supervisory Text (for some inputs)

Using the Function button after selecting a local input gives the following menu
selections:
• Show Connected Units

14.11 Loop IO Carriers

Using the Enter button after selecting a Loop IO Carrier reveals the following
properties:
• Name
• Function/switch
• Unit function
• Production number
• Hardware type

Using the Function button after selecting a local input gives the following menu
selections:
• Show All Carrier Units
• Show Carrier Points
• Show Carrier Inputs
• Show Carrier Outputs

14.12 Mimic Panels

Using the Enter button after selecting a mimic panel (if any) reveals the
following properties:
• Name
• Panel Type

Using the Function button after selecting a unit gives the following menu
selections:
• Show Mimic Boards
• Show Mimic Inputs
• Show Mimic Outputs

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14.13 Activation Groups

Points and general outputs can be assigned to Activation Groups (configurable). An
Activation Group can be configured to trigger an output in the event of an alarm. An
output unit connected to this output will then initiate a signal to activate external
equipment, as for example, doors, sprinkler systems, ventilation valves, horns and
fire lights.

Using the Enter button after selecting an activation group reveals the following
properties:
• The name of the local output
• Activate group on Unit State:
meaning which alarm level the points within this activation group will react to
(pre-alarm or alarm).
• Activation Group Dependency:
meaning how many points within this activation group that must be in alarm state
before actions are initiated (1-5 and All).

Using the Function button after selecting an activation group gives the following
menu selections:
• Show Member Points
• Show Connected Units

14.14 External Interfaces

External Interfaces include the following:
• Serial Port Settings
• IP Address Settings (Ethernet)
• ESPA
• MODBUS
• VDR (Voyage Data Recorder)
• Show Remote Access

14.14.1 Serial Port Settings

Using the Enter button after selecting serial port settings reveals the following
properties:
• bits per second
• word length
• parity
• stop bits
• hardware interface (RS-232, etc.)

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14.14.2 IP Address Settings (Ethernet)

Using the Enter button after selecting IP Address Settings reveals the following
properties:
• own IP address
• gateway IP address
• subnet mask

14.14.3 ESPA Interface Settings

Using the Enter button after selecting ESPA interface settings reveals the
following properties:

Show Settings
• name
• port (not in use, serial or TCP/IP)
• port number
• restore factory settings or not (No/Yes)
• display size (default 128), then
press Enter.
• line length (default 12)
• alphabet type (7 bits, 8 bits, or GSM)
• fault detail (Yes/No)
• startup message

Show Events
• alarm
• pre-alarm
• fault
• supervisory
• startup
• test

Show Receivers
• user name
• receiver number
• show (events)

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14.14.4 MODBUS Interface Settings

Using the Enter button after selecting MODBUS interface settings reveals the
following properties:

Show Settings
• name
• port (not in use, serial or TCP/IP)
• TCP/IP address
• port number
• mode (slave or master)
• restore factory settings or not (Yes/No)
• slave address (default 128)
• slave ID (default 12)
• Handshake (Yes/No)
• Report Fault (Yes/No)
• Fault Timer (default 10 seconds)

Show Status Registers

• start address
• number of registers

Show Command Registers

• start address

14.14.5 Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

Using the Enter button after selecting Voyage Data Recorder settings reveals
the following properties:
• name
• port (not in use, serial or TCP/IP)
• port number (default 0)
• restore factory settings or not (Yes/No)
• log volume mini (Yes/No)
• active time (default 4 minutes),
determines how often a message is sent to the VDR to ensure that there is a
proper communication between the system and the VDR.
• update time (default 120 minutes),
determines how often the VDR receives a full update of all fires and fault
statuses.

14.14.6 Show Remote Access

Using the Enter button after selecting Show Remote Access gives the following
alternatives:
• Show Server and Web Access
• Show User Management
• Show Clients
• Show Client Proxy Server

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14.15 Detection Loops

Using the Enter button after selecting a detection loop reveals the following
properties:
• name
• limit for maximum loop current
• measured loop current
• loop resistance –wire
• loop resistance +wire

14.16 Operator Panels

Using the Enter button after selecting an operator panel reveals the following
properties:
• name
• panel type

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15. Report

15.1 Introduction
The Report menu provides the following submenus:
NOTE:
• Read Log
Access Level 2
• Show Topology
(access by key).
• Show Date and Time
• Software Version Information
• Configuration Version Information

15.2 Report Menu

15.3 Read Log

To be able to analyse system behaviour for service and maintenance purposes, a
number of events are recorded and can be viewed from the Read Log menu,
including:
• All Log Entries
• Alarms
• Alarms and Activation
• Faults
• Enable and Disable
• Tests
• Metrics
• Supervisory
• Internal Errors

Most of the events are self-explanatory, except for Metrics which is described in the
example in the next chapter 15.3.1.

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15.3.1 Metrics
The Metrics log contains the following metrics:

1 Each time the system starts, a «metrics» log entry is created per loop providing the
number of loops of different types, for example:

<Class = Metrics: Reason = Loop Units: Info = Loop_1: Phys = 127, Cpu = 0, Csu = 0, Psv = 59,
Pnosv = 48, Inp = 6, Out = 6, Fad = 8>

Loop_1: Metrics for Loop 1

phys = 127 means 127 physical loop units
Cpu = 0 means 0 Carrier Physical Units (BN-303/304/305)
Csu = 0 means 0 Units of Carrier Logical Units (BN-303/304/305)
Psv = 59 means 59 units of the type (alarm provider) supporting SV (self verify)
Pnosv = 48 means 48 units of the type (alarm provider) that do not have SV (self verify)
Inp = 6 Means 6 units of type Input
Out = 6 Means 6 Output types
Fad = 8 Means 8 units of FAD type

2 Each time a Self Verify is carried out (10 min after startup, + daily at 10 am)

<Class = Metrics: Reason = SV Result: Info =

[Loop1 Exe = 2: Pnosv = 48, Psv = 59 / Ok = 59 To = 0 Rej = 0 Dis = 0]
[Loop2 Exe = 2: Pnosv = 49, Psv = 58 / Ok = 58 To = 0 Rej = 0 Dis = 0]

Exe = 2 means Run No. 2 of SV test

Pnosv = 48 means 48 units of the type (alarm provider) that do not have SV (self verify)
Psv = 59 means 59 units of the type (alarm provider) supporting SV (self verify)
Ok = 59 means that 59 Points had status OK on SV test
To = 0 means that 0 Points had status timeout (timeout, error message) on SV test
Rej = 0 means that 0 Points had Status Rekected on SV test
Dis = 0 means that 0 Points had Status Disabled (now switched) now SV test was run

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15.4 Show Topology

This menu provides detailed information on the topology of the panel bus and a
selected loop.

Fro m th e S e rvic e Me n u , p e rfo rm th e fo llo win g :

• Use the arrow down button to scroll downwards to
System Topology, then press Enter.
A list appears, including all loops and the panel bus.
• Use the arrow button to select the panel bus or the loop you
want to view.
• Press the Function button
• Select Show Topology (the uppermost selection), then press
Enter.

The topology details, including Position, Type and Info, will

appear in the display. It is possible to toggle between the tagname and the
production number by using the left and right arrow buttons.

15.5 Show Date and Time

The following is shown:
• current time
• current date

15.6 Software Version Information

The system software version is shown.

15.7 Configuration Version Information

The following is shown:
• site name
• site configuration version
• date
• operator name
• description
• XML format version

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16. Service Commands

16.1 Introduction
From the operator panel you can perform service commands. To use the Service
Commands, access level 3 is required.

Access Level Access Remedy Description

3 Password restricted Accessible by persons trained and authorized to do
reconfiguration of site specific data and maintenance
according to the manufacturer’s published instruction.
4 Mechanical tool Accessible by persons doing repair work and changing
firmware.

16.2 Service Menu

The Service Menu includes a great number of submenus, allowing you to do the
entire configuration and service of the Autroprime Interactive Fire Detection
System.

This handbook deals with the testing of:

• Detection Zones
• Alarm Zones
• Fire Alarm Devices
• Loop Outputs
• Local Outputs
• Mimic Panels (BUR-200) - if used

For information on the configuration of the Autroprime Interactive Fire Detection

System, refer to the Configuration Handbook.

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16.3 Testing Detection Zones

To be able to manually test points (detectors or manual call points) without
automatic actioning of Fire Protection Equipment (FPE), Fire Alarm Routing
Equipment (FARE) or Fire Alarm Devices (FAD), selected detection zones, can be
set in test mode. In this mode, any point connected to the selected detection
zone(s) can be tested individually (with, for example, test gas) without automatic
actioning (i.e. without audible indication) from sounders, bells, etc.

Fro m th e S e rvic e Me n u , p e rfo rm th e fo llo win g :

• Use the arrow down button to scroll downwards to
Unit Test, then press Enter.
• Press Enter once more.
• Use the arrow button to select the detection zone that is to be tested. Use, if
necessary, the multiselect feature to select
several detection zones.
• Press the Function button
• To start the test, press Enter.
• Press Enter once more to confirm.

• To stop the test, use the arrow button to select Stop Test, then press Enter
twice.

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16.4 Testing Alarm Zones

This manual test activates all Fire Alarm Devices (FADs) in a selected alarm zone
(with audible indication).

The duration of the signal and the interval between each signal are configurable
(normally 1 second ON and 30 seconds OFF). The test signal is given the lowest
priority. In the event of an alarm, the alarm signal will thus override the test signal.

Fro m th e S e rvic e Me n u , p e rfo rm th e fo llo win g :

• Use the arrow down button to scroll downwards to
Unit Test, then press Enter.
• Scroll down to Alarm Zone.
• Press Enter once more.
• Use the arrow button to select the Alarm Zone that
is to be tested. Use, if necessary, the multiselect feature to select
several alarm zones.
• Press the Function button
• To start the test, press Enter.
• Press Enter once more to confirm.

• To stop the test, use the arrow button to select Stop Test, then press Enter
twice.

16.5 Testing Fire Alarm Devices

This chapter describes how to test each Fire Alarm Device (FAD) individually.
When the test is initiated for a selected Fire Alarm Device (FAD), a test signal will
be sent to the FAD.

The duration of the signal and the interval between each signal are configurable
(normally 1 s econd ON and 30 seconds OFF). The test signal is given the lowest
priority. In the event of an alarm, the alarm signal will thus override the test signal.

Fro m th e S e rvic e Me n u , p e rfo rm th e fo llo win g :

• Use the arrow down button to scroll downwards to
Unit Test, then press Enter.
• Press Enter once more.
• Use the arrow button to select the Fire Alarm Device (FAD) that
is to be tested. Use, if necessary, the multiselect feature to select
several Fire Alarm Devices.
• Press the Function button
• To start the test, press Enter.
• Press Enter once more to confirm.

• To stop the test, use the arrow button to select Stop Test, then press Enter
twice.

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16.6 Testing Loop Outputs

This chapter describes how to test each Loop Outputs individually. When the test is
initiated for a selected loop output, a test signal will be sent to this output.

NOTE:
Before this test is performed, make sure that all extinguishers
(or other similar equipment) that are to be tested are
disconnected. During the test, use a measuring instrument to
measure the output on the Fire Protection Equipment that is to
be tested.

Fro m th e S e rvic e Me n u , p e rfo rm th e fo llo win g :

• Use the arrow down button to scroll downwards to
Unit Test, then press Enter.
• Press Enter once more.
• Use the arrow button to select the Loop Output that
is to be tested. Use, if necessary, the multiselect feature to select
several loop outputs.
• Press the Function button
• To start the test, press Enter.
• Press Enter once more to confirm.

• To stop the test, use the arrow button to select Stop Test, then press Enter
twice.

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16.7 Local Outputs

This chapter describes how to test each Local Output individually. When the test is
initiated for a selected local output, a test signal will be sent to this output.

NOTE:
Before this test is performed, make sure that all extinguishers
(or other similar equipment) that are to be tested are
disconnected. During the test, use a measuring instrument to
measure the output on the Fire Protection Equipment that is to
be tested.

Fro m th e S e rvic e Me n u , p e rfo rm th e fo llo win g :

• Use the arrow down button to scroll downwards to
Unit Test, then press Enter.
• Press Enter once more.
• Use the arrow button to select the Local Output that
is to be tested. Use, if necessary, the multiselect feature to select
several local outputs.
• Press the Function button
• To start the test, press Enter.
• Press Enter once more to confirm.

• To stop the test, use the arrow button to select Stop Test, then press Enter
twice.

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17. Appendix

17.1 Menu Structure

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